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Monthly Archives: August 2022
Cover: The New York Times Magazine – August 28, 2022
The 8.28.22 Issue
Can Coco Gauff the Tennis Prodigy Become a Tennis Legend?
Since Coco Gauff went pro at 14, she has played under the weight of high expectations. Now 18, she has her own measures for greatness.
How a Corporate Law Firm Led a Political Revolution
The untold story of Jones Day’s push to move the American government and courts to the right.
Travel: A Three Day Tour Of The Faroe Islands (2022)
The Faroe Islands is a self-governing archipelago, part of the Kingdom of Denmark. It comprises 18 rocky, volcanic islands between Iceland and Norway in the North Atlantic Ocean, connected by road tunnels, ferries, causeways and bridges. Hikers and bird-watchers are drawn to the islands’ mountains, valleys and grassy heathland, and steep coastal cliffs that harbor thousands of seabirds.
Video timeline: 0:00 Day One in the Faroe Islands 1:49 Estroy Tunnel 5:25 Day Three in the Faroe Islands 8:14 Faroe Islands Helicopter
Filmed, edited and narrated by: Jeb Brooks
Previews: BBC Wildlife Magazine – September 2022
- Cover feature: puffin island. A summer spent with our favourite seabird.
- How many leaves are on a tree?
- Crocodiles of the Caribbean
- Why the world needs mosquitoes
- Amazing ways that animals teach
Travel Guides: Wartburg Castle, Central Germany
Wartburg Castle, located close to Eisenach in Thuringia, is also known as “The Castle of the Germans”. But why? DW’s Hannah Hummel shows you around the castle, which is more than 1,000 years old. A fascinating journey to the times of minstrels, knights and ladies of castles – and to the famous Protestant Martin Luther, who translated the bible at Wartburg Castle.
Walking Tours: Pokhara In Central Nepal (4K)
Pokhara is a city on Phewa Lake, in central Nepal. It’s known as a gateway to the Annapurna Circuit, a popular trail in the Himalayas. Tal Barahi Temple, a 2-story pagoda, sits on an island in the lake. On the eastern shore, the Lakeside district has yoga centers and restaurants. In the city’s south, the International Mountain Museum has exhibits on the history of mountaineering and the people of the Himalayas.
Nature: The Wildlife And Landscapes Of Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a rugged, rainforested Central American country with coastlines on the Caribbean and Pacific. Though its capital, San Jose, is home to cultural institutions like the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, Costa Rica is known for its beaches, volcanoes, and biodiversity. Roughly a quarter of its area is made up of protected jungle, teeming with wildlife including spider monkeys and quetzal birds.
Video timeline: 0:00 intro of costa rica 0:03 Yellow snake curled 0:06 Aerial view of irazu volcano 0:08 Snake python 0:11 Cinematic view of oak tree 0:16 Close up view of iguana 0:22 skydiving in Costa Rica 0:26 nauyaca waterfalls 0:31 galloping horse 0:39 Aerial view of pavon bay 0:46 waterfall rio celeste 0:50 Close up iguana 0:53 Drone view of palm oil 0:58 tree frog 1:01 Trachycephalus 1:04 Montezuma Beach 1:09 Oka tree 1:13 naped snake 1:18 Blue Yellow Macaw 1:23 Green Python 1:28 Rio celeste waterfall 1:35 meanders river 1:45 Bilobatum 1:49 punta banco Beach 1:57 irazu volcano 2:05 Close up view of butterfly 2:08 Corcovado 2:13 Playa Zancudo 2:21 manuel antonio 2:32 Green iguana 2:46 tortoiseshell 2:59 Costa Rica rainforest 3:05 quetzal Bird 3:11 Sloth 3:16 Irazu volcano 3:22 paragliding 3:29 skydiving 3:34 la paz waterfall 3:43 whales 3:50 Coto river Aerial view 4:02 Aerial costarica 4:10 Beautiful parrots 4:18 Forest Frog 4:25 Rain forest 4:29 iguana 4:35 Wild lizard 4:40 flamingos 4:47 capucinus 4:55 Rain forest 5:02 capuchin 5:09 Violetear
Cover Preview: Barron’s Magazine – August 29, 2022
How Water Scarcity Threatens the Global Economy
The scarcity of fresh water is rapidly emerging as a global economic threat that could disrupt businesses, crimp profits, and jeopardize growth. Companies, regulators, and investors are starting to react.
The Stock Market Finally Heard Powell’s Message. It Won’t Be Pretty.
Ben Levisohn
Juniper Networks Had Lousy Earnings. It’s AI Strategy Could Help the Stock Break Out.
Ben Levisohn
California Sets the Pace on Zero Emissions. Car Makers, Old and New, Are Cheering.
Al Root
Why Apple Might Push Deeper Into Sports Streaming
Eric J. Savitz
Fed Chief Talks Tough on Inflation. Stocks Listen and Fall Sharply
Front Page: Wall Street Journal – August 27, 2022
U.N. Set to Inspect Ukraine Nuclear Plant Early Next Week
United Nations atomic agency inspectors are poised to make an emergency visit to Ukraine’s Russia-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant early next week, after a breakthrough in negotiations over access, people involved in the talks said.2617 hours ago
Mar-a-Lago Search Affidavit Says Top Secret Documents Had Been Found Previously
Boxes retrieved from the former president’s home since the start of the year contained top-secret national defense information, according to the heavily redacted affidavit.
Walks: Balboa Island In Southern California (4K)
Balboa Island is a harborside community located in Newport Beach, California, accessible to the public via bridge, ferry and several public docks. The community is surrounded by a paved concrete boardwalk open to pedestrian traffic, designated as a public walking trail by the city.
Originally a sandbar, Balboa Island was built between 1905 and 1913 by developer William S. Collins. It’s a small community with just 3,000 residents, but on weekends and holidays it comes alive as a day trip destination for Southern Californians. With abundant boutiques and restaurants, there are plenty of things to do on Balboa Island.
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