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New President
Posted on Nov 5, 2008, 08:44:24 by skylab
... up with on the streets of Scranton and rode with on that train home to Delaware, the Vice President-elect of the United States, Joe Biden. I would not be standing here tonight without the unyielding support of my best friend for the last sixteen years, ...
 
Washington DC Starter Kit
Posted on Nov 23, 2008, 15:50:08 by roundamerica
... to commuters from the surrounding suburbs, its population rises to over one million during the workweek. 3. State Capitol : Washington DC is the capital of the United States of America. It is not a state and does not have a state capitol; it has a ...
 
Most livable places in the world
Posted on May 1, 2009, 11:23:12 by starlagurl
... 38. London, United Kingdom 40. Kobe, Japan 41. Milan, Italy 42. Portland, OR, United States 42. Barcelona, Spain 44. Washington, D.C., US 44. Osaka, Japan 44. Lisbon, Portugal 44. Chicago, United States 48. Madrid, ...
 
Top 10 patriotic destinations
Posted on Aug 1, 2008, 18:41:25 by exploreamerica
For the United States there is so much. Washington DC is not the home of the history but it does have endless monuments to tell the story. Right ouside DC is Virginia which is home to some historic sites (Arlington Cemetery, birthplace of George ...
 
The EU breaks down walls, the US builds them up...slowly...
Posted on Dec 24, 2007, 10:00:49 by starlagurl
... covered by stars - symbolizing the EU flag. WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Congress has delayed a requirement that people entering the United States from Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean show a passport when arriving by land or sea. If President Bush signs the ...
 
Who's Been to the Most States in the US
Posted on Aug 25, 2009, 19:54:02 by kitkatgo
Below I've listed the United States (& a couple of US territories too) in alphabetical order. In my lifetime, I would like to have visited every state. I still have a ways to go. I was watching Jonathan Ross the other night and one of his British ...
 
Stranded, Remanded, Disbanded??
Posted on Dec 24, 2008, 13:13:14 by wakingdream
... in the United States and Canada. We got a major dump of snow!!! Washington - Winter storms roared across large swathes of the United States and Canada, dumping several centimetres of snow, throwing Christmas travel plans out of gear and ...
 
Best airfares in the world
Posted on Apr 26, 2008, 21:39:16 by introducinlyric
... U.S.-Canadian aviation relations is an important step toward spurring trade, investment, and tourism between the U.S. and Canada. The United States has concluded Open Skies agreements with more than 75 countries and territories. i can join that party ...
 
Best airfares in the world
Posted on Apr 25, 2008, 13:14:07 by starlagurl
... Open Skies as the basis of U.S.-Canadian aviation relations is an important step toward spurring trade, investment, and tourism between the U.S. and Canada. The United States has concluded Open Skies agreements with more than 75 countries and territories.
 
LoveVooDoo Fest '09 (November 14th-21st)
Posted on Feb 4, 2009, 21:11:21 by lovevodoo
... site on the internet. They are infamous for having an attractive young crowd, and throwing wild parties throughout the United States and the Caribbean. For more information or interview opportunities contact Todd & Elena Crawford at pr@lovevoodoo.com ...
 
Visa time frame
Posted on Nov 6, 2009, 10:12:43 by wierdlion
... Registration (GREEN) Card -OR- proof of legal residence in the U.S.A. with valid U.S. visa, if returning to the United States. * Copy of current Medical Insurance Policy showing details of coverage * Copy of most recent bank statement * Copy of ...
 
Visa time frame
Posted on Nov 5, 2009, 02:25:10 by ajri02
... Registration (GREEN) Card -OR- proof of legal residence in the U.S.A. with valid U.S. visa, if returning to the United States. * Copy of current Medical Insurance Policy showing details of coverage * Copy of most recent bank statement * Copy of ...
 
New Jersey FAQ and Starter Kit
Posted on Jan 17, 2008, 09:46:35 by laorfamily
... and join the band playing). History: New Jersey is one of the thirteen original states which made up the United States; the history is amusing and fascinating. From some reason our illustrious politicians in the state capital - Trenton (who make Tony ...
 
OBAMA'S FATHERS VILLAGE
Posted on Oct 26, 2009, 12:57:59 by nkongeeunice
... .com Mama Sarah Obama is beside herself with excitement after witnessing the inauguration of her grandson as the president of the United States. She silently returned home from the US on Monday evening. The family kept her return trip secret to avoid a ...
 
4th of July Celebrations & Fireworks in RI
Posted on Jul 1, 2009, 14:50:41 by semi-backpacker
... Civic, Military and Fireman's Parade, Bristol Begins at 10:30am. The oldest continuous celebration of its kind in the United States, established in 1785, runs from the corner of Chestnut Street and Hope Street (Rt. 114) to High Street, between State ...
 
Mystery and Adventure sought
Posted on Jun 13, 2009, 16:24:12 by mrwitticism
... ) Your age and gender (41/M) Where you've travelled to in the past (England and Western Canada; parts of the Western United States -- WA State, Oregon, California, Idaho and Nevada) Where you'd like to travel to in the future (France, Spain, ...
 
OBAMA'S FATHERS VILLAGE
Posted on Feb 27, 2009, 08:44:01 by savannahtracks
... .com Mama Sarah Obama is beside herself with excitement after witnessing the inauguration of her grandson as the president of the United States. She silently returned home from the US on Monday evening. The family kept her return trip secret to avoid a ...
 
More kids and teens come to Chinese Learning
Posted on Feb 7, 2009, 22:45:51 by hongjing
... travel in China. Chinese courses are also part of daily studies for students in many countries and areas outside China. Take the United States for example, AP courses have been set up in the American schools since 2006, and Chinese has since then been an ...
 
Why do you travel?
Posted on Sep 22, 2008, 23:52:41 by adri204
... I would not trade any of it for anything. I love to travel and am taking the big trip to Europe. Ive traveled all over the United States by myself. I need it I need to learn and feel and reach and grow as a person. I need to stand in places and feel the ...
 
The World's Quietest Places
Posted on Sep 18, 2008, 20:07:58 by kitkatgo
... Park is an easy drive from Los Angeles, San Diego or Phoenix, but as one of the largest protected areas in the continental United States, peace and quiet lie in every fold of the ancient mountains that look like dinosaur skin. It can be a bit harder to ...
 
Destination Name Game
Posted on Jun 15, 2008, 23:45:11 by kitkatgo
Dublin California, USA Dublin is a suburban city of the East (San Francisco) Bay region of Alameda County, California, United States. It is located along the north side of Interstate 580 at the intersection with Interstate 680, roughly 10 miles (16 km) ...
 
Top 10 free US and European attractions
Posted on May 22, 2008, 11:12:40 by starlagurl
... Park, Utah 6. U.S.S. Arizona Memorial, Honolulu, Hawaii 7. Pacific Coast Highway, Route 1, California 8. United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Washington, D.C. 9. Freedom Trail, Boston, Massachusetts 10. Central Park, New York, New York Top 10 ...
 
Bushism of the Day
Posted on Feb 2, 2007, 09:23:00 by wakingdream
... hard to try to elevate it."- Speaking on National Public Radio, Jan. 29, 2007. Why doesn't the President of the United States know the difference btwn 'elevate' and 'alleviate'?? Slip of the tongue? Happens too often to keep on ...
 
Car Travel
Posted on Dec 22, 2008, 10:00:11 by 2olives
... going to list the state licensing agencies for that area. For California, go to . For Oregon, it is . For Washington, go to . I found a similar question asked and answered on another site. The person asking wanted to purchase a vehicle in Washington, ...
 
Why people stay away from the USA
Posted on Jun 10, 2008, 13:19:50 by laorfamily
... .[100] Twenty percent of U.S. homicides occur in four cities with just 6% of the population-New York, Chicago, Detroit and Washington, D.C.-and each has (or, in the case of Detroit, had until 2001) a virtual prohibition on private handguns. UK banned ...
 
To purchase or take a gps device to the States?
Posted on Aug 2, 2009, 07:57:23 by warrenb
... to New Orleans, Memphis and back through Georgia to Orlando to fly back to Philadelphia. Then we are off to Niagara Falls, Washington, Boston, etc. All this driving really requires a good GPS device to help us find our way. I currently have a GPS (Tom ...
 
From NY to the Keys
Posted on Aug 6, 2009, 17:41:44 by marian55
... out The Baltimore&Ohio Railroad Museum I wouldn't drive on I-95 anytime close to rush hour between Baltimore--to--Washington D.C. When in Washington D.C. the Smithsonian's are a must see, so many to pick, I wouldn't go to all of them ...
 
American Airlines' plans to charge $15 fee for one checked bag
Posted on May 22, 2008, 05:43:16 by introducinlyric
... group said. Oil at $130 a barrel "is simply a number around which we cannot survive," James May, president of the Air Transport Association, told reporters in Washington. "It will inevitably lead to failures in the business."
 
Planning on US trip next year.
Posted on Oct 7, 2007, 00:24:50 by malamukunda
... (end of November)and my memories are more of my trying to stay in a warm place than enjoying nature's wonders. Washington is a beautiful state too, but it rains quite a bit and you might ask your friend for recommendations for a good time to travel. ...
 
Who's Been to the Most States in the US
Posted on Aug 25, 2009, 23:41:12 by introducinlyric
... ·Tennessee X ·Texas X ·Utah X ·Vermont X ·Virginia X ·Virgin Islands X ·Washington X ·Wyoming X Whoa thats impressive