Magazine report ranks digital-camera models

Magazine report ranksdigital-camera models
YONKERS, N.Y. (AP) -- If you love to take pictures while on vacation but you haven't yet made the leap to digital photography, check out the May issue of Consumer Reports. The magazine explains the pros and cons of various features, and rates 61 different models on everything from print quality to battery life to weight. Its "best buy" recommendation is the Kodak EasyShare CX6330, at an affordable $205. Consumer Reports rated the print quality for the EasyShare as excellent, and described it as "lightweight and simple to use." The downside is that its batteries don't last quite as long as some of the other models.
The full report can be found at www.consumerreports.org.
MoMA schedulesreturn to Manhattan
NEW YORK (AP) -- The Museum of Modern Art will be returning to Manhattan, newly renovated and hugely expanded, Nov. 20.
MoMA's exhibits have been on display in Queens for the past three years at a temporary facility while its Manhattan site underwent construction. If you're planning a trip to New York this fall, note that the Queens site will close Sept. 27, so the museum's world-renowned collection of Monets, Picassos and many other art treasures will be completely off-limits to the public for nearly two months.
The redesigned museum stretches over an entire block.
MoMA's opening day, Nov. 20, will be free of charge to visitors.
Virginia offers a tourof 17 historic sites
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) -- You don't have to travel to Europe or Japan to observe the 60th anniversary of some of the most important Allied victories and battles from World War II.
To coincide with the dedication of the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Memorial Day weekend, a "World War II Heritage Trail" has been launched in northern Virginia, featuring a self-guided tour of 17 historic sites.
The attractions include the U.S. Naval Torpedo Station, now the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria; Arlington National Cemetery; the Iwo Jima Memorial; the Pentagon; Quantico Marine Corps Base; Gen. George C. Marshall's residence in Leesburg; the National Air and Space Museum at Dulles Airport; and Fort Hunt Park, a one-time interrogation camp for war prisoners.
For details on the route or to request a copy of the map, visit www.visitnorthernvirginia.com or call (800) 432-1792.
Botanical Garden hostsan indoor flower show
NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Botanical Garden is hosting an indoor spring flower show through June 13, with three phases representing the progression of the season.
The first displays will emphasize early bulbs and wildflowers, including hyacinths, tulips and daffodils. Midseason exhibits will focus on flowering perennials and shrubs, including lilacs, violas and pinks. Large fragrant flowers and shrubs will mark the third and final phase -- lilies, wisteria, peonies and heirloom roses.
The show will be held at the Enid Haupt Conservatory.
For more information, call (718) 817-8700 or visit www.nybg.org.
Jamestown Settlementplans a celebration
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) -- A celebration is scheduled at Jamestown Settlement in Williamsburg to mark the 397th anniversary of America's first permanent English colony.
The event, called Jamestown Landing Day, will feature maritime demonstrations and interpretive activities related to the first contacts between European and Indian cultures in Virginia.
Jamestown Settlement is on state Route 31, just southwest of Williamsburg.
For details, call (888) 593-4682 or visit www.historyisfun.org.