Karen Fredrickson

Tech Detox: Retreats Such As Digital Detox Offers People a Break From Their Electronic Devices

Many people find that even on their vacations, they can't stop checking their e-mail, their Facebook and their Twitter feeds, so travel companies have started "digital detox" trips.

Air Force One Plane Saw a Lot of History But is Temporarily Closed Due to Budget Cuts

Special Air Mission 26000, also known as SAM, served as Air Force One under many former presidents, John F. Kennedy among them.

Atlanta Ferris Wheel: The Skyview Opens With Views of the City Skyline (VIDEO)

The Skyview Ferris wheel opened on Tuesday in Atlanta.

License Plate Scanners: Police Surveillance Collects Motorists Information Without Their Knowledge (VIDEO)

Police across the country have started using automatic cameras to read and take digital photographs of millions of car license plates to assist with crime solving, but they have also stored information on millions of innocent people, according to the American Civil Liberties Union.

Santa Clara Valley Wine Region is Having a Comeback

The area of Santa Clara Valley, with 22 wineries, came together for the first time to create a consumer event to showcase the delicious results of their vineyard.

Goth Barbie: Mattel's Monster High Series Are the World's Best Selling Dolls

Goth Barbie, something most people never expected to hear, is the best-selling doll in the world.

French Anti-Gay Group Protests By Being More 'Gay' Than Gay People They Are Protesting (VIDEO)

Hommen, a French anti-gay group that is famous for fit members with flat abs that protest shirtless by being more "gay" than the gay men they are protesting, is back with a protest in a boat off the beach in Montpellier, France.

Costa Concordia Salvage: Workers Have a Small Window to Recover Wreckage

Salvage crews are working to remove the shipwrecked Costa Concordia cruise ship before it gets crushed under its own weight off the coast of the Tuscan island of Giglio.

Eiffel Tower Supporting Gay Marriage?: Iconic Monument is Lit Up With Rainbow Lights (VIDEO)

The Eiffel Tower appears to be showing support for gay marriage and equal rights.

Cirque du Soleil Resumes Performances (VIDEO)

Cirque du Soleil resumed performances of its show, "Ka," on Tuesday

Frommer's to Release New Line of Guidebooks at a Lower Price Point

After regaining ownership of the Frommer's travel guides, the company will be releasing a new line of guidebooks at a lower price point.

Caribbean States to Meet to Discuss Multi-Destination and Sustainable Tourism

Multi-Destination Tourism (MDT) is an issue of regional importance that will be discussed at the upcoming Meeting of the Special Committee on Sustainable Tourism of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS), where the heads of different aspects and issues relating to tourism in the Caribbean will be discussing the best way to promote the Caribbean, both domestically and abroad.

Paula Deen Dead By Suicide?: Celebrity Chef is the Latest Victim of a Celebrity Death Hoax

As if Paula Deen hasn't garnered enough negative attention lately, she is now the newest addition to the ever-growing group of celebrities to become victims of a celebrity death hoax.

Thailand Hitler Banner: University Apologizes for Student Billboard Featuring the Nazi Leader Among Superheroes

A university in Thailand has apologizes for displaying a billboard that showed Adolf Hitler alongside Superman and other superheroes.

USS Memorial Marks 15th Anniversary of Permanent Mooring at Pearl Harbor

The USS Missouri marks the 15th anniversary of its permanent mooring at Pearl Harbor this summer.