Sentences with phrase «ride as the island»

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Of course youcould do far worse things in north Vallejo in the 1990s, especially in theSabathias» neighborhood, known as the Crest, where you could cruise up GatewayDrive to get drugs, and bleary - eyed men banged on the windows of passing cars.But Mare Island hadn't yet been shut down, and the Crest felt more hardworkingthan crime - ridden because the men hadn't gone away.

Last Sept. 18, when Hurricane Fifi came bellowing up the channel between the Bay Islands and the mainland with winds of 120 to 140 mph, the Roatànians simply rode out the storm as their ancestors have been doing since the days of Morgan.

The fierce lobbying battle in Albany that led to expansion of ride - sharing services such as Uber and Lyft statewide has now moved to Long Island and Westchester County, where taxi interests hope to persuade suburban counties to opt out of the app - based transportation.

The budget approves ride - hailing services operation to expand to upstate New York and Long Island, as they have previously only been allowed to be operate in the New York City area.

New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state lawmakers reached an agreement on fiscal year 2017 - 18 budget on Friday, forging a path toward legalizing ride - hailing services such as Uber and Lyft to operate in upstate New York and Long Island.

«Some of them are just nasty people,» Paterson tells me, as we ride from Staten Island.

A provision included in the state budget permitted the two ride - hailing apps to begin service in cities like Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse as well as all of Long Island — but not until July 9.

He wants the neighborhoods in his district to flourish with livable streets for all, and as a father, he seeks the peace of mind that his teenage son will be able to safely ride his bicycle to the subway or Long Island Railroad.

ALBANY — The fierce lobbying battle in Albany that led to expansion of ride - sharing services such as Uber and Lyft statewide has now moved to Long Island and Westchester County, where taxi interests hope to persuade suburban counties to opt out of the app - based transportation.

Catsimatidis, referring to himself as «Cats,» rode anti-toll fervor and a splashy campaign style, including hosting performances of «Fiorello» here, to victory on the Island.

As lawmakers attempt to hammer out a final agreement to bring ride - hailing companies to upstate and Long Island, the Assembly has staked out its position: That local governments should have the power to regulate certain aspects of the services, rather than just having one single, statewide set of rules.

Veve did not speak but a faint smile crossed his lips as he was moved toward the van for the ride hometo Long Island to continue his recovery.

«If the nudibranchs get into those currents they can go for a real ride,» he says — and he has already received «remarkable» reports from as far north as Vancouver Island.

If you're into the outdoor sports, you can go snorkeling and diving (as I did) but also surfing, horseback riding in the mountains and most importantly for this island, walking.

It's as amazing as it sounds... we spent the WHOLE day in our swimsuits, played on the beach, walked in the water, and rode bikes all around the island.

As there are no cars allowed on the island, a carriage ride is the only way to get around if you don't fancy walking.

As a director, Vogt - Roberts has already demonstrated that he can help actors walk an incredibly rewarding line between drama and comedy, which should be useful considering the movie's potentially goofy set up (I'm aware Skull Island is a staple of cinematic history, but it sounds like a rejected proposal for a Disney Parks ride).

Official Premise: Based on the DreamWorks Animation Academy Award ® nominated movie How to Train Your Dragon, there's action at every turn and excitement on every ride in DREAMWORKS DRAGONS: DEFENDERS OF BERK PART 2 as Hiccup and his fearless friends embark on new adventures and battle to protect their island home.

This forgettable sequel to the forgettable «Journey to the Center of the Earth» stars Johnson as a stepdad who takes his kids on an incredible adventure to a CGI - island full of giant birds that poop on Luis Guzmán while he's riding a giant bee.

The box, a virtual reality viewer that turned my iPhone into an immersive TV, let me watch Oleg play among the rubble of his village, follow Hana through cucumber fields as she and her cousins worked as day pickers, and ride in Chuol's narrow canoe as he navigated swamps to an secluded island where his grandmother and he have been hiding.

At a ceremony at the Rockwell School (Bristol Warren), Governor Raimondo yesterday (June 14, 2016) honored the 17 schools that the R.I. Department of Education (RIDE) has designated as 2016 Commended Schools, the highest classification on the Rhode Island accountability system.

97 And while diversity was encouraged, the percentage of diverse teaching candidates lagged far behind the percentage of diverse students in Rhode Island classrooms, just as in most other states.98 With support from the governor and the state's board of education, the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) began an extensive information - gathering process in 2011 that culminated in new standards for educator preparation.

As part of its Race To The Top planning, the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) decided to launch an Academy for Transformative Leadership to strengthen leadership for low - achieving schools across the state.

The Literacy Advisory Board members focus areas are to provide input on ways RIDE can more strongly support teachers in their efforts to implement good teaching based on Rhode Island content standards, review instructional resources and curriculum to determine their utility as foundations for good teaching and learning and serve as a vital channel of communication among RIDE, PreK - 12 educators, institutions of postsecondary education, and Rhode Island professional organizations.

The Learning Community is Rhode Island's First Elementary School to Gain RIDE Approval to Train Teachers for English as a Second Language (ESL) Certification

Prior to that, he served as a public official within the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) where he served as a special assistant and policy advisor to former Education Commissioner Peter McWalters.

As a result, the thinking has long been that to evaluate stylish and spendy 12 - cylinder flagship coupes like these, with seating for two - plus - two and price tags for two - plus - 14, you might as well concentrate on psychographics instead of fast driving and simply point your swish ride toward the tony Hamptons at the eastern end of Long IslanAs a result, the thinking has long been that to evaluate stylish and spendy 12 - cylinder flagship coupes like these, with seating for two - plus - two and price tags for two - plus - 14, you might as well concentrate on psychographics instead of fast driving and simply point your swish ride toward the tony Hamptons at the eastern end of Long Islanas well concentrate on psychographics instead of fast driving and simply point your swish ride toward the tony Hamptons at the eastern end of Long Island.

As with any afternoon in Phoenix, there's commute - hour traffic to endure, and the Wraith is the right sort of ride, a splendidly isolated island of tranquility.

An enthusiastic bike racer in his 50s, he joins a pack of local racing cyclists for regular 140 - km cycling rides around the beautiful island and enthusiastically supports Lombok as a retirement destination.

She grew up in Coventry, Rhode Island and spent a great deal of her free time as a child riding and being around horses.

By alleged, I refer to those areas (boat harbors, Magic Island, Hawaii Kai Park «n Ride, as examples) that really can't be considered wildlife habitat for native species.

They can be skiing in the morning (world - record snowfall at the mountain just 30 minutes away, but seldom in the Valley), launch their boat to picnic at a nearby island in the afternoon, and ride the motorcycle or horses as an after - dinner wind - down.

To see the dolphins, we took a 20 - minute speedboat ride from Ibo Island in the archipelago to a spot known locally as a natural dolphin breeding area and nursery.

It's a short 30 - minute ferry ride from St Martin to Anguilla, and the island is well worth the trip as it boasts over 100 restaurants and dozens of sandy beaches.

Start your day immersed in the scenic beauty of the Gulf Islands as you enjoy an idyllic ferry ride from Vancouver Island to the mainland.

As you approach this private 96 - acre island on the short ferry ride from neighboring Andros, you'll see nothing but thick stands of mangrove trees....

• Amazon cruise: Take an intimate river cruise • Atacama Desert, Chile: Hike the salt flats and volcanoes • Buenos Aires: Try a tango class • Easter Island: See the mysterious statues • Galápagos Islands: Spot Darwin's finches and other wildlife • Iguazú Falls, Brazil: Stay at Hotel das Cataratas by the thundering falls • Machu Picchu: Enter the citadel as the Incas did through Sun Gate • Mayan sites: Take an archaeologist - led tour • Mexico City: See Diego Rivera's murals at the Palacio Nacional • Oaxaca, Mexico: Enjoy Slow Food dishes at La Biznaga • Patagonia, Argentina: Admire the Perito Moreno Glacier • Rio de Janeiro: Go on a helicopter ride over the city • Salvador de Bahia, Brazil: Take in the festival atmosphere of Old Town

• Visit the CNN Center, World of Coca - Cola and Centennial Olympic Park • Catch a concert by the world - renowned Atlanta Symphony Orchestra at Symphony Hall • Tour the Georgia Aquarium, the second largest aquarium in the world • Hike or bike the 61 - mile Silver Comet Trail in western Georgia • Spend a weekend in Athens, home to the University of Georgia and the state's independent music scene • Head to the Georgian - German town of Helen for Oktoberfest or a lazy day of tubing down the Chattahoochee River • Take a short road trip to the mountain town of Blue Ridge, GA and take in the state's breathtaking natural beauty along the way • Visit the charmingly quaint city of Savannah as well as St. Simons and Jekyll Islands along Georgia's Atlantic coastline • Climb to the top of Stone Mountain and see the largest bas - relief carving in the world • Ride the Skyview Ferris Wheel for an unrivaled view of the Atlanta cityscape

A horseback or carriage ride into the Big Island's Waipio Valley, a lush ancient gorge sacred to the Hawaiians, where taro is still cultivated as it was by the original Polynesian settlers who set foot here more than a thousand years ago.

Diving, surfing and island hopping tours are available, as well as some more unorthodox day tours such as cooking classes, zip line rides and Eco tourism missions.

Just a short boat ride from Keri beach you'll find stunning Turtle Island, offering quiet beaches and sea caves as well as the odd sea turtle if you're lucky.

As I mentioned above I always recommend to people that flying to the island is the best option and if they want to get a boat ride in to plan a day trip to Caye Caulker.

You'll really get a sense of the Pacific islands» beauty as you sit tight on this helicopter ride around the island.

Get your adrenaline fix as you go white water rafting, ride inflatable tubes along rapids or go cascading in the islands waterfalls.

The island's stunning variety of tourism attractions include hiking through the tropical rainforest, riding the scenic railway that connects the island's sugar plantations, touring Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park, the only man - made UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Eastern Caribbean, and the more traditional vacation pastimes such as watersports, golf, shopping, tennis, gourmet dining, gaming at one of St. Kitts» two casinos or simply relaxing on one of the island's sandy beaches.

Come ride with us through eucalyptus forests and sparkling green pastures as the West Maui mountains rise in the distance, with breathtaking views of the neighbor islands.

Around 5 pm is perfect for riding the ferry back to Hong Kong Island as the sun is setting and reflecting off the windows of the surrounding sky scrapers — Plus you'll beat the commuter rush!

Gili Trawangan offers amazing nature, beautiful beaches, there are possibilities for activities such as cycling around the island, snorkeling at the coral reef, horse back riding on the beach, driving with a horse carriage and more.

The day started as we took a boat ride from Ambergris Caye island very early in the morning, across the shallow Caribbean waters and entered into the Belize River.

A one - hour ferry ride from Skiathos, the island of Skopelos is so picture - perfect (hidden coves; blue - roofed tavernas; hundreds of Byzantine - era churches) that Hollywood chose its Kastani Beach as a set for Mamma Mia.