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Month: August 2017

Southeastern Railway Museum
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Southeastern Railway Museum to host Classics at the Crossing in October

August 28, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

Vintage cars will descend on the Southeastern Railway Museum from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 21 for the museum’s fourth annual “Classics at the

InselAir
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Bankruptcy court of Curaçao extends payment moratorium for Insel Air

August 26, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

The bankruptcy court of Curaçao has agreed to defer the Insel Air’s required payments, the airline said in a news release.

Sherman Memorial
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New York City to review monuments ‘that in any way may suggest hate’

August 23, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has ordered a 90-day review to “look at all statues and monuments that in any way may suggest hate or division or racism, anti-Semitism, any kind of message that is against the values of New York City.”

Confederate Memorial
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Former Georgia governor: Confederate monuments should serve as ‘a teaching point’

August 23, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

Monuments to the Confederacy should not necessarily be removed from the public square, but “should be a teaching point on how good intentioned people can become so blind in their views that blood is shed,” a former governor of Georgia said.

Joseph E. Brown Monument
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Georgia lawmaker wants state commission on historic monuments

August 22, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

A Georgia state lawmaker is introducing legislation to create a state commission on historic monuments.

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America pauses to watch solar eclipse

August 21, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

The world seemingly stopped still today as people nationwide gazed upward to catch a glimpse of the solar eclipse.

Confederate Memorial
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Majority of adults say Confederate monuments should remain, poll finds

August 19, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

More than six in 10 U.S. adults believe Confederate monuments should remain as a historical symbol, a new poll reveals.

No Picture
Commentary

My son died, and the hospital doesn’t care

August 18, 2017 Todd DeFeo

After speaking with the chief medical officer of the hospital where my son died, I realize we will never receive a straight answer about the circumstances leading to his death.

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Views from Venice: A boat ride along the Canal Grande

August 18, 2017 Todd DeFeo

Venice is one of the most amazing places to see.

Las Vegas
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It’s not too late to book a Labor Day trip, travel site says

August 16, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

Looking for somewhere to go this Labor Day? Good news, it is not too late.

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