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By Jim Farber

On Sept. 15 the sky above the Los Angeles War Memorial Coliseum (site of the 1932 Olympic Games) exploded in a rainbow of multicolored powder projectiles that burst and blended as they wafted on the wind. Below thousands of onlookers armed with cell phones at the ready looked on in wonder.

Created by artist Cai Guo-Qiang, ...Read more

By Victor Block

At the turn of the 20th century, May Baily's was a brothel in the infamous red-light district of New Orleans. Today that location is the Dauphin Orleans Hotel, which invites guests to "embrace New Orleans' historic haunts and timeless charm." Lodgers at the Dauphin have reported spotting a uniformed Creole soldier ...Read more

By Victor Block

As my wife, Fyllis, and I contemplated our visit to the tiny town of Cassadaga, Florida, the choices we faced were as intriguing as they were varied. Did we prefer to join a healing circle or seek spiritual counseling? Would we opt for a seance or a class in ancient wisdom teachings?

Adding to the appeal was the ironic ...Read more

By Margot Black

It's a small world after all -- especially if you happen to be visiting Los Angeles. Do you want to nurture a child's appreciation for diverse cuisines, cultures and communities? Immersing them in different tastes, traditions and lifestyles from a young age is key. Fortunately, this city serves as a melting pot of global ...Read more