Tommy Springer | Correspondent Rarely in nature do you see such a dichotomy of public opinion between animals of the same taxonomic order as there is between butterflies and moths. Both of these insects belong to the order Lepidoptera, but while butterflies are often used to signify beauty, tranquility, and […]
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Los Lunas Police advise residents to stay safe and be aware
LOS LUNAS — As the summer temperatures heat up, so can criminal activity. The Los Lunas Police Department’s command staff is asking residents to be vigilant in not only protecting their own properties, but keeping an eye out for their neighbors. Los Lunas Police Chief Naithan Gurule says he’s expecting […]
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This Friday, Head to Booking.com for a Chance to Stay at the FRIENDS Apartment in New York City
FRIENDS superfans, mark your calendars and set your browsers to Booking.com this Friday, May 21: At 10 a.m. ET / 9 a.m. CT, you’ll have a chance to book one of two officially sponsored overnight stays in New York City at The FRIENDS Experience recreation of the popular television series’ […]
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How the Slip silk eye mask helps me fall asleep and stay asleep
While there are definitely “pandemic purchases” I regret — a pair of boots still in their box, blazer for the office covered in creases and unused lipstick in overly colorful hues — my Slip sleep mask isn’t one of them. In fact, I can’t imagine sleeping without it now. After […]
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How To Stay Warm At Home When Your Power Is Out
The deadly winter storm this week left millions of Americans without power and heat in frigid temperatures ― a situation that carries the risk of hypothermia, carbon monoxide poisoning and frostbite among other dangers. While there are warming stations throughout hard-hit places like Texas, many are still riding out the […]
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How To Stay Organized And Sane Working From Home In 2021
By Allison Goldberg As lockdown quickly approaches its year anniversary – what is the traditional gift for a pandemic anniversary? Is it sourdough starter? – it’s time to admit that working from home is going to consume most of 2021 as well. And so while most of us are pros […]
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Every state’s most charming Airbnb stay
Amazing escapes Staying in a beautifully restored historic home or a state-of-the-art penthouse used to be the preserve of the super-rich or well connected. But Airbnb, the peer-to-peer online vacation rental site, has unlocked the doors to some spectacular properties across America. Here’s our pick of the best Airbnbs in […]
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COVID-19 grants are helping Charlotte businesses stay open
The Historic West End Partners used City of Charlotte CARES Act funding through the NoDa Artist Employment Grant to commission artwork from Abel Jackson and Big Trouble Studios. The art depicts both the West End’s historic streetcar and the new one that replaced it, contributing to the area’s growth. Alex […]
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Photo illustration by Slate. Photo by Getty Images Plus. Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. In addition to our traditional advice, every Thursday we feature an assortment of teachers from across the country answering your education questions. Have a question for our teachers? Email [email protected] or post it […]
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8 ways to stay positive during lockdown, according to an expert
With national lockdown restrictions in place across the UK, it’s not always easy to stay positive. To help us all feel more joyful, we spoke to the team at Mind for their expert-approved tips on staying positive. From heading outside to talking to loved ones over the phone, there are […]
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Covid-19 Will Go, But Streaming Live Theater Is Here to Stay
When theater companies started live-streaming play readings, concerts, and other events last spring, after Covid-19 shut down stages, most figured it was a temporary fix—but not Stellar CEO Jim McCarthy, who points to BTS. On the face of it, K-pop’s global superstar boyband doesn’t seem to have much in common […]
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Type R retrospective: What if gold really can stay?
Two decades separates these two sports cars. Steven Ewing/Roadshow Earlier this year, a US-spec Acura Integra Type R sold for upwards of $50,000 in an online auction. Don’t get us wrong, the Integra is a special vehicle, and there are good reasons for it to be spoken about by car […]
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4 ways to stay fit and stress less during the holidays
As the holiday season ramps up, daily schedules can easily fill with the demands of the season, like shopping, cooking, wrapping and planning. To avoid overload, it’s all too easy to shift self-care priorities — like regular exercise — to the bottom of the list. Skipping workouts, however, can actually […]
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Thanksgiving dinners stay small this year, some go online
MARYSVILLE — This isn’t the first time Wendie Fouard has hosted a virtual Thanksgiving. Her son is in the U.S. Air Force. This is the second year in a row he has been deployed on the holiday. “We kind of had a head start on the virtual living,” said Fouard, […]
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NYC restaurants coming up with creative offerings to stay in business
New York City restaurateurs are concocting novel ways to drum up business during the holidays, even as a looming COVID-19 lockdown threatens to shutter their venues citywide for the second time this year. The Tao Group — which was forced to close many of its high-profile hangouts this spring because […]
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Local residents find ways to stay active, connected as COVID-19 winter approaches | Tri-state News
GALENA, Ill. — After switching on the music, Emily Painter checked her computer to make sure all the dancers attending the class virtually could hear the song and see her as she started to move. Every song had different moves and a new tempo, but each was designed to ensure […]
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Dayton to close city buildings to public, urges residents to stay home
The advisory overlaps with a 21-day statewide curfew issued by Gov. Mike DeWine. Starting Thursday, Ohioans should stay home from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. Also starting Monday, payment centers will be closed. Residents can make city utility payments by phone, online, via mail or at any CVS or Family […]
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Where to stay and be merry this year
Whatever happens in December, there are still hotels and self-catering options left which, restrictions permitting, will help you end the year on a happier note It’s not going to be the same, that’s for sure, but with a full lockdown imposed upon all of us until at least Dec 2, […]
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I Lost My Dad To COVID-19. I’m Begging You, Please Stay Home This Holiday Season.
Under normal circumstances, the holidays are a time for visiting family members to share special moments, celebrate cherished traditions and give gifts. But this holiday season, amid the sharp rise of COVID-19 cases in the U.S., the best gift you can give your family and friends is to stay at […]
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Christmas isn’t cancelled! Where and how to stay and be merry this year
Whatever happens in December, there are still hotels and self-catering options left which, restrictions permitting, will help you end the year on a happier note It’s not going to be the same, that’s for sure, but with a full lockdown imposed upon all of us until at least Dec 2, […]