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  • Little Rock(State Capitol, Clinton Library, Heifer Center), AK, US – Video

    Little Rock is the capital and the largest city of the U.S. state of Arkansas. The The Metropolitan Statistical Area(MSA) includeds the Little Rock, North Little Rock and Pine Bluff.

    Located near the geographic center of Arkansas, Little Rock derives its name from a small rock formation on the south bank of the Arkansas River called la Petite Roche (French: “the little rock”). The “little rock” was used by early river traffic as a landmark and became a well-known river crossing.

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  • Memphis(Downtown and Mud Island), TN, US – Video

    Memphis is the largest city in the state of Tennessee. The state rests in the southeastern portion of the US. The city””s claims to fame include Graceland, the mansion Elvis Presley lived in during his later years. Maybe more importantly, Memphis is the considered by many to be the home of blues music.

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  • Nashville, TN, US – Video

    Nashville is the capital of the American state of Tennessee. It is sometimes called the “Country Music Capital of the World” or more often “Music City, USA”; however, in recent years, Nashville has done much to escape its country music image and become a regional center of culture and commerce.

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  • Festival of Trees – Kennedy Krieger Institute, Timonium, MD, US – Pictures – Upcoming Video

    Even with all those elves, Santa himself couldn’t have designed a better fantasy world than Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Festival of Trees. It’s a three-day extravaganza of fairyland forests, gingerbread towns and toy train gardens, complemented by over 100 craft boutiques, holiday goodies and activities for kids of all ages. You can also enjoy a special line-up of nightly entertainment for the whole family! Read the full history of Festival of Trees.

    When & Where: Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 26, 27, & 28, 2010. Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., & Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium.

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  • Raleigh, NC, US – Pictures – Upcoming Video

    Raleigh was named for Sir Walter Raleigh, the famed English soldier, adventurer, and poet. It is the capital of North Carolina and home to North Carolina State University, two historically black universities, Shaw and Saint Augustine, and two women’s colleges, Peace and Meredith.

    With a plethora of things to see and do, Raleigh is a wonderful place to live, work, or visit.

    Raleigh is known as the “City of Oaks” for its many oak trees.

    Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill make up the three historically primary cities of the Research Triangle metropolitan region. The regional nickname of “The Triangle” originated after the 1959 creation of the Research Triangle Park, primarily located in Durham County, four miles from Downtown Durham and encompassed on three sides by the City of Durham and roughly midway between the cities of Raleigh and Chapel Hill and the three major research universities of NC State University, Duke University, and UNC-Chapel Hill.

    * Triangle Segway, 327 Blake Street.
    * Carolina Hurricanes (NHL Ice Hockey), 1400 Edwards Mill Road.
    * N.C. Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road.
    * N.C. Museum of History, 5 East Edenton Street.
    * N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences, 1 W Jones St.
    * Marbles Kid’s Museum, 201 E Hargett St.
    * Pullen Park, 520 Ashe Ave.
    * William B. Umstead State Park, 8801 Glenwood Ave.
    * Lake Johnson Nature Park, 4601 Avent Ferry Rd.
    * Joel Lane Museum House, 160 South Saint Mary’s Street.
    * North Carolina State Capitol.
    * Memorial Bell Tower at North Carolina State University.

    * African American Cultural Complex
    * Contemporary Art Museum
    * Gregg Museum of Art & Design at NCSU
    * Haywood Hall House & Gardens
    * North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
    * Raleigh City Museum
    * J. C. Raulston Arboretum
    * Mordecai House
    * Montfort Hall
    * Pope House Museum

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  • Sri Venkateswara Temple, Cary, NC, US – Pictures – Upcoming Video

    The objectives of Sri Venkateswara Temple of North Carolina include but not limited to:

    * Operate a hindu temple in Cary, NC built according to Agama Sasthras, perform and uphold hindu religious activities as defined in vedas and upanishads.

    * Provide humanitarian and compassionate services to the entire community in the region through cross-cultural activities.

    * Provide facilities to members of the hindu community for celebration of festivals and other religious ceremonies.

    * Promote the benefits of yoga and meditation for the development of the mind, body and soul.

    * Promote Indian music, art, dance and culture in the community.

    * Promote hindu religion and its distinct philosophy.

    Sri Venkateswara Temple of North Carolina,
    121 Balaji Place, Cary, NC.

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  • Carolina Beach, NC, US – Pictures – Upcoming Video

    Carolina Beach is a town and tourist resort in North Carolina. Located on a peninsula bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and Cape Fear River, Carolina Beach is a popular summer destination for students and other beachgoing tourists.

    The best way to get to Carolina Beach is by traveling south on NC-421 from Wilmington.Because of limited parking, the best way to get around Carolina Beach is on foot or by bicycle.

    Carolina Beach State Park. It has one of the most beautiful beaches. The island on which the park resides is a barrier island and the park is located on the inland side of the island. The beaches of the park are actually along the Cape Fear river and a man made waterway known as Snow’s Cut. It’s about a one mile walk to get to the ocean from the park.

    The best time to visit to avoid crowds is early September. The water is still warm (in the 80’s) but since school has started, most of the tourists are gone.

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  • Wilmington, NC, US – Pictures – Upcoming Video

    Wilmington is a city in North Carolina. Located in the southeastern part of the state, it is home to the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, the U.S.S. North Carolina Battleship Memorial, the Cape Fear Museum, Airlie Gardens, and a large historic district. It is convenient to nearby beaches, and is a relatively short drive from the Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill), Charlotte, Myrtle Beach, SC, and the I-95 corridor.

    The cultural opportunities in Wilmington are endless; aquariums, museums, historical sites, festivals, libraries, film studios, theatres, plantations and more can be enjoyed in this richly cultured city.

    Wilmington is situated between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean.

    See:

    Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market Street.
    Burgwin-Wright House, 224 Market Street.
    Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market Street.
    Cape Fear Serpentarium, 20 Orange Street.
    EUE Screen Gems Studio, 1223 North 23rd Street.
    USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial.
    Burchetta Glassblowing Studio & Gallery, 201 Redcross Street.

    Do:

    Hit the beach! – Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and Kure Beach.
    Jungle Rapids, 5320 Oleander Drive.
    Airlie Gardens, 300 Airlie Rd.

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  • Hindu Temple and Cultural Center Of SC, Columbia, SC, US – Pictures – Upcoming Video

    The Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of South Carolina was established with an objective to fill in the need for thousands of Hindus in the State of South Carolina to worship and pray together, perform sacraments and rituals, to observe and celebrate festivals, and to perform humanitarian and educational activities.

    Hindu Temple & Cultural Center Of SC,
    5703 Kiawah Rd,
    Columbia, SC 29212.

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  • Columbia, SC, US – Pictures – Upcoming Video

    Columbia is both the capital city and largest city in South Carolina. It is in the approximate geographic center of the state, and is one of the first planned cities of the US. It is also home to the main campus of the University of South Carolina, and to the Army’s Fort Jackson. Located in close proximity to two seemingly forever-growing metros, Atlanta, Georgia and Charlotte, North Carolina, Columbia’s recent rapid growth indicates South Carolina’s capital city is beginning to blossom as other Southern cities have in the past decade.

    Most people use a car to get around Columbia, but more pedestrian-friendly areas of the city include downtown, The Vista, the University Hill/USC area, and Five Points.

    Siebels House and Garden One of the best gardens in the city. Is free to walk through and surrounds the oldest house in Columbia.

    * Fort Jackson, (Located off of I-77), [2]. Fort Jackson is one of the major draws of visitors to Columbia.

    * Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens, 1615 Blanding Street.

    * The South Carolina Statehouse.

    * Riverbanks Zoo, 500 Wildlife Parkway.

    * South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais Street.

    * Edventure Children’s Museum.

    * Columbia Museum of Art.

    * Congaree National Park, 100 National Park Road.

    * Memorial Park is a 4-acre tract of land in the Congaree Vista between Main Street and the river.

    * Running beside the historic Columbia Canal, Riverfront Park hosts a two and a half mile trail. Spanning the canal is an old railway bridge that now is a pedestrian walkway. The park is popular for walking, running, bicycling, and fishing. Picnic tables and benches dot the walking trail.

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