The Integratron is many things. It’s an acoustically perfect structure, meaning when you sit inside and whisper someone on the other end of the room can hear you. It is, some say, a source of healing and rejuvenation thanks to the convergence of electromagnetic fields that it sits upon. It’s also the labor of love of one George Van Tassel, who was guided by a space traveler from Venus to build it in order to save the human race.
Read More101 Things to Do in LA: Secret Stairs
As Los Angeles’ population increased in the 1900s, neighborhoods such as Silver Lake and Hollywood climbed into the surrounding hills. Since many people didn’t have cars, over 400 public staircases were built into the hillsides. This allowed residents easy access to the main thoroughfares where the trains and trolleys ran. The amazing thing is, many of these staircases are still there, and many of them are still kept in relatively good condition by the city.
Read More101 Things to Do in LA: Barnsdall Art Park
Barnsdall Park is one of Los Angeles’ hidden gems. It’s home to Hollyhock House, a beautiful mansion designed by Frank Lloyd Wright that is the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in LA.
Read More101 Things to Do in LA: Placerita Canyon Nature Center
Have you been to the IKEA in Burbank? Of course you have. If you're willing to drive just 30 minutes past there, you will be rewarded with gorgeous hiking trails and a little bit of history: Placerita Canyon is the site of the very first gold discovery in California.
Read More101 Things to Do in LA: Bradbury Building
The bizarre story of the Bradbury Building involves a millionaire, a spirit sending messages from beyond, a sci fi novel, and Lethal Weapon 4.
Read More101 Things to Do in LA: La Brea Tar Pits
Three interesting facts about the La Brea Tar Pits: 1. It's not actually tar, it's asphalt. 2. Over 100 excavation pits have been constructed on this site, from which over 1 million bones have been excavated. 3. The La Brea "tar" pits are the only fossil-rich asphalt deposits in the world located in a large urban area.
Read More101 Things to Do in LA: Amir's Garden
Amir's Garden is a verdant oasis on the east side of Griffith Park, perched at the top of a hiking trail with magnificent vistas of the San Gabriel mountains.
Read More101 Things to Do in LA: Angels Gate Cultural Center
Angels Gate Cultural Center is perched on a hilltop with stunning views of the harbor and of Catalina Island. Army barracks were transformed into 52 studios for painters, sculptors, printmakers, and a variety of other artists. More than just a collection of studios, the center provides art classes, yoga and meditation classes, and other cultural opportunities to the community.
Read More101 Things to Do in LA: Watts Towers
This is a sight you're going to have to see with your own eyes in order to fully understand how unique and wonderful it is.
Read MoreWhy Aren't There More Women in Physical Security?
From a very young age, girls are steered away from interest in math and science, while boys are encouraged in these same areas. This gender bias can start with parents; then teachers and toymakers contribute to this trend, putting male students and female students into separate, gender-based boxes. In this post, I discuss how gender bias in STEM and in blue collar fields affects the physical security industry.
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