Wall Street’s Bond ‘Vigilantes’ Are Back

Typically, the esoteric inner workings of finance and the very public stakes of government spending are viewed as separate spheres. And bond trading is ordinarily a tidy arena driven by mechanical bets about where the economy and interest rates will be months or years from now. But those separations and that sense of order changed…

olive oil brownies – smitten kitchen

I did not intend to disappear for so long! In early October I was putting the finishing touches on a cake that manages to incorporate 2.5 pounds of apples (perfect for people like me who show no self-control nor willingness to learn from the previous season’s excess at orchards) when the world went to hell,…

Hiking In Joshua Tree National Park With Dogs

Heading to Joshua Tree National Park with your dogs? Worried you won’t see much because pets aren’t allowed on the trails? We have good news — there’s a lot you can do together in Joshua Tree!   There are a handful of pet friendly national parks in America that go out of their way to…

US EV sales are growing, but so is the gasoline fleet

U.S. EV sales are growing, but not enough to offset gasoline cars. That’s because sales of those vehicles are growing faster, according to a new report. Experian’s Automotive Market Trends report for the third quarter of 2023 showed that while electric cars now account for a larger share of the U.S. vehicle fleet than they…

From traditional boards to innovative learning

Education plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of a nation and its individuals. In India, conventional educational boards such as CBSE, ICSE, and state boards have been the norm for many years. However, as we enter the digital age, a transformative approach to education has emerged as a dynamic alternative, challenging the status…

Camping Etiquette for Pets and Their People

Camping is a fantastic way to spend time with our pets! Sunny days spent exploring nature … and quiet, starry nights by the campfire. And if we follow proper camping etiquette with our pets, we’re good camping neighbors and also helping to ensure the camping facilities we visit stay pet friendly.   Camping is in…

Best Gifts Under $500 for 2023

As far as budget TVs go, we’ve always liked TCL’s 4-Series TVs partially because they came with Roku built-in. But TCL appears to be gradually phasing out Roku in favor of Google TV (as its smart TV interface). The TCL 4-Series and 5-Series remain very good budget TV values (the 6-Series is a little more…

How to Make Love Last: Episode #53

In this episode, I joined Dr. Dave and Dr. Liz on the Stronger Marriage Podcast to discuss relationship stability strategies. I discusses the profound effectiveness of Emotion Focused Therapy in the stabilization of relationships. In addition, I recognized the benefits of using the research by John and Julie Gottman to maintain a healthy relationship. Based…

20 best German foods | CNN

CNN  —  German food is rich, hearty and diverse. It’s comfort eating with high-quality, often locally sourced ingredients. The cuisine of Germany has been shaped not only by the country’s agricultural traditions but by the many immigrants that have made the country home over the centuries. It’s definitely more than a mere mix of beer,…

Best Chinese food: 32 must-try dishes

CNN  —  With one of the world’s most diverse food scenes, China makes it nearly impossible to put together one single list that truly encompasses the “best” Chinese dishes. But with such a huge variety of flavors on offer, it’s immensely helpful to go into the country with an introductory list of essential eats that…

In Surreal Portraits, Rafael Silveira Plunges Into the Mysteries of the Human Psyche — Colossal

 Art #oil painting #painting #plants #portraits #Rafael Silveira #surreal December 17, 2023 Jackie Andres “Extravaso.” All images © Rafael Silveira, shared with permission Brazilian artist Rafael Silveira supplants heads with bunches of flowers, flocks of birds, and plumes of smoke in fantastical portraits that delve into the inner workings of the human psyche. Lively…

In a Neighborly Portrait Series, Ashraful Arefin Turns His Gaze Toward Four-Legged Passersby — Colossal

 Photography #animals #Ashraful Arefin #portraits #street photography December 14, 2023 Grace Ebert All images © Ashraful Arefin, shared with permission In Animals from the streets, photographer Ashraful Arefin takes a moment to greet the furry creatures that join the hustle and bustle of the city. Taken during the last few years in cities like…

Two Newly Discovered (and Very Tiny) Rembrandt Paintings Are On View for the First Time in 200 Years

Rembrandt portraits Jan and Jaapgen. All images courtesy of Rijksmuseum/Olivier Middendorp Standing just under eight inches tall, two oval portraits rediscovered after 200 years are now considered Rembrandt’s smallest formal works. On view at the Rijksmuseum, which houses the largest collection of the Dutch painter’s oeuvre, the pair was rediscovered two years ago and depicts…

Meticulous Embroideries by Cécile Davidovici Bring Objects to Life and Evoke the Passing of Time — Colossal

 Art Craft #Cécile Davidovici #embroidery #portraits #still life December 15, 2023 Jackie Andres All images © Cécile Davidovici, shared with permission Through densely embroidered still lifes and portraits, Cécile Davidovici stitches together a dialogue between time, objects, and nostalgia. Focusing on gesture and color, the Paris-based artist uses short, expressive stitches to render melons,…

Uncanny Woven Portraits by Jason Chen Splice Two Moments in Time — Colossal

 Art Photography #Jason Chen #portraits #weaving December 14, 2023 Grace Ebert “Coming to an End.” All images © Jason Chen, shared with permission Rather than capture a single moment, Jason Chen (previously) weaves together photographs taken just seconds apart, creating disjointed portraits that convey movement and the passage of time. The Philadelphia-based artist often…

Colossal Releases Two New Limited-Edition Prints with Jon Ching — Colossal

“Sanguines.” All images © Jon Ching, shared with permission We’re thrilled to announce our next limited-edition print release with Jon Ching (previously). Longtime Colossal readers will recognize Ching’s fantastic hybrids, which seamlessly meld flora and fauna into otherworldly compositions. In “Sanguines,” blush-colored petals and feathers merge into a delicately layered crest, while “Adaptive Radiation” depicts…