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Make Touring DC Easy on a Mobility Scooter
by Jon at The DC Traveler
My mother didn’t get the chance to visit Washington, DC until she was in her mid-70s. But by that time, her ability to get around on foot, as well as her stamina, was a bit limited. But that didn’t stop our plans to see all the big sites in Washington,...
Wanna be a Star?
by Shawn Marie at The Denver Traveler
Auditions for the Denver Center Theatre Company’s 2008/2009 season are this weekend! Follow your dreams to stage success. Update your resume, compile your headshot, prepare two monologues and a song if you sing and shoot an e-mail over to casting@dcpa.org to make an appointment. Now is your chance, no time...
Link Love
by Matt B at The Chicago Traveler
We all know that The Chicago Traveler is the best Chicago blog on the ‘net. However, there are plenty of great Chicago sites out there that deserve a peek or two: • Drive Thru satisfies their sweet tooth with delicious treats from local confectioner Katherine Anne Duncan. • Time-Out Chicago is sick...
Jack the Ripper - in depth
by Andrea at The London Traveler
The Museum of London has just opened a new exhibition on Jack the Ripper and the East End. Rather than trying to solve the problem of just who the Ripper was - Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence, Lewis Carroll, Queen Victoria’s surgeon Sir William Withey Gull, Walter Sickert - the...
Marriage: Towards New Forms of Punishment
by Paul at Starked SF, Unforgiving News from the Bay
As previously mentioned, the recent dissolution of my marriage after almost 19 years left me with a variety of thoughts on the hoary institution. There’s nothing quite like being flushed down the relationship toilet after almost two decades of loyal servitude, but why focus on the negative? Instead, why not...
The Las Vegas Sun Creates History
by Heather at thelasvegasadventurer.com
Image details: Aerial view of Las Vegas at night served by picapp.com Well, they didn’t create it, they’ve just spent the last eight months compiling it! The Las Vegas Sun unveiled their newest project yesterday: The History of Las Vegas. The website follows the last 103 years of Vegas history with news...
Mother’s Day Brunch at Epcot - Review in Pictures, Part 1
by Susan Gunelius at The Disney Traveler
Each year, a special Mother’s Day brunch is held at Epcot in Walt Disney World. It’s a pricey but beautiful event. I went to the Epcot Mother’s Day brunch on Sunday and thought I’d share a review in pictures with you. I’m breaking this photo review into two parts because I have...
Celebrities Coming to Carlsbad
by Carole A. Lane at The San Diego Traveler
The very first annual Agua Hedionda Lagoon Celebrity Fishing Tournament will be held this Saturday (May 17th) in Carlsbad. This 248-acre coastal lagoon is the home of bass, halibut and spotfin croaker. Frankly, I have a hard time imagining the celebrities fishing the lagoon, but it certainly sounds like it should...
Pandikar Amin resignation: First wave of second political tsunami?
by CJCM at The Kuala Lumpur Traveler
It is interesting to know that Pandikar Amin had resigned as Kota Marudu Umno Division Chief. Sources said Pandikar’s decision was aimed at divorcing himself from party politics to ensure that the office of the Speaker remained impartial and respected by parties from the government and the opposition. “It is for...
Sabrage: Think Twice Before Trying This In Your Own Home
by Kim at The Paris Traveler
Champagne: love it as much as I love wine. Pink or white, I am a fan of both as long as it’s chilled and bubbly! It is the quintessential definition of celebration. Over the next few weeks, there are many happy reasons for my family to be popping the corks...
7.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits China
by Ruth at Let's Visit Asia
Here’s a video news report of the relief operations following the massive earthquake that hit China last Monday: As of writing, the death toll is now reported to have reached 15,000. Troops are still attempting to find survivors amidst the rubble and devastation. Tags: Asia, asia news, asia-travel, China, china earthquake,...
Sanja Matsuri Festival This Weekend
by Shane at The Tokyo Traveler
The number three in Japanense is “san” and the Sanja Matsuri is a festival that honors the three men who founded the Asakusa Shrine in Tokyo. Two of the men were said to have found a Kannon (Goddess of Mercy) statuette caught in their fishing net around this time in...
Today Is Free Food and Drink Day
by Chandra at The Boston Traveler
This post is primarily for the many, many people out there who love a bargain, including the numerous renters paying three times too much money for a roof overhead and the starving college students in town year-round. And we all know a bargain doesn’t get any better than free. Dunkin...
This Weekend. . . Go Rubber Stamping
by Mary Jo at The Seattle Traveler
This weekend. . . . . . head off to Puyallup and the Rubber Stamp & Paper Arts Festival. If you’re one of the millions of people who are enjoyed the rubber stamping, paper arts and scrapbooking arts, you probably already have this weekend on your calendar. There are lots of demonstrations, new...
Big Summer Concert Calendar
by Heather at The New York City Traveler
There are some big headliners touring this summer, and of course many will be playing in New York City. Here is a quick list of the some of the big summer concerts: May May 15 | Kid Rock, Lynard Skynard, Rev Run, Peter Wolf Madison Square Garden May 24, 25, 28, 30...
Budget European travel links for 15-May-2008
by jul at Europe String
TripAdvisor puts together a big old list of the most popular travel destinations. Learning a foreign language? Find a native speaker to converse with at FriendsAbroad.com. Share This...
Natural Disasters in Asia
by Ruth at Let's Visit Asia
Two weeks ago, a giant wave hit a coastal town in Korea and left 7 dead, 14 injured. Last week, Myanmar was hit by a cyclone, claiming more than 22,000 lives and affecting up to 2.5 million people, according to the UN. That these people are some of the most impoverished...
Filipino family leaves toddler at airport
by Grace at Filipina Soul
What could be more horrifying than having a missing child at a huge airport? How about being responsible for leaving your own child behind! *GASP!* VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 13 (UPI) — A Filipino family immigrating to Canada was so excited at a flight stopover in Vancouver, they left behind an...
It’s Ripe! Back Bay Apple Store Grand Opening
by Chandra at The Boston Traveler
Yes! The time has finally arrived for the general public to rush the brand-new Boylston Street Apple Store (815 Boylston Street, Back Bay, Boston) situated across the street from the Prudential Shopping Center. Billed as Boston’s flagship branch — not to mention Apple’s largest store in the US of A...
Divas in Denver
by Shawn Marie at The Denver Traveler
3 Mo’ Divas runs May 9 – June 29 in The Stage Theatre at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. If you know nothing of this show, let us tell you the most important thing to know- It celebrates the amazing versatility of the female voice! The play...
Fresh City Life
by Shawn Marie at The Denver Traveler
Fresh City Life, Denver Public Library’s outstanding event and activity offering to enhance and enlighten our minds has a spring art exhibit up at the Denver Art Museum. The exhibit is in the Morrison Concourse of the Denver Art Museum and it features the work of Ed Adler. The exhibit...
High-Tech on the Mag Mile
by Matt B at The Chicago Traveler
Finnish mobile phone maker Nokia picked Chicago’s very own Michigan Avenue for its tricked-out flagship store. It was the first in the United States and second in the world, behind Moscow. The Nokia flagship store offers a few cutting-edge phones before they can be found elsewhere. Of course, calling these mobile...
Filipino Family Forgets Toddler in Vancouver Airport
by Maricar at Filipina Soul
It’s straight out of ‘Home Alone’ the movie. The Parreno family (grandparents, father, mother, and 18-month old son) had just arrived as Canadian immigrants in Vancouver’s airport. After the long flight from the Philippines, they had to unpack and repack their luggage, presumably for customs inspections. They only had 10...
BlogWorld Expo 2008 in Las Vegas
by Heather at thelasvegasadventurer.com
BlogWorld Expo has announced their plans for their 2008 convention on September 20-21 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. BlogWorld is the largest blogging conference in the world and features more than 50 seminars, panel discussions and keynotes from iconic personalities on the leading-edge of online technology and internet-savvy business. Tickets...
Find the Best Gas Prices in Las Vegas
by Heather at thelasvegasadventurer.com
Sherry at The Geeky Traveler had a great post earlier this week linking to GasBuddy.com. Plug in your city or zip code and it’ll give you a listing of the lowest gas prices in your area! The site is networked with over 180 other sites (all operated by GasBuddy.com) and...
Clinton Campaign Overstating Florida Turnout
by Alex at SIRENED: Dirty Politics,Cleaned
Last night Hillary Clinton scored a big victory in West Virginia, winning the state by a whopping 67%-26% margin. A 41% victory by someone trailing nationally in polls by 4% to basically the presumptive democratic nominee. Obama currently sits at 1,882 delegates, just 143 delegates short of the 2,025 needed to...
Penangites for Trams campaign
by CJCM at The Kuala Lumpur Traveler
Well, several Penang-based bloggers had launched a campaign to bring back trams to Penang. So here is The Kuala Lumpur Traveler’s support for Penangites for Trams Campaign. Good luck! Photo credit: Anil Netto Tags: Penang, TramsShare This...
Run or Walk for a Good Cause
by Carole A. Lane at The San Diego Traveler
Marathons are no stranger to San Diego. In fact, it seems that nearly every weekend brings another walk or run to benefit a charity, fund a cure for a disease, or just get fit. This weekend is no exception. It’s time to get on your running (or walking) shoes and get...
Chez Julien
by Kim at The Paris Traveler
This is Rue des Barres, a cobble stoned pedestrian street in the 4th arrondisement that backs up to Eglise Saint Gervais, one of the oldest churches in Paris, being mentioned as far back as the 4th century. It was formerly seat to the powerful brotherhood of wine merchants–yeah for those...
Don’t do this with your Chopsticks!
by Shane at The Tokyo Traveler
In Japan eating with chopsticks or hashi is commonplace and you will often have to ask for a fork if you are unable to use chopsticks. With the proliferation of Asian cuisines throughout the world many people are able to use chopstick quite effectively but how many do you...

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Make Touring DC Easy on a Mobility Scooter

Wanna be a Star?

Link Love

Jack the Ripper - in depth

Marriage: Towards New Forms of Punishment

The Las Vegas Sun Creates History

Mother’s Day Brunch at Epcot - Review in Pictures, Part 1

Celebrities Coming to Carlsbad

Pandikar Amin resignation: First wave of second political tsunami?

Sabrage: Think Twice Before Trying This In Your Own Home

7.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits China

Sanja Matsuri Festival This Weekend

Today Is Free Food and Drink Day

This Weekend. . . Go Rubber Stamping

Big Summer Concert Calendar

Budget European travel links for 15-May-2008

Natural Disasters in Asia

Filipino family leaves toddler at airport

It’s Ripe! Back Bay Apple Store Grand Opening

Divas in Denver

Fresh City Life

High-Tech on the Mag Mile

Filipino Family Forgets Toddler in Vancouver Airport

BlogWorld Expo 2008 in Las Vegas

Find the Best Gas Prices in Las Vegas

Clinton Campaign Overstating Florida Turnout

Penangites for Trams campaign

Run or Walk for a Good Cause

Chez Julien

Don’t do this with your Chopsticks!

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