Travel
At 75, Golden Gate remains an American icon
SAN FRANCISCO - It rises from the western edge of the continent like a crown, the apex of an American dream begun 3,000 miles earlier at the Statue of Liberty. When it opened May 27, 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge provided the country - weary from the Great Depression and worried about rising talk...
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Kid Rock's 'Chillin' the Most' cruise floats fans' boat
MIAMI - The Carnival Destiny cruise ship hasn't even left port, and half the ship's guests are already wasted.
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Gear, gadgets and gizmos for camping
Here are a few pieces of gear to consider this year. They're all handy without breaking the bank (too bad) and they give you more things to play with on your next campout. Think of them like stocking stuffers, but you don't have to wait until Christmas to buy them.
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Follow the rules of the road and stay safe when you're on a bike
The bicyclist approaching in the opposite lane on the bike path looked down at his cellphone, started punching buttons with one hand, lost control, swerved across the centerline, and came right at me.
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The weekly geography quiz
GEOQUIZ: This island, the third largest in the world, is divided among three countries. Name it.
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Culinary adventurers can graze on Quebec City's offerings
QUEBEC CITY - Those who possess the soul of a locavore, a respect for the classics, a taste for the innovative and a well-stamped passport should pack an appetite and head to Quebec City.
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New South Florida hotels range from earthy to ultra-luxe
MIAMI - This year's crop of new and improved hotels in South Florida runs the spectrum from eco- and budget-friendly to extravagantly splurge-worthy. Chic boutiques, family-friendly chains and intimate hideaways all beckon to tourists - or locals seeking a quick backyard escape.
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New Transformers ride at Universal puts you in the movies' world
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. - The 10-foot-tall, red-blue-and-silver Transformer Optimus Prime stomps his way through the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park - sending adults and kids scrambling.
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Travel dilemmas: Service jobs? Not Brits' cup of tea
Q: My wife and I recently returned from a nine-day trip to London, and we noticed that all the hotel staff was from non-British European countries and a few from countries in Africa. We also noticed that all the staff at the restaurants and some of the staff at the pubs where we ate and enjoyed ...
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It's true: Airline interference from electronic devices poses a potential threat
MINNEAPOLIS - Ever been on a flight and looked on with wonder as someone remained riveted to his or her portable electronic device - obliviously or defiantly - even after the flight attendant had asked passengers to turn them off? More likely, have you ever not?


