Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

How To Digitize Your Film Negatives Using Your Smartphone Camera

There is a variety of apps you can use to scan and reverse the colors of your negatives, although some have limitations or require online accounts.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

There’s an abandoned theme park just down the road from Disneyland

Knott’s Berry Farm’s Jungle Island lasted just under 20 years before being shut down — but it was never demolished.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

There’s an abandoned theme park just down the road from Disneyland

Knott’s Berry Farm’s Jungle Island lasted just under 20 years before being shut down — but it was never demolished.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

7 Tips for Better Barbecue, According to a BBQ Master

We asked Myron Mixon—a.k.a. the winningest man in barbeque—for some tips to help you nail it this barbecue season.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

Cruise California During The Golden Age In Beautifully Restored Videos

A YouTube channel called NASS features restored and colorized videos of city streets in the 1950s and 1960s, including Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Science & Technology | Tech

iPhone 15 Pro will blow away the Galaxy S24 Ultra and every other 2024 Android phone

The iPhone 15 Pro models will have an unexpectedly massive advantage over the Galaxy S24 and other Android flagships: The A17 Bionic chip.

Science & Technology | Tech

Worker v bot: Humans are winning for now

If you’d like to sharpen your skills to future-proof your career, then the VentureBeat Jobs Board is a great place to start a fresh job hunt.

Science & Technology | Tech

FCC Commissioner urges Google and Apple to ban TikTok

Brendan Carr references reports that say Beijing-based employees have access to US TikTok user data..

Science & Technology | Tech

Twitter acts to save Elon Musk acquisition deal, report says

With Elon Musk threatening to walk away from his offer to acquire Twitter, the company has reportedly made a move to try to save the deal.

Science & Technology | Tech

AT&T is launching drones into the sky as mobile 5G hotspots

Patchy internet in the countryside? No problem, AT&T's drones will beam down 5G.

Miscellaneous | Mid Century

The Desert Golf Rush

Though a desert, the Coachella Valley has become known to some as the “golf capital of the world.” Learn more about desert golf's history.

Miscellaneous | Mid Century

What Is Mid-Century Modernism?

Mid-century Modernism was a watershed moment in the history of American design, when retro curves and modern materials took hold.

Miscellaneous | Mid Century

Where to Find the Best Eames Chair Lookalikes (That Don't Cost $10K)

If you’re really good at sex, you probably own an Eames.

I want one of these!

Miscellaneous | Mid Century

Eichler Homes: Bringing Mid-Century Modern to the Masses

In the 1950s and 60s, Joseph Eichler developed modern homes available to the masses. Now, these Eichler homes are pricey collector’s items.

Miscellaneous | Mid Century

A Brief Compendium of Modernist Homes for Movie Villains with Flawless Taste

A Brief Compendium of Modernist Homes for Movie Villains with Flawless Taste - Inspiration Vault - Messy Nessy Chic

Politics | Politics

Ronald Reagan schools Trump on the stupidity of tariffs

Republicans once had a much different way of thinking about tariffs, as Ronald Reagan once explained. If only Donald Trump had listened to him.

Politics | Politics

How Biden's event staffers guide him behind the scenes

Some Democrats now wonder if the Biden team's focus on minute details were to obscure his limitations instead of merely being meticulous.

This is really bad.

Politics | Politics

RFK Jr. to testify in House hearing on censorship

Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to testify in a congressional hearing next Thursday on the federal government’s role in censorship across the nation.  On its website, the House Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of

Politics | Politics

House adjourns after anti-McCarthy mutiny paralyzes House speaker vote

The House can't start regular business until a speaker is elected.

Politics | Politics

Who Will Control The House And Senate? Here’s What We Can Say At 4:30 a.m.

It’s early Wednesday morning and we don’t yet know which party will control the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. And based on simulations using FiveThi…

Travel | Travel

Route 66 in Illinois: Explore the Mother Road’s Best Stops

Discover fun things to do on Route 66 in Illinois! Explore gas stations, quirky museums, and iconic attractions on this historic stretch of the Mother Road.

Travel | Travel

50 Amazing Photos from the Golden Age of Air Travel

A girl and her father play a game of checkers.

Travel | Travel

How Flying Went from Luxurious to Lackluster

There was a time in the not-too-distant past when taking a flight on a commercial airliner was something to look forward to, with luxurious meals,

Travel | Travel

American Airlines to buy 20 jets from Boom Supersonic | TechCrunch

American Airlines will buy up to 20 jets from Boom Supersonic, an aircraft maker that aims to commercialize supersonic, and super-fast, flight.

Travel | Travel

The Best U.S. Cities for a Weekend Trip

We tapped our staff from all over the country to fill you in on the best US cities to spend the weekend.

Humor | Funny Stuff

The Epic Prank John Madden Pulled on 'Saturday Night Live'

John Madden played a prank on producer Dick Ebersol in 1982 while hosting 'Saturday Night Live.'

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

Home Improvement | Home Improvement

How to Stain Wood Furniture

How to stain wood and wood furniture yourself at home. The best way to apply wood stain, varnish and refinish your vintage furniture.

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

The History Los Angeles Has Lost to the Pandemic

The city is opening up, but here are some landmarks and treasures that we miss already.

History | Historic Los Angeles

So Long, Sears. What Comes Next For These Empty Architectural Behemoths?: LAist

In Boyle Heights, the nine-story, Art Deco store that started it all is a strange mix of bustling commerce and yawning, empty space.

History | Historic Los Angeles

How Tarantino's Team Turned LA Back 50 Years For 'Once Upon A Time In Hollywood'

A tour around the city with location manager Rich Schuler and production designer Barbara Ling

History | Historic Los Angeles

“Picture Book: A Musso & Frank Tribute” on Vimeo

The Musso and Frank Grill has always been a beacon of light for literary Los Angeles. From Hemingway and Fitzgerald to Chandler and Bukowski, think of what’s…

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."

Food & Drink | Bars & Restaurants

15 Feast-Worthy Steakhouses in Los Angeles

Look no further for properly cooked meat, satisfying sides, and well-made drinks

Food & Drink | Bars & Restaurants

First Look: L.A.'s Famed Formosa Cafe Debuts $2.4 Million Refresh | Hollywood Reporter

On June  28, L.A.'s storied Formosa Cafe returns after a two-year redo "to make it look almost exactly the same."

It looks like they (whew) did a great job.

Food & Drink | Bars & Restaurants

Josiah Citrin and Hans Rockenwagner to Open a Throwback Steakhouse in Culver City - Eater LA

The former Frank Sinatra haunt gets new life

What these guys never get is that you can't rip out the carpet, put in modern furniture, play crap music, make the menu pretentious (meaning "signature" anything), add bouncers and charge $18 for a martini and expect ANYONE who actually cares to see the place as authentically "old school."

Food & Drink | Bars & Restaurants

Sorry New York, California Is A Better Place To Eat Now

Iconic mainstays like baked goat cheese at Chez Panisse and new classics like shrimp tacos dorados at Mariscos Jalisco ripple through American dining

Yeah it is!

Food & Drink | Bars & Restaurants

The 18 Best New Restaurants in America! - Eater

Where to eat — and what to order — at 2018’s best restaurants across the US

News | The News

End Of An Era: Family Of Famed SoCal Car Dealer Cal Worthington Selling Last Dealership

Family of famed car dealer Cal Worthington is in the process of closing a deal to sell their last car dealership, ending an era.

News | The News

93-year-old man shoots home intruder, fends off others near Los Angeles

A 93-year-old suburban Los Angeles homeowner, who a relative said was frustrated over being the victim of numerous home break-ins, shot and critically wounded a burglar.

News | The News

New rule from CDC no longer requires COVID-19 test for international travel. How will businesses benefit?

Beginning Sunday, international travelers will no longer have to show proof of a negative covid test before entering the U.S.

News | The News

Petition approved for effort to ban encampments, increase shelter

The proposed ordinance, spearheaded by LA Councilman Joe Buscaino, would amend the city's laws on where encampments are allowed.

News | The News

Hot Dog on a Stick reportedly nearing demolition

The legacy business will expand in its current location near the Santa Monica Pier, with construction set to begin this winter.

Only on L.A. would they be “excited” about tearing down a landmark.

Entertainment | Entertainment

‘The James Bond actor was a disaster on skis’: inside the private life of 007 in the Swiss Alps

I tracked down Roger Moore's old ski guide to learn the inside story about the James Bond actor's private life in the Swiss Alps

Entertainment | Entertainment

11 Movies Most People Don’t Realize Are Basically Sequels

We've gathered 11 pairs of movies that aren't actually related but sure feel that way, which makes them fun to watch together. Because who says The Rock isn't a secret James Bond followup, or that Enemy of the State doesn't pick up where The Conversation

Entertainment | Entertainment

16 Classy Facts About ‘Anchorman’

It might be hard to imagine anyone other than Will Ferrell in 2004’s “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy,” but the comedy’s distributor, DreamWorks, initially had doubts about the star.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Paul McCartney, Elton John To Guest In 'Spinal Tap' Sequel

With filming set to begin in February, director Rob Reiner broke the news in an interview with the 'RHLSTP With Richard Herring' podcast.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Tom Smothers, one half of comedy duo Smothers Brothers, dead at 86

Tom Smothers died Tuesday at his home in California after battling cancer, according to his family. The comedian was half of the comedy duo Smothers Brothers, along with Dick Smothers.

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

‘It gives you a stomach ache’: Real estate mogul Josh Altman says LA residents can’t find a new home — rents are skyrocketing despite new law that caps price increases at 10%

Rental price gouging hits LA amid fires

News | News

Palisades Fire in Los Angeles scorches 2,921 acres; many homes destroyed | KTLA

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – Tens of thousands of residents in the western Los Angeles area were under mandatory evacuation orders Tuesday evening as a wind-driven wildfire exploded in size and swept through communities in the Pacific Palisades. The Palisades Fir

News | News

Palisades Fire in Los Angeles scorches 2,921 acres; many homes destroyed | KTLA

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – Tens of thousands of residents in the western Los Angeles area were under mandatory evacuation orders Tuesday evening as a wind-driven wildfire exploded in size and swept through communities in the Pacific Palisades. The Palisades Fir

News | News

Rose Bowl traditions axed because of college football playoff changes

The new era of the College Football Playoff means that Ohio State and Oregon won't be partaking in two longtime Rose Bowl traditions ahead of Wednesday's game.

News | News

Fentanyl's scourge plainly visible on streets of Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a filthy alley behind a Los Angeles doughnut shop, Ryan Smith convulsed in the grips of a fentanyl high — lurching from moments of slumber to bouts of violent shivering on a warm summer day.

Food & Drink | Wine

We Asked 10 Wine Pros: What's the Most Common Mistake People Make in Wine Country? | VinePair

To help you avoid making rookie mistakes on your next wine-cation, we asked 10 sommeliers for their top tips when visiting wine country.

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

NFL mulling Bills-Bengals options, including not finishing game or pushing schedule into bye week before Super Bowl

Troy Vincent, the league's VP of operations, said during a conference call that all options are still on the table, with two likely results in play.