Arts and Entertainment
Boost Your Child's Communication Skills
(NewsUSA) – Kids come home from school and plop down in front
of the television, play video games, or surf the Internet. What happened to reading a book,
coloring or writing in a diary? As these hobbies fall by the wayside and more passive forms of
entertainment take over, children's written, verbal and social skills can take a [...]
When Life Gets You Down, Take a Freedom Ride
(NewsUSA) – Between work, family and other obligations that
life tends to throw your way, it's hard to find time for yourself.
Even when we're away from the home or office, most of us remain connected to our cell phones
or pagers. We live in a society where communication is made easy, but privacy and real down-time
are [...]
Florida Keys Culture Thrives Amid Idyllic Island Ambiance
(NewsUSA) – Best known for their favorable climate, relaxed
atmosphere and unparalleled watersports, the Florida Keys also are havens for creative spirits that
add a tremendous cultural dimension to the islands' appeal.
The 125-mile-long island chain has a variety of cultural events and resources, from
performing arts and musical shows to quality films, art galleries and literary
venues.
Located on the [...]
Make LA Your Playground With 'True Crime' For the PC
(NewsUSA) – Imagine yourself cruising through the
sun-dripped, star-laden streets of Los Angeles.
You are the toughest crime warrior this side of Sunset. You take down your enemies with a
dizzying array of punches, kicks, combinations and finishing moves, all without breaking a
sweat.
Welcome to the world of Elite Operations Division operative Nick Kang, a
no-holds-barred bad-ass whose [...]
Carpooling Tips for an Enjoyable Ride to Work
(NewsUSA) – During its heyday in the 1970s, carpooling became
a successful way of conserving gas, combating horrific traffic jams in big cities, and diminishing
air pollution that was reaching alarming levels.
But with the advent of urban sprawl and a surplus of gas and oil, many decided that
carpooling was no longer necessary. Now, however, with environmental concerns [...]
Top-of-the-line Comfort is Just a Gas Pedal Away
(NewsUSA) – It's the dreaded road trip: You have bored kids in
the back seat fidgeting, and your back's aching from hours in the driver's seat.
All this – just to get to grandma's house. Luckily, it doesn't have to be like this anymore.
You can enjoy first-class comfort and entertainment without paying a first-class price, right [...]
By Plane or By Car; On-Screen Entertainment Travels With You
(NU) – Entertainment and travel are more integrated today than ever before. In fact, two airlines,
JetBlue and Song, are using in-flight entertainment as a top selling point with
consumers.
JetBlue was the first carrier to debut up to 24 channels of live DirecTV programming
in-flight in 2000 and remains the only carrier offering satellite television free at every
seat.
JetBlue [...]
Wood Decor Adds History, Uniqueness to a Home
(NU) – A home featuring traditional wood crafts, folk art and hand-carved furniture exemplifies a
unique style of beauty. Whether you proudly display family heirlooms or collectibles gathered
throughout the years, the addition of wood as a classic backdrop throughout your home will set the
stage for these historic treasures and enhance your home's sense of warmth and [...]
Stylish Ways to Dine Al Fresco
(NU) – California is famous for its luxurious coastlines and the mild weather that graces the state
almost year-round. And while the rest of the country looks forward to the few short months each
year when they can entertain outdoors Californians are lucky enough to be able to celebrate outside
all year long.
In Italy, dining outdoors has long [...]
Four Essentials to the Ultimate Home Theater System
(NewsUSA) – The high-definition television revolution is already under way, as most of the major TV
networks and cable outlets are quickly adopting this cutting-edge version of digital television as
their broadcasting standard and offering consumers more shows in high definition.
In fact, according to the Consumer Electronics Association, 9 million households are
likely to purchase HDTV products during [...]
