- New tunnel would have linked Mexicali, Calexico 0 Nov 14, 2009
Marco Polo Aguilar Martinez, 28, was arrested while keeping watch, followed by Roberto Carlos Osuna Villegas, 36, Gaspar Mendez, 27, and Carlos Mendez, 18, according to Adelante Valle. Aguilar Martinez is from San Jose. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
How Eurocentric is your day? Nov 6, 2009
Gold bars were first used as coins in Egypt in the fourth millennium BCE. With astonishment, Marco Polo records the use of paper currency in China, and describes how the paper used as currency was made from the bark of mulberry trees. At college, my student will learn about modernity, ostensibly the source and foundation of the power and the riches of Western nations. (Asia Times Online)
The saga of the 16th-century map that gave America its name Nov 1, 2009
Inspired by the tales of John Mandeville, Marco Polo, and less powerful raconteurs, map makers conjured lands with riches surpassing worldly comprehension and savage cannibals. These tales, as well as the Christian worldview, persisted into the Age of Discovery when they were wedded to innovations in the observable features of the world. (Boston Globe)
* Landlocked Mongolia flies flag on high seas Nov 1, 2009
It once had a massive navy when Kublai Khan ruled the Mongolian empire more than 700 years ago, and Marco Polo sailed from China back to Europe on a ship with the Mongolian seal. The imperial navy came to a quick end in 1281 when a typhoon wiped out almost the entire fleet of 4,000 ships as they attempted to invade Japan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Where in the world is Capuano? Oct 14, 2009
First, a word about our modern day Marco Polo. Although his congressional committee assignments deal mostly with domestic issues, this six-term representative always knew he wanted to travel the world for free. (Boston Globe)
Should we even have a Columbus Day? Oct 10, 2009
Granted, Columbus was not the sole precipitator of the displacement and suffering imposed on native Americans for the next half millennium, and certainly his navigational, scientific, and sheer physical accomplishment, which rank him with or above such figures as Marco Polo, Ferdinand Magellan, and Lewis and Clark, cannot be denied. Yet Columbus was more than just an inevitable cog in history's colonial machine. (Christian Science Monitor)
Review: Sony strikes gold with 'Uncharted 2' Oct 9, 2009
Uncharted 2 follows the exploits Nathan Drake, a brazen treasure hunter who teams up with a pair of mercenaries to search for fortunes tied to the lost fleets of explorer Marco Polo. As Drake digs deeper, he learns Marco Polo embarked on a secret trip to find the mythical kingdom of Shambhala and a wish-fulling jewel known as the Cintamani Stone. (USA Today -- Tech)
Barrymore delivers fun on wheels Oct 2, 2009
The sight of her making her way up residential streets in a pair of Barbie roller skates or screaming Marco in a game of Marco Polo is simply joyful. If American movies were full of stories about girls, their dreams, their mothers, their heartbreaks, their gift for smashing their elbows into people s chins, Whip It would be just another happy comedy. (Boston Globe)
More of this story Sep 22, 2009
marco polo wrote on Sep 21, 2009 2:54 PM:" Congratulations Katie on an absolutely outstanding first triathalon!! It was an awesome event...very well planned. Congratulations to all who participated and volunteered!! ". Share your thoughts. (Westerly Sun, RI)
The History of Fireworks Sep 17, 2009
The explorer, Marco Polo (1254-1324) is credited with bringing gunpowder from China to Europe during the 13th century. In Great Britain, first gained popularity during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558 -1603). (Suite101.com)
Folks our features staff would have loved to follow on Twitter: Aug 23, 2009
Marco Polo Marco Polo. I'd love to be along for the ride as this 13th-century Venetian teenager traveled to the then truly mysterious Far East and back -- an epic journey by land and sea that lasted 24 years. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Pietro Alberti Was First Italian Am... Aug 2, 2009
Move over Marco Polo, Christoforo Colombo, Giovanni Caboto, Amerigo VesPucci and Giovanni Verrazano. Pietro Alberti came to stay, raise a family and found an American family. (Suite101.com)
San Antonio's housing market is one step closer to bottom, study finds Aug 1, 2009
It s like a game of Marco Polo. (The builders) are yelling Marco. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Best Venice Hotels for Europe Cruis... Jul 26, 2009
Courtyard by Marriott Venice Airport Passengers with early morning flights will appreciate the proximity of this hotel to the Marco Polo Airport (VCE). The Courtyard by Marriott is less than 1 km from VCE and 12 km from downtown. (Suite101.com)
Daily Top 10 Jul 25, 2009
The game allows players to take control of Drake and embark on a journey that will push him to his physical, emotional and intellectual limits to discover the real truth behind the lost fleet of Marco Polo and the legendary Himalayan valley of Shambhala. Check out today's Uncharted 2 video from the Comic-Con panel, plus some offscreen footage (after the link). (IGN FilmForce)
Book Buzz for Thursday, July 9, 2009 Jul 10, 2009
From Homer to Marco Polo, Captain Cook and Jack Kerouac, readers have been enchanted for centuries by the tales of travelers. Classic voyage raconteurs like Joshua Slocum, Jack London, Ernest Shakleton, Beryl Markam and Isabella Bird continue to interest and educate readers. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Attractions in Hangzhou, China Jul 9, 2009
Marco Polo once spoke of Hangzhou as the finest and the noblest in the world , and a traditional Chinese saying goes, Above is Heaven; below are Suzhou and Hangzhou. Learn which attractions are must-sees. (Suite101.com)
The Vagabond Travelers Dream Jun 26, 2009
So much to see and experience, even Marco Polo couldnt have caught us; and Singapore was the island Ol Marco missed ... Our nighttime introduction to a new Singapore and a city tour brought us suddenly to the realization that the island Marco Polo missed no longer existed. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
James Franco Takes A Poetic Turn Jun 24, 2009
The star, who's a grad student at both Columbia and NYU, will help launch the summer Travel issue of Lapham's Quarterly tonight at the Hungaria 00004000 n Cultural Center by reading, along with poet Frank Bidart, from works by the likes of Marcel Proust, Elizabeth Bishop, Marco Polo and Homer. The magazine's assistant editor, Jeannie Vanasco, told Page Six, "I met James through the brilliant writer Matthew Specktor . . . I threw out the idea of James recording passages of Lapham's Quarterly for... (New York Post -- Gossip)
Afghanistan releases its first-ever list of protected species Jun 5, 2009
In July 2008, AWEC began evaluations of species such as the snow leopard, Marco Polo sheep, and Asiatic black bear. To make status determinations, AWEC and WCS worked with world-experts to obtain the most recent and accurate information available for Afghanistan and the region, and then evaluated those data using scientific criteria established by the global authority on species listing the IUCN Red List. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
VolleyBlog: Irish In Italy May 27, 2009
Johnny showed us the home of Marco Polo, and that of Casanova. We asked him if he was married, he said no, but if any of us wanted to marry him that would be o.k. At the end of the 25 minutes, Johnny kindly dropped us off at the same spot he found us and we continued on our adventure through Venice. (Und.com)
Soulja Boy emerges through criticism with 2 hits May 10, 2009
He even beefed with Bow Wow shortly after the two released the video Marco Polo. People really did think I was going to be a one-hit wonder not a legit artist, he said with a slight smirk. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
First evidence for prehistoric farming's East-West spread May 9, 2009
In that sense it is a hint that the idea of cultivation was one that traveled both ways," said the professor. Millet may have been dominating the diet of the Neolithic communities of northern China, according to the stable isotopic evidences. Archaeological finds suggest that it was used to make noodles and, perhaps at a later stage, wine. In the 13th century Marco Polo recorded that the Chinese prepared it as a gruel cooked in milk. The small millet seed is often found as a charred remnant in... (Xinhuanet, China)
Soulja Boy emerges through criticism May 8, 2009
He exchanged verbal shots with rapper-actor Ice-T, who said his brand of music was "killing hip-hop." He even beefed with Bow Wow shortly after the two released the video "Marco Polo.". "People really did think I was going to be a one-hit wonder not a legit artist," he said with a slight smirk. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
New Book about a Unique Silk Road Experience Apr 19, 2009
Following Marco Polo's Silk Road is about a couples passion for travel ... They followed the broad route taken by the legendary Venetian explorer Marco Polo ... Brian Lawrenson and his wife Jill recently spent three months travelling the Silk Road and have written Following Marco Polo's Silk Road that describes their adventures. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Announcing New Novel 'Don't Mess With Earth' Apr 19, 2009
Some interfere in history to advance human civilization, returning once during the Roman Empire, or they just want to have some fun for themselves, people such as King Arthur, Galileo, Genghis Khan, Marco Polo, and even Amelia Earhart. The aliens discover Earth by accident and the first group they experiment on are the colonists at Roanoke. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Japan's Denial of "The Rape of Nank... Apr 18, 2009
On July 7, 1937, a skirmish between Japanese and Chinese forces occurred at Marco Polo Bridge. The Japanese government decided to use the incident as a reason to invade eastern China. (Suite101.com)
The Harperites come to terms with China's reality Apr 18, 2009
This week, International Trade Minister Stockwell Day was wandering around China like a Conservative Marco Polo seeking audiences. It was the longest time any Conservative minister had spent in China. (Globe and Mail)
Bow Wow Chosen As Xbox April 'Artist of the Month' - Challenges Fans to Play Online 'Game with Fame' Session on Wednesday, April 15 Apr 14, 2009
Bow Wow's new album is available in three unique configurations: 1) a general audience version featuring the "New Jack City II" CD with a fold-out poster; 2) a deluxe package edition including the CD plus a bonus DVD containing an hour-long Bow Wow live concert performance, music videos, footage of Bow Wow's participation in the historic 2008 Walk Across America voter registration initiative, and a photo gallery; 3) an exclusive WalMart edition featuring three bonus tracks - Bow Wow's smash hit... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Sri Lanka Upper Montane Rainforest ... Apr 11, 2009
Sri Lanka's dense biodiversity, one of the world's ecological hot spots, has been documented since the olden days by Ibn Battuta and Marco Polo. Today, scientists and laymen alike have pored over fascinating information on the importance of its geological origins, location and climatic history. (Suite101.com)
West Lake area praised as land of intoxicating beauty Apr 2, 2009
Situated in China's eastern province of Zhejiang, Hangzhou was once described by the 13th century Italian traveler Marco Polo as "the most splendid and luxurious city in the world". This is most evident in the West Lake area, the city's most prominent scenic spot. (Xinhuanet, China)
Marco Polo Investments Inc. Announces Reactivation of Its Qualification Transaction Mar 28, 2009
Press Release Source: Marco Polo Investments Ltd. ... CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - March 27, 2009) - Marco Polo Investments Inc. ("Marco" or the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE: - ) today announced details concerning its proposed qualifying transaction involving a business combination (the "Business Combination") with Cobalt Blue Resources Inc. ("Cobalt") on amended terms than those previously announced on November 18, 2008 and then cancelled in the press release of the Corporation on January 24,... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Swimming Pool Game 'Marco Polo' Used To Develop Robot Control Mar 26, 2009
Engineers from Duke University and the University of New Mexico have used the simple pursuit-evasion game "Marco Polo" to solve a complex problem -- namely, how to create a system that allows robots to not only "sense" a moving target, but intercept it ... The goal of the game "Marco Polo" is for the person who is "it" to tag another person, who then becomes the new pursuer ... "Just as in 'Marco Polo,' we needed to create a way that permits mobile robots to detect other moving objects and make... (Science Daily)
Single blondes Mar 10, 2009
Feminine adventurer seeks Romeo masquerading part time as Marco Polo. Age: 56 Gender: Female Height: 5'6/167 cm Last login: This week Location: Sydney - North, New South Wales. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
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Transfer by ferry to Korcula island (the birthplace of Marco Polo) via Drvenik. Pass by Vela Luka, Prizba, Brna, Smokvica, and Pupnat in Korcula. (MSNBC -- Travel)
To shelter its cuisine, Italian city bans foreign flavors Feb 23, 2009
Critics of Lucca's new law point out that many of the staples of Italian food have foreign origins tomatoes, for instance, were introduced from South America, and pasta is widely believed to have been brought from China by Marco Polo. And what of food from Sicily, which has a heavy Arab influence should couscous, a staple of Sicilian dishes, be classed as foreign or Italian. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Review of The Dragon and the Foreig... Feb 19, 2009
The main narrative is interspersed with sidebars detailing intriguing facets of Chinese history such as the roles played by Marco Polo, the , eunuchs, tea and the kowtow. While the newcomer to Chinese history may be confused by the sheer wealth of information, Gelber s style is both readable and incisive. (Suite101.com)
Retrace explorers routes Feb 14, 2009
Hopes of riches and fame funded Marco Polos itinerary to the Far East ... If youre looking to make a journey only a few make, consider emulating Marco Polo the man, who made the Silk Road to China famous ... Marco Polo once said I have not told half of what I saw. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Wall Street's Personality Test Feb 12, 2009
The Special Panel consists of the following luminaries: John Thain, a corporate governance expert with hands on experience in the investment banking industry most recently with Merrill Lynch; Barney Madoff whom you will all recall was good enough to testify at the Marco Polo hearing last week (I would like to thank the United States Marshall Service for allowing Bernie to stay in Washington over the weekend as a guest in my home); Ms. Kristen Davis, better known as the Manhattan Madam; Mr. Ralph... (Slate)
Which way is Mecca? Look up ... way up Feb 8, 2009
We've shot movies in space and at the bottom of the sea, and this one was more challenging than those," said Jonathan Barker, the Toronto-based producer of Imax films, at a screening of his latest, Journey to Mecca: In the Footsteps of Ibn Battuta. In an efficient 44 minutes, the film tells a two-pronged story: The first part recreates the harrowing, 18-month, 5,000-mile pilgrimage made by the explorer Ibn Battuta, who in 1325 travelled from his native Tangier to Mecca to perform the Hajj, an... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
