| 2009 expo canceled, global economy blamed (The Nassau Guardian) Citing economic woes, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has decided to cancel its Connections 2009 expo, which was originally scheduled to be held at the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island next month. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Sam Byrne riding on high (Sunshine Coast Daily) For up and coming Maroochydore wakeboarder Sam Byrne, 2009 is a year of firsts and this is just the beginning. In March the 15 year old took his first flight and overseas trip to compete. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Whatever floats your boat (Pensacola News Journal) Not everything floats in "Anything That Floats" race. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Find nature in Florida, not just theme parks (AP via Yahoo! News) On a recent chilly evening, I looked up and saw more stars than I ever had in the Florida sky. I was 45 feet above the ground and my heart was racing. Then, I stepped off my platform into an inky abyss. I could barely see the glimmer of a swamp below. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Coleen Rooney cools off with a refreshing shower as she and Wayne enjoy a boat trip on their Barbados holiday Wayne's wife washed away the heat and the salt water after a spot of snorkeling dailymail.co.uk |