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San Cristobal -- South American Springtime Adventure Vacation Spot

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Sylvia Cochran) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:24:02 EDT

It has its own airport and is on the eastern edge of the Galapagos archipelago. Even so, San Cristobal is a well-guarded secret adventure vacation destination among travelers in the know. Why not join them?

Contributor: Sylvia Cochran
Published: Feb 03, 2012

Zuid-Holland: Europe’s Best-kept Springtime Vacation Secret

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Sylvia Cochran) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:31:45 EDT

Zuid-Holland, also known as South Holland, offers some great spring vacation ideas for couples. Situated in the western portion of the Netherlands, it brims with sightseeing opportunities and spring-themed activities.

Contributor: Sylvia Cochran
Published: Feb 03, 2012

Cool Spring Vacation Spot for Couples: Winter Park Resort, Colo

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Sylvia Cochran) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:12:28 EDT

An overlooked American springtime vacation destination, Winter Park Resort offers plenty of April fun and entertainment. If you are short on spring vacation ideas for couples, and the usual suspects are ho-hum, give Winter Park a second look.

Contributor: Sylvia Cochran
Published: Feb 02, 2012

Groundhog Day 2012: Punxsutawney Phil Has Competition

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Sylvia Cochran) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:28:02 EDT

The Punxsutawney Area Chamber of Commerce announces that Groundhog Day 2012 is a bust for spring lovers. Punxsutawney Phil was coaxed out of its burrow at 7:25 a.m. and delivered a wintery prediction. Do fellow groundhogs concur?

Contributor: Sylvia Cochran
Published: Feb 02, 2012

International Valentine’s Day Travel Ideas: German Rhine River Locales

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Sylvia Cochran) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:46:50 EDT

Known colloquially as Father Rhine, this river is the longest in Germany. Picturesque cities and stretches of river make for a wonderful international Valentine’s Day travel idea: Romance along the Rhine. There is a little something for everyone.

Contributor: Sylvia Cochran
Published: Jan 31, 2012

Valentine’s Day Travel to Loveland, USA

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Sylvia Cochran) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:54:33 EDT

The most famous American Loveland is in Colorado, but there are also auspiciously named cities in Oklahoma and Ohio. When contemplating Valentine’s Day travel in the United States, make it Loveland this year!

Contributor: Sylvia Cochran
Published: Jan 31, 2012

Demi Moore Call -- Example of 911 System Successes or Failure?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Sylvia Cochran) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:05:05 EDT

The Los Angeles Times released details of the confusion surrounding the Demi Moore 911 call, which resulted in a delayed response by paramedics. Looking back on the recent history of the Los Angeles 911 system, it may actually be a study in success.

Contributor: Sylvia Cochran
Published: Jan 28, 2012

What Does it Cost to Own a 2012 Luxury SUV?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Sylvia Cochran) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:11:30 EDT

With mechanical improvements over the past decade, sport utility vehicles have become safer and more luxurious. So what does it cost to own a 2012 model year luxury SUV?

Contributor: Sylvia Cochran
Published: Jan 24, 2012

4 Wrong Assumptions that Parents Make About Teens and Depression

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Sylvia Cochran) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:09:39 EDT

Teenage depression is a worrisome condition. Not just for the adolescents who are suffering it, but for the parents who may very well be blinded to the depression symptoms. So what should you know about teens and depression today?

Contributor: Sylvia Cochran
Published: Jan 24, 2012

What Does It Really Cost to Remodel a Kitchen?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Sylvia Cochran) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:14:18 EDT

Are you toying with the idea of redoing the kitchen? How tight of a reign do you need to keep on the man in the house, when he gets that demolition bug? Your questions -- answered!

Contributor: Sylvia Cochran
Published: Jan 23, 2012

Decorating with Stone Made Simple

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Sylvia Cochran) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:27:58 EDT

Should your stone decor be natural or polished? Will the earthen tones highlight the home’s overall color scheme, or should the DIY decorator consider adding colored stone decorations? You have choices -- and questions.

Contributor: Sylvia Cochran
Published: Jan 20, 2012

The Handywoman’s Guide to Outdoor Garden Fountain Designs

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Sylvia Cochran) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:27:25 EDT

Outdoor garden fountain designs complement the visual aesthetics and spatial settings of virtually any yard. Of course, to really make them pop, be sure to plan for them before actually adding a lot of other landscape features.

Contributor: Sylvia Cochran
Published: Jan 20, 2012

5 Used Cars You Should Avoid Buying

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Sylvia Cochran) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:40:03 EDT

Are you in the market for a used car? There are a number of used cars consumers should avoid. Some are widow-makers, while others are too expensive to insure -- when compared to similar models. So which are the five used cars you should not buy?

Contributor: Sylvia Cochran
Published: Jan 20, 2012

Where in the World Did International Tourists Go?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Sylvia Cochran) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:11:47 EDT

Did you visit Italy in 2010, only to remark that there seemed to be fewer Americans taking photos in the Piazza dei Miracoli? The United Nations’ World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) sheds some light on international travel statistics.

Contributor: Sylvia Cochran
Published: Jan 19, 2012

How to Go on Storm Chasing Tours and Live to Tell About It

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Sylvia Cochran) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:36:53 EDT

Tornado tourism is an outcropping of adventure travel. Thrill seekers, adrenaline junkies and those fed up with the usual vacation destinations are going storm chasing. Yes, it is risky; but when done right, a tornado tour can be the trip of a lifetime.

Contributor: Sylvia Cochran
Published: Jan 19, 2012

Installing Carpet Tiles on Stairs (and Doing it Right the First Time)

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Sylvia Cochran) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:53:06 EDT

Carpet tiles are very easy to install. Since these floor tiles are usually self-adhesive, installing carpet tiles on stairs should be simple -- if the stairs are ready.

Contributor: Sylvia Cochran
Published: Jan 13, 2012

4 Expensive New Car Depreciation Facts You Should Know Today

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Sylvia Cochran) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:17:03 EDT

Is new car depreciation really as high as 50 percent when leaving the dealership’s lot? Although clearly hyperbole, buying a new car comes with a staggering drop in car value -- within a short period of time. What four facts should you know today?

Contributor: Sylvia Cochran
Published: Jan 13, 2012

LAUSD to Propose Los Angeles Parcel Tax Again

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Sylvia Cochran) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:53:34 EDT

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is looking at a $543 million budget hole. To make up some of these funds, Superintendent John Deasy is proposing a parcel tax ballot measure.

Contributor: Sylvia Cochran
Published: Jan 12, 2012

4 Jaw-droppingly Gorgeous Global Destination Wedding Packages

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Sylvia Cochran) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:38:59 EDT

Is there a Valentine’s Day wedding on the horizon? Are you thinking of having the nuptials in a foreign country? There are four destination wedding locations (and packages) that deserve your attention.

Contributor: Sylvia Cochran
Published: Jan 10, 2012

4 Luxurious but Reasonably Priced Romantic Hotels for Valentine’s Day

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Sylvia Cochran) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:38:43 EDT

Getaways for couples are never more crucial than on Valentine’s Day. Available romantic hotels for Valentine’s Day abound, but which ones are actually affordable? Which ones are not “cheesy” and “so done?” Four choices stand out.

Contributor: Sylvia Cochran
Published: Jan 09, 2012