living Toronto This was to be the center-
piece of the weekend. Though there are thousands gathered here, the appeal of the event has waned for many.
Exciting it was. Almost
like the Carribean’s Jukanoo, but the main difference was that with the Jukanoo you felt like a participant in the celebration. As the Caribana is (gated), you definitely feel more like a spectator. People I was expecting something more interactive.
“It’s gotten better,” one
man said. He was referring to some of the shootings that had happened years ago. “It’s much nicer.”
As reported by the Globe
and Mail, the budget for this year’s festival, now in its 43rd year, has been slashed by 30 percent, to $1.8-million from $2.6-million, largely because of cuts to government fund- ing.
“It’s the G20,” said a cab
driver, referring to the G20 To- ronto Summit, a meeting that deals with the world economy and finance. “Caribana used to be something special. Now?” He gestures with his hand, the sign that means “bad.”
“Caribana’s not what it used to be,” he said.
InterContinental Toronto Centre You couldn’t do much better
than staying at the InterConti- nental Toronto Centre. This hotel is beautiful, spacious. Guests are provided a compli- mentary breakfast buffet at the Azure, which includes French cuisine and made-to-order om- elets. And after breakfast, you can work out in the fitness room or relax at the spa.
More powerful than a loco- motive…
Parking your car for two
nights at the VIA Rail will cost you $39. If possible, save that money and have someone drop you off at the train station.
However you travel, take
the train. I loved the train. There’s no scans, no re-
moving all of your jewelry or taking off your shoes. Show your passport or enhanced ID
and you can get on the train. Seats are first come, first
served, so be sure to arrive early for preferred seating.
For a few dollars more Smart phone users beware.
Even if you’ve got an unlimited data package you still should call your provider to be sure that you sign up for the Inter- national program. Otherwise, you could spend hundreds of dollars more on your next bill just because you downloaded
NOTICE
WOODWARD AVENUE LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT PROJECT PUBLIC SCOPING MEETINGS
Notice is given that the City of Detroit, in cooperation with the U. S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration, will hold public scoping meetings on the Woodward Avenue Light Rail Transit Project. As stated in the Notice of Intent published in the Federal Register on July 30, 2010, the scoping meetings will be held at the Considine Little Rock Family Life Center (Auditorium), at 8904 Woodward Av- enue, Detroit, MI on Saturday, August 14, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The project proposes to implement light rail transit service from downtown Detroit near the Detroit River, and extend northwest along Woodward Avenue (M-1) terminating near Eight-Mile Road (M-102). Alternatives proposed to be considered in the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) include No Build, Light Rail Transit that may use shared (street) or exclusive rights-of-way, and other transit alternatives identified during the scoping process. Interested parties may provide comments on the scope of the EIS, including the project’s purpose and need, the alternatives to be considered, the potential environmental and community impacts to be evaluated, and the methodologies to be used in the evaluations. Project staff will be available at the meeting to informally discuss the EIS scope and the proposed project. Further information will be available at the scoping meetings and may also be obtained from
www.woodwardlightrail.com or by calling (313) 833-1196. Written comments may be sent to Ms. Tricia Harr, AICP, Federal Transit Administration Headquarters, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, E43-105, Washington D.C. 20590 or email
woodwardlightrail@detroitmi.gov on or before September 13, 2010. Arrange- ments for those with special needs or to receive an accessible format version of this notice may contact (313) 961-1940 or
lphillips@pierce-monroe.com, five days prior to the meeting.
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a friend’s photo. Or streamed your favorite radio station. And, e-mails and texting adds up as well.
Toronto, Toronto Metro Detroiters will doubt-
less feel right at home in a city that embraces diversity, inno- vation and creativity.
Special thanks to Tourism
Toronto for providing a fantas- tic itinerary.
For more information, visit
Tourism Toronto at www.See-
TorontoNow.com or www.In-
terContinental.com.
August 4-10, 2010
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Discover Cape Cod One of the most exciting and popular motor
coach trips is to Cape Cod. This time our trip will allow you to view the beautiful fall colors. Our trip is scheduled for Oct. 17-23, 2010.
Cape Cod is
a place that has a lot more to offer than just the “sand dunes and salty air.” Cape Cod has it all: pilgrim history, incred- ible natural beauty, work- ing windmills and cranberry bogs, a benevo- lent yet inter- esting climate, a paradise for artists, golfers and birdwatch- ers. According to clients who traveled on our last trip to Cape Cod, this trip was exciting as well as relaxing and educational.
Linda Burgess
at The World of Travel
It is a place of magnificent beaches, crystal kettle ponds and winding rivers to explore in
Books to look for… New York Times Best Sell-
ing author Eric Jerome Dickey returns with “Tempted by Trou- ble,” a gritty thriller in the style of his earlier novels “Thieves Paradise” and “Liar’s Game.”
Set in an all too familiar
world of high unemployment rates and desperation, this book is described by the publishers as a “pulse-pounder about love, betrayal, and the lengths we will go to survive in a ruthless world will delight fans old and new.”
Here’s the story: Dmytryk Knight was a re-
Tempted by Trouble
By Eric Jerome Dickey Dutton $26.95
Release date: Aug. 17
spectable man…once. He was college educated, happily mar- ried and had a stable job at a car factory in Detroit. When a crip- pling recession annihilates the auto industry, Dmytryk and his wife Cora suddenly find them- selves without jobs and in fore- closure. After two years of living by the rules, they learn the hard
way that honesty doesn’t pay the bills.
When a powerful and ruth-
less crime boss named Eddie Coyle gives them an opportu- nity to buy back their comfort- able lives, Cora urges Dmytryk to take the deal. All he has to do is join Eddie’s crime ring and rob some banks: two minutes, in and out, nobody gets hurt.
When a bank job goes horri-
bly wrong and Cora disappears, Dmytryk has no choice but to dig himself deeper into a life of crime. With each job taking a bigger part of his soul, he won- ders if he’ll ever find his way back to his old life and loving marriage. Or are he and Cora so far gone that it’s no longer pos- sible?
Anything by Dickey is worth
checking out. He’s the best in his field.
a kayak or canoe. It is a peninsula of biking trails, hiking trails, museums and exciting the- atre productions. It is a place to feed seals, to watch a breaching whale and to learn about maritime history. It is a place for families, for couples, for people, for you…to relax, kick off your shoes, wiggle your toes, breathe in some sea air, and enjoy your vacation.
We’ll depart together from Southfield via
motor coach and enjoy six nights lodging, in- cluding four consecutive nights in the quaint Cape Cod area. Ten meals are included in the package price (six breakfasts and four dinners). Together we’ll explore the historic seaside towns of Hyannis and Sandwich, tour the “Outer Cape, including Provincetown and Chatham, visit the lovely and artistic Martha’s Vineyard, stop at the JFK Museum and enjoy exciting gaming at Turning Stone Casino.
This seven-day, six-night tour is only $599
per person based on double occupancy. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to discover the beauty of the Northeast! Final payment on this trip is due on Aug. 24. We accept all forms of payments. We are looking forward to serving you on this trip as well as any other travel that you may have.
Call or visit Linda Burgess at The World of
Travel: 860 West Long Lake Road, Suite 100, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302; (248) 203-0022 or (888) 268-7500;
lburgess@askouragents.com.
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