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Exit Interview: The War on Drugs’ Frontman Adam Granduciel on Their Latest Album, Playing Live Again and That Time He Met Danzig

It’s certainly safe to say that 2021 was an unusual year for pretty much everyone. The rhythms of our new “normal” amid the pandemic began to feel more familiar, while the world itself remained in a state of incredible turmoil. For The War on Drugs frontman Adam Granduciel, 2021 felt especially unusual. After years and years of writing, recording, and refining, his group finally unveiled their long-anticipated fifth album I Don’t Live Here Anymore into a reality that little resembled the one that existed when they started the project. The record itself is vintage War On Drugs. Massive guitar hooks meld into tidal waves of electronic synth sounds, all the while Granduciel’s voice floats in and out to wax poetic...

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In Praise of Getting Dressed, Or — I Love My Husband.

In what feels like another lifetime, I used to purchase cocktail party dresses with no specific occasion in mind. I remember dropping by Neiman’s in Chevy Chase Pavilion (RIP) and Intermix in Georgetown and raiding the sale sections on a regular basis in search of cute little numbers from Milly, Shoshanna, and Amanda Uprichard in particular. It was not uncommon for me to buy something too big because it was on sale but not available in my size, and then take it to the excellent tailor on Wisconsin Avenue, just next to Vicky’s Nail Salon. She would often tsk at my decisions — “this is way too big!” — but then work her magic. A good tailor can absolutely transform...

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116 Of The Worst Technology Fails Tech Support Had To Deal With (New Pics)

There are solid reasons why a subreddit like Tech Support Gore exists. You see, as little documented as it may be, people living in the golden age of technology are no strangers to occasional, or rather pretty frequent mishaps. And when we talk about mishaps, we're talking about real stuff, like fry-ups, grease and nests. It sounds like something from Gordon Ramsay’s show Hell’s Kitchen, but it’s not. Burning plastic, cable nests and hand grease are all the tip of the iceberg of things technicians see and have to find ways to fix on a daily basis. So today, we are about to dive into the collection of the worst cases these blessed workers have seen while on duty. From...

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Top 25 for Best Safe Storage | Kitchen & Dining Features

  1. FineDine 20-Piece Superior Glass Food Storage Containers Set – BPA-free Push in lids -100% Leakproof Glass Meal Prep Containers – Glass storage containers – Great On-the-Go, Freezer & Oven Safe Food Containers FineDine - Tough and quality thick and tempered the glass is as tough as they get Perfect for daily use around the house The containers wont absorb or transfer tastes or smells 20piece set 10 containers with 10 lids with various sizes and shapes for meal prep storage leftovers and all food storage needs Includes 4 rectangular containers 1 88oz 1 40oz 2 15oz 6 round containers 2 338oz 4 135oz Airtight lids closing the handshaped flap creates an airtight seal keeping food fresh for longterm...

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Best Shower Curtain Rod That Won’t Fall or Rust

Bathrooms tend to be very small compared to other rooms in an apartment. Thus, it is less likely to have an extra door or coverage for the shower space. However, leaving the shower space uncovered can make it very messy. When you are having a shower the water sprinkles will spread through the whole bathroom floor making it dirty and wet. The solution for this can be a shower curtain. A shower curtain prevents water from splashing far outside the tub. Getting a shower curtain is very easy, but the decision of which rod to put on can be a perplexing system. There are different kinds, shapes, and sizes of the best shower curtain rods available at both stores and online....

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