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Periodontal Specialists, P.A. Welcomes Dr. Stratos, Expanding Periodontal Care in Southern Minnesota
Front Desk of our Rochester, MN location Board-certified periodontist Dr. Stratos joins Periodontal Specialists, P.A., expanding Periodontal and Dental Implant care across Southern Minnesota. SOUTHERN MINNESOTA, MN, UNITED STATES, August 4, 2026 / EINPresswire.com/ -- Periodontal Specialists, P.A., a board-certified periodontal practice with more than 50 years of experience serving five locations across Southern Minnesota, has added Dr. Stratos to its clinical team.
Dana Goldstein in the NYTimes today on the dilemma that spread of private school choice programs are presenting centrist democratic leaders who want to appeal to Black and Latino voters eager for… | Thomas Toch posted on the topic | LinkedIn
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SABLE, fABLE by Bon Iver
While some songs hit like sunscreen in the eyes, others drift in like a popsicle drip on your wrist — unexpected, a little sticky and totally unforgettable. The kind of tunes you stumble into on a sun-baked afternoon when time slows and shoes come off. Bon Iver’s SABLE, fABLE is exactly that — a summer soundtrack of barefoot truths and golden-hour feelings cast in warm falsetto and cicada harmony.
Isola by Allegra Goodman
Inspired by the real life of a 16-century heroine, Isola, by Allegra Goodman, is a gripping saga of survival and faith, named one of Time’s Most Anticipated Books of 2025. Heir to a fortune, Marguerite is destined for a life of prosperity and gentility. Then she is orphaned, and her guardian — a cruel and volatile man — spends her inheritance and insists she accompany him on an expedition to New France.
Things to do in Waikiki as a solo traveller: A single's guide to popular Hawaii holiday spot
Forget couples on honeymoon, hens parties and families packed into economy class. Waikiki can also be the ultimate solo holiday destination. Whether you're keen to switch off the phone and email, or be a little more adventurous, the Hawaiian paradise offers a smorgasbord of activities that cater to varying budgets. Here are my recommendations for things to do in Waikiki - the ultimate tourist hotspot - solo. READ MORE:The best places in the world for island hopping After a kid-free zone?
Anderson, Adkins & Company, CPA
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Halloween Happenings 2024
Local Halloween Fun September 28-November 24 Corn Maze Steed’s Dairy Have old-fashioned family fun and explore a secret world of twists, turns and dead ends. Admission includes pony cart rides, hayride, petting zoo, cow-milking demonstration, pumpkin patch, games and more. Concessions are available. Open Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sun. 1-7 p.m. $9-$12; ages 2 and under are free. Free Military Appreciation Weekend is Nov. 9-10 for all active and retired military members with an ID.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The critical role of career and technical education in shaping Halifax County’s future
To the editor: In recent years, CTE has transformed from an alternative pathway for students into a vital tool for building a robust, skilled workforce that can support local industry growth and attract new business investment. It’s time we fully recognize the impact of CTE on our community’s economic future and ensure its continued growth and success.
Augusta Plastic Surgery
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The roof is the star attraction of this award-winning shed
An Aussie property’s standout feature is best seen from aerial view. Carrickalinga Shed, situated on a hilltop along South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula, was crowned the winner under the sustainability category at the 2024 Houses Awards, and will stun with its unique design. The creation of architecture and interior design practice Architects Ink, the shed is an interpretation of an Australian federation farmhouse, and has an inverted roof to increase its sustainability factor.
Southeastern Residential
Home Your New Construction Experts Southeastern Residential provides real estate services for both buyers and sellers in Columbia County and the Augusta area. Southeastern specializes in new home communities and residential re-sales. We are committed to providing exceptional service to our clients from the beginning of your home search to the closing! Visit our website www.southeasternresidential.com 706-945-0512
A&D Carpets and Hardwoods
A & D Carpets & Hardwoods offers fine carpet and flooring products to Augusta, Georgia and surrounding areas. We sell a wide assortment of carpets, flooring, and hardwood, as well as a broad selection of area rugs. Whether you are a commercial business or residential client, we can help you decide exactly what you need for any situation. We have over 40 years of experience and knowledge in our management and sales teams, and we respect our customers’ opinions and business.
Michael Siewert – Signature Interiors & Gifts - Columbia County Magazine
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Great Deals on Furniture
Great Deals On Furniture was started in November of 2005 by Eddie & Carol Kennedy. They have a combined 70+ years of experience in the local furniture industry. Eddie started working in his family’s business, General Freight Furniture, when he was a teenager. Eddie’s parents, Ralph & Martha Kennedy hired Carol to work in the business in 1989. After a few years, Eddie & Carol got married and started their family as they continued working together in the furniture business.
A La Sala by Khruangbin
As the sun feels closer and the heat feels hotter, summer makes a collect call from sweet destinations. Whether it’s a backyard sprinkler or a sandy shore, we are invited to soak up the vibe. And whether you are on the road or lounging around, A La Sala (translation: To the Room), the latest cosmic creation by the smooth-groove Houston funk-rock trio Khruangbin, is a must-have in the sonic solstice cooler.
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Buzz A new study revealed that Georgia is the fourth most entrepreneurial state in the country, with 8,071 general business applications being made per 100,000 people between 2021 and 2023. The state’s busiest year for business applications was 2021, when 3,032 applications were made per 100,000 residents. In 2022 a total of 2,521 general business applications were filed in the state, and 2,518 were filed in 2023.
The Women by Kristin Hannah
Women can be heroes. When 20-year-old nursing student Frankie McGrath hears these words, it is a revelation. Raised in the sun-drenched, idyllic world of Southern California and sheltered by her parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing. But in 1965 the world is changing, and she suddenly dares to imagine a different future for herself. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she joins the Army Nurse Corps and follows his path.
Five-star dining and pool comps: What it's like to live in Antarctica
Have you ever wondered what it's like living in one of the most remote, yet most visually impressive places in the world? Antarctica is a region of extremes, as 9Travel found out when speaking to researchers who live down there. While on a Qantas scenic flight over Antarctica - more on how you can do that here! - we got to hear from David Buller, the commander for Casey Station. Australia has three year-round research stations on the Antarctic Continent: Casey, Davis and Mawson.
The Best is Yet to Come
A local PGA Tour pro is taking a different approach to this year’s Masters Tournament. Masters Week is always special for Augusta residents Chloe and Luke List, but to say that it has great promise this year is a gimme. Luke, a two-time PGA Tour winner, will make his third appearance inside the ropes at Augusta National Golf Club when the Masters Tournament gets underway. “The Masters has such a rich history,” he says. “You just feel it at the tournament and the golf course.
Sydney oceanfront mansion makes rental debut with $6500 per week price tag
A luxury home described as "simply without peer" in Sydney's eastern suburbs has hit the market for the first time as a rental, asking $6,490 per week. However, you'll only live the good life for a short, six-month lease term. Designed more like a super yacht than a traditional home, the absolute waterfront property at 1A Seaside Parade in South Coogee captures breathtaking Pacific Ocean views, even from a porthole in the shower.
Performing Arts Festival
Jazz, swing, chamber music, modern dance, American roots music — Joye in Aiken once again is bringing renowned and emerging artists, primarily from the Juilliard School, to the area for a nine-day slate of performances March 1-9. Events include Jazz at Lincoln Center’s North American tour of “Sing and Swing: Our American Songbook” with Bria Skonberg and Benny Benack III; a jazz brunch with Isaiah J.
The Paris Housekeeper by Renee Ryan
From the author of The Secret Society of Salzburg comes a powerful and moving story of bravery and resilience in World War II Paris. As German tanks rumble through the streets of Paris in 1940, frightened citizens are forced to flee. But not everyone has the luxury to leave. Camille Lacroix, a chambermaid at the world-famous Hôtel Ritz, must stay to support her family back home in Brittany.
Luxury Queensland real estate: Bids of up to $16.75 million for magnificent waterfront home on an island
A palatial Sunshine Coast property on the market offers the ultimate in coastal living. The five-bedroom, five-bathroom home at 8 Minyama Island is a magnificent waterfront address on an island, and will soon change hands after impressive bidding at auction. Loren Wimhurst of Next Property Group tells Nine there was "active bidding of up to $16,750,000 on Saturday, February 24, with post-auction negotiations with several buyers now underway".
New South Wales real estate: Space-age home for sale in unlikely spot will stun
A Southern Highlands home for sale will appeal to buyers after something that's outside of the box. The four-bedroom, two-bathroom property at 138 Mulwaree Drive in Tallong, New South Wales, is not your usual run-of-the-mill type home with its geometric design. Listing photos reveal a futuristic layout from above with a central courtyard that acts as the hub of the home. Alex Watanabe of The Agency Southern Highlands is handling the campaign, with an auction guide of $1.15 million.
Luxury Western Australia real estate: Standalone home for sale in Perth is more like a personal hotel
A property for sale in West Perth is all about grandeur and decadence. The four-bedroom, six-bathroom home at 39 Mount Street is described by the listing agents as a "personal hotel" and it's clear to see why with its vertical design. Commanding attention with its origami-like exterior, the standalone home has 11 split levels across six stories and comes with a glass-floored rooftop pool.
Victoria real estate: Blink and you'll miss this $3 million treehouse by the ocean
An incredible camouflage home for sale in Victoria will have you looking twice. The three-bedroom, two-bedroom property at 2 Olive Street in Separation Creek is an architecturally-designed treehouse that effortlessly blends into its natural surroundings. Clever green block panels makes the home appear invisible upon first glance, a true testament to the work of Jackson Clements Burrows Architects.
New South Wales real estate: Sydney skinny house hits the market for $1.4m
A small home in a hipster suburb of Sydney looms large on the market. The tri-level, two-bedroom, one-bathroom terrace for sale at 66 Hugo Street in Redfern makes remarkable use of its 51-square-metre footprint. For some comparison, the average floor area of newly-built houses in New South Wales is 239.4 square metres, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, for figures from the 2021 to 2022 financial year.
International real estate: See if you can figure out this floating bathtub
Not all bathtubs are stationary. TikTok star and self-proclaimed real estate enthusiast Enes Yilmazer has discovered one that is floating. In fact, you would easily be mistaken for thinking it was a hammock. In the short clip, Yilmazer explores a property in the United States where the unusual tub takes centre stage in the main living space. At the time of publication, the video had attracted 5.7 million likes.
Queensland architecture: It looks like a shed but it's actually a $2.7m masterpiece
They say you should never judge a book by its cover and this Queensland home for sale is a clear example. Although it may appear as a basic shed from the hidden driveway, the two-bedroom, one-bathroom property at 381 Duke Road in Doonan is actually an architectural masterpiece. Designed by late renowned architect Gabriel Poole in 1985, a unique structural system allows the home to hang off a sandstone cliff to enhance the ocean views.
Antarctica in a day: What to expect on this bucket list trip
It seems almost impossible to explore what the Antarctic region has to offer in the space of a day. But that's exactly what I did... one activity I can now tick off on my bucket list. I'd never been more keen to set my alarm for the wee hours of the morning. I checked in at 7am at the Qantas Domestic Terminal, ready to depart at 8am for the journey ahead. All up it's a 12-hour trip, four hours of which is spent over the ice, and something I will never forget.
Luxury Victoria real estate: Out back is a garden like no other in Australia
Punters or equestrians will want to nab this absolute trackside home for sale. The five-bedroom, two-bathroom Victorian homestead at 240 Racecourse Road in the town of Lancefield in the Macedon Ranges of Victoria, has its very own racecourse. As stated on the listing, the property with its full-sized 1600-metre racetrack hosted races until the 1930s. Aaron Hill and Joshua Reeves of Ray White Sunbury are handling the campaign, with a price guide of $4 million.
New South Wales real estate: Unique sky home sells for under $950k
The high life doesn't have to cost the earth. A quirky treehouse, elevated in the treetops, has enchanted a buyer, who has paid $942,000. The four-bedroom, two-bathroom property at 10 Murraba Crescent in Tweed Heads on the far New South Wales North Coast was attracting "really strong interest" during the campaign, agents earlier told Nine. The deal was inked on February 15, through a private treaty.
Luxury Queensland real estate: The front of this luxury Brisbane home is not what you would expect Original
Church conversions are not your usual run-of-the-mill type properties, and with a grand vision can be transformed into dream homes. A luxury Brisbane home for sale is a true testament to this, blending period details including cathedral ceilings, leadlight windows and archways with modern flourishes. The six-bedroom, four-bathroom property at 24 Ashton Street in Brisbane's bayside was built in 1890 as a Methodist church and became a residence in 1990.
Luxury New South Wales real estate: $40 million Aussie estate has a Gordon Ramsay-approved kitchen
A sprawling property for sale in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales has an element of grandeur like no other. Paloma Estate in Robertson covers 38 hectares with breathtaking views and consists of a modernist main residence, an English countryside cottage and two studios.
New South Wales real estate: Why this simple home will sell for seven figures
It's a humble shack with a basic layout but its superb location makes it fall into a luxury bracket of real estate. The property for sale at 7 Boulder Bay Road in Fingal Bay, New South Wales, is a 1960s one-bedroom, one-bathroom home, and has a price guide of a cool $1.45 million. Fingal Bay is a coastal village with a laidback holiday vibe in the Port Stephens region. The property for sale is within walking distance of the beach, just a mere 150 metres.
Luxury Victoria real estate: This isn't a bar in Manhattan
A surprise room in a Melbourne trophy home for sale will stun. The five-bedroom, four-bathroom property at 22 Stonnington Place in Toorak has a basement with not only a six-plus car garage but also a New York-style speakeasy bar. Incredible listing photos reveal a commercial-size cocktail bar, wine tasting room and 12-seat velvet banquette for the ultimate entertainment zone.
Victoria real estate: Inside Melbourne's $6 million concrete box home for sale
A Melbourne home invites intrigue with its one-of-a-kind design. The four-bedroom, five-bathroom property for sale at 9 Salmon Avenue in Essendon appears as a giant concrete box from street view, and inside lies an architectural marvel. Feras Raffoul of FGR Architects reveals on his company website how the home was "carefully designed to expose the beauty of raw concrete". A clever construction of raw concrete sheets balanced with glass fillings and black steel frames brought the property to life.
Architecture: Phone bidding war for $2 million hidden home
Buyers after the utmost of privacy battled it out to secure an incredible hidden home. The three-bedroom, three-bathroom, architecturally-designed property at 2/21 Walls Creek Road East in Goobarragandra, New South Wales, is concealed by soil and grass with the exception of one glass wall, and sold at auction for a seven-figure sum.
Luxury Queensland real estate: Bold shock beyond Gold Coast home's 'grotto tunnel'
A striking and unusual piece of décor is the star attraction at a Gold Coast home for sale. The four-bedroom, three-bathroom property at 30 Via Roma in the Isle of Capri has a huge bright pink giraffe statue at the end of the home's "grotto tunnel". Owner and designer of the home Cesar Solis of Solis Estudio tells Nine that he wanted to "bring attention to the home with a fun and colourful ornament". A giraffe was also chosen as the animal "symbolises elegance and is gentle".
Queensland real estate: Seven-figure target for village with its own laser tag room
The buyer of a Queensland address will never have to leave, with every mod con imaginable. Cedar Galleries at 49544 Bruce Highway in Calliope is more like a village with not only housing, but also a café, chapel, art studios and its very own laser tag facility. As stated on the listing, Cedar Galleries has been operating for 13 years and is being sold not as a business but rather a property with infrastructure to support various income streams.
Valentine's Day: The most romantic home has hit the market just in time for Valentine's Day
Is this Australia's most romantic property? The penthouse at 722 New South Head Road in Sydney's Rose Bay has hit the market just in time for Valentine's Day and will make jaws drop with its private rooftop terrace. Listing photos reveal a dazzling space with arguably the best view in Sydney, a jacuzzi, fire pit and barbecue.
Luxury Gold Coast real estate: Swim into the kitchen at luxury Gold Coast home for sale
A luxury Gold Coast home for sale has a floorplan detail that will stun. The six-bedroom, seven-bathroom property at 20 Waterview Crescent in Sorrento has a slender pool that flows from the outdoor terrace and ends in the main indoor living zone. As stated on the listing, the pool is the "focal point of ground floor living" with a cocktail bar and formal dining on one side, and a kitchen with butler's pantry and casual seating on the other.
New South Wales real estate: Unreal 1970s kaleidoscopic Sydney home makes a splash on the market
The interior design of this Sydney home for sale will have you saying, "groovy, baby!" Incredible listing photos for 24B Merridong Road in Elanora Heights reveal a bold mix of colours and textures in every corner. Offered to the market for the first time in nearly 50 years, the owner-built property is a nod to the "kaleidoscopic era that was the 1970s", as stated on the listing.
Tasmania real estate: Hidden detail in lounge room leads to a "remarkable" piece of the past
A Tasmanian home for sale has a very unlikely find in the formal lounge room. The four-bedroom, two-bathroom, Federation-style property at 10 Marine Street in East Devonport has a trap door in the main living zone that leads to a hidden cellar.
Luxury New South Wales real estate: Buyer won over by Sydney cliffside discovery
The vendor of a luxury Sydney home looks close to securing their own tennis Grand Slam, with their astonishing residence - which boasts an epic tennis court - now under contract. The four-bedroom, two-bathroom property at 15 Raymond Street, Oatley, has a cliffside court at the rear that looks as if it's floating and offers views of the Georges River.
Luxury Victoria real estate: Just walking to the front door of this $11m home will blow you away
A Melbourne property for sale is more like a work of art than a home. The five-bedroom, five-bathroom architectural marvel at 181 New Street in Brighton will absolutely stun with its Japanese-inspired design. A series of oversized circular concrete pavers resemble giant lily pads and lead to the front entrance with its striking geometric construction.
Victoria real estate: Jaw-dropping twist in designer Victorian home
A surprise floorplan detail in a Victorian home is both stylish and functional. The contemporary three-bedroom, two-bathroom property at 33 Ochiltree Court in Romsey has a spacious layout thanks to a walkway that connects the sleeping zones. There is nothing ordinary about the home, which sold for an undisclosed sum on January 16, after a campaign on the books of Rhys Nuttall and Lynne Payne of Bound Real Estate. The luxury property had a price guide of $2.2 million to $2.4 million.
Aussie home design trend: Brave buyers take the plunge on Australia's coolest homes
A design feature of several Aussie homes on the market will appeal to buyers with health and wellness in mind. Four properties could be considered the coolest in the country with their very own ice bath. Reported benefits of taking ice baths include aiding in inflammation and swelling and the relief of sore muscles.
Victoria real estate: Australia's Rapunzel tower enchants the market
A Victorian homestead with a rare design detail has cast a spell on a buyer. The five-bedroom, three-bathroom property at 410 Eltham Yarra Glen Road in Kangaroo Ground has its very own Rapunzel-style tower and sold on January 17 for an undisclosed sum, as stated on the listing. The price guide was up to $2.6 million. As explained in the campaign, the 38-foot tower "rises above the slate roof to capture a spectacular panoramic vista".
Luxury New South Wales real estate: Sydney's ultimate teen retreat still looms large on the market
Teens will be occupied for hours at this luxury Sydney home for sale. The four-bedroom, three-bathroom property at 26 Peacock Street in Seaforth offers a basketball shooting court, lower level entertaining zone, lush lawns, pool and spa. Agent Matt McEwan of McGrath Manly tells Nine the tri-level pad passed in at auction on Saturday for $4.75 million. However, it's possible it may sell over the weekend as there was "good interest" prior to auction.
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