Flagstaff House Museum Of Tea Ware, It?S All About Tea Ware
February 17, 2010
The most ancient colonial era styled complex that still survives in Hong Kong is the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware. The complex for an extended period of time was used as the dwelling place of the Commander of the British Armed forces that resided in Hong Kong. In earlier times Flagstaff House was named Headquarter House previous to 1932. The architect who designed the complex at the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware is a highly argued topic. Most the experts believe either Murdoch Bruce or Lieutenant Bernard Collinson were responsible for the architectural work of the complex. The structure comprises of a Greek revival style. The creation of the complex was finished in 1846. The first person to live at the Flagstaff House was Major General George Charles D’Aguilar. The Flagstaff House was converted into the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware in 1984. This became a branch of the Hong Kong Museum of Art. The museum examines, accumulates and showcases tea ware. The world’s most ancient teapot that exists as of now can be found at the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware. A new section was added to the museum in the year 1995 and is called the K.S. Lo Gallery. Named in honour of a man who donated his collection in 1970.This collection is at present the most prominent collection that can be found at the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware.A stay at a Kowloon hotel while in the area would be recommended. A good Hong Kong hotel to stay would be the Eaton Hotel Hong Kong.
Umphrey’s McGee – “Bullhead City”
February 17, 2010
from their 2004 album Anchor Drops
Visit Arizona
February 17, 2010
Arizona’s largest zoo is the Phoenix Zoo having a 4-acre African veldt and the Forest of Uco. It is the rain-forest that exhibits the very rare spectacled Bear. There are many small animals for the kids.
The Spanish were the first ones here (after the natives that is!) and started spreading Christianity among the Indians. After the Spanish, Kino’s death there was a War between the US Forces and Mexican Forces which ended in 1848 and the area divided.
Many Forts were erected by different people seeking wealth here, in order to defend against attacks by fierce Indians.
Many minerals like Silver, Gold, Copper and other minerals were found in the initial development of Arizona. All this helped Arizona develop at a fast rate.
Majority of people who bought farmlands got economically better by keeping cattle and farming.
Law & Order did not catch up quickly at the same pace. Many fights used to take place between the cattle grazers & sheep grazers for acquiring land for grazing. Last, but not the least a Marshal was assigned the job to stop these fights.
In 1912, Arizona became the 48th State of USA and the more development began.
There are many Historic Sites in Arizona for tourists.
Fort Verde Historic State Park is where the base of Captain Cook’s forces was used to fight the Apaches. The old quarters of soldiers are still there. Exploits of frontline soldiering are exhibited at the old Fort’s Museum.
The old home of James Douglas, Jerome State Historical Park used to be a house of all Copper Miners before the Great Depression and was closed thereafter. In it you can see the ‘Douglas’ Family’s aristocratic style of living. It is in the Town of Jerome off the State Route 89A.
Built in 1904, Riordan Historic Park, tells about Arizona’s Timber Merchants, Timothy & Michael Riordan. They were the leading logging experts in 1900. A look at the wooden furniture will tell you about the richness of their exterior craftsmanship. It is located in the heart of Flagstaff.
Located near the Community of Tubac is the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park that served as a Spanish defense against the Apache Indians. It was built as a Fort in 1752. It has a Picnic area, an 1885 School House and a visitor Center exhibiting the glorious Tubac Past.
Having a prison life of 33 years stands Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park. Seeing it you will start believing that the West was really wild. The Prison cells, the Guard Tower and its Gate are still there. Very near to it there is South West’s richest historical site, The Yuma States Historical Park.
A giant Green House called Biosphere 2 was made in 1991. It is an airtight, glass container in which eight people could live on their own was experimented. It is now a tourist destination.
Grand Canyon is a place which every visitor to Arizona must see.
This valley is 277 miles in length and one mile in depth. Mostly visitors choose the South Rim to explore this Natural World Wonder.
Grand Canyon Railway is a spectacular way of seeing the Grand Canyon while traveling by train and not worrying about parking. This 1920-vintage Coach joins Williams with the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
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February 17, 2010
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Best 2009 USA High School Track & Field Performances Feature 10 New Records – Part 1
February 17, 2010
Copyright © 2009 Ed Bagley
Ten new records were set this season when the automatic timers finally stopped and the best 2009 USA high school track and field competitive performances were in the books.
The only double record-setter was not an individual, but the Track East Carolina relay team made up of New Bern High School sprinters from Raleigh (NC). Their 3:19.58 effort in the 1,600 sprint medley relay swept away the old mark of 3:21.1 with Fuquawn Greene’s 21.5 and Miles Sparks’ 21.8 in the 200, Andrew Hendrix’s 46.6 in the 400 and brother Anthony Hendrix’s 1:49.7 in the 800.
Track East Carolina also set the 800 sprint medley relay record with a 1:28.20 clocking that erased the old mark of 1:28.43. The absolute dominance of the Track East Carolina team was shown as they also ran the nation’s fastest times in the 4×200 relay and the 4×400 relay.
Albemarle High School’s 4×800 relay team also got into the act by setting a new standard of 7:30.67, wiping out the old mark of 7:32.89. Albemarle’s 800 runners were fast and deep—Garrett Bradley went 1:55.43, Zach Vrhovac 1:50.57, Luke Noble 1:55.34 and Anthony Kostelac 1:49.33.
The other 7 new USA high school records were set by Reggie Wyatt in the 300 hurdles (35.02), Marquise Goodwin in the long jump (26-10), Mason Finley in the discus (236-06), Curtis Beach in the decathlon (7,466), Shelby Greany in the 2,000 steeplechase (6:33.7), Toni Young in the high jump (6-04), and Anna Jelmini in the discus (190-03).
Last year the two dominant athletes were German Fernandez and Jordan Hasay. Fernandez set new records in the 3,000 and 3,200 and led all comers in the 1,500, 1,600 and mile. Hasay set a new record in the 1,500 and led all comers in the 3,000, 3,200 and 2 mile.
This year college recruiters saw more quality athletes emerge. Among of the boys were Andrew Springer who led everyone in the 1,500, 1,600 and mile; Trevor Dunbar who was first in the 3,000 and 2 mile; Lucas Verzbickas, a freshman who led the 3,200 and 2 mile; and Marquise Goodwin in the long jump.
Among the girls were Chelsey Sveinsson, a sophomore who led the nation in the 3,000 and 2 mile; Kori Carter who swept the 100 and 300 hurdles; and Ciarra Brewer, a sophomore in the triple jump.
Two of last year’s outstanding graduates—German Fernandez and Christine Babcock—continued to perform at a national caliber level as college freshmen. Fernandez went to Oklahoma State and promptly became the NCAA Division 1 champion in the 1,500, running 3:39.00 compared to his high school best of 3:44.8.
Babcock went to the University of Washington and, combined with incoming freshman and Canadian junior national cross-country champion Kendra Schaaf, led the Huskies to their first ever NCAA Division 1 Cross-Country Championship. Babcock finished 5th in 20:02 in team competition at the 2008 NCAA Championship meet and Schaaf finished 9th.
Babcock ran 4:33.82 last year to set the new national high school record for the 1600-meter run and clocked 4:35.41 in the mile, the 2nd best high school time ever (the national record is 4:35.24).
Here are the current United States high school track and field records through 2008 followed by the best performances by high school competitors during 2009:
USA Boys High School Track and Field Records and Best 2009 Performances:
100 Meters: – 10.01 – 10.30 by Randall Carroll of Cathedral High School in Los Angeles (CA).
200 – 20.13 – 20.58 by Dentarius Locke of Chamberlain HS in Tampa (FL).
400 – 44.69 – 45.48 by Tavaris Tate of Starkville (MS) HS.
Other elite prep sprinters include Andre Carter, Kenneth Gilstrap, Prezel Hardy, Blake Heriot, Qunicy McDuffie, Ryan Milus and Clayton Parros.
800 – 1:46.45 – 1:48.66 by Robby Andrews of Manalapan (NJ) HS.
1,500 – 3:38.26 – 3:45.46 by Andrew Springer of Westerly (RI) HS.
1,600 – 3:53.43 – 4:01.06 by Andrew Springer of Westerly (RI) HS.
Mile – 3:53.43 – 4:02.70 by Andrew Springer of Westerly (RI) HS.
3,000 – 7:59.83 – 8:14.11 by Trevor Dunbar of Kodiak (AK) HS.
3,200 – 8:36.30 – 8:50.70 by Lucas Verzbickas of Lincoln-Way Central HS in New Lenox (IL).
2 Mile – 8:34.40 – 8:49.79 by Trevor Dunbar of Kodiak (AK) HS.
Other elite prep distance runners include Mac Fleet, Elijah Greer, Patrick McGregor, Zachary Mellon, Chris Stogsdill and Zachary Wills.
2,000 Steeplechase – 5:43.90 – 5:53.13 by Alex Dier of Honeoye Falls (NY) HS.
3,000 Steeplechase – 8:50.01 – 9:09.97 by Joe Whelen of Hamburg (NY) HS.
5,000 – 13:37.91 – 14:18.42 by Lucas Verzbickas of Lincoln-Way Central HS in New Lenox (IL).
10,000 – 28:32.7 – 31:18.13 by Parker Stinson of Cedar Park (TX) HS. 110 Hurdles – 13.30 – 13.31 by Wayne Davis of Southeast HS in Raleigh (NC).
300 Hurdles – 35.28 – 35.02 by Reggie Wyatt of La Sierra HS in Riverside (CA). New USA High School Record.
400 Hurdles – 49.38 – 49.78 by Reggie Wyatt of La Sierra HS in Riverside (CA).
Other elite prep hurdlers include Kelby Dias, Kendall Hayes, Camern LaCour, Dale Morgan, Cody Riggs, Jordan Rispress, Tyler Stephenson and Neamen Wise.
4×100 Relay – 39.76 – 40.54 by Monsignor Pace HS in Miami (FL).
4×200 Relay – 1:23.31 – 1:24.80 by Track East Carolina of New Bern (NC) HS.
4×400 Relay – 3:07.40 – 3:08.05 by Track East Carolina of New Bern (NC) HS. 4×800 Relay – 7:32.89 – 7:30.67 by Albemarle HS of Charlottesville (VA). New USA High School Record.
4×1 Mile Relay – 17:06.06 – 17:17.21 by The Woodlands (TX) HS.
800 Sprint Medley Relay – 1:28.43 – 1:28.20 by Track East Carolina of New Bern (NC) HS. New USA High School Record. 1,600 Sprint Medley Relay – 3:21.10 – 3:19.58 by Track East Carolina of New Bern (NC) HS. New USA High School Record. 4,000 Distance Medley Relay – 9:49.78 – 9:55.17 by The Woodlands (TX) HS.
High Jump – 7-07 – 7-05.75 by James White of Grandview (MO) HS.
Pole Vault – 18-03 – 18-00.25 by Jack Whitt of Norman North HS in Norman (OK).
Long Jump – 26-09.25 – 26-10 by Marquise Goodwin of Rowlett (TX) HS. New USA High School Record.
Triple Jump – 54-10.25 – 52-06.25 by Bryce Lamb of Chandler (AZ) HS.
Other elite prep jumpers include Chase Cooper, Damar Forbes, Ricardo Jaquite, Erik Kynard, Ricky Robertson and Hammed Suleman.
Shot Put – 81-03.50 – 72-08 by Nick Vena of Morristown (NJ) HS.
Discus – 234-03 – 236-06 by Mason Finley of Buena Vista (CO) HS. New USA High School Record.
Javelin – 241-11 – 239-00 by Sam Crouser of Gresham (OR) HS.
Hammer – 260-00 – 256-09 by Conor McCullough of Chaminade HS in West Hills (CA).
Other elite prep throwers include Hayden Baillio, Devin Bogert, Matt Kosecki, Stephen Saenz, Justin Shirk and Cameron Tabor.
Decathlon – 7,359 – 7,466 by Curtis Beach of Academy HS in Albuquerque (NM). New USA High School Record Using International Implements and Hurdles.
(This is Part 1 of a 2-Part Series.)
The Legend of Cessna
February 17, 2010
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In the last 95 years, rapid advances in aviation technology have fundamentally changed the way we live, work, and wage war, and the Cessna Aircraft Company has helped forge the way. From the company’s first single seat monoplane, handmade in 1916, to the new Citation Mustang, Cessna has grown into the world s largest general aviation manufacturer, delivering 1,239 aircraft in 2006. This fully updated third edition chronicles Cessna’s extraordinary history, with info… More >>
Interesting Facts About Arizona
February 17, 2010
Arizona is a wonderful place to live in. It has lust desert landscapes, crystal-cleat waters and breathtaking mountain peaks. From small communities to one of the fastest growing cities in the United States, Arizona offers unique experiences packed with adventure and stunning sights. Arizona’s climate is quite varied. Central Arizona has mild weather with cool breeze, while northern Arizona might be swooshing down the state’s ski slopes enjoying a cool winter day. During summer, southern Arizona can be sunbathing, while people in north-central Arizona might slip on sweaters and enjoy the crisp night air. There are some interesting facts about Arizona. The amount of copper on the roof of the Arizona capitol building is equivalent to 4,800,000 pennies. Arizona has the largest percentage of land designated as Native American tribal land. Phoenix south mountain preserve is the largest municipal park in the country. The world’s largest antique, London Bridge, is located in Lake Havasu City. Phoenix south mountain preserve is the largest municipal park in the country. Since1888, Prescott, Arizona has been home to the world’s oldest Rodeo. If you own a house in Arizona, youngsters can enjoy a lot. There are lots of places for them to enjoy. Like, karchner caverns in south of Tucson. It is a living, breathing cave. Cave tours change between the throne room and the big room. Other places to visit are Sonora desert museum in Tucson, Grand Canyon, off roading in the Arizona desert, tombstone, Pima air museum, ghost town, phoenix zoo, Bisbee’s queen copper mine and Montezuma’s castle national monument. If you buy a house here you can enjoy 365 days. Major cities and towns of Arizona are as follows. Phoenix is the largest city in Arizona. Tucson is Arizona’s second largest city. The city is home to the University of Arizona and the davis-monthan air force base. The third largest metropolitan area is Yuma. Yuma is one of the hottest cities in the entire U.S. The largest city in northern Arizona is flagstaff. It is a home to northern Arizona University’s primary campus. Arizona has a good education system. It has three major universities like the University of Arizona, Arizona state university, and northern Arizona University. University of phoenix is the large private university in the U.S. Buy Arizona has eight primary commercial airports: bullhead city, flagstaff, grand canyon/tusayan, page, peach springs, phoenix, Tucson and Yuma. Commercial airline service is available in Lake Havasu, phoenix mesa, Prescott and show low. Arizona also has 47 reliever and general aviation airports scattered throughout the state. Tourism is a huge industry in Arizona, as lot of people throughout the country come to this pace throughout the year. Dairy, lettuce, mining, machinery, food processing and transportation equipment are all huge contributors to economic well being. Tucson and phoenix are large metropolitan area that has good pubic bus transit systems. Yuma and flagstaff also have their own public bus systems. Greyhound serves these two cities as well as flagstaff, Yuma and countless smaller communities throughout the state.
Huge Street & Road Map of Bullhead City, Arizona AZ – Printed poster size wall atlas of your home to
February 17, 2010
- One-of-a-kind custom made street & road wall map of your hometown.
- 36 x 36 inch map includes a title, north arrow, legend, and scale bar.
- Maps are printed on heavyweight coated matte paper.
- Printed with archival inks. 100 year life with proper storage.
- Rolled and shipped in a tube USPS First Class Mail.
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For most small towns, this is the first time a printed street map has been available. The street map of Bullhead City, Arizona is a great gift for any collector of hometown maps & memorabilia. One will spend hours discovering their hometown with this wall map. The 18 inch map is suitable for framing. *NOTE* Actual map is much more crisp than images above. We are constantly updating our roads and town boundaries. Actual street map may vary slightly from samples abo… More >>
Huge Street & Road Map of Bullhead City, Arizona AZ – Printed poster size wall atlas of your home to
Get Information on Arizona Airports
February 17, 2010
Arizona is one of the southwestern states of the United States. Known for preserved meteorites site in the world, Arizona has a lot to offer for people, making it perfect destination to fly frequently and enjoy the hospitality. If you are a frequent flyer to Arizona, you must know the advantages of Arizona airline which gives you the most comfortable and elegant journey of your life.
Arizona offers daily flights schedule across the United States to reach to your favorite destination to give you the best time of flying. Arizona flights are the perfect way to get personalized and customized flying experience to tour the state or attend an urgent meeting. You can also contact Arizona airports to get really useful information fro flying schedule. You can actually hire airport taxi and get good guides to give you the brief about the state and will guide you to reach to your destination quickly.
For business people who need to travel frequently, hiring Arizona charter airlines could be really beneficial. Air charter travel is the most efficient traveling way to complete your urgent tasks and meetings. This convenient system will give you optimum opportunity to relax and avoid the crowd of the common air traveling. You can actually fix up your schedule and just go ahead with the planning. Be a king and pursue your thoughts with air charter services.
Corporate air charter travel is also in high demand these days. This system of flying gives you the cozy flying time for business tour or personal tour to enjoy to the maximum and enjoy the royal treatment. Being a bit expensive in comparison to other flying options, corporate air charter travel is a real treat and true worth of your dollars. The service provided here is just marvelous and top class hospitality of charter staffs give you a unforgettable experience.
Dash 8 Landing in Sedona
February 17, 2010
De Havilland Canada Dash 8-200 (twin-turboprop) (DH8B/) This amazing airplane landed in less than 1500 feet of the 5200 foot runway. Then it took off from that standing position in less than 2000 feet. Horizon Air flys a bigger Dash 4 to Flagstaff twice a day on a route to and from Los Angeles LAX. Flagstaff Airport is 40 minutes north of Sedona.
