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American Booksellers Association is a national trade association that supports and advocates for the success of independent bookstores. We provide members with education, networking opportunities, ...

Running to the dry cleaner can seem like the best option. But the fabric-conscious experts below argue that hand washing the clothes you love is almost always better: It’s easier on fabrics ...

Merchants chippy in Halesowen has taken TikTok by storm, by force, by hook or by crook – and that’s mostly down to the legendary blonde diva who works behind the counter who has become so ...

Mineralization can clog steam holes and “eject this gross white grainy sand, and if you iron it into your clothes, it’s stained,” says Pozniak. One way to avoid mineralization is to use ...

When purchasing from merchants, players can find better armor, weapons, and even valuables that offer a boon when consumed, such as increased damage. All the items purchased in the game can be ...

The group - which prosecutors described as "merchants of death" - comprised mostly of Iraqi Kurds and were prosecuted after a Europe-wide operation in 2022 which led to arrests in Britain ...

A solemn ceremony is designed to discard worn flags and retire them with dignity. As you drive through the country roads sightseeing this fall, you might notice tattered American flags around the ...

Some items you may be tempted to dry clean, but if you ever see this symbol, you should avoid doing so or else risk ruining your clothes. This symbol is not giving you permission not to clean your ...

A desecrated American flag was left crumbled on the ground outside the NYPD Police Academy in Queens and the building was vandalized with red paint early Saturday morning, photos obtained by The ...