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Eater DC
10 months ago
Food & drink

Why Are Customers Stealing So Much Shit From D.C. Restaurants?

When you go to your friend's house, do you steal shot glasses?How about wall art or an expensive bottle of booze?Hopefully not, but for whatever reason, people feel comfortable taking these sorts of items from D.C. dives to high-end restaurants.The seemingly benign (and frequently alcohol-induced) practice can be pretty serious to many restaurants in the long run - setting them back tens of thousands of dollars or more.
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Fatherly
10 months ago
Fathers

4 Myths About Free-Range Parents And The Kids They Raise

Despite its questionable reputation, free-range parenting isn't neglect.It is a simply a rejection of helicopter parenting forceful enough that it makes some people uncomfortable.The core idea of free-range parenting is that children should be given a certain measure of autonomy to explore their world and discover their own boundaries.
Bustle
1 year ago
Marketing

This Woman Is On A Mission To Level Up Your Snack Break

In Bustle's Quick Question, we ask women leaders all about advice - from the best guidance they've ever gotten to what they're still figuring out.Here, PepsiCo chief marketing offer and chief growth officer Jane Wakely shares her best career advice, favorite college courses, and why she always peeks into her friends' cabinets.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

We Stayed Together For Our Kids. It Works.

Divorce is difficult for all parties involved.But, by all accounts, trying to stay together for the kids can be even more problematic.Children are extremely intuitive and can pick up on rifts in their parent's relationship - without fully understanding what's behind them.Plus, it's easy for feelings of anger or unhappiness to spread, and there are plenty of horror stories of parents who stayed together for the kids.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Toronto

80-year-old facing $23K bill after racing pigeons were seized while he was in hospital | CBC News

Arthur Plasschaert has been racing pigeons as a hobby since he was a 13-year-old in the Netherlands.
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Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
10 months ago
Washington DC

He Escaped the Taliban. Now His Afghan Restaurant Helps Refugees.

Khalis Noori fled Kabul two years ago as the Taliban seized control of the city.When he arrived in the US, he jumped into supporting and resettling his fellow Afghans in the DC area.But he soon realized that the community needed more than just bare essentials-they needed a welcoming place to gather and eat.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
10 months ago
Design

Watch this AI-powered Chessboard with Autonomously Moving Pieces in Action - Yanko Design

Someone needs to 3D print some Harry Potter-style chess pieces for this AI-powered chessboard RIGHT NOW!This AI-powered chessboard features a backlit checkered surface that gives you color-coded move recommendations, autonomous moving pieces, and the ability to play either in person, against an AI, or with people online who can remotely move chess pieces.
Portland Mercury
1 year ago
Portland

Author Q & A: Michelle Zauner on Writing the "Crying in H Mart'" Screenplay, and Finally Embarking On Her First Book Tour

"I think it's almost too meta to cry in H Mart now," said Michelle Zauner, author of memoir Crying in H Mart and lead vocalist of indie pop band Japanese Breakfast.Released in April 2021, Crying in H Mart tells the story of Zauner growing up in Eugene with a Korean immigrant mother whose love manifested in unyielding expectations, knife-like criticism, and the most delicious and attentively-prepared meals.
the Guardian
1 year ago
World news

'Don't date famous men': former talent agent testifies in Depp v Heard trial

Amber Heard dated Elon Musk while trying to reconcile with Johnny Depp, the couple's former talent agent testified Wednesday in Depp's $50m defamation case against his ex-wife.
Boston.com
11 months ago
Boston Celtics

Jaylen Brown had another message for TD Garden fans ahead of Celtics-Heat Game 1

Morning Sports Update Celtics fans responded to Brown's earlier call ahead of Game 7 vs. the 76ers.Now, he's doing it again ahead of the Eastern Conference Finals.The Red Sox defeated the Mariners on Tuesday 9-4, ending a four-game losing streak.The two teams play again tonight (7:10 p.m.) at Fenway Park.
Boston.com
11 months ago
Boston Celtics

Jaylen Brown calls out Celtics fans for 'OK at best' TD Garden playoff atmosphere

Celtics Where's the passion and energy been, Celtics fans?Jaylen Brown hears your criticism, Celtics fans.Now he has a piece of his own for you.Don't bring the lackluster energy you've shown in recent weeks to TD Garden for Game 7, he said.Give the Celtics a real postseason home-court advantage.He's hoping that the building will be "loud" and "rocking" on Sunday.
Ars Technica
11 months ago
Games

Star Wars: Luke's Awakening fan art imagines 2D Zelda in the Star Wars universe

Just in time for Star Wars Day, Irish pixel artist and indie game developer Shoehead debuted nine delightful mock-up images of a non-existent Game Boy Color game called Star Wars: Luke's Awakening.It's a fan tribute that melds the design sensibilities of the 1993 Game Boy classic Zelda: Link's Awakening with the storyline of the original Star Wars trilogy.
www.npr.org
11 months ago
Law

A meteorologist's Facebook comments about guns and kids alarm his audience

A social media meteorologist posted comments about being armed when a 6-year-old girl rang his doorbell.His comments were alarming to some of his followers.Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for MoveOn.orgCivic Action When Stefani Seeley moved to the Dallas-Fort Worth area seven years ago, she was not used to the area's notoriously unpredictable weather.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Snowed-in Big Bear woman among 3 found dead in welfare checks since snowstorms

Michelle Hake's sister had been snowed in for days, alone in her Big Bear home.Her family said it wasn't clear how urgent her medical needs had grown during last month's record-setting snowstorms.She "needed medical attention in the midst of the storm, and we could not get that to her," Hake said.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

'Nobody knows who she is or where she came from': Mystery nurse saves Westford man's life

Family members and loved ones of a Westford man are looking for the nurse that provided him life-saving CPR in front of a Walmart in Tewksbury Jan. 11 afternoon.63-year-old Tommy Florentino and his brother Elmer Florentino had just left a Home Depot to go to a friend's house when Tommy suddenly collapsed onto the car's dashboard.
Portland Mercury
1 year ago
Portland

The Trash Report: Let's Ruin Twitter for Elon! Let's Ruin Betsy's Campaign! Let's Appreciate Keanu Reeves! Let's Buy the Dinosaur House!

Helloooooooo, trash pandas!It's me, Elinor Jones, coming at your from the bottom of the dumpster.Happy Halloween!My costume this year is "woman who isn't losing it."Is it working?Let's see! I've worked  extra hard on this week's column because things out there are bleak and I need it as much as you do.
Bustle
1 year ago
Wine

The Absolute Best Tumblers For Dinking Wine Outdoors This Summer

For taking your beverages on the go, wine tumblers are the perfect alternative to delicate wine glasses that can easily shatter.
Creative Bloq
1 year ago
Graphic design

Best sewing machines for beginners in March 2023

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There is a lot of choice when it comes to the best sewing machines for beginners, from the simplest sewing machines to ones that do a little more.Deciding on the right sewing machine for you is the first step towards a fun and rewarding hobby that can provide you with a beautiful wardrobe of unique and perfectly fitting clothes, stylish individual home furnishings and creative projects of all kinds.
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
1 year ago
Mental health

What is ADHD Paralysis: Symptoms, Types & How to Overcome

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that can be characterized by inattentiveness, impulsivity, and hyperactivity.ADHD tends to keep you disturbed and hyper almost all the time.Living with ADHD is difficult because the challenges that come with it can mess up your whole life.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Sports

Suspect in Murder of Off-Road Cyclist Is Arrested in Costa Rica

Kaitlin Marie Armstrong had been sought in the killing of Anna Moriah Wilson, who was visiting Texas for a cycling competition when she was fatally shot last month.
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

Alleged killer 'claimed he was playing Call of Duty as Ava White stabbed to death'

The 14-year-old boy accused of murdering schoolgirl Ava White claimed he was playing computer games at the time of the stabbing, a court has heard.
iRunFar
1 year ago
Running

Storms Don't Last Forever

February 2023
The snow flies in my face as I crutch down the empty road.My arms are tired from the crutches, and my brain is tired from navigating the mental hoops of life.As I slowly make my way home from a friend's house, I daydream of the adventures once I heal up.I only have recently made the analogy that life is one big traverse.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Dramatic before and after photos from space show epic snow blanketing SoCal mountains

After last week's epic winter storm hit Southern California, new satellite photos from NASA Earth Observatory show snow covering the region's mountains.UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain said we could see "a historically significant snowfall for parts of the Southern California mountains."
Brooklyn Paper
1 year ago
Brooklyn

88th Precinct: Creeps attack convenience store customer * Brooklyn Paper

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Creeps attacks convenience store customers
Two creeps entered a Classon Avenue convenience store and started swinging on Jan. 15.
Creative Bloq
1 year ago
Graphic design

Wow! This Cricut Joy Black Friday deal is a genuine money-saver

The Cricut Joy is this year's must-have cutting machine, and this 'Ultimate Gift Bundle' offers the compact craft device for much less.The Cricut Joy does everything you need from a cutting machine, including card making, fabric cutting and gift designs, but it's bag-sized for easy storage and on-the-go crafting round a friend's house.
Creative Bloq
1 year ago
Graphic design

The best Chromebooks for Cricut in 2022

The best Chromebooks for Cricut ensure you can stay creative, and in most cases, will save you a little money.
Creative Bloq
1 year ago
Graphic design

How to use vaporwave art in your next video project (and why you should)

(Image credit: Wondershare)

"Vaporwave is like someone that lives in a dystopian future finds a ton of old VHS tapes and is lonely because he's the only remaining person in the world but he is also...floating in the sky in Japan."FrankJavCee, YouTuber


"Vaporwave is like someone that lives in a dystopian future finds a ton of old VHS tapes and is lonely because he's the only remaining person in the world but he is also...floating in the sky in Japan."  - FrankJavCee (opens in new tab), YouTuber
Nostalgia and surrealism.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

Advice | Friends don't charge friends for dinner parties

The subject line on the email simply said, "Disgusted.""My husband and I were invited to a friend's house for dinner for takeout," the reader wrote."I asked what to bring, and she said to bring a bottle of wine and a dessert."If you have a personal finance question for Washington Post columnist Michelle Singletary, please call 1-855-ASK-POST (1-855-275-7678) ArrowRight  No, worries.
Bustle
1 year ago
Wine

The Best Wines For Literally Every Holiday Gathering You Might Find Yourself In

Tell me if this sounds familiar: You're standing in front of the refrigerator in your local wine shop around the corner from your friend's house, five minutes before you're supposed to show up to her holiday party - and you have absolutely no idea what kind of wine to bring.After standing there mindlessly examining the labels for a few minutes (hmm... that one looks pretty), you grab the same $10 white you always find yourself buying.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

Adults Share Which Scary Movies Totally Ruined Their Childhoods On Reddit

Despite the best efforts of the MPAA, kids have a tendency to see movies they probably shouldn't watch.Movies are how lots of kids first see boobs or learn new curse words, but there are also flicks that scar kids for life.In a particularly vibrant discussion, Redditors have been sharing the films that "scarred them for life" in the years before they could go to an R-rated movie unattended.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

This Is the Exact Moment Your Kid Is Ready for Kindergarten

Kindergarten age is dependent on a host of complicated factors, which can make it tricky for parents trying to decide when their kids should start kindergarten.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

Snakes Are Terrifying. Show Your Kid How To Avoid Them

Your kid isn't crazy, people have always been terrified of snakes.Just ask Indiana Jones - he's a certifiable badass and still hates them.Still, snakes aren't all bad; they eat rats, which is good.
Futurism
1 year ago
Cars

Tesla Reportedly Under Criminal Investigation for Claiming Its Cars Can Drive Themselves

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Tesla is reportedly under criminal investigation by the Justice Department over misleading marketing of its driver assistance system called Autopilot, Reuters reports.According to Reuter's sources, the department launched an undisclosed probe last year, investigating more than a dozen crashes involving Tesla's notorious driver assistance feature, some fatal.
The Verge
1 year ago
Cars

Elon Musk's frisky earnings call touched on the Cybertruck, Twitter, and the future of Tesla

For a guy who once said he wasn't going to be on many future earnings calls, Elon Musk has a hard time staying away.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 year ago
Design

This compact food pod keeps your meal at its perfect temperature anywhere you go - Yanko Design

Whether we plan on eating at the office, having a meal outdoors, or sharing food at a friend's house, we've all come across the joys and sorrows of moving food from one place to another.
Boston.com
1 year ago
New England Patriots

Patriots pay tribute to Coolio by opening practice with 'Gangsta's Paradise'

The late rapper released the hit song in 1995, the year Kendrick Bourne and Raekwon McMillan were born.
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

Dalian Atkinson was killed hours before he was due to attend clinic, jury told

A jury trying a Pc accused of assaulting Dalian Atkinson has been told the retired footballer was looking forward to private health treatment due to start on the day he was unlawfully killed.
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

Man and woman admit being in charge of dog called 'Beast' that killed boy, 10

A man and a woman have pleaded guilty to being in charge of a dog that mauled a 10-year-old boy to death.
Spanish Sabores
1 year ago
Madrid food

5 Best Cooking Classes in Madrid

Spanish food is beautiful simplicity at its finest.The use of fresh, seasonal ingredients masterfully combined into lovely dishes make it one of the most accessible international cuisines.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Dining

A Spicy Tomato Pasta for All Seasons

Alexa Weibel's recipe is as great with ripe cherry tomatoes as it is with packaged ones from the grocery.Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Parenting

Opinion | The Wonderfully Mundane Joys of Summer

A few weeks ago, The Wall Street Journal had a feature about parents who were splurging on summer fun for their kids - expensive birthday parties, all-out road trips - in part to make up for the joy lost during the early days of the Covid pandemic.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Toronto

Tenant waits weeks for building to be deep-cleaned after decomposing body found inside | CBC News

A Toronto rooming house tenant still can't move back into her home after waiting nearly six weeks for her building to be properly cleaned after her neighbour's decomposing body was found inside.
Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
1 year ago
Boston real estate

Boston Real Estate Mortgage Brokers - Market Meltdown Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Boston Real Estate Mortgage Brokers - Market Meltdown
In this video,, Brain Regan explains in a simple but humors way how Boston condo mortgage meltdown occur.
Nytimes
1 year ago
NYC real estate

A Northern California Loft Gets a Sophisticated Update

The loft, in a former ironworks in Oakland, had a heavy-handed industrial vibe.She gave it a 'spalike' makeover that recalls the hotels of Sonoma County.
McCovey Chronicles
1 year ago
San Francisco Giants

Giants suffer the consequences of not playing well

I don't have much time to recap the San Francisco Giants 3-0 loss to the Miami Marlins.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Sports

Mystery of Star Cyclist's Murder Deepens as Police Seek Suspect

Kaitlin Marie Armstrong is being sought in the killing of Anna Moriah Wilson, according to the police, who said both women were romantically involved with the same man.
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