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    Gravity Hill – A hill that gives the illusion of objects rolling uphill

    A gravity hill, also known as a magnetic hill (and sometimes a mystery hill or a gravity road), is a place where the layout of the surrounding land produces the optical illusion that a very slight downhill slope appears to be an uphill slope. Thus, a car left out of gear will appear to be rolling uphill. There are hundreds of gravity hill locations around the world. The slope of gravity hills is an optical illusion, although tour guides may claim natural or even supernatural forces are at work. The most important factor contributing to the illusion is a completely or mostly obstructed horizon; without a horizon, judging the slope…

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    Oregon Beach Vacations Adds Online Video Community and Blog

    Oregon Beach Vacations Portland, OR (PRWEB) January 13, 2009 Oregon Beach Vacations, the leader in vacation rentals along Oregon’s magnificent coastline, has recently added an interactive video community and blog to their website: www.OregonBeachVacations.com. The interactive video pages currently have several videos that can be watched and linked to online. They represent a variety of subjects that will appeal to people interested in visiting the Oregon Coast. Topics include whale watching in Depoe Bay, Glass Blowing in Lincoln City, Fantastic Food Choices in Cannon Beach as well as information on properties and specials offered by Oregon Beach Vacations. Oregon Beach Vacations encourages others…

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    Last-Minute Discount Travelers Can Still Buy Essential Trip Insurance With Coverage Starting on Their Day of Departure

    East Hartford, CT (PRWEB) January 16, 2009 Travel Insured International (www.travelinsured.com) , a leader in travel insurance, urges travelers to take advantage of the many discounted travel opportunities currently being offered to those able to make last-minute plans to help fill suppliers’ unsold inventory. As you scoop up a can’t-miss deal on a cruise, tour or resort vacation, however, remember that trip disruptions such as travel accidents, sudden illness on the road, common carrier delays and weather events may still appear when there is only a short time between booking and scheduled departure. Although last-minute clients may not need Trip Cancellation insurance with imminent departures, they can add…

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    Virgin America headed for O’Hare

    Found this in my email in box this morning. Have been waiting for Virgin America to get here….   San Francisco – February 17, 2011 – Virgin America, the California-based airline that is reinventing domestic travel, today announces it will bring its low-fare, upscale service to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), with daily nonstop flights from both Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) starting May 25, 2011. Known for its beautifully designed cabins and high-tech amenities, Virgin America has been winning over consumers and sweeping the major travel awards since its August 2007 launch – including capturing the “Best Domestic Airline” title in both Condé…