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"The cold never bothered me anyway."

— Frozen, "Let It Go"

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THE SWEET ICE CREAM We know that not all ice cream flavors are the same and depending on where you live, your favorite ice cream could be different than someone else’s favorite.

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CANADA... TORONTO IS COMING The new teaser trailer for Pixar's "Turning Red" has barely been out for an hour and a half as of this writing, and it's already taking social media by storm.

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THEATRICAL ARTS There are so many music genres, styles, and subgenres to listen to that sometimes it gets confusing when categorizing songs.

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BEAUTY SCHOOL Lip liners are an excellent cosmetic product for lining your lips or using as a base before applying lipstick.

They’re great for filling the gaps around the lips, enhancing their shape, and making them look fuller.

COME ON IN! There are 2 types of doors that you can find in a store: slab doors and pre-hung doors. A slab door is a door with a pre-cut hole for a doorknob. It’s cheaper, but it will take more work to install it.

GOOD FOOD There’s no need to go to a restaurant every time you feel like having salmon. With a simple recipe, you can bake your own and have a delicious plate ready in about half an hour.

PLASTIC BOTTLE INVENTIONS Our homes are filled with plastic things, and this tendency has become a cause for concern for many people since it can take up to 1,000 years for plastic to decompose.

EDITOR'S LETTER

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ATTIRE WEAR Depending on the occasion, you might be asked to follow a certain dress code. In this case, you will have to follow certain rules in choosing the proper attire.

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DRAW IT! COVER PHOTO DANNY KIM

AROMA OF LOVE Lavender has been used since ancient Egypt and is a welcome addition to any garden. This perennial flower, native to the Mediterranean, has shown several benefits regarding insomnia, anxiety, and even acne.

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WHAT WE'RE EATING It might seem that’s it’s impossible to chew food incorrectly. However, there is the right way to do it even for an everyday action like this.

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JES WATSON Editor In-Chief FOOD DIRECTOR Annabelle Waugh FASHION & BEAUTY DIRECTOR Julia McEwen HOME & GARDEN DIRECTOR Brett Walther MANAGING EDITOR Day Helesic TEST KITCHEN SENIOR FOOD SPECIALIST Irene Fong FOOD SPECIALISTS Jennifer Bartoli, Amanda Barnier ARTICLES EDITOR, FOOD Gilean Watts INTERN Jessica Bronstein ART CONSULTING DESIGN DIRECTOR Brendan Fisher ACTING ART DIRECTOR June F. Anderson SENIOR ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR Henrietta Poon CONTRIBUTING ART DIRECTORS Lisa de Nikolits, Leanne Gilbert FEATURES HEALTH EDITOR Kate Daley CONTRIBUTING HEALTH EDITOR Tralee Pearce SPECIAL PROJECTS EDITOR Jill Buchner ASSOCIATE EDITOR, FASHION & BEAUTY Andrea Karr CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Jacqueline Kovacs

PRODUCTION PRODUCTION TEAM LEAD Carol Zephyrine RESEARCH SENIOR RESEARCH ANALYST Eva Chau MARKETING , COMMUNICATIONS & EVENTS SENIOR DIRECTOR Tracy Finkelstein MANAGER Silvana Sciortino SENIOR SPECIALIST Erin Quinn SPECIALISTS Carlie McGhee, Summer Varty, Alyson Young SENIOR DESIGNER Colin Elliott CONSUMER MARKETING GROUP VICE-PRESIDENT, CONSUMER MARKETING Christopher Purcell GROUP CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Doris Chan PRODUCT MARKETING MANAGERS Yen Duong, Amanda Stone DIGITAL MARKETING MANAGER Jason Patterson DIRECTOR, NEWSSTAND SALES Pat Strangis BUSINESS BUSINESS MANAGER Nancy Baker DIGITAL SOLUTIONS GROUP GENERAL MANAGER, NATIONAL PORTALS Ray Ostor

COPY & OPERATIONS EDITORIAL OPERATIONS & ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER Olga Goncalves Costa COPY EDITOR Stephanie Zolis CONTRIBUTING COPY EDITORS Ruth Hanley, Debbie Madsen Villamere ASSISTANT EDITOR Teresa Sousa INTERNS William Dixon, Thalia Gamage, Natalie Wong

PRODUCTION PRODUCTION MANAGER Pat Danaher DIGITAL COLOUR SPECIALIST Nicole Duplantis (on leave), Katarina Marinic

EDITORIAL DEPUTY EDITOR Jessica Pollack SENIOR EDITORS Ariel Brewster, Sadiya Dendar, Simone Olivero CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Claire Gagne ASSISTANT EDITOR Kevin John Siazon COPY EDITOR Kelly Jones PROOFREADER Janet Morassutti INTERNS Emily McDonald, Arisa Valyear

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EDITOR'S LETTER

Eh? It's Turning Red Lester B. Pearson Middle School The opening shot immediately lets us know that this film will be Canadian through and through. An establishing shot of a “Lester B. Pearson Middle School” is shown with a pair of Canadian flags gently waving in the breeze. While there is no school bearing the former Prime Minister’s name in downtown Toronto, there is a Lester B. Pearson Elementary School that also houses Grade 7 and 8 students in North York.

Canadianisms. Everywhere.

The second scene of the trailer features even more Canadiana.

We get our first introduction to our toque-wearing main character, Mei, in a classroom adorned with a poster celebrating the 1980 Winter Games. There is also a hockey helmet tucked away on the top shelf in the right-hand corner. Another student whose interest is piqued by Mei’s mom peering into the classroom can also be seen wearing a maple leaf on their shirt.

The big stuff For all of the hints that Shi crammed into the first minute of the trailer, it was the scene of red panda Mei running across the roofs that confirmed beyond a shadow of a doubt that this is a Toronto film. As Mei runs crying across some rooftops, the CN Tower and Rogers Centre are clearly visible in the distance.

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Graffiti Alley?

As Mei jumps between two buildings, we get a glimpse of some kids playing basketball on the classic patchwork pavement of Toronto’s alleys. A green dragon is painted on one of the walls, as well as the tag of the artist on the backboard. Given that the story seems to be set just west of downtown, could this be Toronto’s famed Graffiti Alley? Also, it’s worth noting that one of the kids is wearing a blue and white hockey jersey, quite possibly a shoutout to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

One last clue As Mei continues to break for home after suffering her unwanted transformation, she jumps clear across a bustling street strung with red paper lanterns. At first glance, this could be any street in the world. But, upon closer inspection, one clue gives it away: the streetcar tracks. Inlaid into the pavements are those four iron rails that are a hallmark of downtown Toronto’s streets.

Depending on orientation, this has to be either Spadina Avenue or Dundas Street West.

his one’s for you Canada. Director Domee Shi chose her hometown of Toronto as the backdrop for her new feature film, with Ottawa native Sandra Oh lending her voice and a group of very talented Canadian artists on the filmmaking team.

The new teaser trailer for Pixar's "Turning Red" has barely been out for an hour and a half as of this writing, and it's already taking social media by storm. On the official Disney Pixar Instagram account, the trailer has already been viewed by over a quarter of a million people (and counting). It's getting similar traction on Twitter, with a likes-to-retweets ratio of 2:1. The movie is just under a year away, and people are already chomping at the bit to see it.

A final farewell When Mei makes it home, she calms down enough to temporarily regain her human form. Out of the pink cloud of dust emerges Mei clad in a shirt with a maple leaf on it. However, this glimpse doesn’t last long, as she quickly morphs back into the anxiety-plagued red panda.

Turning Red is set in Toronto. Mei Lee is a confident, dorky thirteen-year-old torn between staying her mother’s dutiful daughter and the chaos of adolescence.

And as if changes to her interests, relationships, and body weren’t enough, whenever she gets too excited (which for a teenager is practically ALWAYS), she “poofs” into a giant red panda!

JES WATSON Editor In-Chief

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TIPS & TRICKS How Much Caffeine Different Products Contain Billions of people worldwide rely on caffeine daily to help them stay awake and agile thought the day.

What caffeine actually is

Caffeine is a natural stimulant, and it’s found in over 60 plant species. Most commonly, it’s enjoyed across the globe in coffee, tea, and chocolate. In its pure form, it is a white, odorless powder with a slightly bitter taste. Caffeine works by stimulating the brain and central nervous system, keeping you awake. When consumed from the gut, it enters the blood system very quickly. From there, it goes to the liver and breaks down into compounds that can affect the function of various organs. Additionally, all this stimulates the brain and contributes to the state of arousal, alertness, and focus.

Caffeine in different types of products

Caffeine is found in nature in the fruit, leaves, and beans of coffee, cacao, and guarana plants. It is also added to some drinks and supplements.

Herbal tea — contains none Decaffeinated tea — contains 2 mg Decaffeinated coffee — contains about 4 mg of caffeine Hot chocolate — The exact amount of caffeine in hot chocolate depends on how the drink is made. The average cup of hot chocolate has only 5 mg of caffeine. A very chocolatey hot chocolate mix that some companies use contains up to 25 milligrams of caffeine.

Chocolate (cacao) — 1 oz (28g) of dark chocolate contains about 24 mg of caffeine, whereas milk chocolate contains one-quarter of that amount.

Green tea — contains about 28 mg Soda — A 12-oz (355 ml) can of regular or diet dark cola contains about 40 mg of caffeine.

Black tea — 1 cup (237 ml) contains about 47 mg of caffeine.

Instant coffee — 1 cup or 8 oz (237 ml) contains about 60 mg of caffeine.

Espresso — 1 shot or 1.5 oz (44 ml) contains about 65 mg of caffeine.

Brewed coffee — 1 cup or 8 oz (237 ml) contains about 95 mg of caffeine.

Guarana — This seed originates from South America, and it is used as an extract in food, energy drinks, and energy supplements. Coffee beans have about 4 times less caffeine than guarana beans. Some drinks that contain guarana extract can have up to 125 mg of caffeine per serving.

Energy drinks — 1 cup or 8 oz (237 ml) of an energy drink holds about 85 mg of caffeine. But the standard energy drink serving is 16 oz (473 ml), and that doubles the caffeine to 170 mg.

Because energy shots are more concentrated than drinks, a small 2-oz (59ml) shot holds about 200 mg of caffeine.

Supplements — Caffeine supplements contain about 200 mg per tablet as if you had drunk 2 cups (473 ml) of brewed coffee.

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BEAUTY SCHOOL Lip liners are an excellent cosmetic product for lining your lips or using as a base before applying lipstick. They’re great for filling the gaps around the lips, enhancing their shape, and making them look fuller. But selecting the perfect liner for your lips can sometimes be tricky.

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STYLE 1. If you like the natural color of your lips, find the perfect nude.

3. Use a crayon lip liner.

For the best definition, it is better to use a crayon lip liner than a liner with a pointy tip. Crayon lip liners have a rounded, soft tip. Sharp pencils will make tight, intense lines that won’t give you the optimal look.

Round-tipped pencils will give your lips a velvety, creamy finish. These crayontype liners are convenient and quick to use, and they are multifunctional — you can use them as lipstick too.

If you’re a fan of natural-looking lips and want to achieve that nice, pouty look, there are 2 things you can do: Find a lip liner that is the exact color of your lips, the nude lip liner. First, determine your skin undertone.

Pinkish and purple shades will fit nicely with people with cool undertones. Those with warm undertones can go for a golden or yellowish liner. People with neutral undertones have no predominant shade, and they can wear both cool and warm hues. A neutral lip liner will enhance your natural lips and provide shape and definition.

Find “my lip, but better” shade, which is a tone just a bit darker than your natural lip color. This will make your lips appear more prominent and gain a velvety texture, as well as make their color look intense.

Note: The nude lip liner will also save you money since you won’t need to buy a new lip liner to match every lipstick you have.

4. Check for the right ingredients.

Try to find lip liners that are as hydrating as lip balms. Ingredients in lip liners will make your lips smooth, and the hydrating formula will help your lip color stay put throughout the day.

Moisturizing lip liner can build up color seamlessly. Search for soft and creamy ones — the color will glide on better for a smoother finish. You won’t have that “dry lip” look.

Search for the following ingredients in a lip liner: Hyaluronic acid Vitamin E Shea butter Jojoba essential oil Aloe vera Safflower seed oil

2. When using colored lipstick or gloss, apply a liner in a shade darker or lighter.

Next, find a liner with a hue darker or lighter than the lipstick or gloss you want to use. This will take your appearance to the next level by creating a neat look.

Avoid using a liner with a much darker tone than the lipstick you want to use.

The contrast between the 2 can become very sharp and look shabby. Many women make this mistake and use a brown-toned liner and then fill the inner section with a pinkish color. The general rule is to keep the lipstick and the liner in the same color family and undertones.

Another great trick you can use is with a lighter, highlight lip pencil that will make the line clean and define the lips. It is great for accenting the thin upper lips.

5. Pair the texture of the lip liner and the lipstick.

You’ll want to match the finish to finish, which means to pair the texture of the lip liner with the lipstick too. Match your matte lip liner with your matte lipstick or your metallic lip liner with your metallic lipstick so you will achieve colorful and flawless lips.

From top: Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Lip Pencil, $38; Hourglass Panoramic Long Wear Lip Liner, $49; Make Up For Ever Aqua Lip Waterproof Pencil, $35; Kat Von D Everlasting Lip Liner, $28; Urban Decay 24/7 Lip Pencil, $32; Marc Jacobs Beauty (P)outliner Longwear Lip Liner Pencil, $34.

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ATTIRE WEAR

Depending on the occasion, you might be asked to follow a certain dress code. In this case, you will have to follow certain rules in choosing the proper attire.

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STYLE 1. Casual

If the dress code is “Come as you are” (also known as “casual”), it means that your outfit should be comfortable and functional. However, don’t confuse this attire with everyday streetwear. Avoid very informal clothes like sportswear, yoga leggings, sweatshirts, and worn-out clothes. 👗Casual attire for women: Choose clean, unwrinkled clothes. If the weather is warm, consider a light summer dress, or pair a skirt or shorts with a light shirt.

Otherwise, long pants, cardigans, buttondown sweaters, or blazers are suitable too. Flat shoes or sneakers are an excellent choice to finish up the look.

Tip: A light touch of makeup and some modest accessories will make your whole look appear very neat. 🤵 Casual attire for men: Go for clean, not ragged clothes. You can wear T-shirts, jeans, chinos, and casual sneakers. Pair them with some colorful or patterned socks to express your personality.

Tip: Avoid flip-flops, shorts, or baggy clothing, like sweatpants or hoodies.

2. Smart casual

This attire is also known as dressy casual or casual chic. It’s like an upgraded version of the casual style, which is suitable for job interviews, client meetings, and casual nighttime events.

Here you can wear trendier and more chic pieces. 👗Smart casual attire for women: Don’t be scared to add something glamourous to your look. For example, add a bow blouse and heels to your jeans. Patterned or floral shirts, bright cardigans, tailored pants, and jumpsuits will also look good.

Tip: Don’t be afraid to experiment with color, sophisticated patterns, and saturated shades, like cobalt, oxblood, or emerald. Accessories that stand out will finish up the look perfectly.

3. Business casual

This attire doesn’t necessarily mean that you need to dress up casually but also doesn’t imply wearing a suit and tie. It’s suitable as an everyday choice for working in an office. 👗Business casual attire for women: Dress pants, khakis, pencil skirts, fun blouses, blazers, and collared shirts, are considered appropriate. Finish up your look with closed-toe and professional shoes — high heels, boots, flats, loafers, mules, or oxfords. Adding jewelry is also appropriate.

Tip: It’s advised to avoid wearing jeans.

However, on some occasions, dark blue jeans might work. Also, sneakers are not suitable for business casual. 🤵 Business casual attire for men: Cotton button shirts, oxford shirts, tailored blazers, tight-fitting sweaters or cardigans, khakis, and cotton chinos in neutral, monochromatic colors are an optimal choice. Pair them with loafers, oxfords, monk straps, or derbies.

Tip: Avoid wearing overly fancy jackets, polo shirts, and t-shirts, as well as shorts, casual or street-style jeans, and any athletic pants. Also, avoid sneakers, sandals, and any other very casual footwear.

4. Business formal

Business formal is suitable for daytime semi-formal events like business lunches and conferences. The main idea here is to wear something businessappropriate, that feels neat and dressy. 👗Business formal attire for women: Opt for a suit, a business-style dress, or a dress with a jacket. Finish your look with stockings and nice heels (low or high). 🤵 Business formal attire for men: Choose a dark business suit. You can layer your outfit with a matching vest and pair it up with a dress shirt, leather dress shoes, and dark dress socks.

🤵 Smart casual attire for men: Tailored oxford shirts, chinos, or wool pants are a good choice. Dark denim is also suitable if the event is more lounge.

5. Semi-formal

Semi-formal attire is a bit fancier than business attire, but still not formal enough to wear tuxedos and fancy gowns. Typically, it’s suitable for weddings, holiday parties, and fine restaurants. 👗Semi-formal attire for women: Opt for dresses, separates, or a pantsuit in a dressy fabric like silk, cashmere, or satin.

Add fancy shoes like heels, strappy sandals, or flats, and sparkly jewelry. 🤵 Semi-formal attire for men: Go for a conservative dark suit and a dress shirt.

You can also add a vest that will match your suit. You can also wear a tie.

Choose a suit that matches your shoes and wear dark socks.

6. Black tie

Black tie is a formal dress code that is usually worn to formal evening events, like weddings, proms, formal dinners, and the theater. It is more formal than business attire. 👗 Black tie attire for women: Opt for a formal floor-length evening gown, a dressy cocktail dress, or get the dressiest classic black dress. 🤵 Black tie attire for men: Choose a black tuxedo. Also, pick a formal white shirt paired with cuff links. Finish up your look with a black bow tie, black patent shoes, and black dress socks.

7. Creative black tie

This dress code allows you to incorporate some fun into your look. You can use different textures, prints, patterns, colors, or accessories to come up with an unusual yet elegant look. 👗Creative black tie for women: Opt for an evening dress with patterns and sparkly sequins. You can also wear shorter cocktail dresses paired with a blazer and some stand-out accessories.

Even if you choose a basic black dress, you can add a stand-out piece like an eye-catching clutch. 🤵 Creative black tie for men: Opt for formal wear with some pops of texture and color. For example, opt for a velvet suit or a paisley cummerbund. Colorful vests under a suit or a tuxedo are also a good choice. Finish up your look with silk or satin lapels, bright-colored socks, and vibrant cufflinks or shirt buttons.

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STYLE 8. Festive attire

You can consider a festive dress code when you attend a holiday party, like for example, New Year’s Eve. Essentially, it’s cocktail party attire modified according to the season. 👗 Festive attire for women: You can opt for a cocktail dress, as well as long dressy skirts paired with a matching top.

A “little black dress” is a good choice too. 🤵 Festive attire for men: You can go with pieces that feature holiday colors.

Choose seasonal sport coats or blazers, slacks, and open-collar or dress shirts.

You can also finish your look with a festive tie.

9. White tie

A white tie dress code means formal attire that is suitable for galas and state dinners. It is also known as a “full evening dress.” Therefore, it’s considered the most formal of all the dress codes and indicates that the guests attending the event are high-caliber, royal, or have a high social standing. 👗White tie attire for women: Grand ballgowns with opulent jewels are the most suitable for these situations. You can also consider formal floorlength evening dresses and, optionally, long gloves. 🤵 White tie attire for men: Consider wearing a white shirt, waistcoat, and bowtie paired with black patent leather shoes with black laces. You are allowed to add a slight touch of personality to your look by wearing a colorful or patterned bowtie or, optionally, white gloves.

Tip: White tie is the most traditional type of attire, and wearing a pre-tied bowtie or a shirt without fancy buttons or cufflinks is considered inappropriate.

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COME ON IN! There are 2 types of doors that you can find in a store: slab doors and pre-hung doors. A slab door is a door with a pre-cut hole for a doorknob. It’s cheaper, but it will take more work to install it. A pre-hung door is supplied with the frame and hinges. It is heavier and more expensive due to its construction, but the installation of this door will take much less time. However, these 2 alternatives are not the main thing you should be paying attention to.

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HOME Select the material

Natural wood. Different types of wood are used to manufacture doors. For example, pine is in high demand, but it’s not rigid enough, so scratches can appear on the door’s surface. Doors made of ash, linden, and oak will be more practical due to their dense structure, high rigidity, and resistance to moisture. However, they cost more.

Chipboard is made by pressing sawdust and binders. As a result, durable and reliable door slabs are obtained. Then they are laminated and covered with a decorative film with patterns for a particular type of wood to give the product an attractive look. The disadvantage is that they don’t withstand strong shocks, high humidity, and temperature changes.

MDF (medium-density fiberboard). This structure is similar to chipboard, but smaller sawdust is used to make it. This material is less resistant to moisture and deformation, so it’s only suitable for dry rooms.

Glass. Interior doors made of this material are rarely chosen for residential premises, as they are transparent, which is not always convenient. They can also be patterned, colored, and matte. These structures often have a metal or wooden frame, but can be made without it. The minimum glass thickness is 0.2 inches.

Tempered glass or a material called triplex is used for manufacturing, which does not break into fragments when damaged.

PVC (polyvinyl chloride). Most often, plastic doors are used in office buildings and public spaces, but they can also be suitable for home use. These doors are distinguished by their great ability to insulate for both sound and heat, their practicality in maintenance and operation, as well as their durability. They can be made in different colors or, for example, imitate the structure of natural wood. 💡 Manufacturers can combine different materials in the production of interior doors.

For example, wood, chipboard, and PVC doors may include glass elements. On the other hand, glass panels may have a wooden frame. This variety allows the buyer to choose the model that suits their needs best.

Select a suitable design

Single leaf swing door. This is an ordinary standard door that you can push or pull.

Double swing door. These doors have a similar design as in the previous version, but there are 2 doors instead of one.

Pivot door. This door has hinges on the floor and ceiling that let the door rotate around a central axis and open in both directions.

Folding door. This is usually made in a double-leaf form. Most often, this door can be found in laundries, pantries, and other small rooms.

Sliding door. This door can be made of wood or glass or can be lined with mirrors. The design implies that the door slides along the wall, and does not swing open. Thanks to this distinctive feature, sliding doors are suitable for rooms where there is very little free space.

Pocket door. This is similar to the previous door type. But the main difference is that the door slides into the wall, not along it. So, it’s a perfect spacesaving construction.

Barn door. This door is mounted on top of a sliding mechanism, which allows the door to move to the side. It’s best combined with industrial or rustic interiors.

Dutch door. This door is divided in half horizontally. The design allows you to open the upper and lower parts of the door separately.

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Pay attention to accessories

Handles. There are 3 types of handles: stationary, push (rotary), or knob. The first option is just a fixed handle that is screwed to the door. The second option is equipped with a swivel mechanism and a latch. To open the door, you need to press the lever. The knob has a similar structure, but most often this kind of handle has a round shape. A knob needs to be turned.

Hinges. There are card-type, overhead, cut-in, or universal hinges. To support the weight of the door leaf, they must be durable enough. If the door is made of heavy solid wood, then 3 hinges are installed on one leaf. In addition, it’s worth choosing hinges that match the color of the door.

Locks. Interior doors are rarely equipped with a lock, but if necessary, simple options are chosen. Since overhead locks are massive and impractical in operation, mortise locks are more common: they are compact and easy to use. A lock is usually combined with a handle, and the outer case should match the color of the door.

Rollers and motion guides. They are required for sliding doors. Parts must be made of durable metal, like steel. The rollers can only be placed on the upper part of the leaf, for example, this is required for glass doors. However, if the door is heavy, you should choose a system with a top and bottom mounting.

Ready-made kits include stoppers, stops, rails, and other items. 💡 All accessories should correspond to the weight and thickness of the structure.

A door that is ready for installation should have holes for all the necessary elements. The operating instructions from the manufacturer allow you to install all the parts yourself.

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AROMA OF LOVE Lavender has been used since ancient Egypt and is a welcome addition to any garden. This perennial flower, native to the Mediterranean, has shown several benefits regarding insomnia, anxiety, and even acne.

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HOME Before planting Before planting your lavender, make sure to water it in its nursery pot 1 hour before.

Choosing a sunny location is key. Because lavender requires full sun for at least 6 hours to thrive, where you plant it is vital. Pick a spot in your garden where the plant will receive a lot of light daily.

The soil pH is also important. Lavender has a preference for alkaline soil — a minimum of 6.5 or higher. So before planting, measure the soil’s pH to make sure it’s suitable for the plant to thrive. pH test kits or meters are easy to use and readily available for purchase for a low price online or in stores.

Planting lavender Step 1: Be sure your lavender is healthy and has developed root systems in its nursery pot.

If you notice the roots clinging, feel free to shake them gently.

Step 2: In your chosen planting location, begin by digging a hole twice as deep and double as wide as the root of the plant you purchased.

Step 3: Proceed to plant it, making the top of the root ball and the soil line even. Around the plant, place the backfill soil and press firmly.

Step 4: If you happen to be planting more than one lavender plant, or in case you want to plant more in the future, leave about 5 to 6 feet between each to guarantee optimal air circulation and allow all of the plants to flourish.

Step 5: Compress the soil and remove any air pockets by watering the flower after planting.

To keep the plant in optimal condition, only water your lavender if your garden or the plant itself is very dry. Too much water can cause the roots to rot and lavender thrives in quickdraining soil.

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WHY WE NEED TOES We only think about our toes when we need a pedicure or when we accidentally hit our toes on some furniture. But they are way more important for people than they seem.

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HEALTH

Structure of toes

Every toe consists of several small bones called phalanges that are connected to each other with joints. The 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th toes have 3 phalanges. Very rarely does the little toe only have 2 phalanges, and the biggest toe always has 2 phalanges.

The toes are connected directly to the bones in the middle part of the foot. The muscles and tendons allow us to bend, and move our toes in different directions but it’s impossible to move them independently because of the location of the soft tissue.

Why we have 5 toes

The ancestors of all modern creatures with 4 legs had 5 fingers on all 4 limbs around 300-400 million years ago.

Some creatures could have up to 13 fingers, but evolution only left them with 5. Scientists don’t have a definite answer as to why this number was “chosen.”

Today, the human body is so used to having 5 toes on each foot that losing, for example, the biggest one can impact the way we walk tremendously. Around 40% of the work is done by this toe, so walking without it would slow us down and make it hard for us to keep our balance.

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The functions of toes

Support. The many bones, tendons, nerves, and ligaments in the toes allow us to keep our bodies vertical.

Balance. Keeping our balance and posture is possible because the toes are connected to the arch of the foot, increasing the overall body stability. When the body is leaned forward, the toes let us push back to restore balance.

Motion. When walking, toes allow us to stabilize the foot because the area that is in touch with the ground is bigger. The toes and the pads on them help us push off from the ground to take a step.

Acceleration. Thanks to the push, we can take big steps. This allows for the calf muscle to be slower but more effective. This creates acceleration and we can run faster.

Sense of touch. When walking barefoot, we can feel the things under our feet — soft grass, Lego parts, or carpet.

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THE SWEET ICE CREAM The first thing most ice cream lovers do when they arrive at a new destination is wonder about the best ice cream near me. You are either wondering about ice cream places near me or ice cream shops near me. And if you love soft serve ice cream like most of us do, your thoughts are probably more specific, “soft serve ice cream near me”. Who doesn’t love ice cream?

Ice cream is a dessert that most of us are familiar with, but do you know where to get the best ice cream in the world? And the best ice cream brands in the world? Or even the best ice cream flavor in the world? What about how to get ice cream near you?

Do you know where to get the best chocolate or vanilla ice cream in the world? I guess if you are an ice cream lover, you would have at some point in time wondered what the best ice cream flavors in the world are, or the best ice cream near me.

Most people love a good scoop or two of ice cream, especially in the hot weather. For globetrotters, experiencing local ice cream of every country you visit could be a fun way to connect with your host country. You should know where the best ice cream parlors are, and what the top ice cream in the world is, so you don’t miss out when you’re in that part of the world. You want to scope out the top ice cream shops in the world as well as the best ice cream flavor before you even get to that country. You might be surprised to find out you’re heading to the ice cream capital of the world, something you don’t want to find out after you’ve left the place.

We know that not all ice cream flavors are the same and depending on where you live, your favorite ice cream could be different than someone else’s favorite. So, if you’re really into travel and want to experience ice cream on a whole new level, here are the best locations to find the most delicious and best ice cream flavors.

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1) Vaffelbageriet, Copenhagen, Denmark

3) Big Gay Ice Cream at New York City

Vaffelbagariet is a very popular ice cream shop located in Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark. The ice cream shop is so good it was ranked #9 in the National Geographic’s edition of the top places to eat ice cream in the world. This ice cream shop has some unique Danish flavors you can’t find anywhere else in Denmark, such as the salted licorice and salted caramel.

Big Gay Ice Cream in the Big Apple is a shop which started out in a truck.

Now a major destination for ice cream in the city, the place is well known for a variety of flavors and an even larger collection of toppings. More exciting than the ice cream itself, are the names for the items on the menu.

One of its most popular flavors, the ‘Amerikaner’, is a flavor so good you will come back to this shop a few more times while you’re visiting Denmark. This ice cream shop is also a café so if you’re not into ice cream or want a little more than ice cream, you can get some hot chocolate or cappuccino. If you are in Denmark then you should visit this place and put it on your list of the best ice cream places in the world and best ice cream near me.

2) Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, Columbus, Ohio If there is one place in Columbus to go for ice creams, it would be Jeni’s. The store specializes in a wide range of flavors and trust us, it’s really hard to decide which one to pick. Jeni’s is devoted to making the best ice cream possible without any synthetic flavors or dyes and the result is ice cream that’s creamy and melts in the mouth.

But, even more exciting than the vast array of flavors available at the store, is the fact that you get to sample any or all of them before you go for it.

And some flavors include snowflake, brambleberry crisp, brown butter almond brittle, brandied banana brulee, cream puff, churro, and so many others. They also have some diary-free options. If this list is not enough to make you visit Jeni’s when you’re in town, then you’re not a true ice cream lover. But we’re guessing that if you’re reading this, you are on the lookout for the best ice cream flavor in the world and Jeni’s ranks high up there. So, if you’re in the area, this is another one to make your list of soft serve ice cream near me.

We’ll let you figure it out the menu when you’re in the city but a few of the flavors include Rocky Roadhouse, Truckers, Dorothy, Salty Pimp, and Gobblers. They also have a selection of different flavors of milkshake, including chai milkshake and coffee milkshake. If you’re in New York City, you do want to stop by here to try some of their flavors. You’ll thank us later for not only showing you the best soft serve ice cream in NYC, but also the best ice cream in NYC. Go head, visit this ice cream shop and prove us wrong.

4) Gelato Messina, Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia The land down under is a great place to dig into some unique ice creams, especially during the warmer months of the year. Gelato Messina is famous for its interesting collection of unique flavors and so is a great place for you to indulge your sweet tooth. We dare say this ice cream shop is serves one of the best ice creams in all of Australia. Yes, it’s a bold statement but it’s true!

Some of their signature flavors include Apple Pie, Blood Orange, Bounty, Coconut & Lychee, Dulce De Leche, Hokey Pokey, Macadamia Crunch, Pandan & Coconut, Salted Carmel & White Chocolate, and Yoghurt Caramel amongst many other flavors.

If you are ever in this part of Australia, be sure to visit this ice cream shop for the best ice cream flavors in the world.

5) Bi-Rite Creamery, San Francisco, California

7) The Original Swensens, San Francisco, California

San Francisco has a ton of ice cream shops but this is one of the more interesting ice cream stores in the city and really, in the sunny state of California. Bi-Rite Creamery prides itself in preparing the absolute best and most delicious cream for miles. Its uniquely flavored ice cream is prepared with everything from toasted coconuts and caramel variants to sundaes and everything between.

Looking for the top ice cream brand in the world? Swensens is one of the most famous ice cream chains in the world with stores in dozens of different countries. The chain started in the city of San Francisco and the original store where this historical dessert story began in 1948 is still open to the public. Over 60 years since the first store opened, Swensens has over 180 different flavors of ice cream including Mango and Apple Cranberry.

All the ice cream here is made by hand, and in small batches. The ice cream filling which include things like brownies, peanut brittle, marshmallows and so made others, are also made by hand! Some of the unique flavors served here include S’mores, Balsamic Strawberry, Malted Vanilla, Roasted Banana, Salted Caramel, Birthday Cake, and Peanut Butter Swirl. You will be hard pressed to find better tasting homemade ice cream in all of San Francisco, or even all of California. So, if in San Francisco and looking for soft serve ice cream near me, this is exactly where to go for the best ice cream in SF!

6) Veganista Ice Cream, Vienna, Austria This is a very niche ice cream destination in the capital of Austria, and it’s based entirely on vegan recipes. With entirely plant-based flavors sourced from organic and local growers, this is one vegan stopover you can’t afford to miss even if you’re not vegan. Veganista’s ice cream is made every morning with fresh, organic, and natural ingredients.

The ice creams do not contain any artificial additives or flavoring.

Veganista serves 18 different flavors of ice cream every day including flavors such as Basil, Maple Pecan, Strawberry, and Chocolate. They also have their famous inbetweener – two biscuits stuck in the middle of an ice cream!

This ice cream shop also serves gluten-free ice cream. So if you’re in search of the best ice cream in the world and you happen to be in Vienna, you know where to head for the best vegan ice cream in the world as well as one of our favorite ice cream shops.

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Of course, this would be a great time to wonder how many flavors of ice cream exist in the world. Certainly, more than 180 as Swensen already took care of that. Swensens is rated one of the top ice cream brands in the world for so many reasons – their ice cream is premium, all natural, and there’s something for every dietary need. They are also regarded as one of the best ice cream brands and stores for soft serve ice creams. There are currently there are over 300 Swensen’s ice cream outlets all over the world including North and South America, Asia, and Middle East.

8) Gelato & Latte Este, Sofia, Bulgaria One of the more ‘forgotten’ ice cream destinations in Europe, Gelato & Latte Este is an excellent hotspot for ice cream. The flavors are made from high-quality raw materials from their grass-fed cows and as well as other products like nuts and berries from local farms. Since these ice creams are made from local ingredients, they are creamy and rich. The ice cream is served in freshly-baked cones and are topped with ingredients which are prepared on site. Some of the flavors are amazingly weird ice cream flavors which is why we love it here.

Some unique flavors of their ice cream include Janduya, Salted Caramel, Black Chocolate, Pistachios, and Sour Cream with chunks of brownies amongst so many others. This ice cream shop is certainly somewhere you want to visit when you’re in Bulgaria. Gelato & Latte Este also serves special coffee, milky drinks and so many other unique drinks just in case you’re not much of an ice cream lover, or you want to try something other than, or perhaps in addition to the ice cream. So, when you’re in Sofia, Bulgaria, head out to the best ice cream shop in the country and an answer to your question of best ice cream near me.

9) Perchè no!, Florence, Italy

11) Gelarto Rosa, Budapest, Hungary

Proof that ice cream goes way back!

The city of Florence is known for many historical landmarks including a really old Italian ice cream store where you can enjoy some interesting homemade ice creams, gelato preparations and more. In 1939, Perchè No! literally meaning Why not! opened its door to serve artisanal ice cream made the traditional way. This is a local ice cream shop that’s amazingly good and if you’re in Florence, then you should have this on your list of best ice cream shops near me.

A small and independent ice cream store, Gelarto Rosa specializes in a vast range of Italian flavors uniquely prepared by hand the traditional Italian way. This store prides itself in serving the best organic ice cream for miles. Gelarto Rosa does a few things that make it stand out including using a special spatula to form the ice cream into a rose rather than just a scoop; using only natural products; and enriching their ice cream with local milk, cream, fruits, etc.

Some of the unique flavors found here include Ginger, Curry with mango and peaches, Sacher cake, Green Tea, and Salted Caramel. If you’re in Florence, stop by Perchè No! for a taste of real Italian ice cream the way it should be because you simply can’t go to Italy without eating great gelato! And you also can’t go to Italy without visiting one of the best ice cream places ever.

10) Gelateria Da Vinci, Bruges, Belgium The store has been around for about two decades and specializes in a vast array of over 150 ice cream flavors and cones in a very prime destination in the heart of Belgium. In addition to ice cream creations, Gelateria Da Vinci also serves warm drinks, aperitifs, cocktails, smoothies, milkshakes, and yogurts.

Examples of the unique ice cream flavors you’ll find in this store include Mocha, Mojito, Nociola, Maracuja, After Eight, Stracciatella, and many others. If you’re in the area, stop by and taste some of the ice cream – the shop lets you try the flavors till you find the one you love most. So, what not to love about the best ice cream shop in Bruges, Belgium? And if it makes you feel better, they do have some over the top ice creams which is why we love it here!

They also make ice cream specifically for vegans, lactose intolerant persons, and people with other dietary concerns and issues. Gelarto Rosa is located in Szent Istvan Square in the center of Budapest however, it recently began franchising and will be opening up in many other locations soon. No doubt this will become one of the best ice cream brands in the world. So when you’re in Hungary, make a stop here to get your ice cream fix and put this on your list of ice cream parlors near me!

12) Amorino Gelateria, Valetta, Malta One of the most well-known ice cream stores on this island nation of Malta is Amorino Gelateria. This shop offers a vast collection of interesting natural flavors of ice cream. The store also serves gelato, sorbet, milkshakes, crushed ice, and macaroons made from organic ingredients and devoid of any artificial ingredients.

The shop also has some gluten-free options for ice cream lovers who can’t eat gluten. Malta on its own is already a treasure to discover and love.

Valetta is amazingly great to explore.

Pair that up with great ice cream from Amorino Gelateria and you will have something to talk about for years after you return from your vacation or holiday to Malta. What not to love about eating the best ice cream flavors in one of the best places to visit in Europe? Especially when that is one of the best gluten free ice cream parlor near me if you’re in Valletta?

13) N’Ice Cream Factory, Warsaw, Poland N’Ice Cream Factory is located in the capital of Poland and is well known for its liquid nitrogen-based ice creams.

The process of preparation of this nitrogen-based ice cream alone is worth seeing. You start with choosing what size of cup you want (comes in 250 ml and 500 ml) then choose your base which can be milk, soymilk, sorbet, or yogurt, then you add up to 3 flavors, and then add a topping.

Apart from the many flavors of ice cream, the menu also includes juices, cocktails and bubble waffles which are essentially dried waffle cones filled with the fillings and toppings of your choice. So, the next time you find yourself in Warsaw, be sure to visit this ice cream shop for a sweet fix.

14) Bizziice Ice Cream Parlor, Frankfurt, Germany A family-owned ice cream store in the heart of this historic German city, Bizziice offers a vast range of ice creams from Germany and other countries. The ice cream is made from natural ingredients and this ice cream shop has consistently won “The Great Taste Award”, an important food award in UK and Europe.

In case you didn’t want ice cream, you can try other items on the menu including organic coffee, waffles and sorbets. If you’re in town, be sure to visit Bizziice Ice Cream in any of its’ two locations – Nordend and Sachsenhausen and enjoy the hospitality of Bizziice. Frankfurt is a great city to explore on its own, so knowing Bizziice is around the corner is extra motivation to head to Germany soon. And their mango sorbet, among so many other unique ice cream flavors, is to die for.

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15) Helados Scannapieco, Buenos Aires, Argentina Of the many things that this South American city has to offer, the most important is Helados Scannapieco Italian ice cream store. Set up years ago by immigrants from Italy, Helados Scannopieco offers well over 50 different varieties of ice creams made from natural products. In fact, the ice cream is so fresh and natural that if you try a fruit-flavored ice cream, you would be able to taste the real fruit in the ice cream.

Helados Scannopieco was been named as one of the top 10 best ice cream parlors in the world by the National Geographic and is worth visiting. And if you’re unsure what flavor to try, start with the cinnamon ice or perhaps the chocolate with raisin and then work your way to more intense flavors. So, when in Argentina, be sure to stop by here to try their ice cream. You won’t find a better destination for your search for the “ice cream parlor near me” if you’re in town!

16) Arlequin Gelati, Nice, France Arlequin Gelati is one of the most interesting and traditional ice cream eateries in France. It is famous for its collection of gelato flavors that include, among others, prickly pear, figs and hazelnuts. It is located just a few minutes from Nice Ville train station so you can easily make your way to this ice cream shop for a scoop or two of hazelnut, Persepolis, panna cottta, pistachio, and many other unique flavors.

This shop truly has one of the best tasting flavors in all of Europe. Do note that they are closed on Mondays, so plan accordingly. Nice is already a cute city to explore. Now, you have even more reasons to make a stop in Nice the next time you’re in France and looking for a soft serve ice cream near me.

17) True & 12 Handmade Ice Cream, Munich, Germany

19) Cuore di Vetro, Berlin, Germany Right in the capital city of Germany is a Cuore di Vetro, a cafe that doubles up as an ice cream parlor. The ice cream is handmade with the freshest and most natural ingredients – no artificial flavors or food coloring. A favorite ice cream here is the Sorbetto al Cioccolato, a chocolate sorbet so good you’ll ask for second helpings.

The place is an ice cream paradise, and as the name would suggest, offers unique handmade ice cream.

True & 12 Handmade Ice cream offers 12 interesting ice cream flavors made from natural ingredients from around the world. For instance, their hazelnut ice cream is made from hazelnut from the Langhe valley in Italy and pistachios from Sicily. They buy the whole nuts and roast the nuts themselves, thus creating a truly out of the world hazelnut ice cream.

And the dark chocolate and pistachio ice cream is everyone’s favorite, and so is the dark chocolate sorbet, and the tiramisu flavor, and the orange, and the stracciatella. Okay, everything here is just that good. Apart from ice creams, the store also has cakes, coffee, and sweet treats so you can always add on to your ice cream dessert. Certainly one of the best ice cream brand out there!

Each ice cream flavor is handmade every day from scratch using organic milk from local grass-fed cows as well as premium natural ingredients. The result is ice cream that is creamy, rich, smooth and intense from the first and only truly artisan ice cream shop in Munich. The shop prides itself as “cow to cone” sort of the ice cream version of “farm-to-table” meals. Did we say these flavors are handmade fresh, every single day? Yes, they painstakingly do. And, they also make their cinnamon sugar ice cream waffle cone by hand, keep to their principles to produce only natural and healthy food. Be aware though, they only accept cash for payments at this time so unless things change, your credit card won’t be of much use here. This is one of our favorite ice cream places to visit in Munich.

20) Zanoni & Zanoni, Vienna, Austria This Italian gelateria and pasticceria place is much more than just an ice cream parlor; it also doubles up as a café with dishes including crepes.

Zanoni & Zanoni serves over 30 unique flavors of ice-cream including biscotti, tiramisu, and blueberry-ricotta. If you’re feeling extra sweet, try the chocolate ice cream with rum, or the “spaghetti ice” which is vanilla ice cream mixed with strawberry sauce and topped with coconut flakes.

18) Gaston, Brussels, Belgium

A favorite is the “coppa mangia e bevi” which is as good as it sounds. This is a mix of ficco, lemon, apricot, hazelnut ice cream, orange juice, fruit salad, and whipped cream! Ice cream has never tasted so good and this is exactly why Zanoni & Zanoni is always busy. If you’re not in the mood for ice cream or want more than ice cream, they have frozen yogurt, pies, crepes, pastries, breakfast, snacks, soft drinks, teas, iced coffee, and other foods and drinks. This is a place you certainly want to visit while in Vienna. And it helps that they serve some really cute ice cream here.

A great ice cream shop in the capital of Belgium, Gaston specializes in a vast collection of ice cream as well as a collection of local Belgian waffles.

There is always a line in this store because it’s that good and priced right. If you are in Belgium, you know where to stop to get your ice cream fix.

And if you want exotic flavored ice cream like “vanilla de Madagascar”, then this is the place to come to.

Gaston also serves sorbets, lattes, milkshakes, teas, juices, coffee, biscuits, waffles and other food items, you have other options if you’re not in an ice cream mode, though we doubt that or you wouldn’t be interested in the best places to eat ice cream in the world. Gaston make its ice cream from fresh and natural ingredients so you know you’re getting the best quality ice cream in Belgium!

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The new teaser trailer for Pixar's "Turning Red" has barely been out for an hour and a half as of this writing, and it's already taking social media by storm. On the official Disney Pixar Instagram account, the trailer has already been viewed by over a quarter of a million people (and counting). It's getting similar traction on Twitter, with a likes-to-retweets ratio of 2:1. The movie is just under a year away, and people are already chomping at the bit to see it.

Predictably, the vast majority of comments, quote tweets, and Instagram replies are from people who are obsessed over the cuteness of the concept: a young girl who poofs into a giant, red panda at the slightest emotional provocation. There are also some who point out in a snarky (but polite) way that this is yet another one of many Pixar films which features a main character transforming into an anthropomorphic version of their best animal self. However, there are plenty of other legitimate reasons why the internet is buzzing about this potential classic-in-the-making Disney Pixar film, and those reasons may surprise you.

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It's the brain-child of Oscar-winner Domee Shi, and it almost didn't get made According to her IMDb biography, Domee Shi was born in China and immigrated to Canada with her family when she was just two years old. She displayed an artistic aptitude from a very young age and grew up loving Disney films. She also stated in an interview with That Shelf that she was particularly impressed with early Pixar films like "Toy Story" and "Finding Nemo." She also credits the deviantART website as a resource where she could collaborate with other artists. This exposure to like-minded individuals eventually inspired her to attend Sheridan College. From there, she got an internship with Pixar immediately after graduation, and the rest is Academy Award-winning history.

We would think that winning the 2019 Oscar for her short film "Bao" would give her all the confidence in the world for pitching movie ideas to her bosses, but the adorable, emotional red panda movie which is set to come out next spring almost didn't happen. In an exclusive interview with IndieWire, Shi admits she was nervous to pitch the story to Pixar at first. After she discussed the idea with her friend and "Inside Out" colleague Pete Docter, "he became a champion. He said it was cool and different and encouraged me."

It's an adorable, kid-friendly twist on The Hulk Whether you're talking about the old school version from the comics or the modern-day iteration from Marvel, it's safe to say that "The Hulk" is hard to portray in a family-friendly way. His superpower comes from an inability to control and process his emotions in a healthy way. He destroys property and hurts others –regardless of whether they're a bad guy or whether they're an innocent bystander. But "Turning Red" is taking a much cuter, more mellow approach to this transformation narrative.

Many of the comments, replies, and quotes tweets — as well as news reports about the teaser trailer — have pointed out the similarities between Bruce Banner and Mei Lee. The Verge went so far as to reference "The Hulk" in their headline about the trailer, and the IndieWire interview mentioned earlier described "Turning Red" as "the cutest riff imaginable on 'The Incredible Hulk'." Based on the teaser, they certainly aren't wrong.

If you're already excited to see this movie, you're going to have to exercise some patience. The movie is slated for a March 11, 2022 release date. Until then, you can watch some of your favorite Disney Pixar movies on Disney+ right now.

Sandra Oh plays the mom (again) Sandra Oh has a prolific acting career, both in live action and animated productions. She's gone from shunning motherhood in her breakout role as Christina Yang on "Grey's Anatomy" to voicing Debbie Grayson in Invincible and expressing that character's heartbreaking tragedy using only the sound of her voice. Oh will once again take on a matronly role as the voice of Mei Lee's mother in "Turning Red." In the teaser, Oh's character is seen going full Karen on — and even kicking — a security guard at her daughter's school. It's unclear whether she's there to pick up her daughter from school or just there observing her from afar and lurking behind a tree. The scuffle which ensues is both chuckle-worthy and explains the plot of the movie: Extreme emotions trigger Mei Lee's transformation into a giant, adorable red panda. This crux of the narrative is another big part of why people can't stop talking about the teaser trailer and the upcoming film.

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Arts

There are so many music genres, styles, and sub-genres to listen to that sometimes it gets confusing when categorizing songs.

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Opera Opera features vocal performances in a theater where the story is told through music. It’s sung by the actors who sing their lines. Opera is an important part of Western classical music. A small group of artists, statesmen, writers, and musicians in Florence, called the Florentine Camerata, wanted to recreate Greek storytelling through music. That’s how the genre was born more than 400 years ago during the Renaissance.

This music is usually developed by composers, historically by Giuseppe Verdi, Richard Wagner, Mozart, and many others.

Jazz Jazz includes so much flexibility that it’s not included in other genres typically. It has a blend of rhythms and tempos, chord progressions, sophisticated harmonies, and skilled improvisations. It can be played solo and also comprises a lot of instrumental structures and setups.

In jazz music, you may find a drummer and a bass instrument and sometimes a group of instruments, ranging from woodwind to stringed instruments, like guitars and violins too. There are many jazz styles to explore, like bebop, cool jazz, fusion, and other subgenres.

Popular jazz artists to follow: Miles Davis Charlie Parker John Coltrane

Country This music genre has its roots in the Southern US and has flourished from a mix of various fold styles. It focuses on a sound called “twang” of a guitar or vocals. Usually, the songs are slow and a tad bit bouncy too. It also takes its cues from Irish and Celtic folk, traditional ballads in English, as well as cowboy songs. Today, there are many sub-genres of country songs, like country pop, country rock, and neo-country.

Popular country artists to follow: The Carter Family Willie Nelson Waylon Jennings

R&B This genre originated in the African American communities in the 1940s and is an umbrella term for other genres, like funk, soul, doo-wop, hip-hop, pop, and rock. R&B has its own sound, but nowadays, it’s tricky to guess what actual R&B sounds like. Hence, exploring the old bits will definitely help.

Popular R&B artists to follow: Marvin Gaye Prince James Brown

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Blues

Disco

The Blues was originally played in the nineteenth century by a solo performer singing with a banjo or guitar. And in the 1960s, the genre kept evolving with instruments like the bass, electric guitars, and drums. Then it kept spreading across the Atlantic to the UK and more. Blues uses a specific chord structure, as it is a simplistic genre to its core. However, it does add complex layers on top that make more talented guitarists drawn to it.

Popular blues artists to follow: Muddy Waters B.B. King Elmore James

This genre consists of uptempo dance music that became famous during the ’70s. Some assertions have been made that disco music is more of a reaction against the domination of rock music and disapproval of dance music during that era. Apart from being a genre, disco became a subculture too in the 1970s. In musical terms, it has 4-on-the-floor beats and syncopated bass lines, horns, electric piano, strings, electric guitar, and synthesizers.

Popular disco artists to follow: Elton John Marvin Gaye Queen

Hip-hop/rap

Pop

The genre was produced in the US in the ’70s by inner-city African Americans as well as Latin Americans in the Bronx neighborhood of NYC. Hip-hop is usually featured by a back “beat” in the form of a loop or sample. Many artists make their own beats, but a few play their own instruments too, like, for instance, the Beastie Boys.

When it comes to vocals, they could be in the form of rhythmic yelling, chanting or rapping, or even spitting rhymes. This is called rap music.

Popular hip-hop/rap artists to follow: Ice Cube Eminem MC Hammer

Pop music, also known as popular music, is a genre that keeps evolving and features any music that is composed for an audience. Any song played on the mainstream radio can be deemed as pop. From the genre of Motown to metal, hip-hop to drum and bass, pop music has encompassed and flourished them all.

Popular pop artists to follow: Ariana Grande Taylor Swift Britney Spears

Rock Rock music is also called “rock ’n’ roll” and originated in the late ’40s and early ’50s when mostly African American musicians wished to deliver explicit lyrics and performance styles. In the ’60s, its influence spread to Englishspeaking countries and Europe, when The Beatles was formed in Liverpool and The Rolling Stones was formed in London.

This genre usually features a driving beat, and the most common musical instruments you’ll hear in rock music are drums, guitar, and bass.

Sometimes keyboards, horns, and other instruments are used as well. Rock is a simple genre, ranging from its chord progressions to riffs and harmonies.

Popular rock artists to follow: The Beatles The Rolling Stones Guns N’ Roses

Alternative rock This musical genre originated as independent, underground music of the ’70s era and became more famous in the ’90s. What makes alternative rock special is that it’s quite abstract in the lyrical sense. When it comes to music, it may sound like punk rock but the chord progressions are usually very unique.

Popular alternative rock artists to explore: Nirvana Red Hot Chili Peppers Green Day

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Electronic Electronic music was originated in the 1920s and 1930s when the first electronic instruments were introduced and the first compositions were written. As time went by, technological advancements kept taking place, and electronic music is now one of the fastestgrowing music genres across the world.

This genre can be called dance music and usually refers to any music that showcases non-organic as well as pre-programmed virtual instruments. Other genres, like “electronic dance music” or “EDM” are also included in this category.

Popular electronic artists to follow: Calvin Harris Marshmello Martin Garrix

Metal Metal or heavy metal is a harder form of the rock genre that features heavier guitars, shrieking vocals, and faster drums. This genre has led to countless other sub-genres as well.

Popular metal artists to follow: Metallica Megadeth Slipknot

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food GOOD FOOD

There’s no need to go to a restaurant every time you feel like having salmon. With a simple recipe, you can bake your own and have a delicious plate ready in about half an hour.

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Baked Salmon A lemon Butter Olive oil Yellow potatoes Salmon White asparagus Salt Black pepper Parsley Garlic Before you start cooking, you’ll need to: Preheat the oven at 390ºF (200ºC).

Grill your white asparagus spears until their texture hardens a bit before you put them into the oven.

Rinse your yellow potatoes.

Cut your lemon into 4 parts.

Chop the parsley.

Mince the garlic.

Note: Please take into consideration how many people the recipe will serve, and prepare your ingredients’ quantities accordingly.

1. First, you’ll need to spread olive oil around your cooking pan.

2. Then take a pinch of salt and lay it around your sheet pan.

3. Afterward, rub your yellow potatoes on the salt before setting them there.

4. Bake them at 390ºF (200ºC) for 20 minutes.

5. After baking your potatoes, take your sheet pan out and push them to one side.

6. Arrange your salmon down the center with the asparagus spread around it.

7. Melt 1/3 cup of butter, add a dash of lemon, and mix everything together.

8. Sprinkle it around your salmon, and finish seasoning it with chopped parsley, minced garlic, black pepper, and salt (do this to your liking).

9. Put everything into the oven for another 15 minutes.

10. While you wait, melt another 1/3 cup of butter.

11. Place 3 stems of parsley and 2/3 cloves of smashed garlic on a cooking pan.

12. Add a dash of lemon on top of everything and let it cook on low heat for about 3 to 5 minutes.

13. Season your salmon with it once it’s ready.

14. Once everything’s baked and ready, take your sheet pan out and plate your food.

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PLASTIC BOTTLE INVENTIONS

Our homes are filled with plastic things, and this tendency has become a cause for concern for many people since it can take up to 1,000 years for plastic to decompose.

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CRAFTS

Turn drinking straws into flip flops

Turn bottle caps into a coaster

Materials Used plastic drinking straws Baking parchment Insoles from you shoes An iron A marker A pair of scissors Glue

Materials 7 bottle caps A piece of parchment paper An iron

1. Place drinking straws on a piece of parchment paper as shown in the picture above.

2. Cover the straws with another piece of parchment paper and iron well them through this paper. Keep ironing until straws are properly glued together.

3. Remove the straws from the parchment paper, take your shoe insole, put it on the straws, and outline it. Then cut it out from the straws. Use the remaining part of the straws to make the top part for your flip flop.

If the remaining part of the straws is too narrow, you’ll have to glue more drinking straws together.

4. Glue the top part to the sides of the insole.

5. Turn your flip flop and apply glue to the outsole. Let it dry completely. It’ll make your flip flop less slippery.

6. Make a flip flop for another leg and your new shoes are ready!

Turn plastic bottles into a Turn plastic bottles into a thread holder sauce bottle

1. Place bottle caps on a piece of parchment paper, as shown in the picture above.

2. Cover the bottle caps with another piece of parchment paper and iron them well. Keep ironing until the bottle caps are properly glued together.

3. Remove the parchment paper.

4. Enjoy your new coaster!

Materials A plastic bottle with a bottle cap A sharp knife Used drinking straws (about 10-12, depending on the size of the bottle) A sharp object to make holes in plastic 1. Take a plastic bottle and remove the bottle cap.

2. Take a sharp knife and start cutting the bottle in half.

3. Keep cutting until you reach the bottom.

4. Pull the bottle halves to the sides.

5. Make holes along both sides of the bottle, closer to their outer end. Holes should be located across from each other.

The holes should be wide enough that you can pull a straw through them. The distance between the holes should be enough for 2 straws with spools of thread to be placed between them.

6. Pull a piece of straw through a spool of thread. Then pull the ends of the straw through the holes in the plastic bottle. If the straw is too long, cut off the excess.

7. Keep inserting spools of thread with straws until you fill the bottle.

8. Turn the bottle over and make small holes in its wider parts. The holes should be located above the middle part of each spool of thread. Pull a thread from a corresponding spool through every hole.

9. Secure the parts of the bottle with a bottle cap and enjoy the result.

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Materials A plastic bottle with a bottle cap A lighter A pair of scissors An orange stick 1. Take a plastic bottle and remove the bottle cap.

2. Heat the bottle cap from its outer side with a lighter until the plastic becomes soft. Don’t melt the plastic!

3. Take an orange stick and insert it in the bottle cap from its inner side, forming a pointed tip.

4. Cut off the end of the tip.

5. Fill the bottle with sauce and close it with the cap.

6. Enjoy your new sauce holder!

CRAFTS

Turn drinking straws into a beauty organizer

Turn shampoo bottles into a utensil organizer

Materials Used drinking straws (about 30 straws are supposed to be enough) Glue

Materials 4 empty shampoo bottles and a bottle cap Glue A marker A pair of scissors

1. Place 4 straws as shown in the picture above.

2. Glue another 6 straws to them (see example).

3. Keep adding new layers of straws until your organizer is high enough. We used 6 layers of drinking straws in total to make our beauty organizer.

4. Let the glue dry completely and make sure the straws are secured properly.

5. Put your makeup products in the organizer and enjoy it!

1. Take 4 shampoo bottles and remove their upper parts as shown in the picture above.

2. Glue the top part of one of the bottles to the bottle cap.

3. Glue the rest of the bottles around this bottle cap, as shown in the picture above.

4. Enjoy your new utensil organizer!

Turn a laundry detergent bottle into a sponge holder Materials An empty bottle from any laundry detergent with a handle A marker A piece of rope A pair of sharp scissors or a knife A sharp object to make holes in the plastic 1. Take an empty bottle of laundry detergent and cut off its handle.

2. Make a hole on each side of the narrower end of the handle.

3. Take a sponge and pull a rope through it.

4. Pull the ends of the rope through the handle, starting from its wider side.

5. Insert the ends of the ropes into the holes and tie a knot to secure the rope.

6. Leave a bit of the rope free and tie another knot to form a hanging loop.

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Turn a plastic bottle into a piggy bank Materials A plastic bottle with a bottle cap A utility knife Some paint and any additional materials, like tinted cardboard, to decorate your piggy bank 1. Cut the bottle in 3 parts, as shown in the picture above.

2. Glue the first and the third parts together to form a smaller bottle.

3. Make a hole for coins in the upper part of the new bottle.

4. Color the bottle and decorate it in accordance with your taste.

5. Start saving money!

CRAFTS

Turn a plastic container into a lunch box Materials A large plastic container (for example, a milk container). Don’t use containers from inedible products like washing detergents.

A utility knife A sharp object to make holes in the plastic A piece of ribbon A large button, a piece of thick thread, and a thick needle A marker 1. Take a container and cut off the upper part of its wider side, following the line shown in the picture above.

2. Turn the container and cut off the upper part of its narrower side, following the line shown in the picture above.

3. Turn the container again and cut off the upper part of its other wider side, following the line shown in the picture above.

4. At this point, you should have a box shaped like a lunchbox. Make a hole in the middle of the small wall that is located in front of the larger wall.

5. Pull a piece of ribbon that’s folded in half through this hole. Secure it with a tight knot on the inner side of the box. Sew a button on the covering lid so it’s placed above the ribbon when you close the lid.

6. Close your lunchbox to make sure everything is secured properly and enjoy your meal!

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Bonus: Turn a used plastic jug into a travel bag Materials An empty bottle from any laundry detergent with a handle A marker A piece of rope A pair of sharp scissors or a knife A sharp object to make holes in the plastic 1. First, you’ll need to split your jug in 2. Try to cut it in a way that both sides stay symmetrical.

2. Then, make 6 holes on the opposite side of where the bottle’s neck is. Keep them a few inches apart from each other. Make 3 of them close to the top, and the other 3 close to the bottom.

3. With the help of screws, tighten 2 hinges to the plastic (one in each at the pierced spots).

4. Afterward, add 2 seals spaced apart from each other. One close to the top, and another close to the bottom. Make sure to do the same for the second piece of the jug, in the exact same spot.

5. Then, add rubber to your recently cut edges (both sides).

6. Attach the wheels and a handle to the back of the jug.

7. Use your bottleneck as a sort of key. It’ll keep your bag tightly sealed.

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