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ISSUE: November 1, 2009
Articles about North America
Flight Of The Monarch
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9-15-2009
It’s one of Mother Nature’s most beautiful and inspiring mysteries: the migration of the monarch butterfly from North America to the Michoacán forest in central Mexico and back. It’s been happening for thousands of years, and it will, no doubt, continue for thousands more. But will we ever truly understand why?
Article Excerpts:
...the migration of the monarch butterfly from
North America
to the Michoacán forest in central Mexico and...
...millions of monarch butterflies migrate from
North America
to this dormant volcano, swarming across...
...millions of monarch butterflies migrate from
North America
, swarming across highways and riding...
Rooftop Oasis
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7-15-2008
Sure, a green roof is pretty and environmentally friendly. But did you know it can also be a safe haven for endangered birds, flowers, and insects? Neither did we.
Article Excerpts:
... species are endangered. ACROSS THE POND , in
North America
, the gathering of scientific evidence to support...
...has proven powerful: Nearly 90 percent of
North America
’s green roofs were installed between...
...organization working to promote green roofs in
North America
. The highest concentration of rooftop habitats...
Red Hot Chile
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1-15-2001
Forget the blancs and rosés — these reds from South America will keep you warm this winter. I recently ran across a map of the America's that was printed with South America at the top and North America at the bottom. What’s wrong with t...
Article Excerpts:
...was printed with South America at the top and
North America
at the bottom. What''s wrong with this picture?...
...seem to take place in the rural regions of
North America
. Maybe the cartographers who conceived this...
The Young And The Talented
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3-15-2004
The eyes of Texas may be upon you, but the eyes of the soccer world are on Dallas April 4-11, when the city plays host to the most competitive youth soccer competition in North America. They don’t come simply for the kicks — there’s pride on the lin...
Article Excerpts:
... the most competitive youth soccer competition in
North America
. They don’t come simply for the kicks...
... of 156 elite teams, including premier clubs from
North America
, South America, and Europe. Teams match up in...
Saving Rat Island
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6-1-2008
The first step? Getting rid of the rats that infest it.
Article Excerpts:
...Aleutian Islands. In fact, about 80 percent of
North America
’s seabird species reproduce...
...by the high volume of shipping traffic between
North America
and Asia. “The [most likely way] that...
The Power Of One
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12-15-2003
Ever felt helpless in the face of the world’s big problems? Maybe you’re thinking too big. Try a single-minded focus on a single societal ill, and you may find — as these do-gooders did — that one person can change the world. "If we onl...
Article Excerpts:
...he was poised to try something similar in
North America
. During the summer of 1988 - with funds of his...
...on a downtown corner of Tacoma, Washington.
North America
''s first public syringe-exchange program was up...
The Family That Skis Together ...
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12-1-2004
THE FAMILY THAT SKIS TOGETHER...
Can have a lot of fun. Really. Here are some spots that will keep everyone happy.
Article Excerpts:
...Blackcomb, 70 miles from Vancouver, is one of
North America
''s most popular family ski areas. And this...
...Rocky Mountain vistas. Boasting one of
North America
''s largest ski mountains, with 143 trails, 3,668...
Word Of Mouth
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5-15-2008
Going to Omaha? Then ditch the guidebook and follow these famous locals as they show you around their hometown -- the eighth-largest city in the Midwest.
Article Excerpts:
...the largest alcohol collections of any place in
North America
. At least twice a month, they do a scotch...
Back-pack To Nature
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8-15-2004
BACKPACK TO NATURE
Its so hard to scratch out two weeks to do anything, much less a backpacking trek. So We've identified some great weekend slices through several of the best long-distance hiking trails in the U.S.
Article Excerpts:
...Oregon, and Washington, and visits six of
North America
’s seven ecozones. Thru-hikers (about...
Mardi Gras, With Cowboys
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3-1-2008
At Calgary's annual Stampede, the party rages harder than any bucking bronco in the citys wild see-and-be-seen rodeo.
Article Excerpts:
...More than 1.2 million visitors from all over
North America
travel here each year for a chance to win...
Word Of Mouth
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5-15-2007
Going to Austin? Then ditch the guidebook and listen to these famous locals as they invite you to explore the city their way.Will Wynn Mayor "Go to the Continental C...
Article Excerpts:
...you can see the largest urban colony of bats in
North America
, right there in downtown...
The Friendly Neighborhood Grill You’ve Never Heard Of…until Now
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8-1-2006
WANT A SHAVE WITH YOUR SUDS? WE PREVIEW SOME OF THE NEWEST HOT SPOTS IN NORTH AMERICA. NO NEED TO WINE: We've GOT THE LOWDOWN ON THE LATEST VINO. PLUS MUCH MORE.
Article Excerpts:
...eateries named aDistinguished Restaurant of
North America
. Added bonus? The service isas spectacular as...
A Friend Of The People
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4-1-2008
Bamboo has become such a popular material for a plethora of products that its very existence is being threatened.
Article Excerpts:
... United States. Three known species are native to
North America
, but she notes that the plant “is...
Hull Of An Idea
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10-15-2001
What do you do with the world’s largest nonfloating ship’s hull — 165 feet long, 20 tons of steel and wood — when it’s sailing above the lobby of your corporate headquarters? That was the question facing the executives of Yazaki, one of the world’s ...
Article Excerpts:
...(the largest free-standing glass structure in
North America
). Still, it’s a mighty big design...
Wesley Snipes' Toronto
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10-15-2002
This talented actor is just one of many who spend time on movie sets in Toronto. And when the cameras are off, he hits the town.
Article Excerpts:
...the third most popular place to shoot films in
North America
, Toronto has seen its share of movie stars.
Kim Cattrall's Vancouver
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1-1-2002
Join the sultry HBO star for a winter weekend in her cosmopolitan Canadian hometown.
Article Excerpts:
...while as being one of the best restaurants in
North America
. I''m also a big fan of Italian food. Villa del...
Dan Aykroyd In Toronto
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6-1-2001
A comedy legend and star of this summer's blockbuster Pearl Harbor takes a humorous look at his favorite city.
Article Excerpts:
...from the economic disparity of most cities in
North America
; hence, its color and excitement. 505 Queen...
Fighting The Fu
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2-15-2001
Fight the Fu. The Caribbean blue water, lush old-growth forests, Andean glaciers, and breathtaking mountain vistas belie the worlds premier with water.
Article Excerpts:
..."If one canyon contained the best rapids from
North America
''s classic rivers, it would not equal the...
Data's New Digs
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3-1-2001
With demand for computer storage on the rise, developers are giving dilapidated downtown buildings new life as telecom "hotels."
Article Excerpts:
...Alex Twining, president and COO, MetroNexus,
North America
. The quick growth of high-tech industries has...