Neil Kakita

Is Road Riding Worth the Risk?

The impact was as sudden and unexpected as lightning on a cloudless afternoon. One moment I was pedaling on a side road to my house after wrapping up a trail ride. The next I was 20 feet off the road on my back, tangled beneath my mountain bike in a stand of chamisa. People talk about their lives …

Best Beaches in Mexico

This island off the Yucatan Peninsula may be tiny, but it’s slowly gaining traction. The entire island is essentially one unnamed beach, with hotels …

21 Sports Bars with Great Food in Las Vegas

Are you ready for the NFL Draft? Here's a look at 21 Las Vegas sports bars where fans can grab some good grub while watching the big game.<p>On the Strip, find places such as Tap Sports Bar at the MGM Grand, Clique at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and Beer Park at Paris Las Vegas. Off the Strip, head …

Retirement complications: Beware of hidden taxes when the career ends

Your taxes in retirement may be a lot more complicated than taxes while you’re working.<p>Social Security checks may or may not be taxed, depending on your income. You’ll pay federal income taxes on most retirement plan withdrawals, but additional state taxes depend on where you live. Tax rates on …

Meet 10 Celebrity Chefs in Las Vegas

Head to any casino in Las Vegas and some of the most famous names in cuisine find a home.<p><b>“Cake Boss” Buddy Valastro</b><p>“Cake Boss” Buddy Valastro sets …

How to Buy in Vancouver

Once the house has been selected and the offer accepted, according to Ms. Hanson, a 5% deposit is used to bind the contract.<p>She said buyers should …

Lane Kiffin’s New 10-Year Contract Means He’s Probably Gone After This Season

FAU finalized a decade-long contract extension with Lane Kiffin after just one year with him at the helm of the Owls. It’s not hard to see why; he …

The New 24-Hour Guide to Atlanta

We'll never call Atlanta “the city that never sleeps” and not just because that title is already taken by another. Our bars close fairly early …

The US startup is disappearing

Historically, startups have been the engine of US economy. By creating new jobs and surfacing new ideas, startups play an outsized role in making the …

Trump Appeals to Republicans in Las Vegas, Leaving Behind Washington’s Legislative Chaos

LAS VEGAS — Leaving behind the chaos he sowed in Washington with his shifting immigration policies, President Trump visited his second midterm battleground state of the week on Saturday to deliver the blunt message he has repeated at rallies for weeks: “We need more Republicans.”<p>For a few hours, at …

AT&T Is Now Forcing Unlimited Customers to Take a Bundle

AT&T is bundling its new Watch TV service with its new unlimited mobile data plans.<p><b>AT&T</b> (NYSE:T) told investors it was going to double down on …

Against the grain: Australian banks face rural lending reckoning

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian potato farmer Tom Fox says he had never missed a bank payment in two decades before a delay sending a shipment to Indonesia during a trade dispute between the countries prompted his lender to force him into receivership in 2013.<p>"I got a letter from the bank lawyers …

The Perfect Arizona Road Trip

On a seven-day road trip , the filmmakers of World Else explored many of Arizona's natural wonders—from hiking past incredible cliff sides to long-boarding open roads. They set out to convey the beauty of their surroundings in their latest travel film, <i>Arizona Road Trip</i>. Follow more from World Else …

11 of Atlanta's Go-To Coffee Shops

Java. Joe. Octane. Whatever you call that cuppa caffeinated goodness that gets you through your day, Atlanta has a coffee shop to fuel your …

Affordable Satellite Communication By Bivystick

Bivy App have created a new affordable satellite communication system aptly named the Bivystick, designed to be easy-to-use and transform yourself …

Best hiking GPS 2018: never get lost again

By Carys Lowry-Carter<p>When hiking, knowing where you are and where you’re going is pretty integral to the whole operation, which is where GPS …

LG OLED Bug Update: Now There's Great News For Gamers Too

Just as many owners of 2016 and 2017 LG OLED TVs were starting to think that the brand had abandoned them, leaving a couple of major bugs issues unfixed, LG’s engineering people have started to roll out key firmware updates across the globe that finally seem to put the bugs to bed.<br>Over the past few …

X-Men: 10 Pieces Of Hero Concept Art Better Than The Movies (And 7 Villains That Look Worse)

Superhero movies go through an extensive planning process than can take months, even years, in the making before anything comes to light. Everything …

Tesla to downsize solar panel production as part of wider job cuts

Tesla plans to downsize its solar production: The company will cut 9 percent of its workforce, close more than a dozen installation facilities, and …

20 Make-Ahead Family Recipes

Feeling the dinner crunch? Turn to these make-ahead and freezer-friendly recipes to get a delicious meal on the table in no time.<p>Lemony Chicken …

Foil Packet Dinners You Need to Try Tonight

No cleanup? We’re in.<p>Get dinner on the table in a flash with almost zero cleanup thanks to these nifty foil pack recipe ideas. Start with a protein …

10 Beach Towns You Can Actually Afford to Buy a House In (+ Listings We Love)

1 of 20<p>St. Marys, Georgia<p>Advertisement<p>2 of 20<p>Hot Listing<p>3 of 20<p>Astoria, Oregon<p>Advertisement<p>4 of 20<p>Hot Listing<p>Advertisement<p>5 of 20<p>Pensacola, …

This Is What it Costs to Live at Walt Disney World

Have you ever wanted to live in Walt Disney World? Honestly, what Disney lover hasn't wanted to take up shop in Cinderella's Castle. Living like a …

Police: Backup Driver in Fatal Autonomous Uber Crash Was Watching 'The Voice'

PHOENIX — The human backup driver in an autonomous Uber SUV was streaming the television show “The Voice” on her phone and looking downward just …

Eight cruises that stay longer in Mediterranean ports

Cruise ships tend to leave a port around 5pm or 6pm – meaning you may miss seeing Mediterranean destinations at their most magical. However, some cruise lines arrange late-evening departures or even overnight stays in key ports, giving chances to soak up the twilight atmosphere, explore without the …

The Perfect Three-day Weekend in Denver

As part of a new series, Travel + Leisure is exploring America one three-day weekend at a time. Here's what to do on a short trip to Denver, Colorado.<p>…

Hyperloop: Engineers develop new high-speed form of travel

Urban Oasis Alert: See Our Master List of the Most Beautiful Cities In The World

Discover these gorgeous global getaways.<p>1 Buenos Aires — Argentina<p>One of the most photographed spots in the Argentinian capital is Plaza de Mayo, a …

Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork)

Prepare pork into ½ lb pieces or 1lb piece, place into a large ziplock bag.<p>Wash green onion throughly because we are going to use roots and top ends. …

Chinese Fried Rice Recipe : Asian at Home Easy Fried Rice

Heat a wok over high heat; add oil and swirl to coat. Add garlic and onion, stir fry for 30 second or until onion’s transparent.<p>Stir in carrot and …