In today’s news, United Kingdom boosts aid for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. US health officials alert public as flesh eating parasite approaches border, Chinese scientists find biochar cleans water and lowers carbon emissions, Israel discovers giant hidden cave beneath West Bank hills, French man donates land to childhood town, vegan community in Victoria, Canada, unites through pop-up events, and Argentine coast guard saves dog-citizen trapped by rising tide.
Here’s how to repurpose a paper shopping bag and make it into a wider carrier for lunch boxes or cakes. Start by setting the bag down flat and locating the triangle folds at the bottom – use the top tip of the triangle as your guide. Next, fold both the edges of the sides toward the middle, lining it up with the triangle’s tip. This will determine the new width. Then crease the edges back and forth to form sharp, flexible lines. Next, open the bag and press the sides inward along the new folds while flattening the base. Fold the flaps sticking out at the bottom and secure them with tape. If you want extra stability at the base, use a thicker paper bag. If you're carrying heavy items, set a piece of thick cardboard that is cut to size at the bottom. This will make it more sturdy and keep it from sagging.
Now, let’s kick back and relax with the joke of the day “Detour? What Detour?”
After a serious storm tore through a town, the utility company dispatched Nathan, their most seasoned technician, to the worst-hit neighborhood. Power lines were down, debris everywhere, and he was knee-deep in fallen wires trying to restore electricity. Suddenly, a car horn blasted behind him. Nathan spun around and saw a sedan inching forward like it was in a drive-thru.
“Hey! Didn’t you see all those red flags, warning signs, and barricades back there?”
“Oh, sure—I made it past all of those just fine.”
“It’s your truck that’s blocking me now.”
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