All Features articles – Page 15
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FeaturesJavits Convention Center
The exterior of this mammoth, five-block long building is an assemblage of rectilinear forms, all shaped by a framework of prefabricated steel modules fitted with clear glass. Inside, the structure is supported by tubular steel pillars that resemble chunky champagne glasses. At its south end there’s a spectacular 150-foot-high lobby, ...
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FeaturesFerrari EGO Concept
The ferrari EGO Concept is a study of a light, compact sportscar focused on emotional content and driving sensations.
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FeaturesConwy plans tourism discount for locals
A card giving people in Conwy county a discount on local tourist attractions could help save jobs, say council officers.
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FeaturesExquisite villa in Italy by Peter Pichler
Peter Pichler has recently completed an interesting renovation of traditional farmhouse in Puglia, southern Italy.The 14th century building has remained mostly unchanged. The characteristic arches give depth to the rooms, the project takes off from the idea to bring this decorative element on the façade to achieve greater brightness and ...
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FeaturesThe future is green!
The future of cars is going to be pretty interesting as many people are eager to know what future cars are going to be like.
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FeaturesTugendhat House
Villa Tugendhat is a historical building in the wealthy neighbourhood of Černá Pole in Brno, Czech Republic. It is one of the pioneering prototypes of modern architecture in Europe, and was designed by the German architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Tugendhat House plan
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FeaturesVilla Savoye
Villa Savoye is a modernist villa in Poissy, in the outskirts of Paris, France. It was designed by Swiss architects Le Corbusier and his cousin, Pierre Jeanneret, and built between 1928 and 1931 using reinforced concrete.
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FeaturesAlicia Hall Moran
The trick is not so much the singing of opera. The trick is to make the singing of opera soar like you were singing The Supremes. Even when you’re singing The Supremes. And she does. Oh, yes, she does. Ladies and gentlemen: opera’s newest diva: Alicia Hall Moran.
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FeaturesOsprey breeding success with artificial nests
Gwynedd-based volunteer group Friends of the Ospreys say 2013 has been a good year for the Welsh ospreys, with the breeding pair producing two healthy female chicks. There were a lot more ospreys in the local nests, including blue 24 from the rutland osprey project, so next year may see ...
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Rafael Nadal thrilled by ‘impossible’ French Open win
Rafael Nadal said he had feared winning an eighth French Open title would be “impossible” when a serious knee injury sidelined him for nearly eight months. The 27-year-old beat David Ferrer 6-3 6-2 6-3 on Sunday to become the most successful player ever at Roland Garros, and the first man ...
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FeaturesRare red squirrels imported to Tresco
The red squirrel is one of Britain’s most treasured native creatures, but it’s also one of its most endangered. A project aims to provide red squirrels with a brand new home in the Isle of Scilly where there are currently no grey squirrels. A group of red squirrels from the ...
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FeaturesTB: features and diagnosis
Tuberculosis is an infectious disease, deemed a global public health emergency by the World Health Organization. Although TB is reducing in incidence worldwide, multi-drug-resistant cases are on the rise
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FeaturesCanoeing in Algonquin Provincial Park
This spectacular park the size of Devon, criss-crossed by thousands of inter-connected lakes, rivers and streams is just three hours from Toronto. And with 950 miles of canoe routes, paddling is the way to see it. The Petawawa River provides thrilling whitewater fun, while Rain and North Tea Lakes almost guarantee moose sightings.
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FeaturesKayaking in Georgian Bay
This ruggedly beautiful bay isn’t on the sea – it’s actually part of Lake Huron, one of the five Great Lakes. Paddling it is spectacular, not least because the eastern shore is dotted with 30,000 islands. Don’t worry about having the right kit: outfitters throughout the province can supply all ...
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FeaturesHiking the Bruce Trail
At 500 miles long, the Bruce Trail is Canada’s oldest and longest footpath. It winds all the way along the Niagara Escarpment from Queenston on the Niagara River to Tobermory on Georgian Bay. If you don’t have time to do the whole thing you can hike any part of it, ...
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FeaturesThe cliff-dwellers of Utah
Geordie Torr visits San Juan County, Utah, to sample the incredible archaeological legacy of the ancestral Puebloan people.
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FeaturesVisit Niagara Falls
You cannot come to Ontario without visiting the province’s most famous attraction – Niagara Falls. The falls sit on the border between Canada and the US, and you can take in their thundering power by land, water and air. Get right up close to the crashing waters as they plunge ...
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FeaturesWhite water rafting on Ottawa River
Experience the rush of adrenalin just 90 minutes from the heart of Canada’s capital city. The Ottawa River is known as one of the best white water rafting destinations in the world, and whether novice or expert, you’ll be able to enjoy the thrill of shooting the rapids, from gentle floats to extreme runs with huge vertical drops.
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FeaturesStaying power
Martin Symington takes in the beautiful surroundings of a traditional herdade in the Alejento region of southern Portugal and discovers why the rather old-fashioned cork industry has continued to thrive in the modern world
