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The 20 Best Dining Chairs Reviewers Call Comfy & Cool
The 20 Best Dining Chairs Reviewers Call Comfy & Cool
Unlike the prized WFH office chairs we know and love, the best dining chairs must cater to a wide range of butts (not just our own), coexist under one table, and look just as good as they feel. Depending on the eaters in your home, it's also good to consider if the dining chairs can handle the occasional food stain or are able to be doused in Scotchgard. All in all, each living space has different dining chair needs, and we've found a hoard of unique seats that measure up, according to rave reviews.
2023-06-15 03:27
Corey Hawkins on facing down Dracula in 'The Last Voyage of the Demeter'
Corey Hawkins on facing down Dracula in 'The Last Voyage of the Demeter'
The Last Voyage of the Demeter star Corey Hawkins discusses what it was like to
2023-08-09 21:56
Lose Money to a Zelle Scammer? A Refund May Be Coming Your Way
Lose Money to a Zelle Scammer? A Refund May Be Coming Your Way
If you were duped into sending money to a scammer via Zelle, a refund may
2023-11-15 07:20
Birkenstock plans to step into stock market: reports
Birkenstock plans to step into stock market: reports
The owners of Birkenstock are planning an initial public offering as soon as September that could value the German sandal maker at more than $8...
2023-08-01 23:47
How to get the best deal on YouTube Premium
How to get the best deal on YouTube Premium
SAVE 49%: ExpressVPN is the best service for securing deals on streaming platforms. A one-year
2023-09-09 12:29
'Futurama' meets 'Dune' in action-packed, exclusive clip
'Futurama' meets 'Dune' in action-packed, exclusive clip
The beloved sci-fi comedy Futurama is no stranger to Frank Herbert's Dune, featuring nods to
2023-08-11 23:26
Shambles and incompetence: F1 enters new Las Vegas dawn with disaster on opening night
Shambles and incompetence: F1 enters new Las Vegas dawn with disaster on opening night
It was billed as the glistening jewel in Formula 1’s crown. In all but name, this was the new Monaco. But the biggest race on the sport’s 2023 calendar – the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix on the streets of Sin City – descended into a total disaster on opening night. Even for the entertainment capital of the world, nobody could have conjured up this story of incompetence. Make no mistake: this was a shambles. A complete and utter shambles. What started with Carlos Sainz’s car substantially damaged by a loose water valve cover just after 8:30pm on Thursday night ended at 4am on Friday morning in front of empty grandstands, with fans instructed at 1:30am to head for the exits. Put out of their misery, they trudged home having seen just eight minutes of cars on track. For two men with their heads exhaustingly bowed downwards on a fan zone table, it was finally home time. A refund must surely be imminent. F1, so we were told, had left no stone unturned in preparation for this racing extravaganza. A new $500m pit building was built. Unlike their previous forgettable experience in Vegas back in the 1980s, they had cajoled all the major casinos and hotels into a favourable position. The third of three races in the United States this year, the Netflix-inspired American audience waited eagerly for action to commence. But for all the relentless marketing, self-promotion and hype, the fundamental basics of the sport were ruefully ignored here. A day on from an opening ceremony which made three-time world champion Max Verstappen feel like a “clown”, confusion immediately reigned when Sainz pulled his Ferrari car over on the Vegas strip, eight minutes into the first of two practice sessions scheduled. Yet replays quickly showed that the Spaniard had not made a mistake. He had instead run over a loose manhole cover, triggering a complete failure of the engine. The floor of the car was also badly damaged and, frankly, he was lucky the car did not spear off into the wall. With safety coming first – and every drain cover now needing to be double-checked on the strip section of the circuit – the session was cancelled. To add salt to the wounds, Sainz was later given a time penalty due to taking a new gearbox as a result of the incident. Sometimes, common sense fails to prevail. Usually so softly spoken, Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur was livid with F1 and labelled the farcical start to proceedings as “unacceptable” in an exquisitely timed team principals’ press conference. Sat next to him was Mercedes chief Toto Wolff, who took the opposite view and hit the roof when asked if the evening’s events represented a “black eye” for F1. “It’s completely ridiculous,” he said. “How can you even dare talk bad about an event that sets the new standards to everything?” Really, Toto? New standards? With a second one-hour practice session scheduled for midnight, the updates coming through were inadequately sparse. Every hour was amateur hour. Spectators who had paid thousands of dollars to experience night one in Vegas were left in the dark. Would we have any cars on track? The answer was yes – but there would be no fans to see it. Following delay after delay, a start time of 2:30am was eventually pencilled in. But an hour earlier, fans were told over the tannoy to leave owing to “logistical considerations.” In reality, staff had to depart in order to return for their scheduled start time later on Friday – meaning the fans were given their marching orders too. So the obvious question begs: why on earth was that decision not made sooner? By the time cars entered the track, manholes suitably covered, there was an eerie emptiness on the terraces. For an event anticipated to attract 100,000 people a day, it felt like the pandemic once again. It did not matter that Charles Leclerc was fastest; what mattered was that by the time the day finally concluded, nobody really cared. All in all, it represents a mighty old screw-up from Formula 1. Verstappen said on Wednesday the whole event felt like “99% show, 1% sporting event” and on this evidence it is hard not to agree with him. The start times were late enough before it alienated an entire American audience eager for some sleep. There are some serious lessons to be learned. And looking ahead to two more days, as team personnel and reporters alike trundle home with glimpses of the sun on the horizon, it may well take something special to reinvigorate proceedings this weekend. It is recoverable – it has to be, given the investment made here. But let there be no doubt: with the eyes of the world on F1 and the bright lights of Vegas, they dropped the ball tonight. This morning. Whatever the time is. Read More Carlos Sainz handed ‘ridiculous’ penalty after drain cover crash at Las Vegas GP Las Vegas GP resumes in front of empty stands as fans sent home at 1:30am Ferrari team boss fumes over damage to Sainz car: ‘Just unacceptable’ Jacques Villeneuve becomes first F1 driver to get married in paddock at Las Vegas GP Five times a manhole cover stopped F1 in its tracks Watch: Sainz hits loose drain cover on Las Vegas track as F1 practice turns to chaos
2023-11-17 20:50
Large spiders are rapidly spreading in the U.S. They're not after you.
Large spiders are rapidly spreading in the U.S. They're not after you.
A vividly-colored spider the size of your palm is rapidly spreading in parts of the
2023-05-27 17:47
Roborock's S8 series vacuums haven't even been out for 2 months, but they're already on sale
Roborock's S8 series vacuums haven't even been out for 2 months, but they're already on sale
SAVE UP TO 23%: As of June 6, the new Roborock S8 and Roborock S8+
2023-06-07 00:23
British Vogue appoints Chioma Nnadi as Edward Enninful’s successor
British Vogue appoints Chioma Nnadi as Edward Enninful’s successor
Chioma Nnadi has been appointed the head of editorial content at British Vogue, succeeding outgoing editor-in-chief Edward Enninful. Enninful, 51, resigned from one of fashion’s most coveted jobs in June, triggering months of speculation over who would replace him. London-born journalist Nnadi becomes the first Black woman to be appointed editor-in-chief of the magazine, as Anna Wintour praised her as “an editor and writer with an impeccable reputation”. Announcing Nnadi’s appointment on Monday 18 September, Wintour said: “Chioma is beloved among her colleagues at Vogue, and is an editor and writer with an impeccable reputation – both here and in the fashion industry at large. “I’m so grateful to Edward Enninful for everything he’s accomplished at British Vogue, and we’re all looking forward to a productive and creative relationship with him in his new role. “I can’t think of a more worthy person to follow in his footsteps than Chioma, who has proven herself adept at speaking to our digital audience and has found ways to extend Vogue’s reach, authority, and influence across all of our platforms. “She is passionate about fashion, music and culture, and I couldn’t be happier that she will be leading our editorial and creative teams in London.” Nnadi said: “I’m beyond excited and honoured to have been appointed as British Vogue’s Head of Editorial Content. As someone who was born and raised in London, the energy of the city – its boundary-pushing style and creative scene – has shaped the way I look at the world. “Now, more than ever, it feels like a moment to look beyond borders while also celebrating the broad scope of what it means to be British. I’m looking forward to engaging a loyal and inspired digital community that is energised by our access, point of view, and storytelling.” Enninful, whose reign as head of editorial content comes to an end after six years, praised Nnadi as a “brilliant and unique talent with real vision” in a statement. “I am so thrilled that Chioma is joining British Vogue - she is a brilliant and unique talent with real vision, who will take the publication to ever greater heights, he said. More to follow... Read More V&A’s Coco Chanel exhibit doesn’t shy away from designer’s Nazi ties – review How the fashion industry fell out of love with heels How to do ‘The Meghan’ in seven easy pieces
2023-09-18 20:59
Twitter's 'X' name change has led to a huge decrease in App Store downloads
Twitter's 'X' name change has led to a huge decrease in App Store downloads
Elon Musk's Twitter takeover has come with a lot of changes, but his rebranding of
2023-08-22 03:27
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for August 23, 2023
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for August 23, 2023
If Quordle is a little too challenging today, you've come to the right place for
2023-08-23 08:26