December 26th, 2014 at 8:30 am
In 2010, Los Angeles passed a plan to add 1,684 miles of bikeways throughout the city. Over the years, the city has added hundreds of miles and continues to add more each year. Initially, the plan was to add 200 miles a year. The main goals of this project were to encourage more people to use a bicycle as their preferred form of transportation, decrease traffic and make bicycle commuting safer. Connecting a vast network of bike lanes allows people to get all over the city conveniently by bike.
With improvements to the bike lane infrastructure, more people will be motivated to get outside and bike. Bike paths make biking safer and help to reduce the rate of cyclist injuries. In addition, they also increase safety for motorists. Biking instead of driving is great for both your own personal health as well as the environment.
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December 26th, 2014 at 8:00 am
Few places on the planet are as exciting and glamorous as Las Vegas on New Year’s Eve. From the glittering palaces of The Strip to the classic style of downtown, revelers flock to the Nevada desert to enjoy a high-class and luxurious Las Vegas New Year’s Eve experience they’ll never forget.
If you want to hobnob away from the teeming masses on The Strip, Las Vegas caters to just about every desire and taste. All the hotels and casinos put on extravagant and elaborate celebrations to ring in the New Year, and some of the most luxurious include:
Whatever your taste, whatever your desire, there’s a luxury New Year’s experience in Las Vegas waiting for you. Take these examples as a start to find your own way to make 2015 the most memorable year ever!
December 24th, 2014 at 2:00 pm
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What:
Join hundreds of thousands of your fellow revelers and millions more watching on TV across the country and around the world as you take in the sheer spectacle of the 126th Rose Parade. Its “Inspiring Stories” theme this year has drawn floats and marchers from just about every corner of the globe, so bundle up as you watch them go by in the one of the world’s most famous and recognized New Year’s celebrations.
Where:
Green Street, Orange Grove Boulevard, Colorado Boulevard, Sierra Madre Boulevard, and Villa Street
Pasadena, CA 91101
When:
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December 24th, 2014 at 12:00 pm
Author: Ayesha Khan
Photo: Courtesy of Raffles Istanbul
Information provided by: Angeleno
East meets west in design-rich Istanbul, where history mingles with modernism for the trendiest of Turkish delights.
Once a capital of the great Roman Empire and seat of the Ottoman Empire, Istanbul—one of the world’s only cities set on two continents, Asia and Europe—has enchanted visitors for centuries. You can also count present-day intrigue among the ancient city’s many allures, as you explore winding streets snaking past iconic examples of Ottoman architecture mixed with hip neighborhoods like Nişantaşi and Karaköy. By seamlessly blending rich Oriental history with occidental modernity, Istanbul is quite unlike any city in the world—a luxurious sum of all its glorious parts.
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December 24th, 2014 at 10:00 am
Technology is a part of our everyday life. It’s changed the way we travel, work, communicate and so much more. It seems there are few things in our daily routines that haven’t been simplified and streamlined by technology. If you’re anything like us, there’s one place where we could always use a little more convenience and a little more organization: the kitchen.
See some of our favorite kitchen innovations in the latest issue of Prestige. This equipment is not only a timesaver, but also a conversation starter when you’re next entertaining.
