Travel
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Economist's report says tax rebates could be ticket to summer vacationApr 06, 2008 11:00 pm - KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- For many Americans, those tax rebate checks meant to stimulate the economy will be coming just in time -- for a vacation. The centerpiece of Presiden...
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Make an artful getaway to Michigan's second cityApr 05, 2008 11:00 pm - When it comes to culture, comfort and cuisine, Michigan's second-largest city is striving to become No. 1. It recently unveiled the new Grand Rapids Art Museum, opened t...
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Arctic vault in Svalbard protects seeds of the world
Apr 05, 2008 11:00 pm - LONGYEARBYEN, Norway-- Norway opened a frozen "doomsday" vault on Feb. 26 deep within an Arctic mountain where millions of seeds will be stored to safeguard against wars...
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Santa Barbara inn offers welcome respiteApr 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Every inch of my being oozed exhaustion as I pulled into the Simpson House Inn's long driveway. I had been on the road for hours after closing a deal in the Silicon Vall...
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Hawaii air fares expected to take off
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Postcards from the frozen edge of the worldApr 05, 2008 11:00 pm - After five days of brilliant sunlight, memories of darkness fill me with nostalgia. Our cruise through the fjords around Svalbard, the Norwegian island group closest to ...
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AAA hosts Florida vacation for Cubs fansApr 05, 2008 11:00 pm - From Dec.10-14, AAA (www.aaa.com or (866) 968-7222) will host an exclusive vacation for Cubs players and fans at Universal Orlando in Florida. Cubs fanatics can indulge ...
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All-inclusive resorts a great way for families to vacation
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CalendarApr 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Near Wish U.S. Grant a happy birthday Not many people rate birthday celebrations long after their deaths, but in 1893 the citizens of Galena, Ill., decided their f...
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Passengers don't leave home without itApr 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Recently, while flying home from a visit to Austin, Texas, I was seated next to a man who carried on in an unusual way. It wasn't that he ranted about the terrible servi...