Wrapping up 1943 and moving into 1944, we find more “Situation Normal” for our airborne toons. Once again cleared for takeoff, the battle rages, at home and abroad, this time bristling with considerable star power as some of animation’s favorites re-enter the fray. Education for the troops also does not falter, as once again we visit with America’s favorite “foul-up”, Snafu, as well as examine an extended-length color special providing interesting insights into the lengths that pilots could be expected to go to ensure that their secret installations remain a secret. One can wonder whether many units actually took the time to follow all the ideas recommended by this production. If they did, at least it must have provided something...
MSI’s latest design philosophy pays off in its latest Pulse GL76 gaming laptop. The partnership with 3D graphic designer and artist Maarten Verhoeven does something unusual in a product. 2022’s Pulse GL76 comes with a backstory. Its bare, gunmetal cover reflects the confidence of a sentry. Powerful specs can hit hard yet hold back to serve productive users. A familiar clamshell design adds an unwavering presence for users. Radiating RGB hues visualize a unit ready to adapt for any kind of (virtual) battle. The Pulse GL76 is ready to help users when it counts. I might be looking too deep into a computer. But this is MSI’s intended goal for adding personality back into gaming laptops. The company has drawn...
Photography by Natasha Lee. You’ve poured the concrete, laid out your pavers, or pieced together a bunch of IKEA deck tiles on your balcony. You’ve even assembled the perfect mishmash of weather-resistant wicker furniture. But if something still feels like it’s missing, it’s probably the best patio plants. Not just a wellness booster for the indoors, leafy greens can help create the ultimate outdoor oasis, even if you happen to have a backyard with large oak or maple trees nearby. Dress up your dining table with a cluster of cacti or put up a natural wall of privacy to block nosy neighbors with feathery palms. Whether you’re searching to fill a single container or an entire garden bed, our list...
There are few things more sociable, enjoyable, and wholesome than gathering around a fire pit with friends and family, eating, drinking, sharing stories, and basking in the warmth of a patio heater. Depending on the space available in your garden, the style of fire pit or heater that appeals to you, your budget, and which type of fuel you think best, there is a range of options for your lawn-heating needs. Read this guide to narrow down your fire pit and patio heater choices. Space: Fire Pits or Patio Heaters? If you dream of sipping wine with your partner in the evening on the patio, reading ghost stories to your children by a crackling fire pit, or having your friends...
Fresh air? Check. Nature? Check. Set up a tent? Negative. With the choice of cabins, yurts, tent cabins, Airstreams, yurts and even treehouses, we’ve collected the Bay’s best glamping spots where your family can sleep outside all without setting up your own tent. Find your next glamping adventure today! Points North photo: Kate Loweth Camp Navarro—Navarro Retreat into the Redwoods at Camp Navarro where your whole crew can enjoy bonfires, archery, rock wall climbing, hammocks, games and water activities on the Navarro River. Camp Navarro is typically only available to be rented out by groups but this summer they are offering families the opportunity to experience camp for a Weekend in the Woods. Meals (excluding lunch) are included and there's...
