Have we ever needed the Bahamas more than right now? As I breast-stroked from the boat to the rocky exterior of Thunderball Grotto in the Bahamas’ Exuma Islands, I wondered if the James Bond-famous cave would live up to the hype. Above me, where moments before had been crystal clear […]
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From the Book of Saw.’ The result will make you scream
Chris Rock as Det. Ezekiel “Zeke” Banks in “Spiral: From the Book of Saw.” (Brooke Palmer / Lionsgate) The Times is committed to reviewing theatrical film releases during the COVID-19 pandemic. Because moviegoing carries risks during this time, we remind readers to follow health and safety guidelines as outlined by […]
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Bang & Olufsen’s latest speaker was designed to look like a book
Bang & Olufsen is known for unique designs for its range of audio gear. With its newest product, the company has taken inspiration from something that’s already on your shelves. In collaboration with London-based design agency Layer, B&O has created the Beosound Emerge: an impressively slim smart speaker that offers […]
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The House Book: This Horny ’70s Design Book Is the Key to a Sick 2021 House
There’s also a lot of text. Trust me: this is a good thing. You can only learn so much about putting together a home by collecting pictures from various corners of the internet. At some point, you’ll probably want to learn why these things go together, what certain materials are […]
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Like an Open Book – WSJ
Northampton, Mass. In architecture, as in drama, it is unwise to upstage the star. Additions to a building, if it has any historical or aesthetic significance, should defer to the original. At Smith College’s renovated Neilson Library, which opened on March 29, this rule is gleefully turned on its head. […]
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Dodge Brand Wins Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Award
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Award categories are calculated among luxury, non-luxury and truck shoppers and are based on annual new-car buyer perception data The top purchase reasons for Dodge vehicles are overall exterior styling, being “fun to drive” and overall power and acceleration Challenger and Charger […]
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Her admiration for Buck O’Neil inspired a book
Kristy Nerstheimer uses a WebEx connection to read her book about baseball great Buck O’Neil to the students at East Antioch Elementary School. Courtesy SMSD Communications A Shawnee Mission School District educator has written a picture book about Negro Leagues legend Buck O’Neil. She shared it with students in a […]
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Jose and Liz Marie Galvan share how families are bound by love in new children’s book
For years, Jose and Liz Marie Galvan dreamed of expanding their family but struggled with one miscarriage after another. Then Jose had a dream. “He woke up from this dream and he was like, ‘Don’t talk, I need to write this down,” said Liz Marie, the popular interior design blogger behind […]
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Liz Marie Galvan adoption book Grand Rapids
For years, Jose and Liz Marie Galvan dreamed of expanding their family but struggled with one miscarriage after another. Then Jose had a dream. “He woke up from this dream and he was like, ‘Don’t talk, I need to write this down,” said Liz Marie, the popular interior design blogger behind […]
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‘Katie Roche’ and ‘The Book of Magdalene’ Reviews: A Pair of Saints
One of the few happy surprises of 2020 was the Mint Theater Company’s announcement that it had built up a private stockpile of broadcast-quality archival videos of its past productions and that it would make them available for streaming—for free. If you’ve never seen or heard of the Mint, Teresa […]
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Helsinki Has a Cathedral Perfect for Book Lovers
ALESSANDRO RAMPAZZO/Getty I initially went Helsinki’s Oodi Library on a whim. My friend’s son needed another Harry Potter book. And because I find visiting a location in any city I don’t live in inherently interesting, I tagged along. But walking into the boat-like building, and stepping into the airy ground-floor […]
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20 dream trips for frustrated skiers to book now
The past 12 months have been a skier’s imperfect storm: the early end to last season, virtually no skiing for Brits thus far this winter and new Covid restrictions piling up like snowdrifts. It’s therefore almost inevitable that, with pent-up demand high as a mountain and uncertainty set to run […]
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SNS Network launches JOI Book SK3000 in Malaysia for RM2,199
The Telegraph Indonesia’s young given vaccine first to protect economy As Indonesia prepares to begin mass inoculations against COVID-19, its plan to prioritise working age adults over the elderly, aiming to reach herd immunity fast and revive the economy, will be closely watched by other countries. Several countries such as […]
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theatre, comedy and dance to book in 2021
Refinery 29 UK Your January Horoscope Is Here Get ready to begin a fresh new year with a more relaxed attitude. Our collective mood cools down from a wild flame to a steady burn starting on January 6, when warrior Mars enters steady Taurus. It’s time to look at the […]
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The best books of 2020, according to Slate’s book critic.
Photo illustration by Slate Slate has relationships with various online retailers. If you buy something through our links, Slate may earn an affiliate commission. We update links when possible, but note that deals can expire and all prices are subject to change. All prices were up to date at the […]
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Book review: Make room for ‘Big Girl, Small Town’
This year’s publishing season is over. The important, noisy novels have all been released. The prizes have been awarded. The list of Best Books for 2020 has been posted. But hold the door! Make room for this late arrival from Dublin: an immensely lovable debut novel by Michelle Gallen titled […]
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La Jolla’s Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center is featured in upcoming book highlighting acoustical design
La Jolla’s Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center is featured in an upcoming book chronicling acoustical masterpieces worldwide. “Concert Halls by Nagata Acoustics: Thirty Years of Acoustical Design for Music Venues and Vineyard-Style Auditoria” is set to be published early next year. Co-author Daniel Beckmann is an acoustician who served with […]
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‘Big Girl, Small Town,’ by Michelle Gallen book review
I read most of Gallen’s mournful comedy aloud to my wife, and even with my mangled Irish brogue, we loved it. (Alas, I discovered too late the book’s online glossary, which would have helped me swear with these earthly characters.) But you don’t need me: Just listen to the audiobook […]
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Wish Book: Single mom of 8 saved family from homelessness
Kandy Gomez called the homeless shelter every day for five months. She and her five children stayed with friends and family since they moved back to Miami three years ago. She rented a house in Hialeah, but couldn’t afford it after six months. They wound up at the Days Inn […]
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Accidentally Wes Anderson Book Is Adventurer’s Guide to a Quirky World
Roberts Cottages, Oceanside, CA, USAPhoto: @paulfuentes_photoThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more info. Have you ever seen a place that looks like it could be in a Wes Anderson film? Whether it’s […]