While visiting a small town in Marin County California recently, I was prompted to stop by the Marin County Fair. I was told that the fair was famous for it’s ‘world of magic’, with exhibits and interactive experiences, all for the delight of both young and old. Marin County is a wonderful, magical place located in beautiful Northern California, and I always love visiting here. full story »

In recent years, science fiction movies have made a big comeback in Hollywood and I, for one, consider that a very good thing.

I like to be surprised when I go to the movies. I like to see things that I’ve never seen before and I like to be confronted by virtual realities that I did not even think possible. That’s why science fiction movies are my cup of tea. full story »

If you are looking into buying a handheld GPS, then chances are you already have an idea of what these items are and how they can make your life easier. In fact, many people are starting to look into these very useful Global Positioning System devices, since they quite literally tell you were you are in the world. Obviously if you are active in outdoor sports, such as hiking, camping or boating or the like, a GPS can be a very handy item, giving you piece of mind that you will always know exactly where you are. full story »

When it comes to comedic movies, one can’t help but feel that there is something lacking as of late. Many films due their best to appease as many different forms of audience as possible, adding romantic situations to draw in female moviegoers while spattering laughs through to keep the attention of the guys watching the movie. One film that breaks ground by making no such concessions is the recent DVD release known as Grandma’s Boy. full story »

The game of poker, and especially Texas Hold’em have become very popular over the past few years. This is in part because of the online poker rooms that have sprung up on the Internet. ESPN televises poker tournaments all over the world and the shows have more viewers than a lot of the most popular shows. full story »

While they once numbered in the millions, many whales are actually very close to extinction due to the whaling ships of the time who would go out and slaughter these animals for the blubber and other parts of the body that were used to make a good many products over the years. The eventual increase in value for whale ivory made the slaughter continue all the way through until the past few years where whaling ships have been banned from hunting anywhere in the world. full story »

Charles Fay invented the slot machine in his workshop in San Francisco in 1887 and he named it the “Liberty Bell”. The Liberty Bell contained 3 reels with 20 symbols per reel and operated pretty much in the same way as today’s slot machines except it was completely mechanical, while today’s slot machines are mostly computers with very few moving parts. full story »

Camping can give you a great chance to get away from all the hustle and bustle for a chance to experience the great outdoors with the people that you love. There are many different kinds of tents available for sale, and the more that you know about the different types available, the better chance you have of picking the tent that is right for you. In this article, we’ll go over some basic information that you need to know before you purchase a tent. full story »

The 20th Century was the period when the celebrity culture took off, especially from the 1940s onwards. There were people who enjoyed celebrity status before then, such as Lord Byron and some music hall stars, but they were the exception. The more mass media there is, the more celebrities we seem to acquire. There are many reasons for the advent of the celebrity century and sociologists have studied the subject in depth. full story »

Whether you have the average 2.5 kids, or a tribe as big as the Brady Bunch, there is a tent that will meet your families’ needs. In fact, these days there are so many tents on the market that you can go from the simple one-person variety to the much larger Taj Mahal’s that quite literally accommodate double-figure families. full story »