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Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Friends of Frog: Star Dublin chef Mickael Viljanen to cook in London at £350 dinner
The chef Adam Handling is to welcome Dublin star Mickael Viljanen for a four-hands dinner at Frog this month as the two put on a £350 menu. Viljanen is the chef behind the two Michelin-starred Chapter One in the Irish capital, widely regarded as one of the best fine dining restaurants in Ireland. He'll be in London for one night only and follows the first Krug Champagne-backed 'Friends of Frog' event with Angelo Sato of Humble Chicken. Viljanen will join Handling for a seven-course dinner to showcase the UK and Ireland's best produce, including Cornish crab and wagyu beef. A starter of scallops with black truffle, smoked eel and rye will precede wagyu with tandoor cauliflower and wasabi, as well as barbecued veal with veal sweetbreads, peas and Rossini Kaluga caviar. There'll be snacks too and snacks from both chefs, while the finale will come by way of Handling's new chocolate shop. Handling said the dinner is personal to him, as 'one of the most memorable meals of his life' came about at Chapter One in Dublin, and praised Viljanen's 'artistry, precision, and creative power in the kitchen'. Other dinners are on the way as part of the series: Aktar Islam (Opheem, Birmingham) will cook on July 14, and Stephen McLaughlin (Restaurant Andrew Fairlie, Gleneagles) will be in town on July 21. Tickets are £350 per person, excluding drinks and service. 34-35 Southampton Street, WC2E 7HG,
Buzz Feed
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
29 Pleasant, Soothing, Or Cute Products That'll Help Banish Bad Vibes
A beginner watercolor kit for anyone who's been a little art curious lately. Reviewers love this model for its wide range of colors, impressive pigmentation, and beautiful packaging. One reviewer said the paints are "smooth and creamy," which is enough to convince me. Plush, high-quality versions of Frog and Toad you'll want to bring on all your whimsical adventures. You'll be like, 'This morning, when I woke up, I felt good because the sun was shining. I felt good because I have these little dudes as my friends." A trio of mythical plant stakes to make your houseplant feel like a magical forest filled with cryptid photo opps. Sneak them under your monstera's leaves and see how long it takes your roommates to notice. A silly goose badge — congrats on your promotion! Now that you've been deputized, let's hit the streets and start pieing people in the face. A drain cover so you can fill your tub all the way to the tippy top. You need all the water you can get if you want a cartoonishly overflowing bathtub! A birria bomb — a delicious spin on the bath bomb. Dunk one of these spice balls into a pressure cooker with meat and water for a comforting consomme ready for dipping. In a way, these really are bath bombs, but for tacos and quesadillas. A Nooni tinted appleberry lip oil if you're sick of lippies that leave your pout feeling sticky, dry, or messy. The apple seed and raspberry extract-infused oil offers long-lasting hydration and a touch of color without you having to stress about it transferring or smudging. Burn After Writing — a guided journal with questions and thought experiments that encourage readers to reflect, explore their feelings, and get to know themselves a little deeper. Reviewers say it's a stress reliever! A set of Globbles, TikTok-famous fidget toys that are squishy, colorful, and stick to any surface you throw them at without leaving a residue. It'll soothe the childhood stress of throwing a sticky hand toy at the ceiling and getting screamed at by your parent for a week straight. A cutie pie planner to help you be a busy bee, or more likely a take-it-slow sloth. There's room for appointments, errands, and people to in due time. A lavender spray you can spritz on your pillow before bed. It'll make your bedding smell heavenly, and the soothing scent can help carry you right off to dreamland. A pretty tea cup set that looks like your mug is floating on a cloud. How delicate! How dreamy! Untethered and unbothered! Am I envious of a teacup right now? A set of 10 peel-off jelly masks so you can feel like a frosted dessert during your next self-care session. The electrolyte-infused hydro masks come in styles like lavender, hyaluronic acid, tea tree, and chamomile and work to hydrate, soothe, and balance your pH level. A copy of The Big Activity Book for Anxious People filled with puzzles, mazes, color pages, and affirmations to help guide you through stress. Over 1,400 5-star reviewers love this lil' book and say it helps when they're feeling overwhelmed. And an "Everyday Mindfulness"-themed word search book to help you turn your brain off for a bit each day. The themes are simple and unproblematic, like "playground parts" and "chess," so unless you're a disgraced chess master or the cop who slid down that slide really fast, the puzzles hopefully won't trigger any anxiety. A miniature frog wizard happy to sit next to you on your desk and ward off malicious spells or curses that might be hurled your way. You never know what Agatha from accounting is planning... A shampoo scalp brush ready to blast away dead skin, dirt, and buildup, all while giving you a nice, relaxing head massage. A playing card PopGrip modeled after the joker or queen of hearts. The phone grip can be rotated and tilted, giving you a winning hand (or at least, a hand holding your giant phone). A bead-filled weighted eye mask that offers gentle pressure while blocking light. It's helped over 4,000 happy reviewers get decent shut-eye. A bear-y nice under-eye stick formulated with skincare darling niacinamide, along with soothing Icelandic mineral water and seaweed extract, to soothe puffiness and dark circles. If a beauty item isn't shaped like an animal, is it even worth getting? A John Derian sticker book for adults feeling a little jealous of their kids' incredible sticker treasure trove. This collection comes with over 700 elaborate designs inspired by 19th-century illustrations. A horseshoe necklace providing a little luck — something we all desperately need right now. Your friends are sure to pony up compliments when they see this stainless steel piece in person. A paw-shaped chair cushion, because who doesn't want to be lovingly cradled in a kitten's paw? "Liquipens" — a cross between a pen and a lava lamp. These are fun to play with and likely mesmerizing enough to keep you entertained while taking notes in class. A handheld capybara that's sure to be your guiding light when it comes to taking it easy. After all, what animal is chiller than the capybara? A jar of Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnadust seasoning if you want the best cereal flavor to extend past breakfast time. Just imagine how tasty this would be sprinkled over a hot beverage, ice cream, apple slices, or buttered toast (Cinnamon Toast Crunch cinnamon toast!). A set of art or writing dice you can throw whenever you need an instant prompt to get them out of a creative block. The nine writing dice deliver the who, what, when, where, and why, while the art dice offer subjects, colors, patterns, mediums, and more. Talking Hearts — a deck of conversation cards for couples looking to deepen their connection or just pass the time on a long trip. There are 200 questions, plus two wild cards to keep conversation flowing. A mini Bob Ross paint-by-numbers kit that comes with three different numbered canvas designs, seven paint pots, a mini brush, and an easel to display your tiny masterpieces. It's perfect for adults and teens looking for a quick project and kids working on their fine motor skills.
Newsweek
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Ravens Safety Suffers Torn Achilles, Out for Season in Devastating Update
The Baltimore Ravens will be without their veteran safety Ar'Darius Washington for the 2025 season. Washington suffered a torn Achilles after receiving an MRI. NFL insider Ian Rapoport shared the news via X. Sources: #Ravens safety Ar'Darius Washington, who was expected to play a key role in Baltimore's defense next season, has torn his Achilles, the MRI has confirmed. The injury, which occurred during conditioning, will cause him to miss most or all of the 2025 season. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 13, 2025 " #Ravens safety Ar'Darius Washington, who was expected to play a key role in Baltimore's defense next season, has torn his Achilles, the MRI has confirmed. "The injury, which occurred during conditioning, will cause him to miss most or all of the 2025 season," wrote Rapoport. Washington was slated to play a significant role for the Ravens this season. He will likely be put on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Baltimore drafted some depth at that position, drafting Malaki Starks in the first round of the April draft. With Washington out now, Starks will play a massive role for the Ravens' defense. Baltimore endured a ton of changes last year, but they were still an elite group against the run. They ranked first in that category, allowing just 80.1 yards per game, On top of that, they also showed improvement in covering tight ends and experienced a significant defensive turnaround. Washington did his part as he was exceptional, particularly in coverage. Last month, Washington signed a one-year, $3.2 million restricted free agent tender. He started the final 12 games for the club, including the two playoff games. His presence next to Kyle Hamilton helped turn Baltimore's defense into one of he best. Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta had high praise for Washington after their season came to an end in January. "Ar'Darius is a great example of a guy who got a chance and ran with it," DeCosta said. "This year, he stayed healthy, and he became that guy that we saw in college. He's tough, physical, a playmaker, instinctive, smart, a leader. "He's a great story. Just another one of these undrafted guys over the years that we've had that has developed into being a really good football player." Washington is a former Horned Frog of TCU. He stands at 5-foot-8 and has battled injuries to start his career. His 2024 season was the healthiest he had been in a while; however, that won't be the case in 2025.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Frog, Switch receives $10M to demolish, clean closed Cumberland County facility
CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) — Pennsylvania is awarding more than $10 million to redevelop the former Frog, Switch Manufacturing Company site in Cumberland County. The Governor's Office announced that Real Estate Collaborative Frog Switch (REC FS), LLC. will receive a $6,136,698 grant and a $4,091,132 loan to redevelop the former Frog Switch & Manufacturing Company property in Carlisle. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now WHTM Daily Digest The Governor's office says the funding from the PA SITES program will also be used to conduct an environmental assessment and remediation, asbestos abatement, and demolition of about 40 buildings. The property's future beyond the demolition is not clear at this time. Carlisle's Frog, Switch Manufacturing Company property to be purchased In 2023, Frog, Switch Manufacturing Company closed its Carlisle facility after 125 years, with the Board of Directors determining that 'it was impossible for the company to continue due to international competition and the prohibitive costs of capital improvements necessary to keep the foundry competitive.' Operations at Frog, Switch Manufacturing Company officially ceased on June 30, 2023. Ten other projects received funding through the PA SITES program, which is focused on 'shovel-ready industrial sites across the Commonwealth in order to attract businesses, investment, and good-paying jobs to Pennsylvania.' 'When I took office as Governor, my goal was to make Pennsylvania more competitive, to make us a leader in economic development, job creation, and innovation. Our strategy recognizes that in order to compete and create opportunity, we need to invest,' said Governor Josh Shapiro. 'We've heard loud and clear that Pennsylvania needs to develop more sites we can use to sell our Commonwealth to companies that want to grow and thrive here. These sites are key to growing our economy, creating more jobs and thriving communities, and helping Pennsylvania compete ― and win.' The Governor's office also announced a $247,796 grant to Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority in Dauphin County to develop a plan for the development of the Crawford Power Generation Station for potential aeronautical use. A $4,613,046 grant was also given to the Franklin County Area Development Corporation to subdivide a 20.5-acre parcel in the Wharf Road Industrial Park into three lots and provide the necessary utilities and site prep for advanced manufacturing. This is a developing story. Stay with abc27 News as more information becomes available Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to ABC27.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Former Cumberland County Frog, Switch facility to be redeveloped
CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) — The former Frog, Switch facility in Cumberland County will be redeveloped after more than $10 million in grants and loans were awarded. As abc27 reported on Tuesday, Governor Josh Shapiro announced the funding as part of the new PA SITES program. The funding was presented to the Real Estate Collaborative LLC, which was formed as a subsidiary of the Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now ICYMI: Top 5 Stories of the Week The economic development council says the facility, which was used for about 185 years for industrial purposes, will largely be demolished, and the property will be sold to interested bidders. The project was awarded a $6,136,698 grant and a $4,091,132 loan, totaling $10,227,830. A portion of the funding is dedicated to performing environmental inspections and asbestos abatement, according to the Governor's office. The council says the existing industrial buildings 'are in poor condition' and will be demolished. A 'unique Spanish Mission style building' on the property will likely remain on the site, and a fence will soon be built to increase 'site and public safety,' the council added. Raising Canes Harrisburg location sees massive lines night of grand opening 'This is an exciting day and a tremendous step forward for the Carlisle community,' REC Chair Andrew Notarfrancesco said. 'With these funds, we will be able to perform the work necessary to make the site economically viable for redevelopment. On behalf of the REC board, we are extremely grateful to our many supporters, which include the Mayor of Carlisle, Sean Shultz, the Cumberland County Commissioners, Kelly Neiderer, Jean Foschi, and Gary Eichelberger, and our state elected officials, as well as the extensive cooperation we received from the current site owners.' Once the demolition and remediation projects are complete, proposals from private entities will be solicited to redevelop the site. The REC says they will then sell the property, noting the location being near both I-81 and I-76, as well as Harrisburg and local rail yards. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Morning Weather Forecast In 2023, Frog, Switch Manufacturing Company closed its Carlisle facility after 125 years, with the Board of Directors determining that 'it was impossible for the company to continue due to international competition and the prohibitive costs of capital improvements necessary to keep the foundry competitive.' Operations at Frog, Switch Manufacturing Company officially ceased on June 30, 2023. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to ABC27.
