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Twitter Wants the Name of the Person Who Painted Over This Antique Dresser – HouseBeautiful.com

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Finding a stunning piece of furniture on the side of the street can feel like hitting the jackpot. At first, you’ll wonder who would ever discard of it, and then you’ll start brainstorming a DIY —giving it a quick refresh with new fabric or paint, so it seamlessly fits into your home décor. Unfortunately, not all home projects go as planned, and in some Twitter users’ opinion, one person may have taken it a step too far. “This transformation made me really sad,” YouTuber Prizzilla Espinoza tweeted . The Hawaii resident was referencing an image showing a before-and-after of what appears to be an antique, which had been painted over. Unsurprisingly, Twitter users were quick to share their thoughts, with most people asking for a name: “Who is this I want to yell at them pls give me an @.” Another person wrote : “They repainted an antique, a piece of history, in black and bloody vomit color,” while someone else said, “Just paint over culture and make it boring and average ok.” “It’s a
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SURREY EVENTS: ‘The Lego Movie 2’ at Holland Park and more – BCLocalNews

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CONCERTS “Summer Rap Up 2019” concert Saturday, Aug. 24 at Shannon Hall featuring Merkules, Snak the Ripper, Lil Windex, DTG, Prada West and more, as part of Cloverdale Concerts series at Fairgrounds. Doors open at 3 p.m. All-ages event includes 19 bar, plus break dancers, graffiti art, vendors, BBQ. Concert presented in partnership with Where It’s At Entertainment/Sick Nation Productions Inc. Tickets $65 (VIP entrance $20). Info: whereitsatent.com, 604-809-3810. Lindsay Beaver: Blues-rocking, soul-singing, stand-up drummer, songwriter and bandleader plays Cloverdale Concerts series event Friday, Aug. 30 at Shannon Hall, at Cloverdale Fairgrounds, with guest Steve Kozak Band. Tickets $25, 604-817-1526 for group reservations. Info: cloverdaleconcerts.com. Noontime Notes concerts at Central City Plaza at lunchtime Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this summer, 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. To Aug. 29. “A wide array of musical offerings will be showcased including rock, jazz, bluegrass, countr
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Nail your home improvement search marketing strategy – Search Engine Land

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This is the season when consumers thoughts turn toward rickety railings, tired tiles, peeling paint and other items on an ever-expanding list of projects. Whether consumers are DIY-ing or leaving it to the professionals, with a little search marketing savvy, home improvement brands can engage both consumers and professionals to maximize revenue. And with the home improvement market projected to reach $465 billion by 2022, your efforts could sure add up.  To help, we’ve done some sleuthing to help you seize the season. Use these handy search insights and tips from Microsoft internal data to engage searchers and maximize conversion on Bing (via Microsoft Advertising). Money is a common challenge for consumers and professionals Not surprisingly, money and finances are key challenges for both consumers and home improvement professionals. Professionals were qualified as exhibiting behaviors related to industry professional decision journey’s across home and garden sites. However, these
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At Bellmore’s AR Workshop, create to your heart’s content – liherald

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In the open space of AR Workshop in Bellmore, the warm scent of sawdust wafts through the air. The sound of fresh paint being brushed onto wood panels is muffled by conversation at one of six workstations, where empty paint buckets are repurposed for organizational use — holding sandpaper, pencils, scissors and other craft supplies. Here people meet and mingle while creating a personal piece of art. That is exactly what owner Julie Alveari, of Bellmore, envisioned would happen when she opened the studio in June. She discovered the boutique workshop chain while researching possible activities for a girls’ night out. After visiting the Port Washington location, Alveari fell in love with the concept. “You’re not just picking a product off a shelf and painting it,” she said. “You’re actually creating a piece of art from raw materials all the way to the finish.” With more than 100 franchises across the country, and three on Long Island, AR Workshop offers patrons hands-on sessions in w
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3 Style Tips To Create A Cosy Autumn Home – ResponseSource

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As the season passes and leaves begin to fall, introduce warm textures and lush jewel tones for a striking mood shift in the home. Rebecca Snowden, Interior Style Advisor at Furniture Choice , shares 3 décor tips to style a cosy home for Autumn 2019. 1. Layer dusky jewel tones and inviting textures This autumn, let rich jewel tones like deep mauve, sapphire blue and dusty pink take centre stage. “Embrace the sophistication of the season in all its moody glamour,” says Rebecca. A lush black velvet bed instantly adds elegance to a bedroom and sets a luxurious base to build upon. Layer deep, rich tones via opulent textures like velvet and faux fur to create a lavish, comfortable Autumn setting that’s perfect for cosying up in. Light up the space with distinctive fixtures to enhance the overall ambience. “Individual pendant bulbs give off a modern, almost industrial feel while sleek standing lamps are practical and stylish.” Display fresh flowers for a burst of life, or dramatic flo
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Found: World-readable database used to secure buildings around the globe – Ars Technica

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FACE PALM — 23-gigabyte database had plain-text passwords, face images, and much more. Dan Goodin – Aug 14, 2019 6:54 pm UTC Enlarge / Passwords stored in a database for BioStar 2. vpnMentor Researchers said they have found a publicly accessible database containing almost 28 million records—including plain-text passwords, face photos, and personal information—that was used to secure buildings around the world. Researchers from vpnMentor reported on Wednesday that the database was used by the Web-based Biostar 2 security system sold by South Korea-based Suprema. Biostar uses facial recognition and fingerprint scans to identify people authorized to enter warehouses, municipal buildings, businesses, and banks. vpnMentor said the system has more than 1.5 million installations in a wide range of countries including the US, the UK, Indonesia, India, and Sri Lanka. According to vpnMentor, the 23-gigabyte database contained more than 27.8 mill
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How you should decorate based on your STAR SIGN – Daily Mail

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From a ‘blank canvas’ for style-conscious Aries to bright, bold colours for loud Leos, experts have revealed how you should decorate your home based on your star sign.    UK-based The French Bedroom Company explained how each star sign has specific personality traits that make certain interior design trends more suitable than others.  A Pieces, for example, has a brain that is ‘crowded with fantasies, questions and ideas’ and so should aim to keep their home as simple and pared back as possible.  Meanwhile an adventurous Sagittarius might want to think about putting a map in pride of place in their home.   Here, in an excerpt of a lengthy blog post , we share some of their top tips.   ARIES  March 21 – April 19 Never a dull moment: The home of an Aries is packed with plenty of textures and the latest must-have art work. This confident sign is also fond of a motivational quote or affirmation A style conscious Aries is a firm believer in keeping their home a blank canvas – s
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