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Natural light is always going to make a space look beautiful, but we can’t all have gorgeous big windows and actually, some spaces are just perfect when they are full of shade and mood – and lamp lighting is a great way to achieve that. I’m afraid that downlights are absolutely not the way to light your home; let me explain. If there are a grid of downlights on the ceiling, they light up the floor and not the room. A light source from above casts a shadow over our heads and that’s not a flattering light. So rather than...

Birch Aquarium at Scripps is one of San Diego’s best attractions and not your average aquarium. The hands-on exhibits and over 60 fish and invertebrate habitats showcase the research and findings of the famous Scripps Institution of Oceanography, one of the largest centers for ocean and Earth science research. Programming for both locals and tourists extends far beyond the aquarium itself. Seasonal adventures that meet in various San Diego locations encourage all ages to get outside, unplug, explore, view wildlife, and learn more about how we can better care for our local environment. And, Birch Aquarium offers a myriad of opportunities...

Are you stressed out? Struggling to get some quality or sound sleep every time you jump in bed? A weighted blanket might be what you need to get through the night. These blankets have multiple benefits. They help invididuals with autism, alleviate anxiety in adults, and provide comfort for restless leg syndrome. An option with a wide range of flexible options and an attractive design, the Quility Premium Weighted Blanket sets itself apart as the best pick overall. Best Overall: Quility Premium Blanket While a large number of weighted blankets' sizes don't go beyond 72 inches long, Quility blankets push...

I took my kids to see the movieJoker last weekend. I had seen the trailer and thought it looked a bit dark it was supposed to be about the origins of the Joker and a precursor to the Batman movies. I thought, How could we miss this?! After the movie, I felt like I had been visually assaulted. The sheer violence and disregard for human life, the super-realistic depiction of blood, guts and gore stunned me. I thought to myself, Surely this movie shocked my kids too. I was looking forward to ripping into the fucked up, horrifying vision of...

2019 Buick Regal GS Sedans are out at Buick in the United States as it shifts to an all-SUV lineup in 2020. The final sedan in the US lineup, the Regal (main photo), will sell off what remains in stock. That also includes the well-regarded and soft-selling Buick Regal Tour X, a European-style sporty station wagon. Buick will end the year selling about 15,000 Regals, or one of every 14 Buicks sold and one of ever 70 GM vehicles sold.This continues the transition of Buick from upper-echelon sedan from and for North America, below only Cadillac, to a brand with...