“The Recess Ends” in Irvine this Wednesday

It’s no secret that we are in a recession and people are losing jobs. Take Austin Chu, for example, the creator of the documentary, “The Recess Ends.” Chu was laid off from his job in December 2008. He somehow managed toconvince his younger brother, Brian, to quit his job, and together...

Orange County | Tags: documentary | The Recess Ends | | Comments: 0

NYC Restaurant Week

You’re in luck…Restaurant Week here in NYC has been extended through February 28th! Sure it’s kind of deceiving because this event always seems to extend beyond an actual week but it’s definitely a foodie bonanza well worth checking out for sampling specialities from over 190 restaurants. ...

Macworld 2010

Are you a Mac user or a big fan of Mac products? The Macworld Expo in San Francisco is a five-day celebration that was created to educate, entertain, and submerge expo goers into the Mac community and offer access to the hundreds of products and services that Mac has to offer. This expo will host the...

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Vancouver City Guide Provides Olympic Information

Do you have your 2010 Olympics plans all figured out? For many of us, it will mean a couple weeks in front of the television as we watch our favorite events and athletes. It will mean finally learning how to program the television and DVR to record those events that are happening when we’re away...

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What’s On Edinburgh – Happy February Edition

It’s that time again – time for What’s On Edinburgh! February is looking up to be a fun one – here’s a few tips and suggestions for how to spend your time this week in Auld Reekie. Go Antique Shopping. Nothing says I Love You like a good antique. The Royal Highland...

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Toronto’s Top Wing Joints

Who doesn’t love deep fried chicken wings with not too much breading, but with just the right amount of sauce baked until they are crisp with perfection? Everyone loves chicken wings but not every restaurant does them right. There are many things to consider when searching for the best place to go...

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Boston’s African American Historical Sites

Boston has a rich African-American history. The first Africans arrived in Boston as slaves soon after the city was founded in the 1630’s. By the end of the American Revolution, Boston was home to more free blacks than slaves. And just prior to the Civil War, the north side of Boston’s Beacon...

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Hanauma Bay closed for second day due to box jellyfish

For the second day in a row, Hanauma Bay is closed to visitors due to a large box jellyfish count earlier this morning. Yesterday, lifeguards counted about 40 jellyfish within an hour and this morning they counted 100. Many visitors to Hawaii — and even some locals — are not aware that the islands...

Relax, Rekindle and Rock’n Roll in Arizona

“I’ll be out front with the car running” — to some, that might sound like the final instructions of a get-away driver to a burglar. In reality, however, it was the final instruction from my husband on picking me up at work, to race to the airport to catch our plane. With...

Amsterdam: What’s on this Week

February provides you with a good excuse to visit museums and theatres, because it is still too cold to be outside all day. The bonus is that tourists haven’t arrived yet. You will have the city almost to yourself. AMSTERDAM FOR CULTURE LOVERS WHAT: Edward Burtynsky / Oil Photo exhibition documenting...

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Grand Opening of The Village at Gulfstream Park

When a store opens up it’s time for a party, but when a mall opens up a carnival is in order. That is what’s happening later this week at The Village at Gulfstream Park opens their doors. From a ribbon cutting ceremony to live music performances to in-store demonstrations, you are in for...

London’s newest theatre!

The Royal Court Theatre has secured its place in the history of British theatre. It’s where many of the great plays of the 1960s were premiered, and it’s still putting on edgy new work. But most excitingly, it’s just opened a new small theatre. Not the most inspiring background for...

London | Tags: theatre | | Comments: 0

The Anti-Luxury: Dirtiest Hotels

If you are like me and you enjoy the finer things in life, then it might be useful to know which properties to avoid. While I try to book hotels based on their favorable reviews and reputation, there are times when I’ve had to make reservations with little or no information about the hotel. image:...

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Photo Op: Romance at Smith Tower

With Valentine’s Day only a week away, there’s a bit of scurrying around to plan a romantic occasion. Sure, there’s hot spots for brunch or dinner, and lots of traditional romantic places. But if you’re looking for some place a little quieter, perhaps a perfect spot to declare your love or...

Seattle | Tags: Photos | valentine's day | | Comments: 0