Our collectibles today reveal so much about how times and tastes have changed for most people in the United States. Around a hundred years ago, our big mahogany buffet would have been the dining room centerpiece used to display the vermeil serving pieces and blue glass dishes, flanked by commemorative […]
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Mint Urban Infinity Tenants Demand Changes; Health Department Cites Violations
^ I Support Local Community Journalism Support the independent voice of Denver and help keep the future of Westword free. Tenants at Mint Urban Infinity, an eleven-building apartment complex with a total of 561 units in southeast Denver, are fed up. Fed up with the lack of air-conditioning, the lack of […]
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Once shunned among antique collectors, this old thing is back in demand
Sometimes old things that were once shunned in the marketplace come back in fashion, as today’s parlor stove demonstrates. Sometimes the tide goes in the reverse direction, as with the antique bed, which holds some of its original value because of condition and relative rarity. The firewood box may increase […]
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The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – What happens when vaccine demand drops?
Presented by Facebook To view past editions of The Hill’s 12:30 Report, click here: http://bit.ly/1M1mIfw To receive The Hill’s 12:30 Report in your inbox, please sign up here: http://bit.ly/1Tt4hqN –> A midday take on what’s happening in politics and how to have a sense of humor about it.* *Ha. Haha. Hahah. Sniff. […]
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Even after COVID-19, North Texas districts expect a demand for some virtual learning options
Charles Lachman, 16, opens his laptop and flips his phone to do-not-disturb when it’s time for class to start each morning. His desk in the game room holds the essentials: A copy of “Of Mice and Men,” headphones and notebooks. Otherwise, there are limited distractions — no fellow students tapping […]
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Pandemic-induced furniture shortage drives up demand for pre-furnished homes
FOX Business’ Kristina Partsinevelos on the new trend of buying fully furnished apartments and homes during the coronavirus pandemic. The pandemic-induced furniture shortage is driving demand for pre-furnished homes. While lockdowns forced Americans to spend more time at home, many used it as an opportunity to redecorate, fueling the online […]
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Meet the lockdown winners, the British fashion brands who can’t keep up with demand
But it’s not all champagne celebrations for these small brands (well, maybe a glass or two) as scaling up in a year like this one – when manufacturers are under pressure, warehousing space is scarce and transport is more difficult than ever – is complicated to say the least. “Depending […]
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New York Homeless Students, Parents Demand Wi-Fi in Shelters
Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images For Christlie, a 33-year-old mother of two living in the Regents Family Residence on the Upper West Side, getting on the internet is an exhausting daily battle. She and her daughter Amina, 9, both need web access: Christlie is a communications student at Borough of Manhattan […]
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Unexpected demand for 2021 Ford Bronco creates unique challenge for buyers
No reservation? No Bronco. Demand for the 2021 Ford Bronco SUV is so strong that Ford doesn’t expect to fill all customer orders into 2022, the company told the Free Press. The Bronco, a bestselling vehicle resurrected for the first time since it ended production 25 years ago, is being built to order initially. People […]
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Former Glossier Employees Demand Change With Letter Accusing Company Of Mistreatment
A group of former Glossier retail employees sent a letter to the beauty and skin care brand demanding “accountability” and “change” amid accusations that the company’s culture has been far from inclusive. Over the weekend, “a collective of former Glossier retail employees” banded together to create a series of social […]