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New Ice Rink in New York City

Saturday, November 29, 2008

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When in New York City, enjoy the American Museum of Natural History's new state-of-the-art skating rink; open through February 28, 2009.

Located on the Arthur Ross Terrace, on the Museum's north side, The Polar Rink offers magnificent views of the glowing Rose Center for Earth and Space and is surrounded by Theodore Roosevelt Park.

Skaters glide around a 17-foot-tall polar covered in twinkling lights.

Non-skaters can enjoy the splendor of The Polar Rink from surrounding benches on the Terrace under trees adorned with lights, or from the glassed-in North Galleria adjacent to the rink; where hot cocoa and snacks are served.

Opening Hours:
12–8 pm Monday–Thursday
12–10 pm Friday
11 am–10 pm Saturday and holidays
11 am–8 pm Sunday

Tickets cost $10 for adults; $9 for students and seniors; and $8 for children between the ages of 3 to 12. AMNH Members get a $2 discount.

Enter the Museum via Columbus Avenue and 79th Street to purchase tickets for The Polar Rink.

Mumbai Madness

Thursday, November 27, 2008

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Mumbai came to a halt as a co-ordinated terrorist attack in India's financial centre targeted two luxury hotels - the Taj Mahal and the Oberoi - a Jewish centre and even the Cama Hospital.

Indian Commandos Battle Islamist Gunmen
Indian Commandos Battle Islamist Gunmen
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Almost 24 hours after the initial attacks, Indian authorities fought fires at the hotels and continued to pursue the gunmen.

Mumbai Massacre
Mumbai Massacre
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Local police reported that 125 people had lost their lives and over 300 were wounded.

Mumbai in Chaos
Mumbai in Chaos
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Christmas Countdown Starts Early

Thursday, November 06, 2008

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Is it just me or does the Christmas countdown start too early?

Christmas is still seven weeks away yet the Regent's Street lights (London) have just been turned on; with the theme 'Wish Upon a Star'.

My wish is that they'd save the Christmas countdown this for the first of December - or even December 6th.

Harrods, London


But if you're visiting London soon - Happy Christmas shopping.

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