It’s a sad day for nudists who enjoyed letting it all hang out on Trail 6 - the stretch of sand on San Onofre State Beach where clothing was optional.

A panel of judges at the 4th District Court of Appeals sided with state officials who wanted a ban on nude sunbathing. The Naturist Action Committee, which wants to be able to continue […]

Posted on June 30th, 2009 by Thomas
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The Detroit Riverside Hotel is at the recieving end of some really big trouble from a big bunch of Baptists. Here’s the thing - 40,000 Baptists were in Motown on Wednesday last for the the National Baptist Convention at Cobo Center.

And a lot of them were staying at the 320 room Riverside, which was packed to the rafters, same […]

Posted on June 29th, 2009 by Thomas
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SC Gov. Mark Sanford’s use of an Appalachian Trail getaway trip as a pretext to coverup his extramarital romance in Argentina has had one unexpected benefit - The Appalachian Trail has suddenly become a popular option for a weekend or extended getaway in the mountains.

The Appalachian Trail extends 2,178 miles, touches 14 states from Maine […]

Posted on June 28th, 2009 by Thomas
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Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox may be the hot stars of the new Transformers movie ‘Revenge of the Fallen,’ and the Autobots Mudflap and Skids may be laugh-riot, but the  star which has a big screen presence is San Diego.
The City was used extensively for the film, and San Diego attractions pass by crazy fast […]

Posted on June 27th, 2009 by Thomas
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The British never cease to amaze. Seems like they’re always upto no good, and somehow end up foisting on the world one scatterbrained scheme after another. But this is one time I probably wouldn’t mind their scheme jumping across the Atlantic from London to New York.
Because London Breaks and the Daily Mail are offering an intriguing promotion […]

Posted on June 26th, 2009 by Thomas
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At 15 pet-friendly boutique JDV properties in the San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley, and Southern California, dog owners can now bring their pets along for the journey without worrying about weight limit restrictions or pet fees being imposed for their stay.
In addition to eliminating weight limits and not charging a fee for pets (provided […]

Posted on June 19th, 2009 by Thomas
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The Peabody Hotel in Memphis, TN is suing Rev. Al Sharpton’s group for $88,000 for non-payment of dues.

Apparently some of the attendees at the shindig organized by Rev. Al’s non-profit - National Action Network - made some ‘unauthorized expenses.’
The convention in question, held in April 2008, was timed to coincide with the 40th anniversary of Dr. […]

Posted on June 17th, 2009 by Thomas
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Miley Cyrus is shooting for the film ‘The Last Song’ in Tybee Island and Savannah in Georgia. The Last Song is based on a book of the same name by Nicholas Sparks.

If you want to rate a celebrity star power, just check out the availability of lodging facilities nearby when they’re doing outdoor shoots. When First Lady Michelle Obama was […]

Posted on June 16th, 2009 by Thomas
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This ain’t some ordinary 2-bit hustling rooster we’re talking about. This is Mr. Clucky, who’s got his own website and Myspace page. He’s been a mascot for EarthSave, Critical Mass and PETA, and more importantly - he can ride a bike like he was born on a Harley.

When Mark Buckley (his owner) and Mr. Clucky ride […]

Posted on June 15th, 2009 by Thomas
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If you’re looking for a place to stay in Wharton, TX which doubles as one of the prime tourist attractions in Wharton, then 1.2 miles South of Hwy. 59, you’ll find a row of 10 splendid Tee Pees. They look new now, and they are, but there’s a lot of history behind the tee pee units.
It’s even […]

Posted on June 14th, 2009 by Thomas
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