From the monthly archives:

February 2010

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Two Great Reasons to Visit Phoenix Now: Golf and Value

Story and photos by Lynn DeBruin
In college, when nobody had any money, we’d wait until noon to get the best golf deals, and end up dragging our pull carts nine holes for a mere $2. It was a steal, even if we were playing in 110-degree temperatures.
While the $2 nine went out with disco, [...]

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We Are the World 25 Haiti World Premiere at Vancouver Olympics

February 13, 2010 – We Are the World 25 for Haiti made its world premiere last night at the opening ceremonies of the Vancouver Olympics and it’s up on YouTube now. Please watch it, share it with your friends and donate what you can. Even the smallest donation can have a huge impact when you [...]

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Avoiding Comparisons Best Way to Visit Charleston

By Hope S. Philbrick
In one episode of Seinfeld, Elaine befriends three guys similar to Jerry, George and Kramer except they’re much nicer and well mannered. The eerie coincidences convince her she’s stepped into a “Bizzaro World.” At first she’s enamored with the cleaner crew; by the end she grows bored with them and returns to [...]

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In Aspen, Boomers Conquer Moguls

Story and photos by Lynn DeBruin
The run was named FIS, but as I slid down it, headfirst on my back, my first thoughts were F%$# I’m Screwed.
While I would joke about renaming that bumped-up, black-diamond run on Aspen Mountain, not five minutes later I tackled it cleanly – a testament that an innovative program aimed [...]

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iPad or Kindle? Maybe Neither

February 2, 2010 – Several friends of mine received Kindles as gifts this past Christmas. All of them love their new toy and can’t imagine how they read without one, what with all those inconvenient pages you have to turn – with your hands! – and the booklights you need for reading in bed so [...]

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A Real Taste of New Orleans

Story and photos by John Griffin
New Orleans has long been known for its lively Cajun and Creole fare that mix seafood with spices in truly alchemical ways. But to limit your diet to gumbo or jambalaya is to miss out on the wealth of what the city has to offer.
On a recent trip, the call [...]

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