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this post is sponsored by Japan Society Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan and Japan Society are proud to announce the eighth installment of the ACA Cinema Project film series, Family Portrait: Japanese Family in Flux. The series examines the shifting dynamics and struggles of the Japanese household in contemporary cinema. Showcasing 10 features, […] Related posts: Japan Society Presents Family Portrait: Japanese Family in Flux Japan Society Presents …

Why on earth would you make a kettle square?"We have created a non-round kettle in pursuit of faster water boiling speed and stability when using a burner," explains manufacturer Sugiyama Kinzoku.A fair amount of design went into the 700mL vessel:Point 1: "The handle is neatly stored in a concave groove on the top panel."Point 2: "The lid is also designed in a concave shape, so the top panel is always …

Did you buy a carbon steel wok years ago and promptly forget about it? If it’s rusty or otherwise a little worse for wear, don’t worry. In this post, we’re talking about how to clean and re-season a rusty wok and start cooking with it again! Don’t Throw Away Your Rusty Wok! If you’ve read ... View Post

I have asked this before, but it bears repeating here and now. How does one review a classic? Better question. How does one review a genre-defining classic? Because that is what I have sitting in front of me now. A genre-defining classic. Eighteen-year-old me back in 1987, ready for his first year at university, would not have thought so at the time, but that is what much older me thinks …

The Coen Brothers’ Split Is Working Out Fine | The Atlantic Drive-Away Dolls is a zany comedy with an unapologetically sexy edge.

I think I am going to do #Karate The Baha’i fast starts in about 8 days then lasts 19, so I will plan to start my first classes after the fast ends.

In March, the Law Library of Congress is excited to offer more educational webinars. There will be another Orientation to Law Library Collections webinar featuring the Maryland Thurgood Marshall State Law Library as part of our 50 State Outreach Initiative. The Law Library of Congress’s next offering in its Orientation to Legal Research Webinar Series will provide an overview of U.S. federal legislative history. This entry in the series aims …

From Thelma Paris, Harmonie Incense Sticks: "Made in Japan following ancestral techniques and expertise. The sticks are smokeless and made from high-quality aromatic ingredients, which give them their delicate scent. The wood resins and oils are all collected with care and respect for the environment. The soothing lavender scent will bring a touch of tranquility into the everyday. Light one hour before bedtime, to create the best conditions for a …

Yet another epic vid from TDJ, this time for her stellar new single "Come Back Home"... Continue reading…

A new EP crests the horizon from Aussie faves Sachet. The short-format shaker is preceded by the new single “Crushing Whims (Ride).” Atop a nest of bass and propulsive riffs, the single sets Lani Crooks’ vocals to the forefront. As with their past works, her voice hits like a velvet hammer — cool and calm, but absolutely knocking the listener with every line. The band retains their hook into the …

A weekly newsletter with four quick bites, edited by Tim Leffel, author of A Better Life for Half the Price and The World’s Cheapest Destinations. See past editions here, where your like-minded friends can subscribe and join you. Bali’s Tourist Tax is Live Valentine’s Day showed no love for foreign visitors in Bali: you’ll now need to pay US$9.60 to enter the once-bucolic, now-crowded island as of yesterday. As this …

If you’re looking to keep track of your net worth easily, you don’t need to download an app or sign up for a new service. If you’re an iPhone, Mac, or iPad owner, you’ll be happy to know that Apple conveniently offers a really great spreadsheet for tracking your net worth, and it’s free, bundled ... Read More

I wonder if Figma’s cofounder, Dillon Field, knew just how widely used and successful Figma would become. While Figma as a company has been around since 2012, it wasn’t until 2015 that they launched their closed beta — the basis for the design tool we all know and now love. Back then, it was a gutsy move, considering that Sketch was the go-to tool for most UI designers. But in …

If they cannot find the truth, what is our hope of justice? A prosecutor (Harrison Ford) is accused of murdering a colleague with whom he was having an affair (Greta Scaachi). Spoilers ahead! Hot off the heels of Anatomy of a Fall someone recommended this film to me, which I can’t believe I’d never seen given its collaboration between Harrison Ford, Alan J. Pakula and John Williams. I think it …

When I first saw Furnish Master on Steam, I hoped that it might give me that sweet spot of relaxation and creativity that so many simulation games promise yet often just miss. And did it deliver? Yes and no. Let’s walk through my journey from a newbie decorator to a, well, still a newbie decorator but with a slightly better eye for which rug really ties a room together. First …