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These mentors see the 'collective trauma' of pandemic-hit teens
LOS ANGELES — Sometimes it's karaoke. Sometimes it's multiplayer games like skribbl or Among Us.
by Julia Barajas, Los Angeles Times (TNS)
Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:05am
Ancient form of hunting, finds new devotees
GRANTVILLE, Pa. — The red-tailed hawk sat perched on the twisted limb of an old, dead tree, its eyes locked on the woman traipsing through the briars and thickets below.
by Jason Nark
The Philadelphia Inquirer (TNS)
Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:05am
How Dallas’ drag queens are making it work in the pandemic
DALLAS — After months without much practice, Joe Hoselton was worried he wouldn’t get his mug on right.
by Charles Scudder
The Dallas Morning News (TNS)
Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:05am
Design predictions grow out of pandemic trends
PHILADELPHIA — Spending so much time at home in 2020 has forced us to rethink how we use our space and to invest in things we never knew we needed: a roof deck, a home gym, an outdoor heater, no-touch appliances.
by Cynthia Henry
The Philadelphia Inquirer (TNS)
Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:05am
Kennedy Space Center gives children new area to explore
ORLANDO, Fla. — Young astronauts and aspiring space explorers now have a new forum to discover planets and delve into galaxies at Planet Play, the latest addition to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
by Patrick Connolly
Orlando Sentinel (TNS)
Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:05am
Style at Home: Beating the post-holiday decor slump
We did it! We survived 2020 and a — for a lack of better word — unique holiday season. Since we were spending most of our holiday time at home this year, I pulled out all the stops to make it feel as normal as possible.
by Katie Laughridge, Tribune News Service
Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:05am
Family travel five: Feed your hunger for adventure
Adding a culinary twist, virtually or in person, to your cultural exploration can provide the whole family with a fulfilling experience.
by Lynn O’Rourke Hayes
FamilyTravel.com (TNS)
Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:05am
Plumber: Looking for an ergonomic shower control valve
Q: Dear Ed: My wife has arthritis in her hands, and we are looking to install some type of ergonomic shower control valve.
by Ed Del GrandeTribune News Service
Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:05am
Ask Angie’s List: How can I improve indoor air quality?
You may have heard of a variety of potential services or additions you can install in your HVAC system or elsewhere in your home that will boost air quality.
by Paul F. P. Pogue
Angie’s List (TNS)
Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:05am
Design Recipes: 10 ways to freshen up your walls
1 Paint an accent wall. Using paint and creating a colorful accent wall is a great place to start to perk up your space.
by Cathy Hobbs
Tribune News Service
Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:05am
From the Stacks: Take an otherworldly break with these graphic novels
If you need some humorous distraction in your life right about now, you could definitely do worse than Nathan Pyle's two graphic novels, "Strange Planet" and "Stranger Planet.
by Lisa Sanning, For the News Tribune
Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:05am
Ask a Master Gardener: Remember the importance of crop rotation and a garden plan
One of the most common questions asked is "Do I really need to rotate my garden crops?
by Peter Sutter, For the News Tribune
Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:05am
'Quarantine Expressions' on display
When the coronavirus first emerged and began to spread in the United States, many were forced to stay home for weeks as we all tried to do our part to stay safe.
by Madeleine Leroux
Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 12:05am
Dolphin man: For 50 years, biologist has studied bottlenose dolphins from a research center on Florida’s Gulf Coast
CHICAGO — Beginning his work in marine biology, Randy Wells thought he was a shark guy.But the teenager whose family had just moved from Peoria, Illinois, to Florida’s Gulf Coast volunteered to help a local researcher study the migration patterns of the bottlenose dolphins off of Sarasota.
by Steve Johnson
Chicago Tribune (TNS)
Published Jan. 10 2021 @ 12:05am
Textiles to admire or cozy up with
In this winter of hunkering down at home, there’s a trend that’s just right for the times: quilts as decor and as art.
by Kim Cook
Associated Press
Published Jan. 10 2021 @ 12:05am
Keep an eye out for smart plumbing fixtures in new year
Q: Hi Ed: I've read your past columns on new electronic plumbing fixtures. Later this year we plan to start construction on a smart home and want to use the latest in smart plumbing technology.
by Ed Del Grande, Tribune News Service
Published Jan. 10 2021 @ 12:05am
Will 2021 be a better year for travel? Yes, for lots of reasons
Look for deals on airline tickets to overseas destinations. Expect pampering by hospitality industry employees showing a fresh zeal for the visitors who help boost their economies, national and personal.
by Kerri Westenberg
Star Tribune (TNS)
Published Jan. 10 2021 @ 12:05am
She made her own social distancing bubble — as a 12-foot-wide dress
LOS ANGELES — This wasn't the first time Shay Rose went viral.But it was the biggest.In her 21 years, the social media star — Shay Rose is a pseudonym — has built a mammoth following on TikTok and Instagram with handmade whimsical costumes that re-create looks from Disney princesses to Lady Gaga.
by Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times (TNS)
Published Jan. 10 2021 @ 12:05am
Left behind: How to prepare pets for a post-pandemic life
Sometime in 2021, probably for many more than a year after pandemic restrictions began in the United States, most American workers and students will return to campuses, offices and other workplaces.
by the Associated Press
Published Jan. 10 2021 @ 12:05am
From the Stacks: An otherworldly coming-of-age story in 'The Brave'
Compulsion rules Collin's life.He can't stop himself from counting the number of letters in words spoken to him.
by Angie Bayne, For the News Tribune
Published Jan. 10 2021 @ 12:05am
They need to chill. Tips for turning seeds into trees
How exciting to think of a full-size tree locked up within each seed still clinging to the branches of sugar maples, hornbeams, oaks, sycamores and other trees at the end of summer.
by Lee Reich, Associated Press
Published Jan. 10 2021 @ 12:05am
How should I plan a home gym?
Home gyms have always been a popular option for getting fit without needing to share space at a fitness club.
by Paul F.P. Pogue
Angie’s List (TNS)
Published Jan. 10 2021 @ 12:05am
Changes, challenges: The not-so-secret life of pandemic pets
CINCINNATI (AP) — Olivia Hinerfeld’s dog, Lincoln, and Kate Hilts’ cat, Potato, have something in common: They both like to interrupt Zoom calls as their owners work from home.
Published Jan. 10 2021 @ 12:05am
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