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Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course
Tree-top adventure for the entire family, 6 courses with a mix of 10-17 different obstacles, zip lines, rope bridges, swings, slides, nets & ladders.
Lake George Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom
Over 135 rides shows and attractions including a full outdoor water park and roller coasters, petting zoo. New in 2013 Screamin' Eagles!
The seeds of imagination that culminated in this fantasy village lie in an enchanting story a father told his young daughter about a baby bear whose adventures led him to discover Santa Claus and his North Pole Workshop. The little girl's plea to visit this magical place prompted the father, Julian Reiss, a Lake Placid businessman, to build a summer home for Santa Claus located where children could live their fondest fantasy.
September 19-22 in Glens Falls and Queensbury. Features hot air balloon rides, family-friendly activities and more.
9th Annual Cream Cheese Festival
September 21 in Lowville. One of the most unique fall events in the Adirondacks, enjoy live music, cream cheese treats, food and craft vendors, as well as children's activities.
4th Annual Great Adirondack Moose Festival
September 28-29 in Indian Lake. Celebrate the return of moose to the Adirondacks with family-friendly activities, guided tours through the Moose River Plains, an old-fashioned turkey shoot and more.
Lake Champlain Windsurfing Festival
September 28-29 in Plattsburgh on Lake Champlain. Skim across the water during family fun races, and enjoy demonstrations and clinics, music and barbecue.
Fort Ticonderoga's Heritage Harvest and Horse Festival
September 28 in Ticonderoga. Enjoy equestrian sports, family-friendly activities, Heroic Corn Maze adventures and more.
Penfield Homestead Museum's AppleFolkFest
October 13 at Crown Point. Enjoy a craft fair, flea market, music, homemade baked delicacies and apple desserts.
The Adirondack Museum in Blue Mountain Lake, often considered the Smithsonian of the Adirondacks, is located at the geographic center of the Adirondack Park. With a campus spanning several acres, it is one of the largest museums in northern New York - and one of the most acclaimed. Enjoy indoor and outdoor exhibits, workshops and annual festivals at this top attraction in the Adirondack Wild Region.
Champlain Valley Transportation Museum & Kid's Station
Explore the history of travel in America at the Champlain Valley Transportation Museum in Plattsburgh. See exhibits of hand-carved canoes to sleek steam engines, and discover the many ways of getting around with the museum's unique collection of antique cars, trains and boats.
Explore the legacy of the Olympic games, with many great exhibits, including video highlights, athletes' uniforms and equipment, a collection of Olympic torches, mascots and medals, including the first gold medal ever awarded.
The Wild Center: Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks
The Wild Center is a family-friendly museum in the Adirondack Lakes Region, providing a hands-on experience that explores the diverse ecosystems of the Adirondacks' forests, lakes and rivers. Discover the colorful plants and animals of the Adirondacks, and travel back to the ice-age to touch a glacier. Explore outside hiking trails and enjoy a show in the Wild Center's small theater. Head into the Village of Tupper Lake to for paddling and hiking in summer, or skiing and snowshoeing in winter.
'America's Oldest Natural Attraction.' Since 1870, over 10 million visitors have explored the famous depths of the Chasm. View waterfalls and unique rock formations from sturdy bridges, walkways, stairs and vistas. Enjoy our "Classic Tour" by adding a scenic float ride (via raft) or cool off on a tubing adventure. Visit the North Star Underground Railroad Museum with family friendly exhibits. Campground, cafe, gift shop, and more.
One of the Adirondack's most breathtaking walks. View the Ausable River as it spills over ancient granite cliffs. Sturdy bridges, walkways and groomed paths provide safe access to breathtaking views. Mine for gemstones, and fossils.
Site of the historic 1932 and 1980 Olympic Games, including the legendary "Miracle on Ice" hockey game in 1980. The Olympic Center houses three ice surfaces - the 1980 Herb Brooks Arena, the 1932 Jack Shea Arena and the USA Rink. This unique venue is active year round and even offers public skating sessions throughout the year depending on ice availability! The Olympic Center hosts numerous events including concerts, youth and adult hockey tournaments and figure skating championships throughout the year.
Sitting majestically atop Albany's State Street hill, the New York State Capitol has served as the seat of government for New York since the 1880s. The building is a marvel of late 19th-century architectural grandeur, built by hand of solid masonry over a period of 25 years. Extensive restorations to maintain and protect it for future generations of New Yorkers were just completed. During the month of October, families can enjoy free Capitol Hauntings tours with a reservation through the State's website.
Albany Institute of History & Art
Founded in 1791, the Albany Institute of History & Art is one of the oldest museums in the United States. It also is the major repository for the region's heritage, with nationally significant collections. The Institute's museum and library holdings form the best collections in the United States documenting the life and culture of the Upper Hudson Valley region from the late seventeenth century to the present day. The Institute is home to many educational programs for children and also features a children's area.
Children's Museum of Science & Technology
The CNSE Children's Museum of Science and Technology (CNSE CMOST), part of the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE), is the only science center in Tech Valley designed specifically for kids and parents to Explore, Discover, and Imagine the world of science together.
The New York State Museum serves the lifelong educational needs of New Yorkers and visitors through its collections, exhibitions, scholarship, programs, media and publications in science, history, anthropology, and art. The Museum explores and expresses New York State's significant natural and cultural diversity, past and present.
The Wildlife Sports and Educational Museum
A must-see, stop for the entire family. Kids (of all ages) will love the full-size exhibits of bears, wolves, buffalo, mountain lions, fish, birds and much, much more.
With over five hundred animals - including colorful birds, camels, bear and deer - the ZOO has a variety of animals and activities that are sure to please the whole family. Try our country-style home cooking at our new cafe with indoor seating and very affordable prices.
Enjoy family fun at Liberty Ridge Farm, pumpkin patch, pumpkin picking and the region's original and largest corn maze.
The Catskills
The most scenic railroad this side of the Rocky Mountain Golden Nugget Pass.
Homegrown Mini-Golf at Kelder's Farm
Play miniature golf on the only farm-themed course with edible landscaping! Have fun and learn about local food! Homegrown Mini-Golf on Kelder's Farm features real vegetables, fruit, grain and herbs. All of the plantings in the mini-golf garden are edible, some are unusual, and many of the varieties are also grown in the Kelder's Farm U-Pick fields. It's only $3.25 a game--and of course you get a chance to win a free game on the last hole.
It wouldn't be Halloween without a trip to Headless Horseman Hayrides - the number one haunted attraction in America. It's guaranteed to scare your socks off.
Holiday Mountain Ski & Fun Park
Holiday Mountain Ski & Fun Park is located in Monticello, New York, about an hour north of New York City. Holiday Mountain's slogan is "Where Great Skiers Begin" - so everyone in the family, from novice or seasoned veteran, will enjoy an day on our slopes.
Lukanoos Family Fun Center
A family-owned business with a Go-Kart track, Miniature Golf Course and six batting cages.
New York Zipline Adventure Tours at Hunter Mountain is the longest & highest zipline canopy tour in North America, featuring over 4 miles of ziplines, some reaching heights of nearly 600 feet above the ground. The summit SkyRider Tour will thrill even the most die-hard adventure seeker, but there are also many tamer, family-friendly zips, canopy tours and adventures for all ages, all ability levels. This is a four-season operation - if you're dressed for skiing or snowboarding (minus the boots), you're dressed for winter ziplining.
Year-round, indoor family entertainment center with roller-skating, Skateboard Park, games, food and more!
Zoom Flume Water Park is the Catskill's largest water park and the most family friendly. The newest attraction is Riptide Cove the new wave pool.
This grand Victorian Castle beside a mountaintop lake was named Conde Nast Traveler's #1 Resort Spa in the U.S. 2013. 259 rooms. Meals by award-winning chefs. Award-winning spa. Fireplaces. Pristine lake. Indoor heated pool. Fitness center. Miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing. Plus homemade cookies and milk or tea in the afternoon.
Named #1 Best Resort for families in the World by TripAdvisor in 2012, this all-inclusive property includes Big Splash indoor water park, unlimited horseback riding, over 100 activities, children's day camp, outdoor pools, waterslides, Winter Fun Park, nightly entertainment and much more! A fun-filled year-round family resort.
Nestled in the northwestern Catskills, Hanford Mills Museum features an authentic water- and steam-powered sawmill with a 1926 Fitz Overshot Waterwheel, restored water turbine, and vintage woodworking machines.
This family destination on Kingston's waterfront is where maritime history lives. Many hands-on exhibits, events and activities for children.
Take a trolley ride on tracks that run along the Kingston waterfront to Kingston Point Park on the Hudson River.
This interpretive nature center located in Kingston is open year round with 15 animal exhibits, 5 gardens and fun, environmental and nature based programs for children and adults.
Minnewaska State Park Preserve is situated on the dramatic Shawangunk Mountain ridge, which rises more than 2,000 feet above sea level and is surrounded by rugged, rocky terrain. The park features numerous waterfalls, three crystalline lakes, dense hardwood forests, incising sheer cliffs and ledges opening to beautiful views, clear streams cut into valleys and world-class rock climbing as well as 35 miles of carriageways and 25 miles of footpaths on which to bike, walk or hike. Just an hour and a half drive from New York City.
Belleayre Mountain Pine Hill Lake
Belleayre Mountain is located in Highmount, NY, just hours from New York City. It was declared "Forever Wild" by the New York State Forest Preserve in 1885. Early on, skiers would side-step or hike their way more than 3,000 feet to be the first to make tracks down nameless woody trails. In the 1940's skiing enthusiasts pressured politicians to develop Belleayre as a safe and fun mountain for families and extreme skiers alike. Construction began in 1949 and Belleayre began its premier winter season with five trails, an electrically powered rope tow, New York's first chairlift, a summit lodge, a temporary base lodge with a cafeteria and dirt floors and parking to accommodate 300 people. It has become the center for winter sports in the region.
Tube the Esopus Creek
Nothing's more fun than floating down a cool river on a hot summer day! Two tube rental companies in Phoenicia can take you on a trip through Category II - IV white water
Tubing has been a big summer sport for more than 35 years in the quaint little hamlet of Phoenicia, in the heart of the Catskill Mountains.
For over 30 years , the Town Tinker Tube Rental has provided whitewater equipment for adrenaline seekers to come and experience the intensity of the rapids on the Esopus Creek.
Ulster Landing County Park & Swim Facility
Sand beach swimming area with a swimming dock in the Esopus Creek, a playground area, a fishing area and a kayak/boat launch.
Take a hike
The Catskills' peaks provide tremendous views, and many of the parks and preserves offer guided nature walks for children and families.
It's not just educational, a visit to the farm is always fun. You can pick your own top quality produce starting in June with luscious strawberries and a wide variety of vegetables. July and August is the time to pick apples, flowers, blueberries, and blackberries. In September and October, pick your own grapes, raspberries and pumpkins. Enjoy the animals in our petting zoo throughout the season. Come and see the honey bees making honey.
The Krause family has been making exceptional candies for over 80 years. Owner Karl Krause is a third generation confectioner who uses his grandfather's recipes and hand-dipping techniques. Each chocolate is a unique creation made in our own candy store. It's no wonder our loyal customers rave, 'It's the best chocolate they've ever had!'
Altamarie's Candies brings to you generations of candy making with over 93 years of experience in producing quality hard-to-find hand-made candy canes. We also offer a large selection of boxed assorted chocolates to make your gift-giving a real treat. Be sure to make Altamarie's Candies your online candy store at Candycornerusa.com.
Tonner Doll Company Store
This company based in Kingston sells collectible dolls sold in exclusive stores nationwide.
Central New York
All aboard for the Adirondacks! Travel through remote forests, past sparkling rivers, over bridges, tranquil ponds and streams, into the magnificent beauty of the six million acre Adirondack Park. Become a witness of nature's beauty and look out for the many animals and birds along the routes. Our train adventures offer many different scenic excursions departing from Utica's Union Station, Thendara Station near Old Forge, Saranac Lake Union Depot and Lake Placid Station
Enchanted Forest Water Safari offers great family amusement! Located in New York's Adirondack State Park in Old Forge, NY, the Enchanted Forest Water Safari is New York's Largest Water Theme Park with over 50 rides & attractions including 32 of the wettest and wildest water rides!
Erie Canal Cruises tour boats Lil' Diamond II and Lil' Diamond III are docked at Gems Along the Mohawk, the Official Mohawk Valley Visitor Center.
Since it opened in 1982, Skate Estate has become the premier outlet for skating enthusiasts. Whether you're a beginner or expert, Skate Estate is the place to have some good old-fashioned skating fun.
Nestled on the Eastern shore of Oneida Lake is Sylvan Beach, a resort community offering a full array of summer fun activities. A popular location for walleye & bass fishing, swimming and boating, it also has an exciting amusement park, great restaurants, rental cottages, nightlife and entertainment.
Fort Klock Historic Restoration
Owned by Fort Klock Historic Restoration, the largely original house has been restored and in 1973 was designated a National Historic Landmark, a site "of exceptional value in Commemorating or illustrating the history of the United States
Fort Stanwix National Monument
For centuries, the Oneida Carrying Place, a six-mile portage connecting the Mohawk River and Wood Creek, served as a vital link for those traveling by water from the ocean to the Great Lakes. When Europeans arrived, nations fought for control of the carry, the homelands of the Six Nations Confederacy and the rich resources of North America. In this struggle, Fort Stanwix played a vital role.
The Discovery Center of the Southern Tier
The Discovery Center is a hands-on interactive children's museum. This remarkable 22,500 square foot space was created for, with and by children. Play and learning flow together in unique hands-on settings designed with imagination, research and attention to the needs and spirit of today's learners. The Discovery Center fosters play, sparks creative thinking and builds self-esteem.
Fort Rickey Children's Discovery Zoo
The Fort Rickey Children's Discovery Zoo is a special kind of zoo with a focus on children and fun. Everything we do here centers on the understanding that, for kids, passive observation of zoo animals is not enough; children need to be engaged.
Rogers Environmental Education Center
The mission of the Friends of Rogers is to provide outstanding educational opportunities that excite, inspire, and motivate people of all ages to enjoy, understand, and protect our natural environment.
The Utica Zoo is the perfect place to get a little WILD! With so many ways to learn and explore, the Zoo is great for all ages.
Wolf Mountain Nature Center is a non-profit organization situated on 60+ acres of woods, fields, and ponds in the rolling hills of Chenango County in upstate New York. Our primary purpose is to give people the opportunity to learn about, appreciate, and admire the majestic Gray Wolf, and his cousins; the Arctic Fox, and Eastern Coyote.
Known as the fledgling United States' first allies, the Oneidas played a key role in the birth of this Nation and have overcome numerous challenges and hardships. We have a unique story to share, and we encourage you to learn more about us and our economic rebirth in our Central New York home.
Chautauqua- Allegheny
One of the oldest operating amusements parks in the country is located in Maple Springs on Chautauqua Lake and is operated by the New York State Parks and Recreation.
New York's largest ski resort by volume. The new Sky High Adventure Park features four-acres with zip lines and bridges made from logs, obstacles and ladders. Mountain coaster rides zigzag, spiral and whoosh down the mountain. Nearby, the one-square-mile village of Ellicottville is filled with 19th-century charm, shops, nightclubs and restaurants.
Founded as a ski destination in 1964 with six trails and two lifts, Peek'n Peak has grown into a golf and ski resort of distinction with two 18-hole golf courses, a miniature golf course, 27 downhill trails and slopes, three terrain parks and a tubing arena. The Inn at the Peak, a charming old world chalet, has 108 newly renovated guest rooms, conference and meeting rooms, top restaurant, day spa, fitness center, indoor/outdoor hot tub, indoor and outdoor pools and 115' water slide. The Peek is well-known for its learn-to-ski/snowboard programs for all ages and golf academy.
Situated on a 783-acre campus on Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Institution is designated as a National Historic Landmark and a National Historic District. The Institution's roots began in 1874 when Lewis Miller, a businessman, and John Heyl Vincent, a Methodist minister, came to the shores of Chautauqua Lake seeking to enhance religious study and reflection through education. Their experiment led to the "Chautauqua Movement" which spread to rural communities throughout the country during the early 20th Century via traveling tent chautauquas and distance learning courses. Today the Chautauqua experience is world renowned and continues each summer with a 9-week program season from late June to late August offering hundreds of events and activities in arts, education, religion and recreation.
Elegant 1863 mansion of former NY State Governor Reuben E. Fenton. Exhibits tell stories of early settlers, the Underground Railroad, Civil War and modern manufacturing. The Center features regular educational programs and camps for youth, historic walking tours of Jamestown and seasonal tour of Lake View Cemetery where Lucille Ball is buried.
Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Center for Comedy
A multiplex tribute to the first couple of comedy in Lucy's hometown with the Lucy-Desi Museum featuring family memorabilia and the Desilu Playhouse. Two gift shops feature hundreds of Lucy themed items. The Tropicana Room, a reproduction of the night club where the Desi Arnaz Orchestra played, is used for group tour meetings, luncheons and special events. The annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival takes place in early August.
Seneca-Iroquois National Museum
Learn about the history and culture of the Seneca Nation. Artifacts and a reconstructed longhouse reflect centuries of Native American heritage.
New York's largest state park with 65,000 acres of lush forests and lakes for four-season fun including swimming, fishing, wildlife walks and some of the nation's finest groomed trails for mountain biking and cross-country skiing. The park has hundreds of campsites, cabins and year-round vacation cottages.
Ten miles of hiking trails that meander around 250 monumental sculptures on a 400-acre nature preserve, which is also popular for bird watching.
Jamestown Audubon Nature Center
600-acre wildlife sanctuary with 5 miles of hiking trails, observation towers and a wildlife educational center.
An enchanting park of towering rocks, crevice passageways and ancient forest with ½ mile self-guided hike.
Explore a world of stone bridges, crevices and towering and house-size rock formations. Paths lead over, under and even through ancient rocks as high as 80 feet.
A driving route through New York's largest Old Order Amish community.
A historic steamboat replica that plies the waters of Chautauqua Lake's northern basin with narrated historic tours and daily stops at Chautauqua Institution during the season.
Tells the story of 150 years of grape growing in the Lake Erie Concord Grape Belt and developing wineries of Lake Erie Wine Country. Home to the first Welch's grape juice production facility, the region is the oldest and largest Concord grape-growing region in the world and the first Heritage Area in New York State designated for an agricultural theme. With 20,000 vineyard acres in New York State and another 10,000 in adjacent Pennsylvania, it is also the largest grape growing region in the eastern United States.
Educational center and art gallery dedicated to the life and work of Roger Tory Peterson, Jamestown native, naturalist, artist and author of over 50 volumes in the Peterson Field Guide Series.
Tours of the old sugarhouse show how syrup is made the old-fashioned way. Fresh syrup and other maple products are available in the restaurant and gift shop. A nature center and trail leads to picturesque views.
A sleek 130-passenger yacht-style cruise ship. Lunch, brunch and dinner cruises available. Cruises depart from the Lucille Ball Memorial Park in Celoron.
Finger Lakes
Cascades Indoor Waterpark at Hope Lake Lodge is the only indoor water park in Central New York and the first in the Finger Lakes Region. This 41,000 sq. ft., state-of-the-art indoor waterpark contains more than 150,000 gallons of water and over 500 feet of slides. Temperature is maintained at 84 degrees year round. Come for the day, we are open every weekday to the public. Or stay and play at Hope Lake Lodge!
Fuzzy Guppies Waterpark
Located in Waterloo, visitors can take a spin in a human powered hamster cage or one of their other unique human powered watercraft.
The best way to take in the spectacular beauty of fall in the Finger Lakes is from a glider at Harris Hill, the designated Soaring Capital of America. Weather permitting; rides are available Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. throughout the fall. The cost is $95 for a 20-minute ride in a high performance glider. Travelers can also watch the gliders from the Harris Hill Lookout or try out a variety of flying simulators at the National Soaring Museum, right next door.
With its Cascades Indoor Waterpark (41,000 square feet of three-story tubes and body slides, wave pool, and indoor/outdoor hot tub and pool), 32 varied terrain ski trails, indoor game room and adventure center (complete with a roller coaster, zip lining, a ropes course and more!) the resort caters to adventurous kids of all ages. Guest rooms were designed with families in mind sleeping up to 10 guests at a time and feature fully-equipped kitchens.
Offering a true experience in the expanding sport of indoor karting, Pole Position Raceway combines first-class operations with state-of-the-art-technology. Experience enthusiasts of all ages can relish in the real head-to-head racing at Pole Position Raceway and discover why indoor karting is the fastest-growing sport in the United States.
The zoo is home to approximately 700 animals on 43 acres in Syracuse and is open year-round as many exhibits are located indoors. Exhibits include the U.S.S. Antiquities, home to a variety of fish, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates, the Diversity of Birds Aviary, Lion Corridor, Penguin Coast and new Asian Elephant Preserve.
Families are invited to experience a day of fun at the Bristol Mountain's Roseland Waterpark. With attractions including the Giant Wave Pool, Splash Factory, Mammoth Raft Ride, and Adventure River, it is the perfect way to beat the heat in the warm summer months.
An amusement park for the mind with over 100 interactive exhibits, a 4D theater, ropes challenge course, laser tag and more. WonderWorks is an amusement park that offers fun for all ages.
Mark Twain sought refuge in Elmira to live out his private life and write. There is a new Twain-themed putt putt golf course and a 'Twain Trail' featuring Twain quotes sprinkled along the path for literary enthusiast families. Head to Elmira College to see the Mark Twain Study, which was named the #1 literary attraction in America by USA Today.
Women's History
In 1848 the first Women's Rights Convention was organized in Seneca Falls and Susan B. Anthony called Rochester home. Visitors to the region can experience a National Women's History Trail through Rochester, Seneca Falls and the rest of the region. A National Historic Landmark, the Susan B. Anthony House was home to this legendary suffragist during her 40 most politically active years. In addition, the region is full of history from pioneering women who laid the groundwork for women's rights from Mary Jemison to Harriet Tubman to Clara Barton and Martha Matilda Harper.
The Harriet Tubman Home, built by the famous Underground Railroad conductor, Harriet Tubman is minutes from her final resting place, Fort Hill Cemetery.
Seward House Museum
William H. Seward, Lincoln's Secretary of State and known for "Seward's Folly", the purchase of Alaska lived in this house, which looks as if he just left yesterday. The house was also used as a stop on the Underground Railroad.
The Tiffany & Treasures Trail is a self-guided adventure in the fire arts treasures and Tiffany glass of yesterday and today in Corning and the Finger Lakes. Sites include working potters, glass artists, museums, and buildings completely designed by L.C. Tiffany. It's a great way for art lovers to shop, explore, and admire the beauty of Tiffany glass.
Three museums in one, the CNY Living History Center features military history memorabilia, a Brockway Trucks exhibit and an antique tractor museum. The museum is devoted to preserving historical artifacts of local, national, and international significance.
The Corning Museum of Glass is home to the world's most comprehensive and celebrated collection of glass, with more than 40,000 objects reflecting 3,500 years of glassmaking history. Included in its collection is the oldest known portrait in glass - that of King Amenhotep II, Pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty of Egypt.
Committed to preserving the only existing weighlock building in the United States, the Erie Canal Museum collects and conserves Canal material and champions an appreciation and understanding of Erie Canal history through educational programming. Visitors are invited to learn about the Canal's transforming effects on the past, present and future.
George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film
At the George Eastman house, museum goers will discover the world through the lens of renowned photographers and filmmakers. Experience the estate of George Eastman, the founder of the Kodak company and heralded as the father of popular photography and motion picture film. This museum combines the world's leading collections of photography and film with the stately pleasures of the landmark Colonial Revival mansion and gardens that George Eastman called home from 1905 to 1932 - now an international museum and National Historic Landmark.
Ever felt an intense need for speed? Glenn H. Curtiss certainly did. In fact, he held the title of "Fastest Man on Earth" for four years of his life. Everything he did revolved around engines. And the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum revolves around teaching the world about his great accomplishments. Visit this hidden gem and learn how Hammondsport got its wings.
Museum of Science & Technology
The MOST is a hands-on interactive science museum housed in the Armory building in downtown Syracuse. Home to educational exhibits, Silverman Planetarium and the Bristol IMAX® Omnitheater, it is perfect for an educational afternoon the whole family will enjoy.
Strong National Museum of Play
Just named one of the top 12 children's museums in the country, it is home to the National Toy Hall of Fame®, the International Center for the History of Electronic GamesTM, and the world's largest collection of toys, dolls, games and other items that celebrate play.
Camillus Erie Canal Park has the restored 1842 Nine Mile Creek Aqueduct, one of three sites recently honored with an Erie Canalway Heritage Award of Excellence for its outstanding contribution to the National Heritage Corridor.
The perfect escape for nature enthusiasts! The Finger Lakes National Forest encompasses 16,212 acres nestled between Seneca and Cayuga Lakes. The only national forest in New York, the park features over 30 miles of interconnecting trails that traverse gorges, ravines, pastures and woodlands. With a variety of activities, the park caters to everyone from hikers and campers to horseback riders and hunters.
Located on the shore of Lake Ontario in the northernmost section of the City of Rochester, Ontario Beach Park provides all that's necessary for a perfect summer day at the beach. The park is a total of 39 acres and offers seven shelters that are available for rent in the summer months.
Cayuga-Seneca Canal, a 20-mile portion of famed Erie Canal system, connects to two of the longest and deepest of the Finger Lakes - Seneca and Cayuga. Along these waterways, visitors can experience sightseeing cruises, tour the renowned, working area locks on the canal, and enjoy swimming, boating, world-class fishing and many other water sports and recreational attractions.
The first section of the Cayuga Waterfront Trail was completed in 2003 featuring a two-mile loop in Cass Park, along the southwestern shore of beautiful Cayuga Lake with unusual geological features from glacial development. It is a popular urban multi-use trail enjoyed by many joggers, walkers, strollers, and cyclists throughout the seasons. The Cayuga Waterfront Trail is currently two-thirds of the way constructed with a new two-mile section furnished with benches, bike racks, mile markers, overlooks, additional landscaping, interpretive and directional signs, and other amenities.
The historic Erie Canal Trail runs along the canal towpath with a mostly flat surface, as cyclists travel through quaint canal towns and villages. The Erie Canal and the villages along the route are being rediscovered for their scenic beauty and rich role in the history of Colonial America, the American Revolution, commerce, and women's rights. The trail will ultimately be a 524-mile continuous trail along New York's historic Erie, Oswego, Cayuga-Seneca, and Champlain canals. Today, the Erie Canalway Trail is more than three-fourths complete and when finished, the trail will be the nation's longest multiple-use trail. The pathway can be broken into smaller sections for biking including a seven mile pass from Macedon to Fairport, New York.
The Genesee Valley Greenway follows the historic transportation corridor of the Genesee Valley Canal (1840-1878) and its successor, the Pennsylvania Railroad, Rochester Branch, abandoned in 1962. The Greenway includes a multi-use trail that begins at the Erie Canal Heritage Trail in Rochester, passes through five counties and will be 90 miles when completed to Hinsdale in Cattaraugus County. Fifty-six miles are currently open, taking users through scenic woodlands, river and stream valleys, rolling farmlands, steep gorges, and historic villages.
State Parks in Finger Lakes
Acres of enchanted waterfalls, awe-inspiring caverns and caves await hiking, biking, waterfall spotting, kayaking, bird watching, picnics and more await visitors to Finger Lakes' beautiful parks including Letchworth State Park (known as "The Grand Canyon of the East"), Watkins Glen State Park, or Taughannock Falls (a larger drop than Niagara Falls).
Apple taste testing is one way to learn the differences in apples including taste, texture and scent. Each stop on the apple tasting tour is as unique as is the taste and texture of apples. Besides apples, the tour also includes stops at three Wayne County wineries. Visitors can call (800) 527-6510 for a map for this self-guided tour.
The Finger Lakes Cheese Trail
Made up of 15 small family farms throughout the Finger Lakes region of New York State, the Finger Lakes Cheese Trail offers a full selection of artisanal cheeses from Gouda, Colby, Cheddar, Mozzarella, Swiss, Brie and Jack to unique cheeses like Irish washed-rind cheese, a variety of goat cheeses and Kefir cheese. The difference in farm-fresh cheese is palatable, with most of the creameries producing their cheeses from raw milks and in small batches, making them more flavorful and creamy. Many of the creameries have production facilities, farm stores and tasting rooms right on their farms and welcome visitors to stop by and experience the process first hand. The Trail hosts Open Houses throughout the year, where they fling open the gates of their farms for tours, tastings and family activities at each farm.
Finger Lakes Sweet Treat Trail
The Sweet Treat Trail is all about the unique sweets and treats that Cayuga County has to offer. Whether it's honey, jam or homemade cookies made with locally grown and produced products, this sweet adventure has everything to satisfy even the biggest sweet tooth. From north to south in Cayuga County it seems like all roads lead to yummy goodness.
Mid-Lakes Navigation Company is located in beautiful Skaneateles, New York. Founded in 1968, the company offers daily cruises on Skaneateles Lake (including one of the only remaining mail boat cruises in the country) and in June, July and August on the Erie Canal in nearby Syracuse. Dinner, sightseeing, lunch, brunch and more wait for visitors.
New York Wine and Culinary Center
Foodies can visit this independent, not-for-profit organization that serves as an educational gateway to New York's agriculture, food and wine. Courses are offered in cooking techniques, food and wine pairings, focused wine tastings and nutrition programs. Classes are geared towards people of all ages and skill levels from kids to community and professional groups. The center boasts The Taste of New York Lounge which features New York wines paired with appetizers made from New York ingredients. Visitors can relax and enjoy the sights and tastes of NY upstairs at the food and beverage bar, or stroll out to our wrap-around balcony overlooking Canandaigua Lake.
Stivers Seneca Marine or Canal Side Experiences offer houseboat rentals Here guests can take advantage of fully outfitted guestrooms, living rooms, full kitchens and decks that offer tremendous views and grills for barbequing.
Greater Niagara
A world of discovery just a stroll away from the Falls with over 1,500 aquatic animals including sharks, piranhas, sea lions, sea horses, giant Pacific octopus and a colony of Peruvian penguins. Open year round from 9am daily.
Throughout the year, the Buffalo Zoo offers guests fascinating animal exhibits, natural wildlife habitats, beautiful garden areas and several unique areas to enjoy an environment that is full of fun, adventure and history. The Buffalo Zoo is open daily, rain or shine!
Get closer than you can imagine at the Cave of the Winds! Come face-to-face with the pounding waters of Niagara Falls and get soaked on the Hurricane Deck where you are just feet from the thundering waters. You cannot get any closer to the Falls. Be sure to plan a trip at night when the Falls are illuminated in a rainbow of color.
Lockport Cave & Underground Boat Ride
A historical, fun, guided 70-minute tour through America's past, viewing the Erie Canal Locks and walking through a 1600 foot water-power tunnel blasted out of solid rock. View geologic cave formations whilst riding in an underground boat. Daily tours 10 am - 5 pm. May 7 - Oct. 10.
Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruises
Experience this AAA GEM attraction featured on the History Channel. Enjoy a unique narrated 2-hour cruise past many historic sights and five original locks. Cruise includes being raised and lowered 50 feet in the only double set of locks on the Erie Canal. Only 30 minutes from Niagara Falls and Buffalo, NY.
This world-famous scenic boat tour of the American and Canadian Falls is a spectacular half-hour ride. The memory lasts a lifetime. Access the tour via the Observation Tower elevator at Prospect Point in the state park. Waterproof clothing is provided. Operates mid-May until late October. No passport necessary for U.S. departures.
Olcott Beach Carousel Park
As seen on The Amazing Race, Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours is an exhilarating experience aboard 1500 horsepower jet boats that take you safely through the Niagara River Gorge on the Niagara River. You'll experience awe-inspiring scenery, historical significance, and Class Five white water at the Devil's Hole Rapids! Hydrate your senses! Seasonal. Admission.
Original 18th century fortress active during the French and Indian War, American Revolution, and War of 1812. Exciting living history programs, exhibits and spectacular scenery. Minutes from the Falls via the Robert Moses Parkway North. Open year-round.
Murphy Orchards
The Buffalo Museum of Science is a non-profit educational institution dedicated to the study and interpretation of the natural and physical sciences. Its extensive collections of over 700,000 specimens and artifacts represent all facets of the natural world with an emphasis on Western New York as well as man-made objects spanning the globe. The Museum presents a wide variety of programs and services for families, teachers, adults, and community organizations throughout each year.
Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
Carrousel band organ and kiddie rides, housed in National Register listed Allan Herschell Co. Factory Building. Exhibits, demonstrations, family-oriented Children's Gallery and events.
Hudson Valley
42-seat carousel in a stone and timber pavilion with viewing area and fireplace hearth. Carved animals are those native to the Hudson River Valley and the carrousel also features paintings of the parklands.
Bear Mountain Trailside Museums and Zoo
Wildlife center with four trailside museums and numerous outdoor exhibits related to the local environment. Nature trails with spectacular views of the Hudson River. Site of the Revolutionary War Fort Clinton and battle of 1777.
Go carts, ballocity, laser tag, roller skating rink, free fall, mini bowling, rock wall, arcade. Seasonal batting cages and mini golf. Jesters Restaurant & Pub. Event center for corporate events, concerts, celebrations, meetings, birthday parties and groups.
Catemount Aerial Adventure Park
Our park is an exciting aerial forest adventure that provides a variety of courses that are fun for all ability levels. After participants are fitted with harnesses, they are led through a safety and park usage demonstration, fitted with gloves and are then free to navigate their chosen treetop courses.
Fun Central
Multi-activity, indoor and outdoor recreational facility with miniature golf, bumper boats, arcade, food, virtual reality roller coaster. Group outings, parties, seasonal activities.
Hyde Park Drive-In Theater and Overlook Drive-In Theater
In continuous operation since 1949, Hyde Park is one of four NY Drive-in movie theaters which are less than a two-hour drive from Manhattan. Situated on 12 acres, with an 82' wide screen and a capacity for parking 670 cars, the Drive-in operates every night of the week, April thru September. Audio for the movies' soundtrack is provided with a local radio broadcast (87.9 FM).
Roller skating & blading, video arcade, concession, private parties & group rates, fundraising program and events. Home of The Hudson Valley Horrors Roller Derby team.
The latest in thrill ride technology: the Bullet Bowl 4-story ride satisfies the wildest thrill seeker. A steep dark tunnel blasts riders into the Centrifuge of Terror! Humunga Half Pipe, NY State's only Zero Gravity Water Ride. Kids-only Shipwreck Lagoon, themed pirate ship with geysers, buckets, fountains and 4 wet n'wild slides! Completing your adventure are The Monster Wave Pool, Croc Creek Wavy Lazy River, Pirates Plunge and Pirate's Revenge.
Trevor Zoo at Millbrook School
AZA-accredited with over 160 exotic and indigenous animals in exhibits covering 4 acres. Groups require reservations.
New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site
8,000 soldiers, civilians and artisans built this winter encampment during the closing days of the Revolutionary War. Costumed interpreters demonstrate life at the camp. Visitor center (open year round) features exhibits and a collection of 18th century artillery.
Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site
Gen. George Washington made this fieldstone farmhouse his Continental Army headquarters and spent more time here than anywhere else during the Revolutionary War. The new exhibit, "Unpacked and Rediscovered" is an interactive exhibit showing pieces taken from the museum's vast collection. In 1850 the property became our nation's first public historic site.
Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame
Drive a sulky to the finish line in the 3-D simulator. Riveting state-of-the-art and interactive exhibits. Call and judge a race. Theaters tell the fascinating history of America's first sport. Home of the largest collection of Currier & Ives trotting prints. Changing art exhibits.
Hudson Highlands Nature Museum
The Wildlife Education Center offers living exhibitions of native animals, a gallery for temporary exhibitions and the Museum Shop. Family-friendly walking trails. Year round. Fri-Sun 12-4. The Outdoor Discovery Center features trails with Discovery Quests and Grasshopper Grove Nature Play Area.
One of New York's largest living history museums with costumed interpreters demonstrating crafts in a 19th century village setting. The skeleton of a local mastodon is housed in one of the buildings.
500-acre world-renowned outdoor sculpture park and museum known for its harmonious, yet dramatic interaction between sculpture and the surrounding landscape. Guided tours daily at 2 PM, family programs, concerts and hikes. Handicap accessible tram tours. Bicycle rentals.
The Mid-Hudson Children's Museum is the ideal destination for families with young children. We celebrate childhood and are proud to offer exhibits that get kids moving, exploring, building, pretending, collaborating, creating and discovering.
Year-round horseback riding for all ages. Over 45 years in business. Beautiful trails, well trained horses, courteous and qualified staff. English or Western lessons.. Friendly farm atmosphere. Birthday parties.
Overlook Golf & Recreation Center
The Overlook Golf Center is a family recreation center located in Poughkeepsie, New York, in the upper Hudson Valley (Dutchess County), a fully lit facility featuring a driving range, miniature golf course, batting cages and a state of the art go-kart track.
Converted railbed of the Erie Railroad. Walk, jog and bike on this scenic route. Trail entrances in Goshen, Chester and Monroe. Eventually a 20-mile trail will be cleared from Middletown to Harriman along the railbed.
Apples, cherries, grapes, peaches, pears, strawberries, pumpkins, vegetables. New England village for the children with farmyard animals. Horse-drawn carriage rides and scenic views. Open June -October plus Christmas trees in Dec.
Long Island
Long Island's Amusement Park since 1962 welcomes families to enjoy a fun and exciting day on over 30 rides and attractions including thrill, water, family and kiddie rides. Adventureland Amusement Park is only located 30 minutes east of New York City in Farmingdale.
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium
After 99 years as a New York State trout hatchery, the site has opened as a non-profit educational center dedicated to educating visitors about the freshwater ecosystems of New York. Features the largest living collection of New York State freshwater reptiles, fish and amphibians. Visitors can tour two aquarium buildings and eight outdoor ponds, feed the hungry trout, and try "Catch & Keep" fishing.
Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center
Prepare for a voyage of undersea discovery at Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center. The only public Aquarium on Long Island offers offer interactive fun, adventure, and education. Visitors are invited to take a Shark Dive, get up close with penguins, snorkel with tropical fish, feed a stingray, watch a sea lion show, and more.
Splish Splash has 96 exciting acres of total fun for the whole family. Everywhere you turn, you discover another one-of-a-kind water attraction.
LICM is a hands-on museum for kids and their grown-ups with places to play, learn and have fun.
Thousand Islands-Seaway
Features fort, islands, western town and three lighted fields for night play. Nitrogen, compressed air, CO2 refills. Catering facilities with pavilion, store, and snack bar. Group reservations available.
KidzClub Indoor Play and Party Place
Featuring 6000 square feet of indoor fun for the 8 and under crowd and the adults who accompany them.
Thunder Island Water & Family Fun Park
Mini golf, go-carts, water park, Ferris wheel, games and food.
Tri-R-Karts Super Golf & Go Carts
Mini golf, super go-karts, driving range, refreshments. Track and course rentals, party packages. (315) 298-7223
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Mini Golf & Water Wars
Campground with mini golf, jumping Air Pillow and "Water Wars" water balloon game.
Fort Ontario State Historic Site
Historic site overlooking the Oswego Harbor and Lake Ontario. Spans more than 300 years of colonial and U.S. history. Site of two War of 1812 battles.
H. Lee White Marine Museum & Maritime Center
Includes NY State Canal derrick boat, World War II tugboat, hands-on and interpretive displays. Children 12 and under are free.
Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center
Nature programs and walks for the family.
Trails, picnic area and playground
The New York State Zoo at Thompson Park is dedicated to providing natural experiences that foster an appreciation of the Empire State's ecosystems through conservation, education, scientific study and responsible recreation.
Children have been bringing their parents to our 1200-acre working dairy and crop farm since 1986.
Owned and operated by the NYS DEC, the hatchery is a major stocking source of several strains of salmon and trout for Lakes Ontario and Erie. More than 3 million salmonids produced annually. Features displays and exhibits. Egg collection takes place weekdays during spawning season.
About New York State:
New York State features 11 beautiful vacation regions. New York's attractions span landmarks from Niagara Falls to the wine trails of Hudson Valley and treasures like the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. Whether it's outdoor activities for the whole family like ice-fishing, snowmobiling, skiing and snowboarding, culinary wonders and farm-to-table fresh foods, or the rich history and culture of one of the 13 original colonies, New York State offers big excitement and tons of activities for all travelers. For more information, visit http://www.iloveny.com. Media can find press releases and more at www.iloveny.com/thebeat.
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How to search Nursing Home Inspect
We've designed Nursing Home Inspect to make it fast and easy to search thousands of recent government inspection reports from around the country, most since the beginning of 2011. Following are some tips to help you get the best results.
First, a little background.
The reports come from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which put them online in July. Unlike the CMS site, however, Nursing Home Inspect allows searches by keyword and city, as well as a home's name. Also unlike CMS, our app allows you to search across all the reports at once.
As of today, the underlying database covers nearly 118,000 deficiencies at 14,565 homes. There are more than 15,000 nursing homes in the U.S., and as CMS releases newer inspection reports in the future, we plan to add them.
Our search engine looks through the narrative portion of the inspection reports -- the part where inspectors describe conditions in the home and any deficiencies they discovered. This is where the details are.
It's best to keep two things in mind while searching. First, the results are a snapshot and not necessarily comprehensive for homes nationwide. Second, because inspectors may write up their reports differently, it is wise to try several different search terms to be sure you're getting the most complete results.
For example, take a common problem like bed sores, which can develop if a resident is confined to bed and staff do not turn the person often enough.
Searching for the phrase "pressure sore" returns 2,121 results. Searching for the phrase "bed sore" returns 1,946 results, some of them duplicates. But other words that also can return deficiencies related to bed sores include: decubitus, purulent and pus, as well as stage iii and stage iv (phrases that describe the most serious and dangerous sores, but can also describe cancer progression).
Another example: sexual assaults. Though uncommon in nursing homes, 88 reports include "rape" and 120 include "sexual assault" (there is some overlap). A broader search for the word "sexual" yields far more results, 787.
Some other searches that piqued our interest were: "cigarette and burn" (found patients who were burned when allowed to smoke without supervision); "conviction" (found nursing home staff with criminal records); "ignore," "mistreat" and "rude" (found residents who believed they had been mistreated).
A search for the words "terminate" and "suspend" often produces results involving nursing home staff who were disciplined for alleged misconduct.
Here are more tips, cautions and limitations:
o Nursing homes are inspected periodically as a matter of routine, and when the government receives a complaint about the home. Almost all nursing homes have been cited for some deficiencies, so they are not necessarily an indication that a home is subpar.
o Nursing Home Inspect relies on narrative reports from a home's most recent periodic review (known as standard surveys), as well as complaint investigations from the past 12 months. Although the majority of deficiencies in Nursing Home Inspect are from January 2011 and later, about 2,700 are from 2009 and 2010. Those are primarily from homes that haven't had standard inspections since then. Earlier reports can be requested under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
o To count total deficiencies for a home, you can search by the home's name in Nursing Home Inspect. Please note that this total may be different from the total listed on the "Inspections and Complaints" tab at Nursing Home Compare, the CMS web site. That is because the CMS site counts reports that go back 15 months, and because CMS sometimes finds new deficiencies during follow-up visits after a standard survey (those follow-ups are not included as yet in the narratives posted online).
o Be careful when counting "deficiencies." When searching for a keyword, our app only returns the number of deficiencies that contain the search term, not the overall number of deficiencies cited against the home on that visit or other visits.
o If you want to search for all homes in a given state or all deficiencies by a given severity, leave the keyword box blank.
o Inspection reports only focus on problems, not accomplishments or excellent care, so they should be used in conjunction with other information when assessing a home's overall performance.
o The government isn't aware of all problems in nursing homes, so don't assume if there is no report that a home doesn't have problems. A complete list of nursing homes is available on Medicare's website.
o The reports contain a lot of jargon and sometimes don't make clear who exactly is at fault for a problem. Don't make assumptions. You should verify information with the nursing home's administrator.
o Some reports mention the words you're searching in the text but they don't describe a problem at the home. The word could be in a home's policy statement or may describe past behavior. For example, a patient who has wandered off may be mentioned in a report that uses the word "elope" but does not refer to a deficiency. To be sure, read the report by clicking on the nursing home name.
o Our search engine in most cases will only return results with the precise word you entered. In a few cases, we have designed our program to return related matches. For instance, if you search the term "elope," you will also see results for "elopes," "eloped" and "elopement." (There still may be other variations or misspellings.) It is best to search by the singular and the plural, as well as past and present tense. (The search engine will sometimes return a related match without highlighting the word in the text blurb, so again make sure to click through to the report to see exactly how it appears.)
o As noted above, nursing home inspectors in different parts of the country have different styles and techniques for writing up deficiencies. Use a variety of search terms if you are trying to determine the scope of a particular problem.
o The government has redacted certain information, including medication names, diseases and certain dates. That means you can't search for a drug like Seroquel or Zyprexa (common antipsychotic medications). But you can use the term "antipsychotic" to find mentions of the drug category. Similarly, searches for antidepressants and opioids (narcotic analgesics) yield reports mentioning those drug categories.
o At the moment, the government obscures the gender of residents, so every person is labeled as female. So when examining sexual assaults, for example, it would be incorrect to assume that all assaults involve residents of the same gender. The government intends to stop obscuring the gender of residents in the near future.
o Although the government is reporting nursing home deficiencies online, it does not report how homes plan to fix the problems. These "Plans of Correction" can be viewed at the nursing home or by submitting a FOIA request to the government.

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Kelford Cams have been producing high quality racing camshafts since 1968 but it is only in the last seven years that we have been operating with ultra modern design systems and cnc grinding machinery. Kelford's new racing camshafts are among the best available anywhere in the world and are found in many record breaking race engines in all forms of motorsport, whether it be professional or amateur racing, they have the will to win and they will do their best to help customers win.
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Amelia B. Edwards, a novelist and travel writer, traveled in Egypt from 1873 to 1874 to escape bad weather in her native England. Her stay in Egypt inspired the book, A Thousand Miles Up the Nile. A best seller at the time, Edwards story presented a view of nineteenth century Egypt along with descriptions of the previously unknown antiquities of the ancient civilization. After returning to England, Edwards and Reginald Stuart Poole of the Department of Coins and Metals of the British Museum co-founded the Egypt Exploration Fund. Its 1882 mission was to "explore, survey and excavate ancient sites in Egypt and Sudan and publish the results of this work." The work of W.M. Flinders Petrie was of great interest to the amateur Egyptologist Edwards, and she supported Flinders Petrie's appointment as successor to Edouard Naville in Egypt. Petrie arrived in Egypt in 1884 with funds from University College, London. He later became the first Edwards professor of Egyptology at the University of London. Subscriptions to the Fund came from all over the world. An office was founded in Boston to do the work of the fund in the United States. Organizations such as the Free Museum of Science and Art who subscribed to the fund were able to share in the artifacts recovered by Flinders Petrie's work. The Egypt Exploration Fund records fill one archival box. There are seven folders of correspondence and financial records including several circulars from the London and Boston offices of the Fund.


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Change Takes Off – Futuristic MYRA Campus Inaugurated in Mysore
21 Nov, 2012, 03:30 GMT
MYSORE, Karnataka, November 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
The Formal Inauguration Function Took Place in "Delphi" - the Colorful and Vibrant Amphitheatre of the MYRA Campus
Change is powerful and empowering. With Change as its core, the avant-garde and architecturally acclaimed campus of the MYRA School of Business was inaugurated on November 4th, 2012. The theme of the event was "Change is the new school of thought" -in line with MYRA's mission to empower future business leaders to be the change they wish to see.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121120/577568 )
Padma Bhushan Deepak Parekh, Chairman of HDFC, inaugurated the MYRA campus in a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by the lighting of the lamp and the unveiling of the Inaugural Stone.
Professor Shalini Urs gave a warm welcome to the enthusiastic audience, and outlined her long-term vision for MYRA, and the challenges of setting up a Business School in India.
Dean Rajiv Sinha gave an impassioned speech on the need for quality management education in India, stating that "Indian students need to be exposed to global issues and one of the important things for us is to expose them to world class talent. The key concept of MYRA is very simple - we want to take the best students in India and expose them to world-class faculty".
Padma Bhushan Deepak Parekh's enlightening and inspiring speech on the importance of ethics and integrity in the current global business landscape was very well received and he expressed his confidence in how "the MYRA School of Business is creating a platform to develop future business leaders of India with a social consciousness".
Dr. Sunil Sharma focussed on the importance of syncing learning with the current business scenario wherein the private and public realms are increasingly intertwined and his belief in MYRA's curriculum to stimulate interest in having a deeper understanding of local, country-specific, regional, and global business concerns.
Professor Raghav Rao shared his thoughts on the need for a re-thinking of management education in India due to dramatic shifts in technology and the social environment and how MYRA is "uniquely placed to be at the forefront of management research with its global faculty, wonderful location and collaborative enterprise."
Professor Mohan Gopalakrishnan spoke about how MYRA embodies, through its faculty, innovative curriculum, and avant-garde campus, "the spirit of "change" and on behalf of all MYRA faculty, he expressed his enthusiasm for teaching at MYRA in the years to come.
Indian and international academics were in attendance, along with corporates, public figures, prospective students and the community at large - all of who enthusiastically came together to witness MYRA's transition from the phase of bold vision into successful reality.
It was a historic celebration and a notable day not only in the life of the MYRA School of Business, and Mysore, but throughout the whole landscape of higher education in India.
Mr. Kantharaj Urs gave the Vote of Thanks on behalf of the trustees of MYRA. He gave special mention to the architects, who designed the building being formally inaugurated on that day.
The formal inaugural function was followed by an enthralling musical performance of the Raja Vadya Goshti.
Be a part of this Change:
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Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/#!/myrabschool
About MYRA School of Business:
The MYRA School of Business is a new management institution in Mysore offering an MBA equivalent 2-year PGDM and 1-year PGPX programme. With a rigorous research-based curriculum, an architecturally-acclaimed campus , and professors from the world's most respected B-Schools including Dean Rajiv Sinha of Arizona State University, USA, MYRA is poised to deliver an education that is unparalleled in Asia. MYRA will welcome its Founding Class in July 2013. To know more, visit http://www.myra.ac.in.
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This collection documents the events in Northern Africa and the Middle East starting in January 2011. Content includes blogs, social media and news sites about Egypt, Yemen, Libya, Sudan and other countries. Countries separated by site groups (scroll down the page to see all of them). Archived content is in Arabic, English, and French.
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Roofing and Waterproofing your Home
No matter where you live, waterproofing your home is a concern. Even if the average rainfall for your region is below the national average, you will still need to maintain the proper levels of waterproofing to protect your home. Your roof is there to help keep water out of your home, but it also serves several other purposes as well. The roof on your home is one of the more important investments you will make and that is why you need to make sure that you find the right roofer to make sure that all of your issues are taken care of and to make certain that your roof is always able to protect your home and your family.
Why Is Waterproofing A Home Important?
Water is the most essential element to life, but it can also cause a lot of problems for your home. There are several reasons why you should not ignore leaks in your roof or any kinds of water problems that may occur in and around your home.
A roof leak that gets through your ceiling is causing damage you cannot see. The water is weakening the deck of your roof, which causes structural instability. The water may also be leaking into wall studs and other parts of the wooden frame of your home and you would not know it. By the time you see this kind of damage, it may be too late to have it repaired, which means an extremely expensive replacement job.
As water leaks into your home, it can find dark spots to create mold. Black mold is one of the most dangerous kinds of household molds. It can spread very quickly and it can also be fatal if it is inhaled for extended periods of time. A lack of waterproofing in your home can create mold that could spread for months before you see it.
When the water leaks through your roof and into your attic, it could be dripping right on exposed electrical wires. There could be small animals in your attic that have chewed the insulation off your wires and have exposed them to the wooden frame of your home. A leaky roof and an exposed electrical wire can spell disaster for your home.
Good Roofing Saves You Money
A properly built roof allows good airflow around your home, which helps to keep your heating bills down. Your roof also acts as a barrier between the outside air and the insulation in your home to help maintain the temperature in your home all year round.
Your roof deflects the hot rays of the sun along with the rain and snow. Instead of allowing the heat to enter your home, a roof will prevent your attic and upper levels of your home from overheating and causing your air conditioners to work harder. A good roof will save you money on energy bills, air conditioner maintenance and the maintenance costs for your furnace as well.
Discuss Your Rooting And Waterproofing Options With A Professional
When people see water leaking through their ceiling, they automatically assume that the leak is occurring at a spot in the roof that is directly over that affected area. The truth is that water can find places to get into that you would never expect, which is why it takes a true roofing professional to analyze your roof and give you the real options.
Sometimes, your roof can be professionally repaired and you will be able to protect your home from water and sunlight. But there will be times when repairing the roof is simply not going to be enough. A good roofer will explain all of your options to you and then give you reliable price quotes that you can use to determine your project budget.
Roofing materials have evolved over the years and there is now a wide variety of materials to choose from. Is a metal roof right for your home? Should you stick with asphalt shingles. A good roofer can tell you why certain materials work for region and why other materials are a bad investment. A professional roofer will leave you with the knowledge you need to make the right decision.
Protect your Investment with a Sturdy Roof
Your home is your single largest investment and it is also where you and your family live and grow. To protect that investment, you should have your roof inspected by a professional contractor at least once per year. The sooner you can identify problems with your roof, the sooner you can make plans to have those issues taken care of. Get in touch with a professional roofer today and take the necessary steps to protect your home and your family from the potential negative effects of a leaky roof.


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Samsung provides more users with enhanced flexibility and freedom via extended Galaxy Gear compatibility
Seoul, Korea - Oct 23, 2013 - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. today announced that more Samsung devices will be compatible with Galaxy Gear, a perfect companion device that makes mobile communication easier and more enjoyable.
Galaxy Gear will be available for use with Galaxy S4, S III, and Note II through the Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) update. The update came first to Galaxy S4 devices in Germany in October. Samsung will also extend Galaxy Gear compatibility to other GALAXY devices – including Galaxy S4 mini, S4 Active, Mega 5.8, Mega 6.3, and S4 zoom – through a separate software update beginning at the end of October. Software update schedules for each device will vary by country and carrier.
"Extending Galaxy Gear compatibility to more Galaxy devices reflects our deep commitment to continuing to deliver enriched mobile experiences to our consumers," said JK Shin, CEO and President of IT & Mobile division, Samsung Electronics. "Through a significant effort to enhance and enrich the Galaxy experience, Samsung continues to empower our users in their mobile lives and enable smart freedom with Galaxy Gear."
Samsung Galaxy Gear
Galaxy Gear will enable Galaxy S4, S III, and Note II users to make and answer calls and view incoming messages and notifications with just a glance. For a closer look at more important messages, users can simply pick up their master device and the Smart Relay feature instantly reveals the full content. Users can also find major social apps on Samsung Apps to maintain connections to their social networks via Galaxy Gear.
With a 1.9 Megapixel camera, users can snap a visual memo by simply tapping Galaxy Gear's screen. Photos are then easily and automatically saved in the master device's gallery. Users can enjoy a built-in Pedometer app and use Galaxy Gear to control the music played on their master devices. Of course the device also functions like a watch, with the option to change the face with 10 different clock options and even more options available via Samsung Apps.
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**Update schedule and features may differ by country and carrier.
Samsung Galaxy S4, S III, and Note II will get the Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) update. For Galaxy S III and Note II, new capabilities provide easier text input, and updated graphics and multimedia, as well as new updates to Samsung features and applications, including:
• Smsung KNOX*, a secure and comprehensive mobile solution for enterprises and consumers.(*Galaxy S III 3G version will get Samsung KNOX with a platform security only in select countries.)
• Smart Switch to seamlessly transfer content from other smartphones to Samsung devices
• HomeSync to store, share and enjoy content securely wherever you are
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A pair of contests featuring a few fighters with big-show experience has been added to the next addition of Tachi Palace Fights.
Tachi Palace Fights officials today announced that Micah Miller faces Diego Saraiva at Tachi Palace Fights 6, and MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) has since learned that Joseph Henle will also meet Mike Martinez on the same card.
Featuring a middleweight contest between former WEC light heavyweight champ Doug Marshall and "The Ultimate Fighter 11" castmember Kyacey Uscola, as well as a co-feature between former WEC lightweight champion Rob McCullough and "The Ultimate Fighter 5" castmember Corey Hill, Tachi Palace Fights 6 takes place Sept. 9 at the Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino in Lemoore, Calif.
A three-time WEC veteran, Miller (14-4) competes for Tachi Palace Fights for the first time. The 23-year-old American Top Team fighter and younger brother of UFC vet Cole Miller, "Maverick" is 4-1 in his past five contests. The lone loss was a decision to a recently surging Michihiro Omigawa.
Meanwhile, Saraiva, a three-time UFC veteran, returns to Tachi Palace Fights for a second time. "The Octopus" earned a TKO win over Eddie Yagin at Tachi Palace Fights 2 this past December. Saraiva is 7-2 in his past nine outings, and the losses came to Bellator champ Joe Soto and WEC title holder Benson Henderson.
Henle fights for the first time since his appearance on the Spike TV series "The Ultimate Fighter 11." Henle earned a submission win over Constantinos Philippou to earn his way into the "TUF" house, but he was eliminated in the second round of the tournament after suffering a decision loss to Seth Baczynski.
Two of Henle's three career victories have come via submission.
Meanwhile, Martinez (5-2) enters the contest with three wins in his past four fights. A familiar face in Lemoore, Martinez compiled a 4-1 record with the now-defunct Palace Fighting Championship, which also called the Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino home.
The complete Tachi Palace Fights 6 card currently includes:
- Doug Marshall vs. Kyacey Uscola
- Anthony Ruiz vs. Leopoldo Serao (for vacant middleweight title)
- Rob McCullough vs. Corey Hill
- Diego Saraiva vs. Micah Miller
- Joseph Henle vs. Mike Martinez*
- Luis Gonzalez vs. Darrell Montague
- Mike Martinez vs. Joe Henle
- Paulina Ramirez vs. Stephanie Frausto
- Andrew Martinez vs. Mark Matthews
- Gabriel Solorio vs. Art Becerra
* – Not officially announced
(Pictured: Joseph Henle)


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Europe, Cyprus Hold U.S. Futures in Check
John Shipman previews Wednesday's trading session, including U.S. futures pointing to a lower open. Photo: Getty Images.
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Zines! DIY! Revolution! Activity book! - Shameless Magazine at Nuit Blanche
If you're in Toronto for Nuit Blanche the night-to-morning art festival, make sure to drop by the Gladstone Hotel (1214 Queen St. W.) at 9 p.m. for the 12 Hr. Zine Machine!
Shameless Editorial Director Sheila, and Arts Editor Ronak are working alongside two super rad teens Kaya and Sahlla (the mastermind behind the Fight Like A Girl zine) to craft together a zine activity book on DIY interactive guides to revolution. We have one hour to make it and would love for you to come by and tell us your thoughts, opinions, and what revolution means to you.
Tweet us at @shamelessmag use the hashtags #DIYrevNB #12hrzinemachine to let us know what revolution means to you and what you'd like to see in the zine!
Also, make sure to check out the 12 Hr. Zine Machine website throughout the night to download the finished zines being made throughout the night!
The only thing 12 Hr. Zine Machine participants can make ahead of time is the zine cover. This is ours!
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Drop by the Gladstone Hotel and behold the vibrant and bustling "12 HR Zine Machine" as ten featured Toronto artist groups are challenged to create a handmade zine art book every hour, all night long!
Join the zine machine by writing your suggestions on a large "Idea Board" in the workroom or tweeting them to @maddycollective. Nuit Blanche audience members are also invited to sit with the zine artists and contribute their own drawings and writings.
Free limited edition copies of each hour's unique zine will be given out to Nuit Blanche guests. The books will also be uploaded online and downloadable throughout the night on our project website at: www.12hrzinemachine.com.
Featured ZINE MACHINE artist groups are:
CAROUSEL MAGAZINE (http://www.carouselmagazine.ca/) FIONA SMYTH (http://www.fionasmyth.com/) KOYAMA PRESS (http://koyamapress.com/) MAMMALIAN DIVING REFLEX (http://mammalian.ca/) PAPER PUSHER/PAPIRMASSE (http://paperpusher.ca/, http://papirmasse.com/art/) SHAMELESS MAGAZINE (http://www.shamelessmag.com/) STATIC ZINE (http://staticzine.com/) STEEL BANANAS ART COLLECTIVE (http://www.steelbananas.com/) TORONTO COMIC JAM (http://www.torontocomicjam.com/about.html) VSVSVS (http://vsvsvs.org/)
Learn more about the 50+ artists included in our project and read our workshop extravaganza zine on: www.12hrzinemachine.com
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Take Your Class Outside
Get some fresh air with these educator tips for holding lessons outdoors.
Spring has arrived. Are looking longingly outside your classroom windows yet? Well, go for it! You can tiptoe through the tulips with your students - without trampling your curriculum standards.
Taking your class outside isn't just a way to engage them in science and geography. Your NEA colleagues who set to strolling when the temperatures rise say it also can inspire students' writing or illustrate a math concept – and it's an excellent incentive for better behavior.
And consider this: Kids these days are so plugged into their computers and video games, they simply don't get outside enough. Author Richard Louv calls it "nature deficit disorder," and in his 2005 book, "Last Child in the Woods," said a fourth-grader told him, "I like to play indoors because that's where all the electrical outlets are."
If we're going to leave the Earth to these kids, maybe they should appreciate it.
Try This: The new guide for creating a schoolyard habitat is available from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This is not a book about why schoolyard habitats are important but how to actually plan and create one. (Just think about the possibilities for hands-on science or inspired nature writing!)
Getting Started
There are few broad principles that will help make an outside adventure into a learning opportunity: First, be purposeful, says Lynn Cashell, a fourth-grade teacher in Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania. Make sure your outside activity supports your inside work, and can be furthered through discussion or individual or group projects. For example, when Cashell's math class ventured outside with cameras to snap geometric shapes on their school campus, they returned to the classroom to sort and identify them, and build their own geometry books.
Second, like you would for any field trip, set some ground rules for behavior. A little fresh air is gas for growing bodies – and you might see more energy from your kids. That's a good thing – use it! But keep it safe. Also, before you step a toe across the threshold, make sure students know exactly what they'll be doing outside and why they're doing it.
"I usually plan a visit to the local county nature park, a guided tour along its boardwalk, and a picnic lunch. The students learn about recreational activities and local wildlife, and get an opportunity to practice skills outside in the community," says Ann B. Nicholas, a special educator at West Florence High School in Pennsylvania.
Try This: "On warm sunny days, I take the children outside to see if they can identify the types of clouds in the sky or can tell time by the position of the sun." – Melva Higgs, Camden, New Jersey.
Good Behavior
"Spring fever is a time of restlessness and wanderlust," Nicholas says. But you might just be able to feed that fever to get the attention you need….Consider taking your class outside as a reward for good behavior.
Dave Foley, a retired Cadillac, Michigan, middle and high school teacher and the author of "The Ultimate Classroom Control Handbook," used to take his class outside – but only if every student in it had been listening and participating in his indoor lessons. The class knew that just one bad egg could close the window of opportunity, so there was intense "positive peer pressure" for everybody to focus, he says. "Peer pressure doesn't have to be bad," he notes. "You can use the other students to influence good behavior as well."
Other rules for making it work: "The outside temperature had to be at least 60, the ground had to be dry, and the lesson had to be one where they would be working quietly," says Foley, who taught English and social studies. "And, if anybody had to go to the bathroom, we all had to come in."
Try This: You don't have to venture to the mountains or woods to have a great outdoor experience with your students. Consider taking an on-campus "field trip" to the school's roof or parking lot. (Be careful!) Read more in this NEA Today story.
Make Friends
You don't have to venture into the wilderness alone. In fact, you might find that outdoor learning opportunities are more productive if you have a partner – and there are plenty out there.
Local nature centers often employ naturalists who are willing to lead classes or conduct nature observations. Similarly, regional advocacy groups – like the Chesapeake Bay Foundation in Maryland or Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Florida – may offer one-day camps or field trip activities and assistance. If you're hoping to develop an outdoor space on your own campus, check with local gardening clubs and landscape companies about possible sponsorships.
Plenty of your colleagues have developed – and are willing to share – lesson plans for outdoor learning. One place to connect is the Children & Nature Network, where you can join C&NN's "Natural Teachers Network."
And don't forget parents – potentially the best partners of all. Educating them about the benefits of outdoor education means developing an excited panel of people who will support your efforts to take learning away from the whiteboard and into the sunshine.
- Curing spring fever: How can you keep kids learning when summer's around the corner?
- Can't go outside? Ideas for virtual field trips.
- The frugal field trip: Take an idea-inspiring jaunt without leaving school property.
- Field day games for whole-class fun
- Curriculum resources for Earth Day


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In pursuit of an activist agenda, the mayor denies that he is confrontational in his dealings with Sarasota County commissioners.
Having no challenger in the November election, Venice Mayor John Holic is about to begin his second term with a lot of unfinished business.
And most of it involves ideas Holic himself put on the table.
The list includes: a downtown parking garage, a bond issue referendum, redeveloping the Seaboard industrial area, getting city businesses and residents a break on county property taxes and charging the county when city emergency medical technicians back up county paramedics.
The retired financial adviser says he wants to save city taxpayers' dollars while also insisting the city must reinvest in itself to avoid becoming stagnant.
His represents one of the most activist agendas a Venice leader has posed in years.
But, so far, Holic — known for his get-down-to-business, crunch-the numbers attitude and the detailed research he presents with his proposals — has yet to check off those items on his expanding to-do list.
"Things in government move very slowly," compared with the private sector, said Holic, who is in elected office for the first time.
Most of Holic's fellow council members say they would support a bond issue referendum for various capital improvements, though they have not rushed to get a list of projects before the voters. (The next opportunity will be the November 2014 election.)
Otherwise, the council is not expressing much enthusiasm for several of Holic's other initiatives, especially when the mayor openly challenges the county about who should pay for what.
Council member Emilio Carlesimo is among council members who have urged him to be less confrontational, especially with the county.
"We're poisoning our relationship with the county by aggressively chasing these small and minor things," said Carlesimo — who thinks Holic overlooks costs the county absorbs on behalf of Venice, such as maintenance of city parks. "You can't chase down every nitpicking item."
Holic, however, remains insistent.
"I don't think I'm being confrontational at all," Holic said. "I'm not trying to rock the boat. If there is a way to make things fairer, let's do it."
Growth vs. small town
Holic and council members Bob Daniels and Jeanette Gates, who also face no challengers, are returning to office without having to go through the contention that dominated the campaign season three years ago.
Jeff Boone, an attorney who supported the incumbents, is not surprised there is no groundswell of public opinion against them.
"There are certainly people who like to criticize but most think they've done a pretty good job," Boone said. "They are not out of step with the vast majority of people. They don't let things become controversial that don't need to be."
The 2010 election season was hardly as tranquil — and certainly set a new agenda at City Hall.
Holic faced two challengers who also wanted to replace Mayor Ed Martin, who chose not to run again. Gates and Daniels opposed two incumbents, respectively, Sue Lang and Ernie Zavodnyik.
Holic, Gates and Daniels came into office touting a message that the city has become anti-growth and anti-business.
More than a decade ago, the city found itself in a strong growth mode — horizontally and vertically.
It had just annexed the 1,098-acre Henry Ranch east of the Laurel Road and Interstate 75 interchange in preparation for an eastward expansion that continues to this day. On Monday, the city will celebrate the opening of a northern extension of Jacaranda Boulevard into that area where rooftops continue to sprout.
The height of condo high-rises, at more than 100 feet, built along the Intracoastal Waterway significantly altered the island of Venice's eastern skyline — and not to everyone's liking.
As developers pushed for more growth, more density, many voters worried about the potential loss of Venice's longtime "small town" qualities. They elected city leaders who would pull in the reins.
Yet Holic and others later contended that the reins had been pulled in too much.
"You can have good, controlled growth," said Holic, who wants to take advantage of assets such as the airport to boost economic development. "But, if you are totally anti-growth, you're going to have a dying city."
An entry into politics
Reared in the suburbs of Chicago, Holic originally intended to pursue a career in finance. Yet his youth and inexperience deterred him from landing a job with an investment firm and he instead became an air traffic controller.
He got laid off after the controllers went on strike in 1981 and again tried to get into the brokerage business. A.G. Edwards hired him, promoted him from sales into management and later put him in charge of its branches in Columbia, S.C., and, in 1991, Venice.
After he retired in 2009, Holic paid more attention to city government.
"I didn't like what I saw," Holic said. "It had gotten to be a very unfriendly city and it wasn't just because of the recession."
Supporters of the mayoral candidate told him that "this city no longer has a heart," Holic said. He turned that observation into his campaign slogan: "Putting a heart back in Venice."
After his election, his son Jason had the slogan engraved on a gavel that Holic uses at council meetings — a hand-held reminder that he promised to create a welcoming attitude at City Hall.
Although city elections are nonpartisan, the political parties were known for backing city candidates and having "certain expectations" if those candidates got elected, Holic said. To avoid those influences, he changed his registration from Democrat to independent.
After assuming office, the new mayor encountered "apprehension" among city employees. "No one knew what I was like."
He also assumed the helm of an administration going through turmoil and turnover.
A new airport manager had just been hired. The police chief had just resigned after being accused of creating a hostile work environment. The city manager would soon be forced out. The fire chief would retire, as would the city attorney.
The community development director resigned after being accused of making sexual comments to female subordinates. His replacement and the planning coordinator resigned after a police officer reportedly found them engaged in sexual activity in a parked car.
Holic is convinced that the upheavals and change, though at times painful, have been for the better in the long term. "I think we have a very professional staff now."
Aside from his ideas, Holic and other council members face several lingering issues.
If unfunded liabilities in the police and firefighters pension funds remain unchecked, the rising costs will make taxpayers question whether they can afford the departments.
Currently, the city and the unions are in contract negotiations, trying to strike a truce that gets those future pension costs down.
"I know we will have a resolution on that," Holic said. "We will not kick that can down the road."
Other priorities include continuing to tighten the city's comprehensive land use plan, launching an economic development strategy, finding a tenant for the former circus arena and continuing to address health insurance costs.
As he settles into a second term, Holic — who earns $12,000 a year as mayor — says what he gets from the high-profile position cannot be measured in monetary terms.
For him, the job is about pushing forward with ideas that secure Venice's future as a vibrant, still-evolving city — even when those ideas are uphill challenges.
"My hope is that when I leave office, I will leave the city in better shape than I found it in."