Totem poles mark the entrance to this museum, where exhibits survey the land and cultures of the Pacific Northwest. Highlights include artifacts from Washington' s 35 Native American tribes, dinosaur skeletons, and dioramas depicting the traditions of . . .

The 27- mi- long, paved Burke- Gilman Trail runs from Seattle' s Gas Works Park, on Lake Union, east along an old railroad right- of- way along the ship canal, and then north along Lake Washington' s western shore.

At Blyth Park in Bothell, the trail becomes the . . . This colorful, spacious museum is located just off the Center House' s food court, in the heart of Seattle Center. Enter through a Northwest wilderness setting, with winding trails, hollow logs, and a waterfall.

From there, you can explore a global village . . . Seattle' s most controversial architectural statement is the 140, 000- square- foot complex designed by architect Frank Gehry, who drew inspiration from electric guitars to achieve the building' s curvy metallic design. ( Some say, however, that it looks more . . . The park gets its name from the hulking remains of an old 1907 gas plant, which, far from being an eyesore, actually lends quirky character to the otherwise open, hilly, 20- acre park.

Get a great view of Downtown Seattle while seaplanes rise up from the . . . This beautiful 342- acre park is a favorite of Seattleites, who jog, blade, bike, and walk their dogs along the 2. 8- mi paved path that surrounds the lake. Beaches on both the east and west sides ( around 72nd Street) have lifeguards and swimming rafts. . . .

The locks are an important passage in the 8- mi Lake Washington Ship Canal that connects Puget Sound to freshwater Lake Washington and Lake Union— and, on a sunny day, this is a great place to visit. In addition to boat traffic, the Locks see an estimated . . . Though staring at a canal may not seem terribly exciting, the locks— an important passage in the 8- mi Lake Washington Ship Canal that connects Puget Sound' s saltwater Shilshole Bay to freshwater Lake Washington and Lake Union— are definitely worth a visit if . . .

This 640- acre park has the famous Marymoor Velodrome— the Pacific Northwest' s sole cycling arena— a 45- foot- high climbing rock, game fields, tennis courts, a model airplane launching area, off- leash dog space, and the Pea Patch community garden. You can row . . .

Just across the Montlake Cut ( the bridge between the U- District and the nearby Montlake neighborhood, which crosses one area of the Lake Washington Ship Canal) , but still close enough to be quite walkable from the university campus, this museum can help . . . The only educational institute in the country to focus solely on Nordic cultures, this museum in a massive 1900s schoolhouse traces Scandinavian art, artifacts, and heritage all the way from Viking times. Behind the redbrick walls, nine permanent galleries . . . In a renovated church in the Maple Leaf neighborhood, the only puppet center in the Northwest highlights the renowned marionettes of the Carter family, professional puppeteers trained by masters from Italy, Romania, and China. For their talents they have . . .

Located on the Seattle Center campus, the Science Center has been a destination for families, school groups, and curious tourists since the 1962 World' s Fair. Much has changed since then: the center now has more than 200 indoor and outdoor hands- on . . . Pike Place Market, one of the nation' s largest and oldest public markets, plays host to happy, hungry crowds all year round, but summer is when things really start to heat up. Strap on some walking shoes and enjoy its many corridors: shops and stalls . . . The city' s renovated aquarium is more popular than ever.

Among its most engaging residents are the sea otters— kids, especially, seem able to spend hours watching the delightful antics of these creatures and their river cousins.

In the Puget Sound Great . . . New York tycoon Lyman Cornelius Smith had big plans for Seattle in 1909— in the form of blueprints for a 14- story building. Turns out his son, Burns Lyman Smith, had even bigger plans, for a 21- story structure with an additional 21- story tower, topped by a . . . Almost 50 years old, Seattle' s most iconic building is as quirky and beloved as ever.

The distinctive, towering structure of the 605- foot- high Space Needle is visible throughout much of Seattle— but the view from the inside out is even better. A . . .

If it weren' t for a small sign on the sidewalk pointing the way, you' d never know that Fremont has its own chocolate factory. Theo has helped to boost the Northwest' s growing artisan chocolate scene and has already taken the city by storm, thanks to . . . Also called Sand Point- Magnuson Park and most often simply Magnuson Park, this 350- acre space was once a naval air base, so it' s not surprising that this park northeast of the University District ( U- District) is flat and open. The paved trails are . . . As far as Seattle' s green spaces go, this 230- acre arboretum is arguably the most beautiful.

On calm weekdays, the place feels really secluded; though there are trails, you feel like you' re freer to roam here than at Discovery Park.

The seasons are always . . .

Many of the 300 species of animals in this 92- acre botanical garden roam freely in habitat areas.

A jaguar exhibit is the center of the Tropical Rain Forest area, where rare cats, frogs, and birds evoke South American jungles. The Humboldt penguin exhibit . . .

NEWARK, N. J. ( AP) - After missing the playoffs for the first time since 1996, the New Jersey Devils have turned to Peter De. Boer to get them to the back to the postseason.

NEWARK, N. J. ( AP) - After missing the playoffs for the first time since 1996, the New Jersey Devils have turned to Peter De. Boer to get them to the back to the postseason. It' s a simple assignment, but seemingly an odd choice by Devils president and general manager Lou Lamoriello. The 43- year- old De.

Boer spent the past three seasons as the coach of the Florida Panthers and was fired in April after failing to lead them to the playoffs during his tenure. Lamoriello wasn' t concerned about De. Boer' s qualifications on Tuesday after ending a nearly four- month search to find a replacement for Jacques Lemaire , who went back into retirement after the season ended. Lamoriello insisted that De. Boer was one of the best young coaches in the business, and his three seasons with the Panthers only made him a better coach. " Coming out of junior, he was the most highly sought after junior coach, " Lamoriello said. " But I also know from experience there is a transition and when you go through a transition, you ma. . .

This beach near Aguadilla is famous for the colorful fishing boats docked on its shores; its long, beautiful stretch of golden yellow sand; and its clear water, which is perfect for swimming. Named after rescue boats used when Ramey Air Force Base was in . . . Isabela beaches are mostly rough and suitable for surfers, but some sections of this beach are safe and swimmable. On the same stretch, there are a couple of restaurants with oceanfront decks serving light fare and drinks. OPEN: Daily dawn- dusk.

Our makeover moms had professional help from celebrity makeup artist Jen Raheb, Here are her detailed instructions on how YOU can recreate at home! For Kim' s Look: - Cleanse and prep your face with . - Even out your skin tone with a Liquid foundation will add moisture to mature skin, letting the skin breathe without caking. - With a brush apply around the eyes and to cover up age spots. & nbsp; - Fill in eyebrows with a makeup artist trick - a design ebony pencil. This adds the illusion of added hair, keeping the brow soft, without a painted on look. - To get a neutral eye like Kim' s, use a soft taupe shadow all over the lid and use deep coffee brown shadow as a liner. Applying shadow as a liner gives the illusion of a pencil without a harsh line.

Also shadow lays flatter on the lid which benefits a mature women. Apply to your lashes. - To brighten your cheeks, use a mixture of soft pink and light wine powder blushes. Make sure to apply to the cheek bones, temples, forehead and chin. This will keep your skin looking fresh and lively. - Finish your look with a fashion lip using lip shade.

For Ilona' s Look: The following tips are great for women with little time looking for a fresh face in the morning. - Prep and prime your face with . - Apply under your her eyes and to hide any blemishes. - Highlight your facial high points - & nbsp; cheeks, lids, forehead and the bridge of your nose with - Go over with a sheer coral powder blush. This with make you look as if you' ve had a full night of sleep. - Finish the look with and a capricious lip shade.

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Fellow Democrats pointedly refused to defend Rep.

Anthony Weiner on Tuesday, telegraphing an unmistakable eagerness for him to resign after he admitted sending a lewd photo of himself to a woman. . . Fellow Democrats pointedly refused to defend Rep. Anthony Weiner on Tuesday, telegraphing an unmistakable eagerness for him to resign after he admitted sending a lewd photo of himself to a woman via Twitter and lying about it.

Republicans swiftly sought political profit from the New York Democrat' s predicament, which threatened to deepen when conservative blogger Andrew Breitbart said he had a sexually explicit photo of the 46- year- old congressman. His political career in extreme jeopardy, Weiner had no public appearances. His spokesman did not respond to repeated requests for comment.

On Monday, after days of denials, the New York lawmaker admitted he had engaged in " several inappropriate conversations conducted over Twitter, Facebook, email and occasionally on the phone with women I had met online. " Alternately apologetic and defiant, he said he neither met nor had physical relationships with any of them, and added, " I am not resigning. " In fact, there is little that party leaders can do . . .

Valparaiso guard Brandon Wood is planning to transfer to Michigan State after earning his bachelor' s degree. Valparaiso guard Brandon Wood is planning to transfer to Michigan State after earning his bachelor' s degree. Crusaders coach Homer Drew disclosed the news Friday.

The redshirt junior from Kokomo, Ind. , was the Horizon League' s No. 3 scorer last season at 16. 7 points and was the only non- senior chosen to the all- league first team. NCAA rules allow schools to apply for a waiver that would allow a transfer to play immediately if they have earned a degree, have eligibility remaining and enroll in a graduate- level program. " Brandon Wood gives us a combo guard that' s proven himself as a scorer against strong competition; scoring 30 against North Carolina, 24 against Michigan State and 20 or more against Purdue twice in the last two years, " Michigan State coach Tom Izzo said in a statement released by the school. " He' s proven himself on the court, but also in the classroom as he' ll receive his degree this month.

It' s a big addition to Michigan State' s roster. Senior guard Kalin Lucas is out of eli. . .

Syrian security forces and government loyalists shoot dead 11 people in the city of Hama as residents there erect roadblocks, burn tires and set up sand barriers to prevent the advance of tanks, according to a rights activist.

Reconciliation talks between the Sunni monarchy and the Shiite opposition start for the first time since anti- government protests erupted in the Gulf kingdom earlier this year. The talks are to last until the end of the month, with about 300 delegates from government- linked groups and opposition parties meeting three times a week.

Moammar Gadhafi' s forces step up pressure near the port city of Misrata and a key western mountain range to try to block rebel fighters from advancing toward the capital of Tripoli. At least 11 people are killed in clashes between regime forces and rebels Monday and Tuesday, rebels say/ An Egyptian court acquits three Hosni Mubarak- era ministers of corruption charges while finding a fourth guilty in absentia.

The decision is likely to stoke anger among protesters calling for more accountability for ousted regime officials. The verdicts come a day after 10 policemen charged with killing protesters are ordered released on bail, prompting hundreds of Egyptians to attack a courtroom in Cairo.

Yemeni officials say airstrikes kill six militants and three civilians in the southern towns of Jaar and Zinjibar, seized by Islamist fighters.

The airstrikes are aimed at ousting emboldened militants from southern Yemen amid protests that broke out in February calling for the ouster of President .

Brooklyn was once known as America' s brewing capital; at the turn of the 20th century Williamsburg alone was home to nearly 60 breweries. The originals are mostly gone, but this relative newcomer has been bringing back the hops since opening here in 1996. The Friday- evening happy hour means $ 4 beers— try the popular Brooklyn Lager, the Belgian- inspired Local 1, or one of the seasonal brews. Beer buffs can join a free guided tour on Saturday or Sunday afternoon. www. brooklynbrewery. com.

Former Speaker of the House and potential 2012 presidential candidate Newt Gingrich joins " Fox News Sunday" this morning to talk politics, policy and thoughts on a run. Senators John Mc. Cain ( R- AZ) and Joe Lieberman ( I- CT) , two of the Senate' s leading voices on foreign policy, will give their take on the developing situation in Libya and the US role in the ongoing military operation there. A look at what we are reading this morning to prepare for the show. - Associated Press Libyan rebels have taken a key oil town in their continuing push westwards towards the capital Tripoli, backed by international air strikes.

After being stymied for weeks by the heavy weapons of Moammar Gadhafi' s army, rebels captured the city of Ajadibya Saturday and then swept into the oil town of Brega the next day. International air strikes have destroyed much of the government' s heavy weaponry in the area. - Washington Post In an apparent effort to quell anger a day after a deadly crackdown on protesters, President Bashar al- Assad released hundreds of political prisoners Saturday and pulled back security forces from the southwestern city where Syrias burgeoning unrest began last week. Associated Press Allies of Yemens president and his political opponents failed to make progress yesterday in talks on a possible exit for the man who has led the nation through 32 years of growing poverty and conflict and whose rule is now deeply imperiled by a popular uprising. As the political turmoil deepened, there were signs that Islamic militants in the remote reaches of Yemen were seeking to make gains on the situation. Residents and witnesses in Jaar said suspected Al Qaeda militants moved from the mountains yesterday to seize control there a few weeks after police fled. - New York Times Col.

Muammar el- Qaddafis forces retreated from this strategic city on Saturday, running for dozens of miles back along the coast with Libyan rebels in pursuit in their first major victory since American and European airstrikes began a week ago.

The rebels advance was the first sign that the allied attacks, directed not only against Colonel Qaddafis aircraft and defenses but also against his ground troops, were changing the dynamics of the battle for control of the country. As night fell, rebel forces had recaptured Ajdabiya, a crucial hub city in eastern Libya, and had also driven almost uncontested to the town of Brega, erasing weeks of losses as the airstrikes opened the way. - Los Angeles Times Likely Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich conceded Saturday that he made conflicting statements about U.

S. involvement in Libya, but he blamed them on contradictions in President Obama' s policy. The former House speaker called for a no- fly zone early this month after Obama said that Moammar Kadafi " must leave. " Last week, Gingrich backtracked, saying he would not have intervened using U. S. and European forces.

Addressing an audience of conservative activists, Gingrich explained that when he advocated the no- fly zone, he was merely " trying to follow Obama" and did not favor intervention. But once Obama said the Libyan dictator should go, Gingrich said, " he pitted the prestige and power of the United States against a dictator who' s been anti- American for over 40 years. " Gingrich joined other potential GOP contenders at a daylong conference in Iowa, the first state in the presidential nomination process. Politico Michele Bachmann served up red meat to the crowd at the Iowa conservative principles conference Saturday, slamming President Barack Obama as a Jimmy Carter retread, dissing the Mitch Daniels " truce" call for social issues, and saying she wants a " waiver" from the last two years of White House leadership. Talking loudly and waving her hands, a pumped Bachmann used a slide presentation of various numbers the national debt, the cost of a gallon of gas two years ago the day before Obama took office, the corporate tax rate to make her points and pull the crowd in. Suggesting that Iowa caucus voters had the power to halt Obama, Bachmann wrapped up her speech by asking, " Are you in? are you in for 2012? " SPEED READ Reuters - - Unrest in Syria and Jordan Poses New Test for U.

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Four pillars carved with dragon designs grace the entrance of this park, one half block west of 19th and Wentworth streets. Its 12 beautifully landscaped acres are wedged within the shadows of railroad tracks, cranes, and highways. It is a serene place with a children' s playground and winding walking trails. On the shore of the Chicago River, a large yellow- and- red pagoda is a good place to see the boats float by and the looming Chicago skyline to the north.

Our top moments of the week: 13. No " I" in " Team" Award: On Ice Loves Coco , Coco is pumped to show her hubby her new Licious clothing line at the factory. . . until Ice- T points out something her whole crew had apparently missed: All the shirts are printed with the ( non) - word " licous" & mdash; or, phonetically, " lick- us. " Don' t get too upset, Coco. Beyonce can' t spell it either. Our top moments of the week: 13. No " I" in " Team" Award: On Ice Loves Coco , Coco is pumped to show her hubby her new Licious clothing line at the factory. . . until Ice- T points out something her whole crew had apparently missed: All the shirts are printed with the ( non) - word " licous" & mdash; or, phonetically, " lick- us. " Don' t get too upset, Coco.

Beyonce can' t spell it either . 12. Best Accidental Foreshadowing: Don' t get us wrong, we love Jesse Tyler Ferguson on Modern Family , but maybe in his next lifetime he should come back as a fortune teller! Less than 12 hours after praising So You Think You Can Dance host Cat Deeley on- air and declaring that she deserves an Emmy nomination, the Brit receives one & mdash; her first! & mdash; for Best Reality Show Host. & nbsp; & nbsp; 11.

Best Entrance into the History Books: Derek Jeter ' s arrival at 3, 000 hits was a little delayed, thanks to a pesky calf injury, but when the New York Yankees shortstop reached the big number on Saturday, he did it in a very big way. Not only wa. . .

Clubman, after many years of catering to a primarily local clientele, is still the classic choice for gentlemen' s clothing.

Prolific designer David Antonio runs a small shop that' s full of surprises. His joyous creations range from updated version of the men' s classic guayabera shirt to fluid chiffon tunics for women. Lisa Cappalli sells her lacy designs from a boutique in Condado. The window displays at Nativa are almost as daring as the clothes its sells. Nono Maldonado is well- known for his high- end, elegant linen designs.

He should know a thing or two about style— he worked for many years as the fashion editor of Otto, owned by local designer Otto Bauz, stocks his own line of casual wear for younger men.

Ingredients: Makes 3 servings: 4 beefsteak tomatoes, washed and cored Directions: - Preheat oven to 375 degrees. & nbsp; - Toss tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, and garlic in vegetable oil and season with salt. & nbsp; - Place in a small roasting pan or cookie sheet. & nbsp; - Roast until slightly tender and slightly charred, about 10 minutes. & nbsp; - Pulse all of the roasted vegetables and lime juice with a hand blender or in a food processor. - Keep the salsa as chunky as you like. Season with salt and pepper to taste. & nbsp; - Use tortilla chips to dip in the salsa and enjoy!

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About the Chef: After graduating from the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, Angela Hwang began working as a line cook at a few small restaurants in the Bay Area, and, in 1998 moved to New York to continue her career. She started as a line cook at The River Cafe, and the worked her way up from line cook to Executive Sous Chef at Danny Meyer' s Eleven Madison Park. She went on to assist in the opening one of Meyer' s new endeavors, serving as Sous Chef of Hudson Yards Catering.

She then moved on to become Executive Sous Chef at Soho House New York. Angela has taught cooking for eight years, has also received a Qualifying Certificate in Food Protection from the City of New York Department of Health. & lt; & lt;

The Senators have signed restricted free- agent forward Bobby Butler to a two- year contract. Terms of the contract were undisclosed.

The Senators have signed restricted free- agent forward Bobby Butler to a two- year contract. Terms of the contract were undisclosed. Butler, 24, split the 2010- 11 season between Ottawa and the team' s AHL affiliate, the Binghamton Senators.

In 36 NHL games, he had 10 goals and 11 assists. He played steadily in the NHL after Feb. 14.

After the Senators' season ended, he was returned to Binghamton for the AHL playoffs. After scoring 33 points in 47 regular- season games, he finished second on the team with 13 goals in 23 games as Binghamton won its first Calder Cup.

Butler was also the MVP of the 2011 AHL All- Star Classic after totaling 1 goal and 3 assists in the Eastern Conference' s 11- 8 victory in Hershey, Pa. , on Jan. 31. Related Links Rookie Tyler Ennis comes up big for Sabres Halak anything but shaky in must- win game Keith: ' I just wanted to play in the NHL' Hornqvist latest key Pred to get hurt in playoffs Laperriere willing to trade pain for victory

Unions were a key piece of ’ s winning campaign puzzle in 2008, but some say they’ ll change their strategy for the 2012 elections. “ We’ ve decided to freeze all contributions to federal candidates, federal committees and federal candidate PACs in order to really refocus on battles we are experiencing in a number of states, ” Harold Schaitberger, president of the International Association of Firefighters, told FOX News.

Analysts say there are a number of reasons unions are shifting their resources, including frustration with the .

Larry Sabato, director of the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia told FOX News that unions and “ the left generally” are showing signs of dissatisfaction with Obama – “ There is no question about that. It’ s a sentiment Schaitberger confirms. “ There is some dismay and disappointment in the administration' s efforts on behalf of workers and American workers and America' s middle class, ” he said.

Unions are also feeling emboldened by what happened in Wisconsin, where Republican Gov. and his efforts to limit public employee collective bargaining power were met with fierce opposition by government worker unions. Labor groups essentially took over the Wisconsin State Capitol for days, drawing in thousands of protestors and emboldening Democratic state lawmakers who fled the Badger State to prevent the state Senate from functioning. “ It really galvanized us and it energized us and it became a rallying point for us to understand that we' ve got to be willing to now fight back, ” Scheitberger said. Even if unions are more concentrated on funneling resources into state fights, Sabato predicts the president will still benefit indirectly as Democratic turnout increases. “ Even if they' re giving to state legislative races, or gubernatorial races, or congressional races, there' s a spillover into the presidential contest, ” Sabato said, describing a “ ripple effect” that winds up helping all Democrats on the ballot. Unions are getting a boost from recent activity by the National Labor Relations Board, the executive- branch agency charged with regulating labor disputes.

Last week, Acting NLRB General Counsel Lafe Solomon, an Obama appointee, issued a complaint against aircraft maker Boeing after the company decided to locate a new plant in South Carolina because it is a “ right to work” state in which workers can’ t be required to join a union as a condition of having a job at a unionized workplace.

In opposing the plans, Solomon said, “ A worker’ s right to strike is a fundamental right. ” Boeing has spent three years preparing to open the $ 2 billion facility that would reportedly create 1, 000 jobs there. South Carolina Governor says she’ ll fight to make sure that doesn’ t change. “ We are not going to get bullied by the unions one more day, ” she told reporters. The NLRB has also set its sights on Arizona and South Dakota.

Solomon says he’ s directed his staff to launch lawsuits against the two states because of recently passed amendments to their state constitutions. Those measures require secret- ballot elections when employees vote to decide whether or not to unionize companies.

That stands in contrast to the so- called “ card- check” method, which simply allows unionization when a majority of employees at a company sign authorization forms allowing a union to represent them. Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne maintains, despite Solomon’ s assertion that the amendments violate the Constitution, that the state provisions are valid. “ Imagine what would happen if the Obama administration told [ Americans] that normal elections would be no longer secret ballot, but they’ d have to sign something that would be open to other people to see how they voted? ” Horne said in an interview with FOX News. He argues voters would be intimidated and feel that one of their most basic rights had been “ violated. ” In committing to fight the Arizona and South Dakota measures, the NLRB has also indicated it is reserving the right to institute lawsuits against two other states with similar provisions: South Carolina and Utah.

Remember in " The " when Dorothy throws water on the witch and she shrivels up and dies, and then everything changes? Killing isn’ t quite the same thing as killing the Wicked Witch of the West, but it could be the pivotal event that winds up changing everything, especially in . I traveled to Afghanistan in April and spent 90 minutes in a one- on- one interview with Gen. . He explained to me how the " surge" strategy was working.

But I left the meeting scratching my head. Even if we were successful in defeating the on the Afghan battlefield, would it matter if the Taliban retained safe havens in ?

Or if the Karzai government remained too incompetent and corrupt to hold Afghanistan together after we left?

What I didn’ t know, and Gen. Petraeus did, was that we had located Usama Bin Laden and were about to take him out. And, if the operation proved successful, the would force Pakistan, Afghanistan and the Taliban to reassess their positions. The deal between the Taliban and was between and Usama bin Laden, not the organizations; they apparently didn’ t see eye- to- eye on much beyond that top level.

With Bin Laden gone, that personal connection is severed. With Al Qaeda weakened and in disarray, it' s the perfect opportunity for the Taliban to sever its ties with the terrorist group. And while the Taliban may have been unwilling to negotiate in the past, they might be willing to reconsider now that their momentum has been reversed, especially in the South.

The Pakistanis need to recalculate, too, especially now that they’ ve been caught red handed double dealing over Bin Laden. & # 160; If the United States can seize the moment, and tell the Pakistanis that they need to either help us with the Taliban or kiss U.

S. aid money goodbye, they might be amenable, especially if we remind them we could always start a closer strategic relationship with their arch- enemy India. Bin Laden’ s death, in and of itself, was significant. But, if we handle this opportunity correctly, his demise could also be crucial to ending the war in Afghanistan. Kathleen Troia " K. T. " Mc.

Farland is a Fox News National Security Analyst and host of Fox. News. com Live' s DEFCON3.

She served in national security posts in the Nixon, Ford and Reagan administrations and wrote Secretary of Defense Weinberger' s November 1984 " Principles of War Speech" , which laid out the Weinberger Doctrine. Be sure to watch " K.

T. " every Wednesday at 2 p. m. ET on Fox. News. com' s " DEFCON3 already one of the Web' s most watched national security programs.

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The visitor center is the logical first stop at Colonial Williamsburg. Here you can park free; buy tickets; see a 35- minute introductory movie, ; and pick up which has a list of regular events and special programs and a map of the historic area.

Tickets . . . On the western edge of Yorktown Battlefield, the Yorktown Victory Center has wonderful exhibits and demonstrations that bring to life the American Revolution. Textual and graphic displays along the open- air Road to Revolution walkway cover the principal . . .

Residents in one Massachusetts community are outraged after the flags marking veterans' graves at a local cemetery were vandalized, apparently by metal thieves after the stakes for their the medallions that hold the flags. The thieves swiped copper or bronze medallions stakes from at least 18 graves at Mount Vernon Cemetery in Abington, Mass, cemetery superintendent John Burnett . “ It’ s all about the money. I know it for a fact, " Burnett told the newspaper, adding that the inscribed bronze medallions weren' t taken, presumably because any metal buyer would know they were stolen. The thefts were discovered by Elaine Harte, who was visiting her husband' s grave site last week.

She alerted authorities. " I think it is terrible to do this to those graves. These men fought for our country, " Harte told the Patriot Ledger, which reported that copper sells for about $ 3 a pound, bronze for about $ 2. 25. William Vegnani, chairman of the Veterans Memorial Trustees Committee, told the newspaper he was " totally livid" at the desecration of the veterans' graves. " I have been taking care of this place for 20 years, and I never took a dime for it, " he said. " Never mind that these veterans were my friends. " He said the cemetery has $ 600 to replace the old stakes with aluminum ones, which should be less attractive to metal thieves. The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Dr. Phil on Divorce Whether you' ve been married for one, ten or 25 years, asking for a divorce is a big decision. One i. Mag viewer wrote in to television host, & # 160; on whether or not a divorce is right for her. & # 160; Dear Dr. Phil, My marriage has reached a breaking point and I’ m thinking of asking for a divorce.

What should I do? Dr. Phil: I think we get divorced too quickly in America. I think we sometimes say “ well I’ m not having fun anymore. ” The questions you have to ask yourself are “ Have I done everything I can to rehabilitate this marriage?

Have I looked under every stone? Investigated every potential avenue of rehabilitation? ” And if the answer is “ yes” then you will know because you will have no unfinished emotional business with this person. But if you’ re still angry, resentful or hurtful, then you have unfinished emotional business and you’ re not ready.

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' Idol' Cuts 4 but Keeps Irish Crooner, & amp; apos; Idol& amp; apos; spares controversial Irish crooner, but makes 4 cuts in show& amp; apos; s first elimination round ' Idol' Cuts 4 but Keeps Irish Crooner. Friday, February 22, 2008By ERIN CARLSON, Associated Press Writer. E- Mail Print Share: Digg Facebook Stumble. Upon.

NEW YORK& nbsp; & # 151; & nbsp; Carly Smithson progressed on " American Idol" Thursday amid controversy over her professional past.

Smithson, 24, has made headlines for having a pre- " Idol" career: The Irish crooner recorded a debut album, 2001' s " Ultimate High, " for MCA Records. It flopped _ after the label spent more than $ 2 million trying to sell it. The show' s gimmick has always been to pluck talented young hopefuls from obscurity and make them into recording artists. Besides Smithson, several of this year' s semifinalists are not exactly rookies in the world of music.

Kristy Lee Cook once had a deal with Arista Nashville, and rocker Robbie Carrico was part of the pop group Boyz N Girlz United. " If they hadn' t already tried to make a name for themselves, then they don' t deserve to be in ( the) competition, " said judge Paula Abdul, defending the contestants' real- w. . .