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  1. Strip + Petcast LIVE 4-6p TODAY

    Blog: VEGAS HAPPENS HERE - 26 December 2009

    Step away from the leftover Christmas ham -- or bring some with you, we don't actually mind -- and listen live/join in chat 4-6p PT at LVRocks.Com as "The Petcast" counts down the top pet-related tales (get it? tales?) of 2009 and then "The Strip" holds JUNIOR DAY featuring interviews with Louis Prima Jr. and Sandy Hackett.The schedule:4-430p: The Petcast 2009 Countdown430-515p: Play Sandy Hackett interview

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  2. My Foreign Christmas

    Blog: Ottsworld - 26 December 2009

    This Christmas was shaping up to be one of my favorites.   After living abroad alone last year,  I had planned to spend Christmas with my mom and dad in South Dakota.  My whole family is spread out in the Midwest and it rarely happens that we are all in the same place due to my [...]

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  3. Another holiday snafu for MGM Mirage

    Blog: VEGAS HAPPENS HERE - 25 December 2009

    [UPDATE #2: The snafu ended around 5:30 p.m. Friday, according to MGM Mirage spokesman Gordon Absher. Poster GoVegas33 at VegasTripping.Com, though, wrote at 5:20 p.m. that New York-New York continued experiencing problems.]

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  4. We Wish You a Merry Solstice, and a Non-Denominational New Year: A Muir Woods Solstice

    Blog: Lonely Girl Travels - 24 December 2009

    Nature lover, pagan, hippie, cheapskate—call me what you will, but the Muir Woods Solstice Event ruled. And not just in a Wicker Man kind of way. The free, annual event honoring the longest night of the year is uber North-Bay: wholesome, granola-y, non-denominational family fun, set amid old-growth redwoods and adorned with weedy handmade garlands. Luminaria-lit paths [...]

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  5. Scouting Disney World

    Blog: Scouting NY - 23 December 2009

    This photo is driving me bonkers – what intersection is this? I’ve lived near madison square park for 4 years and i have never seen this view. Where is this? If this was the intersection of 23rd and b’way where is the plethora of cars? Well, most people realized pretty quickly that my last post was [...]

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  6. Photos: Texas County Courthouses

    Blog: Little Travel Notebook - Camping - 23 December 2009

    If you follow along on our map when we travel, you will often see county courthouses popping up in the photos. We decided recently that we wanted to set a goal to visit and photograph every county courthouse in Texas. There are 254, so it’s no small goal – it will probably take us a [...]

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  7. Peacocks Take Center Stage in Coconut Grove, Miami

    Blog: Hole In The Donut - 23 December 2009

    It all began with “CowParade,” a public art display of giant fiberglass cows hosted by the City of Zurich, Switzerland in 1998. Decorated by local artists and then displayed all over the city, the sculptures were ultimately auctioned off to benefit charity. The event was so successful and well-received that it became the impetus for [...]

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  8. When Gaming Execs Can't STFU

    Blog: VEGAS HAPPENS HERE - 23 December 2009

    Here's this week's LVW col, which avid readers of this space recall from its draft form two days ago when it was posted for a couple of hours before I decided to expand it into a full column. Enjoy! -sfCasino execs: Why all the hatin'?Vegas collegiality only seems to work in times of plentyBy STEVE FRIESS"There is an unwritten rule within the gaming industry: Don't disrupt another casino operator's grand opening."

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  9. Manhattan Bridge Cake Party

    Blog: REID ON TRAVEL - 23 December 2009

    A D V E R T I S E M E N T:76-Second Travel Show's "Manhattan Bridge's 100th birthday celebration" 11am, Thur, Dec 31 Manhattan Bridge's south walkway

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  10. Denver: Top 5 Kid-Friendly Activities

    Blog: Ciao Bambino! - 23 December 2009

    On the front range of the majestic Rocky Mountains you’ll find beautiful Denver, the capital of Colorado. Sitting at 5280 feet above sea level, the Mile High City has 300 sunny days a year. Denver has over 200 outdoor parks so there is no shortage of outdoor activities. Every season is a good season to visit this great city. No matter when you visit, you’ll find plenty to do with your family.

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  11. Travel Tuesday San Diego Part II

    Blog: A Traveler's Library - 22 December 2009

    Travel Tuesday This post is the promised part two of our Thanksgiving excursion to San Diego. (Part One — San Diego’s Gas Lamp District and Space Ship in Gila Bend are here). After a few days  in the Gas Lamp District of San Diego, we moved to one of the two new hotels in Liberty Station. The [...]This content is a post from: A Traveler's Library

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  12. Opening Aria IV: The Weird & Quirky

    Blog: VEGAS HAPPENS HERE - 22 December 2009

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  13. Playing On Florida’s Gulf Coast With Babies & Young Children: Clearwater Beach

    Blog: Have Baby Will Travel - 22 December 2009

    He was out jumping waves about 20 feet from shore when I saw the grey fin pop up from the water.  The fin popped up and I froze for what felt like an eternity but in reality was probably only half a second.  I tried to scream but only a squeak came out. I was [...]

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  14. More Celebrity, More Puck

    Blog: VEGAS HAPPENS HERE - 22 December 2009

    Here's this week's episode of "The Strip," a rare 30-minute sit-down with Wolfgang Puck in part of his space in Crystals. In addition, see renderings at bottom of the new Puck Brasserie, which opens at Crystals in January. Click on the date below to make the show play or right-click to save it and listen at your leisure.

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  15. When Tweeting Makes You A Twit

    Blog: VEGAS HAPPENS HERE - 21 December 2009

    Here's this past week's LVW col. Enjoy. -sfWhen Tweeting Makes You A TwitBy STEVE FRIESSAs Garth Brooks took to the Wynn Las Vegas stage this past weekend for the first three shows of his planned 300-performance stint, I laid on my couch under two small dogs and three fluffy blankets wondering when the medicine my doctor had prescribed for the chills and aches was going to kick in.

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  16. 76-Second Travel Show: "Robust Christmas Special"

    Blog: REID ON TRAVEL - 21 December 2009

    Episode #014F E A T U R I N G * 7 2 * B O N U S * S E C O N D S"Three American hikers were detained on the cusp on the Iraq/Iran border today..."Why does that sound so off? Because 'cusp' is one of those words that gets pigeonholed in its use despite a potentially broad use by its definition. We use 'cusp' only when talking of the day or two before or after a horoscope sign changes. And nothing else.

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  17. It’s Chile in Manhattan

    Blog: GoBackpacking - 21 December 2009

    Traditional Chilean food, although simple, has a medley of flavors.Buy travel insurance from Worldnomads.com (Lonely Planet's preferred carrier)

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  18. Jerry Christmas: Jerry Douglas

    Blog: Music Road - 21 December 2009

    Jerry Douglas

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  19. Three Days in Santa Barbara with Kids

    Blog: Ciao Bambino! - 20 December 2009

    The animals at the zoo inhabit prime beachfront property on the site of the former Child Estate. In addition to the many engaging and interactive exhibits, the Santa Barbara Zoo has just completed full renovations and additions to its play areas. Check the event calendar to see if your trip coincides with one of the many educational events offered on the weekend. After lunch or a picnic at the zoo, continue along the waterfront Cabrillo Boulevard ...

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  20. The Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center (is small)

    Blog: GoBackpacking - 20 December 2009

    With a little help from Google Maps on my BlackBerry Curve, I reached 30 Rock.Buy travel insurance from Worldnomads.com (Lonely Planet's preferred carrier)

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  21. Opening Aria III: The Elvis Maybe-Mess

    Blog: VEGAS HAPPENS HERE - 20 December 2009

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  22. Pommes Frites – Belgian Fries in NYC

    Blog: GoBackpacking - 19 December 2009

    I walked over to Pommes Frites and ordered a heaping, hot cup of poutine.Buy travel insurance from Worldnomads.com (Lonely Planet's preferred carrier)

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  23. Opening Aria II: Food & Art

    Blog: VEGAS HAPPENS HERE - 19 December 2009

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  24. Petcast & Strip LIVE on Sat!

    Blog: VEGAS HAPPENS HERE - 19 December 2009

    We're doing an hour of Petcasts from 4-5 p.m. followed by an hour of The Strip from 5-6 p.m. PT. Join us at LVRocks.Com to listen live and chill in the chat room with fellow fans.

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