May 4, 2024

VIDEO: Tips for Packing Like a Pro

No matter where you're traveling, you could probably use a little more space in your carry-on. Use these tips to pack lighter and tighter. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

“Think Like A Man” Spawns A Sequel

Screen Gems is moving ahead with a sequel to the recent sleeper hit "Think Like a Man" says The Hollywood Reporter. The first film, based on the Steve Harvey book "Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man", has grossed more than $ 91 million domestically since its release on April 20th. The story followed four couples where the women use Harvey’s … [Read more...]

Teachers wonder why they weren’t treated like the BCGEU

The BC Teachers Federation wants to know why another union will have an independent mediator in their talks with government.  President Susan Lambert was surprised to hear the LRB appointed a mediator in the BC Government Employees Union contract talks. Lambert says a few months ago they and the employer agreed to have the LRB do the same … [Read more...]

Union representing Coast Guard say changes from Ottawa almost like “Baywatch”

The Union of Canadian Transportation Employees, who represent Coast Guard staff, is curious about a visit from the Commissioner tomorrow.  After being told Coast Guard Commissioner Mark Gregoire will address staff in Vancouver, The Union's Pacific region Vice President Dave Clark said "I read that they are celebrating 50 years and they are … [Read more...]

Tip of the Week: Mush like an Alaskan pro, even in summer!

There are dog-sledding options in Alaska even for those who prefer warmer mushing weather. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

Shocker – “Battleship” Not Like The Game

As the leftover interview transcripts and videos still trickle in from last weekend's WonderCon, an interesting interview with "Battleship" director Peter Berg has popped up over at Heat Vision. Asked about the film's relationship to the game, Berg says "Battleship’s a unique experience. It certainly doesn’t have any direct correlation to the … [Read more...]

Navigate the streets of Costa Rica like a pro with this tip

Navigate Costa Rica's streets easily with this tip.In towns and cities in Costa Rica, each block is assumed to be 100 meters, although some blocks may be much longer and some may be shorter. So if someone tells you to head down the road 500 meters, they mean five blocks. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

Samsung Galaxy Note Notepad hands-on at CES: it’s like a Note, but analog

What if Samsung made a Galaxy Note, but instead of throwing a dual-core processor, a few megabytes (or gigabytes, whatever) of RAM, and random pieces of silicon between the front and rear covers, it included an undetermined amount of paper? What it we lived in a world where that type of activity was not only okay, but encouraged? What if the Note … [Read more...]

11/24/2011 – Down the Rabbit Hole – A dining experience like no other

For food and wine lovers who want to add a little wonder to their dining experience, In the house and Swallow Tail have just the thing. Follow us down the Rabbit Hole to a secret underground space where amazing food and magical performances come together to give you an interactive and unforgettable evening. It’s fine dining, theatre and surprising  … [Read more...]

Explore Paris like a local with this tip

Paris is definitely a walking city—take the opportunity to learn the word flâneur (one who strolls) Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]