The federal government owns most of the western states, but it's not clear why. Holly Fretwell from the Property and Environment Research Center has analyzed how well states and feds manage western lands.
Dayum, that's a lot of Buddha.
Tikal puts visitors in awe of this ancient civilization. With the guide we were able to drive right up to the central plaza, while everyone else had to walk more than a mile from the entrance to get there. Be prepared with hat, long sleeves, sunscreen and bug repellent. Sturdy hiking shoes or athletic shoes make walking and climbing a great experience. Guatemalan worry dolls and local handwoven fabric. The airplane ride from the port of Puerto Barrios to the Mundo Maya International Airport near Tikal.
The Napa Valley Wine Library, which is housed at St. Helena’s public library, maintains one of the country’s most comprehensive collections of writing about wine. Since being organized in 1962, it has acquired 3,500 books, as well as periodicals, newsletters and oral histories from three decades starting in the 1960s — the golden era of Napa’s development. The library and its related nonprofit association (which funds many book purchases and holds a series of events) were conceived in the early 1960s by a group of friends... Читать дальше...
SpaceX expects the U.S. Air Force to certify it to compete to launch national security satellites by June.
Gwen Stefani rocks a cute pair of boyfriend jeans while visiting Planet Nails on Thursday afternoon (March 12) in West Hollywood, Calif. The day before, the 45-year-old entertainer was spotted looking just as amazing while hitting up an acupuncture appointment. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Gwen Stefani Gwen recently revealed her best relationship [...]
Seen as a basic setup with just 16 onboard sounds, Roland’s TR-808 drum machine was also a rare piece of ‘80s machinery that had personality to spare. An all-analog programmable design meant beats were created on the spot rather than spit out through canned samples, each song built on it distinguished by otherworldly bass, handclaps, and conga drum hits. More importantly however, it housed an impossibly deep kick drum that altered music production instantly and — as related in director Alex Dunn’s documentary “808” ... Читать дальше...
The Russian economy is ready for the upside; it's time to ease tensions with Russia, says Dan Steinbock.
Vice-chancellor tells FT of concern over post-election squeeze
Caitriona Balfe rocks a black jumpsuit at the 2015 PaleyFest presentation for her hit show Outlander held at the Dolby Theatre on Thursday evening (March 12) in Los Angeles. The 35-year-old actress was joined at the event by her co-stars Sam Heughan, Tobias Menzies, author/ writer of the series Diana Gabaldon, and executive producer/writer Ronald [...]
When the mythical Shangri-La appeared in Frank Capra’s 1937 film “Lost Horizon,” it was not a blue-screen backdrop that appeared on the silver screen but a valley known as Ojai, wedged inland between California’s coastal cities of Ventura and Santa Barbara. Sure, the surrounding mountains were transformed by movie magic into jagged, snowcapped peaks, but the setting that bewitched moviegoers is still there, a magnet for travelers looking for a slowed-down slice of yesteryear. With a handful of surprising restaurants... Читать дальше...
With shows like "The Americans" and "Homeland" drawing in viewers week after week, Hollywood is eager to keep audiences gripping their seats with tales of espionage. And now they're drawing on a classic '70s thriller as material for what could be the next small screen sensation. Megan Ellison's brother David Ellison's Skydance is working with MGM and Paramount TV on a small screen version of Sydney Pollack's "Three Days Of The Condor." The 1975 movie follows a CIA analyst trying stay alive when... Читать дальше...
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Plenty of laptop packs appear to have ample space when they’re in the store. While trying to design a backpack that provides more laptop protection, the folks at STM also managed to solve the inner space problem, mostly by mounting the front pockets to extend outside the body of the bag, instead of having them take up space inside. The Drifter has “suspended pockets” that prevent a laptop and a tablet from taking the full force of a dropped bag (or a jolt from the sides). The gate-mouth opening to the main compartment is handy... Читать дальше...
Gear review: EC Lync System Wheeled Luggage The Eagle Creek EC Lync System Wheeled Luggage gives you four good reasons (20-, 22-, 26- and 29-inch bags) to snag a new bag. The three smaller sizes also convert to a backpack (the largest size converts to a duffel), for versatile carrying styles. The oversize treaded wheels, self-repairing zippers, abrasion-resistant fabric and No Matter What damage guarantee means you can bring the bag anywhere for many adventures to come. Despite the 22-inch bag... Читать дальше...
Some people seem to think Kim Kardashian is just wearing a wig- Radar Gisele Bundchen might be retiring from the runway- Gossip Cop Emma Watson is terrified to sing as Belle- Just Jared Jr Empire will get some big names in season two- Huffington Post Shailene Woodley now drinks bone broth- DListed Victoria Justice looks [...]
Risk to the downside.
Gisele Bundchen is reportedly going to walk her last runway show ever next month during São Paulo Fashion Week. The 34-year-old supermodel will retire from the runway after walking in the Colcci show in April, according to Moda Estadao. Gisele reportedly has dreamed of finishing her career as a runway model in Brazil as that [...]
