Travel
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Universal Orlando updating two ridesMay 27, 2011 12:00 am - ORLANDO, Fla. — Universal Orlando says Spidey will soon go high-def, and lots of “minions” will be up to no good in a new attraction themed on the animated movie “Despic...
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Nostalgic neighborhood diner lives onMay 22, 2011 6:00 am - TAYLORVILLE, Ill. — Look back in hunger. Bill’s Toasty Shop lives while so many other neighborhood diners have died, their plates cleaned long ago by corporate chain riv...
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Travel light with ultralightweight campingMay 22, 2011 1:00 am - Whether you’re an experienced camper or are just starting out, you might be weighing yourself down with extra baggage. Instead of carrying a traditional pack that weighs...
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On the road: Downtown musicMay 22, 2011 1:00 am - Chicago You can always go downtown Check out an eclectic mix of live music performed at the outdoor Pritzker Pavilion that includes cutting-edge indie rock, pop bands an...
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Botanic Garden's train exhibit chugs alongMay 21, 2011 1:00 am - When the Model Railroad Garden opened for the first time 12 years ago, it was meant to run for one summer only. It proved to be so popular that the Chicago Botanic Garde...
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Enjoying the outdoors without pitching a tentMay 21, 2011 1:00 am - NEW YORK — These days, camping isn't just pitching a tent in the wilderness on a long hike or stopping at a campground far from home on a road trip. Instead, for many le...
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Organic farm offers a chance to live the agricultural lifestyle ... for freeMay 21, 2011 12:00 am - AQUEBOGUE, N.Y. — It started with an ad on Craigslist: Free holiday on an organic farm on Long Island, work for your keep and enjoy wineries and great beaches nearby. T...
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Pearl Harbor museum gives visitors a different perspective on WWII attackMay 21, 2011 12:00 am - PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Political assassinations in Tokyo. Censorship and the stifling of dissent. A nation hungry for oil and other natural resources. Kimono-clad women ...
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Government examining airline ticket distributionMay 19, 2011 11:00 pm - DALLAS — American Airlines said Friday that the government is investigating whether companies that distribute airline flight and fare information are violating federal ...
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AAA: Memorial Day travel to riseMay 19, 2011 12:00 am - DENVER — More Americans will travel for Memorial Day but high gas prices and airfares will force them to cut back on activities like dining, gambling and concerts, AAA p...