With around a million subscribers, Teen Vogue has established itself as a magazine for fashion-conscious young women. Itself a teenager—it observed its 13th birthday this year—the magazine (and website) has seen many competitors come and go in its young life. It launches on Flipboard today, recon...
Minggu, 18 Desember 2016
When Niantic
When Niantic first showed a Pokemon Go app for Apple Watch back in September, the only sort of launch date the company would give was by “the end of the year.” As December 31st quickly approaches, PoGo fans are starting to wonder if Niantic will ship things in 2016 after all. With wondering and d...
The new convertible from Rolls-Royce
The new convertible from Rolls-Royce is packed with surprises. The biggest being that not everyone hates you Price: £265,155 Engine: 6.6-litre V12 twin-turbo Power: 563bhp Transmission: eight-speed auto, rear-wheel drive 0-62mph: 4.9 seconds Top speed: 155mph MPG: 19.9 CO2: 330g/km Last Saturday,...
There's a culinary revolution
There's a culinary revolution taking place and it's not in a hurry. Like many things from the 1970s, slow cookers are back in fashion with some retailers reporting sales up by a third in recent years. Driven by the trend for slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork, and their general cost effectiven...
Video games are like sex
Video games are like sex: They’re more fun with other people. Actually, sometimes I prefer just watching. And really there’s nothing like a good five-hour session by yourself on a Sunday afternoon. …
The first stand-alone
The first stand-alone Star Wars film isn't perfect, but this makes no sense. Rogue One does everything it needs to do. It has all the little nods to the original that'll trigger your nostalgia, it fills the gaping Star Wars void in your soul (or at least your year), and keeps the struggling small...
Prepare to be stunned
Prepare to be stunned. If you were under the impression that we are more than a little obsessed with Christmas, then you would be right. And while we, of course, ooh and aah over the Christmas offerings in the U.S., we're here today to say something that might be a little controversial: We think ...
USA TODAY
USA TODAY Sports Images photographer Jayne Kamin-Oncea captured these amazing photographs the when Bernard Hopkins was knocked out of the ring in his retirement bout. USA TODAY Sports INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Saturday was supposed to be a celebration. A farewell to one of the greatest fighters of all ...
Late Rain
Late Rain – Waymouth Street Fine artist Mike Barr has one goal in mind when painting a new piece: to share “joy of place.” Specifically, Barr has his focus on Adelaide—his home and South Australia’s cosmopolitan capital city. With its coastal climate and eclectic landscape, Adelaide has proven to...
WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday on Twitter the United States should let China keep the U.S. Navy's unmanned underwater glider that it seized in the South China Sea. "We should tell China that we don't want the drone they stole back.- let them keep it!" Trump tweeted a...
I'm determined
I’m determined to age gracefully. Though my wife plucks every gray hair she finds, I’d be bald if I did. Even so, I’ve kept myself up over the years, prompting my college girlfriend, whom I recently …
The Chinese government
The Chinese government said Saturday it will return a U.S. naval drone seized last week in the South China Sea, a step toward defusing maritime tensions between the two Pacific powers. President-elect Donald Trump reacted to the news by telling them he doesn’t want it back. “We should tell China ...
Do something
Do something different with your home while supporting Kings County companies In a world where it seems like big-box companies control all aspects of our lives, it’s nice to know that there are plenty of alternatives. The push to buy local—not just in New York City, but across the nation—is proof...
Adidas
Adidas has had a pretty strong year with a string of high profile releases. Up until now, the adidas Tubular Invader has only ever been released in tonal colorways. However the brand looks set to …
MarketWatch
MarketWatch photo illustration/Bloomberg, Getty Images, Shutterstock Slide 1 of 11 Commodities are poised to score their strongest yearly gain since 2010, with industrials leading the way higher, in a complete turnaround from last year’s performance. Iron ore, zinc and natural gas are the year’s ...
Drown out the sorrows of 2016
Drown out the sorrows of 2016 with our curated list of this year's best music The year was 2016, and everything was grey. Except, in the music world, where technicolour R&B albums were getting dropped left right and centre. Here are WIRED's top 16 albums of 2016, where we look at not only those m...
The big
The big, the small, and the ones that got away! For those of us who are on a constant hunt for our perfect home, 2016 certainly did not disappoint. From a majestic Southern mansion to a cozy log cabin, we present the 10 historical homes that topped our wish list this year. From: Country Living
It will be a big
‘It will be a big change for how people relate to me,’ says the actor who was galvanised by his hometown’s vote for Brexit Michael Sheen plans to abandon his acting career to fight what he calls the rise of the “hard populist right” in Britain and beyond, according to a recent interview to public...
Do something different with your home
Do something different with your home while supporting Kings County companies In a world where it seems like big-box companies control all aspects of our lives, it’s nice to know that there are plenty of alternatives. The push to buy local—not just in New York City, but across the nation—is proof...
Selasa, 13 Desember 2016
Self-driving cars are coming
Self-driving cars are coming, and that could spell the end of car ownership. Industry experts predict self-driving cars will dramatically change consumers’ traveling habits, spurring them to trade car ownership for on-demand robo-taxis. In fact, vehicle ownership could decline as much as 43% in t...
The effort comes as Donald Trump
The effort comes as Donald Trump (and a cabinet full of clean energy opponents) prepares to assume office. Bill Gates is spearheading a tech industry-led effort to invest more than $1 billion in clean energy companies. Breakthrough Energy Ventures, to be officially announced Monday, has backing f...
Every cat
Every cat owner has spent time in awe of their cat's furry paws. They're so small and cute. And if you peek underneath, there are soft little toe pads - or as we cat people call them, beans! Any …
As most people can tell you
As most people can tell you, 2016 has been fairly dismal, with deaths, hit-or-miss fare at the cineplex, and tense political discord affecting our pop culture landscape. However, in terms of the …
Laura set out
Laura set out to discover Amsterdam’s Golden Age charm © Laura Jopson Laura Jopson, Lonely Planet Pathfinder and one half of blogging duo Twins That Travel, recently returned from a trip to Amsterdam, inspired by her new-found obsession with a Dutch doll house. Tell us more… I had unfairly judged...
After five seasons
After five seasons with the team, Los Angeles is moving on. After a coaching stint that lasted five years and two cities, Jeff Fisher is done with the Los Angeles Rams, the team announced. “Making a decision such as this - especially during the season - is one of the most difficult in sports,” Ra...
About 25 years ago
About 25 years ago, a conversation between me and one of the greatest biologists of the 20th century took a weird turn. I was talking to William D. Hamilton, who was famous for coming up with the theory of “kin selection,” which explains patterns of altruism among close relatives in various speci...
Christmas Cactus
Christmas Cactus, Schlumbergera bridgesii: “Magic in Maine” The Christmas cactus is a plant of magic and mystery. My parents had one when I was growing up, a large sprawling specimen that lived in a terra cotta pot and would drop red blossoms onto the windowsill every winter. It bloomed at Christ...
Until last week
Until last week, the U.S. One China policy rarely surfaced for public discussion, and when it did, it didn't generate any heat. That all changed with a single phone call, as President-elect Donald Trump spoke with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-Wen for a few brief minutes on Dec. 2. That call, foll...
Perhaps only in the world
Perhaps only in the world of the Golden Globes would “La La Land,” critical darling and a front-runner in the awards race, face off for best musical or comedy against “Deadpool,” which is about a neurotic, motor-mouthed superhero. Or would the fashion designer-turned-director Tom Ford beat out Cl...
Senin, 12 Desember 2016
Whether you need
Whether you need to warm your bones on a cold winter day or sustenance to cure what ails you, soups are a go-to. We've compiled some of our tastiest slow-cooker soup recipes. If it’s buried under …
The weather gods
The weather gods have decided to throw a party in Zagreb. The Croatian capital is not normally known for beautiful sunsets — those honors usually go to the country's coastal towns. But on Sunday evening, an absolutely stunning sunset and perfect weather conditions had photographers out and snappi...
Beijing
Beijing (CNN) — China has warned that it's "seriously concerned" after President-elect Donald Trump questioned whether the United States should keep its long-standing position that Taiwan is part of "one China." Trump has signaled a willingness to confront Beijing, and his latest comments in an i...
Lindy Klim
Lindy Klim Where to shop for clothes: Seminyak is the best place to shop for clothes in Bali. Bali Boat Shed is at the top of my list! Where to shop for interiors: My favourite place in the world to …
Dubai
Dubai (CNN) — Oil has soared above $54 a barrel to its highest level in nearly a year and a half. U.S. crude futures jumped more than 5% on Monday after Russia and a bunch of other big producers agreed over the weekend to join OPEC members in cutting their output next month. "There is optimism in...
In 2016
In 2016, everything felt more intense. The most visible pop music was also some of the most political. The saddest songs came from people who passed away days after releasing them. Debut singles from some of the most anticipated releases sounded broken. One of the best songs of the year received ...
If we’re being honest
If we’re being honest, the history of the Christmas tree is murky, pre-dating Christianity itself. European pagans worshipped evergreen trees as symbols of eternal life, and in Scandinavia, the …
Have you ever
Have you ever wanted to just give up on everything and retreat deep into the country, far from any society, where you can write a novel and raise goats and contemplate the stars, untrammeled by the …
Minggu, 11 Desember 2016
Additional Donald Trump
Additional Donald Trump transition announcements continued throughout the week. Meanwhile, the U.S. Army announced the Dakota Access Pipeline could be rerouted after months of protests, #Pizzagate demonstrated the real life consequences of fake news and South Korean lawmakers voted to impeach Pre...
Washington
Washington — President Obama has ordered American intelligence agencies to produce a full report on Russian efforts to influence the 2016 presidential election, his homeland security adviser said on Friday. He also directed them to develop a list of “lessons learned” from the broad campaign the U...
I had wanted Inka Orange
“I had wanted Inka Orange, but the factory couldn’t make that paint-variant available at the time of the order.” Instead, Chris Marino, General Sales Manager of Century West BMW, opted for Fire …
When it’s freezing cold out
When it’s freezing cold out, the last thing you want to do is get your butt out of your warm bed early enough to head to Sunday brunch. The simple solution to that #firstworldproblem? Stay in and make a slew of comforting brunch dishes in your PJs. You can make everything from eggs to pancakes an...
Batman
Tehttp://uproxx.com/hitfix/batman-justice-league-release-date-switch/ for USA Today Whether you're into sci-fi shooters, role-playing games, and sports sims, 2016 served up a ton …
Warner Bros
Warner Bros. plans for their DC Comics big screen universe is getting a tiny shakeup between Justice League and Ben Affleck’s The Batman, partially due to an overdue Zack Snyder passion project. Snyder is still directing both Justice League and its sequel according to The Hollywood Reporter, but ...
It's the question
It’s the question professional photographers get the most from their family and friends: “What camera should I buy?” Not everyone wants to lug around a large DSLR with one, two or three lenses. But among the hundreds of options available in the …
One of the newest backcountry trails in the West skirts
One of the newest backcountry trails in the West skirts the busiest city in the country. The thoroughfare, dubbed the Backbone Trail, stretches about 67 miles through the Santa Monica Mountains that …
hOne of the newest backcountry trails in the West skirts the busiest city in the country. The thoroughfare, dubbed the Backbone Trail, stretches about 67 miles through the Santa Monica Mountains that …
Army
Army - 14 Navy - 0 15:00 3rd Quarter TV: CBS In one of college football's grandest traditions, West Point and the Naval Academy are set to face each other on the gridiron Saturday. The Navy Midshipmen are coming off a loss in the AAC title game, while the Army Black Knights could give themselves ...
Donald Trump
Donald Trump is expected to nominate Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson as his secretary of state, two sources close to the transition process told NBC News on Saturday. Tillerson, 64, became president of the Texas-based oil company in 2004 and has a close business relationship with Russian President ...
Sleep is hard
Sleep is hard, especially in a world where people spend their time busy and stressed. But not sleeping, in addition to making you less efficient and more stressed, is terrible for your health. Americans currently average 6.8 hours of sleep per night, down an hour from 1942. Four in 10 Americans d...
WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON — Rex W. Tillerson, the chief executive of Exxon Mobil, whose extensive deal-making for the energy giant has plunged him into global politics from Yemen to Russia, is expected to be offered the secretary of state post this weekend by President-elect Donald J. Trump, according to two pe...
It's a whole
It's a whole new era for technology. People are looking for ways to automate their lives using the best tech available. Internet of Things (IoT) or smart homes are booming and generating a lot of consumer interest around the globe. As OEMS take charge of this demand to supply the necessary tech, ...
Calling Bad Brains
Calling Bad Brains influential to late-20th century rock music is like calling Abraham influential to Western religion. Henry Rollins may have never joined a band if it wasn't for lead singer H.R. stage-diving onto him in 1985; The Beastie Boys wouldn't have had the guts to transition from punk t...
2017
2017 fashion industry trends you don't want to miss The fashion industry is known for its creativity. Its most influential designers are known for their crazy ideas, rapidly changing styles, and cut throat competition. Most industries never experience that kind of volatility. There are a few area...
VIENNA
VIENNA (Reuters) - OPEC and non-OPEC producers on Saturday reached their first deal since 2001 to curtail oil output jointly and ease a global glut after more than two years of low prices that overstretched many budgets and spurred unrest in some countries. With the deal finally signed after almo...
One Direction's
One Direction's Louis Tomlinson gave an emotional performance of his debut solo single live at the X Factor final tonight, just three days after the death of his mum, Johannah Deakin. Johannah, who was just 43 years old and a mother of seven, lost her battle with leukaemia on Wednesday. It was in...
Gotta 3D
Gotta 3D design 'em all. Joshua Dunlop, a freelance concept artist based in London, has created incredibly lifelike images of three classic Pokémon. Called Pokemon Zoology, Dunlop's creatures appear to look 3D. The renderings basically show what it would be like if Pokémon Go came to life. There ...
Kamis, 08 Desember 2016
Wearables
Wearables are in a precarious state Digital health and fitness-tracking company Fitbit has just officially announced that it is buying key assets from smartwatch startup Pebble, after reports emerged last week that a deal between the two was close to being completed. Fitbit co-founder and CEO Jam...
Not that
Not that there was anything wrong with chocolate chip cookies. (I legally have to make that disclaimer.) But—just as you don’t wear your favorite robe to an important meeting or a fancy party—there are times that call for something a little more refined, instead of simply sweet and familiar. This...
As 2016 comes to an end
As 2016 comes to an end, it’s time to look back at the stories and news that defined the past year. There is much to cover, but at a high level these are the issues and events that stand out to us: Donald Trump became President-elect after a hard fought and vitriolic campaign that ended with his ...
This incredible triple
This incredible triple spiral by YouTuber "Hevesh5" is made up of 15,000 dominoes and took 25 hours to set up. To watch more amazing domino videos, visit Havesh5's YouTube channel.
Creeping Fig
Creeping Fig, Ficus pumila: “Tropical Ivy” Like the title character in the classic thriller Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, creeping fig is both hailed as a model garden citizen and reviled as a bad-mannered thug. Fans appreciate this evergreen climber’s rapid growth, which can make it invaluable as a g...
Rabu, 07 Desember 2016
Washington
Washington (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump formally introduced his pick to lead the defense department Tuesday, as he brought his "thank you" tour to Fayetteville, North Carolina. "In order to succeed in our defense policy, we must have the right person to lead in our Defense Department," he...
From the sound
From the sound of spacetime to time travel to the microbiome, by way of polar bears, dogs, and trees. I have long believed that E.B. White’s abiding wisdom on children’s books — “Anyone who writes down to children is simply wasting his time. You have to write up, not down.” — is equally true of s...
BY MICHAEL SCHERER
BY MICHAEL SCHERER PHOTOGRAPHS BY NADAV KANDER FOR TIME Even for Donald Trump, the distance is still fun to think about, up here in his penthouse 600 ft. in the sky, where it’s hard to make out the regular people below. The ice skaters swarming Central …
The Nationals
The Nationals do not part with prospects lightly, and have little history of parting with top prospects at all — but they wanted Chris Sale. They wanted him so badly they broke character and offered the White Sox a package of prospects unlike any they had ever been willing to deal before. At firs...
United Airlines
United Airlines, one of the world’s largest carriers, is facing fresh criticism over plans to charge passengers extra for the use of overhead lockers. The airline, which welcomed almost 139m passengers in 2015, will introduce a new “basic economy” fare in 2017. Those who opt for the cheapest tick...
Brendon Cremer
Brendon Cremer is a wildlife and nature photographer known for his stunning images of exotic animals in Africa. Among his most spectacular photographs are those in which he shoots his subjects by …
Despite
Despite ardent DC fans arguing Suicide Squad wasn’t a disastrous film, many casual cinema goers were left bitterly disappointed by the superhero flick. One of the many complaints aimed at the film …
The Nintendo
The Nintendo Switch may be getting GameCube Virtual Console support. Three separate sources have confirmed the existence of GameCube titles running via the Switch’s Virtual Console to Eurogamer. The site says three games have already been prepared and already run on the Switch, the games in quest...
A look back
A look back at the year in fashion. From endless rounds of designer musical chairs to the rise of tour merch and the devastating loss of Bill Cunningham, 2016 was an eventful year for the fashion world. Scroll down to relive the standout moments of the year that left a lasting impact. A Fashion L...
A scientific breakthrough at the University
A scientific breakthrough at the University of Surrey could completely change how we charge our devices. Researchers developed a new material that could be used to create supercapacitors 1,000 to …
FRANKFURT
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Faced with weak growth and inflation across the 19-country eurozone, the European Central Bank is expected to extend its stimulus program for at least another six months when it concludes its latest policy meeting on Thursday. Last month's victory by Donald Trump in the ...
BTW Kids today
BTW Kids today with their Snapchat and 21 Savage. They don’t know about real hip-hop. I’m not talking about Eric B. & Rakim, A Tribe Called Quest, and Run-D.M.C. I’m talking about Da Brat’s …
Just as Alice
Just as Alice Through the Looking Glass hit theatres in May, a judge ordered a restraining order against its star, Johnny Depp, after his wife, Amber Heard, alleged he physically and verbally abused her. The couple reached a $7 million divorce settlement in August, but not before the $190 million...
In the graphic
In the graphic design world, the idea that something has become a trend is often perceived as a negative. But while blindly following trends for their own sake is of course to be avoided, it’s just …
Sabtu, 03 Desember 2016
Startup Nikola Motor Company
Startup Nikola Motor Company is going all-in on hydrogen — with a little electricity to go along for the ride. Hydrogen-fueled vehicles have electric motors just like plug-in EVs. But the big difference is that for hydrogen vehicles, a fuel cell generates the electricity that powers the electric ...
This week Netflix
This week Netflix announced users can now download content to view offline. The move allows people to spend more time watching their favorite shows without using up bandwidth. CNN acquired YouTuber Casey Neistat’s social app Beme, Google suffered a malware breach and Nokia revealed they would be ...
The upcoming Creators Update
The upcoming Creators Update features a slew of new features designed with the disabled in mind, including support for braille. Microsoft is keen on making sure people with disabilities can use their products, and next year it's only going to expand upon that directive. It starts with some big ad...
Reservation-booking
Reservation-booking site OpenTable just announced its picks for the best restaurants in America for 2016. To compile the ranking, OpenTable combed through 10 million reviews for restaurants that are available for booking on its site, which included more than 24,000 restaurants in all 50 states an...
Gaming and meditation
Gaming and meditation have more in common than you think. These seemingly unrelated pursuits both offer important self-development lessons that use similar parts of our brains to mold us into better humans. Both also suffer from public perception problems: Gaming is often seen as a potentially ha...
Warner Bros
Warner Bros. has set an Oct. 5, 2018, release dates for Jason Momoa’s standalone tentpole “Aquaman” in 3D and Imax. James Wan is directing the superhero film with Charles Roven, Deborah Snyder, and …
British Museum
British Museum. Images courtesy the artist London has accumulated a variety of building styles over the centuries, transforming into a miscellaneous, collage-like landscape where high rise flats exist around the corner from 18th-century buildings. For more than a decade, New York-based photograph...
Why do we cling
Why do we cling to outdated stereotypes when it comes to the solo female traveler? On a recent trip to northern Italy, I was sitting at dinner with a few girlfriends. The restaurant was mostly filled with tables for two (honeymooners, babymooners, newlyweds, you get the picture), but a few tables...
Kerr is still
Kerr is still not pain free a year and a half after having back surgery Wanting to fix a ruptured disc in his spine that had been causing discomfort, Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr had back surgery in July 2015. But due to complications from the surgery that caused a spinal fluid leak, Ke...
China has responded
China has responded to Donald Trump's phone call with the president of Taiwan, calling it a "small trick" from Taipei. The US president-elect risked a diplomatic row with Beijing with the phone conversation - a major departure from decades of US policy in Asia. Beijing firmly views Taiwan as part...
Much of the Universe
Much of the Universe is made up of a strange substance that bears no resemblance to the atoms that make up life, the planets and our stars. What is this dark matter – and how do we find it? It is the ultimate detective story. The suspect is the basic matter that makes up as much as 25% of the Uni...
Ben Wednesday is CNN's
Ben Wedeman is CNN's Rome-based senior international correspondent. The opinions expressed in this commentary are his. Rome (CNN)The world as we know it could come to an end this Sunday. Or it could be just another day. It depends on whom you talk to. This weekend, Italians go to the polls to vot...
If your holiday
If your holiday motto is "the simpler, the better," but you don't want to risk being pegged for a Scrooge, here are 10 DIY Christmas trees that walk the line between minimalist and festive. Go ahead, …
He quit investment
He quit investment banking to launch a luxury menswear brand. When Evan Fript finished up his Master’s degree in finance, he made the natural transition into investment banking. But after a few years on Wall Street his priorities began to shift. In spending money refining his wardrobe, he found h...
AP Radio
AP Radio AP Radio News: Latest News WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. jobs report on Friday made one thing clear: President-elect Donald Trump will inherit the same two-track U.S. economy that bedeviled his predecessor. Hiring is solid and the unemployment rate low. But longer-term problems persist - e...
The North Carolina
The North Carolina rapper’s new diss track “False Prophets” takes aim at ‘Ye for his recent fall from grace. It’s a low blow—and hints at the coming divide over Kanye the Firebrand. The diss track is having a renaissance. Earlier this week, reformed actor Shia LaBeouf debuted the ultimate lo-fi d...
How we deal with our inner world
“How we deal with our inner world—our thoughts, our emotions, our stories—can drive everything.” Gretchen Rubin is the New York Times #1 bestselling author of The Happiness Project, Better Than Before, …
Introducing Dimitri Portwood Kutcher
Introducing Dimitri Portwood Kutcher! Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher announced the name of their second child, a baby boy, who arrived earlier this week. E! News exclusively broke the news that the Bad …
There are books
There are books, well-designed books, and well-designed design books. Here are the ones that make great gifts. Books are the perfect gifts, hands down. You don't have to gamble on size and style, as with clothes. You aren't gifting something useless, frivolous, or purely decorous (read: easily fo...
Kamis, 01 Desember 2016
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