MONTCLAIR, NJ – The Montclair Planning Board spent another long night at its December 7 online meeting discussing the application for the planned mixed-use building at 65 Church Street, currently the site of the parking lot for the former Hahne’s department store. The witnesses who testified at this third and […]
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Amazon Holiday Deals for Fashion Lovers — Savage x Fenty, Ugg, Tory Burch and More
Looking for a fashionable gift for a fashionable friend? The Amazon Holiday Deals event has a ton of stylish options for you to choose from. The online retailer giant has released its 2020 holiday gift guide, and the fashion gift category is filled with clothing and accessory goodies from big […]
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Christian Siriano Shares the Easiest Way to Look Stylish on Your Next Zoom Call
Refinery29 He’s Not Just Any Guy — He’s A COOL Guy (& He Is Going To Love This Gift) This holiday season, you’ll be shopping for a lot of people from different parts of your life, and they all have their own special needs. Maybe it’s your sister who made it […]
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Mecklenburg COVID-19 trends worsen. NC imposes new statewide curfew
North Carolina will soon be under a new, modified stay-at-home order, including a 10 p.m. curfew, Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday. That announcement comes just as Mecklenburg moved into the orange zone on the state’s county-by-county COVID-19 alert system. That means the state considers Mecklenburg to have “substantial community spread.” […]
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5 Tips to Get Your Home Winter-Ready | Home Improvement
(Family Features) As the days get shorter and the weather turns chilly, it’s time to prepare your home for the winter months ahead. Because your home will likely require extra maintenance to keep it in shape throughout the winter, beginning preparations early can help lower energy bills, increase the efficiency […]
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Narrative coincidences distract from Farewell Amor’s thoughtful immigration story
Farewell Amor Note: The writer of this review watched Farewell Amor on a digital screener from home. Before making the decision to see it—or any other film—in a movie theater, please consider the health risks involved. Here’s an interview on the matter with scientific experts. Our cultural myth about American […]
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This Tragedy Is Why You Can’t Romance Vivienne, Madame de Fer
Orlesian mage and magical advisor to Empress Celene, Dragon Age’s Madame de Fer is one of the few companions that can’t be romanced. Here’s why. In the Dragon Age universe, those who know Vivienne call her Madame de Fer, the Lady of Iron. This is not only because is she […]
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If It’s 3:30 a.m., It Must Be Time for Online Class | Voice of America
It’s 3:30 a.m. It’s almost time for class. I take a moment to stare into my pitch-black room. I always set my alarm 30 minutes before class starts so I don’t oversleep. Sometimes I hit the snooze button to get an extra 10 minutes of rest. After a few minutes, […]
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Peak Design’s Mobile Range Of Mounts & Accessories Will Elevate Your Smartphone Experience
Smartphones have become a ubiquitous part of our lives and there’s barely any place where we don’t lug around these mobile computers. Just as true this is, I’ve got to accept that mobile phones are not necessarily suited for all the scenarios we come across on a daily basis. Be […]
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9 best Christmas tree decorations for dressing up your festive fir
We included a variety of styles that are also mindful of budget (The Independent/ iStock) The tradition of decorating Christmas trees is thought to have started in 16th century Germany, where small evergreens were laden with fruits and candles. Over time, the practise spread across Europe and today anything goes […]
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O’Fallon IL readies for holiday season amid COVID-19
Christmas celebrations may look different this year, but efforts to safely offer good tidings and cheer are ongoing in O’Fallon. Because of the coronavirus pandemic and the state’s Tier 3 mitigation restrictions, some of the O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce Tinsel Around Town activities have been canceled, but the Downtown District […]
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The virtual Christmas markets to visit this year
Skip the queues and avoid the crowds with your Christmas shopping this year and instead shop local online instead (iStock) One of the best activities to do during the festive period is pay a visit to one of the UK’s many well-loved Christmas markets. With stalls selling mulled wine, cheese […]
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Volleyball star Hayley Hodson had it all, until blows to her head changed everything
Hayley Hodson, the 2015 American Volleyball Coaches Assn. freshman of the year at Stanford, saw her career cut short because of post-concussion syndrome. (Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times) Something was wrong with Hayley Hodson. She had come to Stanford as the country’s top volleyball recruit, an Olympic hopeful whose […]
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Award-Winning Digital Marketing Agency Announces New Website Launch
TRACY, Calif., Dec. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Devine Solutions Group, a multiple award-winning digital marketing agency headquartered out of Tracy, CA, announces the launch of a new responsive WordPress website for Brighter Christmas of Tracy. Beth Devine, Founder of Devine Solutions Group, says, “We are proud to have been selected […]
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31 Things From Target Anyone With Holiday Spirit Will Want
You’ll be pine-ing for all of these holiday decorations, trust me. We hope you love the products we recommend! All of them were independently selected by our editors. Just so you know, BuzzFeed collects a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. Oh, and FYI […]
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Anova’s Precision smart oven is good at both baking and sous vide
This is an oven that can steam vegetables at a lower temperature so there’s no risk of overcooking. It can also blast steam at a high temperature so that bread dough can experience “oven spring” and expand. Additionally, the oven has a “Sous Vide Mode” that lets you cook foods […]
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Architect Carmel Greer on picking the best kitchen counters
Washington, D.C., architect Carmel Greer owns the architecture firm District Design and hosts the home improvement podcast “On Time, Under Budget, With Love.” She has taught design at George Washington University and at the Corcoran School of Art & Design. Greer joined Washington Post staff writer Jura Koncius for a […]
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I tried 19 of Trader Joe’s holiday foods, and would buy at least 13 of them again
I bought 19 of Trader Joe’s seasonal items. Savanna Swain-Wilson for Insider I tried all of the seasonal products I could find at my local Trader Joe’s and reviewed them. Some things, like the holiday vegetable hash and candy-cane Joe-Joe’s ice cream, are definitely worth buying again. Next time I […]
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36 gifts teenage boys actually want in 2020
Best gifts for teen boys 2020: 35 gifts he actually wants — Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. Know someone who understands how to tell you exactly what they want? If so, they probably aren’t a teenage boy. […]
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Under-18s to be banned from playing lottery in gambling crackdown
Blue National Lottery sign, showing its crossed fingers logo, in front of shop entrance (Getty Images) The minimum age for playing the National Lottery will be raised from 16 to 18 from October 2021, as part of a “major and wide-ranging review” of gambling laws in the UK. According to […]