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How Presidents Take Vacation

Obama tends to take a winter break in Hawaii, where he was born and raised, and a summer vacation in Martha's Vineyard. In between, he plays basketball and has been known to do some skeet shooting at Camp David.

Johnson relaxes in his pool with his grandson Lyn and the First Family's new dog, Yuki, in 1968



JFK began competitive sailing in his youth. The president often snuck away for a bit of solitude on the Honey Fitz, his 92-foot power yacht on the Potomac. But being a talented sailor, his favorite was the Manitou, a 62-foot sailing yacht he first spotted as a young senator.

10 Surreal Places That Make India The Most Beautiful Country In The World

1. Nubra Valley

2. Chettinad

3. Zanskar Valley

4. Andaman & Nicobar Islands

5. Suraj Tal Lake

6. Ghats in Varanasi

7. Lake Pichola

8. Sandakphu

9. Athirapally

10. Allepey

Melbourne named world’s most liveable city

Melbourne is ranked as the world’s most liveable city by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) for the fourth consecutive year. The organisation’s annual EIU’s Liveability Ranking put the city of around four million residents in the Australian state of Victoria at the top of its list. In a wide-ranging assessment, based on criteria such as stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education and infrastructure, Melbourne out-ranked 139 other cities around the world.

The news was welcomed by the city’s officials.

Melbourne’s Lord Mayor, Robert Doyle, told Australia’s Herald Sun newspaper: “To be named the world’s most liveable city for four consecutive years is a great honour and a testament to the enviable lifestyle that Melbourne’s offers.”

Is Iceland's volcano erupting? Scientists are still waiting to see

A volcano on Iceland buried beneath a thick glacier may or may not be erupting — after a week of ominous rumbling in the region. But scientists now disagree on what, exactly, is happening.

Early on Saturday August 23, officials thought they had detected a small lava eruption near Iceland's Bárðarbunga volcano, which is buried underneath the massive Vatnajokull glacier in the center of the island. But later in the day, scientists disagreed as to whether magma had actually reached the surface or not.

Here was the initial announcement early on Saturday morning: "It is believed that a small subglacial lava-eruption has begun under the Dyngjujökull glacier," the Icelandic Meteorological Office said. "The aviation color code for the Bárðarbunga volcano has been changed from orange to red" (red means an eruption is either imminent or in progress).

By the evening, however, officials were less certain. "Presently there are no signs of ongoing volcanic activity," the IMO reported. "The aviation color code for the Bárðarbunga volcano remains red as an imminent eruption can not be excluded." Among other things, the IMO noted that overflights had not detected any changes on the glacier — and there wasn't the sort of flooding you'd expect if magma was melting the glacier:



Some background: Since August 16, scientists have been tracking thousands of small earthquakes in the vicinity of Iceland's Bárðarbunga volcanic system, which is covered by the country's massive Vatnajokull glacier. The earthquakes were a sign that magma was on the move.

Then, on August 23, scientists thought they'd detected "subglacial" eruption under the Dyngjujökull icecap in the northern part of the glacier. That would mean that lava is coming out of the volcano and beginning to melt the ice from below.

By evening, however, they were less sure. Overflights detected no signs of change on the glacier, and there no signs of floodwater draining from the glacier. Still, in light of the earthquake activity, the IMO couldn't rule out an imminent eruption and has kept the "red" code for Bárðarbunga.

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Top Most Famous Cities In The World for family vacation

Top world’s famous cities for family vacation or even a wedding in another country? StuffKit.com gives you a comprehensive list of the top famous cities in world. You will be guided through a city’s famous attraction, historic destinations and scenic wonders. With travel information, weather conditions, and more travel tips that will make your journey an adventure you won’t forget. Start here and learn more about the Top Cities in the World. This is where you journey begins. These cities located in Africa, Asia, Curope, Middle East, North America and South America.

How to return to the office after summer vacation

Before Returning to the Office:

1. Create a Task List
"Employees should write down where each project stands and the immediate steps they need to take once upon return. No one wants to stress during a break, so plan everything ahead of time," Gimbel said. "Coming back to a to-do list will allow you to hit the ground running."

2. Scan Emails
"The employee may resent the fact that they have to work outside of the office, but at the end of the day, the pros outweigh the cons in dedicating an hour for managing an inbox or checking voicemails," Gimbel said.

Upon Returning to the Office:

1. Get to the Office Earlier
Gimbel suggests at least an hour earlier on their first day back to get organized.
"That way they are prepared to meet as soon as their managers get in to recap anything they’ve missed," he said. "Employees have to be laser-focused, which means putting phones away and not constantly checking social media updates or looking at the trip’s photos. They shouldn’t set themselves up for distractions."

2. Consider the Week Ahead
Before going home that first day, employees should create an agenda of what the rest of the week will entail, he suggests.

3. Consider Office Social Dynamics
It’s important that employees are empathic to their teams who may have picked up their slack while out, he said.
"It wouldn’t hurt to write a quick thank-you note to team members who did work on their behalf. Appreciation goes a long way," he said.

4. Stay on top of Updates
If the employee works directly with clients, they should make calls to each when they return to simply catch up and recap where projects stand, regardless if coworkers filled them in or not, Gimbel said.

5. Use the Energy!
With the exception of diverted planes due to belligerent passengers, hopefully your vacations allow you to rest and recharge.
"Being on a vacation revives an employee who may have spent months at the office without taking a trip," Gimbel said. "Bring that fresh energy into the office and apply it to current projects."

Dream Vacations You Can Actually Afford

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Leslie Mann has been cast in the hotly anticipated Vacation sequel as Ed Helms‘ big sister Audrey. In the classic National Lampoon’s movies, Audrey was played by Dana Barron, Dana Hill, Marisol Nichols and Juliette Lewis. Mann most recently started in The Other Woman with Cameron Diaz and Kate Upton, This is 40 with Paul Rudd, and Paranorman with Anna Kendrick, Casey Affleck and many more. Alongside Helms, Christina Applegate will play Rusty’s wife, Debbie, and Chris Hemsworth has been announced as Audrey’s husband, Stone Crandall.

While there aren’t a lot of details out there on the full plot of the upcoming film, Chevy Chase and Beverly D’Angelo will reprise their roles as Clark and Ellen Griswold in cameo appearances. The feuding siblings storyline will be taken over by Rusty’s two young sons who are being played by Skyler Gisondo and Steele Stebbins. In addition to these new cast members, Charlie Day has been tapped for a role as the rafting guide the family meets, and Victorious’ Elizabeth Gillies has been cast in a small role.

Here’s hoping that Helms’ and Mann’s comedic chops will bring the sibling rivalry back to life between Audrey and Rusty though, and they should have great backup in their on-screen loves. Hemsworth’s comedy skills may be less well-tested, but Applegate is sure to compliment her on-screen husband. It’s just not a Vacation without some sarcasm and love-hate between the kids, no matter what their ages.

The movie has been written and will be directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein. Thought we’ve seen them team up on screenplays before - Horrible Bosses and The Incredible Burt Wonderstone – this will be their first time directing a feature. You can learn more about their process on the Nerdist Writer’s Panel episode they were on earlier this year.

You can also hear more about Vacation in today’s Nerdist Podcast. Ed Helms is back for another visit, and Vacation, Rusty and his theories on a Griswold dark secret are all on the table for discussion.

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