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The 1990s saw the rise—and fall—of virtual reality. While everyone could imagine a technology that allowed us to be somewhere else, no one was able to make it happen. No one, that is, until an 18-year-old named Palmer Luckey invented the Oculus Rift. We speak with Luckey and other Oculus employees about how they managed to crack one of technology's toughest riddles and make VR feasible for the first time. Music: "Disco Kerosene" Performed By Circa Tapes (http://circatapes.bandcamp.com/)

Holy ship! Undersea explorer Barry Clifford thinks he may have discovered the Santa Maria, the largest ship in Christopher Columbus’s fleet, more than 500 years after it went missing.

Year-round sun in Miami, means there is no better place to shop for summertime accessories. We’ve got five pieces from five Miami-based designers to take you from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Accessories designer Isabel Cancela recently opened her Tabelina boutique to a fanfare of socialites and shoppers angling to get a glimpse of her chic handbags and jewelry. Forget scarves on a hot, sunny day, and instead throw on this gorgeous, bright, multicolored silk necklace by Pineda Covalin.

Have you ever been to Rome in August and wondered where all the locals are? From the Italian Riviera to the farthest reaches of Sicily, there are plenty of seaside villages to please travelers in search of pristine beaches, ancient ruins, art, culture, and delicious cuisine. Positano has lived many lives—as part of Amalfi’s maritime republic during the Middle Ages, a major trade route during the Renaissance, a forgotten fishing village, and finally, an idyllic beach town experiencing a modern-day renaissance.

Research company J.D. Power & Associates asked more than 11,000 passengers who flew during the past year to rate North American airlines on costs and fees, flight crew, in-flight services, aircraft, boarding/deplaning/baggage, check-in and reservations.  The survey found that passenger satisfaction with airlines is at a high of 712 (on a 1,000 point scale), a 17-point increase from 2013. But our overall satisfaction doesn’t mean that we like all airlines equally.  Topping our list of favorites are... Читать дальше...

With the two-minute lightning pitches fast approaching, the 40 Thiel Fellowship finalists are beginning to feel the pressure. In this episode, they partake in icebreaker and team-building games to help calm nerves and prep for their big onstage speeches. Also, finalists Ryan Orbuch, Thomas Hunt, and Jake Davidson tell us about their tech-and science-focused projects.

With the two-minute lightning pitches fast approaching, the 40 Thiel Fellowship finalists are beginning to feel the pressure. In this episode, they partake in icebreaker and team-building games to help calm nerves and prep for their big onstage speeches. Also, finalists Ryan Orbuch, Thomas Hunt, and Jake Davidson tell us about their tech-and science-focused projects.

Неспокойная обстановка на улицах понемногу начинает чувствоваться в жизни донетчан. Многие думают, что принесет независимость или присоединение к России

Megan Van Groll is an artist, a travel addict and a social strategist who blogs about independent travel, the pursuit of creativity and digital strategy.

When I recaulk I make sure the shower or tub hasn't been used in a few days so the area is good and dry, and after caulking, I wait two or three days to be sure the product is completely set. Opening a window and leaving the bathroom door open would provide cross ventilation and quickly rid the room of excess moisture. Use the bleach at full strength and wear rubber gloves for this step. After letting the bleach work for 10 or 15 minutes give the area a rinse with a damp cloth to remove the bleach residue. Читать дальше...

Smoking is bad for you, but what about the guy next to you? And why are public health experts seemingly just as concerned about e-cigarettes as the real thing?