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Reduce costly leaks and breakdowns and increase the value of your RV with some simple maintenance. In this class, you'll learn how to inspect and refresh the sealants on the roof and sidewall. You'll also learn how to address faded fiberglass, damaged awnings, cracked decals and black streaks that can drop your RV's value. Finally, you'll see how to maintain the tires and deal with other common motorhome issues.
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For memorable photos that provide a sense of time and place, you must add life, be it people or animals. Get tips on taking dynamic individual and group portraits, from directing your subject’s wardrobe to using near/far perspective. You’ll also learn when to reach for a telephoto lens and the advantages and drawbacks of using flash.
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In GO GRANDRIDERS, a group of 17 senior citizens, many of them learn how to ride a motorcycle for the first time, embark on what may be the most daring adventures of their lives: a 13-day-entirely-on-motorcycle tour around the island of Taiwan. Among these 17 Grandriders, two have had cancer, four need hearing aids, five suffer from high blood pressure, eight have coronary disease, and every one of them has symptoms of joint degeneration. However,...
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If you're in the market for a new or a used RV, do your homework with the help of this class. Learn about the classifications of RVs and get tips for choosing the right floor plan and features. Discover the differences between new and used, fifth wheels and motor homes, diesel pushers and gas vehicles. Gain an understanding of weight ratings, common expenses, certified inspection and roadside assistance plans. Get in the know so you can hit the open...
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During the Middle Ages, the Christian pilgrims of Europe would seek grace by “Walking the Way of Saint James” to Santiago de Compostela, Spain, a legendary pilgrimage, to the resting place of Jesus’s disciple James the Greater, said to have been the son of Mary Magdalene. This so-called “walk” was well over 800 miles, requiring weeks and months of overnight rests in forested hostels, cities, monasteries and mountain villages along the ancient...
8) Up North
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Joackim Guichard, a former professional surfer looking for a new start, a meaningful life, his true north.
10) Cane Fire
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The Hawaiian island of Kauaʻi is seen as a paradise of leisure and pristine natural beauty, but these escapist fantasies obscure the colonial displacement, hyper-exploitation of workers and destructive environmental extraction that have actually shaped life on the island for the last 250 years. CANE FIRE critically examines the island’s history — and the various strategies by which Hollywood has represented it—through four generations of director...
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Begin your journey with a look at two of Ireland's most iconic tourist spots, the Rock of Cashel and the Guinness Brewery. These sites represent a microcosm of the fascinating story of Ireland, as well as an introduction to the people and the landscape of the Emerald Isle. Get a preview of the grand tour before you.
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Venture through the sweeping country from Galway to Sligo, a region that is among the wildest and most picturesque in all of Ireland. Professor Conner ferries you out to the Aran Islands, over to the Kylemore Abbey, and on to the famous shrine to St. Mary at Knock. This episode ends with a look at the ancient town of Sligo and rugged County Donegal.
13) The Great Tours: Ireland and Northern Ireland: Episode 5,From the Easter Rising to the Present Day
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Round out your survey of Irish history with an exploration of the 20th century. Stops on your tour include the general post office in Dublin, which played a critical role in the 1916 uprising; the town of Derry, home of the infamous Bloody Sunday tragedy; and a typical modern farmhouse in the Irish countryside.
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Shift your attention to modern-day Dublin, the focus of the next several lessons. Here, you will consider the vestiges of the city's medieval roots, including the wood quay that marks the site of the Viking invasion and St. Audoen's Gate, a relic of the old walled city. Then, take a tour of Dublin Castle and Trinity College.
15) The Great Tours: Ireland and Northern Ireland: Episode 16,Clare and Galway, the Heart of the West
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County Clare and County Galway are the central counties on the western seaboard of Ireland, and they are known for their traditional Irish music, their remarkable literature, their lush greenlands, and the dramatic rocky landscapes that give such contrast and beauty to the scenery in this part of Ireland. Sites in this amazing region include the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, Galway City, and more.
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Dublin is blessed with some of the finest museums in the world, museums that purpose to specifically tell the Irish story (especially if you know what to look for). In this episode, Professor Conner guides you through the National Museum of Ireland for Archaeology, the Chester Beatty Museum, the National Museum of Natural History, the National Gallery, and more.
17) The Great Tours: Ireland and Northern Ireland: Episode 19,The Irish Revival in Literature and Art
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The struggle for Irish independence in the early 20th century is one of the most remarkable periods in world history, accompanying a flourishing of great literature and art. In this lesson, Professor Conner introduces you to the artistic era and its key figures, including Yeats, Lady Gregory, J. M. Synge, James Joyce, and many more.
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Continue your loop around Ireland by traveling southwest to County Kerry, known for its long history of independence and rugged pride. Here, the history is profound, but it is the landscape that is most astonishing; it's among the most beautiful in all of Ireland. Visit the abbeys, parks, and farms of this extraordinary corner of Ireland.
19) The Great Tours: Ireland and Northern Ireland: Episode 15,North Kerry, from Tralee to the Shannon
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Conclude your tour of County Kerry with an exploration of the region known as North Kerry. Sheer cliffs, rocky hikes, geological wonders, and enchanting lakes will give you the feeling of being alone in the misty deeps of the past. Professor Conner also takes you into the town of Tralee and other nearby villages.
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Ireland is steeped in myth, its ancient history shrouded in mystery. Investigate the origins of civilization in Ireland by visiting several ancient sites, including Newgrange and the great Hill of Tara. See what the beautiful ruins can tell us about the Celtic people, their religion, and some of the marvelous myths of Irish history.
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