The Gaetano Group
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Month: June 2013
Interesting Maps From The Ultra-Addictive Tumblr MapsOnTheWeb
Tumblr Maps on the Web It’s pretty much exactly what it sounds like. Lots of maps. And it’s mesmerizing. Not only are maps fun to look at, they also explain the world. Here are some from more recent postings: 1) Countries and the number of cities… Continue Reading “Interesting Maps From The Ultra-Addictive Tumblr MapsOnTheWeb”
10 Incredible Buildings By The Architect Who Shaped Barcelona-Antoni Gaudí
Today is the birthday of Antoni Gaudí, one of the most famous and recognizable architects in the world, often considered the father of the Catalan Modernista movement. If the revolutionary architect were still alive today, he’d be 161 years old. Of course since he… Continue Reading “10 Incredible Buildings By The Architect Who Shaped Barcelona-Antoni Gaudí”
These Are The Most Interesting Homes On The Planet
70 dome houses were built for villagers who lost their houses to an earthquake in Indonesia’s ancient city of Yogyakarta. The monolithic domes can withstand earthquakes and winds up to 190 mph. These homes in Rockland Ranch, Utah are built inside the blasted… Continue Reading “These Are The Most Interesting Homes On The Planet”
Flip This House: 4 Simple Rules To Follow
I met this couple in 2006. They were very nice people — but extremely aggressive investors. They were buying and flipping property in Las Vegas using a third-party turnkey real estate investing company. They made a ton of money at first. But they lost everything despite… Continue Reading “Flip This House: 4 Simple Rules To Follow”
5 Charts To Understand Why Brazil Is Ready To Erupt
Even as Brazil prepares to host the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics, the economy has been grappling with slowing growth. Locals have taken to the streets to protest inadequate infrastructure and rising costs to host the World Cup. President Dilma Rousseff has said people… Continue Reading “5 Charts To Understand Why Brazil Is Ready To Erupt”
Oliver Luxury Real Estate Presents: McKinney Creek, Lake Tahoe
Beautiful West Shore Estate McKinney Creek, Lake Tahoe, California * Level .5-acre lot surrounded by conservancy land * Perched over McKinney Creek * Custom iron work, granite, hardwood & green features * Media room, great room, yoga studio, master suite & 2… Continue Reading “Oliver Luxury Real Estate Presents: McKinney Creek, Lake Tahoe”
Time For Manchester (Tenn.) & Bonnaroo…. 10 Bands not to miss
MANCHESTER, Tenn. – The headliners usually get all the ink and this year’s group at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival is definitely ink-worthy: Paul McCartney, Mumford & Sons and Tom Petty. It’s the down-list acts, though, that make this a particularly strong Bonnaroo… Continue Reading “Time For Manchester (Tenn.) & Bonnaroo…. 10 Bands not to miss”
Asian Americans Say US Parents Are Way Too Soft
Helicopter Parenting, Tiger moms, you name it they are more than just a legend, according to a recent report from Pew Social Trends. The survey found that 62% of U.S. Asians say American parents in general don’t apply enough pressure. U.S. Asians were much more likely… Continue Reading “Asian Americans Say US Parents Are Way Too Soft”
Combining Vintage & Modern
Love order and minimalism in buildings. New, freshly planned, pristine and perfect are great attributes for new structures , yet we also find ourselves drawn to things that aren’t so flawless. Recycled, repurposed, previously loved, salvaged. Buildings that have a previous life… Continue Reading “Combining Vintage & Modern”
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