CONCEPT CAR: FORD "START"

Green, City living is the current trend for new car concepts and models. The Smart Car is very popular in Europe and large city centers with limited space. These smaller designs allow for my space on roads, in parking spaces, and get better gas milage.

Comparing this and the Smart Car, this is a much sharper design. The body is sleek and styled, while still getting the job done.

To read the full article from Yahoo, go HERE.

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LOVE LOCKED

One of my friends went on a trip to Paris a few months ago and found a bridge where there were a number of random padlocks with people's names on them. As it turns out, the names are those of lovers who are engaged and are making an act of commitment. Lovers scribe their names, perhaps a short message, lock it to the fence on the bridge and throw the key in the river. Very romantic, if you ask me.

Apparently this is fairly common in Europe, but it still in some places in America. In Europe, however, these locks are on bridges, chains, and more. In some places the cover an entire area. 

To read a full story on the history and location of these love locks, go HERE.

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AMERICA'S SAFEST CITIES

NeighborhoodScout.com made a list of what they considered the safest cities and neighborhoods in America. Dr. Schiller, of the site, compiled the list from police and FBI. 

To see the list and the full article on how they developed it, go HERE.

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ARIA, LAS VEGAS: NOW OPEN

Newest spot in Las Vegas, Aria hotel and Casino is promoting its offical opening and its inclusion in the Las Vegas "City Center". Impresive in design and decor, basic room rates start around $149.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium, California

While on holiday I also made a visit to Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, California.

Along with the usual aquarium exhibits one might expect, they had large "touch" exhibits where anyone, young or old, could pet a starfish, stingray, or other squishy sea creature. This aquarium really was a great place for the whole family.

Monterey Bay Aquarium

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Kaua'i Photos

As previously promised, here are some of my favorite photos from my trip to Kaua'i, Hawai'i.

(All photos are sole property of Brittany L. Conway and cannot be used or reproduced in any circumstance)

The "Forbidden Coast" scene from the hiking trail that goes along this side of the island for 11 miles

MORE AFTER THE JUMP...

KAUA'I HAWAII

Look for my posts in the coming days about my week long trip to Kaua'i Hawaii.

As a preview, here is a map of the island. We drove from one end of the island to the other over the course of the week and it took less than a few hours.

If you are into tropical weather, less commercialized vacations, and lush native landscapes, I highly recommend Kaua'i anytime of year.

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