County of LA Paz

Can your hairdresser save your life?

Your hairdresser could save you from more than just a bad hair day.

If you think Confederate flag apparel is noble, wear it

Barry Saunders doesn’t think the Orange County Schools Board of Education should ban the Confederate flag from schools. He wants to be able to identify those who have a Confederate flag state of mind.

Inside the Only State Park Where You Can Mine Diamonds

There is “no such thing" as a “typical day” for Waymon Cox, who works in a state park in Murfeesboro, Arkansas. But the events that upset his routine are not...

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Self-Healing Asphalt Could Change Your Driving Experience [VIDEO]

Could potholes go the way of the Ford Pinto? Engineering professor Erik Schlangen may have created a way to make that happen with self-healing asphalt.

10 Things the United States Should Copy From Other Countries

The United States has a lot to recommend it, but there's always room for improvement. Let's look abroad for better ways of doing things and and start improving.

What firefighters did when a vehicle blocked a fire hydrant

People think that if they park on a hydrant they will have enough time to move when they hear a fire truck coming. It doesn't work that way.

5 reasons not to skip La Paz

La Paz, Bolivia, is a charming surprise for those willing to take the time to explore its hidden treasures.

To La Paz and Back: How Does a Diplomat’s Wife Travel in the Andes?

Ingrid Hirstin Lazcano flies to La Paz, Bolivia, from her California home to survey her food business’ kitchens and quinoa farms. She brings a teapot, a BlackBerry, eucalyptus oil and a shawl.

What's in Your Office: Science teacher Stephanie Hanover

A cardboard cutout of the Mars rover Opportunity is a part of Stephanie Hanover’s classroom décor at Allen Academy. The science teacher is a big fan of the little rover

How to be a man: Bolivian men and boys work to eliminate gender-based violence

LA PAZ, Bolivia – “Being better men can eradicate abuse," said Marco Antonio Barrero, the mayor of Camargo, a small Andean town in Bolivia. Violence against women – one of the world’s most prevalent human rights violations – is a particularly acute problem in Bolivia. But a programme by UNFPA, local authorities, activists and young people is helping to change minds about the value of women and about what it means to be a man.

La Jolla Cove: 8 Things Even the Locals Don't Know

La Jolla Cove, like many La Jolla beaches and attractions, has a few secrets that make it completely different than any other spot in San Diego.

Coca leaves are proving addictive to Bolivian chefs

Head to a local market in Bolivia, and the first thing you’re likely to notice is a smell, damp and vegetal, emanating from huge bushels of dried green leaves that are being sold for a few bucks a pound. These leaves are coca, and to Bolivians they’re far more than just the raw material used to make cocaine. Andean peoples have chewed or brewed the leaf for thousands of years, using it to increase stamina, aid digestion, and combat altitude sickness. More recently…

LA Bella Donna Cosmetics Reminds us the the Earth is Beautiful.

LA BELLA DONNA is a revolutionary cosmetic line in which minerals behave like makeup. Don’t think twice about putting make-up on your skin. La Bella Donna’s mineral make-up benefits you…

How La Chamba Pottery is Made

About Chamba | How Chamba is Made | Chamba FAQs Chamba pottery has been made in the village of La Chamba on the banks of the Magdalena River of Central

Dietitians Explain Whether Your La Croix Addiction Is Bad for You

Five Things We Love About La Sardina

With its fun designs, options for customisation, and creative functions, the La Sardina sure is a good catch!