Photo credit: Staff From Bicycling Unless you have a legit reason to bring a car with you to school, chances are good the only vehicle you need at college this year is a bicycle. Many campuses are all-inclusive or close to downtown, meaning everything you need access to is within […]
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14 Parents on What Scares Them The Most About Kids Going Back to School
School reopening and the many, many, many concerns it raises, has pushed parents off course. We’re all left to wonder about everything from the big picture (Will my kid’s school actually reopen? If so, is it safe to send them back to school? Will remote learning be effective? Will my […]
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24 Ohio Colleges Make Money’s 2020-21 ‘Best’ List
COLUMBUS, OH — More than six months into the new coronavirus pandemic, colleges are struggling to resume in-person classes and, in some cases, reverting back to online courses only days into the new semester. Such challenges raise a question: Is a college degree today worth the actual cost? Enter Money […]
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Websites to Sell Your Stuff for Cash
If you find yourself surrounded by too much stuff, there are plenty of places on the internet to sell your clutter. Some websites specialize in particular items — such as clothing, collectibles, car or electronics — while others may be good places to sell anything and everything you no longer […]
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People find new ways to spend vacation money in today’s ‘homebody economy’
A pool in the backyard? A fresh coat of paint on the deck? For some people flush with funds from canceled vacations due to the coronavirus pandemic, that’s exactly the plan. A new survey shows nearly one-third of homeowners are using money previously set aside for travel and spending it […]
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Venice Film Festival Virtual Reality Section Moved Online Will Travel Globally
In normal times the competitive sidebar launched in 2017 by co-curators Michel Reilhac and Liz Rosenthal – who put Venice ahead of the curve in the VR arena – was held on the Lazzaretto, a tiny island a stone’s throw from the Lido that was a leper colony in the […]
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10 Mom-Approved Ways to Make Back-to-School Meal Prep a Breeze
It’s that time of year again. Kids are back in school (or schooling from home), and they’re not the only ones with jitters. Parents around the country are trying to figure out how to navigate this unprecedented school year. With kids home more than ever, it can be tough to […]
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Biden campaign ‘flooding the zone’ with celebrity backers
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Poised over the piano, Carole King was set to play “I Feel the Earth Move” during a recent virtual fundraiser for Joe Biden when the Democratic presidential nominee himself beat her to it. “On my playlist, Carole!” Biden proclaimed, holding up his phone and letting a […]
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California condor sanctuary near Big Sur ‘completely destroyed’ as Dolan Fire spreads
The Dolan Fire had scorched 21,844 acres as of Wednesday morning, spreading more than 1,400 acres further overnight, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Containment remained at 15%, the U.S. Forest Service said in a news release. According to the release, progress on the fire has been slow due to […]
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Scully auctions items from 67-year career
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Vin Scully sat outside watching two sets of his golf clubs being loaded into a truck. He thought of afternoons teeing off at Bel-Air Country Club or with President George H.W. Bush. Those left-handed clubs had produced a lot of shots over many rounds, some good, […]
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30 Awesome Fall Crafts for Kids
When summer starts to fade into fall, it’s hard not to feel a bit wistful—but don’t let the changing seasons get you down. Instead grab your offspring and make some art together: These fall crafts for kids will provide a mood-lifting burst of creative energy that will leave you both […]
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A Week As A Student In Texas On A $7,000 Income
Welcome to Money Diaries — College Edition where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last dollar. Are you a student paying your own way through college? We want […]
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Useful Items To Enhance Your WFH Skills This Fall
Create A Dedicated Workspace A dedicated workspace looks different for everyone depending on the size and layout of your space — but, a good place to start is with an at-home desk. Whether you want to go for a more streamlined standing setup, a wall-mounted system, an in-bed/on-couch lap desk, […]
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A first look inside the Mayfair establishment aiming to be the ‘world’s most luxurious sports club’
The new Fitzdares Club in Mayfair “The future of bookmaking is not bookies,” says William Woodhams, “it’s things like this.” It is a claim as unexpected as it is ambitious. Not only is Woodhams the CEO of society bookmakers Fitzdares but the ‘this’ he is referring to is the members-only […]
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Amid All the Drama on Selling Sunset , Let’s Not Forget Amanza Smith and Her Missing Ex-Husband
Wait, back up a second. Referring to daughter Noah, 10, and son Braker, 8, the interior design specialist said on the show, “I feel like I’m gonna maybe have to get full custody of them,” since she hasn’t seen their father, former NFL player Ralph Brown, in a year. “I filed a missing […]
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Deep in Trump’s Shadow, Mike Pence Seeks to Carve Out a Corner of Normalcy
Vice President Mike Pence speaks to reporters alongside the coronavirus task force at the White House in Washington, March 10, 2020. (Doug Mills/The New York Times) Vice President Mike Pence, the head of the federal coronavirus task force, delivered a clear message to governors about reopening schools. Help us help […]
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The LinkedIn ‘add hashtag’ button is the epitome of befuddling design
Whatever you want to say about LinkedIn, it’s hard to deny it’s been successful in cornering a specific segment of the internet. A good segment? Lord no, the worst, but it’s a segment all the same. Anyway, I very rarely use the social network, but am amused enough by it […]
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On International Dog Day, here are the top 10 cars your pooch will love
You can’t miss Kristina Williamson and her goldendoodle in the 2020 Jeep Wrangler. “Maverick is my copilot,” said Williamson, co-host of “Broadway & Krissy in the Morning” on New Country 93.1 FM in Detroit that airs weekdays from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. “Girl, this is probably the biggest challenge I’ve ever had — but it’s […]