Monday, January 12th, 2009
Living in New York state means that I have to worry about snow conditions each winter, and snow can mean the difference between going somewhere, and having to stay home. I love a good snow storm, but after the first few, I get tired of dealing with it. I have ...
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Monday, January 5th, 2009
Have you ever thought that everything in your life was going great and then you are thrown a curve ball? This recently happened to my husband and I. We had parented our children through high school and the two older ones were in college. Our youngest son was taking time ...
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Sunday, January 4th, 2009
The state of New York has many state parks, preservation areas and scenic highpoints. The best way to see the countryside and observe the wildlife is to get up close and personal. New York camping offers a wealth of possibilities from the humble tent to fully equipped hunting lodges. It ...
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Friday, January 2nd, 2009
Sports stadiums are an important part of any community and go a long way in representing a city. The Minneapolis Metrodome has been a well known landmark since its opening in 1982. Construction began in 1979 and the cost was $68 million. Its full title is actually the Hubert H. ...
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Tuesday, December 30th, 2008
Travel books have been around for a long time but there was a gap in the market for a more informal guide, aimed at young people traveling on a budget. The Lonely Planet Guides filled that gap and the early editions appealed particularly to backpackers. Today, there are hundreds of ...
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Tuesday, December 30th, 2008
What is your take on cops? In my experience chatting with many people over the years, I've come to the conclusion that folks hate police officers. Do you have any idea why this is? Of course you do. It's quite obvious, isn't it? The only time you generally encounter them, ...
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Friday, December 26th, 2008
The Caribbean draws visitors from all over the world, attracted by the sunshine and friendly welcome. The tourism trade is an important part of the economy of the islands and there are first class facilities. Many companies specialize in Jamaica vacation packages. Jamaica has a lot to offer and there ...
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Friday, December 26th, 2008
Many people are attracted to the culture, scenery and food of Italy. There is so much to see and one of the most convenient ways of organizing an itinerary is through Italy vacation packages, of which there are many to choose from. Cities, countryside and coast can all be explored ...
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Friday, December 26th, 2008
Planned cities give architects a blank canvas on which to design their ideal environment. This was the case in Irvine Ca, a planned development in Orange County. The city is the base for several large corporations and these co-exist with residential areas and green belts. The planners tried to think ...
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Thursday, December 25th, 2008
The county seat of Bonneville County in Idaho is named after the rapids below the historic Taylor's Bridge. Idaho Falls has cultural and sporting amenities and is close to well known attractions, such as Sun Valley and Yellowstone National Park. There are also nearby ski and snowmobile areas, including Kelly ...
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