![]() ![]() And a pack of British "It" kids, including Otis Ferry, who just got out of jail. Plus, photographers Patrick Demarchelier and Gilles Bensimon, actresses Julianna Margulies, Lake Bell, and Amy Ryan, *S.N.L.'*s Seth Meyers (we wonder if he talked to Clarkson about the "Motherlover" sketch), *30 Rock'*s Lonny Ross, nightlife queen Amy Sacco, social fixtures Blaine Trump, Bettina Zilkha, and_Jennifer Creel,_ life of the party Jessica Joffe, *The City'*s Olivia Palermo (clad in a sharp number by eco-friendly designer Susan Woo, who was also at the party), and Palermo's boyfriend, Johannes Huebl. She turned heads by openly criticizing the corporate and. More recently, she changed direction with her decision to register as an Independent. Also, Barbara Walters, Martha Stewart, Arianna Huffington, New Yorker editor David Remnick, Brooke Shields (with her Lipstick Jungle co-stars Lindsay Price and Andrew McCarthy talking with the show's executive producer Candace Bushnell nearby), Josh Radnor (Price's boyfriend), Jay McInerney, New York State First Lady Michelle Patterson, actors Stanley Tucci and Gerard Butler, fashion whiz David Lauren and girlfriend Lauren Bush (who is launching her new Feed Kenya bag at Bergdorf Goodman next week), and models Agyness Deyn, Helena Christensen, and Doutzen Kroes. Arianna Huffington describes herself a 'social martyr' by taking principled stands on issues like gay rights, gun control, and abortion when she was a Republican in the early 90’s. socialite, Brixen bressanone hotel, 04025a180jat2a, Sleepsuit carter, Processing. Who: Cinema Society founder Andrew Saffir played host to the movie's director, Woody Allen, and stars Larry David, Patricia Clarkson, and Evan Rachel Wood. barbie images, Majid safari mcmaster, Triphala churna in usa, Schroeten. Where: Battery Park Cinema and River Café, New York City. What: Cinema Society and *The New Yorker'*s screening of Whatever Works and after-party. ![]()
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![]() ![]() It was adopted in small quantities by the Union in the Civil War and favored for its greater firepower than the standard issue carbine. The Henry was introduced in 1860 and produced through 1866 in the United States by the New Haven Arms Company. Designed by Benjamin Tyler Henry in 1860, it was one of the first firearms to use self-contained metallic cartridges. The Henry repeating rifle is a lever-action, breech-loading, tubular magazine fed rifle, and was an improved version of the earlier Volcanic rifle. The anemic power of the Rocket Ball ammunition used in the Volcanic doomed it to limited popularity. It was named after a building or room used to store ammunition. The first mass-produced repeating firearm was the Volcanic Rifle which used a hollow bullet with the base filled with powder and primer fed into the chamber from a tube called a "magazine" with an integral spring to push the cartridges in to the action, thence to be loaded into the chamber and fired. The first successful mass-produced repeating weapon to use a "tubular magazine" permanently mounted to the weapon was the Austrian Army's Girandoni air rifle, first produced in 1779. Early tubular magazines Editĭiagram of the Spencer rifle showing the tubular magazine in the butt While some early repeaters such as the Kalthoff repeater managed to operate using complex systems with multiple feed sources for ball, powder, and primer, easily mass-produced repeating mechanisms did not appear until self-contained cartridges were developed in the 19th century. ![]() However, many attempts were made to get multiple shots from loading a single barrel through the use of superposed loads. The main problem with these solutions is that they increase the bulk and/or weight of a firearm, over a firearm with a single barrel and/or single chamber. The earliest firearms were loaded with loose powder and a lead ball, and to fire more than a single shot without reloading required multiple barrels, such as in pepper-box guns, double-barreled rifles, double-barreled shotguns, or multiple chambers, such as in revolvers. Use of the term "clip" to refer to detachable magazines is a point of strong disagreement. Examples of clips are moon clips for revolvers "stripper" clips such as what is used for military 5.56 ammo, in association with a speedloader or the en bloc clip for M1 Garand rifles, among others. A clip may be made of one continuous piece of stamped metal and have no moving parts. ![]() A magazine has four parts as follows: a spring, a spring follower, a body and a base. The defining difference between clips and magazines is the presence of a feed mechanism in a magazine, typically a spring-loaded follower, which a clip lacks. Soon after the adoption of the M1911 pistol, the term "magazine" was settled on by the military and firearms experts, though the term " clip" is often used in its place (though only for detachable magazines, never fixed). With the increased use of semi-automatic and automatic firearms, the detachable magazine became increasingly common. 2.2.3 Final fixed-magazine developments.King Arms AK74M Handguard / Grip/ Stock - TanĬlick click deals: Target clickthroughs: 158 clicks has opportunity to obtain eCoupon (up to 50%off) for this product.ĭisclaimer: All Airsoft Guns, Gas Blowback Guns, Spring Guns are NOT genuine firearms.Īll airsoft guns sold to US customers are affixed with an orange tip permanently. G&P 42mm Outer Barrel Base for Marui M4A1 MWS GBB(Black) Guarder Enhanced Recoil/Hammer Spring for MARUI P226 (150%) our company Not reply any question in Airsoft Q&A ! P.S.: for Airsoft knowledge exchange in All airsoft fans. ** Please note that Battery and Charger are not included. Shooting Mode : Safety, Semi-Auto, Full-autoīattery: 8.4v Small Type Battery (small plug) The RDP makes an excellent primary or backup weapon due to its very compact size and is light enough you could even wield two RDPs. It features full-sized version 3 compatible internals in a custom gearbox that can be upgraded to anything you could imagine. The Rapid Deploy Pistol (RDP) is the latest compact CQB weapon from Echo1. Aside from its impressive firepower at short range engagements, what makes this weapon unique is the high capacity "casket magazine" which is best described as a double-double stack mag which utilizes a quad-column design to hold extra ammunition for the same length. ![]() Echo1 Spectre Rapid Deploy Pistol (RDP) Airsoft AEG Sub Machine Gunĭesigned in the mid 1980's, the Spectre is a light weight and compact weapon designed to fill a close quarters combat role. ![]() ![]() ![]() "This is less about reinventing Twitter, and more about building a brand around Elon Musk's empire, including SpaceX, where the X branding really connects a little more closely. 1/8 A partially dismantled Twitters sign is seen at Twitters corporate headquarters building as Elon Musk renamed Twitter as X and unveiled a new logo, in downtown San Francisco, California, U. "The last few months have been tumultuous at Twitter, and I don't think a new brand is going to solve everything," Drew Benvie, CEO of social media consultancy Battenhall, said. The rebrand indicates Musk has given up on any plans "to revive Twitter as a powerful stand-alone social network and simply considers the $44 billion spent on the network a sunk cost," said Niklas Myhr, a professor of marketing at Chapman University. Showcasing the sleek Twitter X Logo in white embroidery, this cap offers comfort, durability, and a dash of digital trendiness. The billionaire's decision to rebrand Twitter as X could be complicated legally: X is widely used and cited in trademarks, and companies including Meta and Microsoft already have intellectual property rights to the same letter. San Francisco put 34 points up against the Jacksonville Jaguarsits highest score since Week 5. Since Musk's takeover, the company has faced tumultuous times with layoffs, a sharp drop in advertisers and the meteoric rise of Threads, Meta's response to Twitter. 3 hours ago &0183 &32 Buoyed by the Week 10 returns of Deebo Samuel and Trent Williams, Purdy had this offense rolling. The platform will face challenges to reinvent its business. ![]() Size of this PNG preview of this SVG file: 469 × 94 pixels. The company will work on new features in audio, video, messaging, payments and banking, according to the memo, which was seen by Reuters. From Wikimedia Commons, the free media repository. Linda Yaccarino, the former advertising chief at NBCUniversal who started as Twitter CEO on June 5, told employees in a memo on Monday that X "will go even further to transform the global town square." The domain x.com now redirects to Twitter. The X started appearing at the top of the desktop version of Twitter on Monday, but. He bought the domain back from PayPal in 2017, saying it had "sentimental value". Elon Musk has unveiled a new X logo to replace Twitter’s famous blue bird as he follows through with a major rebranding of the social media platform he bought for 44 billion last year. We have found 35 Black and White Twitter logos. He co-founded x.com as an online bank in 1999 which later transformed into PayPal. Musk has used the letter X repeatedly across his companies. ![]() ![]() Resetting Your Spectrum Router Login Credentials How to Log Into My Router Spectrum Resetting Your Spectrum Router Login Credentials In the next section, we will guide you on how to recover or reset your router’s login credentials so that you can regain access to your router’s settings. Spectrum provides a solution for this situation. If you have previously changed the default username and password for your Spectrum router and now find yourself unable to remember them, don’t worry. If you have changed these credentials in the past and cannot remember them, refer to the next section. The default username is usually “admin,” and the default password is also “admin.” By entering these credentials, you can gain access to the router’s configuration page and make any necessary changes. ![]() Most Spectrum routers have a default username and password that you can use to access the router’s settings. When it comes to logging into your Spectrum router, the first step is entering your login credentials. Entering Your Spectrum Router Login Credentials Enter the default username and password for your Spectrum router. Now that you know how to access your Spectrum router login page, you have the power to customize and secure your network according to your preferences. By following these simple steps, you can gain access to the router’s advanced features and ensure optimal network performance. Remember, if the default IP address doesn’t work for your router, you can check the documentation or visit the Spectrum support website to find the correct IP address for your specific model.Īccessing your Spectrum router’s login page is essential for managing and configuring your network settings. This will load the login page of your Spectrum router, where you can enter your credentials to access the router settings. Press Enter to load the login page.Īfter typing the IP address, press the Enter key on your keyboard or click the arrow icon next to the address bar. Make sure to type the numbers accurately without any spaces or additional characters. Inside the address bar, type in the default IP address of your Spectrum router, which is typically 192.168.1.1. Once your web browser is open, click on the address bar at the top. Type in the default IP address of your Spectrum router, usually 192.168.1.1. Simply locate the browser icon on your desktop or taskbar and click on it to open the browser. This can be any browser of your choice, such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge. To begin, open a web browser on your computer. ![]() ![]() Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you navigate through the process: Open a web browser on your computer. Conclusion Accessing Your Spectrum Router Login PageĪccessing the login page of your Spectrum router is the first step towards managing and customizing your network settings. ![]() ![]() ![]() "We do not set specific deadlines for the release and we envisage that the preview (closed and then public) will run for the bigger part of 2022." Remote development with IntelliJ Invitation-only preview starts today, though anyone can apply, and "we will be inviting more and more early adopters gradually based on the feedback we receive and our ability to process it," we were told. The new IDE uses technology developed for IntelliJ such as its code-processing engine for features such as code completion and refactoring. Again like VS Code, Fleet can run on a local machine or on a remote server. Initial language support is for Java, Kotlin, Go, Python, Rust, and JavaScript, though other languages such as C# will follow. The IDEs run on the Java virtual machine (JVM) and are coded using Java and Kotlin, the latter being primarily a JVM language but with options for compiling to JavaScript or native code.įleet is "both an IDE and a lightweight code editor," said the company in its product announcement, suggesting perhaps that it is feeling some pressure from the success of Microsoft's Visual Studio Code, which is an extensible code editor. JetBrains has a core IDE used for the IntelliJ IDEA Java tool as well other IDEs such as Android Studio, the official programming environment for Google Android, P圜harm for Python, Rider for C#, and so on. ![]() JetBrains has introduced remote development for its range of IDEs as well as previewing a new IDE called Fleet, which will form the basis for fresh tools covering all major programming languages. ![]() ![]() ![]() I first heard about this video via Billboard.Com: ![]() The Howard Stern Show unveiled this video as a tribute to the iconic genius who ruled the world with his musical artistry since 1978. It was performed in 2014 at a birthday party for Howard Stern. However, this cover of Purple Rain featuring Adam Levine and Pat Monahan’s band Train pretty much blew my mind. There have been many memorable tributes to Prince since his untimely and unexpected death a few days ago. The channel also ‘LIVE’ broadcasts some biggest award shows in the world, including The Golden Globe Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, American Music Awards and Billboard Music Awards. markets, including: competition series The X Factor UK dailies Entertainment Tonight, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Late Late Show with James Corden. Featuring hit series and late-night television, airing day-and-date with the U.S. The X Factor UK S15 continues every Sunday and Monday, 7:55PM (6:55PM JKT/BKK), same day as the UK, first and exclusive on Blue Ant Entertainment, available on SKYcable channels 53 (SD) and 196 (HD), SKYdirect channel 35, Destiny Cable channel 53, and Cablelink channels 37 (SD) and 313 (HD).īlue Ant Entertainment Blue Ant Entertainment is a general entertainment channel with the best mix of reality, drama, comedy, and daily programmes. I promise to have more in store for all of you in the future.” “I’ve learned a lot from the competition, and I’ll continue to work hard to make my dreams come true. Thank you so much for believing in me,” the young talent said. “I wouldn’t make it this far without everyone who cheered for me. She also expressed her heartfelt gratitude to all her supporters at the X Factor UK. “This contest really gave me an opportunity to raise our flag and show how talented Filipinos are.” The X Factor UK contestant shared how proud she was to be one of the many Filipino participants who won hearts from fans both in the UK and around the globe: “It feels incredible to represent our country,” Laroco said. Cowell was convinced and decided to keep her among the final six contenders under the “Girls” category. “That, vocally, was just like a different class,” The X Factor UK judge and One Direction member Louis Tomlinson couldn’t help but exclaim afterwards. It was a tough moment, but she managed to pull through by singing her audition piece, “Purple Rain.” ![]() The teen singer had to fight for her place once again when Cowell asked her to do a sing-off with another contender. She almost lost her seat to another contestant, but was called back amidst popular demand from the crowd. Laroco won a spot in the Six Chair Challenge with Whitney Houston’s “Queen of the Night” that left international star maker Cowell wide-eyed with excitement. It was very surreal! I never expected to get a standing ovation from these really big people,” Laroco said about her audition. “I still couldn’t believe that I got four yeses from the judges. The 17-year-old first made headlines when she wowed all four judges and the audience at the Wembley Stadium with her stunning rendition of Prince’s “Purple Rain” during the live auditions. I’m very happy to be given a chance to perform in front of the British audience, and especially Simon Cowell.” It’s my biggest dream, and being able to join the contest is already a huge achievement for me. “I’ve always wanted to sing at the X Factor UK. “My entire experience has been overwhelming,” Laroco said. The budding superstar shared some of her biggest moments at a press event held at the Brickyard, Quezon City, where she also gave a special homecoming performance of her winning songs. Young power singer Maria Laroco comes home following week after week of sensational acts on The X Factor UK Season 15 airing exclusively on Blue Ant Entertainment. ![]() ![]() ![]() Even their wedding in 2009 had multiple individuals from the Legend forums invited. Mark and Rosalinda have shared many of their special days with their brothers and sisters from the Acura family. Long-time Legend enthusiast Rosalinda chose to spend her 29th birthday with us. There was a special occasion for our Legend meet. If it’s offbeat, I’m probably going to want to eat there! The theme here reminded me a lot of the Red Planet Diner in Sedona, Arizona where I went with some friends back in January. The restaurant itself is also known as “Outer Limits.” The chicken quesadilla was most excellent, and if my friend Ari’s chocolate milkshake tasted half as good as it looked, I bet that was tasty too. On Saturday, our group took over part of the dining room and enjoyed the space-themed decor as well as the cuisine. ![]() The Space Age Lodge and Restaurant opened in 1963 and has been a signature landmark on the main road through town ever since. Gila Bend was founded in 1872 and named for a 90-degree bend in the Gila River near where the town is located. Or, more specifically, “1,700 friendly people, and 5 old crabs.” Thankfully, we didn’t meet any of those crabs during our short visit. Exiting at Gila Bend, this sign gave an idea just how close to the Mexican border we were.Īs the entrance sign at the west end of town announces, Gila Bend is home to fewer than 2,000 people. We made our way via Florence Boulevard to Interstate 8 which would’ve led us to San Diego, California if we stayed on it about another 5 hours. This was our initial meet-up in Casa Grande, Arizona. This weekend, I got together with a bunch of other Acura fans and we took a scenic drive to lunch. ![]() I’ve been going to Legend meets for over 10 years. There aren’t quite enough Acura ILX owners to get a meet together in my area yet, but I’m still hanging out frequently with the old Legend crowd. Here’s a family portrait if I’ve ever seen one! These people are as crazy about Acura as I am. ![]() ![]() ![]() Switching up from his viewpoint as a kid to his older brother’s, talking about the stuff he saw going on in his house drug use, drugs being sold, etc. Two songs that best show Logic’s creativity when it comes to storytelling are “Gang Related,” and, “Growing Pains III.” In “Gang Related,” he uses a news story that actually happened when he was growing up. From his own brother selling crack to his father to the racism he faced growing up, Logic creates a very vivid portrayal of his struggles up until he finally signs his deal with Def Jam Records. Putting all his cards on the table, he leaves no topic out. From the very beginning to the end, Logic lays out his entire story. Cole, and Tyler. The album itself is a masterpiece. ![]() ![]() Logic is not far behind rappers that create albums through a story such as Kendrick, J. Logic is easily one of the most underrated rappers in the game today, and this album surely proves that. After finally signing to Def Jam Records, Logic released his freshman album in late October. Personally, Under Pressure is one of the greatest hip-hop albums that was dropped in 2014. I will certainly be listening to this album throughout the year and look forward to more tunes from Logic.Under Pressure Logic’s Album for Under PressureĪlbum cover art courtesy of He took a smart approach at making a focused, featureless album (besides the deluxe version) and it was, for the most part, effective. In conclusion, Logic’s debut album was not a horrible way to put his name on the map. The other two songs, “Driving Ms Daisy” featuring Childish Gambino and “Now” were not that special to me, I would recommend just buying the regular version of the album, you wouldn’t be missing out. Let me get my mind right.” Album cover, Courtesy: Def Jam This is one of those songs that you would blast in your car on a Friday evening after a stressful day at work: “Hold up, Let me get my mind right. Moreover, I wished that Logic would have made some of his other songs more personal like this, because these were the songs where I found myself sympathizing with him and wanting to know more about him and his life.Īs for the three bonus tracks on the deluxe edition of Under Pressure, I think that “Alright,” accompanied with a feature from Big Sean, was the best and the catchiest. One of the songs I thought to be powerful was the track “Nikki”, where Logic talks about his love for a girl named Nikki, but as the song progresses he reveals that he was not describing a girl, but his addiction to nicotine: “I’m a slave for the Nicotine.”Īnother track that I could tell Logic was pouring himself into was “Growing Pains III,” where he raps about the ugly realities of life in the ghetto and the possible experiences the women and children living there may go through. However, the album was not complete uninspired repetitiveness or a copy-cat effort to gain fans, Logic managed to craft some of the deepest songs I have heard this year. Nevertheless, being a strong believer of becoming unique in Hip-Hop, I think that Logic could do a better job of branching out from those two artists and craft himself into a more recognizable emcee. This isn’t necessarily bad, as it is easy to tell that Logic is inspired by contemporary emcees such as Kendrick or Drake, and they aren’t bad artists to be inspired by. I found a couple of songs in the album to be reminiscent of Kendrick Lamar, such as the track “Never Enough,” where the beat sounds like it could have been a track off of good kid, m.A.A.d city. ![]() One of my favorite lines coming from Logic is on the track “Bounce,” where Logic wittily raps “out the blue like a Crip, but I never bang though.” Anyone who listens to this album can hear Logic’s ability to bounce all over a track with his word play, but a catchy flow is not enough to make a song powerful. If you have been listening to Logic ever since his earlier mixtapes, such as Young, Broke & Infamous or Young Sinatra, you can tell he has been honing his lyricism allowing his flow to be perfected. Throughout Under Pressure, Logic keeps a solid consistency throughout each and every track, delivering good verses and a great flow. I must say this album did not blow me away like I expected it to, but I can’t deny that I enjoyed most of the songs on the album. Under Pressure has 12 tracks and the deluxe version of the album contains 15 tracks. Being born and raised in Maryland, I must say I was extremely happy to see Logic branch out from simply dropping mixtapes to finally dropping his album. Maryland’s very own, Logic, dropped his debut album, Under Pressure, on Tuesday October 21st. ![]() ![]() ![]() While the rules of this sub are listed above, no set of rules can cover all of the content that people may post. Please also note that illegal streaming sites or illegally obtained content is never allowed and sharing will result in a temporary or permanent ban. Public call outs on posts are not acceptable. 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A bunch of new custom notification sounds.A subreddit dedicated to thoughtful discussion about The Bachelor franchise, the lives of contestants, and how Bachelor Nation interacts with and influences the world around us. An absurdly talented crew of designers created some of Apollo's best icons for this update, and guess what, there's like literally 10 of them, ready to make your home screen shine Probably the best set of icons ever added to Apollo. Completely rebuilt inbox notifications (post replies, comment replies, messages, mentions) tired of summoning "remind me bots" in comments? 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Brand new, completely redesigned notification experience ![]() ![]() ![]() Earlier low-VOC paints lacked the durability of higher-VOC finishes, but now all the paints in our tests claim to have low or no VOCs, and many perform very well. (These include noxious chemicals that make paint smell like paint.) Some paints also boast Greenguard Gold certification, meaning they emit lower levels of VOCs-particularly formaldehyde-than the industry standard. VOC labels and certifications: In response to stricter federal and regional standards, manufacturers have reduced the levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in their products.(For expert tips on how to get the best paint job, check out 5 Secrets to Great Paint Preparation.) While a self-priming paint may work well for indoor tasks, outdoor surfaces (which tend to have more variability) may require a coat of primer regardless of a product’s claims. This can save time and money, but make sure to pay attention to the small print on a paint’s label. That means you don’t need to buy a primer to create a neutral surface to paint on. Priming ability: Many interior and exterior formulas are self-priming.In addition to our ratings, there are a couple of other factors you might consider, each of which will have an impact on your experience in using a particular product: Look at the color at different times of the day. Once you’ve narrowed your choices, paint a swatch on the front of your house where it’s in full sun, not on the porch or under an overhang, where there are shadows. Again, observe the color at various times of day as the natural light changes. Paint sample boards with each color you’re considering, and place them on different corners of your home. If you’re undecided, find inspiration from other houses in your neighborhood, though you probably wouldn’t want to choose a color that’s too similar to that of the homes next door. But as blues and grays remain popular inside the home, they’re popping up on the exteriors of homes, too. Throughout the day, observe the effects of changing light (both natural and artificial) on the color.įor exterior paint projects: Neutral and earthy palettes continue to be widely used because brick, stone, and other fixed elements (such as wood) tend to be warm materials. No matter which method you choose, place the color samples at eye level and live with them for at least a few days. Or, if available, you can try a more convenient alternative: large peel-and-stick paint squares ranging from about 8x8 inches to 9x14 inches. Paint sample colors on large sheets of heavy paper so that you can move them from place to place without having to paint the walls. Once you’ve narrowed your choices, you can buy small containers for testing. Major paint brands offer online “visualizers” that allow you to upload a photo of your room, then apply different colors digitally to get a sense of what will look best. An online search can help you narrow the field. Do this over the course of several days, removing colors that aren’t working. Keep in mind that indoors, color tends to intensify over large areas, so it’s generally better to go too light than too dark in a given shade.įeel like skipping the store altogether? Now you can. Once home, place the chips on the wall, next to the trim, and look at them at different times throughout the day as the natural light changes. A store’s lighting affects your take, so ask to step outside with it to get another look in natural light. ![]() But whether you like neutral colors or vibrant shades, zeroing in on just the right hue can be tricky.Ī great place to start is by looking at the biggest paint chips the store offers. Exterior paint contains compounds made to stand up to the elements and should be limited to outdoor use.)įor interior paint projects: Fun fact-despite all the colors available, whites and off-whites remain the top-selling interior colors. (Keep in mind that interior paints hold up to common household wear and tear and should be used indoors only. We test dozens of interior and exterior paints in a variety of finishes to help you find the best one for the job and your budget. The good news is that the perfect paint for your needs is out there, and CR can help lead you to it. When prices jump by $5 to $20 per gallon, you can’t help but wonder: Which paints deliver? And are the more affordable options just as efficient? ![]() ![]() According to the National Association of Home Builders, the price of interior paint climbed 21 percent and that of exterior paint soared 30 percent between January 2020 and January 2022. But walk into any home center or paint store and you’ll quickly discover that it can be quite daunting: wall-to-wall options and multiple formulations and finishes, not to mention some sky-high prices. Buying a can of paint should be an easy task. ![]() |
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