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Republican-backed bill hopes to limit Biden’s authority over oil reserves

WASHINGTON – The House Friday passed legislation that would limit President Joe Biden’s ability to withdraw oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve after Republicans accused him of misusing his authority to lower gas prices ahead of the midterm elections. The Strategic Petroleum Response Act would prevent any administration from withdrawing oil from the reserves unless there is an increase in the percentage of federal lands that produce oil and gas that match the percentage withdrawal. Expanding energy exploration on public lands has been a top priority for GOP lawmakers. It passed in the House by a vote of 221-205 on…
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Tears of the Kingdom Player Shares Incredible 3-Floor House Design

Following much trial and error, one tenacious The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom player managed to build an impressive three-floor house in spite of some notable restrictions imposed on the game’s home construction mechanics. They swiftly took online to showcase their achievements, having done so just as some fans began speculating that a Tears of the Kingdom DLC announcement is imminent. Whether it’s because the fandom called for Tears of the Kingdom to make better use of Link’s house or another reason, the new Zelda game completely revamped the home-building mechanics from Breath of the Wild. The end…
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“Bespoke” Means Ultra-Custom Design Drury Design

The British word “bespoke” is catching on in the US. We think that’s GREAT and here’s why… How to say bespoke mean? “Bespoke” means “ultra custom” in British design parlance. It was originally used in the context of clothing. Its use in the world of kitchen and bath design coincided with the growing notions of customers seeking out unique and personalized spaces. The word helps distinguish between something custom made and something truly ultra-custom made. Custom made means there’s an overarching template and you get made-to-order units based on the dimensions, colors, materials and style you have in mind. Bespoke…
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Personal Style: How to Make Your Interior Design Reflect Yours

Creating a space that feels authentic to you and your own personal style can often feel like a challenge, especially at a time when new design trends seem to be coming in fast and furious and you’re bombarded with so many images of different interiors on social media. As many designers will tell you, following trends doesn’t always lead to interiors with lasting presence and meaning, especially in a home. Instead, tapping into your own tastes and personal preferences can be the most effective way to create a design that lasts and feels good for you, year after year. Here,…
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A Quick Look at 3 Ways To Win At Playing Baccarat

Although having a reputation as the game of the high roller, baccarat is really a game suitable for everyone, with no focus on high stakes bets at all. It is also one of the simplest casino games, with only three betting options. But, regardless of a low variety of betting options, baccarat is an extremely enjoyable and entertaining casino game. A unique aspect of baccarat is that onlookers can bet on a game, even if they are not currently playing. This means that a number of people can participate in a baccarat hand, simply by placing down bets as another…
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Josh Groban Delivers a Kinder Serial Killer

Opera lovers know how to deal with these situations in the theater. They go to hear the music – more specifically, they go to hear the voices – and they know how to block out or, at least, ignore elements of the production that don’t bother with what they hear. All those things that are important to the seasoned theatergoer, like acting and direction and a cogent plot, are just icing on an evening in the opera house. Which brings us to the strange but wonderful hybrid that is “Sweeney Todd.” Despite being performed in opera houses around the world,…