Track and Field US 4x100 men’s relay team strikes gold The United States ended a 12-year wait for a gold medal in the men’s 4x100-meter relay at the world track and field championships in Doha, Qatar. The defending champion American women had to settle for bronze behind Jamaica. The all-star US men’s squad started with individual 100-meter world champion Christian Coleman and ended with 200 champ Noah Lyles, with Justin Gatlin and Michael Rodgers in between. Gatlin said he was thankful to his teammates after winning the first major-championship relay gold, 15 years after his Olympic debut. The time of 37.10 seconds was the third fastest in history. Britain, the champion in 2017, took silver ahead of Japan. Jamaica won the women’s race as Shelley-Ann Fraser-Pryce earned her ninth career world championship gold medal. That’s the second highest of any woman in history behind Allyson Felix, who has 12 and could win a 13th in the 4x400 on Sunday. Jamaica won … [Read more...] about University of Kansas apologizes for Snoop Dogg’s performance
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10 Ways that Travel Permanently Changed Me
When I began this crazy ride of traveling as much as physically and financially possible at 15, I was impressionable, excited and more than a little clueless. Over the last seven years I have had my share of small tragedies on the road: a pick-pocketing incident when I was stranded with no cash for three weeks, LICE (bleh), several cases of serious illness on holiday (and heartbreak) stand out as the most memorable. … [Read more...] about 10 Ways that Travel Permanently Changed Me
Top 10 best things to see & do in Bhutan
4. INDULGE IN LUXURY AT EXCLUSIVE LODGES Although five-star luxury may not be the first thing that springs to mind when one thinks of Bhutan, the country’s policy of “low volume, high quality” tourism has effectively made it a highly regarded destination among discerning travelers. ‘The Happiest Place on Earth’ offers a selection of high-end lodges, strategically placed around the Kingdom, with a level of sophistication and elegance of accommodation that is unrivaled in the Himalayas. Aman, the world’s most exclusive hotel brand, was the first company to enter Bhutan’s tourism market in 2003 and manages five serene lodges in the country, all operated under the Amankora name. This year, Six Senses followed in Aman’s footsteps, with the opening of five incredibly lodges, offering an ultraluxe journey through the mythical country. … [Read more...] about Top 10 best things to see & do in Bhutan