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Zaragoza is the capital of the Spanish province of the same name and of the autonomous community of Aragon. It's the fifth largest city in Spain, located midway between Madrid and Barcelona, but it's one of the least known of all the major Spanish cities. International tourists generally overlook Zaragoza yet if you take the time to explore its ancient streets you'll uncover a wealth of fascinating historic sites and some truly monumental buildings. The people here are renowned for their friendliness, the Aragonese cuisine is excellent and because the city remains largely untouched by tourism it has a more Spanish feel to it than the more popular cities and coastal resorts. <br />
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<a href="http://www.stefanomolinari.com/modules/coppermine/albums/SpainZaragoza07/Ebro-River/Ebro-River-266_0.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.stefanomolinari.com/modules/coppermine/albums/SpainZaragoza07/Ebro-River/Ebro-River-266_0.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 301px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 401px;" />Zaragoza Spain</a>The city has developed at the head of the mighty River Ebro, the biggest river in Spain which attracted Iberian tribes to settle here more than 2,000 years ago. The Iberians called the town Salduba and the Moorish invaders of the 8th century named it Saraqusta. But the current name comes from the Romans whose legions established an important city here in the year 24 BC and named it after their emperor Caesaraugusta (Augustus Caesar). The old quarter retains the rectangular structure of the ancient Roman city and you can still see the excavated remains of the forum, amphitheatre and public spa baths.<br />
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Zaragoza's strategic location at the centre of the northeast corner of Spain has enabled it to develop into a dynamic business centre which hosts regular international trade fairs and conferences. It's 322 kilometres north east of the Spanish capital, Madrid, 306 kilometres west of the country's second biggest city, Barcelona, and 200 kilometres south of the French border. Flying time from London to Zaragoza's international airport is about two hours. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy_JLcH6JLOaBbDCEKyi3G-ebfohfxms7I4i5Q2JHvm0WqGfoO_7PpCKHZpRXt-QsJq0-tz69uRSmew74YPAa0Q0V7FIRoDsz4rSmH7JIvTA4GIPyCbNINnHdIfv654nY69ODrLfyK1f7V/s1600/Zaragoza-Cathedral-270_0.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638346755772151490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy_JLcH6JLOaBbDCEKyi3G-ebfohfxms7I4i5Q2JHvm0WqGfoO_7PpCKHZpRXt-QsJq0-tz69uRSmew74YPAa0Q0V7FIRoDsz4rSmH7JIvTA4GIPyCbNINnHdIfv654nY69ODrLfyK1f7V/s400/Zaragoza-Cathedral-270_0.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" />Zaragoza Spain</a>The city is the headquarters of the Aragonese government which is based within the magnificent Aljaferia Moorish palace (the most beautiful of its kind outside Andalucia). The 11th century palace was built by the Arab invaders to provide protection for their sultan in sumptuous surroundings. It's a fairytale castle which was once home to the Catholic monarchs King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella and is now a national monument. <br />
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One of Zaragoza's greatest claims to fame is that it produced one of Spain's finest ever painters, Francisco de Goya who was the last of the old masters and widely regarded as the Father of Modern Art. Goya was born in 1746 in the village of Fuendetodos about 25 kilometres south east of the city. His frescoes adorn many of the historic buildings in and around the city and some of his most important works are on display in local museums.</div>
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The city with the most glorious history in the world, is worshipped by gods and people. The enchanting capital of Greece has always been the birthplace of civilization. It is the city where democracy was born and most of the wise men of ancient times. The most important civilization of ancient world flourished in Athens and relives through superb architectural masterpieces.<br /><br />Who doesn't know the Acropolis of Athens? Photos and history of the most famous archaeological site in Europe have made the world tour causing feelings of admiration from millions of people worldwide. Acropolis is nominated to be included in the list with the 7 new miracles of the world. In fact the trademark of Athens is one of the favorites. The Holy Rock of Acropolis has structures dated back to the 5th BC, the famous Golden Age of Periklis. Apart from glory and grandiosity, they carry Athens' chequered history, which met times of bloom and decline, but still shines under Attica sky and gazes future. 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margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQLuH8m3OPB7rWPqrkGs3C5B5PfeSHM-svG-aVMIWWZFGqcARHfaeGPOd6qZbBQrDTN9hPzcHVKIKK3Y6n13WnhrIESDjR5_3wRSz-AydsDJu4SQbI2Tdvq5POOibi_CYTfnjCpN6MMmr7/s400/56.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651878503903303442" border="0" />Athens</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu1f4f1UBmywpE4hSS72nAgQgzhJqDZKh5w3fuysNppJZdqOQkxciH07hPYymPcAsnbHhXB14hKR5MaYAU73X_s1zhdsOSgsGhQU_thiTW0_O64DbtZbY25i88bDRFLh9VtPNYJlLPzAAy/s1600/0-athens_master.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 310px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu1f4f1UBmywpE4hSS72nAgQgzhJqDZKh5w3fuysNppJZdqOQkxciH07hPYymPcAsnbHhXB14hKR5MaYAU73X_s1zhdsOSgsGhQU_thiTW0_O64DbtZbY25i88bDRFLh9VtPNYJlLPzAAy/s400/0-athens_master.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651878497312850642" border="0" />Athens</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4612276841953415797.post-40394131923625781562011-08-26T21:30:00.000-07:002011-08-26T21:32:58.433-07:00Izmir TurkeyTurkey has been called ‘’the cradle of civilization’’ and by traveling through this historic land the tourists will discover exactly what is meant by its phrase. The world’s first town, a Neolithic city at Catalhoyuk ( by Konya ), dates back to 6,500 BC. From the days of Catalhoyuk up to the present time Turkey boasts of a rich culture that trough the centuries has made a lasting impression on modern civilization. The heir many centuries of cultures makes Turkey a paradise of information and cultural wealth. Hattis, Hittites, Phrygians, Urartians, Lycians, Lydians, Ionians, Persians, Macedonians, Romans, Byzantines, Seljuks, and Ottomans have all held important places in Turkey’s history, and ancient sites and ruins scattered throughout the country give proof to each civilization’s unique distinction.
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<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH0eroY9GAa8U6tv6Se8dfWFHV0Z8FeKqPVXHozxNUQG4jefljCxUX9JHJp8A7QZbz67hhXDvkAI-jncUCCoW7Y8DLbPU8Xy4oGF9n6akmSITVh0kuMP0HNvzMmOjWx5z8qnUptpiSMsbW/s1600/walker-wes-the-fountain-of-emperor-trajan-ephesus-izmir-turkey.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH0eroY9GAa8U6tv6Se8dfWFHV0Z8FeKqPVXHozxNUQG4jefljCxUX9JHJp8A7QZbz67hhXDvkAI-jncUCCoW7Y8DLbPU8Xy4oGF9n6akmSITVh0kuMP0HNvzMmOjWx5z8qnUptpiSMsbW/s400/walker-wes-the-fountain-of-emperor-trajan-ephesus-izmir-turkey.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645388511518707666" border="0" />Izmir Turkey</a>Turkey also has a very fascinating recent history. Upon the decline of the Ottoman Empire, a young man named Mustafa Kemal, who was a soldier by occupation but a great visionary in character, took the defeat of World War I and turned it into a shining victory by liberating Turkey of all foreign invaders. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk founded the Republic of Turkey on the 29th of October, 1923. He led his country into peace and stability, with tremendous economic growth and complete modernization. Through decades of change and growth Turkey still boasts of this success by effectively living by their adopted motto of ‘’Peace at Home, Peace in the World’’.
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<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRRNteRbSUOgBoJSgXtanG9EpZNJ2ZV7Ahq3RaIfg6Parm6PXvST61MyuVhephgCrxyulsD1N6vu9MIEbUQfwJjFTe4CtNLALwVG5w8UO3pNerFWcmqEciyQ1Np-_ptqYcNGQcZ57UFxCg/s1600/Izmir.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 312px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRRNteRbSUOgBoJSgXtanG9EpZNJ2ZV7Ahq3RaIfg6Parm6PXvST61MyuVhephgCrxyulsD1N6vu9MIEbUQfwJjFTe4CtNLALwVG5w8UO3pNerFWcmqEciyQ1Np-_ptqYcNGQcZ57UFxCg/s400/Izmir.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645388502394175922" border="0" />Izmir Turkey</a>
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5r8_X7jFwizPBBdtlzjMDEcMvRz27hzo6gBlAkYLCSn8x9v3gpnpqwt63L2qyqnU1sO0nAlqQjEHuCw-cvMNDeRxoI7IxuB_zezH8QTiNY5zQtmY9uyE3-ZQRCEpFs9zRFg88nkKqcr_R/s1600/22_ephesusprincess.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5r8_X7jFwizPBBdtlzjMDEcMvRz27hzo6gBlAkYLCSn8x9v3gpnpqwt63L2qyqnU1sO0nAlqQjEHuCw-cvMNDeRxoI7IxuB_zezH8QTiNY5zQtmY9uyE3-ZQRCEpFs9zRFg88nkKqcr_R/s400/22_ephesusprincess.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645388495382209698" border="0" />Izmir Turkey</a>While Turkey is a secular state, about 98% of the people are Muslims; their faith is that of Islam. ‘Islam’ means ‘submission’; a Muslim is one of who submits himself to God. Islam is the most recent of the three great monotheistic religions, having developed from the revelations by God to the Prophet Mohammed. He was born in Mecca and lived from about AD 570 to June 8,632. His activity as a Prophet encompassed the ten years before his death. The holy book of Islam is the Koran; it is believed to be the revelation of God to Mohammed. It contains 114 suras (chapters) and 6,666 ayets (verses). Allahuekber (God is incomparable) are the words calling the people to prayer. The non-Muslim minority people are concentrated in Istanbul. There are Sephardic Jews and Christians of several backgrounds: Greek Orthodox, Armenian Orthodox, Greek Catholic, Syrian Orthodox, a few Protestants and some others.
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4612276841953415797.post-42512731609165600822011-08-26T21:23:00.000-07:002011-08-26T21:28:30.820-07:00Bursa TurkeyIt is my impression that it is possible for a traveler to girdle the globe without ever meeting a local person who does not stand to make money off of them. The tourism bubble is thick, and can serve as a separation barrier between travelers and the people who live where they travel.
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<br />There is a notion in most cultures that traveling the world means meeting new people and having new experiences. But my impression is that if you fully utilize the tourism infrastructure that is available to you – or if you stick hard to following the guidebook – you may as well just stay at home watching the travel channel, for you will just have the same experiences – drinking in bars, shopping, trying to shag chicks – as you did before you went traveling. In point, you will see a lot, but experience little.
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<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtFWb5nWSHTXA5nkqtQcrvBkBEdldkItUdTmCOly1w37rNvWAMYgQFkGlxUIEuQmMZlDu_xUwE45ZqhsjDGeCvQkJUmMTZ-_-lJxquJWwE_aUGlk3IYfjGXW0VsJuMmLtsRD6ZztgrdUoH/s1600/bursa-turkey.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 298px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtFWb5nWSHTXA5nkqtQcrvBkBEdldkItUdTmCOly1w37rNvWAMYgQFkGlxUIEuQmMZlDu_xUwE45ZqhsjDGeCvQkJUmMTZ-_-lJxquJWwE_aUGlk3IYfjGXW0VsJuMmLtsRD6ZztgrdUoH/s400/bursa-turkey.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645387323148781522" border="0" />Bursa Turkey</a>It once took a decent amount of effort and trial and error to make friends in the places that I traveled prior to using Couchsurfing.com. If I could make friends and visit people’s homes three or four times a month, I considered myself to be doing good. With Couchsurfing it is fairly easy to meet people everywhere you go.
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<br />You just browse the database, find someone whose profile you like, and send them a message. Sometimes they invite you to stay with them, sometimes they offer to meet up for dinner or coffee, and sometimes they tell you to go shit in your hat.
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<br />I looked around and only found a sea of apartment highrises and knots of highways. The destination placard on the front of the bus that dropped me off here said “Bursa,” but I had no idea where Bursa was.
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<br />I climbed a highway overpass to get a good view of what laid beyond and could not find anything other than more highways and more apartment complexes.
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<br />I smiled, for I was in a place where people lived. I was in one of those inbetween places where travelers often fail to stop.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4612276841953415797.post-47958031976979454982011-08-26T21:19:00.000-07:002011-08-26T21:22:15.919-07:00Istanbul TurkeyEverywhere, you’ll find old and new, traditional and modern blended into one unique metropolis. Istanbul tourists explore the relics of Ottoman and Byzantine empires as striking contemporary architecture rises nearby.
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<br />Turkey is renowned for its quality leather and fashion. The chic boutiques filled with clothing, shoes, bags, belts and other items make Istanbul a shoppers’ paradise. Or you may prefer to tour Turkey’s Grand Bazaar, for centuries a spice merchant and traders’ hub.
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<br />Whether you choose traditional folk fare or a stylish restaurant the cuisine of Turkey is something to savour. Istanbul is packed with outstanding dining choices, plus tourists and locals enjoy the pulsing modern night life.
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<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYkdzzzsp5ZtbesXD9t0CgbIwXzGtwU1svrzQhHJKe0xFJyjZLUoZnjjz9ki3IOD6b5Pidx3GRpKAzhVwd4zY7JrXvot5aH7IFHSHr5_K5gL0Qh175gNd_y4-3FoJ0Hhibr8HyKUPRw9Hv/s1600/istanbul_properties.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYkdzzzsp5ZtbesXD9t0CgbIwXzGtwU1svrzQhHJKe0xFJyjZLUoZnjjz9ki3IOD6b5Pidx3GRpKAzhVwd4zY7JrXvot5aH7IFHSHr5_K5gL0Qh175gNd_y4-3FoJ0Hhibr8HyKUPRw9Hv/s400/istanbul_properties.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645385824112499954" border="0" />Istanbul Turkey</a>
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVwQSDBft1vCvLYv05xf4NSCf85PkDveu6zp8WGOnqA4n3qWIbavGauVHySXiuiZ7li9i4NHnfyUQ10iiQmwK9GlqaK76xuPZ6xkXNaojJ9afT7VCb78UjJARbsDzxz4MwBEK-8Sfas_XM/s1600/bosphorus2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVwQSDBft1vCvLYv05xf4NSCf85PkDveu6zp8WGOnqA4n3qWIbavGauVHySXiuiZ7li9i4NHnfyUQ10iiQmwK9GlqaK76xuPZ6xkXNaojJ9afT7VCb78UjJARbsDzxz4MwBEK-8Sfas_XM/s400/bosphorus2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645385822538056114" border="0" />Istanbul Turkey</a>
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5IqXf2J4Q_MQizbSkGulS65ht0M-LAc5G9ggIxnWQDKSkjgma5aTZRZHR3czFuLctoSnOUpyV-iNa3mYF3G9ikoU7UApWq-QXvvx8FC3eq0gZVFMnUF39WldJkDJ26lyztONVllWYM5hu/s1600/blue-mosque.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 262px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5IqXf2J4Q_MQizbSkGulS65ht0M-LAc5G9ggIxnWQDKSkjgma5aTZRZHR3czFuLctoSnOUpyV-iNa3mYF3G9ikoU7UApWq-QXvvx8FC3eq0gZVFMnUF39WldJkDJ26lyztONVllWYM5hu/s400/blue-mosque.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645385821817863106" border="0" />Istanbul Turkey</a>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4612276841953415797.post-65707190296456430522011-08-26T21:16:00.000-07:002011-08-26T21:18:07.189-07:00Ankara TurkeyHere I am after a few days without any new articles.I am to complete my article serie about Turkey with this third of three parts.Actually most of the places/cities which I will mention in this article and also the ones I have mentioned in previous two parts are to be written within specific titles.I am aware of it and I am going to do it in future.Here, I will write “must see” places/cities of middle and northern Turkey.And there will be decades of photos many of whom are “first time on the net”
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<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.europeprize.eu/de/wp-content/uploads/cities/Turkey_Ankara_2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 405px; height: 451px;" src="http://www.europeprize.eu/de/wp-content/uploads/cities/Turkey_Ankara_2.jpg" alt="" border="0" />Ankara Turkey</a>
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmScEy-CvYNHvYtuGTZa1eK68Wo0k9ABCXggRZHLSOqYyWmsMMPjew0dnNJUdKYdIn0Q26xYyPybcLxRqWrA7wBml5hCIX7oC_-XlXqIQgA3yzGOhQUelgj9istmKYxCYHyorZrDiT5daN/s1600/story11_l_01.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmScEy-CvYNHvYtuGTZa1eK68Wo0k9ABCXggRZHLSOqYyWmsMMPjew0dnNJUdKYdIn0Q26xYyPybcLxRqWrA7wBml5hCIX7oC_-XlXqIQgA3yzGOhQUelgj9istmKYxCYHyorZrDiT5daN/s400/story11_l_01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645384986862225330" border="0" />Ankara Turkey</a>
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmBtXD5Hz64XRWm43meQvwf2FThc-sfyhyphenhyphenv4IecAmLAKhU05bMMQ4P43x_7UoNEmOMZAv0ZOmm-ZZsIWNuOnGGvTLefK7m7gVqwG4KihBOAkRgktMZJBVHlivvRrtQDSsEDHO78CZuX5Ns/s1600/Dikmen_Valley_Ankara_Turkey.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 292px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmBtXD5Hz64XRWm43meQvwf2FThc-sfyhyphenhyphenv4IecAmLAKhU05bMMQ4P43x_7UoNEmOMZAv0ZOmm-ZZsIWNuOnGGvTLefK7m7gVqwG4KihBOAkRgktMZJBVHlivvRrtQDSsEDHO78CZuX5Ns/s400/Dikmen_Valley_Ankara_Turkey.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645384982348224290" border="0" />Ankara Turkey</a>
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb0Uzb4urMzqpI4ZWAwCIZbHOVTzRzJUwIKffbOQw1YlMbiLpMsPKaeYFvfuLMEYO25CtQjkIQ_8G_MrflWkK_1r6nNRniYHoJfEBtXuqY01b-6oDc3573MWNrRvPEH50W8QSqPsCNCvbe/s1600/Armada_Mall_Ankara_Turkey.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 335px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb0Uzb4urMzqpI4ZWAwCIZbHOVTzRzJUwIKffbOQw1YlMbiLpMsPKaeYFvfuLMEYO25CtQjkIQ_8G_MrflWkK_1r6nNRniYHoJfEBtXuqY01b-6oDc3573MWNrRvPEH50W8QSqPsCNCvbe/s400/Armada_Mall_Ankara_Turkey.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645384972580561026" border="0" />Ankara Turkey</a>
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtyq3IknE5ZsrY8bkA9UD43e756Bqg_JDIzarx8j4dK-0rTGgc9380ZWzH2FhTcqbqSRe3aqzUlyq6uq0jrcAMaMADtwtn34e52H35x4-PL-PrHehOBktQ5cZrY3c_EhmiDymFR1eSmXun/s1600/30044265_f9e44a7e1e.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtyq3IknE5ZsrY8bkA9UD43e756Bqg_JDIzarx8j4dK-0rTGgc9380ZWzH2FhTcqbqSRe3aqzUlyq6uq0jrcAMaMADtwtn34e52H35x4-PL-PrHehOBktQ5cZrY3c_EhmiDymFR1eSmXun/s400/30044265_f9e44a7e1e.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645384967995041058" border="0" />Ankara Turkey</a>
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIIfeIYafO-llriAbCCpcIX1hDA0VJCL1Ys0Qzf0iTfEEi4yoiCJEuL0JiY8K60m1zFysRtS1e5_BMAN7A1-s8Wxxh8Nsk3vdqd8voozXfOHjMg1s4mGz3rEm-c6NFglstxpyGPIV6j9VF/s1600/800px-Ankara_Kizilay_square.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIIfeIYafO-llriAbCCpcIX1hDA0VJCL1Ys0Qzf0iTfEEi4yoiCJEuL0JiY8K60m1zFysRtS1e5_BMAN7A1-s8Wxxh8Nsk3vdqd8voozXfOHjMg1s4mGz3rEm-c6NFglstxpyGPIV6j9VF/s400/800px-Ankara_Kizilay_square.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645384962919263474" border="0" />Ankara Turkey</a>
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4612276841953415797.post-80568371065407855082011-08-26T21:12:00.000-07:002011-08-26T21:14:51.040-07:00AnkaraThe westernization of the constumbres of the population becomes evident specially in the big cities as Istanbul and Ankara. Though the majority of the population practises(teaches) the faith of the Islam, this one is considered to be like "moderated", in reference to other populations of Moslem majority.
<br />Most of the population is considered to yes same as(like) European. The diaspora of Turkish citizens in Europe, it(he,she) has helped to extend the culture of Turkey across the continent. This trend is principally marked in Germany where almost 3 million Turks live(inhabit), some of which have opened themselves a space emphasized in the culture of the above mentioned country. Such it is the case of the filmmaker, Fatih Akin. Also it(he) is famous in the continent and in several parts of the world the interpreter of music pop, Tarkan
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4612276841953415797.post-37095014338544894572011-08-26T04:35:00.000-07:002011-08-26T05:01:02.045-07:00Malaysian Culture<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.apnimarzi.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/zrclip-002p3f8988e.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 402px; height: 301px;" src="http://www.apnimarzi.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/zrclip-002p3f8988e.png" alt="" border="0" />Malaysian Culture</a>
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<br />This year, Cathay Pacific, the top-rated first class carrier on our annual list of the Best First Class Airlines, celebrated its 60th birthday. To mark the occasion, the airline announced a series of upgrades, including bigger television screens, more work space and a new, ergonomically-tested first class seat with massage capability that gently converts to a chaise lounge as well as a totally flat bed.
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<br />On Malaysia Airlines, passengers in the U.K. and France are ferried to the airport via helicopter (passengers in other countries make do with a limo). On board, food is served with silver forks and knives, Italian glassware and china; champagne, liquor and vintage wine accompany each meal.
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<br />And at British Airways (nyse: BAB - news - people ), the design of the newly introduced first class cabin was based on the interior of a Rolls Royce, with Connolly leather, faux walnut wood, rich fabrics and a deep, soothing color palette. At London's Heathrow and New York's John F. Kennedy airports, BA also provides a complimentary Molton Brown Spa, and onboard catering includes spa cuisine from Thailand's Chiva Som resort.
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<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2136/2239102870_7b1f034f25.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 403px; height: 268px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2136/2239102870_7b1f034f25.jpg" alt="" border="0" />Malaysian Airlines Interior</a>"We get celebrity chefs from around the world to help us identify the food trends happening in restaurants. Then we make it happen in the plane," says James Boyd, a representative for Singapore Airlines (other-otc: SGPJF - news - people ), which just spent $360 million upgrading cabins across all classes of service. "Same thing with the wine experts, who tell us where wine is going. Our turndown service for first class looks like the service you'd expect to have at a five-star hotel. We're taking a page from how our customers live their lives."
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<br />Of course, all that pampering comes at a price. A round-trip first class ticket from London to Hong Kong on Cathay Pacific costs $12,373, and New York to Hong Kong rings in at almost $16,000. On Malaysia Airlines, an Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur round-trip first class ticket is $8,800; Bangkok can be almost $10,000.
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<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjgUZrmW7ZsiNWrxyE99W7DqeLYmiAwVBKvdcxW3Z-qX3vWJaWNS-NsspKl12sLESfgwGKw8TW7RBHG8Lyo5UeFP2DszLLhyphenhyphen6s2pF0V442HOENIisHTU0zxd0AF3RbK4Y31_xSBXe46qvu/s1600/737-boeing-sky-interior-full-cabin.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjgUZrmW7ZsiNWrxyE99W7DqeLYmiAwVBKvdcxW3Z-qX3vWJaWNS-NsspKl12sLESfgwGKw8TW7RBHG8Lyo5UeFP2DszLLhyphenhyphen6s2pF0V442HOENIisHTU0zxd0AF3RbK4Y31_xSBXe46qvu/s400/737-boeing-sky-interior-full-cabin.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645125412341059842" border="0" />Malaysian Airlines Interior</a>"The carriers make a lot of money on people who pay premium fares," says Bob Harrell, president of New York City-based aviation industry consulting firm Harrell Associates. "There's a lot of competition in the back of the airplane, but the fares are so dramatically higher in the front of the plane that they have incredible margins for carriage."
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<br />Of course, there are plenty of people sitting in first class who didn't pay $10,000 to be there.
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<br />"It's either upgrades or employees," says Harrell. "They'd never displace a guy who wants to pay $10,000, but if a seat's available, it goes to a crew member," like a deadheading pilot.
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<br />If you don't work for an airline, your best bet to travel first class is to fly--a lot. Most airline rewards programs offer upgrades for their top flyers, those in their Platinum, Diamond or Gold categories, says Harrell. "These people get upgrades routinely, or free tickets or rewards miles if they can't get an upgrade."
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<br />To compile our list, we worked with Skytrax, a U.K.-based airline and airport quality ranking firm, which sent 16 auditors into the field for six months to assess the 36 carriers who offer first class service on their international, long-haul routes. Skytrax grades each airline across a giant matrix on over 400 criteria, including efficiency of the check-in process, the quality of the onboard entertainment and the temperature of the meal service entrée when it is served.
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<br />One thing that hasn't changed from last year's list is that the top ten is dominated by Asia- and Middle East-based airlines. Not a single U.S.-based carrier made the top ten.
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<br />"Amongst the Middle Eastern carriers, the majority have a largely Asian proportion of front-line staff in customer service roles," Peter Miller, who administers Skytrax's annual study, writes in an e-mail. "The Asian service culture is quite simply a whole lot better than that which we have here in Europe or that which you have in the U.S."
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4612276841953415797.post-17454518211832938142011-08-26T03:05:00.000-07:002011-08-26T04:26:07.689-07:00Malaysian Airlines a380Thinking about making a short trip from Penang to Kuala Lumpur next week and looking at possibilities of using Malaysia Airlines to jet into the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) or AirAsia and land at the Low-Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) or be propelled by Firefly into the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SAAS) Airport, formerly known as Subang Airport.
<br />However, the problem I see with Malaysia Airlines is the rather high cost of the ticket. After throwing in the taxes and what not, a return ticket on my intended days of travel will amount to RM515, and I haven't even added in the cost of the KLIA Express tickets (another RM70) and the travel to KL Sentral to catch the train. It's going to cost something like RM600 for the round trip.
<br />AirAsia, well, they are so much cheaper at RM161 for a return trip (could become more expensive if I delay booking my flight tickets) and the cost of a bus ticket from the LCCT to KL Sentral and back is only about RM14. However, the flight schedule does not really appeal to me. I'm only free to travel in the afternoon but by the time I get to Kuala Lumpur, the whole day is gone and wasted.
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4612276841953415797.post-54450618832522542702011-08-26T02:48:00.000-07:002011-08-26T02:51:02.268-07:00Malaysian Airlines 777Malaysia Airlines is the full-service flag carrier of Malaysia. Flying out of its home base in Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), the main airline focuses on international, long-distance routes for destinations in the Southeast Asian region. Through its subsidiaries, Firefly Airlines and MASWings, Malaysia Airlines connects to and provides service for domestic and short-range regional flights. It is a top-quality airline with a 5 Star rating and a serious contender in Southeast Asian passenger air traffic.
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<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://images2.jetphotos.net/img/1/1/6/9/16715_1210628961.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 401px; height: 271px;" src="http://images2.jetphotos.net/img/1/1/6/9/16715_1210628961.jpg" alt="" border="0" />Malaysian Airlines 777</a>
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.travels.com/Cms/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/13970/181056-main_Full.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 403px; height: 284px;" src="http://www.travels.com/Cms/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/13970/181056-main_Full.jpg" alt="" border="0" />Malaysian Airlines 777</a>Malaysia Airlines is a full-service airline with a presence on every continent except Antarctica. It is not a budget or strictly local airline. First and Business Class are available for all flights. Economy Class features individual in-flight entertainment consoles. Its customer service includes its Golden Lounges for members, First Class and Business Class passengers in its major network airports. Higher classes and individual in-flight entertainment are not available on the flights operated by its subsidiary companies, Firefly and MASwings, since they use small commuter-type aircraft. The service of Firefly and MASwings complements that of Malaysia Airlines. If you are flying to a secondary or tertiary destination via Malaysia Airlines, you will connect through one of these two airlines. An example would be connecting to Medan, Indonesia or to a location in Malaysian Borneo from Kuala Lumpur.
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifnBS1nOQhtG6Nm5U5a0yWPIv_I-f7aarRIVvneKty03e0t0PZp0cYcvl8SCAp7x7DY2T4hKuX9wj_9oiT1NhhQRjtkbAJCGL9DNi64JIJrd9O-oicm_9nRgh6BG-d57aMObANPxeHNHmk/s1600/Malaysia_Airlines_B777-200ER.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 217px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifnBS1nOQhtG6Nm5U5a0yWPIv_I-f7aarRIVvneKty03e0t0PZp0cYcvl8SCAp7x7DY2T4hKuX9wj_9oiT1NhhQRjtkbAJCGL9DNi64JIJrd9O-oicm_9nRgh6BG-d57aMObANPxeHNHmk/s400/Malaysia_Airlines_B777-200ER.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645099471660499138" border="0" />Malaysian Airlines 777</a>
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMEX7dCLigw3zEUfoaM4mwQGukeUT2lD4nA85KKbrIhUz2Ec9Xllt9MZU7_XWl_sDMiZIQelkU8YvL6xCqi6Xb-A5rwT1-ZMmejkZkoj2A8RgpGZMd5SbgH5mn_XK_71peC5rxgXx2UZLJ/s1600/b777-mas.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 274px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMEX7dCLigw3zEUfoaM4mwQGukeUT2lD4nA85KKbrIhUz2Ec9Xllt9MZU7_XWl_sDMiZIQelkU8YvL6xCqi6Xb-A5rwT1-ZMmejkZkoj2A8RgpGZMd5SbgH5mn_XK_71peC5rxgXx2UZLJ/s400/b777-mas.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645099468479121106" border="0" />Malaysian Airlines 777</a>Malaysia Airlines offers a range of international routes that directly compete with its rivals, such as Singapore Airlines. It also offers the kind of in-flight crew service and high-quality meals that the flagship airlines of Southeast Asia are famous for. Even the Economy Class seats seem a little roomier and comfier than is the norm on many American and European airlines. All of this comes at a reasonable price.
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<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpywVMmQKdV2YVPSnRj7aZ2N2cNVVW3ZdamFt71avpMtwiLnvqdTEhgAtK0bMsb3xyiQd4VAH0kKLRu_Rm3-tp27-dlJOBeJ4muldZ_RVb0k-4WdyGYbPN-tdLpsxOudtW5OWU3bD0yiwP/s1600/2128.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpywVMmQKdV2YVPSnRj7aZ2N2cNVVW3ZdamFt71avpMtwiLnvqdTEhgAtK0bMsb3xyiQd4VAH0kKLRu_Rm3-tp27-dlJOBeJ4muldZ_RVb0k-4WdyGYbPN-tdLpsxOudtW5OWU3bD0yiwP/s400/2128.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645099460166774002" border="0" />Malaysian Airlines 777</a>
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizESsD1pNt3ltWZUpK29aMt6rBtxVewfwidsvDfMcnt_2AZ6jL2FS_XTw2bDwYx7PyZWcOtyncnUdordhq10F2OEl0FIekSpoJmiW-FCQ9oLmlWb8dWZwYMcRHD42ijTmFnDEWUUdTf9cR/s1600/1611.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 277px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizESsD1pNt3ltWZUpK29aMt6rBtxVewfwidsvDfMcnt_2AZ6jL2FS_XTw2bDwYx7PyZWcOtyncnUdordhq10F2OEl0FIekSpoJmiW-FCQ9oLmlWb8dWZwYMcRHD42ijTmFnDEWUUdTf9cR/s400/1611.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645099460225595394" border="0" />Malaysian Airlines 777</a>If the airline has a failing, it is in the added difficulty in arranging flights on short notice. The online purchase of tickets must be done a full 48 hours in advance. Also, E-Ticketing is only guaranteed to be available for the trans-continental flights flying out of Kuala Lumpur. If you want to book a domestic flight on one of Malaysia's subsidiary carriers, or perhaps a fight on a shorter run to China, you will either need to make the trip to a Malaysia Airlines office and buy the tickets in person, or else go through a travel agent and pay a commission. This is a considerable handicap for many business fliers, as well as travelers who are already in Malaysia. However, these difficulties are common with many Southeast Asian airlines, which are proving slow to adapt to E-ticketing.
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4612276841953415797.post-51564043471952315022011-08-26T02:44:00.000-07:002011-08-26T02:47:08.835-07:00Malaysian AirlinesTengku Azmil has been engaging in a lot of baby talk lately. And so have more than 600 readers of this blog, but more on that later.
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<br />The Malaysia Airlines chief executive, whom you can find on Twitter as @tengkuazmil, has been bombarded with questions in the Twitter-sphere this week about the pros and cons of the airline's policy of banning infants from first-class cabins.
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<br />"We already hand out noise canx headphones in 1st class. They don't work so well for babies crying," he tweeted in response to an inquiry. To another: "It's only 1st class tho."
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<br />To be clear: The airline won't let infants travel first class, whether on passengers' laps or in seats of their own. Infants are, however, allowed in the business and economy classes. It's been that way for several years, I learned from one of Azmil's tweets, so he's been doing a lot of explaining over the years.
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4612276841953415797.post-54825241556485398362011-08-16T00:06:00.000-07:002011-08-16T00:19:54.522-07:00Columbus Ohio TempleThe Columbus Ohio Temple is the 60th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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<br />Ohio was the site of the first Mormon temple built by the Mormon Church. Under the direction of the prophet Joseph Smith the Kirtland Temple was dedicated in 1836. It served as the site where the keys to bind in heaven and on earth were restored by the prophets Moses, Elias, and Elijah. Not long after the sealing keys were restored, the persecution of the early Saints grew too severe and the Mormons were forced to abandon their temple in Kirtland (which is no longer owned by the LDS Church) and leave the state.
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<br />For years after this there were few Mormons in the state of Ohio, but after World War II, many LDS soldiers and their families went to Ohio for schooling and then stayed. Since then the Mormon Church has grown steadily, with about 46,000 members in the year 2000.
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<br />Now a new Mormon temple is located about 150 miles southwest of Kirtland in Columbus, Ohio. The Saints of Ohio are once again blessed to have a temple within their midst. Gordon B. Hinckley, the President of the Church, said, “Our people are more accepted now. It is a new day of opportunity. The struggles of Kirtland are past.” 1
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<br />Teri McGlaughlin, a member since she was a child said, “I never thought that in my lifetime we would have a temple so close by. I grew up thinking temples were only in Utah and you went there to get married.” 2 Now Ohio Saints can receive the blessings of a Mormon temple marriage in Ohio. Smaller temples, like the Columbus Ohio temple with its marble exterior and art glass windows, are being built all over the world. It is part of President Hinckley’s plan to bring the temples to the people.
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<br />President Hinckley dedicated the Columbus Ohio temple on September 4, 1999. About 11,000 members attended the six dedicatory sessions. About 30,000 people attended the open house prior to the dedications.
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<br />In his dedicatory prayer, President Hinckley quoted verses from Joseph Smith’s dedicatory prayer of the Kirtland temple, “ ‘that thy church may come forth out of the wilderness of darkness, and shine forth fair as the moon, clear as the sun, and terrible as an army with banners; and be adorned as a bride for that day when thou shalt unveil the heavens.’ ” 3
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<br />President Hinckley also said: “We pray for Thy cause in all the earth. Bless the faithful tithe payers throughout the Church whose consecrated offerings have made this structure possible. Shower blessings upon them, and increase their faith as they give of their means to the building of Thy kingdom.” 4
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<br />The Columbus Ohio Temple has a total of 10,700 square feet, 2 ordinance rooms, and 2 sealing rooms.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4612276841953415797.post-76921346693919349322011-08-16T00:03:00.000-07:002011-08-16T00:06:20.495-07:00Columbus Ohio WinterWhen you live in the north, or if you are planning a visit, you need winter weather options. Backup plans. Alternatives. It’s cold in Ohio and the prolonged winter weather is only slightly more tolerable than a colonoscopy. Don’t ask me how I know this, just trust me. The Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus, OH thankfully falls into that pleasant category of most enjoyable of alternatives.
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<br />The Franklin Park Conservatory is close to downtown but on a large enough parcel, 90 acres, that you don’t feel the cramps of being in the big city. The park has a really cool outdoor amphitheater and several times during the year hosts concert events. There are two play areas and several picnic areas. A paved path around and through the park is perfect for a jog, walk, bike ride or roller blading.
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<br /> * Education credits - the American Opportunity Tax Credit. A credit of up to $2,500 is available for education expenses from tuition, fees, and course materials. This credit is available for 2009 and 2010.
<br /> * First Time Home Buyer's Credit extended. The first time home buyer's credit was extended to include homes purchased or in contract by April 30, 2010 and closed by June 30, 2010.
<br /> * Existing Home Owner's Credit. Existing home owners can qualify for a credit of up to $6,500 for purchasing a home between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010 or in contract by April 30 and closing by June 30.
<br /> * The residential energy property credit is available for qualifying energy efficient home improvements such certified windows, doors, heaters, and more. The credit is up to 30% of the cost capped at $1,500 total for 2009 and 2010.
<br /> * For 2009, the first $2,400 of unemployment benefits are not taxed. Amounts over $2,400 are taxable.
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4612276841953415797.post-42963114409361377022011-08-15T23:42:00.000-07:002011-08-15T23:45:52.559-07:00Arizona State UniversityFive new academic buildings more than doubled the academic space at the Arizona State University Polytechnic Campus. The new facilities house four distinct but interrelated academic colleges, providing laboratory and classroom space for engineering, physics, anatomy and physiology, biology, chemistry, science, technology, and math education.
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<br />Integrated with three existing buildings to create a cohesive complex, the new buildings are configured around three courtyards and linked by a series of open-air atriums, portals and arcades, taking advantage of the seasonally temperate climate for exterior circulation. Achieved LEED Gold certification.
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<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTT-w6wQTFy-sLltcxr046Zc6srl91RDzn4fjg3DOBAu9P5M8Q9Gj9jo5PGAqz0FGmkU6rsWCOTbN8twvFX8_HLS3Xlyg4IvOJMJutCyZJsiyl7lLCeXwMvZQdxoSHpIJMiXKhDn37L-ya/s1600/MainPhoto_Large.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTT-w6wQTFy-sLltcxr046Zc6srl91RDzn4fjg3DOBAu9P5M8Q9Gj9jo5PGAqz0FGmkU6rsWCOTbN8twvFX8_HLS3Xlyg4IvOJMJutCyZJsiyl7lLCeXwMvZQdxoSHpIJMiXKhDn37L-ya/s400/MainPhoto_Large.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641340792176419746" border="0" />Arizona State University</a>
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih8iIpB9MKrw5rHwctMxw6WQkTqva3T6ITSsK4k23r6xyDVbu70MDw9F4u8o4TZ8-sGicoUd_s_WIkPixu0h-mt4lC72szOq9INoz24Btzr0VIk8ErROwBbVOYq6bnUl_MDyR8BptVOMFK/s1600/image.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih8iIpB9MKrw5rHwctMxw6WQkTqva3T6ITSsK4k23r6xyDVbu70MDw9F4u8o4TZ8-sGicoUd_s_WIkPixu0h-mt4lC72szOq9INoz24Btzr0VIk8ErROwBbVOYq6bnUl_MDyR8BptVOMFK/s400/image.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641340785372492770" border="0" />Arizona State University</a>Arizona State University pulled out all the stops by creating a virtual resort with the Vista del Sol student housing project with help from Shasta Pools. The Commercial Division of Shasta Pools and Spas has become the expert at helping area universities woo potential students with posh pools and welcoming water features.
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<br />"We are very pleased that Hardison Downey Kitchell and American Campus Communities had confidence in Shasta Pools to take part in this endeavor," said Bill Gullekson of Shasta Pools Commercial Division. Many universities throughout the Valley are following this trend and are updating their landscape to luxurious designs. One way universities are adding style to their campuses is by incorporating water features and pools. Shasta Pools Commercial Division has completed several of these "campus enrichment" projects and has established a reputation as the pool and water feature builder universities trust. "Shasta Pools Has built water parks for resorts as well as NCAA aquatic facilities such as Arizona State University's Mona Plummer Aquatic Center but bringing the resort-style pools to dorm life is an exciting new trend," noted John Neely, Senior Marketing Manager with Shasta Pools.
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<br />Vista del Sol, at Arizona State University, opened its doors for the 2008 fall semester. The new development, located near the main campus in Tempe, AZ, seems more like a resort than student housing. To accomplish this feel Shasta Pools and Spas Commercial Division teamed up with Hardison Downey Kitchell and American Campus Communities to create a luxurious outdoor space, which includes a posh, resort style pool and enormous spa. The palm tree lined pool is a social hub for residents of Vista del Sol. Students seeking sun have their pick of chairs to lounge on and for those who want some relief from the heat can escape to the ramadas complete with fireplace, outdoor kitchen and plenty of plush seating.
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<br />Shasta Pools has been building projects for universities all over the Valley. Additional aquatic architecture for ASU, the University of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University and Estrella Community College have all been completed by Shasta Pools.
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<br />At Grand Canyon University Shasta constructed an enormous 5,500 square foot swimming pool along with two oversized therapeutic spas. The pool features a custom, decorative stone deck and pool side cabanas. This outdoor space adds to the prestigious campus feel and gives students a deluxe area for relaxation and enjoyment.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4612276841953415797.post-84534642043408109532011-08-15T23:35:00.000-07:002011-08-15T23:40:45.922-07:00Ohio State UniversityAfter almost months of investigations, Ohio State University revealed that it is notifying about 760,000 students, professors, and other employees that their names and Social Security numbers may have been stolen. The university will spend $4 million to pay for the investigation and credit-protection services for those who have been affected by the attack, which is one of the largest to hit a university.
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<br />In late October, the university discovered suspicious activity on a primary computer server containing Social Security numbers, addresses, birth dates, and names of three quarters of a million people. These included students, faculty, applicants, contractors, and even consultants. Investigators can find no evidence that any of the data was seen, copied, or taken by the hackers. Evidence suggests that they hacked the server to try and use it to launch attacks on businesses and other computers. Still, it is impossible to be sure so Ohio State will offer 12 month credit protection to everyone affected by the hack.
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<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijryT0RbUhHvwtB6dKzae-9MYUe6gdVmat34wmpBrMJI_0HVAC3PH5jx3VcOYCZwyJ3RJ9PFzhq88oc4lCBwbv1QnXszNo5DEp3LMrvxcq25EVK0fnjZZ5IzGBEbp-yF40awTPIrwWL9by/s1600/Ohio-State-University-Campus-Stadiums-Aerial-View-of-Horseshoe-O-CP-STA-00025lg.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 393px; height: 295px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijryT0RbUhHvwtB6dKzae-9MYUe6gdVmat34wmpBrMJI_0HVAC3PH5jx3VcOYCZwyJ3RJ9PFzhq88oc4lCBwbv1QnXszNo5DEp3LMrvxcq25EVK0fnjZZ5IzGBEbp-yF40awTPIrwWL9by/s400/Ohio-State-University-Campus-Stadiums-Aerial-View-of-Horseshoe-O-CP-STA-00025lg.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641339407381858098" border="0" />Ohio State University</a>“We regret that this has occurred and are exercising an abundance of caution in choosing to notify those affected,” Provost Joseph A. Alutto told the Columbia Dispatch.
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<br />This isn’t the first time Ohio State has been hit with a huge breach. In 2006, hackers gained access to medical information and Social Security numbers of 60,000+ students who had accounts at the Hudson Health Center. Before that, a server attack containing donor and alumni SS information was hacked. 137,000 people were affected by that breach. Granted, Ohio State is not the only university with this problem, but perhaps it should rethink the emphasis it puts on security.
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