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As we all remember from the news reports, the Baltimore initiative crashed and burned hard when a whistleblower revealed that the mayor’s office was attempting to pressure Madeline L’Engle, author of the beloved children’s book A Wrinkle in Time, to endorse Baltimore’s ATEFCon hosting or they would release a sex tape of her and author and radio personality Garrison Kellior. It wasn’t even ever clear that such a tape even existed, but the whole scandal was death to Baltimore’s bid....

Travel for food through Europe, Asia, the Middle East, North America, and Africa. Try some new dishes or simply check out the original versions of your favorite classics. And while you’re eating your way through these culinary destinations, get to know the local people and attractions. Nibble on a croissant below the Eiffel Tower or sip a cup of the freshest coffee in Singapore Top 11 Foodie Destinations for Food Around the World Here are the nominations for the top 11 food travel destinations, in no particular order, to plot your international cuisine tour....

1. Ham & French Toast This is a classic Swede breakfast option. It’s yummy with a characteristic sweet and savory taste. It’s exactly what you need to get your Saturday or Sunday morning started on the right foot! Plus it’s relatively filling and hence perfect for a hearty Saturday or Sunday lunch if not breakfast. Swedes typically take their ham French toasts with coffee. Did you know that Sweden is the sixth-highest coffee-consuming nation in the world?...

As such, you must maintain good oral hygiene to avoid diseases both in your mouth and across your body. Gum problems and tooth decay are signs of poor oral hygiene and may cause pain, tooth loss, and even dent your self-confidence. Overall, it can pose a challenge to your work, school, and personal life. But with proper dental care, you can avoid these problems. Here’s a detailed breakdown of three highly effective practices that can keep your gums and teeth healthy, especially ways to keep your teeth whitening....

Running a restaurant will allow you to do all of that and so much more. However, before you can start executing your business plan, you first need to figure out the logistics. That means having the necessary restaurant supplies and appliances. So what do you need to have? Keep reading to learn about five types of restaurant equipment that every restaurant needs. 1. Appliances The exact appliances you’ll need for your kitchen depend on the type of food that you’ll be preparing and serving....

To close out this glorious week, we have news about Toyota’s manufacturing headaches possibly being over; some stuff about Elon Musk maybe drawing the ire of the Securities and Exchange Commission, again; an investigation into predatory title loans; and guess who’s buying up all the EV charging stations? Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose. Happy Days Are Here Again (Sorta) It takes a lot to disrupt Toyota’s mighty carmaking machine....

Welcome to The Morning Dump, bite-sized stories corralled into a single article for your morning perusal. If your morning coffee’s working a little too well, pull up a throne and have a gander at the best of the rest of yesterday. Is VW Still A Mobility Company? Every company is a technology company. And every company that isn’t a technology company is a mobility company, which is like a technology company but ::waves hands:: cars....

I mean, sure, David could tell it was a lovely old Fiat, and an unusual one at that – he noted the tiny but impressive V8 engine under the hood and the elegance and drama of the design. He’s not made of drywall, after all, but I don’t think he realized he was poking at one of the fifteen 1953 Fiat 8V Supersonics ever built. This is a $2 million car, friends....

Let’s start with the machine of the hour, Pastrana’s wild Subaru GL Wagon with active aerodynamics and an absurd amount of power. The thing cranks out more than 860 ponies, a wild figure for a boxer engine, and an equally wild figure for anything that looks like a tumble dryer from the Reagan years. The visual gags start early, with Pastrana pulling off a 50:50 grind roughly a minute and twelve seconds into the video....

Bitcoin Cash and Bitcoin Gold were each formed out of what is known as a bitcoin fork. In this article, we take a look specifically at Bitcoin Cash and Bitcoin Gold – focusing on what they are, why they were formed and how to make the most of any investment. Please be aware that this article is not designed to provide financial advice; if you choose to invest then you should undertake thorough research and due diligence into the effectiveness of cryptocurrency investments....

But what other conditions could cause hiccups? While it can feel overwhelming to figure out the causes of hiccups, especially if it’s been long-term, it doesn’t have to be! Read this guide on the various causes of hiccups today. What Are Hiccups? Hiccups are uncontrollable contractions of the diaphragm. This is the muscle below your lungs. Diaphragms also regulate breathing. When diaphragm contractions are off, they cause hiccups. You can go here for a way to stop hiccups....

An example of a business transaction would be a merger or acquisition of a company. The most common task that a transaction service provider will focus on is completing due diligence reports (ensuring the viability and legality of the transaction on behalf of the client). Above all, these services are carried out to protect client assets and allow them to grow and develop. Many companies offer transaction services but the most esteemed are Deloitte, PwC, KPMG and EY....

Unlike a static system that attaches to a permanent structure, mobile solutions can relocate wherever you need them. If your worksite changes locations depending on your type of industry, a surveillance solution that moves with you keeps your equipment and employees safe. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about mobile surveillance! It’s Cost-Effective You no longer need extensive wiring and lots of equipment to keep a site secure....

The first question you’re going to have is: Where did this color come from? As you might have guessed, this is not a stock paint option. It was actually inspired by these little silk dresses my wife bought for my daughters when they were two and three years old. They were sort of a Chinese-inspired design with butterflies and one of them was this amazing fuchsia color. I’d initially intended to use this color on a SEMA project but it didn’t quite work out....

When you decorate a room, you consider if the color will make it look bigger or smaller, warm or cold. Cultures worldwide regard different colors in different ways. Some are considered lucky, others unlucky. The color you choose to wear to an interview conveys a message to your recruiter. For a previous interview, you may have chosen to wear a dress or suit because of how it looks, or because it was in the sale....

Sometimes they need a little help to recall details, keep track of things, or even recognize loved ones. We all want to help them, but what steps can we take? Read on to learn about some of the signs and steps we can take to help our loved ones who are having trouble remembering things. Create a Routine Older parents may have trouble remembering things for various reasons, including age-related changes in the brain....

The terms are interrelated. To Listen properly means you need to be Silent in the first place. Hearing is a listening ability while listening is a skill. The well-known yet barely valued benefits of this skill are effective communication, better understanding, clearer goals, effective workflow, etc. The ability to listen carefully and analyze the other person’s perspective cuts the unnecessary slack. This is not all, there are many other benefits that follow....

Welcome to The Morning Dump, bite-sized stories corralled into a single article for your morning perusal. If your morning coffee’s working a little too well, pull up a throne and have a gander at the best of the rest of yesterday. Hyundai Puts A Few Nameplates On The Chopping Block With supply chain issues still weighing on the automotive industry’s chest, automakers may find themselves pumping the brakes on low-volume, low-margin vehicles....

I know this to be true because I’ve done it, for decades, even, in a variety of cities across America. I lived in Los Angeles for almost 20 years, a city full of highways and freeways and overpasses and interchanges and hills and assholes, and my primary daily driver for that whole time was a 50 hp 1973 VW Beetle. More recently my daily driver for the past few years has been my 1990 Nissan Pao, and that car’s little 987cc engine only makes 52 hp, and, again, I get by just fine....

It’s all about being in the right place at the right time. You already know what that feels like because it was perfect timing that brought you and your partner together. Both of you happened to be waiting in line beside each other when grabbing your morning coffee, and the rest is history. Not only do spontaneous connections happen in your personal life, but they can happen in your professional life as well....