The Rocking Horses of Lincoln

Some are made of wood, some plastic with rusted springs and broken legs. The kids went away but left the horses behind. In any case, the first horse began attracting others and the collection grew. By the most recent count, there were 42. During the Kentucky Derby, someone placed the horses in rows as if they were racing. At Christmas time, they are wrapped in holiday lights. Once, they were arranged in a circle as if its a carousel....

October 3, 2015 · 1 min · 107 words · Joseph Jones

Stock Your Office Drawer with Everything You Need for Tastier Work Lunches

Good seasoning can be the difference between an enjoyable lunch break and something you suffer through. The solution is simple: get a pepper grinder. Crushed Red Pepper:Need to add some spicy pungent flavor to, well, anything? Look no further than crushed red pepper. Not only is it easy to store, it is cheap, and good on almost anything. But keep going, there are more tasty upgrades to be had. If you do happen to have access to a fridge, you’re free to get really fancy....

October 2, 2015 · 2 min · 294 words · Scott Rowland

The Monumental Earthworks of Stan Herd

Herd began with a paper sketch of Satanta which he transferred to the land by means of numbered flags. Since his first successful earthwork, Stan Herd has created over 35 all over the world. A CBS evening news anchor once called him the Father of Crop Art.

October 2, 2015 · 1 min · 47 words · Sydney Chaney

What Hiring Managers Wish You Knew About Applying for a Job

So if we should take job search tips from anyone, its them. and What are things few job seekers do but absolutely should? Yes, but theres a fine line between early andtooearly. Consider this illustrationfrom analyst Elisabeth Fosslien: Stay within that window and youre golden. But if the job is way out of your league, dont waste any of your or others time. Research the Company! Not researching the company is like going to a test without knowing the subject its on....

October 2, 2015 · 3 min · 451 words · Shelley Bonilla

Alila Jabal Akhdar Resort in Oman

Facilities within the resort includes restaurant and bar, day spa, heated outdoor and indoor pools and gym. The resort is located within a short driving distance of several small villages. The hotel is part of Mark Edlesons suite of resorts. Official website:www.alilahotels.com/jabalakhdar Photo credit: Alila Hotels and Resort Photo credit: Luxurydreamhotels.com

October 1, 2015 · 1 min · 51 words · Ryan Reyes

Amazon Banning the Chromecast Is Unbelievably Stupid

Starting at the end of this month,Amazon will no longer sell the Chromecast or Apple TV. And thats their right. Amazon is the notable outlier. And in fact, Android was meant to be an open platform where people could do exactly that. The problem is, Google and Amazon still need to occasionally work together. Google, however, doesnt allow app stores to be distributed on the Play Store. Google cant vet any apps distributed via third-party app stores, so its risky to allow it....

October 1, 2015 · 2 min · 295 words · Crystal Knapp

Brand Loyalty Is for Suckers

Both of those groups of people are chumps. Loyalty to a brandwhether its love or hatredis a poison that makes you stupid. Youve probably experienced this, too. We all have that friend who only buys Apple products because theyre just better designed or more reliable. Once youre in that mindset, its difficult to leave. If you really need it, we can sell you an adapter.For $79. Instead, that loyalty forces you to contort your needs into whatever shape that company gives you....

October 1, 2015 · 2 min · 406 words · Sarah Walker

Get Ripped, Not Rude: Ten Rules for Proper Gym Etiquette

Jerks are everywhere, but people being jerks in the gym can beespeciallygrating. Oopsdoes that sound like you? Heres how to make the gym a better place for all. That is, people arent inherently horrible,theyre just accidental jerks. As the saying goes: do unto others as you would have them do unto you. So what does that mean at the gym? Get to Know Your Gym Every gym will have slight variations of common guidelines....

October 1, 2015 · 2 min · 403 words · Breanna Williams

I'm J. Kenji López-Alt of Serious Eats, and This Is How I Work

In fact, the New York Timesjust referred to Kenjias the nerd king of Internet cooking. My knife is my favorite possession. An extension of my hand in the kitchen and the first tool to start every cooking session. I use my digital instant-read thermometer extensively, as well as my digital scale. Perhaps my 100mm macro is my favorite. Whats your workspace setup like? ), though occasionally I work from the bath....

October 1, 2015 · 3 min · 607 words · John Morgan

The Crumbling Ruins of ‘Shwe Inn Thein’ Pagodas of Indein, Myanmar

Some of them have been restored, but most are in the crumbling state overgrown with bushes. There are two sets of pagodas around Indein Nyaung Ohak and Shwe Inn Thein. Photo credit The first site is immediately behind the village and near the boat landing. It contains the Nyaung Ohak pagodas, which in Burmese means group of banyan trees. Some have images of the Buddha. Centuries later two Kings of the Bagan empire, Narapatisithu and Anawrahta built pagodas at the site....

October 1, 2015 · 1 min · 81 words · Robert Hood

Why I Don't Recommend Buying Sex Toys on Amazon

Amazon tends to have good prices on most things, andits particularly temptingif you have Prime. You May Get a Counterfeit Amazon has aknown problem with counterfeitingin certain categories, including sex toys. Lets start making stainless steel butt plugs. I reached out to a few people in the sex toy industry to get the inside scoop. That is simply not the case. It is very easy for anyone to open an Amazon shop and sell to the public on their site....

October 1, 2015 · 2 min · 342 words · Thomas Kerr

Monte Kali: A Mountain of Table Salt

Monte Kali is an unusual landmark in the small town of Heringer in eastern Hesse, Germany. For over a hundred years, potash mining has been a major industry in the region. Thus, for every ton of potash recovered, several tons of sodium chloride is produced. This is dumped at several sites around the region. The dumps contain up to 96% sodium chloride. Photo credit Monte Kali began growing in 1973, and its where the K+S chemical company dumps sodium chloride....

September 30, 2015 · 1 min · 147 words · Amy Craig

The Mysterious Phenomenon of Bamboo Flowering

Bamboos are the fastest-growing plants on Earth. A typical bamboo grows as much as 10 centimeter in a single day. Certain species grow up to a meter during the same period, or about 1 millimeter every 2 minutes. it’s possible for you to actually see the plant grow in front of your eyes. Most species of bamboo reach maturity in just 5 to 8 years. Compare this to other popular hard woods that barely grow an inch in a week....

September 30, 2015 · 2 min · 253 words · Christopher Wise