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“Denise from sales is such a bitch!” your wife laments when you’re washing the dishes. You already know this. You’ve heard alllll about Denise. You’ve also heard about the office’s shitty hours, the company’s lack of employee care, and your wife’s overall frustration with her current situation. Again and again you hear the refrain in different terms: She hates her job. It’s frustrating to hear your partner complain about their job, because you feel for them and want to help them.

A successful marriage requires successful negotiation. This sounds trite, but it’s not. In fact, it’s one of the most crucial aspects of making a modern relationship work. On any given week, there are handfuls of matters that need to be discussed and deliberated. Understanding how to negotiate properly makes life easier. Now, that’s not to say the process is easy. Negotiation is tricky. It requires effort. And, often, negotiations don’t work out because they inherently become a matter of capitulation versus collaboration.

Whether you have young or thin-barked trees in your yard, their vulnerable trunks could benefit from some extra protection this winter. One of the easiest, most affordable and effective ways to safeguard your trees against winter’s harsh conditions is with a product called tree wrap. What Is Tree Wrap? Tree wraps are long, thin strips of material that wrap around a tree’s trunk to protect it from various environmental threats, but especially the hazards of winter.

6 / 8 posonsky/Getty Images Shoreline Stabilization Native trees, shrubs and low vegetation aren’t just attractive — they soak up stormwater runoff and catch sediment before it reaches the water. More importantly, their root systems help stabilize soil and reduce erosion. Include shrubs with berries to attract songbirds and flowers to attract butterflies. Be sure to plant trees, especially hardwoods, which have deeper and stronger roots. 7 / 8 bruev/Getty Images Shoreline Hardscaping Remember those impermeable surfaces that contribute to storm runoff?

By Sarah Norman | March 29, 2024 The Lost Poems of Sappho In the realm of lost treasures, there exists an allure that beckons explorers, historians, and dreamers alike. These coveted riches, steeped in mystery and steeped in the echoes of history, ignite our imaginations and fuel our curiosity. From ancient artifacts to masterful artworks, the stories behind these lost treasures evoke a sense of wonder, intrigue, and longing.

Florence + the Machine's video from 'Shake it Out' -- off the upcoming album 'Ceremonials' -- features our favorite redheaded siren in various eye-catching ensembles and attending a costume ball. The video is several minutes of cinematic, mysterious and exciting action, with our gal Florence Welch at the center of it all. There are lots of close ups of the exotic, flame-tressed singer. At first, she is a spectator to this masked ball, and then she gets in on the action with a mask of her own.

Courtesy of StructureTech If you live in a part of the country where snow accumulates on your roof in the winter, you likely know all about ice dams. Ice dams are ridges of ice that form along the edges of your roof during the freeze-melt-refreeze cycles and they prevent the melting snow from draining off the roof. Ice dams can cause water to back up and leak into your home, causing significant damage to your roof, walls, insulation and ceilings.

With the proper training, dogs and cats are great around children. But throw food and water into the mix, and you might have problems. House pets can act differently when tiny hands reach for the kibble (food aggression is real). And then there’s the issue of animal waste and preventing your child from going on an archeological adventure in the litter box. But thanks to a new array of clever pet products, there’s never been a better time to childproof your dog and cat’s everyday needs.

Now that he's announced his retirement is on the horizon, what does Lil Wayne want to do with all that free time? Easy: Get hitched (really!) and design more clothes. “I know y’all want me around for a little bit, [but] ‘Tha Carter V’ is my last album,” Wayne announced last week. “I’ve been rapping since I was 8 years old; I’m 30 now. That’s a long time, and I like to do so many more things, and when I like to do something, I end up loving to do it real quick.