“L.A. Times: Sweet Lady Jane Bakery Shuts Its Doors Across the City”
For the past three decades, it seemed there was only one cake worth having at your graduation, birthday, bridal shower or wedding. The cake sitting on top of the pedestal in the middle of the celebration table, the one being shoved into newlyweds’ faces and ushered out in neat slices to waiting p…….
Introducing Haywood County, NC’s New Building Inspection Request Procedures
In preparation for the launch of our new electronic portal, effective immediately, the General Contractor listed on the permit will be required to call in ALL inspection requests for the permit.Manufactured Home inspections must be called in by the project manager or the sales office.If you are the…….
Quit Your Job And Move Abroad: 10 Places So Affordable You Can Live Your Dream Life – Forbes
Have you ever fantasized about quitting your job and moving to a place where it’s so affordable that you don’t need to work? Or perhaps you just want to move out of the U.S. to live out your dream life overseas.
For eight years now, I have been reporting on the most affordable countries to live…….
“Christopher Hitchens’ ‘A Hitch in Time’: Uncovering the Brilliant Brilliance of an NY Times Book Review”
Why care about a pile of old book reviews? Hitchens’s didn’t sound like other people’s. He had none of the form’s mannerisms. He rarely praised or blamed; instead, he made distinctions, and he piled up evidence. Often, he barely mentioned the book at hand. This must have infuriated authors, …….
The Impact of Online Ticket Sales on the Texas Lottery – Expert Analysis from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Gov. Greg Abbott’s appointees who run the Texas Lottery have punted to the 2025 Legislature the question of whether ticket sales involving phone apps and middlemen violate state law.
Last April’s $95 million Lotto Texas jackpot was won on one of nearly $11 million of ticket…….
Colorado brewers and bars are creating alcohol free experiences for ‘Dry January’ and beyond – Denver 7 Colorado News
DENVER AND ARVADA, Colo. — If you’re taking a break from alcohol for “Dry January,” Colorado’s craft beers and social bar experiences are still in reach. As this health trend grows in popularity, businesses on the Front Range are finding ways to offer familiar tastes and festivities withou…….
“Explore These 47 Inspiring Ideas for a Bathroom Renovation – Get Ready to Transform!”
Looking for ideas for your own bathroom remodel? (Of course you are, that’s why you’re probably here!) Whether you’re making small upgrades, going for a full overhaul, or just daydreaming from your desk, a bathroom renovation can make a big difference in the feel of your home (and your skin c…….
The 3 Best Wine Refrigerators of 2023 | Independent Reviews from Wirecutter, New York Times
We recommend the freestanding Wine Enthusiast Classic 80 Wine Cellar (which stores wine at one temperature) and the Wine Enthusiast Classic 70 Dual Zone Wine Cellar (which has two sections, for storing wine at different temperatures, and one less shelf). For serious collectors, the freestanding Eur…….
“Delicious Inflight Treat: Ryanair Flight Attendant Fired After Impromptu Baking on Plane”
In November of last year, TikTok user Miguel Vasconcelos (@miguellamv) went viral after doing something impressive.
For context, Vasconcelos worked as a flight attendant for European budget airline RyanAir. On one flight, he decided to bring a boxed cake mix onto the plane and bake it for himself a…….
Experts Say Eliminate These 9 Bad Habits To Improve Retirement Savings – Yahoo Finance
Adrian Vidal / Getty Images/iStockphotoThe experts are constantly telling you that you need to have a lot more saved for retirement than you think, which can create pressure: How do you squeeze extra money out of your existing expenses to put more away for retirement?More: 10 Things Boomers Should C…….