While the origin and function of prehistoric Stonehenge is hotly debated, its appeal as an iconic monument is unabated and has led to the creation of a plethora of reproductions over the centuries. Such replicas range from scale models and tourist attractions to artistic interpretations and astronomical observatories, often referred to collectively as “clonehenge.” A wordpress.com blog about Stonehenge replicas features a...
Read MoreThe Transportation Research Board’s 91st Annual Meeting (TRB 91) was held in Washington, D.C. January 22-26, 2012, and the information-packed program attracted more than 11,000 transportation professionals from around the world. The theme for 2012 was “Transportation: Putting Innovation and People to Work,” and the Annual Meeting program covered all transportation modes, with more than 4,000 presentations in nearly...
Read MoreIf you happen to own a boat and would like to take to try it out on Lake Cachuma, prepare yourself for some hassle before launching it. The County of Santa Barbara prohibits access to Cachuma Lake County Park for any California-registered boat and trailer that violates any of the following requirements: Owners of boats and trailers that pass the visual inspection must show current California vessel registration and sign an affidavit...
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