British Columbia, Canada, has long been in the forefront of preservation of bald eagles. Right now (April/May/June 2010) an amazing webcam is capturing the unfolding progress of baby eaglets as they grow are nurtured and raised.
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Contributor Lynn Rosen set out on a walk and ride through Vancouver last week to experience the Olympic spirit coursing through the city’s streets. Vancouver seemed to be one long frat party and street celebration during the Olympics. Her video shows another side of the Olympics, a gathering of the world’s citizens. The competition provided an excuse to party.
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Care of risqué Medieval sculpture, Canada and her Olympics, Stratton, Vermont, revels in deep snow
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A few days ago, my husband Paul and I took a water taxi to Norris Point, in Newfoundland, and tried to get a cab to go to the Lobster Cove Head lighthouse, where a rug hooking class was taking place. The taxis were busy, the class was starting, and I asked a man who was walking toward his car if he could give us a lift. “Of course,” he beamed. He had four people in his small vehicle, and they all scrunched and squeezed to make room for us. Then they insisted on taking us to a lookout point before dropping us off at the lighthouse.
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Student detained by TSA and the FBI for learning Arabic with flash cards; Canadian security says, “Put your hand in your pants”;The annual Running of Congress
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Here are a few short videos to whet your appetite for the Winter Olympics. These are commercials for the Olympics seen in Canada, Britain, Germany and Austria most Americans won’t see. The mountains surrounding Vancouver and the city itself will be showcased to the world. May the weather gods shine favorably. We start off with [...]
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Canadian’s make it a law that the medically overweight and the disabled who need a caregiver get an extra seat for free. Chicago woman fights overbilling of Irish rental car and wins. Some baggage theft reporting timeline rules seem awfully strict.
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Jetboating on the St. Lawrence/Lachine Rapids I had a chance to meet up with one of the managers who tells me that this has become Montreal’s top tourist attraction. The shallow-draft boats for 27 years have been riding up the rapids and then careening down through the waves. Prices are around $65 for an hour-long [...]
A couple of winters ago, while visiting Quebec City for Winter Carnival, I have the opportunity to spend some time with Jean Soulard, Head Chef of the Fairmont Chateau Frontenac. Our discussions ranged from slow cooking to sustainable farming practices to locally-grown produce to the problems of sourcing locally-baked breads and pastries. He promised me a tour of his rooftop herb garden should I return.
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