Month: July 2014

A recent report from the Union of Concerned Scientists, a group that is best known for its fight to end humanity's acceleration of climate change, has found that as many as 30 American landmarks will be damaged or completely destroyed if climate change is left to continue at its current rate. Between now and the year 2100, water levels across the world's oceans are set to increase by an average of three feet. In Jamestown, that number jumps to six feet, a number most believe spells the complete destruction of one of the United States' most important historical landmarks. Other sites, most notably the Statue of Liberty National Monument on Liberty Island, NY, won't disappear quite so quickly, but as increased erosion eats away at the park that forms its foundation, the stability and longevi...

A record breaking sale happened in Queens recently. One upscale condo sold at an impressive $3.35 million dollars, which speaks to the growing trend in luxury condo popularity. Part of the appeal of this particular condo is the waterfront view, which is only one of benefits of living there -- the complex that this condo is in also features a swimming pool, doorman service, and cinema and fitness centers. The benefits of buying a condo are beginning to far outweigh buying a single family home or something similar. Condominiums are not just found in Queens; they are often found in places that have good weather all year round, which makes them an ideal place to settle. Condominiums are also in complexes that usually have amenities that you do not get from buying a single family home. Like...

Are we experiencing a major shift in the way American yoga is practiced? Some would say so. There's a growing phenomenon underway in the U.S. yoga community. No longer is yoga simply done in the studio, and made a part of quiet contemplation -- now, it's hitting the streets, and more importantly, the social media accounts. Hilaria Baldwin, wife of actor Alec Baldwin, is part of this new movement. With 37,000 followers on Instagram, Baldwin updates once a day with a yoga contortion in public as part of her "365 Days of Yoga Craziness" campaign. One example image is her performing a Warrior 3 pose in the aisle of a packed plane. The new trend of turning yoga into a visible event and promotional moment isn't just limited to any one celebrity, studio or website -- participants range from...