May 2025
Home sales down, marking worst April since 2009
U.S. sales of previously owned homes unexpectedly dropped in April to the slowest pace in seven months, restrained by ongoing affordability constraints and highlighting a lackluster start to the key spring selling season. Contract closings decreased 0.5% to an annualized rate of 4 million, according to National Association of Realtors data released recently. That fell short […]
Vestaboard’s Note is a smaller version of its split-flap display
The company had spent over a year developing a new version of the Vestaboard called the Smart Bits that was “a completely new way to experience Vestaboard’s patented character units” that also “pushed the limits of design, engineering, and manufacturing,” according to the company’s founder and CEO, Dorrian Porter. But, when faced with economic uncertainty […]
Mark Teixeira beefed with Vicente Padilla because one guy hit homers and the other hit people
Mark Teixeira and Vicente Padilla are very different people. And while people who are different from each other don’t always have beef, people who are different from each other also don’t face off against each other at work. With blunt objects in their hands. Mark Teixeira, a home run hitter, and Vicente Padilla, a strike-out […]
Excerpts from The Believer: Object: Joey Lawrence’s Flannel
FEATURES:– TIES AROUND THE WAIST– POPULAR WITH GIRLS– DOUBLES AS A SUPERHERO CAPE FOR YOUR GENITALS – – – In 1993, a music video played at the end of an episode of a sitcom I liked, featuring one of the show’s stars. The song was “Nothin’ My Love Can’t Fix” by Joey Lawrence, who played […]
Gambling Superstitions From Around The World
Whether it’s casino games or sports betting, players have always looked at ways of giving themselves a perceived advantage. For many players, this includes adhering to acts which align with their superstitions. Certain superstitions may just be individual traits, but others are more universally ingrained within the culture of a country itself. With research from […]
Why Are Jeans So Ugly Now
I’m sorry, but what in the absolute Felicity Fiddlesticks is going on with jeans these days? Have I missed some important development where all denim is now designed by a medieval stonemason? Did I overlook the global memo stating that women’s jean styles will henceforth all be inspired by the clothing worn by artisan bakers […]
A studio loft with a black kitchen and a black metal staircase
11 shares Facebook X Pinterest Email Flipboard Save This renovated studio loft with black elements for sale in Sweden (Photographed by Mia Borgelin for Historiska Hem) proves that as long as you have height to work with, you don’t need a large surface to make a home functional. The black window in this loft home […]
Caper-Butter Chicken and More Recipes We Made This Week
It’s no secret that Bon Appétit editors cook a lot for work. So it should come as no surprise that we cook a lot during our off hours too. Here are the recipes we’re whipping up this month to get dinner on the table, entertain our friends, satisfy a sweet tooth, use up leftovers, and […]
Best Desktop Computer for Photo Editing
As a professional photographer I am often asked what I think the best desktop computer for photo editing is. So, I thought I would give you my advice on choosing a desktop computer for your photo editing needs. A computer that is well-suited for a photographer is important in almost all aspects of your digital […]
Unique Ways to Save During Economic Hardship
This week, we’re talking more ways to save and swaps to make when you’re trying to reduce your budget. Sit down, grab a notebook, and let’s discuss ways you can save even more each month. Switch Banks Read the terms of your bank account and see if there are monthly fees or charges for the […]