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"The Gloomy Girl Variety Show" by Freda Epum is a debut nonfiction book that offers a unique and heartfelt portrayal of the author's experiences as a disabled Black woman with bipolar disorder. The book is structured around three metaphorical "houses" that represent different aspects of her life, including her upbringing, struggles with race, and battles with mental health. Through poetic essays, personal photographs, and illustrations, Epum shares her journey of seeking belonging and navigating through challenges like anxiety and depression, making it a compelling read for those interested in personal narratives that explore unconventional perspectives. [Extracted from the article]

The article describes the sustainable design of the renovated Maltman Bungalows in Los Angeles, California created by Drisko Studio Architects. The architects were able to salvage the original stucco walls, the parapets, the doors, the decorative fireplaces and much of the hardware. They also reconfigured the kitchens and baths in each unit. The renovation process is considered an important milestone for a city struggling to define how to evolve and mature in a sustainable way.

Features the architectural culture of architect Kevin Daly of Genik Architects through the construction of bungalows in California. Production of luminous Ocean Park painting for the interior design; Creation of house in modernist context and geographical setting; Elevation of the design.

Reports on developments concerning architecture as of November 2000 in the United States. Alliance formed by the Guggenheim Museum, Frank O Gehry & Associates and AMO; Availability of financial incentives to preserve and restore bungalows in Chicago, Illinois; Architects Will Bruder and James Corner as recipients of the Chrysler Design Awards.

The article addresses fires in bungalow-type, single-family residences that have unique construction characteristics and problems. It recalls that bungalows were introduced to middle class Americans during the suburban housing boom in post-World War II and were symbols of American prosperity in the 1940s and 1950s. Due to their numbers, majority of recorded home fires involve these types of houses that were caused by lack of property values, poor maintenance and housekeeping, and low regard for fire safety.

The article offers information on a court case between brothers Malcolm Wild and Gregory Wild over a disagreement about the assets of a farming partnership after the death of their father, Ben Wild. Topics discussed include the disagreement between Malcolm and Gregory about a bungalow being the part of the partnership; the investment into the bungalow's renovation by Malcolm and his wife Abigail; and the decision by the court to include the bungalow in the deceased's estate.

The article offers information on several tenancies of farms in Cambridgeshire County Council of Cambridgeshire, England. Topics discussed include presence of agricultural buildings and bungalows in the Ransonmoor II Farm, area for rural enterprises in Stonebridge Farm, courses of farm work for people with agriculture, and presents the views of tenant farmer Robbie Dean on the farming business.

The article offers information on several tenancies of farms in Cambridgeshire County Council of Cambridgeshire, England. Topics discussed include presence of agricultural buildings and bungalows in the Ransonmoor II Farm, area for rural enterprises in Stonebridge Farm, and mentions a fenland unit Stonebridge Farm for tenancy.

The article discusses how the Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and its Small House Design Scheme produced housing for a growing urban population in Canada. Canadian architects reportedly submitted some designs to the CMHC throughout the 1950s and '60s and after making a selection of desirable house plans, CMHC published a number of catalogues for prospective home-buyers. The house designs include bungalows, one-and-a-half storey, two-storey and duplexes.

The article focuses on the architectural details of Davids Killory's Observatory House in Burlingame, California. This building, which was originally a Californian bungalow, challenges the conventions of bungalow-oriented suburbia in California with its transformation, including the addition of a compact tower.

The article provides an overview of several small farm holdings on the market in Great Britain. Smaller farms were launched between Cornwall and Strilingshire, England while Stags has the Lower Woodburn Farm at East Anstey on the market in three lots. The 146.5-acre holding features tile draining and liming and includes a machinery store, threshing barn and workshop and four-bin grainstore. The Lower Woodburn bungalow consists of three bedrooms.

The article reports that British real estate broker Halls is seeking offers for Bungalow Farm, located near Wrekin in Shropshire, England, which includes a bungalow and various farm buildings.

The article reports on the retirement of Dick Robertson as president of Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution. Robertson has moved into a bungalow on the Warner Bros. lot, which he decorated with television memorabilia from over the years. He and his executive assistant Barbara Tuuri co-hosted an open bungalow barbecue on October 6, 2006. He is also developing two history-based long-form initiatives, an animation project and a Warner's Internet initiative.

Reports on the decision of Mick Emmett, owner of Humberts, to sell the Liggars dairy farm in Cornwall, England to upgrade to a larger unit. Capacity of the dairy facilities; Price of the three-bed dwelling and 260 acres of land; Value of an agriculturally tied bungalow and 10 acres of land.

Presents updates on farms for sale in England as of July 5, 2002. Value of the New Bradley Hall Farm in Lancanshire; Amenities of a farm bungalow in North Devon; Reason behind the decision of the owners of Manor Farm in North Yorks to sell its property.

The provides a discussion of the evolution of the stylistic dialects that have originated from early prototypes which were specifically associated with California. The article mentions several prototypes such as the bungalow, the bungalow court, and the metal frame house. The bungalow, as the article points out, is one of the prototypes that keep surfacing in different disguises and has been considered as the type of house which represents domesticity.