Monday Profile: Swimmer conquered phobia stroke by stroke (Contra Costa Times)

Lafayette resident swam marathon at record pace in 1983 to overcome fear of dark water.

Like Action and Adventure? Travel to Scotland (Lexington Clipper-Herald)

(ARA) - If the typical tourist experience bores you to tears and you can't take yet another bus tour, adventure travel just might be for you. Among thrill-seeking travelers, Scotland is quickly becoming known as a popular, action-packed destination.

A New Name for Our Premier Waterway (Gotham Gazette)

With the Triborough Bridge now known as the R.F.K. Bridge , New York City is evidently in a re-naming mood. May I suggest that we finally lend a proper name to the East River?

Questions/Answers (Inland Valley Daily Bulletin)

Questions and answers on Daily Bulletin stories from readers like you. PASADENA - Liz Marin of Whittier was among the dozens of people who with patience and care gave life Tuesday to "Seaside Amusement," the Cal Poly Universities entry in the 2008 Tournament of Roses Parade.

Asia winning the battle for Chinese tourists (eyefortravel.com)

Asia Pacific, more than any other region in the world, will benefit from the booming Chinese outbound tourism market, which is set to grow by 18% in 2007 alone, according to global market analyst Euromonitor International.