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Watch the 2008 Track and Field Finals: Eugene Oregon

2008-07-02T20:00:16Z

The closest most of us get to Olympic glory is huddled in our living room and tuning into the opening ceremonies. This season with the Olympics only being a hop, skip and a jump away in Beijing China (sarcasm) the chance of any of us getting to p...

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New Mexico: Santa Fe Art, Museums, Food and Chile

2008-06-20T19:53:53Z

We just flew in to the beautiful and scenic dessert lands of New Mexico. Known for the blue and purple sunsets New Mexico provides the perfect tranquil escape for any busybody looking to get away. We rented a car and took the 25 min. trip into do...

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Father's Day To Do's: Washington Brewers Festival

2008-06-08T01:28:16Z

So that special day is coming up where we cast aside our whining, do the dishes and take out the trash without being told and make sure that the lovable lug in our life has quick access to a fresh cold one and of course the remote. The conundrum t...

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Lollapalooza 2008 Line-up and Hotels: Grant Park Chicago

2008-05-29T00:14:01Z

So Lollapaloolza is quickly approaching and even though its still 2 months away this highly anticipated concert fest sells quick and hotels go quicker. Starting August 1-3 in Grant Park Chicago this musical, cultural community experience is a on...

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Miami Beach Concerts: Modest Mouse at the Fillmore Miami Beach Jackie Gleason Theater

2008-05-22T22:01:37Z

"Ah Me ee me ah MIAMI!" Ok all you travel going beach perusing concert fanatics, heres a good one. Modest Mouse will be in Miami at the wonderful and spectacular Fillmore Miami Beach Jackie Gleason Theater. I found pit tickets for 36 bucks which ...

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Orlando Vacations: International Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot

2008-05-15T23:43:42Z

So I am continuing the search for fun and unique events across the country and soon across the world and I have always been a fan of garden exhibits. From the unparalled beauty of the Classical Chinese Gardens in Portland, Oregon to the neighbor...

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New York Adventure: The Amazon in Manhattan at the South Street Seaport

2008-05-09T21:12:34Z

The Amazon Jungle Comes Alive in the Concrete Jungle When Diverse Cultures Meet... Looking for a Summer vacation or just a reason to get away for a unique experience. Quit putting it off and finally book that lifelong dream trip to New York.I s...

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Las Vegas Escape: Memorial Day in Sin City and the Luxor

2008-05-03T03:04:17Z

Memorial Day always sparks the need to get away and inspires hopes for the Summer ahead. What better way to forget all your worries and jump start the season than a weekend full of fun and debauchery in the hottest destination spot in the U.S., ...

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Music, Martinis, Mingling, Beaches and Art

2008-04-25T19:20:59Z

I made a trip down to Santa Barbara CA for the last couple days and stayed at the beautiful Harbor View Inn. I was lucky enough to find a decent deal that saved me about an extra $40 a night which was nice because its a little pricey but well w...

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Have an Art-A-Fair

2008-04-18T03:50:29Z

For all you art goers, a must see event! The art-a-fair in Laguna Beach in Southern California, June 7th-August 31 brings artists from all over featuring an array of works and styles. For all the budding artists who want to participate submissi...

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