News RSS



Next stop, Cop City? What’s happening with the controversial plan for a new police and fire training center in DeKalb

The abandoned prison farm where the new complex is set to be builtPhotograph by Sam Worley What’s with all the noise about the police training facility? Last Wednesday night, the Atlanta City Council voted 10 to 4 in favor of a proposal to build a training center for police and firefighters on 85 acres of land in south DeKalb County. The vote came amid fierce controversy and followed 17 hours of public comment, with more than twice as many speakers coming out against the proposal than for it, according to one tally. Both Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Governor Brian Kemp supported the plan, in which the city would lease the land—previously the site of a city-run prison farm along...

Continue reading



The Best T-Shirt Bras of 2021

— Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission.Similar to a good pair of underwear, a quality T-shirt bra is a staple undergarment. Unlike a push-up bra, which provides lift, a T-shirt bra is designed to be invisible under even the thinnest and tightest of T-shirts, creating a smooth, seamless look. Ideally, it also offers adequate support and is comfortable enough to wear all day. To find the best T-shirt bra, we tested 13 of the most popular ones, including both underwire and wireless styles. Our top pick overall is the Natori Pure Luxe Underwire T-Shirt Bra (available at Nordstrom) because it’s as supportive as it is stylish. For those...

Continue reading



Angels waste solid pitching in loss to Astros

HOUSTON —This competitive portion of this Angels season having been over for some time, Joe Maddon has taken to picking out the positives from each game, even the losses. The Angels lost 3-1 to the Houston Astros on Sunday afternoon, dropping the rubber game of the three-game series against the division leaders, but the Angels manager appreciated that his team pitched pretty well and could have won. “There’s a lot of of good here,” Maddon said. “I like the fight. I like that we’re approaching this properly. We’re not going out and mailing it in at all. I’m seeing exactly the opposite. There’s a team (the Astros) that’s totally in the hunt right now. They are playing for something more...

Continue reading



What to look for when choosing a campsite in France

Before I came to France I’d never been camping. I came to it relatively late in life but I’ve had about five years of experience of camping with a tent, a mobile home and latterly with a campervan. I don’t like tents because there’s no thermal or acoustic insulation and they’re prone to be troubled by wind. Mobile homes have none of these problems but I wouldn’t want to buy one and I have found them to be expensive to rent. A campervan is a good compromise. I appreciate the flexibility, freedom and relative comfort you get with a campervan and the fact that the cost of an overnight stay is pretty cheap. Here are some of my suggestions for...

Continue reading



9 Tips & Tricks to Write Engaging Instagram Captions

Instagram is all about images and videos, but here’s the catch—you can immediately stop someone from scrolling with your eye-catching captions. Besides adding context to your photos and videos, this powerful tool can include details that a follower might have otherwise ignored. Learn how to make your Instagram captions interesting and engaging for your followers with these tried and tested tips. 1. Capture Instagram Users' Attention With the First Line The attention span of the netizens is decreasing at an alarming rate. Hence, you’ll get less than 10 seconds to grab the attention of your friends and followers. Therefore, writing a killer first line becomes essential to hook the followers and compel them to read the whole caption. Also, ensure...

Continue reading