Despite the restrictions, there are lots of fun things you can do to make sure your child’s big day goes off with a bang (iStock/The Independent) Lockdown may be in place, but one thing’s for sure: birthdays still happen once a year, regardless of the rules and restrictions around us. […]
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Tragic Nora Quoirin, 15, was not killed by third party in Malaysia jungle, coroner rules
The tragic mystery death of a vulnerable British teenager Nora Quoirin who went missing in a Malaysia jungle did not involve a third party, a coroner has ruled. The 15-year-old Irish-French holidaymaker disappeared from her family’s cottage at the Dusun eco-resort in southern Negeri Sembilan state, Malaysia, on August 4, […]
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My best friend canceled her wedding and eloped. Here’s how I planned her virtual bachelorette party with 18 friends across the world for less than $100.
The bride said her virtual bachelorette party was the most fun she’d had during the pandemic. Insider/Danielle Brody My best friend Kisha, who lives in Australia, decided to elope after canceling her April wedding due to the pandemic. Along with a couple of friends, I planned a bachelorette party for […]
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The Duchess of Cornwall hosts magical virtual Christmas party for children
It is one of her favourite Christmas traditions – decorating the tree at Clarence House with help from children, with serious, life-limiting conditions. But with youngsters unable to attend her annual party this year, the Duchess of Cornwall was determined keep the magic alive by taking the festive fun online. […]
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How to Host a Virtual New Year’s Eve Party
How to Host a Virtual New Year’s Eve Party Make this celebration one to remember. With COVID-19 mandates and travel restrictions still in place as a new year comes around the corner, your annual festivities will likely be held in a more intimate setting than usual. Even if the party […]
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We work from home. Do we still want to party with our co-workers?
TROY — It was early November 2019, and workers were nearing completion of Loft 433, a posh new banquet space on the top of the former Arrow shirt factory building along the Hudson River in Troy. Its first event would be in January, missing the crucial Christmas season, but it […]
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How to host a virtual Christmas, from office Zoom party ideas to online games for the family
The festive season will look a whole lot different this year – Jamie Coe We’ve been thrown plenty of curveballs this year, but we’re not a nation of quitters: a recent YouGov survey showed that 47 per cent of us believe Christmas has never been more important. And while in […]
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Pandemic office holiday party ideas.
Photo illustration by Slate. Photos by Getty Images Plus. Not Every Work Call Needs to Be on Video Banning Political Talk at the Office Is Not the Answer Working From Home Is Making a Lot of People Miserable No One Knows Their Legal Rights at Work Few people are as […]
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5 tips for hosting a virtual holiday party
With rising case numbers all over the world, the Covid-19 pandemic has guaranteed that Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Christmas will look different this year. For most of us — at least those of us who plan to follow government guidelines — that means it may be time to host a […]
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Online party tips: how to host a virtual celebration during the holiday season
Zoom has suspended the usual 40-minute limit for all meetings globally from midnight Eastern time November 26 to 6 a.m. Eastern time November 27. What should you consider as you plan a holiday over this medium? And how can you make this newfangled spin on family traditions memorable? Here are […]
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Joe Biden to take presidency as Democrats battle over future of party
CLOSE House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she is happy with the results of the election despite a loss of House seats. (Nov. 6) AP Domestic WASHINGTON – Several elections across the country still hadn’t been decided when the blame game started. House Democrats were stunned by their losses after weeks of forecasting […]
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Stick to the facts, especially when you’re late to the party | Opinion
By Agnes deBethune There is a local group who, prior to having received monetary inducement from a commercial entity with eyes on an irreplaceable parcel of our — the people’s — land, never showed the slightest interest in Liberty State Park. They did not lift a finger, shovel, rake, or […]
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Drake Roasted Over ‘Awful’ Menu at His 34th Birthday Party
WENN As pictures and videos from the ‘Toosie Slide’ rapper’s early celebration of his birthday make their way online, people can’t help criticizing the alleged ‘unappetizing’ menu. AceShowbiz – Drake turned 34 on Saturday, October 24 and he marked it by throwing an early birthday party in Los Angeles on […]
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How to host a holiday office party on Zoom
There are plenty of things companies can do virtually, but the key this year is to give back and make employees feel appreciated, party planners said. Image: iStock/nito100 The venues may be different—very different this year—but it’s still possible to host a fun and engaging holiday office party on Zoom. […]