Actor Peter Strauss restored a California ranch he bought in 1976; it later became a public recreation area hosting concerts beneath oak trees

Peter Strauss Ranch evolved from automotive engineer Harry Miller’s private retreat into the Lake Enchanto amusement destination, then returned to residential use under actor Peter Strauss. Now part of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, its historic structures and natural setting host visitors and cultural events. (Wikimedia Commons)

Large oaks shade a California ranch where visitors gather for outdoor music performances. Peter Strauss Ranch is now part of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, but its history spans several generations and uses. It began as a private retreat, developed into a recreational destination, and later returned to residential use before becoming public … Read more

In 1936, Memphis built Overton Park Shell for $14,000; 18 years later Elvis played his first paid concert there, and 90 years on the stage is still hosting shows

In 1936, Memphis built Overton Park Shell for $14,000; 18 years later Elvis played his first paid concert there, and 90 years on the stage is still hosting shows

A historic open-air stage in Memphis, Tennessee, built for just $14,000 during the Great Depression, is celebrating nine decades of live music with a major series of public concerts. The Overton Park Shell, built in 1936 as a Works Progress Administration project, became internationally known 18 years later when 19-year-old Elvis Presley performed his first … Read more

Is Namecheap still down? Web hosting company says ‘we failed you’ as users express frustration

A major outage at Namecheap, attributed to cooling system failures, left users without access to key services for 15 hours.

Namecheap, a leading hosting provider, experienced a major outage that resulted in websites worldwide encountering difficulties for several hours. A major outage at Namecheap, attributed to cooling system failures, left users without access to key services for 15 hours. The web hosting firm reported problems following what it described as “a failure of cooling systems” … Read more