October 28, 2008
X-ray eye in airports
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7687126.stm
Europe delays airport X-ray eye
x-ray body scanner
EU lawmakers have delayed the introduction at airports of full body scanners, machines that generate images of passengers - minus their clothes.
MEPs voted for a further study on the implications for privacy and health.
Computer pictures generated by the scanners give an outline of passengers' bodies beneath their clothes.
Supporters say they detect hidden objects not picked up by traditional metal detectors. But critics say they amount to a virtual strip search.
The new scanners have already been introduced in several US airports and have been tested around the world.
Efficient measure
The European Commission - which supports their implementation - has given assurances that the scanners will not be used routinely on all passengers.
And it would be a faster and less intrusive alternative to frisking or strip-searching people.
Where scanners are in use, security staff can pick out individuals to stand in a booth while three pictures are taken of the person in slightly different positions.
Within seconds, a scanner produces an image of the body.
What shows up is the naked human form and anything that may be concealed, such as a gun or drugs.
"The Commission believes that body scanning methods can complement in a very effective and efficient way the existing security measures at airports," said spokesman Jens Mester at EU headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.
But others are unconvinced.
"It is unacceptable, if scanners are used, these are machines that see you completely naked," said Martin Schulz, leader of the socialist grouping in the EU assembly.
"This is an offence against human dignity," he added.
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August 19, 2008
Scuba Diving
http://www.underpressuredivers.com/
Under Pressure Divers - It's always an adventure!
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July 15, 2008
Premium Class Vacation Spots
http://www.premium-class.es/
Barcelona
Tel +34 932 095 870
info@premium-class.es
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July 10, 2008
Skydive Monterey Bay
http://www.skydivemontereybay.com/
The World's Highest Jumps - with The World's Best view...Monterey Bay!
Posted by chek at 02:20 PM | Comments (0)
July 02, 2008
Airport Parking
http://www.expressoparking.com/
SFO Airport
Azna Parking
Oakland Airport
Expresso Parking - Discount Long Term Parking at Oakland International Airport
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June 28, 2008
Paris
http://www.hyper-photo.com/grandes/paris.html
Note - Watch through the windows of the apartment complex (on the far left) for a nice surprise ;)
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June 20, 2008
Cerne Abbas Giant, Dorset, UK
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/dorset/7465329.stm
A shortage of sheep has led to a famous landmark in Dorset disappearing under vegetation and moss.
The 180ft (54.8m) famous fertility symbol Cerne Abbas Giant was also left struggling under plant life encouraged by a wet start to the summer.
A flock of 100 sheep is usually lent to the National Trust for a few weeks in May to graze on the land.
But a shortage has forced the trust to re-chalk the etching. It is hoped a flock will be on the hillside soon.
The first record of the giant, also referred to as the Rude Man, dates back to 1694 and he is now a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
Many believe the figure is a symbol of ancient spirituality and fertility and he has been used to advertise products as diverse as condoms, jeans and bicycles.
During WWII, the giant was disguised to prevent the Germans using him as an aerial landmark.
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May 16, 2008
World Heritage Tour
http://www.world-heritage-tour.org/
WHTour.org
UNESCO World Heritage sites in panography - 360 degree imaging
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April 21, 2008
Grand Canyon
http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/upload/spring08village.pdf
Reply needed by Thr 15th:
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Let me know if you need a place in a tent or if you have any extra room in your tent.
Specific Info:
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Everyone needs:
1. Sleeping bag (I suggest 15^F)
2. A reusable plastic plate, cup, and a set of spoon, fork, and knife (if most agree I'll buy 16 for all) This way you'll save on room in your backpack too.
We don't have much room in the cars, so please pack light, everyone can bring one sleeping bag, one school size backpack, one Safeway size plastic bag, and one coat.
General Info:
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May Weather: (Lo, Hi)
Tue 13th: (25, 52) Partly Cloudy
Thr 22nd: (29, 70) Showers 60%
Campsites include a fire ring with cooking grate, a picnic table, parking space, and room for up to 3 tents.
The terrain here is hard and rocky, sleeping pads are suggested. Firewood can not be collected but is available at the general store.
Showers and laundry are coin operated. We have flush toilets and fresh water throughout the campground, and also a free dump station.
For back country camping BELOW the rim, call 928-638-7875. For hotels, cabins, mule rides, and camping with full hookups in Trailer Village please call 888-297-2757.
The Mather Campground is located in the Grand Canyon Village.
From the south entrance follow the road for about three miles, Turn left on Center Road. travel 1/4 mile; turn right onto Market Plaza Road. The campground is about one mile down market plaza road on the right.
From the east entrance follow the road 25 Miles, turn left at the "t" intersection onto South Entrance Road. Travel about 1/2 mile and turn right at that intersection onto center road. Travel 1/4 mile; turn right onto market plaza road. The campground is about one mile down market plaza road on the right.
More Info:
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http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/upload/backcountry_planner08.pdf
Reservation:
888-297-2757
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Out-of-Park Camping South Rim
There is a commercial campground in Tusayan,
7 miles south of Grand Canyon Village (Camper Village, 928-638-2887),
and a Forest Service campground (Ten X, 928-638-2443) 2 miles south of Tusayan in the Kaibab National Forest.
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Lodging:
Phantom Ranch
Meals:
Phantom Ranch Canteen
Phantom Ranch is tucked in beside Bright Angel Creek on the north side of the Colorado River and is the only lodging facility below the Canyon rim.
The Ranch can only be reached by mule, or by foot, via the famous Bright Angel or Kaibab trails. Open year-round.
Mule Trips (overnight)
Cabin accommodations at Phantom Ranch
Include a lunch on the way down, steak dinner and a breakfast.
Backpackers
Dormitory-style lodging
Hikers need to reserve meals separately and well in advance.
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Camping
1. Mather Campground on the South Rim
2. North Rim Campground.
Calling 1-877-444-6777
online at http://www.recreation.gov/
up to 6 months in advance
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Backcountry Permit
A National Park Service campground is also located nearby and requires a backcountry permit.
Tel (Info only): 928-638-7875 (1-5pm M-F)
Fax (Reserve): 928-638-2125
More permits are available for small groups (1-6 people) than for large groups (7-11 people). Because there are only a few large group sites, limiting the size of your group will increase your chances of obtaining a permit.
When to Apply
The first of the month, four months prior to the proposed start month (e.g. for May apply Jan 1st)
Last Minute Permit for Corridor Campgrounds
Available at the Backcountry Information Center for
Corridor Campgrounds (Indian Garden, Bright Angel, and Cottonwood Campgrounds).
In person only, are for one or two consecutive nights,
Cannot be purchased more than one day prior to the start of a hike.
Waitlist
You can stop by the Backcountry Information Center at any time during open hours and request a waitlist number. This number is valid for the following morning and will be used to determine priority of service. At 8:00 a.m. Backcountry Information Center staff will call waitlist numbers. When your turn comes you can request a permit, exchange your number for a new waitlist number good for the following day, or simply ask questions. You may participate in the waitlist for as many consecutive days as is convenient.
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Duffel Service
Have your duffel/pack carried by mule to/from the South Rim and in and/or out of Grand Canyon.
Weight limit: 30 lb
Maximum dimensions: 36” x 20” x 13”
Phantom Ranch
Room Type 2008
Dorm, per person $36.29
Breakfast, per person $18.46
Sack Lunch, per person $11.21
Steak Dinner, per person $38.82
Veggie Dinner, per person $24.61
Hiker's Stew Dinner, per person $24.61
Duffel Service $62.43 each way
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April 15, 2008
What's on When
http://www.whatsonwhen.com/
Worldwide events guide and travel inspiration
The local guide for the global traveler
Posted by chek at 05:02 PM | Comments (0)
October 07, 2007
GlobexShip.com
http://www.globexship.com/contact2.htm
Shipping to Iran
Global Logistics Operations Beyond Expectations
When/where there is no DHL
Posted by chek at 05:18 PM | Comments (0)
Touchstone Rock Climbing
http://www.touchstoneclimbing.com/
Touchstone Climbing
Indoor Rock Climbing and Fitness Centers
Posted by chek at 04:57 PM | Comments (0)
October 01, 2007
Lonely Planet
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7021791.stm
Oct 2007
BBC Worldwide buys Lonely Planet
Posted by chek at 12:57 PM | Comments (0)
September 28, 2007
Airport Restaurants - Favorite
http://finance.yahoo.com/career-work/article/103599/Eating-Well-on-the-Fly
Atlanta - Hartsfield
Paschal’s
Southern comfort food
Scattered through the main terminals
Austin - Bergstrom
Salt Lick
Barbecue joint
Baltimore
Greene Turtle Sports Bar and Grille
Concourse D
Boston - Logan
Legal Sea Foods
two traditional Legal outlets and a specially configured restaurant called Legal Test Kitchen (less than 30 min)
Chicago - O’Hare
Berghoff
Burrito Beach
Mexican chain
Food court between Concourses H and K in Terminal 3
Cincinnati
Gold Star Chili
Terminal B
Dallas-Fort Worth
Dickey’s Barbecue Pits
Four Dickey’s kiosks
Denver
Lefty’s bars and restaurants
Detroit - Metro Airport
Dema at an adjacent Westin hotel
Houston - Bush Intercontinental Airport
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
Terminal E
Los Angeles
Wolfgang Puck Express
Terminals 2 and 7
Miami
Café Versailles
Little Havana diner and bakery
Concourse F.
New York - JFK
Sam Adams Brewhouse
Terminal 4
New York - LaGuardia
Todd English
Central Terminal building
Newark
Nathan’s Famous kiosk
garlicky hot dog and chunky fries
Terminal C
Philadelphia
Cibo’s
cozy bistro
Concourses A and B
Phoenix - Sky Harbor Airport
Blue Burrito Grille
Terminals 3 and 4
San Francisco
Ebisu
sushi
International Terminal G
Washington
Five Guys
burgers, fries, and hot dogs
Dulles Airport (Terminal A)
Reagan National Airport (North Pier)
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September 24, 2007
Degree Confluence Project
http://www.confluence.org/
The goal of the project is to visit each of the latitude and longitude integer degree intersections in the world, and to take pictures at each location. The pictures, and stories about the visits, will then be posted here.
The project is an organized sampling of the world. There is a confluence within 49 miles (79 km) of you if you're on the surface of Earth. We've discounted confluences in the oceans and some near the poles, but there are still 11,037 to be found.
Posted by chek at 04:47 PM | Comments (0)
September 19, 2007
Sequoia Paintball
http://sequoiapaintball.com/
This awesome outdoor facility offers 5 different playing fields in the majestic redwoods. Located 45 minutes from San Jose off Highway 17 in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Sequoia Paintball is the best outdoor field in the Bay Area!
Admission: $25
Rental Kit: $40
CO2: $5 (all day)
Paint: $40 (2000ct)
Paint: $12 (500ct)
Posted by chek at 03:24 PM | Comments (0)
June 04, 2007
Kayaking SF Bay, Sausalito
http://www.seatrekkayak.com/
Sea Trek
Kayaking in San Francisco, Marin, and the entire Bay Area
Posted by chek at 12:34 PM | Comments (0)
May 21, 2007
Iranian-Americans traveling to Iran
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1142.html
Dual nationals must enter and depart the United States on U.S. passports.
U.S. citizens who were born in Iran, who have become naturalized citizens of Iran, or who were at one time citizens of Iran, and the children of such persons, are considered Iranian nationals by Iranian authorities. Therefore, despite the fact that these individuals possess U.S. citizenship, they must enter and exit Iran bearing an Iranian passport. Exit visas are required for dual nationals to depart Iran.
U.S. passports are valid for travel to Iran. However, U.S.-Iranian dual nationals have in the past been denied permission to enter/depart Iran documented as U.S. citizens and have had their U.S. passports confiscated upon arrival, unless they have renounced their Iranian citizenship. Nevertheless, in recent years the Iranian Government has become more lenient with dual nationals and rarely confiscates U.S. passports of U.S. – Iranian dual nationals. As a precaution, however, it is advisable for U.S.-Iranian dual nationals to obtain in their Iranian passports the necessary visas for the country that they will transit upon their return to the U.S. so that, if their U.S. passports are confiscated, they may apply for a new U.S. passport in that country.
Alternately, dual nationals whose U.S. passports are confiscated may obtain a “Confirmation of Nationality” from the U.S. Interests Section of the Embassy of Switzerland, which is the U.S. protecting power. This statement, addressed to the relevant foreign embassies in Tehran, enables the travelers to apply for third-country visas in Tehran.
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April 04, 2007
DHL
http://www.dhl.com/wrd/usa/ca.html
As of April 2007 there is no DHL service to Iran.
Tel: 1-480-636 2571 - International
Tel: 1-800-225 5345 - Toll Free
San Francisco
345 California St, CA 94104
555 23rd Street, CA 94107
Tel: 1-415-826 7338
San Jose
198 Barnard Ave, CA 95125
Tel: 1-408-295 3548
Tel: 1-408-295 8020
Sunnyvale
1383 Borregas Ave, CA 94089
Tel: 1-408-745 1280
Posted by chek at 04:20 PM | Comments (0)
March 14, 2007
Quality of Life Index
http://www.il-ireland.com/il/qofl07/
Quality of Life Index 2007 - Iran 190
2006 - Iran 147
Posted by chek at 12:51 PM | Comments (0)
January 17, 2007
Doomsday Clock
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6270871.stm
Experts assessing the dangers posed to civilisation have added climate change to the prospect of nuclear annihilation as the greatest threats to humankind.
As a result, the group has moved the minute hand on its famous "Doomsday Clock" two minutes closer to midnight.
The concept timepiece, devised by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, now stands at five minutes to the hour.
The clock was first featured by the magazine 60 years ago, shortly after the US dropped its A-bombs on Japan.
Not since the darkest days of the Cold War has the Bulletin, which covers global security issues, felt the need to place the minute hand so close to midnight.
Posted by chek at 03:03 PM | Comments (0)
November 09, 2006
Pamukkale
http://www.turizm.net/cities/pamukkale/index.html
Gorgeous Hot Springs in Turkey
Pamukkale is located in the Inner Aegean region at a distance of 20 km from the town of Denizli.
The tectonic movements that took place in the fault depression of the Menderes river basin gave rise to the emergence of a number of very hot springs, and it is the water from one of these springs, with its large mineral content, chalk in particular, that has created the natural wonder now known as Pamukkale, Cotton Fortress or Baumwollenschloss ...
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September 27, 2006
My Travel Guide
http://www.chekonim.com/archives/travel_around_the_world/index.html
Air Travel
1. Confirm your seat number (window, aisle, or middle)
Avoid the middle seats or seats around the lavatory or the last row (some don't recline fully) Try to get an exit row, or bulkhead row(Seat article)(737's seat 20A is the best)(Web sites like SeatGuru.com or SeatExpert.com, rank seat quality and offer insider information like which exit-row seats won’t recline.)
2. Get a U pillow
3. Get an eye mask
4. Wrap a bright colored cloth on your luggage handle (to identify your black bag among hundreds of other black bags)
Posted by chek at 03:59 PM | Comments (0)
Hand-Luggage & Liquids
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/5385376.stm
Air passengers travelling from European Union countries:
The European Commission has proposed limiting liquids to 100ml containers which must fit into a transparent, re-sealable plastic bag.
Larger sized liquids can be bought the other side of security.
But the DfT said liquids would still not be allowed on US-bound flights from the UK even if purchased "airside".
The rules would limit the size of carry-on bags to a maximum of 56cm x 45cm x 25cm (22in x 17.75in x 9.85in approx), which is the same as presently in the UK.
Posted by chek at 01:58 PM | Comments (0)
National Parks
http://www.nationalparks.org/
National Park Foundation
We're glad you could join us as we explore over 380 amazing places - places of spectacular beauty, majestic wildlife and fascinating history.
We want to help you plan an unforgettable trip to the Parks! Check out all that our travel partners and experts have to offer in Travel Planning and view the Park Profiles of the parks you’re planning to visit to get the inside scoop before you even step out the door.
You can share your experiences and opinions from your visit to America’s Parks by completing our Insider Opinion Survey or submitting a Cool Experience Story. Even search Perfect Day Recommendation’s from Park Rangers across the country!
From Yellowstone to Acadia– from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Lincoln Memorial – from New Orleans Jazz to Carlsbad Caverns – America’s National Parks have something for everyone, and the National Park Foundation is here to help you have the experience of a lifetime.
Posted by chek at 01:31 PM | Comments (0)
August 24, 2006
California Windsurfing
http://www.californiawindsurfing.com/
2 day class
3 hours/day
$110
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August 16, 2006
Seascape Resort
http://www.seascaperesort.com/
Seascape Resort on Monterey Bay
One Seascape Resort Drive,
Aptos, CA 95003-5854
1-800-929-7727
Posted by chek at 01:55 PM | Comments (0)
July 26, 2006
Mexico Travel Auto Insurance
http://www.motormexico.com
Motor Mexico offers upto 8 quotes from 5 different companies (ABA, GNP, Zurich, GE, and ACE)
Another source: Adventure Mexican Insurance - 800-485-4075
Posted by chek at 02:18 PM | Comments (0)
Currency Converter
http://www.xe.com/ucc/
XE.com - The Universal Currency Converter
Posted by chek at 01:45 PM | Comments (0)
World's Best Bars
http://www.worldsbestbars.com/city/san-francisco/tosca-cafe-san-francisco.htm
Tosca Cafe Bar in San Francisco
242 Columbus Ave. (between Broadway & Pacific)
Northbeach, San Francisco
(415) 986-9651
Hours: M-S 5pm-2am
Treat yourself to a little class in this authentic 40's style cocktail bar with high ceilings and red vinyl booths. As you rub shoulders with a frequently star-studded crowd in one of the city’s oldest bars, potent martinis and cosmopolitans are the order of the day. Often doubling as a film set, you may find yourself on the casting couch before the night is through.
You might even run into Sean Penn.
Other San Francisco Bars: Anu, Bambuddha, Beauty Bar, Bix, Bliss, Bubble Lounge, Fluid Ultra Lounge, Loft 11, Martuni's, Matrix, Mecca, Ozumo Lounge, Suite one8one, The Redwood Room, Top of the Mark, Tosca Cafe, Trader Vic's, WISH, XYZ Bar
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May 24, 2006
Sex Theme Park, London, Sep 7-Aug 7
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/5012334.stm
Amora - The Academy of Sex and Relationships
At the Trocadero in Piccadilly, London's West End
he 10,500sq-ft exhibit is designed to "separate fact from myth and educate everyone into being better lovers".
Tickets: £15 (18 and over)
Organisers expect to attract more than 600,000 visitors within the first year.
Posted by chek at 12:14 PM | Comments (0)
May 09, 2006
Keukenhof - Dutch Garden, Mar 23 - May 29
http://www.iranian.com/Seifikar/2006/May/Tulips/index.html
Mar 23 - May 29
Lisse, Netherlands
Keukenhof, is one of the world's largest and most beautiful and spectacular flower gardens. It is more than 55-years old.
Situated about an hour from Amsterdam and outside of the town of Lisse, this year, some seven million bulbs are blooming in the 32-hectare (80 acres) springtime park.
Posted by chek at 01:46 PM | Comments (0)
April 12, 2006
Goliath Expedition
http://goliath.mail2web.com/default.asp
36,000 miles
Unbroken footsteps all the way around the world
12 years, 4 continents, 25 countries
From South America, to Alaska, through Siberia and Europe, and Finally UK.
Karl Bushby's journey began near the southern tip of the South American Continent, in the Chilean town of Punta Arenas. As a single and unsupported walker Karl is walking north through South America, Central and North American, crossing from Alaska into Siberia, using the frozen Arctic waters of the Chukchi Sea (north of the Bering Straits) as a land bridge.
Route
Stage 5 - Frozen Arctic Waters of Chukchi Sea
Posted by chek at 06:04 PM | Comments (0)
March 02, 2006
Paris by Night
http://framboise781.free.fr/Paris.htm
Posted by chek at 11:01 AM | Comments (0)
February 28, 2006
Flight to Iran
http://www.cyrustravel.com/index.html
Wholesale prices to Europe, Middle East, global travel tours and dicount airline tickets.
Cyrus Travel
San Francisco: 800-88-CYRUS
San Jose: 800-33-CYRUS
Beverly Hills: 800-99-Cyrus
Washington D.C.: 800-558-8770
Irvine: 866-442-9787
Ghalicheh Parandeh
US:
800-886-4726
1280 Boulevard Way #209
Walnut Creek, CA 94595 USA
Tehran:
021-88515770
39 Kavoosi Street (abbas Abad)
Pers Voyage
800-729-8767
Safar
818-345-0000
Donya
800-823-6692
Pars Travel
888-455-7377
Perspolice Travel
949-251-8900
Vika Travel
949-752-8484
Posted by chek at 12:14 PM | Comments (0)
February 07, 2006
Garden of Eden
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/4688000.stm
An international team of scientists says it has found dozens of new species of plants and animals during an expedition to the Foja Mountains of Papua province, Indonesia.
One of the team leaders, Bruce Beehler, said the forest location, "was as close to the Garden of Eden as you're going to find on Earth".
Posted by chek at 01:20 PM | Comments (0)
January 30, 2006
Best Places to Live
http://money.cnn.com/best/bplive/snapshots/45306.html
Top 10 Best places to live:
#10: Mill Valley, CA (15 miles North of San Francisco)
Posted by chek at 03:54 PM | Comments (0)
January 19, 2006
Snowmobile, Tahoe, CA
http://www.laketahoesnowmobiles.com/
Standard Tour ($99 single, $145 double)
Rates (Coupon)
Reservations Recommended
Tel: (800) 23-TAHOE
Our scenic two-hour tour runs daily from mid-November through April, weather permitting. It begins with a brief orientation of riding and safety basics to get you ready to go! Then you'll glide along our groomed trails though dense forests of pine and aspen, into mountain meadows and along ridge lines of peaks nearly 9,000 feet above sea level. Scheduled stops let you take in the incredible Lake Tahoe and Carson Valley views and capture them forever with your camera or video.
Zephyr Cove is 4 miles East of Stateline on Highway 50. (Directions)
Posted by chek at 09:25 PM | Comments (0)
January 18, 2006
Peace Wall, Berkeley, CA
http://www.iranian.com/JahanshahJavid/2006/January/Wall/index.html
Berkeley Peace Wall
By Jahanshah Javid (iranian.com)
Posted by chek at 03:30 PM | Comments (0)
December 02, 2005
Hotels in China
http://www.elong.com/
酒店预订 机票预订 旅游度假 - e龙旅行网
www.elong.com helps you find the best deals.
Posted by chek at 10:36 AM | Comments (0)
November 01, 2005
City Car Share
http://www.citycarshare.org/
3 steps
1. Find the car you want at the location that's right for you in San Francisco or East Bay.
2. Reserver online or by phone 24/7
3. Pick it up and go (gas and insurance are included)
When you join, you'll get an electronic key that opens any car you reserve.
Once you're done, just return the car to its original location.
Cost
Owning a car costs money—around $500 a month when you add insurance, gas, maintenance, and parking to the monthly payment.
By comparison, the average City CarShare member pays about $35 a month for the same freedom.
Membership dues are just $10/month; then it's only $4/hour and 44¢/mile for most cars in our fleet—gas and insurance included. To join, there's an application fee of $30 and a security deposit of $300 that is fully refundable.
Posted by chek at 11:32 AM | Comments (0)
October 26, 2005
Grand Canyon Skywalk
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/08/0826_050826_grandcanyon.html
August 26, 2005—Fear of heights? This is definitely no place for you.
The all-glass skywalk will extend over the edge of the Grand Canyon, 4,000 feet (1,200 meters) above the Colorado River.
The Skywalk is scheduled to open to the public in January 2006 as part of a new resort on the reservation. The resort, known as Grand Canyon West, is to include a re-created Indian village and a restaurant perched on the edge of the canyon. Tourism is the reservation's biggest source of income.
Grand Canyon West will be on the western edge of Grand Canyon National Park, about 120 miles (about 200 kilometers) from Las Vegas. But perhaps not even the Las Vegas Strip's over-the-top attractions will be a match for this glass-bottom walkway over the world's biggest gorge.
Posted by chek at 03:02 PM | Comments (0)
October 17, 2005
Jalali (Shamsi and Ghamari) to Gregorian
http://payvand.com/calendar/
Khayam Persian Calendar Program
Jalali (Shamsi) to Gregorian Calender conversion (Online)
Software Links:
Jalali (Shamsi) to Gregorian (Visual Basic source code)
Jalali (Shamsi) to Gregorian, Hebrew, Ghamari (Visual Basic source code)
Jalali (Shamsi) to Gregorian and reverse
Also:
Jalali Calendar for Google Calendar
Taghvim.org
Names of months and years in different calendars
Posted by chek at 05:27 PM | Comments (0)
September 28, 2005
Mom's Minivan
http://www.momsminivan.com/
MomsMinivan.com
101 Car Travel Games and Road Trip Games for Kids
Posted by chek at 01:02 PM | Comments (0)
Family Travel Games
http://www.familytravelgames.com/Index.html
101 Travel Word Games to Play in the Car
Fun games like, Mirror, Adverteasing, Eye Spy, Incognito, Screen Test, Word Builder
Posted by chek at 11:44 AM | Comments (0)
September 21, 2005
Paris
http://www.cnn.com/2005/TRAVEL/DESTINATIONS/09/20/bargains.in.paris.ap/index.html
Paris on a budget
PARIS, France (AP) -- The perfect Paris picnic comes cheap: a crusty baguette ($1), a thick slab of Camembert ($2.50), a modest Bordeaux ($5). Take it to the sprawling park at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, spread a blanket and dine with a view that is priceless.
Posted by chek at 03:15 PM | Comments (0)
September 13, 2005
Greyhound Bus
http://www.greyhound.com/home.asp
Bus service in US, Canada and Mexico.
Posted by chek at 05:40 PM | Comments (0)
August 15, 2005
Segway - Monterey
http://www.segwaybythesea.com/
Segway By The Sea - Authorized Segway Retail and Rentals!
Rent a Segway HT for as little as one hour, or for an entire day, and tour Monterey Bay in total comfort, at 8 miles per hour. Each rental comes with 20 minutes of training and instruction.
685 Cannery Row - St. 240
Monterey, CA 93940
Tel: (831) 238-7044
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July 25, 2005
Rafting on American river, Apr - Oct
http://www.river-rat.com/raft_rentals.htm
River Rat Raft Rental on the American River
Class level 1 Basic (Easy and Fun)
One day trip in Sacramento
2 1/2 hours North from San Jose
On a typical day, rafting the Lower American River, you are on the water for approximately 5 hours. It is best to start early, we open at 9:00am weekends and 10:00am weekdays.
Shuttle service is your ride back to River Rat.
Bring:
Swim suits, river shoes (Teva's), beach towels, a change of clothes, sunscreen, sunglasses, and hats
Water guns and buckets, goggles, and water proof camera
Drinking water, plastic ice chest (bunji cords to tie the cooler inside the boat), lunch, and soft drinks in plastic or cans (Absolutely no glass bottles)
Contact:
Tel: (916) 966-6777
(800) 500-RAFT
Open 7 days a week (April - October)
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Map of
9840 Fair Oaks Blvd Ste B
Fair Oaks, CA 95628-7068
See Also:
Bike Rental
Class II to IV rapids
Class IV to V
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Canoe on Russian river, May - Oct
http://www.burkescanoetrips.com/
Burke's Canoe Trips on the Russian River
Located in the heart of the Redwood Country
Just one hour and twenty minutes North of San Francisco
A ten mile self guided canoe trip through the redwoods, past mountains and warm sunny beaches. The canoe trip takes between 3 to 5 hours, depending on how much time you spend swimming and sunbathing.
Return Courtesy Shuttle Service provided
Bring:
Swim suits, river shoes (Teva's), beach towels, a change of clothes, sunscreen, sunglasses, and hats
Water guns and buckets, goggles, and water proof camera
Drinking water, plastic ice chest (bunji cords to tie the cooler inside the boat), lunch, and soft drinks in plastic or cans (Absolutely no glass bottles)
Contact:
Tel: (707) 877-1222
Open 7 days a week (May through October)
Map of
8600 River Rd
Forestville, CA 95436-9681
Picutres
Russian River
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July 15, 2005
BACARA, resort & spa
http://www.bacararesort.com/
B A C A R A
On the Outside ...
One, three and four-story villas made up of clusters of rooms are scattered among lush gardens with breathtaking ocean and mountain views.
And the inside ...
Luxuriously appointed and finished with beautiful Spanish tile, each room features a patio or balcony, high-speed internet access and the most elegant amenities. Approximately half of the rooms have either gas or woodburning fireplaces.
Room rates range from $450 to $970 per night. Suite rates range from $1150 to $2,700 per night. The Presidential residence is available at $7,500 per night.
GENERAL CONTACT
8301 Hollister Ave
Santa Barbara, California 93117
Information: (805) 968-0100
Reservation: (877) 422-4245
info@bacararesort.com
reservations@bacararesort.com
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July 05, 2005
Tehranto
http://www.bbc.co.uk/persian/interactivity/debate/story/2005/07/050704_h_teranto_movie.shtml
Tehranto, Where is it?
تهرانتو کجاست؟
Documentary short film about Iranian community in Toronto.
See BBC's Iranians in Canada page.
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June 22, 2005
Kayaks - Monterey Bay
http://www.montereybaykayaks.com/
Monterey Bay Kayaks, with two locations, offers a wide selection of guided tours, equipment rentals, kayaking classes and group events, as well as carrying a full line of retail products including kayaks and accessories, outdoor clothing and footwear.
For about $30 per person you can rent a single, double or triple Kayak for a whole day. (prices)
Monterey (The Harbor, Kelp Forest, and Cannery Row)
Set within the nation's largest marine sanctuary, you Paddle through the sheltered waters of the harbor or explore the expansive, vibrant kelp beds along Cannery Row. World class wildlife viewing, includes coastal bird species, sea lions, harbor seals, and sea otters. Lucky paddlers may spot playful dolphins, or even glimpse gray whales during their winter migration through Monterey Bay.
Monterey Paddling Area Map
Moss Landing & Elkhorn Slough (one of the largest coastal wetlands in California)
Moss Landing is a quaint, historic fishing village, located at the mouth of Elkhorn Slough. This charming, eclectic seaport is the gateway to the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve an important habitat for sea otters, harbor seals, and over 250 resident and migratory bird species.
Moss Landing Paddling Area Map
Contact
Monterey Location
693 Del Monte Avenue
(800) 649-5357
Info@MontereyBayKayaks.com
9am - 6pm Sunday - Thursday
9am - 8pm Friday and Saturday
Moss Landing Location
2390 Highway One
(800) 649-5357
Info@MontereyBayKayaks.com
9am - 6pm Daily
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June 01, 2005
conversion.com
http://www.onlineconversion.com/
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Over 5,000 units, and 50,000 conversions.
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May 25, 2005
Cherry Picking
http://www.harvest4you.com/products4.htm
Come visit us in Brentwood's bountiful agricultural region to celebrate Harvest Time!
Farm-fresh is just naturally more delicious, nutritious, and economical too! Whether you prefer picked produce, or enjoy picking your own, we have fruits, vegetables, and nuts waiting for you. We also have pies, juices, gift baskets, gourmet treats, Alpaca clothing and nursery stock.
Directions:
Brentwood is less than 60 mile away from San Francisco, or San Jose.
From 680 take the I-580 EAST exit toward STOCKTON, go 11.0 miles,
then take the VASCO ROAD exit onto VASCO ROAD NORTH and go 17.1 miles.
Brochure:
You may download a Harvest Time Brochure or obtain one by mailing a #10 self addressed and stamped envelope to
Harvest Time
PO Box 810
Brentwood, CA 94513
List of Growers:
Pomeroy Farms
Lopez Ranch (925) 634-4433
Salvador's Cherry Farm (925) 634-1957
Peterwolfe.com (925) 634-1308
For more growers or a harvest calendar visit
www.harvest4you.com
Posted by Chekonim at 12:50 PM | Comments (0)
May 18, 2005
Lake Berryessa Marine Resort
http://www.lakeberryessa.com/
We have it all and water too!
Adjacent to Northern California’s famous Napa Valley, Lake Berryessa Marina Resort is a magnificent setting for your next vacation!
Lake Berryessa offers a multitude of activities. From tubing and wake boarding, to fishing and jet skiing, there is something for everyone at Lake Berryessa Marina Resort. Barbecue the catch of the day on one of our grills.
5800 Knoxville Rd, Napa, CA 94558
Resort (707) 966-2161
Boat Rentals (707) 966-4204
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April 19, 2005
BART
http://www.bart.gov/stations/map/systemMap.asp
Map and schedule for Bay Area Rapid Transit system.
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March 23, 2005
AMTRAK
http://www.amtrak.com/
Catch a train online! Travel in US.
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March 18, 2005
Reserve America
http://www.reserveamerica.com/
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