The anti-poverty charity Trussell Trust has set up a hardship fund for its own staff as the inflation crisis bites, it was revealed today. Matthew van Duyvenbode, chief strategy officer, told an event this afternoon that the move was part of work to help staff and volunteers “facing stress both at work and at home”.
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Most stories about Swiss watchmaking begin from up high. No surprises there given the importance of the Swiss Jura as one of the hotbeds of this activity, historically and right now. Le Locle, for example, is 945m above sea level, and there is really no Swiss manufacture based at anything like sea level, thanks to
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American author E.B. White once quipped about this city of eight million inhabitants: “New York provides not only a continuing excitation but also a spectacle that is continuing.” And while he may have said this nearly a century ago, his words still ring true to this day. The City that Never Sleeps is in constant
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True crime writer Gage Chandler, the protagonist of John Darnielle’s Devil House, jumps at the opportunity to live at the “Devil House,” a building where two gruesome, possibly satanic murders took place in 1986. Blamed on some rebellious teenagers, the case remains unsolved. Once Gage moves in and starts researching the murders, he’s drawn into
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Barnes & Noble has announced their Best Books of 2022 today. The list, comprised of 10 books that were hand-selected by Barnes & Noble booksellers, include books by Pulitzer Prize winners as well as debut authors. The genres and subject matter included in the list range from dark academia to memoir to middle grade fantasy.
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Photo Credit: Shutterstock With the nicknames of ‘The City Beautiful’, ‘O-Town’ and ‘Theme Park Capital of the World’, the City of Orlando is a magical place and one of the most-visited cities. Along with shopping, restaurants, attractions and live entertainment in downtown Orlando, three of the largest tourist destinations are Walt Disney World® Resort, Universal
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New legislation has been introduced that would expand access to school libraries and codify student First Amendment Rights. The Right to Read Act (S. 5064 and H.R. 9056), introduced by Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed and Arizona Representative Raúl Grijalva, would put a certified school librarian in every public school library across the country. Among the
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It’s HORROR MONTH on “If These Walls Could Talk.” This week Horror Icon Bill Oberst Jr. is a featured guest with hosts Wendy Stuart and Tym Moss on Wednesday, October 12th, 2022 at 2 PM ET live from the infamous Pangea Restaurant. Who else but hosts Wendy Stuart and Tym Moss could “spill the tea” on
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Quantum Leap is sticking around for longer at NBC. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the new drama has landed a six-episode pickup. The order for more episodes brings the Quantum Leap Season 1 tally to 18 episodes. Quantum Leap launched on NBC last month to 3.35 million total viewers and a 0.47 rating in the
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Neil DeGrasse Tyson’s official job is the director of the Hayden Planetarium; however, most people on social media probably know Tyson as the guy who is a total buzzkill about movies. He spends a lot of his time on Twitter explaining why your favorite movie doesn’t make scientific sense, and now he’s turned his sights
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News Kanye West Locked Out of Twitter Following Anti-Semitic Tweet Yesterday, the rapper’s Instagram account was restricted for policy violations By Madison Bloom and Rob Arcand October 9, 2022 Facebook Twitter Kanye West (Photo by Edward Berthelot/GC Images). Facebook Twitter Kanye West  has been locked out of his Twitter account after posting an anti-Semitic tweet,
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Europe is a popular tourist destination for many reasons. There’s something for everyone, be it a cheap backpacker experience interrailing around the central countries, ski resorts, or luxury remote villages. For those where money isn’t much of an issue, there are some of the most charming and historically significant cities in the world. Here are
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Canada is known for its beautiful landscapes, the incredible politeness of its residents, and ice hockey.  However, most visitors have no idea what to expect when it comes to food. From fresh seafood to sweet treats and, of course, all things maple, here’s what to eat and drink in Canada.  Visit a maple syrup farm
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Once upon a time, in a galaxy not so far away, the hallowed institution of nerdom became mainstream. No longer are the niche predilections of geeks sequestered to the outskirts of pop culture; these die-hard fans have cultivated a recognized movement that can shift the cultural discourse. But for fans like New York Times critic-at-large
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It’s a-me, Chris Pratt! On Thursday afternoon, the highly anticipated first trailer for The Super Mario Bros. Movie dropped, and despite excited, ample buzz online, there was one thing fans were quick to complain about: Mario’s voice. Pratt, who starred in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, is the voice of Mario, the iconic Italian plumber
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