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The second annual edition promises interesting panel discussions, interactive displays and, most important, a tasting festival. On Friday and Saturday, the Rare Barrel’s Jay Goodwin will talk sour beers; Beachwood BBQ & Brewing’s Julian Srago will discuss coffee porters; and chefs and brewers will pair up on food- and beer-pairing demos. “There are really amazing opportunities for beer lovers to learn from their favorite craft brewers,” said Leia Ostermann, managing director of the California Craft Brewers Association... Читать дальше...

More than 1.5 million acres of farmland occupy the Sacramento region, supplying more than 40 farmers’ markets, as well as much of the world’s sushi rice, tomatoes and even caviar. Fittingly, farmers will heavily dot the half-mile length of the family-friendly festival on Capitol Mall, along with advocacy organizations focused on subjects such as nutrition, food access and childhood obesity. “As the Sacramento region’s reputation as a food destination continues to grow on a national scale, our September... Читать дальше...

Despite an increasingly crowded market, Sacramento’s first third-wave coffee roaster continues to lead the pack in both ambition and national rankings. With vaulted ceilings, exposed brick and original tiling made from 500,000 pennies, the whole space glows whenever the sun shines. In addition to the standards, Temple offers cascara tea — brewed from the coffee plant’s berries and infused with nitrogen — as well as Kyoto-style iced coffee and a full dessert and coffee pairing menu. [...] the enormous cafe feels unique as well... Читать дальше...

Though it has always been worth a visit, Sacramento is increasingly becoming a destination worth savoring. Add in a host of restaurants, art galleries and cool shopping areas, and you have a truly hip city, so much so that the state capital was recently named “the new Oakland” by travel website Thrillist. According to a 2010 survey, Sacramento is No. 2 among cities in the world in the number of trees per capita, falling just short of Paris. All this makes it more enjoyable to spend a day exploring the city’s waterfront... Читать дальше...

Johnny Cash may have made Folsom famous with his 1955 song “Folsom Prison Blues” and live performances at the prison in 1968, but there is more to this city than incarceration. A railroad connection to Sacramento — part of the very first railroad in the West — and a hydroelectric power station helped keep it there. Quaint storefronts set against the rugged Sierra foothills make a visit to this tree-shrouded village a bit like stepping back in time. Sutter Street is the heart of Folsom’s historic district... Читать дальше...

With fewer office buildings and more residences, Midtown has a decidedly different feel than Downtown. The area is mostly contained between S and I streets, extending from 16th Street to 29th Street, with Highway 80 serving as its eastern border. Trees form a canopy over the K Street thoroughfare, shading the sidewalks and creating a neighborhood vibe. Nearly every establishment offers outdoor seating, taking advantage of warm summer nights. If you’re visiting on a Saturday, head to the Midtown... Читать дальше...

Taking up a sizable 37 acres of real estate and featuring a huge assortment of trees from around the world, Capitol Park is a destination unto itself. Downtown, which starts at Third Street, stretches east to 16th Street and is contained mostly between S and I streets, is also home to the hip R Street Corridor, a former warehouse district. The highlight of the museum is the Californian and American Art collection on the third floor of the Teel Family Pavilion. Stretching from the Gold Rush era to the present... Читать дальше...

Three years ago, the Sacramento Convention and Visitors Bureau established a program to promote the city as “America’s Farm to Fork Capital.” [...] the marketing staff can make a strong case for its importance as an agricultural powerhouse for such distinctions as growing 80 percent of the world’s almonds and domestic caviar, and for its production of high-quality rice that fills the steamers in some of Japan’s best sushi restaurants. “I feel that Sacramento has a cool soul about it,” says Michael Thiemann... Читать дальше...

Italy earthquake death toll rises to 247 people, Hillary Clinton bans press from fundraisers and old people are happier than people in their 20s.

SEJONG, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Russia agreed Thursday to cooperate on developing infrastructure in the Russian Far Eastern region, as well as on pushing forward with a free trade pact, Seoul's finance ministry said. The agreements were

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Platinum is the best way to invest in gold right now. 

In a note on Thursday, John LaForge, head of real-asset strategy at Wells Fargo, answered a series of client questions on gold, which have been the "lion's share" of all inquiries.

That's not surprising, given that gold is up 23% this year.

But the better play in gold is platinum, which has gained an equally impressive 21% year-to-date.

"Gold's recent run has made platinum look downright... Читать дальше...

The United States will continue backing Kurdish fighters as a key member of the US-backed Syrian insurgency, despite ordering the Kurds to vacate a town during a Turkish incursion on Wednesday, US Department of State spokesperson Elizabeth Trudeau said in a briefing on Thursday.

Michael Bublé once sang the "best is yet to come," but it seems some of life's best moments have already arrived.  To start, he most recently debuted his first...

Hindus around the world are celebrating Janmashtami, a holiday marking the birth of Krishna, a beloved and multifaceted god believed to be the supreme deity of the Universe.

Baba Aparajith, Dinesh Karthik, Arun Karthik, Murugan Ashwin, Abhinav Mukund and Murali Vijay are a part of the various teams in the Duleep Trophy.

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Searching for the best waffles has been popular American breakfast quest since they arrived stateside in the 1700s. A tasty tradition brought over by Belgian immigrants, the humble waffle has risen to celebrity status over the past few years, popping up in gourmet restaurants from coast to coast, topped with everything from caviar to fried chicken. And it makes (awesome) culinary sense. The patterned confection — made into its characteristic shape by cooking... Читать дальше...

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You've just spent hours slaving away at your keyboard. Your fingers ache, your eyes start to blur.

Have you been working on the next great literary masterpiece?

Or your PhD dissertation?

Nope. You've spent all that time making sure your LinkedIn profile is finally complete.

Let's be real: Few things inspire stress in job seekers quite like LinkedIn. That's because you know that if you get it right, you can build your brand, land jobs and grow your network. Читать дальше...

New Zika virus cases appear to be rapidly spreading throughout the U.S.  Recent reports from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Florida have confirmed around 470 cases of the virus that are travel-related and around 29 cases from local transmission. Officials also announced Tuesday that a case of locally transmitted Zika had been reported in the Tampa Bay area. Officials were investigating the origins of the mosquito.

Fastfoodketen Domino's wil vanaf eind 2016 gebruik maken van drones om pizza's aan huis te leveren in Nieuw-Zeeland. Het bedrijf maakte het nieuws bekend na een succesvol proefproject in datzelfde land.

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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Scott Eastwood reached out to late ex-girlfriend Jewel Brangman's dad, Alexander Brangman, after discussing her 2014 death in GQ Australia.

Apple might have a tax problem. Though it has the support of the US Treasury, the Cupertino company still faces a probe from the European Commission into whether it underpaid taxes on the part of its business based in Ireland. Reports claim a decision is close, and analysts estimate that a penalty could range from the millions to the billions.

Military police at Fort Campbell, Ky. responded to a report of an active shooter and apprehended a 101st Airborne Division soldier on Thursday.