Southern Living mag recommends Ybor City, in Tampa, Fla., for its cultural mixOctober 5th, 2009 Southern Living mag recommends Ybor City, in TampaTAMPA, Fla. — A spotlight on Tampa's Ybor City neighborhood in the October issue of Southern Living magazine reveals a vibrant blend of cultures.
Up to 16 inches of snow forecast for Colorado mountainsSeptember 22nd, 2009 Up to 16 inches of snow forecast in Colo mountainsDENVER — Colorado is bracing for a second wave of wintry weather, with up to 16 inches of snow expected in the mountains by Wednesday afternoon. The National Weather Service says heavy snowfall at lower elevations and rain in Denver and elsewhere could make travel hazardous.
1st day of fall brings snow, cold to Colorado, freezing temperatures acros mountains in WestSeptember 22nd, 2009 1st day of fall brings snow, cold to ColoradoVAIL, Colo. — The first day of fall feels more like the first day of winter for some of the mountain West, with light snow and chilly temperatures across Colorado and freeze warnings for higher elevations in New Mexico, Wyoming, Nevada, Utah and Arizona.
Wynn Resorts amends credit agreement to issue up to $500M in notes to pay down debtSeptember 14th, 2009 Wynn issuing up to $500M in notes to pay down debtLAS VEGAS — Casino operator Wynn Resorts Ltd. plans to issue up to $500 million in new secured notes to help it pay down its debt.
Ski resorts offering special deals to lure locals to the slopes amid stagnant travel marketSeptember 10th, 2009 Ski resorts cutting prices to lure localsSALT LAKE CITY — A struggling economy is turning out to be good news for skiers and snowboarders who live close enough to mountains that they can hit the slopes every weekend. Many ski resorts are slashing prices on season passes and offering locals-only discounts in an effort to boost revenues from nearby metropolitan areas at a time many U.S.
2 rare, endangered snow leopard cubs, their mother move into habitat at Los Angeles ZooSeptember 10th, 2009 2 snow leopard cubs, mom, move into LA Zoo homeLOS ANGELES — Two rare, endangered snow leopard cubs have a new home, no names and an uncertain future. The speckled cubs, a boy and a girl, and their mom, Asia, moved into their public habitat Thursday at the LA Zoo.
Obama administration recommends changes to boost use of state-run college savings plansSeptember 9th, 2009 Geithner pushes changes to college savings plansWASHINGTON — The Obama administration wants states to make changes to college savings plans that it hopes will expand their use by middle class families. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says the Section 529 savings plans can help Americans to save for college because of the tax savings they offer.
Yankee magazine recommends 5 fall camping spots in New EnglandSeptember 8th, 2009 Yankee magazine recommends fall camping spotsDUBLIN, N.H. — Yankee magazine's September-October issue features the five best camping spots in New England for fall:
—Little Moose Management Unit in Greenville, Maine, with primitive sites on Big Moose Pond and miles of trails.
Wynn Resorts CEO Steve Wynn and wife Elaine sell 2M shares in anticipation of divorceAugust 18th, 2009 Wynns sell 2M shares in anticipation of divorceLAS VEGAS — Wynn Resorts Ltd. said its billionaire chief executive, Steve Wynn, and his wife, Elaine, have sold 2 million, or $114 million worth, of their shares of common stock in the company to get more cash in anticipation of their pending divorce.
Time Inc. shuttering Alabama-based Southern Accents magazineAugust 6th, 2009 Time Inc. shuttering Southern Accents magazineBIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Another part of the Birmingham-based Southern Progress magazine company is folding.
Police say man who owes his brother money reluctantly robs Utah snow cone standJuly 18th, 2009 Police: Man reluctantly robs Utah snow cone standRIVERTON, Utah — Investigators said an armed man seemed reluctant, but robbed a 16-year-old girl working at a snow cone stand anyway. Salt Lake County Sheriff's Lt.
Midwest Living recommends Indiana's Antique Alley along old US-40June 29th, 2009 Midwest Living recommends Indiana's Antique AlleyDES MOINES, Iowa — Turn a hunt for antiques into a getaway on the 60-mile stretch known as Indiana's Antique Alley. That's one of the recommendations from the editors of Midwest Living in the magazine's August issue.
10 secluded beaches from Coastal Living magazineJune 15th, 2009 10 secluded beaches from Coastal Living magBIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Looking for a beautiful beach without the crowds? Coastal Living magazine recommends 10 secluded beach destinations in its June issue.
Colorado skier visits fell 5.5 percent last season during travel slumpJune 12th, 2009 Colorado skier visits down 5.5 percent last seasonDENVER — The number of people skiing and snowboarding at Colorado resorts fell 5.5 percent last season amid a travel slump, according to preliminary figures from Colorado Ski Country USA. Despite strong results at some ski areas, the trade group said Thursday that there were 11.85 million skier visits overall to Colorado resorts last season.
Snow, wind hamper search for NM police helicopter missing after picking up lost hikerJune 10th, 2009 Snow hampering search for missing NM helicopterSANTA FE, N.M. — Snow and gusty wind on a New Mexico mountain are hampering rescuers' efforts to reach an area where they hope to find a missing State Police helicopter with three people aboard.
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