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Buzz Feed
13 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
These Internet Gems Saved Me From My Existential Crisis This Week
What you're about to read is an issue of the Only Good Internet newsletter, which brings you the funniest, weirdest, and most interesting content from around the internet, no doomscrolling required. Subscribe here and you'll get the web's best stuff in your email inbox every week! Welcome to Only Good Internet, where — like a sommelier for internet content — I pair you with memes. I want to talk to you about bad jokes. Specifically, BadJokesByJeff. It's basically a Tumblr rite of passage at this point for one of Jeff's jokes to show up on your dash, and for you to respond, 'change your URL, Jeff.' Because, you see, Jeff's jokes are sometimes not bad at all. IDK, maybe you've heard that one before, but I haven't! I didn't see it coming! Here's another: Full disclosure, I'm pretty sure this one was a tweet first, but it seems like Jeff expanded it a bit and brought it away from that terrible site, so I'll allow it. One more for the road: Anyway, 'Jeff, change your URL' has become a meme in and of itself, to the point where the blog actually put out a poll to ask if they should actually do it: You can follow badjokesbyjeff on Tumblr or Instagram. Laugh, groan, shake your head disapprovingly, enjoy. …That Usain Bolt's last name is his REAL NAME, and the founder of Tito's Vodka's last name is Beveridge: William Headline? Bill Headline??? Are you serious??? Apparently, William's last name was originally Swedish and was Americanized, but still. The expression on this cat's face is what really sells this for me: She's SO MAD. Shout-out to Josiah B. for sending in this week's cursed image! That is indeed a brick of soap of considerable size. I'm all for creative branding, but something about combining the word 'ass' with 'soap' just lathers me the wrong way… I always like to finish every week with something that I MUST share with you, because I can't get it out of my head. This week, it's all about Drake and Josh: Sometimes, the replies really come together and create something beautiful. — Pa Kent giving "the talk"— Spider-Man's weakness is cocaine (canon)— Apparently the moon is upside-down in the southern hemisphere?— Old Man Yells At Cloud (it's me, I'm the old man)— Ah, I remember this classic line from Sam That's all for this week, see you later! And remember, if you want more like this, you can subscribe to the Only Good Internet newsletter (if you want, I mean, don't let me tell you what to do, ya know?).
Yahoo
22 minutes ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Space 519 Aims to Be More Than a Luxury Store
CHICAGO — The new Space 519 store in Plaza del Lago in Wilmette, Ill., has something for everyone — and that's by design. There is fashion; dining, with three options ranging from grab-and-go to full service; home decor; gifts; fine jewelry, and apothecary, all in one mini-department store. More from WWD LuisaViaRoma Files for Protection Measures With Florence Court, Italian Chamber of Commerce Passing Grades for Back-to-school Shopping Hailey Bieber Preps Rhode for Sephora Debut 'You can't replicate this online,' Lance Lawson said during a walk-through of the 6,000-square-foot space located at the 1920s-era Spanish-style outdoor mall. Lawson owns Space 519 with his husband Jim Wetzel. 'If there was a website trying to sell you our favorite Swedish fish and a Khaite purse, you'd be like, 'What?'' Space 519 was among the first retailers WS Development, owner of the 100,000-square-foot Plaza del Lago, approached about the project. Located at the southwest corner of the mall with views of Lake Michigan, the store's neighbors are Jenni Kayne and Rag & Bone. James Perse has also opened. According to a mall sidewalk sign, Hermès, Oscar de la Renta, LoveShackFancy, Cynthia Rowley, Hill House Home, La Vie Style House, Peter Millar, Studs, Pilatesville and Veronica Beard are 'coming soon.' 'The first space they presented us had the restaurant on the second floor and we're like, 'no, the restaurant has to be on the first floor,'' Lawson said. 'When it's full and you hear the glasses clinking and the people laughing, the store feels very alive.' Women's clothing is the backbone of the business, but food and dining remain the 'secret sauce,' Lawson noted. The owners introduced dining at their Gold Coast location in 2018 and found it's a draw. Like that store, Plaza del Lago features The Lunchbox, located immediately upon entering, with coffee drinks and grab-and-go items, and The Lunchroom, a full-service, 50-seat capacity restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and brunch. New to the store is The Lago Room, a 40-seat, European-style café serving cocktails and wine. 'Everyone that dines does not shop,' added Lawson, noting that the Cowboy Cookies sold at The Lunchbox are his mother's recipe. 'The food is strong enough that many people come here just to eat.' The retail owners oversaw the entire project, including the decision to remove drop ceilings to uncover a skylight, tear down walls and install more windows. The center of the store is what Lawson and Wetzel call 'happy modern,' with track lighting and midcentury pieces such as a reworked 1950s Drexel sofa. Luxe collectibles, such as Fornasetti plates, are situated near oversize coffee table books. There is art throughout, including a 10-foot mural by local Winnetka artist Paige Spearin, who designed prints for Lilly Pulitzer, an oversize piece by Maggie Meiners, also from Winnetka, and a photography piece by Nick Mele. 'People are coming here for all of it,' Lawson said. 'They want to participate in the food, the styling, the broad range of price points. By having all those components, we can be a true destination.' The store features ready-to-wear from Jil Sander, Missoni, Proenza Schouler and Tibi. Exclusive apparel lines include Khaite, Thom Browne, Partow and Italian knitwear label Sasuphi. Accessory collections include Metier, Valextra and Savette. The store is about to launch a residency with Nak Armstrong, a CFDA Award-winning fine jewelry designer. Other key jewelry brands include ByPariah, Lizzie Fortunato and Gabriela Artigas. Apothecary brands include Vintner's Daughter, Augustinus Bader, D.S. & Durga and Dr. Few Skincare. Prices range from $6.95 for a greeting card to $295 for a Lou Lou de Saison silk sleeveless blouse to $3,995 for a Khaite leather jacket. While the luxury market faces global declines, Lawson said their business has grown 20 percent year over year. 'Since the pandemic, we've really hit our stride,' he said. 'Barneys closing in Chicago has been a catalyst for us. People loved the DNA of Barneys and we love being able to replicate that on a smaller scale.' The owners strategically stagger their orders so there's newness at all times. They also feature limited units in each size. 'That's something our clients always talk about,' Lawson said. 'So it's new, it's not on sale. So you know if you don't buy it, it's going to be gone.' Lawson said their goal is to increase business for both stores from the high single-digit millions to double-digit millions for the first year. Of that goal, the Plaza del Lago store is projected to do 25 percent less than the Gold Coast store during the first year. 'We're profitable,' said Lawson, noting they buy almost entirely in season. The real issue is the devaluation of the dollar, he said. 'When [President Joe] Biden left, it was 1.03, yesterday I did a trade and it was at 1.175. That's 14 percent more just in currency conversion because we buy a lot from Europe that we pay for in euros. Then you add for Europe 10 percent in tariffs. It's terrible,' Lawson said. 'At the end of the day it's a tax. We run on a 10 percent margin in the very best circumstances.' Wetzel said a big reason for their success is their sales associates, who lean in on Midwest nice. If Barneys is the store's aspirational DNA, the TV show 'Cheers' is the vibe. 'It's like going back to your favorite restaurant all the time,' Wetzel said. 'You know what you're going to order. You love that salad. You know that martini is going to be super cold. That's why you keep going back.' Best of WWD Macy's Is Closing 66 Stores in 2025 — Here's the List, Live Updates Inside the Demise of Lord & Taylor COVID-19 Spikes Elevate Retail Concerns
Global News
an hour ago
- Business
- Global News
Canada will start producing ballistic-protection steel domestically
Canadian defence manufacturer Roshel is partnering with a Swedish steel company so it can produce ballistic-protection steel domestically for the first time. Roshel, which makes armoured vehicles, and will now be able to use Swebor's intellectual property to produce ballistic steel in Canada. The agreement comes as Canada is looking to boost domestic steel consumption and build up Canada's defence sector to be less reliant on the United States amid the ongoing trade war with U.S. President Donald Trump. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Ballistic steel is a special type of lightweight, hardened steel that protects against blasts or bullets. 2:13 Carney announces $2B pay boost for Canada's military Roshel CEO Roman Shimonov tells The Canadian Press Canada produces and exports vast quantities of steel and iron but hasn't been able to fully produce ballistic steel for armoured vehicles or drones domestically. Story continues below advertisement He says that causes supply chain bottlenecks for domestic defence firms, who have to import the steel armour for their vehicles and ships from the United States, Europe and Australia.
NZ Herald
an hour ago
- Business
- NZ Herald
Historic Swedish church on the move in logistical feat
Throughout its journey on Tuesday, workers in yellow vests and helmets scrambled around the structure, taking measurements and conducting tests to ensure everything proceeded as planned. After a smooth ride, a brief lunch break and frequent technical checks inside the church, the transport stopped for the day around 3.50pm (1.50pm GMT), more than an hour before schedule. It was to resume on Wednesday morning and scheduled to arrive at its final destination in the afternoon. 'Hopefully tomorrow will be a walk in the park again,' LKAB chief executive Jan Mostrom told AFP, admitting he had been 'a little worried about this'. 'Unique event' The move has generated widespread interest, with large crowds thronging the streets of the town of 18,000 people. King Carl XVI Gustaf was due to take part in the festivities in Kiruna. And Swedish television was broadcasting the entire journey live – a new iteration of the 'slow TV' trend. The town's relocation process began almost two decades ago and is expected to continue for years to come. The new town centre was officially inaugurated in September 2022. The relocation of the church alone is expected to cost 500 million kronor ($52 million) and is being paid for by LKAB. Designed by Swedish architect Gustaf Wickman, the church, which measures 40m tall, is a mix of influences and includes designs inspired by the region's Indigenous Sami people on the pews. The neo-Gothic exterior features slanting roofs and windows on each side, while its dark interior has elements of national romanticism as well as an Art Nouveau altarpiece. LKAB has called the relocation 'a unique event in world history'. Other larger, heavier objects have been moved before, but usually in ports or industrial areas – not through small towns. The roads on the route have been widened, from nine to 24m, and levelled to provide a smooth ride. 'Not just any building' Elisabeth Turq, a 66-year-old French tourist who travelled to Kiruna to follow the move, was awestruck. 'It's quite remarkable to be able to move such a building,' she told AFP. Sami author Ann-Helen Laestadius, a Kiruna native best known for her novel Stolen, which was made into a Netflix drama last year, said she had mixed feelings. 'I'm glad the church is being moved... anything else would have been a scandal,' she told SVT. 'It's such a big part of Kiruna's soul. 'I was baptised, confirmed and married in this church,' she said. 'But it is extremely difficult to see your town disappear,' she added, lamenting the loss of other landmarks razed in the town's move. LKAB offered to financially compensate those affected by the town's relocation, or rebuild their homes or buildings. 'But when it came to the church, we decided it was best to move it in one piece,' LKAB project manager Stefan Holmblad Johansson told AFP, saying the move was being handled 'with great reverence'. 'This is not just any building, it's a church.' Particular attention was paid to protect both the church's large organ, with its more than 2000 pipes, and altarpiece, a pastel landscape painted by Sweden's Prince Eugen (1865-1947). The belltower, which stood separately next to the church, will be moved next week. -Agence France-Presse
Press and Journal
an hour ago
- Sport
- Press and Journal
Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin reveals signing strategy for future transfer windows
Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin insists his long-term transfer strategy is to balance the signing of 'potential' players with experienced campaigners. Thelin has worked alongside head of recruitment Nuno de Almeida to strengthen the squad in preparation for the demands of European league action and domestic commitments. Nine signings have been secured so far during the summer transfer window. The oldest of the summer additions is Australian international striker Kusini Yengi at 26-years-old. Yengi is one of seven permanent signings alongside Marko Lazetic (21), Nicolas Milanovic (23), Emmanuel Gyamfi (21), Kjartan Már Kjartansson (19), Kenan Bilalović (20) and Nick Suman (25). Also secured on loan are Sunderland attacking midfielder Adil Aouchiche (23) and Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Alfie Dorrington (20). Aberdeen have the option to buy former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Aouchiche, understood to be for a club record £1.5million fee. Five of the nine summer signings have yet to play competitively for the Dons. Left-back Gyamfi has been sidelined by injury since pre-season and is scheduled to return to action next month. Highly rated Icelandic teenage midfielder Kjartansson and keeper Suman have been unused substitutes. Striker Lazetic and Bilalovic have also yet to feature having only recently signed. Lazetic completed a move from Italian giants AC Milan on a four-year deal on Monday and Bilalovic recently arrived from Swedish top-flight Varnamo on Friday. Serbian under-21 international Lazetic and Swedish winger Bilalovic are not currently in Aberdeen's squad for the Europa League play-off with FCSB. Aberdeen face Romanian champions FCSB in the first leg at Pittodrie on Thursday and the registration deadline for players closed at 11pm on Friday. Lazetic and Bilalovic are not in the 17 overseas players named in Aberdeen's Europa League play-off squad as both are still awaiting a work permit. However, there is still scope to add two 'wildcard' players to the squad before 11pm on Wednesday – but two from the current 17 would have to be taken out by Thelin. Thelin insists his signing strategy is to secure a balance of players who can deliver now – and young talent who can develop and help deliver success in the future. He explained: 'It's always this balance, building a strong core along with young, potential players. 'Those young players who need the time to improve themselves on the pitch. 'They still make mistakes, but the core in the team is strong enough to have the performance and get the results anyway. 'That is the environment that these signings need. 'In the the recruitment we are working on direct performance or impact players. 'So it's always two tracks. 'You have the squad you have now. 'Sometimes you need players who can perform directly and sometimes you need to invest in the long term also. 'So we always keep this balance to create this value of a squad and continue performing, to reach our targets for every season. 'But also to think about the long term so we can be strong in the future also' FCSB set up the clash with Aberdeen by overcoming Kosovan side Drita 6-3 on aggregate in the third qualifying round. Thelin's assistant first-team coach Christer Persson was in attendance at the second leg in Pristina, Kosovo on Thursday night to watch FCSB win 3-1 away at Drita. Defending Romanian champions FCSB are struggling domestically. They have taken only five points from the opening six league fixtures. Their domestic woes continued at the weekend when blowing a 2-0 lead in the derby clash at Rapid Bucharest. FCSB were leading 2-0 late on but conceded in the 83rd and 92nd minute. Persson has delivered a dossier on FCSB and the Reds are ready. Thelin said: 'We have an analysis of the FCSB team. 'Christer was there to watch them so we have a clear picture of what we are going to be facing. 'They have strengths… but also weaknesses.'
