Large signs with flashing lights, clever electric signs with moving graphics and ads that identify a store by brand or content are important. But there were no electric signs before Edison invented the light bulb, so what did they use? The cigar store sign — a life-size, carved wooden Indian […]
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Adorable first-day-of-school signs for kids
— Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. It’s a big year! For some it’ll be their very first in-school experience. For others they’ll be looking at their first day back after a long time of distance learning. Whatever […]
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Is your building in danger of collapse? Look for these warning signs
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Around the globe, the rare and tragic collapse of a 40-year-old condo tower in Surfside has motivated residents to scrutinize their buildings with fresh eyes. We’re checking out every crack, chip and rust stain and asking whether they might portend a catastrophe. It’s a challenging task. […]
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Polis signs bill banning Native American mascots | Local News Stories
On Monday, June 28, Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill into law that officially bans Native American mascots in Colorado public schools. The law includes a provision that schools that have agreements with nearby tribes before June 30 are exempt from the ban, but no formal agreement exists for Montrose. […]
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YouTube Signs Naming Rights For Hollywood Park Theater
Courtesy venueYouTube TheaterA rendering of YouTube Theater branding. An exterior sign will transform into a video screen for patrons to interact with the streaming platform’s content. Digital streaming monolith YouTube has signed naming rights for the new 6,000-seat performance venue that’s part of the massive Hollywood Park sports and entertainment […]
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DeSantis signs gaming compact with Seminole Tribe, opening Florida to sports betting
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a $500 million gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe of Florida that would bring mobile sports betting to the state of Florida and allow for Las Vegas-style casinos at all tribal facilities. If approved, anyone who is over age 21 and located within the […]
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OL Chris Reed signs with Colts, adds more depth to line
CLOSE Indianapolis Colts running backs coach Scottie Montgomery discusses how the team will divide up carries. Indianapolis Star The Indianapolis Colts have added another veteran to their offensive line mix. The team signed former Panthers guard Chris Reed on Thursday, according to the NFL Network. Reed, who will be 29 […]
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An absolute beginner’s guide to star signs
Photo credit: Issy Muir – Getty Images From Cosmopolitan Are you new to astrology and after an overview of horoscopes and star signs? Well, look no further because we’ve got the low-down on everything you need to know about your star sign, from star sign dates to symbols and the […]
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Seven sure-fire signs you have become a lockdown slob
You may dimly remember a few years back yelling at your teenagers to get a grip and do the following: Get off the sofa Get out of those grey tracksuit bottoms and hoodie (“You’re not wearing that to go to the park, I can tell you, you look like you’re […]
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OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Biden signs series of orders to tackle climate change | Republicans press Granholm on fossil fuels during confirmation hearing
HAPPY WEDNESDAY! Welcome to Overnight Energy, The Hill’s roundup of the latest energy and environment news. Please send tips and comments to Rebecca Beitsch at [email protected] Follow her on Twitter: @rebeccabeitsch. Reach Rachel Frazin at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter: @RachelFrazin. Signup for our newsletter and others HERE. IT’S […]
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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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Watch Live: Biden signs executive actions on COVID, climate change, immigration and more
On his first day in office, President Joe Biden is expected to sign 17 executive actions — 15 will be executive orders, some of which will reverse decisions made by his predecessor, former President Trump. The executive actions will make changes to the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic […]
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Trump Signs Executive Order Promoting ‘Beautiful’ Federal Buildings
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday promoting the importance of “beautiful” federal buildings ― specifically, ones featuring classical instead of modern architecture. “President George Washington and Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson consciously modeled the most important buildings in Washington, D.C., on the classical architecture of ancient Athens […]
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Cuomos signs order extending vehicle registration, ID deadline to Nov. 3
Oct. 6, 2020Updated: Oct. 6, 2020 5:27 p.m. 1of3Exterior of Rensselaer County Department of Motor Vehicles on Monday, Dec. 16, 2019 in Troy, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)Lori Van Buren/Albany Times UnionShow MoreShow Less 2of3Zachary Coonradt, left, and Nickie Valdez, right, assist customers at the new Albany Department of Motor Vehicles […]
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Cuomos signs order extending vehicle registration, license deadline to Nov. 3
Oct. 6, 2020Updated: Oct. 6, 2020 4:16 p.m. 1of3Exterior of Rensselaer County Department of Motor Vehicles on Monday, Dec. 16, 2019 in Troy, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)Lori Van Buren/Albany Times UnionShow MoreShow Less 2of3Zachary Coonradt, left, and Nickie Valdez, right, assist customers at the new Albany Department of Motor Vehicles […]
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California governor signs corporate boardroom diversity law
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Hundreds of California-based corporations must have directors from racial or sexual minorities on their boards under a first-in-the-nation bill signed Wednesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. The diversity legislation is similar to a 2018 measure that required boardrooms to have at least one female director by 2019. […]
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5 Warning Signs Your Child Might Be A Victim Of Cyberbullying
Virtual learning has given some victims of bullying a reprieve from the daily harassment they faced at school — in the hallways, the cafeteria, the locker room or at recess. For others, the taunting hasn’t stopped; it’s just moved online. Cyberbullying may include sending mean-spirited or threatening text messages, posting […]
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Gavin Newsom signs CA law inspired by Kobe Bryant crash
Gov. Gavin Newsom this week signed a law crafted in the aftermath of the helicopter crash that Kobe Bryant’s that prohibits police, firefighters and paramedics from taking unauthorized pictures of dead bodies. First responders under the new law can be charged with misdemeanor crimes and face penalties of up to […]
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17 Signs You Should Walk Out of a Fast-Food Restaurant
Fast-food restaurants are hardly fine dining establishments, but that doesn’t mean all chains are created equal. Sure, your standards might be lowered when you walk into a Burger King compared with your favorite local bistro‒but you should still be able to expect baseline cleanliness, consistency, and customer service. Heck, maybe […]
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17 Signs You Should Walk Out of a Fast Food Restaurant
Fast food restaurants are hardly fine dining establishments, but that doesn’t mean all chains are created equal. Sure, your standards might be lowered when you walk into a Burger King compared with your favorite local bistro‒but you should still be able to expect baseline cleanliness, consistency, and customer service. Heck, […]