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I only saw the link online while searching for things to see in Iowa. It says that I need to visit the Grotto of the Redemption, specifically located in West Bend. I saw some pictures posted on some blogs, but was not actually impressed by them. What really captured me…
Read moreThe map below shows the latest results from a Forbes study, using IRS data, on where Americans moved from one county to another during the year 2008. I specifically picked Brookings, South Dakota and I was not surprised to see more of comings than goings. This is most likely due…
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Mahayahay Beach Resort in Argao, Cebu, Philippines isn’t really a developed beach. It is more of a place for locals to hangout and have fun on weekends for quick dips. So if you are expecting to see good restaurants and facilities, you will be disappointed. Here are some photos of…
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Alright, I am not really fond of amusement parks. You rarely read any story on this blog that’s about crazy rides or insane roller-coasters. That is because I am scared of those rides, even by just the thought of them. When my Ukrainian friend asked me to go with him…
Read moreWow, the 2010 County Health Rankings report shows Brookings, South Dakota topping the list on “Health Outcomes” and third on “Health Factors”. This means the Brookings county rated high in most health specific categories: 1. Health Outcomes (how healthy a county is) – Mortality (death proportions) – Morbidity (health state)
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I was there to witness the historic Space shuttle Endeavour launch on February 8, 2010 at the NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It was memorable as it was the final scheduled space shuttle night launch. It was beautiful watching for the first time the shuttle streaking through the dark…
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If you talk about windmills, talk about The Netherlands. Of all the old and historic windmills that exist today, about 1,200 are in The Netherlands — that is more than any country in the world. The oldest mill recorded is a watermill that dates back to the eighth century. The…
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Don’t you know that the largest known Roman fort was built in Bonn, Germany? And do you know which famous composer and pianist was born in Bonn? It was Ludwig van Beethoven! He was born at 1770 at Bonngasse where a museum now honors him. Ludwig van Beethoven’s House is…
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