8 places for fantastic fossil finds

These eight "fossil finds" are family friendly, T-Rex free and can provide learning enrichment for paleontologists of all ages.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/05/travel/best-fossil-finds/index.html

Signs you've been in China too long

#6: You wince when your non-Chinese friends pour soy sauce over their rice.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/12-signs-china-too-long/

And the world's best zoo is ...

Pandas, zebras and giraffes -- oh my! Whatever animals you want to see, there's a chance you'll find them living at one of TripAdvisor's best zoos and aquariums around the world.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/05/travel/tripadvisor-best-zoos/index.html

T Magazine: In Hollywood, an Old Party House Is Reborn as an Intimate Luxury Hotel

Lombardi House, a 1904 mansion once owned by a pair of celebrity vocal coaches, has been reopened as an elegant hotel alternative and Instagram-ready wedding venue.

















from NYT > Travel http://rss.nytimes.com/c/34625/f/642561/s/3d33acbb/sc/10/l/0Ltmagazine0Bblogs0Bnytimes0N0C20A140C0A80C0A50Clombardi0Ehouse0Ehollywood0Eold0Eparty0Ehouse0Eis0Ereborn0Eas0Ean0Eintimate0Eluxury0Ehotel0C0Dpartner0Frss0Gemc0Frss/story01.htm

The problem with being a startup founder

STARTUPS: There is a certain allure to being a startup founder/entrepreneur – meaning that often it appears even the most mundane problems ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/startup-founder-problem/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=problem-startup-founder

Hackers Can Target Airplanes Through IFE And Wi-Fi Systems: Report

At the same time, the researcher said that it might be difficult to replicate his hack in real-world situations.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/passenger-planes-satellite-communications-equipment-can-be-hacked-through-wi-fi-networks-1648996

What Are People REALLY Saying About WDS 2014? (Part III)

Here's the first second> final round of unfiltered reviews and opinions on a variety of topics related to WDS. Check them out and decide for yourself what WDS is all about!



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/what-are-people-really-saying-about-wds-2014-part-iii/

25 artful images of Oakland, CA

The modern city of Oakland is alive with creativity.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/nights/25-colorful-images-art-architecture-oakland-ca/

Finding vintage inspiration in Atlanta

Chef Richard Blais tours a quirky shop in Atlanta and finds some unusual objects.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/world/2014/08/04/nr-travel-insider-blais-vintage-inspiration-atlanta.cnn.html

Hey Marriott, where are my wheels?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/case-dismissed-2/hey-marriott-wheels/

The Summer Palace and New Gear Page!

Updated Camera Gear Pages Since Sony has now kinda renamed all their NEX stuff to Sony Alpha stuff, we’ve redone the “Trey’s Gear” page here on the site with Good, Better, and Best. I know it looks like I’m a total Sony shill, but they actually don’t pay me to say any of that… I […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/08/05/the-summer-palace-and-new-gear-page/

Beam of Light Entering Antelope Canyon in Arizona

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/08/04/beam-light-entering-antelope-canyon-arizona/

8 travel lessons from the classroom

Knowing how to flush a toilet in your country doesn’t mean you know how in another.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/bnt/8-lessons-learned-teaching-teenagers-apply-travel/

Why This is a Game for the Entire Family

Image courtesy of wikitravel When it comes to redeeming points and miles, the only thing worse than not getting good value out of your points is not being able to redeem them at all. My little brother had called me a few weeks ago looking for a hand in finding a hotel for 5 nights […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/08/why-this-is-a-game-for-the-entire-family.html

‘Free’ offers can really cost you – here’s how

from Elliott http://elliott.org/elliotts-email/free-offers-can-really-cost-heres/