It's a huge whale bone arch

Advantages: An intersting attraction, free to visit
Disadvantages: In a remote location

...The Isles of Lewis and Harris in the Outer Hebrides are amongst the remotest of all British outposts and subsequently do not receive the vast number of tourists that they would undoubtedly do if they were more accessible. These islands not only boast the most magnificent beaches in the whole of Northern Europe they are also packed full of hundreds of little curiosities, some of which could be easily missed but turn out to be real little gems. The Whale Bone Arch at Bragar was marked as a tourist attraction on my map and since it was just down the road from where I was staying I decided to check it out. I was however somewhat surprised therefore to discover that this attraction is actually in someone's back garden. The house where the Whale Bone Arch is located is on the A857, the main road that runs along the north coast of the Isle...

micksheff 06.07.2009 · Read review
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Arch Enemy - Doomsday Machine

Advantages: Fantstic guitars , great vocals , everything fits together
Disadvantages: some songs are repetive , too long and out of place

...Here we have one of the most successful Swedish death metal bands, shown here on the verge of their mainstream metal breakthrough. Personally doomsday machine is my favourite arch enemy album, it gets the balance right between power and creativity and doesn't bore the listener. Some of the riffs on this album are fantastic and very original, the solos are very good, and the first time I heard the vocals I could not believe such a sound could come from a woman! Needless to say I was very impressed with this album, after listening to wages of sin, and anthems of rebellion, doomsday machine is quite clearly the peak of Arch Enemy's stand out sound. Stand out tracks (for good an bad reasons) Nemesis: this song had a video made for it and quite rightly so. The whole song is a fast paced attack on the senses and is generally...

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Travel to the top of The Gateway Arch Mork-style - in an egg.

Advantages: Elegant architectural icon. Magnificent vies and photographic opportunity.
Disadvantages: Lenghy queues. Only partially accessible for disable visitors.

...The elegant Gateway Arch, reaching up to 630 feet dominates St Louis? skyline. Standing in the Jefferson Natural Expansion Memorial Park, the arch symbolises the role St Louis played as the gateway to the west. Shortly after the Second World War in 1947, a competition was privately financed to find a suitable architectural centrepiece for the park. The aim was to commemorate Thomas Jefferson?s vision of the spread of freedom and democracy from ?sea to shining sea? and his commissioned expedition in 1804 to the west coast headed by Lewis and Clark. Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen and structural engineer Hannskarl Bandel?s design of this graceful tapered stainless-steel catenary arch won over the 171 other entries. Construction of this remarkable structure took around three years to complete. Pictures of the construction can...

MAFARRIMOND 28.06.2009 · Read review
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Arch-er'd want more from an attraction

Advantages: Historically interesting
Disadvantages: Can't help feeling it should be more interesting (and fun)

...(sorry for using the same pun twice...couldn't resist) The Gateway Arch, St Louis, Missouri, USA. Introduction: The Arch of St.Louis is dubbed as the 'Gateway to the West' and is probably the most famous attraction in Missouri. At 630ft (192m) tall, and exactly wide as it is tall, this is no small construction. It was designed by Finnish-American architect Eeor Saarinen and structural engineer Hannskarl Bandel. As well as being the tallest habitable structure in St.Louis, it is also the world's tallest monument. Completed in 1965 (4 years after Saarinen died) and costing approximately $15 million to finish, it stands as 'the' monument for the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial* (a site that stretches across 91 acres along the Mississippi river). A remarkable thing about the Arch, is that it stands on the exact...

MarcoG 05.07.2008 · Read review
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It's not The Arches fault, they are just too busy...

Advantages: If the dish is available, then you won't be disappointed. Hats off to the kitchen!
Disadvantages: Staff & managers are supposed to make guests feel special, not like an inconvenience.

...mention of a cocktail would have them running around looking for bottles etc. As an ex-bartender with ten years management experience as well, I know it should not take 15 minutes to make a cocktail. All-in-all, The Arches is a Glasgow institution which everyone raves about but, in my opinion, it is "all fur coat and no knickers."...

feefeechan 27.10.2009 · Read review
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Rockford Files

Advantages: good stories, good memories
Disadvantages: may be dated for some

...get this stwait" line was going to come up at some point, and that he had the puzzle solving mind of a mensa genius, he would also always get his man (or woman). And so it was the same with the Rockford Files, we always new that he would eventually get his criminal and that he will be back in the next show with more witty one liners. The good thing about the Rockford Files is that the main Character was "human" in that he didn't win every single fight; he wasn't a goody two shoes, sometimes even getting involved in the villain's plans. In other words he was flawed, almost an anti-hero in some cases although ultimately his heart was in the right place and he was charming with it, we certainly warmed to him and wished him the best every time. Other characters that make the show are Sergeant (later lieutenant) Dennis Becker (Joe Santos...

sjp1966 16.07.2008 · Read review
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The Wolverine Files - A comprehensive & visually impressive book

Advantages: Well presented and packed with information, facts and great original artwork.
Disadvantages: Can't really find any faults with this book !

...In 1974 the character "Wolverine" made his debut into the Marvel Universe on the last page of Hulk #180 ... and these days Wolverine has become a well loved character. Over the years he became a regular and popular member of the X-Men line up and with a vast number of his own comics and graphic novels the character's popularity quickly grew. This year saw the first Wolverine movie hit the silver screen ... and with a sequel already planned it would appear that Wolverine will be around for many more years to come. The Wolverine Files is a fantastic book which presents the complete story of Wolverine. With an impressive hardback slipcase (with Wolverine's trademark claw marks cutting through it) this book is presented as a series of files assembled by intelligence officers at Marvel's "Supreme Headquarters International...

jedimastergray73 21.07.2009 (31.07.2009) · Read review
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Marriott Marble Arch - London

Advantages: Best bed i have slept in
Disadvantages: No tube station close by

...Me and my husband stayed at Marriott Marble Arch Hotel for our Wedding Anniversary,(Bonfire Night) we stayed from 4th - 6th November 2006 as i wanted to go on the London Eye this year as i thought we would get a good view of the fire works. The hotel is of a very high standard and is kept well maintained, although we felt it was expensive for where it is situated compared to other hotels. The bedrooms are very tastefully decorated and are quite roomy compared to other hotels. It had a queen size bed which is about the size of a double bed plus half again, the mattress was soft and comfortable (which i like) no good if you like a firm one and the pillows were large and fluffy, it is the best bed i have slept in i had a thoroughly good night sleep. The room also had a shower/bath and a sofa, TV with alarm clock and telephone, iron...

jomarannetyn 25.05.2007 · Read review
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The Arches - The Underground!

Advantages: Great atmosphere, friendly people, excellent DJs, great location
Disadvantages: Can get dirty

...Ok, if you're into clubbing you MUST try InsideOut at The Arches in Glasgow. This occurs on the last Saturday of every month and what a wonderful night it is. Infact, it is classed as the BEST clubbing night in Glasgow. One of the highlights, ofcourse, is the actual layout of the 'club'. It is a under Glasgow Central Station's Railway Bridge and there are 3 main arches which are occupied with different top class DJs. You hear the music change as you enter each arch and the atmosphere is truly sensational. The only setback is the condensation and 'mud' your feet will end up covered in - so dont wear strappy sandals!!...

jglennie 10.10.2000 · Read review
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Mystery Case Files Millionheir.........

Advantages: Good gameplay, good storyline
Disadvantages: Puzzles can get a bit annoying when you cant find something and you have used all your hints

...Mystery Case Files: Millionheir is a game that I would recommend quite highly. You are a detective and you are set missions in which you have to find items amongst a whole load of others...a bit like wheres wally but not with wallys lol!! Mr Phill T Rich disappears from his mansion and is presumed dead, you have to look for the rightful heir to his fortune. I do not recommend playing this game if you have an headache though because it just doesn't help lol... You have to find special items as you progress through the levels in order to get to the next, for example you will need the flashlight to look in the rooms when the lightbulb blows but then for the next part you may need to back and find batteries for your flashlight as they do tend to run out! You will also be given an x-ray scanner to let you look through things to...

jadiep890 13.10.2009 · Read review
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