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Arthur Upfield is one Australia’s most underrated writers. His literary contributions often remain overshadowed by the brilliance of his peers. Upfield published his first book,The House of Cain, in 1929. It is about an innocent woman who was accused and convicted of murder, and sentenced to hang. The murderer should be able to execute it using tools or materials that were readily available. Faced with this conundrum, Upfield approached his friend George Ritchie....

Go ahead, take a minute to celebrate. But dont drop the workouts that you were doing pre-pullup. Its tempting to change up your training, because for weeks or months (maybe years!) you were doing the things that you do when youcantdo a pullup. You may have been doing inverted rows, where you pull yourself toward a low bar or railing. But your first pullup is not a graduation from all of that....

Dollar Flight ClubandMatts Flightsboth offer the same basic service and have lifetime subscriptions, and theyre both on sale at the moment. Dollar Flight Club Premium Plus+ is $99.99 Dollar Flight Club Premium Plus+ searches for domestic and international flights in Business, Economy, and Premium Economy classes from whatever airports you select. The premium tier comes with more benefits but is, of course, more expensive than that Matts Flights option. Pros:...

Its seldom that Im stunned by a food hack. Im often wowed, surebut this scallion pancake trick had me sit-down-shook. Grab some dumpling wrappers and lets get layering. What are scallion pancakes? Made-from-scratch scallion pancakes require a dough usually made from flour, water, salt, and maybe oil. Like all doughs, consistency is important, and this one has to be flexible, but not sticky. If this sounds confusing to make, it can be....

Weve probably all made a gym faux pas at some point. But most of us can master the basics of gym etiquette pretty quickly. Here are redditors reports of the worst behavior of their fellow gym-goers, given in places like r/FitnesssRant Wednesday. Wearing body glitter You want to wear makeup when you work out? Have fun, knock yourself out. But we have todraw the lineat bodily adornments that youre going to leave behind for others to pick up....

Deciding whether to squeal on a colleague is not something to take lightly. In the best situation, it could protect you, others, or the company from an employees wrong-doing. You could come out looking like a hero if the circumstances are right. This is because addressing problems directly is best. Maybe there is context or information you dont have or maybe it was a mistake. Everyone deserves a shot to explain or correct their behavior....

But my mind was changed by theRadrunner 3 PlusfromRad Power Bikesthis cargo bike is versatile enough to replace yourcar. The driving force (pun intended) of the RadRunner is that its up for anything. Stripped down, its a commuter bike. Add a basket, its a suburban grocery-getter. Add a trailer and you could even take it cross-country. Paved roads are not a problem, and you might take it down dirt tracks and gravel roads too....

Youll get a great crust and maximum flavor, plus, smashing things is fun! Oh, you should smash your burgers alright. In fact you should smash them as thin as theyll reasonably go. But you should do itbeforethey ever touch the pan. Before you balk, have youactuallytried smashing a burger on the stove? Because I have, and its a kind of annoying endeavor, a problem of both logistics and ergonomics. Getting the right leverage is no picnic, either....

However, Hitler remained unsatisfied, yearning for even greater innovations. The Landkreuzer P. 1000 Rattea proposed 1,000 ton tank. For comparison, the heaviest tank ever manufactured weighs 188 tons. The gun itself would have weighted 100 tons and the turret an additional 200 tons. Instead, the more budget-friendly and uncomplicated T-35A was favored. Tank designers and engineers working for the Soviet Union. Edward Grote sits in the center on the front row....

Among the workers surveyed, 60% believe the gap has made it more difficult to find a job. Sometimes gaps are viewed as red flags, while other future employers understand that life happens, he says. Ive hired people with career gaps who have been exemplary employees. How you explain the gap is as important as the gap itself, says Morley. Theres a right way to address it, and theres a wrong way....

We need to talk about tofu. Im begging you to reconsider. Ive loved tofu my whole meat-eating life, and Im here to convert the naysayers. Welcome to my Tofu Manifesto. Sure, itcanbe that if it needs tobut tofus closest animal protein analog is actually the egg. Tofu only tastes as good as the sauce its served intexture is basically the whole point. Your tofu journey begins here. It also adds as much work to your dinner prep as boiling pasta....

And while organic food can be beneficial, some benefits are bigger than others. However, thats one piece in a much bigger puzzle when it comes to your personal buying habits. What does organic mean on a food label? Food labels can be confusing. When you see something is marketed as organic, what does it actually mean? Heres what it means according to theU.S. The remaining 5 percent may only be foods or processed with additiveson an approved list....

In theory, dogs are great. But then there are those dogs that love to hear themselves bark. Its especially aggravating if you work from home or youre kept up all night long. Give them the benefit of the doubt, and avoid harsh accusations since that will only make them defensive. Its also important you do this face-to-face. Talk to them in person and let them see who theyre affecting. If you refuse to talk to your neighbors, youre half of the problem....