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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing.Two years ago, when Emily and Evan Raciti (plus their daughter, Mila) moved into their modern home in Palo Alto, California, they wanted to “lean into the West Coast vibe” when designing the space. Luckily for them, most of their furnishings already fit that aesthetic. But there was one room in the house that needed a bit of an update: the kitchen. “We knew we wanted to freshen up the kitchen when we first saw this…

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Have you ever pondered over what does, mean for an electrician? Is it about mere lines, switches, circuits or there is something more to it? An electrician’s job is something much deeper and complex, dealing with essentials of everyday life that go unnoticed and unappreciated. This guide presents the often-ignored world of electrician work-a day-to-day overview of their tasks, depth of skills required, and the oft-overlooked parts of their work. It will be this interesting ‘electrician’ trip that shall unravel interesting details, the not-so-regular norm of the profession, maybe put a light on why one should think about it as…

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The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has released a controversial new budget option that aims to shore up the federal government’s finances by targeting the retirement checks of high-income Americans.With the federal deficit hitting a staggering $1.8 trillion in Fiscal Year 2025 and the Social Security insolvency clock ticking down to 2033, this proposal offers a stark look at one potential “fix”: changing the math to pay the wealthy less.The $1.8 Trillion Deficit RealityDepositphotos Photo by zimmytwsThese proposals come at a time of severe fiscal strain. The federal budget deficit for Fiscal Year 2025 totaled roughly $1.8 trillion.While revenues increased to…

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I grew up in a family that regularly ate seafood, but other than a brief phase of liking lobster when I was 5, it never appealed to me. No matter how it was prepared, something about the look, smell, and texture of fish and shellfish always made me queasy. But my feelings toward seafood changed two years ago when I tried caviar at a dinner party. I put a tiny spoonful on a potato chip, took a bite, and fell in love. It didn’t smell funky, it didn’t have a fishy taste—just nice and salty. This was the kind of…

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Find your sustainable sole mate, with my handy guide to bamboo socks brands in the UK for men, women and children. Looking for the perfect pair of bamboo socks? As a renewable resource, bamboo is a good fabric to take steps towards a more sustainable lifestyle. What makes bamboo so good is that, compared to cotton, bamboo requires minimal amounts of water to grow. It doesn’t need any pesticides. It’s incredibly fast-growing. Unlike wool, bamboo is entirely vegan-friendly. Meanwhile, unlike polyester, bamboo doesn’t require any fossil fuel inputs. And per square metre, bamboo can produce around 10 times more fabric…

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Where did you create Solitano?It’s in Ostia, which is part of Rome. It’s near the seaside. We wanted to evoke a Tuscany feeling there. Solemeo is actually in Umbria, but it’s the same idea of this small village where the company is based and the family lives. I want to capture that feeling, which is a little magical.Have any of the locations featured on Emily In Paris ever been overrun by influencers like Solitano is on the show?Unfortunately, I feel like it’s happened to a couple locations in Paris. Like at one of my favorite spots, Café de Flore, where…

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Want to study the raw power of lightning? According to Engineer Grey Leyh you build tools to control it, and that is just what he did. At Maker Faire Bay Area last fall, he walked through two incredible projects that turned extreme physics into reality. First, he resurrected a plasma cannon.Starting with an old, powerful device from the iconic Survival Research Labs, Greg rebuilt it with modern parts. Explaining how storing and releasing energy in a microsecond burst—called pulse power—creates bolts carrying tens of thousands of amps. The result? Stable plasma channels…

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During the holidays, I could spend all day curled up on the sofa, watching Young Sheldon re-runs with the boys. But, over the years, I’ve found that the secret to enjoying big family gatherings is to take breaks by heading out for a walk, ideally while listening to a funny podcast. Today, in partnership with lululemon, five women share how they move their bodies during the holidays… Christine Han, photographerCatch-up walks: Hiking with my mom and sister is the best part of every visit! We leave the men and kids at home and go out for as long as we…

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A couple years ago, we wrote about coupons for kids — think: “Dad works out with you (push ups, sprints, etc.),” and “Mom takes you out for hot chocolate” — and since then, along with readers, we’ve come up with a few more ideas… * Choose the dinner menu one night* Stay up late to play Codenames with mom* Dad helps you build a fort in your bed, then you sleep in it* Go to the store and pick out the sugary-est cereal for breakfast tomorrow (Heads up from CoJ reader Sarah: “When we got home with our Trix, Cocoa…

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