An exhibition highlighting the climate crisis opened this week with a focus on the worlds vanishing glaciers.

Created by climate crisis charity Project Pressure, the exhibition at the Horniman Museum and Gardens in Forest Hill will feature 63 artworks ranging from vintage postcards and lightboxes to large-scale photographic installations.

The exhibition explores shifting glacial landscapes across the globe, and the devastating impact and consequences of the climate crisis for billions of people.

Since 2008, Project Pressure have been commissioning international artists to undertake expeditions documenting changes to the worlds vanishing glaciers.

Unlike wildfires or flooding, the melting of glaciers takes place outside of weather patterns and can be attributed directly to global warming, making them a key indicator of the impact of climate change.

Highlight works include Adam Hintons film Himalayas showing the impact of unstable weather patterns on farming communities in India, Broomberg and Chanarins photographs showing perfectly preserved artefacts revealed by shrinking glaciers and Nomie Goudals gradually disintegrating installation showing the changing landscape of the Swiss Alps.

The exhibition finishes with a touchscreen carbon footprint calculator which asks visitors to estimate the carbon-intensity of their lifestyle, and track their impact over the longer term online.

Nick Merriman, chief executive of the Horniman Museum and Gardens said: The Horniman has long been concerned with environmental issues and the impact of human activity on our world and in July 2019 we declared an ecological and climate emergency, pledging to place carbon reduction and environmental issues at the heart of our work.

As the only museum in London that combines the human and the natural world we are constantly looking to engage and inform our audiences about the environmental issues that affect us all.

We hope that through this superb series of powerful and thought-provoking artworks visitors will be reminded of the beauty and vulnerability of our planet and be empowered to take action to protect its future.

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A bold new solo exhibition at the Ta Mena Experience in Xewkija presents local landscapes as theyve never been painted before. Artist Christopher Saliba talks about the works hanging in this intimate space and explains how the energy of the colour red reflects the passion with which he paints

Red is a colour full of vitality, warmth and passion, either rarely used or relatively unexpected in landscape paintings. It is therefore a daring, challenging and surprising choice for the dominant colour in a series of Gozitan panoramas. The impact of red however is illustrated in a legendary story of two famous 19th century painters and rivals, Turner and Constable, whose paintings were hung alongside one another for the high profile Summer Exhibition 1832 in London. Turner realised that his cool-toned seascape Helvoetsluys was overshadowed by the neighbouring Thames scene The Opening of Waterloo Bridge which Constable had flecked with scarlet. The night before the exhibition opened, he took his brush and added an extra daub of red on to his seascape as a buoy bobbing in the choppy seas. This single accent of red, so the story goes, transformed Turners fortune: it was Helvoetsluys which stole the show.

Saliba understands the ways colours interact with one another and boost each others brightness and impact when placed adjacent: this is what most captivates and inspires him in his art. Influenced by Gauguin, Czanne and the impressionist movement, and describing himself as a colourist, he begins each painting with only essential lines to show the form of the land. To this he adds sweeping layers of colour intuitively to build atmosphere and capture the emotions he feels as he paints. The apparent spontaneity belies a careful composition that draws on Salibas years of art training in Italy. The result is expressive, evocative, and defies expectations. Colours blend like the flavours of life and each painting is a feast of colour with the zest and tang of a fruit salad.

The unexpected nature of the background red challenges expectations and suggests, perhaps, deep secrets of the landscape

Salibas work is always strong and striking, squares and terraces of bold hues that have an innate joy: his colours might have been inspired by the bright illustrations in a childs storybook or the rainbow jewels of a pirates treasure chest emeralds nestled alongside sapphire and amethyst seas.

The colour of love and fire, the ruby is perhaps the most prized of all gemstones. Perfect for the festive season, Saliba has singled it out for special attention in this exhibition. Using a soft warm red as a primer for each canvas like the life-force of the earth beneath our feet, over the top of which he layers other colours harmoniously. The warm under-layer adds a depth to the paintings: the contrast adds radiance, throwing the greens forward and making the yellows sing out.

The unexpected nature of the background red challenges expectations and suggests, perhaps, deep secrets of the landscape. The panoramas themselves are timeless, a tribute to the glory of nature, and the beauty of the island. Although the paintings have a flow that suggests movement, the lack of people and development gives a sense of the age-old nature of the landscape and invites contemplation. The scenes could be a place from the past some are reminiscent of the Holy Land and hold in them a prayer of appreciation and respect. The church appears frequently adding a focal point to the skyline in Salibas pictures, as in View from Garb, the crimson church roof is the only red accent on the canvas yet with an impact comparable to Turners buoy.

With burnt orange hay bales and fields in rich sienna as if the sunset was resting on the ground, to the warm pinks and purples of cliffs and terraces, the collection focuses mainly on country views of Gozos villages and the fertile valleys between. A dramatic depiction of Tas-Salvatur hill hangs as if awash in wine. The Redeemer stands tall against plum skies, rich red-brown zigzags at his feet, the field edged with dark fir green. Marr Harbour also makes an appearance alongside an unusual interpretation with reds and golds of the view over the salt pans to Xwejnis striking rock formation.

The richness of the colours are a celebration of life and its wonders, the golds celebratory, the reds warming as the winter chill sets in ahead of Christmas.Saliba is like a composer, bringing elements together harmoniously, each painting a heart-warming Christmas carol!

Christmas is a happy time that brings people together whoever you are, whatever your background and wherever youre from, says Saliba. And thats the beauty of life. Its a time of generosity, goodwill and warmth to all men and its that feeling, and of sitting with family and friends holding a glass of Shiraz, that I have tried to capture in this exhibition!

Red is The Colour by Christopher Saliba is open at the TaMena Experience, in Xewkija until December 31, 10-8pm.

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New York, November 29, 2019: The antimicrobial coatings market is expected to exceed more than US$ 4.4 Billion by 2022; Growing at a CAGR of more than 10% in the given forecast period under the normal conditions.

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Antimicrobial coatings are fast rising technique and it is a main component of the global mitigation policy of bacterial pathogens. To design surfaces by antimicrobial properties many options are available. Antimicrobial coatings create with the plan to shield the surfaces were it applied. Coating discharges antibacterial agent which is having large potential to decrease nosocomial infections. Antimicrobial coating prevents, kill and perform various actions to reduce growth of micro organisms include parasites, fungi and molds, bacteria, viruses and germs. It has been modified to achieve double role, the first role is it protect peoples from diseases causing micro organisms. The second main function is to protect application surface and minimizes the risk of infection.

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ELKHART LCI Industries has announced that its Dutch subsidiary, LCI Industries B.V., has entered into an agreement to acquire Polyplastic Group B.V., a manufacturer of acrylic window and door products headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Polyplastic, a market leader in Europe, suppliesthe caravaning industry and attributes a portion of its sales to the European supermarket, trailer and e-mobility industries. Through September, Polyplastic had trailing 12-month revenue of about$60.5 million.

The transaction is expected to close in January, subject to customary closing conditions.

Lippert Components Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of LCI, supplies components for original equipment manufacturers in the recreation and transportation product markets, and the related aftermarkets of those industries.

LCIalready produceswindows for its core customers in the recreational vehicle, heavy equipment, bus, and trailer industries in North Americabut inrecent years has expanded its window offerings into additional markets and geographies through acquisitions.

This process began with its acquisition of Sessa Klein S.p.A in 2017, which grew LCIs operational capabilities to include highly engineered window systems for both high-speed and commuter rail. In 2018, LCI acquired Taylor Made Group LLC, allowing LCI to expand into the marine window market throughout North America and Europe. LCIs recent acquisition of Lewmar Marine Ltd. in 2019 further grew LCIs product lines and manufacturing capabilities in the marine market, which includes marine windshields, patio doors and sunroofs.

Once the transaction has closed, this acquisition of Polyplastic will accelerate LCIs expansion into the European recreational vehicle, trailer, supermarket, and e-mobility vehicle window market, and allow it to introduce Polyplastics acrylic window products to its customer base throughout North America, the company said.

We are extremely excited to add Jan Peter and the rest of the Polyplastic team to the LCI family, said Jason Lippert, CEO and president of LCI. The acquisition of Polyplastic will give LCI many great opportunities around new products that will help leverage LCI in existing markets in which we have a strong presence as well as many new markets in which Polyplastic has a secure foothold.

LCI is already a premier supplier of windows and glass in many of the industries it serves, he said. By adding Polyplastics acrylic windows to the companys product lineup coupled with the continuation of its long-standing history of excellence, LCIs ability to service the European Caravan industry is set to reach an all-time high.

Polyplastics lightweight acrylic window and sunroof solutions also grant us access to several other great industries and markets in Europe that we could not have previously entered without this technology, he said. Im excited to see how Jan Peter and our current European team led by Jim Menefee, Michele Checcucci, Peter Tierney, and Joerg Reithmeier, strategic consultant for LCI, will be able to grow LCIs footprint in the European Caravan industry and beyond.

Jan Peter Veeneman, owner and CEO of the Polyplastic Group, said Polyplastic was founded by his father in 1952. The fascination for acrylic, as a new lightweight alternative for glass, was the motivation to start the company.

Over the years, passion, innovation, design, customer focus, quality, reliability, flexibility, and operation excellence have been the most important drivers for our success and present position, Veeneman said.For our next phase, Im convinced that LCI, including Jason Lippert and his team, holds the same values as Polyplastic, which is well known for cooperation with its customers.

Veeneman he wouldremain as CEO of Polyplastic after the completion of the transaction.

Menefee, Lipperts vice president of operations for Europe, said the company has long admired thebusiness and products of Polyplastic.

The addition of this business, and its great people, leadership, and innovation, will extend LCIs European product line even further into the caravan space, he said.I am excited to work with such a talented leadership team in Europe and look forward to the growth to come.

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This custom-designed home is within walking distance to the coveted Arrowhead School! The open, airy floor-plan boasts a swanky kitchen, complete with a built-in gas cooktop, gorgeous hood, double wall ovens, custom wine rack, gas fireplace and entrance to a private deck. Picture windows open up to expansive views of the mountains and the rims. The masters ensuite features heated tile flooring, dual sinks and three closets. A brand-new staircase leads to the walkout lower level, which features a wet bar, pool table, gas fireplace and entry to the outdoor patio. Relax in the resort-like backyard complete with a gas fire-pit and mature garden. Ride bikes on near-by trails, explore the rims, walk to school and drive a short distance to downtown and west-end shopping. BONUS: main-level laundry, OVERSIZED 2-car HEATED garage, garden shed, hot tub wiring, plumbed gas on deck, extra parking.

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Homes Recently Listed in the Billings Area - Kenosha News

The allure of the midcentury ranch-style house has always been that it can be modified. Add a family room or expand the kitchen by spreading out horizontally into the big backyard.

Dwellings on down-sloping lots have an advantage over the linear ranch house: These daylight ranches look like a single-level home at the street level, but go inside to find a floor below, which unlike a standard basement, has doors and windows that draw in the outside.

In this week's real estate gallery, we look at daylight ranches, in which the back of the house has a bigger view and rooms below are ready for entertaining or renting.

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Hasson Company

Rec room with a bar in Lake Oswego

What are some of the benefits of a house with a lower level? Activities of all noise levels can be divided: The master suite shares the ground level with the living room and kitchen, while an entertaining bonus room downstairs has its own entry to the backyard.

Here's an example: The floor plan of the daylight ranch at 1405 Country Commons Lane allows for all the main living areas to be easily accessed from the front door.

The 4,083-square-foot house, built in 1959 on 0.56 acres, is listed at $1.2 million by Pat Bangerter and Kathleen Wall of Hasson Company.

Hasson Company

Rec room with a bar in Lake Oswego

The ground-floor family room at 1405 Country Commons Lane has a vaulted ceiling. A master suite, two other bedrooms and bathrooms share this level. Windows frame views of Mount Hood and decks extend the living space outdoors.

Hasson Company

Rec room with a bar in Lake Oswego

The lower-level at 1405 Country Commons Lane has a rec room with a fireplace, bar and an outside entrance plus a fourth bedroom, third bathroom and an office.

Keller Williams Sunset Corridor

Vaulted-ceiling bonus room in Southwest Portland's Vermont Hills

The daylight ranch on 0.27 acres at 6209 S.W. Tower Way is listed at $850,000.

The 1955 dwelling has been restored to its original architectural integrity, with refinished wood floors, new roof and exterior paint, says listing agent Kristin Rader of Keller Williams Sunset Corridor.

The vintage kitchen has refinished wood cabinets, a green apple-colored counter, walk-in pantry and modern stainless-steel appliances.

There are five bedrooms, three bathrooms and 3,764 square feet of living space plus a deck and patio with sunset views.

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Vaulted-ceiling bonus room in Southwest Portland's Vermont Hills

The vaulted-ceiling bonus room 6209 S.W. Tower Way has a shuffleboard inlaid into the floor as well as a wet bar, fireplace and a sliding door to the patio.

Premiere Property Group

Multigenerational living in Milwaukie

The daylight ranch, built in 1955 on a 10,018-square-foot lot at 3231 S.E. Sellwood St., is listed at $475,000.

There are original hardwood floors, wood-burning fireplaces and 2,960 square feet of living space.

Three of the four bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms are on the main level while the lower level is set up for multigenerational living or a private apartment with its own driveway, entrance, full kitchen, bathroom and bedroom.

Premiere Property Group

Multigenerational living in Milwaukie

"Spacious home with mid-century charm and thoughtful updates," say listing agents Steve Nassar and Taylor Racek of Premiere Property Group of the property at 3231 S.E. Sellwood St.

Living Room Realty

Completely remodeled daylight ranch in Arnold Creek

The daylight ranch, built in 1964 on 0.88 acres at 12132 S.W. 29th Ave., is listed at $925,000.

The house was completely remodeled with high-end windows, lighting and fixtures and sound insulation in the walls and between the floors.

There is a new roof and air conditioning system serving four bedrooms, two bathrooms and 2,744 square feet of living space.

Living Room Realty

Completely remodeled daylight ranch in Arnold Creek

"Rare opportunity to own this stunning mid-century modern ... on a quiet dead-end street with a fully fenced backyard with raised garden boxes and spectacular 180-degree views of Mt. Hood and St. Helens," says listing agent James Peterson of Living Room Realty of the property at 12132 S.W. 29th Ave.

Hasson Company

Floor-to-ceiling windows in Council Crest

The daylight ranch, built in 1953 on an 8,712 -square-foot lot at 4015 S.W. Council Crest Dr., is listed at $1,195,000.

The dwelling, updated with a Euro aesthetic, has wide, plank hardwood floors, white walls and modern railings. There are four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 3,259 square feet of living space.

Hasson Company

Floor-to-ceiling windows in Council Crest

"Master on the main and floor-to-ceiling windows bring true light in from east to west throughout the day, culminating in exquisite sunsets and big views," say listing agents Kendall Bergstrom-Delancellotti and Bianca Marzolino of Hasson Company of the property at 4015 S.W. Council Crest Dr.

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Downstairs bonus area in Gresham

The daylight ranch, built in 1959 at 17745 S.E. Richey Road, is listed at $799,000.

The updated midcentury house has seven bedrooms, four bathrooms, a downstairs bonus area and 4,302 square feet of living space.

Wall of windows overlook the backyard and pond. The 8.4-acre property also has a creek, 40-foot-by-60-foot shop, barn, orchard, pool and fenced pasture.

"Possible development opportunity on two tax lots. Buyer to do own due diligence," says listing agent Agim Kaba of John L. Scott /PTL Metro.

John L. Scott /PTL Metro

Downstairs bonus area in Gresham

The living room of the updated midcentury house at 17745 S.E. Richey Road leads to a deck.

Oswego Real Estate Group

Finished daylight basement in Lake Oswego

The daylight ranch, built in 1963 at 2121 Wembley Park Road, is listed at $699,000, which is a "significant price improvement," says listing agent Lindsay Conachy of Oswego Real Estate Group.

The 0.29-acre property in the Uplands with deeded lake easement was listed in August 2019 at $714,900.

The midcentury modern dwelling has 2,592 square feet of living space. There are four bedrooms, a finished daylight basement and new plumbing, tile and fixtures in the three bathrooms.

Oswego Real Estate Group

Finished daylight basement in Lake Oswego

The 1963 dwelling at 2121 Wembley Park Road original hardwood floors.

Rose Country Realty

Eight bedrooms in Dunthorpe

The daylight ranch, built in 1979 on 0.66 acres, at 1873 S.W. Palatine Hill Road, is listed at $949,000.

The dwelling has kitchens on both levels, six bedrooms, three bathrooms and 4,226 square feet of living space plus an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) above the garage with a kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom.

"Lots of potential and awesome income property with rents of $5,575 per month with three tenants, including the ADU," says listing agent Mitch Foteff of Rose Country Realty.

Rose Country Realty

Eight bedrooms in Dunthorpe

The house at at 1873 S.W. Palatine Hill Road has a stone fireplace.

Premiere Property Group

Lower level mini-theater in Lents

The daylight ranch, built in 1953 at 9233 SE Harney Court, is listed at $449,950. There are three bedrooms, two bathrooms and 2,915 square feet of living space.

The 0.31-acre property "needs your love and attention," says listing agent Emilio Fontana of Premiere Property Group.The lower level has a bonus room with a wood laminate floor, wet bar and "an old mini-theater ready to be resurrected."

Premiere Property Group

Lower level mini-theater in Lents

There are hardwood floors, built-in cabinets and a living-dining area with a brick fireplace and walls of windows at 9233 SE Harney Court. The kitchen opens to a family room with a wood stove and sliding door to the backyard and stone patio.

Keller Williams-PDX Central

Architectural basement plans ready in Raleigh Hills

The daylight ranch, built in 1955 at 6260 S.W. Arrow Wood Lane, is listed at $695,000.

The midcentury modern has three fireplaces, three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 3,271 square feet of living space.

The daylight basement with outside entrances provided ADU potential, say listing agents Chris Dawkins and Tara Murphy of Keller Williams-PDX Central. "Make it your own with included architectural plans and survey."

The 0.44 acre property has a decks, patios and a heated pool.

Keller Williams-PDX Central

Architectural basement plans ready in Raleigh Hills

The house at 6260 S.W. Arrow Wood Lane has an open floor plan and vaulted living areas with exposed beams

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Louisville, Ky. | $325,000A 1941 Cape Cod-style house with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, on a 0.21-acre lot

This home is in St. Matthews, a historic city that became an eastern suburb of Louisville and was absorbed into the metropolitan area in 2003. It is currently a shopping and dining destination with two large malls and multiple chain restaurants. Situated on a corner lot and partly enclosed by a white picket fence, the property is about six miles east of downtown Louisville and two and a half miles southeast of parks and boat ramps along the Ohio River. Its roof was recently updated.

Size: 2,096 square feet

Price per square foot: $155

Indoors: The front door, inset with a square of diamond-paned glass, opens to a narrow foyer with arched doorways on either side. To the right is a living room with the original wood floors, six-over-six sash windows and a gas fireplace surrounded by white tile. A door leads to a side porch that could be used as a craft room.

To the left is a dining room with chair-rail molding and a bay window. The eat-in kitchen off the dining room contains original cabinets with Formica countertops, new stainless steel appliances and laminate flooring. It opens to a family room in an addition of uncertain date with bead-board paneling, painted brick walls and extensive built-in shelves and cabinets.

A bedroom off the family room connects to a second room with a paneled wainscot that served as a nursery. Both rooms have use of a new hallway bathroom with a marble vanity top and a marble-tiled tub and shower.

Upstairs is a pair of rooms that could be used as a master and attached sitting room or nursery. These have an en suite bathroom with a bowl sink embedded in a cabinet and a combined tub and shower.

The house also has a 1,000-square-foot unfinished basement.

Outdoor space: A wood fence at least six feet high provides privacy at the back. The family room steps down to a large outdoor brick patio that is elevated a few feet above the lawn. Parking is in a detached one-car garage.

Taxes: $2,857 (2018, based on a tax assessment of $255,000)

Contact: Mac Barlow, Kentucky Select Properties, 502-938-3283; kyselectproperties.com

CenterBeam, a construction company that specializes in historic homes and has a sister real estate company that sells the renovated properties, bought and restored this 1922 stucco bungalow in 2019. It is in the Avondale neighborhood, within walking distance of several parks and restaurants. The St. Johns River, enjoyed by sailors, kayakers and fisherfolk, is six blocks away. Downtown Jacksonville is about four miles northeast. The property is not in a flood zone.

Size: 1,418 square feet

Price per square foot: $246

Indoors: During the renovation, which followed three years of vacancy, wood floors, some with a mahogany inlay, were refinished and the original wavy-glass single-pane windows were preserved. The white-brick living room fireplace and the cast-iron tub in the guest bathroom also remain.

Improvements include a new HVAC system, complete rewiring and new pipes and plumbing fixtures, 40 percent new drywall added to the existing plaster, fresh paint inside and out, and termite and beetle treatment. The kitchen and bathrooms are entirely new, as are the decorative light fixtures installed throughout. The roof is 10 years old.

The main entrance opens into the living room, where original cabinets with leaded-glass door fronts flank the fireplace. (The shiplap siding on that wall was recently added.) Original French doors open to a dining room with new crown molding. Beyond it is a kitchen with white-painted plywood lap-wall siding, tile floors, white cabinets with quartz countertops, a Kraus sink and other stainless steel fixtures and appliances. Hookups were installed for a washer and dryer.

The large master bedroom is off the dining room. It has three exposures, original moldings and an en suite bathroom with a glass walk-in shower and porcelain tile that resembles stone. The guest bedroom is across from the kitchen and has use of a hallway bathroom with a combined bath and shower and an aqua-painted ceiling.

Outdoor space: Tapered columns on brick pedestals support the deep wraparound front porch. Parking is in a detached one-car garage next to a driveway.

Taxes: $3,000 (estimated)

Contact: Katie Shoda or Christina Starmer, CenterBeam Real Estate, 904-885-1714; flexmls.com

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this house, known as the Wagstaff-Duddleston home after two early families that occupied it, was built by Abram Caleb Truax, one of Trentons original settlers and its first postmaster. In 2009, the house was in foreclosure and in poor condition when the current owner bought and restored it. He installed 2,000 square feet of red oak flooring, 5,000 linear feet of custom trim and a new oak staircase. He also rewired and replumbed, updated the windows, put on new exterior siding and a new roof and added two furnaces and two air-conditioning units.

Trenton is an industrial city 20 miles southwest of Detroit, with about 19,000 residents. This property is downtown, near shops, churches, schools and restaurants, less than a block from the Detroit River.

Size: 2,550 square feet

Price per square foot: $137

Indoors: Turning left from the front door takes you into a 19-by-15-foot living room with a river view that the owner covered in period wallpaper and trimmed in new moldings. This space connects to a 17-by-13-foot parlor used as a dining room; it has the same wall treatment, as well as a pressed-tin ceiling and a large fireplace.

A Dutch door leads to an upgraded kitchen, with oak cabinets with solid-surface countertops, ceramic floor tiles and stainless steel appliances. A wet bar is at one end of the kitchen, and a windowed breakfast nook at the other; in the center is an island with storage and a sink.

A master suite on the main floor includes a bathroom with an original free-standing tub. There is also a powder room paneled with knotty pine, and a new laundry room. A steep, narrow staircase rises from the kitchen to a back bedroom, presumably once used by servants.

The front staircase in the living room takes you to a wide second-story landing. To the right is a second master suite, which has wood floors and an angled ceiling and opens to a sitting room or nursery. The master bathroom includes storage-lined nooks with a tub and a commode, as well as a separate shower enclosure.

To the left of the landing is a pair of connected bedrooms. A second laundry room on this floor could be converted into an additional bathroom.

Outdoor space: Double glass doors in the breakfast nook open to a large, stamped-concrete patio. A door from the kitchen area leads to an attached one-and-a-half-car garage. The owner also built a detached three-car garage behind the house, which is reached from an alley and has a covered porch. The property includes two fenced areas, including a side yard that was used as a dog run. Dock space can be rented from the marina across the street.

Taxes: $5,039

Contact: Michelle Renee Klump, Keller Williams, 248-891-8667; kw.com

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A 58-year-old man, Quentin Rayner was peacefully sleeping at his home in Southwell, Nottinghamshire, when suddenly some unusually loud noise woke him up. On checking, he found an escaped ram in his back garden who had smashed the glass windows of a patio door.

"To say I was shocked would be an understatement," Rayner said after he discovered the damage on Wednesday morning. When Rayner first heard the noise, he had guessed it to be frost or vandals and was about to dial up the police, but was thoroughly shocked to discover a ram had banged at the window, "trying to fight its own reflection". After smashing the glass, Rayner found the animal happily chewing away on his garden plants after an awful mess was created by it.

Rayner, who is a reporter, said "I guess he must have seen his reflection in the doors and decided to have a fight." The ram was then, reportedly, returned to a local farmer who claimed to be its owner. When Rayner tried to connect the insurance company for damage cover to the occurrence, "Their response was 'that sounds unusual' but they sent an assessor out who agreed to pay up so we just have to pay the excess," reported NDTV.

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And what a resort it is. Twenty-two cottages peek out of the foliage, perched on hillsides and along a two-mile stretch of pearlescent beach. The design style is best described as Flintstones-Gone-Fabulous. The cottages are built from stone that was hand-quarried on the island. Each is free standing, with a vaulted hardwood ceiling and an open floor plan. Inside are driftwood-inspired teak furnishings, colorful artwork, and a wood-paddled ceiling fan. Outside, youve got the requisite hammock, tied between two palms, and your own little thatched palapa, plus unlimited blue-on-blue views of sea and sky. Here, a nearby islet; there, a yacht swaying on its mooring.

Rustic, its not. Beds are king-size, linens come from Italy, toiletries are by Bulgari, and each cottage has a Nespresso coffee machine and a Bose iPod dock. So far, so good, right? Until you try to send an I made it! message to a loved one at home. Nothing. Nada. The only spots with connectivity are at the resorts main pavilion and its restaurants, a long walk or bike ride from our cottage. (Guest rooms have intercoms in case of emergency, but no Internet.)

At first, some guests panic a little, says general manager Matt Semark, who lives on site with his wife, Anie, and two young sons. But the following day, they appreciate [the lack of Wi-Fi]. You can see the weight shift off their shoulders when they are unplugged from their devices.

OK, we thought. Unplugged it is! We limited ourselves to one quickie e-mail session per day. None of the frivolous stuff: No Sox, CNN, or Serial. There was just one problem: Come nightfall, without a dose of HGTV house porn to lull us to sleep (there are no TVs in the rooms, and we hadnt downloaded anything), we were stone cold awake, conjuring monsters in the dark. Why? There were no locks on the doors.

Lock us up! Lock us up!

For city folks in particular, the notion of no locks is unsettling. Rationally, we knew we were quite safe on this lightly populated island probably the biggest personal safety risk here is getting conked on the head by a falling coconut. Plus, were campers, and there are no deadbolts on an L.L. Bean tent.

But whos rational at 2 a.m.? We confess, dear reader, that on our first night we blocked our front door with a teak settee and booby-trapped the patio door with a yoga strap. (Take that, boogieman!) Not a restful night. That Nespresso machine was put to good use the next morning.

We had to ask Semark: Why no locks? Its been like this since the resort opened in 1968, he said. Theres no other resort on the island were it. Theres no crime. And everyones an auntie or uncle.

But it wasnt the employees we were worried about. What if a random (drunken) guest wandered into the wrong cottage (they do look alike) and scared the bejeezus out of us? Then theres the personal property issue. Weve all been trained not to leave our valuables unattended anywhere, so its a leap of faith to leave your laptop and iPhone X in your unlocked cottage while you go for a swim.

Ultimately, our concerns melted away like lip balm in a beach bag. Maybe we were simply too exhausted after a day of splashing in the surf to lie awake listening for intruders. Or maybe common sense took over. In any case, we slipped into the rhythm of island life. And we got acquainted with our room butler, who brought us breakfast each day and (we imagined) would magically appear if anything bad happened.

The days drifted by in a happy haze of eating and water sports. The resort offers an array of kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, Sunfish sailboats, and snorkeling gear for guests use. You can snorkel right off the beach. When we discovered that the famed Tobago Cays (one of the 1000 Places to See Before You Die) was thisclose to the island, we had to sign up for a sail-and-snorkel trip to the Cays aboard the 49-foot sloop Beauty.

What to do when youre not checking your phone

In digital detox mode, you discover chunks of free time each day (hours, for most of us) that you normally spend diddling with your phone. We filled the day with low-tech, low-key pleasures like bicycling around the island, hiking up Marni Hill, the islands highest point, and indulging in a Balinese massage at PSVs treetop spa. We took a morning yoga class overlooking the bay. We met the island goats. And, wonder of wonders (since were frosty Bostonians), we chatted with other guests. Getting your face out of your phone means tuning in to the people around you, and tuning into the charms of this lovely island, said Dani from the UK, who was visiting with two teenagers in tow. (The teens were Fortnite-deprived, but still cheery, we noted.)

Remarkably, everyone we met seemed relaxed and even grateful to be off-line. Petit St. Vincent provides a welcome rest from our usual, hyperactive life style, said Bruce Sykes of Burlington, Ontario (west of Toronto), visiting the resort with his wife, Nancy. The Sykes have been coming to the island since the 1980s, and have returned at least 20 times. When we first visited, we were surprised by the unplugged environment, but we adapted to it, he says. Now, we actually prefer this resort over other places that weve traveled. The Sykes didnt care a whit that their cottage was lock-less, by the way.

Instead of looking forward to an episode of Fleabag, we planned our activities around mealtimes, a testament to the quality of the food. Much of it is sourced from the island or the waters that surround it, so it couldnt be fresher. A walk past the resorts gardens reveals a bounty of kale, lettuces, and herbs. The resort relies on local farmers and fishermen, with sustainable practices a priority. You see it in small ways, like refill stations for water bottles, instead of one-use plastic. The casual Beach Restaurant offers toes-in-the-sand dining, featuring Caribbean tapas and pizza from a clay oven, along with live music some nights. For a more formal, three-course dining experience, theres the Main Pavilion Restaurant. The fresh seafood and aged rums are exquisite, but the real joy here is the setting, on a hilltop overlooking the harbor with a curtain of frangipani and hibiscus.

Our takeaway: Unplugged island life is delightful. No Twitter rants! No Cardi B, no Kanye, no Kardashians. Life moves at a slower pace, and frees up time to chat with random strangers and commune with goats. Life without HGTV is just fine, as long as the reading material doesnt run out.

But next time well bring one of those electronic alarms to shove under the door. Havent these people ever watched Death in Paradise?

If You Go: Most people fly to Barbados, and then take a short flight to Union Island, followed by a ferry to Petit St. Vincent. Rates from $1,260 per night for a one-bedroom cottage. Rate includes three meals daily, all non-alcoholic beverages, and use of non-motorized water sports equipment and bicycles. 800-654-9326; http://www.petitstvincent.com.

Diane Bair and Pamela Wright can be reached at bairwright@gmail.com.

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