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Year: 2009

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Standing where the raiders once stood

February 13, 2009 Todd DeFeo

The Kennesaw House is an impressive building, even by today’s standards. But its role in one of the most fascinating events of the Civil War is what makes it truly unique.

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Seeing America

‘A needless effusion of blood’

February 12, 2009 Todd DeFeo

As William T. Sherman rode through the North Georgia countryside in the 1840s, he took note of one particular engineering feat.

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Globetrotting

The slow train to Atami

February 10, 2009 Todd DeFeo

The regular commuter train from Tokyo to Japan is slow, to say the least — especially compared to the high-speed bullet trains that speed across the countryside.

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News

AA: Don’t waste time navigating automated menus

February 9, 2009 The Travel Trolley

American Airlines will now allow customers to register their phone number so when they call about flights, they no longer have to navigate through frustrating menu options.

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Travel cuts raise concern

February 7, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Meetings and travel are vital to the economy. That’s the upshot of a new message from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.

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Globetrotting

A fish market, sushi and beer for breakfast

February 5, 2009 Todd DeFeo

The aroma was quite apparent from the moment I stepped off the subway. With each step, the smell of fresh fish grew stronger.

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Seeing America

Outside the Hedges: Begin by downloading a podcast

February 3, 2009 Todd DeFeo

With its relatively compact downtown, Athens is easily navigated on foot. So, last year, the Athens Welcome Center announced the addition of the new Downtown Athens Podtour.

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Callaway Gardens offers free admission

January 29, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Callaway Gardens is offering guests free admission as part of its “Be Our Guest” promotion.

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‘The most extraordinary and astounding adventure’

January 24, 2009 Todd DeFeo

Trains still roar past the Kennesaw House located between the city square and the railroad tracks a block away. Turn back the clock 145 years to April 12, 1862, and the Kennesaw House was the stepping off point for one of the more intriguing episodes of the Civil War.

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Congressman: College Football Needs a Playoff

January 23, 2009 HarpBlaster.com News Wire

With no problems apparently facing the country, a Texas Congressman has introduced legislation requiring a college football playoff.

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