A Guide to Shopping in Paris

Visit Paris and spend your days exploring the sights and sounds of the city. Of course you can also go shopping in Paris. You will find that you can have your pick on the tiny boutiques to the large department stores.

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The Mapes Hotel: Lost Landmark Of Northern Nevada History

The Mapes Hotel in Reno, Nevada met its demise on Superbowl Sunday of 2000 when 75 pounds of explosives packed inside the structure’s support columns brought it to the ground. The controlled demolition came despite years of effort by a number of groups within the community to preserve the building with lawsuits, redevelopment proposals, and grass roots lobbying efforts. The National Trust for Historic Preservation even took up the cause, challenging the destruction in a lawsuit that eventually reached the Nevada Supreme Court.

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London – What To Do On Your First Visit

As the capital city of England, it is hardly surprising that there is much to see, do and experience in London. With millions of residents packed into this vibrant cultural melting pot, London is always bustling with activity, regardless of the day of the week or the month. You should make a list of sights to take in, as otherwise you might end up missing out on one of London’s highlights.

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