Tragedy and a troubling mystery have enveloped Mount Everest as the mountain’s climbing season reaches its peak. The bodies of three Indian climbers were retrieved Sunday amid reports that climbers were being jeopardized by the disappearance of oxygen bottles. The two situations have not been linked at this time.
The bodies of Ravi Kumar, who died last weekend, and Paresh Chandra Nath and Gautam Ghosh, who died last year on the mountain, were brought down after being recovered by Sherpa guides near the summit. Read More...
To home buyers seeking a walkable community and access to public transportation, the Arbor at Takoma in D.C. offers both — big time. Close at hand are lots of places to shop, lots of places to dine and one very conveniently located Metro station.
Those are qualities that attracted the condominium’s first buyer, a world traveler looking for a pied-à-terre in the city. The buyer, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said that access to Metro was the number one priority but that he also wanted a homegrown neighborhood — with more mom-and-pop, less cookie-cutter national chain — and a sense of community. Read More...
Do not use fingernail polish remover on the granite as it will etch the stone, causing damage.Click to see full answer. Regarding this, does nail polish remover ruin granite?Keep all cosmetics off the granite as most contain chemical residues that will damage your granite after long-term exposure. In addition, fingernail polish contains Acetone, which is great for removing fingernail polish and your granite sealant.Likewise, what can damage a granite countertop? Here are 7 of the most common forms of granite countertop damage and tips on how to prevent them. Read More...