Over 20 people were injured during yesterday's intense gas explosion in the East Village which led to total or partial collapses of three buildings. Four people were critically injured and at least two people are still missing, but a lot of other residents of the buildings were saved thanks to various good Samaritans. [ more › ]
And we have more photos... a view of the three destroyed buildings at the northwest corner of Second Avenue and Seventh Street ... via EVG reader Laurie...
And a few dramatic shots from last night by EVG reader Conway Liao...
In Argentinas Jujuy Province, the Suris, also known as Samilantes, are a cultural group within the Quechua community. This woman is Beln Cruz. Her feathered costume represents the nandu, or rhea, sacred bird of the Suris. Photographer Marco Vernaschis Biophilia Foundation looks to help indigenous groups preserve their cultural heritage by developing their own local economy through native products.
Vernaschis pictures are featured in the April 2015 issue of National Geographic magazine. His series, Bitter Harvest, is also featured on our photography blog, Proof.
This photo pretty much sums up the feelings of an entire city as nearly 6 inches of snow fell on Chicago late this weekend. Local photographer Patricia Jones happened to be shooting by Kapoor’s Cloud Gate as tourists were snapping their own photos when the sculpture suddenly attacked. Hilariously perfect timing. (via Reddit, Instagram)
She makes veggies fun & delish. If anyone wants to go i'd head back in a heartbeat
Seitan nachos and brown rice bowls piled high with steamed zucchini once represented the apex of vegetarian cooking. Today, diners clamor for grapefruit with kale and kohlrabi at Manresa outside San Francisco, and $58-tasting menus revolving around ingredients like cured carrots at Dovetail in NYC. The…
Photograph by Souvik Kundu, National Geographic Your Shot
Its a rare and privileged experience to witness the interaction of tiger cubs in the wild, says Souvik Kundu, a member of our Your Shot photo community. After learning that a tigress had given birth to cubs in Indias Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, Kundu visited the sanctuary a number of times to photograph the family. On this day his group was treated to an unforgettable display of tender bonding, with the cubs engaged in several bouts of play-fighting under the watchful eyes of the mother.
Souvik Kundus image was recently featured in Your Shots Daily Dozen.
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Ladies and gentlemen, we live in amazing times. Whether you’re a huge gummy fan, or you just know someone who deserves to literally eat an entire bag of dicks, DicksByMail.com is the Internet service you didn’t know you needed (but you do).…
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Designed by award-winning group, Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, London’s NEO Bankside offers incredible luxury apartments along the River Thames, including 3 sprawling, light-filled penthouses. Located right next door to the Tate Modern gallery, the development boasts 360 degree views of the city, taking in St Paul’s Cathedral, The Shard, Big Ben and all in between. A Richard Roger‘s trademark from the Pompidou Centre to the Lloyd’s building, the four tower build uses a distinctive external bracing, the “inside-out” system eliminating the need for internal structural walls and allowing for a more flexible arrangement of the space.
Stepping inside, The London Penthouses stand as the NEO’s crowning glory. With over 7,000 square foot to play with in the largest home, designers Waldo Works and Reid Williams create a cool, modern space against a white backdrop, working with the incredible triple-aspect light and introducing a touch of Danish modern across the duplex formation. Those with $30,000,000 going spare can register their interest over at the website.
@Robyn can you start working on our scarf thingys so that when @none, @phil, todd & I come back from asia with matching denim onsies we're super fashionable like this guy?
Photograph by Fabrice Guerin, National Geographic Your Shot
Every year, a sardine run occurs in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, says Your Shot member Fabrice Guerin, who adds that this is when its possible to spot the fastest fish in the oceanthe sailfishhunting fish shoals. They drill the balls of terrified fish, offering us a stunning show, he writes. When I saw these two sailfish going toward the sardines against the sun, I shot as quickly as possible.
Guerins image recently appeared in Your Shots Daily Dozen.
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It seems, with the current snowpack in New England, skiers will be able to “Arc ‘em or park ‘em” until May this year. Here’s a look at some of those competing in or enjoying the winter sport since the beginning of the year.
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By Lloyd Young A skier heads down a slope on Seegrube mountain above the western Austrian city of Innsbruck on March 10.
(Dominic Ebenbichler/Reuters)
Photograph by Vedrana Tafra, National Geographic Your Shot
Dispersing fog and a moment of sunshine bring the falls and foliage of Croatias Plitvice Lakes National Park into view on an early autumn morning. The countrys oldest and largest national park, Plitvice boasts more than plunging waterfalls: Its 16 terraced lakes, formed by natural travertine dams, change color throughout the day, and its abundant wildlife includes 261 species of birds.
Vedrana Tafras image was recently featured in Your Shots Daily Dozen.
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Did you grow up watching Will Wonka, thinking: Why, God, is this not real life?!? Us too. Well, you’ll be glad to know that over in the UK, KFC is pulling some serious Wonka-esque shit right now. Today, KFC unveiled an edible…
Not many people know Kenji Ekuan’s name, but there are few who don’t know his work. The designer of the perennial red-topped Kikkoman bottle died on Sunday, says GK Design, the company he founded in 1957. He was 85 years old.…
ouch boston this has got to hurt ...Re: the Iditarod "The annual race had to be moved north because snow levels were insufficient along the planned route. "
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1 percent increase
Daylight saving time is not the energy saver it’s intended to be. According to one Indiana study, it results in a 1 percent increase in residential electricity use. This is further evidence, if we needed it, of the futility of humanity attempting to manipulate time itself. [Quartz]
2.2 miles
The length of a troubled streetcar line in Washington, D.C. The city has invested $200 million in a system eventually projected to cost $3 billion, but it has missed several targeted opening dates and might be scuttled. [The Washington Post]
4 inches
Fairbanks, Alaska, finally got some fresh snow a day before the Iditarod dogsled race was due to start. The annual race had to be moved north because snow levels were insufficient along the planned route. [AP]
6.1 percent
Percentage of Albanians who sought an American green card in 2013 through a U.S. State Department immigration lottery called the Diversity Visa Program. [Dadaviz]
30 percent of beaches
In Florida, sea-level rise from climate change threatens 3 in 10 beaches by the year 2100. Meanwhile, the state government banned Department of Environmental Protection employees from using the phrases “climate change” or “global warming ” in official communications. [Miami Herald]
32 percent chance
After finishing its regular season undefeated, the University of Kentucky men’s basketball team has roughly a one-in-three chance of finishing 40-0, based on probabilities calculated before Saturday’s regular-season finale. [FiveThirtyEight]
The International Cycling Union dropped a report about how doping was tolerated for years in cycling, blaming Lance Armstrong. Whatever, right? Here’s the crazy part: In order to smuggle blood into France — without trying to sneak blood bags past border police — one rider was given “two to three units of blood in Madrid and he would then travel to France, where the units would be removed immediately, to be used later throughout the Tour.” The hell? [The New York Times]
9,000 recipes
IBM supercomputer Watson is taking a stab at cooking, factoring in 9,000 recipes from Bon Appétit to understand what kinds of food go well with one another, like black pepper with saffron, paprika with carrot, or boxed macaroni and cheese with all the remaining booze in my house. [Kernel Mag]
$337,209,000
“American Sniper” surpassed “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1″ as the top-grossing film of 2014 this past weekend. Local lifestyle writers were heard to say that the latter film “totally had it coming because of that stupid title.” [Box Office Mojo]
The 18-inch D-bat Dog that was introduced to Chase Field last year has nothing on this season’s Churro Dog. According to ESPN’s Darren Rovell, the Churro Dog, which will be served for $8.50 at Chase Field in Arizona, consists of: It…
They had these in Australia back in '05. Fits a 6 pack and works great for tailgating in the heat.
Moutainsmith’s new Cooler Tube, a cylindrical-shaped bag that you can sling over your shoulder, might just be the G.O.A.T. beer carrier/cooler. Why? Picture this: You’re on the way to the park with a six-pack of Other Half Green Diamonds IPA—but everyone you walk past…
Over 20 people were injured during yesterday's intense gas explosion in the East Village which led to total or partial collapses of three buildings. Four people were critically injured and at least two people are still missing, but a lot of other residents of the buildings were saved thanks to various good Samaritans. [ more › ]
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