Crafts
June 11, 2022

Needle-Felted Animals are an Adorable Menagerie of Handheld Art

Capturing an animal's likeness, especially the texture of its fur, can be difficult. That is why some crafters gravitate towards needle felting. This popular activity involves “stabbing” pieces of wool until they lock together and produce a firm, round shape. Nova Scotia-based artist Teri Gullon is an expert in this field, creating a menagerie of handheld creatures that will warm your heart.

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Good News
June 10, 2022

New York State Passes “Right to Repair” Law for Your Electronics

Cracked screens, spills, and dead batteries happen. Through accidents or age, our electronics often break and need an experienced hand to repair them. However, manufacturers have often done a thorough job of ensuring consumers in need have to pay for their high-priced, exclusive repair services. The product design are shrouded in mystery and the parts hard to obtain, making home repairs hard and inhibiting even for independent professionals.

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Entertainment
June 10, 2022

Studio Ghibli’s Theme Park Releases More Illustrations of Its Imaginative Attractions

One of Studio Ghibli‘s most anticipated projects is not another animated feature; instead, it's a unique theme park based on past films. Called Ghibli Park, this immersive amusement park is set to open on November 1, 2022, with some of the areas scheduled to be completed the following fall, in 2023. While fans wait, however, they can pore over new illustrations of some of the sites that will be available to see.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.