Valdez Women's Silver Salmon Derby expecting record field

The Valdez Women's Silver Salmon Derby, entering its sixth year, is a one-day affair set for Aug. 14 and expecting to build upon a record 662 women who registered in 2009 -- nearly 300 more than the inaugural event.


Altar Ego

Searching for venues, bands and everything else that goes along with a wedding is fun and exciting, but to be very honest, getting engagement gifts in the mail is the best! What other time in your life can you actually choose your very own gifts? Each time we receive a gift, Tracey announces, “We got another prize today!” It really does feel like you've won something, that's for sure.


Devotees throng Shirdi temple, offer gifts

Ahmednagar, Jul 27 : At least two lakh devotees offered various gifts, including cash and a Silver chariot, at the Saibaba temple at Shirdi in the district on the occasion of Guru Purnima last Sunday.


Bangkok Post : MAGICALTREE

In South and Southeast Asia, flowers play a significant role in the daily life of the people. Flowers are used as offerings to the deities, as gifts for loved ones, and as decorations for festivities. Bali, India and Thailand are three major places in South and Southeast Asia where flower cultures flourish. Over centuries of evolution in art and culture, these three floral lands are now ...


9 creative ways to save for vacation

With money as tight as ever, and travel expenses arguably down but definitely not out, all of us need to think about how to set aside the Benjamins that a big trip requires.


Off-beat couple plan to wed on theatrical manner

Romeo and Juliet they aren't. But stand-up comic Cliff Bayer and singer Caroline Miller are two crazy-in-love performers who wanted to tie the knot in their own unforgettable, theatrical way.


Diddy wants to judge 'Idol' ... if the pay is right

The hip-hop mogul admitted on "Lopez Tonight" that he became interested in becoming Cowell's replacement on "American Idol" after he heard how much the British star made


Beason knows he's not as good as Davis at outside linebacker

Jon Beason knows he can play weakside linebacker. But he also knows he can't play it just like Thomas Davis.


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