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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Real estate agents know that repping a famous client comes with its fair share of pros and cons—but when the property itself is a celebrity in its own right, that’s a whole other story. Just ask Juli Martin , the principal broker for Oregon-based boutique agency LUXE . Martin’s newest listing , a 5,400 square foot farmhouse on roughly 16-acres known as Roloff Farms, has served as a setting for the hit reality show Little People, Big World for more than 20 years. Matt Roloff , star of the popular TLC series soon to be entering its 22nd season, is selling the five-bedroom, six-bathroom homestead where he and ex-wife, Amy Roloff, raised their four children. “Part of the process is you have to be as transparent as possible to reduce the noise and clutter,” Martin says. I recently sat down with the luxury specialist and former comedian to discuss Roloff Farms and the particulars of listing a famous … [Read more...] about Roloff Farms Property Agent Talks Selling The ‘Little People, Big World’ Setting

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Recently, the entertainment world has been taken by storm as Johnny Depp countered his ex-wife Amber Heard with a defamation suit, demanding $50 million in damages. The Pirates of the Caribbean star is easily one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood and one of the most sought-after actors for many decades, that until his very public divorce from Heard, and her subsequent allegations of sexual assault that subsequently ground him to a halt. Since the divorce in 2016 till date, Depp hasn't been flying as high as he used to in Hollywood, and he has lost a fortune in potential earnings, at least that is what he alleges. However, since he launched his recent defamation suit, things seem to be turning around somewhat surprisingly, with the social media hashtag #Johnnydeppisinnocent receiving over 1.4 billion views. So what has changed? Besides the uncommon media attention that this trial has garnered, Johnny Depp … [Read more...] about Optics And Facts; What The Johnny Depp And Amber Heard Trial Teaches Us About The Power Of PR

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin While the food of Emilia-Romagna, centered by Bologna, is considered some of the most sumptuous in Italy, its reputation as a wine region has lagged well behind others like Piedmont, Tuscany and Campania. Known primarily for its sparkling Lambruscos, which can be as cloyingly sweet as Hawaiian Punch, Emilia-Romagna’s only other familiar wine is Albana di Romagna. One winery, however, located in Piacenza, has been as forward-looking as any in Italy. Over dinner in New York I interviewed Lucio Salamini, owner of Luretta-Castello di Momeliano, which was only founded as of 1988, which now make a wide variety of non-traditional DOP wines. Your estate is nearly half a century old, located in Piacenza in Emilia-Romagna, which has not had a reputation for fine wines. How have you worked to overcome the image that was set by cheap Lambrusco? Piacenza is still an uncharted territory for many. It is part of Emilia Romagna … [Read more...] about Luretta Winery Goes Its Own Way In Tradition-Bound Emilia-Romagna

FILE PHOTO: Teachers unpack Enhanced Nutribun bread at a school in Caloocan City. The latest version of the 1970s’ Nutribun was developed by the Department of Science and Technology—Food and Nutrition Research Institute. INQUIRER PHOTO/GRIG MONTEGRANDE MANILA, Philippines—Throughout the campaign period, the achievements and programs of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr.—whether based on historical records or mere claims by die-hard supporters—seemed to have become the shadow of presumptive president Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. The so-called legacies of the late Marcos have resurfaced amid the younger Marcos’ presidential bid. Stories glorifying and lauding what Marcos Sr. has done as president have spread online through various platforms—boosting the son’s campaign. Many of these stories, however, have been fact-checked and found to be myths or false claims. READ: Debunking Marcos myths on social media Among the myths swirling around the Marcoses, which have been … [Read more...] about The muddled past of Nutribun

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The Texas Public Utility Commission, fully reconstituted with new appointees by Governor Greg Abbott since last February, is still working on creating a model for revamping its regulations that govern the state’s electricity market, but no final rule has yet been proposed. The PUC’s new chairman, Peter Lake, recently told the Dallas Morning News that he plans to introduce a “strawman” soon that will serve as a starting point for negotiations over revised rules. That’s great, but comes far too late to protect consumers through this coming winter. Whether new regulations will ultimately impose any real requirements for winterization of existing facilities and demand or incentivize the building of much-needed new thermal generating capacity on the state’s grid is something no one is able to currently guarantee. This is the reality Texans face today as the coming winter approaches. It is a reality that reflects the state … [Read more...] about Texas Faces Another Winter With An Underpowered Electric Grid

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Ducati is among the most coveted motorcycle brands in the world. For decades the Italian brand’s sleek styling, aggressive exhaust notes and successful racing campaigns earned it the coveted “Ferrari of motorcycles” description. This description proved particularly ironic when Ferrari’s chief rival, Lamborghini, purchased Ducati in 2012, as authorized by Lamborghini’s parent company, Volkswagen AG. Concerns that Volkswagen’s ownership would dilute Ducati’s passion and purity have proven false. In fact, Ducati enjoyed record global sales last year, with U.S. sales up 32 percent to just over 9,000 units. Jason Chinnock has served as Ducati North America’s CEO since 2016, though he started with the company in 2004 after working at a Ducati dealership in Ft. Collins, Colorado. Jason has played a key role in the successful launch of multiple new bikes as Ducati’s model line has widened. While superbikes and naked street … [Read more...] about Ducati North America CEO Jason Chinnock: Widening Our Brand Appeal, Remaining True To Our Core

When the Federal Communications Commission voted to institute strong net neutrality rules in 2015, it was because millions of people from across the political spectrum spoke out. If there’s one thing everyone can agree on, it’s that cable and phone companies shouldn’t be able to screw us over more than they already do, or dictate which websites and apps we can use. advertisement advertisement When the Trump administration’s notorious FCC chairman Ajit Pai repealed those Obama-era protections in 2017, the move sparked some of the largest online protests in human history. Net neutrality supporters crowdfunded billboards, protested in the streets, and drove millions of phone calls, comments, and emails to regulators and lawmakers. To this day, the FCC’s repeal of net neutrality remains the government action that received the most filed opposition comments by individual people in history. Democrats seized on this outpouring of … [Read more...] about When will Democrats deliver on their promise to restore net neutrality?

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Just in time for the upcoming summer vacation season, Drop 2 of Faithfull The Brand ’s Isla collection is released on May 13. The retro collection, with an unmissable tropical undertone, is inspired by the colorful coastline of Careyes — a bohemian paradise known for its dramatic, brightly hued ocean castles perched along the pacific coast of the Mexican Riviera. The second drop arrived just a little over a month after the opening of Faithfull The Brand ’s first standalone retail space in Los Angeles. located at Platform, Culver City, the pop-up exclusively unveiled Faithfull’s Islas collection and will be open to guests over its two month tenure. Mimicking an exotic holiday destination and complimenting the newest collection of sunshine-ready pieces, Los Angeles-based interior design studio Night Palm created a space where mediterranean tranquility meets the unique beauty of Mexico. Designed with carefree travel … [Read more...] about Get Summer Ready With Faithfull The Brand’s New Islas Collection

Irate liberals are calling for Daily Caller co-founder and Fox News host Tucker Carlson to be censored by claiming he inspired the Buffalo supermarket shooter after Carlson talked about replacement theory in regards to elections. As usual, it turns out liberals hellbent on censorship left out several key points. To preface, the primary suspect in the attack, 18-year-old Payton Gendron, posted a lengthy manifesto online just prior to allegedly carrying out the horrific shooting. He talked about how whites are being replaced throughout the nation, an idea known as part of the white replacement theory. There is not a single mention of Carlson, but there are several mentions of left-leaning talking points such as saving the environment, his dislike for corporations, as well as how the lockdowns contributed to his decision to carry out the heinous attack. Of course, his very own writings about his motives aren’t newsworthy enough for left-leaning corporate media. So it only makes … [Read more...] about Sorry, Irate Liberals Hellbent On Censorship, Tucker Carlson Has Consistently Called For ‘Colorblind Meritocracy’

Barring a miracle of biblical proportions, the Biden administration’s disastrous record on – well, there are actually too many issues to name – will result in the Democratic Party losing its slim majorities in both chambers of Congress. By default, Republicans are almost certain to be in charge of the legislative branch of government in 2023 and will have to demonstrate to the American public that they are up to the task of remedying the countless crises wrought by the Biden administration. One of those crises is the self-inflicted mess at the border. Even White House spin doctors haven’t found a way to blame Putin for that one. President Biden and his hand-picked Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, did it all by themselves with Democrats on Capitol Hill marching along. As the minority party, Republicans have been able to rail against the administration’s blatant subversion of our immigration laws and the grievous harm that is being inflicted on the country, but … [Read more...] about MEHLMAN: If The GOP Takes Congress In November, They Will Have A Mandate To End The Border Crisis