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Nora Vasconcellos is an icon in the world of women’s skateboarding. Gaining some serious respect from legends in the sport, like Elissa Steamer, Andrew Reynolds and Marc Johnson, her style is one that speaks to all fans of skateboarding. “If I think of a backside air, I think of some of her photos,” says pro skateboarder Andrew Reynolds. “I’ve always compared my skating to dude skaters. So it’s the first time it’s ever popped into my head ‘backside air like Nora....

All-natural grooming product labels are starting to read like grocery shopping lists. That’s because fruit is more than a healthy snack. Many of them possess skin-saving properties that eliminate the need for lab-made chemicals. Here’s what we’re slathering on. The Best Men’s Hand Creams Read article (1) Brandless Avocado Basil Hand Cream ($4) rejuvenates dry paws with a blend of avocado (yes, it’s a fruit) and almond oils, plus shea butter....

Next time you’re out in California, there’s a few new experiences for you to try out. The San Manuel Casino has opened up a new high limit gaming space, as well as some new dining and drinking options for guests, including a new high-end cocktail that runs for $10,000. Along with the high-end cocktail, the new drink options include unique Japanese whiskeys, as well as custom cocktails and rare wines and spirits created by award-winning mixologists....

Trevor Noah, The Daily Show host—currently on his Loud & Clear comedy tour—discusses a life-changing children’s book, Caribbean cuisine, his NYC ride, and his other recent obsessions. — As told to J.R. Sullivan Brian Tyree Henry on the Kathy Bates Movie, NYC Hideaway, and Hat Shop He’s Currently Obsessed With Read article Courtesy Image Book The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More, by Roald Dahl, changed my life. The title story is about a wealthy gambler who masters clairvoyance to cheat at cards....

A pair of German tourists got more than they bargained for when they flew to Winnipeg and bought a canoe to paddle 380 miles on the Hayes River to Hudson Bay. The route Wolf Wagner, 25, and John Hoentsch, 26, chose is a Canadian classic, a principal artery of the fur trade now considered a canoe-tripping right of passage. It’s a long trip through isolated wilderness typically undertaken by experienced paddlers in tough tripping canoes....

To celebrate a monumental birthday, why not attempt a monumental feat? That was Bill Weber’s logic, anyway. The 91-year-old just became the oldest known person to summit Devils Tower—which just so happens to be the first United States National Monument as declared by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1906, according to the National Parks System. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies Casper Star Tribune reports: “National Park Magazine had a little squib around February last year that an 87-year-old, the oldest man to climb the Tower, had succeeded,” Weber says....

With an 11.6-inch HD display, Intel Celeron dual core N3060 Processor, 4GB Ram, and 16GB Flash Memory, this lightweight, efficient laptop is ideal for business travelers, students—anyone who needs an affordable laptop. And at this price, it’s the perfect Christmas gift. The 2019 Dell Inspiron 11 Chromebook uses Google’s Chrome OS, so you know it’s dependable. Of course, this affordable laptop isn’t designed for heavy-duty computing, running massive design programs, etc....

Over the past few months, we’ve seen several large companies and countries ban single-use plastic products. The most notable were India abolishing all single-use plastic by 2022 and Disney (and Starbucks) eliminating all single-use plastic straws and stirrers from their locations by mid-2019. In the latest single-use plastic ban news, the Caribbean island of Dominica plans to ban single-use plastic and Styrofoam products. According to CNN, the island nation announced its aim to completely ban common plastics, Styrofoam cups and food containers – Effective by January 2019....

After making its debut in 2019, Disney Plus is ready to get bigger in 2020. Already filled with classic and iconic films from Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, and Disney libraries, the streaming service has a number of new shows and big movies coming to the platform. (Beware, there some spoilers ahead for the movies and TV shows mentioned.) Everything You Need to Know About What’s Next for the Marvel Cinematic Universe...

A mixed martial arts fighter has been accused of killing a European powerlifter in a street fight in Russia, according to a report from the British tabloid The Sun, citing Russian news reports. The report identifies 32-year-old Russian powerlifting champion Andrey Drachev as the victim. The suspect in the case has been identified as a 25-year-old amateur MMA fighter, but he has been identified by two different names in different reports: The Sun names him as Anar Allakhveranov, but the Russian website Crime Russia identifies him as Anar Ziranov....

Enjoy the world’s best ski and snowboard competition, music concert, and fan experience activations all free at Dew Tour Copper coming February 6-9 Dew Tour celebrates its first Winter event and competition held in its new location at Copper Mountain in Summit County, Colorado, February 6-9, 2020. The new location furthers Dew Tour’s goal of creating an exciting and progressive competition for the world’s best skiers and snowboarders, all while building a one-of-a-kind experience for fans to enjoy....

Field Test: Eight of this Year’s Best Paddling Shoes The array of great paddling shoes available on the market continues to grow as we approach the 2017 season. From muck boots to paddling shoes and, of course, the classic neoprene booties, our expert testers have reviewed a wide array of footwear for paddlers. Click the links below to read about some of this year’s best options: Five Ten Eddy Five Ten applies their legendary rubber to a sleek and durable paddling shoe....

When it comes to winter fashion, insulation is the key to your choices. Aesthetics may not be the most pressing element when you do so, but you don’t have to ignore it either. Especially when you can pick up the Levi’s Logo Hoodie on sale over at Macy’s. The Levi’s Logo Hoodie is a great piece of relaxed clothing for the winter. You’re not gonna be at work all the time....

You don’t need much for the perfect holiday outfit. It boils down to a few staples, a few seasonal classics, and small but sophisticated embellishments. If you’re looking to put together a wardrobe that wears well at the office, a dinner party, a cold-weather date, or the family gathering, here are the essential pieces that comprise exactly that. The Watch: G-Steel GSTB100D-1A by G-Shock The one “article” in your wardrobe that should shout “smart, classy, refined” should be this G-Steel watch by G-Shock—specifically model GSTB100D-1A, shown here....

The afternoon rush at Arnold’s Country Kitchen is in full effect. The Nashville institution, not too far from downtown, is a classic, cafeteria-style “meat and three,” and it’s packed, mostly with working folks on their lunch breaks—telephone repairmen, still wearing their baseball caps; girlfriends, four to a table, leaning in close. I’m seated at a corner table, the only empty one remaining, waiting on John Prine. He arrives, pushing through the old glass double doors....

For years, we’ve seen some industrious folks fix a hydrofoil on a surfboard or SUP with plenty of success. However, the foiling trend just never seemed to cross-over into the world of kayaking, until now. Take a look at Les Sables d’Olonne and check out Frenchman Maxime Goborit, who claims to have paddled the world’s first waveski with a foil. And while it may not look as pretty as foiling on surfboards and SUPs, it’s an excellent first step....

EARLIER THIS FALL, the day before my 43rd birthday, I fell off an e-scooter and tore my labrum. It was raining, and I was listening to a basketball podcast—dumb and dumber. But I wasn’t going all that fast, and I wasn’t trying to land a trick. I was on a quiet street. I hit a bump, skidded, clipped my dumb stupid foot on the scooter as I hopped off, and landed on my right forearm, causing my shoulder to bend in a direction my body would consider unnatural....

Spring is that time of year when you go to grab your white sneakers but realize you wore them to the point where half of your shoe separates every time you take a step, the laces are about to snap, and cleaning them off just won’t do the trick anymore. In short, it’s time to invest in a new pair of kicks. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies...

Story by and photos courtesy of Mariann Sæther Imagine mountains polished down to gentle giants. Cascading rivers flowing to the ocean, and in between the land and sea lie picturesque fjords waiting to be explored. For your all-time river and sea kayaking adventure, the coast of Helgeland in Northern Norway is your next destination. THE CLASSICS Let’s start with the classic rivers. Four hours north of the city of Trondheim, which even sports an international airport, the area of Hattfjelldal and Grane awaits you....

Accidents happen. And they can happen unexpectedly to even the most seasoned paddlers, and on any type of water. Sometimes it’s better to not look away, but rather, to take a second, closer look at what exactly went wrong. By examining the full situation, and determining the critical decisions involved (and their consequences), we can learn to make the choices that matter most. With that hope of helping paddlers make that next safe choice, we’ve been working in partnership with the U....