Tibet, Ancient Island
Tibet is not, of course, literally an island. But this ancient land has remained substantially untouched by the rush of modern social evolution. Though China has undergone several political, cultural and economic revolutions in the last hundred years, Tibet is still very much as it has been for hundreds of years.
China Mountains
China Mountains are beautiful and majestic. Ancient temples are common sight and one feels to have gone back in time.
Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb, Hong Kong
Unearthed in 1955, the Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb is a stellar example of a Han Dynasty burial chamber, nearly 2,000 years old.
Lighting Your Halloween House
Fortunately, you don't have to have millions of dollars worth of special lights or be a director of photography to light your Halloween scene. Just follow some of these special tips from the pros...
Mai Po Marsh
A now-protected wetlands, the Mai Po Marsh is one of the world's greatest sites of wild birds, fish, and insect populations. And fortunately for those sensitive to heat and humidity, summer isn't the only good time to visit. From October to May the annual migration floods the marsh with hundreds of interesting species.
Halloween Fun for Children
The time is upon us. The weather is starting to get chillier, the leaves are falling, school has started and that can only mean one thing: Halloween is around the corner! This time of year is all spooking a few friends, stocking up with goodies on the big night and having fun. So, here are some ideas to help your children (and you) have a great time this Halloween. Have fun!
Happy Halloween!
Halloween is more fun than ever.
Prospect Park, New York
Completed in 1868, Prospect Park is Frederick Law Olmstead's second masterpiece - and easily the rival of his first, Central Park.
Japanese Bobtail
Is The Rare Japanese Bobtail The Perfect Match For You?
The Japanese Bobtail was first developed in the seventeen hundreds in Japan. Unfortunately, the longhair cat gene is not dominant, so few kittens are born with the long coats required by the breed standard. To make breeding these cats even more difficult, two related longhairs are not bred together unless there is no other choice. This is because the Bobtail is a very healthy breed. Too much inbreeding would lead to the development of some dangerous genetic disorders.
Harrods in London
The world's greatest department store was established on its current site in 1849 by Charles Henry Harrod, a wholesale grocer. Harrod's son Charles Digby rapidly grew the business and by 1880 employed 100 staff.
Never one to be bowed by setbacks, not even a devastating fire in 1883, Harrods went on to make all its Christmas deliveries in that year and many since. Whether flying fresh fish to Alfred Hitchcock or embalming Sigmund Freud's body, the store that promises 'Everything to Everybody Everywhere' never fails to deliver.