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Sidmouth Herald
April 29, 2018
Stone from the East Devon quarry was used in the building of the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Hampton Court and Windsor Castle. In all 24 cathedrals and some 200 parish churches used Beer stone in their construction. During the Second World War the seventy five acres of caves were used forÃâà...
Mail Tribune
April 29, 2018
This is National Parks Week, a time to honor America's crown jewels such as Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve. This also is an excellent week to think about how we benefit from our national parks in social, cultural and economic terms. Oregon is lucky to have some truly remarkableÃâà...
The National
April 29, 2018
Artificial caves have been built in Dubai as part of a programme designed to encourage fish stocks and rehabilitate marine ecosystems across the UAE. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment installed 100 caves made from eco-friendly materials at Jumeirah Fishing Harbour on Saturday.
Las Vegas Sun
April 27, 2018
Up until the 1930s, the caves at Fort Apache and Warm Springs operated as gypsum mines, and the area became a popular spot for punk shows in the '80s. The mines were frequented by hikers, partiers and the homeless, and over the years became littered with waste, glass bottles and graffiti.
Mansfield News Journal
April 26, 2018
Helping with logistics were Geoff Hielman, Wesley Burson and Derrick Johnston of HobbyTown in Ontario, who sent a remote-control truck inside a shaft directly behind the former National Electric Supply at East Fourth and North Diamond streets, which is being transformed into a restaurant by the Taylors.
San Diego Reader
April 23, 2018
#The ranger followed this up with an informative lecture in which I learned that these limestone caves were already growing and ancient by the end of the Pleistocene epoch, perhaps one hundred thousand years ago, carved by sedimentary and metamorphosed (marble) limestone being dissolved byÃâà...
WVIK
April 23, 2018
He's heard the Maquoketa Caves attract between 200,000 and 300,000 visitors each year, which translates into the local purchase of a lot of groceries, restaurant meals, and gasoline. Heiar hopes tourists will still come to Maquoketa and Jackson County for its other attractions, including parks and canoeingÃâà...
Rocky Mountain Collegian
April 22, 2018
Sam Mouton performs with Write Minded at the kick off event for FoCoMX in the RamSkellar on April 19. (Ashley Potts | Collegian). Sam Mouton performs with Write Minded at the kick off event for FoCoMX in the RamSkellar on April 19. (Ashley Potts | Collegian). Jesse Neth performs with Write Minded at theÃâà...
WBAY
April 21, 2018
PULASKI, Wis. (WBAY) - Updated to reflect that the service department is no longer closed. S & L Motors in Pulaski says no one was hurt when the roof over its parts and service entrance caved in after the snowstorm earlier this week. A number of businesses and farms have sustained damage from theÃâà...
GameSpot
April 20, 2018
In an effort to keep the game feeling fresh and interesting, PUBG developer PUBG Corp. has announced it will add new vehicles, more weapons, and an underground cave system to its new, smaller map. The studio briefly discussed all of this in a blog post recently, outlining some of what's to come for theÃâà...
Eater Austin
April 13, 2018
Craft beer chain Ginger Man opened its Bee Cave location in the Hill Country Galleria earlier this week. The bar offers up over 60 beers, along with cocktails and food. The latter includes chicken wings, sandwiches, salads, and weekend brunch. Its hours are from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. Monday throughÃâà...
HuffPost
April 4, 2018
The older part of the house is made of caves dating back to Etruscan and Roman times, and it even includes a wine cellar inside a Roman water cistern. Plus, it has a garden kitchen and a spectacular pool with jacuzzi inside the caves, which open onto the garden, meditation room and art gallery.
KTVZ
April 3, 2018
CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK, Ore. - The National Park Service announced Tuesday the selection of Crater Lake Hospitality, LLC, a subsidiary of Aramark, to operate visitor services at Crater Lake National Park and Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve. The concessioner will operateÃâà...
Science 2.0
April 2, 2018
While spending a few vacation days on a trip around central Italy I made a stop in a place in the Appennini mountains, to visit some incredible caves. The caves of Frasassi were discovered in September 1971 by a few young speleologists, who had been tipped off by locals about the existence, atop aÃâà...
Monitor
April 2, 2018
SAN LUIS POTOSI, Mexico — Imagine if you took a giant bottle of Champagne, shook it up, popped the cork and let the bubbles rush all over your body. Now imagine you're 60 feet beneath the surface and strapped into scuba gear when it happens. That, in essence, is the riotous joy one experiences whenÃâà...
Bend Bulletin
April 1, 2018
Canoes, caves, culture await in Mexico's San Luis Potosi. 7317005. A river guide paddles up the milky green Tampaon River in a wooden canoe. (Mark Johanson/Chicago Tribune/TNS) - Bulletin. false. A river guide paddles up the milky green Tampaon River in a wooden canoe. (Mark Johanson/ChicagoÃâà...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
March 31, 2018
Madison reporter Patrick Marley goes into the background of what the special elections in Wisconsin are and why they have become so controversial. Video by Bill Schulz. Gov. Walker talks with Pewaukee Chamber Buy Photo. Gov. Scott Walker was the keynote speaker during the Pewaukee Chamber ofÃâà...
Gadsden Messenger
March 31, 2018
During a recent presentation about Noccalula Falls, The Vagabond mentioned a cave that once was located there. The following is the story about that cave: Located throughout Lookout Mountain are many caves in which many legends are connected. For instance, there is a tale about Civil War soldiersÃâà...
MyAJC
March 30, 2018
A river guide paddles up the milky green Tampaon River in a wooden canoe. (Mark Johanson/Chicago Tribune/TNS). Posted: 6:00 a.m. Thursday, March 29, 2018. SAN LUIS POTOSI, Mexico — Imagine if you took a giant bottle of Champagne, shook it up, popped the cork and let the bubbles rush all over your body.
New Telegraph Newspaper
March 24, 2018
Police have smashed a Nigerian organised crime ring in one of the largest operations against human trafficking. A Europol statement on Thursday said. The victims, according to the European Union's law enforcement agency, were trafficked to Europe through Libya and Italy, forcing women into prostitutionÃâà...
Cyprus Mail
March 23, 2018
The Green Party on Friday called on the EU to examine whether the government's decisions surrounding the controversial developments in the sea caves area in Peyia, Paphos were legal. In a letter submitted to the European Commission's representation in Cyprus, party leader Giorgos Perdikis said heÃâà...
Cyprus Mail
March 23, 2018
THE clock cannot be turned back on controversial developments at the sea caves area in Peyia, Paphos, and authorities can only limit the damage by rectifying some illegalities and take steps to avoid them in the future, Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis said on Thursday. This was the decision taken by aÃâà...
vtdigger.org
March 23, 2018
Editor's note: This commentary is by Tim O'Connor, who is a retired Vermont public school teacher and adjunct instructor for the Community College of Vermont. With miles to go and promises to keep, President Donald Trump has walked back his recent promise to embrace sensible comprehensive gunÃâà...
Android Authority (blog)
March 23, 2018
Instagram is re-working on its feed algorithm to make sure the newest posts appear at the top. This backtracks on Instagram's feed update in 2016 that stopped your feed appearing in chronological order. Instagram is also testing a “New Posts” button which will let you choose when to refresh your feed, rather than theÃâà...
Android Authority (blog)
March 22, 2018
Instagram is re-working on its feed algorithm to make sure the newest posts appear at the top. This backtracks on Instagram's feed update in 2016 that stopped your feed appearing in chronological order. Instagram is also testing a “New Posts” button which will let you choose when to refresh your feed,Ãâà...
Bend Bulletin
March 22, 2018
LOUIS — Missouri is honeycombed with more than 7,300 documented caves — nationally second only to Tennessee — that are deep and long enough to warrant exploration. Explorers find more every year. And who knows how many private landowners are secretly sitting on caves in order to avoid traffic,Ãâà...
Travel+Leisure
March 21, 2018
If you're looking for a stay that will allow you to take a step back in time, head to the Kayakapi Premium Caves hotel in Cappadocia, Turkey. The property was recently ranked as the top hotel in Turkey, the third best hotel in Europe, and the 12th best hotel in the world by travelers as part of the 2018Ãâà...
The Bandera Bulletin
March 20, 2018
Today we mourn the loss of our Mother and friend, Mary Gordon Caves, who died on March 5, 2018. Mary was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Frank and Marjorie Gordon on Dec. 3, 1936. She lived most of her life in Wisconsin, moving with her family to San Antonio in high school and graduating fromÃâà...
Sean Hannity (blog)
March 20, 2018
CLINTON CAVES: Hillary Says She 'Meant NO DISRESPECT' to Female TRUMP Voters. posted by Hannity Staff - 34 mins ago. Twice-failed presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton is backing away from comments she made last week when she viciously attacked “white women” who voted for President Trump;Ãâà...
Cyprus Mail
March 20, 2018
THE gloves are off in Peyia following an 'all Peyia meeting' held in the municipality on Sunday organised by officials angered by the public's opposition to development of the sea caves coastline. A proposed 'white zone' suggested by Green party MP George Perdikis incensed local authorities and PaphosÃâà...
WMKY
March 20, 2018
Learn about the history of mining or buy a few antiques at the Eastern Mining Collectors Association's annual Spring Meet and Show at Carter Caves State Resort Park on Saturday, April 7. Vendors from across the country will be at the show to sell, buy and trade mining artifacts used in the mining of coal,Ãâà...
KFQD
March 20, 2018
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) – A historic Alaska temple, which has stood for 112 years, was demolished after the roof caved in. The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports half of the roof of the Masonic Temple in Fairbanks collapsed Saturday afternoon to the second-story floor. Demolition crew were only able toÃâà...
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
March 18, 2018
Historic Masonic Temple total loss after roof caves in. Robin Wood, rwood@newsminer.com; Mar 17, 2018 Updated 27 min ago; (0) Ãâ÷ Facebook Ãâ÷ Twitter Ãâ÷ Email. Roof collapse. Buy Now. The roof on the historic Masonic Temple in Fairbanks collapsed on Saturday, March 17. Robin Wood/News-Miner. Masonic TempleÃâà...
Chicago Tribune
March 12, 2018
Travelers can go underwater or get a bird's eye view from up above on adventure-oriented excursions in the central Mexican state of San Luis Potosi. (Mark Johanson and Randi Stevenson / Chicago Tribune). Mark JohansonChicago Tribune. Imagine if you took a giant bottle of Champagne, shook it up, popped the corkÃâà...
kwwl.com
March 11, 2018
One of Iowa's most popular state parks will be closed for the spring and much of the summer. The Maquoketa Caves State Park, located in Jackson County, attracts about 300,000 visitors to Jackson County each year. "We feel that it will have an impact, but one of the great things that Maquoketa has goingÃâà...
Eos
March 5, 2018
Isotopic signatures pinpoint the sinks and surprising sources of methane in widespread karst caves. Researchers suggest that this type of cave globally removes more methane than it produces. Kevin Webster takes cave air measurements Kevin Webster takes notes during cave air measurements. He andÃâà...
Atlas Obscura
March 1, 2018
Although the acids aren't particularly strong, they can put caves (and their cool formations) at risk because these spaces are often made of limestone and other carbonate-rich rocks susceptible to dissolving. If lamp flora becomes encased in a cave's carbonate minerals, the organisms can leave theirÃâà...
The Guardian
March 1, 2018
Few cities can match the charm of Hanoi, with its lakes, tree-lined streets, crumbling pagodas and French heritage buildings. And if the streets weren't vibrant enough already, flower ladies add a colourful touch.• Follow Chris Schalkx on Instagram. • Follow Guardian Travel on Instagram and share yourÃâà...
Cyprus Mail
March 1, 2018
THE technical Chamber (Etek) was not exaggerating in describing as 'criminal' the zoning decisions that allowed the development of the area near the Peyia sea caves. It was a crime by the state authorities to allow a developer to separate 24 plots of land in an environmentally sensitive area of uniqueÃâà...
Live Science
February 28, 2018
While exploring the caves, de Anda's team has counted nearly 200 spots with archaeological remains, including Maya altars, ancient human bones and the fossils of extinct animals. They even found the bones of what may be a once-unknown human. [See Photos of the Amazing Underwater Cave System].
wreg.com
February 27, 2018
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A South Memphis woman said her apartment was flooded with rainwater when a portion of the roof caved in during Saturday's storm. Coretta Carter said that same day, someone got into her apartment on the 1200 block of East McLemore and stole her clothes and some otherÃâà...
Dwell
February 26, 2018
10 She Sheds That Put Man Caves to Shame. Add to. 1. Comment. Share. By Kate Reggev – February 23, 2018. 10 She Sheds That Put Man Caves to Shame Ãâ÷ View Photos. Part inspiration, part instruction, a new book on "she sheds" illustrates how the common shed can be transformed into a sanctuary of peace andÃâà...
Healio
December 31, 1999
A rare tickborne disease commonly associated with sleeping in rustic mountain cabins has shown up in caves around Austin, Texas, potentially placing cave workers and the public at risk for infection. According to researchers, three people working in caves in the Austin area were diagnosed with tickborneÃâà...
Anchorage Daily News
December 31, 1999
Alaska's ice fields and ice caves are worth exploring — but do so cautiously. pencil Author: John Schandelmeier. | Alaska Outdoors. clock Updated: 3 days ago ... Some of these ice caves can be quite deep. There is one that I know of that I paced at nearly a mile without reaching an end. How much ice isÃâà...
ActionNewsJax.com
December 31, 1999
Six months after Hurricane Irma damaged the roof at Shoreline Apartments on Jacksonville's Westside, the ceiling in the breezeway of Building 14 collapsed. The ceiling is right outside the front door of a Jacksonville grandmother, who did not want to be named out of fear of retaliation by apartmentÃâà...
Yale Daily News (blog)
December 31, 1999
And yet, there are commercials like this one: “So easy, a caveman could do it.” Really, Geico? Really? A talking gecko is smarter than him? He clicks the remote. A beautiful Cro-Magnon woman stares back, her smooth, ridgeless brow concealed under a swath of straight blond bangs. “Easy. Breezy.
GameSpot
December 31, 1999
In an effort to keep the game feeling fresh and interesting, PUBG developer PUBG Corp. has announced it will add new vehicles, more weapons, and an underground cave system to its new, smaller map. The studio briefly discussed all of this in a blog post today, outlining some of what's to come for theÃâà...
Atlas Obscura
December 31, 1999
The winter that spanned 2013 and 2014 was frigid, and the Apostle Islands Ice Caves, on the lakeshore of northern Wisconsin, were spectacular. Some years the ice will thaw and freeze and thaw and freeze, but that year the ice formed and never really melted. The cave was full of crystalline formations,Ãâà...
Sacramento Bee
December 31, 1999
Karin Caves, a fixture in Sacramento politics who advised powerful California lawmakers and governors since the late 1980s, died early Thursday. She was 63. The news of her death surprised her friends in the Capitol and beyond. She began her latest assignment as the communications director for theÃâà...
Mashable
December 31, 1999
Ancient sketches of Ice Age animals, stenciled hands, and symbols painted on walls inside three Spanish caves were long suspected to have been left by humans. But with enhanced dating techniques, scientists now believe our thick-browed and extinct evolutionary cousins, Neanderthals, were trulyÃâà...
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