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Reporters covering the McCain Campaign today received credentials titled “McCain National Pool, Las Vegas, NV” - below is an image of the actor Chevy Chase splayed across a roulette table, flush with cash, with a “Vegas Vacation ” slug …

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McCain's 'Vegas Vacation'

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Obama begins week-long vacation (USA Today) About 80K Coloradans want tix for Obama speech (USA Today) While singing unity, Clinton, Obama still working out kinks (CNN.com) Obama-backed congressman wins after racially tense faceoff (AFP …

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Barack Obama and family on Vacation in Honolulu Hawaii

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Ecotravel News launched one year ago and this picture of Lance Armstrong illustrates our ultimate eco-travel fantasy. This should be how everyone is required to travel.

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Obama vacation (KATC 3 Lafayette) Obama vacation may be private (Honolulu Advertiser) McCain seeks to define himself and Obama (AP via Yahoo! News) White supremacists hope Obama win prompts backlash (AP via Yahoo! News) …

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Barack Obama Honolulu Hawaii Vacation

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“In addition to plenty of beaches and sun, Barack Obama will see some of the highest gas prices in the country when he vacations in Hawaii,” RNC spokesman Alex Conant wrote in an email to reporters. “Obama deserves a break from the …

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America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn, Alexis Bledel and Blake Lively, the cast of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2, appeared on Good Morning America on Monday, August 4. The girls are promoting the sequel to their criticially-acclaimed …

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Hello JJP! I tried to go through an entire week without internet connection, but I couldn’t do it. Found it by accident - I’m technologically challenged, so I had no idea you could connect to the internet through a telephone. …

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Hi! I’m Back…Musings from vacation

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Australia’s Sydney Morning Herald had an apt commuting race between some of their reporters using different methods of transportation to get to work. But to make it an even better race, they all started from the neighborhood of Ryde …

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Sydney reporters test commuting options

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With respect to the number of paid vacation days that employees get, the US ranks toward the bottom of 49 counties, according to the human resource consulting firm Mercer. Among large firms in this country, employees are allotted an …

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The Miami Herald reports on a federal judge’s ruling over the controversial Everglades cleanup. US District Judge Alan Gold says that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) violated the Clean Water Act when it “ignored the law and …

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Florida judge claims EPA violated laws over Everglades cleanup

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USA Today reports on the group Ethical Traveler, that has just put out their top 10 list of ethical destinations: “To create the list, Ethical Traveler looked at environmental protection, social welfare and human rights in the world’s …

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The Los Angeles Times reports on the natural wonders of the Caribbean island of Dominica; the best way to enjoy it is by foot: “It’s crawling with natural hiking trails adorned by 1200 species of plants and flowers. …

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Presidential hopeful Barack Obama went on a trip to the Middle East and Europe this past week. He traveled thousands of miles on his plane and used up many road miles in private vehicles with security and local police escorts. …

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This week's most un-eco trip goes to Barack Obama

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The San Francisco Chronicle reports on the ecotourism efforts in Afghanistan. The Aga Khan Foundation, an Afghan NGO, says that the Bamiyan area (known for the giant buddhas that the Taliban infamously blew up in 2001) in the center of …

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The Economist reports on the controversy surrounding the British government’s seemingly earthy-friendly decision to build 13 eco-towns (see above map). The government claims the eco-towns will bring new residents to small communities in …

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Green towns to be built in UK, locals unhappy

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At 3:30 on a Thursday afternoon we already have a cocktail in our hand after catching the noon (!!!) showing of the new Batman movie with our 12-year-old sister. We have absolutely no idea what’s clacking at The Page/The Note/First …

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McClatchy Newspapers reports on the efforts by California Democratic leaders to name a Sierra Nevada mountain peak after the late environmentalist David Brower. David Brower, an environmentalist for most of his life, founded and was the …

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The Associated Press reports on the nation’s first eco-friendly bathroom in a state park. Campers at Grand Haven State Park in Michigan can now use the environmentally-friendly toilet and shower facilities that debuted in May. …

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Rascal Flatts who? We prefer the original. Happy Monday everyone.

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Rock & Roll Monday (The "On Vacation" Edition)

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The Fresno Bee reports on the installation of the nation’s largest solar power system to power an airport. Fresno Yosemite International now houses solar grids that will power 40 percent of the airport’s energy needs. …

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High School Musical sweethearts Zac Efron and Vanessa Efron spent the Independence Day Weekend on the Caribbean islands of Turks and Caicos. According to In Touch Weekly, the pair cozied up in an $8000 villa at the posh Amanyara Resort …

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Zac Efron Vanessa Hudgens Turks And Caicos Caribbean Vacation

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USA Today reports that Key West’s tropically-colored pink taxis are turning green. The Florida island’s famous pink taxis (seen at right) will not be getting a green paint job - but will be converted into hybrids. …

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FL taxis going green

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