Powell, the first American to explore the wild Colorado River, likely would be shocked by its modern-day taming, and the hardly equitable system that greens 1. This year's drought, the worst to hit the Southeast since record-keeping began in 1895, is only the most visible sign of the water woes now permanent in the East. Their generosity means farmers, our heaviest water users, have little incentive to stop inefficient flood irrigation still used on nearly half of Florida's crops. To the...

The forerunner of Ponderosa and Bonanza-type steak-atoriums, this eatery offered inexpensive food and cheap entertainment to passers-by who watched grill jockeys broil steaks with flair, flare and flames. It was a favorite among teens and families, and was known for its great onion rings, fish and chips and its "special SQ" salad dressing. Was it a restaurant, a drive-in or a gift shop? Nobody was quite sure, but you could get something to eat, buy a souvenir and talk with the three wooden...

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Printer Friendly . PDF . Email (Getty Images file photo) Defending champion Ryan Howard and other participants of today s Home Run Derby will put on a glorified batting practice for the fans SAN FRANCISCO (Map, News) - It s supposed to be the highlight of the Midsummer Classic. Printer Friendly . PDF . Email (Getty Images file photo) Defending champion Ryan Howard and other participants of today s Home Run Derby will put on a glorified batting practice for the fans SAN FRANCISCO (Map,...

Cocaine being smuggled through Venezuela Official says traffic growing under Chavez By IAN JAMES and FRANK BAJAK The Associated Press Posted July 8 2007 CARACAS, Venezuela A twin-engine plane swoops low across the open waters south of the Dominican Republic, and three men in a fishing boat haul in the airtight bales that have just splashed into the waves. Cocaine being smuggled through Venezuela Official says traffic growing under Chavez By IAN JAMES and FRANK BAJAK The Associated Press...