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In Search of a Cool Summer: Lake Baikal, Siberia
in Hidden Travel Gems, on June 12, 2009
...ountain chains in the area provide opportunities for outdoor adventures - everything from afternoon hikes to two-week treks. Kayaking and whitewater rafting are popular. And mountains in the region pr...
Economic recovery a long "slog" - Volcker
in Sox First, on April 19, 2009
...he US, Britain, Australia and elsewhere will need to rein in their deficits. And that will mean tax hikes and cuts in spending which will slow down any recovery. Is the worst of the recession over? I...
Virgin Islands National Park, St. John
in Wandalust, on April 14, 2009
...s recently on the park. The first was on the park's 20 or so hiking trails . There are no long hikes in Virgin Islands National Park. Indeed, the longest is the Caneel Trail, which runs but 2.4 m...
Looking for a Raise in 2009? Don't Hold Your Breath...
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on December 22, 2008
...s for employee raises in 2009. Another 25% are considering such changes. At those companies, salary hikes will average 2.2% for executives, 2.5% for salaried exempt (those who are exempt from overtime...
There's Never a Bad Time to Go to The Seychelles
in Hidden Travel Gems, on November 24, 2008
...e. The Botanical Gardens on the island of Mahe are beautiful. And there are some world class nature hikes you can take.
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Wolfgang Steiner
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Second Life's Economy Mirroring Real Life?
in Web 2.0, on November 5, 2008
...ampaign . It's a confusion of reality that Second Lifers seem to relish.
The most recent price hikes in Second Life are evidently part of a trend and many users are responding the way Davis did. ...
Is the Era of Cheap Travel Over Permanently?
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on September 11, 2008
...up to $170 per round trip in the United States and more for international flights - on top of fare hikes.
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U.S. carriers, which other than Southwest all lost money in the first half of this year,...
Spending Less on Dating
in The Dating Weblog, on August 27, 2008
...t for coffee can be a great way to get to know someone new. Things like picnics, flea markets, and hikes can also be an inexpensive yet fun way to spend time.
The bottom line? Use your imagination...
Where To Hike - Some Good Suggestions
in The Outdoor Weblog, on June 27, 2008
...t all of these, so over the next week or so, we'll see what kind of adventures these places and hikes offer, not only for hiking, but for other summer sports like rafting , camping, cycling ...
US recession reality check
in Sox First, on June 7, 2008
Friday's bleak US payroll data showing another drop in jobs and rising unemployment, combined with this long-term chart of US gross firing and hiring , is not just another sign of the unfolding US recession. It's also a warning for the global economy. Indeed, the Chicago Fed's N...
Komperdell Aurora Trekking Poles
in The Outdoor Weblog, on May 30, 2008
...ibles was that they would start to slip over time and lose tension. It's only been a handful of hikes, but I see no chance of that happening. The Komperdell has a twisting/tightening mechanism tha...
Checked Baggage Fees Due At American Airlines
in Hidden Travel Gems, on May 22, 2008
...d $15 for their first piece of luggage. The airline, blaming high fuel costs, also plans other fee hikes, domestic flight cutbacks and layoffs.
What has the world become, why is this happening??? Yu...
Bargain Finds Among Las Vegas More Expensive Haunts
in Play Las Vegas, on April 11, 2008
...the Federal Government says there isn't any inflation. I'd be real upset if all these price hikes were the result of inflation, rather than inventions of my own mind, as the government would h...
Andrew Skurka Names His Ten Favorite Hikes
in The Outdoor Weblog, on March 31, 2008
...ail miles? No one. National Geographic Adventure recently asked the hiker about his ten favorite hikes .
EASY HIKES: Superior Hiking Trail, Minnesota; Maah Daah Hey Trail, north dakota ; Pa...
Summer Fare Hikes
in The Flyaway Weblog, on March 23, 2008
According to an article on MSNBC , this summer, travelers to Europe will be faced with fare increases, fuel cost surcharges and poor exchange rate on the euro. However, if you had your heart set on a European vacation, here are some strategies suggested by Farecast.com
1. Choose the right ...
Always Have Backup, or Why Your Credit Card Company and/or Employer Treat You Like Crap
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on March 6, 2008
...ur bills, maybe making more money, until you have the power to walk away from a greedy company that hikes your rates just because they think you can't get a better offer. Once you're there, yo...
Aviation News Update: Mice on United Flight & New Fare Increases
in The Aviation Weblog, on January 9, 2008
...uel costs as the reason. The widespread increases follow nearly two dozen attempted systemwide fare hikes in 2007, or about double the number during the previous year, according to data compiled by Fa...
Winehiker on TV
in Celebrate Wine, on December 15, 2007
... Witiculture , and hopefully you do too. Russ Beebe is the man behind the blog and he conducts wine hikes (as you might have guessed) in beautiful california wine country . Tomorrow night he wil...
Gatorade Inventor Dies
in The Outdoor Weblog, on November 29, 2007
... I love gatorade, especially for long hikes. So, when I learned (albeit, late) the inventor of the popular I was taken aback.
Dr. Robert Cade died on Tuesday at the age of 80 . According to the Un...
Best Atlanta Hikes for Children
in The Outdoor Weblog, on November 26, 2007
...ng for the Outdoor Weblog , I also a freelance writer. And one of my recent articles is about fall hikes for children. So, if you live in the Atlanta area, I invite you to grab a copy for Accent Gwi...
Exceeding Outsourcing Prediction
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on October 30, 2007
...tating that:
"The cost of operations in top outsourcing destinations is increasing due to wage hikes needed to retain good people, coupled with rising real estate prices and the effect of acceler...
Five Day Hike in Mexico City
in The Outdoor Weblog, on October 23, 2007
... When I saw the headline, 5 day hikes from Mexico, I thought it was a joke. After all, who would go hiking in forests around Mexico City, as referred to as the Kidnapping Capital of the World? Then, ...
Japanese Climber Seeks to Become Oldest to Scale Everest
in The Outdoor Weblog, on October 15, 2007
...cks weights on his ankles and loads up his 44-pound backpack. As if that wasn't enough, he then hikes around Tokyo. For hours! And just to spice up his routine, he walks on the treadmill.
What...
Be Noot, Multimedia Trip Books. Interview of Benoit LAURENT, CEO
in Les Explorers, on September 29, 2007
...ban tourism. I find wandering in the streets of a big city much more entertaining that long hikes. But this doesn't keep me from dreaming of visiting the Iguazu falls in Argentina for instance.
E...
The Outdoor Enthusiast Next Door: Michelle Finch (Part Two)
in The Outdoor Weblog, on August 29, 2007
...look for signs of the history of the forest, the floods, the fires, the mountains themselves.
The hikes in Hawaii taught me that what I know only holds true in my small section of the world. My eyes...
The Outdoor Enthusiast Next Door: Michelle Finch (Part One)
in The Outdoor Weblog, on August 29, 2007
...n when we travel to other provinces/states in the NW area, there are enough differences to make the hikes unique.
When I travel, it's almost always for the outdoor activities. I've never been...
Vermont's Hiking Trails
in The Outdoor Weblog, on August 21, 2007
...ese come to mind. But, a recent article, says otherwise. It turns out Vermont is home to some great hikes trails, including a few wheelchair accessible ones. Who would have thought?
The National Pa...
Andrew Skurka Attempts to Hike Great Western Loop
in The Outdoor Weblog, on July 24, 2007
...(carrying only 14 pounds of supplies, excluding food and water).
He also has a long list of other hikes behind him, as well as a degree from Duke University and an impressive career as a professiona...
A Small Gem in the Midwest
in Hidden Travel Gems, on July 17, 2007
...ng that does.
Outside town, Whitewater State Park and Forestville State Park offer some great hikes and interesting tours (Mystery Cave at Forestville).
Shopping? The massive Apache Mall offers ...
Northeast Backcountry Accommodations
in The Outdoor Weblog, on June 26, 2007
...e my mind when I'm faced with my limited sleeping options.
But, while researching backcountry hikes, I stumbled across this Yahoo Travel article that highlights the backcountry accommodations in...
Man Threatens to Shoot Next ATVs That Run Him Over
in Under My Helmet, on June 25, 2007
...m? Bill Burgund is a retired cop who lost his left leg in the line of duty. He lives in Montana and hikes along Lost Horse Road near lake como regularly.
On a recent hiking trip up a restricte...
Four Great Berkshire Hikes
in The Outdoor Weblog, on June 22, 2007
...and literary history, but it's also a haven for avid hikers, like myself.
Here are four great hikes in Western Massachusetts:
POCUMTUCK RIDGE: It's a quick getaway for mountain bikers an...
The Outdoor Enthusiast Next Door: David Howard
in The Outdoor Weblog, on May 22, 2007
...nd why.
1. GPS--it's not only a great navigational tool, but you can also download a ton of hikes from backpacker.com for use on your device
2. Survival kit that includes everything from some...
National Trails Day
in The Outdoor Weblog, on May 18, 2007
... hometown of Atlanta, The Georgia Appalachian Trail Club will feature two 6-mile free guided hikes, gear demonstrations, children's programs, educational exhibits, and complimentary water f...
U.S. Air Fare Hike Scaled Back
in The Aviation Weblog, on May 15, 2007
...r firmness going," Bainton said. "Somehow, this has got to stick."
A series of fare hikes seems to have faltered in recent weeks, with one increase earlier this month failing within a ...
Questioning the Ethics of Higher Education
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on May 11, 2007
...my, philanthropists and charities are less able to give.Some colleges however, are taking the price hikes by colleges that have legitimate reasons as an excuse to raise their prices without a legitima...
My Home is Worthless!
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on May 2, 2007
...n taxes than your neighbors that DO appeal and then win a lower rate. Second, I've appealed tax hikes in two cities in two states and thus far have a 1.000 batting average. There's nothing to ...
Woman Hikes the Appalachian Trail Solo
in The Outdoor Weblog, on April 19, 2007
Hiking the 2,164-mile Appalachian Trail is no small feat. But, for Leslie Mass it was something she always wanted to do. So, for two years, the recently retired early childhood director trained and conditioned her body for the long hike. Finally, after months of challenges and set-backs, s...
PICNIC IN RED ROCK LAS VEGAS
in Play Las Vegas, on March 31, 2007
...ar or falling off a cliff.
The short, level hiking trail is used by Boy and girl scouts for hikes and Red Rock volunteers also conduct instructional tours along that trail.
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GETTING CLOSER TO PREHISTORIC LAS VEGAS
in Play Las Vegas, on March 31, 2007
Source:www.jimippolito.com
This video gives you a close up look at the Calico Hills of Red Rock National Preserve in Las Vegas.
What you see is the view from the second observation point along the preserve's 13 mile, one way scenic route.
There is a trail that leads down to the base...
RED ROCK VIEW FROM VISITORS CENTER
in Play Las Vegas, on March 31, 2007
...olunteers feed and tend to these delicate creatures.
There will be instructional classes and short hikes into the desert conducted by the volunteers, and, at times, you might see some wild burros pok...
Salaries in India, Skyrocketing
in The CIO Weblog, on March 24, 2007
...s consulting at Hewitt Associates India.
Local companies are doling out marginally higher wage hikes than multinationals, the study found. Local firms saw average hikes of 14.9% and foreign firms...
Cupid.com/PreDating World Record Attempt
in The Dating Weblog, on February 7, 2007
... easiest way for singles to get out from behind the computer and easily meet a room full of people. Hikes and wine tastings are better events in many ways, but speed dating events are more consistent ...
University Students In India Face Fee Hikes
in The Universities Weblog, on January 16, 2007
Higher education in India--as in most countries--is already quite expensive. And it's about to get worse.
Recently, a proposal passed to raise university fees country-wide. Many people have protested, pointing out that higher education is becoming unattainable, and fee decisions sho...
New trends for the price of rail transport
in Supplychainer, on December 17, 2006
...tinue to escalate at a 6.1% pace, up from the former 4.1% prediction. In 2007, average annual price hikes will be 7.2% for intermodal service and 7.7% for carload service.
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New trends for the price of sea transport
in Supplychainer, on December 8, 2006
...oved freight via inland waterways. Recent discussions with shippers indicated that continuing price hikes are related to severe equipment shortages that simply are not being resolved quickly enough. O...
Did Minimum Wage Hikes Kill Stock Market Returns?
in Businesspundit, on October 25, 2006
Probably not, but as long as Mother Jones is throwing out irrelevant data about how the rich get richer, I figure I would point out one thing. They say
ADJUSTED FOR INFLATION, the federal minimum wage has fallen 42% since its peak in 1968. If you look at a graph of the minimum wage ...
Montana's Glacier National Park
in The Outdoor Weblog, on October 12, 2006
...heet of ice shimmering in a midsummer's afternoon light.
Susan's article touches on more hikes than most people can find in an entire state - and it sounds like all the trailheads begin rig...
Hike Utah's Trails
in The Outdoor Weblog, on September 8, 2006
...on of this feature from the Salt Lake City Tribune .
The article highlights some of the greatest hikes in the country: including Naomi Peak - the tallest in the Bear River Range - with its 6-mile, ...
Get Out With the Kids
in The Outdoor Weblog, on September 6, 2006
... includes several farms with guided tours where you can visit animals and watch cheese being made.
HIKES: Nancy Ritger, senior interpretive naturalist for the Appalachian Mountain Club, says o...
Hawaii: Big Island Blues Part Seven
in The Outdoor Weblog, on August 27, 2006
... during this journey to the south western edge of Hawaii. I was breathing a lot of fumes throughout hikes earlier in the day at the fumaroles, and I was coughing and spitting frequently. My companion ...
California Swimming Holes: Red Rocks of Santa Barbara Part Two
in The Outdoor Weblog, on July 21, 2006
To be seventeen again! Crazy enough, brazen enough, filled with enough moxie to propel oneself off this ragged stack of boulders close to eighty feet from the shallow swimming hole. This one kid with the mop top must have sat on top of that precipice for nearly a half hour trying to get enough coura...
What Else?
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on July 18, 2006
... and more.
That's fine, provided you get the recognition in the form of promotions and salary hikes. If you're not getting the rewards, though, it's time to ask "what else do I have...
Wario Ware for Wii Confirmed
in House of Nintendo, on May 7, 2006
...ur living room. "To snap the ball, you 'snap' the remote back toward your body, which hikes the ball," Schappert says. "No buttons to press, just gesture a hiking motion, and th...
CEO snouts still in the trough
in Sox First, on April 4, 2006
...County and Municipal Employees. According to this report, the funds aid and abet the lucrative pay hikes. The basic problem is that they are unwilling to use the weight of their proxy power to keep a...
Hiking in the Santa Barbara Foothills: Tangerine Falls
in The Outdoor Weblog, on March 26, 2006
...nylon over a Performance undershirt that retains body heat even when submersed in water.
Rain hikes are nothing new to me. Growing up in the Bay Area we had Mt. Tamalpais State Park to explore d...
Love in a Cold Climate
in The Dating Weblog, on March 22, 2006
...hat loads of singles always turned up for walks. FULL ARTICLE @ HEALTH TELEGRAPH
Mark Brooks : Hikes, wine tastings, speed dating and table for six dinners are my favorite singles events. I start...
Fly Fishing LA
in The Outdoor Weblog, on March 16, 2006
When you think of LA, what do you think of? Let me offer some suggestions: Smog. Crowds. Cars. Fake breasts. Plasticity. Highways. Traffic. Congestion. Contagion. Homelessness. Overconsumption. Your basic urban nightmare sprawling for miles in every direction. Sounds gloomy.
But I have to admit...
Creative Weblogging - TOP 10 Week 05/2006
in Creative Weblogging, on February 5, 2006
...e www.gadgets-weblog.com
MUST HAVE - Puma 96 hour collection www.areyouabeauty.com
Foothill Hikes in St Barbara , CA - beautiful www.outdoor-weblog.com
Scary! The Wireless Stalker www.wir...
THE OUTDOOR SPORTS LIST: #4 HIKING
in The Outdoor Weblog, on February 3, 2006
... last you a very, very long time and provide you with memories that are priceless.
By categorizing hikes you can figure out the proper footwear to utilize. Day hikes - depending on the terrain, ordin...
Santa Barbara Foothills Hikes: The Rock Garden Part Two
in The Outdoor Weblog, on January 29, 2006
"Bobcats, coyotes and deer!" I thought to myself as I scrambled up a sheer face on all fours to get low enough to avoid the scrub brush that enclosed the trail like the sides of a subway tube. Those guys have it made in those situations because quadruped mammals can really shoot thro...
Santa Barbara Foothills Hikes: The Rock Garden Part One
in The Outdoor Weblog, on January 28, 2006
Sometimes you just need to get away from the madness of living in a post-industrial society. Sometimes you just need peace of mind, and that can be hard to find in places that are paved. Luckily I live in Santa Barbara right now, and the opportunities seem endless for decompressing in an unspoiled e...
Santa Barbara Foothills Hikes: Dr. King Day Scramble to Cathedral Peak Part Two
in The Outdoor Weblog, on January 18, 2006
...s as they form a symmetrical alignment with the Santa Barbara front range.
Again, as in past hikes, Chumash culture begins to resonate in my subconscious. The gigantic piles of sandstone boulde...
Santa Barbara Foothills Hikes: Dr. King Day Scramble to Cathedral Peak Part One
in The Outdoor Weblog, on January 17, 2006
As I approach the century mark -- yes, one hundred blogs nearly published, the century mark signifier -- a smile crosses my face as I reflect upon the variety of articles that have made their way through cyberspace to your computer screens. Most would notice a strong bias towards surfing within this...
Hiking in the Santa Barbara Foothills: The Playground
in The Outdoor Weblog, on November 21, 2005
...inker toy sets, make-believe, unimpressive. That must be part of the reason I seek higher ground on hikes: to cast my gaze down upon that maelstrom that is called civilization. It doesn't quite se...
Hiking Mt. Tamalpais: Deer Park
in The Outdoor Weblog, on November 19, 2005
... lover through a canopy of trees that resembles a wooden tunnel. When taking this trail on previous hikes in the rain, my friend and I barely felt any moisture. It was as if we were under a living, br...
Santa Barbara Foothills Hikes: Tears at Teardrop Part 3, California or Ciguatan?
in The Outdoor Weblog, on November 11, 2005
The last native speaker of the Chumash language died in 1965. Were he alive today, what kind of stories could that man have told? What horrifying memories could he recount of the total devastation of his people and their ancient culture that has been traced back at least 13,000 years. For more...
Santa Barbara Foothills Hikes: Tears at Teardrop Part 2
in The Outdoor Weblog, on November 10, 2005
I let everyone go past me and sat in silence for a moment. Then I closed my eyes and opened them slowly. Amidst the shaded woodlands of Bay, Laurel, Oak and Sycamore trees, there must have been a village here at one time. Again, I felt flashes of a former existence, just quick blurred glimpses...
Santa Barbara Foothills Hikes: Teardrops at Teardrop
in The Outdoor Weblog, on November 7, 2005
A good friend calls the place "Teardrop". I wondered why, but in my head I imagined a place with beautiful little waterfalls dripping like tears from the rocks. On a quintessentially gorgeous Santa Barbara Sunday we tackled the Teardrop hike with full abandon. I had my secret agenda ...
Tuition Hikes Outpace Financial Aid Increases
in The Universities Weblog, on October 20, 2005
The cost of higher education continues to rise, outpacing what institutions offer for financial aid. As a result, says the college board , attendance and graduation rates will increasingly correlate with family income.
Consider this bit from Newsday :
As tuition across the nation ...
