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Getty Images / Rick Diamond Grammy-winning singer Toni Braxton has had an impeccable career thus far. Since being discovered singing while pumping gas, she has scored successful hits like “Un-Break My Heart,” “He Wasn’t Man Enough For Me,” “Spanish Guitar,” and many more. And her replay-worthy hits aren’t the only things we can’t get enough of, either. Her timeless beauty moments have us in a chokehold, too. Let’s start with her versatile hairstyles. For instance, at the 1994 8th Annual Soul Train Music Awards, she paired her short hair with striking long eyelashes and nude lipstick. And one thing’s for…
My parents were part of the Greatest Generation, children during the Great Depression in the 1930s and high schoolers during World War II. They had no prom, and goods ranging from gasoline to sugar to nylon hose were rationed. When my father was drafted into the military when he turned 18 in February of his senior year, his basketball coach accompanied him to the draft board and convinced him to postpone the military service process until after graduation in May. After basic training that summer, my father was sent to Italy, where his typing skills earned him a job at…
Energy cannot be created without opposing tensions. — Psychiatrist Carl JungI like minimalist interiors and I like beautifully decorated rooms. I like crystal chandeliers and rustic tables. I love carved gold mirrors and industrial light fixtures. Along with antiques, I also like modern furniture.And I like it at the same time.That’s why I was so happy to be able to get an advance copy of a new book that expresses my thoughts through pictures and words. The Romantic Minimalist — Simple Homes with Soul, by husband-and-wife design duo Atlanta Bartlett and Dave Couto, published in the October 2A2 issue (Mitchell…
Tracee Ellis Ross was the star of the night at Birdie Beauty Lab’s special opening night, where she won the inaugural Birdie Muse Award. Known for her pioneering hair care line, Pattern Beauty, Tracy has become a powerful voice celebrating Black beauty, offering products specifically designed for curly, coiled, and tight textures. But her influence goes beyond beauty. PATTERN also supports Black organizations and women of color, and her recognition is well-deserved. Tracy wore a stunning piece from Danish designer Niklas Skovgaard’s Fall/Winter 2024 collection. The rugged suede studded dress, cut to an asymmetrical length, looked edgy on paper, but…
This week’s four-legged friends are at the Red Desert Humane Society. Stop by today! pumbaa Hi! I’m Pumbaa, a very sweet and handsome 2-year-old boy! I’m a very chill person and would like to be part of a quiet and relaxed household. She can be a little shy, but she also loves to cuddle. I think my shyness mixed with my desire to be held well is what makes me so adorable. Once I get along with you, I will make the best friend you will ever have. I can be independent, but every night you take my sweet me…
It’s probably no surprise that Adam Brody and Leighton Meester have continued to appear on my dream celebrity couple mood boards ever since they quietly married in 2014. There’s something very wholesome about their movement in silence, and many of their more chaotic peers seem helpless (although the A-listers’ pesky Although I can appreciate the romantic effort). Besides the fact that they were clearly meant to be together (couples who run errands together stay together), Seth Cohen wasn’t exactly who Blair Waldorf always needed. I can’t help but suspect that. Similarly, if there was anyone to be the opposite of…
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida’s Gulf Coast, many Floridians are preparing for what could be a historic storm.At least 51 counties in Florida are under a state of emergency as Hurricane Milton has upgraded to Category 5. Travel warnings were issued ahead of the storm, according to the Georgia Department of Economic Development.This alert will assist evacuees who plan to seek shelter in Georgia in the coming days.Click here for hurricane travel information and resources. See below for a map of Georgia visitor centers.The Georgia Department of Transportation is advising evacuees from Florida to call ahead…
U.S. stocks fell on Monday as investors overhauled their views on interest rate cuts following the explosive release of jobs data ahead of key inflation data and the start of earnings season.The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) fell 0.5% after ending the week on a sharp rise, hitting a new all-time high. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) fell about 0.5%, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (^IXIC) leading the decline, down 0.4%.Oil prices soared more than 3% on Monday, the highest weekly increase in more than a year, as traders priced in whether Israel’s expected response to recent attacks by Iran…
Mini PC manufacturers are becoming increasingly inventive to meet the growing demand for compact yet powerful computing solutions. Consumers and businesses alike are demanding more space-efficient devices without sacrificing performance, and manufacturers are pushing the boundaries of design and functionality.Geekom makes some of our favorite mini devices like the AX8 Pro, and their latest product, the Mini Air12 Lite, is another great addition to their portfolio. As you might guess from the name, this is a smaller, cheaper version of Geekom’s Mini Air12.Powered by 12th Gen Intel Alder Lake N100 processors, up to 16 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM and up…
Jerry Hayden, a longtime supporter of Miss Winkle’s Pet Adoption Center, and his Chihuahua Fancy at a low-cost vaccination clinic on Sept. 28 (Clovis Roundup, photo by Hannah-Grace Leece). September 30, 2024 – Miss Winkle’s Pet Adoption Center has done it again. Another low-cost vaccination clinic opened on Saturday, Sept. 28, at a popular spot for people looking for a new furry friend to get their pets vaccinated. From 9 a.m. to noon, customers came and went every minute to wait their turn to see the pet doctor. They were greeted by staff members including Kaylee Bader, the center’s marketing…