Summer Camp Turned into Ice House in Upstate New York
High waves and forceful winds turned a lakefront house into a block of ice on the shores of Lake Ontario in Ramona Beach, N.Y. Weather.com reported this story about a … Continue reading
Walk Through the White House on a Virtual Reality Tour
By JOHN DALY Check out this Virtual Reality Tour of the inside of the White House. As virtual reality becomes more and more of an actual reality, more and more … Continue reading
Tourism Expert Dr. Peter Tarlow Publishes Special Edition on Pittsburgh Shootings
By Dr. Peter Tarlow There was no reason to believe that the morning of Oct. 27 would be any different from that of any other weekend day in the suburban community of Squirrel Hill (outside … Continue reading
Fourth of July Parade in Santa Monica Keeps Traditions Alive
By DONNA BALANCIA The Fourth of July is pretty special, particularly in Santa Monica, where a big city celebrates its history in small town style. Traditions were kept alive as … Continue reading
Jeff Bridges and Wife Susan Sell Montecito Mansion for $15.9 M
‘Starman’ Raised Children in Montecito By DONNA BALANCIA MONTECITO – Jeff and Susan Bridges’ Tuscan-style estate in Montecito, Calif., has sold for $15.9 million. There’s sentimental value here as the … Continue reading
CDC: Take Medical Precautions When Traveling to Cuba
By DONNA BALANCIA As enthusiasm swells to visit the island nation of Cuba, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control urges visitors to take precautions to prevent contagious disease. Cuba is … Continue reading
Tourism Technology Continues to Gain Ground
By DONNA BALANCIA Technology offers a range of options for travelers in booking and planning vacations and business trips. That means hotels have to plan to accommodate a range of … Continue reading
Is a ‘Depression Vaccine’ On The Horizon?
By DONNA BALANCIA Depression may not be genetic or a result of poor nutrition, obesity or other causes, a new study indicates. Rather, major depressive disorder may be caused by … Continue reading
Report: Mainland Chinese Students Get Preferred Admissions Over Americans at UCLA, USC
SACRAMENTO — As high school seniors endure the grueling springtime ritual of college admission decisions, the state auditor on Tuesday released a report affirming the frustrations of many California families: … Continue reading
