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Twitter updates for 2010-03-09

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:30:00 +0000

http://twitpic.com/17ldhy – The Falls Plaza Hotel now has a brand. It is a Ramada (I can't remember if I mentioned this before or not) #
http://twitpic.com/17lahs – At the future Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, they've dug up a lot around the front of the building on Fallsview #
RT @NiagaraParksPR @niagarareporter Reptiles @ the Butterfly Conservatory March Break! The Reptile Guy: Watch Video http://bit.ly/alXtDY #

Twitter updates for 2010-01-30 Some teens are trying to take a pic of…
Twitter updates for 2009-12-21 RT @Hilton_Niagara @NiagaraParksPR Photo highlights from the Stanley Cup…
Twitter updates for 2010-01-05 http://twitpic.com/wt1yc – That's a gigantic dream catcher inside Canada…

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Spring is in the air (for now)

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:00:52 +0000

I realize that we’re still near the beginning of March, but this weather is awesome. It’s supposed to stay well above freezing for the rest of the week. While I was walking through Queen Victoria Park I saw some crocus and daffodil shoots coming up.

Unofficial start to Summer 2009 The Victoria Day and Memorial Day weekends are the unofficial…
Twitter updates for 2009-09-09 I'm walking through Queen Victoria Park, and it's a…
Slight damage along Queen Victoria Park With several days of rain and wind last week, it…

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Pamper Yourself with our 1-Night in Niagara Spa Package

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:14:01 +0000

Last Wednesday I received the latest email newsletter from the Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview & Spa.

You can subscribe to the newsletter by clicking on the Special Email Offers link on the side of the Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview & Spa main page.

$135 1-Night Niagara Spa Package! Last Wednesday I received the latest email newsletter from the…
$155 1-Night Niagara Spa Package Last Wednesday I received the latest newsletter from the Marriott…
Get Pampered in Niagara with our 1-Night Spa Package! On Wednesday I received the latest email newsletter from the…

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Rally to save parks from budget ax

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:00:49 +0000

WIVB Channel 4 in Buffalo had a report (including video) on an upcoming rally to try to save the NY State Parks system.

Wednesday in Albany, a rally to save the state parks from the budget ax.

Residents and state leaders will hold a rally to protest cuts in the governor’s budget, which could mean the closing of 90 state parks and historic sites statewide.

Residents oppose closing of state parks From the Buffalo News: State legislators from the Assembly and…
Officials say popular parks could close From WIVB Channel 4 in Buffalo: No nuptials at Niagara…
State parks loving parade? From the Niagara Gazette: City tourism officials expressed support on…

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Twitter updates for 2010-03-08

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:30:00 +0000

There's lots of work going on, but there is still no sign up indicating that the future Jimmy Buffett Margaritaville is going to be there. #

Twitter updates for 2010-02-08 http://twitpic.com/123lot – Looks like work has started on the…
Twitter updates for 2010-02-11 Why doesn't the old Wolfgang Puck's building have a…
Twitter updates for 2010-01-06 RT @NiagaraParksPR: 1/2 PRICE admission for locals @ the…

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Talks boost development hopes in Falls, but progress still slow

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:54:58 +0000

From the Buffalo News:

More than a decade ago, Manhattan real estate billionaire Howard P. Milstein first invested in a company with grand plans to redevelop a huge swath of derelict property in Niagara Falls, and so far there is almost nothing to show for it.

‘Progress’ on Casino Niagara lease, but talks ongoing From the Niagara Falls Review: Ontario Lottery and Gaming and…
“45 Breathtaking Examples of Slow Shutter Speed Photography” Smashing Apps has a blog posting which features slow shutter…
Convention Centre progress Wow! I haven’t been by that area in probably 2…

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Feds want passport views

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:15:48 +0000

From the Niagara Falls Review:

The federal government won’t move ahead with its plan to incorporate biometric technology into passports until Canadians have had a chance to weigh in on it.

Pamela Stephens, a spokeswoman for Justice Minister and Attorney General Rob Nicholson, said Friday the minister’s office has been assured by Passport Canada that the agency intends to conduct public consultations, which will likely commence in early April.

The federal government has talked about introducing biometric passports as far back as 2008. The plan was mentioned again in last week’s speech from the throne. However, the government’s proposed 2010 budget, unveiled last week, didn’t provided specific details about funding for the initiative.

Some local tourism officials have expressed support in principle for biometrics, but want to know if the changes will mean Canadians will have to pay more to acquire the important border-crossing documents.

“Before price is established, there will be a public consultation process,” said Stephens. “In the second part of that process, they will introduce a fee structure, so they’re going to consult Canadians on a price before anything is … announced.”

“That will be an important part for people, particularly in the Niagara area.”

Higher U.S. passport fees could put a damper on local tourism From the Toronto Star: Tourism industry officials in Toronto and…
Passport required From the Niagara Falls Review: Canadians travelling to the U….
NO PASSPORT? NO PASSAGE From the Niagara Falls Review: The countdown is on. There…

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“1934 POSTCARD VIEW FROM CLIFTON HILL NIAGRA FALLS #1210″

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:44:06 +0000

An eBay user has an auction for a postcard from 1934 that shows the area that would be the current Maid of the Mist plaza (at the base of Clifton Hill) with the Falls in the background. Neat!

What is clifton hill in niagra falls? Someone asked this question on Yahoo! Answers, along with this:…
“Clifton Hill in the late 80s” video Here is a cool video I saw the other day….
Clifton Hill Resort Update – Winter Holidays 2009 Last Thursday (Christmas Eve) I received the latest newsletter from…

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Not a lot of posting lately

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:07:33 +0000

Sorry about that. I’ve been sick for a week or so and just haven’t felt like going near the computer any more than I have to. I’m getting better, so there should be more postings this week.

No postings this week Sorry I’m late in posting this. In case you haven’t…
I’m back, and posting will resume shortly I have a bunch of articles that I will be…
Right In Niagara Another web site has popped up that has a Blogger…

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Twitter updates for 2010-03-02

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:30:00 +0000

I'll be getting mine! RT @Niagara_Hotel Tim Hortons Clifton Hill Mar 3, 5am-11am. Free hash brown with the purchase of a breakfast sandwich #

Twitter updates for 2010-02-11 Why doesn't the old Wolfgang Puck's building have a…
Twitter updates for 2009-10-14 The water has been turned off under the T-Rex…
Twitter updates for 2010-01-29 http://twitpic.com/10d1a6 – The Frank’s hot dogs place (beside Little…

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