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Vancouver, British Columbia - The Vancouver Sky Train
[Travel-and-Leisure:City-Guides-and-Information] The Vancouver Sky Train is a network of LRT's operating on two lines in Vancouver (British Columbia, Canada). It uses technology called Advanced Rapid Transit (ART) created by Bombardier, with fully automated trains running principally on airlines (hence its name). There have never been any derailments or collisions since its commissioning. The system uses the same linear induction motor as the Scarborough RT in Toronto, the Putra LRT in Kuala Lumpur, the Detroit People Mover and the AirTrain JFK in New York.

Housing Tips - Installing Carpet & Carpet Pads
[Home-Improvement:Flooring] There are various factors to consider when you're shopping for carpeting and planning to do the installation yourself. Fiber content, type of pile, and durability are material factors to look at when selecting a particular carpet. The best carpets have been traditionally made from wool or a mixture of wool and a percentage of man-made fiber. Wool carpet is quite expensive, but with blends of nylon, polypropylene, acrylic, rayon, and polyester, modern carpeting has been designed to combat things such as stains, wear, and high costs. If the installation involves seams, consider hiring a professional.

Winnipeg, Manitoba - The University of Winnipeg
[Reference-and-Education:College-University] The University of Winnipeg is a Canadian public university located in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba. The university offers programs mainly in the undergraduate level, although some programs of the post graduate type and a continuing education program are available. The University of Winnipeg was founded in 1938 following the merger of Manitoba College (founded 1871), Yellow College (founded 1875) and Wesley College (founded 1888), to form the United College (university College), it is an affiliated university to the University of Manitoba.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Lyon Dubai City
[Travel-and-Leisure:City-Guides-and-Information] Lyon Dubai City is a large project developed by the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The expected completion time is set for 2016-2017. The project requires the merging of Dubai and Lyons, and many partnerships between the two cities. Construction is expected to begin in 2010.

Las Vegas, Nevada - Circus Circus
[Travel-and-Leisure:City-Guides-and-Information] Circus Circus, was the first hotel to invest in games for the whole family. It offers circus performances several times a day and an amusement park, the Adventuredome, built alongside the hotel, which is the largest amusement park in the world. Circus Circus is the only Strip casino to accommodate the camper with 399 places in it's parking lot reserved for them. It also contains meeting rooms provided for 800 people, and three swimming pools.

Addictions Help Articles - Video Game Addiction
[Self-Improvement:Addictions] The video game addiction is a psychological disorder characterized as an irresistible and obsessive desire to play video games. The addiction to video games result in the players behavior as being repetitive and compulsive, as in pathological gamblers or consumers of psychoactive substances.

London, England - The Burghers of Calais
[Travel-and-Leisure:City-Guides-and-Information] The bronze Burghers of Calais near the Houses of Parliament, as well as being one of the 19th century's greatest pieces of sculpture, also captures the love-hate relationship that England and France engaged in for generations. The sculpture illustrates a moment in 1347, during the Hundred Years War, when the English monarch Edward III laid siege to the French port of Calais. After 11 months, with the people on the verge of starvation, six of the town's leaders offered themselves as hostages tot he king in return for sparing their fellow citizens.

European Rail - General Information
[Reference-and-Education] It all began in France in 1540. The first railway appeared. The use of horse-cart on rails in wood was invented. The railroad, as we know it today, uses iron for the wheels and rail, was invented in Europe. The first steam locomotive to operate on rails was built by Richard Trevithick in 1804 and tested in Wales.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The Dubai International Film Festival
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Movies-TV] The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) was launched in December 2004 under the theme "Bridging Cultures. Meeting Minds", highlighting the willingness of organizations to promote the film through understanding and mutual respect between different communities and nations. In 2006, the festival had launched the Muhr Award for excellence in Arab cinema, in order to acknowledge the Arab filmmakers of the world both regionally and internationally. In 2008, the Muhr Award have been expanded to include films from Africa and Asia.

Banff, Alberta - Lake Louise
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] In 1882, Aboriginal guides lead Tom Wilson, a worker for Canadian Pacific (CP), to a lake which was called Emerald Lake. In 1884, the lake took the name of Lake Louise, in reference to the Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939), fourth daughter of Queen Victoria and wife of Governor General, Marquis of Lorne. The people from the region, however, continued to call it the "lake of little fishes."

Barcelona, Spain - Montserrat
[Travel-and-Leisure:City-Guides-and-Information] The strange rounded fingers of the holy Montserrat mountain, just under an hour's drive northwest of Barcelona, can be seen for miles around, as it rises to 1,235 meters. It's an iconic, sacred mountain for the Catalans, who come here to kiss the hand of the Black Virgin, a 12th century statue of the Virgin Mary. Supposedly this statue was found miraculously in a cave.

New York City, New York - Queens
[Travel-and-Leisure:City-Guides-and-Information] The largest of New York's boroughs at 112 square miles, Queens was once a farming area for Dutch and English settlers. It's hard to imagine the fields and woodlands today, as this sprawling area of the city, which borders Brooklyn, is densely populated with the city's highest number of first-generation immigrants.

Reactions to the Fall of the Berlin Wall
[Reference-and-Education] The division of Europe into two blocks had become a fact. The opening of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of communist regimes in Central Europe that followed have shocked the Western world. Few specialists understood the movements of eroding communist regimes. Only, some observers felt that the contagion of freedom, after the changes in Poland and Hungary, would also win over the Germans.

Calgary, Alberta - Arts and Entertainment
[Travel-and-Leisure:City-Guides-and-Information] The Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium is located in Calgary, is an installation of 113 000 m3 designed for performing arts. The auditorium is one of two twin auditoriums in the province, the other being located in Edmonton, and the two are nicknamed "The Jube" by local residents. The auditorium seats 700 and it was opened in 1957 and has hosted hundreds of musicals, plays and other productions by local and international companies. On an annual basis, more than 850 000 visitors visit the place. The Jube is home to the Alberta Ballet, Calgary Opera, the Kiwanis Music Festival held annually on Remembrance Day.

How to Install Fargo Cabinets
[Home-Improvement:Cabinets] Whether you're remodeling or building from scratch, if you want base cabinets or wall cabinets, installing Fargo cabinets in your kitchen or any room in your home can be hassle-free, with some simple tips and tools. First, you'll need to gather the tools. Make sure you have a pencil, level, tape measure, stud finder, 2-inch cabinet or wood screws, a putty knife or wedges, clamps that fit around the closet, and cordless drill or screwdriver, plus a small board. Once all your tools are gathered, it is time to begin.

Chicago, Illinois - The Planning and Building of the Sears Tower
[Travel-and-Leisure:City-Guides-and-Information] In 1969 Sears, Roebuck & Company was by far the largest retail business in the world with approximately 350 000 employees. Sears decided to unite its thousands of employees scattered throughout Chicago into a single building in the west of the city. The company was built on an area of 279 000 square metres, with predictions of future expansion. The architects Skidmore, Owings and Merrill knew that the building would become one of the highest skyscrapers in the world.

London, England - The Geography of the Capital of the United Kingdom
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] London is situated in south-east England, 45 kilometres west of Thames and covers an area of 1 579 square kilometres. This places the city as one of the largest cities in the world. The altitude varies from sea level to 245 m at Biggin Hill.

Amsterdam, Netherlands - Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Near Artis zoo, Hortus Botanicus is a wonderful botanical gardens founded in 1682, and one of the oldest of it's kind in the world. It now boasts more than 6,000 plants from around the planet, growing in it's gardens and greenhouses.

Venice, Italy - Santi Giovanni E Paolo
[Travel-and-Leisure:City-Guides-and-Information] While Venice is best known for its Renaissance and baroque architecture, it also boasts some stunning Gothic churches. Of these "Zanipolo" (in the Venetian dialect) is one of the best, along with its contemporary, the "Frari".

NYC, New York - Little Italy
[Travel-and-Leisure:City-Guides-and-Information] Little Italy, which formed the backdrop for the celebrated film The Godfather, is still seen as a romantic area of the city by many. Although much smaller now than it was in the 1970s due to a dwindling population, it's intrinsic Latin character is still palpable, particularly in its quaint streets and the delis and cafes where you can gorge on home-made breads, pastas, sausages and cheese.

Paris, France - The Conciergerie
[Travel-and-Leisure] If the French Revolution is a period of history that fascinates you, then a trip to the Conciergerie is a must. This former palace became Paris' first prison, where thousands were jailed in the late 18th century, most of whom were executed by guillotine.

Barcelona, Spain - The Parc De La Ciutadella
[Travel-and-Leisure:City-Guides-and-Information] This 75 acre park in the centre of Barcelona was created for the purpose of nature, recreation and culture, and is a good place to spend an afternoon, with plenty to see and do. The landscaped gardens are home to the Barcelona city zoo, the Catalonia Parliament and the museums of zoology, natural history and modern art...

Plasma Screen Technology
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Electronics] Plasma screen technology and plasma screens allow the image to be seen clearly from up, down, left or right. They are particularly suitable for all environments subject to electrical interference, such as power facilities, factories, ships, power stations and hospitals. The plasma screen is much more versatile than traditional CRTs or projectors.

Legal Penalties For Drug Possession in Canada
[Legal:Criminal-Law] Since 1997, cannabis is governed by the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. According to this law, unauthorized possession, trafficking, possession for the purpose of trafficking, production, import and export are deemed illegal. The penalties are different depending on the offense. However, the law leaves much power to judges to impose the sentence.

Amsterdam, Netherlands - Cultural Information
[Travel-and-Leisure:City-Guides-and-Information] Amsterdam is the birthplace of many musical groups and theater groups such as the Amsterdam Theater Group, the National Dance Theater and the renowned Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (which takes its name from the Centennial Concert Hall which is renowned for its sound quality). Another, is the new Muziektheater theater, better known as the Stopera. A little further south in Stopera along the Amstel River, is another theater, older but equally famous called the Square. The last great theater hall to be open is the Muziekgebouw which is located north of the city It is known across the world for its acoustic qualities.

Portland, Oregon - History of the Portland Trail Blazers
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] The Portland Trail Blazers came into the NBA in 1970. The franchise name means "pioneer", in reference to explorers who conquered the West in the nineteenth century. The team played its first season with the rookie Geoff Petrie at the controls. The early years of the franchise were a struggle, but the franchise changed with the arrival of Bill Walton in 1974. In his first season with the club, the Blazers won 11 more games than the previous season.

A Summary of the History of Amsterdam
[Travel-and-Leisure:City-Guides-and-Information] Built in the thirteenth century, Amsterdam was originally a fishing village. It takes its name from a dam (Dam in Dutch), which was built on the Amstel river. Amsterdam got city status in 1300 or 1306, and became an important commercial place, dealing mainly with the Hanseatic cities.

Venice, Italy - Burano
[Travel-and-Leisure:City-Guides-and-Information] Just like Venice itself, Burano is not one island but an archipelago linked by bridges. It lies at the northern end of the Lagoon and was probably first settled by the Romans. The island's current population arrived from Altino in the 6th century, fleeing barbarian mayhem on the mainland.

What is Hemp?
[Reference-and-Education:Science] Hemp, also known under its Latin name Cannabis is a plant species of the Cannabaceae species. It is currently the only species legally accepted in today's society. Hemp was widely used in the past. However, it has gradually been banned or heavily regulated in the twentieth century due to its psychoactive properties.

Napoleon Bonaparte's Life in European History
[Reference-and-Education] Napoleon Bonaparte, born 15 August 1769 in Ajaccio, Corsica, died on 5 May 1821 on the island of Saint Helena, was First Consul, then Emperor of the French. He was a conqueror of Europe. A general of the French Revolution of 24 years, he accumulated spectacular victories in Italy during the campaign in Egypt, then took power by coup d'etat in November 1799.

US Campaign Against Drug Abuse
[Health-and-Fitness:Drug-Abuse] The U.S. campaign against drug abuse is a more comprehensive anti-drug based initiative movitivated based on the supposed virtue of abstinence and total eradication of drugs. The first step of this initiative would be the prohibition of drugs.

What is Live Action Role Playing?
[Recreation-and-Sports] Each participant plays a fictional character. He/she may play a role in the scenario (or synopsis) prepared by the organizers. The scenario may be more or less directive to take account of time, place and means, but also and especially in terms of playing style desired by the organizers.

Apple - iPhone App Advertising Companies
[Communications:Mobile-Cell-Phone] With more than 25 000 free and pay applications listed on the Apple App Store, the kiosk for downloading programs for iPhone and iPod Touch is a success. Two U.S. companies, Greystripe and Admobis, have also managed to draw in and monetize via advertising in mobile applications for free download. Some of the games with "Advergaming" (a mixture of advertising - advertising - and gaming - games -) are: Pro 21, Blackjack, Cookie Bonus Solitaire, Origami Rose, and Powerboat Racing. These games specialize in the monetization of iPhone games. Greystripe has recently claimed to have passed the 140 million games downloaded that incorporate mobile advertising managed internally.

Edinburgh, Scotland - Homecoming Scotland 2009
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] For all lovers of Scotland, for those who feel affinity with this land of legend, the annual events never fail to be especially festive. All are invited to visit Scotland to take part in the annual Homecoming and annual anniversary celebrations of the birth of national poet Robert Burns. Homecoming Scotland is more than a hundred festivals and events held throughout the country, starting in January and running till the evening of the Burns Night on November 30th. Homecoming Scotland celebrates the music and Scottish culture, innovation (golf, whiskey) and of course the life and work of poet Robert Burns.

Hong Kong - Judicial System
[Legal] Under the Basic Law of Hong Kong and the Sino-British Joint Declaration, it has a legal and judicial system distinct from that of mainland China. It has kept the traditional common law established during the British colonization, while mainland China is subject to a civil law system. In addition, the rules of common law and the laws in force before the handover remain valid unless they contradict the Basic Law. The city does not follow the laws of the People's Republic of China with some exceptions (defense, foreign affairs).

Amsterdam, Netherlands - The Leidseplein
[Travel-and-Leisure:City-Guides-and-Information] Day or night, Leidseplein is buzzing with activity. Known as Amsterdam's liveliest square, it's filled with cafes, restaurants, street performers, neon lights, music and a party atmosphere. It's also a busy transport hub intersected by the tram lines that criss-cross the city.

Barcelona Spain - The Barceloneta Beach
[Travel-and-Leisure:City-Guides-and-Information] A triangular shaped jut of land sticking out into the Med, Barceloneta was historically a poor barrio of fishermen and factory workers, a shanty town of slum housing on the beach. Then marshland was reclaimed and cheap two-story buildings put up to house sailors and dock workers.

Mountain Formations Around Banff
[Reference-and-Education:Nature] The Canadian Rockies are composed of sedimentary rocks, shale, sandstone, limestone and quartzite, whose origin is the deposition of sediments in an inland sea. The geological formations of the mountains of Banff are dated between Precambrian and Jurassic. The mountains which are formed there are 80 to 120 million years old. Over the past 80 million years, erosion has taken its toll on the landscape. The mountains around Banff have several different forms dependent on its composition of rock layers and their structure.

Berlin, Germany - City State Political Breakdown
[News-and-Society:Politics] From an institutional point of view, Berlin is a city state which coincide in the same levels and in the same territories as the powers of the municipal government and those of state members that make up the federation. Hamburg and Bremen have a similar organization.

Calgary, Alberta - Calgary Climate
[News-and-Society:Weather] Calgary has a continental climate with long winters, but highly variable and short, warm summers. The climate is greatly influenced by the elevation of the city and the proximity of the Rocky Mountains. Although the cold Calgary winters can be very uncomfortable, hot, dry winds called Chinooks, occasionally blow steadily over the city from the Pacific Ocean during the winter months, giving Calgarians a break from the cold. These winds have sometimes raises the temperature above 15 degrees C in a few hours and can last several days. The Chinooks are a regular feature of Calgary winters.

London, England - The Kew Gardens
[Travel-and-Leisure:City-Guides-and-Information] Officially titled the Royal Botanic Gardens, the 370 acres running along the edge of the Thames between Richmond and Kew in southwest London are the haunt of botanists and a wonderful place to relax and unwind. Kew's 200-year plus history, 33,000 different plants, seed bank, library and 700 staff make it a research and education institute of international importance. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 2003.

Mexico - Pollution Report
[News-and-Society:Environmental] Air pollution is one of the many problems that the authorities of the Mexican capital face. In 1986, a system was put in place for atmospheric monitoring (Simat), which each day gives the weather Indice Metropolitan Air Quality. In 2008, 1.5% of greenhouse gases in the world were produced by the agglomeration of Mexico. 4000 deaths per year are attributed to pollution caused by this area of the world. However, these figures are only estimates.

Las Vegas, Nevada - Sports in Vegas
[Recreation-and-Sports] Las Vegas is one of the largest cities in the United States with no team-owned major league professional sports such as NFL (American football), MLB (baseball), NBA (basketball) and NHL (ice hockey). This may be explained by the fact that the leaders of the major leagues have some reluctance to do work in a city full of bookmakers and gamblers.

New York City - South Street Seaport
[Travel-and-Leisure:City-Guides-and-Information] Once buzzing with sailors and ships, South Street Seaport was called the "street of sails" in the 19th century. Now maritime history rubs shoulders with glitzy shops, eateries and a world-class museum in the 11 blocks along the East River. The lively Mall has over 100 shops, from Abercrombie & Fitch to Godiva Chocolates, as well as cafes and restaurants catering to all budgets. While here head for the modern glass-and-steel pavilion at Pier 17 where you'll be greeted with great view of Brooklyn Bridge from the top floor.

Toronto, Ontario - Industry Study
[Business:Industrial-Mechanical] The initial growth of Toronto and Ontario rested on the strength of the automobile industry in the province. It is now the banking and financial heart of Canada. The city also has a large Cultural industry and information technology industry as it has developed at a steady pace. Even though the center of the city has not seen many new office buildings, most new projects are condominiums.

Seismic Activity in and Around Tokyo, Japan
[Reference-and-Education:Science] The Tokyo area is at the intersection of three tectonic plates (the Philippine plate, the Eurasian plate and the North American Plate) and is one of the most seismic active regions in the world. This region has been nicknamed the Belt of Fire. On average an earthquake can be felt every day. Most, however, are negligible.

Phoenix, Arizona - The History of Phoenix
[Travel-and-Leisure:City-Guides-and-Information] The oldest occupants of the Valley of the Sun (Valley of the Sun) were the Hohokam Indians, who lived in the region from 300 BC. Their civilization flourished through the mastery of a sophisticated irrigation system. Water taken in the Salt River was brought to the fields through a network of canals. There was many traces of their innovation in many sites in Arizona, including Pueblo Grande (700-1400). Their demise in the fifteenth century remains a mystery to historians.

Portland, Oregon - International Test Rose Garden History
[Travel-and-Leisure:City-Guides-and-Information] The International Rose Test Garden (the International Test Rose Garden) is a rose garden in Washington Park in Portland Oregon (USA). It brings together more than 7,000 roses of 550 varieties from around the world. The roses bloom from April to October with a peak in June, depending on weather conditions. New cultivars of roses from many parts of the world are continuously received by the garden and are tested for their color, fragrance, disease resistance and other characters. It is the oldest experimental rosery in the United States. The garden helped Portland attain the nickname of " the City of Roses ".

Stockholm, Sweden - Transportation System
[Travel-and-Leisure:City-Guides-and-Information] Stockholm is the central point of the railway system in Sweden. The city has an international airport, Arlanda, and two smaller airports: Bromma and Skavsta. Stockholm is also an important port, with connections to cities including Helsinki, St. Petersburg, Turku and Tallinn. The main ferry companies are Viking Line, Silja Line and Tallink.

Venice, Italy - The Mercerie
[Travel-and-Leisure:City-Guides-and-Information] The main shopping thoroughfare of San Marco is made up of three narrow mercerie (literally meaning haberdashers) starting near the Rialto and running virtually all the way to Piazza San Marco. The Merceria di San Salvador starts just south of the Campo San Bartolome. Following the signs "San Marco" will bring you first into Merceria San Zulian and then the Merceria dell'Orologio, which enters the Piazza San Marco from underneath the Torre dell'Orologio. The 17th-century English author John Evelyn described the Mercerie as the "most delicious streete in the World for the sweetnesse of it." The days when silks, tapestries, perfumes, caged birds and apothecary's cures were traded have given way to lace, leather shoes and handbags, plus glass ware from Murano and mask shops selling carnival attire.

The Painting Basics - Schemes
[Home-Improvement:Painting] A color scheme can dramatically change a room or your entire home. Even without changing expensive furniture or carpeting, a fresh infusion of new paint color can transform the most ordinary room into an inviting living space. Since color is a very personal choice, start your painting scheme with colors you enjoy: colors such as those found in your existing or new furnishings and artwork. Look for ideas in magazines and browse decorating centers for color scheme ideas.

Vancouver and Whistler 2010 Olympics - 2009 Update
[Recreation-and-Sports:Olympics] Although 2010 is the Olympic year, 2009 will be the telling year of the Olympic cities of Vancouver and Whistler. Before becoming the Mayor of the City of Vancouver in December, Gregor Robertson acknowledged that he had no idea of the magnitude of the Olympics. "A statistic in particular allowed me to better understand the phenomenon: three games of the Super Bowl a day for 16 days! Before hearing such comparison, it was, in my view, a huge event for which I had difficulty in understanding all the implications. "

The History of the Winnipeg Jets
[Recreation-and-Sports:Hockey] The hockey team, the Winnipeg Jets, was one of the first to join the World Hockey Association (AMH) at the time of its formation in 1972. The league took immediate public recognition when, in the first year, the Jets hire Bobby Hull, who starred in the National Hockey League (NHL). They are also the first team to recruit players from Europe, the Swedish star Anders Hedberg and Ulf Nilsson. The team won three of the seven AMH championships, including in 1979, the last year of the league.

Berlin, Germany - General Information
[Reference-and-Education] After the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, many houses partially destroyed during the Second World War were left in central Berlin. They were in the district of Mitte, which was part of East Berlin. These places left in the city center drew many artists and they became the breeding ground for all sorts of cultures and underground against other cultures.

Amsterdam, Netherlands - General Information
[Reference-and-Education] Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands and the largest city in the province of North Holland and the Netherlands. The city has about 2,300,000 inhabitants (called Amsterdammers or Amstellodamiens), itself part of a conurbation called Randstad Holland, which has 7,100,000. The oldest part of the city is built around a network of concentric semi-circular canals connected by other perpendicular channels, forming a "spider's web."

Banff, Alberta - General Information
[Reference-and-Education] Banff was established in the 1880s after the construction of the transcontinental railroad completed its rail through the Bow Valley. In 1883, three workers of the Canadian Pacific Railway discovered thermal Sulfur reserves in the vicinity of the current location of the town. The place was named Banff in 1884 by Lord Stevens, a director of Canadian Pacific, in honor of his birthplace, Banffshire in Scotland. Canadian Pacific built a series of grand hotels along the railway, and announced the Fairmont Banff Springs as an international tourist center.

Mexico City - General Information
[Reference-and-Education] Mexico City is the capital and most populous city in Mexico. It is the most populated city in America. It is located in the center of the country, in the Valley of Mexico, a plateau at an altitude of 2250 meters. It is surrounded by peaks that extend more than 5000 meters above sea level.

New York City - The History of New York
[Reference-and-Education] The Flatiron economic monster that is New York was made possible by its geographical situation. Set on a natural harbor at the outlet of Hudson, port activities have led the industrial development of the metropolis. The textile industry grew throughout the nineteenth century with the arrival of migrants from Central and Eastern Europe. Around 1900, New York was the largest industrial city in the USA, this included its banking sector and heavy industries located in New Jersey. The recession during 1960-1970 led to brownfield sites in the Bronx and Queens.

Calgary, Alberta - General Information
[Travel-and-Leisure:City-Guides-and-Information] Calgary is the largest city in the Canadian province of Alberta. It is located in the south of the province, in a region of hills and plateaus at about 80 km east of the Rocky Mountains. Canada's third largest city in terms of population, it had, according to the census of April 2006, 988,193 inhabitants (1,079,310 with its suburbs in 2006, which makes it the fifth largest Canadian city). The Calgary-Edmonton corridor is the region's most populous city between Toronto and Vancouver. It takes its name from a beach on the island of Mull in Scotland. The people of Calgary are called Calgarians.

Chicago, Illinois - General Information
[Travel-and-Leisure:City-Guides-and-Information] Chicago is located in the State of Illinois and is the capital of the Cook County. It is the largest city in the midwestern region. It is located on the southwest shore of Lake Michigan, one of the Great Lakes of North America. The Chicago River runs through the city. Chicago was founded in 1770, and became an official city in 1837.

Dubai - The History of Dubai
[Reference-and-Education] The first mention of the city of Dubai goes back to 1799. The Bedouin tribe Bani Yas fled the Wahhabis of Nejd. They then settled in the current location of the port of Dubai. Known as "Pirates of the Coast, Dubai and neighboring emirates signed a peace treaty (the General Maritime Treaty) on January 8, 1820 with the United Kingdom. Initially dependent on Abu Dhabi, the city and the Emirate of Dubai is separated in 1833 "without resistance".

Edinburgh, Scotland - General Information
[Reference-and-Education] Edinburgh is a city on the east coast of Scotland. It has also been the capital since 1437. Its population was 457,830 inhabitants in 2005 (the second largest city behind Glasgow Scotland). Since 1329, Edinburgh has officially had the status of being a city.

Hong Kong - General Information
[Reference-and-Education] Hong Kong is the largest and most populated of the two special administrative regions (SAR) of the People's Republic of China (PRC). Hong Kong has about seven million people. Hong Kong is located on the east bank of the Pearl River on the south coast of China and is surrounded by the South China Sea.

Phoenix, Arizona - General Information
[Travel-and-Leisure] The city of Phoenix is the capital and largest city of the state of Arizona, USA. According to 2006 estimates, it has 1,512,986 inhabitants, which makes Phoenix the fifth most populated city in the United States of America. Its urban population of 4,839,182 people ranks it the thirteenth in the country. One third of the population of Phoenix is Hispanic. Phoenix is the centre of Maricopa County.

Las Vegas, Nevada - General Information
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Las Vegas is a U.S. city in the middle of the desert, in Clark County in the state of Nevada. The Mormons founded the city in 1855 which became an agricultural village in the early twentieth century

Portland, Oregon - The History of Portland
[Reference-and-Education] Portland was built on a place known as The Clearing, which is situated on the banks of the Willamette River midway between Oregon City and Fort Vancouver. In 1843 William Overton understood that the region had great potential, but lacked the funds to acquire land. He entered into a contract with his partner Asa Lovejoy.

Stockholm, Sweden - The History of Stockholm
[Reference-and-Education] The first mention of the city of Stockholm dated back to 1252. The city was confined to the small island of Gamla Stan (Old Town). It was founded by Birger Jarl in order to protect Sweden from invasion by foreign fleets and to end the looting of cities such as Sigtuna on Lake Malaren. The first building was a strong maritime traffic monitoring station to monitor traffic between the Baltic Sea and Lake Malaren. Under the influence of Magnus Ladulas, Stockholm thrived on its trade relations with Lubeck.

Tokyo, Japan - The History of Tokyo
[Reference-and-Education] In feudal times, the current prefecture of Tokyo was part of the province of Musashi, and more specifically. After the defeat of those facing Hideyoshi Toyotomi in 1590, it allowed the nine provinces of the Kanto region to choose the small village of Edo, which was centered around a castle built in 1457, to serve as capital in its field.

Toronto, Ontario - The History of Toronto
[Reference-and-Education] The location was a former French fort called Fort Rouille until 1760, when the site was abandoned. After the American Revolution, the territory was still part of the Province of Quebec until the arrival of Loyalist American refugees. These refugees led the British to divide the province into two parts with the Constitutional Act of 1791. The colony of Upper Canada was established under Governor John Graves Simcoe (1752-1806). Simcoe installed government and the Legislature of Upper Canada at York in 1796.

Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Suffering From Economic Downturn
[Recreation-and-Sports:Olympics] The Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver (VANOC) has suffered the effects of the economic slowdown and has had to revise the schedule of activities in order to achieve savings. One option proposed was to cancel the awards ceremony for the alpine events and Nordic sports in Whistler. Whisler politicians, including Mayor Ken Melamed, are furious, especially as the region has invested millions of dollars to build a plaza and organize festivities in the evening at the awards ceremonies.

Winnipeg, Manitoba - The History Winnipeg
[Reference-and-Education] In 1738, Sieur de la Verendrye built the first post on the site, Red Fort, which was later abandoned. Other positions were built in the area of the Red River which was fought between the North West Company and the Hudson Bay Company.

Venice, Italy - The History of Venice
[Reference-and-Education] The area to the north-west of the Adriatic Sea, where several rivers flow from the Alps, was inhabited since ancient times by fishermen and sailors. This area was part of the region created by Auguste X and was a religious center and important port.

Pokemon Cultural Impact
[Gaming:Communities] Pokemon have had a very important cultural impact in many countries where it has been imported. In Japan, Pokemon became popular, selling more than one million copies of Pocket Monsters in 1996. At the Tokyo Game Show in 1997, players could get the Mew Pokemon by downloading their games. The result was a queue that was 4 km, with some people camping overnight before the show.

Microsoft Windows 7 and New Live Experience
[Computers-and-Technology:Software] It will take a little while before the full benefit of the successor of Windows Vista, Windows 7, are seen. You can download the Beta of Windows 7 on the Microsoft.com site. However, users must wait until the end of the year to take advantage of the new operating system developed in Redmond. Ourghanian projected the finished product to be released in the first quarter of 2010, with 2009 being a year used for Beta testing. Ourghanlian said that they require a certain level of quality prior to commercial launch.

London, England - Spencer House
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humanities] In 1772, 16 years after Spencer House was commissioned by the 1st Earl Spencer - an ancestor of Diana, Princess of Wales - the travel writer Arthur Young wrote: "I know not in England a more beautiful piece of architecture... in richness, elegance and taste." After a restoration programme that brought together the country's finest craftspeople in the 1980s and 1990s, the same might again be said of the Palladian mansion. As well as being open to the public, it is one of the most lavish places to entertain in London - its eight state rooms can be hired out.

Basic Painting Techniques
[Home-Improvement:Painting] For a professional-looking paint job, the paint must be spread evenly onto the surfaces without running, dripping, or lapping onto other areas. If you load up too much paint, it will run on the surface and drip onto woodwork and floors. On the other hand, if you apply too little, you will leave lap marks and bare spots resulting in incomplete coverage.

Pokemon Platinum - Game Review
[Gaming:Video-Game-Reviews] Every fan knows that each generation of Pokemon games always has three versions. After Pokemon Diamond and Pokemon Pearl, here is Pokemon Platinum. And despite the absence of major innovations, everything suggests that this episode seems to have a bright future.

London, England - Westminster Abbey
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] For a few minutes in the main body of Westminster Abbey the eye can do little but travel upwards. The ordered, multiplying lines of columns and arches reaching up to a dizzying 30m (98 feet) demand it. This is Gothic architecture at its best: everything designed to emphasize the majesty of God while retaining a sense of man's relationship with the transcendent.

Paris, France - Place De La Concorde
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Designed by Ange-Jacques Gabriel and unveiled in 1755, the place de la Concorde stands at the opposite end of the Champs-Elysees from the Arc de Triomphe and was formerly known as the place Louis XV. This square is probably most famous for being the site of the guillotine during the French REvolution in the late 1700s, when it was called place de la Revolution.

Ceiling and Wall Basics
[Home-Improvement] No one walks into a house and says, "Gee, nice walls." Smooth, well-finished walls are generally not a glamorous project for a home owner to be proud of Leave a hole or crack in a wall or ceiling though, and people will notice. The good news is that repairing ceilings and walls is a fairly simple straightforward task.

NYC, New York - Trump Tower
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] The real estate tycoon Donald Trump symbolises the new wealth of the 1980s. His glitzy apartment, retail and office tower is an expression of the affluence and excesses of that era. Its public space, an opulent six-storey atrium, is an extravagance of pink white-veined marble, brass and mirrors with hanging gardens. It's crowned with a skylight and topped with a spectacular 79-foot waterfall. This space is home to cafes and restaurants and upmarket boutiques such as Aspreys of London and the Avon salon and spa. Tiffany's flagship store is next door.

Venice, Italy - Giardini Reali
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] After his invasion of Venice, Napoleon made a number of changes to the running of the Republic and its appearance. He ordered a ballroom to be attached to the Procuratie Nuove and the old granary - Fontegheto della Farina - demolished so that guests could see the Bacino di San Marco. This project fell to his stepson Eugene Beauhamais the oldest child of Empress Josephine.

Amsterdam, Netherlands - Allard Pierson Museum
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] A fine collection of antiquities, fascinating finds and intriguing mummies can be found at the Allard Pierson Museum. The museum is named after the first professor of classical archaeology at the Universiteit van Amsterdam, who was the founder of this intriguing archaeological cache.

Barcelona, Spain - Las Rambla
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Las Ramblas or La Rambla? Well, both. This famous mile-long boulevard is five streets in one and each section has its own name. Starting from Placa de Catalunya, you'll find the Rambla de Canaletes, so named because of the Font de Canaletes fountain.

Azure Windows - Microsoft Unveils Platform For 'Cloud Computing'
[Computers-and-Technology] Microsoft continues its strategic software transformation. It was during the first keynote of the PDC2008 (Professional Developers Conference, from Oct. 27 to Oct. 30 in Los Angeles) that Ray Ozzie, chief software architect for the company introduced Windows Azure. Windows Azure is a new offering designed specifically for "cloud computing". Cloud computing is internet based applications and development.

Vancouver, British Columbia - Robson Street
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] What should you do if you are in Vancouver, British Columbia? Well, make sure you have time to walk Robson Street. The Canadian equivalent of the American Rodeo Drive, simply known as Robson, allows one to shop some of Canada's most premier retailers all in one strip.

Tokyo, Japan - Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] When you're in Tokyo, Japan and want to experience some of the beautiful parks that Tokyo offers, be sure to visit Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. Located in Shibuya and Shinjuku, this large park has an extravagant garden. During the Edo period, this park, was once the residence of the very wealthy Naito family. Eventually the Imperial Household Agency of Japan took it over and changed the residence to a park. Currently the National Ministry of the Environment has jurisdiction of the beautiful park.

Toronto, Ontario - Little Italy
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Toronto is home to a great blend of cultures. This, however, is not only apparent by looking at it's population, but it is also apparent when one looks at the different communities within the metropolis. Located around the intersection of Grace and College, Little Italy is home to all things Western Mediterranean. Numerous European style coffee shops are located in this community. This is also the place to be during international European soccer competitions, especially the World Cup of Soccer.

Portland, Oregon - The Oregon Zoo
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] If you're in the mood for something a little different and is in the Portland, Oregon, United States area, feel free to visit the always fun, family friendly Oregon Zoo. Formerly known as the Washington Park Zoo, it is located in Portland's Washington Park. Washington Park is approximately three kilometres southwest of Portland. The zoo attracts over one million people annually and is the highest grossing Oregon attraction.

Stockholm, Sweden - The Globe Arena
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] When one is in Stockholm, Sweden be sure not to miss the eye-catching giant white sphere known simply as "the Globe". Completed in 1989 and located south of Sodermalm, the Stockholm Globe Arena is one of the most amazing structures to behold. As the largest spherical building in the world, the arena seats over sixteen thousand. The arena is used for many different sporting events, mostly hockey, and is host to different concerts and galas as well. If you wish to just tour the structure, guided tours are allowed, but for groups only.

Beaches in Mexico
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] When in Mexico, one must make it a priority to spend some quality time on at least one of the many beaches in Mexico. The Mexican coastlines and harbor areas have numerous stretches of beautiful beaches that are visited frequently by sun bathers, tourists, and any visitors seeking a great relaxing getaway.

Phoenix, Arizona - Camelback Mountain
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] When in Phoenix, one can visit some of the unique natural geological land masses that are located in this beautiful city. Standing twenty seven hundred feet above sea level and located in Phoenix, Arizona, USA is Camelback Mountain. This uniquely named mountain gets its unusual name because from a distance it looks like the head and two humps of a camel.

Edinburgh, Scotland - Loch Ness
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Mostly known for the mystery of the Loch Ness Monster, Loch Ness is about 37 kilometres in length, in the direction of southwest of Inverness. It is a large and deep body of fresh water. THis body of water's surface stands sixteen metres above sea level. This large body of water is best known for its giant serpent like monster, the legendary Loch Ness Monster aka "Nessie".

Las Vegas, Nevada - The Grand Canyon - Things to Do
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] When visiting the Grand Canyon, which is located just outside Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, there are a wide varieties of activities available to be done. Besides regular sightseeing, the Grand Canyon also has some other outdoor activities. For instance, running, hiking and whitewater rafting are particularly popular. Some different ways of exploring the canyon floor are by foot, boat, raft, and even by muleback. Officials don't recommend that would-be travelers hike down to the river and then back in a days time. The change in elevation and the Nevada heat create conditions that make this a very health risky one day trip.

Hong Kong - Disneyland
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Opened on September 12, 2005, Hong Kong Disneyland is located on Lantau Island. There is an MTR line that goes to the Disneyland resort from Hong Kong's Sunny Bay Station. Even though it is a lot smaller than other Disneyland parks in other parts of the world, it does have some unique and great attractions. The fifth Disney themed park of its kind, it is owned and run by an incorporated company jointly owned by the Government of Hong Kong and the Walt Disney Company, dubbed the Hong Kong International Theme Parks.

Berlin, Germany - Berlin Film Festival
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] The Berlin International Film festival is Berlins biggest cultural annual event. This festival is an important gathering of global film industry officials. It ranks in importance to other film festivals in Venice and Cannes. During the Berlin International Film Festival, there are over 500 films that get screened and over 150,000 tickets are sold for these screenings. The event also attracts many spin off or associate parties and gatherings every year.

Banff National Park - Banff Springs Hotel
[Travel-and-Leisure:Hotels-Accommodations] Originally constructed as a railway hotel in Scottish Baronial fashion, the Banff Springs Hotel is located in Banff National Park. Designed and created by architect Bruce Price, the Banff Springs Hotel was built by the Canadian Pacific Railway between 1887 and 1888. The President at the time, William Cornelius Van Horne was the one who proposed the idea. On June 1st, 1888 the hotel was open to the public. In 1920 the hotel was rebuilt because of a fire.

Calgary, Alberta - Chinatown
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] The third largest Chinatown in Canada is located in Calgary. The Calgary is third in size behind Vancouver and Toronto. The size of the Chinatown in Calgary is representative of the high population of Chinese people in the city. There is relatively a high proportion of Calgarians who are of Chinese descent.

London, England - Hyde Park
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Surrounded by streets with a higher-than-average number of luxury and executive cars, Hyde Park is a large stretch of rolling greenery, especially when combined with Kensington Gardens, which it adjoins. Its 140ha (345 acres), more than 4,000 trees, lake and meadow provide central London with a much-needed green space. The city has the avaricious Henry VIII to thank for. He acquired the land from Westminster Abbey in 1536 as a hunting ground.

New York City, New York - Staten Island
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] This large island to the south of downtown Manhattan and Brooklyn was first discovered in 1524 by Giovanni da Verrazano but wasn't named until 1609, when Henry Hudson pronounced it Staaten Eylandt, Dutch for State's Island. Following a struggle between early settlers and Native American Indians, the Dutch took hold of Staten Island in 1661. It was primarily used for farming, shipping and manufacturing.

Paris, France - The Carnavalet Museum
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] This museum explains everything you need to know about Paris, from its origins as a small community on the island known as Ile de la Cite to the world-class metropolis it is today. It is located in two charming 17th-century townhouses, the renovated buildings of the old hotels of Carnavalet and Furrier of Saint-Fargeau, linked by a first-floor gallery.

Cozumel - Mexico
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Herman Cortes first landed in Mexico at Cozumel, the country's largest island, just 20 kilometres (12 miles) from Playa del Carmen. Measuring just 50 by 18kilometres (31 by 11 miles), Cozumel remains largely undeveloped, despite its appeal to tourists and cruise ships. It has fabulous reefs, tepid waters and good beaches, though the pounding surf on the east coast prohibits extensive swimming.

Portland, Oregon - International Rose Test Garden
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Located in Washington Park, Portland, Oregon, the International Rose Test Garden is home to over seven thousand rose plants and of over five hundred varieties. Peaking in June, the roses bloom from early April all the way to October, dependent on weather. The International Rose Test Garden continually receives new rose cultivars from different parts of the world. These rose cultivars get tested fro fragrance, disease resistance, color, and other things. The Internation Rose Test Garden defines Portland's nick name of the City of Roses, and is the oldest continuously operated public rose test garden.

Winnipeg, Manitoba - The Forks
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] The Forks, in Winnipeg Manitoba, is located at the "fork" between the Assiniboine River and the Red River. The Forks is both a historic site and a social meeting place. Situated in downtown Winnipeg the Forks is home to a diverse collection of activities and markets.

Phoenix, Arizona - Cactus League Spring Training Baseball
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Spring Training occurs annually through February and March. It is a series of exhibition games and practices which occur before the beginning of the Major League Baseball regular season. This annual tradition allows for your and new players to compete for position and roster spots for Major League Baseball teams. It also allows for verterans and returning players to practice and get into shape before the start of the season. Spring training creates a spectacle annually.

NYC - New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] The 1903 neoclassical facade makes the 17-story New York Stock Exchange off Wall Street look more like an ancient temple than the hear of capitalism. Although it now trades over 2 billion shares on busy days, its humble beginnings are traced to a tree on Wall Street under which, in 1792, 24 brokers drew up an agreement to trade. The present building first opened its doors as the New York Stock Exchange in 1817, quickly growing into a global institution. Today, the NYSE has more than 1,300 exclusive members.

Paris, France - Arc De Triomphe - Triumphal Arch
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] The Arc de Triomphe stands majestically in the centre of the Etoile, a large roundabout designed by Baron Haussmann, from which 12 avenues, including the Champs-Elysees, emanate. It is celebrated as one of the greatest - if not the greatest - triumphal arches in the world.

Paris, France - Come Visit the Notre-Dame Cathedral
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] One of the greatest buildings ever built, Notre-Dame stands proudly on the Ile de la Cite. The seat of the Archbishop of Paris, it is the spiritual heart of the city, and indeed, of the country. The cathedral is an outstanding example of 12th- to 14th-century master craftsmanship and an architectural marvel. It is characterised by flying buttresses, gargoyles, a spire that stands some 90m (295 feet) tall, towers that offer the visitor a panoramic view of the city, and its grand west wing.

London, England, UK - The Tower of London
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] A fortress, palace and prison, where people have been murdered as well as executed on the orders of the state, the Tower of London shows both the brutality and splendor of Britain's medieval period. William the Conqueror began building the White Tower with its 4.5m (15-foot) thick stone walls in 1078, to stamp his authority on the defeated English.

New York City, New York - World Trade Center Memorial
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Intended as a solemn place to honour the people who lost their lives in the 1993 and 2001 terrorist attacks on US soil, the World Trade Center Memorial and the museum here will be combined in an underground complex below Ground Zero. The Memorial will be opened to the public on September 11 2009 and the museum, a year later in 2010.

Mexico - Sports and Recreation
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] With such a varied topography, largely temperate climate and unpolluted, warm seas, it is not surprising that Mexico offers a wide variety of world-class sporting options. Many of its newer sights are, indeed, hands-on experiences with nature.

Stockholm, Sweden - The Nobel Museum
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] A collection of data of Nobel laureates spanning from 1901 to the present, The Nobel Museum, is a great resource for all things that concern the Nobel prize. The Nobel Museum also has a great section devoted to the life, times, and experiences of the instituter Alfred Nobel (1833-1896). The Nobel Museum is dedicated to increasing the public knowledge base surrounding the Nobel Prize.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] A mere couple of decades ago, sophisticated, expensive Puerto Vallarta was just a quaint little fishing village on the magnificent Bahia de las Banderas. Movies, however, changed all that. In the wake of The NIght of the Iguana, and the arrival of luminaries such as Richard Burton and Liz Taylor, condominiums, timeshare, luxury hotels and villas have given Puerto Vallarta a new attitude to life. Some of the old buildings in the original town have been altered to become fashionable restaurants, art galleries and souvenir shops, while the sandy central beaches along the 150km (93-mile) shore of Bahia de las Banderas have become favourites for daily cruise excursions.

Mazatlan, Mexico
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] One of the first resorts to be developed on the Pacific coast, Mazatlan has matured gracefully. It is the coasts most important fishing port ( it is also Mexico's prawn capital) and revered for its game fishing. Although many tourists come here by road and plane, many others visit by cruise ship.

New York City, New York - Rockefeller Center
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] This are deco construction funded by J D Rockefeller in the 1930s is a "city within a city" and comprises 19 buildings around a central plaza whose huge Christmas tree draws the crowds each winter. It includes the gorgeous Radio City Music Hall, which, with the largest screen in America, once saw the film premiere of classics such as Gone with the Wind. The Rockefeller Center also houses more than 100 pieces of artwork that create the worlds most incredible art deco public collection. The center also houses restaurants and bars, shopping on several levels and even pretty gardens.

New York City, New York - Grand Central Terminal
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] This vast vaulted station, which opened in 1913, is the most recognisable train terminal in the world and it's hard to believe that it was once to be demolished. A $196-million, two-year renovation in the 1990s saw the famous sky ceiling twinkling with the stars and astrological symbols of the night skies restored to its former glory.

Teotihuacan, Mexico - Pyramid of the Sun
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] About 50km to the northeast of central Mexico City lies one of the greatest archaeological marvels in Mexico and its largest ancient city - Teotihuacan. At its peak in the 6th century AD, more than 150,000 people lived in this great city of 24 square km, many of them involved in mining obsidian.

New York City, New York - Central Park
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Comprising six percent of Manhattan, New York's favorite playground stretches 6 miles (9.7km) from Central Park South at 59th Street to Central Park North at 110th Street, with Fifth Avenue and Central Park West forming its eastern and western boundaries. Built on what was once swampland, quarries and pig farms, it took architect Calvert Vaus and landscaper Frederick Law Olmsted 20 years and 10 million cartloads of stone and earth to create this emerald green space known as New York's "backyard".

New York City, New York - Yankee Stadium
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] This is the home of the New York Yankees, the baseball team that has won eight World Series titles, a record not yet broken. It's also a place for sporting aficionados to pay homage to past baseball players, including some all-time greats such as Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle.

New York City, New York - Lincoln Center
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] The Lincoln Center is a collection of suitably stupendous buildings and plazas that make up New York's giant cultural centre. Built in the 1950s on the slums featured in the film West Side Story, this 6.5ha (16-acre) site has 12 resident organisations giving rise to thousands of performances in 22 top-class venues.

London, England, UK - Tower Bridge
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] There is nothing quite like seeing a stunning bridge rise before your eyes to make way for a passing boat or ship. Robust Tower Bridge is a marvel of engineering.

Paris, France - Jardin Du Luxembourg
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] The largest gardens in the city are usually packed with walkers, joggers and picnickers, people reading, children playing, flower enthusiasts and dog-walkers. The Jardin du Luxembourg is one of the busiest gardens in the city yet somehow remains a relaxing place to go.

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] One of the country's prime resorts, the town of Cabo San Lucas has developed out of recognition over the past five years. Its small fishing community has been swamped by commercial fishing, the new Marina Cabo San Lucas and its flotilla of yachts, 24-hour partying, and serious shopping.

London, England - Oxford Street
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Walking along what claims to be the longest shopping street in Europe - about two and a half kilometres (1.5 miles) - is an exhausting business, especially if you are battling for pavement space with hundreds of tourists. The former Roman road is dominated by chain stores - British and international - and full of shoppers with a mission. But it does offer intense retail therapy.

Hong Kong - Victoria Peak
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Towering above the commercial heart of Hong Kong Island, Victoria Peak - otherwise simply known as 'the Peak' - offers the most spectacular views in Hong Kong. On a rare clear day, the 552-metre (1,810 foot) summit overlooks not just the improbable towers of the north side of Hong Kong Island, but also Victoria harbour, Kowloon and the hills of the New Territories beyond.

Edinburgh, Scotland - The Geological History of Edinburgh Castle
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] The Edinburgh Castle sits on a basalt plug which is actually part of an extinct volcano. This extinct volcano is estimated to have been erected some three hundred and forty million years ago. This would have occurred roughly during the lower Carboniferous age. Standing approximately one hundred and twenty metres (four hundred feet) above sea level, the Edinburgh Castle Rock is a classic sample of what can be describe as a crag and tail formation.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada - The Art Gallery of Ontario
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Toronto's great gallery of art, strong in European and Canadian art, has been enriched and extended many times since the early 20th century, when it inherited the splendid Georgian mansion, The Grange. It is at present undergoing a major expansion to house the Thomson Collection of about 2,000 works given to the gallery by Canadian millionaire and art collector, Kenneth Thomson.

Cancun, Mexico - Destination Tips
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Cancun has neither Mayan ruins nor a colonial legacy. Thirty years ago Cancun was a small village nestling behind a sandbar of dazzlingly white sand. With the rise of mass tourism, Mexico's tourism authority saw the potential and the resort began to take shape. Today, Cancun (the town) is an orderly urban development to the north of the resort area, which is linked to the Hotel Zone. This erstwhile sandbar is flanked on one side by the Caribbean and on the other by Nichupte Lagoon.

Calgary, Alberta - The First Calgary Stampede
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Every July the sleek skyscrapers of Calgary look down on a colorfully chaotic scene as business suits give way to western outfits - Stetsons, blue jeans, bolo ties, and hand heeled boots - and citizens join genuine cowboys in a ten-day celebration of the city's cowtown heritage. Billed as the greatest outdoor show on earth, the Calgary Stampede offers thrills galore: bronco busting, bull riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, and, most heart-stopping of all, chuck-wagon racing.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - Granville Island
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Granville Island, a 20-acre landfill site in False Creek created in 1915 for industrial purposes, is now a vibrant meeting place, which has admirably fulfilled the Granville Island Trust's aim of making it a place of "randomness, curiosity, delight and surprise." The remains of industry coexist happily with a whole array of other activities, including shops, studios, restaurants, galleries, theaters, a marina, brewery, and large indoor Public Market.

Tokyo, Japan - Tokyo Tower
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] When it was built, in 1958, the Tokyo Tower must have been a monster, it is 333 metres approximately 1093 feet high. By design 13 metres (43 feet) more than the Eiffel Tower, it looms over Tokyo's low-rise skyline. Since then, a great deal of the tower's original magic has been lost, as a succession of increasingly tall skyscrapers and high rises has blunted the novelty of high buildings, and taken the edge off the view from the top.

Paris, France - Musee Du Louvre
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Often described as the greatest museum in the world, and rightly so, the Musee du Louvre houses more than 35,000 works over four floors and three wings: the Sully to the east, which was designed by Claude Perrault in the 17th century as part of an extension plan; the Richelieu to the north; and the Denon to the south. Another 350,000 priceless works are stored in specially created environments to help maintain their condition.

London, England, UK - Kensington Palace
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Kensington Palace has been a royal home for more than 300 years and parts of the building remain a private residence from members of the Royal Family. The lavish state apartments and a collection of ceremonial clothes, including dresses worn by the Queen and Diana, Princess of Wales, are open to the public.

London England, UK - Visitor Attractions Guide
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] London England has many great attractions to visit it's really hard to decide which are the ones not to be missed. It doesn't hurt to get recommendations from friends and previous travellers who have visited London. Below is a short list of 2 must see attractions with brief descriptions.

Las Vegas Nevada - The Vegas Strip
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] A lot of the better known hotels, casinos and resorts in Las Vegas are located on The Strip. One of the most, if not the most visible and memorable aspects of the cityscape and culture is its employment of dramatic themes. Because of the hotels, casinos, and restaurants on "The Strip" that use this heavy theming, Las Vegas has established itself as a popular vacation destination for tourists.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The Amazing Burj Al-Arab Hotel
[Travel-and-Leisure:Hotels-Accommodations] Classifying itself as the only seven star hotel in the world, the Burj Al Arab is a luxury hotel of extreme proportions located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This hotel shows you how the rich people live. The hotel itself is quite the site to behold itself. To enter the hotel, you need to be confirmed with a reservation at the lower gate to enter. Other visitors can occasionally be able to reserve tours of the Burj Al Arab as well.

Chicago, Illinois - Catch a Cubs Game
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] When one visits Chicago, one probably knows about the rich sports history that Chicago is known for. One of Chicago teams is the Chicago Cubs. The Chicago Cubs are a baseball team that is part of the MLB(Major League Baseball) which calls Chicago, Illinois its home.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada - The Calgary Stampede
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Billed as "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth", the Calgary Stampede is a large growing festival. It is an exhibition and rodeo which is held annually in Calgary, Alberta. The stampede lasts for 10 days every summer. It usually lasts from early July and ends in mid-July. The Calgary Stampede is one of Canada's largest annual events. It is the world's biggest outdoor rodeo. The Calgary Stampede features a rodeo competition, a midway, live concerts, agricultural growing competitions, live stage shows, amazing chuckwagon races, and other great attractions.

Lake Louise - One of Banff National Park's Great Destinations
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Lake Louise Mountain Resort is a beautiful and wondrous ski resort. It is situated in Alberta Canada and inside the boundaries of Banff National Park. Lake Louise also refers to a the village which is adjacent to the surreal Lake. Lake Louise is roughly an hour away from the town of Banff. It is fifty-seven kilometers (thirty five miles) west of Banff along Highway 1 (Trans-Canada Highway).

Berlin, Germany - The Historical Berlin Wall
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] A large stretch of the Berlin Wall was kept intact. This part of the wall can be found to the east of the city centre. The Wall runs along the River Spree in Muhlenstrassee close to the Oberbaumbrucke. This part of the Berlin Wall is referred to as the East Side Gallery.

Whistler, British Columbia - Vacation Data
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Whistler, BC, is a beautiful Canadian resort/tourist located in Western Canada. It is actually located in the Pacific Ranges of the Coast Mountains. Whistler is located roughly one hundred and twenty-five kilometres north of the city of Vancouver, BC. Whistler is a resort municipality with a permanent population of roughly ten thousand.

Mexico - Travel Information
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] According to a study conducted by the World Tourism Organization, the country of Mexico is home to one of the worlds most prosperous tourism industries. Mexico was the 7th main tourist destination globally in the year 2005.

Vancouver British Columbia - Great Vacation Ideas
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] The ethnic diversity itself is one of the great reasons to come to Vancouver. It is like no other city in Canada. The ethnic diversity has lead to many different types of restaurants as well as malls. Aberdeen center is located in Richmond and was designed to resemble malls that are found in Asia, specifically Hong Kong. Anchored by Daiso, Aberdeen offers a shopping experience unlike any other malls.