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“Silly, Thrifty, and Not Too Serious”: Architects Maria Berman and Brad Horn at Home in Harlem

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“Silly, Thrifty, and Not Too Serious”: Architects Maria Berman and Brad Horn at Home in Harlem

One of the highlights of our recent book, Remodelista in Maine? The island home of architect couple Maria Berman and Brad Horn. Thumb through and you’ll see it perched on a cliff on the Maine island of Vinalhaven, its shell one of architectural brilliance: a modern, über pared-down version of a quintessential New England farmhouse, its two sides joined by a spacious screen porch. But the house never takes itself too seriously, either. Inside, it’s all easy-going materials, riotous color and pattern, and mismatched finds from unlikely sources: thrift stores, estate sales, even—memorably—the swap shop at the Vinalhaven dump. So...


Company planning to make COVID-19 vaccine in Canada could go out of business

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Company planning to make COVID-19 vaccine in Canada could go out of business

An American company that signed a deal with the federal government to produce COVID-19 vaccines in Montreal has warned investors it could go out of business within the year. Executives at Maryland-based Novavax told investors on a conference call Tuesday that there is significant uncertainty surrounding the company’s ability to continue funding operations as the market for COVID-19 vaccines changes. “While our current business plan and cash flow forecast estimate that we have sufficient capital available to fund our operations for the next 12 months, we recognize that this plan is subject to significant uncertainty,” Jim Kelly, Novavax’s chief financial...


Elon Musk’s new 'Master Plan’ for Tesla

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Elon Musk’s new 'Master Plan’ for Tesla

Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to the stage at the company's latest Investor Day to announce his newest "Master Plan" for the electric-car company, but it left investors cold. Here's everything you need to know: What is the plan? Musk's master plan seems surprisingly short on car-related information. While the company did announce it would be building a new factory in Mexico and teased that there may be a new car on the horizon, Musk's "presentations failed to break much new ground," according to The Washington Post. Spectators were at least hoping for "major product updates, like with [Tesla's] long-awaited Cybertruck," NPR says. Musk explained...


TikTok sets new 60-minute screen time limit for minors

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TikTok sets new 60-minute screen time limit for minors

The video-sharing app TikTok has announced new parental controls, as well as screen time restrictions on accounts for users younger than 18. The company said March 1 in a press release that minors will be limited to 60 minutes of screen time per day. To continue using the app, those under 18 will have to enter a passcode and make an “active decision” to stay on the app. For accounts where the user is under 13, a parent or guardian will have to set or enter a passcode to allow an extra 30 minutes of screen time once the initial hour...


Exploring the Local Cuisine of Kuala Lumpur

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Exploring the Local Cuisine of Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is a city full of culinary delights. From street food to high-end restaurants, there’s something for everyone. But if you really want to experience the traditional cuisine of Kuala Lumpur, then you need to know about the dishes that have been around for centuries. Malaysia is a country that has adopted cuisine from many different cultures, and this has been reflected in the cuisine of Kuala Lumpur. The predominant cuisine is a mix of Malay, Indian, Chinese, and Thai flavors. Together, these flavors create tantalizing dishes that will delight the taste buds. One of the most popular dishes...