News: Welcome, Cassandra Smythe
As a proud father, I would like to introduce the newest member of our family, Cassandra Smythe. Cassandra is a healthy baby girl, born on 01-Feb-2007 at 2:48pm. She weighs 6 pounds, 12.4 ounces, and is 21" tall. Read: Welcome, Cassandra Smythe
Tip: Exploring New York's Jones Beach State Park in Winter
Long Island is home to the largest public recreational beach in the world, Jones Beach State Park. Each year millions of golfers, swimmers, surfers, boaters, birders and beachcombers have enjoyed themselves in the sun, sand and sea since 1929, when it officially became part of the New York State Parks System. But that's the summer crowd. What is Jones Beach like in the winter? Read: Exploring New York's Jones Beach State Park in Winter
News: Sudan Rebels 'Seeking Way' To Hand Over Abducted Chinese Hostages
Sudanese rebels said they are looking for ways to hand over 29 Chinese workers held in the border state of South Kordofan, Chinese state media said, as Sudan's government confirmed the death of one worker in a firefight. Read: Sudan Rebels 'Seeking Way' To Hand Over Abducted Chinese Hostages
News: Taco Bell Linked To Salmonella Outbreak
After weeks of anonymity as "Restaurant Chain A" in an investigation into a salmonella outbreak that infected dozens of people in ten states, Taco Bell has been outed as the "Mexican-style" restaurant chain linked to the dangerous infections. Read: Taco Bell Linked To Salmonella Outbreak
News: U.S. Federal Authorities Shut Down 16 Sports-Streaming Websites
With the Super Bowl days away, federal authorities announced a crackdown Thursday on websites that stream unauthorized broadcasts of sports events just hours after New England quarterback Tom Brady told reporters in Indianapolis that he watched last year's game on an illegal site. Read: U.S. Federal Authorities Shut Down 16 Sports-Streaming Websites
News: Cassandra Smythe Turns Five Years Old
As many of you may remember, I (JWSmythe, editor/publisher), have posted a few times about my daughter on landmark events. Today is her 5th birthday. As time goes on for all of us, things do change. She now lives with her mother in another state, so I talk to her on the phone and video chat. Read: Cassandra Smythe Turns Five Years Old
News: SOPA :: The Day The Internet Died ...
SOPA will make it illegal to do things like repost this video. It's a well written and performed piece. Everyone should watch it. Read: SOPA :: The Day The Internet Died ...
Tip: Costa Rica's Ecological Blue Flag Program: Best-Of-The-Best Beaches
Every years, thousands of people travel to Costa Rica to enjoy its beaches along two tropical oceans. With hundreds and hundreds of great beaches, only about 80 have been certified as Ecological Blue Flag beaches. These are the best-of-the-best beaches. Read: Costa Rica's Ecological Blue Flag Program: Best-Of-The-Best Beaches
News: News Analysis: Russia's Veto On Syria Sidelines U.N. As Diplomatic Options Run Out
Russia's emphatic " nyet" to a United Nations Security Council resolution on Syria leaves the international community bitterly divided and all but helpless in the face of escalating violence before the vote. Read: News Analysis: Russia's Veto On Syria Sidelines U.N. As Diplomatic Options Run Out
Tip: South America Travel: The 5 Major Geographies of Peru
The geography of Peru is as varied as its people, so discover it all by experiencing everything from beaches to deserts to rainforest in 1 country. Learn more with this article by a Peru travel expert. Read: South America Travel: The 5 Major Geographies of Peru