The very idea that a chair could glitter like a diamond, catch light like a colored gemstone, and still function as seating must have astounded those who first encountered glass furniture in the mid- to late- 19th century. Read More »
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Holland America Line Features More National Parks on Cruise and Cruisetours to Alaska and the Yukon
Holland America Line makes 13 national parks and preserves easily accessible in the Great Land. Every cruise and CruiseTour features numerous national parks of note and Glacier Bay National Park on all three major cruise itineraries. Read More »
Don’t Waste Your Money On More Gasoline Than Your Car Needs
With today's high cost of gasoline, there is no need to pay extra for higher-octane gasoline than your engine requires. Read More »
Here is a news update to cheer you up: Gas prices are going up and you might be feeling the pinch traveling in a car - never fear though as the Millennium Maxwell House in Nashville has joined the Millennium Hotel in Minneapolis to offer packages that include gas rebates and gas gift cards. Read More »
A Warning for Prom-Goers and Grads — Don’t Drink And Drive
Partying during and after proms and following graduation ceremonies can have serious consequences if alcohol is involved, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. Read More »
Oh, The Humanity! Another Teenage Driver Hits The Road
I'd been coming up with every excuse in the book to put off taking my 15 1/2-year-old to the DMV so he could take his permit test. Last week, the excuse well ran dry. Read More »
In Wake of AAA Study Reporting Surging Driving Costs, Interest in Vanpooling Escalates
According to research recently conducted by the American Automobile Association (AAA), the average cost of owning and operating a passenger vehicle has risen to 52.2 cents per mile. This equals $7,830 per year based on 15,000 miles of driving. Read More »
House Committee Endorses New Way of Establishing Fuel Economy Standards Congressional Quarterly
A House committee approved legislation on May 10 that would grant the Bush administration the authority it seeks to set new corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for passenger cars and open the door to basing efficiency targets on a car's size and weight. Read More »
Tibetan Monks from Tibet’s Drepung Loseling Monastery Perform Sacred Music and Dance in Support of World Peace Conference September 2006
The singers of Tibet's Drepung Loseling Monastery, who travel the country to promote peace, will perform "Sacred Music and Sacred Dance" Wednesday (May 17, 2006), 7 p.m., at the James A. Little Theater in Santa Fe to help benefit the World Peace Conference September 22-24, 2006. Read More »
Rising Gas Prices Are Expected to Fuel Calls for Emergency Roadside Assistance This Summer
With the summer travel season on the horizon, and gas prices at near record levels, AAA anticipates more motorists will be stranded at the roadside this year because their vehicles have run out of gas. Read More »