The 2020 Hartselle Christmas Parade is the latest event to fall victim to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers of the annual Hartselle Christmas Parade have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Hartselle Christmas Parade due to the complications of COVID-19. “We were very much looking forward to celebrating […]
Aston Martin Pivots to Electrification and a Venture in New York Luxury Living
The living room and dining room at 130 William have commanding views. Aston Martin photo Text size Sean Connery ’s passing has refocused attention on the James Bond films and, inevitably, the co-starring Aston Martin cars—some equipped with water cannons and flamethrowers. But Aston Martin isn’t resting on its laurels—it’s […]
Warmer weather in the Valley means more productive days for outdoor workers
Local businesses say the unseasonably warm weather is helping them get more work done by: Desirae Gostlin Posted: Nov 5, 2020 / 05:11 PM EST / Updated: Nov 5, 2020 / 05:40 PM EST BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) – There’s plenty to enjoy with the weather and that includes for people […]
Freeland to face grilling over business aid as part of deal to fast-track bill
OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will face a grilling on Thursday night in the House of Commons over her government’s latest bid to reshape aid to businesses hit hard by COVID-19. © Provided by The Canadian Press Opposition MPs will have the chance to question Freeland for four hours […]
See 2020’s Top ‘I Remember When’ Products
Young guy is cleaning dust from his vinyl records. Sometimes the best way to escape the present ? currently cold, anxiety-inducing and keeping all of us socially distant ? isn?t to look toward the future. Sure, you should keep working to make things better for everyone, but sometimes it?s nice […]
The 10 Highest-Paying IT Certifications for 2020
If there’s a silver lining to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that you’ve got a few more hours in the day without your usual commute. Beer and TV is one way to spend it, but another way that’s more rewarding long-term is to spend at least a few hours a week […]
We should listen to the scientists who were also wisdom keepers
“As Nature continues its game of biological mutation and selection of ideas and as Man plays his own games of biological mutation and selection and of cultural innovations, Nature will have the last word.” —Jonas Salk “Mankind has reached a crossroads, and is confronted by two road signs […]
Shop These Holiday Decor Picks from 4 Top Interior Designers
Photo credit: Douglas Friedman From ELLE Decor With the holidays fast approaching, everyone is no doubt looking for some festive seasonal design inspiration for their homes—especially important for this holiday season, when most of us will be spending more time in said homes. Here is some help: ELLE Decor got […]
Twin River OK’d to run Bally’s and renovate it quickly
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey gambling regulators gave approval Thursday to a Rhode Island company to operate Bally’s casino and quickly invest in renovations and repairs to Atlantic City’s poorest-performing gambling hall. The New Jersey Casino Control Commission allowed Twin River Worldwide Holdings to operate Bally’s once the […]
One-Of-A-Kind Personalized Ornaments To Give As Gifts
HuffPost may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Prices and availability subject to change. After what’s been a helluva year, many of us are looking forward to a respite from the chaos by ringing in the holidays, whether it’s getting a head start on your […]
Persian rug appraisal: How is an artisan carpet valued? : Augusta Free Press
Published Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, 11:17 am Join AFP’s 100,000+ followers on Facebook Purchase a subscription to AFP | Subscribe to AFP podcasts on iTunes News, press releases, letters to the editor: [email protected] Advertising inquiries: [email protected] Photo Credit: Ursula Page Carpets can be classified into three types: machine-made carpets, semi-handmade […]
Why it’s time to say goodbye to fast furniture, and hello to future heirlooms
It was while decorating her own home, 10 years ago, that Frieda Gormley realised she wanted “to save up for pieces that would become memories, that were made in the UK, but that were more of my tastes, rather than the style that my parents might choose”. She and her […]
‘It means so much:’ Families thankful for painted poppy rocks on Remembrance Day
COVID-19 will make gathering for Remembrance Day ceremonies or even buying a poppy difficult this year, but one woman is hoping her unusual artwork will help provide meaning to some of her neighbours. © Provided by The Canadian Press For the last three years, Julie Mungall of Winnipeg has been […]
Sainsbury’s is closing its deli counters as shopping goes online and local
Sainsbury’s said in a statement on Thursday that closing these counters will make stores simpler to run and reduce food waste. It will continue to offer hot food, including pizza, as well as patisserie and some bakery services in stores. “The pandemic has accelerated a change in our customers’ shopping […]
Guione the Lion Shows How Different Views Make Life Colorful
Guion the Lion, the namesake of Rebecca Wilson Mascovitz’s new children’s book, sees the world in his own way. A giraffe chewing on a plant is actually a scary dragon. A hippo named Hoke, swimming in a swamp full of weeds, is really a mermaid on a pirate ship. Through […]
Unique Christmas gift ideas for everyone on your 2020 list
‘Tis the season for online shopping! Not that you haven’t been all quarantine long, but now your retail habit has more of a productive purpose — checking things off the holiday list for everyone who has helped you survive 2020. Giving gifts is a competitive sport for some, and searching […]
South Pole scientists on surviving a dark COVID-19 winter
As temperatures fall over the U.S. and COVID-19 infection rates continue to spike, the prospect of an isolated winter looms. Fewer daylight hours, separation from friends and family, and limited options for excursions and entertainment make the coming months seem bleak. However, each year, a group of roughly 40 people […]
Govt losing revenues big time by not regulating real money gaming market, say startups
© Provided by The Financial Express Goa, Sikkim, Daman, and Nagaland had legalized gambling. Governed by the Public Gambling Act (PGA) 1867, online games involving real money transactions have more or less remained in a legal quagmire for years now. This is despite the gradual rise in its popularity and […]
What’s Happening: Nov. 5-15, 2020 | Latitude 65
THURSDAY – 5 MUSIC/NIGHTLIFE JO!, accompanied by Rachelle Hafer and Aiden Johns, hosted by Fairbanks Folk Fest and Jordan D’nay Hege, online at Facebook live, 5:30-6:30 p.m. FAIRBANKS SWEET ADELINES, rehearsal with the women’s barbershop/a cappella singing group via Zoom, 6:30-8:30 p.m., free, open to public, new voices welcome. For more information, […]
I Found a Family in Strangers I Met on Discord During the Pandemic
Collage: VICE / Images: Courtesy of Frankie Lantican In April, a nationwide partial lockdown was announced in Singapore as the city-state began to see a rise in locally transmitted COVID-19 cases. As a homebody, the news didn’t exactly devastate me. As ashamed as I am to admit it, I barely […]