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Best International Beaches for Beating the Crowds

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rich Thomas) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:20:49 EDT

Beach vacations don't necessarily mean fighting thick crowds for a place to roll out your beach blanket.

Contributor: Rich Thomas
Published: Jan 27, 2012

The World's Best Coral Reefs

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rich Thomas) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:03:25 EDT

Coral reefs are a fixture on many a tropical beach vacation, and these are the best places to go to see them.

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Published: Jan 23, 2012

European Destinations for Early Spring

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rich Thomas) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:00:09 EDT

The best European destinations for budget-conscious, off-season early Spring travelers.

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Published: Jan 06, 2012

Japan Chooses F-35 Fighter, China Eliminates J-7s

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rich Thomas) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:08:13 EDT

Japan and China both concluded 2011 by announcing major steps in upgrading the quality of their respective air forces.

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Published: Jan 03, 2012

Tips for Visiting a Whiskey Distillery

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rich Thomas) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:54:07 EDT

Whether they make scotch, rye or bourbon, whiskey distilleries are not created equal. By following a few tips, you can stick to the best distilleries and avoid the worst.

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Published: Dec 02, 2011

Halloween in Cambodia

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rich Thomas) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:16:07 EDT

Thanks the legacy of Khmer Rouge, Cambodia has its share of macabre and creepy attractions for Halloween visitors.

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Published: Oct 12, 2011

Airline Woes Change Bargain-Hunting Rules

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rich Thomas) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:36:34 EDT

The severe difficulties of the airline industry has led most airlines to cancel routes, disrupting one of the bedrock principles of airfare bargain hunting.

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Published: Oct 11, 2011

Tips for Getting Around in Japan

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rich Thomas) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:59:21 EDT

A guide to navigating Japan's inscrutable, yet modern and ultra-efficient railways and other transportation systems.

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Published: Oct 05, 2011

Amanda Knox Prosecutor Has Much to Answer For

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rich Thomas) — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:43:30 EDT

In the wake of Amanda Knox's acquittal on appeal, the conduct of Italian prosecutor Giuliano Mignini has left much to be desired.

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Published: Oct 04, 2011

Russian Stealth Fighter Represents the Future of India's Air Force

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rich Thomas) — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 07:53:23 EDT

Russia's T-50 stealth fighter is close to production, but it's largest and most important user will probably be the Indian Air Force, a major development in the growing Asian arms race.

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Published: Sep 23, 2011

Travel Guide to the Waterloo Battlefield

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rich Thomas) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:02:19 EDT

A guide for visiting the Waterloo Battlefield, the best battlefield park in Europe and only a day trip's distance from Brussels.

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Published: Sep 22, 2011

Prince WIlliam Forest Park: Washington, DC's Overlooked Outdoors Destination

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rich Thomas) — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:28:22 EDT

Located in the outer suburbs of Washington, DC, Prince William Forest Park is one of the best kept outdoor secrets in the Mid-Atlantic and Colonial South.

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Published: Aug 31, 2011

What to Do at Cozumel Besides Scuba Diving

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rich Thomas) — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:08:51 EDT

The Mexican island of Cozumel is one of the world's top scuba diving destinations, but divers often travel with friends and/or family. What will these people do once on Cozumel?

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Published: Aug 26, 2011

How Good is the Chinese Type 99G Main Battle Tank?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rich Thomas) — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 08:07:30 EDT

A comparison of the latest version of China's best tank with the latest version of what many think is the west's best tank, the German Leopard 2A7.

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Published: Aug 22, 2011

Evora: A Roman City in the Heart of Portugal

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rich Thomas) — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 08:43:59 EDT

A guide for solo travelers to the underrated and overlooked city of Evora, a city full of history and fine wine in the heart of Portugal's Alto Alentejo.

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Published: Aug 19, 2011

The World's Best Purpose-Sunk Diving Wrecks

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rich Thomas) — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:13:24 EDT

A guide to the best intentionally sunk shipwrecks for scuba diving in foreign waters.

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Published: Aug 15, 2011

How to Propagate Lucky Bamboo in Water

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rich Thomas) — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 02:51:07 EDT

A guide for turning one bamboo houseplant into several bamboo houseplants.

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Published: Aug 09, 2011

Tips for Cleaning and Maintaing a Dive Mask

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rich Thomas) — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 02:51:03 EDT

With the proper care and attention, your dive mask can give you years of good service.

Contributor: Rich Thomas
Published: Aug 09, 2011

China Develops New "Super Tank"

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rich Thomas) — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 09:25:05 EDT

More information about the latest variant of the Chinese Type 99 main battle tank has become available, confirming many details about the Chinese "super tank."

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Published: Aug 06, 2011

Swimming with Dolphins in Singapore

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rich Thomas) — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:35:44 EDT

Travelers looking for family-friendly underwater adventure in Singapore can swim with the dolphins at Sentosa Island.

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Published: Jul 25, 2011