An IU student cleans a doorknob with a Clorex wipe. Izzy Myszak As the holiday season approaches, on-campus students must plan for a two-month leave from campus. While away, there are some factors to remember to help maintain safety during the coronavirus pandemic: Check local guidelines Protocols vary across locations, […]
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Estes Park, like other tourist towns across Colorado, finds itself in a tough spot when trying to stem the spread of COVID-19. The Larimer County community desperately needs visitor dollars to boost its economy going into winter, when fewer folks are able to easily access its scenic splendor. But because potential […]
Hiking is a great way of boosting your physical, mental and emotional health, especially if you plan to escape cabin fever caused by months of coronavirus-induced lockdowns. But the pandemic poses one question: Is it safe to do? As a form of recreation, it is one of the safer choices […]
While the onset of the COVID-19 health crisis has propelled the hospitality industry into a period of unmatched unpredictability as to when and how markets will begin to improve, it has also reinforced the fact that guest needs and expectations are never set in stone, and that hoteliers must always […]
The Washington Monument has reopened after closing in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. All visitors over the age of 2 must wear a face covering while inside and must adhere to social distancing. Masks will not be provided to visitors, according to Recreation.gov. Reservations are required and visitors can purchase one […]
If you think Halloween this year needs to be anything like last year’s version, health officials have one answer for you: Nope. With neighborhoods starting to make plans for how to, or how not to, celebrate Halloween in the middle of a pandemic, some standards have been set to help […]
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ –SportsEngine, Inc., an NBC Sports Group company and the leading provider of Sport Relationship Management software, announced today that it has expanded its partnership with Babe Ruth League, becoming the official provider of Babe Ruth League’s Athlete Safety Program. Hamilton, New Jersey-based Babe Ruth League, Inc. […]
TipRanks Goldman Sachs: These 3 Stocks Are Poised to Surge by at Least 50% Is it time for the bears to break out the champagne glasses? Not so fast, says Goldman Sachs. Volatility has ruled the Street for the last few weeks, leading some to conclude that those with a […]
TUSCALOOSA, AL. — The Tuscaloosa Public Library’s Story Castle, a small side room typically reserved for children’s story time, has a different look these days. With its stained-glass windows mimicking a medieval castle, the room has been transformed into a staging area for cleaning books once they are returned to […]
Although COVID-19 restrictions are relaxing as vaccination rates increase, the Montrose Recreation District has not relaxed its vigilance in methods to increase safety. At the Montrose Community Recreation Center, the district recently installed large-scale, industrial ionizing fans. “They basically put out electrically charged ions that attack different pathogens, include viruses […]
A year after the U.S.’s initial wave of coronavirus shutdowns, there is light at the end of the tunnel. The vaccine roll-out is finally gaining steam—nearly one-quarter of Americans have now received at least one shot—and last week, President Biden announced a plan to open vaccinations up to the general […]
Growing up on a farm in Iowa, I spent hours next to my dad in the front seat of his pickup. When my legs finally grew long enough to reach the pedals, I occasionally slid behind the wheel to drive down the dusty country roads. So aside from the chore […]
In the wave of cancellations, postponements, and restrictions that have come duringthe global COVID-19 pandemic in the past year, the arts community has been hit particularly hard. Now a leading arts-supporting agency in Columbia is launching a campaign to urge the public to do its part in slowing the spread […]
Feb. 18—Spots for Santa Maria’s off-highway vehicle safety workshops tend to fill up quickly because they are limited to eight participants, although the city is seeking to expand access with new state funding. The Ride 3 program was launched using a $64,000 state grant in 2014 to teach area youth […]
Time tracking is essential for monitoring commitment and efficiency, but traditional time clocks cause avoidable contact among employees. Entrepreneur’s New Year’s Guide Let the business resources in our guide inspire you and help you achieve your goals in 2021. February 3, 2021 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors […]
By Mary Talbot | Special to The Journal Watching television episodes of McHale’s Navy and Victory at Sea as a youth in the 70s inspired Matt McCoy of North Kingstown to join the Navy. He dreamt of adventure and longed to see the world when he enlisted at age 19. […]
Related video above: COVID-19 impacting New Hampshire ski resorts during historically busy vacation weekOn March 14, Colorado’s governor issued an executive order shutting down ski resorts across the state. The coronavirus had arrived and was spreading rapidly in small mountain communities that were attracting hordes of spring break revelers.The next […]
Tourism and hospitality looked very different in 2020 than in years past, and as hard of a hit as this industry took, no industry was safe when it came to the coronavirus. The good news – during the sluggish pace of sheltering at home and social-distancing, those hotels, restaurants and […]
A masked Tom Cruise on the set of “Mission: Impossible 7” during October filming in Rome. ( Marco Ravagli / Barcroft Media via Getty Images) Someone recently recorded Tom Cruise having a full-blown meltdown about crew members who were caught violating social distancing protocols on the set of “Mission: Impossible […]
This year, instead of arriving on a first-come/first-serve basis, skaters must reserve one-hour blocks of time. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids will once again transform into an ice rink for the winter season. The City announced Monday that the rink will open Dec. […]
Social distancing has its downside. My kids miss going to school and hanging out with their friends. But this unusual school year also presents opportunities that I am slowly learning to flex. This December, on a bright and sunny Tuesday, my husband and I woke our kids up early and […]
Ed Balint | The Repository Brad Bowen is among the snowboarding enthusiasts counting down the days until Ohio’s ski resorts open. The 34-year-old Mayfield Heights man embraces the snow. When there’s enough of it to consistently cover slopes in the region, Bowen plays out his wintertime ritual, standing atop an ivory hill and peering through his […]