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☆ Photos show 10 mummified crocodiles found in an Egyptian tomb, likely after being sacrificed
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-19 | by ( Marianne Guenot | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A ancient Egyptian tomb was uncovered containing ten mummified crocodiles. The tomb's contents was likely sacrificed for the crocodile-headed god Sobek. The leading theory is that the crocodiles were sacrificed as an offering to Sobek, the crocodile-headed god of the Nile and fertility. Sobek, the crocodile-headed god of fertilitySobek, the crocodile-headed god of fertility, is shown in hieroglyphs in Kom Ombo, southern Egypt. "In theory, it was an area where there was not much devotion to the crocodile god Sobek."

Since its founding in 1971, Bed Bath & Beyond has been a go-to destination for home goods. We took a look at the rise and decline of the iconic big-box retailer. In September 2022, Bed Bath & Beyond announced it would be closing 150 stores and slashing 20% of its corporate positions in an effort to cut costs. Bed Bath & Beyond was once a leading home goods retailer, appealing to shoppers across the nation with its strategy of abundance. We took a closer look at Bed Bath & Beyond's rise from a small linen store in New Jersey to a major national retail chain now on the brink of collapse.

☆ 13 Unique Gifts for the Mom Who Doesn’t Want Anything
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-13 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +7 min

The woman forever insisting she doesn’t need anything for the holidays, her birthday or Mother’s Day. With 200-plus thoughtful prompts and quick-hitting questions (What food do you like to have made for you when you’re sick? For the fragrance fanThis cool subscription service makes a unique gift for any mom, delivering an 8 mL bottle of perfume to her door every month. For the mom who’s tired of getting flowersThink of succulents as the gateway into plant parenthood. For the mom who could use a pick-me-upDare we say this is the sort of offering that will have her buzzing?

☆ The 13 Best Winter Hats for Women, According to Style Insiders
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +6 min

By Leah Melby ClintonNecessary essential or fashion statement, a winter hat is a wardrobe must, period. Below, a breakdown of the four big winter hat trends this year, with the pros’ specific picks that combine warmth and sartorial elan. The perfect wool beanieAcne Studios Appliquéd Ribbed Wool Beanie $170 at Net-A-PorterA knit beanie is a wardrobe staple, and this 100% wool version from Acne was mentioned by multiple style pros. Retro-modern bucket hatA ’90s throwback moment enveloped the fashion industry this year, with the return of the bucket hat. Chic cashmere beanieThis warm all-cashmere style was a constant in Sanford’s wardrobe when she lived in the Northeast.

☆ The exec behind Adidas' partnership with Kanye West just released a biodegradable sneaker expected to be a 'game changer' for the industry
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( Matthew Kish | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The Unless shoe, which will retail for $139, was made in partnership with Natural Fiber Welding, which makes various materials from natural products, including plants and minerals. While other brands, including Allbirds and Camper, have worked with Natural Fiber Welding, Unless is the first to build a shoe from top to bottom with its materials. "What's unique about what Eric has done in the footwear industry is paid attention to every single component of the shoe," Natural Fiber Welding President Steve Zika told Insider. In April, Natural Fiber Welding announced an $85 million Series B investment round. Its investors include industry giants such as Ralph Lauren and Allbirds.

Insider's experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). I'm not worried about the recession because it feels like I've been practicing for years. Neither of us have family to depend on financially; in fact, we support my partner's family abroad. Ever since, I've bought the vast majority of our kid's clothes secondhand, and this child is never lacking in style. The night we were too broke for a hotel and lucked into a camping spot on a Big Sur riverbank.

Courtesy Roberto’s Taco Shop; LLC Courtesy Roberto’s Taco Shop; LLCMore than 70 variations have been reported across the Southwest states and the majority are owned by people who originate from the same region in Mexico that the Robledos are from. Courtesy Roberto’s Taco Shop; LLC"At first, that’s all they sold," said Reynaldo Robledo, 57, the 12th of the Robledo children. Courtesy Roberto’s Taco Shop; LLCThe restaurant initially had six combination plates and four burrito types. Outside a Roberto's Taco Shop in Nevada in 2014, when the family was in town for the gala celebration of Roberto’s 50th anniversary. Courtesy Roberto’s Taco Shop; LLCThe senior Robledo died in 1999 and Dolores died in 2020.

Black Friday is a great time to stock up on bedding essentials, whether you need sheets, a comforter, or pillows. From luxe linen sheets to plush robes to comfy loungewear, we've tested a lot of Brooklinen's products and liked just about everything. Starting on Black Friday and running through November 30, everything Brooklinen sells is discounted by 25%. That's an even better deal than during its last birthday sale and is the biggest sitewide sale we've seen from the retailer. Check out our articles on Black Friday deals and Cyber Monday deals for more expertly vetted discounts.

☆ 15 Best Dress Shoes for Men, According to Style Experts
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +8 min

The laces and classic body shape are characteristic of traditional men’s dress shoes, while the rugged rubber soles still make a statement with any formal outfit. “Good leather shoes are not an arena in which it pays to cut costs,” he says, recommending investing in “the pair of a decade” from this made-in-England favorite. (Crockett & Jones has regal and Hollywood credentials: the brand received a Royal Warrant of Appointment in 2017, and this is the style of dress shoes worn by Daniel Craig’s James Bond). Sleek sneakersEcco Soft 7 City Sneaker $170 at NordstromThe key to dressed-up sneakers is finding a leather pair free of busy accents or logos. The style is “acceptable to wear with dress clothes,” confirms Los Angeles-based personal stylist Rayne Parvis, who advises people to wear these sneakers in place of brown lace-up dress shoes.

☆ IKEA suppliers allegedly used Belarus prisoners under forced labor conditions, report says
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-18 | by ( Mia Alberti | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —IKEA furniture was allegedly produced by prisoners in Belarus penal colonies under forced labor conditions, according to a new report by the French non-profit investigative journalism network Disclose. “These are forced labor camps that are particularly brutal, known for practicing torture as well as food and healthcare deprivation, the exact opposite of the values flaunted by the Swedish firm,” Disclose said in its report. Disclose says other IKEA suppliers resorted to forced labor from prisoners in Belarus’ IK-15 penal colony and IK-2 juvenile prison. IKEA takes the report “very seriously and never accept[s] human rights violations” in its supply chain, the company told CNN in an emailed statement. We always strive to live up to our values and the expectations of those in our supply chain,” IKEA said.

☆ Brooklinen Black Friday 2022 Deals: Shop the Luxe Hardcore Sheet Bundle
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +2 min

Here, in her own words, partnerships lead Laura Walker lays out her love of Brooklinen Luxe Sateen Sheets. So when my now-husband and I were registering for our wedding and a friend recommended Brooklinen sheets, I was quick to add them to the list. We just moved apartments, so I bought a new Luxe Hardcore Sheet Bundle for our primary bedroom. [Editor’s note: The Luxe Hardcore sheets—and nearly everything on the Brooklinen site, including the Linen Hardcore Bundle and Lambswool Throw Blanket, are currently 20% off right now for Black Friday.] Which is why we also bought a set from Brooklinen’s kids collection—adorably called Brooklittles—for our new baby girl.

☆ When the bakery under my apartment caught fire, my renters insurance covered everything — including a new couch I couldn't have otherwise afforded
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-11 | by ( Hannah Van Sickle | Read More | Read Less | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

When I was in my 20s, my boyfriend's dad all but insisted we get renters insurance. In hindsight, renters insurance turned out to be a game-changer. Here's what's covered by renters insuranceSo what's included in renters insurance rates? Insider's Featured Renters Insurance Companies Lemonade Renters InsuranceProgressive Renters InsuranceAllstate Renters Insurance Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. ), my experience with renters insurance lingers as a positive one.

☆ 11 Unique Gifts for the Mom Who Doesn’t Want Anything
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-05 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +6 min

The woman forever insisting she doesn’t need anything for the holidays, her birthday or Mother’s Day. For the mom who’s an open bookQuestions About Me Tell Me Your Life Story, Mom: A Mother’s Guided Journal and Memory Keepsake Book $10 at AmazonHere’s a way to give Mom what she really wants: a connection to you. With 200-plus thoughtful prompts and quick-hitting questions (What food do you like to have made for you when you’re sick? For the mom who’s tired of getting flowersThink of succulents as the gateway into plant parenthood. For the mom on the goThink of this elegantly shaped hat as an upgrade to her standard pony or top knot.

☆ Wealthy people who moved to Miami are rejecting Florida traditions and radically transforming their homes instead
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( Kelsey Neubauer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

"They're willing to bring their New York aesthetic down into Miami, or their LA or Beverly Hills aesthetic down into Miami." Miami newcomers aren't afraid to break away from aesthetic normsEilyn, who said her design style is more personable and poised, was born and raised in Miami. The result is a modern beach home that includes elements of classic Miami design "mixed with the tranquility of Mykonos" that combines a simple color palette with pops of visual interest. "You can incorporate details that maybe you wouldn't see so much in Miami design," she said. It means they have a steady stream of work, with the possibility to be creative and stretch their imaginations as they shape the future of Miami design.

☆ Travelers are slamming Airbnb chore lists that tell guests to mow the lawn, do the laundry, and take out the trash — on top of paying $125 cleaning fees
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-18 | by ( Hannah Towey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Some Airbnb hosts are charging cleaning fees and asking guests to complete a list of chores. Frustrated travelers say they've been asked to mow the lawn, take out the trash, and wash the sheets. "If I'm paying $229 a night to stay somewhere plus a $125 cleaning fee, I'm not doing any laundry," the TikToker said. If so, consider charging a very minimal cleaning fee – or no fee at all," the Airbnb host resource page on cleaning fees says. "With a higher fee, guests may expect to just walk away from your space at checkout as they would a hotel room."

☆ 'Deadly drop': Hotel housekeeper faces avalanche of laundry showing desperate hotel labor shortage in viral TikTok posts
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-21 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

One housekeeper uses TikTok to show how much laundry she must fold in an 8-plus hour shift. Zeiber's TikTok videos showing what she calls "deadly drops" from a linen chute into the hotel's laundry room, have gone viral, shocking viewers. In the comments section of her account, Zeiber clarified that she is not the only housekeeper at the hotel, but she's the only person responsible for laundry. Sometimes her workdays last beyond eight hours and include more than just laundry, according to Zeiber. Kasea Zeiber is the only housekeeper responsible for folding laundry in an 126-room hotel in the Pittsburgh area.

☆ I increased my beach house Airbnb rental income by $100,000 after firing my management company. I was nearly bankrupt, but now I feel accomplished.
▼ + stars: | 2022-07-28 | by ( Narina Exelby | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Anissa Branch hired an agency in 2017 to start renting out her Oregon beach house for holidays. My dream was to have a beach house. When my dream beach house went on the market, house prices had slumpedI got the house on Gleneden Beach in Oregon for $350,000 and used my savings to cover the down payment. By 2020, I had finalized my divorce and walked away with only my beach house. The beach house was my only source of income, so I started to watch what the management company was doing.

☆ The Ayahuasca Diaries
▼ + stars: | 2022-06-26 | by ( Mattathias Schwartz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +37 min

But please understand: I didn't drink ayahuasca so I could write an article about it. I wrote an article about it so I could drink ayahuasca. I was desperate to drink ayahuasca — I had been for several months, in fact — and the formality of an assignment would help me out at home. Instead, a friend of a friend linked me up with an ayahuasca sangha, a Buddhist word for a spiritual community. I thought of my old friend, Scott, who, many years before, had declined an opportunity to drink ayahuasca.

☆ The Easiest Ways to Declutter Your Home Office
▼ + stars: | 2022-06-03 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +7 min

Kick the Clutter Habit and Completely Organize Your Life for Good.” Beyond that, clutter can drag you down emotionally. According to New York City-based organizer Lisa Zaslow, founder of Gotham Organizers, is what we buy for our home office. That’s the only place where pens go—and only good pens at that. This acrylic add-on, which can sit on the desk surface and hold standard-size paper and smaller office items, is a favorite of Rosenthal’s. It’s like a little mobile office and when you don’t want it in the room, you can just roll it away.”

☆ All the best products we’ve tested in 2021 (so far)
▼ + stars: | 2021-11-03 | by ( Cnn Underscored Staff | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +62 min

Best coffee subscription: Blue Bottle (starting at $11 per shipment; bluebottle.com)Blue BottleBlue Bottle’s coffee subscription hit all of our marks during the testing process. This mask, though, formed the best seal around the edges, blocking out more light than any other mask we tested. Not only does it keep your drinks hot or cold for many hours, it’s solidly durable and has the best lid we’ve ever tested. Best smart display: Amazon Echo Show 8 ($99.99, originally $129.99; amazon.com)AmazonThe Echo Show 8 is the best smart display we tested, with a versatile 8-inch screen in a build that really fits anywhere. Best smart thermostat: Nest Learning Thermostat ($223, originally $229; amazon.com)GoogleThe Nest Learning Thermostat studies your habits and controls the temperature in your home automatically.

☆ Первый тематический парк «Игра престолов» откроется в 2021 году
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-11 | by ( Mld Media Srl | ) noi.md time to read: +1 min

В 2021 году планируется начало официальных туров по «Игре престолов» на студии Linen Mill Studios, где были сняты многие сцены сериала. Проект разработан по лицензии Warner Brothers Consumer Products, в партнерстве с HBO Licensing and Retail. Посетители также смогут попасть на интерактивную станцию костюмерного цеха, в гримерную комнату, а также в оружейную мастерскую. «Игра престолов» — телевизионный сериал, созданный студией HBO. Game of Thrones установил рекорды по просмотрам и по количеству собранных наград (269 побед, включая 59 статуэток Emmy).

Persons: Серсея, Расписной Organizations: Warner Brothers Consumer Products, HBO Locations: Банбридж, Белфаст, Королевская гавань, Черный замок, Драконий камень, Узкое море, Браавося, Миэрин

☆ Unde și când va fi inaugurat primul parc tematic "Game of Thrones"
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-09 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +2 min

Irlanda de Nord va inaugura în 2021 primul parc tematic din lume dedicat celebrului serial TV "Game of Thrones" (Urzeala Tronurilor), având în vedere că unele dintre cele mai palpitante acţiuni ale acestui super-serial au fost filmate în această provincie britanică, relatează EFE, citat de agerpres.ro. Parcul tematic, care se va numi "Game of Thrones Studio Tour", va oferi vizitatorilor oportunitatea de a explora platourile originale ale filmărilor unde se vor recrea cele mai emblematice scene şi peripeţii ale unor personaje centrale. "Această experienţă senzorială de submersie include locuri precum Debarcaderul Regelui, Winterfell, Dragostone, Zidul şi ţinuturile sălbaticilor sau oraşele Meereen şi Braavos", notează într-un comunicat Tourism Ireland. Prin acest parc tematic, autorităţile turistice speră să consolideze imaginea Irlandei de Nord ca destinaţie unică pentru fanii serialului "Game of Thrones". În afară de Linen Mill, o mare parte din "Urzeala Tronurilor" s-a filmat la Titanic Studios din Belfast şi în peisajele naturale din comitatele Antrim şi Down, ce pot fi străbătute în trei zile în cadrul unui itinerar de aproape 300 de kilometri.

Persons: George R.R, Martin, Linen Mill Organizations: Mill, HBO, Ireland, Titanic Locations: Irlanda de Nord, britanică, Belfast, Ireland, Winterfell, Irlandei, Nord, Linen, Antrim

☆ Irlanda de Nord va deschide în 2021 primul parc tematic „Game of Thrones''
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-09 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +2 min

Parcul va fi instalat în studioul de filmare Linen Mill, din localitatea Banbridge - în apropiere de Belfast - şi deşi pandemia de coronavirus va obliga impunerea anumitor restricţii, responsabilii au asigurat că parcul îşi va deschide porţile în cursul anului viitor. Parcul tematic, care se va numi "Game of Thrones Studio Tour", va oferi vizitatorilor oportunitatea de a explora platourile originale ale filmărilor unde se vor recrea cele mai emblematice scene şi peripeţii ale unor personaje centrale. „Această experienţă senzorială de submersie include locuri precum Debarcaderul Regelui, Winterfell, Dragostone, Zidul şi ţinuturile sălbaticilor sau oraşele Meereen şi Braavos", notează într-un comunicat Tourism Ireland. Personalul expert al parcului va oferi, de asemenea, detalii despre creaţiile acestui serial prin intermediul atelierelor interactive, în paralel cu realizarea de sesiuni de machiaj, proteze şi costumaţii, care au fost punctele forte ale serialului. Prin acest parc tematic, autorităţile turistice speră să consolideze imaginea Irlandei de Nord ca destinaţie unică pentru fanii serialului "Game of Thrones".

Persons: George R.R, Martin, Linen Mill Organizations: Mill, HBO, Ireland, Titanic Locations: Belfast, Ireland, Winterfell, Irlandei, Nord, Linen, Antrim

Parcul va fi instalat în studioul de filmare Linen Mill, din localitatea Banbridge - în apropiere de Belfast - şi deşi pandemia de coronavirus va obliga impunerea anumitor restricţii, responsabilii au asigurat că parcul îşi va deschide porţile în cursul anului viitor, potrivit Agerpres . Parcul tematic, care se va numi "Game of Thrones Studio Tour", va oferi vizitatorilor oportunitatea de a explora platourile originale ale filmărilor unde se vor recrea cele mai emblematice scene şi peripeţii ale unor personaje centrale. „Această experienţă senzorială de introducere în atmosfera filmului include locuri precum Debarcaderul Regelui, Winterfell, Dragonstone, Zidul şi ţinuturile sălbaticilor sau oraşele Meereen şi Braavos", notează, într-un comunicat, Tourism Ireland. Personalul expert al parcului va oferi, de asemenea, detalii despre creaţiile acestui serial prin intermediul atelierelor interactive, în paralel cu realizarea de sesiuni de machiaj, proteze şi costumaţii, care au fost punctele forte ale serialului. Prin acest parc tematic, autorităţile turistice speră să consolideze imaginea Irlandei de Nord ca destinaţie unică pentru fanii serialului "Game of Thrones".

Persons: George R.R, Martin, Linen Mill Organizations: Mill, Agerpres, HBO, Tourism Ireland, Titanic Locations: Belfast, Ireland, Winterfell, Irlandei, Nord, Linen, Antrim

☆ În 2021 va apărea primul parc tematic „Game of Thrones”. Unde va fi localizat acesta
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-09 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +2 min

În 2021 va apărea primul parc tematic „Game of Thrones”. Unde va fi localizat acestaIrlanda de Nord va inaugura în 2021 primul parc tematic din lume dedicat serialului "Game of Thrones" (Urzeala Tronurilor), având în vedere că unele dintre cele mai palpitante acţiuni ale acestui serial au fost filmate în provincia britanică, transmite Digi24. Parcul tematic, care se va numi „Game of Thrones Studio Tour”, va oferi vizitatorilor oportunitatea de a explora platourile originale ale filmărilor unde se vor recrea cele mai emblematice scene și peripeții ale unor personaje centrale. Vizitatorii pot admira și o colecție exclusivă de exponate și artefacte realizate de meșteșugari și designeri care au dat viață lumilor imaginate de George R.R. Prin acest parc tematic, autoritățile turistice speră să consolideze imaginea Irlandei de Nord ca destinație unică pentru fanii serialului „Game of Thrones”.

Persons: George R.R, Martin, Linen Mill Organizations: Mill, HBO, Tourism Ireland, Titanic Locations: Irlanda de Nord, britanică, Belfast, Winterfell, Meereen, Irlandei, Nord, Linen, Antrim

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