For weeks, Patrick McKenzie had been reading and hearing about the frustrations of people in California trying to make appointments to get coronavirus vaccination for themselves or loved ones. “The frustration and the fear involved in calling 20 hospitals and hearing no, no, no, no, no. I thought, there has […]
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How Do You Reflect on the Tension In an Interracial Friendship?
Collage by Cathryn Virginia | Images from Getty, Penguin Random House, Simon and Schuster After striking out with a cadre of “macho white guy” chefs, restaurateur John O. “Johno” Morisano had a lightbulb moment: “A Black woman,” he recalled telling his design team. “An African American woman is who should run […]
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Biden signs orders giving economic relief to working families hit hard by COVID-19
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden launched another front in his battle against COVID-19 on Friday by taking steps to increase food assistance for families still reeling from the effects of the deadly pandemic and laying the groundwork for a $15 minimum wage for federal workers. Biden signed executive orders giving […]
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My Bernie Meme Went Viral When I Needed It Most
(Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images) You have seen the memes. A man sits on a folding chair, bundled up in a sensible parka, legs crossed, knit mittens on. Somewhere on his person is the envelope he carried in. This man has more important things to do that day […]
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No, Sony Says, It Won’t Build Vision-S Concept Car for Consumers
Sony tells Car and Driver that it has no plans to mass-produce or sell its Vision-S concept but instead is using it to test technology so it can be part of the autonomous-vehicle future. The company is leveraging the knowledge it has acquired from across many aspects of its business, […]
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15 things to help you stick to your resolutions this year
15 things to help you stick to your resolutions this year — Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. New Year’s resolutions: We all make them, yet most of us don’t keep them. In fact, studies have shown a […]
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6 Reasons to Pursue Entrepreneurship in Retirement
Plus: Ideas for how to get started. Entrepreneur’s New Year’s Guide Let the business resources in our guide inspire you and help you achieve your goals in 2021. January 22, 2021 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If sitting around just isn’t your thing, then […]
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15 thoughtful Valentine’s Day gifts women actually want
The best Valentine’s Day gifts for her of 2021 — Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. Another Valentine’s Day is upon us, and while how you choose to celebrate love this year might be different than previous years, […]
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Shopping Online For A Car That’s In Japan Will Make Your Head Spin
Photo: Goonet Exchange (Other) I’ve launched a fun quest to import a Honda Beat from Japan — and do it entirely on my own. Each week I’ll update you on how things are going and what snags I’ve run into. Today I’m exploring different ways to buy a car online […]
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Choosing windows and coverings that will enhance your home
We’ve been experiencing, more than ever, the impact our windows can have on our indoor surroundings. While living, working and learning in our homes, we’ve discovered firsthand that how much, or little, natural light our living spaces get can dictate how the room is used. Much of that lighting depends […]
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How to get your affairs in order if your spouse is dying
The pandemic has been a painful reminder of how important it is to have finances in order, especially when loved ones unexpectedly become ill, potentially incoherent or worse. More than 400,000 Americans have died as a result of the coronavirus, in some cases by themselves in hospitals without their families […]
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‘We live for free in our biodome home’
Home in a dome On a mission to save the environment, the intrepid Hjertefølger family decided to build a sustainable house within a glass dome in the heart of Norway’s Arctic Circle. Despite the challenging climate, the innovative property has been their home since 2014, and thanks to a host […]
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Amid COVID-19 rules, I wanted a social pod for my daughter
My 5-year-old started to resent her situation in late March, soon after the schools closed and after we barred play dates and trips to Chuck E. Cheese. As the pandemic enveloped Southern California and Cora realized she wouldn’t see her friends for some time, her growing frustration manifested itself in […]
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Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down | Letters to the Editor
THUMBS UP: Wednesday was inauguration day, and Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. No matter what side of the political sphere you find yourself, Wednesday marked a distinct day that is sure to bring many changes. One of those changes I was most […]
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St. Michael council sets the stage for 2021, gears up for projects | St. Michael
At its Jan. 12 meeting, the St. Michael City Council discussed a slew of updates — notably in regard to Town Center Park and the County Highway 19 project — and prepared for the 2021 session. State Rep. Eric Lucero was also present and gave his annual legislative preview. REP. […]
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How to spend a Sunday in Amsterdam
Music, maestro A Sunday morning concert at the Concertgebouw (concertgebouw.nl; 11am, tickets from €23) is an Amsterdam institution. The wedding-cake-white main hall, licked with gilt, is said to have among the best acoustics in the world and attracts outstanding orchestras and players. Expect anything from a Prokofiev symphony to a […]
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Neco Williams: ‘There’s nowhere better to learn than at Liverpool
(Instagram/@necowilliams01) A smile spreads across Neco Williams’ face as he remembers the route home from Liverpool’s training ground. Sprawled across the back seat, not so much weathered as beaten by a storm, the drive back to Wales felt about “three hours long”, and for the sake of light relief his […]
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Jason Segel Has Mastered Comedy. Now, He’s Digging Deeper.
Jason Segel has always been a goofball. The charming, 6-foot-4 fixture in Judd Apatow’s universe writes, produces and stars in mostly comedies. As a teen, Segel was a cast member of the critically acclaimed yet short-lived “Freaks and Geeks” before eventually appearing in other Apatow projects like “Knocked Up,” “Get […]
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How Illinois and Northwestern are tending to their athletes’ mental health during the pandemic
CHICAGO — Abbie Wolf remembers being pulled into the film room with her teammates in mid-March for a meeting. Northwestern was preparing for a deep run into the NCAA women’s basketball tournament. But a few minutes later, the team’s dreams of a national championship were shattered. The NCAA announced on […]
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How Millions Raised to Rebuild Beirut Is Forcing Families From Their Homes
Chris McGrath/Getty Images BEIRUT—Sitting in a one-room basement apartment in this city’s Fassouh neighborhood, Waad Hariri explains how her family lost their home following the catastrophic port explosion last year. As her three young children run circles around her, and her husband sits calmly by her side, Hariri told The […]