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1). Engineering Marvels
If you're trying to construct a one-of-a-kind vacation itinerary, you may want to take a trip through the realm of American know-how.
The National Engineers Week Foundation has developed the Sightseers Guide to Engineering, with nearly 300 attractions that tell the story of American engineering ingenuity through intriguing and often offbeat tourist sights.
2). Minimize Disruption Of Personal Finances After Natural Disasters
With the recent increase of incapacitating natural disasters, it's vital to prepare now for what might happen down the road. The best way to avoid a major disruption in your financial life after a disaster is to automate critical transactions that are currently done on paper. With tornado season from April through June, hurricane and typhoon season.
3). A Bird's-Eye View of Wolves
Wolves are a widely studied species in Yellowstone. Since wolves were reintroduced to the park after an absence of almost 80 years, scientists spend a lot of time studying the animals' unique behavior.
"Our knowledge of wolves is vast due to decades of research around the world," said Tom Oliff, chief of natural resources. "The ability to oversee wolves in the wild has been challenging and the knowledge gained through direct observations of behavior is invaluable to understanding the species.
4). Use Your Cell Phone To Get A Date--Or Lose One!
Does your date insist on taking phone calls when you are on a date, even during a romantic dinner? If so, it's either time for a book of etiquette or a new romantic interest.
"Cell phone etiquette calls for phones off or on vibrate during important social functions, whether it's the theater or at dinner," says Mike Bennett, consumer and government affairs executive director of Cingular Wireless, the largest wireless company in the U.
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