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☆ He Wanted a Comfortable Apartment With Room for All of His Art
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-17 | by ( Tim Mckeough | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Even so, he didn’t want his new home to resemble a cold gallery. “I wanted something that was beautifully made, that had first-class materials, but where anybody could walk in and feel comfortable,” he said. “Nobody would walk in and feel like they couldn’t sit down in any chair, they couldn’t touch any wall. They left most of the walls intact, but replaced a few with oak-slat screens to bring sunlight into dark corners. “It’s a really long condo unit, so it was a challenge getting light to penetrate from one side to the other,” Ms. Schooley said.

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☆ Harvard psychologist: 7 things the most passive-aggressive people always do—and the No. 1 way to respond
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-14 | by ( Dr. Cortney Warren | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

They're saying one thing, but it's clear from their tone of voice, inflection or volume of speech that they're upset. SarcasmA common sign of passive-aggressive behavior is when someone responds to you with an underlying tone of resentment, hostility or general displeasure. Similar signs: Making dismissive or aggressive facial expressions at you or talking to someone behind your back, but within earshot of you. Similar signs: Saying yes to something, but doing a poor job to spite you. 1 way to respond to passive-aggressive behavior

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☆ See inside Madeleine Albright's $4 million historic Georgetown home, where she hosted dinner parties with the Clintons and the Queen of Jordan
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-14 | by ( Dan Latu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

"I thought if we spent time together between presidential campaigns, we might be able to develop some sort of coherent platform. So I began to invite people to my house for foreign policy dinners," she told the University of Virginia in an oral history. The kitchen. Townsend Visuals for TTR Sotheby’s International Realty

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☆ Once homeless, Peter Mutabazi opens his home to kids as a single foster dad
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-14 | by ( Faith Karimi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

Mutabazi is not married and belongs to a rare group – federal data shows that only about 3% of foster parents are single men. After playing outside, Peter Mutabazi serves his foster kids ice cream in their Charlotte, North Carolina, home. Sean Mcinnis/The Charlotte Observer/ZumaHe blurs the faces of his foster kids to maintain their privacy. Mutabazi says it’s not easy being a single dad and relies on a community of other foster parents to help. At the same time, foster kids also need space to process feelings that they’re not ready to share, Fleisher says.

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☆ ‘I’m Not Above Cheating’: How to Force Flower Bulbs to Bloom Indoors This Winter
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-13 | by ( Michelle Slatalla | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

THE OTHER NIGHT it was my husband’s turn to cook dinner, which is usually great news, only this time it was not. What he was about to do in the kitchen was a crime.

"Public media are paid for with our taxes in order to give citizens access to fair information. And that's particularly important at... election time," said Joanna Krawczyk from the German Marshall Fund, a think-tank. PiS says private media outlets such as Warner Bros' (WBD.O) TVN often distort public debate by representing foreign interests. This perceived bias in public broadcasting has exacerbated political divisions in Polish society. "When she watches TVP, he goes to the kitchen."

Persons: Kacper, TVP, Szalai, RSF, Joanna Krawczyk, KRRiT, PiS, Grzegorz Lewandowski, Donald Tusk, Alan Charlish, Gareth Jones Organizations: Telewizja Polska SA, REUTERS, Sunday Government, WARSAW, Law and Justice, Media, German Marshall Fund, European Union, Civic Coalition, Reuters, Warner Bros, TVN, European Centre for Press, Media Freedom, Thomson Locations: Warsaw, Poland, TVP, Sochaczew, Hungary, Turkey, Russia

☆ NASA released the first close-up photos of the largest asteroid sample ever collected
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-13 | by ( Jenny Mcgrath | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Last month, NASA's OSIRIS-REx spaceship dropped off a sample of dirt from the Bennu asteroid. They've been studying the asteroid sample the spaceship delivered in late September. Some of the sample matter OSIRIS-REx collected from the asteroid Bennu, shown during a press conference. AdvertisementAdvertisementWhat does the asteroid sample look like? A close-up image of the OSIRIS-REx sample shown on a screen during a press conference at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.

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While we've been sharing the very best Prime Day deals throughout the sale, there are some great finds our editors recommend snagging right now. William Antonelli, tech reporterAmazonI'm taking this Prime Day to upgrade some of the old gadgets I've got in my house. I go through many shoes when training for marathons, and Prime Day is when I pick up a new pair or two. Last Prime Day, I purchased the Asics Men's Gel-Nimbus 24 Running Shoes. These Prime Day deals most certainly took a bite out of my wallet, but at a fraction of the price you'd normally pay for these items.

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☆ 4 ways restaurateurs can build a healthy kitchen culture where every employee thrives
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-12 | by ( Bella Sayegh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The restaurant industry can be a stressful environment and faces a high turnover rate. Create standards and set expectationsEstablishing values at your restaurant is key, said Ravi Kapur and Kevin Keovanpheng, co-chefs at the San Francisco restaurant Good Good Culture Club. "This is what we're doing right now, but we're also aware that it might change," said Kapur, who is also the owner of Good Good Culture Club. Ravi Kapur, left, the chef and owner of the Good Good Culture Club, and Kevin Keovanpheng, right, the head chef at Good Good Culture Club. It's also important for managers to show appreciation in specific and unexpected ways to make sure employees know that they're being seen.

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That's why I'm spending Prime Day looking out for the gaming deals that are actually worth your money. I've been scouring Amazon Prime Big Deal Day's kitchen section to find Prime Day deals on kitchen items. Displays can vary a lot in performance, so figuring out which Prime Day deals on TVs are worth your money can be tricky. Some of the best Prime Day deals on printers include the Brother MFC-J1010DW, a budget multi-function unit that's less than $80. I'm also loving the Prime Day deals on Rivet furniture (read our Rivet review), including 15% off a leather sectional.

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☆ This recruiter uses a late-night text message to see if you're a good fit for a job
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-12 | by ( Tim Paradis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Would you answer a late-night text message from a recruiter after a job interview? The message is a test to help determine whether someone is a good fit for a job or a culture. AdvertisementAdvertisementYou go to a job interview at 1 p.m.Around 10 p.m., you get this text: "Hey, Tim. Text back quickly and it might up your chances of snagging the job, at least at Vanderbloemen's 45-person firm. Trial by text message joins other offbeat quizzes meant to help determine whether a job candidate should get an offer letter.

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☆ White House announces new efforts to crack down on 'tens of billions' in junk fees
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-11 | by ( Chelsey Cox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

WASHINGTON — The White House on Wednesday will announce new initiatives to rein in tens of billions worth of surcharges tied to goods and services, or "junk" fees, in partnership with two of the nation's leading consumer-protection agencies. "When people request basic information about their accounts, big banks cannot charge them massive fees or trap them in endless customer service loops," Chopra told reporters on Tuesday. "Charging a competitive price for a legitimate service makes sense but charging junk fees for basic customer responsiveness doesn't. Both the FTC and the CFPB have taken preliminary actions toward cracking down on junk fees over the past few months. Earlier this year, the CFPB released a rule proposal on excessive credit card fees, while the FTC began targeting unfair practices in ticketing and other fees in late 2022.

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☆ Our family of 4 downsized to a small cabin in the Poconos we bought sight-unseen. It's made us closer than ever.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-11 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

In 2019, their family packed up and headed to Pennsylvania but arrived to a cabin in disrepair. We really didn't want our kids living in that type of environment. Since our Poconos cabin was smaller, we decided to get rid of almost everything — we really didn't care about a lot of our possessions. We arrived to a cabin in a state of disrepairMy family and I drove down to the Poconos in a vintage camper that we bought in 2016. In December 2022, we moved from the first cabin into the third cabin we bought.

Persons: Danielle Elderkin, —, Kyle Elderkin, Rosenberg, we're, Kyle, They're Organizations: Service, eBay, inconveniences, Disney Locations: Temecula , California, Pennsylvania, Southern California, Temecula, San Diego, Orange County, California

☆ We moved our family of 4 into a tiny, remote cabin we bought sight-unseen. Everything was a mess at first, but now we're closer than ever.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-11 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

In 2019, their family packed up and headed to Pennsylvania but arrived to a cabin in disrepair. We really didn't want our kids living in that type of environment. We encountered a disaster in the moving processOur California home was large, so we had a lot of stuff. Since our Poconos cabin was smaller, we decided to get rid of almost everything — we really didn't care about a lot of our possessions. In December 2022, we moved from the first cabin into the third cabin we bought.

And after sifting through tons of discounts, we're here with all of the best Prime Day deals on products we love. I've been scouring Amazon Prime Big Deal Day's kitchen section to find Prime Day deals on kitchen items. Displays can vary a lot in performance, so figuring out which Prime Day deals on TVs are worth your money can be tricky. I'm also loving the Prime Day deals on Rivet furniture (read our Rivet review), including 15% off a leather sectional. Be sure to check out our best Prime Day pets deals guide for all our top picks.

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☆ We Shop for a Living—Here’s What We’re Buying on Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-10 | by ( Buy Side Staff | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +11 min

By Buy Side StaffAmazon Prime Big Deal Days are here, which means it’s time to save on products across the mega-retailer’s offerings. For that I recommend this Bose SoundLink Revolve+ ii portable speaker on sale with 40% off for $199. That will soon change, since I’m buying a sparkling water maker from Sodastream while it’s more than 30% off. Now I’m excited to add this standing lamp that’s currently on sale to introduce some fun colors to my home. And while it’s already a good deal at $25, it’s an even better one now that it’s on sale for under $20 during Prime Big Deal Days.” —Madeline Diamond, staff editor

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☆ Fenway Farms: On the roof of an iconic sports venue, this urban farm in Boston can grow 6,000 pounds of produce a year
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-10 | by ( Samantha Bresnahan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Boston, Massachusetts CNN —Though home to the Boston Red Sox, Fenway Park is known for being green. Spanning a section of what was once an empty black rubber roof, a farm is making Fenway green in a completely different way. “We can produce anywhere from 4,000 to 6,000 pounds of fresh produce a year, depending on what we’re growing,” Grallert says. A little replica of Fenway Farms also opened at the Boston Children’s Museum last year. Green City estimates roughly 500,000 children and adults encounter Fenway Farms every year.

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☆ Barbara Corcoran says she prefers her trailer in LA over her penthouse in New York City
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-10 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Corcoran says she convinced the previous owner to sell the trailer by saying she'll still let her "use it whenever." AdvertisementAdvertisementIn an attempt to convince the previous owner to let go of the trailer, Corcoran ended up making her an offer she couldn't resist. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe TikTok video has since amassed over 3,000 comments, with many users expressing surprise at Corcoran's home. "I love that she could EASILY afford a seaside mansion, but opts for a trailer with a view," one TikTok user commented. AdvertisementAdvertisement"love the home, but million dollar beachfront trailer park is something that can only exist in LA," a TikTok user commented.

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Learn moreIf you missed out on the best Amazon Prime Day KitchenAid stand mixer and attachment deals in July, you have another chance at scoring discounts. Check out out the best Prime Day deals in our liveblog that will run throughout the event. Right now, one of the top picks from our guide to the best KitchenAid Stand Mixers is on sale. KitchenAid stand mixers are some of our favorite appliances for their versatility and strength to help you make anything from bagels to cookie dough. Prime Day best KitchenAid dealsSee more KitchenAid deals at Amazon.

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☆ I left the U.S. for Denmark. Now I pay $2,100/month to live in a luxury apartment—and I'm much happier here. Look inside
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-07 | by ( Ilana Buhl | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

In June 2018, I packed three suitcases and booked a one-way flight from Texas to join my husband in Denmark. My husband viewed the apartment in person and sent me photos while I was still in Dallas. But we had to pay two month's rent upfront, and three month's rent as a security deposit. The main area in our apartment is one big room that includes our kitchen, dining room and living room. I'm able to enjoy the time that I'm not at work because I'm not as stressed out anymore.

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Tokyo/Hong Kong CNN —A Japanese sushi chain targeted in a spate of pranks that has sparked concern over hygiene has devised a digital conveyor belt to serve food to customers. The chain had been subject to a string of pranks dubbed “sushi terrorism” since the start of the year. Inspired by viral online videos, pranksters filmed themselves licking shared soy sauce bottles or tampering with food rotating on conveyor belts at the chain’s restaurants. Three Sushiro outlets have been fitted with the new digital conveyor belts. The student from western Hyogo prefecture said he would miss the convenience of being able to pick up sushi directly from the conveyor belts, if they are eventually phased out completely.

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☆ This family bought a cheap house in Italy because the US is too expensive
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-04 | by ( Silvia Marchetti | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Cost of living impactChris and Jennifer Tidroski purchased a €26,000 home in a building in the village of Latronico, Italy after becoming frustrated with life in the US. The couple say that the cost of living in the US has become too high, especially when it comes to healthcare. Chris explains that the political polarization in the US has been a contributing factor in their decision to relocate to Italy. Although the costs were slightly more than they estimated, the Tidroskis say they couldn’t have afforded a similar house in the US. While his mother was Italian, Chris’ father was Polish-Lithuanian.

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☆ Suleika Jaouad and Jon Batiste open the doors to their Brooklyn townhouse
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-04 | by ( Christy Choi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Newly home to best-selling author, activist and motivational speaker Suleika Jaouad and Grammy-winning musician, singer-songwriter and TV personality Jon Batiste, the 1890s Italianate townhouse in Brooklyn, New York is a potent space for them to live and create. Jon Batiste pictured in the studio lounge of the Brooklyn home he shares with author Suleika Jaouad. “The vision for the house was deeply tied to who Jon and I are as humans — to our creativity and our lineage,” Jaouad wrote. Jaouad recalled Batiste exaggeratedly exclaiming, in reference to a lamp: “Now this light is healing!”“It cracked us up, and we put it on repeat,” she wrote. Fried chicken sandwiches and champagne were served to the small group of guests, while Batiste serenaded Jaouad on a grand piano he rented for the night.

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☆ Chipotle tests automation for burrito bowls and salads
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-03 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Chipotle Mexican Grill is testing whether automation can make customers' burrito bowls and salads. It's the second time the burrito chain has publicly announced testing automation at its innovation center. Roughly two-thirds of all Chipotle digital orders are either burrito bowls or salads, according to Chipotle. The Hyphen robot will make burrito bowls and salads for digital orders only. Simultaneously, an employee can assemble digital orders for other items, such as tacos, quesadillas and burritos, on the digital make line.

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☆ Three Californians got $40,000 to build tiny homes in their backyards. They share how it's made their lives better and easier.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-03 | by ( Kelsey Neubauer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Some California residents got $40,000 in grant money to build tiny homes on their properties. AdvertisementAdvertisementThousands of California homeowners got a $40,000 check from the state to build a tiny home in their backyard last year. California is reviving the ADU grant program again, but details are being worked out. Altogether, we paid $124,000 out of pocket, got the $40,000 from the state, and a forgivable loan of $67,500. I paid for the majority of the project with my savings, and the rest with the $40,000 California ADU grant.

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