2020 IS not the year to test your loved ones’ patience by wrapping up lizard-covered cocktail spoons or anything silly and destined to gather dust. We’ve all been through too much. We don’t need clutter. We don’t want to spend a lot. We just want life to be easier. And, […]
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Kennedy: Get to know your family, play Spades together
If you really want to know your family, play cards. Our family’s game of choice is spades. It’s the Goldilocks of card games: not too easy, not too hard. Our nuclear family of four ranges from ages 14 to 62. Sometimes, when we are in a “family time” mood, my […]
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‘Shark Tank’ sisters open retail store in New Hope, plan expansion across N.J.
A new store has recently opened in the streets of Bucks County in Pennsylvania — although residents of Hunterdon County may already know its name. Stella Valle, a retail store founded by “Shark Tank” victors and East Amwell natives Ashley Dellavalle Jung and Paige Dellavalle Walker, opened in Flemington last […]
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How to enjoy Thanksgiving alone. How to help someone who’s alone enjoy it.
Let’s get one thing out of the way right away: Not everyone who lives alone is lonely. Not everyone who will spend Thanksgiving alone will mind the solitude. Solitude can bring serenity. Family gathering can be torture. But it’s safe to guess that in this time of pandemic, with its […]
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I’m A Doctor, And I’m Failing My Patients. Here’s What Forced Me To Recognize That.
I decided to become a doctor because of one basic assumption: it meant helping people every day. And I’m not alone — most physicians consider their profession to be a noble one. The nobility of medicine is reinforced in every aspect of the training doctors go through. We work hard […]
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Quick-start guide to building a design-first company
In an age where user experience (UX) is key to a business’s success and differentiation, innovative teams know they have to prioritize UX from day one. Regardless of your company or industry, better design creates an improved user experience and drives customer excitement for your product. Zealous customers become early […]
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No. 17 Iowa State-Kansas State live stream (11/21): How to watch college football online, TV, time
Iowa State is in an unusual position heading into its game against Kansas State on Saturday, Nov. 21. The game will be live streamed on fuboTV. The 17th-ranked Cyclones (5-2, 5-1 Big 12) lead the Big 12 with three games to play, the first time they’ve been in first place […]
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Things in your living room you should toss right now | Home and Garden
By LAUREN PHILLIPS, realsimple.com Does any room get quite as cluttered as the living room? This much-used, much-loved multipurpose room seems to have a clutter problem that’s in a class of its own. Somehow the discarded socks, abandoned toys, half-read books, crumpled magazines, forgotten phone chargers and more collect in […]
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A Triumphant, User-Friendly Addition – WSJ
Houston Should the spaces, structure and materials of a building align so seamlessly, so organically, that it appears to express a single mighty thought? To ask this of the Nancy and Rich Kinder Building, the new addition to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, seems rude, for here are thoughts […]
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National Trust launches Zoom backgrounds to transport video callers to England’s most opulent buildings
Agatha Christie’s library at Greenway House in Devon – National Trust The National Trust has launched six Zoom backgrounds to make it look like video callers are sitting in some of England’s most opulent buildings. Fans of historic homes are being invited by the charity to “bring a bit of […]
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Michelin-star chefs share 7 hacks to make your turkey the star of Thanksgiving
Insider asked Michelin-starred chefs to share their favorite turkey hacks for Thanksgiving dinner. Mphillips007/Getty Images Insider asked Michelin-starred chefs to share their favorite turkey hacks for Thanksgiving dinner. Beverly Kim, who runs Parachute, roasts her turkey upside down for 75% of the cooking time to make the breast extra moist. […]
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12 Sneaky Ways Your Home Is Draining Your Bank Account
That Seemingly Innocent Faucet Drip A leaky faucet is annoying enough for the drip-drip-drip sound it makes. But that pesky leak is also costing you money, not to mention all that good water going down the drain. Load Error A little drip may not seem like much, but a drip […]
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21 gift ideas for Alabama football fans
Alabama fans looking for the perfect gifts for friends and family this holiday season should head to local fan stores in Tuscaloosa (or shop online, safely) to find the exact gear that will make for terrific presents this year. With Christmas just around the corner, we asked a few different […]
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AP News in Brief at 6:04 a.m. EST
‘Something very historical’: Push for diverse Biden Cabinet WASHINGTON (AP) — Native Americans are urging President-elect Joe Biden to make history by selecting one of their own to lead the powerful agency that oversees the nation’s tribes, setting up one of several looming tests of Biden’s pledge to have a […]
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Debbie Allen, Master Of Every Domain
Calling Debbie Allen a multihyphenate doesn’t seem comprehensive enough. Over the course of five decades, she has been a successful actor, singer, dancer, director, writer, producer and mentor. She worked with Bob Fosse on Broadway, co-hosted a TV variety series, starred in “Fame,” saved “A Different World” from the brink […]
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Here’s where you can buy popular face mask styles for 2020
For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO website. By now you’ve been stocking up on comfortable face masks to wear when you go out in public (especially with coronavirus cases surging), and maybe even some holiday styles. Here, we’ve highlighted our favorites from popular […]
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Local Eats: The Mitten Brewing Co. in Grand Rapids prizes beer, pizza and baseball
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — At The Mitten Brewing Co., it’s all about beer, pizza and baseball. The brewery, whose interior is decked out with baseball memorabilia, has built a reputation since opening in 2012 as having some of the best pizza in Grand Rapids. Take a spin through the menu […]
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Ranking Giants’ best options for contract extensions: Evan Engram, Logan Ryan, more
Now that the Giants have extended kicker Graham Gano’s contract, who is next? Gano was playing 2020 on a one-year contract, as the replacement for Aldrick Rosas, whom the Giants cut after his hit-and-run arrest. Gano is now under contract through 2023. Sign up for Giants Extra: Get exclusive news, […]
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Harwick Homes earns five Sand Dollar awards
Wilson Creative Group, Special to Naples Daily News Published 6:00 a.m. ET Nov. 21, 2020 CLOSE Harwick Homes Mediterra project earned Sand Dollar Awards for Product Design of the Year and Best Outdoor Living Area for a Single Family Home $5,000,001+ ($9,000,001-$11,000,000). (Photo: Submitted) Harwick Homes was the recipient of five […]
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Amazon Black Friday 2020 deals are here: These are the top picks
This story is part of Holiday Gift Guide 2020, CNET’s gift picks with expert advice, reviews and recommendations for the latest tech gifts for you and your family. Black Friday is still one week away, but lucky for us, Amazon’s Black Friday Deals Week kicked off Nov. 20. You’ll find […]