Freshman steps up, scores 14 for Gophers

Follow ancestors' footsteps at Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island

NEW YORK - Ominous gray skies greeted us as we stepped off the ferry at Liberty Island.
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http://www.contracostatimes.com

Stay the night in Obama's back yard

WASHINGTON - For 24 hours, President Obama and I were neighbors.
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http://www.philly.com/

Southwestern travel notes

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS FEELS LIKE CHRISTMAS
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http://shrevearts.org

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http://sites.bossierarts.org/main

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http://www.dallasnews.com/

Where to reflect on Sept. 11 in New York City

NEW YORK - The site of the worst act of terrorism on U.S. soil stands shielded from view behind a chain-link fence covered in banners. Towering cranes and other construction equipment are all that can be seen where the World Trade Center once stood.
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http://www.contracostatimes.com

There's plenty of room, so bring the whole family

NEW YORK - What had I done? That was my first thought when I saw the narrow lobby, key card-access elevators and compact halls on each floor of the Best Western Hospitality House in New York City.
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http://www.contracostatimes.com

Holiday happenings in New York City

New York City is especially popular in November and December because of its world famous holiday happenings. Here are a few of those, along with some lesser-known events:
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http://www.contracostatimes.com

Spend a cozy, homey day in Edmonds, a charming ferry-dock town north of Seattle

EDMONDS, Wash. - When I was growing up there circa 1960, Edmonds was a quintessential American small town. Within about three blocks we had a bakery, a variety store, a soda fountain, a hardware store and the Princess movie theater, where a Saturday double bill cost 10 cents. One of the great pleasures of returning as an adult is how many of the historic buildings remain and how protective residents are of its now charming and largely intact downtown.
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http://www.seattletimes.com/

Carmel's a fairy tale village; touring it on foot is magical

CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. - A stroll around this magical bayside town that gained fame in the 1920s as a bohemian art colony is a highlight of any trip to the Monterey Peninsula.
Modified: 11/16/09 10:23:07 PM

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http://www.sacbee.com/

In Berlin, a nostalgia for the East

Twenty years ago, I was a bearded little Dorothy going through a "Wizard of Oz" moment, only in reverse.
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India's poverty confronts yoga tourist

I needed an escape, a vacation that would shake me out of my routine and leave me with more than souvenirs and digital photos. So when the yoga center in New York where I'm learning to meditate organized a two-week yoga trip to India, I decided to go.
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Take these tips as you plan your holiday travel

Seasonal travel can trip you up, whether you are navigating through a domestic bus terminal during Thanksgiving, Cairo's baggage claim at the start of hajj (the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca), or the crowded streets of Jerusalem's old city during the holiday season.
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Itinerary

Nov. 16-22. Charlotte
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Photo contest

We're accepting entries for The N&O's 11th annual travel photo contest until Sunday. Winning entries will be published Nov. 29 in Arts & Living.
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Just Ask Gemalto: At work (or at school), I use my ID badge to unlock the doors. Is that a smart card?

At work (or at school), I use my ID badge to unlock the doors. Is that a smart card?
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http://www.justaskgemalto.com/

Travel photo contest open

We're accepting entries into The N&O's 11th annual travel photo contest until Sunday. There are three categories: Scenery, People and North Carolina. Winning entries will be published in the Nov. 29 Arts & Living section.
Modified: 11/10/09 04:51:25 PM

Smart ideas for making the most of a visit to Cambridge, Mass.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - There are college towns. And then there is Cambridge.
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http://www.dallasnews.com/

Unusual area along Ohio River rich in nature preserves, ancient earthwork at western boundary of Appalachians

WEST UNION, Ohio - Adams County doesn't look or feel like other Ohio counties.
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http://www.nature.org/ohio

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http://www.ohiodnr.com/dnap

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http://www.cincymuseum.org;

The South after the war

Nearly a century and a half after it ended, the Civil War remains the defining event of the South. Yet it's not the only thing that has ever happened here - and the last 144 years have seen changes almost as profound as the end of slavery.
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Tips for flying a little cheaper

Unfortunately for many travelers, last-minute plans and holiday bookings can yield sky-high tickets, costing thousands of dollars. But savvy passengers can touch down on fares as low as $9 a ticket, excluding tax and fees.
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