Todd DeFeo – Page 114 – Sightseers' Delight

London Tube union workers suspend strike over ticket automation efforts

May 5, 2014 Todd DeFeo

A 72-hour Tube strike was set to commence Monday evening, a week after workers walked out over a plan to shutter ticket booths.

Get outside for Easter: National parks open for free April 19-20

April 18, 2014 Todd DeFeo

National parks will be open for free this weekend (April 19-20) in honor of National Park Week.

Georgia State concludes spring practices

April 12, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Georgia State on Saturday concluded its spring practice schedule with a final scrimmage during the school’s All Blue All In Day. The Panthers are looking to rebound in 2014 after a disappointing 0-12 season last year, their first in the Sun Belt Conference.

More viewing Bible with skepticism, survey shows

April 11, 2014 Todd DeFeo

More people, especially Millennials, have skeptical views of the Bible, and fewer young people are reading the Good Book, according to the fourth annual State of the Bible survey.

Benjamin Harrison House spotlights nation’s 23rd president

April 9, 2014 Todd DeFeo

To many in 21st century, the presidency of Benjamin Harrison, one of the last of the 19th century, seems like ancient history. Elected to the nation’s top political office in 1888, Harrison remains the only president from the state of Indiana (he was born in 1833 in North Bend, Ohio, but moved to Indianapolis in 1854).

Missing airliner exposes fear of losing control, enhances fear of flying

March 20, 2014 Todd DeFeo

The shroud of mystery surrounding the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight 370 continues to captivate people across the globe. But, the case may expose our inherit fear of losing control, which can manifest itself as a fear of flying.

Having second thoughts about flying in the wake of Malaysia flight 370?

March 20, 2014 Todd DeFeo

The mystery surrounding the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight 370 is likely impacting some fliers’ psyches.

Despite tilt, Pisa tower a draw for tourist

March 19, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Despite the fact that it is somewhat of an engineering blunder, there is something strangely beautiful about the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Throngs of tourists who flock to Pisa to marvel at the tower or to have their picture made at an angle that looks as through they’re holding up the tower agree.

In defense of Joe Jackson, see his house in Greenville, S.C.

March 12, 2014 Todd DeFeo

When it comes to putting together a team of the greatest players ever to take the baseball diamond, it would be hard to overlook “Shoeless” Joe Jackson. Today, Jackson’s former house, where he lived at the time of his death in 1951, has been transformed into a museum.

Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade Scheduled for Saturday, March 15

February 26, 2014 Todd DeFeo

More than 200,000 people are expected to turn out next month for the 132nd Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade. The annual family-friendly parade, aimed at celebrating the city’s Irish culture and history.