and this is still rolled up in my garret; but the boat, after passing from hand to hand, has gone down the stream of time. With this more substantial shelter about me, I had made some progress toward settling in the world
The truth, as exhibited in the museum of the city of New York, is that the Dutch happened to transport an entire civilization from one continent to another when they created New Amsterdam. And they also transported the two main features that created America: Plural- ism and the very free ...
Guy Fieri. I would follow that man to every greasy spoon on every continent there is. Do they have burgers and poutine in Antarctica? Marie Kondo. I can just imagine how perfectly organized my suitcase would be. Spark of joy is right! Martha Stuart. You just know she’d have the best ...
Whether from a project or from a city on another continent, each location carries a particular sound and our path will influence how we absorb this sound to which we are exposed. Being aware of how sound will be understood in each type of space or material can be a supplementary resource ...
Human beings are everywhere. With settlements on every continent, we can be found in the most isolated corners of Earth’s jungles, oceans,and tundras. Our impact is so profound, most scientists believe humanity has left a permanent mark on Earth’s geological record. So what would happen if...
Before Monday, the United Arab Emirates held 165 such records, including 129 set in Dubai, according to Guinness. Among them are the architectural marvels of Dubai, like the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building at 828 meters (2,716 feet), and the continent-shaped islands of...
As an important historic city,it is crammed full of spectacular landmarks and monuments, most of which date back many hundreds of years. In recent years this city has undergone a remarkable transformation. Many areas have been redeveloped new restaurants and hotels have been opened,and ...
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — It's almost the end of the U.N. General Assembly high-level meeting that brings world leaders together at U.N. headquarters in New York. Here are the highlights of what happened Saturday at the United Nations and what to keep a...
Africa will soon feature more prominently with analysts and investors. Africa is still fraught with security risks of militant activity in the Sahel region, but the continent is looking increasingly attractive given the geopolitical crises unfolding in Eastern Europe, Asia and the Middle East. ...
For instance, Central Park in New York City carries the adjective "Central" to imply its crucial location in the city. Meanwhile, the term "city center" uses "center" as a noun to pinpoint the core area of the city. 6 In a figurative sense, Central can be used to discuss non-...