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.

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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.

YBW News

Multihulls will stifle America's Cup, says Origin boss
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:52:00 -0000
Sir Keith Mills is worried that if BMW Oracle choose multihulls, challengers will consider the America’s Cup competition unfair
Jaguar announce partnership with TEAMORIGIN
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:38:00 -0000
The British America's Cup sailing team to join forces with iconic brand
Dutch teenager given green light for circumnavigation
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:13:00 -0000
14-year-old Laura Dekker plans to set sail in two weeks after court decision

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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 Subscribe to Recreation RSS feed