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Fox News
27-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- Fox News
Redecorate for summer with these 14 Way Day sales
Now that warmer weather has arrived, it's time to refresh your home for the summer months. New decor and furniture can brighten up your space and make your home feel more comfortable. You can redecorate for less during Wayfair's Way Day Sale. Way Day is Wayfair's largest sale of the year, and it runs from April 26-28. You can get up to 80% off on thousands of products, all with free shipping. Rugs are up to 80% off, while living room furniture and decor are up to 60% off. Original price: $140 Adding some art to your walls can transform a room without much effort on your part. "Pompom Botanical II" is a beautiful print that depicts unique pompom flowers, an ideal painting for warmer summer weather. You can choose from three different-sized canvases, so you can fit this painting in anywhere. Original price: $507 Leave behind boring mirrors and put up this Capra metal flat wall mirror. The unique design adds some character to your bathroom, bedroom or any other room in your home. There are multiple hooks on the back that make it easy to hang, and the metal frame keeps the mirror secure. Original price: $469 Create a farmhouse look and get the cooling properties of a fan all in one. The Farmhouse rattan ceiling fan includes a beautiful rattan cage, a fan and built-in lights. The fan has six speed settings, so you can cool any room in your home as much or as little as you want. Original price: $1,102.45 Turn your entryway into an elegant space with an antique wood console table. The Roman-style legs give this piece a classy look while providing a space to store your necessities or add decorations. Choose from navy, white, gray or brown and customize the piece to your liking. ORGANIZE YOUR SMALL SPACE WITH THESE 8 SPACE-SAVING ITEMS Original price: $22.35 per sq. ft. Want to switch up your kitchen or bathroom backsplash? Now is the perfect time. This Kirshe glass mosaic wall tile is just $7.59 per sq. ft. The unique glass design brightens up any space, while adding a delicate elegance to the space. Original price: $499.99 Add a new focal point to your living room with this Kars nail-head upholstered recliner. This chair will give your living room a timeless look and give you space to kick back and put your feet up at the end of a long day. For those who don't want a bulky recliner, this chair won't take up a ton of room. Original price: $859.99 Feel like a king or queen with this upholstered wingback bed. Choose from a black or white finish, and you'll have a bed that completely transforms the look of your room. The frame is made from a soft velvet fabric that's extremely comfortable to recline on. Original price: $430 The Flatiron Oriental rug is the perfect combination of light, airy colors and classic, elegant design that will add to any space in your home. The rug is both stain-resistant and pet-friendly, so homes full of kids and pets won't do any damage. Original price: $520 Prefer a modern vibe in your home? The Lurdes geometric area rug is a super-soft, minimalistic rug that comes in nine different colors. Although it's made from a cushy fabric, the rug won't hold stains and just needs to be spot-cleaned with soap and water. Original price: $392 If you're a fan of antiques, this Elivra iron top end table will fit perfectly with the rest of your decor. The handcrafted finish and chunky design offer a unique look. The metal frame also works for modern-looking rooms, or rustic decor. Original price: $642.24 These Braden solid wood top end tables look like wine or beer barrels, and will give you the rustic look you've always wanted. They are solid wood, so they're as durable as they are stylish. Original price: $3,779.10 Have you been dying to add another sink to your bathroom? An Aiana double bathroom vanity can make your dreams come true. You get two beautiful farmhouse sinks surrounded by rustic barnwood. The three drawers and two cabinets provide plenty of storage space, and the whole vanity is easy to install on your own. COZY AND TRENDY BATHROOM RUGS AND MATS FOR WINTER Original price: $104.99 A set of velvet curtains create an elegant look and trap heat or cold, depending on the season. The French pleat only adds to the elegance and eliminates the need to iron out wrinkles. Choose from gorgeous colors like light pink, rose, emerald, blue and cream, and perfectly customize the curtains to the room. For more Deals, visit Original price: $224.68 Save space and create a luxurious design with a paneled wood barn door. The white finish brightens up any room, whether you use the door as an entryway, closet door or just an art piece. The barn door comes with high-quality hardware and tracks for easy installation.
Forbes
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Not A Mirage: La Quinta Is A Golfer's Desert Oasis
The Nicklaus Course at PGA West For a good handful of decades now, I have utilized the Coachella Valley as an escape hatch from the hurly-burly and persistent thrum of Los Angeles, a city with more angles than angels on a given day. The desert escape two hours west of the city is perhaps best known for the mid-century kitsch of Palm Springs, where rat-pack royalty like Sinatra and Bob Hope, and even a true king--the one and only Elvis Presley–maintained homes away from home. Mini- and maxi-malls now line Highway 111 that runs north/south through the desert communities here, that and miles of golf-centered residential communities packed with retirees and snowbirds come the winter months. A desert house designed by Richard Neutra for Edgar J. Kaufmann, Palm Springs, California, January ... More 1970. Lita Baron approaches, while in the foreground Nelda Linsk (right) wife of art dealer Joseph Linsk, is talking to her friend, Helen Dzo Dzo. (Photo by) Palm Springs proper is a fantastic destination for architecture zealots: Desert Modernism is the prevailing style, a minimalist pastiche of flat or butterfly roofs, open floor plans and a blissful blend of indoor and outdoor spaces. Frank Lloyd Wright disciple Richard Neutra's pair of masterpieces--the Miller and Kaufmann Residences--are well worth a tour, as are homes by John Lautner and Donald Wexler. You can self-explore these marvels by car or seek expert guidance from the folks at Modern Tours Palm Springs. Martinis are in order, as well as garish floral print shirts and oversized sombreros. Much as I relish a visit to Palm Springs proper, it does get fairly packed with vacationers from autumn until springtime, and especially during spring break and the nearby Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in mid-April. For older codgers like me who prefer golf clubs to nightclubs, a serene and charming alternative is the city of La Quinta, best known for its incomparable golf courses at PGA West and the historic La Quinta Resort & Club, another redolent whiff of Hollywood's glorious days gone by. La Quinta Resort offers a quiet place for a nap amidst a garden setting. There are also 41 pools ... More scattered amidst the casitas at the desert resort. (Photo by Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Director Frank Capra–who adapted his screenplay for 'It Happened One Night' at the resort--is but one of dozens of Tinseltown's marquee names who flocked to La Quinta for needed rest and relaxation. 'It is the kind of place everyone was looking for,' he said, 'a wonderful green oasis in the middle of the desert, and it is absolutely private.' Chances are he'd have run into colleagues like Bette Davis or Clark Gable there, or even the reclusive Greta Garbo, pictured with Capra poolside in the below photo. Garbo and Capra, cold-chilling at La Quinta Resort. Nowadays, you're more likely to find musicians performing at Coachella at the resort, or tennis legends like Serena Williams or Roger Federer, who call one of the cozy casitas home while appearing at celebrity events at the stadium court. Live like the pampered swells by checking into the Starlight Casita, a second-floor luxury room with arresting mountain views and a private patio replete with an outdoor fireplace. In the name of utter indulgence, soak in your own private hot tub while tucking into one of the Whirlpool Casitas, a good way to loosen up after a day on the links. Hole #7 PGA West Stadium Course PGA TOUR Archive via Getty Images Speaking of the game of gentlemen (and women of course), the family of golf courses at nearby PGA West are an integral component of a visit to La Quinta. Nine championship designs grace the mountain-surrounded greenery, as well as five clubhouses and two private clubs. Called 'the Western home of golf in America,' its courses are familiar to viewers of professional golf and NCAA tournaments. Those of a certain age may remember Lee Trevino's hole in one at the challenging Stadium Course during the 1988 Skins Game, earning him a cool million buckaroos (half of which he graciously donated to St. Jude Children's Hospital). PALM SPRINGS - A General View of the 9th hole on the Mountain course of the LA Quinta resort Golf ... More Course, Palm Springs California, United States of America.(Photo by) One would do well to tune up the old swing at one of the resort's two courses--the Mountain or Dunes layouts--before doing battle at Pete Dye's demanding Stadium layout. Dye also designed the Mountain Course, known for its dramatic elevation changes and eye-catching views of the Santa Rosa Mountains. The course's signature 16th hole is a par 3 with a tee shot over a cavernous quarry, a test of both skill and nerve alike. The Dunes Course is more of a traditional Scottish links design with its hard-rolling fairways and strategically-placed bunkering. After golf, it would behoove the hungry golfer to stop at Ernie's Bar & Grill in the PGA West Tournament Clubhouse, where the drinks are cold and frosty and the food several cuts above your usual golf course fare (revolving wrinkled hot dogs and bland processed turkey wraps, et al). We had a surprisingly credible/edible Margherita pizza with buffalo mozzarella and fresh basil, as well as a crisp and refreshing Chinese Chicken Salad. Okay, I confess, we also gorged out on The West Dog, an all-beef frankfurter with jalapeno aioli and PGA West's own house bacon on a brioche bun. House bacon! This ain't your pappy's golf course tubesteak, folks, and vive la difference. Point Happy Room at La Quinta Cliffhouse As cushy and cozy as life can get at the Resort, it does pay to take a short drive into the city of La Quinta proper to get a better picture of the town's charm and character. Dinner at the La Quinta Cliffhouse Grill & Bar is a mandatory watering hole, with its elegant indoor/outdoor setting abutting the rocky cliffs that surround the dining area. The pan-roasted Chilean Seabass was prepared perfectly, accompanied by sticky rice and a curry-coconut sauce. Down the road a piece near Old Town is another standout, Lavender Bistro, with its pistachio-crusted rack of lamb and Maine lobster ravioli among the best dinner choices. Its open-air terrace was packed with diners on a Tuesday night, which speaks volumes. A unique setting with great food and service. A view of Old Town, La Quinta CA Finally, if you need a pit-stop for coffee, craft beer or gift-gathering, Old Town La Quinta comprises over 30 eateries, boutiques, salons and services. Main Street Coffee is known for their friendly staff and fresh pastries, while the Alexandrite Active & Golf Wear shop will outfit you in style for golf, tennis, cycling and yoga. Remember, as Billy Crystal used to quip: 'It's better to look good than to feel good.' Top it all off with a Sunday visit to the Certified Farmer's Market every Sunday morning for locally-farmed honey, fresh-squeezed juices and bushels full of organic fruits and veggies. Not only is it pooch-friendly, our trusty hound Lucy found her way to some delicious treats--but then again, that crazy dog would eat anything!
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Vinny Capra continues his push to make the roster in Brewers' win over Cubs
MESA, Ariz. – The Spring of Vinny continues. Fighting for a roster spot and without any minor-league options remaining, all that Vinny Capra does is keep raking. With a three-run blast in the first inning Tuesday in a 9-7 win against the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park, Capra moved to the top of the Cactus League home run leaderboard. Now sitting with five homers in 24 at-bats, Capra is batting .323 with a 1.353 OPS BOX SCORE: Brewers 9, Cubs 7 "Swinging the bat great," Brewers manager Pat Murphy said. "He's really put himself in the picture. That's all. That's what happens when you have a great spring, you put yourself in the picture. And he did." Two bench spots, at the very least, remain up for the taking for the Brewers. At this rate, one could very well belong to Capra, who otherwise would have to be designated for assignment or traded, when camp breaks in two weeks. Rhys Hoskins opened the scoring with a two-run blast, his fifth of Cactus League play to briefly take the league lead. Hoskins hammered a fastball from nemesis Justin Steele, who the Brewers struggle to hit in the regular season but not on this day in the Arizona sun. After Manuel Margot singled and Jake Bauers doubled, Capra launched his three-run homer to put the Brewers up, 5-0. Jacob Misiorowski nearly gave it all right back in a first inning that encapsulated all that the Misiorowski experience can be. He walked two, uncorked a wild pitch that scored a runner from second and gave up four runs while being unable to finish the inning. "If you can't throw anything else for a strike," Murphy said of Misiorowski's fastball, "it's going to get hit. Your heater is going to get hit. It can be 104 and it's going to get hit." Misiorowski came back out for the second inning and looked better, finishing the day with four strikeouts and four runs allowed in 1 ⅓ innings. "He wasn't sharp at all," Murphy said. "You're up five and you're feeling the pressure of holding it close. You're facing a good lineup. And he wasn't sharp. He showed his inexperience today." The Brewers weren't done against Steele. Bauers popped a two-run homer on a line to left field to score Oliver Dunn, who had reached via a bunt. Dunn himself then joined the party with the fourth homer of the day, a solo shot to left. Dunn is now batting .379 with a 1.128 OPS this spring. Rule 5 draft pick Connor Thomas allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and a walk in his one inning of work, while Joel Payamps and Abner Uribe each threw clean innings. With two weeks of games left and minor-league games beginning, the Brewers continued to throw their MLB camp arms in Cactus League games. Cooper Pratt got in the game late at shortstop but did not bat. Kay-Lan Nicasia hit a RBI single off Cubs reliever Porter Hodge. Off-day Wednesday. Brewers at , 3:05 p.m. Thursday: Milwaukee LHP Tyler Alexander vs. Chicago RHP Davis Martin. Webcast - This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Vinny Capra continues his push to make the roster in Brewers' win
Fox News
08-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Conservative actors Robert Davi, Frank Stallone share list of movies 'every college student should see'
EXCLUSIVE - Former "Goonies" star Robert Davi and actor-musician Frank Stallone believe there are certain movies every college student should see before graduating – and it begins with one specific director. Davi and Stallone, who are both outspoken Hollywood conservatives, talked to Fox News Digital in separate interviews and suggested that any sound film culture education should start with famed Italian-American director Frank Capra. Capra was a three-time Oscar-winning director who served as the president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences from 1935-1939. He directed one of the most well-known movies of all time, the Christmas classic "It's a Wonderful Life." But he was also known for a slew of political dramas that packed significant meaning. "He was brilliant – and he was a conservative his whole life," Davi told Fox News Digital. "Now, you don't hear enough about the Frank Capra films…. There are mixed messages in all of them, but basically he's conservative. And his films like 'Meet John Doe,' 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,' 'State of the Union'… all of his films have a political bent." "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington," starring Jimmy Stewart, was nominated for 11 Oscars, winning Best Original Story. In the film, Stewart plays a bright-eyed Jefferson Smith as he's appointed to the U.S. Senate. While eager to do good on behalf of the American electorate, Smith discovers his superiors are corrupt and not in government for the right reasons. The film builds up to his inspiring filibuster in the Senate chamber and is one of the most memorable scenes in movie history in which he appeals to his fellow Americans' better nature. Davi also mentioned "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town," about small town man Longfellow Deeds, who receives a fortune when one of his relatives dies, and "State of the Union," starring Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn. Tracy plays aircraft tycoon Grant Matthews as he runs for political office at the urging of his girlfriend. Hepburn, who often starred opposite Tracy on the silver screen, plays his ex-wife. "They all give an understanding of the process and the corruption in our government, back from the 1930s, '40s and late '40s when 'State of the Union' was made," Davi said. "People should watch it again," Davi said of "Mr. Smith" and "State of the Union." "Because… yes, I've seen it. But then I watch it again to go, 'My God. You know, you can really feel the relevance… And knowing Capra was conservative, I'm sure there was a part… of the speech that Spencer Tracy gives that he probably affected or wanted in there because it's very left-leaning in some ways. But the film is a great exposé on the political – all of them are… There's just something about these films and just this director was amazing." In the "State of the Union" speech which Davi refers to, Tracy's character withdraws from the presidential race and apologizes to his fellow Americans for running a dishonest campaign. The Colorado Sun described Capra, who came to America as a six-year-old immigrant from Sicily, as having evolved into an "odd mix of conservative Republican, and pro-labor progressive, but always with sympathy for underdogs." Those sentiments have often come across in his motion pictures as he tends to put a spotlight on the working man who had a strong moral compass. Frank Stallone, an award-winning actor and musician and younger brother to Sylvester Stallone, had similar praise for Capra when asked the same question about which movies he wants college kids to watch, while throwing in a few other classics. "I would say 'It's a Wonderful Life,'" he told Fox News Digital. "I would say definitely 'Gone with the Wind.' Great movie. I would say 'Grapes of Wrath' with Henry Fonda. I would say, oh, 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.' A lot of the Capra movies are – '[Meet] John Doe,' because they dealt with kind of real, like the downtrodden. You know, of course, James Dean and 'Giant.'… Those are great. But the ones that I guess that would be message-y, that would kind of give a sense of America, where we're at – I mean, James Cagney in 'Yankee Doodle Dandy.' They were… it was really, truly entertainment. That's what it was there for. It wasn't there to bring you down." "Gone with the Wind" is an epic 1939 Civil War drama starring Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh. The movie focuses on Southern belle Scarlett O'Hara from her life on a plantation to her survival through the Civil War and Reconstruction, all while following her timeless love story with Rhett Butler. Famous lines from the flick such as, "After all, tomorrow is another day," suggest that the movie wants to leave its audience with feelings of hope and resilience. Stallone also encouraged college students to watch the 1946 movie "The Razor's Edge," starring Tyrone Power and Gene Tierney. The movie follows Larry Darrell, an American fighter pilot who returns from World War I disturbed by the violence he witnessed. He eventually travels to Paris and tries to live a modest life. Its overarching message is a young man's journey in finding meaning in life through spiritual growth and not material possessions. Conservative parents have been concerned by the state of "woke" education in recent years. Davi hopes his list will give young minds a better perspective on the world. To drive his point across, Davi pointed Fox News Digital to an interview he gave to The Hill in 2011 when he was asked what issue he'd discuss with then-President Obama if given the chance. "I would like to talk with him about the crisis in American education," Davi said at the time. "To help children reach their full intellectual potential, an education must include American values, civics and history. Our students must have an exceptional education that inspires them and builds upon our country's greatness, instead of a relativistic, socialistic worldview that wants to erase what our country stands for and has accomplished. There has been a systematic approach to undermine the 'Greatness of America' — a pervasive hipness in denigrating our country that flatters itself as being intellectually provocative." "America is an ideal," he later added. "A living dream that has been a beacon of hope for the world. Yes, at times, the men and women who make political decisions may be misguided and cause some to want to damn them. But if we erased America from world history, one must unequivocally agree the world would be a lesser place. Therefore, I say, 'God BLESS America!'" Davi hopes his own conservative views don't keep him from a spot in the anticipated "Goonies" sequel, he revealed exclusively to Fox Digital. "I'm concerned about it, yes," he said. "Because it's happened on other issues, other projects. And it's just, you know, I believe in free speech and not being politically correct all the time."
New York Times
15-02-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
This Chef Can Help You Share Your Love Story in 4 Courses
Daniel Capra, the executive chef and a partner at Paula LeDuc Fine Catering & Events, a culinary event design and production house in Emeryville, Calif., expects a lot from his wedding menu. 'There needs to be a visual wow, a pop of unexpectedness, amazing flavors, variety and abundance with what you're serving,' said Mr. Capra, 53, who annually oversees 30 to 40 weddings. His company produces about 300 events a year and has worked with clients like Cartier, Apple and Facebook, as well as catering Vanity Fair's Oscar Party and the Screen Actors Guild Awards. But Mr. Capra said wedding meals were often a bigger challenge. When building a menu for a couple, he can prepare as few as five drafts, or as many as 35. 'Part of the complexity,' he said, 'is making sure you're telling the couple's love story through food authentically and correctly.' For example, a bride and a groom who once summered in Cape Cod, in Massachusetts, may want to highlight clambake memories in one course. Clients may also want their culture reflected. 'You're fusing several components paired with emotional connection, recall, and shared experiences,' Mr. Capra said, 'while making guests feel included, and still trying to have a voice in the meal as the chef.' Mr. Capra recently discussed the business of catering weddings. This interview has been lightly edited and condensed. I like creating dishes that center on simple, humble ingredients, from a farm or garden, like peas, carrots and tomatoes, and then featuring the same ingredient in multiple ways. For example, a scallop dish with fennel, a purée of fennel under the scallop, a dusting of fennel pollen, a pickled fennel relish, fennel oil and a crispy fennel chip. Then I layer. I'm interested in flavor, color, texture and whimsy. The meal is a performance. Your first bite, usually passed during cocktails, is the opening act and an introduction to what the culinary experience and evening hold. Food stations are for assembling a magical bite of food and interaction with the chef. With each new dish, flavors, portions, complexity and texture build from there. The amuse-bouche is usually whimsical, and starts the performance at the table and buys the kitchen time. First courses generally have a focal point, something from the garden, often built around a signal ingredient. The flavor profile starts to change. Different parts of the taste buds are being stimulated. Your palate is on alert. Beverage pairing is happening as well, which builds in flavor and excitement with the meal. The entree is decadence, think caviar or shaved truffles, and helps tell the couple's love story. Then there's a food pause. Speeches are made, a first dance happens, maybe the cake is cut. There's physical stimulation. Desserts, which come to tables or might be wheeled out on carts, add another level of stimulation because there's sugar paired with a celebratory, sexy indulgence. Sometimes it's hard to steer them away from a certain dish because it won't pair well with other dishes being served or the execution is temperamental. Some couples will not take no for an answer or are convinced that, because their business partner had a flaming dessert at a rooftop bar in Manhattan, we should be able to offer it indoors at the Asian Art Museum. Outrageous postings on some social media platforms have made it hard to understand that a cheeseburger on a skewer over a martini glass is not a realistic option to pass through a crowd of 250. And then there's competition. The bride's best friend had a chocolate fountain at their wedding, so she wants a chocolate river. This is something you want to perfect because it's so important to couples and their families, but also because there are many ways to interpret food. Aside from testing the recipe they've given us in our kitchen, I've dropped off dishes at a couple's home for them to make sure I've gotten it right. I've also gone to their homes to have them make it for me. I did a wedding for an Iranian couple, and was having trouble creating an eggplant, yogurt and dried mint dish. I went to the mother of the bride's house, and she cooked it for me. It was such a joyful connection. To see the bride enjoy the dish at her wedding was everything. I will research the restaurant or reach out to the chef who made the dish they had. Or I will experience it for myself. To make an authentic version of a dish and understand what the couple is looking for, it helps to see how something is presented and served, where the ingredients are sourced from; get a sense of style of dining; and feel inspired. I went to a barbecue joint in Texas to try a smoked brisket, and to Osito in San Francisco to see and smell their wood-burning stove. I'm always looking to expand my menu and technique. At Sebastian, a restaurant in Deià, on the Spanish island of Mallorca, I experienced a butternut Bundt cake surrounded by whole and puréed mushrooms, with pomegranate seeds and yogurt sauce. It was stunning and absolutely delicious. L'Abattoir, in Vancouver, was gasp-worthy, specifically a duck dish with cherries; sweetbreads with apple and puffed farro; and a salad of shaved celery root, celery leaves, cumber and mint. From that dish, I've created a celery-focused salad and a halibut entree with celery three ways. Our approach to menu development is to strip down first. That means something vegan with no dairy or gluten, like butternut squash, and seeing how many different iterations we can create from that, like a purée, a powder or juice, so that it stands on its own and can be served as is. Then it's about adding additional elements like duck confit, bacon or other ingredients. Japanese food is popular. It's sophistication, artistry, simplicity and unusual ingredients on plates. Their cuisine's art isn't just in their food, but in their pottery, cookware and serving pieces. A lot of chefs are spending time there and putting Japanese technique-forward spins into their dishes.
