River Cruising Along the Douro River by Terri and Martin Hirsch

July 16, 2014 By Leave a Comment

Our plane arrived in Porto, nestled near the Douro River in the heart of port wine country.  Situated at the mouth of the Douro River, it is Portugal’s second largest city.  Avenida dos Aliados, the main street is lined by a number of beautiful art nouveau buildings dating back 100 years.  The town hall, tourist office and main post office are at the top of this avenue.  One of the highlights of the city is the Ribeira District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its waterfront promenade with numerous cafes, bars and restaurants. A short ride to the docking location at Vila Nova de Gala took us to our floating hotel the AmaVida for an amazing cruise down the Douro River, an incredible wine-growing region known for its excellent vintages. We settled into our home away from home … [Continue reading...]

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Good News Family has a great day on the LazyBones charter boat on Montauk New York

July 9, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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Picture a young surfer dude wandering around a dock lined with charter boats. A grizzled old captain yells out, "Hey, kid, you want a job ?" That was exactly how Captain Mike Vegessi got his start in Montauk fishing in 1977. He had never been fishing before and was drawn to Montauk for the surfing, not the surf casting. The grizzled old captain was Doug McCabe of the "FRANCES ANNE", nearing the end of his career as one of Montauk's offshore pioneers, and Mike would be his mate for the next three years. In addition to learning the fishing business, Doug, who also owned a diesel parts business catering to the fishing boats in Montauk, taught Mike all he needed to know about the maintenance of diesel powered boats. Doug retired in 1979, and the next year Mike went to work as a mate for … [Continue reading...]

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4TH OF JULY PATRIOTIC TRAVEL DESTINATIONS AND DEALS:

July 3, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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Award-Winning, International Travel Expert Stephanie Oswald Provides Patriotic Travel Tips on Everything from Where to Go, What to Pack and Getting the Most for Your Dollar! STEPHANIE OSWALD, Editor-In-Chief of TRAVELGIRL Magazine, Award-Winning International Travel Expert With Fourth of July fast approaching, what’s on your travel itinerary?  There are certain icons of freedom that every American should visit at least once in his or her lifetime. No matter how many times you’ve seen pictures of these shrines to our nation’s heroes and heritage, it’s a star-spangled thrill to witness them in person. They appeal to our patriotism and love of liberty and remind us what it means to be an American.  Award-Winning International travel expert Stephanie Oswald is available for … [Continue reading...]

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SUMMER TRAVEL 101: THE BEST TIPS TO HELP YOU TO TRAVEL LIKE A PRO!!

June 6, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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Award-Winning, International Travel Expert Stephanie Oswald Provides Insider Tips on Everything from Where to Go, What to Pack and Getting the Most for Your Summer Travel Dollar! AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW: STEPHANIE OSWALD, Editor-In-Chief of TRAVELGIRL Magazine, Award-Winning International Travel Expert Segment Description: In light of the latest challenges in travel, what’s a traveler to do? Award-Winning International travel expert Stephanie Oswald is available for live interviews with some suggestions on how to overcome the challenges of a summer getaway. She will discuss everything from how to circumvent the latest challenges in summer travel, how to get the best deals, and tips for traveling by air, land and sea. Some of the Unique Insider Tips Stephanie can offer … [Continue reading...]

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EXPO MILANO 2015

May 29, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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From May 1st to October 31st   2015 Milan will host the Universal Exposition. The theme chosen is “Feeding the Planet. Energy for Life”. Expo Milano 2015 wants to address the pressing food problems the planet currently faces: over one billion people in the world  go hungry or suffer from obesity. In 2050 the world’s population will exceed 9 billion people. Experts from all over the world will work together to develop the theme from different points of view: economic, scientific, cultural and social. The Countries taking part in the event will suggest concrete solutions to important challenges: how to give all people the right to safe, secure and sufficient food; how to guarantee the environmental, economic and social sustainability of the food chain; how to preserve taste and … [Continue reading...]

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Welcome to Arbor HiIl Grapery & Winery & Brew and Brats

May 29, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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www.BrewandBrats.com Everything Grape and More!  www.thegrapery.com The Arbor Hill Grapery is where you will find Arbor Hill brand products, award-winning wines and the widest selection of locally made gourmet foods -- Finger Lakes Favorites. The Arbor Hill Grapery Store and Wine Shop is famous for offering "Everything Grape and More," including the area's most popular attraction, Grape Pie. Arbor Hill is where you can buy grape pies all year round. If you haven't tasted one, you owe yourself a slice! Another popular product is Concord Grape Preserves – “Just like the ones that Welch’s used to make until the late 1970’s when we couldn’t get it anymore” ~The Doyle Brothers. We also feature a product that kids and parents alike enjoy -- those are the Grape Twists! … [Continue reading...]

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Gurney’s Montauk Resort – Join us this Memorial Day Weekend

May 16, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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NEW OCEANFRONT ROOMS Introducing our fully redesigned premium oceanfront accommodations, set on a 1,000 feet of private, world class beach. Come experience the ultimate oceanside getaway.   MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND EVENTS   May 23rd: - Jennifer Oz LeRoy and Executive Chef Seth Levine introduce all new culinary experiences at The Seawater Grill, Ocean Café and The Beach Club at Gurney's - Dancing with resident DJ Adam Lipson   May 24th: - Inaugural all day oceanfront brunch with live entertainment - Resident piano Jazz phenom ELEW performs at The Seawater Grill   May 25th:  - DJ Fresh performs at The Beach Club at Gurney's, the only oceanfront beach club and restaurant in the Hamptons.   Click Here to learn more … [Continue reading...]

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International Travel Expert Stephanie Oswald…

May 14, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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SUMMER TRAVEL UPDATE: THE LATEST BUDGET FRIENDLY TRENDS AND TIPS!! International Travel Expert Stephanie Oswald Provides Insider Tips on Everything from Where to Go, What to Pack and Getting the Most for Your Summer Travel Dollar! STEPHANIE OSWALD, Editor-In-Chief of travelgirl Magazine, International Travel Expert Every summer, travelers prepare to hit the road or take to the sky in search of some quality R&R but with all the various pieces that go into planning a trip, a person can end up more stressed out than when they started! Stephanie Oswald, national travel expert and editor-in-chief of TravelGirl Magazine, is here to save the day! Stephanie is here with suggestions every traveler needs to know before their summer getaway. She’s discussing everything from how … [Continue reading...]

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Dinner at Black & Blue Steak and Crab

May 6, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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Dinner at Black & Blue Steak and Crab 3349 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618 (585) 421-8111 blackandbluesteakandcrab.com/ A “new” style of American steakhouse, a twist on the old classic. It’s not just about our great steaks at b&b, something we obsess about. What also sets us apart is our family owned fish & seafood company in St Petersburg Fla, where we are able to hand pick and ship the freshest gulf seafood available.  It touches no purveyors, and no middle-men on the way to you; from the boat to black & blue. … [Continue reading...]

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The New York Wine & Culinary Center

April 29, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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The  New York Wine & Culinary Center,  Peter Rogers, General Manager, shows us the wonderful Wine and Culinary Center.  They are doing great workJ  They help  to educate, engage and excite visitors by celebrating and showcasing New York’s finest in wine, craft beer, food and agriculture. Whether you have 30 minutes or an entire day, The Center offers you an array of inviting experiences in a setting that proudly highlights the natural beauty, rich history and agricultural bounty of New York State. Through supportive partnerships with area farmers, winemakers, artisans and entrepreneurs, The New York State Wine & Culinary Center brings you the best of New York, all in one beautiful and scenic spot on the northern shore of Canandaigua Lake. http://www.nywcc.com/ Finger … [Continue reading...]

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STEPHANIE OSWALD, SPRING BREAK TRAVEL: THE LATEST TRENDS AND TIPS!!

April 14, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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International Travel Expert Stephanie Oswald Provides Insider Tips on Everything from Where to Go, What to Pack and Getting the Most for Your Travel Dollar! She is an Editor-In-Chief of travelgirl Magazine, International Travel Expert For most people, spring break goes hand in hand with sun, fun and a long-awaited break from winter. However, spring break also means dealing with big crowds and high prices. International travel expert and Editor-In-Chief of travelgirl magazine, Stephanie Oswald, understands how messy traveling can be. She is available for interview to share plenty of tips and trends for all your spring break travel needs that will ensure that everyone has a great time! We talked about:  House of Dance and Feathers, Classic, New Orleans Jazz Festival, New Orleans … [Continue reading...]

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Tamsen Fadal

April 7, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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Tamsen Fadal is an award-winning journalist and author and currently anchors the 5pm and 10pm at PIX11 News, Tribune’s Flagship Station in New York City. Tamsen joined the PIX11 Morning News team, in Spring of 2008 and has interviewed some of the most exciting newsmakers and celebrities out there, from U.S. presidents to Hollywood royalty. Prior to joining WPIX-TV, Tamsen was a correspondent for the CBS flagship station, WCBS-TV in New York. With more than a decade of experience, she has covered stories ranging from the Columbia Shuttle Crash to the London Bombings to the war on terror. In 2002, she traveled to Afghanistan and was embedded with the American troops during the war. She also reported during Operation Enduring Freedom from Air Force bases in London and Germany. Tamsen, a … [Continue reading...]

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Miri Ben-Ari

April 7, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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Miri Ben-Ari, a critically acclaimed, GRAMMY Award-winning violinist, and producer who is world renowned as a musical pioneer. A classically trained violinist, who studied under the late classical master Isaac Stern, Ben-Ari has helped sell millions of records by collaborating with other GRAMMY Award-winning artists such as Kanye West, (co-produced Jesus Walks) Jay Z, Wyclef Jean, Alicia Keys, Wynton Marsalis, Britney Spears, Maroon 5, Patti Labelle, Brandy, Donna Summer, Janet Jackson, John Legend, Armin Van Buuren, and countless others. Miri is currently headlining her own spot date performances around the world, and featured as a special guest with Armin Van Buuren on his Armin Only Global tour. Miri Ben-Ari was named the Third Metric Musical Muse for Arianna Huffington, and is … [Continue reading...]

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Bristol Mountain

April 3, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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Bristol Mountain is the premier resort located in the Western Finger Lakes Region of Upstate New York. The resort sits on a base elevation of 1,000 feet and rises to a 2,200 foot elevation at the mountain summit. Our 1200’ vertical rise allows Bristol Mountain to reign as the highest vertical between the Adirondack/Laurentian Mountains of the east and the Rocky Mountains of the west. There are 138 acres of total skiable terrain. Views from the summit and the 34 slopes and trails are breathtaking and provide a variety of inclines for every skier and snowboarder from beginner to expert with 32% of the slopes being novice, 50% intermediate, and 18% advanced level terrain. During our night operating season, 96% of our trails have lighting. To assure our skiers and snowboarders of the best … [Continue reading...]

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神奇的土地 A MAGIC LAND

March 27, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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This film tells the formation and development of the civilization and literature achievements of this northeastern province as well as the fantastic landscapes and fertile farmlands. … [Continue reading...]

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最后的部落 THE LAST TRIBES

March 27, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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This film tells the modern lives of the three ethnic groups living in Heilongjiang, namely the Oroqen, Hezhen and Dau. The Oroqens make a living from hunting in the forests of the Greater and Lesser Xing'an Mountains; The Hezhen people mainly live on fishing and hunting along the Songhua, Heilong and Wusuli rivers; and the Daurs living in fertile Sanjiang plain, are good at singing and dancing. They are called the “last tribes” in China’s northeastern Heilongjiang. … [Continue reading...]

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东方小巴黎 ORIENTAL PARIS

March 27, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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This film tells the historical, cultural and religious histories and development of Harbin, capita city of Harbin. Harbin has some 100 years of history and within this period of time, it has become a modern city with international appeal due to its characteristics – adopting advanced western trends and cultural diversity. … [Continue reading...]

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龙兴金源 FALCONS AND SWANS

March 26, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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This film tells the historical stories taking place in Heilongjiang in ancient times dating back 1000 years ago. Different ancient dynasties mushroomed and perished from time to time in the past long years. And in the meantime, the special civilization was created in this northeastern province. … [Continue reading...]

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白山黑水 WHITE MOUNTAIN, BLACK WATER

March 26, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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This film tells the stories of how ancient Heilongjiang was formed in the geographic movements as well as the geographic and topographic conditions of the northeastern province. The film is aimed to bring a brief introduction to audience members the history, the development and vastness of Heilongjiang. … [Continue reading...]

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FINGER LAKES: I LOVE NEW YORK

March 19, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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FINGER LAKES  ) I LOVE NEW YORK TRIP that Good News went from February 27-March 3.  We created great video from the tour and will be sharing it with you shortly.  Until then please take a look at all these wonderful locations in the FINGER LAKES REGION OF NEW YORK and visit them.  They are extremely hospitable and you will have a great time, as I did.  Paul      TPA CONTACT: Monroe County Claire Wysokowski Office: 585-279-8325   11:30am Tour Rochester Museum and Science Center 657 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14607 P: 585-271-4320 www.rmsc.org The Rochester Museum and Science Center, or RMSC, is a museum in Rochester, New York that features many hands-on exhibits, planetarium shows, and more. 12:30pm – 1:45pm Wegmans Super … [Continue reading...]

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