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I love tacos, but I’m also a horrible taco snob. I only like mine served off a truck in a parking lot in Los Angeles. I want them to be small, tasty, and very, very cheap. Wednesday, October 4 is National Taco Day, which means that this humble food will be feted far and wide. …
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Visitors to the Colosseum can now enjoy even more of the ancient amphitheater and the spectacular views it offers of Rome. Officials on Tuesday showed off the newly restored fourth and fifth levels of the Colosseum, which are opening to the public for guided tours starting Nov. 1. Included in the visit is a connecting …
We compared premium airline credit cards for the largest US carriers: Delta, United, and American Airlines We looked at annual fees, spending bonuses, airline miles, and hotel and airport perks to see which card offered the best benefits. There were a lot of similarities, but one airline credit card stood out above the rest. If …
People often get sick after taking flights. Cabin air is cleaner than you expect. But there are plenty of germy places on planes. Jet lag can also compromise your immune system. For many, coming down with a cold after a long flight is all but inevitable. But why is that? What do we get sick …
When the Four Seasons’ Grill Room opened in 1959, it quickly became the dining room of choice for advertising and publishing industry executives. The restaurant was located in a part of Midtown Manhattan that, at the time, was the epicenter of those industries. The Four Seasons was a sort of clubhouse where executives went to …
I’ve been to my fair share of hotels, but they all lacked a certain something. Now, I know what that something was: High-performance gaming PCs! Each room at the iHotel in Taoyuan, Taiwan has not one, but two high-performance gaming PCs — complete with glowing peripherals, large monitors, and expensive chairs designed around gaming. Even …
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Considering living and working abroad? You’re in good company. Plenty of Americans have made the jump, already. While the US doesn’t track how many Americans live and work overseas exactly, estimates range from 2.2 million to 6.8 million, according to the Migration Policy Institute. Engineering consulting firm KDM Engineering compiled an infographic using data from …
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When you visit Las Vegas today, you’ll likely see plenty of Elvis impersonators and other performers roaming the Strip. And while Sin City is plenty glamorous today, it doesn’t quite compare to what the glittery city was like in its heyday, when legends like Elvis and The Beatles gambled in their hotel rooms and performed …
A couple of months ago, a couple of friends and I decided to take a European vacation. One leg of our journey took us from Amsterdam in the Netherlands through Belgium before winding up in the Paris. But what’s the best way to see Europe? Some may say it’s best done by train. Air travel …
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We could all use a change of scenery once in a while, and travel is a nice way to switch things up. But some people crave something slightly more permanent. Working abroad can provide you with the opportunity to truly immerse yourself in a different locale. Karoli Hindricks, CEO of international tech marketplace Jobbatical, said …
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Elena Kvochko is a CIO specializing in computer security for a financial services company and is a well-known expert in cyber security. I immigrated to the US nearly a decade ago to complete my graduate studies after studying and working in Europe and my original country of Russia. I soon fell in love with the …
In the second half of the 1960s, late Playboy founder Hugh Hefner purchased a customized plane called the “Big Bunny.” A stretch version of a DC-9, it had the capability to go anywhere in the world — and it did, taking Hefner and his celebrity clientele everywhere from Africa to Europe. Estimated to cost about …
Golden Corral is making some drastic changes. The all-you-can eat buffet chain is revamping its design with airier dining rooms and more streamlined footprints. On Monday, Golden Corral announced it’s installing meat smokers and adding more barbecue options to the menu at its nearly 500 restaurants. With revenue falling 2.6% last year, according to CNBC, …
Usually, when you have an upcoming trip, you and your travel companions have it more or less mapped out. Day activities are planned long in advance, reservations are made, and dinner spots are booked. However, the London-based luxury travel agency Black Tomato wants to turn the idea of planning a trip on its head with …
A trip to Fiji isn’t complete without some kava, the country’s national drink. Known in Fijian as yaqona, or by its colonial nickname “grog,” kava is a muddy, earthy beverage that calms you and numbs your mouth and throat. And if you drink enough, you’ll feel a mild euphoric buzz. It’s made from the powdered …
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Hotel mogul Ed Scheetz is looking to sell his duplex penthouse in the Soho neighborhood of New York for $15.93 million. Scheetz reportedly purchased the property for $10 million in 2008, soon after the overdosing death of his then-girlfriend. Scheetz was sued by the family of the woman, and the case was settled privately in …
Lachlan Murdoch, son of media mogul Rupert Murdoch and a leader of the family’s $62 billion business empire, has reportedly purchased a $29 million estate in Aspen, Colorado, according to the Wall Street Journal. Murdoch, 46, is co-chairman of News Corp. and executive chairman of 21st Century Fox. Earlier this year, the Financial Times reported …
• Leon Logothetis quit two jobs and traveled around the world seeking kindness for his Netflix series “The Kindness Diaries.“ • He said he’s met numerous people who claim to hate their jobs in his capacity as a speaker. • Logothetis said breaking the cycle of job-related misery relies on “small steps.” Leon Logothetis seemed …
No one has more insider knowledge about flying than airline workers. To unearth 14 lesser-known facts about flying, Business Insider surveyed more than 80 airline workers including flight attendants, gate agents, ticket agents, and other airport customer service reps and scoured the web including Reddit and Quora for more. Whether you want more attentive service …
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Vanessa O’Brien, the fastest woman to climb the highest peak on every continent and the first American and British woman to climb the second-highest mountain in the world, explains why K2 is a more difficult climb than Mt. Everest. Following is a transcript of the video. So when comparing Everest versus K2, they are very, …
Calling a concrete jungle home may not bring to mind images of comfort and serenity. But certain cities around the world are exceptionally livable, according to the 2017 Global Liveability report from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). To determine the rankings, the EIU evaluated 140 cities based on 30 factors across five categories: stability, healthcare, …
Puerto Rico is still reeling from the devastation brought by Hurricane Maria. The storm slammed into Puerto Rico at 6:15 a.m. on Wednesday as the third-strongest hurricane to ever hit the US, and it caused widespread destruction. Governor Ricardo Rosselló told CNN that the island could be without power for four to six months due …
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Video producers Graham and Will set off on an epic road trip from San Francisco to New York City. In episode 1 of a seven-part series, they pick up a new Tesla Model X from the showroom in San Francisco and begin the journey to Las Vegas. Graham checks out the Autopilot feature despite his …
Video producers Graham and Will are on an epic road trip from San Francisco to New York City. In episode 2 of a seven part series, they try to stop by the Grand Canyon but soon discover there are no Tesla Supercharger stations nearby. Salt Lake City is the goal by the end of the …
Video producers Graham and Will are on an epic road trip from San Francisco to New York City. In episode 3 of a seven part series, they head for the Rocky Mountains and hit one of the most scenic Supercharger stations in America. Plus, they start to test the limits of the Tesla Model X …
Video producers Graham and Will are on an epic road trip from San Francisco to New York City. In episode 4 of a seven part series, Graham and Will begin to drive each other crazy. It starts right away, with an argument at the first Tesla Supercharger stop of the day. They have to separate …
Video producers Graham and Will are on an epic road trip from San Francisco to New York City. In episode 6 of a seven part series, the duo wakes up in Chicago and head up to the top of the Willis Tower. Heading east in the Model X, they test the “Summon” feature and watch …