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The Walking Dead Daryl Dixon: The Book of Carol – La Gentillesse de Étrangers

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The Book of Carol returns to the beginning of Daryl and Carol’s story. I think the showrunner’s goal is to make it clear that our characters will be taking their fight internal over the season’s six-episode arc. Think about it. In the ZA, the four main characters are the consummate outsiders who share a trauma bond. Carol and Daryl are both survivors of physical abuse. Isabelle was a drug-using grifter, who operated outside the polite rules of society. And Laurent, raised by adults, was socially isolated from other children and groomed to carry the burden of humanity’s destiny. This trauma bond makes it hard for them to form healthy relationships and to fit comfortably into community. It’s worth noting that Daryl and Carol have repeatedly and consciously withdrawn themselves from their respective communities because they feel safer when socially and emotionally isolated.

Season two opens with Daryl ambivalent about his residency status in another community called the Nest. Daryl’s conversation with Losang, the Nest’s spiritual leader, makes it clear that he does not know how long he will stay. Unsure if he belongs, Daryl muses aloud to Isabelle, asking if anyone back home still thinks about him, even though Losang assured him that everyone has a place at the Nest if they choose to seek it.

“La Gentillesse de Étrangers” – THE WALKING DEAD: DARYL DIXON. Pictured: Melissa McBride as Carol Peletier. Photo: Emmanuel GuimierAMC ©2024 AMC Networks Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The story cuts to Carol. I appreciate the symmetry of Daryl asking the question, “Is anyone back home thinking about me?” The answer is, yes, because Carol is risking everything to find him. But why? Carol and Daryl are close friends but do not share the same motivation as Rick and Michonne, who, as romantic partners and parents, want to get home to their kids. While reconnecting with her old friend is personal, it is more important than that for Carol. Her journey is about bringing the fractured parts of herself together. To accomplish this, Carol will use all the skills she acquired along the way, such as watching the men at the location where Daryl went missing in the same way she and Rick had done before descending upon Terminus. This allowed her to roll up, subdue her would-be attackers, learn Daryl is in France, and steal a car.

In a network show, nothing makes it to air by accident. Therefore, I’d like to focus on how the music, Charlene’s “I’ve Never Been to Me” and the Grass Roots’, “Sooner or Later,” speak to Carol’s internal struggle. As a woman of a certain age, I know these songs well. I won’t take the time here but invite you to find the lyrics of “I’ve Never Been to Me” to see how closely they align with Carol’s story. The last cassette Carol listened to was a mindfulness meditation that said, “Start with a centering deep breath. Breathe in compassion and forgiveness. Breathe out fear and suffering. You are here. You are ok.” Carol is not ok! Her mental state may explain why she violently chucked the music cassettes out the window. Her ensuing car crash also drives this point home.

Carol eventually meets up with Ash, who triggers her unresolved trauma. Ash invites her to stay in the barn, which reminds Carol of the walker-Sophia-barn incident. He extends to her an invitation to dinner and places a Cherokee rose on the table, evoking the memory of the Daryl-RV moment when he gave her the same flower. He shares the pain of being the grieving parent of a child he could not save. All these incidents lead Carol to do some pretty screwed up things. First, she becomes incredibly snoopy, trying to get behind Ash’s electronically locked door. At one point, the property’s generator short circuits, causing the electric fence to open. The frustrating thing here is that Carol is at the fence when the electricity goes out, but she made no attempt to secure it. Instead, she breached Ash’s privacy and entered his locked greenhouse. Carol plays with a musical toy and sings along with-it knowing noise attracts walkers. She knows better. Predictably, the walkers breach the property and greenhouse, and Carol’s life is at risk. Most egregious, Carol uses the information about Ash’s dead child to lie to him about why she wants to go to France. She leads Ash to believe it’s about finding Sophia, not Daryl. I don’t know if Carol’s bad behavior is because she is in a Sophia-induced fugue state or if she’s acting intentionally to force Ash from his home. What do you think?

“La Gentillesse de Étrangers” – THE WALKING DEAD: DARYL DIXON. Pictured: Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon. Photo: Emmanuel GuimierAMC ©2024 AMC Networks Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Back in France, Daryl volunteers to be part of a Nest rescue mission. It’s important to note that the Nest team meticulously planned to execute their mission. In terms of values and principles, the mission’s approach was very Lasong, very Akido-like. However, when an explosive charge failed to detonate, Daryl impulsively showed himself and shot things up cowboy style. Daryl acted as Isabelle had commented earlier: “He did what was necessary.” However, when Daryl had the villain, Madame Genete, in his sights, he uncharacteristically hesitated, allowing Madame Genet to escape. Earlier, when talking to Losang, Daryl cautioned that waiting with respect to Madame Genet would be a mistake. Daryl just made a huge freaking mistake.

For years in the Walking Dead Universe, fans have joked that when the original cast showed up in a new place, disaster followed. This pattern was certainly true for Ash after Carol arrived. Ash eventually agrees to help, because the season is called the Book of Carol. Unfortunately, everything in Ash’s world comes crashing down, forcing them to make a hasty retreat. To keep the horror fans satisfied, the special effects team included a few walkers that were killed by the plane’s propeller and wings. These kills reminded me of S7E5, “Go Getters,” in which Maggie killed the walkers with a tractor. The walker kills have long ago stopped impressing me, but they still entertain me.

“La Gentillesse de Étrangers” – THE WALKING DEAD: DARYL DIXON. Pictured: Manish Dayal as Ash. Photo: Emmanuel GuimierAMC ©2024 AMC Networks Inc. All Rights Reserved.

In the end, Carol, who admits to never having flown in a plane before, nervously closes her eyes. She hears, “Take a deep breath. You are ok.” It is not clear if Carol is remembering the meditation tape or if Ash is speaking to her. As they speed through the clouds, she opens her eyes, and glances at Ash, who gestures toward the rising sun. He, for certain, says to her, “There’s nothing to be afraid of up here.” Of course, we know there are plenty of reasons to be afraid. We know Ash is likely making a one-way trip. This fact makes me a bit sad because I like him and have become invested in La Gentillesse des Étrangers—the kindness of this particular stranger. It doesn’t hurt that the actor portraying Ash, Manish Dayal, is devastatingly handsome.

So, what did you think of Carol’s actions so far? How many episodes do you think Ash will last? I would love to chat about it, so drop me a line or two.

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‘Big Fat Liar’ Mansion Available for Rent for $135K a Month

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The Hollywood Hills estate featured heavily in “Big Fat Liar” has hit the market … with a rental price that’s pretty hefty.

TMZ has learned … the abode — where Paul Giamatti‘s character, Marty Wolf, called home in the 2002 comedy flick — is now available to rent for a whopping $135K a month. While that may sound like a big fat sum, the home’s amenities justify the jaw-dropping price tag.

Not only does the house boast 7 bedrooms, 11 baths and 12,000 square feet of living space, it also features a 6-car garage, an oversized landscaped patio, and a luxury fire pit that overlooks a 270-degree view, from downtown L.A. to the Pacific Ocean.

Fans of the film will, of course, recognize the pool … in which Giamatti famously turned blue in an epic prank pulled off by Amanda Bynes and Frankie Muniz‘s characters.

There’s no leftover blue dye to worry about … so, potential renters can rest easy.

The residence also notably has smart technology and floor-to-ceiling windows … thus, even if you’re not a “Big Fat Liar” superfan, it’s worth taking a tour.

The famed estate was once rented by Rihanna, too.

Daniel Milstein and Aaron Kirman of Christie’s International Real Estate and Tomer Fridman of Compass hold the listing.

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October 1, 2024
Foodie Road Trip! Gettysburg, Lancaster, And More

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To kick off the warm weather travel season, we thought it was time to take a little road trip. Nothing that was too much of a long haul, but had beautiful scenery, fun things to do with interesting stops along the way, and plenty of great food, wine, and craft beer. We decided on a drive through Southeastern Pennsylvania with stops in Gettysburg, Lancaster, and Chadds Ford. Whether you’re looking for a fun roadtrip, romantic weekend, or family vacation, there’s plenty of awesome things to do in Southeast Pennsylvania!

Day 1: Gettysburg, PA

If you aren’t up on your American history, you may not realize that Gettysburg is one of the important locations in the United States in terms of our nation’s history. It’s also not in Virginia, as three different people thought when I told them I was going there. Located in Adams County, Pennsylvania, Gettysburg is most well known as being the location of the Civil War’s bloodiest battle, known as the Battle of Gettysburg. It was a positive turning point in the war for the North, leading to the Confederacy’s retreat to the South and ultimately the north victory. Gettysburg is also the famous spot where President Lincoln gave his most moving and famous speech in 1863, the Gettysburg Address.

While everyone who gets to Gettysburg should absolutely visit the Gettysburg National Military Park and Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center, there’s also a lot more to see and do here. In this cool little historic town, you’ll discover a beautiful scenic countryside, farm stands, and markets, a fantastic food scene, boutiques, art galleries, as well as plenty of craft beer, cider, and local wine to taste and enjoy. Check out where we stopped while in this great little town.

Where To Eat And Drink In Gettysburg, PA

Springhouse Tavern in the Dobbins House
89 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg, PA 17325
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If it’s a historic dining experience you’re after, the Springhouse Tavern and Dobbins House Tavern at the historic Dobbins house delivers. Built in 1776, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and Gettysburg’s oldest building, the Dobbins House was originally built by an Irish Reverend named Alexander Dobbin who emigrated to America for a better life. It really has it all: a long and interesting history, great food served by candlelight and staff wearing period dress. You can’t get any more of an immersive dining experience. We enjoyed a delicious casual Colonial style lunch served in the lower level of the home called the Springhouse Tavern named for the three natural springs located there. Open daily for lunch and dinner, in the Springhouse Tavern, you’ll also find dark wood, candlelight, fireplaces, yummy casual tavern fare, and a hot pecan pie to die for.

Don’t miss their French Onion Soup, which is one of the best I’ve ever had. The secret: it’s made with prime rib. If you’re looking for a more upscale dining experience, make a reservation to dine in the Dobbin House Tavern, which opens at night for dinner, and is located in the upper floors of the home. Be sure to check out the tiny museum dedicated to a small section of the house that was part of the Underground Railroad. There’s also an inn for lodging and a gift shop with a focus on Irish goods. A great experience all around, the Dobbins House is not to be missed in Gettysburg.

Blue And Gray Bar And Grill
2 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA 17325
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A hot spot that draws locals, college students, and tourists daily, The Blue And Gray Bar And Grill offers up great bites, craft beer and wine in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Plus, they’re open until 2 am every day when you’re in need a late night bite. Located on Lincoln Center in the heart of downtown Gettysburg, the Blue And Gray Bar serves creative pub food, wings, salads, sandwiches and burgers where most everything on the menu has a Civil War-themed name.

If you’re really brave (or maybe a little crazy) and up for a challenge, order their Pickett’s Charge Burger Challenge. For $25.00 you’re tasked with consuming their giant 5.5-pound multi-stack monster burger with multiple patties, grilled cheese sandwiches, and a Philly cheesesteak. If you finish this burger described on their menu as being “as large as the Army Of The Potomac and Army of Northern Virginia combined,” in under 20 minutes, you win the challenge and it’s free. Although you might pay in other ways later in the day. I had some traveling to do, so this wasn’t in the cards for me. Maybe next time.

Garryowen Irish Pub
126 Chambersburg St, Gettysburg, PA 17325
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For fresh, authentic, and just all around tasty Irish style pub food at its finest, Garryowen Irish Pub is the place to go in Gettysburg. Referred to as the “The Go” by locals, Garryowen is Gettysburg’s only Irish-owned Irish pub with many of which are the owner’s own family recipes. Many of the ingredients used in the dishes are even straight from the Emerald Isle. The food here tastes fresh and authentic and there’s love put into the food here. We enjoyed another delicious French Onion Soup (it’s hard to find a menu in Gettysburg without one), a fresh Strawberry and Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese with Candied Walnuts and an out of this world homemade Reuben. For a fine Irish drink, Garryowen’s has over 100 Irish whiskeys, a great selection of Irish and local craft beers on tap along with an international wine list. If you happen to be here on a Sunday, you might be treated to some Irish music to enjoy with your great Irish fare.

Adams County Winery Gettysburg Wine Shop
25 Chambersburg St, Gettysburg, PA 17325
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When strolling through downtown Gettysburg you don’t have to stray too far for a great glass of local wine. Adams County Winery, Gettysburg’s oldest winery, has been making its award-winning wines in the area since 1975 and grows its grapes on the South Mountains overlooking Gettysburg. You can opt to visit the winery on site and do a tasting in their post Civil War era barn, or just stop into their wine shop in the downtown area while doing some shopping. Tastings are complementary and they have bottles available for purchase so you don’t have to go home empty-handed. Rebel Red is their most popular bottle that is sweet, aromatic, flavorful with lots of Concord Grape flavor. We loved their whites too and ended up with a bottle of their Riesling which was bursting with honeysuckle, citrus and orange blossom. For a cool treat, be sure to stop in and try their frosty and delicious wine sorbet. It’s a little cup of wine heaven.

Travel Tip: Adams County where Gettysburg is located is home to Pennsylvania’s largest fruit-growing region. Be sure to visit destinationgettysburg.com the get tips on which farms allow you to pick your own fruit like blueberries in the summer and apples in the fall.

Where To Shop For Fresh Farm Goods In Gettysburg, PA

The Historic Round Barn & Farm Market
298 Cashtown Rd, Biglerville, PA 17307
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For our last stop in the Gettysburg area, we headed to The Historic Round Barn & Farm Market. Located about 8 miles west of Gettysburg, lies this family-owned beautiful historic farm and market that was built in 1914. The attraction here is seeing the unique round architecture of this beautifully preserved white barn. These round style barns became popular in the 1820’s and remained so until about 1920 when they fell out of fashion.

While the market offerings weren’t extensive here, they did have a great selection of unique and traditional jams, jellies, sauces, cheeses, snacks, and local produce. They also have a few farm-style antiques here and there. If you’re into cookbooks, there’s a lot to choose from with a focus on Pennsylvania and country-style recipes. We bought some horseradish mustard, hot sauce, fig preserves, and beef jerky. Everything was delicious and we would love to return in the fall for apple picking season. Before we left, we visited with their sweet and friendly goats and waved goodbye to their mules and horse in the distance.

💡 Tip: If you visit the barn, and have time to unwind, head across the street to the Thirsty Farmer Brew Works where you can order a light bite to eat and sample their small-batch handcrafted ales, lagers, and ciders on a small family farm.

Where To Stay In Gettysburg, PA

Federal Pointe Inn
75 Springs Ave, Gettysburg, PA 17325
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While in Gettysburg we stayed at The Federal Pointe Inn, an award-winning boutique Ascend Hotel. Another Gettysburg historic gem and located just a couple of blocks from Gettysburg’s center, The Federal Pointe Inn has its own rich history. Originally built in 1897 as Gettysburg’s first high school, it was purchased and renovated in 2012 by Peter and Elizabeth Monahan who transformed it into a luxury inn while preserving the unique architecture of the building. Instead of classrooms, you’ll now find 18 super comfortable and incredibly spacious guest rooms and suites. Many have grand four-poster beds, large granite bathrooms with spa tubs and all come with high ceilings fit for a palace.

Whether you’re coming or going, complimentary coffee, tea, and lemon water are served all day in the lobby and freshly baked scones are set out at 4:00 for tea time. If you want a casual bite to eat or a glass of wine or craft beer without stepping off-site, just head to The Pointe Pub located in the bottom level of the hotel open Wednesday through Sunday.

And if you love antiques, art, and historical photographs then don’t be surprised if you find yourself wandering through the delightfully scented hallways of the Federal Pointe Inn, admiring their impressive collection. A fitness center, free on-site parking, and WIFI throughout the property are true conveniences here and you’ll find the staff authentically friendly and helpful whether you need a dinner or activity recommendation.

Day 2-3: Lancaster, PA

Next stop on our road trip was Lancaster, PA. While Lancaster County is known for its Dutch country charm, Amish farms, bakeries, food markets, and overall influence in the area, Lancaster’s downtown is not to be missed with great restaurants and shopping. Lancaster is also a town that loves its beer. And baked goods. And cheeses. And farm fresh anything. So that means there’s plenty of places to indulge. Here’s where we ended up:

Where To Shop In Lancaster, PA

Lancaster Central Market
23 N Market St, Lancaster, PA 17603
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Located in the heart of the city at Penn Square, Lancaster Central Market is a foodie’s dream come true and must visit if in the area. Considered America’s oldest farmers’ market building, farmers have been selling their fresh meats, vegetables, fruits, and other products on this very site since the 1730’s. Many of the vendor’s there today have been selling their goods “on market” since the early 1900’s through the generations of their families.

Stepping into Central Market (as the locals call it), you’ll find row after row of fresh meats, dairy and produce (mostly organic), right from the local farms where they are grown. It’s as fresh as it gets. There’s also chocolate and candy vendors along with fresh baked goods to try like breads, pies, whoopie pies, cookies, cakes and scones. Love cheese? There’s plenty of farm fresh cheese to sample and take home. Don’t miss the Linden Dale Farms stand and get a sample of their rich and creamy goat cheese.

If you’re traveling through the area, Lancaster Central Market is a great place to stop before you make your way home to stock up on some farm fresh foods, a bouquet of fresh farm flowers or country goods. Plan your visit accordingly because it’s only open 6 am-4pm Tuesdays and Fridays, and 6 am-2 pm Saturdays.

Road Trip Money Tip: Many stands at the Lancaster Central Market don’t take credit cards, so be sure to have plenty of cash on hand. Even if you forget, there is an ATM on site. Don’t you hate those ATM fees though? That’s why we love our Needham Checking Account debit card for traveling. With the NB Checking Card, you’re never charged any ATM fees no matter where you withdraw money out of. Even when traveling internationally! It’s the perfect travel card. Click here to open an NB Checking account.

Where To Stay In Lancaster, PA

Lancaster Arts Hotel
300 Harrisburg Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603
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If you need somewhere to stay in the Lancaster area, we recommend the Lancaster Arts Hotel. Located in the northern part of the city, there’s a lot to love about this former 1800’s tobacco warehouse now turned hip modern hotel with exposed brick walls and reclaimed wood floors. The Lancaster Art Hotel offers supremely comfortable and stylish accommodations with plenty of luxurious amenities. If you want to stay fit on your travels there’s a gym in house or you can head over to the YMCA across the street for which access is complimentary with your stay. But, it’s the celebration of local art found on display throughout the hotel that gives this hotel it’s true charm and personality. They even encourage guests to get creative, by supplying every guest room with a sketchpad and pencil. Leave your own little masterpiece behind with the hotel and it will become one of the many works of art displayed on rotation throughout the hotel. The location at the Lancaster Arts Hotel is really convenient and is within walking distance to a variety of great restaurants and cafes, both casual and upscale including Beilers Donuts and Meduseld Meadery.

Where To Eat And Drink In Lanscaster, PA

John J. Jeffries
Lancaster Arts Hotel
300 Harrisburg Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603
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Whether you’re staying at the Lancaster Arts Hotel or not, be sure to visit its onsite restaurant, John J. Jeffries. The food isn’t good here. It’s great. With a focus on seasonal and sustainable dishes made with local and organic ingredients, the chefs at John J. Jeffries successfully pull off a menu of tempting dishes that are internationally inspired. Plus, what isn’t great about supporting local farms? Considered fine-dining, yet totally unpretentious, John J. Jeffries commits to sourcing their ingredients within a 25-mile radius of the hotel.

Some of the standout dishes we ordered were the Wild Caught Shrimp & Grits with lemon butter, seasonal vegetables, and chorizo sausage and the Lamb Kabob served with basmati rice, cucumber, tomato, and feta salad. We finished our meal with their version of a Tres Leches served with local strawberries and a caramel sauce that was out of this world. If you go, opt to sit outside on the patio like we did, if weather permits. John J. Jeffries serves dinner only and opens at 4 pm.

Beiler’s Donuts
398 Harrisburg Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603
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Located adjacent to the Lancaster Arts Hotel Beiler’s Donuts is a renowned donut shop sent from the pastry gods and most well-known for their location in Philadelphia’s famous Reading Terminal Market. Using a family recipe that was handed down for generations, Beiler’s makes their hand-rolled donuts fresh daily and are decorated, glazed and stuffed making for a variety of outstanding donut creations. To me, these are the perfect donut. Super soft and yeasty, with a slightly crispy edge to the bite. I would die for one of their glazed donuts this minute, but for now, we can drool together over their donut flavor menu linked here.

Lancaster Brewing Company
302 N Plum St, Lancaster, PA 17602
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For some local craft beer and a bite to eat, we headed to Lancaster Brewing Company. Whenever I go to a brewery for the first time I always order a sampler for a good idea of what they have to offer. Lancaster Brewing offers 6 generous samples for a totally reasonable $12. Standouts for us were their Double Chocolate Milk Stout (intense roasted malts, silky smooth mouthfeel, subtle sweetness, and velvety chocolate) and their Peanut Butter English Ale (rich caramel malts, loads of all natural peanut butter and Fuggles hops). For fun, we thought “what if we combine these two?” Would it taste like a peanut butter cup? It did, and it was delicious. Notes of chocolate and roasted peanuts, not too sweet, but smooth and balanced. Yum and yum. If you build up an appetite beer tasting, which we all know is hard work, Lancaster Brewing Company has a full dining menu with great appetizer options to complement its brews. We ordered their satisfying and delish House Smoked Pork Nachos and they made the beer tasting experience even more enjoyable. Plan ahead before you go and check out their daily happy hour specials to save some cash. If you want an in-depth look at their craft beer making process, call to book a tour. If you taste something you love, all beers are available to purchase for on the go.

Meduseld Meadery
252 Harrisburg Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603
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After a day of exploring, sometimes you just need to unwind. You know, nothing crazy, just the usual stuff like drinking some mead and throwing a couple of axes. No big deal. Located just across the street from the Lancaster Arts Hotel is Meduseld Meadery. We went in just looking to try some mead and left devout, die-hard fans. If you’ve never tried mead before, it’s an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting honey with yeast, water and a variety of different ingredients like lemongrass, ginger, tart-cherries, hops and orange peels to create an unlimited number unique flavor combinations. Also referred to as honey wine, mead is the oldest fermented drink known to man. Pretty cool, right? What’s unique about mead, besides the way it has stood the test of time, is that it can be produced in a variety of styles. Some are carbonated, similar to sparkling wine or beer, and some are still and perfect for sipping like a fine whiskey or tequila. Meduseld Meadery expertly produces both styles and also offers mead slushies and mead shakes (think lightly sweet and creamy) for the win. Yes, they are all awesome.

And didn’t I mention something about axe throwing? Inside Meduseld is an axe-throwing cage where you can live out your wildest axe throwing fantasies. Sound scary? It’s actually tons of fun. They even have a coach there to help you with your axe throwing technique. You know you want to try.

Day 4: Lititz, PA

Lititz is one of those great little towns that will have you wanting to visit time and time again. Voted America’s Coolest Small Town by Budget Travel in 2013, and about 8 miles north of Lancaster, a trip to Lititz makes a great place to spend an afternoon or the entire day. The big draw to Lititz, besides its quaint historic downtown, is its vibrant food and craft beer scene. Don’t forget to stroll over to the historic Lititz Spring Park to admire the scenery and feed the friendly ducks. No trip to Lititz is complete without a visit to two of their most famous historic food-centric establishments: Wilbur’s Chocolate and Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery. Both businesses started in the 1800’s and are going strong today. You can bet that while we were here, we checked in.

Wilbur Chocolate
45 N S Broad St, Lititz, PA 17543
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Wilbur Chocolate is the kind of place chocolate dreams are made of. Originally founded in 1865, Wilbur Chocolate is famous for their signature chocolate Wilbur Buds which they debuted back in 1893. Similar in shape to a Hershey’s Kiss (which came out later), but rounded on the bottom in a shape that resembles a flower bud, Wilbur’s is a Lititz institution. The only disappointment here is that they’ve moved out of their original historic factory to a retail space across the street. The original factory is now being developed into luxury condos, but you can still catch a glimpse of it from the outside. While shopping around their new space, watch as chocolate treats are handmade before your very eyes. There’s a small chocolate museum dedicated to Wilbur’s delicious and impressive history and plenty of free chocolate samples to go around. Plan to visit Wilbur’s any day except Sunday.

Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery
219 E Main St, Lititz, PA 17543
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It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t love a pretzel. And on Main Street in Lititz, we paid a visit to America’s first commercial pretzel bakery located in the same historic home purchased by Julius Sturgis in 1861. An extension to the house was added to accommodate the Sturgis family pretzel bakery, but the original part of this stone home dates back to 1784. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery. Most of their pretzel varieties are bagged hard pretzels, but there’s also fresh soft pretzels for purchase. If you have time to spend here, definitely take their pretzel making tour, where you can tour the original factory, learn the pretzel making process and have a go at twisting your own pretzel. No visit here is complete without bringing home some of their delicious pretzel treats and pretzel swag from their front room bakery. Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery is open daily, but check their website for tour times and hours.

Day 5: Intercourse/Gordonville, PA

Driving east out of Lancaster is where you’ll find many of Lancaster’s Dutch country attractions like Dutch Wonderland, The Amish Farm And House as well as several smorgasbord restaurants where Dutch Country and Amish delights are served up as far as the eye can see. Don’t be surprised if you see a horse and buggy or two go by, as that is the Amish’s primary source of transportation. There are so many great places to see and shop here, it deserves a couple of days of exploration all on its own. This was our last day on the road, but still made time to make a stop in Intercourse, one of Lancaster County’s many quaint towns.

Kitchen Kettle Village
3529 Old Philadelphia Pike, Gordonville, PA 17529
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We decided to stop at Kitchen Kettle Village since it was on our route home. What started as a jam-making business over 60 years ago, is now a small village of over 40 country restaurants and shops selling country goodies like cheeses, jerky jams, jellies, fresh kettle corn, baked goods, handmade pretzels and “Fixer Upper” country home and leather goods in a small “village” overlooking the beautiful Pennsylvania Dutch countryside. You can easily spend the better part of a day here shopping, eating and people watching. Kind of touristy? Yeah. Kind of fun? Definitely. For the full Amish experience, you can even get a ride in a horse-drawn buggy, which is just hanging out in the parking lot waiting to whisk away their next passengers. For an extended stay, there’s even an Inn here with rooms located over the shops so you can rest up.

Waltz Vineyards Tasting Room At Kitchen Kettle
3529 Old Philadelphia Pike, Gordonville, PA 17529
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Instead of hopping on a buggy, we ended up at the Waltz Vineyards tasting room located in the Kitchen Kettle Village. The Waltz Vineyards wine is estate grown on a sixth generation farm located between Lancaster and Lebanon, Pennsylvania, where they produce over 100 tons of wine grapes a year. Here at their Kitchen Kettle tasting room, you can do a wine tasting, buy glasses or full bottles, and relax either inside their bar or outside on their patio. If you have time to sit and sip, be sure to order cheese to enjoy with your wine. We had our tasting with Amish Butter Cheese that was unbelievably creamy and delicious. Tastings are $10 for 5 wines or $2 per 1 ounce tasting. The wines here are on the dryer side, so if that’s what you prefer you’ll love what Waltz has to offer. I found their whites especially refreshing. We really enjoyed relaxing here for a bit before a final stroll through the village. You can also visit them at their vineyard in Manheim or additional tasting room in Lititz.

💡 Road Trip Tip: When traveling on a road trip, remember to bring a cooler bag or two in case you want to bring home goodies that might need to be refrigerated. They’re especially useful if you’re traveling in the summer months for keeping food and drinks cold on the road. Opt for freezer bricks or just buy ice-along the way. Either way, you’ll be happy you made the effort when you’re eating all your favorite travel eats at home.

Day 5: Chadds Ford, PA

For our final stretch of this road trip, we headed to Chadds Ford located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. What’s there to do in Chadds Ford? Chadds Ford is a quaint historic little town that is home to the Brandywine River Museum of Art, the Brandywine Battlefield Park, antique shops and two wineries. When we heard about a “Food Truck Throwdown” at Chadds Ford Winery we know we had to see what that was about.

Chadds Ford Winery
632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
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Chadds Ford Winery, located in the Brandywine Valley in Chadds Ford is one of Pennsylvania’s largest wineries in the state, producing more than 30,000 cases of wine each year. With a variety of both sweet, dry and seasonal selections Chadds Ford Winery is a great place to go if you’re in the area and looking to relax enjoy some nice Pennsylvania wine against. They do tastings and tours daily weekends, but the Saturday we visited we were excited to head there for one of their Food Truck festivals. Not only are there wine tastings and bars where you can buy, glasses and bottles of wine, sangria, wine mojitos and wine slushies, all while enjoying a variety of tasty food from a lineup of 10 or so local food trucks try everything from killer BBQ, oyster po’boys, souvlaki, spanakopita, and authentic Polish pierogis. For dessert, there was even a cupcake truck and a gelato truck. It was a great time of food and wine enjoyed with live music against the backdrop of Chadds Ford Winery historic 17th-century dairy barn.

💡 Tip: It’s best to bring cash with you to Chadds Ford Winery. It makes for easy tipping and quicker transactions paying at the wine bars, tasting tents or at the food trucks. There’s no ATM on site so it’s best to come with cash before you arrive.

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October 1, 2024
Who’s Going To Win the AR Wearables Race?

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So now that we’ve seen Meta’s latest iteration of its AR glasses, in its Orion prototype, which it showcased at its Connect conference last week, we can get some scope of the state of play in AR wearables, and where each of the key players is situated at this stage of the game.

The three considerations here are Meta’s Orion, Snap’s AR Spectacles, and Apple’s VisionPro, all of which have various pros and cons, which may or may not work in their favor in the long run.

As you can see from this comparison, Snap is seemingly behind the others in terms of technical capacity, which a much more limited field of view, though its resolution stats are better within that more limited display.

In terms of weight, Orion is currently well ahead, which has been a key focus of Meta’s development, in building a more lightweight device that incorporates all of the required technology. Indeed, Meta has called the device “a feat of miniaturization.”

Apple’s VisionPro meanwhile has a broader field of view, but that weight seems excessive, and not really compatible with mobile usage.

Which is where Meta looks set to be leading the way, in creating a more viable, day-to-day wearable device that you can use in everyday life. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says that he expects glasses to eventually replace our phones in many applications, and in this context, Meta is seemingly on the right track.

But a lot, of course, comes down to price, and accessibility of the technology.

Meta’s also been hard at work on this aspect. When Apple released the VisionPro last year, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg subtly jibed that the product showcased “the difference in the values and the vision that our companies bring”, while also criticizing the low value of the product, in comparison to the Meta Quest.

Meta knows that adoption is key to dominating the market, which is why it’s been hesitant to talk price on the Orion as yet. But Zuckerberg’s confident that the glasses will be available for a price “comparable to the phones and laptops of today” at some stage in the next five years.

But essentially, Meta has increased motivation to reduce the price, and maximize take-up, as part of its broader metaverse vision.

We’ve already seen this with its Quest headsets, which keep dropping in price, despite the technology improving. Because Meta needs more people engaging in its VR experiences, like Horizon Worlds, in order to get more people to join in, and as such, it arguably has more reason than the other players in the space to take a hit on cost, in favor or longer-term gain.

Meta’s going to make money from in-app purchases linked to digital experiences and events. Snap and Apple will be able to offer some of the same, but not at the scale that Meta’s exploring, and eventually, it does seem like Meta’s more likely to maximize take-up due to a critical mass of users and engagement.

Which is the lesson that it’s learned from social apps, and it’s that approach that’ll likely force VisionPro out of the race, if the initial price tag hasn’t already price Apple out of the AR/mixed reality market.

But we don’t know yet, because Meta is still negotiating the best consumer price. But given the rising take-up of its Ray Ban smart glasses Meta knows what people are willing to pay for similar devices, and that could see it better placed to capitalize on market opportunities.

Which is another consideration, in that Meta now has a distribution network, while its partnership with EssilorLuxottica, the maker of Ray Ban, will also help it build more consumer-friendly AR glasses.

Snap’s AR Spectacles are nowhere near as attractive, or likely as comfortable, being double the weight. And really, Snap has unwittingly squandered a key lead that it had in this regard, in that it was once the only provider with a viable consumer product network for smart glasses, which it had established to distribute its Spectacles.

Meta was nowhere close to Snap on this front, but the Meta Ray Bans are now a much bigger seller, eliminating that as an advantage.

So, which AR glasses are ultimately going to win, and is consumer AR going to become a real, significant thing?

Well, on balance, Meta seems to be in the best position to maximize its opportunities, while Snap looks set to struggle to keep up with its more well-resourced competitors in the race.

Apple’s VisionPro is a good device by all accounts, but the price tag is just too high to see mass take-up, while Apple’s also not investing in a broader AR/VR ecosystem to connect people within this experience.

Meta seems to be covering all bases, and its glasses are the only ones that you can see anyone viably wearing in their day-to-day life.

So Meta does appear to be in the lead, but there’s much development to come, and a lot of things could change.

But is AR actually going to be a thing? I would say that it absolutely is. And while only a small percentage of people have actually had the opportunity to experience these next-level AR devices, the broader trends around the adoption of smart glasses, combined with advances in other, related areas (AI), point to Meta’s long-held, much-criticized metaverse vision looking smarter every day.

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October 1, 2024
How To Create a Website Mockup (2024)

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In 2014, I founded MOTE agency with Rembrant Van der Mijnsbrugge. Specializing in ecommerce, we partner with clients at every stage of their brand journey—from initial market strategy and brand identity to design, development, and marketing—always with a focus on sustainable growth. Across my 15 years of ecommerce web design experience, I’ve shaped the strategies of clients ranging from independent brands to Fortune 500 companies. I’m excited to share the web design tips and advice I’ve gathered throughout my career.

Editing a premade website theme is easy—if you want to see how your website will look with four products per row versus two products per row, you can preview that in a matter of seconds. But with a fully custom website, making changes in code can be time-consuming and costly. That’s why designers create website mockups before moving on to the development stage.

In this article, learn more about website mockups, as well as the tools and best practices for creating your own website mockup.

What is a website mockup?

A website mockup is a static visual preview of how a website will look. It offers a sense of a site’s final design and layout, but it’s not yet functional with the back-end code that would make the site interactive and ready to publish. Web designers use website mockups to explore different design options before handing a web design over to development for coding. Once a website has been built in code, it’s harder to adjust, so a high-fidelity website mockup (one that’s as close to the final product as possible) can save time and money.

Website mockups vs. wireframes vs. prototypes

Wireframes, mockups, and prototypes are all different ways of visualizing a design idea. Here’s when to use each:

Wireframes

Wireframes are diagrams showing the layout and structure of a website without design elements. You can think of a wireframe as a blueprint for your website design.

A wireframe can be a simple pen-and-paper sketch, so it’s a useful tool for non-designers who want to communicate their vision. Wireframes can also aid designers working on websites with a new or deeply interactive element. That’s because wireframes let you decide on the basic outline and functionality of the site before getting caught up in design and code.

Even if you’re building a simpler ecommerce site, a wireframe can help you solidify the overall sales funnel and customer experience you want to create. Since wireframes are so simple, they’re a great way to get everyone on the same page before design starts.

Mockups

Mockups are high-detail, static representations that illustrate the intended website layout with branding decisions applied. Unlike wireframes, mockups include art direction, typography, and the use of color.

Mockups give a realistic preview of what the final website will look like to a user, but they’re not yet interactive. Mockups are essential when building a custom website because they allow you to make changes to your design before coding begins.

Prototypes

Prototypes are the most high-fidelity option for previewing a website. These are interactive models that use preview links to simulate the user experience and bring the website design closer to life.

For projects that require testing different interactive elements before development, a prototype can be really beneficial. For simpler projects, you might move straight from a mockup to development.

How to create a website mockup

Decide how to present the brand

Create a linear narrative

Gather brand elements

Design templates for each page type

Add meaningful placeholders

Get feedback

Whether you’re designing something yourself or working with a designer, the foundational elements to consider when moving through the design process are the same.

1. Decide how to present the brand

The first step in designing a website is to take a step back and think about how to present the brand. If you’re working with a designer, you might kick off the process with a creative brief. That will help them learn about your brand, audience, and inspiration.

It’s natural to want to hone in on specific features, but before getting swept up in technical details, try zooming out first: Think about the overall story you want to tell with your website’s layout.

For example, you might start with a goal of encouraging users to spend more time on your homepage. The homepage is often the initial touchpoint for a brand. It also tends to have the highest bounce rates. But instead of starting from a features or conversion optimization perspective, ask yourself, “How do we establish a deeper connection with homepage visitors?”

The solution might be as simple as writing a one-sentence introduction to your brand above the fold. If your brand values are at the heart of your business, this is a great opportunity to showcase those values right on the homepage. For example, demonstrating values like sustainability or inclusivity could resonate with your target audience, keeping them on your site longer.

2. Create a linear narrative

Your website should follow a linear narrative, meaning each section and page logically flows and builds off the next. A successful narrative ensures that when someone lands on your homepage, they have a clear sense of your brand and your product offerings. As they journey through the site, you should offer more details and features that help them find the right products for them.

In a traditional ecommerce website, your linear narrative is the sales funnel: A user lands on the homepage, which introduces your brand. From there, they find your product collection pages, which go into greater detail than your homepage—surfacing the most important information first, with secondary and tertiary information within close reach. In a successful narrative flow, then the user will select products, go to the cart page, and ultimately complete the checkout process.

3. Gather brand elements

Once you’ve thought about how you want to sculpt the narrative for the website, gather the brand elements that will be used in the design.

If you have brand guidelines, you can share those with your designer (or reference them yourself). If not, you’ll need to decide on brand elements like typography, graphics, and colors before creating a mockup. The website’s grid layout will be based on the line heights and letter spacing of your brand fonts, so it’s important to decide on those brand elements before drawing up your website mockup. Once you have a grid layout, you can create mockups using your design assets and creative brief.

4. Design templates for each page type

When you design a website mockup, you don’t create a mockup for every single webpage. Instead, you create mockup templates for different types of pages, such as a collection page template and a product page template.

As you design each of those templates, take a step back and ask: “What’s going to make the experience most successful?” For example, if you have a curated assortment of six products or fewer, your collection page should showcase each of those products and add a bit of context before you go into the detailed product pages.

Whereas if you have an inventory of dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of products, you should design a website with more advanced product filtering. That will help to ensure that someone who lands on a collection page can narrow the results down to the products that are most relevant to them.

5. Add meaningful placeholders

Since a mockup is a preview of what your website will eventually look like, it’s possible that you’ll still be generating content for the site while the mockup is underway. If that’s the case, you can use a meaningful placeholder.

Even if the images and text used in the mockup are temporary, they should be as close to the end goal as possible. That way, when you preview the mockups, you really get a sense of the intended direction for the site. For example, instead of using “lorem ipsum” placeholder text, you can draft some sample copy that is brand-aligned.

6. Get feedback

Once your mockup is ready, it’s time to present it to stakeholders and get feedback. The main advantage of creating a website mockup is that you can make revisions without changing code, so use this opportunity to ensure all stakeholders are confident in the mockup before putting it into production.

Website mockup tools

There are many design tools you can use to create a website mockup, but some of the most popular include:

Sketch

Sketch is a web design app that allows for rapid iteration. Created in 2010 specifically for UI design, Sketch can create mockups as well as interactive prototypes. A standard subscription starts at $12 per month.

Figma

Figma is a design tool that allows for real-time collaboration. If you have multiple people working on a mockup at the same time, Figma could be a good option. You can sign up for Figma for free, but if you want to use all of its features, plans start at $15 per month.

Adobe XD

Designers who work with the entire Adobe design suite (apps like Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Lightroom) love Adobe XD for its seamless integration with other Adobe applications. Adobe no longer sells XD as a standalone product, but you can access it via a subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud for $59.99 per month.

Website mockup FAQ

How do you mock up a website for free?

To mock up a website, you need a design tool, which costs money. Luckily, many design tools, like Figma, offer a free trial period or free version with fewer features you can use as a starting point. Canva is another free tool you can use to make a free website mockup.

When should you create a website mockup?

A website mockup is useful when building a fully custom website because it allows you to get a sense of how a site is going to look and feel before moving on to development. It gives you something you can share, reference, and iterate on as you design a site. Depending on the project, you might create a website mockup after sketching a wireframe, or you might skip the wireframe and go straight to the mockup after determining the project requirements.

Are website mockups necessary?

Depending on the specific project, you may not need to create website mockups. For example, if you create your site using a Shopify theme, you can skip the mockup and use the template as an interactive prototype. That said, many of the principles of creating a good mockup still apply to that approach.

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October 1, 2024
How Disney+ Is Bringing Back Old-Fashioned TV Channels

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Twenty-five years ago, the arrival of TiVo marked the beginning of the decline of the TV channel. First, we got recording and ad-skipping. In response, cable companies started selling boxes of their own and offering more shows on demand. In 2007, Netflix set the template for what would eventually become the primary way people watch things on their TVs: a big huge pile of shows and movies, searchable and arranged into a bunch of lists. Channel-flipping was replaced with scrolling and tapping, an abundance of much finer choices now fighting individually for viewers’ attention.

Now, after “peak streaming” and somewhere in the “streaming trough,” viewers are getting tired. Choosing from thousands of options on a dozen streaming services, it turns out, is “overwhelming,” and a recipe for “choice fatigue.” Subscription growth is slowing. Churn is up. Now Disney, the second- or third-largest streaming service, depending on how you count, has decided there’s something missing from the TV experience: channels. Sorry, “Streams,” or a collection of “collection of lean-back viewing experiences”:

A collection of seasonally-themed content from across the Disney+ catalog begins with Hallowstream for Halloween. Hits & Heroes, delivers a compilation of action-packed stories from marquee brands and franchises, including Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars. Throwbacks, is a destination for always-on nostalgic pop culture content. Real Life, offers a lineup of traditional documentaries, biopics, and true stories. These four Streams will initially roll out to Premium subscribers at launch.

Broadcast and cable channels were technological necessities — there was no other way to deliver programming but on different channels and in a linear format. Programming, as in the practice and the job of figuring out what goes on and when has been replaced on streaming services by recommendations that are often automated and personalized. This is, in the cold terms of getting people to spend more time watching stuff, probably a more effective model for TV distribution. But there’s no reason that streamers can’t do things the old way, too, and Disney isn’t the first to try, although its product description of what it’s doing is probably the funniest and closest to a Jeopardy! answer for “What are channels?”: “Carefully curated, continuous programming Streams based on seasonality or interest that subscribers can enjoy without having to select title by title.”

The closest recent precursor to Streams, albeit a much smaller one, would be Criterion’s 24/7, which adds a programmed movie channel to the streaming service; NBC’s Peacock, too, has a long list of channels arranged around themes (“Black-Led Drama”), genres (“Laugh Here”), and shows (“Law & Order”). Much more popular are so-called FAST services (free, ad-supported television), including Tubi, Freevee, and Roku’s channels, which basically recreate a version of cable TV within their respective apps, mixing linear and on-demand programming with, unlike Disney’s Streams, at least for now, a whole bunch of un-skippable ads, which, well, welcome back to 1999.

If the beginning of the streaming era was defined by shows created for linear broadcast on TV channels repurposed as bingeable streaming fodder, maybe the next era will be about shows created for streaming services repurposed as linear schedule-fillers. Maybe it’s what the people want! Or maybe it’s a way to help soften news of another streaming trend Disney is embracing: Get ready for another price hike.

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October 1, 2024
Women’s T20 World Cup: Danni Wyatt-Hodge helps power England warm-up win over New Zealand | Cricket News

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Danni Wyatt-Hodge’s 35 helped England warm up for the Women’s T20 World Cup with a five-wicket victory over New Zealand in Dubai.

The White Ferns posted 127-4 from their 20 overs after winning the toss and choosing to bat first on the back of an unbeaten 64 from 46 balls by Amelia Kerr.

Lauren Bell struck first with the ball for England, dismissing Suzie Bates (3) and was economical in her three overs, conceding just 13 runs.

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Tammy Beaumont looks ahead to the Women’s T20 World Cup where we may see many upsets!

Sarah Glenn conceded just 16 from her full set of overs, also getting Sophie Devine caught behind for 24.

From there, the White Ferns stuttered before Izzy Gaze (26no) combined with Kerr to set a victory target of 128.

In response, England lost wickets at regular intervals but were always comfortable as Wyatt-Hodge’s score, which she reached off just 19 balls, was backed up by 31 from Nat Sciver-Brunt.

Sciver-Brunt was the last of England’s batters to depart with Dani Gibson’s 24no seeing her side home with 18 balls to spare.

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James Cole runs through all the talking points and key players ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates – live on Sky Sports from Thursday October 3

England now prepare for their first match of the tournament against Bangladesh on October 5, live on Sky Sports Cricket.

Elsewhere, reigning champions Australia took the West Indies’ final nine wickets for 17 runs to go into their title defence unbeaten in the warm-ups.

Having been put into bat, Australia reach 144-8 from their 20 overs thanks to a 56-run stand between Annabel Sutherland (38) and Ashleigh Gardner (31).

In reply, Hayley Matthews and Qiana Joseph put on 68 for the first wicket, but 4-30 from Alana King helped spark a collapse which saw them dismissed for 109 to seal a 35-run win.

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The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 starts this month, which you can watch live on Sky Sports Cricket

Deepti Sharma made an unbeaten 35 before taking one wicket for just two runs as India defeated South Africa by 28 runs.

India made 144-7 from their 20 overs, despite Ayabonga Khaka taking five wickets, and then restricted their opponents to just 116-6.

Women’s T20 World Cup schedule

Thurs Oct 3: Bangladesh vs Scotland (Sharjah) – 11am

Thurs Oct 3: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka (Sharjah) – 3pm

Fri Oct 4: South Africa vs West Indies (Dubai) – 11am

Fri Oct 4: India vs New Zealand (Dubai) – 3pm

Sat Oct 5: Bangladesh vs England (Sharjah) – 11am

Sat Oct 5: Australia vs Sri Lanka (Sharjah) – 3pm

Sun Oct 6: India vs Pakistan (Dubai) – 11am

Sun Oct 6: West Indies vs Scotland (Dubai) – 3pm

Mon Oct 7: England vs South Africa (Sharjah) – 3pm

Tues Oct 8: Australia vs New Zealand (Sharjah) – 3pm

Wed Oct 9: South Africa vs Scotland (Dubai) – 11am

Wed Oct 9: India vs Sri Lanka (Dubai) – 3pm

Thurs Oct 10: Bangladesh vs West Indies (Sharjah) – 3pm

Fri Oct 11: Australia vs Pakistan (Dubai) – 3pm

Sat Oct 12: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka (Sharjah) – 11am

Sat Oct 12: Bangladesh vs South Africa (Dubai) – 3pm

Sun Oct 13: England vs Scotland (Sharjah) – 11am

Sun Oct 13: India vs Australia (Sharjah) – 3pm

Mon Oct 14: Pakistan vs New Zealand (Dubai) – 3pm

Tues Oct 15: England vs West Indies (Dubai) – 3pm

Thurs Oct 17: Semi Final 1 (Dubai) – 3pm

Fri Oct 18: Semi Final 2 (Sharjah) – 3pm

Sun Oct 20: Final TBC (Dubai) – 3pm

Watch every match of the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup live on Sky Sports, starting with the tournament opener between Bangladesh and Scotland on Thursday October 3 in Sharjah and concluding with the final in Dubai on Sunday October 20. Also stream with NOW.

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October 1, 2024
Ukraine frontline ‘very, very difficult’ as Putin to conscript more troops – war live – The Independent

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Ukraine frontline ‘very, very difficult’ as Putin to conscript more troops – war live The Independent

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October 1, 2024
Carter joins Ossoff, Scott in bipartisan, bicameral push for agricultural disaster relief funding after Hurricane Helene – Buddy Carter

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Carter joins Ossoff, Scott in bipartisan, bicameral push for agricultural disaster relief funding after Hurricane Helene Buddy Carter

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