Twitter updates for 2010-07-02
What a gorgeous day here in Niagara Falls! http://twitpic.com/21su8m # Very busy this morning! (@ Tim Horton’s) http://4sq.com/922Rak #
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Changing blogging platform
Sometime over the next few days I will be changing the blogging platform that I use. If you visit the web site to get your Niagara Falls news, then you won’t need to change anything. But if you use an RSS reader (either client software or a web site like My Yahoo!) then you will…
Twitter updates for 2012-05-17
Wow! What a clear day today in Niagara Falls! http://t.co/NrTMEs3O #
Over the Falls in a Barrel
From American Heritage: A hundred and five years ago today, Annie Taylor became the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel. She was 63 years old, a widow, and a failed dancing school teacherâ€â€an unlikely candidate for such an exploit. But she survived, and her name goes down in history as not…
A Brief History of Buildings That Spin
The website Gizmodo recently had an interesting article about the history of buildings that spin. Many buildings were specifically talked about along with a photo. The Skylon Tower was only briefly mentioned. Have you ever eaten at their revolving dining room? I haven’t, but would love to give it a try…
Niagara Falls Getaway Package
On Monday I received the latest newsletter from Niagara Hospitality Hotels, the operator of the The Oakes Hotel Overlooking the Falls. To subscribe to the newsletter, click on the Email Deals link on the main page of their site.
City of Niagara Falls March 2006 Business News Update
The latest issue of the Business News Update (direct link to the PDF) from the City of Niagara Falls is 4 pages long and has information on 2 attractions/shows that I’ve posted about before: To learn more about the Aladdin Jr show, visit the Silver Mist Productions web site or the Greg Frewin Theatre web…
“Choose From Two Great Marriott Offers”
Yesterday I received the latest newsletter from the Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview Hotel And Spa. They are promoting a package at the Fallsview hotel, and a package at the Courtyard hotel. It appears that at least one of the packages was offered to Travelzoo customers as well. You can subscribe to the newsletter by clicking…
Ask Journeys: You’ll fall for Niagara region
From the Winnipeg Sun: Q.) I have heard so much about Niagara Falls and have never been there. Is it worth the trip? A.) You, along with several thousand foreign visitors, multitudes of honeymoon couples and Canadians like yourself who finally make the decision to follow through with the same idea you have will come…
New Year’s concertgoers stompa their feet
From Niagara Falls Review: For High Valley singer Brad Rempel, it was a far cry from his last visit to Niagara Falls. Before hitting the stage at Queen Victoria Park on New Year’s Eve, he recalled being so broke he stayed in a dingy hotel room that didn’t have a phone or TV, “ and…