Stationary bikes can make you feel like you’re going nowhere fast, but NordicTrack’s Commercial S22i Studio Cycle might just trick you into thinking you’re actually traversing mountains in Colorado, passing waterfalls in Hawaii, or riding next to 19th century ruins in Turkey. Featuring a vast selection of trainer-led outdoor workouts […]
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Latch hook is the best winter hobby. Here’s how to get started.
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Holiday events – The Martha’s Vineyard Times
Ongoing events Dec. 10 – 13 Christmas in EdgartownAll day, various Edgartown locationsThe festivities take place with modifications to keep the community safe, but the favorite traditions are being reimagined. The events and sales help raise more than $50,000 for Islandwide nonprofits. Dec. 10 – 16 Featherstone’s Holiday Gift Show12 […]
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New Cars on the Horizon
There are a lot of interesting new cars just around the corner, from long-range EVs to practical family SUVs and everything in between. But are they worth waiting for? Our experts will help you decide with this early peek at some new or revamped models coming out in 2021 and […]
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Sharp Debuts Its Smart Microwave Oven Powered by Alexa
How often have you botched making popcorn in the microwave? Something that should be simple is often made complicated by unnecessary and confusing instructions. The new Sharp Smart Countertop Microwave Oven powered by Alexa can take the guesswork out of popping a bag of your favorite kernels. The microwave is […]
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3 Living Room Layout Templates to Help You Get the Most Out of Your Space
Photo credit: JANE BEILES From House Beautiful When it comes to designing a living room, we often think the first step is landing on a color palette or selecting your decor (probably because they’re the most exciting parts of the process). But the secret ingredient to a well-designed, functional space […]
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Top tips for cell biologists eyeing a move to industry careers
A technician checks genetically engineered mosquitoes developed by the biotechnology firm Oxitec in Abingdon, UK.Credit: Andre Penner/AP/Shutterstock Cell biologists have a variety of skills that make them well suited for careers in biotechnology, biomedical and pharmaceutical companies, but it can be challenging to make the leap from academia to industry. […]
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Boris Johnson will face ‘Shotgun Uschi’ in tonight’s Brexit talks
She would later earn the nickname Flinten-Uschi – Shotgun Uschi – a derogatory term for assertive, self-confident woman. After Mrs Merkel made her families minister, she pursued policies on child care and paid parental leave that were unpopular with her party. Later, as Germany’s first defence ministry, she was unpopular. She […]
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How to Save the Holidays: More Joy, Less Cash
The holiday season is getting closer — and wallets lighter. Still, there are unpurchased gifts left on your list. Here’s how to come up with presents that will delight recipients without blowing up your budget. Resist the temptation to throw caution to the wind because you’re just so tired of […]
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Homemade Kefir Is Tangy, Creamy, And Absolutely Worth It
Every morning, while the kettle heats the water for my coffee and my two-year-old slurps her Cheerios, I feed and strain my kefir grains. The grains—small, squishy clumps that resemble cauliflower florets—bubble away in a large glass jar in a corner of my kitchen, fermenting milk into a tangy, slightly […]
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Will Art Lovers Open Their Wallets for Online Tours?
LONDON — Since the National Gallery’s blockbuster “Artemisia” exhibition opened in October, art lovers have had to jump through hoops to see it. Travel restrictions have kept international visitors away, the fear of catching the coronavirus hangs over the city’s public transportation system, and rolling lockdowns — or the threat […]
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Biden picks leave Democrats with slimmest House majority in modern history
President-elect Joe BidenJoe BidenTrump Jr. cuts ad for Loeffler, Perdue in Georgia Biden to tap Vilsack for Agriculture secretary: reports Georgia elections official: Trump should ‘act more responsibly’ MORE‘s decision to tap Reps. Cedric RichmondCedric RichmondClyburn, Richmond among Biden inaugural committee leadership Black leaders express concerns about representation in Biden […]
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Holiday toy drives are underway in Palm Beach Gardens
The city of Palm Beach Gardens and Alton Town Center are hosting holiday toy drives this month. Jodie Wagner | Palm Beach Post Things to do in Palm Beach Gardens: 1. Holiday Joy Drive: The Holiday Joy Drive sponsored by the Palm Beach Gardens Police & Fire Foundation is underway. Those wishing to donate […]
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Camila Alves McConaughey Has Filled Her Home Office With Treasures
“I like to find unique pieces and create the room around that,” Camila Alves McConaughey says. Courtesy of Camila Alves McConaughey Text size Camila Alves McConaughey has lived in her Austin, Texas, home for almost a decade, but accessorizing it to suit her and her husband Matthew’s tastes is an […]
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How to make bird feeders out of household items
Bird watching and DIY craft projects are two fun ways to stay occupied while spending time at home. But why not take it a step further and combine the two activities? With a little creativity, you can create a wide variety of bird feeders from common household items. And once […]
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40 gifts teenage girls actually want in 2020
Best gifts for teen girls — Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. Being a teen girl is always a little complicated. And it’s even more complicated this year, due to various global pandemic-related reasons that we don’t need […]
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Cartoon memoir about middle age.
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2021 Philadelphia Flower Show Being Held Outdoors
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Flower Show will be held fully outdoors this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) Wednesday announced it will completely reimagine its Philadelphia Flower Show to allow for a new, safe experience in South Philadelphia’s Franklin Roosevelt Park. From June 5, 2021 […]
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How a Queer Icon Made the Holiday Film of the Year
For DuVall, seeing Happiest Season be called a “gay holiday rom-com” is complicated. “It’s like, it’s this movie, but it’s this,” she said, drawing boxes in the air again. “So it’s not really this.” Yet, even with the baggage, the film has become shiny, tinsel-laden proof of how mainstream queer […]