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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NYT > Dining & Wine

The Pour: Wine’s Pleasures: Are They All in Your Head?
Thu, 08 May 2008 01:09:40 -0000
In recent months, wine consumers have been portrayed as easily manipulated victims who can be influenced by price, pretense or hype.
Urban Farmers’ Crops Go From Vacant Lot to Market
Thu, 08 May 2008 18:02:43 -0000
For years, city dwellers have raised fruits and vegetables to feed their families, but now more and more of them are growing food to sell to a wider market.
Restaurants: To Dine at Momofuku Ko, First You Need Nimble Fingers
Wed, 07 May 2008 15:55:11 -0000
A reservation at Momofuku Ko doesn’t come easily, and that’s a big part of why it is, and will no doubt remain, the most talked-about new restaurant this year.
Dining Briefs: Turqua Grill and The JakeWalk
Wed, 07 May 2008 04:58:07 -0000
Turqua Grill serves Turkish treats in the shadow of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. The JakeWalk, in Carroll Gardens, is like a friendly neighborhood bar with over 200 wines.
The Curious Cook: Let’s Take a Closer Look at That Study on Yak Cheese
Wed, 07 May 2008 16:20:51 -0000
When it comes to organics, reliable information on food composition remains sparse.
The Minimalist: Removing the Crust for a Savory Custard
Wed, 07 May 2008 04:54:58 -0000
If you sometimes crave what amounts to savory pie filling without the hassle of making an actual crust, crustless quiche is the way to go.

News from Yachting and Boating World

Local MP Chris Huhne to start Hamble River Raid
Fri, 09 May 2008 15:15:15 -0000
South Coast sailing teams preoccupied with four-man rowing gig race
Najad buys Maxi and relaunches Aphrodite
Fri, 09 May 2008 12:30:31 -0000
Scandinavian shake-up sees birth of new boat group and seven new launches
RNLI reveals memorial design
Fri, 09 May 2008 12:02:01 -0000
The RNLI has chosen a design for a sculpture to pay tribute to the hundreds of volunteer crew members who have lost their lives while saving others at sea over the last 184 years.

RSS - Hot Flashes Climbing News

French Team Repeats Alaskan Testpiece
Fri, 09 May 2008 06:29:00 -0500
5/09/08 - A quartet of French climbers has repeated the 1974 route on the southeast face of Mt. Dickey in the Alaska Range, likely the third ascent of this mile-high alpine climb.
The Haute Route in a Day!
Mon, 05 May 2008 09:15:00 -0500
5/05/08 - A pair of elite French skiers has completed the famed Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt in less than 24 hours.
Austrian Woman Climbs 11th 8,000'er
Fri, 02 May 2008 09:21:00 -0500
5/02/08 - Austrian Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner summited 8,167-meter Dhaulagiri in Nepal on May 1, giving her 11 of the 14 main 8,000-meter summits on Earth, more than any other woman. (New Photo Added - 5/15/08)

Planenews Aviation News Portal

Boeing, Asiana Airlines Finalize Order for Two 777-200ER Jetliners.
Thu, 08 May 2008 18:14:52 -0400
SEATTLE The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and Asiana Airlines have completed an order for two 777-200ERs (Extended Range). The order is valued at $438 million at list prices. The South Korean airline holds rights to substitute the larger 777-300ER which features increased payload and range capability, if needed, in the future.
Qatar Airways Plans to Buy 200 Aircraft.
Thu, 08 May 2008 18:14:19 -0400
Dubai: Qatar Airways have plans for an aggressive expansion of fleets with orders for more than 200 aircraft worth over $30bn over the next few years according to its CEO, Akbar Al Baker...
Terrafugia Redefines the Flying Car.
Thu, 08 May 2008 18:13:30 -0400
Don’t call it a flying car. It’s a "roadable aircraft." It’s named the Transition, and the first full-scale model is taking shape inside a former machine shop on an industrial back alley in Woburn, MA. Between now and late July, the 10 employees of angel-funded startup Terrafugia will be spending "a lot of long days, nights, and weekends" in that shop, says CEO and founder Carl Dietrich...

MSNBC.com: Pet health

Dog survives 8 days trapped in rubble
Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:06:01 -0000
A dog was found alive and in relatively good shape after spending eight days trapped in the rubble of a building that exploded, critically injuring the pup's owner.
Dealing with devastating pet injuries
Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:46:11 -0000
Spared euthanasia, animals can overcome adversity surprisingly well.
City dogs get to know their inner herder
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 18:13:43 -0000
The American Kennel Club says new herding clubs are popping up across the country, although it does not track exact numbers. Nearly 200 clubs held herding trials last year. More than 10,000 dogs competed, a roughly 10 percent increase over 2006.

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