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Aerial Travel: The ‘Grand Canyon – Arizona’ (Video)

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The Grand Canyon  is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in Arizona, United States. The Grand Canyon is 277 miles (446 km) long, up to 18 miles (29 km) wide and attains a depth of over a mile (6,093 feet or 1,857 meters).

The canyon and adjacent rim are contained within Grand Canyon National Park, the Kaibab National Forest, Grand Canyon–Parashant National Monument, the Hualapai Indian Reservation, the Havasupai Indian Reservation and the Navajo Nation. President Theodore Roosevelt was a major proponent of preservation of the Grand Canyon area and visited it on numerous occasions to hunt and enjoy the scenery.

Cities, Travel, Videos

Aerial Travel: ‘Istanbul – Turkey’ (8K UHD Video)

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Istanbul is a major city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. Its Old City reflects cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled here. In the Sultanahmet district, the open-air, Roman-era Hippodrome was for centuries the site of chariot races, and Egyptian obelisks also remain. The iconic Byzantine Hagia Sophia features a soaring 6th-century dome and rare Christian mosaics.

History, News, Podcasts, Politics

Morning News Podcast: Stimulus Bill Analysis & A Historic 1911 Shootout

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After months of deadlock, a covid-19 relief package has passed, but the battles continue. We ask how things got so dire and what President-elect Joe Biden will inherit. 

A deadly shootout in London more than a century ago still resonates today; we examine one of the world’s first breaking-news stories. And the colour black reaches new depths in art.

Culture, Travel, Videos

Travel & Culture Tours: ‘South Iwate, Japan’ (Video)

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Iwate Prefecture may be known as a place devastated by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, but it’s coming back better and stronger than ever.

Iwate is a large prefecture on the northeastern coast of Honshu, Japan’s main island. The southern city of Hiraizumi contains a rich architectural legacy from its period as a political center in the 11th and 12th centuries, including Chūson-ji Temple and the adjacent Mōtsū-ji Temple. Northeast, the city of Tōno was the birthplace of many folk tales, now recounted in traditional surrounds at its Old Tales Village. 

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Aerial Travel: ‘Lovatnet Lake – Norway’ (4K Video)

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Lovatnet is a lake in the municipality of Stryn in Vestland county, Norway. It is located about 2 kilometers southeast of the village of Loen and about 6 kilometers east of the village of Olden. The lake lies just 2 kilometers southwest of the mountain Skåla.

Cities, Travel, Videos

Aerial Travel: ‘Austin – Texas’ (4K Video)

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Austin is the state capital of Texas, an inland city bordering the Hill Country region. Home to the University of Texas flagship campus, Austin is known for its eclectic live-music scene centered around country, blues and rock. Its many parks and lakes are popular for hiking, biking, swimming and boating. South of the city, Formula One’s Circuit of the Americas raceway has hosted the United States Grand Prix. 

News, Podcasts, Politics

Politics Monday: Amy Walter & Errin Haines On Covid Relief Bill (Video)

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Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report and Errin Haines of the 19th join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump’s unpredictable approach to passing the coronavirus relief bill, his continued refusal to accept the results of the Presidential election and how his behavior could influence the Georgia runoffs.

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Walking Tours: ‘Rosedal Palermo’ In Buenos Aires, Argentina (4K Video)

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Buenos Aires, Argentina – The rose garden is located in the heart of Bosques de Palermo (officially called Tres de Febrero Park), and was created by the famous landscaper Carlos Thays in 1914. It has several different parts to it, and most who have visited swear that you could wander the park forever without ever getting bored.

The paths are made of red gravel, and the meander casually through the different areas of the garden. Roses abound, of course, creating splashes of color all around, and a beautifully fragrant air. Nearly 1,200 different species of roses are featured, for a total of over 15,000 rose bushes. Park benches are scattered throughout, perfect for taking a break to sit and enjoy your surroundings.

In the center of the Rosedal you’ll find the Garden of Poets, which has busts of many of the greatest poets to ever live, including Shakespeare and Argentina’s famous Jorge Luis Borges. This is the perfect place for reading your favorite poetry book, surrounded by tranquility.

Architecture, Home Design, Homes, Technology, Videos

Futuristic Homes: Solar-Powered Sustainable Mountain Pod (Video)

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Designed by: Ehab Alhariri: 

A Futuristic Smart Sustainable Mountain pod designed to utilize solar power using a petals mechanism that allows it to open up and close down to charge up the pod using photovoltaic cells mounted on the petals.

Inspired by a flower motion, the petals when open allows for a 360° view of the surrounding, the mechanism could also potentially allow the pod to collect rainwater to be self-sufficient and of the grid hide out.

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