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From laying out a make-believe holiday feast, to cooking up real holiday treats like popcorn or gingerbread houses alongside adults, to recreating crafts that recall celebrations from times long past, to learning how to play a holiday tune on a musical instrument, quality holiday time offers parents and kids more than just memories. Remember the "active" part of "activity." Especially as the days get shorter and weather gets cooler, the lure of idle indoor activity such as videogames, computers and TV increases. But there are many opportunities for active indoor and outdoor play that can help develop children's bodies and minds. "In wintry climates," says Fries, "children and parents can engage in active outdoor fun ranging from building igloos or snowmen to flat-surface kick-sledding around the block, or stay inside and give shape recognition and fine motor skills a workout by piecing together puzzles, setting up domino courses, building with linkable toys and blocks, or making art or handmade crafts.
Ramage sentenced to 4 years in fatal crash
Former NHL player Rob Ramage was sentenced Thursday in an Ontario court to four years in prison for his role in the death of ex-Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Keith Magnuson. Magnuson died instantly on Dec. 15, 2003, when a rental car driven by Ramage, 48, veered into traffic and struck two vehicles near Vaughan, Ont., just north of Toronto. A police officer examines the rental car driven by Rob Ramage in 2003. (Saul Porto/Canadian Press) Magnuson was pronounced dead at the scene. He was 56. Before his sentencing in Newmarket, Ramage called Magnuson "a dear friend and mentor." The former Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman added, "I can only imagine what a loving husband and father he was [and] by the grace of God, I stand here today." Ontario Superior Court Justice Alexander Sosna called the accident "tragic and senseless." While Sosna said Ramage was an "exemplary citizen," he insisted the sentence needed to send a harsh message to the public.
Global Warming Update: Snowfall Records Being Broken in New England
The road in front of the house, which is usually more than wide enough for two cars, is now so narrow that two cars have to slow down to a crawl to pass each other by. I've raked the snow snow off my roof 6 times this year because of the weight of the snow on the roof. More snow is forecast for later today. My question: where is global warming in a winter when ya really need it???? ;+} Liberal's Basic Rule For Discourse: I don't care if you agree with my premises, but I demand that you agree with my conclusions. .
Detecting meth labs focus of presentation
An increasing number of rental properties on-island doubling as methamphetamine labs prompted U.S. Attorney Ed Kubo yesterday to explain how to get such tenants evicted and arrested.Kubo gave the presentation, entitled "Crime & Drugs in Your Neighborhood Evictions of Drug Addicts on Rental Properties and Creating Safe Neighborhoods," at the Kauai Marriott. .
Apple Wants To Make DRM Extortion Explicit
For years, DRM critics have been arguing that the technology isn't so much about stopping piracy as it is about taking away traditional fair use privileges and then selling them back to you. I've agreed with this for a while, but I never thought I'd see a major DRM vendor admit it so candidly: Steve Jobs has apparently been pitching Hollywood studios on the idea of selling "premium" DVDs that include an iTunes-compatible version of the movie. For an extra $3 or $4, you can buy the privilege of playing your legally-purchased movie on the device of your choice—well, the Apple-manufacturered device of your choice, anyway. Only the DMCA makes this kind of extortion possible. Tools like HandBrake make it possible to convert a DVD to an iPod-compatible format without any help from Apple, but Handbrake is an illegal "circumvention device" under the DMCA.
Readers divided on snubbing water curbs
A THIRD of AdelaideNow readers who voted in a poll said they would break water restrictions to save their gardens as temperatures continue to soar. From about 800 votes registered by 3pm, 34 per cent said they would break the water restrictions, while the same percentage said they would stick to the guidelines. The remaining 30 per cent said they would use grey water and rainwater on their gardens. One AdelaideNow reader, Sharon of Adelaide, questioned why residents would break restrictions for their gardens. "I can't believe currently that 34% of respondents would break water restrictions to water their gardens. Your garden won't save you when there is no water to drink, my friends," she said. The responses are in the wake of forecasts by the Bureau of Meteorology showing Adelaide could have a record-breaking string of 30C-plus days.
Cape Advisors, Inc. Brings The Chelsea, The First Non-Gaming Boutique ...
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., Feb. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Come Summer 2008, Cape Advisors, Inc. will launch Atlantic City's first non-gaming boutique hotel to open on the Boardwalk since the early 1960s. Featuring 332 guest rooms and suites, a roof-top swimming pool area with private cabanas, Sea Spa - a 6,500- square-foot spa complex, two signature Stephen Starr restaurants and the 5th Floor - a social destination housing the hotel's prime hotspots - the Chelsea will infuse "America's Playground" with a sexy refinement and timeless Hollywood glamour not seen since the Rat Pack put the seaside resort town on the map. Reservations are available through its official website: www.theChelsea-AC.com. Located on Atlantic City's best beach and neighboring The Tropicana Casino & Resort, the Chelsea combines two properties (previously the Holiday Inn Atlantic City-Boardwalk and the adjacent Howard Johnson Hotel Atlantic City), into a luxury destination catering to those who value relaxed elegance, service on an intimate scale and a fresh vibe.
Done right, Walt's world is a treat for Mainers of all ages
Southern Maine has a lot going for it: beautiful beaches, fine dining and wonderful museums and shows. But there's one thing that you can't find here: a 6-foot mouse. For that, you'll need to head to Walt Disney World in Florida, and each year, that's exactly what thousands of Mainers do. But when's the right time to go? How do you get there? And once there, where do you stay? For those answers, we offer you our insider's guide to the best Disney has to offer. When to go Sure, spring break is coming and you could fit in a great family vacation without the kids missing a day of school. But just remember that it's a popular time of the year, so there's two things you can count on: bigger crowds and higher prices. On the up side, the weather is terrific in April — warm enough for a day by the pool, but cool enough at night for a light jacket.
Hip-Hop Rumors: Did Wayne Really Get Boo'd? No New Girl For Scrappy!
All content within this section is pure rumor and generally have no factual info outside of what the streets have whispered in our ear. Read on. YESTERDAY'S RUMORS! Hip-Hop Rumors: Angel Lola Luv's Butt Confirmed Fake? Jim Jones and Max B Beefing? Diddy's American Idol? TODAY'S RUMORS! DID WAYNE GET BOOED OR NOT? In a recent report, by a newspaper they said that Lil' Wayne was forced to say sorry to the fine people of Richmond for a weird show that had him leaving early. Well, when he left, they reported that Weezy got booed. I am hearing that this wasn't the truth. Some people that were there told me that when Wayne left the stage, after that first half hearted, performance, the fans booed the DJ for playing music, kinda sending a message that the show was over.
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