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David Beckham has described his career as one long roller-coaster ride, which fortunately had more ups than downs. Beckham, who witnessed his under-whelming, injury-plagued start since returning to the Galaxy from AC Milan, proved many critics wrong who thought that the England midfielder's adventure in Los Angles would end soon. "I've never really had a steady line throughout my career. It's always kind of been a roller-coaster. I've had more ups than downs, of course, but there have been those momen

It was hostile, but I had it a lot worse in 1998 so it was a walk in the park compared to that. My family didn't receive any abuse or anything like that, which was the one good thing. If my kids had been at school in 1998, I think it would have been a different story   -David Beckham

 

Two Kiddieland trains that took countless children around the now-shuttered Melrose Park amusement park have been sold. The trains were purchased by Bill McHenry, founder and president of Gas City, a Frankfort, Ill.-based company that owns gas stations/mini-marts/car washes in Illinois, Indiana, Arizona and Florida. McHenry could not be reached for comment.  

THE Birmingham Mail Wheel finally started spinning spectators today after severe weather conditions had delayed its opening. Visitors flocked to Centenary Square for the eagerly-awaited first ride as the wheel officially opened to the public. The 60-metre high attraction is expected to attract thousands to the area, especially with it's prominent location on Broad Street, just yards away from Birmingham's clubbing hot-spots.

We have been raring to go, it’s only the weather that has held us back   -Simon Johnson

 

THE big wheel at Liverpool One is now open to the public. With stunning views taking in every major Liverpool landmark and stretching as far as Wales it's a ride not to miss. The wheel stands a staggering 82m above sea level and weighs more than 450 tonnes. Each trip on one of the forty gondolas lasts 13 minutes, completing three revolutions.  

This inaugural "Holiday in the Park" celebration extends The Great Escape's 2009 operating season by 21 days, making it the longest in its 56-year history. On weekends and select weekdays (see complete schedule on page 5) from November 20 - December 31, guests can experience the wonder and magic of the season while beginning what should become a new family tradition in this region. Holiday in the Park's major features include thousands of sparkling holiday lights, a spectacular 60' Christmas tree, fam  

GILROY, Calif., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The hardworking "elves" at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park are making a list and checking it twice to ensure the sixth annual Holiday Lights (TM) is twice as nice! The lights in the trees and throughout the park will not be the only element to light up the night sky this year as we have added "Nights of Fire" a laser light and fireworks spectacular. This Laser light and fireworks show which is choreographed to a spectacular holiday sound track on Coyote Lake is  

At a one-of-a-kind race track in Branson, visitors get the chance to jump on the a Segway and take their balance out for a test run. "I've seen these for years and I've always wanted to try one, so today was the day," says Alice Hill, who recently stepped on a Segway for the first time. "This is a hoot, i love it," says her husband, Hirum Hill.

I've seen these for years and I've always wanted to try one, so today was the day   -Alice Hill

 

"I love you veteran. Your lunch is sponsored by Fiona K. Duncan.' "So much happens that you have to experience it,' Gonzalez said. "Things like this bring us to tears. When the second little girl gave me a scarf, my knees buckled. "No one goes to the Wall by himself or herself,' he said. "There is so much power that emanates from the Wall. You touch the granite, and you can feel it. The first time, I couldn't go to the Wall. The second day, I went halfway. It's a hard place to visit.'  

SHOPPERS will gain a new perspective on a town centre after a 92-foot tall giant ferris wheel has been erected for the festive season. The wheel returns to Darlington town centre for the second year running. The wheel, at Joseph Pease Place, has opened to the public and will remain until Sunday, December 13.