Even if your career is going well at the moment, there’s always the possibility that might change. Layoffs happen unexpectedly, and industries can be forced to deal with systemic shifts. Just as you have an emergency plan for natural disasters, or a…
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Lees meerWith the federal government threading the fine needle of keeping inflation down by increasing interest rates, the housing market is still in a very different place than it was before the pandemic. With home prices seeming to finally start going down…
Lees meerVideo games usually come in one of two dimensions: You have your 2D side scrollers, or, more commonly, your typical 3D adventures. Rarely do you see a game that pushes beyond these dimensions, since, you know, we live in the third dimension. Why, th…
Lees meerIf you’re eligible for Biden’s sweeping student loan forgiveness plan, then you can—and should—apply right now. Earlier this week the U.S. Department of Education launched a beta version of the form for federal student loan debt relief. But what hap…
Lees meerLizards are truly underrated pets. Bearded dragons in particular are smart and friendly and fun to care for, so it’s no surprise that they’re popular family pets. One warning, though: Any pet reptile can carry Salmonella bacteria, and the CDC is war…
Lees meerI require pitch blackness and perfect silence to sleep at night—no room is ever dark enough for me, though I keep trying to find one. If you’re like me, you probably have blackout curtains and a little eye mask, but there are more ways than that to …
Lees meerHulu has some good, original stuff coming up in November, but you might miss it amid a digital avalanche of seasonal fare. Am I exaggerating? Well, a quick search reveals the word “Christmas” appears in this list of forthcoming content no less than …
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Lees meerOnly an icy heart is unsentimental about the last summer tomato. Mine was a giant orange Brandywine that I let hang onto the vine far too long, and its destiny was a tomato tart.Read more...
Lees meerPuff pastry is the impressive main element in dozens of sophisticated desserts because of its structure, rich flavor, and versatility. It’s also exactly what I needed to make a thoroughly unsophisticated Halloween dessert. These mummy Nutella tarts …
Lees meerSometimes our worst nightmares come while we’re awake. Consider the fact that while some of the most terrifying horror movies ever made vary wildly in subject matter—moving from straight-up monster movies to serial killer flicks—they have one thing …
Lees meerGrocery prices are being what they are in 2022, I’m not looking forward to Thanksgiving shopping. I recently noted my much-needed 12-packs of Diet Coke, which I buy at least twice a week, are costing me around $8 ($3 or $4 more than last year), maki…
Lees meerAn insurance policy for your home doesn’t just pay for necessary repairs when disaster strikes, it also can protect you in case of an accident on your property, such as a slip and fall. Peace of mind for major repairs and bad accidents is important—…
Lees meerRunning is a fulfilling hobby, but it can be a tough one. If you don’t run, you may not realize your partner or close friend is facing a whole rollercoaster of emotions every time they go out (from elation to mind-numbing boredom), or that their pa…
Lees meerThe holiday season is a time for traditions, for casting our eyes back to the comfortable memories of days gone by, for reviving old and questionably beloved IP to stick on your streaming service (see last month’s Disney+ premier of Hocus Pocus 2).I…
Lees meerWhen we think of farming or gardening for food, we think of the great outdoors. If you want to squeeze a fresh orange or lemon in the morning, you’ll need a certain amount of outdoor space for those trees, after all.Read more...
Lees meerIt’s hard to convince people to change at all, but it’s especially difficult to switch to a different web browser. Whether you’re team Chrome, Edge, Safari, or one of the other dozens of options, you like what you like. DuckDuckGo has its work cut o…
Lees meerThe PlayStation 5’s DualSense controller is my favorite thing about Sony’s newest console. The pad is comfortable to hold, it feels well-made, and its adaptive triggers and haptic rumble add tactile immersion to your gameplay experience. However, So…
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Lees meerHalloween is fast approaching and after that, we have even more food-centric holidays. From trick-or-treat hauls to Santa’s cookies, chocolate is about to be everywhere for a while—but it doesn’t need to be in your clothes or on your carpet. Stains …
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