Quirky Iowa rapper gaining ce-Web-rity status Sep 19, 2009
"This is my Britney Spears-inspired circus outfit," said Hall, tracing her fingers along the lion tamer piping of the gold lam; onesie. "My mom made a plus-size one for me to wear.". (CNN)
Inferno could mean dangerous fall season in Calif. Sep 2, 2009
But the flames near the facility appeared much tamer yesterday than the infernos that boiled up out of the mountain range in previous days. Authorities could not immediately ascertain whether the fire at the top of Mount Wilson was the result of the overall advance of the blaze or backfires set by fire crews. (Boston Globe)
Top U.S. water parks Jul 16, 2009
Tamer settings include the Splash Landing family activity center, with waterslides, soaker hoses, bubbling geysers and a raining umbrella, and Coral Cove, an activity pool with three basketball hoops and huge climbable animals. Don't Miss. (CNN)
Whitewater rafting closer to home May 12, 2009
Paddling whitewater even a river as mild as the Nantahala or the even tamer Tuckaseigee is risky. Every raft trip orientation speech includes some variation of: "The river isn't Six Flags. There are no rails on this ride.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
History, restaurants make Tucson worth a visit Feb 23, 2009
" That's the thing about Tucson: You don't have to give up a lot of money to find something new, appealing or fun. This metro area of 1 million people - with its melting-pot history of settlement by ancient American Indians, Spanish settlers, Mexican immigrants and Anglo frontier families - has plenty to offer the visitor, and much of it is free for the taking. Into the outdoors? Try hiking or biking in town or around one of the five mountain ranges, with desert views galore and canyons to... (San Francisco Chronicle)
