Take a Ride on the Space Shuttle Atlantis

Freedom lies in being bold - Robert Frost...

http://www.trulia.com/blog/ken_allen/2013/07/the_allen_report_share_a_ride_on_the_space_shuttle_atlantis

Space Shuttle Atlantis transits the sun, Thierry Legault, 2009:

100 Years of Cinema, Part 1

Play it again, Sam...

http://www.trulia.com/blog/ken_allen/2013/07/the_allen_report_100_years_of_cinema_part_1

Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, Casablanca, 1942:

The U.S. Navy's Huge New USS Gerald Ford is Shaping Up

Down to the sea...

http://www.trulia.com/blog/ken_allen/2013/07/the_allen_report_the_u_s_navy_s_huge_new_uss_gerald_ford_is_shaping_up

Artist concept of the new USS Gerald Ford, US Navy, 2005:

First Airbus A-380 Landing at San Francisco International

Smooth as silk...

http://www.trulia.com/blog/ken_allen/2013/07/the_allen_report_first_airbus_a_380_at_san_francisco_international

Lufthansa Airbus A-380 on landin approach, Lufthansa:

The Remarkable Landfillharmonic

Two thumbs up...

http://www.trulia.com/blog/ken_allen/2013/07/the_allen_the_remarkable_landfillharmonic

Landfillharmonic, LandFillharmonic, 2013:

How Supercomputers Solve Super Problems

Faster than a speeding bullet...

http://www.trulia.com/blog/ken_allen/2013/07/the_allen_report_how_supercomputers_solve_super_problems


Top:   China's Tianhe-2, National University for Defense Technology/Jack Dongarra/NBCNews.com, 2013

Bottom: IBM's Blue Gene, Argonne National Laboratory, 2007

New Listings, Closings Led Darien Home Stats in the Past Week

Darien housing update...

http://www.trulia.com/blog/ken_allen/2013/07/the_allen_report_new_listings_closings_led_darien_home_stats_in_the_past_week

In Saturn's Rings -- A Preview of a Movie in the Making

Out of this world...

http://www.trulia.com/blog/ken_allen/2013/07/the_allen_report_in_saturn_s_rings_a_preview_of_a_movie_in_the_making


In Saturn's Rings, NASA/PetaPixel/Stephen van Vuuren, 2013:

A Nostalgic Trip Back to SF's Chinatown of the '50s

A wonderful place...

http://www.trulia.com/blog/ken_allen/2013/07/the_allen_report_a_nostalgic_trip_back_to_sf_s_chinatown_in_the_50s

Grant Ave., Chinatown, Kelvin Kay, 2006:

Seven All-Time Classic Coups

Oldies but goodies...

http://www.trulia.com/blog/ken_allen/2013/07/the_allen_report_seven_all_time_classic_coups


1934 Voisin Type C27, PeterHaroldt/PopularMechanics/Flipboard, 2013:

Britons -- and Range Rover -- Cheer Royal Family

Range Rover and the new prince...

http://www.trulia.com/blog/ken_allen/2013/07/the_allen_report_britons_and_range_rover_cheer_royal_family

The new prince heads for home in a Range Rover, Oli Scarff/Getty Images/NBCNews.com, 2013:

Shots of Home from Almost a Billion Miles Away

Smile, now...

http://www.trulia.com/blog/ken_allen/2013/07/the_allen_report_shots_of_home_from_almost_a_billion_miles_away

Earth seen from Saturn by Cassini spacecraft, NASA/Petapixel/Flipboard, 2013:

A Host of Social Media Insights from Business Insider

Social media stats and facts...

http://www.trulia.com/blog/ken_allen/2013/07/the_allen_report_a_host_of_social_media_insights_from_business_insider

Social media icons, Forbes.com, 2013:

Fannie Finds Higher Interest Rates Won't Hurt Recovery

A surprise from Fannie...

http://www.trulia.com/blog/ken_allen/2013/07/the_allen_report_fannie_finds_higher_mortgage_rates_won_t_hurt_recovery

Mortgage rates since late April, FannieMae/CNNMoney/2013:

Fannie Finds Higher Mortgage Rates Won't Hurt Recovery

A surpise from Fannie...

http://www.trulia.com/blog/ken_allen/2013/07/the_allen_report_fannie_finds_higher_mortgage_rates_won_t_hurt_recovery

Mortgage rates since late April, Fannie Mae/CNNMoney, 2013:

Paris From Above

Last Sunday, France celebrated Bastille Day, commemorating the start of the French Revolution in 1789 -- the end of monarchy and the beginning of modern France. Reuters photographers Charles Platiau and Gonzalo Fuentes took to the skies above Paris for the occasion, capturing images of the capital city, its unique blend of historic and modern architecture, and some of its residents and visitors enjoying the sunny day.

For some of his stunning photos:

Paris From Above
http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2013/07/paris-from-above/100556/

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Eiffel Tower fireworks, Bastille Day, Best Trip Advisor, 2013:

 

 

Closings Top Darien Home Stats for Fourth Week

http://www.trulia.com/blog/ken_allen/2013/07/the_allen_report_closings_top_darien_home_stats_for_fourth_week

Hydrangea time in Darien, K. Allen, 2013:

The Chandelier Tree: "A Little Bit of Magic"

The interesting story of a tree in the Silver Lake section of Los Angeles that is full of light as a result of many chandeliers.

To see this worthwhile and entertaining video: http://www.trulia.com/blog/ken_allen/2013/07/the_allen_report_the_chandelier_tree_a_little_bit_of_magic


The Chandelier Tree, Colin Kennedy:

The Chandelier Tree: "A Little Bit of Magic"

The story of a tree in the Silver Lake section of Los Angeles that is full of light from many chandeliers.

To see this short, interesting video:  http://www.trulia.com/blog/ken_allen/2013/07/the_allen_report_the_chandelier_tree_a_little_bit_of_magic


The Chandelier Tree, Colin Kennedy:

Producing the Tesla Model S: "We're Building the Future"

http://www.trulia.com/blog/ken_allen/2013/07/the_allen_report_producing_the_tesla_model_s_we_re_building_the_future


The Tesla Model S, Crixxor, 2011:

Producing the Tesla Model S: "We're Building the Future"

http://www.trulia.com/blog/ken_allen/2013/07/the_allen_report_producing_the_tesla_model_s_we_re_building_the_future

Tesla Model S, Crixxon, 2011:

Cold Call Scam: We're With Windows

http://www.trulia.com/blog/ken_allen/2013/07/the_allen_report_cold_call_scam_we_re_with_windows

                                                 Microsoft, NBCNews.com July 2013

Closings Lead Darien Home Market Results Once Again

http://www.trulia.com/blog/ken_allen/2013/07/the_allen_report_closings_lead_darien_home_market_results_once_again

Eiffel Tower firesworks, July 14, Bastille Day, Best Trip Advisor, 2013:

Amazon Getting into the Grocery Business

http://www.trulia.com/blog/ken_allen/2013/06/the_allen_report_amazon_getting_into_grocery_business

Amazon getting into the grocery business, Rebecca Cole/Reuters, 2013:

The iPhone is Becoming the iDoctor

http://www.trulia.com/blog/ken_allen/2013/06/the_allen_report_the_iphone_is_becoming_the_idoctor_1

The iPhone is Becoming the iDoctor, NBCNews, 2013:

No, That Isn't the Freedom Tower

http://www.trulia.com/blog/ken_allen/2013/06/the_allen_report_no_that_isn_t_the_freedom_tower

One World Trade Center, Getty Images/Wall Street Journal, June 2013:

Epic Scenes From Beneath New York

http://www.trulia.com/blog/ken_allen/2013/06/the_allen_report_epic_scenes_from_beneath_new_york

Beneath New York, MTA/Patrick Cashin, June 2013:

Email Beating Twitter, Facebook for Online Sales

http://www.trulia.com/blog/ken_allen/2013/07/the_allen_report_email_beating_twitter_facebook_for_online_sales

Ariel Zambelich/Wired.com, July 2013:

Cool Machines and Outer Space

http://www.trulia.com/blog/ken_allen/2013/07/the_allen_report_cool_machines_and_outer_space

Space Shuttle, NASA/Wired.com, July 2013:

Closings Lead Darien Home Market Results Once Again

http://www.trulia.com/blog/ken_allen/2013/07/the_allen_report_closings_lead_darien_home_market_results_once_again

Eiffel Tower fireworks, Bastille Day, Best Trip Advisor, 2013:

Darien Housing Update as of June 30

http://www.trulia.com/blog/ken_allen/2013/07/the_allen_report_darien_housing_market_update_as_of_june_30_1

Linda's Hydrangeas, K. Allen, 2013:

Fog...and the San Francisco Bay Area

http://www.trulia.com/blog/ken_allen/2013/07/the_allen_report_fog_and_the_san_francisco_bay_area

Golden Gate Bridge, Brocken Inaglory,  2009:

 

 

A Climber's Record of His Ascent of Everest

http://www.trulia.com/blog/ken_allen/2013/07/the_allen_report_a_climber_s_record_of_his_ascent_of_everest

Mt. Everest, Luca Galuzzi, 2006:

Katharine Hepburn Estate in Connecticut for Sale

http://www.trulia.com/blog/ken_allen/2013/07/the_allen_report_katharine_hepburn_estate_in_connecticut_for_sale

Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn in Adam's Rib, 1949:

Martha's Vineyard Spot Asks Record $118 Million

 Martha's Vineyard Spot Asks Record $118 Million
http://www.trulia.com/blog/ken_allen/2013/07/the_allen_report_martha_s_vineyard_spot_asks_record_118_million