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Edinburgh, the inspiring capital of Scotland, where centuries of history meet a vibrant, cosmopolitan city in an unforgettable setting which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of outstanding cultural or natural importance to the common heritage of humankind. "Edinburgh Old and New Towns" were together inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 1996. The former includes the medieval Royal Mile which runs from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and is bordered to the north by the neo-classical 18th century "New Town" which includes Princes Street. It is managed by the Edinburgh World Heritage Trust.
EDINBURGH
Guided sightseeing, visit Edinburgh Castle
Scotland. In the capital city of Edinburgh, guided sightseeing includes a visit to the castle to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels.
Morning city sightseeing with a local expert introduces you to the 200 year old New Town and famous scientists, inventors, and novelists.
In the Old Town drive up the narrow Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle to admire Scotland's Crown Jewels,
A small specialty treat will add to your stay in the Scottish Capital, the afternoon is free to enjoy the Scottish Capital at your own pace, Later, a unique optional excursion: board the former Royal Yacht Britannia , and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
For more information on visiting Scotland visit:
Ryan Janek Wolowski grandfather Thomas Joseph RYAN was born Sep 8th 1896 in Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Ryan Janek Wolowski grandmother Elizabeth McDOUGALL was born December 8th 1895 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Globus Travel
Essential Britain & Ireland Tour
October 21st 2013 thru November 1st 2013
Ten day tour visiting five countries
England
Wales
Ireland
Northern Ireland
Scotland
www.globusjourneys.com/Product.aspx?trip=4GB
For more on Globus Travel
866-755-8581
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Edinburgh, Scotland, UK United Kingdom on the island of Great Britain in Northern Europe.
10/28/2013
exhibition by Blackberry Artists in celebration of International Year of the Cooperative
featuring work by Cathy Rycroft, Alina Markiewicz, Del Holbrook, Pauline Doyle, Joan Marr, Sarah Ronald, Yolanda Cheung, Luci Gimenez, Tom Reid, Sandra Ho, Vicki Allesia, Valerie Simons, Beryl Higginbotham, Jacq Sheridan, , Amanda Maxwell, Myrta Hayes and Karen Bagayawa
work on show until May 27th, 2012 at Port Moody Arts Centre
A pollinator test plot underneath the PV array
at the Chisago Solar Site, part of the Aurora Solar Project in Minnesota. NREL scientist Jordan Macknick is researching the economical and ecological affect of pollinator plants planted underneath the PV array
Kurt the Wanderer Trail Quest Grayson Highlands State Park
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Oakland Digital Arts & Literacy Center (ODALC), a nonprofit organization teaching digital skills and Internet literacy to underemployed youth, unveiled the top twelve designs submitted to its Inspire Oakland Billboard Contest this Tuesday Whole Foods Market Oakland.
Earlier this year, ODALC asked participants to submit a billboard design conveying something inspirational about the City of Oakland. The top twelve submissions will be featured in three of Oakland’s most prominent art galleries; the top four submissions will be displayed on a digital billboard on Highway 80 (donated by CBS Outdoor). Finally, one lucky winner will have his or her work posted on a commercial billboard (donated by the City of Oakland).
In an unexpected twist, ODALC asked community members at Whole Foods Market to select their favorite billboard designs from the top twelve, ultimately letting the public choose the images that will be displayed in their collective environment. Over 320 people submitted ballots.
Oakland Digital Arts & Literacy Center (ODALC), a nonprofit organization teaching digital skills and Internet literacy to underemployed youth, unveiled the top twelve designs submitted to its Inspire Oakland Billboard Contest this Tuesday Whole Foods Market Oakland.
Earlier this year, ODALC asked participants to submit a billboard design conveying something inspirational about the City of Oakland. The top twelve submissions will be featured in three of Oakland’s most prominent art galleries; the top four submissions will be displayed on a digital billboard on Highway 80 (donated by CBS Outdoor). Finally, one lucky winner will have his or her work posted on a commercial billboard (donated by the City of Oakland).
In an unexpected twist, ODALC asked community members at Whole Foods Market to select their favorite billboard designs from the top twelve, ultimately letting the public choose the images that will be displayed in their collective environment. Over 320 people submitted ballots.
“ODALC is one of the greatest examples of the kind of organization we want to support,” said Perri Kramer, Marketing Team Leader for Whole Foods Market Oakland. “We look for organizations with fresh ideas -- with the passion, the drive, and the people who can make a big impact very quickly with a relatively small amount.”
Four times a year, Whole Foods Market Oakland holds a 5% Community Support Day, in which the store donates 5% of that day’s sales to a local nonprofit. In addition to receiving monetary support, the organization chosen for this day is given a promotional table in the store’s front lobby.
“Whole Foods gets 4,000 customers a day – that’s 4,000 people who donated to ODALC. With 5% Day we’re creating a place where people can get involved in the community without having to look too far.”
Several of the artists responsible for the twelve featured designs were in attendance that day. Yancie Davis (who came wearing a tuxedo) and Ryan Harijanto (who without prompt took on the task of greeting shoppers with free cookies and an infectious cheer) were particularly involved in the event.
“I really appreciate the setup of this event,” Davis commented. “I see it as a chance to have a part in the community, to get people interested in learning digital arts and digital media... and also a chance for designers like myself to get themselves out there, by providing opportunities for networking and such. I really like the openness of it.”
Contest participants and ODALC volunteers showed solidarity by the regal purple of their commemorative t-shirts, provided courtesy of Cool Duck Screen Printing (all other printed materials were donated by Piedmont Copy).