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This small kitchen can be found in ELLE DECOR A-List designers Eric Hughes and Nathan Turners ranch-inspired home in Ojai, California, but theres plenty of lessons to be learned here for indoor kitchens too. In lieu of a stainless steel faucet, for instance, they installed a rustic brass version. Instead of cupboards, theyve hung their pots and pans on a rail. But our favorite detail is the charming skirt that conceals under-sink plumbing and other sundries. Simply ditch your hinges and doors, and pop on a cute curtain of your own.

As much as we may love the way kitchen cabinets can elevate a cooking space, they can also take up a lot of visual real estate, especially if youre dealing with a small room. We love how designer Timothy Brown ditched heavy cupboards in favor of industrial stainless-steel shelving in his New York apartment. Not only does it provide a space for clip-on lights to illuminate chopping (or in this case, floral arranging!) it also allows him to flaunt his collection of vases and display small framed artworks.

This kitchen is as modern as it gets. But the designers at StudioDB wanted to add a fashionable edge too. In fact, this small New York kitchen was inspired by the color palette ofwait for itPrada stores. But nothing says galley kitchen like the pair of portholes in the pink pocket door. It conveniently can hide pre dinner-party chaos or simply serve as a style statement on its own. Ahoy matey!

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At first blush, this kitchen designed by ELLE DECOR A-List firm Pappas Miron might look like your standard-issue white kitchen. But its the pendant light, as pretty and enticing as a peppermint, that takes it to the next level. If you have ceiling space to spare, install one that will similarly steal the scene.

If youre sick of the all-white kitchen but still want the lightness and space-creating magic the look affords, take a page from designer Mark Grattans book: In his Mexico City apartment he specified all-white cabinets and tiles but refreshed the look with pops of gold and terra-cotta in the travertine countertops, golden rug, and earthy plant stand. And, if your space and light levels allow, why not include a tree?

The black kitchen is the sexy antithesis to the ubiquitous all-white one. And here, in his Milan apartment, hospitality designer Eric Egan brought all the drama. Not only are the countertops made from an unusually-textured Porphyry stone, but the back wall is entirely mirrored, making these pint-sized space feel positively cavernous. As for inky cabinets? Theyre from Ikea!

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When the architecture firm Method Design and interior designer Nina Barneih-Blair teamed up on the design of this 490-square-foot Manhattan apartment, they needed to make the most out of every square inch. The solution? A kitchen island that serves multiple purposes over the course of the dayfrom ad hoc office to dinner party venue. An all-white palette of glossy cabinets and surfaces helps flaunt the flats greatest asset: natural light.

When youre working with a 16th-century townhouse, like French designer Eric Allart did, you have to embrace the period quirks. This kitchen came complete with terra-cotta tiles. Rather than rip them out, Allart kept them in place and designed a quirky kitchen in unexpected hues to complement them. Here, an inky tile backsplash refracts sunlight, and a Pepto-pink shade on the walls and ceilings works to move the eye upward.

This space, in a Beverly Hills house designed by Gary McBournie, might be a mere butlers pantry, but it offers plenty of inspiration for small kitchens. If its within your budget, opt for cabinets that offer a bit of Hollywood Regency glamour, like these ones here. If not, paint your existing ones in a vacation-ready hue like a bright key lime. The sunburst light fixture reminds us that its always happy hour somewhere!

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The client of this Manhattan apartment doesnt use her small galley-style kitchen that often, but that didnt keep designer Lauren Buxbaum Gordon from making it a showpiece. Her signature move? To extend the cabinetry all the way up to the soaring period ceilings. Light countertops and a glossy white paint job let sunshine into the room, but its the gleaming gold hardware and accents that really make this small kitchen a winner.

Sometimes its best to embrace the chaos. And we cant think of a better example than this jubilant kitchen nook belonging to William Cullum, the senior designer at Jayne Design Studio, and his partner Jeffery Rhodes. A hot-pink Victorian-era pie safe-houses antique serveware, while a goat sculpture (formerly a display fixture at Saks Fifth Avenue) cheekily guards the fridge (camouflaged in whimsical artwork) against midnight snack marauders. In this space anything truly goes, as long as you do you.

One of the best design sleights of hand? Distraction. So if your cabinets or counters are ugly as sin, create visual interest with your floors. While we dont have a single complaint about this breezy Ibiza kitchen designed by Studio Muoz (take a look at that terrace!), the sea-blue tiled floors are a simple yet effective style statement. Even if a renovation might not be in the cards for you, a colorful kitchen rug will do the trick.

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This apartment, designed by New York firm Husband Wife, employs Buxbaum Gordons towering kitchen cabinet rule. But rather than resort to the usual all-white, the designers clad the walls in a swirling marble and coated the cabinets in the dreamiest shade of glossy cream paint. Its the perfect combo of classic and contemporary.

We love how this kitchen, in a family-friendly Brooklyn apartment for the cofounders of Civilian, packs in plenty of storage with whimsical details. The custom island, topped with an eye-catching piece of marble, doubles as a repository to stash cookbooks and dinnerware, while the cherry-red hood (also custom) adds a fun postmodern pop.

This Victorian farmhouse in the Oxfordshire, England, digs of Toast CEO Suzie de Rohan Willner may be on the small side, but it sings with country charm. Bright green lower cabinets help the eye to zip around the space, while open shelving allows for smart storage and display of chic knickknacks.

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This Brooklyn apartment is blessed with super-tall ceilings and tons of natural light. Designer Danielle Fennoy of Revamp Interior Design amped up the airiness in the combined kitchen and dining area with vibrant jolts of jewel-toned colors, including with this emerald green backsplash (which replaced the original, developer-installed white subway tile) and retro-chic Knoll dining chairs reupholstered in scarlet, nightclub ready Ultraleather.

A small area didnt stop Nate Berkus from incorporating a diminutive table and chairs (a vintage architects desk and school chairs) into his former Chicago kitchen. The metal cabinets were original to the 1929 apartment and pack in just the right amount of industrial-chic storage.

Youd never believe it, but this Provincetown, Massachusetts, cottage started life out as a humble fishing shack. Designer David Cafiero embraced the nautical theme throughout the house, including in this pint-size galley kitchen, which was modeled after a ships cooking space.

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Like most busy New Yorkers, the resident of this Manhattan apartment doesnt have time to cook often, but that doesnt mean the kitchen plays second fiddle to the rest of the home. Instead Sarah Mendel and Risa Emen of Cochineal Design converted the space into a functional showpiece of its own, with bold marble and cabinets lacquered in Farrow & Balls sultry Preference Red. Bonus: Its the perfect nook for displaying the clients collection of ceramics.

Just because you have a miniature cooking space doesnt mean you need to forgo areas to prep and dine. The trick is to think small, as with this diminutive kitchen island in an apartment designed by Nicholas Obeid. With vintage stools tucked beneath and a pair of Allied Maker pendants hung above, this vignette has all the impact of its sprawling suburban cousins.

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When my daughter and son-in-law bought their first home together two years ago, the young couple had three dreams: a new kitchen, a nicer bathroom and a baby.

Last month they got all three.

Except for the outdated kitchen and tired main bath, the 15-year-old Craftsman-style house had everything Paige and Adam wanted for what they hoped would be their growing family great location, good schools and enough bedrooms. They decided they would either learn to live with the homes shortcomings, remodel, or, if those plans failed, eventually move.

The worst part of the home was the shower, which Paige, who gets her patience from her mother, wanted to replace the second she moved in. My college dorm had a better shower, I remember her saying on day one. Indeed, the small cubicle smelled like a mushroom farm, had a calcified door and would have fit right in at a campground.

How quickly could they fix that? The answer came two years later.

From that first day, Paige heard from not just me, whose opinion ranks just below her neighbor cats, but also from an interior designer and a contractor, that if they wanted to replace the shower they would need to replace the adjoining bathtub. If they replaced the bathtub, they would need to replace the floor and might as well update the vanity.

Anyone who has ever remodeled knows how a small change leads to a big change which leads to a total gut, which bleeds into at least one more room.

See, even if they did remodel the whole bath, in the Denver area where they live, between the labor shortage and the building boom, most contractors would not want a job that small, though the project did not seem small to them.

If they remodeled the kitchen, too, then they had a better shot at attracting a contractor, and they would save money because the trades carpenters, electricians, plumbers and tilers could do both jobs at once. In other words, do it all or not at all.

Welcome to the world of home remodeling.

Disheartened, Paige and Adam pressed pause. They lived in and with the house as it was and continued to imagine what having a nice shower and upgraded kitchen might be like.

That was not wasted time. Over the next two years, they envisioned what they really wanted in these rooms. They separated the must-haves (an eat-in kitchen with room for counter stools and a gas cooktop) from the nice-to haves (more counter space). They created a Pinterest board. They dreamed. They planned. They got pregnant. They hired a designer.

After a discovery call to get a sense of the projects scope, time frame and budget, interior designer Kate Clapp, owner of Kate Saige Interiors, met with Paige and Adam at their home. She shared her ideas and assured them they could get what they wanted. Knowing that Clapp works on many high-end projects, Paige and Adam made clear that this was a starter home and they had a finite budget.

She got it, Paige said. The decision to move forward was easy. By this point, we were just so happy that someone knew what we wanted and had a hand on the wheel, especially with a baby on the way.

I appreciated that they trusted me and the process, Clapp said. Not every client can do that, but its important.

Clapp replaced the door between the primary bedroom and bath with a classic arch, then added a larger glass shower featuring Spanish ivory subway tile, a soaker undermount tub surrounded by a quartz deck and an updated vanity with the same quartz countertop over cabinets repainted in Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige. The remodeled bathroom also has slate plank flooring and new light fixtures, mirrors, faucets and sinks. (Ill share the kitchen improvements next week.)

The change, in Adams word, was existential.

Marni Jameson: Bringing home baby not like how I remember it

It all started because of the shower, Paige said, shaking her head over the odyssey as she sat in her new kitchen holding her newborn. At first, I just wanted to replace the shower glass. Ive since learned to be cautious of what you think are simple fixes. Theyre not so simple. They unravel.

Heres what else they learned:

Join me next week to find out which came first the baby or the finished kitchen and more lessons learned.

Marni Jameson is the author of seven books including the newly released Rightsize Today to Create Your Best Life Tomorrow, What to Do With Everything You Own to Leave the Legacy You Want, and Downsizing the Family Home. You may reach her at marni@marnijameson.com.

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Marni Jameson: She wanted a new shower, it came with a new kitchen and bath - Orlando Sentinel

Wallpaper has made a major comeback lately, so consider using it to update your kitchen with a fresh color and pattern. The best part about the trend is there are options for every budget and skill level, from easy peel-and-stick versions to personalized paintable wallpaper.

If youve been thinking about trying wallpaper, the kitchen is a great place to start. Thanks to appliances and upper cabinets, many have minimal open wall space, so you can get creative and make a style splash. Find inspiration among these kitchen wallpaper ideas and have fun dressing up your own space with this simple addition.

Carson Downing

If the wall above your home coffee bar is blank, fill it with an unexpected patterned wallpaper. This colorful one is a modern take on the iconic Chinoiserie print and will undoubtedly make you smile as you brew your morning cup.

Anne D. Schlechter

Make a major statement in a small kitchen by applying wallpaper that coincides with your backsplash. Keep them close in color and pattern size so they blend well together as these green and white patterns do. A beautiful botanical pattern lines the walls, while geometric-shaped tiles can be spotted between the counter and cabinets.

Werner Straube

If your aesthetic preference is more simplistic, opt for a neutral-toned wallpaper color, such as this one with a hexagon motif, that blends in with the rest of your kitchen yet still adds a delightful touch by way of an accent wall.

Ann VanderWiel Wilde

Your kitchen cabinets dont have to be see-through to enjoy the power of wallpaper. Anytime you open one to set the table, youll be greeted with a sweet sight. Choose a pattern you dont usually see for wallpaper, like this marble style, and opt for a peel-and-stick version for a more accessible application.

Werner Straube

This romantic gray kitchen wallpaper, an unexpected design detail, creates an expensive baroque look for less. The shapely swirled pattern, which resembles marble from a distance, echoes the flourishes in the room's chandelier, wall sconces, and curved quartzite backsplash. Crown molding distinguishes the kitchen borders.

Jay Wilde

Your kitchen may have an accent wall that serves as storage and seating. Update it with wallpaper featuring an oversized floral pattern in a soft watercolor palette. Its subtle enough not to overwhelm the space but still packs a powerful design punch.

Frances Janisch

Like a coffee bar, breakfast nooks are ideal for infusing a bit of whimsy with wallpaper while also designating it as its own area of the kitchen. Here, a tan Chinoiserie print is waiting to greet whoever sits to enjoy a meal at the banquette below.

Helen Norman

Are you still in your Barbiecore era? We dont blame you! Stick to a pale pink geometric-patterned wallpaper to infuse the color into the space and complement kitchen decor such as a pink-patterned rug, lined velvet dining chairs, and fresh-cut flowers.

KELLY MARSHALL

Theres something supremely timeless about black-and-white kitchens, but theres no reason you cant shake up tradition in yours. The floor-to-ceiling black-and-white trellis-like patterned wallpaper livens up this space with retro undertones.

JEFF HERR

This charcoal gray Chevron print paper is an unexpected and dramatic addition to any kitchen. If you choose dark-toned wallpaper with a textured look like this, keep the rest of the space minimal to avoid visually cluttering the room.

Edmund Barr

Conventionally seen in black, this blue version of damask-patterned wallpaper is refreshing when applied to a predominantly white kitchen. Similar to the red-patterned ceiling wallpaper we saw earlier, the motif matches the room's blue details, such as the decor, servingware, and bar stools.

David Tsay

Turn your entire kitchen into a work of art by applying funky, black-and-white abstract pattern paper throughout it. Bonus points if you pair it with pink or another uncommon color choice for cabinets.

Michael Partenio

A leaf motif wallpaper in shades of yellow brings even more cheer into an already bright room. This accent wall also highlights the kitchens charmingly rustic vaulted ceiling.

EDMUND BARR

The best way to design large, open kitchen layouts is to delegate sections to individual tasks. For example, if one corner of yours has a bar area, try wallpapering it to set it apart from the rest of the room. The soft-colored kaleidoscope-patterned paper seen here is understated yet will still draw attention from your party guests.

EDMUND BARR

Lay unique wallpaper on the inside of glass-front cabinets to create a striking yet subtle statement in your kitchen. The primarily black paper matches the glossy black cabinets, keeping it understated. However, the gold metal diamond shapes that lay over it make it a certified style standout.

Better Homes & Gardens

A pale blue and white mosaic-patterned wallpaper is the perfect addition to this soft-colored kitchen. It blends seamlessly with the blonde cabinets, ties together the darker blue pendant lights, and gives the right amount of visual interest as a backsplash.

Better Homes and Gardens

If youre a fan of French country decor, try out a fabulous pattern such as this one. This cream-colored paper adorned with an oversized blue motif appears as though its been painted on the walls. Feel free to use it in a traditional style or a French-inspired kitchen.

SarahAlba

Dont overlook the ceiling as a place to apply wallpaper in the kitchen, especially when there is little to no empty wall space. Here, a bold red and white patterned print on the ceiling ties in with the red kitchenware seen throughout the countertops and cabinets.

Kim Cornelison

With so many wallpaper options on the market today, choosing the perfect print can be tricky - unless you spot something as adorable as this peel-and-stick puppy pattern, which is a no-brainer. Bright yellow and white pop against the bottom half of the dark gray wall and give meaning to form and function.

Edmund Barr

Go bold with an all-over kitchen wallpaper idea and choose a design that blooms with a garden motif. Traditional white cabinetry, marble countertops, and open shelves prevent the bright blue backdrop from overwhelming visitors. A painted green island and playful fruit artwork pick up the colors of the floral pattern.

Edmund Barr

Continue the pattern of your kitchen wallpaper idea with coordinating artwork, accessories, and fabric for a cohesive design. The black and white kitchen wallpaper surrounding this space's cottage cabinetry continues in the cushion of a curved banquette and highlights oil-rubbed bronze hardware. Brown kitchen tiles on the floor bring a welcome neutral to the patterned space.

Robert Brinson

Shake up Shaker-style open cabinets with a pretty wallpaper backdrop or backsplash. Cut and measure your favorite design to fit the length of your cabinetry before installing the shelves. The rich espresso detail of this wallpaper increases the room's depth and emphasizes neutral dishware.

Tria Giovan

White countertops and kitchen cabinetry can quickly overwhelm a room and make it feel cold. Warm it up instantly with a high-contrast kitchen wallpaper idea surrounding the cabinets with inviting color. Small details, like gilded hardware, also elevate the look.

John Gruen

This kitchen wallpaper idea with a whimsical food theme adds charming detail to an otherwise neutral space. Apply it to a single accent wall, create kitchen borders, or wrap it around a butler's pantry for some hidden pizazz. The present-day print helps modernize this kitchen.

Werner Straube

Play up big scale in a small space to create energy in a room, making an impact without going overboard. In this space, a whimsical oversized zebra wallcovering drives the neutral palette in this fun and fresh wet bar area, while a big chandelier adds formality.

John Bessler

Just because you've featured color elsewhere in your space doesn't mean you have to play it safe on your walls. Upgrade from dull white paint to a shiny, metallic, modern kitchen wallpaper for a look that complements the sleek style of a back-painted glass backsplash. Neutral white cabinets prevent the color from taking over.

Anthony-Masterson

Make the area behind your island the focal point with vibrant florals. Buttery-yellow cabinets play off the rich red kitchen wallpaper and cool blue island in this historic home for an eclectic look in which each color stands out without clashing. A hardwood floor adds warmth.

Michael Partenio

Create a kitchen desk area that's both convenient and whimsical with a colorful wallpaper-covered bulletin board. Unlike wall tiles or paint, this kitchen wallpaper idea is easy to update. Look for discounted styles and change with the season; the easy revision won't fade and is simple to secure.

Show off exactly where you found inspiration for your kitchen design. Here, a Parisian ambiance comes from a vintage map applied with wallpaper paste and covered with polyurethane.

This idea works in other personal spaces, too. Try it for your next bathroom wallpaper, or bring it into the bedroom.

Sarah Dorio

Unite the past and present with modern kitchen wallpaper ideas. Here, a contemporary geometric design balances a retro pendant light and old-school vinyl bar stools. Pops of cherry red unite all of the kitchen colors.

Richard Johnson

Wallpaper isn't just for kitchen walls. Papering a nearby staircase with grasscloth wallpaper infuses an open kitchen plan with organic texture. The neutral backdrop allows custom woodwork and little touches of color to shine.

Werner Straube

Kitchen wallpaper with a sophisticated Moroccan pattern adds visual interest to this monochromatic butler's pantry. The fresh stencil helps modernize a soapstone countertop and backsplash with authentic period charm.

Philip Harvey

Pass up the geometry of tile or panelinggo for a fluid or organic look with a patterned wallpaper backsplash. In this contemporary kitchen, the damask design of the paper brings sinuous elegance to the hard edges of stainless steel and lacquered cabinets. Add a panel of clear tempered glass over the wallpaper for extra durability.

Edmund Barr

Glass front door cabinets are a stunning way to display some of your most beloved dishes, servingware, and glasses. But if you want to spruce yours up, try applying a green and white lattice wallpaper to the inside and watch your pieces really pop.

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23 Jun 2024 | 07:15am IST Car driver Prakash along with three other occupants said a boulder fell just in front of his car, while another bounced few inches over his vehicle; in the second incident, a boulder broke loose from the cut mountainside at Dhargalim, and landed on a retaining wall; Oppn demands FIR against the contractor

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PERNEM: The dangerous National Highway 66 would have taken lives of motorists at Malpem-Poroscodem, Pernem and at Mahakhazan, Dhargalim, both in Pernem taluka on Saturday, following two landslides.

Four occupants travelling in a Gujarat registered car escaped from the jaws of death at Malpem-Poroscodem, on the dangerous National Highway 66 when a boulder bounced over their car, after a landslide, smashed the retaining wall and blocked the highway.

O Heraldo had earlier highlighted the dangerous design of the low walls and the precarious and badly cut laterite mountain side which would pose a threat to the lives of commuters. The tourists hailing from Dapoli, Maharashtra were returning home following a visit to the State when the incident occurred at around 11 am.

The car driver Prakash along with three other occupants narrated his harrowing tryst with near death. He said one boulder fell just in front of his car, while another bounced a few inches over his vehicle.

Mission for Local president Rajan Korgaonkar, who rushed to the spot, questioned how such a low wall was built, when the mountain side was high and was badly cut posing a threat to motorists. The highway constructed by MVR Infra Projects Pvt Ltd had witnessed many fatal accidents and this dangerous landslide had put fear and trepidation into the minds of those travelling on this highway.

In the second incident, which also occurred on NH 66 at around 3.45 pm in a day, a boulder broke loose from the cut mountainside at Mahakhazan, Dhargalim, and landed precariously on the retaining wall.

On receiving the information, Pernem Deputy Collector Shivprasad Naik and PWD officials rushed to the spot. No one was injured in the second incident also.

Eyewitnesses feared that if the boulder is not removed, then it would roll on to the highway by night and could cause disaster.

An excavator which was brought to the site developed some problems and was being repaired.

Pernem MLA Pravin Arlekar and PWD engineers too rushed to the spot.

Later PWD engineers informed that the one lane of the highway would be closed and the traffic will be diverted via the old road till the retaining wall is reconstructed at Malpem.

The MLA instructed them to carry out the work of reconstructing the retaining wall on war footing and to take measures to prevent recurrence of landslides during monsoon.

Reacting to the issue, Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) president Amit Patkar demanded immediate FIR against the contractor and to blacklist him and to recover all damages.

Patkar said that they had been raising this serious issue for the last two years and the insensitive BJP government was playing with the lives of Goans. The Chief Minister should book a criminal case against the so-called son-in-law contractor of the government.

Aldona MLA Adv Carlos Alvares Ferreira demanded that the government should take responsibility for the shoddy work as well and urged Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari to initiate an investigation and blacklist such contractors who deliver death traps instead of delivering solutions for traffic safety.

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Israels Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahuannounced Monday the dissolution of the Israeli war cabinet. The move follows the departure of the centrists Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot from the cabinet and governing coalition on June 9.

The original six-member war cabinet included three voting members, Netanyahu, Gantz, and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, as well as three observing members, Eisenkot, Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, and the ultra-orthodox politician Aryeh Deri. Since the departure of Gantz and Eisenkot, it has been unclear whether they would be replaced or the much-diminished war cabinet would be disbanded.

Netanyahus decision to disband the war cabinet came in response to pressure from the right to include the rightist security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, in the war cabinet as a replacement for Gantz. After Gantzs resignation, Ben-Gvir had demanded his inclusion in the cabinet in a post on X.

Decisions related to the current war in Gaza and possible negotiations will now fall to a broader security cabinet, which includes right-wingers Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who both support further military action in Gaza.

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Netanyahu Disbands War Cabinet - The American Conservative

The state cabinet today extended the jurisdiction of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS or Indian Civil Protection Code in English) 2023, which is meant to replace the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), in Meghalaya.

Government spokesperson and cabinet minister Paul Lyngdoh informed that the extension of the BNSS to Meghalaya has been done by issuance of a notification under Subsection 2 of Section 1 of the act with effect from July 1, 2024.

The central government had notified that by that date the BNSS 2023 should come into force and replace the CrPC.

Under the BNSS, forensic policing should receive a boost as it will become mandatory for forensic experts to examine crime scenes in categories of crime that are heinous in nature and where punishment is seven years imprisonment or more.

The state government, through the Directorate of Forensic Sciences, had submitted a proposal seeking the approval of the cabinet to notify the guidelines for compulsory forensic crime scene investigation.

The cabinet, therefore, considered and approved this proposal and under this, there will be mobile vehicles that will serve as forensic science investigation teams available at all district headquarters, Lyngdoh said. The process of recruiting more officials in the Directorate of Forensic Sciences is ongoing.

Cyril Diengdoh, Secretary in the Law Department, said that the BNSS 2023 will not be applicable in the district council courts as per Para 4 and 5 of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. Even the CrPC was not extended to the district council courts as they have their own procedures.

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If nobody will say it, I will: most restaurant patios are overrated. I know, I know. Nice weather is precious here. You want to eat outside, and thats fine. But personally? Im kinda tired. Patios are fine except for when youre breathing in exhaust from passing cars and shielding your eyes and exposed skin from the sun when it moves beyond the shade of the umbrella. Securing a table is competitive in some places and a form of exile in others. Throw in a bit of weather and youve set yourself up to face many an unknown.

I am, however, not opposed to eating outside in general. In fact, eating outside is an animalistic pleasure I consider on par with looking into a fire or swimming naked in a stream. Im not advocating for indoor dining forever, but maybe for a little more connectivity between the great outdoors and eating. And since the weather is finally agreeable, I decided to explore this concept by eating handhelds in Milwaukees most noteworthy urban spaces. The assignment was simple: get a handheldwhich I defined as anything consumable and meant to be gripped in your pawsand take it to the nearest park, chew it over in a philosophical manner, and report back. Heres what I ate and where.

This Italian institution on the East Side has been peddling old-world specialties, from mortadella to Montepulciano, since 1946. And their sandwich menu is legit. I am not sure why the deli spells the sandwich name this way. My theory is because we are not in New Orleans, so it cannot be labeled a true muffuletta. Either way, the Milwaukee Muffalatta contains thinly sliced mortadella, genoa, ham, and provolone folded over a muffuletta mix on a sesame seed hoagie roll. It is slick with oil and sharp with vinegar, crowded with the titular olive salad containing celery, sport peppers, red peppers, and Italian herbs. The oil soaks into the meat and spills off the edges of the roll.

I took this sandwich to McKinley Marina and ate it between the Lakefront Colectivo and the Roundhouse Beer Garden. This was a pretty good choice. You cant really go wrong eating a sandwich on the Lake Michigan shoreline. Benches and hills and places to sit in the grass are plentiful if youre willing to trek the short distance from Brady to the parkway. 8/10.

Optional alternatives: Dogg Haus hot dog, La Masa empanadas.

I arrived at Oscars hungry to the point of disorientation, and ordered the patty melt in a rushed fugue state. Immediately I wished Id have tacked on an order of onion rings and custard as well, and I waited for my number, stewing in regret and approaching a hangry state that made the edges of the room blur. It felt criminal to drive all the way here and not leave with frozen custard, our citys pride and joy. Why did I pick this place? Why didnt I order the special of the month (queso burger)? On the other hand, my bill was under $7 and I was laid off in May.

Getting from Oscars to Greenfield Park is not really possible without a car in this part of Milwaukee, despite them being deceptively close to one another on a map. Initially, I wanted this article to include only parks and handhelds that were within walking distance of each other. This proved much more difficult than expected. Most of our loveliest parks are far enough from quality sandwiches to necessitate driving. The city density just is not there. The to-go bag in my car smelled like vanilla custard and I was so mad at myself for not getting one to go. This park was a mile away. Why did I do this?

But as soon as I sat on the park bench beside the lake at Greenfield Park, my mood improved among the steady alarm of red winged blackbirds and contented turtles sunning on a fallen log. The sandwich is a thin patty with melted Swiss cheese and sauted onions. The bread is heavily buttered and perfectly grilled. When it was gone, I felt so calm. Whether it was the reliably Zen effects of watching water move in green areas, or the soporific potency of bread, meat, and cheese, I started to feel like this assignment wasnt a total bust. I spaced out for a while on the bench, thinking about how to obtain gainful employment. Would I do this again? I would both eat the sandwich and visit the park again, but maybe not together. 4/10.

Optional alternative: Theres nothing else in this area I feel confident recommending. My only alternative suggestion is just to get more food at Oscars.

This is what I had been waiting for. This pairing is the reason I pursued this story in the first place. If you have not had the Paloma Taco Pocket, consider this a sign to level up your handheld game. Its $13 and massive. A hands-held rather than a hand-held treat. Paloma in Bay View opened in April following the success of their first location. Although I live closer to the flagship Paloma, and Washington Park is high on my list of Good Parks, the Bay View Paloma is open during the lunch hour.

The Taco Pocket is basically a gourmet Crunchwrap Supremea burrito wrap folded over a tostada shell piled with lettuce, cheese, tomato, onions, cilantro, and beef. I think this is one instance in which the facsimile is actually better than the prototypical. You can sub out the gringo beef for chicken, carnitas, or one of several vegetarian options, but the beef has the same finely ground consistency of its inspiration and a spice mixture that passes, with flying colors, for the real deal.

Humboldt Park is a gem in the summertime. Sitting on the verdant hillside with a gooey hexagonal burrito gripped in both hands, I tried to connect the Taco Pocket experience to all remembered nights with a Crunchwrap Supreme. The CS/Taco Bell version is advertised as plump and layered, with cheese spilling out an a clearly defined cut between the healthy stuff and that finely ground pasty meat seasoned with an explosive mix. But to my memory, the CS always comes out a little too flat, the burrito-to-filling ratio all askance. The tomatoes always seem a little too cold, shocked into coexistence with the cooked meat which, when cooled, starts to hide behind a greasy layer of the Taco Bell mystery spice. On the other hand, the Taco Pocket is hefty and unshy. It is hot the whole way through and generously loaded. If you wish to compare the Crunchwrap Supreme to the Taco Pocket, the Crunchwrap Supreme is like meeting someone superhot but ultimately underwhelming, and the Taco Pocket is like meeting your soul mate. 10/10.

Optional alternatives (although I dont know why you would): Anything from Vanguard, a slice from Classic Slice, tacos from 7 Estrellas.

I had a flashback to Oscars, so I did not make the same mistake twice: I went to SmallPie and ordered a slice of pie with the herbed chicken handpie. Aside from the pies, crafted by Honey Pie, SmallPie claims the handpie as their signature item. They are piled up and falling over each other in the display case like stacks of poker chips anted in a game.

South Shore Park was not crowded on a Tuesday afternoon. Groups of twos and threes gathered on blankets in the grass. A family fed a gaggle of geese at the small beach along the bay. Someone meditated near the water. The wind swung the sailboats on their moorings, and the skyline to the north sparkled in the clear day, showing-off and pretty by this magical body of fresh water by which we are so privileged to live. When the beer garden is open, you dont really need to trek in outside food to the park.

The handpie was hot and gushing in a buttery crust. I felt the filling-to-crust ratio was a little low, but this could be for structural reasons, since the handpie maintained its croissant-like consistency all the way through. It was nicely herbed with small cubes of chicken, a flaky and toasty exterior, and just the right size for a quick lunch on the run. For dessert I had a slice of the chocolate hazelnut pie. It was a rare miss for me, more pure sugar-forward than mellow and custardy, which would have paired better with a bitter espresso than my pastry and Topo Chico. 7/10.

Optional alternatives: Anything from the South Shore Terrace menu.

I have been a Rupenas customer for a long time. This family-operated grocery store and deli in West Allis is approaching its 100th year in business and is still managed by members of the Rupena family. It maintains a neighborhood deli feel and carries esoteric grocery items not found in bigger stores. Their shining beacon is the butcher counter and the knowledgeable staff behind the cuts. Rupenas has yet to steer me wrong.

In addition to the house sandwich menu and a build-your-own option, Rupenas rotates daily specials on a chalkboard at the counter. I visited on a Friday during their fish fry special, but thats not my beat in this town, so I ordered the Taste of Milwaukee. This roast beef sandwich is served on a flat and crispy ciabatta with an even spread of horseradish cream, melted cheddar and provolone, and coarsely chopped fresh red onions. It is pressed in a panini maker until the ingredients heat and meld and the bread is lightly toasted. As I waited for my sandwich, I hovered over the meat cuts at the butcher section, admiring tenderloin and rump roasts and hefty pork shoulders, familiar main courses at family gatherings in my clan. I stopped to snap a picture of the ticket number specifically for Milwaukee Record.

Can I helpoh! A woman walked into my shot.

SorryIm just taking a picture, I stammered. Its forits a long story, I said.

I bet it isnt, she replied and grinned. I offered a quick explanationIm eating sandwiches for a publication that has made a running joke out of 69 degree days via the Allen Bradley temperature tower. She chuckled.

Our butcher never changes the number. Its our inside joke.

Perfect! I immediately felt more at ease. This was Maria Rupena, after all.

I collected my sandwich and made my way across the street to a cluster of picnic benches at McCarty Park. The grass had been recently mowed, flattening the green expanse and revealing mud traps in the shade. Kids tore around the nearby playground, but the tennis courts and baseball diamonds were still empty. My Taste of Milwaukee sandwich was warm and creamy, the ciabatta crunchy and lightly buttered, the roast beef and cheese nicely intertwined. The park is just okay, at least on the side I found myself on. Eating beside busy Beloit is not super relaxing. 6/10.

Optional alternative: A different Rupenas sandwich.

At the end of this assignment (which I assigned to myself) I had some thoughts about what I would do differently. Traveling from the origin of the sandwich/handheld to the nearest worthy park was a hassle just to eat one item, so next time Id order an entire meal or a bigger variety and make sitting in the park a bigger part of my day. I may not have this luxury for long. Id also bring a friend along. Not for reasons that facilitate my research, but because friends are great and eating alone in a park while taking notes blocked some pure human pleasure from the experience. It also taught me to always keep a blanket in my car, something to toss out on a grassy hillside and dish out a midday meal.

And there ya have itno patios required!

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The popular JazzBuffalo Summer JazzMondays on the rooftop patio of Tappo Restaurant will return for the summer of 2024 for its 9th season! My Cousin Ton will be back to perform on the rooftop patio every Monday night through Labor Day!

Voted as the favorite Jazz Large Ensemble in the 2023-2024 JazzBuffalo Annual Poll, My Cousin Ton promises to entertain you with tunes from its repertoire of jazz standards from the Great American Songbook and straight-ahead jazz classics. Sit back, relax, and enjoy dinner and a bottle of wine while soaking in the live jazz music.

The weekly JazzMondays have become a beloved tradition during the summer months. We take joy in the celebrations it brings and in providing the musical backdrop to make each gathering special. Whether youre planning a birthday, anniversary, reunion, or simply getting together with friends, JazzMondays is the perfect setting to create lasting memories.

Please note that the rooftop patio will be open weather permitting. So pray for no rain on Mondays!

The Summer JazzMondays will kick off on Memorial Day, starting Monday, May 27th, and will continue every Monday through Labor Day. My Cousin Ton, together for over 12 years, features Jim Matteliano on keyboards, Bill Savino on bass, Andy Peruzzini on trumpet, Dalton Sharp on saxophone, Pete Dauphin on trombone, Bill Basil on drums, Tony Zambito on percussion, and Kathy Carr on vocals. And who knows? You might even catch a surprise guest dropping by to sit in for a song or two!

Once again, the Tappo Rooftop Patio will fill the downtown sky with the sounds of jazz, complementing the outstanding menu and drinks of Tappo Restaurant. JazzMondays has brought new life to downtown Mondays and we hope you can experience it!

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At the first sign of the sun breaking through, BBQ enthusiasts dust off their best grills to get them up and running for a summer of outdoor cooking. No longer limited to eating indoors, we can all enjoy freshly cooked, sizzling food al fresco.

While the warmer weather encourages us to get outside into our yards, it also inspires us to create an attractive outdoor space to relax and spend time with friends and family. So, once youve invested in outdoor patio landscaping, garden furniture, and the best plants for your patio, youll want to ensure you take good care of them.

However, although your patio area may be fit for a BBQ banquet, Andy McLaughlin, landscaping and paving specialist at RF Paving, warns that hosting a barbecue could be detrimental to your garden and paved areas if not done safely and correctly. He reveals where in the garden you shouldnt have your grill, what materials can be damaged, and how to clean up ash and food stains from your paving.

When using a grill, McLaughlin says that (apart from the obvious caution that the user needs to take to protect themselves), care should also be taken of the surfaces and surroundings where the grill will be used. It is advised never to place the grill directly onto any surface or paving; the direct heat that is generated may cause harm to the surface.

Surfaces such as wood and plastics, and grass may be the obvious ones to avoid, but even with natural stone and external porcelain, grills should never be placed directly on the surface.

He explains how high temperatures can cause damage: Although some materials may be more tolerant to higher temperatures, if the temperature is too high, this may cause material like natural stone to crack. Even with porcelain, which is produced at around 1300C/2372F, it will likely scorch the finished surface, spoiling the aesthetic appearance.

However, McLaughlin adds that the mistake of grilling directly on surfaces is more common with disposable BBQs. In this scenario, he suggests raising it off the ground. Use a spare piece of non-combustible material, supported by other pieces, such as a spare piece of paving supported by house bricks, he explains.

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Its less of an issue with standard grills, as he says they are raised off the ground on stands, adding, Although there may be some sort of heat transfer through the stand, it is very unlikely that the heat is enough to harm the surface.

When youre grilling outside, your patio will inevitably become stained with food spills and ash from the grill. Although McLaughlin says that most marks can be easily removed, he adds, Attention should be given to the type of mark you want to remove from the paving and what type of paving is being cleaned. If using cleaning solutions, check with the manufacturer that the cleaning substance is suitable for removing the stain, and that it is also suitable to be used on the type of paving.

He says that fatty foods and drinks are often dropped whilst guests enjoy the hospitality and can stain the paved area. Often there will be substances that can remove these if staining occurs, but removing these early is key to minimizing long-lasting marks.

McLaughlin also mentions that some materials are more porous than others, and once stains impregnate the surface, they can become more stubborn to remove. He advises, Checking with manufacturers regarding application methods and suitability is a must when using any cleaning materials, as some cleaners may not be suitable for the stains.

When oils or fats are spilt on the patio, McLaughlin says the simplest and often most cost-effective way of removing the marks is to simply use household dishwashing soap.

This should be applied neat to the affected area, scrubbed with a stiff brush, and then rinsed with water after a short period (15 20 minutes) to help remove marks, he explains.

Household detergent contains sodium hydroxide, otherwise known as caustic soda, which breaks down fats and greases, turning them into a water-soluble solution that can be easily washed away.

The same approach can be taken with cleaning ash or soot spillages from the patio. However, if there are any more stubborn stains or marks, he advises that a specialised cleaning fluid may be required, but adds, Always check with the manufacturer that it is the correct solution for the stain being remove and that the solution is compatible with the paving.

One of the main concerns when using a grill in your yard is safety, which is why McLaughlin says, Having a flat and even surface where the BBQ is to be placed is essential.

If this cannot be achieved in the desired area, then consideration should be given to an alternative area to carry out the grilling. Having an uneven surface could be hazardous, leading to the BBQ being unstable, possibly falling over, and potentially spilling hot coals, he adds.

Apart from being dangerous, leading to burns and possible objects catching fire, it can damage the grill, while also giving you the task of having to clean a stained area, if the grill was positioned on paving.

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CLEVELAND - With summer here, patio season is officially in full swing.

And while it may be tempting to enjoy the weather with a beer or glass of wine, its important to be mindful of how much youre drinking.

Drinking is really engrained in our culture, and we see a lot of it especially in the summertime, said Akhil Anand, MD, addiction psychiatrist for Cleveland Clinic. I encourage everyone to try their best to reduce their drinking consumption because of the medical, mental and social consequences of it.

Dr. Anand stressed alcohol has been found to contribute to more than 200 health conditions.

In fact, its tied to an increased risk for several types of cancer and can lead to other chronic conditions like liver and heart disease as well as stroke.

Dr. Anand added drinking may make you feel good in the moment, but it can ultimately cause long-term mental health issues like anxiety and depression.

Alcohol can also impact the quality of your sleep by disrupting your overall sleep cycle.

If you do decide to drink this patio season, Dr. Anand said moderation is key and recommends keeping a few things in mind.

Alternate between drinking alcohol and water and make sure you have a good meal before because drinking on an empty stomach is very hazardous. There are also apps you can now use to track your drinking, Dr. Anand said.

Although its safest to avoid alcohol altogether, its recommended men should not have more than two drinks in a day, and women should not have more than one drink in a day.

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