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Nestled in the Pocono mountains, the city of Wilkes-Barre (pronounced /ˈwɪlksbɛrə/ or /ˈwɪlksbɛri/) can be found in the northeastern area of the state of Pennsylvania.

Wilkes-Barre has a wide and varied history dating back to 1769. Wilkes-Barre is located in a large valley called the Wyoming Valley. The Susquehanna river dissects the valley and serves as the western boarder of the city. Of special note, the state of Wyoming is named for our valley as the first settlers in Wyoming came from here.

Originally settled by the Shawanese and Delaware Indian tribes in the early 1700s, settlers from Connecticut moved into the area in the mid 1700′s.

Anthracite coal was first burned in Wilkes-Barre by a man named Jesse Fell. Thanks to his effort, anthracite coal mining became our first booming industry. We no longer mine coal in this area thanks to a disaster in 1958 where all the deep mines were flooded by the Susquehanna river.

Wilkes-Barre celebrates a number of events through out the year. From the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in March, the Cherry Blossom & Fine Arts Fiestas in Spring, the annual farmer’s market at Public Square, the 4th of July fireworks, and finally the Veteran’s parade and Christmas parade in November.

We have five colleges within ten miles of the city, with two, Kings College & Wilkes University within the city limits.

Wilkes-Barre is a pioneer city of communications. We have seven television stations in our market, considering there are only 600K people living in the Wilkes-Barre Scranton area, that is quite odd. HBO was first broadcast in Wilkes-Barre in 1972.

Wilkes-Barre boasts an AHL hockey team affiliated to the NHL Pittsburgh Penguins. We also have a AAA baseball team in nearby Scranton affiliated to the New York Yankees.

Click on my website link to see a photo of the city of Wilkes-Barre from the east mountain; known as Giant’s Despair. Giant’s Despair is so called because the steep road would give a giant despair if he tried to climb it.

I have the opportunity to travel the world, but I love coming home to Philadelphia where I was born and raised. While traveling, the first thing I hear from others is, “Oh, Philadelphia…Rocky, cream cheese and cheesesteaks.” But there is so much more.

Philadelphia is one of the most historic cities in the US. Afterall, this is where our founding fathers signed the Constitution, rang the Liberty Bell and Betsy Ross sewed the first flag with 13 stars. Of course so much more happened here and this is the city of many firsts.

Our city is filled with culture. We have the beautiful Philadelphia Art Museum, Rodin and more. Also, the Benjamin Franklin Museum of Science, Museum of Natural Sciences, Please Touch Museum and the first zoo. Also, the Kimmel Center, Academy of Music, R&B Hall of Fame, and another first, The Walnut Street Theater.

We have internationally recognized Universities, both in Philadelphia proper and our suburbs. Also hospitals of international fame as well.

Sports enthusiasts come watch the Phillies, ’76ers, Eagles and the Flyers. Grab you bike and ride through Kelly Drive or bring your shell and row along the river. Joggers and hikers are welcome too.

Living in center city is convenient to everything. Need some more space, just a half hour drive from center city one can find some of the most beautiful neighborhoods in the US.

Come to Philly… try it, you’ll like it!

This is fun! http://www.spreda.sk.ca/images/Melville/melville08.jpg
An old CN caboose…trains don’t have them anymore, and VIA railway station. I remember before these were fixed, and fenced, when I was about 8 years old, playing in them while my dad and brothers played ball. I remember my brother crashing his leg through the second story of the via station (NO, we were not supposed to be playing in there!) and moving the controls in the caboose.

Melville is small and quiet, population 4500, number of streetlights…2. And we’re the home of the Melville Millionaires, one of the most well known SJHL teams in the league. Many NHLr’s have come from Melville! We are community who are devoted to one another, and you can be sure that where there is a problem, a benefit, or some kind of support is sure to follow. It’s a friendly place.

Recently the King George Hotel was burnt down. a 110 year old landmark. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/saskatchewan/story/2010/03/11/sk-melville-fire-1003.html Johnny lived there for 40 years. Many people turned up at the benefit for him…his speech “I didn’t even know I had this many friends.”

Welcome, everyone, to Detroit, Michigan – the city that put the world on wheels. We have a long, rich industrial history here, and we were known as the “arsenal of democracy” during WWII. Despite the decline in the American manufacturing sector, Michigan still has a lot to offer.

Did you know that Michigan has 11,000 inland lakes and more freshwater coastline than any other state in the union? We have more than 100 beaches and we’re home to the Great Lakes’ only national marine sanctuary. If you love winter sports, our ski resorts and snowmobile trails are among the nation’s finest…and oh! those fall colors on the trees! Just breathtaking!

Michigan has four major sports teams, many minor league teams, and we train medal-winning Olympic athletes on our soil. When our national anthem was played in Vancouver, Torino, Salt Lake City and elsewhere, it’s a good bet Michigan had something to do with it.

You think Detroit is a dying “rust belt” city? How WRONG you are! The “D” is home to Vegas-style casinos, a thriving nightlife and music scene, a rejuvenated auto industry complete with “green” technology, the world-class Detroit Symphony Orchestra and tons of talented people who enjoy many fascinating things to see and do.

I’m a native of southeast Michigan, and being in broadcasting for much of my career, I could have had what is known as the “WKRP career,” moving from “town to town, up and down the dial,” as the TV show’s lyrics go, but I got lucky. I stayed here, stayed true to my hometown and I don’t regret that for a minute.

Detroit and Michigan are blessed with many natural and man-made riches, and I invite everyone to find out about our proud past – and our even more exciting future!

These responses have been terrific…fun things I’m learning! Thanks Peeps!!

Having had the priveledge of tasting many cultures in the various countries that I have worked ( uk, south Africa, Botswana , Malaysia , Singapore and now hong kong – I just have to say that nothing beats the current community lifestyle that my family and I are experiencing here in discovery bay hong kong. We live in the largest liveaboard communities in south east Asia – based at the marina club on discovery bay which is on Lantau island our fabulous 60 ft boat with all mod cons is trully a home from home. But what makes the living real is the mixed community of both expat and locals harmonizing and integrating seamlessly. I would never go back to land living again

“THE SLUICE BOX”

“COME ON IN TO HISTORIC IDAHO CITY, IDAHO…WHERE THE OLD WEST COMES ALIVE!”

The Sluice Box is one of the most unique stores around. Located in Up-town Idaho City it contains many unusual antiques, gifts and a wide selection of other ‘hard to find’ collectibles.

The store was originally opened around the 1970’s in the Down-town area, where it quickly became one of the most popular stores. The owners then moved the store into the Up-town area, into a late 1800’s building where it stayed until it was burned to the ground in November of 1996.

Larry, one of the owners, at the age of 67 and dealing with minor medical issues, immediately started restoring some of the original building as well as adding some additional space that was built with genuine barn wood. He collected the barn wood, signs and other mementos from all over Idaho, Nevada and California.

“Your visit will add a lasting memory of true old western architecture, along with a unique shopping experience!”

Learn more about the store and the owners here: http://thesluicebox.webs.com/

I was born in Montreal and grew up in Austria.

Upon returning to Canada, Montreal was the place I chose to live for five years.
It has a beautiful European flavour and I love the French language and culture.

Later on we moved to Ontario. We lived in Toronto for a few months, but chose to buy a home in Oakville.

Toronto is a vibrant city with lots going on. It’s a 45 minute drive from Oakville and we spend a lot of time in Toronto. However, Oakville is a beautiful town, although it is the size of a city. It has a gorgeous downtown area and is minutes away from a stroll by Lake Ontario, with a beautiful walk way and a breath taking view.

The restaurants here are superb, so are the shops.
It’s prime real estate, a great community and a safe place to raise kids.

I built my business here and raised my daughter here. Now we have a 3 year old grandson as well and feel truly blessed.

Nestled along the deepest harbor in the Great Lakes lies the tiny waterfront community of Harbor Springs. A bustling tourist destination since before the turn of the last century, Harbor Springs and its surrounding areas offer delight and amusement to visitors and uncomplicated tranquility to residents. Dense woodlands, rolling landscapes, and pristine beaches are all part of the natural beauty.

Regardless of the season, northern Michigan provides an endless playground for activities. For outdoor enthusiasts, each season brings new adventures such as downhill skiing, mountain biking, boating, and of course some of the nation’s best golf. Originally settled by Native Americans during the eighteenth century, a vibrant business community assures continued growth and development. Local artisans and musicians offer an array of cultural activities including gallery exhibitions, concerts, and theatre performances.

We also hold the reigning title as one of the Midwest’s most exclusive resort areas. The 1,600 year round residents swell to over 30,000 during the summer months and particularly in July, the community 4th of July celebrations.

I have had the pleasure of growing up in Harbor Springs and the blessings of traveling the world to know that I truly live in one of the best places on earth. We do not have a mall on every corner nor an hour commute to work but instead we have amazing landscapes and lakes everywhere you turn and our drive to work is slowed only by crossing deer and wild turkeys. The excitement of our four seasons lets you really appreciate each and every day. We welcome you to visit Harbor Springs on the web or in person. http://www.harborspringschamber.com/chamber/home-186/

The 10 best things about where I live:

1. The fruit is amazing; fresh papaya, pineapple, and mangoes to your hearts delight.

2. The local people are some of the friendliest in the world; I can say this from experience.

3. The beer costs 50 cents a bottle; and usually it’s cold.

4. The fish is fresh daily; we’re talking about yellow fin tuna sashimi caught a few hours ago.

5. The opportunities to do sport-like activities are numerous: fishing, surfing, yoga, horseback riding.

6. Yoga classes cost only $5 in a beautiful open air rancho right on one of the most amazing beaches in the area.

7. The beaches are incredible and endless.

8. There are always flowers in bloom.

9. The gringos are first rate and also very friendly like the locals: Canadians, Americans, Italians, Israelis, Germans, and many more.

10. Life is slow. There is no rat race to run here in Pedasí, Panama.

Lost in time in the beautiful historic Hudson River Valley in upstate New York is sleepy Germantown, just off route 9G, which is where I live. I’m just down the road from Olana, which is the link I gave you above for the home of Frederic Edwin Church (1826-1900), the most famous artist of the Hudson River School of painters. His home is truly a castle with Persian influences and is widely known and beloved by all.

I truly love the bucolic beauty of this part of the world. The Hudson River flows past here just a short 5 minute walk from my house. Across the river you can see the wonderful Catskill Mountains and watch the sunsets each night, one more magnificent than another.

The tranquil nature of life out here is what pleases me the most after the hustle and bustle of New York City where I do business. Here there is no time, one day runs into another peacefully. Germantown is a whistle stop, a town that time forgot, and although small, it has only one liquor store, one flower shop, one funeral home, a post office, but is also has Otto’s Market, which rivals Whole Foods and brings people from all over the area to shop here.

Amtrak runs along the river originating in Canada, Chicago, Vermont or just Albany and you can hear the lonesome whistle every two hours as it passes back and forth. I just love the sound of train whistles.

I feel blessed to live here amidst such splendor, farms, old houses and country roads. There are great small towns with points of interest and wonderful antiquing and of course, wonderful restaurants. Did I mention this was horse country too?

I love all the seasons, for each has a majesty of its own. I live in an 1840 house with my two elderly dogs, a Rottie and a Bullmastiff who enjoy protecting me from deer, coyotes, squirrels, chipmunks and an occasional huge snapping turtle that crosses the lawn from a nearby pond. We have seen the occasional bear and mountain lion too.

If you ever get out east, I would highly recommend taking a trip through the Hudson River Valley, so filled with history and beauty, especially from Hyde Park up to Albany and everything in between. And don’t forget to stop in Germantown!

What tremendous writers you all are – submitting tantalizing pieces for us to digest! Know that I am loving this. When I stop by to see you, I’ll take you out for a cup of coffee or tea and you can tell me more? If there’s good pie around, let’s go there!

I would like to describe Markland Wood, in Toronto, my home.

There is nothing better to have where you live than the sense of community. These communities are made even better and stronger when we develop lasting friendships with your neighbours. There is also a great feeling when living in a small town, even if your small town community atmosphere is surrounded by a huge city, with all the modern conveniences of transit, entertainment but also with parkland and woodlands just steps away. Markland Wood is a residential community that has all of this and more. Located in the west end of Toronto along Bloor St. W., one of the oldest streets, Markland Wood (http://www.marklandwood.org/MHA_50_Years.jpg) has a motto, “A Circle of Friends” and is celebrating 50 years since the first homes were built and purchased.

The Marklander Newsletter, published by the Markland Homes Association (MHA, the ratepayers assoc’n for this community) is the oldest continuously published and distributed community newspaper in Toronto, since 1962. The Marklander is included with the annual membership fee of $10/year. Back issues of the Marklander can be found on the community website hosted by the MHA.
Interesting things to do within Markland Wood are;
Markland Wood – Annual Elmcrest (Renforth) Creek community clean up, April
Markland Wood – Easter Egg Hunt (for all the Markland Munchkins), Easter Monday
Markland Wood – Annual Garage Sale (hundreds of homes participate), May
Markland Wood – Annual Family Fun Day, August
Markland Wood – Annual Social (held at the golf club to celebrate getting the munchkins back to school and the parents/adults to let their hair down), September
Markland Wood – Annual Christmas Caravan & Food/Clothing Drive, December (held continually now for 43 years)

The MHA also host’s many other events and meetings if and when the requirements present themselves. If you just want to walk, run, cycle or roller-blade the Markland Circle or ravine paths, then you can download the (http://www.marklandwood.org/walk.htm) map to see how you’re doing, how far you’ve gone and where you are. If you’re interested in having a nice picnic, there’s an old growth (small) forest with an Oak Tree that’s estimated to be over 300 years old, so you can just lay down the blanket and maybe even take in the baseball game at the diamond in Millwood Park, located in the center of Markland’s circle. There are two nice activity centers for smaller children in Markland Wood’s parks, three small shopping plaza’s within walking distance. The “YYZ” airport is a short 10 minute drive and the nearest shopping malls are just minutes away by car or transit.

There are all sorts of other things to do in and around Markland Wood. There really are too many other things to describe to you about in a short blog, so please visit the website to see what’s going on. We’re sure, if you’re moving to the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) that you too will consider Markland Wood one of the finest places to live, anywhere.

What can I say about Windsor, CA? It’s a small town with a big heart! Nestled against the foothills of the Sonoma Mountains in Sonoma County, this great little town has enough land around it that it won’t be swallowed up or merged into its neighbors for lifetimes to come (if ever).

One of the popular features of Windsor is that it butts up against Foothill Regional Park. The park has a few miles of trails for hiking and the hills can give you a good workout for serious hikers and plenty of rest areas for more liesurely walkers or picnickers. Horses and bikes are allowed on the trails and there are 3 small lakes for fishing. There are even a few secret trails where the vistas of the Santa Rosa Valley and Mt. St. Helena are breath-taking.

Windsor has a number of open parks within, as well. The Town Green is embraced by small specialty shops and restaurants. During the warm seasons, it sports community activities, movie nights, and a farmers market. There are a variety of restaurants for any taste.

But the small town life is easy to escape. Windsor is situated about an hour or less from just about any environment you want. San Francisco to the south, Bodega Bay and the Pacific Ocean to the west, Armstrong Redwood Groves in nearby Guerneville, Napa Valley wineries to the east, numerous activity spots along nearby Russian River…

But the great thing about all this is that it is always nice to come home.

We have lots of diners in teh Wilkes-Barre area with lots of fine home made pie; but I will still take you to Cork for a fine yet casual dining experience.

This is all great stuff. I seriously need to get my passport updated and check out my frequent flyer card to see where to go to first.

I agree, Dan, these are some great insights into some varied places. Magic carpet, where are you?

Highlighting Oro Valley, AZ (part of metro Tucson) is easy and a pleasure as I have lived here for 20 years. Tucson is one of the most continuously inhabited cities in the US having gotten it’s start with Native American tribes who settled here before the Spanish. In the desert, we deeply appreciate a good rain storm and this year we have had an abundance of rain that is providing one of the most beautiful desert blooms in years. We are just at the beginning of the blooming season, with beautiful yellow poppies, daisies, lupine and many more flowers that can be seen from your car and if you want to hike, there are many, many trails that will take you to breathtaking views. The hedgehog cacti will start showing us their hot pink blossoms before long. In May, the giant saguaro will crown itself with beautiful white flowers, to the delight of the many birds, bats and bees in the area. This is a great time to visit this area as the weather is in the high 70′s and heading towards 80- just perfect after a long, long winter in other parts of the country. Not only do you get to see the beautiful blossoms of the desert but also our mountains tower 9,000 ft. above the valley floor and turn purple with the setting sun every evening. Absolutely beautiful. I invite one and all to check out this area. To see properties in Tucson and surrounding areas, check out my website: http://www.TwinTeamAz.com.

Traverse City, MI is along the pinky of your left hand (the local road map for Michigan), on Grand Traverse Bay which is connected to Lake Michigan. It was a small/quaint tourist town for a long time, but within the past twenty years it seems like it has quadrupled in size. It is the self proclaimed Cherry Capital of the World due to the area’s annual production of tart cherries.

The National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan is from July 3rd-July 10th this year. It’s a phenomenal festival held every year (this is the 84th annual), including parades, carnival, pageantry, air show (including a performance by the US Navy’s Blue Angels), and a host of other fun activities. Great for the family, very affordable (the majority of it is free), and located in beautiful Traverse City, Michigan.

http://visit.cherryfestival.org/
http://www.facebook.com/cherryfestival

It also has phenomenal sailing weather (and facilities), nice beaches, friendly people, great camping and other outdoor activities, and is just an overall cool friendly place to be (even if just visiting). It is also a great area for foodies with plenty of delicious eateries, wineries, and other food producers nearby. Plus, celebrity chef Mario Batali lives here.

In addition to living and/or visiting, it is also a great place to do business. It has a very business friendly environment (including a regional airport, Cherry Capital [TVC]), has a solid talent pool in the area to draw from, and has a very engaging Chamber of Commerce. http://www.tcchamber.org/

I encourage everyone to check out Traverse City, Michigan, and on behalf of my community, Welcome to the Cherry Capital.

Cheers,
Bruce

I really don’t encourage people to visit any place I live… because I always prefer to keep the traffic levels low ;-} But I have lived in some pretty neat places in the greater San Fran Bay Area over the past 30+ years. Sonoma, Napa and Marin counties… in addition to San Fran (city) for a couple years way back when… all of these places have their charm (and tourists).

For the past eight years my primary residence has been in what was once a quiet community — but which lately has become rather noisy with more traffic and more leaf blowers.

It’s a space wedged between Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek and Lafayette, California.

PLEASANT HILL: http://www.ci.pleasant-hill.ca.us/ — Pleasant Hill’s website boasts ‘affordable housing’ — can’t say I would agree with that statement — lol;-] — but it does have a fun small downtown area — great for shopping (I call it Downtown Disney).

WALNUT CREEK: http://www.walnut-creek.org/ — Parking in the DT area is so bad I tend to stay away from it these days — but the shopping district is very well done… Broadway Plaza is a nice place to stroll and people watch: http://www.broadwayplaza.com/ — I don’t like shopping, per se, but I have enjoyed morning strolls, coffee, etc… in this area.

LAFAYETTE: http://www.ci.lafayette.ca.us — is a much cuter little town than the website depicts… lol;-}

All of our “area” where I actually live is best known for open space away from all of these city centers… it’s green 7 months out the year (in the summer it’s brown and dry and hot) — we have many perfect days weather-wise… which allows us to complain when temps go up or down by a mere five or six degrees. We complain a lot about rain — either we have too much or not enough (even though it eventually usually evens out) — everybody here complains about the weather year round (which is funny, don’t cha-think?)

I’m only 1/2 hour away from San Fran by rail or by car and only 40 minutes from my former home in Napa. But it’s easy to just spend months within a 5 mile radius — something I haven’t ever really done — but I have spent more time at ‘home’ these past couple years — so much so that a 15 mile country drive into a neighboring town seems like a day trip.

I live in a really nice area.
Personally, I never would have moved here — but this is where my second husband already lived… so I ended up here and have learned to like it.

Close to anything one needs… but far enough out to feel more country-like.

The best of both worlds.
That’s for sure.

Hi Everyone!
This comes to you from Canfield, a suburb of Youngstown, Ohio. Where the Price is right! Come on down. You could be the next buyer! I’m sure you have seen the publicity; it seems monthly our area is in some publication for best purchase prices!
The area has grit and determination!
We have some new businesses coming into the area, and in the last handful of years cool things being built like our Covelli Center, where wonderful performances can be seen–most recent was Elton John–sold out in 30 minutes! It also has Disney on Ice, Professional Ice Hockey games, and various other sports and shows! There is a fantastic Metro park in the heart of Youngstown, that was preserved by original colonial settlers from the Connecticut river valley. Gardens, museum, events, etc.

I could wax for paragraphs, about the hard work going into improving our community.

Beautiful homes for prices and taxes that have great value!

Best wishes, Sher
http://www.SoldBySher.com

At the present time my family and I reside in Fayetteville, North Carolina; the Sandhills region. Conveniently located on I-95, Fayetteville is home to Fort Bragg, home of the Airborne Corps and 82nd Airborne Division. Also it is home to Pope Air Force Base. Shortly the city will be home to Forces Command of the United States Army and the Reserve Command of the Army. These headquarters are presently located in Atlanta GA, and are relocating as part of the Base Realignment and Closure Act (BRAC).

Fayetteville, is a home to the Dogwood Festival Fayetteville Botancial Gardens, Fayetteville Rose Garden and the Airborne and Special Operations Museum, as well as the Childrens Museum. It has easy access to the ocean, and mountains as well as the Triangle. It is an interesting place to explore and is served by Fayetteville Regional Airport (US Airways & Delta, with American Eagle on the way) and Amtrak.

Home to several colleges Fayetteville also offers good schools, both public and private.

While presently the 5th largest city in North Carolina, the BRAC move will result in an additional 30,000 military, dependents, civilians and the relocation or new opening of sevral US DoD contractors.

I live in the dry part of the Midlands, called East Midlands in a formerly mining town called Mansfield. We used to boast being the largest town in the UK, without a railway station.

As a place it has some of the cheapest housing for miles around.
We’re only a few miles from Sherwood Forest (Major Oak of Robin Hood fame) and Centre Parks is 20 minutes away. One of our joys is going to the dome in Centre parks in mid winter, for a bathe and a warm, and feeding the birds in the wild.

Greetings from the South Bay area of Greater Los Angeles. We live on the edge of Redondo Beach about a mile from the ocean. People from other places always comment that we must love the weather, my reply is always “What weather?”. While we personally would rather be back in Colorado, there are some great things about our area. Beautiful sunsets, wonderful greenery and flowers and access to anything (and I do mean anything) within just a short drive (I think it may be against the law to walk out here!?!). Every kind of food is available and usually from a chef or cook that grew up eating what they are serving.

Just north of Atlanta, Georgia, Roswell is rich with history and southern charm.

My community, Martins Landing is one of the largest planned communities within the city of Roswell. Martins Landing was way ahead of its time when construction started in the early 70s. It consists of 1964 household units within twelve subdivision communities, which include single family dwellings, patio homes, condominiums, town homes and apartments.

Martin’s Landing has its own highly rated elementary school, Esther Jackson.

Parks, playgrounds, walking trails, bike trails, lakes, fishing facilities, docks, boat launching areas, playing-fields, swim and tennis facilities, all linked by greenbelts which run throughout the neighborhood.

Located next to the Chattahoochee river there is easy access to great trout fishing and canoeing. The Chattahoochee is also part of the National Park system, which includes walking and bike trails.

Hi Everybody,

We all love the place where we live. I would like to brag a bit about the river I love so much and find solace in residing by its bank.* The mighty Brahmaputra River*.

Brahmaputra River has its history of flow through the dense forests and tribal settlements. A seldom-run river, the Brahmaputra offers beautiful scenery, excellent big white water and great wild life in a less-visited corner of the sub-continent. The Brahmaputra has its source at holy Mount Kailash Mansarover in Tibet, traverses the entire Tibetan plateau, and then makes its great bend into India, cutting into the Himalaya the Yarlung Tsangpo Canyon , which is the deepest canyon in the world, a canyon which has as yet dodged away all attempts at exploration.
*It was said that the Great Wall of China is visible from space. But to the contrary NASA astronaut “Mike Fincke” claimed that mighty river Brahmaputra and the Pyramids of Egypt can be seen from space and not the Great Wall of China.
*The Brahmaputra River course covers three nations, Tibet, India and Bangladesh.
*The term ” Brahmaputra” means “son of Brahma”(Lord Brahma is the Creator in Hindu mythology) in Sanskrit.
* The average width is 10 kms. minimum being 1 km. and maximum 18 kms. which is on the widest in the world.
*In the Tibet and Himalayan region, Brahmaputra flows at an average height of 400meters for 13000 kms. This highest for any major river in the world.
* Brahmaputra is supposed to be one of the most powerful river in the world. Based upon the flow rate, Brahmaputra is the fifth strongest river in the world.
*The Brahmaputra is one of those very few major rivers in the world which exhibit ‘tidal bore’ i.e. incoming tides form waves that travel up the river against the direction of the current. This is one of the reason behind Brahmaputra’s enormous strength.
*’Majuli’, the largest island created by a river also resides in the Brahmaputra. This river island is around 100 km in length and consists of 6 villages.
* Peacock Island, also in the Brahmaputra is considered to be the smallest inhabited river island in the world. Here is the shrine of Umananda(Uma – Goddess Parvati and Ananda -Lord Shiva). The temple priests are the only few residing on the island.
*The Brahmaputra along with Ganges create the largest delta in the world, Sundarban in Bangladesh.
*Where Brahmaputra enters India is till date on the most remote and adventurous part of the world. The river flows rapidly down to the plains from a height of 4000 meters in this region. This unknown region had trapped imagination of British for many decades in 19th century until it was discovered
*The rivers are considered to be female in India. But the Brahmaputra is the only male river in India.

Mighty and grand… it is a lifeline to the people residing along its sides.
I love this river and enjoy taking walks on the beach when the water level is low . Picnics on a deserted island is always fun. The best part is I find Solace and Inspiration from this generous river named Brahmaputra!!!

Now Mary, careful on how you say y’all ! We are on the lookout for rebel imposters !- LOL

Dallas Ft. Worth ( Las Colinas) is where I live. Hey, what can I say? It’s Texas ! We’re the 15th largest economy in the world, slightly less than Canada but larger than Australia and the Netherlands. We even have our own Navy. Our state tree is the telephone pole. We have a little bit of everything with forest and coastline to the East to Hill Country in the Center and even mountains out West. The plains in North Texas are as flat as a pancake. Many people here do not yet subscribe to the theory that the Earth is round !

Our comfort foods are mainly tex-mex like Quesidilla’s and on special occassions we’ll deep fry a turkey. BBQ is NOT the number one thing here despite the sterotype but it’s good nevertheless. Native Texans douse Tobasco sauce on everything including thier eggs. You don’t really see alot of cowboy hats in the major metro areas and spurs are reserved for, well, that’s another story.

The weather is generally good but can be oppressively hot during the summer. That’s when Texas license plates start appearing in Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin . After all, I was born late at night, but not last night !.

We live for Spring and Fall. Yes, we can have some violent weather in the Spring but heck, everyone has their own weather, fire, flood, hurricane and earthquake issues. No state income taxes but we pay through the nose in utilities. We didn’t take the bail-out money and we’re not in the red.

Most people are politically conservative here in Texas so don’t come here bad mouthing the Bush’s.You will not make friends very fast. In Dallas, there’s a tollway named after Dubbya.

And one last thing: “How bout those Cowboys !”

Hello from Minnesota! Yep we are in the middle of the country and a very friendly state. We are known as Minnesota friendly. But we aren’t too friendly in January or February, unless you like ice skating, ice fishing, cross-country snow skiing, snow shoeing. If not you can sit in doors by a fire and a good book. I know the latter can be done anywhere but unless you like the outdoor festivities…. you’ll be reading a lot of books.

Here in Minneapolis it is known as the Mini apple. We are a lot like the Big apple, without the smog, traffic issues, and cost of living. We have theater, opera, art museums, sport teams, great colleges, and a safe environment to raise a family. We are very advanced with green living. Recycling, walkways throughout the downtown buildings,green roofs, and the beginnings of natural gas buses. We have lakes throughout the city, bike paths around all the city lakes and connecting St.Paul as well as the cities in the surrounding suburbs. Have I sold you yet? It’s beautiful April through December… but find a southern state to become a true snow bird from January through March. You’ll love Minneapolis and it will Love you. Come and visit or continue your career. We’ll be waiting.

From a loyal Minnesotan

Hope to see you soon

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Great comments keep on coming in. Thanks so much! And how ABOUT those Cowboys?

A story to tell.
One individual can’t make the change overnight, but if we combine our efforts we can achieve our objectives in a short time. Education is a collective responsibility; let us make it a social responsibility,” she urged.
This appeared in today’s News Papers in my country.
Her Majesty Queen Rania was referring to the task of refurbishing 500 of Jordan’s most dilapidated schools and creating a more conducive learning environment for over 163,000 public school students.
It is a small part of an initiative called “my school” which brings together so many partners local and international.
How do you feel about this, and how are the public schools in your areas? Contemporary Education Perhaps? Healthy and Environmental Friendly?
Any similar story to tell in your area?

Greetings to all.

I currently reside in Serbia temporarily, I am working on some projects in here, and I travel a lot all across Serbia, so I don’t stay at one place for too long. Serbia is country with a lot of beautiful places(lakes, forests, parks). From time to time, whenever I have a chance and a lot of work to finish, I take my laptop, go to nearby outdoors, and work in complete wilderness. Once, I was visiting eastern part of Serbia and place that Serbians call Stara Planina(or something like that), just like a tourist, it was summer, and I decided to go into outdoors and work a little(alone and on my own), so I took my laptop, packed up some food, blanket, a tent(just in case if I would need it) and I went toward nearby hilltops that are 4-5 km far from nearby villages( I am not afraid of getting lost, I love adventures!). I reached there, it is such a beautiful place, with no civilisation to be seen nearby. I unpacked, found some large rock, put blanket on it and sit down, relaxed a bit, and fully recovered from fresh air and bird tweets, and then I had a snack. Soon after, I took my laptop and I started working(I am graphic designer by the way). It is amazing how nature helps me to finish work fast, sometimes unexpectably fast. I was working and working, not tired at all, finally, I took energy drink and decided to get up a bit and stare around, and, as soon I got up, first thing that I spotted was big gray wolf right in front of me on some 50 meters staring directly at me and not moving. I was simply stunned, I felt adrenaline rushing, but I remained calm and I didn’t move, I stared at that wolf with both eyes wide open, frozen and a bit confused as to what will happen next, and what should I do. This lasted for some 2-3 minutes, when, on my luck, wolf turned its head on side and slowly walked away downhill, just like that nothing happens. I didn’t pack up and I didn’t run away from there after that event. Later, before evening, I packed up and started walking back toward nearby village where my transport was waiting. On the way down, I saw fox, 2 wild rabbits and 2 snakes(viper and one that I don’t know). What an adventure!

Nature is powerful indeed. When I was alone in there I felt like that nature is speaking to me, like that it is my home, such weird and unexplainable feeling, yet so magical. And yes, I still go in outdoors from time to time!

Regards.

http://www.staraplanina.eu

That is an amazing story, Madrixo. Thank you for adding so much color to this thread. LinkedIn is a wonderful place for bringing people together from throughout the world. I love it!

You are welcome Mary.

This thread is story-rich, so many great stories.

I agree, LinkedIn is indeed wonderful for meeting professionals around the world.

Fun post!

I am a native New Yorker and Staten Islander. Last week I gave a friend a tour on his very first Staten Island Ferry ride. It was a pleasant Summer day and we enjoyed it. (PS: It’s free!)

We had a quick lunch near the Ferry, then went to Snug Harbor Cultural Center and strolled in the gardens (http://www.snug-harbor.org/horticulture.html). It doesn’t feel like New York City–lush and green.

Another favorite place we didn’t have time for (it is, admittedly, in an out-of-the-way spot) is the Jacques Marchais Tibetan Museum (http://www.tibetanmuseum.org/exhibitions.htm). It’s not well known, but it is amazing! A world-class collection of Tibetan art perched on a hillside…. Not quite the Himalayas, but do wear comfortable shoes for climbing that hill!

This is a fun read – thanks.

Thanks, Mary!
I wrote this for my Blog last year and it seems appropriate. I was born and raised in Buffalo NY. Bio at: http://www.tropicaldreamteam.com

Living in Palm Beach County is paradise. In the summer the ocean is warm for swimming 80-85 degrees. You can drift around in the water on a noodle or floatie and never get cold. No need to bring a towel – when you leave the water the sun keeps you warm and you dry off quickly. Bring a beach umbrella and a cover ups and pleanty of sunblock. A large brimmed hat and you can float in the ocean all day. Try and do that in the northern ocean water. Up there, even in summer you can’t stay in the water as long without turning blue.

When you live here you can drive all along Ocean Blvd and we get to enjoy all the wonderful beaches, Boynton Beach at the Inlet, Manalapan, Delray Beach are very popular, as are, Lantana Beach, and Ocean Ridge. The beaches in Palm Beach proper are nice and I have a favorite I can’t reveal, but I prefer the quieter beaches with the long stretches of beach to walk along the water and search for treasure or pretty stones and shells.

Today is warm and sunny. A great beach day. the kids went back to school last Monday. They had the next day off due to Tropical Storm Fay. Melbourne FL received over 30 inched of rain!

A best kept secret is how fantastic it is here in summer. If you are thinking of living in South Florida year ’round you won’t be disappointed. If you love the water and being outdoors, you love boating, fishing and plain ‘ol lying out in the sun and sand, then you will enjoy being here.

I live in Lake Worth, FL and here we have our own beach with casino and fishing pier. There is also a recently re-furbished Olympic pool right ther at the beach! Lake Worth is right next door to South Palm Beach. Along that stretch of South Palm are many lovely condominiums. Unlike Miami Beach and Ft. Lauderdale, Palm Beach has kept the hieght of these buildings lower. So that the typical condo building is more like 6-8 stories tall. You can actually drive along A1A along the Intracoastal and see the water. Something you can’t do in most of Florida uml;ess you get up around Daytona but the beach and the area there i not like here.

The condos in South Palm are plentiful and in this market we are seeing some terrific buys. One thing to keep in mind is this: if you are selling for less in this market you will also be purchasing for less! We as Realtors have to keep on making a point of this to our customers.