Basse-Normandie

D.M. native Cameron dies; known for bird’s-eye views

By SAM WHITING • San Francisco Chronicle • November 22, 2009 Three months ago, Robert Cameron was hanging out of a helicopter taking pictures of Lombard Street in San Francisco. "Environmental Journey: Robert Cameron's Aerial...

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£250 - FRANCE, LA Manche, Normandy, Detached (Friday-Ad Classifieds) £250

FRANCE, LA Manche, Normandy, Detached Cottage, 4 bedrooms. D-Day Landing Beaches 20 minutes. Nature reserves, cycling routes, bird watching - plenty to see & do. 1 bathroom, tv, satellite, private garden, fully equipped...

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Place plays a power role

Eye on the Oscars: Preview: 2009 films use far-flung sites to enhance stories -- International locations have played a role in the stories of countless Oscar-winning pics. This year's contenders were shot in environments as...

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The Discrete Elegance of Dinard

Biarritz, la Baule, le Touquet, Royan... All these seaside resorts evolved in the second half of the 19 th century. Yet Dinard has undoubtedly been the best in preserving its charm. An achievement accomplished by listing over...

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November Linkfest

In honor of Thanksgiving, a multi-course menu of links. NamingFellow namer Anthony Shore, formerly of Landor, has been writing terrific stuff on his blog, Operative Words. He recently published the English translation of his...

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Last letter home a poignant reminder

This week I attended a Veterans Day program at Erwin High School. As I sat there listening, my mind wandered to last summer when my family visited the Normandy Landing Beaches of WWII. On our way, we visited the Caen Memorial...

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Sunol Water Temple

California, Alameda County, Sunol [Main Marker:] California Historic Civil Engineering Landmark Alameda Creek Water System 1888 San Francisco Section A802 1975 [Second Marker:] Restoration of the Sunol Water Temple Started May...

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Floods as UK faces stormy gales

Louise Lear explains where the worst weather is likely to hit Heavy rain and high winds have caused flooding in parts of southern Britain, as the year's worst storm is forecast for the start of the weekend. A severe flood...

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SERV - The Blood Runners

Romford, August 11, 2005 – SERV (Service by Emergency Rider Volunteers) bikers delivering emergency supplies of blood to hospitals can ride with peace of mind, thanks to support from leading specialist motorcycle insurance...

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Exclusive CS Video: Oren Moverman on The Messenger

After years working as a screenwriter culminating with his teaming with Todd Haynes on the script for his Dylan tribute I'm Not There , screenwriter Oren Moverman decided to tackle his first movie as a director. The Messenger...

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