Birds of a Feather… Twentieth Century Fox and Rovio Mobile Announce Unique Partnership Uniting ANGRY BIRDS with Summer Animated Feature Film RIO

HELSINKI & LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ANGRY BIRDS, Rovio’s blockbuster smart phone and tablet game that has become a global cultural sensation, and RIO, one of the year’s most anticipated motion picture events, are joining forces to create a new game, ANGRY BIRDS RIO – representing a first-of-its-kind game development partnership between Rovio and Twentieth Century Fox. The announcement was made today by Mikael Hed, CEO at Rovio Mobile, which created ANGRY BIRDS, and Peter Levinsohn, presiden

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Birds of a Feather… Twentieth Century Fox and Rovio Mobile Announce Unique Partnership Uniting ANGRY BIRDS with Summer Animated Feature Film RIO

Angry Birds Fly into the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show with GEAR4

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Angry Birds cases fly into CES 2011 with GEAR4

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Got Graffiti, Potholes or Weeds in Long Beach? There’s an App For That

Got Graffiti, Potholes or Weeds in Long Beach? There’s an App For That — Sat Oct 30 01:38:22 UTC 2010 ​After checking their e-mail and playing yet another round of Angry Birds, smartphone users in Long Beach can help de-fuglify the neighborhood.The city has launched “Go Long Beach,” a free … about: Angry Birds Asia Bird Hospitality Recreation Long Beach Recreation smartphone

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Canadian Snow Birds Flock to Santa Barbara Vacation Rentals

When Canadian Anne Murray sang her hit song “Snowbirds,” she wasn’t singing about Canadian Geese. She was singing to the thousands of snow-bound Canadians called ‘snowbirds’ who make the yearly pilgrimage from wintery Canada and the Pacific Northwest to warmer climes in places like Southern California. There, snowbirds nest for the winter months, basking in the warm southern California sunshine, in quaint resort gem cities like Santa Barbara. Nestled between the beautiful Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific, Santa Barbara is a premier resort destination.

Snowbirds who come here to what some call “The American Riviera” have a secret: Santa Barbara Vacation Rentals have it all. Those who’ve discovered Santa Barbara Vacation Rentals shun the barren Arizona deserts and even the ritzy Palm Springs oasis for this coastal beauty. Why? They know only too well what Santa Barbara Vacation Rentals can offer them in the way of amenities and comfort and entertainment. Snowbirds who flock to the coastal town of Santa Barbara are not content to curl up with a good book for the winter under some Saguaro cactus or be satisfied with designer shopping sprees that require SPF 70 and a large checkbook. They are too active and full of life for that. They want more and that’s exactly what Santa Barbara Vacation Rentals have to offer.

Santa Barbara Vacation Rentals cover a wide area of urban Santa Barbara. There are private homes and condo units on the coast, directly on the beach, inland near tourist attractions and everything in-between. For snowbirds who migrate here, camping is not an option. They are not interested in roughing it for the entire winter or sharing public facilities with their neighbors. They don’t own RV’s because they don’t want the hassle of storing an unwieldy RV for most of the year. They are used to comfort and they crave it for the long winter they’re away from home.

David and Leslie Benscott, retired attorneys from British Columbia, used to camp with their children. But they’re empty nesters now, and when they get away for the winter, they’re not interested in foregoing amenities. They have been renting Vacation Rentals in Santa Barbara for the past seven years. “Besides,” says Leslie, “we both love to cook and we’re spoiled enough to admit we want a nice kitchen to do it in. Our condo has a fabulous chef-style kitchen with a breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean. At least once a week, we’ll cook up a gourmet meal in our Vacation Rental in Santa Barbara and meet friends on the beach for a picnic. You simply can’t do that in January in British Columbia.”

The Benscott’s vacation rental in Santa Barbara is fully furnished with all the amenities. Often, owners of vacation rentals will equip a condo or house with things like beach equipment, games, movies and a stocked kitchen. There are no taxes or tips involved in vacation rentals as there would be in a hotel, so in the long run, Santa Barbara Vacation Rentals work out cheaper for them than a long term hotel stay would, especially when you don’t have to dine out every meal. The Benscotts have made it a quest to catch up on all the sights in Santa Barbara as well, each season adding a few new discoveries to their treasure chest. This year, their grandchildren visited and they all took in the Railroad Museum and the Santa Barbara Zoo. It was a memory all of them will hold onto for a lifetime. Luckily, there was plenty of room for everyone to stay at their vacation rental with its three roomy bedrooms and beachfront courtyard. The grand-kids could walk to the beach every morning with the Benscotts. They have the shell collections to prove it.

With over a hundred wineries in Santa Barbara and the surrounding area, cultural events like theatre, beach-front Arts and Crafts fairs, even Santa Barbara’s own International Film Festival, there is something for everyone here. Snowbirds know that if you like outdoor activities with flair, then Santa Barbara is the place for you.

Snowbirds Ken and Marie Linter, a retired surgeon and his wife, come here from Alberta, Canada every winter, drawn by the warm temperatures and the great properties they find with Santa Barbara Vacation Rentals. They’ve rented the same condo now for four seasons. Ken and Marie are avid bikers and kayakers and love the opportunities Santa Barbara provides for them to stay fit over the winter months. “The only exercise I get in Alberta is shoveling snow,” says Ken, who gave up skiing several years ago. “And frankly, I’m over it. Now Marie and I can bike all around the city on the bikes our Santa Barbara vacation rental provides for us at no extra cost. We go home in better shape than when we came.”

It’s just the two of them now and they love the one bedroom condo they found from Santa Barbara Vacation Rentals. Not only do they have in-house housekeeping services, there is a concierge service attached to their vacation rental. When it comes time to decide which fabulous restaurant to choose, the concierge is there to help. “Last week,” Marie says, “the concierge steered us to a five star restaurant tucked into a private little beach cove. It was probably the most romantic dinner Ken and I had ever had. Well worth the trip from Alberta.”

Goa Honeymoon: Ideal for Love Birds

Planning for your honeymoon? Pick any of the Goa beaches, and it will certainly work magic on your marriage. The dazzling mishmash of sun, surf, sand and sea along with multihued carnival, appetizing sea-food, striking vegetation & fauna and a merry blend of Portuguese and Konkani, together make Goa one of India’s most romantic honeymoon destinations.

131 km long coastline of Goa with so much soul, lets you enjoy the tranquility and privacy at best. Strolling hand in hand down the beach, dancing by the fireside at midnight, singing old songs to the beat of a strumming guitar and dancing over the crashing waves can’t be experienced anywhere else in the world.

Magnetism in Goa for honeymooners

Adventure enthusiast couples can take pleasure in backwater cruises down the Mandovi & Zuari Rivers, dolphin cruises on the high seas, and water sports like parasailing, wind surfing and water skiing. Relaxing holidays can be best clubbed with cosmopolitan and vibrant culture at Goa beaches. Categorized in Crowded Beaches, Party Beaches, Adventure Beaches and Isolated Beaches – these vast stretches of white sands are dotted with a number of restaurants serving a wide range of Indian, Chinese, Mughlai, Tandoori, Italian, authentic sea food and the local alcoholic drink ‘Feni’. Party freaks can spend quality time at loud parties and night-camps along side the vast Arabian Sea. Religious minded couples and art lovers must visit Goa churches & temples that showcase the legacy of Portuguese colonization. Especially the sophisticated architecture of Goa churches is a unique blend of Catholic and Portuguese art forms. The Goa Handicrafts, Rural & Small Scale Industries Development Corporation (GHRSSIDC), established in 1980, bring to all the shopaholics the best handicrafts of Goa. The local artisans at Goa are expert in making coir products, jute macramé craft, brass products, bamboo products, papier-mache and wood / coconut shell products.

This way, Goa is simply a paradise that offers you everything you wish to have during your honeymoon tour. A tour to Goa can definitely give a new start to your newly married life.