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'I got best revenge on a customer who refused to pay for fence painting'
A painter and decorator has vented his frustration after a customer booked him to paint their garden fence but failed to settle the bill. In a fit of anger and left without payment, the aggrieved tradesman decided to exact revenge, issuing a...

Abu Dhabi Festival showcases Emirati music talent at Kensington Palace
Emirati musicians and composers took centre stage at a recital held at Kensington Palace in London. Organised by the Abu Dhabi Festival in partnership with UK non-profit the Peace and Prosperity Trust, the invitation-only performance on Friday was...

Man who painted fence 'gets his revenge' after customer doesn't pay
A painter and decorator has shared his fury after a customer booked him to paint their garden fence, but didn't pay him. Furious and without the cash, the annoyed tradesman decided to get revenge. He has issued a warning to anyone who is unhappy...

What Is Soundstage, and Why Do Music Lovers Care About It?
Summary Soundstage is the perception of a 3D space created by speakers or headphones, bringing music to life. Speaker design, placement, room acoustics, and recording techniques all impact soundstage. The need for a wide soundstage depends on the...
The 1 bathroom paint color experts say will never be outdated
Paul DyerIf you're going to invest the time and effort into painting your bathroom, you don't want it to look outdated a few months down the line. Choosing the right paint color can be a daunting task, especially if you want the space to stand the...

DWBA, Hanson & Co. donate over $2,000 to humane society
WEST BEND — The Downtown West Bend Association Executive Director Noelle Braun and Hanson & Co. Real Estate broker and owner Katrina Hanson visited the Washington County Humane Society on Wednesday to see some puppies and drop off a donation check...

Harsimrat Kaur Badal urges Jaishankar to engage UAE over Sikh religious rights
Senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal has appealed to External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar to initiate a dialogue with the UAE government to sensitise it about the religious significance of the five...

FG Pays Tribute To Music Icon, Mike Ejeagha
Share The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has mourned the passing of Nigeria’s highlife legend, Mike Ejeagha, who died on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the age of 95. In a statement signed by Nnek Ikem...

Syria religious council issue fatwa against revenge attacks
The council warned against inciting individuals to acts of revenge, stressing that this 'fuels the flames of sedition and threatens societal peace'. [Getty] Syria's Supreme Fatwa Council on Friday issued a ruling against extrajudicial killings and...
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The One Bathroom Paint Color Experts Say Will Never Be Outdated
If you're going to invest the time and effort into painting your bathroom, you don't want it to look outdated a few months down the line. Choosing the right paint color can be a daunting task, especially if you want the space to stand the test of...

Hints from Heloise: Spray painting tips, a Pet Pal and more ...
CHECK OUT THESE SPRAY-PAINT TIPS Dear Heloise: May I share some spray-painting tips? We love to rejuvenate our yard seesaws with spray paint as rust and fading from the sun does happen over time. Prevention is the best medicine. While some brands...

How K-pop and Indian musicians are creating cross-border hits
The Korean wave has taken India by storm—whether it's skincare routines, addictive dramas, or chart-topping music. From salons offering Korean beauty treatments to restaurants serving up Korean-inspired dishes, the K-verse has made a significant...

He was one of his generation’s finest musicians, says Mbah on Mike Ejeagha
Peter Mbah, the governor of Enugu state, has paid tribute to Mike ‘Gentleman’ Ejeagha, the ace highlife singer. Ejeagha died on Friday night at age 95. In a post via X, Mbah described Ejeagha’s death as a profound loss to Enugu, the music...

Disney's High School Musical cast and where they are now nearly two decades on from pop careers to babies
It has been nearly two decades since one of the greatest Disney musicals ever screened. High School Musical first made its debut on screens back in 2006, with fans quickly swooning over Troy Bolton (Zac Efron). There wasn't many teenagers who...

Beermen repel Painters for fourth straight win
MANILA, Philippines -- The San Miguel Beermen survived a furious comeback rally by Rain or Shine, keeping the Elasto Painters at bay, 120-111, to win their fourth straight game in their PBA Philippine Cup matchup Saturday at the Cagayan de Oro...

Everybody Has a Story: Music can raise people’s spirits
I am a musician. My father was born into a musical family and could play the harmonica so well that he could have been a match for the famous Charlie McCoy. He also had a rich, bass singing voice and could play the piano by ear. I well remember...

Construction begins on new Wayne County Humane Society facility
Construction is underway on the new facility for the Wayne County Humane Society, that will significantly enhance the organization’s ability to care for animals and support pet adoptions in the community. The one-story, 10,000 square foot...

Mbah Mourns Ejeagha, Says Music Icon’s Death Leaves Huge Void
0 ENUGU – Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has expressed deep grief over the death of music icon, ‘Gentleman’ Mike Ejeagha, saying the legend had created a void that would be too difficult to fill. Mbah described Ejeagha as an unassuming and...

Guidon, archaeologist who discovered cave paintings in Brazil, has died at 92
RIO DE JANEIRO — Niède Guidon, the Brazilian archaeologist known for discovering hundreds of prehistoric cave paintings in northeastern Brazil and for her research challenging theories of ancient human presence in the Americas, died Wednesday at...

National Entertainment Will Ferrell ‘excited’ to bring Eurovision musical to Broadway The American actor is basing the project on his Netflix movie, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story Of Fire Saga. 20 minutes ago RSS, Syndicated Content
By Charlotte McLaughlin, PA Senior Entertainment Reporter Will Ferrell has said he is “excited” to bring a musical version of the Eurovision Song Contest to Broadway. The American actor, 57, is basing the project on his Netflix movie, Eurovision...