Career staff will once again have the final say on whether to approve drilling permits on public lands and offshore, ending a two-month period during which the Biden administration has allowed senior officials to make those decisions. In an email Monday, an Interior spokesperson said a January order that required […]
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Interior designers share 10 affordable ways to make your space look mid-century modern
Mid-century modern furniture is often defined by its legs. KatarzynaBialasiewicz / iStock / Getty Images Plus To affordably achieve a mid-century modern look, swap out furniture legs with hairpin or peg ones. Shop for reproductions of mid-century pieces at more affordable retailers like Ikea and Target. Use small accents like […]
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the family SUV that will give you something to smile about
Of course, all this would be for naught if the Ateca was rubbish as a family car. But it isn’t; in fact, it’s spacious, comfortable, easy to drive, and a very pleasant place to spend time. Granted, it’s held off the top spot in its class because its equipment list, […]
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Health ads in users’ customized online sites may evoke negative reactions
Newswise — UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Tweaking the look of a social media profile may subtly alter a person’s reaction to the health messages that appear on that site, according to researchers. They add that these reactions could influence whether the users heed the advice of those messages. In a […]
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Deb Haaland confirmed as first Native American cabinet secretary
Late Monday evening, the U.S. Senate confirmed Rep. Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) for the role of Secretary of the Interior, making her the first Native American to head a cabinet agency in U.S. history. She was confirmed on a 51-40 vote, per The Washington Post. A voice like mine has […]
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Ford partners with U-M on robotics research, new building
“We are going to be working on drone technology, walking robots, roving robots, all types of robots in this facility and the ways in which they can make people’s lives better,” Washington added. “And we’ll do it in a way that addresses questions and fears around safety and security. The […]
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Something Different For America’s Car Meets
⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious This truck really stood out in a lot full of pony cars. The car meets of the late 1990s and early 2000s were filled with what would become the beginning of the move towards the next muscle car era. Lots filled with Camaro’s, […]
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The Ultimate Live-Work Space Done in Minimalist Danish Chic
The first sign that Danish design company Vipp’s new Manhattan showroom, officially opening in May, is not like its downtown competitors is Cooper, a copper-colored golden retriever with a forehead as wide as a pillow and paws the size of small cakes. He greets guests in a deferential bow as […]
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N.J.’s 35 best Irish pubs, ranked for St. Patrick’s Day
Forget the green beer and assembly-line corned beef sandwiches: Where are the best Irish pubs and bars in New Jersey for St. Patrick’s Day — and beyond? My list of N.J.’s best Irish pubs draws on extensive field research and assorted bar crawls (hey, someone had to do it). I’ve […]
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The 10 home decorating rules top interior experts swear by
Refinery29 18 Sturdy & Stylish Hiking Boots Online-Shoppers Swear By When it comes to hiking boots, we don’t go by looks alone (as much as we really, really want to). These performance-grade kicks need to hold up to a host of elements — rain, snow, sleet, mud, and more than […]
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Deaths on Construction Sites – The Atlantic
Photographs by Daniel Shea In 2014, at age 19, Eric Mendoza left his farming village outside Mexico City and crossed the Rio Grande. Once in the United States, he worked construction jobs to pay his way across the country. From Texas, Mendoza traveled to rural North Carolina, where he built […]
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Design Brand Studio McGee Inks Deal With Strand Equity
Consumer-focused investor Strand Equity Partners is betting on the democratization of décor with its latest deal. The Los Angeles-based firm, which has backed brands that include Oatly Milk and Sweaty Betty activewear, said it is making a growth investment in Studio McGee, an interior-design firm and lifestyle brand launched by […]
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Make a traditional full Irish breakfast for St. Patrick’s Day, then take a nice, long nap
We’ve reached the eve of another (another!) restricted, constricted, and COVID-fraught St. Patrick’s Day. If you miss the idea of starting the morning by jostling your way through a crowded bar for your first green beer of the day, we’ve got another idea. You can make today special by recreating […]
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Quick-fire tips for optimizing your Google My Business page
Google My Business is the home of your local online presence and the information hub for potential customers in your area. In this article, we fire through all the key steps of completing and optimising your profile to bring more customers to your business – both online and in store. […]
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What will Lancaster County workplaces look like post-pandemic? | Life & Culture
Remember the office? It’s that place you used go. Not just once a week or so when there’s a task that absolutely must be tackled from there. But every weekday. Along with all of your coworkers. You know, those people with whom you once squeezed — en masse and unmasked […]
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Throwing lawn decorations, punching a vehicle: Lancaster County police log: March 16, 2021 | Police Log
East Cocalico Township police STRANGULATION EAST COCALICO TWP.: Ezekiel D. Sanderful, 28, of Reinholds, was charged with strangulation, assault and harassment after a domestic disturbance at his residence in the first block of Reinholds Road at 5:35 p.m. on Jan. 28, police said. A woman at Sanderful’s residence was transported […]
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Senate confirms Haaland to lead Interior
The Senate on Monday voted to confirm Rep. Deb HaalandDeb HaalandThe Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Biden to hit road, tout COVID-19 relief law This week: Democrats eye next step after coronavirus relief bill win Democratic majority shrinks, but finds unity MORE (D-N.M.) to lead the Interior […]
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Regional manufacturers rethink, retool business models to overcome pandemic problems
Public Restroom Company, a manufacturer in Minden that makes prefabricated restrooms for parks and public spaces across the U.S., did not miss a beat during the pandemic due to high demand for its products. By Kaleb Roedel As of Friday, March 12, 2021 For years, Sparks-based Tripp Enterprises made its […]
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The Day – Haaland confirmed by Senate as first Native American to lead Interior Department
WASHINGTON – As thousands of Native Americans watched online, Rep. Deb Haaland, D-N.M., was confirmed as secretary of the Interior Department by a 51-40 vote in the Senate, making her the first American Indian to lead an agency that manages a vast portfolio of federal land and the oil and […]
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Haaland OK’d at Interior, 1st Native American Cabinet head
FILE – In this Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, file photo, Rep. Deb Haaland, D-N.M., listens during the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources hearing on her nomination to be Interior secretary, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Some Republican senators labeled Haaland “radical” over her calls to reduce dependence on […]