Author: FABUK Magazine
Are you on the waiting list for an operation? If so, counting down the days until your first procedure under general anaesthetic can feel rather daunting. When you’ve never had surgery before, it’s tricky to relate to anyone else’s experience! Luckily, there are several steps you can take to make the process feel more approachable. With some careful self-preparation and slight changes to your lifestyle before the procedure, you’ll boost your chances of an easier time. We’ve outlined a few below. Attend your pre-surgery appointments If you’ve been asked to go to the hospital for a consultation or any other…
Whether you’re looking to update a tired kitchen, add an extension, or completely overhaul your living space, proper planning is essential to ensure a smooth and successful renovation. This article will guide you through the key considerations and steps like making sure you know your budget, planning for waste management and prioritising safety. Define Your Goals and Budget It’s crucial to clearly define your renovation goals. Are you looking to increase your home’s value for resale, create more space for a growing family, or simply update the aesthetics? Your goals will shape every decision you make throughout the renovation process.…
Get ready to be possessed by Mad Man’s Spirit, the new punk band hitting the world with the release of their debut self-titled EP March 7th, 2024. Kicking things off is the band’s single Lies. Giving audiences everything they wanted from the Blink-182 comeback, the single embodies mischievous punk as it explores the everyday lies we tell each other and ourselves. Complete with power chord overload, anthemic chorus screams, and the kind of guitar solo you’d expect from a Tony Hawk Pro Skater soundtrack, Lies is the summer song for people who want to rip their hair out and smash…
Bad credit car finance can be a critical lifeline for individuals with less-than-stellar credit histories. While these loans often come with higher interest rates and more stringent terms, they offer essential benefits, particularly for those needing reliable transportation. This article will explore how bad credit car finance works, its potential risks and benefits, and how it can lead to better financial stability. Additionally, we’ll discuss how securing a car can free up resources for home improvements, such as driveway landscaping, which can enhance property value and curb appeal. What is Bad Credit Car Finance? Bad credit car finance refers to…
Established in 2020 amidst the chaos of production interruptions, Can’t STOP Fashion (CSF) emerged as a beacon of hope, a platform dedicated to providing opportunities for the “underdogs” in the fashion, media, and entertainment industries. We are a community-driven organisation that refuses to settle for the status quo. DeeDee Fashion at Can’t STOP Fashion Diane Goldie at Can’t STOP Fashion Fee Uhssi at Can’t STOP Fashion Kiannara T Hazine at Can’t STOP Fashion NgHart25 at Can’t STOP Fashion Love Teddy at Can’t STOP Fashion Miimanu Couture at Can’t STOP Fashion Mum Hand Stitch…
Lorenzo Mattotti is the creative designer of the image for the official poster and the author of the opening sequence. THE OFFICIAL POSTER Italian illustrator and artist Lorenzo Mattotti is, for the seventh consecutive year, the crea-tive designer of the image for the official poster, which depicts an Elephant in the La-goon, and for the sixth year, of the opening sequence for the Venice International Film Festival of La Biennale di Venezia, this year in its 81st edition (August 28 – 7 September, 2024). Lorenzo Mattotti writes: “What is an elephant doing in the Lagoon? It is certainly an unu-sual, unexpected image, but it takes us back in…
The Venice Immersive section will present 63 projects from 25 countries. Members of the International Jury include Celine Daemen (President), Marion Burger, and Adriaan Lokman. VENICE IMMERSIVE The selection of projects for Venice Immersive, the XR – Extended Reality section of the 81st Venice International Film Festival (28th August – 7th September 2024) of La Biennale di Venezia, is now complete. Launched in 2017, the section represents the first competition and official selection for works in Extended Reality in an A-list festival. The official program will take place on the Venice Immersive Island (island of Lazzaretto Vecchio), a short distance from the Lido di Venezia, on the following dates: 27th August (afternoon):…
A retired teacher in Georgia goes in search of her niece Tekla in the hopes of reuniting with her in Turkey. Mzia Arabuli is simply wonderful as Lia whose sister, Tekla’s mother, has died and it’s up to Lia to deliver the bad news. Tekla left Georgia because she was trans and wasn’t very well accepted by both her mother and aunt. Lia hooks up local boy Achi (a very good Lucas Kankava) and together they go in search of Tekla in a crowded and cat filled Istanbul. We are also given a parallel story of Evrim (Denis Dumanl) a…
If you’re old enough you’ve seen the 1996 ‘Twister’ movie starring Helen Hunt and the late Bill Paxton. The updated version, now in cinemas and called ‘Twisters’ follows the same trajectory as the first, right down to the ending, but with a modernised storyline. But is ‘Twister’ better than the first? Not really. And I’m shocked that the Evening Standard gave the film 5 stars, so not deserving! In ‘Twisters’ some of the special effects don’t look real at all (the tornados and the carnage). In this new version Daisy Edgar Jones is Kate Carter who works at a weather…
Today, Canadian songstress Devon Cole accepts that she can’t fall for the “Good Guy” on new single out now via RCA Records. Listen to the track HERE. A flirty bass line and a funky guitar accompany Devon’s exploration into her questionable dating choices. She admits that while she doesn’t naturally go for the “safer” choice, she sometimes wishes she would. Devon elaborates, “‘Good Guy’ is a song about wanting something that’s bad for you. Objectively, I know that dating emotionally unavailable men never ends well, but there’s something about the chase that I find really intoxicating. If I’m psychoanalyzing myself, I know that it has…