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What is the history of the webcam at Waikiki Beach?

Beach webcams make it easy for surfers to decide when the tide is right and let tourists feel closer to the water. The Marriot Hotel offers a 24-hour live streaming webcam. During the day, the camera shows the ocean and a portion of the beach walk bordering the ocean. At night, the webcam broadcasts black and white pictures of twinkling lights near the shore.\nThe Sheraton and Hilton webcams only broadcast during the daylight hours. Both webcams show promotional hotel shots during the night, but the 24-hour Waikiki Aquarium webcam stays on to show viewers the island's resident baby monk s..

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What do you need to know about All Nippon Airways flights?

A passenger making an online booking with All Nippon Airways registers her email address to receive her e-ticket, check-in information and updates about any flight delays or cancellations. The airline website also provides an online flight status update tool.\nSeating on All Nippon Airways flights includes a touch-panel TV screen, a universal laptop power port and USB port for each seat. A traveler can also use the ANA Wi-Fi service for a fee. The airline serves a range of food and drink, including meals for special dietary requirements that passengers can book in advance on certain routes. Pa..

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What are some counties in Ohio?

As of 2010, the most populous counties in Ohio were Cuyahoga County and Franklin County with 1,280,122 and 1,163,414 people, respectively. Cuyahoga's county seat is Cleveland, while Franklin's county seat is Columbus.\nCuyahoga County was originally part of the French colony of New France in Canada and was ceded to Great Britain. Cuyahoga County was created in 1807.\nAs of 2010, the population of Lucas County was 441,815, and its county seat is Toledo. The county is part of the Toledo, Ohio, metropolitan statistical area.\nAs of 2010, Montgomery County was the fifth most populous cou..

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What are the new TSA rules?

Many items are prohibited from carry-on luggage, though some versions may be permitted in checked luggage. The full list of banned items, along with exceptions and explanations, is available at the TSA website. In general, any object that might be hazardous or threatening is prohibited from carry-on, such as sharp objects, sporting goods, guns and firearms, tools, martial arts and self defense items, explosive and flammable materials, disabling chemicals and other dangerous items.\n\nOther items that are prohibited include gel-type candles, several types of paint and snowglobes containing more..

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How much does the adult day pass to Atlantis Aquaventure cost?

The Atlantis Aquaventure day pass includes access to 18 water slides, 11 pools, two river rides, use of the beach, and lounge chair and towels. The day pass also includes a visit to The Dig, the hotel's aquarium and access to the 141-acre water area. For children, this water park offers a water play fort.

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How many states are there?

Of the 50 states, 48 are contiguous within the North American continent. Two, Alaska and Hawaii, are remotely located. Alaska is located on the northwest border of Canada, still within the North American continent. Hawaii is located about 2,500 miles off the coast of Los Angeles, Calif. Delaware was the first state to join the union in 1787, and Hawaii was the last in 1959.

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What is the capital of Ghana?

Ghana comprises a total area of over 92,000 square miles, making the country a little smaller than the state of Oregon. It is the 82nd largest country in the world. Ghana, which has a tropical climate with wet and dry seasons, is located only a few degrees from the equator. It has a population of over 25.7 million people, as of 2014, making it the 49th most populated country in the world.

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How does the iHotelier booking engine work?

TravelClick iHotelier software is flexible, efficient and expandable with distribution modules for web, voice, mobile, travel agent and OTA channels. Users manage all rates, availability and inventory from a single point of entry. iHotelier software also delivers reporting and statistical tools, such as reservations, sales channel, services and marketing analytics.\niHotelier software packages include a central reservations system, the iManager reporting and statistical tool and connectivity to multiple distribution channels. As of October 2015, the iHotelier suite of products includes iHoteli..

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Where can you find a list of nicknames for the 50 states in the USA?

The 50states.com website offers an alphabetical list of the states on the left-hand side of the page. The center column lists the capital and last column shows the official nickname of each state. There is also a hyperlink that explains how each state got its nickname. State facts, colleges, maps, study tools and quizzes are also available on this site.\nAbout.com lists the states in alphabetical order, showing the official nickname first, followed by the unofficial nickname. The extreme left side of the page lists additional geographic topics for review.\nState Symbols USA lists the 50 states..

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In what country is Stonehenge located?

This massive monument was built in three stages. The first phase of construction was nearly 5,000 years ago and entailed digging a huge circular ditch and bank. The second phase involved the placement of 80 bluestones in an upright position, which were arranged in either a horseshoe or circular shape. In the third stage of construction, the larger sarsen trilithons were put in place in the center of the circle. This last construction phase occurred around 2,000 B.C. These larger stones weigh over 45 tons.Although the exact purpose for building this mysterious monument is not entirely known, th..

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