15 TOURISTS KIDNAPPED IN EGYPT
Fifteen tourists were kidnapped during a guided tour near Aswan, in southern Egypt Sunday. The prisoners include Germans, five Italians and Egyptians. Carefully consider your travel options.
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New Cal Academy of Sciences a Big Bang!
Just 8 days and counting till the big, green behemoth that is San Francisco’s most new and improved science museum opens in Golden Gate Park. The California Academy of Sciences’ utterly anticipated opening marks TEN YEARS and tens of thousands of man and woman-hours with wild engineering marvels and the move of about 38,000 critters…
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Style: Boston, MA: A Girly Girl’s Guide
by Melissa Fannon: “MellieMel” your Girly Guide Boston is not only my home town, but a city I love to share with friends. Rich with history, art and great eating, Boston is perfect for a weekend getaway. It’s cozy in the winter and lively in the spring for al fresco dining. As much as I…
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Culture: Tango Diva’s Top Ten College Art Museums
by Julia Spiro Those of us who live in college towns know that our neighboring beacons of academia can be both a blessing and a curse. While the booming base of music and the shrieks and cheers of a keg-stand applause at weekly (or daily) parties might not appeal to the locals, the school itself…
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The Corson Building – Dumb Name, Weird Location, Interesting Concept, Mind-blowing Food
To call this a typical restaurant opening would be like saying American Idol is just a talent show. Both are phenomenon’s that defy description. American Idol garners more votes than a presidential election, and I can’t recall being this excited about a meal since my first dinner at Chez Panisse, 25 years ago. I was…
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Culture: Magical Mazatlán: Mexico’s Best Kept Secret
by Karla Erovick Mexico is one of my favorite beach destinations and Mazatlán was chosen for its maximum authenticity and lack of tourists. There are many words to describe Mazatlán but my favorite is “essencia” meaning the essence; which in Mazatlan’s case is beauty, warmth and hospitality. I only have to close my eyes to…
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Sudden fortune and prosperity – Lucky 8-08-2008 in Vegas!
For those planning upcoming nuptials on 8-8-08, enjoy a complimentary golf and spa package for booking your wedding party!! The number 8 is considered one of the luckiest in the Chinese culture, representing sudden fortune and prosperity. The wedding team at JW Marriott Las Vegas celebrates this special numerological day by offering a complimentary golf…
