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    LETTERS: NCT, Aug. 24, 2008  Aug 25, 2008
    Ritter claims he resigned his job because the Security Council and the US/Clinton tates were caving in to the Iraqis/Hussein. That's his take, on what happened. (North County Times)

    Boy Scouts to hold Scouting Expo tonight  Aug 22, 2008
    Boy Scouts is an outdoor program where boys 11 through 17 have fun camping, hiking, canoeing, backpacking, climbing, rappelling, caving, sailing, water and snow skiing, and just about any activity that you can think of doing. Units typically go on an outing each month, and older Scouts can attend national high adventure camps in New Mexico, Florida, and Minnesota or the National Jamboree. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)

    To protect nature  Aug 19, 2008
    There are special interest groups in which MNS members can take part, such as Marine, Photo Group, Caving, Bird Watching, Flora, Urban Green Living, which conduct activities and organise trips that bring people close to nature. Our activities are diverse. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Cave of smiles  Aug 16, 2008
    After a whole day of caving at the Gunung Senyum Recreational Forest, Pahang, we were looking forward to a nice hot shower ... Perhaps the rough conditions were only to be expected, since I wanted to do a spot of caving for the weekend and didnt want something too commercial ... Michael, who takes groups to commercial sites like Gua Tempurung and Mulu, and does a lot of caving of his own as well, suggested Gunung Senyum. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    The next big wilderness thrill: tree climbing  Aug 16, 2008
    Forget caving or clinging to rocks ... " Perhaps that's why tree climbing is gaining popularity. At Tree Top Trekking in Barrie, Ont., climbing bookings have tripled in the past three years. New Tribe, an Oregon company that sells equipment for recreational tree climbing, has sold almost 1,500 tree-climbing saddles this year up 34 per cent from 2003. And interest is expected to keep growing. Peter Jenkins, the founder of an Atlanta-based organization called Tree Climbing International, predicts... (Globe and Mail)

    REVOLT ON HILL: LIGHTS OUT  Aug 2, 2008
    Finally the Republicans are showing some grit in fighting back for the American people instead of caving in to these people. Posted By: calvinlucy | August 01, 2008 at 01:37 PM. (The Drudge Report)

    Wild Georgia goes caving!  Aug 2, 2008
    Until last weekend, my "caving" experience was limited to tromping through easily accessible, touristy caves such as Ruby Falls Cave near Chattanooga, Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico and Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. Last weekend, I went on my first trek into a "wild cave" the rugged Sitton's Cave in Cloudland Canyon State Park in northwest Georgia's Dade County. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Pigeon Mountain: A great place for outdoor enthusiasts  Jul 25, 2008
    The spot is also popular for caving, as Pettyjohn and Ellison are two of the more notable caves. Other outdoor activities the area offers are rock climbing, parasailing, hang gliding, wildlife viewing, horseback riding, bicycling, hiking and fishing. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)

    Sit and enjoy  Jul 23, 2008
    If you're looking for something to boost your pulse, Extreme Adventures of Vermont (3342 Weston/Andover Road, Andover, 802-875-5626, ) offers caving, rock climbing, white-water kayaking guided trips, adventure camps, and more. The parking lot at the Vermont Country Store (657 Main St., 802-824-3184, ) has a special section just for tour buses, a sure sign of the destination's popularity. (Boston Globe)

    Disappointment in paradise  Jul 17, 2008
    In other words, it's not you walking through a crevasse on a caving expedition, you're Indiana Jones exploring an undiscovered underworld. But like my ill-fated journey, some just fall apart. (Globe and Mail)

    Time to spruce up  Jul 13, 2008
    Available in 10", 14", 20" ot;, framed or unframed NORTH BEND Even the mayor won t deny it. The entrances into North Bend, whether heading north or south, aren t exactly attractive. Nor is the downtown corridor.So when a county resident complained about its condition, along with others in the community, city officials began considering what they could do to give North Bend a makeover.The result may be an ordinance that deals with the upkeep of yards and business properties, said Mayor Rick... (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)

    Kenneth Merlin Keeling  Jul 4, 2008
    He loved rock climbing and mountaineering, hang gliding, caving, birding and competitive shooting. Ken is survived by sons, Daniel Kenneth and Robert Evans; grandson Avery Zappa Keeling; and grandsons Tucker Shane, Evan James, and Hayden Sage Keeling. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    Outdoor Recreational Activies in Sa...  Jun 29, 2008
    So, if you are thinking of working in Saudi Arabia, you may want to pack your hiking boots, caving helmet and scuba gear;and by all means don t forget your skis. The copyright of the article Outdoor Recreational Activies in Saudi Arabia in is owned by. (Suite101.com)

    Examining the Democratic Veepstakes  Jun 24, 2008
    Obama could be portrayed as caving to pressure if he picks her. 2. (ABC News)

    Oil, gas showdown looms  Jun 22, 2008
    The state seems to be caving into industry opposition on very reasonable, public health safeguards,'' said Jeremy Nichols of Denver-based Rocky Mountain Clean Air Action. Nichols opposes recommendations to exempt the San Juan Basin in southwest Colorado from rules targeting odors from oil and gas facilities. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)

    25 killed in Northeast floods  Jun 16, 2008
    "Three injured victims died in hospital Sunday, while two bodies trapped under the debris of collapsed houses were extricated Monday," Bidul Payeng, District Magistrate of Pamumpare of which Itanagar is a part, told IANS. "Rescue work is still on and you never know there could be more bodies trapped under the debris with at least 30 houses caving in.". The army and paramilitary forces were called to rescue marooned villagers in Assam's Sonitpur and Lakhimpur districts on Monday. (Sify.com, India)

    More of this story»  Jun 15, 2008
    "I thought at the time I was really fit, but I was not ready for what altitude does to endurance. I struggled with that 50-pound pack until we got below 6,000 feet. I lost 35 pounds training. I went from a situation where my doctor was talking about cholesterol medicine to a negative risk factor. That's my biggest gain, my renewed appreciation for 'life and wife.' Spending 36 hours in a cramped tent in a blizzard was only the truly miserable part, but I'll look back on it as the highest... (Niles Star, MI)

    Spectacular caves and rare 'hellbenders' offer adventure  Jun 14, 2008
    5 hrs, ages 12+, 27, available all year; Cavers' Day, 5-6 hours, ages 10+, 32, available November through March; Marengo Explorer, 5-6 hours, ages 10+, 39, available March through September; Beginners Challenge, 3 hours, ages 7+, 17 November through March; Triple Crown of Caving: 2 days, ages 14+, 59. 95 May through August. (Carmi Times, IL)

    Rain Forest Action  Jun 13, 2008
    Chaa Creek ( , (877) 709-8708), set in a private nature reserve on the banks of the Macal River in the foothills of the Maya Mountains, has caving, horseback riding and hiking. Cottages start at $270 per night double and include breakfast; packages are available. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)

    post a comment »  Jun 13, 2008
    You are correct that a US citizen s opinion doesn t count in this matter, but we are concerned because your caving in sets a precedent. You can t be so naive as to think will end here, do you. (International Herald Tribune)

    BYU Student Jumps into Adventure  Jun 10, 2008
    His month in New Zealand was packed with every activity imaginable: skydiving, bunji-jumping, white water rafting, kayaking, ice climbing, hiking, caving, and tubing. This trip ended up being much more than a physical adventure. (The Daily Universe, UT)

    Caves offer variety of challenge  Jun 9, 2008
    Perceptions aside, caving can be safer than many other activities ... Some people have made caving out to be an extreme adventure, but it's really safer than a lot of activities on the surface, he said ... For the more serious caver, the National Speleological Society is active in studying and preserving caves, educating the public about caving and sponsors an annual convention for its more than 11,000 members that have a variety of backgrounds, said Stephanie Searles, operations manager. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Outdoor activities abound at Adventure Fest  Jun 6, 2008
    It was a list of places that you could go to do biking and hiking and caving. I thought, These are some fun things let s put it all in one place so they can just come and do it all. (Boerne Star, TX)

    Outdoor club lists summer outings  Jun 5, 2008
    -- July 4-6 Caving in the Pryor Mountains and Little Mountain near Lovell, Wyo. Rocky Mountain Regional Caving convention. (Helena Independent Record, MT)

    Trapped caver between a rock and a hard place  May 20, 2008
    About 9am on Sunday a rescue team chanced upon Mr McDonnell's caving pack near the entrance to the crack ... They alerted rangers when they realised Mr McDonnell's camera equipment and his caving gear were missing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Beyond the beach in Belize  May 16, 2008
    Go caving -- on a tube, on foot or in a canoe ... Go caving -- on a tube, on foot, or in a canoe. (CNN -- Travel)

    Visit Mount Rushmore  May 3, 2008
    Both NPS units offer caving tours for all skill levels. With 140 miles of explored passageways, Jewel Cave ranks as second-longest in the world. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    At Virginia Tech, a daughter's memory spurs call to serve  Apr 15, 2008
    A year ago, Moore said, her house seemed to be caving in around her. The water heater broke, then part of the roof and the foundation started to collapse. (International Herald Tribune)

    Post-delisting wolf kills begin (1585)  Apr 12, 2008
    oh by the way welcome to WYOMING. i am very proud of our governor and legislature for sticking to their guns and not caving in to the wacko enviros and greenies. " crazy horse wrote on Apr 4, 2008 11:26 AM:" Des - you are the complete and total idiot. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)

    Troop 33 Scouts chill out on adventures  Apr 2, 2008
    They define adventure as snowshoeing, dog sledding, ice caving, eagle watching and hiking to frozen waterfalls. Boys and mountains of snow just naturally go together. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)

    Springtime Adventures  Apr 1, 2008
    The cave also has an Introduction to Caving tour available for adults who wish to learn more about exploring caves on their own. The caving tour is $15 per person with five people touring the caves at a time. (The Daily Universe, UT)

    Tracy Lee Chinery  Feb 21, 2008
    Tracy had recently taken an interest in caving with a group of school friends. Anything Tracy could do outdoors or with other people made him very happy. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)

    Trail riders opposing user fees on Shawnee  Feb 20, 2008
    Scott said he is confident he can bring together support of the environmental groups Regional Association of Concerned Environmentalists and Shawnee Natural Area Guardians, rock climbing clubs, caving organizations and the Shawnee Trail Conservancy of horse campground owners ... Rock climbers at Jackson Falls are frustrated that the outhouse toilet provided there seems to be locked most of the time, horse riders are frustrated that a portable toilet at Circle B trailhead that should cost 800 a... (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)

    US avalanche deaths include 4 in Wyo.  Feb 11, 2008
    was doing work on a warehouse roof in Fargo, N.D., in early January when the roof began caving in. Authorities say Volk jumped from the roof and was buried in about seven feet of snow. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Africa the hard way|  Feb 9, 2008
    This little trip encompasses everything from whale watching to spelunking (caving), with ostriches and bungi jumping thrown in for good measure. For those who like it hot: Tropical Trek Duration: 24 days Highlights: Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls, Lusaka, Lake Malawi and Bazaruto. (iAfrica.com)

    Jewel Cave National Monument to celebrate 100 years  Jan 27, 2008
    The caving parties led by the husband-and-wife team made more than 700 trips into the cave and logged 6,000 hours of exploring and mapping. Refreshments will be served after the program. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Twists in the tale  Jan 21, 2008
    With her world caving in around her, and actress Rowena Wallace firm in her decision to walk away from a top-rating show and a much-hated (and beloved) character, Australia's resident TV super-bitch Patricia Hamilton did the only thing women of her time and style did - she put on her best wistful expression and boarded a plane for South America, where she checked into one of those ubiquitous plastic surgery clinics in Rio de Janeiro. Presto, chango, kaboom - and she returns. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Billy Bowden will be under added pressure: ICC  Jan 14, 2008
    Dave Richardson, the ICC's general manager (cricket), said the decision to remove Bucknor from the Perth Test was not tantamount to the council caving in to the demands of the powerful Board of Control for Cricket in India, but was made to relieve the pressure on the Jamaican official. "Given the controversies surrounding this series, you could say there was a little extra pressure, but this is a clean slate now," Richardson said from Dubai. (Daily News & Analysis)

    Young Explorers  Jan 12, 2008
    In addition to competing as a team against other Explorer groups from all across America, other activities include such fun activities as a backpacking challenge, a caving challenge, archery challenge, shooting challenge, a kayak experience, water basketball, Dutch oven cooking competition and many other events. Explorers is a school to careers program for young men and women of high school ages 14 to 20, according to the Web site. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)

    DeKalb teen in Troop 33 earns rank of Eagle Scout  Jan 10, 2008
    Warmer weather might find him attending camporees, Grant Pilgrimage at Galena, bicycling to Starved Rock or along the Elroy-Sparta Trail, paddling along the Kishwaukee or Wisconsin rivers or caving at Maquoketa. Heinsohn has attended summer camps at Camp Lowden near Oregon, Ill. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)

    Into The Depths Of Calaveras  Jan 8, 2008
    The long, narrow tunnels connect to several chambers, some big enough to hold our entire caving party. One of the big hollows drips with white stalactites, created when minerals from falling water bond to the ceiling like an icicle. (Modesto Bee, CA)

    Marshfield Pastimes -- Residents engage in do-it-yourself harbor dredging  Jan 1, 2008
    During the next 200 or more years, this waterway was extensively used, but in that time the wash of the meadows and the caving in of the banks caused the river bed to become filled in with sand; the river became shallow and was insufficient to care for the drainage of the meadows, which became flooded over in places. In the fall of 1810, a group of people who desired a shorter passage from the settlement of Green Harbor to the ocean than by the long journey thru the meadow to Duxbury Bay... (Marshfield Mariner, MA)

    Bang for your buck|  Dec 7, 2007
    Laos is studded with ancient temples and monasteries, and ecotourists are also in for a treat, with tremendous caving and kayaking opportunities in the country's large, unspoiled forests. READ MORE.. (iAfrica.com)

    Hillary Drops Celine Dion Theme Song...  Dec 5, 2007
    Political Radar: 'You and I' No More. December 04, 2007 4:11 PM. (The Drudge Report)

    Stienstra: Visiting Mayan remains  Nov 30, 2007
    Trip To A Sacred Site / Remnants of Mayan human sacrifices can still be seen in cave in Belize. " The adventure started with an hourlong drive past remote farms into the Tapir Mountain Reserve. Tapir look like a giant pig, about seven feet long and 600 pounds, with a shortened elephant-like snout. They are protected here. Jaguar also roam the jungle and are feared by the natives. We slipped our SUV into 4-wheel-drive and bumped along on dirt roads, mud puddles and through jungle until arriving... (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Don't say iPod, say I love you  Nov 28, 2007
    But too many parents do exactly the opposite, child experts say, caving to their child's every request for clothes and electronics. In effect, they become complicit in suppressing their kid's self-regard. (Globe and Mail)

    Trash packers: Team hauls litter left by illegals  Nov 13, 2007
    Doug Noble, chairman of Cochise County Cavers, a local caving group that hosted the event, said he is amazed by some of the items that are discarded. Finding the backpacks and food and shoes is expected. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    Cuomo Sues Over Padded Home Values  Nov 2, 2007
    Andrew Cuomo is suing E-Appraise IT for caving in to the pressure from Washington Mutual to use proven appraisers who Cuomo claims inflated home appraisals. Mortgage lenders expanded sub-prime lending dramatically in 2005 and 2006. (R News)

    Lakers begin season in cloud of uncertainty  Oct 30, 2007
    YES I've always been a glass-half-full guy, a person who looks for solutions instead of dwelling on problems and caving in when times get tough. Visit our news blogs at. (North County Times)

    Ali: Pakistan at Sixty  Oct 27, 2007
    But instead of caving in and accepting a generous resignation settlement, the judge insisted on defending himself, triggering a remarkable movement in defence of an independent judiciary. This is surprising. (Zmag.org)

    Year-round Southern Cave Tours  Oct 22, 2007
    5 hours, this granddaddy of the caving world, is located in SW corner of the state, near Bowling Green ... A variety of caving tours are offered, including one for a minimum of 10 people with a geologist. (Suite101.com)

    * Koo Kwan-min says he has not `sold out Taiwan'  Oct 19, 2007
    Koo criticized the Fisheries Agency for caving in to Japanese pressure to reduce the number of new fishing boats. Koo said he would not ask President Chen Shui-bian () to help settle the matter, but did not rule out taking the case to the administrative court if the Fisheries Agency refuses to comply with the commission's ruling. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Weekend cave incident does not deter students  Oct 18, 2007
    Emergency responders requested the assistance of volunteer members of UT Grotto for their experience and expertise in caving ... "I learned a lot about how to do caving and how not to do caving," Baggerman said ... "I want to go caving again sometime, though I'll have someone who can guide me through it. It is risky. It's not for everybody. If you're considering it, I definitely suggest getting with UT Grotto and learning how to do it, and then going.". (The Daily Texan, TX)

    Students rescued from cave Sunday  Oct 15, 2007
    Three UT students caving in Airman's Cave in South Austin went missing Saturday night before a team of civilians, Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services and firefighters found them Sunday evening. The students, identified as Jill Baggerman, a religious studies sophomore, Jeff Brown, a biology sophomore, and an anonymous, female third member, entered the narrow cave at about 11 a.m. Saturday and told friends to notify authorities if they did not come out by midnight. (The Daily Texan, TX)

    Bucharest - Beyond the City Limits  Oct 10, 2007
    There are excellent opportunities for climbing, caving and gorge walking and in winter cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are increasingly popular activities. Hikers will discover peaceful trails through villages and forests, or more strenuous hikes through hills and mountain ranges where the wonderful scenery changes by the minute from rolling hills to alpine meadows filled with wild flowers. (Suite101.com)

    Recreation heads underground in Missouri  Sep 28, 2007
    Cave enthusiasts usually take precautions to protect the life and natural formations they encounter in caves, but caving organizations didn't see a problem with efforts to transform manmade caverns into recreational facilities. "We try to teach people conservation. Don't hurt the cave and don't hurt yourself," said Bill Torode, librarian for the National Speleological Society based in Huntsville, Alabama. (CNN -- Travel)

    Mother Nature's Underground Rock Star  Sep 25, 2007
    Apart from astronauts or people who go to deep oceans, caving is really the only thing that allows you to do that as a common person. . (CBS News -- Early Show)

    Students spend night in canoe shelter  Sep 13, 2007
    The trip, which includes abseiling, cycling and caving, will continue with the approval of the student's parents. 2007 Brought to you by. (Sydney Morning Herald)

    Tribune survey - what noises annoy you the most?  Sep 4, 2007
    people who complain wrote on Sep 4, 2007 12:40 AM:" people who complain about Pledge Of Allegiance and God in our schools, People who cry to remove the Ten Commandments from our buildings and to remove In God We Trust from our Money That noise bothers me the most. And what bothers me more is that we are caving in to the nonsense and forgetting what our country was founded on. By the way doese anyone know when we wil have to remove our flags. !Thats not going to happen at my house! ". Lvroflife... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)

    Attorney General Gonzales Steps Down  Aug 31, 2007
    Sampson writes, "I am concerned that to execute this plan [firing seven U.S. attorneys simultaneously] properly, we must all be on the same page and be steeled to withstand any political upheaval that might result. If we start caving to complaining U.S. attorneys or Senators, then we shouldn't do it it'll be more trouble than it's worth.". Nov. 27, 2006: Gonzales attends an hourlong meeting to discuss the upcoming U.S. attorney dismissals. (Yahoo News -- Bush Administration)

    STATE BUDGET BATTLE: WINNERS, LOSERS  Aug 23, 2007
    " Not so, says Barbara O'Connor, professor of political communication at Sacramento State University. "The governor is a winner. He can now move on to other legacy items he cares about: health care, a water deal, reapportionment of state legislative districts as a quid pro quo for term limits," she said. "If things had dragged on, that wouldn't have happened. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Not to put too fine a point on it, but the US has never been without a national public debt since it's inception. More...  Aug 22, 2007
    Ron wrote on Aug 21, 2007 7:45 AM:" So your a far left kooker, you know the type.. MoveOn.. DailyKos kool-aid drinker and as tough as it might seem to work within the Democratic Party system, it's still preferable than going the third party way. But is it really? In some ways, I think 2006 spoiled them. What should be seen as a decades-long process to build a majority in Congress became "instant gratification" in their unexpected takeover of Congress. But there are still plenty of bad, corrupt... (North County Times)

    Don’t Fret Yet, DVR Users  Aug 22, 2007
    Kent Gibbons - Blog on Multichannel News. Multichannel News editor Kent Gibbons covers issues impacting pay TV providers, programmers and technology suppliers in his regular column. (Multichannel News)

    On Palaces and Castles  Aug 15, 2007
    Cable said that same thing to ESPN several years ago before caving into fears of a subscriber revolt if it moved the very expensive, sports juggernaut to a sports tier. But times are different now. (Multichannel News)

    Web Watcher: One person’s factory farm is another’s family farm  Aug 12, 2007
    We need a lot more politicians who quit caving in to the NIMBYs and the other groups that constantly try to stifle growth and tell others how they should conduct their affairs and business. PORK PRODUCERS MONEY WINS wrote: Threats of lawsuits by the pork industry win over common sense and the responsibility of the elected officials to protect the people. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    The Liberal Edge?  Aug 6, 2007
    Related Articlesby John Gizzi by Jed BabbinRepublicans Giuliani, Romney, Huckabee and Hunter stand tall while ABC s Stephanopoulos shows up CNN/YouTubeby Buzz Patterson by Jennifer Rubinby Pejman YousefzadehThe newest efforts to politicize the judiciaryMore by This Authorby Sean P. TrendeIt is in this great country of America that every so often real justice can prevail by Sean P. TrendeFour new decisions Monday on subjects as diverse as free speech in schools, standing to sue, and the... (Human Events Online)

    At least a few beasts in East  Aug 5, 2007
    The Detroit Pistons did 14 teams a huge favor by caving to the Cavaliers in last spring's Eastern Conference finals. That gave every team in the East some hope. (Boston Globe -- Sports)

    Summer on the slopes  Jul 27, 2007
    Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has special Team Extreme Adventure Camps for middle- and high school kids complete with rock-climbing, caving and mountain biking, as well as plenty of organized fun for younger kids. Smugglers' Notch Resort is so confident that kids will love their activities that they promise a money back guarantee, if the kids don't have fun. (CNN -- Travel)

    New Braunfels Offers Fun for All Ages  Jul 3, 2007
    For adults, there is music and wine, soft adventure rafting, golf, caving, fly-fishing and great shopping in the historic town and nearby Gruene. For kids, New Braunfels boasts a state-of-the-art children's museum, a mining sluice (where kids can keep what they find), and camps to teach fancy skateboarding, trick water skiing and motorcross. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Eagles soar: Three DeKalb teens journey to Scouting's top rank  Jun 28, 2007
    Kidd enjoyed caving at Twin Cave and Wyandotte Cave in Indiana, plus a special wild cave experience at Mammoth Cave National Park ... On another trip, Schaaf enjoyed touring museums in St. Louis, caving at Onondaga Cave and canoe trips on the Huzzah, Meremec, Gatineau and Missouri rivers. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)

    Phillies blank Cards  Jun 24, 2007
    He sailed through the first two innings against the Phillies, allowing only a two-out single by Utley in the first, before caving in the third. Shane Victorino and Utley had RBI singles then Ryan Howard hit an RBI double off the base of the wall in right-center before Dobbs' sacrifice fly ended the string of hits. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    Phillies 6, Cardinals 0  Jun 23, 2007
    He sailed through the first two innings against the Phillies, allowing only a two-out single by Utley in the first, before caving in the third. "I know if I'm going good I can get the outs," Reyes said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Charlottesville in the summer  Jun 16, 2007
    Intramurals include everything from caving to martial arts. The deadline for intramural membership is today at 5:30 p.m., so those looking to join in should waste no time getting to the Aquatic ss Center. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)

    Housing numbers differ  Jun 7, 2007
    Prices are not caving because MOST people don t need to sell. And if they are 100K or whatever behind, they are far better off giving the house back to the bank than selling, anyway. (The Palm Beach Post)

    Sheehan: Letter to Democratic Congress  May 30, 2007
    Now, with Democrats in control of Congress, I have lost my optimistic naivet and have become cynically pessimistic as I see you all caving into "Mr. 28%". There is absolutely no sane or defensible reason for you to hand Bloody King George more money to condemn more of our brave, tired, and damaged soldiers and the people of Iraq to more death and carnage. (Zmag.org)

    Head over heels for the underground  May 27, 2007
    But this weekend, he ll be doing more than a little caving at the 36th annual Speleofest, hosted by the Louisville Grotto at the Lone Star Reserve in Upton. Now the annual fundraiser for the Lone Star Preserve, Speleofest has become known as a premier caving festival in Kentucky ... Participants at Speleofest will find primitive camping, entertainment, karaoke, appetizers and vendors selling caving gear. (News Enterprise Online)

    NYT REPORTER SLAMS WASH POST, CLINTON CAMPAIGN AFTER BOOK LEAK...  May 26, 2007
    she just screwed herself today by caving to Move On. org. (The Drudge Report)

    Watching the world slide by  May 23, 2007
    And we ll take a look at popular activities in the state, such as caving. Missouri is known as the cave state and for good reason. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)

    Journalism student enjoys outdoors, volunteering  May 20, 2007
    A few weeks after Elizabeth's return from Tennessee, she joined the Outing Club, a group of outdoor enthusiasts, on a trip to Fayette County to do a bit of caving. The very things that would make others distraught, like the bats, spiders, mud and cold, is exactly what made Elizabeth enjoy herself so much. (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    Gold Country's Dark Side  May 20, 2007
    Deep, dark side of Gold Country / New adventure joins caving options within Sierra foothills ... " In the interest of full disclosure, my girlfriend made it through this entire underground maze, while I took one look at the narrow "meat grinder" tunnel and bailed out through an access shaft. It's not a tour for the claustrophobic. For those in search of a combination of historical tour and medium adventure, the newest addition to the Calaveras caving conglomerate is the Gold Cliff Mine. From... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)

    GF&P votes to raise camping fees in Custer State Park  May 11, 2007
    Cmpr wrote on May 11, 2007 6:47 AM:" Well, who to turn to now? Thanks GFrtment for caving in to the constant whine-fest that we've all had to endure....they cried, you caved, now the patrons will be crying! Talk about shooting yourself in the foot! Then on to the private campground owners...instead of celebrating some sort of victory, because let's face it, your constant barrage of hissy-fits got GFaise their rates, instead you cry louder that it isn't enough!!!!! My solution....I'm camping at... (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Underground wonder  May 10, 2007
    Always go caving with at least one other person. Carry a least two light sources. (Mount Shasta News, CA)

    Cave manager apparent victim of a drowning accident  May 3, 2007
    Additionally, Burrell contacted caving experts with skills in diving, as well as many members of the caving community from around the state, several of whom happened to be in the Texas Hill Country for a retreat last weekend in Blanco County. A former mechanical engineer, Summers graduated from Spring Woods High School in Houston, and from the University of Texas at Austin. (Boerne Star, TX)

    Family remembers soldier’s personality  May 2, 2007
    When he was in the Aegis program, he did their caving program, and one summer did Civil War camps. His parents explained that Billy was born in Harrison and grew up in Mount Sherman, in the house his family has lived in since 1984. (Bolivar Herald Free Press, MO)

    Maddux is on the money and Dodgers pay the price  Apr 29, 2007
    Dodgers starter Brett Tomko dispatched the first 11 batters before caving in, surrendering four consecutive hits and three runs with two out in the fourth for all the support Maddux and two relievers required. Russell Martin did his best to spoil the finish for Padres closer Trevor Hoffman for a second night in a row, but his shot to left field was hauled in at the warning track by Terrmel Sledge to end the game. (Los Angeles Times)

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