Travel shows are the only thing I watch for fun these days. Many factors have led to this choice, with the most obvious being our collective inability to travel anywhere during this pandemic. But other contributing factors certainly include the logistical aspect of most good shows halting production (and not […]
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A Paris break comes with consequences The travel landscape is changing at warp speed these days; so much so that when I organised an interrailing trip across Europe four weeks prior to departure, all countries involved were beckoning me onward, open-armed, promising zero travel restrictions and shaking their heads in […]
Your smartphone and computer are always going to be the center of your tech life, but the right accessories will help you get the most out of them. Think about a phone without a case, or a computer without a nice set of speakers; the devices are great on their […]
The coronavirus pandemic caused an unprecedented need for consumers to cancel travel plans. Many travelers have encountered frustration changing arrangements, canceling trips and obtaining refunds. Some consumers prefer to handle each part of their travel on a piecemeal basis. But if you end up having to cancel or make changes, […]
For millions of kids and teens in America each year, summer camp is a cherished part of childhood. It’s often a young person’s first foray with freedom. Or maybe it’s a chance to run wild in the great outdoors, playing all day and splurging on s’mores around the campfire all night. […]
Every Tuesday and Thursday morning, Gomi Zou signs onto her computer to virtually attend her communications class: a recorded lecture voiced by her professor against the backdrop of a black screen. “I spend five hours each weekday watching lectures on my computer, which doesn’t include prep and doing assignments for […]
Advertiser Disclosure: At Slickdeals, we work hard to find the best deals. Some products in our articles are from partners who may provide us with compensation, but this doesn’t change our opinions. Once viewed as inferior to their console counterparts, mobile games are finally getting the respect they deserve. There’s […]
The prize for the Uncharted Lancaster and Historical Preservation Trust of Lancaster County’s Secret Trust of Lancaster treasure hunt-style game was discovered last weekend. The $1,000 cash prize and painting valued at $2,000 by local artist Scott Cantrell was claimed by Donna Longenecker and her two sons, Jake and Josh […]
A selective critical checklist of notable Friday TV: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (streaming on Disney+): Hot on the heels of WandaVision comes a more conventional superhero spinoff from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan reprising their roles of Sam “Falcon” Wilson and James “Bucky” […]
Anantara Veli is a luxury resort located in the Maldives. Neal Van Beers Neal Van Beers has been working remotely at the Anantara Veli Resort, the Maldives, since December. Van Beers and partner Charmaine Sanchez spent $30,000 on a long-term stay at the resort. The “Unlimited Stays in Paradise” package […]
Mitchell Hubble / Mazda The coronavirus crisis forced automakers to get crafty with incentives like low financing rates and deferred payment options, but most of those virus-specific deals are long gone. In fact, now that the last of the lingering holiday/new year sales have evaporated, most automakers aren’t even associating […]
NBCUMV Austen Kroll has a new feud this season, and it’s not with Shep Rose. Austen Kroll joined the cast of Southern Charm during season 4 in 2017. Since joining the cast, Kroll has become a significant member of the cast, forming strong friendships with Craig Conover, Shep Rose, Whitney […]
Golden Nugget Online Gaming (NASDAQ:GNOG) went public on Dec. 30, after merging with a SPAC (special purpose acquisition company) called Landcandia Holdings II. Based on my calculations, GNOG stock is worth considerably more, up to 65% more, based on a simple comparison with Draft Kings (NASDAQ:DKNG). Source: rawf8/Shutterstock.com Keep in […]
Elon Musk. Steve Nesius/Reuters Elon Musk has had a tumultuous yet successful life. He was bullied as a child but ultimately attended an Ivy League university before going on to become the CEO of two companies, Tesla and SpaceX, and the founder of three more. He’s also been married three […]
supermimicry / iStock.com If there was any silver lining to the year that was 2020, it’s that we learned not to take anything for granted — including our health. Now, as we forge ahead into 2021 (with no sign of the pandemic slowing down), staying healthy is top of mind […]
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As we head toward New Year’s Eve — the celebration of the end of 2020, good riddance! — I invite you to indulge. It’s been a year of sacrifices, big and small. And you deserve to be celebrated. Flying Saucer is selling a New Year’s Eve kit in 2020 for […]
The Platinum Card from American Express can get you access to airport lounges around the world, like this American Express Centurion Lounge at Hong Kong international airport. — Our editors review and recommend products to help you buy the stuff you need. If you sign up for a credit card […]
Hollywood actor Richard Gere has been the subject of multiple hoaxes throughout his life. In 1998, we covered the infamous story about Gere and a gerbil. The star of 1982’s “An Officer and a Gentleman” also was part of a rumor that spread virally on Facebook in 2015 claiming that […]
My friend Anita is felting up a storm. Philip is cooking something new and posting a photo of it every day. Megan is reading Shakespeare on video, Jason is doing woodwork projects, Tom and Mary and Katie are sewing thousands of masks, and Peggy is studying Spanish, German and Latin […]
For some, white casserole dishes with blue cornflower and multi-colored floral designs bring to mind warm memories from the past. Corningware, based in Corning, New York, was founded in 1958, and through the decades its kitchenware products were popular wedding gifts. In January 2020, ClickOrlando published a story headlined, “How […]
Being with family and friends at Christmas “is not worth putting them or yourself at risk,” the head of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. © Danny Lawson (Danny Lawson/PA) Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the WHO director-general, urged people to think about whether travelling during the festive period is […]