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This article from Veranda magazine explores the history and cultural significance of Chinese wallpaper. The author, Benjamin Dhong, embarks on a journey to investigate the origins and use of Chinese wallpaper in England and China. Dhong discovers that the Chinese wallpapers he encounters in Beijing's Forbidden City have simpler patterns and were often used as insulation. He also learns that Chinese wallpaper was influenced by European chinoiserie, creating a fascinating paradox. The article highlights the importance of understanding the cultural context and evolution of decorative art forms like Chinese wallpaper. [Extracted from the article]

Once the planes land, Wang and Ristroph analyze data from their flight and apply weights to change the balance of these gliders. FOR CENTURIES, PAPER AIRPLANES HAVE UNLOCKED THE SCIENCE OF FLIGHT - NOW THEY COULD INSPIRE DRONE DESIGNS. The team then tested a prototype glider in the University of Tokyo's hypersonic wind tunnel, subjecting the plane to speeds as high as Mach 7 and temperatures of almost 450°F - conditions similar to those a paper plane might face when reentering Earth's atmosphere. WHILE SUZUKI PLOTTED the planes' journey to the ISS, Toda would chart another path, racking up Guinness World Records for his paper airplane designs. [Extracted from the article]

Lay bundles on the evergreen wreath, following the direction of the wreath branches. Clip branches of faux and dried foliage and flowers, then wire the branches together to create small bundles. AUTUMN CHIC Dress up a basic wreath with a mix of dried faux foliage and blooms - think oak leaf branches, bittersweet branches, strawflowers and more. p. 149 NOVEMBER photographs by MIKE GARTEN craft styling by LIS ENGELHART and ALEX MATA Fall-to-Winter Wreath p. 32 1. [Extracted from the article]

The article from Good Housekeeping discusses the qualities and performance of Berkley Jensen Ultra Soft Bath Tissue. The toilet paper received high praise from scientists and testers for its softness, thickness, and absorbency. It also stands out for its affordability, costing 62¢ per roll. The bath tissue was found to dissolve quickly, preventing clogs. The article concludes by stating that Good Housekeeping stands behind every purchase with a 2-year limited warranty. [Extracted from the article]

Hello FOYER Deck the walls Design a yarn tree in your front hallway or on any empty wall. DRAWERS Get jingly with it To make this nifty knob dangler, you'll need about 100 jingle bells, a six-foot-long piece of craft wire, and a metal floral hoop. BATH ROOM Hang pine-fresh starlets Turn sprigs of pine, spruce, holly, mistletoe, or other seasonal foliage into Nordic-inspired stars by tying the ends together. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Runner's World discusses the importance of running at an easy pace and the benefits it provides. The author shares their personal struggle with running slower than they know they are capable of, but emphasizes that the majority of weekly mileage should be at an easy pace in order to improve aerobic capacity and teach the body to use fat for fuel. The article also highlights the author's experience following a training plan and how it helped them become a faster runner. Ultimately, the author concludes that following the guidance of a training plan, even if it means running slower, can lead to improved performance. [Extracted from the article]

"I've become a lot more adventurous with bold, oversize patterns and colors, compared with when I first started using wallpaper", says the West Coast designer Nathan Turner, a partner in the directto-consumer wallpaper brand Wallshoppe. Whether the design depicts lush oversize florals, a hallucinatory geometric pattern, or a lively scene from some foreign dreamworld, a unique wallpaper can propel a space from a ho-hum afterthought to a home's crown jewel. And if a room is too echoey, companies like Maya Romanoff and York Wallcoverings have woolly and felted wallpapers that can improve acoustics. [Extracted from the article]

Hello NEST DOOR HANGER how-to 1 Gather your materials: a small basket, artificial moss and moss balls, a faux bird and bird's nest, and faux spring flowers and branches. 2 Hot-glue bird's nest to inside of basket and hot-glue bird inside nest. Finish by hot-gluing flowers and branches to basket. boost your porch appeal Butterfly Biome, $35, uncommongoods.com Rattan Rabbit Set, $75, brookeandlou.com Williston Forge Skoog Inverted Umbrella Flower Iron Statue Planter, $110, wayfair.com PUTTING THE "FUN" IN "FUNNEL" Cut a piece of floral foam to fit, then dampen and place in a resealable plastic bag; place in funnel. [Extracted from the article]

The article evaluates several home decor products including chez bamboo wallpaper by Anthropologie; star bright wallpaper by Chasing Paper; and Jacobson wall sconce by Shades of Light.

This article from Woman's Day provides a step-by-step guide on how to create a lily pad wreath for your door. The wreath is made using green craft paper and features green flowers and lotus flowers in various shades of pink. The article also includes a joke about frogs and suggests visiting their website for more DIY wreath ideas. [Extracted from the article]

Wooden craft beads secure loops of ribbon around egg "ornaments." teeny topiaries Draw a shape with craft glue using the bottle's tip (hint: the way you would before applying glitter), then sprinkle with cut-up moss. Hello tree-mendous centerpiece Stick blooming branches into floral foam to steady your Easter tree. Mod Podge masterpieces Brush a thin layer of the glossy glue over a white egg. [Extracted from the article]

Pg 32 | A Living History of the Humble Paper Airplane -> In 1998, aeronautical engineer and paper airplane fanatic Ken Blackburn earned the Guinness World Record for "time aloft" with a throw that sent his plane soaring for a whopping 27.6 seconds. "When I throw a new paper airplane for the first time, there's a 90 percent chance it will not fly the way I want it to", Blackburn says. Leading up to his then record-breaking throw, Blackburn constructed hundreds of planes and honed his toss. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on the standards of objectivity held by news organizations against U.S. President Donald Trump. Topics discussed include characterize Trump statements as lies in news reports and headlines; entry of Donald Trump into presidential politics with tax cuts; and anti-Trump protests.

THE GOOD STUFFJan/FebGet things off to an organized start by turning an unused wall into a stylish family command center like Erin Wheeler, founder of Sunny Circle Studio, did in this space. Install an acrylic wall calendar for keeping track of appointments and after-school activities, a faux-leather folio to drop mail into, brass hooks to hang keys on and a kraft paper roller for jotting down to-do's.PHOTO (COLOR)By Alyssa Gautieri [Extracted from the article]

Smile file NOVEMBER 19 CLEAN THE BOWL… Put on rubber gloves. Flush, then coat the toilet bowl's interior, starting under the rim, with a product formulated to clean and disinfect (Clorox Toilet Bowl Cleaner With Bleach) or 1/2 cup of bleach. …THEN THE SEAT AND OUTER AREAS Tackling one area at a time, apply an all-purpose bathroom-disinfecting cleaner, wipe, and rinse. [Extracted from the article]

Hang a childsize bike tire from rope! Ben patiently waiting for Halloween all year. owlsome costume Create a section of a scalloped design on kraft paper, then trace it onto different colors of fabric and stitch or glue to a long-sleeved brown shirt. Knock, knock… Ben… Who's there?. [Extracted from the article]

8 Pro Challenge THE MISSIVE TO POP MECH READERS, VIA Instagram, was this: Make something with LEGO that will make your (or someone else's) life easier, and show us the results. AUTOMATIC TOILET PAPER DISPENSER The Builder: Steve Guinness @thebrickconsultant Guinness builds commissioned LEGO models for customers, and is the British LEGO Masters champ. [Extracted from the article]

BACK-TO-SCHOOL WREATH how-to Fold cupcake liners with three different designs in half. Hot-glue groups of glued-together cupcake liners onto wreath form, overlapping evenly. Spell out a fun phrase with the help of an oven-safe silicone letter mold and old or broken crayons. [Extracted from the article]

The article reviews wallpapers with different themes produced by the manufacturer de Gournay.

For much of the past four decades, the business of Volkswagen has been the Golf. The more powerful gasoline versions will have the option of a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, which will work with a 48-volt hybrid system through a belt-connected starter-generator. Golf R fans will be happy to know that VW has promised more than the Mark 7's 288 horses. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers tips and ideas in the kitchen with choices for appliance products like non-stick cookware, the ways to prepare ingredients ahead of meal time, and the paper plate trick for use in microwave oven.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for creating paper airplane, bootjack, and saw-blade trivet.

Hello An eerie entryway Roll out a layer of moss and add plain pumpkins and a few critters. boost your porch appeal Hack your own stack with the Stack-O-Lantern Pumpkin Stacking Kit From Hey Buddy Hey Pal. (We made ours using a pom-pom maker, but you can also buy 'em!) 2 For DIY pom-poms, tie the long ends to a wire wreath form. POM-POM WREATH how-to 1 Gather your supplies: a wreath form, large googly eyes, and yarn pom-poms in a few sizes and shades of green. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers step by step instructions for making a paper airplane launcher.

- 6 - SURPRISE EGGS Wrap treat-filled eggs with crepe paper and tie with ribbon. Hello CELEBRATE WITH woman's day - 1 - EGGSQUISITE DISPLAY Place branches from the yard (or the florist) in a vase and hang colorful paper and painted eggs on them. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents instructions on making paper flowers.

LAB RESULTS The GH Home Improvement Lab pros love that the Electronic Hot Surface Ignition helps save money on fuel while increasing dependability and reliability. The Poo-Pourri "before-you-go" bathroom air freshener works by creating a barrier on the toilet water's surface that can trap odors and keep them from reaching the air. LAB RESULTS Our experts were impressed by how well Poo-Pourri kept bathroom smells from becoming airborne, and they noted the pleasant scent it left behind. [Extracted from the article]

(Easy hack: Buy pinwheels from the dollar store and remove the sticks!) Attach pinwheels to form with hot glue. boost your porch appeal Novogratz xo SJP Collection Priscilla Folding Chairs, $119 for two, shopthenovogratz.com Outdoor Maidenhair Fern Potted Plant, $49, frontgate.com Turquoise Cage Solar Lanterns, $30 each, kirklands.com Total pop star! For each square, draw lines from each corner to determine the center (see box a), where a brad will hold the pinwheel in place. Hello PINWHEEL WREATH how-to Gather your supplies: a sturdy flat wreath form, craft paper, a round hole punch, a utility knife, and colored brads. [Extracted from the article]

The article describes different uses for paper clips, including beautification of a bunch of flowers, connecting a bras' back straps, and use in cake decoration.

Whether you have a reluctant reader or you just want to spice up the family routine, here are four genius ways to encourage a love of books. PLAY LIBRARY Put index cards in small envelopes, then glue the envelopes to the inside front covers of your child's favorite books, or simply place them there. Your child can be the librarian and stamp or write the due dates on the index cards when you "check out" a few books (and can also give book advice and shush you if you're too loud!). [Extracted from the article]

Bicycling's Test Team is as enthusiastic about bikes as you are. For the past 20 years, my job at Bicycling has afforded me the opportunity to ride and test all types of bikes, including my current fave - e-bikes. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers tips on how to win in rock paper scissors challenge including starting with a paper, then going with scissors, and the need to know that players often repeat winning throws.

The article evaluates several including the Berkley Jensen Ultra Soft Bath Tissue, the Charmin Ultra Soft Bath Tissue and the White Cloud Greenearth Recycled.

Then, thanks to the incredible Eddie Alterman, I got my foot in the door as a motor gopher at Jean (Lindamood) Jennings's Automobile magazine. An English degree attained in hopes of landing a car-writing gig and a half-ass attempt at getting into medical school brought me to adulthood. At age six, I found Car and Driver, or maybe Car and Driver found me. [Extracted from the article]

JULY 12 Treat someone special (yes, you count!) with this easy arrangement on Paper Bag Day. Add water to an empty jar and create a grid with tape across the opening. Make a tape grid PHOTO (COLOR). [Extracted from the article]

The article evaluates bathroom products including Ultra-Soft 2-Ply toilet paper from Berkley Jensen, toilet spray from Poo-Pourri; and Always Discreet liners, underwear and pads from Always Discreet.

The article presents the price comparison of branded paper towels in different sizes including 18 regular rolls of Bounty and 12 giant rolls of Viva that were sold online at several online stores which include Walmart, Amazon and Target.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for making Festive Paper Feathers.