US: Strong Winter Storm Brings Blizzard Conditions To Sierra Nevada 3

A strong winter storm hit the Sierra Nevada on Friday, March 1, bringing heavy snow and high winds. Blizzard Warnings were issued for the area, including Lake Tahoe and eastern Nevada. The Sierra Avalanche Center warned that the danger of avalanches was high. Yosemite National Park and many ski resorts in the region announced they were closing at least for the day.

Japan inn brings legendary service to Taiwan

Japan inn brings legendary service to Taiwan

TAIPEI, Taiwan - This photo taken Dec. 14, 2010, shows the Radium-Kagaya International Hotel in the Beitou hot spa resort in Taipei. The inn, operated by a joint venture of the Kagaya Group of Japan and the Radium Group of Taiwan, has brought Japanese-style hospitality to Taiwan.

Japan inn brings legendary service to Taiwan

Japan inn brings legendary service to Taiwan

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The staff of the Radium-Kagaya International Hotel take part in its opening ceremony in the Beitou hot spa resort in Taipei on Dec. 18, 2010. The inn, operated by a joint venture of the Kagaya Group of Japan and the Radium Group of Taiwan, has brought Japanese-style hospitality to Taiwan.

Japan inn brings legendary service to Taiwan

Japan inn brings legendary service to Taiwan

TAIPEI, Taiwan - This photo taken Dec. 14, 2010, shows the Radium-Kagaya International Hotel in the Beitou hot spa resort in Taipei. The inn, operated by a joint venture of the Kagaya Group of Japan and the Radium Group of Taiwan, has brought Japanese-style hospitality to Taiwan. (Kyodo)

Japan inn brings legendary service to Taiwan

Japan inn brings legendary service to Taiwan

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The staff of the Radium-Kagaya International Hotel take part in its opening ceremony in the Beitou hot spa resort in Taipei on Dec. 18, 2010. The inn, operated by a joint venture of the Kagaya Group of Japan and the Radium Group of Taiwan, has brought Japanese-style hospitality to Taiwan. (Kyodo)