A Stylish Nursery in a Tiny Space IS Possible (PHOTOS)
After the initial shock, excitement, and joy of learning I was pregnant wore off, I started panicking. not panicking like “Holy, s**t, I’m going to have a child” (though I do get that, too), panicking about the fact that my husband and I live in an 800-square-foot one-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn. We tossed around the [...]
The Grand Duke – review
“I never want to see the ugly, misshapen little brat again,” said WS Gilbert after the 1896 premiere of his final collaboration with Arthur Sullivan. his wish was granted, and indeed barely anyone has had the opportunity to see it: this is the first fully staged British professional revival of this unloved comic opera. and, [...]
Bring out the pumps (Sunday update)
Fed-up residents of Muang Ake housing estate and other heavily inundated Bangkok communities have renewed hope as a government pumping operation begins today. Please join us on our facebook page: facebook.com/bangkokpostlearning Sunday update Residents from the Bundit Home housing estate and nearby communities in Don Muang district remove cement block road dividers to let stagnant floodwater [...]
LINK BAIT – Fox Affiliate Shamelessly Nets Trafffic from Story on Maria Shapur Image Search
» comments Well now we know who this mysterious Argentinian woman is that led Gov. Mark Sanford astray – Maria Belen Shapur. so what does this “Professional, Passionate and Beautiful Brunette” (according to Fox News) look like? Let’s find out: The second story, from the FOX affiliate in new York, sounds like a photo of [...]
Diptyque speakers pretend to be paintings
(Credit:Diptyque Audio) While some hi-fi enthusiasts love showing off their unique gear, others may prefer a more discreet setup. if you’re an audiophile who belongs to the latter group, the DP155 speakers by Diptyque Audio could be an interesting choice. Implementing a flat-panel two-way speaker design, the DP155 consists of a slim ribbon tweeter for [...]
Ultimate luxury in the sky
Air passengers on a long-haul flight usually have to contend with cramped leg room, meals delivered with plastic cutlery at set times, and squeezing with another fifty-plus people. However, for the first class customer, the experience is totally different. It is sheer luxury in the air and beyond. Those prepared to pay premium fares, which [...]
How to recover OS X Lion
Apple is pushing its users into a world without media. It has never shipped a Mac with a Blu-ray drive, and probably never will, and its sleekest laptop, the MacBook Air, doesn’t even support DVDs. The company’s business is built on the back of broadband and a world in which we download everything from music and [...]
Community Happenings 7-23
All area codes are 850 unless specified. Business Tax Receipt Renewal The 2012 local Business Tax Receipt renewal period began July 1. Businesses must renew their business tax receipts by Sept. 30 to avoid late fees. To renew your local Business Tax Receipt by mail, send checks to the City of Destin, 4200 Indian Bayou [...]
Community Happenings 7-13
All area codes are 850 unless specified. Bridgeway Senior Program will deliver the following meals the week of July 11-15: • Wednesday: Hamburgers • Thursday: Mushroom chicken • Friday: Meatloaf Crystal Bay, a retirement community in Destin, will host a tour of homes and complimentary luncheon from 12:30-2:30 p.m. July 14 for seniors and their [...]
From vintage 1936 to high-tech 2011
From the outside, Linfield College’s T.J. Day Hall still looks like the 1936 brick classic known for years as Northup Library. If you ignore the bank of solar panels above the new south entrance, and some new rooftop heating and cooling units, at least. From the inside, though, it’s 1936 meets 2011 and beyond. The [...]