Surf Block Maui—an offshoot of Hawai‘i Off Grid Architecture, upcycles foam scraps from local surfboard shapers into insulated composite concrete form (ICCF) blocks. Made of about 85% recycled EPS foam bonded with cement, these modular blocks require one-third less concrete than traditional cinder blocks and offer double the insulation performance.…
Essay-Integrated Dynamic Chairs : pax New Yorkea
Massimiliano Malagò’s Pax New Yorkea transforms a throne-like acrylic chair into a deeply personal essay. Built with a wooden base and gold-washed laser-etched acrylic panels, the seat is completely covered in markings—text, symbols, and illustrations—that examine life in New York through the lenses of work, relationships, and leisure. Each panel…
Use ChatGPT to Prep Like a Pro for Your Next Interview
By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter Let’s be honest: even with work experience under your belt, job interviews can still be nerve-wracking. The moment you get that interview invite, the excitement kicks in—and right behind it, the anxiety. “What will they ask? How should I prepare? Am I…
Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion : Studio Nicholson FW25
The Studio Nicholson FW25 campaign, photographed at Kettle’s Yard, reinterprets vintage militaria with a softer aesthetic. Military-inspired pieces—utility pants, field shirts, trenches—are crafted in tactile materials like Scottish merino, raw Japanese denim, linen viscose, and noisy cotton. The Marylebone Jean, with its ultra-high rise and roomy cut, contrasts with more…
Iowa residents bring the prairie back, one yard at a time » Yale Climate Connections
Transcript: Centuries ago, Iowa was covered in prairies with thick grasses and rich soils. But as farms and housing developments spread, those prairies disappeared and the soil degraded. Kasey Hutchinson works for Johnson County, Iowa. She says healthy soils have many benefits, including reducing stormwater runoff. Hutchinson: “Healthy soil can…
These Retinol Eye Patches Leave Under Eyes ‘Hydrated and Less Puffy’
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Whether you’ve tossed and turned all night or can’t seem to disguise dark under-eye circles, you need a product that brightens and de-puffs your skin. That’s where the best eye…
Kelly Clarkson Debuts Shocking New Hairstyle on The Voice
Reading Time: 3 minutes Kelly Clarkson, is that really you?!? In a promo for Season 29 of The Voice, the veteran singer and series panelist is rocking a new side-parted wispy bob hairstyle. “This time, we’ve got some tricks up our sleeve. Y’all get ready,” Clarkson says in the footage…
Is Opendoor at $2 the next millionaire-maker Nasdaq stock?
Image source: Getty Images The Nasdaq‘s hosted its fair share of millionaire-making stocks over the past couple of decades. From Netflix and Tesla to Nvidia, the right stock pick can deliver returns that are nothing short of extraordinary. One Nasdaq stock that’s now being talked up as having 100-bagger potential…
5 interesting ways EV buyers are responding to the end of federal tax credits
Summary EV tax credits ending in September causing rush Rise in used EV market activity, buyers shift focus Switch to brands still eligible for tax credit, lease incentives offer savings The signing of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” carries a lot of weight for automakers, and one of the…
Circular Garden Homes : villa o
This lakeside home, dubbed Villa O is designed as a perfect blend of circular architecture and landscape integration. With four sunken gardens arranged around its looped plan, each courtyard brings natural light, privacy, and green views into the living, dining, kitchen, and bedroom areas. Floor-to-ceiling windows connect interior and exterior,…