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Tiny kitchens can be tough for a lot of reasons. Along with cramped countertops and puny appliances, a small cooking space often means you're stuck with little to no cabinets for storage. Throw in the fact that you're renting (and can't make permanent changes to your place) and things can start to look really dismal.

Thankfully, with a little scheming, you can turn your skimpy kitchen into a stylishly organized (and storage-savvy) place. Forget that you only have two drawers and some under-sink space! There are still plenty of ways to carve out more storage — no contractor necessary. Read on for nine of our favorite ideas for keeping your kitchen organized when you aren't working with a lot of cabinetry.

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Still can’t believe we’ve flown over to Belfast not for the @ChiliPeppers but to see the ‘worlds best bagpipe band’ @chillipipers … thought I’d got a rate good deal on tickets n’all. Had a nightmare pic.twitter.com/YO72amVR4I

— Duncan Robb (@Dunc_Cfc) February 10, 2018

Thinking that they’d gotten a really good price on tickets to see the Red Hot Chili Peppers, an unsuspecting Duncan Robb and his partner Sarah, who live in Chesterfield, Derbyshire UK, excitedly flew over to Belfast, Northern Ireland only to find out that they had not purchased tickets for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, but rather The Red Hot Chilli Pipers, a really talented Scottish bagpipe band who performs all over the world. While the pair was disappointed in not seeing their favorite band, they seemed to be pleasantly surprised with the show.

For anybody interested in what the Red Hot Chilli Pipers sound like (and for the angry “didnt happen” mob ) here’s a video from our seats x pic.twitter.com/gIoymZ3xGW

— Duncan Robb (@Dunc_Cfc) February 13, 2018

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Nathan and I have been excited for weeks because I got him the best Christmas present to see the Red Hot @ChiliPeppers live tonight… discovered 10mins ago that I had bought tickets to see the Red Hot Chilli PIPERS!!!!! Guess we will see you tonight @chillipipers ?? #newfans pic.twitter.com/2NKtNL0XJT

— Amy Alexander (@alexander_amy) February 10, 2018

Here’s the Red Hot Chilli Pipers performing a live version of “Insomnia”

A live cover of “We Will Rock You” and “Eye of the Tiger” from the band’s Blast Live DVD.

via Mashable, The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Thanks Chip Beale!

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“Threshold” is one of the most infamous Star Trek episodes ever. You know what’ we’re talking about—the one with Warp 10 and the weird evolved amphibians. Well, it was also the recent subject of a fake scientific research paper submitted in a test to expose the ever-growing problem of “predatory” scientific journals.

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Juniper, the playful fox who once dove into a white bed sheet thinking it was snow, is now going to be featured in a book by her human Jessika Coker. The book, titled Juniper: The Happiest Fox, focuses on life with Juniper and Fig (another fox Coker rescued), Juniper’s canine friend Moose, the special needs foxes have and how rewarding it can be.

In the book, fans will learn about foxes, what it’s like to live with a fox (fun but challenging) and what special needs foxes have. Of course, the book is filled with great photos of this beautiful animal and her animal friends, including her dog boyfriend, Moose and fellow fox, Fig.

The book is currently available for pre-order with a release date of March 27, 2018. Those who pre-order the book will be entered to win something very special from Juniper.

The book goes on sale 3/27/18, but those who pre-order can be entered to win a paw-tographed photo of Juniper or a pawprint painting.

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I made some Robocop Valentines for you.

Food editor by day, baker by night, I spend a lot of time scrolling past recipes that simply don't work for weeknight baking at home — too many ingredients, fussy steps, and the classic "you want me to use what now?" The good thing is that all that time searching has also given me a keen eye for recipes that will be quick, easy on dishwashing, and use common pantry ingredients so that I can bake on a whim. If you're new to weeknight baking, these are some of the things to look for when choosing a weeknight recipe.

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Football is, admittedly, a somewhat complicated sport with a byzantine rulebook. However, tonight’s trio of Jeopardy! contestants fell incredibly, woefully short of answering a single question in the whole football category correctly, which is honestly kind of impressive.

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A24 released the official trailer for Hereditary, a terrifying upcoming horror film written and directed by Ari Aster. The terrifying movie will follow the peculiar Graham family and reveal how their nightmarish family secret slowly becomes unraveled. Hereditary is set to ravage theaters on June 8th, 2018.

When Ellen, the matriarch of the Graham family, passes away, her daughter’s family begins to unravel cryptic and increasingly terrifying secrets about their ancestry. The more they discover, the more they find themselves trying to outrun the sinister fate they seem to have inherited. Making his feature debut, writer-director Ari Aster unleashes a nightmare vision of a domestic breakdown that exhibits the craft and precision of a nascent auteur, transforming a familial tragedy into something ominous and deeply disquieting, and pushing the horror movie into chilling new terrain with its shattering portrait of heritage gone to hell.

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LEGO’s 7500+ piece Millennium Falcon set will give you at least a long weekend’s worth of enjoyment while you build it, plus a lifetime as the best hunk of junk on your memorabilia shelf (it’s a deep shelf, right?).

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Paul Nehlen is a Republican candidate for Congress who’s running in the First Congressional District of Wisconsin, also known as the seat currently held by House Speaker Paul Ryan. Over the past few months, he’s gone full fascist, courting support from the alt-right both in Twitter DMs and in public.

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Since its discovery over a hundred years ago, the 240-page Voynich manuscript, filled with seemingly coded language and inscrutable illustrations, of has confounded linguists and cryptographers. Using artificial intelligence, Canadian researchers have taken a huge step forward in unraveling the document’s hidden…

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Many of us are accustomed to throwing a few inexpensive packets of dried ramen soup into our grocery cart to save our weary weeknight cooking in a pinch. But making the best restaurant-quality ramen at home begins at the Asian market. Most of the ingredients are long-lasting pantry ingredients that make keeping a ramen-ready kitchen almost as easy as cooking up a cup of noodles.

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A beautiful, functional, new kitchen is a wonderful thing. The act of renovating a kitchen? Maybe not so much. It's a job that causes even the calmest heads to get a little stressed over the many decisions that need to be made.

To help ease the strain for all the brave planners, we gathered some of the best real-life info on an item most every renovator considers at some point: IKEA kitchen cabinets. The availability and price make the option super appealing, but how easy is the process and how will they stand up over time? Here's the scoop, straight from our smart and savvy readers.

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The new “End of Ze World” video looks just like the original for exactly two seconds. A few moments later, the long-awaited sequel to what many call the world’s first viral video displays a collage of missiles, pumpjacks, a Nazi flag, a hurricane, and protest signs. Your eyes will immediately drop to the one that says…

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Stephen King, horror author extraordinaire, is no stranger to the world of television, and while his work hasn’t been quite as successful there as it has been in film, it’s certainly been an essential part of King’s horror empire. With that said, his newest idea is probably his best.

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Anker’s new Nebula entertainment brand officially launched its second portable projector this year at CES, and despite its shortcomings, it’s one of the most compelling new gadgets of the year.

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Ozark Indivisible has been bothering Traitor Tom for months now, for his vile stances on health care, immigration, and other issues. Tom Cotton has had enough and started sending out threatening letters, the point of which is unclear, as he doesn't allege that laws have been broken or physical altercations have occurred. No, poor Tom just doesn't like their vocal and attention-getting methods which have painted him in a bad light in his home state of Arkansas.

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Nintendo has announced the Nintendo Labo, their new interactive line of build and play cardboard accessories for the Switch console. The Nintendo Labo collection, scheduled to be released on April 20th, 2018 with two different versions, is available to pre-order on Amazon (Variety and Robot Kit). The Variety Kit will feature five different games and Toy-Cons (RC car, fishing rod, house, motorbike, and piano). The Robot Kit will be sold separately and allow gamers to play and discover in a cool robot suit. There will also be a Customization Set for making all of the DIY creations look truly unique.

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Just being in my kitchen is usually reason enough to make me smile: I'm in my favorite room of the house, I'm probably making (or thinking about making) something sweet for my family and friends, and it's where the coffee and wine happens. So many things to be happy about!

Plus, there's one little thing I did to my cabinets that adds a bit of cheer every time I open up the doors.

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This week's mission? Stock the freezer for the busy weeks ahead. But forget about those boring, tasteless meals that come packaged in cardboard — we're talking about homemade meals made with fresh ingredients that we actually look forward to eating. We have a pasta casserole, DIY frozen pizzas, our favorite lentil soup, and many more freezer-friendly meal ideas. Only the best for our future dinners!

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The Japanese paper company Triad has created the wonderful Omoshiroi Block, a unique memo pad with an intricate design embedded inside that gets slowly revealed as the paper on the pad is used. Amongst these wondeful designs is a Kyoto building, a beautiful violin, a surprising piano, a clever camera and a remarkably designed train. Unfortunately, the online store is completely out of stock and interested parties outside of Japan are unable to purchase these wonderful gifts at this time. The physical stores in Osaka and Kyoto are also out of stock, but they expect product replenishment shortly.

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The next Scribblenauts is a party game, coming March 6 to PS4, Xbox One, and Switch. It’ll come with a four-player Showdown mode with a board-game-style map and a two-player Versus mode where you can battle in various mini-games.

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If there's one thing we'd like to banish from kitchens across the country, it's pre-ground pepper. Why? A fresh grind releases natural aromas and flavors in the moment (which is why old-school waiters will still visit your table with a big pepper mill, offering fresh-ground pepper with a flourish). The pre-ground stuff is almost always going to be less spicy and less flavorful.

Not only are we big supporters of freshly ground pepper (and salts, because, why not?), but we're also big supporters of the iconic French-based brand Peugeot — and this set in particular.

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Give your desk or apartment a little marquee with the My Cinema Lightbox, which currently has a prominent place in our office (a bunch of other desk pods followed suit and got their own). And right now, it’s on sale for an even more affordable $35, which is like a cent for every slightly questionable word choice…

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