AEW’s Britt Baker is coming off a historic Dynamite Lights Out match with Thunder Rosa, marking the first time women have main-evented the show. Despite losing the match, Britt was the person everyone was talking about, thanks in part to the incredible show-closing visual of her face covered in blood. […]
Month: April 2021
Airbnb launches online experiences for neurodiverse individuals (Getty Images/iStockphoto) Airbnb has introduced a new initiative to make virtual travel more inclusive, with the company revealing a collection of online experiences designed for neurodiverse guests. According to the vacation rental company, the “isolation and disruptions to regular routines caused by the […]
Henry Miller, Special to the Statesman Journal Published 6:00 a.m. PT April 1, 2021 CLOSE For a family friendly hike-and-fish adventure, give E.E. Wilson Pond a try. Rainbow trout are scheduled to be stocked the week of April 11. (Photo: HENRY MILLER / SPECIAL TO THE STATESMAN JOURNAL) The year of […]
We’re a good ways past Valentine’s Day, but something happened this year that has stayed with me. It was a clear example of the love and thoughtfulness that not only makes holidays special but sustains us throughout the rest of the year. It happened quite unexpectedly as I was dropping […]
As more states are easing COVID-19 vaccine restrictions and more people are getting their shots, Black Americans are receiving a smaller proportion of doses than white Americans, despite higher case rates and being twice as likely to die from the disease. NBC News recently reported that this discrepancy speaks to […]
CLOSE The Four Guardsmen in Sequoia National Park on Monday, July 6, 2020. Campground spaces in Lodgepole, Potwisha, Azalea, Buckeye Flat and Sentinel campgrounds are available by reservation only for the rest of this year. (Photo: Ron Holman, Ron Holman) For the 2021 summer season, campgrounds in Sequoia and Kings Canyon national […]
20 women comics you should follow right now 20 women comics you should follow right now There’s a tired, and mistaken, stereotype out there that female comedians just aren’t as funny as male ones. In the […]
Did you receive your third round of stimulus money but don’t need it for basic expenses? Saving it and investing for later is a smart move. If you have at least a few years to wait (the more, the better), you could compound your stimulus check and have much more […]
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) – The coronavirus vaccine rollout is well underway in Connecticut. As of March 19, people aged 45 and up became eligible. Priority access was granted to those with certain medical conditions and intellectual disabilities on April 1. All other adults were also able to make appointments on […]
Arts Walk, Olympia’s beloved twice-yearly creative celebration, is still on hold for COVID-19, so as it did in the fall, the city of Olympia is keeping the event’s spirit alive by putting the spotlight on art all April long. The city has a new Arts Walk website designed to make […]
It’s been a terrible year, and we need to heal, and it’s easy to feel exhausted and also wayward, to want to get out and find some place to savor the air. Admit it: The inner school kid in you (especially the one who has been stuck home for more […]
One of the best ways to remember your travels is by taking photos. When done right, you’ll be able to fondly remember all the memories you made throughout your trip just by looking at them. To really immortalize your trip properly, here are ten tips that’ll make your next vacation […]
There is no dearth of technology stocks which immensely benefited during the coronavirus pandemic as the use of online channels to buy, entertain and communicate exploded. As the advanced economies get ready to reopen after a tumultuous year, the big challenge for growth investors is to find stocks that could […]
What do you do first thing every work day? When I have asked this question of business people, I usually get answers along the lines of checking emails or answering phone messages. This reactionary way of time organization is not recommended. You are literally allowing other people — the ones […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Officials in the nation’s capital are watching the crowds as cherry blossom season begins in earnest. The distinctive white and pink petals reached full bloom last Sunday, about a week earlier than expected. It’s an event that normally brings in thousands of visitors and signals the unofficial […]
The West Essex wrestling team had a firm grip on the match with a 25-6 lead, but coach Mike Markey saw some unwelcome signs that his team was underperforming. The pause halfway through the match in order to clean the mats came as a welcome stoppage and an opportunity for […]
Looking for your next apartment, condo or house rental can be a time-consuming process, and it may feel as though you’ll never find the right place at the right price. Scammers know this feeling and can use it to exploit consumers. Consumers need to take their time and do their […]
A batch of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine failed quality standards and can’t be used, the drug giant said Wednesday. The drugmaker didn’t say how many doses were lost, and it wasn’t clear how the problem would impact future deliveries. A vaccine ingredient made by Emergent BioSolutions — one of […]
Sometimes you hear a crack or a roar. More often the first sign is snow shifting around your feet. The snow starts in a slab and then breaks into blocks that knock you off your skis, careening down in a slide moving as fast as 60-80 mph. If you’re lucky, […]
If your outdoor space could use a little TLC, then we have some news you’re going to love. For two days only, Wayfair is offering steals on patio furniture so you can welcome spring in style (but don’t wait too long or your wish list may disappear). We all want […]