MIAMI — A Miami woman has apologized for flipping off a judge, who then dropped contempt charges and vacated her 30-day jail term.
OREM, Utah — The offer seemed too good to be true: A four-year scholarship at Utah Valley University just for the asking.
HOUSTON — A hacker apparently accessed private photos and emails sent between members of the Bush family, including both former presidents, and a spokesman for George H.W. Bush said a criminal investigation is under way.
The expression “nice work if you can get it” doesn’t really apply in the case of Benjamin Kim, the former cop who was last seen this week exiting U.S. District Court after cutting a sweet deal in connection with an ongoing criminal investigation involving corruption inside local homeowners associations.
If you’re looking for a fresh and convenient way to celebrate the holidays, it might be a good time to consider a getaway with the whole family. Choosing a holiday-friendly destination can add an extra element of fun to your holiday get-together, and allow everyone to relax and enjoy each other since nobody needs to host.
It’s the trip that tops most travelers’ lifetime dream lists: an African safari. The words themselves evoke a magic that is unmatched, and conjure visions of lions stalking across the savannah and wildebeest running in thundering, vast herds. It’s not uncommon to think that those amazing sights will remain a distant fantasy, but there’s no need to give up on the dream. In fact, it’s easier than ever to make it a reality.
America’s Southwest captures the minds of travelers from around the globe, and Americans themselves are no exception. Its spectacular landscapes, fascinating history and unique culture make it a legendary getaway. For visitors, deciding what to see can be a bit of a challenge – there are just so many choices. With a little expert guidance, though, your Arizona vacation will include a variety of travel experiences from the national parks to authentic western towns.
If watching all the London-centered festivities of 2012, from the Queen’s Jubilee to the opening ceremonies, whetted your appetite for a trip to England’s capital, rest assured that there’s never been a better time to embark on a London tour. London is a city for the ages, and you’ll find layer upon layer of fascinating history, often right alongside the amenities of a vibrant, modern metropolis.
Even when compared to the many astounding sights the natural world has to offer, Niagara Falls stands out for its spectacular power and beauty. In fact, it’s counted among the seven natural wonders of the world, along with Mount Everest, the Grand Canyon and more. For travelers, a visit is, quite simply, an essential part of any globetrotter’s checklist. While their fame might mean taking them for granted, a Niagara Falls vacation will show you the wonder behind their notoriety.
While it’s fun to explore the distant corners of the world, American travelers shouldn’t miss the opportunity to experience the richly diverse and historic attractions of their own home country. A Washington D.C tour, for example, is an essential educational and inspirational experience. Exploring the nation’s capital and the surrounding area makes for a memorable trip sure to stir feelings of pride.
Italy has a spellbinding effect on travelers; they fall in love quickly and deeply with the landscapes, the food and the culture. While that can happen virtually anywhere you go in Italy, the ultimate experience comes with traveling around the country, taking in its surprising diversity and depth. If you’re eager to travel Italy, there are five key places that should be on your itinerary.
The Italian region of Tuscany has taken on legendary status for travelers – it’s an absolute must on everyone’s list, whether they love wine, food, history, art or the simple beauty of nature. But with so many attractions, it’s easy to end up feeling like you’re rushing – and still not getting a complete experience. However, savvy travelers know that there are strategies to ensure that you’re maximizing your time while minimizing your stress. One of the best of those strategies is to go on an expertly planned Tuscany tour.
When you’re in the middle of conversations with strangers, you probably don’t randomly shout out your salary figure, passwords for your bank accounts, or your Social Security number. So, if you tend to keep this information private in your conversations with strangers, why would you leave all the information available on your computer for strangers to potentially steal?
Your PC is your lifeline. You use it for email, business, finances, online shopping and social media. It has a prominent space in your kitchen, is always running and several of the letters on your keyboard have worn away from the frequent typing. You may have noticed your computer doesn’t start up as quickly as it used to, or maybe it takes a while to save documents, or even just download items off the Internet.
When you shop online, you make certain you’re using secure shopping sites that start with https:// and have a picture of a padlock on the page. You also are very careful to not post personal information on social websites, or to save your passwords in a document on a public computer. So why would you leave your PC open for any hacker or virus developer to infiltrate it via the downloads you make?
The years immediately preceding retirement, and the first couple of years of actual retirement, are a critical time for individuals. After carefully planning and diligently saving for retirement most of their lives, individuals must make some important decisions during this time.
Many members of the “sandwich generation” – adults age 45 to 55 who are taking care of their own children and their aging parents – are turning to technology to make their caregiving role easier. Here are three tech tools that Americans are finding helpful when taking care of elderly parents.
Americans love their electronics: smartphones, tablet computers, digital cameras, HDTVs, e-book readers, MP3 players, and hearing aids. That’s right – new, sleek, state-of-the-art, life-altering hearing aids. As contoured and futuristic as the most highly styled electronic device – or so discreet that they’re virtually invisible – today’s hearing aids are the high-tech “anti-aging” tool that can help keep life-loving Gen-Xers and baby boomers socially, cognitively and physically active.
The most important shopping seniors may do this season is for a Medicare prescription drug plan. Therefore, it’s one holiday shopping item that shouldn’t wait until the last minute.
The beginning of the year is the most popular time for eye exams and a great time to assess if your corrective lenses are the best fit for you. See 2013 clearly with healthy eyes by following these five simple tips.
When it comes to deciphering the data from polls, you may feel like you need an advanced degree in political science to really put the information in perspective. It’s worth the effort, however, to understand what polls might really mean. If you’re following the polls, keep these fundamental considerations in mind when evaluating the worth of poll results.
When a sentence of prison time is imposed on a parent, many times the children of those parents feel they are also being punished.
For some people, the holidays are meant to be spent at home, surrounded by friends and family. For others, they are a time to escape on vacation. And then there are those remarkable people who manage to work in both. To aid in that pursuit, here are six destinations across the country that are perfect for a quick holiday getaway.
The holiday season is a nostalgic time of year, when families and friends get together and reminisce about years gone by. Classic songs can be heard on the radio and time-honored plays are staged in theaters across the country. But while we all hold those traditions close to our hearts, there’s plenty of opportunity during the holidays to try something new and put a unique spin on the season.
It’s that time of year again when homeowners brace themselves for low temperatures … and high heating bills. According to the Alliance to Save Energy, a nonprofit group that promotes energy efficiency, the average U.S. household will spend nearly $1,000 on home heating this winter. If you’re concerned about the impact on your budget – not to mention the environment – then now is the time to take some simple, affordable steps to save energy.
While American drivers enjoyed a relatively mild winter last season, this time around the Farmers’ Almanac is predicting a heavier than average snowfall for much of the country and adequate preparation for snow removal will be key to avoiding catastrophe.
The tradition of new year’s resolutions has been around 4,000 years, when Babylonians saw fit to start the year off right by making promises to the gods. Today, such promises are a media phenomenon, designed to be broken. But now there’s a new way to make a commitment at the start of a new year.