Architect Kobi Karp. Jen Goldberg Photography Text size Miami-based architect Kobi Karp has worked on everything from major luxury hotels and private celebrity homes to public housing projects. He says there’s one unifying principle behind all the designs and architects he’s drawn to—it’s all about forging a seamless, intimate connection […]
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3 Common Spring Cleaning Mistakes To Avoid
Even if you live in a state of disarray (or maybe especially if you live in a state of disarray), there’s something rejuvenating about spring cleaning. It gives us an anxiety-relieving sense of order, true fresh start energy, and… you know, leaves you with a clean home. But if you really want to keep […]
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Outdoor upgrades that will enhance your home’s curb appeal
When thinking about investing in your home, the interior of the house often comes to mind first. But it’s just as important to pay attention to the outside of your home, especially when striving to get a good return on your investment. That is especially true if you’re planning to […]
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Lizzie Borden House Sells to a Ghost-Loving New Owner With Big Plans
Lily, meet Lizzie. Lily is a haunted doll and the creation of Lance Zaal, the soon-to-be owner of the Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, MA. The infamous residence landed on the market in January for $2 million. Lily (along with Zaal) had the chance to visit, and they liked […]
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Haaland on public lands drilling: Taxpayers deserve ‘a return on their investment’
Interior Secretary Deb HaalandDeb HaalandThe Hill’s Morning Report – Biden may find zero GOP support for jobs plan Haaland to create unit to investigate missing and murdered Native Americans Biden says Cabinet ‘looks like America’ at first meeting MORE said Friday that taxpayers deverve “a return on their investment” when […]
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Loria Stern’s Floral Kitchen
Loria Stern thinks we should all be eating more flowers. The 36-year-old self-trained baker and caterer understands that, these days, everyone could do with a little more botanical beauty in their lives—particularly on the dinner table. It seems she’s not alone. In a few short years, she has built an Instagram […]
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Former Palm Springs home of Trini Lopez going up for auction
CLOSE The late Trini Lopez’ Palm Springs home “Casa Lopez.” (Photo: Austyn Moreno Media) Casa Lopez, the Palm Springs home of late musician Trini Lopez, is headed to auction April 13. The four-bedroom, five-bath, mid-century modern home at 1139 Abrigo Road in the Vista Las Palmas neighborhood was designed by architect […]
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Is Capitol Hill on lockdown?
ON April 2, 2021, it was announced by the United States Capitol Police that Capitol Hill was under threat after a suspect drove into a lawn barrier. It’s been reported that multiple people have been injured as a result of the incident. 2 US Capitol Police officers stand near a […]
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5 Ways to Find Hidden Cameras in Any Room
People rightly value their privacy, but advancing technology makes it easier than ever for someone to spy on you. A subtle decoration in your hotel room or outlet at work may be a camera. These sneaky disguises make it easy for someone to place a conspicuous spying device anywhere. The […]
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Global environmental disruption is most underappreciated national security threat
When we think of threats to America’s national security, the first thing that comes to mind for most is threats from foreign adversaries. And yet there is another kind of national security threat. The culprit: A microscopic virus that jumped from wildlife to people caused by “zoonotic spillover,” driven by […]
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How to cook scallops to get that perfect golden sear
Eating a scallop with that perfect golden sear is a thing of beauty. But there often is a perception that it can’t possibly be done at home — and there’s nothing worse than a pale, rubbery scallop. Yet scallops are actually easier and faster to make than most seafood. You […]
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Friday calendar 4-2-21 | Features
Cheyenne and Laramie County Free! Elementary School Art Show – Now through April 5. Enjoy colorful art created by K-6 students in Laramie County School District 1. Visit all three floors of the library to see the creative wonders. Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave. 307-634-3561 40th Annual Western Spirit […]
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Art moderne chairs carved from white marble sold for $6,100
If you like unusual or unique furniture, try going to online auctions of modern or contemporary furniture. The pictured pair of art moderne chairs was sold at a Neal auction in New Orleans for an overbid of $6,100. They are carved from a block of white marble. A similar set […]
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Review: 2021 Mercedes A35 justifies higher price for luxury brand
If they make a German version of “The Hunger Games,” it just might be a documentary shot at Mercedes-Benz product planning meetings. Resources are scarce. There are a lot of mouths to feed as a brand that already had a bewildering array of models develops a brace of electric vehicles. […]
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Looking to spruce up your home this spring? Here’s what you need to know.
Q. How hard will it be to find a contractor? A. Difficult (as always), but not impossible, according to one leading study. Total spending on home and yard improvements is actually expected to decline by 1 percent this year in Greater Boston, according to Harvard’s Joint Center on Housing Studies, […]
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OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Supreme Court sides with Georgia over Florida in long-fought water war | FEMA unveils new flood insurance calculation it says will be more equitable | Energy Dept. pushes to reverse Trump-era rule on efficiency standards
HAPPY THURSDAY!!! Welcome to Overnight Energy, your source for the day’s energy and environment news. Please send tips and comments to Rachel Frazin at [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter: @RachelFrazin. Reach Zack Budryk at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter: @BudrykZack. Signup for our newsletter and others HERE. Today we’re […]
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Literary Orange returns for an online author series in April
The Literary Orange festival of the nonprofit Orange County Public Library Foundation returns for its 15th year in a monthlong online series this month. Harlan Coben, best-selling author of suspense novels “Win” and “Boy from the Woods,” will kick off the event on April 7 in a moderated conversation. Literary […]