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Russia hits power site by Kyiv, defends reserved land

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A missile strike seriously damaged a key energy facility in Ukraine’s capital region, the country’s grid operator said Saturday as the Russian military strove to cut power in far-flung populated areas while also defending against Ukrainian counterattacks in occupied regions .

Kyiv region Gov. Oleksiy Kuleba said the strike on the unidentified facility did not kill or wound anyone. Electricity transmission company Ukrenergo said repair crews were working to restore electricity service but warned residents about further possible outages.

After a truck bomb explosion a week ago damaged the bridge that links Russia to the annexed

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Goose on loose causes delay at Padres-Dodgers playoff game

BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A goose on the loose caused a brief delay during the National League playoff game between the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night.

The bird flew into Dodger Stadium and landed in shallow right field with two outs in the eighth inning. It sat on the grass as Gavin Lux of the Dodgers singled to right.

The grounds crew closed in on the goose, but the bird took off. It flew all the way to near the Dodgers’ on-deck circle, where Cody Bellinger was standing. He flinched

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Why Staging is More Important in a Seller’s Market

There’s no denying that 2021 proved to be a competitive seller’s market in Ottawa and most other areas. Even though it may seem unnecessary to stage a listing now, it is actually a huge advantage to do so.

Today, I’m sharing my top 3 benefits of home staging so you can sell your home for more…

1. Staging Elevates Your Home’s Perceived Value

Every seller wants to sell at or above the asking price, mainly because the seller will probably be purchasing their next home in the same market. Thankfully, staging raises a home’s perceived value to get top dollar.

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Howard was a great but often overlooked American watchmaker

Over the years this column has covered a number of clock and watchmakers, some famous and others less so. Nearly everyone has heard of Rolex, and many other names are nearly as familiar: Omega, Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin, to name just a few.

And not all are from Switzerland, that great land of timekeeping. American brands such as Bulova, Elgin, Hamilton and Waltham have all made their own marks. Nonetheless, there are literally hundreds of other makers whose stars have risen and set in the firmament of horological history.

Today let’s take a gander at one outstanding but often

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The Best Interior Paint Colors To Use Before Selling (And Worse)

Paint colors can make a difference when selling. Buyers prefer current, light, and neutral walls. It is what buyers are looking for. Current wall colors are especially important for photos. Neutral wall colors not only look better but also provides potential buyers with a blank slate. They can envision their furniture, artwork, photography with neutral walls.

Neutral walls also appeal to the masses. When selling you do want your photos to stand out and neutral walls are a nice backdrop for making the property much more appealing. It is the least expensive investment for the greatest return.

Here are a