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All The Looks From The 2023 Critics’ Choice Awards
By ESSENCE Fashion Editors· Updated January 15, 2023 Another week, another red carpet. This week; the 28th Critics Choice Awards. Stars from film and television ascended on the red carpet at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles to celebrate the very best in cinema and television. And while it was a big night for entertainment, we’re here for the red carpet (the first actual red-colored carpet we’ve seen in a while). Stars like Viola Davis in a beautiful, brown sequined custom Valentino gown, Janelle Monáe in a sleek, sultry Vera Wang gown, and Sheryl Lee Ralph glittering in...
Big stink, little progress; Hinkley residents claim health risks from composter
“It smells like a fresh batch of poop!” A resident of the tiny desert town of Hinkley, near Barstow, posted that comment to a community Facebook page in December. Several neighbors chimed in to agree, offering up poop emojis and expressing frustration that they weren’t getting the break they’d been promised from the nauseating stench that’s been an unwelcome guest in their homes and neighborhoods for much of the past decade. The promise came earlier in the fall, after San Bernardino County’s health department issued a cease-and-desist order to operators of the nearby Nursery Products composting facility. Officials said Synagro,...
How to Wear an Oversized Hoodie
On cold days, there is nothing comfier than putting on an oversized hoodie. When paired with the right items of clothing, your oversized hoodie can look both cosy and fashionable. Pick a hoodie that is a few sizes larger than what you normally wear and pair it with pants that show off your figure.[1] Finish the outfit with shoes and your favourite bag. [Edit]Steps [Edit]Creating an Outfit Pair your oversized hoodie with jeans to create a street casual look. One of the easiest ways to avoid looking frumpy in an oversized hoodie is to contrast it with tighter pants. This...
Best Valet out of top 17
1. Christolab Solid Wood Valet Tray with PU Leather, Lightly Carbonized and Varnished Nightstand/Dresser Organizer Flexible a divider fits into either set of slots or can be removed altogether Multipurpose its simple design works for all kinds of every day items keys coins jewelry etc Organize organize with class with our premium solid wood catchall tray Refined we added a premium pu leather liner and foam pads at the bottom to protect your belongings Natural lightly carbonized and varnished finish highlights the freespirited natural wood grain 2. Rev-A-Shelf Rev-A-Shelf Sidelines CVLPOSL-14-SN-1 14″ Steel Extendable Adjustable Designer Pop Out...
An Unexplained Injury Discovered After Eye Surgery. What Should Happen Next?
By Fred Clasen-Kelly Cataract procedures are among the most common surgeries in the U.S. — nearly 4 million take place annually — and generally take about 30 minutes under light sedation. At the same time, the surgeon scheduled the placement of a little stent inside Bilinski’s eye to relieve pressure from his diabetes-related glaucoma, also a routine procedure to preserve his eyesight. Bilinski recalled being sedated during the surgery in May and hearing a nurse anesthetist ask him whether he felt any pain. Bilinski said no — only some pressure on the right side of his head. He said...