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I’m pleased to present the latest edition of Second Glance History’s wildly popular self-help series, with advice on everything from traveling, pickpocketing, writing, getting vaccinated and eating healthfully to breaking a lease, pulling off a practical joke, being a Good Samaritan, becoming a juvenile delinquent and breaking a world record. Today, we’re exploring personal finances Read More

When Georgiana Houghton first exhibited her paintings at a London gallery in 1871, their wild eddies of colour and line were unlike anything the public had seen before — nor would see again until the rise of abstract art decades later. But there was little intentionally abstract about these images: Houghton painted entities she met in the spirit regions. Viewing her works through the prism of friendship, loss, and faith, …

Changing routines and economic pressures have reduced the times that pubs are generally open these days. But looking back, the times when it was possible to get a pint were once much more tightly restricted than they are now....Monday. The start of the working week for so many people. But for many too, a day they don't work due to their shift patterns, or it's their designated day off, or …

Central Scotland’s leading arts venue, Macrobert Arts Centre is delighted to announce Ed Robson as its new Artistic Director and CEO. Arts consultant, Lucy Mason is Interim Director until Ed takes up his position in May. Ed Robson said: ”It’s a terrific time to be joining the team at Macrobert Arts Centre. Following on from Julie Ellen’s fantastic leadership, I’m looking forward to getting some special shows onstage, seeing some …

Apple: Apple today introduced Apple Sports, a free app for iPhone that gives sports fans access to real-time scores, stats, and more. Designed for speed and simplicity, the app’s personalized experience puts users’ favorite leagues and teams front and center, featuring an easy-to-use interface designed by Apple. Apple Sports is available to download now in the App Store in the U.S., the U.K. and Canada. I dig it—it’s a fairly …

by Ian Baaske Follow Ian Baaske’s writing career from its earliest beginnings in this deeply personal essay. Also, don’t forget to read Baaske’s latest story, “The Man in the Moon Is a Lady,” in our [March/April issue, on sale now!] When I was a kid, I wrote whatever I wanted. In my elementary school, we had a program called “Young Authors,” where we got to write and illustrate our own …

From a press release from Victoria Prentis, the Attorney General: Valdo Calocane’s crimes were horrific and have shocked a nation. He brutally killed three innocent people, and violently attacked three other victims. Their experiences will stay in our minds for a long time to come. This was a case that evoked strong feelings amongst so many people and it was no surprise that I received so many referrals under the …

I’ve been working with the latest Remix-ification of React Router and there are two things I wish I had known when I started. So I’m writing them down in case anyone else is about to start a React Router app. 1. Flat Action Data When Using JSON If you’re submitting JSON, e.g. submit( { key: "value" }, { method: "post", encType: "application/json" } ); It’s good to keep your data …

Content warning: Turning the Screw contains themes of paedophilia, victim blaming and abuse of power in the arts. It is recommended for audiences age 16+ After closing its doors in August 2023, King’s Head Theatre has recently re-opened in a shiny new purpose-built venue (just behind the pub it called home for 53 years). With an artistic policy of producing “joyful, irreverent, colourful & queer theatre”, King’s Head Theatre focuses …

As an architect student, you need to write a lot. This is especially true when you want to come out as a bright student and grow financially and professionally. In... The post Writing Habits to Become Star Architect Students appeared first on ArchEyes.

The new 2024 Yard Posts food gardening calendar is here! I selected beautiful and honest photos from my yard and elsewhere in Southern California for each month, and I packed in lots of info on vegetables, fruit trees, and watering. For each month, I’ve got which vegetables to sow or plant. I’ve also included when […] The post 2024 Yard Posts calendar appeared first on Greg Alder's Yard Posts: Southern …

How data surveillance, digital forensics, and generative AI pose new long-term threats and opportunities—and how we can use them to make better decisions in the face of technological uncertainty. Book Talk: The Secret Life of DataApril 18 @ 10am PT / 1pm ET ONLINERegister now! “I have been waiting a long time for a clearly written book that cuts through the hype and describes how data—big and small, old and …

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