The city of Los Angeles now has a variety of pre-approved designs that people can choose from to speed up securing permits to build backyard homes, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Friday. The new initiative gives homeowners access to 20 pre-approved designs available online from 10 different companies. Those who choose […]
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Indigenous leadership is a linchpin to solving environmental crises
Too much of the chaos and tragedy that our world is experiencing is a consequence of our broken relationship with nature. A virus has spilled over from wildlife to humans, causing a catastrophic global pandemic. Climate change is fueling weather events that are unprecedented in scale and devastation. From wildfires […]
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Prepare your home for sale with these 5 style tips
PORTLAND — Tiara Gunstone and Rachel Robichaud have a tradition: The founders of Crush home staging and design in Portland evaluate every project before they say they’re finished. They won’t stop styling furniture, highlighting architectural features or using design tricks to make a home for sale inviting until they can […]
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Malted blondies with raspberries recipe
I love Horlicks, Ovaltine and all the malty drinks – they give a gentle savoury note to the sweetness. Use them to do the same for a squidgy tray bake. Make sure you buy a malted drink powder that is meant to be added to milk, not the “just add […]
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Imperial Homes’ newest model in Peninsula Treviso Bay already sold
CLOSE Imperial Homes of Naples’ Domenica II model in Peninsula Treviso Bay is available to tour through a lease-back agreement. (Photo: Submitted) Imperial Homes of Naples LLC, one of Southwest Florida’s most experienced and universally respected luxury home builders, has announced it sold its latest model in Peninsula Treviso Bay, the […]
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How to Get Wario’s Outfit in Animal Crossing (Super Mario Crossover)
During the Animal Crossing: New Horizons crossover with Super Mario Bros., players can dress up as the villainous Wario. Here’s how to get the outfit. Super Mario Bros. celebrates its 35th anniversary this year, and the series’ most iconic characters are making an appearance on Animal Crossing: New Horizons islands […]
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Real Meat That Vegetarians Can Eat
A few weeks ago, I sunk my teeth into a chicken nugget—the first one I’d eaten since I became a vegetarian 19 years ago. The tastes took me back to the fast food of my childhood. The crunchy exterior contrasted with the soft white flesh underneath, livened by a dash […]
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Motor Vehicle Operator (Career Seasonal) job with USAJobs
Duties Summary This position is located at Assateague Island National Seashore (ASIS), in the Maintenance Division. This is a Permanent Career-Seasonal position and subject to release and recall procedures. You are guaranteed to work at least 6 months per year but not more than 50 weeks per year, with the […]
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TV stars share ideas for refreshing homes that are ‘Frozen in Time’
In “Frozen in Time,” a new show on discovery+, Maureen McCormick, who played eldest sister Marcia on “The Brady Bunch,” joins designer Dan Vickery to help homeowners who are stuck in a time warp. Homes from the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s are updated while still respecting the nostalgia of their […]