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Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment | By Christine Harrell @ Monday, 10th March 2008 @ 3:16 PM

Whether it is a gathering for co-workers or a birthday for your child, you want your parties to be more than just ho-hum. You can put together music, food, games and end up with just a so-so event that no one actually dislikes but no one will remember a week from now. Adding a theme makes party planning so much easier and creates an event that your friends will talk about for a long time to come. As an example, let's consider a fun royal medieval theme. Invitations and decor... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment | By Shaun Parker @ Monday, 10th March 2008 @ 2:16 PM

In recent years it has become more popular for companies to hold parties and celebrations to reward their employees. There are also the seasonal parties such as Christmas and summer parties. There are a number of party venues throughout the United Kingdom that can hold parties for a variety of occasions. London is one city that has a good selection of party venues. The type of party venue depends upon the type of party you want to hold. For summer parties the venues are mainly outdoor or ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment | By Phoenix Delray @ Sunday, 9th March 2008 @ 11:16 PM

More and more people are adding the extravagant boat shows of 2008 to their social calendars. Nautical maneuvers are in full gear as the boating community eagerly anticipates seeing the newest vessels and marine products. While many of the events focus on introducing new ships and accessories, there also are competitions where yachtsmen are invited to enter and compete against each other, such as the Super yacht Cup Transatlantic Challenge 2008. So whether you are in search of a new boat or an e... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment | By Andy West @ Sunday, 9th March 2008 @ 1:27 PM

The Internet has brought around-the-clock news coverage into our homes along with twenty-four hour coverage of less crucial, more tantalizing fare in this information age. These days, the line between news and gossip is becoming increasingly blurred, particularly by the media. What constitutes news and what is gossip? The definitions don't really make it clear, after all what is "news" to one person may seem like mere idle gossip to the next. Take a look at these definitions deci... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment | By Bercle George @ Friday, 7th March 2008 @ 7:39 PM

According to some sources , salsa dance was created by either Puerto Rican or Cuban immigrants at that time. Salsa is one of the most popular forms of ballroom dance. Learning to dance Salsa is taking the world by storm. You will find salsa lessons springing up all over in school hall, clubs and bars. But how good are the lessons and how do you know if the instructor is up to scratch? Salsa music is complicated, may beats interwoven, and it takes time to tune your ears and feet to the rhythms.more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment | By Ki Gray @ Friday, 7th March 2008 @ 2:09 AM

Austin is a great place for families. All year round the city is full of events that cater to its citizens young and old. One of the most popular destinations is First Thursdays on South Congress Avenue where once a month the shops stay open late and the entire street becomes a pedestrian friendly party that the whole family can enjoy. The South Congress Area (or SoCo as it is now called) has long had a reputation for its eclectic shops, art galleries, and restaurants. On First Thursday, eve... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 6th March 2008 @ 12:32 AM

In this modern era of high-end technology, it is almost impossible to find people who prefer going to cinema halls or movie theatres. They still exist, but in small numbers. The culprits which have caused this are DVDs. They are one of the things that can give you the pleasure of watching any movie, sitting in your home. DVDs are easily available in many music stores and within your budget. However, if there is a case of one being unaffordable, there is an option of taking it on rent. That'... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment | By Jon Mercer @ Tuesday, 4th March 2008 @ 7:16 AM

There is an interesting trend emerging among the younger generation. More and more people are turning away from those clunky old-fashioned television sets, and using a software program to watch TV on computer. As the "YouTube generation" grows up, they are carrying with them the habits of turning to the computer for entertainment, not just as a tool to use for school or work. The Lines are becoming increasingly blurred between the television and Internet mediums, and younger use... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment | By Kenneth Scott @ Sunday, 2nd March 2008 @ 3:31 AM

We Americans love our entertainment and the people in the industry know it. We inquire around for the best movies that are playing in the theatres and the best plays that are running. It seems to be the most favored past time of many people in America. The blockbuster movies playing in the theatres become a hot topic of discussion and the performance of the actors is evaluated and criticized upon. The options that are explored for laying hands on the latest movies span from popular... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment | By Roger Munns @ Friday, 29th February 2008 @ 11:02 PM

Tenerife and the the city of La Laguna is set to host Disney on Ice from March 14 to March 17. This is the only stop for the 90 person American cast in the Canary Islands. Disney on Ice performances will take place at the Pabellon Santiago Martin in La Laguna. A spectacular ice rink with all the impressive effects that come with a Disney ice show will be installed for the occasion. Ticket prices are on sale for between 15 and 30 Euros for different seats. They can be purchased from severa... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment | By Malcolm Blake @ Friday, 29th February 2008 @ 12:47 PM

It is a fantastic idea to have parties throughout the year - any excuse will do to uplift the spirits of friends and family! Why not be original and hold an April Fools party? Below are some unique ideas for an April Fools party: "It is to laugh" is a very lively game for an April Fool Party. The players form a circle, taking hold of hands, and circle around one of the players who is blindfolded and holds a staff or a cane. When he raps on the floor with the cane they all stand st... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment | By Phoenix Delray @ Friday, 29th February 2008 @ 11:36 AM

Flying and flying machines Intrigue us all. Whether it is a bird, a plane, or a parachutist deftly swirling and swerving across the skyline, an elaborate air show is such a sensory stimulating experience that it arguably rivals a circus in regard to being the greatest show on Earth. Witnessing a team of pilots precisely maneuvering their planes so intricately in tandem is truly a most provocative experience. It touches on the surreal and can make you believe, momentarily, that you can al... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment | By Ki Gray @ Wednesday, 27th February 2008 @ 6:01 AM

Since 1982, Waterloo Records has been providing Austin with music for all tastes. Winning "Best Record Stores" in the Austin Chronicle Reader's Poll since its inception explains why Waterloo Records still stands when many other record stores have fallen. John Kunz partnered with Louis Karp to open Waterloo, and five years later he became the sole owner. Waterloo Records was originally located at 221 South Lamar, and sold vinyl records exclusively. After outgrowing the 1... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment | By Ki Gray @ Wednesday, 27th February 2008 @ 5:57 AM

Looking for something fun in Austin to do this New Years. Tired of late night drunken parties? Perhaps looking something a bit more kid and family friendly? Why not check out First Night Austin? Every December 31st the streets of downtown Austin Texas are transformed into a free performance and visual arts bizarre. The best part is that it is all free. The tradition of bringing in the New Year with a city wide celebration of the arts began in Boston in 1976. Since then, the idea ha... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment | By Tyler James Ellison @ Monday, 25th February 2008 @ 2:16 PM

What is it that really made YouTube different from other online video sharing websites? It was the right site, at the right time. At a time when broadband internet is the norm and social networking was beginning to explode on the internet, YouTube gave users a new way to communicate. People now have an outlet for their creativity, any message they want to share, and a way to share information through video online. Combine that with the social networking sites like Myspace or Facebook -- ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment | By Tyler James Ellison @ Monday, 25th February 2008 @ 2:01 PM

As a whole, online media has long been caught up in copyright infringements lawsuits with both the music and movie industries. With companies like DailyMotion making deals with traditional media companies, this may be the beginning of a change for online video. The reality of it is that the two media delivery systems had to come together eventually. Innovative ideas and new relationships between online media companies and traditional companies may just pave the road to future for online video. J... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment | By Tyler James Ellison @ Monday, 25th February 2008 @ 5:17 AM

Although the big sites may be attractive, sometimes the smaller ones can be a good choice too. Any of the sites previously talked about would be an excellent alternative for your video uploads. With sites like YouTube that receives a hundred million hits a day, it is easy for your video content to get lost in huge number of daily uploads. Smaller sites sometimes offer better viewer-ship since your recently uploaded video stays in the list longer. Almost anyone you talk to has an idea of ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment | By dror klar @ Tuesday, 5th February 2008 @ 10:31 PM

The Golden Globe awards have become just as big as the Oscars have always been. Every year we look forward to these Hollywood events every bit as much as the stars do themselves. We might not be the ones who get to get all dressed up and we might not be the ones who get any of the praise and attention, but we sure do love to watch those that do while they enjoy it all. The writer's strike that has been going on since November of 2007 has already had an impact on The Golden Gl... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment | By Ann Knapp @ Monday, 4th February 2008 @ 1:08 PM

First opened in May 1905, Belmont Park provides American Thoroughbred horse racing with one of its most spectacular venues. With the largest dirt course in Thoroughbred racing - a whopping mile-and-a-half main dirt track - Belmont Park features, among other things, the Jockey Club Gold Cup, Metropolitan Handicap, and most importantly the Belmont Stakes, the final race in America's Triple Crown. Most of the great racehorses of the twentieth century have competed there, including Secretariat,... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment | By Jay Evans @ Wednesday, 23rd January 2008 @ 2:10 AM

The majority of people in English speaking nations would have heard of Dr. Who, the longest running science-fiction serial publication of all time, but perhaps not so many would know of Dr. Who's fresh spin-off serial publication titled Torchwood. So how did Torchwood come about? Russell T. Davies, producer/creator of both the new serial publication of Dr. Who and Torchwood, in 2005 was asked to do a new Sci-Fi serial publication for BBC 3, Davies chose to apply an idea he h... more...