Google adds bike lane with latest mapping feature

2010-03-09T21:15:40Z

<div id="subtitle">Google gives bicyclists a lift with new mapping feature that finds best US routes</div><div><p>Google Inc. is adding a bike lane with its latest online mapping option.</p><p>The new bicycling directions available on Google Maps starting Wednesday supplement the guidance already provided to motorists and pedestrians. The biking directio...

Win for New Zealand on Vuitton Trophy opening day

2010-03-09T01:16:05Z

<div><p>Hosts Team New Zealand convincingly beat Swedish syndicate Artemis on their home waters in Auckland Tuesday, the opening day of the Louis Vuitton Trophy yachting regatta.</p><p>Other winners among the eight strong field in the America's Cup-class regatta were

E-Z-GO 200

2010-03-06T14:31:49Z

ATLANTA - MARCH 06: Trucks pit during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series E-Z-GO 200 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on March 6, 2010 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Maine trail</div><div><p>A man who crashed his snowmobile into a tree in Maine has died — along with a fire department chief who was on his way to rescue him.</p><p>The Maine Warden Service says Jason ...

Penny Lancaster mit Sohn im Sandkasten

2010-03-01T18:48:18Z

Penny Lancaster playing with her son Alistair Wallace Stewart on the playground of Cold Water Park. Beverly Hills, California - 21.02.10

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Family beach offers ways to save bucks on vacation

2010-02-25T07:00:15Z

<div id="subtitle">You can still save dollars even at beach with reputation for value</div><div><p>Myrtle Beach has a reputation as a family beach — a workingman's destination where a week of sun and fun with the kids won't break the bank.</p><p>In a time of layoffs, high unemployment and recession, that makes the Grand Strand — the 60 miles of shore...

penny lancaster

2010-02-21T17:18:31Z

Former Model Penny Lancaster playing with her son Alistair Wallace Stewart on the playground of Cold Water Park Beverly Hills - 21.02.10

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Electric bikes on a roll in China

2010-02-20T20:15:49Z

<div><p>Chinese commuters in their millions are turning to electric bicycles -- hailed as the environmentally-friendly future of personal transport in the country's teeming cities. </p><p>Up to 120 million e-bikes are estimated to be on the roads in China, making them already the top alternative to cars and public transport, according to recent figures published by local media.</p><p>"This is the future -- it's practic...

tim robbins

2010-02-17T19:01:52Z

Actor Tim Robbins seen putting his chain lock on his bike while out on a bike ride in Venice. Los Angeles, California, USA - 16.02.10

Travel Trip Wild Orlando

2010-02-12T12:01:14Z

This photo taken Feb. 6, 2010 shows ATV riders at Revolution Off Road in Clermont, Fla.(AP Photo/Tamara Lush)

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New O'Keeffe exhibit shows artist's different side

2010-02-22T10:01:39Z

<div id="subtitle">Cowgirl Museum's new O'Keeffe exhibit shows how camping trips in West inspired her paintings</div><div><p>The elegant Georgia O'Keeffe is known for her large-scale paintings of vibrant flowers and trees, but inspiration for her other works came during many rustic camping trips out West.</p><p>That little-known side of O'Keeffe is t...

nme tour leeds

2010-02-08T17:46:16Z

Bombay Bicycle Club NME Tour 2010 at the 02 Academy Leeds, England - 08.02.10

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RI artist making prints of classic American yachts

2010-02-22T11:03:30Z

<div id="subtitle">RI artist making designs for classic America's Cup yachts, rankling original builder's family</div><div><p>Nathanael Greene Herreshoff was one of the world's pre-eminent boat builders at the turn of the 20th century, crafting innovative yachts that dominated the America's Cup sailing competition for decades.</p><p>Herreshoff, who died in 1938, generally designed boats by beginning with model hu...

Clinton says no prisoner swap with Iran

2010-02-22T12:10:39Z

<div id="subtitle">Clinton says no prisoner swap with Iran, detained Americans should be freed immediately</div><div><p>Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Wednesday ruled out Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's suggestion that three detained American hikers ...

10 Best Places to Camp in Australia

2010-02-22T12:36:07Z

Road tripping around Australia is pretty high up on any true Aussie's bucket list. While some choose the campervan option or decide to stay in hotels and motels, it can't be denied that the experience will only be a truly memorable one if you rough it and take along a tent.<br><br>Australia is home to some of the world's most beautiful places and many of these must be explored at least once in a lifetime.<br&...

New Portable Grills Advice and Buying Tips

2010-02-22T12:48:28Z

Portable grills are a reliable source of cooking your food in a variety of locations, for example they are perfect for those camping holidays some people like to go on, or just having a simple family barbecue in your backyard or garden.<br><br>There are different varieties of grills for you to choose from when wanting to purchase, there is a small version that would probably cope with cooking enough food for two or three people, or you could go for a larger version...

How to Have an Orlando Vacation on a Reduced Budget

2010-02-22T13:03:15Z

You can enjoy a great vacation in Orlando even if economic conditions have left you with a reduced budget. The secret to vacationing in Florida and staying within a budget is to make proper choices in your accommodations and taking advantage of attractions that are modestly priced and in some cases free of charge.<br><br>If you think this is an impossible...

Car Hire in South Africa Offers Excellent Travel Experience

2010-02-22T13:19:25Z

With FIFA World Cup fever mounting, car hire in South Africa is fast becoming one of the most popular options for getting around the country, with many travellers opting for this alternative to traditional tours. Self-drive travel is an ideal way to explore the country at your own pace, by hiring a car for the duration of your stay or for a week or two if you need to get from A ...

Tips For Taking Family Portraits Outdoors

2010-02-22T13:39:13Z

Why take family portraits outdoors? Besides having a beautiful and fun background, photographing outside provides the chance to use natural lighting. If you are a professional photographer or serious enthusiast then you know that the external flash, studio lights and reflectors work to mimic the beauty of natural light.<br><br>If you are new to photography and have a digital compact and built in flash, then taking your family portraits outdoors is the best way to g...

Luxurious Sharm el Sheikh Hotels

2010-02-22T13:40:48Z

Sharm el Sheikh is a scuba diving destination in Egypt. It is known to offer the best diving spots in the Red Sea. You can choose from a wide range of Sharm el Sheikh hotels near these popular diving spots.<br><br>Sharm el Sheikh is a city and the administrative hub of Egypt. It lies along the southern tip of the

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