Malibu Moss Anyone who’s ever house hunted knows there are some pretty wacky properties out there (including one with a real Old West town, no kidding). But there’s regular-grade wacky, and there’s what-in-heaven’s-name-is-going-on-here wacky, and the properties on this list belong to the latter. From mansions with mind-blowing architecture and […]
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Chefs leave restaurants to work in private homes
MIAMI Melissa Sosa had a 6-year-old at home and a salary as a restaurant chef that hadn’t changed within her son’s lifetime. Forget that she was well respected among her peers and worked in prized Miami restaurants with James Beard award honors, including Zak the Baker, Pubbelly, Sugarcane and, lastly, […]
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How to decorate the kids’ room to make them not want to leave their room
Decorating the kids’ room is one of the most challenging jobs for most adults. We do not understand the best way to decorate a kids’ room to love their room. Here are some tips for you to help you decorate your kid’s room and think about yourself as a kid. […]
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Rachel Uchitel hoped to leave the word ‘mistress’ behind. It hasn’t gone as planned
Rachel Uchitel, seen here in her New York apartment, gives her first interview about the Tiger Woods scandal in a new HBO docuseries. (Michael Nagle / For The Times) This wasn’t how Rachel Uchitel wanted it to go. After a decade, she’d decided at last to talk about her affair […]
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CA groups lobby for, against expanding paid sick leave
Good morning and welcome to the A.M. Alert! Thank you as always for reading. FIRST UP: California officials acted Wednesday to move everyone over age 65 into the state’s COVID-19 vaccine line, positioning them right after health care workers and skilled nursing home residents, a change made in response to […]
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Let’s Leave Toxic Masculinity Behind With 2020
^ I Support Local Community Journalism Support the independent voice of Houston and help keep the future of Houston Press free. One thing that the long quarantine has revealed to us is that a lot of “guy” things are kind of ancillary to survival. Stripped of the necessity of doing […]
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Was Kobe Bryant Looking to Leave Nike?
Nike produced one of the most beloved signature sneaker lines for the late Kobe Bryant. But a thread on Twitter by Virgin Hyperloop co-founder Shervin Pishevar suggest the baller was ready to leave the athletic footwear company to start his own. “I met with Kobe Bryant in late December 2019. […]
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Minimum wage hike, Family and Medical Leave Act take effect Jan. 1; here’s what businesses and workers say it means to them
NORTHAMPTON — Jeremiah Micka has been dealing with a lot lately. Like many, the owner of the Union Station complex in Northampton — which includes the Tunnel Bar, the Roosevelt Room banquet facility, the Platform Sports Bar and a patio bar called The Deck — has struggled to keep his […]
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Coronavirus restrictions force NY restaurant owner to leave for Florida: ‘Decisions aren’t rational’
Buddy Foy, Jr., owner of The Chateau Anna Maria, says being forced to close at 10 p.m. was the breaking point for his business. A new 10 p.m. curfew under short notice was the “breaking point” for a New York restaurant owner who decided to leave the state for Florida, evading […]
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Walmart one-ups Amazon: You don’t need to leave home to return packages for free
The retailer announced Monday that it will pick up items shipped and sold by Walmart.com from customers’ homes through a new partnership with FedEx (FDX). Walmart said the “incredibly convenient” option is free and will remain in place beyond the busy holiday shopping season. To use the new service, called […]
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No Need to Leave Home this Winter to Experience Art with Zimmerli’s Free Virtual Programs
The Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers invites art lovers to come together this winter during a variety of free virtual programs on Zimmerli at Home. Plus, visit the site to experience the museum – wherever you are, whenever you want. Explore eMuseum, Make Art at Home, Art + Music, Virtual […]
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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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26 Secrets About Home Alone That Will Leave You Thirsty For More – E! Online
If you come of age in the ’90s, at some point in your childhood you slapped both hands to either side of your face in mock horror. Sorry, those are just facts. So popular was Macaulay Culkin‘s portrayal of intrepid—and perhaps a touch psychotic—Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old from the Chicago […]
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26 Secrets About Home Alone That Will Leave You Thirsty For More
If you come of age in the ’90s, at some point in your childhood you slapped both hands to either side of your face in mock horror. Sorry, those are just facts. So popular was Macaulay Culkin‘s portrayal of intrepid—and perhaps a touch psychotic—Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old from the Chicago […]
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Children leave mom stunned with ‘unforgettable’ surprise hidden inside birthday cake
A group of siblings found a creative way to surprise their mom on her birthday. Arlene Gonzalvo celebrated her 54th in September at a Bulacan restaurant in the Philippines. Her children kept their birthday surprise a secret until the family arrived at the establishment for dinner. Gonzalvo loves watching videos […]
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Want To Leave The Country? Here’s How Much It Costs To Move Abroad.
We may not know the results of the 2020 election for several days or even weeks. But whether Donald Trump or Joe Biden ultimately wins the presidency, you may not be happy with the direction our country is headed. “No matter who wins the election, I fear it will take […]
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The Book Breakdown: ‘Alice Knott’ will leave you tied up | 72 Hours
“From where Alice sits, after all, nothing has changed: the walls are still walls … no one and nothing but her inside herself again, alone.” After months of quarantine, too many people can relate to the feelings of the eponymous character in Blake Butler’s novel “Alice Knott,” published in July. […]
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Electric carmaker Polestar prepares to leave Volvo behind
With its first two cars now on the market and more dealerships opening up, Polestar is carving out a clear identity as a Swedish luxury car brand that is not just making electric Volvos. (Volvo, meanwhile, is making its own electric cars.) One thing Polestar will not be, CEO Thomas […]
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How to Make Money When You Can’t Leave Your House
It wasn’t that long ago that working from home was merely a pipe dream. But throughout history, there has always been some type of “working from home.” Of course, today, working from home with ease has been with a big thanks to advancements in technology. The work from home requirements have […]