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The 7 essential cocktails every drinker should know how to make
Since the beginning of the craft cocktail renaissance, we’ve been gifted (and occasionally cursed) with a massive creative explosion of new drinks. Good drinks, bad drinks, a few great drinks.
The Moomins are back, voiced by Taron Egerton and Kate Winslet
Kate Winslet, Rosamund Pike and Taron Egerton are among the stars who will provide the voices for a brand new series featuring The Moomins. The beloved children’s characters, which were created by Finnish author Tove Jansson, will return in 2019.
Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-41237996
EU steps up infringement case against Poland
This is the second step in an infringement procedure that the commission launched in July over a reform of the judiciary. The commission said that the law, which was introduced in July, is discriminatory because it sets different retirement ages for men and women – respectively 65 and 60.
Read more: https://euobserver.com/justice/138983
How to DIY home staging on a budget
I’ve seen all the statistics on staging properties. The consensus seems to be that staging is a great return on investment. Personally, I’ve not been excited by the results of the properties I’ve staged. However, I wouldn’t argue against it.
Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/where-we-live/wp/2017/09/12/how-to-diy-home-staging-on-a-budget/
During Hurricane Irma, Tesla gave Florida drivers a free jump in battery life. Tesla can do that?
Over the weekend, with Florida authorities ordering the evacuation of larger swaths of the state, Tesla sent out software updates increasing the battery life, and thus the driving range, of some Model S sedans and Model X SUVs in evacuation zones. It is a temporary gift, expiring Sept.
You Can Inflate Freitag’s New Roller Bag With a Bike Pump
Daniel and Markus Freitag have been making bags for 24 years. The founders of the Swiss brand Freitag have made messenger bags, handbags, laptop holders, backpacks, and wallets. But there’s one type of bag they could never get quite right.
Read more: https://www.wired.com/story/freitags-new-roller-bag-inflates-with-a-bike-pump/
Syria Summary – A New Clash Looms in Syria’s East
Read more: https://www.globalresearch.ca/syria-summary-a-new-clash-looms-in-syrias-east/5608660
via Global Research https://www.globalresearch.ca
The Single Season of ‘The Night Of’ Is the Future of TV
In anticipation of Sunday’s Emmy Awards, this week WIRED staffers are looking back at some of their favorite shows from the last year. The crisis of television in 2017 is a straightforward one: There’s just too much of it.
UN Security Council Adopts Revised Sanctions on North Korea
Read more: https://www.globalresearch.ca/un-security-council-adopts-revised-sanctions-on-north-korea/5608656
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