Aug 6th, 2009 at 11:00AM: It's so hard to believe that July's over -- how did this summer pass so quickly? I know, I know -- it's still August, and here in Texas, this means that we're really entering the blistering heat of the summertime, but I can't help it: historically, August has always meant back-to-school shopping, and getting ready for that first day of the semester. And yes, it's been a few years ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Through the Gadling Lens: The best summer photographs from the Gadling Flickr pool
Aug 6th, 2009 at 11:00AM: It's so hard to believe that July's over -- how did this summer pass so quickly? I know, I know -- it's still August, and here in Texas, this means that we're really entering the blistering heat of the summertime, but I can't help it: historically, August has always meant back-to-school shopping, and getting ready for that first day of the semester. And yes, it's been a few years ...Maple syrup festivals: Hit one now through May
Mar 13th, 2009 at 3:30PM: Depending upon where you live, when the temperatures are just right, it's maple syrup time. In Ohio, maple syrup events are scattered across the state from the beginning of March until May. In Canada and elsewhere, there are maple events a plenty. Each offers something different, although syrup and syrup making is the main highlight. I've been to four of them. Each time I go to one of these ...World's Greatest Dive Spots
Mar 13th, 2009 at 8:00AM: Stephen Regenold is better know by his pseudonym, The Gear Junkie, which he uses when he writes his nationally syndicated column on outdoor adventure and equipment. Recently he penned a story for Travel+Leisure Magazine listing the ten best spots to go SCUBA diving in the world. In order to come up with his definitive list, Regenold asked ten veteran divers, each of whom have extensive dive ...Groundhog Day: Phil and Spanish Joe say six more weeks of winter
Feb 2nd, 2009 at 4:30PM: According to folklore, if a groundhog sees it's shadow on February 2nd, there are six more weeks of winter. Actually, there would be six more weeks of winter anyway, so that's beside the point. Here is the forecast from Punxsutawny Phil in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The famous groundhog presented the news this morning at 6 a.m. Phil did see his shadow.
The tradition of Groundhog Day has its ...Plan for sin, seven ideas
Jan 8th, 2009 at 3:00PM: You may not remember the "seven deadly sins," but you've probably lived a healthy portion of them. Well, I have, and I'm sure I'm not alone. Jean Tang over at CNN.com has come up with a few ideas to help you live your forbidden fantasy. So, if you're into envy, gluttony, greed, lust, pride, sloth or wrath, there's a destination that will cater to your basest of desires.
Crave a step up in ...World's largest snow globe
Jan 16th, 2008 at 9:30AM: The world's largest snow globe wouldn't fit in a carry-on bag even if TSA said you could hand carry-it on a plane. This globe hails from Ontario, Canada. This past December it made its appearance in New York City's Bryant Park. I became obsessed with finding its subsequent appearances. Who wouldn't? It's big enough for people to fit inside thus turning its winter scene to life. What a great ...
