The time to get wrapped up is nearing, so go in search of a nice beer jacket. Perhaps it’s a mulled wine (yes, it’s that time already) or a good old-fashioned sing-along that will warm the cockles of your heart. Here’s what to get up to this weekend in London. Heist Bank Beer Festival If craft beer is your thing, head over to the Heist Bank Beer festival in Paddington, for a three-day celebration of the stuff. The event will showcase breweries from the UK, Scandinavia and Australasia covering both cask and keg. It’s also offering beer yoga, beer podcasts and beer and food pairings for hungry guests. October 12-14, Heist Bank Paddington, W2,heistbankbeerfestival.com NFL in London Fan of American football? Three NFL in London matches are happening this year and the first is on Sunday. The Seattle Seahawks will be playing Oakland Raiders at Wembley Stadium with kick off at 6pm. If you can’t get tickets, there are plenty of pubs and sports bars showing the … [Read more...] about 13 fantastic things to do in London this weekend
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6 New England towns to visit in September
Summer may be winding down, but outdoor festivals and activities are still in full swing. Here are six ways to have fresh-air fun across New England this September. You can watch knights joust on horseback at King Richard’s Faire, billed as New England’s largest and longest-running Renaissance festival. (It’s been entertaining audiences in Carver for more than 35 years.) From Sept. 1 to Oct. 21, the 80-acre wooded site will be full of performers, decked out in Renaissance garb, who do everything from juggle to eat fire to sing. Try your hand at games like darts and archery, hop on a carousel, and watch comedy, dancing, stunts, and other entertainment from the era. When hunger strikes, you can gnaw on a turkey leg and wash it down with a drink from the Dragon’s Nest. Close out the summer with live music and water views at the Rhode Island Music and Arts Festival, taking place Sept. 14-15 in India Point Park. More than a dozen bands will play at the inaugural … [Read more...] about 6 New England towns to visit in September
In ‘Small Fry,’ Steve Jobs Comes Across as a Jerk. His Daughter Forgives Him. Should We?
Nellie Bowles, New York Times 6:58 am PDT, Friday, August 24, 2018 FILE-- Lisa Brennan-Jobs, daughter of former Apple CEO Steve Jobs, had a difficult relationship with her father. FILE-- Lisa Brennan-Jobs, daughter of former Apple CEO Steve Jobs, had a difficult relationship with her father. Photo: Wikimedia Commons FILE-- In this April 24, 1984 file photo, Steve Jobs, left, chairman of Apple Computers, John Sculley, center, president and CEO, and Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, unveil the new Apple IIc computer in San Francisco. less FILE-- In this April 24, 1984 file photo, Steve Jobs, left, chairman of Apple Computers, John Sculley, center, president and CEO, and Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, unveil the new Apple IIc computer in San ... more Photo: Sal Veder, Associated Press Click through this slideshow to see Steve Jobs … [Read more...] about In ‘Small Fry,’ Steve Jobs Comes Across as a Jerk. His Daughter Forgives Him. Should We?
Where is Pompeii, what was found in 1748 and how many were killed when Mount Vesuvius erupted?
THE doomed city of Pompeii is perhaps best known for the volcano that turned it into ash and dust almost 2,000 years ago. But where did this tragedy occur and how many people perished? We reveal all here... Where is Pompeii? Pompeii was once a very prosperous ancient Roman town on the Gulf of Naples, in Italy's Campania region. The city was home 11,000 people and boasted a complex water system, amphitheatre, gymnasium and even a port. It was buried in millions of tonnes of volcanic ash when Mount Vesuvius catastrophically erupted in 79AD. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Italy's most popular tourist attractions with around 2.5million visitors a year. What was found in Pompeii in 1748? This is the year the city itself was rediscovered after painstaking excavation led by Spanish military engineer Rocque Joaquin de Alcubierre. Over the next 250 years it was a hotbed of scientific activity, with researchers uncovering several intact buildings and … [Read more...] about Where is Pompeii, what was found in 1748 and how many were killed when Mount Vesuvius erupted?
What did Houston look like in 1988?
By Craig Hlavaty Updated 11:19 am CDT, Thursday, August 16, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-10', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 10', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-15', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 15', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-20', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 20', … [Read more...] about What did Houston look like in 1988?