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Military bases and the neighborhoods surrounding them often seem like the ultimate refuge of middle- American values. Run with military efficiency and discipline, the well-trimmed yards, cleanly-paved roads and orderly layouts convey an ideal image of life as it should be: safe, peaceful and...

From the white, sandy beaches of Hawaii to the boardwalks of the New Jersey shore, travelers are taking summer vacations that may have been canceled last year because of concerns about the economy. The difference is that many people are waiting until the last minute to make their plans. Bargains...

You'd think that America's amusement parks would be in a prime position for capitalizing on the floppy economy. Families may not be willing to fly to Rome or Rio right now, but a Six Flags or a Knott's Berry Farm is closer to home and ultimately cheaper to accomplish. In fact, this summer, Disney...