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Try a zip line canopy adventure in Spicewood Texas. Huge cypress trees support the lines and you can enjoy an eco-nature family trip. For the earthbound, zip line proves to be a thrill.
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Published: May 18, 2007
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The Lake House should have been a Lifetime movie of the week. Instead, Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves, are reunited for this snoozefest. With predictable plot and stilted dialogue, "The Lake House' i...
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Published: Jun 28, 2006
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The Canon Elph produces a variety of picture sizes that will rival a digital experience. Small and sturdy, it is my favorite non-necessity purchase. Taking consistent quality pictures for over ten yea...
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Published: Jun 27, 2006
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Bring four guys from New York City and throw them into the high glitz Hollywood life. Entourage follows the young rising actor,Vince, and his loyal buddies as they navigate career and life choices ami...
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Published: Jun 09, 2006
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Summer 2006 movie season kicks off with a sequel worth seeing, "M:I-3". Mission Impossible for the third time is director, J.J.Abram's first foray into feature film and he gives Tom Cruise a winner. A...
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Published: May 26, 2006
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If you had no knowledge of 9/11/2001, you would be transfixed by the film "United 93". The drama, action, and pacing of the film are sweeping. However, knowing what occured on 9/11 only intensifies th...
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Published: May 26, 2006
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I was the nerd girl who was on the periphery and cleaned up messy situations. Hence, this is the worst date ever that I did not actually go on. However, I got to play clean up at three in the morning....
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Published: May 19, 2006
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While cities are exciting, it is worthwhile to check out the suburbs and beyond during a long weekend. In the Kansas City area, the town of Weston offers 1800s history, and Powell Gardens is a feast f...
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Published: May 02, 2006
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There is plenty of time to sleep in and play videos. Get your child out of the house and exercising at a variety of summer sport camps. Basketball, horseback riding, swimming, or tennis are some of t...
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Published: Apr 23, 2006
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While summer is for some relaxing, it is also a good time to broaden a child's horizons and let him explore the arts. Whether it is cooking, jewelry making, theater acting or production, or singing th...
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Published: Apr 21, 2006
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Plopping plants into the ground is an art form. Consider calling the landscape specialists (design and maintenance) in the Fort Worth area discussed in this article to bring your yard dreams into focu...
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Published: Apr 11, 2006
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We all think we can do-it-ourselves on a project, but some things are best left to a professional contractor. Whether equipment is clanking or water is spewing, call the listed Fort Worth contractors ...
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Published: Apr 10, 2006
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Tennis is not the most popular sport, but it is one that everyone can play. New programs such as cardio tennis, new outlets such as the Tennis Channel, and upcoming players keep the sport alive and ev...
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Published: Apr 06, 2006
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Movie soundtracks and movie lyrics will be changed forever by the 2006 Oscar win, "It's Hard Out Here For a Pimp". Through the years, film soundtracks have added character, emotion, and dimension to f...
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Published: Apr 03, 2006
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Plan your Oscar theme party now for a red carpet evening of movie atmosphere, rich food, and movie viewing and trivia. Do not forget the Oscar gift bag.
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Published: Mar 02, 2006
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Rather than wait and save for a home, the young marrieds agree to rent a house from in-laws buying an investment. The fixer-upper presents home decorating challenges to the marriage, as well as financ...
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Published: Mar 01, 2006
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Baseball spring training has a western flavor in the desert of Arizona. Enjoy twelve teams, including the 2005 World Champion Chicago White Sox, as they play exhibition games in the Cactus League. Wat...
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Published: Mar 01, 2006
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2005 World Series Winning Chicago White Sox are back to square one in baseball spring training. While fans prepare to cheer their favorite players or teams, eighteen teams warmup in Florida and play i...
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Published: Mar 01, 2006
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With the announcement a year ago of the innaugural World Baseball Classic, baseball players,owners, and fans alike greeted the idea with fanfare. Now, in the World Baseball Classic, sixteen countries...
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Published: Mar 01, 2006
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A book signing by Sela Ward gave me a glimpse into the world of celebrity and its obsessive fan base. Deeming it a non-event, I was amazed at the turnout and the level of attention fans put into worsh...
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Published: Feb 20, 2006
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A young man without school motivation needs time to grow, and joining the military is a viable choice. Parents must be supportive and yet allow the child to make this important life decision. This art...
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Published: Feb 08, 2006
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No matter how much spring or fall cleaning you do, or how many resolutions you make, you do not get serious about removing clutter until you have cleaned out the home of a loved one. Resolve to mark p...
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Published: Feb 02, 2006
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Stockholm, Sweden is a glistening city filled with old and new. Gleaming parks filled with flowers, castles filled with history, and historical sights abound in this land of the midnight sun. Enjoy a ...
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Published: Feb 01, 2006
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Too often people look to the city, Philly or New York, for culture and entertainment. Stay in Bucks County for two museum gems - the James A. Michener Art Museum and the Pearl S. Buck home. You will b...
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Published: Jan 24, 2006
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Working at home requires self-discipline and adding an exercise fitness program is not easy. Check out the review of yoga and pilates DVDs and create a healthier lifestyle for yourself. Laugh at yours...
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Published: Jan 20, 2006
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At an art museum, we generally walk around, see what we want, and leave. Do not take for granted a docent tour, which brings a fresh eye perspective to a collection, such as the Dallas Museum of Art. ...
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Published: Jan 04, 2006
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After thirty years, I still consider being a summer exchange student one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. This article discusses full year versus summer programs. Host and travel families...
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Published: Jan 03, 2006
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Too often students settle on a college major for all of the wrong reasons. This article will discuss why it is best to keep the college major open, why a college major based on a job will prove unsati...
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Published: Dec 28, 2005
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Driving is thought of as a right rather than a privilege. Consider three regular driving schools in the DFW area, and one school emphasizing real-life driving scenarios for your teen. What skills do y...
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Published: Dec 28, 2005
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Holding back a child in the early school years proves difficult when the child is a young adult yearning to leave the nest (too soon). Learn how to let the youth go under your rules, and ultimately br...
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Published: Dec 28, 2005
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Folks dream of the perfect wedding, but do not often plan it with their guests in mind. If you want it to be all about you, then elope. Otherwise, from the timing to the cake cutting, the wedding plan...
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Published: Dec 22, 2005
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There is a trend for a parent to be home while kids are little and then going back to work when the kids enter school. This article contends that the problem teenager years are when a parent should be...
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Published: Dec 20, 2005
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Being left handed has its challenges and this article offers a humorous view of growing up a lefty. It offers some advice to parents with a left handed child, beyond having left handed scissors in the...
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Published: Dec 19, 2005
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Our group of friends enjoy golf and beach vacations and Kiawah Island Resort offers the best of all worlds. The guys swear to this day that they love Charleston, the nearby city. Tales of plantations,...
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Published: Dec 16, 2005
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It seems so obvious to you, and your sons were raised in a hospitable atmosphere, but a key piece of advice to give your kids is the proper stocking of a bathroom. Young men are seemingly unaware of t...
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Published: Dec 16, 2005
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If you are in a relationship and baseball is the consuming passion for one party, there is a solution. Tour ballparks during a long weekend and enjoy an excellent compromise vacation. Read tips on sta...
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Published: Dec 16, 2005
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This opinion article maintains that it is easy to perpetuate a narrow scope of the world, if television is your source of information. While seemingly obvious, travel will demonstrate the overall good...
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Published: Dec 16, 2005
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Don the gray jumpsuit and actually climb to the top of Sydney, Australia's Harbor Bridge. With 360 degrees in view, you will have a cherished perspective of Sydney. Cars zoom underneath as you climb l...
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Published: Dec 15, 2005
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If you do not leave an Italian restaurant with sauce on your shirt, then you were not trying. Check out three Italian restaurants in the DFW area with varying price ranges and atmosphere. Good pizza a...
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Published: Dec 15, 2005
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You do not have to leave three Dallas and Fort Worth art museums to find something to eat. Compare the variet of restaurant experiences -from ordering at a window, to table service, to buffet. Quench...
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Published: Dec 14, 2005
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The automobile is the embodiment of the American dream. Car dealerships should offer a positive experience for the car buyer. From the initial walk onto a car lot to the final signing of papers, you s...
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Published: Dec 14, 2005
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Between Dallas and Fort Worth, movie fans are fortunate to have at least three theater choices. With plenty of screens, comforable seating, and nearby food/retail choices, the three theaters in this a...
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Published: Dec 13, 2005
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Tex-Mex food is a way of life and there are plenty of restaurants to choose from in the DFW Mid-Cities. This article compares three contrasting locations, and advises if you will leave with your tongu...
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Published: Dec 12, 2005
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Tennis is a great sport to learn and this article reviews three locations in the DFW,TX area for instruction and play. From a hotel resort to a public facility, you can pay any price for good tennis...
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Published: Dec 12, 2005
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There is more to Sydney, Australia than the Opera House. This articles gives suggestions for covering the city area in two days. From the aquarium, to the harbor cruise, and then on to the Blue Mounta...
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Published: Dec 09, 2005
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It has been six thousand miles and your car is hungry for a fresh batch of oil. If you live in the Hurst/Euless/Bedford (DFW MidCities area), where do you go for decent oil service ,that will keep you...
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Published: Dec 08, 2005
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You do not have to freeze in Antarctica to experience a penguin parade. Hop on a bus from Melbourne, Australia to Port Phillip Island and see the Little Penguins emerge nightly from the sea and waddle...
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Published: Dec 08, 2005
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A day trip from Queenstown, New Zealand, Milford Sound is a gorgeous fjord offering misty mountain views and a fabulous boat ride. The swirling clouds and waterfalls give you a mystical scenic experie...
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Published: Dec 08, 2005
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What should be a glorious time of year, fall and holiday season, turns into chaos as families over schedule kids and argue over visitation. The holiday schedule repercussions linger for these kids in...
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Published: Dec 07, 2005
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You have not seen Australia without a trip to the outback and a trek to the Olgas and Ayers Rock. This massive rock in the middle of the desert is awe inspiring. Sunrise and sunset at the Rock is a mu...
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Published: Dec 07, 2005
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Queenstown, New Zealand is a town offering adventure for everyone. Scope out the town on a day bus trip and experience the variety of activities. Finish with a wild jet boat ride in a pristine gorge.
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Published: Dec 07, 2005
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With a nephew about to marry, I discuss the celebration of anniversaries from the romantic to the practical. The wedding date selection (opening day of dove hunting) can be a clue as to the romantic g...
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Published: Dec 07, 2005
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Look past Christmas and start breaking the New Year's diet resolutions by planning your Super Bowl Party, complete with food, games, and jello shots. This should be a two part day - Super Bowl Open Ho...
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Published: Dec 07, 2005
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There is more to Cairns, Australia than the Great Barrier Reef. Explore aboriginal culture, the rainforest, and delicious dining without carrying scuba gear.
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Published: Dec 01, 2005
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Branch out of the mall and check out the Brownstone Shops in Arlington, Texas. Zoom to the town of McKinney for modern shopping in an old town square. And enjoy shopping bliss at a chocolate store in ...
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Published: Dec 01, 2005
