Ninth edition includes updated content and new chapters on contract risks related to Resilient Design, Force Majeure, and Lien Rights EXTON, Pa., Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — To help architects, engineers and other design professional clients craft strong contracts, AXA XL’s Design Professional insurance business updated its online Contract Guide for […]
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Why France’s protests against a police security bill might be paying off
Protests against a police security bill and the arrest of an unarmed Black man have rocked France for three consecutive weekends — with the past two Saturdays turning particularly violent. The rallies, which started on November 21, have been fueled by public outcry against police brutality and a new draft […]
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Make the yuletide gay: TV’s gay Christmas movies are as benign, charming and cliche as we always hoped they’d be
In olden times, the people behind the so-called gay agenda wanted nothing more than what everyone else already had: marriage, kids, suburban bliss, job security and equal access to all the benignly merry things in life. Some in the LGBTQ+ sphere fretted that this wish list, once granted, strips away […]
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30 best gifts gamers actually want in 2020
The best gifts for gamers (Photo: Reviewed/Amanda Tarlton) — Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. If you’re wondering what to give the gamer in your life this holiday season, we’ve got everything you need right here. Forget mugs, socks, or […]
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Home Depot adds home decor to its online inventory as coronavirus spurs growth in DIY projects
Fox Business Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com. The Home Depot, known for its home improvement products, is investing heavily into its online decor business as an increasing number of homeowners rapidly turn to DIY projects. Its HD Home assortment includes interior furniture, wall décor, home accents, housewares, tableware and even cookware, […]
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What’s happening in the arts world
GORILLAZ Damon Albarn’s mysterious motley band of animated musicians has been churning out collaborations all year with the like of Cure frontman Robert Smith, St. Vincent, and Fatoumata Diawara, part and parcel of a project titled “Song Machine”; all these songs make their live debut on Dec. 12 as Albarn […]
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‘Jeopardy!’ Contestant Applauded For Displaying Bisexual Pride On Game Show
LGBTQ rights advocates are applauding a young “Jeopardy!” contestant for using his appearance on the game show this week to make a powerful statement about bisexual erasure. Tuesday’s episode of “Jeopardy!” ― which had been taped prior to host Alex Trebek’s Nov. 8 death ― featured Cody Lawrence of Sherman Oaks, California, among its […]
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This homemade cheesesteak sandwich recipe will satisfy cravings for this messy, beefy sandwich
As many of us did, I channeled my covid anxiety into cooking and eating, using the pandemic as a pretext — okay, an excuse — to abandon dietary discipline temporarily, especially in the carb department. What I craved the most were savory comfort foods, especially ones I never made at […]
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Why Is It So Hard to Let Our Holiday Traditions Go?
There’s a moment — post-cognac but pre–second round of sugar cookies, maybe 30 minutes after the last attempt to enforce bedtime has been abandoned — when the sound level at my family’s Christmas dinner tips from “idling motorcycle” to “persistent foghorn.” Two dozen of us are gathered around a jerry-rigged […]
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9 Creative Winter Wedding Ideas For A COVID-Friendly Ceremony
MadameNoire Featured Video Despite so much uncertainty in the world, many couples are still certain they want to get married this winter. Even though it may not be exactly as they imagined, there are plenty of ways to host a safe, COVID-friendly wedding ceremony. The couple could opt for the […]
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Sen. David Perdue Sold Home To Finance Industry Official Whose Organization Was Lobbying Senate
Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., sold his Washington, D.C., home last year to a brokerage industry official whose organization is under the purview of a committee Perdue sits on. The deal was made off market, without the home being listed for sale publicly. Though an appraisal provided to ProPublica by the […]
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Georgia Football Coach Repeatedly Punches 9-Year-Old Player in Viral Video
Footage of a youth football coach hitting a player during a game has caused outrage on social media, while both his and his team’s half-hearted apologies have been met with a fierce backlash. In the video, which first surfaced online on Wednesday, an adult who appears to be a Pee […]
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AXA XL releases updated online Contract Guide for Design Professionals | State
Ninth edition includes updated content and new chapters on contract risks related to Resilient Design, Force Majeure, and Lien Rights EXTON, Pa., Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — To help architects, engineers and other design professional clients craft strong contracts, AXA XL’s Design Professional insurance business updated its online Contract Guide for […]
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How to winterize your patio and outdoor space, according to Tara Paige of The Patio Chic
Winter will suck. We gathered some of Vox’s coziest minds to help you make it suck less. Since March, when our new pandemic-affected reality set in, socializing has become incredibly complex. We’ve been continually told by health and government officials that, if we’re going to be physically near others, getting […]
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Anthony Fauci Shares Daughter’s Personal Connection To A Victim Of COVID-19
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease specialist, revealed Wednesday that the brother of his daughter Alison’s boyfriend had died after contracting the coronavirus. In a wide-ranging livestream interview for the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, moderator Sanjay Gupta, CNN’s chief medical correspondent, asked Fauci if any of […]
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A Swiss Alps Hotel Frozen in Time
For the Time Capsule series, we spotlight a cherished restaurant, hotel or landmark that’s changed remarkably little over the years. This week, we visit Great St. Bernard Hospice in Switzerland. THEN Switzerland’s Great St. Bernard Hospice is a bona fide antiquity. A complex of structures perched above the tree line […]
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17 things you probably didn’t know about Bobby Flay
Bobby Flay specializes in Southwestern cuisine and barbecue. Bobb Flay/Facebook Bobby Flay is one of the most recognizable names in the food industry, but there are many interesting facts that even the most devout Food Network fans may not know about the chef. Fans may be surprised to find out […]
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Black And Brown Doctors (Like Me) Are Not OK Right Now
The first time I saw the media portray doctors who were women of color was on “Grey’s Anatomy.” I’ve been watching the show since it started, but a recent episode hit differently. It made me realize how this pandemic has affected me and all my colleagues who identify as underrepresented […]
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The best mattresses in a box of 2020
The best mattresses in a box Finding the right mattress for you—whether it be firm and super-supportive or soft with lots of give—can be daunting, especially when shopping for mattresses online. How can you feel confident buying something you’ll use for a third of your day, without ever touching it […]
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How to make your outdoor space winter friendly
Winter will suck. We gathered some of Vox’s coziest minds to help you make it suck less. Since March, when our new pandemic-affected reality set in, socializing has become incredibly complex. We’ve been continually told by health and government officials that, if we’re going to be physically near others, getting […]