Mihir Sukthankar has created a growing online community of traders by offering robust content and … [+] transparency. Provided Online communities have become critical players in the world of social sharing in the past few years. According to research from GWI, 76% of global internet users participated in online communities […]
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33 Best After-Christmas Sales to Shop in 2020
You’ve gifted everyone on your list, survived choppy family Zoom calls, and have one last thing to do before the ball drops: shop the best after-Christmas sales of 2020. You may think the deals ended on Cyber Monday, but heavy-hitters like Nordstrom, Sephora, and Dyson just came through with a […]
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How To Get People To Pay Attention To Your Zoom Presentation
getty Let’s face it, virtual presentations are just not the same as those that happen when everyone is collocated in a room. Take it from me. I used to spend virtually every day on the road speaking to rooms filled with groups of amazing people. Now, I’m speaking to the […]
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Human remains found at blast site of bomb-rigged vehicle playing message that it was about to explode
Emergency personnel work near the scene of an explosion in downtown Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. Buildings shook in the immediate area and beyond after a loud boom was heard early Christmas morning.(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) (AP) A large explosion ripped through part of downtown Nashville early on Christmas morning. […]
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How Sarah Beeny made our dream her reality
Nonsense! I for one have been entirely invested in the venture – but given she is living my ideal life, right down to taking in rescue hens and keeping bees, I’d be lying if I didn’t feel a tiny stab of schadenfreude when Beeny eventually ended up having to plead with […]
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Queen sympathises with missing family as she says all some ‘really want for Christmas is a simple hug’
Watch: Queen offers personal message of hope in Christmas Day address The Queen has sympathised with those missing family during a quiet Christmas as she said all many this year really want a hug as a present. As well as thanking frontline workers and scientists who have “risen magnificently to […]
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How to make hot cocoa bombs from start to finish [recipe] | Food + Living
A few ingredients go a long way when it comes to hot chocolate bombs, a cozy treat that has quickly gained popularity on social media. These chocolate balls may look unassuming from the outside, but when placed in a cup of warm milk, the outer shell “explodes” to reveal hot […]
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The world celebrates Christmas amidst pandemic
ROME (AP) — Curfews, quarantines and even border closings complicated Christmas celebrations Friday for countless people around the globe, but ingenuity, determination and imagination helped keep the day special for many. In Beijing, official churches abruptly cancelled Mass on Christmas Day in a last-minute move, after China’s capital was put […]
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‘Soul’ Writer Mike Jones on His Winding Path from Film Journalism to Pixar
In Pixar’s “Soul,” jazz pianist Joe Gardner (Jamie Foxx) struggles to escape the afterlife after an injury endangers his upcoming gig. The movie is written by Pete Docter (“Inside Out”), Kemp Powers (“One Night in Miami”), and Mike Jones, who also makes his Pixar debut as a lead producer. Jones […]
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Coronavirus dampens Christmas joy in Bethlehem and elsewhere
BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Bethlehem on Thursday ushered in Christmas Eve with a stream of joyous marching bands and the triumphant arrival of the top Catholic clergyman in the Holy Land, but few people were there to greet them as the coronavirus pandemic and a strict lockdown dampened celebrations […]
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A pandemic Christmas: Churches shut, borders complicated
ROME – Curfews, quarantines and even border closings complicated Christmas celebrations Friday for countless people around the globe, but ingenuity, determination and imagination helped keep the day special for many. In Beijing, official churches abruptly cancelled Mass on Christmas Day in a last-minute move, after China’s capital was put on […]
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12 Ways To Build Relationships And Have A Little Fun In Virtual Meetings
With many businesses having shifted to fully or partially remote work arrangements in recent months, virtual meetings have become a weekly or even daily event for many professionals. While virtual meetings are an important way to keep the lines of communication open, they can feel awkward to those unaccustomed to […]
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Lifelong volunteer gets aid enlarging home for grandkids whose mom died
Autoplay Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide Dearborn Heights — Tom Wencel says his daughter’s death three years ago has spawned a miracle on Tulane Street. Wencel, a 63-year-old retired drywall finisher and plasterer, has spent decades volunteering for his parish, his children’s schools, Meals on Wheels, and programs for seniors and veterans — but this holiday season, he’s on the receiving […]
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Walmart offers pickup option for returning online orders
Photo (c) vm – Getty Images Walmart has announced that it’s giving consumers the option of returning orders without having to leave their home. In a blog post on Monday, the company said it’s teamed up with FedEx for a new service designed to make returning items a “hassle-free” experience. […]
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Christmas plans canceled for many due to pandemic
At some point the group poses for an annual family photo, which this year was supposed to be post-apocalyptic and Kardashian-themed, in tuxedos and black dresses, a “2020 kicked our butts, but we’re leaving it in style” kind of thing, she said. But in recent days, Solo, who has asthma, […]
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Leaders in Tech Innovation Who are Breaking New Ground and Inspiring the Youth
With fast-paced digital transformation, the need for a technologically-skilled workforce is the biggest priority. Several Indian women are leading the game with their tech innovations in India and abroad, and the trend is most likely to continue. As per research by Mastercard, STEM-related jobs have grown by 44 percent in […]
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How DiscoverGolf Aims to Draw Younger Players to the Sport
You are a 12-year-old child of the 21st century. You’ve never known a life without Wi-Fi, let alone the 24/7 presence of the internet. The digital, on-demand world provides you with your social life and entertainment immediately and with minimal effort. Your primary source of amusement is video games that […]
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Meet the 12-year-old behind 360 Clinic’s COVID-19 graphic design
It’s been all hands on deck on multiple levels when it comes to responding to the coronavirus pandemic, including the marketing behind some of Orange County’s testing sites. Linda Nguyen is a healthcare and food business consultant. Although she works in the food industry, healthcare organizations are her main project. […]