Tag: Bright

The Real-Life Flintstones Home: Bizarre ‘Stone House’ Built From Boulders Has Bulletproof Windows—but No Electricity

A bizarre stone house built between four granite boulders, conceived of by a couple in the 1970s as a unique mountain getaway, has earned a fanbase for its weird, intriguing features. Casa do Penedo, meaning “house of stone,” is located at 2,600 feet of elevation in the Fafe Mountains of Serra da Lameira, Portugal. It…


IN-DEPTH: Trust in Tradition: Composer Says Identity Politics Not the Answer to Classical Music’s Woes

The challenges facing classical music institutions worldwide have been well-publicised. Declining audiences and tightening revenue streams are a constant in the industry—only exacerbated during the pandemic years. Many large-scale performing arts groups cannot survive purely off ticket sales and rely on government handouts, grants, and philanthropy to prop up their finances. One young composer says…


Edgar Guest: Remembering ‘The People’s Poet’

“Poetry is not my strong suit, I’m no good at writing verse. My prose may be no better, but at least I could do worse.” Oh my gosh, I’m a poet and don’t know it! If it hadn’t been for a couple good English teachers in high school, I might have never read more than…


Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (May 1)

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for June delivery fell $1.12 to $75.66 a barrel Monday. Brent crude for July delivery fell $1.02 to $79.31 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for June delivery rose 2 cents $2.55 a gallon. June heating oil was unchanged at $2.38 a gallon. June natural gas fell 9 cents to $2.32 per 1,000…


Documentary Review: ‘Who’s Afraid of Nathan Law?’: Embattled Defender of Hong Kong Democracy 

NR | 1h 30min | Politics, Documentary Profile | May 1, 2023 Of the three most visible leaders of the 2014 and 2019–2020 Hong Kong student protests, two have been silenced by the CCP. Joshua Wong is in prison. Agnes Chow has been released, but she is clearly not at liberty to speak freely. That leaves Nathan Law as the only…


What’s New in the Caribbean This Summer?

By Patrick Clarke From TravelPulse Summer visitors to the Caribbean will discover a handful of new hotel and resort offerings, flight options and attractions in 2023. This coveted region, renowned for its unparalleled climate, nature and culture, is experiencing significant growth after the pandemic, prompting increased connectivity from major airlines, new property openings and special…


Don’t Miss the Final 3 National Park Free Days in 2023

By Staff report From The Orange County Register Santa Ana—Having just marked National Park Week (April 22-30), you may be thinking about planning your next visit to explore the beauty of America’s public lands. Even if you missed the April 22 free entrance day to kick off the weeklong celebration, there are still several occasions…


Laughing at Adversity: Louisa May Alcott’s Short Story, ‘Lost in a London Fog’

In “All Things Considered,” G.K. Chesterton says, “An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is only an adventure wrongly considered.” When we feel lost or confused, we must not give in to despair. Rather, we must change our view and have hope even in the foggiest situations. In her short story, “Lost…


You Really Can Recover From Dumb Money Mistakes

During the 13 years it took for my husband and me to get out the horrible debt mess of my creation, I learned how important it is to deal with mistakes as they happen so they don’t morph into major setbacks. No one is perfect. You’re going to make mistakes, and when you do, you…


Lay Sod

A new spread of sod is eye candy for a newly built home; it creates an instant makeover and can transform property. It’s especially effective when a home changes its shape with a room addition, because it brings the property and landscape together. While seeding is a less expensive choice, sod is the chosen alternative…