Author: kumbhorg

Growing up in New York, first in the city and then later in Albany, a young Herman Melville made frequent trips to stay with his uncle, Thomas Melvill, who lived on a farm near Pittsfield, in the Berkshire mountains of Western Massachusetts. In 1850, Thomas decided to sell his property. Melville, now with a young family of his own, arrived that summer for what they believed to be his final visit to the area. It was during this fateful trip that Melville learned that the Brewster farm, consisting of 160 acres abutting his uncle’s plot, was up for sale. Fueled…

Kylie Jenner is a party-planning pro! On Sunday, Feb. 2, the Kylie Cosmetics founder, 27, shared a series of snaps from her son Aire’s Minions-themed third birthday party following her daughter Stormi’s Hello Kitty-themed birthday sleepover. The pictures on her Instagram Stories featured yellow, blue and gray balloons beside matching gift boxes, as well as Minion inflatables. Jenner, who shares Aire and daughter Stormi, 7, with ex Travis Scott, then shared a photo of a large bunch of Minion balloons and a table that was set with Minion plates, cups and plastic cutlery.  Blue and Yellow was the color theme…

Inkwo for When the Starving Return is one hell of a trip. The short film is a stop-motion animated extravaganza with strong visuals and a darn great soundscape that’ll make you think you’re watching a big studio film.  While it doesn’t come from a widely known culture, the Indigenous foreground is powerful enough for the story to rely on. Sure, it isn’t too friendly, but sometimes that’s the way some stories are meant to be told, regardless if they seem designed for small children. In the film, Dove is a young Indigenous warrior who realizes he has a mission. He…

In 2023, Def Leppard felt it was time to tell their story, in their words. ‘Definitely: The Official Story of Def Leppard’ is a personal account of Def Leppard from their formation all the way up to 2022’s last studio album ‘Diamond Star Halos’. The book was released in 2023 and there were several versions you could buy. By the time I got around to buying it and the only option available to me was the Publisher’s Edition which is strictly the book. There were other options you could’ve purchased as well. There was the Deluxe Copies which was Editions…

The Federal Open Market Committee announced on Wednesday it would hold its federal funds rate target at 4.25 to 4.5 percent, ending the three-meeting rate-cut streak that began in September 2024. The decision was widely expected. Prior to the meeting, the CME Group put the odds of a rate cut at just 0.5 percent. Fed officials began signaling the pause ahead of the December 2024 FOMC meeting, following less-than-stellar inflation readings for September and October. The Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index (PCEPI), which is the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation, grew at a continuously compounding annualized rate of 2.0…

THINKING OF SELLING YOUR HOUSE ON YOUR OWN?  A For Sale By Owner (FSBO) generally believes they will save money by selling their home themselves, instead of hiring a professional Listing Agent that will charge him a commission fee.  Unfortunately, this seller’s naivety about what an actual listing agent does is costing him both time AND money. I first posted a picture of this DIY Home Seller almost two years ago… in October of 2016.       Not surprisingly, this home is STILL for sale.  In a real estate market such as Toronto’s, that’s virtually unheard of.    …

Source: Investor Presentation of DAM Capital Advisors Ltd

Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli once again showcased his unparalleled connection with fans, turning an ordinary day inside his Gurugram residence into an unforgettable experience for supporters.Virat Kohli greets fans at his homeIn a spontaneous and heartfelt gesture, Kohli invited a crowd of eager fans into his home, signing autographs and posing for photos that swiftly dominated social media trends.The scene unfolded as dozens of admirers gathered outside the cricketer’s home, some waiting for hours—even late into the night—for a chance to meet their idol.Also READ: Here’s why Virat Kohli didn’t attend the BCCI Naman AwardsKnown for his massive social…

The UEFA Champions League phase is heading into its Play-Off stage with the drawing being held on Friday. Teams ranked 9 to 24 in the league phase were drawn against each other and one of the most exciting matches was Manchester City’s clash against Real Madrid. Man City Set to Face Off Against Madrid Again Among several teams that were paired up, notably the most high-profile upcoming clash is Man City’s battle against Los Blancos. It’s not the first time the two teams have met in recent years, as their latest matchup was last season. Interestingly according to the data…

Statement of the obvious – I am a hockey fanatic and obsessed equipment gearhead. I pinch myself that I get paid to be the marketing manager at ProStockHockey.com and my job is to obsess about all things hockey. Prior to this job, I was already obsessed about all things hockey but didn’t get paid to do it – huge bonus! So, like many other hockey players, I had a normal non-hockey day job and would feed my passion outside of my work. Part of my outlet was a Twitter (now “X”) account where I tracked and commented on the…