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Olivia Dunne opens up about finding right ‘balance’ between personal and professional life: ‘I finally got a grasp’
Olivia Dunne opens up about finding right ‘balance’ between personal and professional life: ‘I finally got a grasp’
Olivia Dunne reveals that some individuals were putting her down with their critical remarks
2023-11-09 18:12
Chicago White Sox fire executive vice president Ken Williams and general manager Rick Hahn
Chicago White Sox fire executive vice president Ken Williams and general manager Rick Hahn
The Chicago White Sox have fired executive vice president Ken Williams and general manager Rick Hahn, cutting ties with their leadership on the baseball side amid another disappointing season
2023-08-23 07:33
Thrifty and fruit coconut, raspberry and chocolate muffins
Thrifty and fruit coconut, raspberry and chocolate muffins
The combination here tastes wonderful whether you’re using fresh raspberries in season (when they’re cheaper) or frozen raspberries,” says former Great British Bake Off contestant Hermine Dossou. “To enhance the flavour of your desiccated coconut, you could toast it lightly (for five minutes or so) while preheating the oven – but keep an eye on it as it does turn brown very quickly.” Coconut, raspberry and chocolate muffins Makes: 12 Ingredients: 180g milk 2 large eggs 60g vegetable oil 60g unsalted butter, melted 230g sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground nutmeg 5g salt 250g plain (all-purpose) flour (gf plus ½ tsp xanthan gum) 80g desiccated (dried shredded) coconut 10g baking powder (gf) 150g raspberries 150g milk chocolate, chopped into chunks Method: 1. Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/400F/gas 6 and line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper cases. 2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the milk, eggs, oil, butter, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt for about a minute, until well combined. Add the flour, coconut and baking powder and stir until fully incorporated. Fold in half the raspberries and all the chocolate chunks. 3. Divide the batter equally between the muffin cases. Top each muffin with a couple of the remaining raspberries. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the muffins have risen and are golden brown. You can keep these for a few days in an airtight container, or, once cooled, freeze them for up to 3 months. They are lovely served warm – either out the oven or reheated for a few seconds in the microwave. ‘The Thrifty Baker’ by Hermine Dossou (White Lion, £18.99).
2023-09-06 13:30
Diontae Johnson Has Completely Quit on the Steelers
Diontae Johnson Has Completely Quit on the Steelers
VIDEO: Diontae Johnson ran the wrong way, dropped a touchdown and didn't move on a fumble.
2023-11-27 02:42
Same-sex marriage: India Supreme Court fails to legalise same-sex marriage
Same-sex marriage: India Supreme Court fails to legalise same-sex marriage
The Supreme Court's refusal to legalise same-sex marriage has dashed the hopes of India's LGBTQ+ people.
2023-10-17 19:44
Beauty salon twist offers new perspective for art exhibition
Beauty salon twist offers new perspective for art exhibition
A new art exhibition that has been made to look like a beauty salon where viewers are invited to look at works while sitting on salon chairs is set to open in Edinburgh. American artist Christian Noelle Charles launches the show on Friday at Edinburgh Printmakers. What A Feeling Act 1 will run until September 17. Artworks are in place of salon mirrors, and a radio will play excerpts of conversations with the artist. Ms Charles said she wanted to create a place of “relaxation and security” and a “new way of seeing”. She said: “I grew up going to beauty salons. I have always got my hair done since I was a kid. And I wanted to create a place of relaxation, security, that sense of getting ready is like the whole social aspect of it. “Creating these types of sets and installations change the perception of how people should look at art and also just feel relaxed in the space instead of analysing it too much.” Ms Charles composed a series of screenprints that explore and convey the gestures of being judged, analysed, and satisfied within a format of salon. Some examples of these gestures are hand crossing, lowering the glasses and tapping of the fingers. Ms Charles added: “As a black American, I was raised through the sense of gathering where barbershops and beauty salons were a centre of community and neighbourhood. “I feel like it is a good hybrid place to meet different cultures. In terms of black community in the African diaspora, salons were places of gathering that would do beauty or nails and was essential in terms of understanding one another, making sure that we look our best and what our culture represents from that. “Also, the idea of the beauty salon was a younger and modern take on that sense of the salon when it comes to showcasing paintings or prints in a specific way. It’s a pun on ‘The Salon’ within a beauty salon. “Since the work that I’ve been doing has been focused on getting ready and beauty and the essence of black women and how hard they work.” Ms Charles currently lives in Glasgow after studying for a masters degree at Glasgow School of Art. She is originally from Syracuse in New York. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Bursts of activity that make you huff and puff ‘linked to reduced cancer risk’ Study uncovers what nap times reveal about young children’s brain development New outfits in Highland dress collection help museum tell the story of modern tartan
2023-07-28 15:42
Family of a Black man killed during a Minnesota traffic stop asks the governor to fire troopers
Family of a Black man killed during a Minnesota traffic stop asks the governor to fire troopers
Racial justice groups and relatives of a Black man shot and killed this week by a Minnesota State Patrol trooper demanded that the governor fire three officers who were involved in stopping the man on a Minneapolis freeway
2023-08-03 10:16
Navan zinc mine temporarily lays off 650 staff
Navan zinc mine temporarily lays off 650 staff
Parent company Boliden says Tara zinc mine is "currently cash flow negative".
2023-06-14 05:48
Youth environmentalists bring Montana climate case to trial after 12 years, seeking to set precedent
Youth environmentalists bring Montana climate case to trial after 12 years, seeking to set precedent
A first-of-its kind trial in Montana will decide if the constitutional right to a healthy, livable climate is protected by state law
2023-06-11 12:03
How many grandchildren does Donny Osmond have? Singer jokes they are enough to fill 'several soccer teams'
How many grandchildren does Donny Osmond have? Singer jokes they are enough to fill 'several soccer teams'
Donny Osmond is not only a legendary singer and entertainer but also a doting grandfather
2023-07-21 04:05
Barbie is a hit and all kinds of business are hopping on the bandwagon
Barbie is a hit and all kinds of business are hopping on the bandwagon
For marketers, Barbie has turned into a massive opportunity: A rosy, fizzy way to get new customers and stay culturally relevant. That's always a good opportunity, but especially now, when even seemingly benign marketing campaigns can be controversial.
2023-07-29 17:00
U.S. Supreme Court allows Justice Department to toss whistleblower cases
U.S. Supreme Court allows Justice Department to toss whistleblower cases
By Nate Raymond The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday preserved the Justice Department's power to unilaterally dismiss lawsuits
2023-06-16 22:25