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Autos > Fuel Economy Interesting and little known gas saving tips

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I just recently finished a two month and 11222 miles cross country road trip. I drive a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant which averages 25 mph on the highway. I lost some overall mph while in cities or traffic, but gained some back using simple methods while driving. I burned approximately 450 gallons of gas and estimate that I paid ap... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Reflections: War has never solved anything except...

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War has been called the ultimate form of political expression. It is the cumulative political will of a nation that believes in or wants something so badly it is willing to send its citizens off to war. War is hell on earth; it is everything about humanity that can be evil and disgusting. The use of violence is an abhorrent w... More..

Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Don't blame US soldiers for problems with the war in Iraq

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On Easter Sunday the 4,000th U.S. soldier died in Iraq. Regardless of our political views in general or our views on the war in Iraq we owe it to those that sacrificed so much to take a moment and think about what it all means. Then men and woman of the United States Armed Forces make no decisions about the war for themselves... More..

Travel > United States Travel destinations: North Carolina

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The Outer Banks off the coast of North Carolina are an amazing place. The majority of travel to this location takes place during the summer months, but there are things to do there all year long. I recommend heading there right before Memorial Day weekend when the population of the Islands increases by about 800%. The closer ... More..

Travel > Travel Diaries & Adventures (Other) Travel experiences: Traveling to discover yourself

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Run Forest RunWanderlust A strong, innate desire to rove or travel about. Many of us have it, the innate, seemingly irresistible urge to travel. There are many reasons that people can be afflicted with wanderlust. Why is it that some of us are stricken with it, and others are not?Some people love what is new, or different. Di... More..

Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Should travelers explore their home country first or travel abroad as often as they can?

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Travel is an amazing thing. It helps to renew the human spirit, spread culture, and expand our knowledge of the world around us. In order to accomplish these things it isn't necessary to fly thousands of miles away, they can be accomplished simply by exploring anywhere new.In any country big or small, but especially ones the ... More..

Local Guides > Las Vegas Hotel reviews: Excalibur Hotel, Las Vegas, NV

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I stayed at the Excalibur hotel and casino in Las Vegas the second week of June 2008 for three weekday night stays. I paid around $75.00 a night which I considered reasonable since I booked the hotel about two days before arriving and as a result wasn't partaking of any special deals but was a lower weekday rate. My room rate... More..

Travel > United States Hiking in Grand Canyon National Park

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The first thing to know about hiking in the Grand Canyon is that there is no easy trail. In order to complete the entire length of the majority of the trails requires at least one overnight stay in the base of the canyon. It is important to note that the temperature goes up several degrees each 1,000 feet you descend into the... More..

Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Can you use GPS while traveling in another country?

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The Global Positioning System better known as GPS is an amazing tool when visiting an area whether you have been there before or are there for the first time. It is now possible to get GPS access through car mounted devices, handheld GPS systems, and now in an ever increasing amount of phones and other mobile devices. GPS ser... More..

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2. Hiking in Grand Canyon National Park
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4. Interesting and little known gas saving tips
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6. Don't blame US soldiers for problems with the war in Iraq
7. Reflections: War has never solved anything except...
8. Can you use GPS while traveling in another country?
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