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Inspiration Through Observation
The Huffington Post - 29 Dec 2015 23:55
Some artists see inspiration everywhere in everything but others need to seek it out. For photographer Caroline Jensen inspiration did not come easily. Despite having four children and living on a the gorgeous Minnesota ...
This Map Will Help You Navigate An Introvert's Heart
The Huffington Post - 29 Dec 2015 23:54
An introvert's heart is a multi-faceted landscape. Illustrator Gemma Correll, author of The Worrier's Guide to Life and a self-proclaimed introvert, sketched out the unique, varied terrain in a drawing called "A Map...
Meet Baby E'Layah, born at just 10 ounces, 10 inches long
News Observer - 29 Dec 2015 23:16
Born 14 weeks premature, E'Layah, of Charlotte, N.C., is one of world's smallest surviving babies Facing many challenges, parents gave her middle name of 'Faith' because they 'weren't giving up' E'Layah, who nurses call ...
Video: How to open a bottle of champagne
Miami Herald - 29 Dec 2015 22:48
Jamie Stratton, wine director at Jacob Liquor, shows how to properly open a bottle of champagne. …
Triangle Seafood Market now fully open in Durham's Brightleaf Square
News Observer - 29 Dec 2015 22:15
Yesterday's opening of the market portion of Triangle Seafood completes the phased rollout of a restaurant and market that began several weeks ago in Durham's Brightleaf Square. …
Four Years After the London Riots, The Turner Prize Is for Those Who DAres to Have a Fresh Look at the Magna Carta
The Huffington Post - 29 Dec 2015 22:08
When the London-based collective Assemble were named winners of the 31st Turner Prize, the UK media did not really know what to do with it. The problem with Assemble is that it touches many issues that the British do not...
Hungover and Cooking Brunch? Here's Your Savior
Bon Appetit - 29 Dec 2015 22:00
Step one: Cure that hangover. The post Hungover and Cooking Brunch? Here’s Your Savior appeared first on Bon Appétit.
Kitchen Makeovers: Top Transformations and Best Before & Afters -- Best of 2015
Apartment Therapy - 29 Dec 2015 22:00
Pin it We love a good kitchen renovation, and 2015 brought lots of exciting projects our way. As we look back at the best posts of 2015, we've rounded up ten of our favorites -- transformations so dramatic they may take ...
Send us details on your church supper for a February list
News Observer - 29 Dec 2015 21:45
With Lent right around the corner, Triangle churches will be hosting pancake suppers, fish fries and other fundraising dinners. We're calling on all houses of worship to let us know …
'Glee' star Mark Salling arrested in child pornography case
Washington Post - 29 Dec 2015 21:32
"Glee" star Mark Salling was arrested Tuesday on child pornography charges, Los Angeles police say.Salling, who starred on the hit Fox musical as a regular for four seasons and continued to appear through the series fina...
23 Latino Traditions And Rituals To Guarantee A Happy New Year
The Huffington Post - 29 Dec 2015 21:31
A new year is upon us, so you know what that means: It's time to peel some potatoes, eat a bunch of grapes, clean your home, and grab a couple of handfuls of lentils. That is, if you want the new year to be a good one. M...
Philadelphia Orch's Vibrant Holiday Playlist
The Huffington Post - 29 Dec 2015 21:10
The Philadelphia Orchestra's 1962 recording "The 'Glorious Sounds of Christmas" showcased the storied 'Philadelphia Sound' under legendary maestro Eugene Ormandy, and last weekend British conductor Bramwell Tovey revisit...
It's time to stamp out the giant ice cube
News Observer - 29 Dec 2015 21:05
Too-hard field peas, too much vinegar, too much mystery Some food trends are better left behind …
Bringing the Party Home: Disco Ball Decor
Apartment Therapy - 29 Dec 2015 21:00
Glitter Guide Pin it It's almost New Year's, folks. It's time to strap on your dancing shoes and spend all night partying it up in the hottest club in town. Or maybe don't. Instead, bring the club to you by incorporating...
8 Photos That Capture The Bond Between Women And Their Grandmas
The Huffington Post - 29 Dec 2015 20:34
An old handbag. Some vintage jewelry. A beloved sewing machine. All heirlooms of sorts passed on from one generation of women to the next. They might seem like small things at first, but a new photo series captures how ...
17 Of The Most Expensive Artworks Sold At Auction This Year
The Huffington Post - 29 Dec 2015 20:27
This year, Pablo Picasso's "Les femmes d’Alger" sold for a whopping $179.4 million, setting a new world record for a single artwork purchased at auction. A nude painting by Amedeo Modigliani wasn't far behind: "Nu couc...
Small Town Paper Has Opening For 'Reporter Who Reads'
The Huffington Post - 29 Dec 2015 20:27
The editor and publisher of a weekly newspaper in rural Idaho has taken a rather candid approach to finding his next employee. "We have an opening for a reporter who reads," begins a help-wanted advertisement for the fu...
Is coming to work sick really a good idea?
News Observer - 29 Dec 2015 20:10
"Presenteeism" - going to work while ill - is the opposite of absenteeism It may seem like the sign of a dedicated employee Actually, it's more costly to worker and boss alike …
Our Favorite Bathrooms of the Year -- Best of 2015
Apartment Therapy - 29 Dec 2015 20:00
Rachelle's 1729 Yorkshire Farmhouse Pin it Bathrooms from our house tours run the gamut in terms of style -- from sleek to vintage to rustic and everything in between. But each and every one of them give us ideas and ins...
A New Orleans menu for New Year's Eve
Miami Herald - 29 Dec 2015 19:40
Red Beans & Rice and Jambalaya feed a hungry holiday crowd Start things off with a riff on the classic Sazerac …
What we learned from 10 of the year's biggest box office failures
Washington Post - 29 Dec 2015 19:34
We all mess up sometimes. That's life, and no one's perfect. What's important is to learn from our mistakes.Looking back on 2015, Hollywood could do the same. This being the last week of December, there's no time like th...
Best recipes, food gadgets and ingredients of 2015
Miami Herald - 29 Dec 2015 19:23
A look back through the year's kitchen notes Make Cuban-style pork like the one being served at this week's Orange Bowl …