Renovation begins on Austin fire, EMS station on East Riverside
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Renovation begins on Austin fire, EMS station on East Riverside

Renovation begins on Austin fire, EMS station on East Riverside

Austin Fire Department

Austin city officials on Wednesday broke ground on the reconstruction of a joint fire and EMS station on East Riverside Drive.

The station, at 5309 E. Riverside Drive, is one of several that have been prioritized for renovations as part of the city’s goal to meet quick response times.

The goal: First responders should arrive within eight minutes of a call being received 90% of the time. That is consistent with the national standards set by the Commission of Fire Accreditation International and the National Fire Protection Association, the city said.

As Austin expands, more pressure has

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Ten modern homes with interiors informed by biophilic design
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Ten modern homes with interiors informed by biophilic design

Biophilic design, which aims to create spaces in which humans are more connected to nature, is becoming increasingly popular. In this lookbook, we’ve gathered 10 interiors with soothing biophilic designs.

The design principle can be used in architecture and interior design through the use of natural materials, as well as the integration of more natural light and green plants.

The 10 projects in this lookbook, which range from a Japanese home with decorative scaffolding to an Italian house with an indoor Ficus tree, show how biophilic design has been used in projects all over the globe.

This is the latest

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Tornado in Cole kills 3; damage reported in Shawnee and across Oklahoma
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Tornado in Cole kills 3; damage reported in Shawnee and across Oklahoma

A cluster of severe storms that moved across central Oklahoma Wednesday evening produced tornadoes that damaged homes and businesses in Cole and Shawnee and left tens of thousands of residents without power.

As the sun rose Thursday, videos posted by storm chasers on Twitter showed under-construction homes near Cole that had been heavily damaged the night before.

more: See what tornadoes in Cole, Shawnee and other storms look like across Oklahoma

Rolling Storm Damage Reports: Tornado, Large Hail, High Wind in the Past 24 Hours

Damages, deaths, injuries caused by the storm are still being evaluated

Emergency responders and people

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Upcycled Cutting Board Craft Picture Frame
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Upcycled Cutting Board Craft Picture Frame

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Looking for a unique way to display your family photos? Check out our cutting board craft picture “frame”! This one-of-a-kind frame is made from a real cutting board and can be personalized with your family name, favorite saying, or special message. It’s the perfect way to show off your cherished memories and make a unique statement in your home.

cutting board picture board against pink background

Cutting Board Craft Picture “Frame”

I love a decorative frame that is more than just a square or rectangle that hangs on the wall.

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Black Shark 4 will feature insanely fast 120W wired charging
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Black Shark 4 will feature insanely fast 120W wired charging

If you’re using an iPhone, you should get the excellent Backbone One controller to attach to your phone. I recognize that there’s an audience of mobile gamers who rely solely on touch controls. And for that one key area, gaming phones like this one can’t be beaten. Meant to be a kind of assistant that helps with getting you acquainted with this phone’s many settings, the anime Shark Chan character is a feature that stands out on an otherwise ho-hum gaming phone. Consider the Black Shark 4 Pro, which comes with shoulder triggers for a more tactile and responsive gaming …

French Cottage Garden- Lavender Topiaries
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French Cottage Garden- Lavender Topiaries

Pretty in purple… Lavender topiaries are little delightful moments wherever you place them. Of course, lavender is beautiful in the garden. Planted in an English or French cottage garden floral bed or tucked into an urn -those lovely lavender blooms are a lovely touch. And bringing them indoors- they bring a garden moment inside. Today it is all about these fan favorite lavender topiaries, where to find them and a couple of ideas for enjoying them.

French Cottage Garden- Lavender Topiaries

Lavender Toparies

It seems to happen every year now and I am always asked about the lavender topiaries and where to get them. It

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You can select between a rotating pedestal or tower fans or try a box fan that fits into your window space. If you have more than one box fan, it will create an air flow that could cool an entire floor of your home. Of course, air conditioners provide a cooler atmosphere than a fan. Like heat, the cooling power of an air conditioner is measured in BTUs, so the higher the BTUs, the larger the space it will be equipped to handle. Choose between wall-mounted window units or portable air conditioners.

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#DreamTeam linky – 16th April 2023
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#DreamTeam linky – 16th April 2023

April 16, 2023

Hello and welcome to the #DreamTeam linky! A fab place to share your writing, read what others have been up to, and share a bit of blog love! Come join us…

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We hope you’ve all had a fab Easter break and way too much chocolate 🙂 We left over bits of chocolate have found their way into a new one, and even quicker fudge recipe that I’ve tried out. I’m linking it up to the #DreamTeam. Let me know what you think!

Cadbury's mini egg fudge recipe

Thank you to everyone who is joining in with our little community. Please

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