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We’re all feeling it — the last bit of sanity we’ve managed to retain throughout this COVID-19 quarantine is slowly unraveling and it’s so fragile that if you pull that thread, everything falls apart. Maintaining our sanity right now is tough when we’re told to stay at home as much as possible, limit our interactions …
Since the first automobiles were manufactured in the late 1800s, vehicles have significantly impacted how people travel and live. Initially, it was common to store cars in detached garages in the back of a person’s property. Attached garages were introduced in the 1920s, and they’ve had a significant impact on home design in the decades that …
For decades, in-store shopping has pushed consumers towards shopping in season. Out-of-season stock is removed from shelves and replaced with items appropriate for the time of year. It’s common for stores to remove items partway through the season and replace them with merchandise for upcoming holidays. Although some shoppers complain about these practices, stores are …
Writing, everyone can do it, right? Wrong. You have to have the drive, the passion to sit down and write the facts. Usually accompanied criticism, as a writer you need thick skin. There is no easy way to get into writing whether it is academic writing or blog writing. Sometimes you just have to keep …
Are you looking to get out of town for a long weekend? Santa Cruz might just be calling your name. This sun-soaked town boasts some of California’s most desirable beaches, which make it the perfect place for surfing, swimming, or spending a day on a boat. Abundant in state parks and natural reserves, Santa Cruz …
Whether you’re a first-time entrepreneur or an experienced business owner, don’t fool yourself into thinking you need to grow your business overnight. Although the right thing to do isn’t always clear at the moment, making smart business decisions can help you set your business on a path to success that will withstand the test of …
Whether you’re drafting a list of potential colleges or filling out college applications, checking out average SAT and ACT scores can help you determine which colleges and universities would be a good fit. When analyzing average SAT and ACT scores for accepted students, it’s important to keep in mind that these scores should not be …
People turn to veganism for a wide range of reasons, like to reduce their impact on the environment or to stop contributing to animal cruelty. But health reasons are another common motivator; transitioning to this lifestyle can come with health benefits such as a decreased risk of cancer or heart disease. Of course, the efficacy …
It’s great to be “on the road again” with Willie Nelson singing in your ears and the open road ahead of you. Road trips can be incredibly exciting and freeing. According to a recent article in the New York Post, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, 65 percent of people in the United States plan to travel more …
While not always the case, endometriosis is often associated with infertility, particularly in severe cases. Besides the direct effects, infertility can have a detrimental effect on your mental health by having (or developing) conditions such as anxiety disorders and depression, and feelings like guilt and hopelessness. Without question, dealing with endometriosis-related infertility is a difficult, stressful situation, but …