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News from Palestine, Texas -- an old couple and watermelon
August 23, 2007 by TexasFjord (View Source)
I'm including this really light story in TRAVEL because it takes the reader to a calm place, far from the chaotic lives most of us live these days; particularly in the cities. Palestine, Texas -- a small town of about 20,000 nestled in the East Texas "piney woods". A quiet town where the story of an old couple's watermelons can make the local paper. Talk about appreciating the simple things in life.
What-A-Melon!
Couple's 'accidental' vine produces abundance of large summer fruit
By MARY RAINWATER
The Palestine Herald
On a warm July afternoon, Anderson County couple J. More...
TRAVEL: Tanda Tula Safari Camp at Kruger National Park in South Africa.
August 12, 2007 by editor (View Source)
If you want your next vacation to be adventurous, consider a Safari in Africa. . . . . More...
A Must Visit Before You Leave This Earth...The Grand Canyon and the New Skywalk.
February 11, 2007 by editor (View Source)
The Grand Canyon is a remarkable work of nature. This editor knows firsthand. It is a must visit World Wonder.
Soon to open is a Skywalk that perches over the Canyon. Though the Skywalk is phenomenal in that you can walk out and look over, critics say it is an eyesore - a clash between modern engineering and nature. More...
Travelers Beware: Airline luggage complaints remain high
December 07, 2006 by editor (View Source)
The latest government figures show airplane luggage problems remain near their highest level in more than a decade despite new rules that encourage travelers to check fewer bags.
Transportation Department figures released Wednesday for the month of October put 2006 on track to be the worst year for lost, delayed, damaged or stolen baggage since 1991.
The figures show that in October, passengers reported 383,000 pieces of checked luggage were mishandled — an average of 12,350 a day. That's the fourth-largest monthly total ever recorded.
The rate of luggage problems was 7. More...
TRAVEL ALERT!...ALL Air Travelers Will Need Passport to Enter US by Jan. 23rd, 2007
November 22, 2006 by editor
Air travelers entering the U. S. will be required to show passports beginning Jan. 23, including returning Americans.
The requirement - intended to make it harder for terrorists with fake IDs to enter the U. More...
(BBN ALERT!) - Passport Will Be Required For All Travel In/Out US
October 10, 2006 by editor (View Source)
From BBN Editors:
Beginning January 8, 2007 (less than three months), The Departments of State and Homeland Security will require ALL – including children -travelers to present a passport when entering and exiting the United States. No longer will a More...