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August 14th, 2007 |
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The City of MedicineOne in four people in the city of Durham are employed in some sort of health related field as over 300 major health and medical companies make their homes here. In 1910, the city saw the invention of BC Headache Powder, which may have been the town’s first step toward being christened The City of Medicine and becoming synonymous with health.
Durham is home to six major hospitals including Duke University Hospital Medical Center and the city also has an impressive doctor-to-population ratio that is four times higher than the national average.
Community
Durham offers neighborhoods from the most elite like Hope Valley and Treyburn to the simply charming and historic areas of Trinity Park and Forest Hills.
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There are also planned neighborhoods nestled in Durham such as Woodlake and Woodcroft as well as a host of golf course communities like Willowhaven. The residents of Durham maintain a strong sense of community pride and the city boasts an unusually low crime rate for a town of its size. Its residents also pride themselves on being a tolerant city where its people are involved and have a voice in community issues.
Arts and Entertainment
The city of Durham hosts more than 40 annual events and festivals, most of which are either nationally or regionally recognized for their significant appeal to both visitors and residents alike. (more…)
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April 25th, 2007 |
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EAGLE PASS, TX - A pilot program that jails all illegal immigrants crossing into this Texas border town from Mexico has led to a dramatic fall in numbers attempting the journey, the U.S. Office of Border Patrol said on Friday. A program known as Operation Streamline II, instituted on December 12, is aimed mostly at non-Mexican illegal immigrants who were arrested and released because Border Patrol agents did not have sufficient space to jail them.
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The blanket crackdown is also being applied to undocumented Mexicans who were previously subject to criminal background checks and released back over the Rio Grande without charges. (more…)
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April 19th, 2007 |
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Normally the theme for Guerrilla Traveler is adventure on a budget, but sometimes the adventure possibilities are so great I will pass on great adventures that are worth the extra cost. If you are planning to travel to New York City anytime soon, consider seeing the Big Apple from the air.
For example, New York Helicopter Charter offers three tour packages to choose from. The Liberty Tour allows you to see the Statue of Liberty, Ellis and Governors Island, the South Street Seaport, the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges, and the Wall Street Financial Center. |
The Central Park Tour takes you over the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, the Empire State Building, Central Park, and the Intrepid Air, Sea and Space Museum. (more…)
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April 17th, 2007 |
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GREENSBORO — An illegal immigrant from New Jersey faces 10 years in federal prison on charges of selling fraudulent Tar Heel driver’s licenses to other illegal immigrants for $600 apiece.
Joao Cueiroz-Serafim, 21, was arrested Feb. 8 at a Greensboro gas station with three fellow citizens of Brazil who lived illegally in New Jersey. He was allegedly helping them to get North Carolina licenses by providing transportation, arranging lodging, and supplying false documents. |
One of the interlopers succeeded in getting a license the day before Cueiroz-Serafim was arrested, according to U.S. Middle District Court records. (more…)
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April 17th, 2007 |
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April marked the beginning of springtime in New York City.
The return of championship baseball to Yankee and Shea stadiums.
The parks and botanical gardens in every borough burst into bloom. Daffodils and azaleas crowd Central Park, tulips parade up Park Avenue’s center mall, and there are glorious flower shows such as Macy�s Flower Show, Brooklyn Botanical Gardens� Cherry Blossom Festival, and the Greater New York Orchid Show.
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A little known fact: New York is America�s greenest city, based on percentage of total land comprised of parkland. (more…)
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April 13th, 2007 |
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Once you have your US Green Card in hand, visit America’s next great city, Philadelphia.
A national magazine has christened Philadelphia as America’s ‘Next Great City.’ The assessment comes in the October issue of National Geographic Traveler.
When asked what comes to mind when they think of Philadelphia, a local might say cheesesteak or that scene in ‘Rocky’ when Sylvester Stallone runs up the art museum steps.
But the October issue of National Geographic Traveler said there are a lot of other good things to eat in Philadelphia, and you should actually go inside the museum for a look around. |
The magazine delved beneath pop culture to reveal the historical, artistic and gastronomic layers of Philadelphia. (more…)
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April 12th, 2007 |
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Miami, a great place to travel to. Apply now for your 2009 DV US Green Card and start the dream of living and working in America Today!
Gone are the days when Miami was considered a winter resort with a primarily retirement crowd. Today, America’s favorite tropical city is the third most popular vacation destination in the United States falling only behind Los Angeles and New York City. With a population of more than two million, Miami is much more than a typical big city. The land is multifaceted and the people are culturally diverse; drifting sounds of Latin music are equally as popular as the squeals of children splashing in the waves.. |
Lush foliage, such as palm trees, orchids, hibiscus and bougainvillea paint the landscape with bright greens, hot pinks and shades of violet. (more…)
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April 3rd, 2007 |
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Here is a great place to visit after winning your 2009 DV Lottery US green card. There are so many great places to visit and live in the United States of America. Check this spot weekly for more great ideas. Let us help you apply today.
Made famous by Revolutionary events, infamous by cold winters, and both by the World-Series winning Red Sox, Boston has its fair share of reasons to visit. With such a reputation, however, comes high prices, and it has become increasingly difficult to find bargain deals in the city. That is why we created a list of budget restaurants, bars and activities that both locals and tourists can use when going out in Boston. |
Spanning the unique Boston neighborhoods, we have suggestions whether you are with family, friends or single. We also provide ideas for dates that won’t break the bank - great especially for a first outing, yet perfect also for a change of pace in the old routine. (more…)
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April 2nd, 2007 |
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DENVER - State lawmakers adjourned their five-day special session late Monday after approving the last of a bipartisan package of bills Democrats called the toughest in the nation in dealing with illegal immigration, which would force 1 million people receiving state or federal aid in Colorado to verify their citizenship.
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The cornerstone measure, supported by Republican Gov. Bill Owens, would deny most non-emergency state benefits to illegal immigrants 18 years old and older, forcing people to prove legal residency in Colorado when applying for benefits or renewing their eligibility. (more…)
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March 30th, 2007 |
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One, NC Licenses will now require a valid social security number thus blocking illegal aliens from getting licenses in NC if the law is properly applied.
Two, starting Jan 1, 2007 all new hires in state government must be screened for legal presence or citizenship. The school systems have till March of 2007 to implement this change. |
Three, the technical corrections bill (S 1523, page 18.) authorizes our local and state police to begin enforcing immigration laws! (more…)
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