The Fun Times Guide

River Cruise Vacations: Reasons To Choose River Cruising Over Ocean Crusing

If you've ever taken a cruise to the Bahamas, or any other ocean cruise, you know that once you leave port most ocean cruises head out to sea. For a spectator activity, you can stand along the guardrail and stare out over the ocean -- looking at miles and miles of wide open ocean.

Aside from eating and gambling aboard the ship, you'll probably spend a good deal of time looking at that empty ocean -- which can get boring fairly quick.

Fortunately, river cruises operate on most of the major rivers throughout the United States, providing a whole different perspective on cruising.

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Planning A Cruise? Alternative Cruise Destinations Worth Considering

For most of us, when we think of cruises a cheap Caribbean cruise probably comes to mind first.

Then you might imagine yourself on a fabulous Hawaiian cruise vacation.

They're all pretty standard fare as, far as cruises go. You've got your endless buffets, dinner & dance with the ship's captain, and port calls so you enjoy some time off the ship and buy trinkets to remember your trip.

Here's an idea...

Why not try something different? There are definitely some alternative cruising destinations worth considering. Some might even classify them as adventure cruises.

For some reason, these types of cruises just don't seem to get the same amount of advertising that the regional cruises do. I mean, when was the last time you saw an advertisement for an Antarctic cruise or an Arctic cruise? What about an exotic Amazon cruise or Nile River cruises?

Yes, Caribbean cruise vacations are fine, but there are plenty of other destinations to explore and enjoy. With that in mind, you may want to consider these alternative cruise destinations...

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Why I Prefer Google's Gmail Account To Other Email Accounts Like Yahoo & Hotmail

If you're like me, your life revolves around the receiving and sending of information through the Internet.

Having a straightforward mail handling system that's simple to navigate -- yet is flexible enough to cover you when things go wrong -- is paramount to any business that relies on the Internet for worldwide communications. (It's important when keeping in touch with friends and family, too.)

Gmail has been the mainstay of my Internet correspondence for years. Here's why...

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Pros & Cons Of Motorized Scooters - Before You Buy A Scooter

With the high gas prices these days, you might be considering purchasing a scooter to get to and from work, go to the grocery store, or just run errands close to your home.

Many people are. And why not?... You can get over 100 miles per gallon on a scooter!

While the idea of buying a scooter is a sound one, there are few things you should know before running out and purchasing your first scooter.

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7 Good Ebook Readers - Alternatives To The Amazon Kindle

Choosing the right e-book reader can be tricky, especially since there are so many options these days.

With the popularity of e-books, the need for ebook readers for people on the go has dramatically increased in the last 5 years or so.

As somebody who both writes and reads e-books on a regular basis, I can say that I personally went head-to-head with this very issue. I'll tell you what my solution was, and also what your other options are when it comes to finding an ebook reader that meets your needs.

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Photos Of Chuck Cannon, Lari White And Tom Bukovac At 3rd & Lindsley

Jim and I go to 3rd & Lindsley whenever we can to see our favorite songwriters when they're performing in Nashville.

Who we've seen the most there: Shawn Mullins.

Who we saw most recently there: Chuck Cannon & Lari White, with extra special guest Tom Bukovac.

Here are some photos from last night's show...

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Outdoor Easter Games For Kids

There are a lot of fun outdoor activities you can do with kids on Easter day.

The ones you ultimately decide on will be determined by the age of the children and the props or supplies that you are willing to make (or buy).

That, and the number of children involved and the prizes you obtain for all the winners.

Here are some of the best outdoor Easter games for kids -- whether you're having an Easter party or just enjoying some time at home with the family.

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Amazon Kindle 2 Ebook Reader: The Pros & Cons

Ebook readers are becoming more and more popular as e-books in general become more popular, and Amazon's Kindle reader is no exception to this rule.

Amazon just recently introduced the new Kindle 2 wireless reader.

It has some nice features, but it is debatable as to whether or not it is better than the Kindle 1 (or any other ebook reader for that matter), as you'll see.

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Blockbusters Video Rentals: Online Rentals vs Blockbuster Stores

You're probably already familiar with Blockbuster's cement block buildings with the bright blue canopies. They started popping up all over the country starting in 1985 when the first Blockbuster store opened in Dallas, Texas.

Since that first store opened, the name Blockbuster can now be found on approximately 5,000 storefronts in over 30 countries -- supplying home entertainment products in a variety of formats.

Over the years, Blockbuster has expanded and grown to include much more than the old familiar VCR tapes that where the mainstay of home movie rentals of the past.

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Top 10 College Care Package Ideas

Even if you don't have a child who is college age and away at school, I'll bet you know someone who is.

College kids are nearly always short on something (or broke, as most of us know from personal experience), so getting a care package from home can be a really nice treat.

This is especially true if they have been living on Ramen noodles and Cheetos. And if it's the middle of the quarter or semester, then you can almost bet that money is going to be tight until they can go get their financial aid check for the next quarter.

Here are some great ideas for care packages for kids who are away at college...

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