April 2nd, 2015 at 11:00 am
When you think ski chalet, it’s likely that sleek and modern is not the first thing that comes to mind. Instead, a more rustic, sloped-roof homemade of raw woods and stone is a more common image. All that may be changing now that Apple Store architecture firm Bohlin Cywinski Jackson has been commissioned to design an upscale ski community. The new collection of homes, The Stellar Collection, is part of the luxury Mountainside Northstar Lake Tahoe brand.
The firm was asked to think outside the box. The developer did not want a traditional ski chalet, but rather something new and modern. Drawing inspiration from modern Alpine buildings around Europe, BCJ came up with a fresh new design. These homes not only look different on the outside–featuring large windows, simplistic design, and void of embellishments–but the inside is also different. Interiors still feature natural materials, but not in the traditional sense. The home is warm and inviting. Light floods the home and there’s a clean and airy feeling inside. The renderings of both the interior and exterior give off a more urban feel than your traditional skiing community.
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April 2nd, 2015 at 9:00 am
Wondering if the dog walker you hired really took Fido out on the leash or just sat on the couch watching “Scooby-Doo” reruns? Want a map of where Fluffy is prowling on her nightly scavenges?
These days, pinpointing pets’ whereabouts is easy, whether they’re outdoors or inside. The same GPS tracking technology that lets employers check the locations of their delivery trucks, scientists follow dolphin migration patterns, and vessel operators find shipping containers is available in collar-size, rechargeable electronics.
Pet-tracking methods have been available for some time, including microchip implants that require special readers, tattoos with accompanying collar-notification tag, and collar antennas that transmit to dedicated radio receivers. GPS tracking, though, has taken off in recent years, especially with the rise of smartphones and tablets that let owners track animals on the go.
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April 1st, 2015 at 7:00 pm
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Be a good mate on the vessels of the San Diego Maritime Museum during Sailor Days through April 5. Children and grownups can explore the museum’s vessels on a scavenger hunt in which kids win a prize. Activities vary daily, including making brass rubbings, ferryboat steam engine demos, raising sail, rope-making, knot-tying and rowing. Everything’s included with admission.
Where:
San Diego Maritime Museum
1492 N. Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
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April 1st, 2015 at 5:00 pm
The 40th annual Del Mar Home Show will be bigger than ever, occupying more than 200,000 square feet of exhibit space at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The three-day show brings buyers and sellers together in a neutral “shopping center’” of home and commercial improvements. Many items are for sale, and some vendors offer special deals you can’t get anywhere else. Refreshments are available and an ATM is onsite. Wear comfortable shoes as you’ll be doing a lot of walking.
Where:
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.
Del Mar, CA 92104
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April 1st, 2015 at 3:00 pm
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The OC Fair turns 125 years old this July, but the celebrating has already started with food and fun at a number of Pop-Up Parties around Southern California through April 11. Each Pop-Up features a complimentary sweet treat and prizes, including fair tickets and an opportunity to win an OC Fair Super Pass (season pass).
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