City News
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One man has exclusive rights to the town of Swett and is now selling it off to anyone who can match his asking price. Businessman Lance Benson is putting these holdings up to focus on his core business and you have a chance to buy them.
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In today's technology-orientated world, more and more of us find ourselves living in busy, crowded cities but somehow overlooking the treasures held within. Canadian start-up app Wutzwhat aims to rectify this by highlighting unique experiences.
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Berlin -
Berlin is about to become the first city in the world with its own Internet domain name. The city's businesses will be able to use ".berlin" from mid-March 2014.
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Phoenix -
People living in densely populated urban areas affect the health and fitness of native wildlife. A new study draws a link between the degree of urbanization and the prevalence of two parasites in wild house finches.
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Christmas is celebrated in style in the old English city of York, including a market, the odd band or two, ice sculptures and plenty of merriment.
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Canada Post will stop offering door-to-door delivery of regular mail to urban residents over the next five years, it's been announced. One-third of Canadians receive mail at their door but will soon have to get their mail via community mailboxes.
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Edmonton -
Winter is an inevitable fact of life in western Canada. In Edmonton, the snow and colder temperatures hit with a vengeance in mid-November.
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Toronto -
Forget Rob Ford. Forget those stuffy Bay Street big-shots. And forget those underperforming Maple Leafs. Toronto is the No. 1 city in the world, according to an organization that engages youth involvement in their municipalities.
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The business and political weekly magazine 'The Economist' has released its 2013 list of the world's 'Most Livable Cities.' Compiled by the mag's 'Intelligence Unit' the list is striking in that there are no U.S. cities and most are Canadian and Aussie.
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It appears now that money really can buy you anything because according to one eBay user, the starting bid for the city of Detroit is just $7.50
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Galveston -
Galveston, Texas is one of the top five cities in the United States that is most vulnerable to hurricanes. City officials are looking into harvesting seaweed to defend the city from future hurricanes.
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Many people believe that the main factor determining the cost of an auto-insurance premium is the year and make of the vehicle being insured. In fact, that is far from the truth. Where you live can play a very significant role in determining your rates.
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The King's Cross area of London had an unsavory reputation for many decades. In recent years this area of North London has undergone regeneration, and there is more to come.
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The story of Villa Epecuén, a former popular, vibrant spa resort town, is a sad one. The "town that drowned" is a real-life Atlantis, which is gradually coming up for air once again after 25 years.
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Samara -
I lived with a Russian family for 6 months and faced the coldest winter of my life. Snow packed the fields, ice coated the sidewalks, city roads became hazardous, and even the mighty Volga River froze solid enough to drive across it.
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Chicago -
That tired old phrase "don't let the bed bugs bite" means something as it has become a serious problem of late. This has nothing to do with being clean, either.
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Denver -
Are you one of those people that remember and miss a traditional downtown, vibrant with life, excitement and things to do. A place where real people go and you'll run in to your neighbour?
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Ahvaz -
The city of Ahvaz airport is to be relocated, as Iran has found an oil field under the runway. This has caused problems for a US plane who made an emergency landing there almost three weeks ago.
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Nashville -
The sights and sounds of the urban city can differ greatly from those of a more rural environment. While one area may be more pastoral and peaceful, scenes found in any of environment can hold a certain beauty.
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Saskatoon -
The Canadian city of Saskatoon is quaint, friendly and also boasts some impressive sculptures and street art downtown. Here are some of the most impressive pieces I came across during a recent visit.
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Chicago -
An estimated 2 million spectators crowded the beaches and parks near Lake Michigan in Chicago this past weekend to catch one of the most exciting shows of the year. The 2012 Chicago Air and Water Show.
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Hofuf -
Saudi Arabia, run by the world's most repressive religious fundamentalist monarchs, has announced plans to construct a city exclusively for women.
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Markham -
Welcome to the Town of Markham? No. You mean, welcome to the City of Markham. Councillors voted unanimously in favour of obtaining city status. Markham will officially become Ontario's newest city on July 1.
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On Tuesday it was announced that a city in southeastern New Mexico will be where a new $1 billion ghost town will be located.
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London -
Google is to open a multi-million pound innovation centre in London, UK, as part of the Goverment's plan to create a "Tech City" in the capital.
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Montreal -
As allegations of corruption hang over the Liberal government of Jean Charest, another look at life in the French-speaking province's biggest city of Montreal.
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Rogers, AR - The vibrant history of this city is part of its charm and contributes to its growth, family-friendly amenities, and current top ten ranking by Money Magazine.
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New York -
Newly installed brightly painted pianos have recently been installed in different locations throughout New York City. What is their purpose?
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The hosting of a World Cup in a continent whose people have suffered – and continue to endure – indescribable privations in the modern era may come to be regarded as one of the great postmodern illusions.
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San Mateo -
A state appeals court has dismissed a lawsuit by a mother who says the county coroner kept her son's heart without her consent after an autopsy. It was months after he was buried before she found out his heart had been taken from him.
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City Image
San Francisco Chinatown Photography -
Cellphone photographic journalism, live and on the go.
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Replica of an old VOC ship the Dutch used to travel to Japan and Indonesia.
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Photo of main enterence of SF City Hall, at Civic Center, taken Sept. 2010
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Schmute and Maxi, the official Berliner bears.
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Close up on the American Falls as the Maid of the Mist passes through a rainbow at the base of the falls and tourists are lined up to be next.
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Elon Musk plans a dome city on Mars.
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A view of a street in Lorca, Spain
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Bill Arney the MC for the SF Film Noir Festival, Jan. 25, 2011. He used to live in the apartment where Dashiell Hammett wrote "The Maltese Falcon."
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Pedestrians in Tokyo, Japan
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Map showing Norman Oklahoma and Oklahoma City where tornado's struck late Monday evening.
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The river flows northeast
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James Godsoe a native to the SF Bay Area was one of the many season pass holders for the 9th Annual SF Film Noir Festival Jan. 2011
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