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I asked an interior designer how I could style my outdoor space, which is a large empty deck.She suggested dividing it into sections: one for grilling, one for lounging, and one for dining. The designer said we should also use lanterns and plants to create a prettier, more intimate space.Since my…
Kelly Benthall saw work culture improve over her 30-year career, but the damage had already been done.Last year, she decided to retire early in order to improve her mental, physical, and emotional health.At her first post-retirement checkup, her doctor noted improvement.My plan had always been to retire at 65 —…
Billionaire Leon Black gave more money to Jeffrey Epstein than known, Senate committee says.According to the US Senate Finance Committee, he transferred $170 million to Epstein’s accounts.Black has said he paid the accused sex trafficker for tax advice. Sen. Ron Wyden is skeptical.Billionaire Leon Black was more responsible for Jeffrey…
A UK real-estate agency was sued by an employee who quit after being assigned a worse desk.A tribunal ruled it was “logical” for him to perceive the desk move as a demotion.The move was “likely to destroy or seriously damage the relationship of trust and confidence,” it said.A UK real-estate…
GOP senators got a hold of Elon Musk’s cell phone number this week.They don’t want to talk about it.Having a direct line to Musk is a hot commodity in the age of DOGE.Republican senators just got their hands on Elon Musk’s cell phone number, giving them a direct line to…
Steve Jobs tasked Jony Ive with designing a new computer to save Apple.Apple was struggling financially in 1997 and needed a hit product to regain profitability.The colorful iMac’s design helped Apple sell 800,000 units in 1999.After Steve Jobs returned to Apple in 1997, he looked to designer Jony Ive to…
At 55, Sue Loraine took a sabbatical from her job in the UK to move to Finland with her best friend.They stay in her friend’s parent’s cabin in Finland and are living off of Loraine’s savings.She loves the local culture and nature and hopes to inspire others who want to…
