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Opinion: The Woeful State of State Parks, and How to Fix It

(July 30) -- When it comes to the state of state parks, the picture is woeful at best. States looking to keep spending in line with low tax revenues understandably are looking at the nation's 6,624 state parks. But wouldn't it be better if the states, rather than making ... Full Post

Source: National Association of State Park Directors

The June Hurricane: Not Your Everyday Storm

(June 30) -- Hurricane Alex, which is expected to strike northern Mexico late today, is somewhat unusual: It's a June hurricane. Alex is the first June hurricane in the Atlantic since 1995, when Allison briefly ... Full Post

Source: NOAA

Daily Commute Gets Even More Stressful, Study Finds

(June 30) -- Americans are stressed out about their commutes, but apparently others are finding the drive to work even tougher. According to a new study, Beijing, Mexico City and Johannesburg are home to the world's worst commutes. ... Full Post

Source: ibm.com

Sales of New iPhone 4 Are Off the Hook

(June 25) -- The long lines of customers at Apple stores Thursday were the latest sign of the iPhone's soaring popularity. Sales of the gadget have skyrocketed since the first iPhone hit stores three years ago. So ... Full Post

Source: Apple.

June Marks NATO's Deadliest Month of Afghan War

(June 24) -- June has become the deadliest month for foreign forces in the entire nine-year war in Afghanistan. The number of troop deaths so far this month crossed the grim milestone quietly, overshadowed by ... Full Post

Source: icasualties.org

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