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Summary: Interesting
Review: It is interesting to know things like these are going on in the world. I definately plan on attending some of the events in the book.
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Summary: Interesting
Review: It is interesting to know things like these are going on in the world. I definately plan on attending some of the events in the book.
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Summary: 2 down, 98 more to go!
Review: Love this book! Very interesting and funny...and it makes me realize how much there is to see and do that isn't for the traditional tourist or found in the traditional guidebook. I recommend this to anyone who's a fan of the unique and off-beat. I've also become addicted to their website, whatsgoingon.com, for a daily dose of this stuff.
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Summary: unimpressive
Review: The events and activities described in this book are unimportant and without lasting meaning. Doing these things provides water-cooler chit-chat and nothing more. Really, there are more meaningful things you can do with your life than fritter it away on self-indulgent trivia. Of course, most Americans are too ignorant and boorish to understand any of this.
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Summary: unimpressive
Review: The events and activities described in this book are unimportant and without lasting meaning. Doing these things provides water-cooler chit-chat and nothing more. Really, there are more meaningful things you can do with your life than fritter it away on self-indulgent trivia. Of course, most Americans are too ignorant and boorish to understand any of this.
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Summary: Authors wrong to promote barbaric Iditarod dog sled race
Review: The Iditarod dog sled race might be a rewarding journey for the greedy mushers who force their dogs to participate in this grueling race, but it is certainly not rewarding for the dogs. In the Iditarod, dogs are forced to race 1,150 miles, which is the approximate distance between Miami and New York City in 8 to 15 days. The Iditarod has a long and documented history of dog deaths, illnesses and injuries. On average, 54% of the dogs who start the race do not make it across the finish line. Of those who do, 81% have lung damage. At least 120 dogs have died in the Iditarod. There is no official count of dog deaths available for the race's early years. Causes of death have included strangulation in towlines, internal hemorrhaging after being gouged by a sled, liver injury, heart failure, and pneumonia. Most Iditarod dog kennels are puppy mills where on-going cruelty is the law. Dogs are beaten into submission, starved to maintain racing weight, and forced to pull ATVs, cars or trucks as part of their training. Dogs who are unwanted for any reason are normally shot in the head. The AVMA does not approve of euthanasia of dogs by gunshot, because it most often results in a painful death. USA Today sports columnist Jon Saraceno called the Iditarod "a travesty of grueling proportions" and "Ihurtadog." Fox sportscaster Jim Rome called it "I-killed-a-dog." Orlando Sentinel sports columnist George Diaz said the race is "a barbaric ritual" and "an illegal sweatshop for dogs." USA Today business columnist Bruce Horovitz said the race is a "public-relations minefield." Margery Glickman
Director
Sled Dog Action Coalition, http://www.helpsleddogs.org
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Summary: A traveller's dream guide!
Review: This book is perfect for the adventurous travellers who think they've been there, done that. Hardly! The range of events and locations in this book will inspire just about anyone. The authors provide a really great amount of detail and give you the info you really need to know -- particularly about some dicey locations and how to stay safe while exploring them. It's also a great book for the armchair traveller. Even if you never get to any of the places -- like the Cooper's Hill Cheese Race in England -- you'll feel like you have after reading this book.
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Summary: A traveller's dream guide!
Review: This book is perfect for the adventurous travellers who think they've been there, done that. Hardly! The range of events and locations in this book will inspire just about anyone. The authors provide a really great amount of detail and give you the info you really need to know -- particularly about some dicey locations and how to stay safe while exploring them. It's also a great book for the armchair traveller. Even if you never get to any of the places -- like the Cooper's Hill Cheese Race in England -- you'll feel like you have after reading this book.
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Summary: 100 things to AVOID before you die, like this book
Review: This book is the worst. The suggestions of things to do are just plain aweful. It seems to suggest every crowded fair and typical tourist attraction in any city. This would be great if you love crowds and mayhem. The suggestions are useless. New Years Eve in Times square? Mardi Gras? Acadamy Awards? Carnaval? Who's not aware of these events? It could have some redeaming qualities if it had suggestions about where to stay and how to plan these types of trips, but it does not offer any other information than the dates and location. Nobel Prize Ceremonies? Running of the Bulls? Come on!!!! What a waste of paper, money and time.
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Summary: Great book for world "connoisseurs"
Review: This book puts your life in perspective, it tells you that there are important things to do in your life before your time is up, important places to see and experience. It shows you another way to plan your holidays around a special event anywhere in the world. Also it tells you not to go if such an event is taking place. The book is a terrific "travel companion" and a sort of incentive to find out what's really going on in the world among the natives. The spirit in which it was written is great and easy to read. Congratulations to Neil and David !
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