Tomorrowland: A Recyclable Vision of the Future
by Jesyka D'Itri
One need not have
lived for even a decade to have witnessed at least a single
transformation of Disneyland's vision of the future, let alone
several. Tomorrowland, Disney's nearly half-century old prediction
of the world to come, has undergone two entire overhauls,
with countless nips and tucks along the way. In the process
of its construction and reconstruction—and a future that's
destined for change—one thing is for sure: "Tomorrow"
doesn't look like it did in '55.
Perseverance
of a People on the Cusp of Annihilation
by Caleb Miller
Save Tibet: For
those who associate Western Buddhism with bumper stickers
and people "meditating"while sitting in SUV's, this
article might be of interest. Caleb Miller describes his trip
to a profoundly spiritual place through the eyes of an ardent
and irreverent atheist. He doesn't bring home a mantra, but
he does return with honest contemplation.
The
Catalina Experience or as much as can be put into words (The
Erik Years)
by Erik McKinney
Known to
many as a remote island located somewhere slightly off the
beaten path, Catalina is more than just a nature refuge. This
small island off the coast of LA provides a place for those
who need to get away from it all.
Fred
62: An LA Landmark
by Lindsay Meyer
As a semi-retro restaurant for those who want the option of Blackstone Chardonnay with their tofu omelet, Fred62 is just the ticket. But to anyone who's banked time in heartland diners, beware: expect to eat your food with a vague longing for home.
