Almost every American household has access to the Internet, and smartphone usage is increasing each day. Although these technological advances are positive in many ways, they can wreak havoc on a relationship. After all, if you spend all of your time with your nose buried in your phone or laptop, it will be very difficult to have the type of emotional connection that is imperative for a relationship to survive.

The director, a writer and some actors in the film "Star Trek Into Darkness" will join NASA as it hosts a Google+ Hangout from noon to 12:45 p.m. EDT, May 16, about how work aboard the International Space Station is turning science fiction into reality.

Traveling long distances can be stressful on parents and finding activities that entertain your family can prove challenging. Before heading on your next adventure, you want to ensure you have the right gear at the ready to alleviate arguments, whining and boredom for the various stages of childhood.

Unless you happen to be a millionaire, you probably haven't taken a lot of vacations to exotic island destinations before. Maybe it's something you always dreamed about, as it is for many people. White sand beaches, lush palm trees, incredible marine life, and the ultimate in relaxing resort vacations make a island getaway the number one fantasy for most travelers of all ages. If you've saved up for that island trip of a lifetime, how do you choose where to go? Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, the South Pacific, and the Caribbean all offer dozens of options for paradise holidays. It's likely there are more than a few you've never really considered. These are a few ideas for island voyages you will never forget.

No matter what your age, it's never easy to start over from scratch with a new career path. However, with enough drive, determination and a little help from the right people, it can most definitely be done. These days, many baby boomers are starting over and pursuing the career they have always dreamed about.

After more than fifty years of reviewing books, I only occasionally come across a biography that gets my juices flowing; a book so well written that it is almost a physical pleasure to read it and a subject that is totally engrossing. This was the case for me when I began to read Zev Chafet’s “Roger Ailes Off Camera.”

The creative art of tattoos have been around for thousands of years and is an important part of many religions and cultures. Not only is it a great way to showcase amazing designs on various parts of your body, you can also express your individuality and expression through temporary tattoo art. 

“No statist lies are safe from his scrutiny,” writes Lew Rockwell about economist Thomas J. DiLorenzo’s latest book. What follows is my conversation with professor DiLorenzo about “Organized Crime: The Unvarnished Truth About Government,” and the timeless economic truths to which it speaks.

Written by Colin and Emily Gunn. Studio: Gunn Productions. Running time: 54 minutes.

I loathe feminism as much as I love Colin Gunn’s documentaries. So when I learned that he and his wife, Emily, had co-written a movie exposing feminism in all its satanic gore, I joyously tore into it.

A child that excels in today’s competitive society is every parent’s dream, and the latest studies conclude that they can play a key role in making this possible. The following are three unique ways to help raise your child’s IQ to the highest level.

From Benghazi to Obamacare and a staggering array of things in between, President Obama appears invulnerable when it comes to the potential disasters that have marked his presidency. That the vast majority of those in the media share his left-wing politics partially explains this—but only partially.

Although there might be some laws that you personally feel make no sense, it is important to realize that your actions are constantly sending a message to your children. For example, if you speed with your children in the car on a regular basis, they are going to get the impression that it is okay to speed. After all, most children get at least the basics of the morality that they will adhere to as adults from their parents, so it is up to you to provide them with a solid base for the rest of their lives.

It has been quite some time since the fictional character, Rocky Balboa, achieved the stature of a cultural icon. Sylvester Stallone’s hugely successful film franchise has his beloved “Italian Stallion” exchanging blows with one adversary after the other. Yet Stallone has repeatedly insisted over the decades since the debut of the original Rocky that the series is not ultimately about boxing at all.

In October last year I included a book by B.K. Eakman in my monthly report, Bookviews.com, and recommended it, having perused it sufficiently to know it was quite extraordinary. “Agenda Games: How Today’s High-Stakes Political Combat Works” ($17.95, Midnight Whistler Publishers, softcover). As someone who has been a reviewer for over fifty years, I receive fifty or more books every month and I often have to return to a book to read it completely.

The L.A. Fashion District and Olvera Street are considered premier shopping destinations in the Los Angeles area for their many cutting edge garments, designs and discount bargain prices. Virtually every designer in the vicinity and many prominent designers from around the world regularly feature their clothing lines in this region.