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The Best Things to Do in L.A. This Week - Los Angeles Magazine

Your best bets for April 9 to 13, 2018

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

How Does One Become A Knight?

Here are the answers to some of your most pressing knighthood-related questions.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

Most Underrated and Overrated Trader Joe's Products - Thrillist

To help you only fill up your cart with the best of what TJ's has to offer, we spoke to superfans and chefs who shop the aisles on the re...

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Why Are There Faux Stone Retaining Walls Along One Bit of the 405? - Los Angeles Magazine

The freeway gets fancy

I hate them. They look exactly like what they are: totally fake. The plain concrete retaining walls that were there before were much less intrusive.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

The 50 Essential Hiking Trails in Los Angeles - Los Angeles Magazine

Get up, get out

Science & Technology | Tech

Amazon Echo has transformed the way I live in my apartment — here are my 19 favorite features

Amazon Echo is one of the best gadgets you can buy. It transforms the way you use your living space.

Science & Technology | Tech

Apple Is Reportedly Cutting Its iPhone X Production Target By 50%

The move comes amid disappointing sales.

Science & Technology | Tech

Why Apple's upcoming iPhone battery update is a bad idea

Tim Cook says Apple will release a software update for the iPhone for users to choose between performance or battery life. But that's not such a great idea.

Science & Technology | Tech

Apple's iPhone battery 'slowdown' to be optional - BBC News

Customers will be able to switch off a feature that deliberately slows down some older handsets.

Science & Technology | Tech

Google Chrome launches pop-up muting and other ad-blocking features

Chrome developers announced Thursday that the newest Chrome update, Chrome 64 Beta, will allow you to mute annoying autoplay videos.

Miscellaneous | Mid Century

First look inside the TWA Hotel’s sleek, midcentury-inspired rooms - Curbed NY

Get a peek inside the TWA Hotel’s new hotel rooms, which are inspired by midcentury modern design.

Miscellaneous | Mid Century

These photos show an idealized vision of midcentury America… with a subtle hint of weirdness

Not much is known about Nina Leen, the Russian-born Life photographer who moved to New York in 1939 and proceeded to spend the next four decades making some of the best — and least remembered —…

Miscellaneous | Mid Century

Midcentury modern homes and buildings can be found in many cities & some may surprise you!

Midcentury modern homes and buildings can be found in many cities across the U.S., and some may surprise you! Let’s take a little road trip, shall we?

Miscellaneous | Mid Century

Photographer Compares 1960s Postcards Vs. How These Places Look Today, And The Difference Is Unbelievable | Bored Panda

Not long ago an old matchbook laying on photographer Pablo Iglesias Maurer's desk caught his eye. Or rather, it was the postcard-like picture on it, of a resort

This is completely fascinating.

Miscellaneous | Mid Century

10 Modernist Patio Furniture Pieces for Your Summer Patio

Whether it's good conversation, a good tan or a good drink you're after, these patio furniture picks are a must for a sizzling hot season of hosting.

Politics | Politics

Can You Spot the Difference in Trump's Oval Office?

The president is returning to a freshly renovated White House—and it includes one particularly telling change.

Politics | Politics

Actually, hate speech is protected speech - LA Times

Here are the most popular slogans about speech, and why they're wrong

I couldn't agree more. Just because something may be offensive, does not mean that it is not protected!

Politics | Politics

Fact-Checking Hillary Clinton’s Acceptance Speech - The New York Times

Mrs. Clinton’s speech on Thursday was remarkably without hard facts. But she made a few assertions that could be checked, so we did.

Politics | Politics

The U.K. has voted for Brexit. Here’s what happens next. - The Washington Post

The referendum vote will destabilize British politics, strengthen nationalists and be devastating for the European Union.

Politics | Politics

Bad news for Trump? Up to one-third of Tuesday's GOP votes went to people who had already quit

As Hillary Clinton basks in the glow of solid wins in Tuesday’s primaries – she trounced Bernie Sanders in New Jersey and here in California and they split the other four – a curious thing has happened on the Republican side. Donald Trump , who app

Travel | Travel

Business Trip or Vacation? Travel Start-Ups Try to Blur the Line - The New York Times

Leisure travelers are naturally more selective and cost conscious that their business-class counterparts. Companies like Rocketrip, TripActions and Upside hope to change that.

Travel | Travel

Things to Do on a Plane to Survive Long Flights Without Wifi - Thrillist

In-flight Wi-Fi is notoriously unreliable, so here's how to watch, read, and listen to everything you want even without a web connection.

Travel | Travel

This Woman Has Been Traveling the World for 10 Years Straight — and She Says It Saved Her $100,000

Here's how she did it.

Travel | Travel

This $213 Train Ride Shows You All of America's Most Beautiful Sights

According to travel blogger Derek Low, you can see some of the most beautiful scenery in the US by taking Amtrak across the country for a little over $200.

I want to do this!

Travel | Travel

9 useful apps for the savvy traveller

Here are a selection of travel apps that will make life easier and take the stress out of all that planning and preparation.

Humor | Funny Stuff

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Hilariously Summarized and Made Fun of in 90 seconds

Crude summaries of Star Wars are always great but here’s an especially silly one from Movie Blast. Instead of just simplifying the story (which it does), it also pokes fun of the movie and in turn, skewers all of us at the same time. Rey becomes Ray Rom

Humor | Funny Stuff

Tour De France Won By Rowdy, Tattooed Biker From Harley Davidson Team - The Onion - America's Finest News Source

PARIS—In what many are calling the single most dominant performance in the 112-year history of the event, the 2015 Tour de France was won Sunday by Jason “Scab” Vickerson of the Harley Davidson Team.

Humor | Funny Stuff

25 Things to Look for While Watching the 24-Hour A Christmas Story Marathon

You know Ralphie Parker’s plight by heart. But can you spot A Christmas Story’s flubs?

Humor | Funny Stuff

10 Party Moments Only Sober People Understand

Humor | Funny Stuff

‘NCIS’ To Cease Print Edition

NEW YORK—Longtime readers are already mourning the end of an era as CBS announced today that at the end of this month it would cease print operations of the popular drama NCIS after several years of diminishing ad revenue and subscription rates.

Home Improvement | Home Improvement

33 Amazing Ideas That Will Make Your House Awesome | Bored Panda

We've all got some sort of idea of how our dream home might look. Some of us have just got to have a pool, while others want clever modern design, sustainability, or integration with natural elements. No matter what it is that makes your dream home unique

History | Historic Los Angeles

Coffee shop is taking over 1940s gas station in Koreatown - Curbed LA

The company’s founder says "the iconic 1940s Texaco Station will be celebrated and preserved to its original aesthetic as much as possible."

History | Historic Los Angeles

Old footage shows Angels Flight railway in its prime - Curbed LA

See the famous funicular through the decades in film clips showing the railway in its original location—at the intersection of Third and Hill streets.

History | Historic Los Angeles

L.A.'s Smoggy Past, in Photos | KCET

Many Southern Californians have only hazy memories of severe smog in the Los Angeles area. Here's a reminder in pictures.

History | Historic Los Angeles

Dodger Stadium: The ultimate guide to LA’s ballpark - Curbed LA

The Dodgers return for opening day on April 3, and we’ve got the lowdown on which games to see, where to eat, and more.

I've been going since I was a kid and it's a sports and mid-century modern masterpiece.

History | Historic Los Angeles

The Tropicana Motel’s Totally Rocking Heyday - Los Angeles Magazine

Joan Jett and the Ramones checked in and out of the West Hollywood hangout. Tom Waits called it home

Food & Drink | Bars & Restaurants

Inside The Pacific Seas, the most gorgeous new Tiki bar in all the land

All the rattan and bamboo you can handle

Food & Drink | Bars & Restaurants

The 16 Best Old-School Mexican Restaurants in LA

Mexican food’s a birthright to Angelenos -- after all, LA was part of Mexico for nearly three decades, until 1848 (the more you know!). These days, modern Mexican restaurants are opening in the city at a staggering rate, but some key building blocks remain -- like these great old-school Mexican restaurants, all of which have been in business at least 25 years:

These are all places I love!

Food & Drink | Bars & Restaurants

The best bars to go on a first date in Los Angeles

Make a stellar impression on a first date at these LA bars, where ping pong, trivia and more may kick-start a connection.

Now I know where to take my next girlfriend!

Food & Drink | Bars & Restaurants

Los Angeles To (Hopefully) Get a Dog Cafe

A month ago, New York City got its first permanent cat cafe, Meow Parlour—and, well, it's pretty popular. Currently, every single time slot (there are 20 per half hour) is booked through the end of February and well into March. People, it seems, love pets. Especially when they're not fiscally or excrementally responsible for them. But maybe you're more of a dog person than a cat person. The simply named forthcoming The Dog Cafe in L.A. is looking to address that need.

This is a great idea. I wish that I would have thought of it!

Food & Drink | Bars & Restaurants

The 12 oldest bars in Los Angeles

In a town where "old" is usually used to describe a bar that opened last month, bars that have been around longer than, say, 77 years are kinda sorta rare. But sure enough,…

I am proud to say that I have been to almost all of these (all but 1)!

News | The News

Whole Foods faces backlash over food shortages at stores | The Drum

A faulty inventory system at Whole Foods is leading to empty shelves at stores across the country, much to the annoyance of employees and customers alike.

News | The News

Nice 'terrorist attack': truck hits Bastille Day crowd killing 77 people – live updates | World news | The Guardian

Police say a vehicle which struck crowds celebrating Bastille Day in the southern French city of Nice contained ‘arms, loaded with grenades’

How many of these does the West have to endure? Something has to be done. I think we are in denial about the threat.

News | The News

Film tax credits, new media outlets help revive L.A.'s entertainment economy - LA Times

Hollywood is not just having a banner year at the box office — the backlot is booming too.

Hollywood, news, LosAngeles, FilmIndustry, taxes, entertainment

News | The News

Disneyland 60th anniversary celebration gets end date -- but it may get a new use - LA Times

Disneyland 's 60th anniversary celebration -- including its overhauled nighttime parade, fiery fireworks show and fire-and-water extravaganza -- now has an end date.

I want to go before this ends.

News | The News

Are we becoming more STUPID? IQ scores are decreasing | Mail Online

Evidence suggests the IQs of people in the UK, Denmark and Australia have declined by 1.5 points since 1998.

Entertainment | Entertainment

The 2018 Oscars’ running Jet Ski gag was pure genius - The Verge

At the 2018 Oscars, host Jimmy Kimmel offered an $18,000 jet ski to the winner who gave the shortest acceptance speech. As running Oscar gags go, it was a great one because it was a fresh, positive take on an extremely tired Oscars tradition.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Federal judge accuses Disney of 'copyright misuse' in lawsuit against Redbox - TechSpot

Disney has lost its copyright lawsuit against Redbox in a big way. A California District Court judge not only issued a judgment against the studio’s attempt at an injunction against the rental company but also went as far as accusing…

Entertainment | Entertainment

Netflix Reboots Campy 'Lost in Space' as Serious Sci-Fi | Inverse

The new 'Lost in Space' from Netflix looks like it will actually take itself seriously. Plus, Dr. Smith is lit.

Entertainment | Entertainment

First 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' Trailer Proves 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' Exists | WIRED

The long-awaited and long-troubled Han Solo standalone movie finally has a full trailer. Watch it here.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Donald Glover Appears in First Solo: A Star Wars Story Trailer: Watch | Pitchfork

Glover plays a young Lando Calrissian in the Han Solo film

Health & Fitness | Health

Is your brain really just a computer? - Business Insider

This is the only way out of the trap this universe puts on your brain.

Health & Fitness | Health

One scientist may have solved a mystery behind brain disorders like Alzheimer’s and schizophrenia

Microglia might hold the key to what causes Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, autism, schizophrenia, and other brain disorders.

Health & Fitness | Health

Science Says You Should Be Eating These Top Foods to Get Ahead at Work

Add these superfoods to your next grocery list right now.

Health & Fitness | Health

The best houseplants to clean the air in your home, as recommended by NASA

asy to care for, resilient, and a quick way to inject some nature into your living room - no wonder houseplants have recently made a comeback. But did you know they also clean the air in your home?

Health & Fitness | Health

The 6 Secrets to Keeping Your Brain Healthy

Because sleep deprivation, beer, and stress aren't doing you any favors.

Architecture & Interior Design | Architecture & Design

An Hour From Atlanta, 'Skyhaven' Offers Mad Men Lifestyle - Curbed Atlanta

Want to live like Don Draper, but away from the rigors of city life? A home in Rome, about 70 miles from downtown Atlanta, offers the quintessential midcentury lifestyle. Even the name of the home, Skyhaven, evokes images of a Bond-esque existence.

News | News

A decisive defeat for Measure S: LA voters reject anti-development measure - Curbed LA

The initiative would have curtailed construction citywide

I was hoping for more from Angelenos.

Food & Drink | Wine

Today's Wine Glasses Are Almost Seven Times Larger Than They Were in 1700 | Mental Floss

Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.

Food & Drink | Wine

This small tweak could solve the biggest problem you have when pouring wine

So simple.

Sports | Sports

Everything you need to know about the binge-worthy NBA playoffs

Can Houston unseat Golden State? Is Cleveland a sleeping giant? The storylines are endless as we embark on the NBA's binge-worthy second season.

Sports | Sports

How fatigue shaped the NBA season, and what it means for the playoffs

The NBA made tweaks to reduce the negative effects for tired teams this year. That doesn't mean schedule losses went away.

Sports | Sports

5 MLB Sleepers That Will Help Win Your Fantasy Draft

Some very talented MLB players are about to wake up and show off serious fantasy value.

Sports | Sports

This is going to be the wildest October in history

Lucky us: We get to watch a bunch of historically elite teams -- the best group in decades! -- collide in the postseason. Unlucky wild-card teams: We're sorry to inform you that you don't have a prayer.

Sports | Sports

How to Be a Dodger Fan in LA

It's hard to miss the sea of Dodger blue in Los Angeles during baseball season. Our beloved home team takes us to some extreme highs and some intense tests of loyalty. As we ride out the season, we wanted to give you a guide to getting the most out of the

Style & Fashion | Style

This is everything men do wrong when buying and wearing a suit, according to the oldest tailor on Savile Row - INSIDER

Divide the cost of a suit by the number of years it will last.

Style & Fashion | Style

15 Men’s Hat Styles You Need to Know - The Trend Spotter

Hats are a simple yet inspired way to finish of any casual, classy or eclectic ensemble. Here are the top men’s hat styles you need to know.

Style & Fashion | Style

15 Stylish Work-Wardrobe Upgrades—Now on Sale | GQ

Make going back to work less of a drag with a style refresh. These jackets, suits, and dress shoes all get our stamp of approval and are all on sale. Win-win.

Science & Technology | Science

Turns Out Coffee Acts on Your Brain Like Cannabis, But in Reverse

A new study on the consumption of coffee has revealed the world's most common recreational drug affects our metabolism far more deeply than we realised.

Science & Technology | Science

The Physics of SpaceX's Wicked Double Booster Landing | WIRED

What can we learn from the video of the simultaneous landings?

Music | Axe Tips

10 Things You Need to Know About Your Fretboard | LESSON - GuitarPlayer.com

Ever feel a little out of touch or just plain lost on certain parts of the guitar fingerboard? You’re certainly not alone. Consider this: A standard-tuned,

Food & Drink | Food & Drink

Is Guinness really 'good for you'? - CNN

Guinness, like other Irish stouts, enjoys a seasonal popularity every St. Patrick's Day. It has also been touted as "good for you," at least by its own advertising posters.

Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles

Things to Do in Los Angeles This weekend

We pick out the best things to do in L.A. this weekend, including our favorite concerts, culture and cuisine

Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles

Jeff Goldblum's Semi-Regular Jazz Night Has Returned to Los Feliz - Los Angeles Magazine

And it's as delightful as ever