As Trump reaches the end of his first 100 days in office this weekend, he unveiled a new tax plan, hinted that conflict with North Korea is possible and signed a short-term bill to avert government shutdown. Meanwhile, the Pentagon announced Thursday that Trump’s former adviser Michael Flynn was ...
Kamis, 04 Mei 2017
Facebook has unintentionally played host to an unfortunate string of horribly violent incidents over the last few months and CEO Mark Zuckerberg is finally addressing the issue head-on. In a new post on his personal Facebook account, the young leader announced the company will be expanding its op...
With Ticket
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — With ticket sales soaring for the Indianapolis 500 in anticipation of his first start in the race, Formula One star Fernando Alonso hit the Brickyard on Wednesday for his first drive around Indianapolis Motor Speedway. After IndyCar driver Marco Andretti set up the No. 29 for ...
Where Do
Where do your brownie loyalties lie? Are you Team Fudgy, Team Cakey, or Team In-Between-y? I'm a fudgy-as-a-truffle gal myself (Alice Medrich's Best Cocoa Brownies are my old faithful, preferably straight from the freezer)—but today, we're not here to discuss that age-old question. Instead, we're...
This Is Footage
This is footage of The Witcher 3 running 60fps at 8k resolution. That’s 7680 x 4320. On max settings. Gulp. If you need to know what kind of monster could run the game like this, here’s how Thirty IR got the footage across two PCs, the first for …
Guys
Guys, the war for New York is here. So get your sh*t together. Netflix just dropped a seriously badass official trailer for "Marvel's The Defenders," bringing together Marvel/Netflix heroes Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist. This is the epic teamwork the franchise has been buildi...
ISO 1200
5/03/2017 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments This here, is Peter McKinnon´s typical workflow when it comes to editing landscape photos with Adobe Lightroom & Adobe Photoshop. He uses both Lightroom and …
All Aboard
All aboard the swanky train! Japan just unveiled a new luxury sleeper train – and it’s jaw-droppingly beautiful. The gold-tinted Shiki-shima, which was designed by famed industrial designer Ken …
Former Trail Blazers
Former Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy was shot in the leg while visiting his grandmother in Southern California over the weekend. He has returned to Washington state and is recovering. Roy was a bystander in the incident, but his heroic actions ensured a horrible situation didn’t get much worse....
The House
The House voted to approve a roughly $1.1 trillion spending bill which includes more than $15 billion in defense spending and $1.5 billion in money for U.S. border security. The measure is expected to come up for a vote later this week in the Senate ahead of a deadline to keep the government open …
It's Long Been
It’s long been said that there’s no sound in space, and that’s true, to a point. Conventional sound requires a medium to travel through, and is created when particles compress-and-rarify, making anything from a loud “bang” for a single pulse to a consistent tone for repeating patterns. In space, ...
FBI Director
FBI Director James Comey said Wednesday that it makes him "mildly nauseous" to think his decision to reopen the bureau's investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails just days before the election could have impacted voters, but added he would make the same choice again. In his most detailed explan...
Chances Are You’ll
Chances are you’ll spend more waking hours in your first cubicle than your first post-college apartment. But as any 9-to-5er knows, the last thing you’ll want to come home to is another cookie-cutter space. “No matter how small your budget or transient your living situation, take the time to make...
It’s Ballet Flat Season
It’s ballet flat season once again and it’s time to break out those chic little shoes. While Audrey Hepburn may have walked around effortlessly in a pair, for many of us these barely-there looks …
Stock Indexes
Stock indexes opened slightly lower on Wall Street on Wednesday; technology companies were taking some of the biggest losses. Apple fell 1.8% early Wednesday after iPhone sales weren't as high as investors expected. Biotech drug maker Gilead Sciences sank 2.8% after its results came up short of f...
It’s No Secret
It’s no secret Chris Rock is a rap fan. As a self-professed hip-hop head, the comedian is often asked for his opinions on the genre and artists, so it’s no surprise a recent interview with Hot 97 …
In Today’s
In today’s busy world, convenience seems to outweigh consequence, especially with how people use their mobile devices. Using free public Wi-Fi networks, for example, comes with any number of serious security risks, yet surveys show that the overwhelming majority of Americans do it anyway. In a st...
It Would Be
It would be tempting to say Hollywood is once again in the Stephen King business but for the fact that it has never left it. In the four decades since the release of “Carrie,” there have been dozens of movie and television adaptations of his novels and short stories. This year alone, we will see ...
2D Designers
2D designers can pull stunts that 3D designers never could This is hilarious: In the UK, a fellow named Tom runs the Friars Inn, a pub in Bridgnorth. He asked his buddy Dave to help him with some …
Sabtu, 29 April 2017
Curating The Web
Curating the Web for more than a decade? Check. A destination for stuff that makes you smile and/or go “wow!”? Check. On Flipboard since the beginning? Check! Laughing Squid, a daily dose of unique art, culture and technology from around the world, is one of the Web’s O.G. curators—and it’s still...
Reuters
(Reuters) - Alphabet Inc's non-advertising business, which houses its cloud unit, Pixel smartphones and the Play store, has long been sandwiched between Google's advertising juggernaut and its moonshot ventures that have captured popular imagination. Not any more. The business, categorized as "Ot...
After Announcing
After announcing the planned unveiling in September 2017 for Tesla Semi, the company’s all-electric semi truck, CEO Elon Musk released the first teaser image of the truck. The story is still developing…
Bread Is Like
Bread is like a modern-day curse word. When you're trying to clean up your eating habits, it's typically the first thing to go. But we love bread, so we did some dirty work to find out just how bad it is for you, really. Turns out, it can be part of a healthy diet. At least, if you opt for the ri...
Blizzard's Customer Support
Blizzard's customer support said the character was being deactivated while the company investigates a bug in the massively popular game. Blizzard has introduced three new playable characters to Overwatch since it launched, but now it's taking one away -- temporarily. The company said today in a t...
One Fan
One fan favorite will return for the next Mad Max movie. Jude Law talks about his approach to Fantastic Beasts 2. The Scream TV show is getting a complete reboot. Plus, Jessica Henwick teases Colleen Wing’s journey in The Defenders, and Killer Frost gets …
It's No
It's no wonder that landscape photography is so popular... For starters, it's an accessible given that we're surrounded by landscapes big and small that we can photograph. It also doesn't really …
The California
The California Bucket List is your daily guide to essential California adventures, from easy to edgy. Check in every day for a new must-do adventure, each tried and tested by one of the Travel section's staffers and contributors. Tell us what's on your California bucket list. Email travel@latimes...
Character Issues
Character issues are an annual draft concern. But what if some of them aren’t real? Every year I look up at the NFL draft board after the first round, assess the damage, and realize there’s one name that surprisingly isn’t on there. This year, that name is Dalvin Cook. As a college fan, I get pic...
American Astronauts
American astronauts may be walking on Mars in the next eight years, or ideally the next four, if President Donald Trump has his way. But the new timetable has baffled experts in space travel. The surprise announcement — or rather instruction — took place this week during a live video conference b...
AP Radio
AP Radio AP Radio News: WASHINGTON (AP) -- With just hours to spare, Congress easily approved a short-term spending bill Friday that would prevent a partial federal shutdown over the weekend. But on President Donald Trump's 99th day in office, lawmakers were leaving until next week without comple...
Cheap
Cheap and chic hardware, why are you so hard to come by? This décor detail can make an unexpectedly dramatic difference in the overall look of a home, so it's a shame that it isn't easier to find …
One Can Only
One can only dream of owning a wardrobe that compares to Jackie Kennedy’s. But here’s the next best thing: A new memoir by her longtime assistant will give readers a glimpse inside the fashion icon’s closet. Because no matter how much time you’ve spent marveling over Kennedy’s iconic ensembles, t...
The Trump
The Trump rally has come in three waves. It was kicked off soon after the election with exuberance over the Trump agenda. It was dealt a blow by political reality, and has since matured into cautious optimism. All in all, the stock market performance through President Trump's 100th day in office ...
The Musical Mastermind
The musical mastermind and human frontman of Gorillaz, Damon Albarn, started writing Humanz more than a year ago, before Donald Trump was the Republican nominee for President. He says the album started with one clear premise: "I imagined him winning the election and sort of set the album a year a...
A Few Winters Ago
A few winters ago, my family and I checked into a restored 17th-century estate in the tiny town of Lower Monferrato, in Piedmont, Italy. Our bay window looked out onto rolling hills covered in …
"I Just Wanted
"I just wanted it to come across in a way that kids ... would talk about it because it's something that's happening all the time." Netflix’s “13 Reasons Why” gained popularity almost instantly after being released on the streaming platform March 31. But as more and more people are watching the se...
Built In 1909
Built in 1909, the architecturally significant home has been searching for a buyer since March of 2015 After first hitting the market over two years ago, Frank Lloyd Wright's 1909 J. Kibben Ingalls House in suburban River Forest is still up for grabs. Similar to Wright’s slow-to-sell Avery Coonle...
Jumat, 21 April 2017
Facebook made a lot of news this week at their annual F8 conference—revealing progress on AI-powered cameras, VR hangouts, a 360-degree camera and technology that would allow you to type using just your brain. Earlier this week, however, Facebook Live came under fire when a man taped a video in w...
Samsung
Samsung has historically been guilty of loading up its smartphones with apps that duplicate features already found in Android. The company's software game has definitely improved over the years, though, and Samsung appears to be focusing more on what it does best and leaving the software to other...
Elon Musk
Elon Musk is about to become a CEO of another company. Yes, the guy who's already the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX will take on lead duty at a new company called Neuralink, which (ultimately) aims to merge the human brain with a computer. We knew a tiny little bit about Musk's new venture thanks to la...
If You Know
If you know anyone with endometriosis then you'll know the debilitating pain it can cause, especially during the menstrual cycle. TV star Tia Mowry is one of the 176 million women in the U.S. who …
If You Know
If you know anyone with endometriosis then you'll know the debilitating pain it can cause, especially during the menstrual cycle. TV star Tia Mowry is one of the 176 million women in the U.S. who …
If You Know
If you know anyone with endometriosis then you'll know the debilitating pain it can cause, especially during the menstrual cycle. TV star Tia Mowry is one of the 176 million women in the U.S. who …
A Mod
A Mod to See the 2010 Cowboy Epic Return in 2017 Jon Marston fans, rejoice! We are getting an entire reconstruction of the 2010 cowboy epic in GTA V‘s engine. Dubbed Red Dead Redemption V, this project …
In New Photos
In new photos for Fox’s “Alien: Covenant,” we see Michael Fassbender in his dual roles as well as a gruesome-looking Neomorph. The images, exclusive to Empire, tease the new film in the franchise that …
Sony’s Recently
Sony’s recently announced full-frame flagship a9 is a game changer for mirrorless systems. Designed to compete directly against the Canon EOS 1D X Mark II and Nikon D5 DSLRs, Sony has seemingly …
United Airlines
United Airlines has a pointed question in their online check-in process: “Are you interested in possibly taking a different flight in exchange for a travel certificate?” Translation: Are you okay with being bumped? The airline sparked public outrage …
The King
The King was in court on Thursday, and Cleveland has a 3-0 lead The game was out of reach. The home crowd was fired up. The role players had stepped up. Finally, the Cavaliers' hubris had caught up with them. It was all but certain that LeBron James would lose a first-round game for the first tim...
U.S President Donald Trump's
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's tax reform plan will rely largely on future revenue gains from faster economic growth to justify major tax cuts, top Trump advisers said on Thursday. As Trump's first 100 days in office draw to a close, the disclosure is the latest sign that th...
The Past Lives On
The past lives on. The most important set of genetic instructions we all get comes from our DNA, passed down through generations. But the environment we live in can make genetic changes, …
The French
Paris (CNN) — The French presidential election campaign was stopped in its tracks on Friday after a deadly attack on a police bus on the Champs-Elysees in the heart of Paris. The attacker -- named by the Paris prosecutor's office as Karim Cheurfi -- killed one police officer and badly injured two...
If You've
If you've ever been a concerned plant owner, then you probably know that yellowing leaves are one of the first signs that your plant is distressed. But with possible root causes ranging from …
Sandal Season
Sandal season is officially in full swing and celebs have been stepping out in some cool new silhouettes. While we’re seeing a range of styles, one of the biggest trends is the slide. Not only are …
Asian Stocks
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Asian stocks rose, lifted by bets on strong U.S. earnings and U.S. tax reform, while the euro retreated from a three-week high as jitters returned over the first round of French presidential elections on Sunday after a shooting in Paris. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific...
At 59
At 59, Morris Day is, amazingly, the same insouciant cane-twirler the world met in Purple Rain. "Morris Day, calling in," he announces with a cocky purr on the phone from his home in Boca Raton, …
How Technology
How technology helps in a humanitarian crisis In September 2015, the body of Aylan Kurdi, a 3-year-old Syrian migrant, washed up on a Turkish beach. The boy had fallen off a rubber raft provided by a smuggler who had promised the boy’s father a motorboat. As the startling images of the drowned bo...
Cuba Gooding Sr
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cuba Gooding Sr., who sang the 1972 hit "Everybody Plays the Fool," has died. Authorities say the 72-year-old singer and father of Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr. was found dead in a car Thursday in the Woodland Hills section of Los Angeles. Coroner's Assistant Chief Ed Winter sa...
Musk’s History
Musk’s History of AI Concerns Elon Musk has made it clear that he is concerned about the extreme advancements being made in artificial intelligence (AI) research. Ultimately, he fears that AI will, …
Rabu, 19 April 2017
Since Day One
Since day one, we’ve set out to create an environment where great stories can thrive and influence people to think in new ways; a place where people can confidently dive deep into their passions knowing that the curated stories and products they are engaging with come from the world’s most truste...
Mark Zuckerberg’s
Mark Zuckerberg’s social network is betting big on augmented reality, hasn’t given up on VR – but doesn’t have much to say about the ‘Facebook killer’ As Apple has WWDC and Google has I/O, so Facebook has F8: the social network’s big annual conference has steadily grown, from a way to speak to de...
Toyota
Toyota is dead serious about building cars that appeal to the heart, not just the mind. It’s bringing back the Supra, one of its most emblematic models, in a bid to rekindle ties with its performance …
These Last
These last few weeks I’ve been seeking refuge in umami-town. In my search for new ways to intensify the savoriness in my food, I’ve been chucking Parmesan rinds into my soup pot, dashing Vietnamese fish sauce into spaghetti bolognese, and sprinkling MSG onto any- and everything. At some point dur...
You WANT
You WANT people curious about what you do A documentary about the creation of Horizon Zero Dawn was created by the Dutch organization VPRO, and yesterday Kotaku pulled an interesting GIF from the video that showed how the game renders its large environments. “Every time you move the camera in Hor...
Not Everyone
Not everyone who suffers a series of great tragedies in their life becomes Batman, as evidenced by this trailer for Michael Cuesta’s American Assassin. When this kid’s parents died and his girlfriend was killed in a terrorist attack, he didn’t become Batman, he joined up with a CIA black ops team...
Spring Is In Full Swing
Spring is in full swing, which means it’s time to dust off your camera and head back outdoors. Don’t let April showers keep you from taking photos! Stormy skies can add a moody atmosphere to your …
Brace Yourselves
Brace yourselves wanderlusting foodies: One of the most iconic food spots on every traveler’s bucket list is about to go the way of the dodo. The Military Junta — which took control of Thailand after a 2014 coup d’état — has been trying to “return happiness” to the country, and for some reason a ...
The Former
The former Patriots tight end was discovered dead early Wednesday morning in his cell. Aaron Hernandez, the former New England Patriots tight end convicted of murder in 2015, committed suicide in his Massachusetts prison cell, the Boston Globe reported Wednesday citing corrections officials. Hern...
Scientists
Scientists have long known that there is something amiss with their current understanding of the composition of the Milky Way — the galaxy we call home. Painstaking measurements of the cosmic …
Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia (CNN) — Republicans were served another reminder of President Donald Trump's unpopularity Tuesday as Democrat Jon Ossoff nearly captured a House seat in a region that for decades has been a conservative stronghold, with the Democrat ultimately falling just short of the percent ne...
A New Study
A new study from Realtor examines what matters most If you’ve ever wanted to renovate your kitchen, re-do the floors, or go full Joanna Gaines on your home, you’ve likely indulged in a little self-justification, claiming it would “improve the value” of the house. But getting a real return on inve...
Once Again
Once again, Proenza Schouler has released another collection that we're all dying to have in our closets. This time, it's the label's pre-fall 2017 pieces that everyone in the office is fighting over. The lineup includes perfect transitional-weather …
Senin, 17 April 2017
China's Economy
China's economy grew by 6.9% in the first quarter of 2017, according to official figures. The growth rate, which compares expansion with the same three months in the previous year, was slightly higher than many economists had forecast. State-led infrastructure spending and demand for new property...
As A Couple
As a couple, Selena Gomez and The Weeknd have been virtually inseparable—and that his-and-hers mindset extends to their standout vacation style. It began on a trip to Italy that brought out matching jackets, followed by a stopover in Buenos Aires that called for coordinated sneakers on a romantic...
Remy Ma May
Remy Ma may be vacationing with Papoose and their kids this week, but she’s not done throwing shade at her archenemy, Nicki Minaj. The “All The Way Up” hitmaker just took to social media to give a …
Combining Graffiti Techniques
Combining graffiti techniques with detailed oil painting, London-based street artist Ant Carver creates expressive, gestural murals using a rainbow palette of spray paints. An exploration into alternative approaches to street art, Carver's process involves filling out facial contours with various...
Although
Although Janet Jackson and Wissam Al Mana may be headed for divorce, there’s still love for each other. Jackson’s billionaire soon-to-be ex-husband penned a touching message to his estranged wife and …
Image
Image 1 of 48 from gallery of Resort in House / ALPES Green Design & Build. Photograph by Hiroyuki Oki
Senin, 20 Maret 2017
Politics And The Donald Trump
Politics and the Donald Trump administration once again dominated the past week during which the CBO scored the GOP’s health care bill, the White House released their budget plan and Trump’s latest travel ban was blocked by two judges. Read more about these ongoing issues, as well as the other bi...
Uber's President
Uber's president has resigned after just six months in the role as the company is facing numerous controversies, adding to mounting fears over the future of the firm. Jeff Jones, former marketing head at Target, was tasked with altering Uber's public image, but decided to leave swiftly after join...
Last Month
Last month, Motor Trend managed to make a 10.5-second quarter mile run in a stock Tesla Model S P100D with the new ‘Ludicrous+’ software upgrade, but it has not been replicable in the real world, aka uncorrected time on the dragstrip. Before that, the best time recorded on the dragstrip since ‘Lu...
Depending On Where You’re From
Depending on where you’re from, Easter bread could mean a lot of different things. Sometimes it’s a simple braided version with raisins, and other times it’s a gorgeous concoction covered in sprinkles with a dyed Easter egg in the middle. But, to be fair, it could also just be a delicious side th...
Mass Effect
Ed's note: Mass Effect: Andromeda was reviewed using final retail code. However, until we have time to ascertain multiplayer stability in a launch environment, this review will remain provisional. I really like Mass Effect: Andromeda, but I don’t know that you will. Mass Effect has a passionate f...
After Hugh Jackman's Wolverine
After Hugh Jackman's Wolverine wrapped up into a well-deserved ending, all eyes are set on Deadpool 2. The Deadpool sequel may not feature Jackman's X-Men character but recently, another X-Men actor who died in Logan, Sir Patrick Stewart, dropped major hints that he might be reprising his role as...
Dear Friends
Dear friend, There is nobody more important to photograph than our loved ones. 1. Why travel to photograph? Why is it that we always try to photograph the exotic? For example, it is more interesting to …
Spring Is Around The Corner
Spring is around the corner, and whether you’re a weary student or just someone who finds winter exhausting, there’s probably only one thing on your mind — spring break. As it turns out, our national …
Marc Leishman
Quote of the day - Marc Leishman "This game is a lot easier out of the fairway," Leishman told Steve Sands of the Golf Channel after his victory. Best round - (67) Danny Lee (Photo courtesy: Action …
A Federal Judge In Hawaii
A federal judge in Hawaii who issued a temporary restraining order against key parts of President Donald Trump's revised travel ban last week has turned down a Justice Department request to narrow the injunction. In a ruling Sunday. U.S. District Court Judge Derrick Watson rejected a federal gove...
Could A Synthetic Magnetic Bubble
Could a synthetic magnetic bubble, like a mini-magnetosphere, protect a crewed mission to Mars from cosmic radiation, and would the energy cost be prohibitively high? As much as some folks are keen on sending people to Mars as soon as possible, it’s become obvious that protecting any astronauts f...
Supreme Court
Supreme Court confirmation hearings are the stuff of novels and movies, but they are the stuff of reality TV, too. For critics of the nominee — any nominee — the object is drama, even confrontation. For defenders of the nominee, the object is boredom. A confirmation hearing with no sparks and no ...
On November
On November 5, 2013, a rocket launched toward Mars. It was India’s first interplanetary mission, Mangalyaan, and a terrific gamble. Only 40 percent of missions sent to Mars by major space …
Minggu, 19 Maret 2017
On November
On November 5, 2013, a rocket launched toward Mars. It was India’s first interplanetary mission, Mangalyaan, and a terrific gamble. Only 40 percent of missions sent to Mars by major space …
Financial Leaders
LONDON (Reuters) - Financial leaders from the world's biggest economies found common ground on foreign exchange at a G20 meeting on Saturday but failed to agree on trade, highlighting a global shift towards protectionism and setting a cautious tone for financial markets next week. The Group of 20...
Most People
Most people think of storage pieces as a bit of a necessary evil. Nobody gets excited about chests of drawers or towel bars — or do they? We love a good IKEA hack, and we especially love IKEA hacks …
French Women
French women have a timeless quality that's hard to put into words. It's a combination of not looking like they tried and somehow appearing perfectly put-together. It's not something that can be …
Musical Stars
Musical stars are paying tribute to Chuck Berry after the influential performer died aged 90. US singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen said he was "the greatest pure rock 'n' roll writer who ever lived". Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones said Berry "lit up our teenage years, and blew life into our ...
Berry’s Style
Berry’s style permeated rock music so completely that you could hear his influence in everyone who picked up a guitar for decades afterwards When Chuck Berry wrote School Day (Ring Ring Goes the Bell), his detailed evocation of a day in the life of an American teenager in the Eisenhower era, he c...
The Opposite House
The Opposite House, is a commissioned private residence located on the Scarborough Bluffs, closer to the east edge of the Greater Toronto Area. The clients, a professional couple who both work from home and enjoy an active home entertainment lifestyle, were looking for a modern dwelling that woul...
Kamis, 16 Maret 2017
Hundreds Of Intimate Photos
Hundreds of intimate photos have been posted online since Tuesday night. Late Tuesday night, alleged personal photos of female celebrities, including actors Emma Watson and Amanda Seyfried, began circulating on Reddit and 4chan. The images, which range from tame selfies to explicitly sexual photo...
Health Care
Health care. Immigration. Security. These common policy themes throughout the Donald Trump administration all received increased attention this week. Republicans on Capitol Hill rolled out a new plan for Obamacare, an altered immigration order was released by the White House and national security...
The Russian Spies
Two Russian spies and two hired hackers face a combined total of 47 criminal charges. Today the Department of Justice charged four individuals, including two Russian spies and two other criminal hackers, with the 2014 theft of 500 million Yahoo users’ account information — one of the largest data...
In Recent Years
In recent years, premium automakers have run out of niches to expand into and have turned instead to what should be regarded as microscopic sub-niches. (How else to explain the BMW 4-series Gran Coupe, the Mercedes-Benz GLC coupe, or the Range Rover Evoque convertible?) But now both BMW and Merce...
Pork Chops
Pork chops seem like a great dinner idea in theory—they’re widely available and they cook quickly if you buy the thin ones (not the thick, fancy butcher shop ones). All of this mean you can go from work to any-old-supermarket to food-in-your-belly pretty fast. But there’s a catch, because—like th...
New PlayStation Store
New PlayStation Store Deals Yesterday we told you about Sony’s limited time promotional 2 for 1 offer on the United States PlayStation Store where gamers can get 2 games for $20. For the next few …
The Wachowski Siblings
The Wachowski siblings are currently not involved Warner Bros.’ sci-fi movie about a computer hacker who wakes up from a computer simulation and into the real world to join the fight against an army of advanced robots, The Matrix, is about to get a reboot, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Mic...
As A Person
As a person with a little bit of knowledge about cameras and a lot of experience spending far too much money on them, I often get asked: "Hey Alex, what's the best point-and-shoot camera I can buy?" For years, a very good answer to that question has …
Nature Is Not Only
Nature is not only all that is visible to the eye, yet also includes the inner pictures of the soul. Same happened with me when I went to the Glacier National Park, Montana. Oh, that place! Whenever I …
Seattle Being Proactive
Seattle being proactive, securing visits with top backs and monitoring value plays on open market Count me among those who like what the Seahawks are doing by casting a wide net at offensive line and running back, and sorting through the options while holding the line in terms of how much they pa...
Speaker Paul D. Ryan
WASHINGTON — Speaker Paul D. Ryan, facing a formidable new impediment thrown in his path by the Congressional Budget Office, worked Tuesday to line up support for his bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act. The C.B.O. on Monday predicted an increase of 24 million people without health insurance b...
There’s A Paper
There’s a paper in the open-access New Journal of Physics this week with the hyper-technical title “Obtaining tight bounds on higher-order interferences with a 5-path interferometer”. While that might not sound like an inherently fascinating topic, and the end result isn’t all that shocking, it’s...
The Justice Department
Updated at 2:40 p.m. ET The Justice Department has announced charges against four people, including two Russian security officials, over cybercrimes linked to a massive hack of millions of Yahoo user accounts. Two of the defendants — Dmitry Dokuchaev and his superior Igor Sushchin — are officers ...
The Cube
The Cube lets you peer inside We’re all for ingenious self-watering, or otherwise self-caring, planters, whether they tip over to indicate they need a refill, or come with a built-in LED light, but sometimes you want something basic—which is why we love these simple, clear planters from London-ba...
Fashion Month
Fashion month is officially over. And throughout the season, W's photographers captured the Planet Earth documentary-worthy street style scene, featuring 14 different species of show-goers. As the style set heads back to their hometowns after braving a snowstorm in New York and major rain in Pari...
Federal Prosecutors
Federal prosecutors announced charges against four men, including two Russian intelligence agents, on Wednesday for their roles in a conspiracy that led to the 2014 theft of 500 million Yahoo accounts, one of the largest known data breaches. The four men together face 47 criminal charges, includi...
The Man At The Centre
The man at the centre of a viral BBC interview who was unceremoniously interrupted by his children live on air said on Wednesday he was flattered by the many "gentle sentiments" his family had received after millions watched the video online. Robert Kelly, an American associate professor at Pusan...
In A New Video
In a new video for the slinky, jazz-rooted BADBADNOTGOOD song "Lavender," a character named "Ronald Klump," a satirical Donald Trump stand-in, is the victim of a Looney Tunes-ian "BANG," fired by Snoop Dogg. (The video is also heavy on Snoop's favorite subject, the continuous ingestion of pot.) T...
I'm Not An Ambitious
I’m not an ambitious cook and my culinary pursuits are limited to the familiar. I know how to peel a potato. I don’t know much else. That’s why I need a guide for more oddly-shaped vegetables like artichokes, as demonstrated in this graphic. These …
Selasa, 14 Maret 2017
SXSW 2017
SXSW 2017 is in full swing right now in Austin, TX, and so too is the content/social media machine pumping out announcements, tweets, photos and clips of everything happening at the festival. It’s the perfect time to peep in via Flipboard and see what’s new. 1. Add the SXSW Smart Magazine to your...
Facebook Inc
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc (FB.O) barred software developers on Monday from using the massive social network's data to create surveillance tools, closing off a process that had been exploited by U.S. police departments to track protesters Facebook, its Instagram unit and rival Twitter...
In The Near Future
In the near future, electric cars will no longer be the domain of the luxury-car owner. According to Automotive News, Volvo Cars’ North America CEO, Lex Kerssemakers, told reporters at the Geneva auto show that the company’s first fully electric vehicle will likely have a price range of about $35...
Roasting A Whole Chicken
Roasting a whole chicken sounds a lot more complicated than it actually is. You don't have to be Ina Garten on a Friday night to make it happen—this recipe has six ingredients (including salt and pepper), can be prepped in five minutes, and you don't even use a thermometer to check its doneness. ...
It's Not
It’s not about praise for those who made it, it’s about praise for those who bought it This morning brought news that Jim Sterling, the well known video games raconteur who definitely does not participate in groupthink, was under attack. Jim could bait someone by reading a phone book in the wrong...
With More A-List Stars
With more A-List stars, directors, and producers creating television than ever before, many are calling this the next golden age of TV. But regardless of who's involved, there are bound to be some shows that don't shine quite as brightly. More outlets are creating TV content, from streaming compa...
Dear Friend
Dear friend, I’m the first to admit that in the past, I gave far too many fudge ice cream cones what others thought of me, my photography, and my art. 1. Why do we care so much? First of all, why do we …
Dear Friend
Dear friend, I’m the first to admit that in the past, I gave far too many fudge ice cream cones what others thought of me, my photography, and my art. 1. Why do we care so much? First of all, why do we …
The Largest Religious
The largest religious structure on earth has puzzled and enchanted visitors for centuries. How did it come to be? Jonathan Glancey investigates. António da Madelena, a Portuguese Capuchin friar, was one of the first Western visitors to Angkor Wat, the monumental and moated 12th Century Hindu-Budd...
Calgary Albert
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Kris Versteeg and the Calgary Flames tied a team record Monday night that was set long before any of their current players were born. Versteeg had two assists and scored the shootout winner as the Flames beat the defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 to ma...
Leading Republicans
(CNN) — Leading Republicans are brushing off unfavorable aspects of a Congressional Budget Office report Monday on their plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, arguing the nonpartisan CBO is unreliable and only taking a portion of their plan under consideration. If anxious members we...
In January 1991
In January 1991, a couple of crazy kids got married. That these particular “kids” were in their late 30s, were astronauts, and were keeping their marriage a secret from their bosses at NASA only …
Twenty Four Million
CNN) — Twenty-four million more Americans would be uninsured by 2026 under the House Republican health care bill than under Obamacare, including 14 million by next year, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office said Monday. The long-anticipated score immediately puts the writers and supporte...
Even At The Best Of Times
Even at the best of times, and despite any help you may have from expert architects, the task of building a new house is a daunting one. That's why today we are presenting five inspirational houses …
Anything
Anything can happen in New York! The prime way to walk your dog, according to Emily Ratajkowski's latest DKNY campaign, is in almost nothing at all. In DKNY's newest campaign, Emily Ratajkowski wakes up in a cutesy New York apartment to walk her dog wearing nothing but boots and svelte black ling...
The Federal Reserve’s
The Federal Reserve’s much-anticipated two-day policy meeting will begin Tuesday as originally planned, the central bank said. Severe winter weather began to hit parts of the Northeast overnight, including Washington D.C. where the Fed’s meeting is scheduled to take place. The city was expected t...
Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg takes aim at President Donald Trump in his latest music video. Pictured: Snoop Dogg on Aug. 28, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California.In his 20-plus years of rapping, Snoop Dogg has never been a stranger to controversy, but the rapper’s latest music video for the song “Lavender” could get ...
So Many Emails
So many emails, so much anxiety, little time. Duke University behavioral economist Dan Ariely decided to take a look if we really need to be notified of every email that comes our way, and came up with …
An Experimental
An experimental Adobe project brings machine learning and artificial intelligence to the graphic and web design worlds. That might not be a bad thing. Adobe, one of the world’s largest and most powerful software companies, is trying something new: It's applying machine learning and image recognit...
Minggu, 12 Februari 2017
In the week
In the week following President Donald Trump’s immigration ban his relations with countries across the world continue to be under scrutiny. Trump was joined by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the White House Friday. The two leaders took time to discuss the importance of an alliance between ...
Twitter Inc.’s fourth-quarter earnings showed a company that was still struggling with user growth issues and revenue problems. Analysts do not see those problems ending soon. Shares of Twitter TWTR, -5.06% fell about 5% in Friday afternoon trading after several firms downgraded the stock because...
James Bond
James Bond chased Goldfinger up this route in 1964. What more do we need to tell you? If you're trying to get between the Swiss cantons of Valais and Uri, there are two routes. Most people take the short route–a drive-on train that tunnels under the Alps to get you there quickly. But for folks lo...
Cooking every day
Cooking every day seems as daunting as, uh, cooking every day. Especially after work. Especially when there are other things to do. Especially since, what the heck, there's only a couple hours until …
There’s
There’s no shortage of third-party retro gaming consoles promising all sorts of advantages over their proprietary predecessors, but the RetroBlox wants to be the biggest and most comprehensive of them to date. Unlike the RetroN or Game Freak, the …
Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves’ John Wick opened with $14.4 million in October of 2014, riding a wave of strong reviews and solid buzz to a $43m domestic and $86m worldwide cume. The film also earned $53m in post-theatrical, which is the kind of post-theatrical bump that is a lot rarer than it used to be during th...
By Olympus
by Olympus Trailblazer Peter Baumgarten Taken by Olympus Trailblazer Peter Baumgarten with an OMD E-M5 Mark II, m.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO, ISO200, f/8, 0.4s, -0.3EV As a nature/landscape photographer …
No one can claim
No one can claim that flying has got better. Absurdly Driven looks at the world of business with a skeptical eye and a firmly rooted tongue in cheek. My favorite kind of flight is an empty one. My second favorite is one where I'm sitting up front and someone else is paying. My least favorite is o...
Durant poured
Durant poured on 34 points in a Warriors win, but butted heads with Thunder players on the way. When Kevin Durant first took the court for pregame warmups on Saturday night, Oklahoma City fans peppered him with boos and jeers. After all, the former league MVP ditched the Thunder for the Golden St...
PYONGYANG
PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — In an implicit challenge to President Donald Trump, North Korea appeared to fire a ballistic missile early Sunday in what would be its first such test of the year. After receiving word of the launch, Trump stood at his south Florida estate with Japanese Prime Ministe...
Some of us blindly
Some of us blindly accept things the way they are. We exist. It doesn’t matter why, we just do. But for others, such as astrophysicist Duncan Meacher, accepting things the way they are without …
PALM BEACH
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Already in a domestic battle over his immigration order, President Donald Trump now faces a fresh foreign provocation in his first weeks in office — an apparent ballistic missile test by North Korea. After a stormy start on the diplomacy front, Trump has shown evidence of ...
You’ve tried
You’ve tried banging it on the counter, using a rubber grip, and handing it off to your super strong friend, but you still can’t get that jar open. Here’s what you do. As you’ve probably know already, running the jar lid under hot water can help, but …
The hair
The hair at the Alexander Wang Fall 2017 show was—as we say in fashion speak—"typical A.Wang." "These are girls who've been out all night and are still looking cool in the morning," said hairstylist Guido. But he didn't necessarily mean the mashed and knotted reality that most of us wake up with ...
SEOUL
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's special prosecutor said it would again summon Samsung Group scion Jay Y. Lee on Monday to question him on suspicion of bribery, as it investigates a graft scandal that has engulfed the country's president. Last month, special prosecution officials questioned 48-yea...
Maggie Rogers
Maggie Rogers has been making and releasing albums since she was in high school — but last year, her profile got an unexpected boost when a video of her meeting Pharrell Williams went viral. Rogers was attending NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, and Williams was there to critique the students' work...
By
By Flipboard Features | Kick back with long articles and entertainment guides galore. 'The Lego Batman Movie' Review: Welcome to the Funniest Dark Knight Movie Ever Is it possible that every movie …
Actor
Actor who Trump said was ‘overrated’ after Golden Globes criticism refers to Nazi militia and tells HRC gala: ‘It’s terrifying to put a target on your forehead’ In an emotional speech that was by turns tearful, defiant and humorous, Meryl Streep doubled down on her harsh criticism of Donald Trump...
Nestled
Nestled in the woods of Hudson Valley, this house was conceived as a car-lover’s dream retreat. A generously sized garage is the locus of the design, generating space for car storage and maintenance as well as a spacious wine cellar and a furniture workshop. The rectangular form of the house, whi...
Jumat, 13 Januari 2017
A gunman
A gunman opened fire in a busy Turkish nightclub on New Year’s Eve, killing 39 and injuring 69. ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack, in the Turkish city of Istanbul. Authorities are still searching for the suspected assailant after announcing Wednesday they had identified him but were not ...
Apple
Apple could start offering original streaming video content on its Apple Music platform by the end of the year, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. The tech giant reportedly hopes its scripted shows and movies will become as popular as HBO's "Westworld" or Netflix's "Stranger Thin...
On Monday
On Monday, Porsche introduced five new versions of its iconic 911 sports car at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show. All five models bear the GTS nomenclature. They include the Carrera GTS Coupe, the Carrera 4 GTS Coupe, the Carrera GTS Cabriolet, the Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, and the Targa 4 GTS. The GTS ...
If you’re
If you’re a salmon fan, this recipe from former Food columnist Russ Parsons is one of the easiest dishes you can make: Heat the oven to 250 degrees. Place the salmon on a baking sheet and slide it in the oven over a pan of boiling water. That’s it. The salmon will be ready in about 20 minutes, wh...
Overwatch’s South Korean
Overwatch’s South Korean servers are overrun with cheaters, and Blizzard made a big move to put an end to that. The publisher has banned more than 10,000 players on its South Korean servers, according to a post on its message boards. Blizzard specifically mentioned that it banned players using a ...
Can you
Can you make it through this two-minute clip of Raw? As they say, all art should make you feel something. And grotesquely ill is definitely a feeling, right? To be completely honest, Raw, from acclaimed French director Julia Ducournau, actually looks pretty awesome—even with the cannibalism, skin...
SHARE We
SHARE We snap photos so fine, we don’t need editing apps … but every now and then a photo needs a touch of sharpening, or a cooling filter, or a clip art robot, just to spruce it up. Who are we …
Whether
Whether it’s fatigue from 2016 or the changing political climate, the new year promises to be a banner year for travel with nearly one-third of of American adults saying they are more likely to take time off this year compared to 2016, according to a recent AAA survey. Overall, 42 percent of Amer...
The Washington
The Washington Redskins have been in the market for a defensive coordinator this offseason. Now, they’ll need to find an offensive coordinator as well. Sean McVay will become the next head coach of the Los Angeles Rams, the team announced on Thursday. McVay met with the Rams on Wednesday for his ...
CIA, FBI
CIA, FBI and other agencies will be able to access surveillance on foreigners abroad, including information identifying Americans they may be in contact with Barack Obama, in one of his final acts on national security, has permitted US intelligence and law enforcement agencies far greater access ...
Washington
Washington (CNN)The Justice Department's internal watchdog announced Thursday it has launched a probe into the department and the FBI's handling of the investigation into Hillary Clinton's private email server. The announcement, which was expected, …
From microbes
From microbes to marsupials, life abounds on Earth. But even if you stripped the planet of all its inhabitants, Earth would still "live". Its molten core churns, generating a magnetic field that envelops the planet. Erupting volcanoes spew gases and pave new lands with fresh lava. Earth's surface...
If you’re
If you’re a salmon fan, this recipe from former Food columnist Russ Parsons is one of the easiest dishes you can make: Heat the oven to 250 degrees. Place the salmon on a baking sheet and slide it in the oven over a pan of boiling water. That’s it. The salmon will be ready in about 20 minutes, wh...
In 2017
In 2017, the possibilities are endless when it comes to weddings. Want to get hitched in a tree house? Or serve a “cake” made of donuts? Go for it. You can even get married at Kate Middleton’s palace and hire someone to write your maid of honor speech. One thing that is still hard to do, try as y...
The Environmental
The Environmental Protection Agency accused Fiat Chrysler on Thursday of installing software that appeared to enable certain diesel trucks to release lower emissions during pollution tests. The company denied those accusations, saying its software meets regulatory requirements. The vehicles invol...
A fresh
A fresh take on "The Fresh Prince." ”The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” theme song just got flipped-turned upside down by none other than Ed Sheeran. During an appearance on U.K. radio station Capital FM, the “Shape of You” singer received a request from a listener to combine her two loves: Sheeran’s m...
From
From Richard Nixon to Barack Obama, renowned White House photographers reveal their most cherished moments with U.S. presidents Alexandra Genova | Michelle Molloy As President-Elect Donald Trump prepares to take the country’s reigns, TIME asked 12 …
Michelle
Michelle Obama's goodbye fete Wednesday on "The Tonight Show" was way more upbeat than President Barack Obama's emotional farewell address to the nation. She was Jimmy Fallon's sole guest and the late night host dedicated his entire show to her. When she walked out onto the "Tonight Show" set, Fa...
Think
Think only designers can create infographics? You have the power to create infographics yourself with tools you probably already have: PowerPoint and Keynote. Read the full article at MarketingProfs
Selasa, 03 Januari 2017
Tensions
Tensions flared this week between the U.S. and Russia and the U.S. and Israel. President Barack Obama ordered 35 suspected Russian spies to leave the U.S. and imposed sanctions on Russian intelligence agencies over their intrusion into the presidential election. Russian President Vladimir Putin r...
Welcome to the new XPS 13 2-in
Welcome to the new XPS 13 2-in-1 Dell is unveiling a convertible version of its popular XPS 13 laptop today at the Consumer Electronics Show. While the CES surprise leaked out a little early yesterday, the new Dell XPS 2-in-1 still has some surprises in store for fans of the original. Just like t...
London
LONDON (Reuters) - The time for talking is fast approaching as Mercedes start a new year with Formula One waiting for a big announcement about who is going to replace retired world champion Nico Rosberg alongside Lewis Hamilton. The team made clear before the Christmas break that they would have ...
The heart of New England
The heart of New England is in this dish — clam chowder is what we are known for and as a New England chef, it is my duty to make it the best clam chowder I can. Chowder is the perfect hearty comfort food during the winter months in New England, but it also works just as well in the summertime on...
From Call of Duty
From Call of Duty to World of Warcraft, multiplayer games have become the bread and butter for many of the industry's biggest developers. So, if you want to broadcast your value to today’s top gaming …
Fans of the Star Wars
Fans of the Star Wars franchise are still coming to terms with Carrie Fisher’s death after a heart attack. Mark Hamill has been continuing to pay respects to his friend and longtime co-star, and meanwhile, headlines about Disney’s reportedly staggering insurance policy on Fisher are beginning to ...
Swathed
Swathed in creamy reds and blues, infrared photography has helped Paolo Pettigiani transform Central Park into a surreal dreamscape. The Italian photographer began experimenting with the technique two years ago near his hometown of Turin, but it’s his #InfraredNYC series that has catapulted his w...
We all
We all love to get value for money, and holidays are no exception, particularly as they are generally a relatively large purchase. With this in mind, Lonely Planet spoke to some British, American and Australian travel experts to get their insider tips on how to find great value in travel in 2017....
The 2006
The 2016 NFL regular season mercifully came to an end Sunday. Washington took a lot of oomph out of the last regular season game of the season. The Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions NFC North title showdown was flexed to Sunday night because it was not only a game between division rivals, it no...
SACRAMENTO
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — As California lawmakers return to Sacramento on Wednesday, liberal dreams of expanding safety-net benefits and providing health coverage to immigrants are giving way to a new vision revolving around a feverish push to protect gains racked up in the past. After years of p...
SpaceX
SpaceX has finally revealed what caused one of the company's Falcon 9 rockets to explode on the launch pad on Sept. 1, 2016, also destroying Israel's Amos 6 communications satellite that the rocket was taking into orbit. In a report released Monday morning, SpaceX says it was joined by multiple a...
Istanbul
ISTANBUL — The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack early on New Year’s Day at an Istanbul nightclub that killed at least 39 people, in a statement released on Monday, news agencies reported. The authorities are still searching for the gunman, who killed a police officer guarding t...
As the clock
As the clock struck midnight and 2016 came to a close, Hollywood's fashion-conscious revelers welcomed the new year in sequins, leather, feathers, sheer tulle—and everything in between. Check out our favorite looks from the night below. Kendall Jenner …
Three people
Three people are in custody Monday awaiting formal charges after two Dakota Access pipeline protesters rappelled from the roof of the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis to hang a banner during the Minnesota Vikings' season finale against the Chicago Bears. The game was not interrupted by the protes...
It seems like slowly but surely
It seems like slowly but surely, animated aughties musical sensation Gorillaz are making their way back into the zeitgeist, releasing a a slew of new (non-music) content in the build-up to the release of a brand new album. Today, they've treated us to a mixtape from their bassist Noodle, who comp...
We're talking
We're talking the freshest of the fresh takes, people—sequels and remakes need not apply. After the DEFCON 1 shitshow that was 2016, we all need a fresh start more than ever—and that includes in pop culture, as well. Sure, there are a slew of hotly anticipated sequels and season returns on deck i...
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey suffered through a performance train wreck in Times Square on New Year’s Eve as technical malfunctions left her at a loss vocally during her hit song “Emotions,” struggling to reach notes and to sync the lyrics and music. The trouble continued when she gave up on another of her best-...
A big
A big bundle of 120 minimalist logos for multi purpose. This extensive bundle of 120 well designed logos will help you to create eye-catching brand identities for yourself or clients in no time. …
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