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Audubon Aquarium celebrates 20 years and more in New Orleans Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:11AMEvents happening in and around New Orleans.
Eric Lurio: Essential Tourist Traps, Part One: Introduction Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:02PMBack when I was a kid, first lady Ladybird Johnson announced the "See America First" Campaign. Travel America before going to Europe or the Middle...
Quick links: Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:58PMMideast peace plans Mideast envoy Mitchell says peace talks will be held every two weeks. Israeli settlers resume building The Israeli settlers' council announces an end to the construction freeze, a move that could jeopardize peace talks with the Palestinian Authority in Washington.
Hilo artist creates stamps Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:19PMMore than 200 people gathered Wednesday to celebrate the release of a new collection of 10 stamps created by Hilo artist John D. Dawson.
Cool off this summer with a lake vacation Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:08PMOur top picks for lake vacations will help you choose which watery oasis to dive into — in both hemispheres — during the dog days of summer.
Hawaiian rain forest inspires new stamps Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:20PMHAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK -- The last in a series of 12 Nature of America stamps was unveiled Wednesday at the site of its inspiration, in a first-day-of-issue ceremony attended by federal, state and county officials.
5 favorite vacation spots in Mexico Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:33AMIt's understandable why Americans these days are thinking twice about venturing south of the border. A wave of gruesome violence, much of it related to drug trafficking, has swept Mexico in the last two years, leaving thousands dead. Popular tourist venues haven't gone unscathed. Last summer,...
Planning your trip to Hawaii's Big Island Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:31AMTHE BEST WAY TO THE BIG ISLAND From LAX, nonstop service is offered on Delta, United and American, and connecting service (change of planes) on Hawaiian, United, Continental and Northwest. Restricted round-trip fares begin at $364. WHERE TO STAY Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, 62-100 Mauna Kea...
Community Calendar Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:08AMDeadline for calendar items is two weeks in advance of the desired publication date. Send information to: Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview, IL 60026; fax to (847) 486-7451 or e-mail to glenview@pioneerlocal.com.
Ogden hosts book signing for 'New Orleans: What Can't Be Lost' Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:11AMAnd more events happening in New Orleans on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010.
Southern Decadence events start and more today in New Orleans Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:11AMEvents happening in and around New Orleans.
Possible eruption in Virunga National Park, Congo [Eruptions] Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:49AMBusy ... so busy! I'll try to have more later today but the next 24 hours for me are super duper busy. However, I did want to pass along some news that was noticed by the Volcanism Blog that a volcano at Virunga National Park in the Congo erupted overnight. Now, I haven't been able to find much information beyond the single report in the Irish Independent - and that report doesn't even specify ...
Best of the West: National park beaches Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:58AMCheck out these 10 scenic spots to swim, float and soak in the sun at the West's amazing national parks.
The Front Row with MARK NELKE August 29, 2010 Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:28AMIf you spend some time in Vancouver, then close your eyes, you might think you're in Seattle - with the waterfront, the big downtown buildings, B.C.'s version of the space needle (not shooting as high up as in Seattle, but still a nice view of the area).
'What the world doesn't know about, it will not care about or do anything to remedy' Inside Yemen, the most dangerous ... Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 4:11PMYemen is the latest training ground for Al Qaeda - and for the 12 million children caught in its war zones. Martin Bell reports from the front line.
Three Sisters loop offers one of Oregon's most scenic backpack trips Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 2:06PMThe 46-mile circuit of trails around the third-, fourth- and fifth-highest peaks in the state is one of Oregon's great multinight backpacking opportunities -- and one that gives you plenty of those in-your-face views.
Hurricane Katrina anniversary events are all across the region this weekend Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:39AMResidents from all parts have opportunities to participate
Hurricane Katrina anniversary events, festivals and more in New Orleans this weekend Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:11AMEvents happening in and around New Orleans.
Charlie Frew’s off-road drive through Mongolia finished Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 2:53PMPosted: Aug 26, 2010 01:15 pm EDT The Mongolian chapter of Charlie’s off-road expedition has come to an end. On August 28 he starts a whole new adventure as he crosses Siberia towards Murmansk in the Arctic Circle. He needs to beat the winter storms, says Charlie.
Grant's Getaways: Back in Time at Lava Lands Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:30AMGrant McOmie is always on the lookout for Oregon’s “touchable history;” interesting, unique lessons that show us more about the place we call ‘home.’ This week, he gets in touch with a real historic hotbed across a landscape that was a true hot zone of volcanic eruptions, magma flows and a birthplace of mountains – evidence that’s obvious not only above ground, but below the surface too at ...
Niexter: Nature’s champion Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:40AMSOME people describe heroes as those who lead by example. They are the sort, no matter their age or gender, whom a person can look up to and strive to be like or emulate. They teach us what is right by practicing what they say. Heroes think of others before they think of themselves.
General-East Bay Through September 5 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 5:59PM"LASTSUNDAYSFEST," -- Aug. 29. A street fair featuring live music, crafts, artisans, mechanical bull riding, clowns, bounce houses, face painting and more. Event takes place along Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley between Dwight and Bancroft.
Outdoors-East Bay Through September 5 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 5:29PMARDENWOOD HISTORIC FARM Ardenwood farm is a working farm that dates back to the time of the Patterson Ranch, a 19th-century estate with a mansion and Victorian Gardens. Today, the farm still practices farming techniques from the 1870s.
Volcanoes Return Home This Wednesday Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 7:57AMLast six opportunities to see your Volcanoes this season ! $1.00 Family Feast Night and Hometown Heroes Night - Wednesday, August 25th Game Time 6:35pm, Gates Open 5:30pm. Fans can purchase a Hot Dog, a Soda and/or an Ice Cream for just $1.00 each!!!
Rock 'n' Bowl hosts Black and Gold Sweet Home New Orleans party Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:11AMEvents not to miss in and around New Orleans on Tuesday, August 24, 2010.
Pepe Escobar: Patagonia: The End of the World Is on Sale Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 6:23PMPatagonia's future is uncertain. Will it be the ultimate gated condo for the globe's ultra-wealthy, a granary for those lucky enough to escape the north's disasters or a Pandora's box of natural treasures that will unleash the next world wars?
Our raging Earth: A year of extreme weather, natural disasters in NJ Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 1:44PMEpic blizzards. Incessant heat. Colossal floods. Scorching droughts. It's been a banner year for extreme weather events and natural disasters in New Jersey, the United States and the world.
So you've hiked up Multnomah Falls? How about all the way up Larch Mountain Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 5:21AMYou can take an easy stroll to the base of Multnomah Falls, or keep going all the way up 4,000 feet to the top of Larch Mountain.
Pohakuloa brushfire partially contained; Saddle Road remains closed Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 11:54PMA wildfire burning since Sunday morning at the Army's Pohakuloa Training Area on the Big Island is...
Back from the Field ... and into a busy week [Eruptions] Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 3:17PMI am back from our trip into the Mountain West - and it was great (see some of the pictures below). We hit Yellowstone, the Grand Tetons, the Tobacco Root Mountains, Glacier and Craters of the Moon - and the weather held out on us just fine. This week is the last week before classes start here at Denison, so post might be a little sparse this week ... and next week will bring something big to ...
Natural disasters all too frequent in 2010 Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 6:58AMEpic blizzards. Incessant heat. Colossal floods. Scorching droughts.
Lively Limbang beckons Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 12:51AMTHE border town of Limbang is sandwiched between the two halves of Brunei — Brunei Muara, Tutong and Kuala Belait to the west and Temburong District to the east.
Hurricane Katrina book signings, benefits and more on Saturday, August 21, 2010 Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 1:11AMWhat's happening in and around New Orleans.
September 2010 Geology and GSA Today highlights Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 12:46PM( Geological Society of America ) From biofilms to carbon burial, the September Geology covers science all over the map. Highlights include studies of earthquake frequency along the San Andreas fault; using Iranian and Pakistani river sediment to understand Himalayan orogenesis; discovery of a thin-walled sponge in a Burgess Shale-type deposit near Stanley Glacier, British Columbia; and the ...
Costa Rica is Calling with Two New Friendly Planet Travel Tours Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 8:51AMJENKINTOWN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Experience the tropical beauty of Costa Rica for $799 on Friendly Planet Travel’s new seven-day Captivating Costa Rica tour, or for $999 on the nine-day Costa Rica Pura Vida tour.
Costa Rica is Calling with Two New Friendly Planet Travel Tours Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 8:39AMJENKINTOWN, Pa.----Costa Rica’s lush rainforest makes it the greenest country in the world, and travelers who book one of Friendly Planet Travel’s new tours to Costa Rica will make you green with envy—unless you’re one of them, that is!
10 enticing urban walkabouts help you explore Portland and its unique suburbs Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 7:10AMSample Metro's suggestions for excursions that will enrich, endear and exercise most anyone.
Mud Volcanoes on Mars Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 3:23PMSpewing out material from deep underground, geological structures on Mars thought to be mud volcanoes could give scientists the clues they need to determine if life exists, or ever existed, on the Red Planet.
Hawaiian Rain Forest is final stamp in nature series Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 7:21AMAmong the most beautiful stamps in U.S. Postal Service history are those on sheets in the Nature of America series, which will be renewed Sept. 1 — for the last time — with the Hawaiian Rain Forest issue. The...
Leery of Washington, Alaska Feasts on Its Dollars Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 2:50AMNo state benefits more from federal largess, but a senator voted against the stimulus bill and the governor decries “intrusive” policies.
Foot races return to area near volcano Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 10:08AMVOLCANO, Hawaii (AP) â€” Foot races are returning to the area surrounding Kilauea volcano on the Big Island after a two-year hiatus, but this time they'll be held outside Volcanoes National Park.
Big fun on the Big Island Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 11:18PM"My Hawaiian vacation is on the Moon?" That's a question first-time visitors to Hawaii's largest island might ask themselves as they look out their airplane on final approach into Kona International Airport.
Rwanda turn-around Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 1:42AMIn Rwanda, it's considered impolite to inquire about someone's tribal heritage, to ask whether a person is a Hutu or Tutsi.
Iceland: Warm up to it in winter Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 11:09PMMany consider a trip to Iceland in the winter a crazy idea. They say it is cold, dark and expensive.
Positive vibe in former hellhole Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 8:38PMGabrielle Costa experiences an inspiring and surprising country.
National park admission free Saturday and Sunday Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 9:55PMSecretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced that the National Park Service will waive...
Traveller's Guide: Bali Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 6:35PMWorth the long journey? The beautiful Indonesian island of Bali appeals to a full spectrum of visitors: karma-seekers attracted to the island's spiritual side; budget-challenged backpackers; hikers and bikers; Aussie and European families; and hardcore surfers.
El Presidente, Tropico 4 is on its way in 2011 Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 11:37AMPeople of Tropico, it is I, Juanito! It appears that El Presidente is ready to simulate his next revolución, as he has ordered Haemimont Games, creators of Tropico 3 , to make him another sequel. Tropico 4 has been announced for PC, but publisher Kalypso Games hints at a "possible console version" -- the previous installment was released on Xbox 360. The banana republic simulator is currently ...
Red Dress Run, Dirty Linen Night and more in New Orleans this weekend Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 1:11AMWhat's happening in and around New Orleans.
African mountain gorillas recovering in Rwanda Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 5:47PMAfrican mountain gorillas are one of the most endangered species on earth. But in their main habitat, Rwanda, numbers are now slowly increasing due to the efforts of people determined to protect them.