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WATCH: Louisiana Takes Tops as Laziest State
27.07.2010, 14:59:52
Louisiana ranked the laziest state by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. United States - Louisiana - Bureau of Labor Statistics - Business and Economy - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Top Five Deadliest Airlines for Dogs
21.07.2010, 13:58:22
Planning to fly with your dog this summer? Well, you might want to think twice before putting Buddy, Daisy or Rocky under the plane. In the last four and half years, U.S. airlines killed, injured or lost 224 dogs according to the Department of Transportation. While that is a tiny percentage of the thousands of dogs that fly each month, try telling that to nine-year-old Timmy who just lost his beloved golden retriever. Recreation - Dogs - Pets - United States - Airline

Clinton Wedding Price Tag: $2 Million
27.07.2010, 14:05:33
The wedding of Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky is turning out to be one expensive event. Despite being rumored to be in quiet Rhinebeck, N.Y., the couple's nuptials could cost more than $2 million. Chelsea Clinton - Wedding - United States - President - History

Aegean Islands Vacations

The North Aegean Islands are located opposite Turkey's coast, within the crystalline blue Aegean Sea. In total, there are seven North Aegean Islands: Chios, Fourni, Ikaria, Lesvos, Limnos, Psara, and Samos. These lovely pearls of the sea are especially well known for their coupling of tranquil beaches and lush forests, the two of which creating a lovely setting, unique to this destination.

The picturesque setting, pleasant villages, captivating archeological and historical sites, as well as an active nightlife provide something for everyone visiting these islands. The North Aegean Islands have exceptional tourist amenities, and provide their travelers with heavenly resorts, luxurious hotels, charming villas and plenty to do.

The Island of Ikaria epitomizes all that makes the Aegean Islands special: gorgeous scenery, pine-covered mountains, and welcoming villages. Chios exudes activity with endearing markets, museums, busting squares, and vaulted streets. Lesvos, prides itself on having maintained is vast architectural heritage. Remarkable treasures can be found here around every turn. Olive groves, oak, chestnut and plane trees contribute to the gorgeous landscape. For a true getaway visit the peaceful island of Psara, which is inhabited by less than 500 people or Oinoussa, a large island but also lovely and uncrowded. Samos, only two hours from the mainland of Turkey, is the most popular of the North Aegean Islands, with rugged and mountainous scenery with extraordinary historic sites. Finally Lymnos, whose coastline resembles the shape of a butterfly, provides many coastlines of sandy, safe beaches.