Recreation is the employment of time in a non-profitable way, in many ways also a therapeutic refreshment of one's body or mind.
While leisure is more likely a form of entertainment or rest, recreation is active and participatory, but in a refreshing and diverting manner.
As people in the world's wealthier regions lead increasingly sedentary life styles, the need for recreation has grown.
The rise of so called active vacations exemplify this.
Recreation, play, and fun are not the preserve of humans; nearly all creatures indulge in this to some extent. Play is essential for the development of skills, the most basic of which are motor skills in young creatures.
The choice of hours for recreation is for employees restricted by the requirements of, and agreements with, the employer (working time), and for students restricted by school hours. For people with their own business it is also restricted by the requirements of the work, such as the opening hours of the business based on wishes of customers, laws, and customs.
Korean-Style Tacos Move From West to East By JOHN T. EDGE Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:12:29 -0000 Korean-style tacos, a Southern California phenomenon, are now on the menu in other parts of the country.
The Chef Silvena Rowe Looks Back By OLIVIA SNAIJE Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:30:40 -0000 The Bulgarian-born chef Silvena Rowe has turned to the Ottoman Empire for inspiration.
The Curious Cook: To Enhance Flavor, Just Add Water By HAROLD McGEE Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:30:40 -0000 Diluting coffee and cocktails with water can change their balance for the better.
Letter Grading of Restaurants’ Hygiene to Begin By GLENN COLLINS Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:52:42 -0000 A new city health department program requires dining establishments to post a grade of A, B or C for cleanliness.
Restaurant Review: Restaurant Review: The Lion By SAM SIFTON Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:00:51 -0000 The former chef at the Waverly Inn is trying to duplicate its insider atmosphere with similar food at the Lion.
$25 and Under: The Commodore By OLIVER STRAND Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:45:09 -0000 The kitchen at this divey bar in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, turns out a vaguely Southern array of crunchy, spicy, greasy, gooey and salty dishes.
Erik Weihenmayer Interview: Alpamayo Ascent Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:54:00 -0400 7/28/10 - When he was 13, just heading into his freshman year of high school, Erik Weihenmayer lost his eyesight, impeding his ability to play baseball, soccer, and basketball—some of the things that define boys in their teenage years. Two Deaths in Grand Teton National Park Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:57:00 -0400 7/23/10 - Two deaths and more than a dozen injuries marked the past few days in Grand Teton National Park. 2010 Arco RockMaster Champions and Legends Winners Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:54:00 -0400 7/19/10 - This weekend saw competition greats gathering in Arco, Italy, for the RockMaster 2010, one of the most prestigious competitions in the climbing world.
Planenews Aviation News
Boeing NewGen Tanker Win Would Bring 100 Jobs, $5 Million to North Carolina. gil Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:39:35 -0000 GREENSBORO, N.C.: The Boeing Company [NYSE: (BA)] today announced that North Carolina will benefit from an estimated 100 total jobs and generate an estimated $5 million in annual economic impact if the Boeing NewGen Tanker is selected as the U.S. Air Force's next aerial refueling aircraft.
Iraq Military Helicopter Crash Kills Five. gil Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:34:50 -0000 A sandstorm has downed an Iraqi military helicopter, killing its five-member crew, while a Baghdad blast has killed five Iraqis, officials say. The helicopter was providing aerial protectio