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The Largest Bass Pro In America Is Days Away From Opening The Largest Bass Pro In America Is Days Away From Opening The Largest Bass Pro In America Is Days Away From Opening
The Largest Bass Pro In America Is Days Away From Opening The largest single-level Bass Pro Shops in the country has set its grand opening date in New Jersey, complete with celebrity appearances, live entertainment, and a massive aquarium. The 200,000-square-foot Outdoor World destination in Sayreville will celebrate its grand opening Wednesday, Nov. 11, with festivities beginning at 5 p.m., the retailer announced. A conservation ceremony will begin at 6 p.m., followed by a ribbon-cutting at 6:30 p.m. Country singer Celeste Kellogg, who has opened for acts including Miley Cyrus, Kelly Clarkson, and the Jonas Brothers, will kick off the entert…

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NJ Man Busted In Hit, Run Pedestrian Crash: Hoboken PD NJ Man Busted In Hit, Run Pedestrian Crash: Hoboken PD NJ Man Busted In Hit, Run Pedestrian Crash: Hoboken PD
NJ Man Busted In Hit, Run Pedestrian Crash: Hoboken PD A 25-year-old Haskell man was arrested and charged after he struck a pedestrian and fled the scene in Hoboken, authorities announced Wednesday, Oct. 28. At 12:55 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, officers responded to a hit-and-run crash after a pedestrian was struck while she crossed 15th Street, Hoboken police said. The driver fled west on 15th street in a dark colored SUV, police said. An investigation determined Andrii Gustal was the driver and he was charged with assault by auto, knowingly leaving the scene of an accident resulting in serious bodily injury, endangering an injured victim, and o…

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Victim Of Route 23 Motorcycle Crash ID'd As 22-Year-Old Esthetician Victim Of Route 23 Motorcycle Crash ID'd As 22-Year-Old Esthetician Victim Of Route 23 Motorcycle Crash ID'd As 22-Year-Old Esthetician
Victim Of Route 23 Motorcycle Crash ID'd As 22-Year-Old Esthetician The victim of a deadly motorcycle crash on Route 23 has been identified as a 22-year-old esthetician. Kristen Lembo, 22, of Pompton Lakes, died in a motorcycle crash in Morris County early Tuesday morning, Oct. 27, authorities said. At 2:39 a.m., Pequannock police responded to a single motorcycle crash on Route 23 south, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said. Lembo was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. Born in Hackensack, Lembo grew up in Pompton Lakes, where she developed her love for gymnastics and a passion for drawing and painting, according to her obituary from the …

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NY Man Lured Teen From NJ Home Before Accomplice Fired 12 Shots, Jury Finds NY Man Lured Teen From NJ Home Before Accomplice Fired 12 Shots, Jury Finds NY Man Lured Teen From NJ Home Before Accomplice Fired 12 Shots, Jury Finds
NY Man Lured Teen From NJ Home Before Accomplice Fired 12 Shots, Jury Finds A 66-year-old New York man has been convicted of trying to kill a 19-year-old outside his mother's Nutley home in a Fourth of July ambush that left the teen shot four times, authorities announced Wednesday, Oct. 28. Armando Villareal Mena, of Newburgh, NY, was found guilty Friday, Oct. 23, of first-degree conspiracy to commit murder, first-degree attempted murder, and second-degree aggravated assault in the shooting of Jahniel Perez, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II said. Mena and an accomplice drove from Newburgh to Perez's mother's Nutley home on July 4, 2025, prosecutors s…

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Details Released In NJ Police Sergeant's Alleged Assault At Local Bar Details Released In NJ Police Sergeant's Alleged Assault At Local Bar Details Released In NJ Police Sergeant's Alleged Assault At Local Bar
Details Released In NJ Police Sergeant's Alleged Assault At Local Bar An off-duty North Jersey police sergeant accused of punching two strangers at a restaurant appeared to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol during the attack, according to newly obtained court documents. Thomas Connors, 39, of West Milford, was standing at the bar inside Jessie's Country Kettle on Greenwood Lake Turnpike around 12:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, when he punched a man standing directly in front of him without warning, causing him to fall to the floor, according to a complaint obtained by Daily Voice. Connors then turned toward a second man standing to his left and punched …

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Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List
Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List A new national ranking reveals the top communities for Americans to spend their retirement years. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Places to Retire list on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The website evaluated more than 850 cities based on factors like affordability, quality of life, health care access, and taxes for retirees. Affordability became the top priority in this year's rankings as Americans continue facing higher living costs and inflation. U.S. News adjusted its scoring system to give more weight to the financial concerns of people approaching retirement. Midland, Michigan,…

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'We Did Not Choose To Leave': Popular NJ Pizzeria Owner Taking Over Bakery Space After Fire 'We Did Not Choose To Leave': Popular NJ Pizzeria Owner Taking Over Bakery Space After Fire 'We Did Not Choose To Leave': Popular NJ Pizzeria Owner Taking Over Bakery Space After Fire
'We Did Not Choose To Leave': Popular NJ Pizzeria Owner Taking Over Bakery Space After Fire The owner of a French bakery and chocolate shop in North Jersey says he was forced out of his longtime downtown location following a fire and a dispute with his landlords, and now a popular area pizza maker is taking over the space. Cedric Hosy, owner of Chocolatine on East Main Street, said the bakery's departure was not voluntary and that he had fought to reopen following the June fire. The fire broke out at neighboring Cafe Crevier just before 1 a.m. in early June, spreading flames and smoke into Chocolatine, as previously reported by Daily Voice. The Morris County Prosecutor's Offi…

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Bergen County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open Bergen County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open Bergen County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open
Bergen County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open The nominations are in, the finalists have been chosen, and voting is NOW OPEN for Daily Voice's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards! From the neighborhood bagel shop that knows your order by heart to the hair salon that always gets your cut just right, Bergen County is full of businesses that deserve a little love. And this is your chance to show them just how much they mean to the community. Finalists are competing in 40 categories across Food & Drink, Self Care, Small Business, and Entertainment. Whether it's your favorite pizza place, a go-to gym, a trusted local tradesperson, or a m…

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Bergen County Among NJ's Top Counties For Deer Crashes, AAA Says Bergen County Among NJ's Top Counties For Deer Crashes, AAA Says Bergen County Among NJ's Top Counties For Deer Crashes, AAA Says
Bergen County Among NJ's Top Counties For Deer Crashes, AAA Says New Jersey drivers are hitting deer at record rates, and the most dangerous time of year is here. A record 11,692 deer-related crashes were reported across the Garden State in 2025, up nearly 2% from the previous record set in 2024, according to AAA Northeast, citing state crash data from Numetric. With deer mating season peaking in October and November, AAA is warning motorists to stay alert, particularly around dawn and dusk, when deer are most active. Between 2020 and 2025, New Jersey recorded 64,780 deer-related crashes, including more than 4,252 involving injuries and 15 involving…

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Popular Lake Hopatcong Pub Hits Market For $1.495M After 12 Years Popular Lake Hopatcong Pub Hits Market For $1.495M After 12 Years Popular Lake Hopatcong Pub Hits Market For $1.495M After 12 Years
Popular Lake Hopatcong Pub Hits Market For $1.495M After 12 Years A longtime Lake Hopatcong waterfront restaurant and bar is up for sale for nearly $1.5 million, offering a new owner the chance to take over a lakefront property complete with a liquor license, seven boat slips and room for more than 200 guests. Patrick's Pub, located at 470 River Styx Road in Hopatcong, has been listed for $1.495 million as its owners prepare to retire after approximately 12 years, according to a listing from J.C. Kapas Real Estate Company. The sale includes the restaurant's operating business, real estate across two commercial parcels totaling approximately 1.05 acres, a …

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Conservative Influencer From Bergen County Charged In Minnesota Voting Stunt Conservative Influencer From Bergen County Charged In Minnesota Voting Stunt Conservative Influencer From Bergen County Charged In Minnesota Voting Stunt
Conservative Influencer From Bergen County Charged In Minnesota Voting Stunt Two conservative influencers said they were putting Minnesota's voter vouching law to an extreme test when they dressed in Muslim-style clothing, adopted fake accents, and filmed themselves at polling places. But after reviewing videos of the stunt, prosecutors said the pair had violated state election laws and charged both with felonies. James Edward O'Keefe, 42, who grew up in Westwood, NJ, and Cam Higby, 26, of Gouverneur, NY, were each charged with felony unlawful voting and identity theft on Wednesday, Oct. 28, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office announced. The charges stem from the …

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NJ College Student, 20, Killed In Crash In Kentucky: State Police NJ College Student, 20, Killed In Crash In Kentucky: State Police NJ College Student, 20, Killed In Crash In Kentucky: State Police
NJ College Student, 20, Killed In Crash In Kentucky: State Police A 20-year-old Holmdel resident and Boston University college student was killed in a car crash in Kentucky Friday, Oct. 23, authorities said. At 9 a.m., troopers responded to Edmonson County after an Honda CRV operated by a 20-year-old Little Silver resident was traveling east on Pig Road and attempted to cross Brownsville Road when it collided with a Ford LT900 dump truck operated by a 24-year-old Kentucky resident, Kentucky State Police said. Colin Sharpe, a passenger in the Honda CRV, was pronounced dead at the scene while his passenger was airlifted to a nearby hospital, police said. Th…

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Nearly $3M Home Depot, Lowe’s Theft Ring Hit New Jersey, 18 Other States: DA Nearly $3M Home Depot, Lowe’s Theft Ring Hit New Jersey, 18 Other States: DA Nearly $3M Home Depot, Lowe’s Theft Ring Hit New Jersey, 18 Other States: DA
Nearly $3M Home Depot, Lowe’s Theft Ring Hit New Jersey, 18 Other States: DA A theft ring targeting Home Depot, Lowe’s, and other retailers caused nearly $3 million in losses across 19 states — including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Virginia — authorities announced on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Eight men have been arrested and a ninth is wanted after investigators uncovered a network of more than 30 people handling thefts, transportation, storage, and resale of stolen merchandise, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele and Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said. The group committed hundreds of thefts begi…

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Bogota Man, 25, Suffers Severe Head Injury After Being Struck By Pickup Near Bergen Courthouse Bogota Man, 25, Suffers Severe Head Injury After Being Struck By Pickup Near Bergen Courthouse Bogota Man, 25, Suffers Severe Head Injury After Being Struck By Pickup Near Bergen Courthouse
Bogota Man, 25, Suffers Severe Head Injury After Being Struck By Pickup Near Bergen Courthouse A 25-year-old Bogota man suffered a severe head injury after being struck by a pickup truck near the Bergen County courthouse in Hackensack on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 27, authorities said. The man was attempting to cross Main Street heading west near Court Street around 3:49 p.m. when he was struck by a 2016 GMC Sierra driven by a 49-year-old man from Savannah, Georgia, Hackensack Police Deputy Chief Gregory Zisa said. The pedestrian remained in stable condition as of Wednesday morning, Oct. 28, Zisa said. The driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators, Zisa said. No…

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Murder Charge Reinstated For Ex-NYPD Detective In Fatal GWB Shooting: Report Murder Charge Reinstated For Ex-NYPD Detective In Fatal GWB Shooting: Report Murder Charge Reinstated For Ex-NYPD Detective In Fatal GWB Shooting: Report
Murder Charge Reinstated For Ex-nypd Detective In Fatal GWB Shooting: Report A retired NYPD detective from the Hudson Valley, NY accused of fatally shooting a father of two during a road-rage confrontation on the George Washington Bridge is once again facing a murder charge after a Manhattan grand jury returned an indictment, according to reports.  Victor Romero, 62, of Haverstraw, NY, was indicted on second-degree murder on Tuesday, Oct. 27, in connection with the shooting death of Koran Irvine, 46, of Valley Cottage, ABC7 reported.  The indictment marks a significant development in the case, as Romero had initially been charged with murder following the …

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Costco Offering Discounted Thanksgiving Dinner As Holiday Costs Rise Costco Offering Discounted Thanksgiving Dinner As Holiday Costs Rise Costco Offering Discounted Thanksgiving Dinner As Holiday Costs Rise
Costco Offering Discounted Thanksgiving Dinner As Holiday Costs Rise Costco is offering a complete Thanksgiving dinner for eight people at a discounted price as families navigate rising costs before the holidays. The warehouse retailer is selling its Fortune Gourmet Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner for $199.99, down from its regular price of $269.99. The online-only meal includes about 30 pounds of food, with shipping included. The $70 discount is available through Monday, Nov. 30, while supplies last. "We've made Thanksgiving much easier for you and your family with this bundle," Costco said on its website. "You'll get a turkey breast that is pre-brined and read…

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Popular Butter Brand Faces Recall Across 10 States, Including NJ Popular Butter Brand Faces Recall Across 10 States, Including NJ Popular Butter Brand Faces Recall Across 10 States, Including NJ
Popular Butter Brand Faces Recall Across 10 States, Including NJ A butter product is under recall, giving shoppers a reason to check what is tucked inside their refrigerators and freezers. The recall covers Miyoko’s Creamery European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter, according to an FDA enforcement report. The agency lists yeast, mold, and E. coli as the reason. Prosperity Organic Foods Inc., based in Boise, Idaho, voluntarily initiated the recall Friday, Sept. 11. The FDA classified it as Class II on Friday, Oct. 23, and lists its status as ongoing. The affected product was distributed in 10 states: Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana,…

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7-Eleven Launching Several New Foods In Major Menu Expansion 7-Eleven Launching Several New Foods In Major Menu Expansion 7-Eleven Launching Several New Foods In Major Menu Expansion
7-Eleven Launching Several New Foods In Major Menu Expansion 7-Eleven is adding a Korean-inspired food menu as the convenience store chain tries to attract more customers. The company announced its new "Flavors of Korea" lineup in a news release on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The menu includes several new items at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes stores nationwide. The new offerings include 10 spicy chicken dumplings for $5 and eight boneless wings for $5 coated in a sweet and spicy gochujang glaze. A Korean barbecue pizza is also being introduced with seasoned beef, caramelized onions, carrots, garlic, green onions, cheese, and barbecue sa…

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Walmart Unveils Huge Thanksgiving Meal Deal As Grocery Prices Rise Walmart Unveils Huge Thanksgiving Meal Deal As Grocery Prices Rise Walmart Unveils Huge Thanksgiving Meal Deal As Grocery Prices Rise
Walmart Unveils Huge Thanksgiving Meal Deal As Grocery Prices Rise Walmart is offering a Thanksgiving meal that it claims can feed 10 people for just $35 as families continue facing higher grocery prices. The retail giant is bringing back its Holiday Meal Basket with 26 items for $3.50 per person, Walmart announced in a news release on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Walmart said the 2026 basket has 18% more items and costs 12% less than the same items did in 2025. The meal includes a Butterball turkey that costs 97 cents per pound. Families can also prepare several traditional holiday dishes, including stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, gree…

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iPhone Security Warning: Apple Expands Protection After Targeted Attack Report iPhone Security Warning: Apple Expands Protection After Targeted Attack Report iPhone Security Warning: Apple Expands Protection After Targeted Attack Report
iPhone Security Warning: Apple Expands Protection After Targeted Attack Report Apple’s warning about a highly sophisticated attack is bringing fresh attention to a security step iPhone users should check. The company released iOS 18.7.11 and iPadOS 18.7.11 on Monday, Oct. 26, extending protection against a security flaw to older devices, including the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR, according to Apple’s security advisory. Apple says it is aware of a report that the flaw may have been exploited in an “extremely sophisticated attack” targeting specific individuals using versions of iOS before iOS 27. That wording matters: The advisory describes a potentially targeted attack…

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Costco Offering Discounted Thanksgiving Dinner As Holiday Costs Rise Costco Offering Discounted Thanksgiving Dinner As Holiday Costs Rise Costco Offering Discounted Thanksgiving Dinner As Holiday Costs Rise
Costco Offering Discounted Thanksgiving Dinner As Holiday Costs Rise Costco is offering a complete Thanksgiving dinner for eight people at a discounted price as families navigate rising costs before the holidays. The warehouse retailer is selling its Fortune Gourmet Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner for $199.99, down from its regular price of $269.99. The online-only meal includes about 30 pounds of food, with shipping included. The $70 discount is available through Monday, Nov. 30, while supplies last. "We've made Thanksgiving much easier for you and your family with this bundle," Costco said on its website. "You'll get a turkey breast that is pre-brined and read…

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Popular Butter Brand Faces Recall Across 10 States, Including NJ Popular Butter Brand Faces Recall Across 10 States, Including NJ Popular Butter Brand Faces Recall Across 10 States, Including NJ
Popular Butter Brand Faces Recall Across 10 States, Including NJ A butter product is under recall, giving shoppers a reason to check what is tucked inside their refrigerators and freezers. The recall covers Miyoko’s Creamery European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter, according to an FDA enforcement report. The agency lists yeast, mold, and E. coli as the reason. Prosperity Organic Foods Inc., based in Boise, Idaho, voluntarily initiated the recall Friday, Sept. 11. The FDA classified it as Class II on Friday, Oct. 23, and lists its status as ongoing. The affected product was distributed in 10 states: Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana,…

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by Joe Lombardi
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7-Eleven Launching Several New Foods In Major Menu Expansion 7-Eleven Launching Several New Foods In Major Menu Expansion 7-Eleven Launching Several New Foods In Major Menu Expansion
7-Eleven Launching Several New Foods In Major Menu Expansion 7-Eleven is adding a Korean-inspired food menu as the convenience store chain tries to attract more customers. The company announced its new "Flavors of Korea" lineup in a news release on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The menu includes several new items at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes stores nationwide. The new offerings include 10 spicy chicken dumplings for $5 and eight boneless wings for $5 coated in a sweet and spicy gochujang glaze. A Korean barbecue pizza is also being introduced with seasoned beef, caramelized onions, carrots, garlic, green onions, cheese, and barbecue sa…

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Walmart Unveils Huge Thanksgiving Meal Deal As Grocery Prices Rise Walmart Unveils Huge Thanksgiving Meal Deal As Grocery Prices Rise Walmart Unveils Huge Thanksgiving Meal Deal As Grocery Prices Rise
Walmart Unveils Huge Thanksgiving Meal Deal As Grocery Prices Rise Walmart is offering a Thanksgiving meal that it claims can feed 10 people for just $35 as families continue facing higher grocery prices. The retail giant is bringing back its Holiday Meal Basket with 26 items for $3.50 per person, Walmart announced in a news release on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Walmart said the 2026 basket has 18% more items and costs 12% less than the same items did in 2025. The meal includes a Butterball turkey that costs 97 cents per pound. Families can also prepare several traditional holiday dishes, including stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, gree…

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iPhone Security Warning: Apple Expands Protection After Targeted Attack Report iPhone Security Warning: Apple Expands Protection After Targeted Attack Report iPhone Security Warning: Apple Expands Protection After Targeted Attack Report
iPhone Security Warning: Apple Expands Protection After Targeted Attack Report Apple’s warning about a highly sophisticated attack is bringing fresh attention to a security step iPhone users should check. The company released iOS 18.7.11 and iPadOS 18.7.11 on Monday, Oct. 26, extending protection against a security flaw to older devices, including the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR, according to Apple’s security advisory. Apple says it is aware of a report that the flaw may have been exploited in an “extremely sophisticated attack” targeting specific individuals using versions of iOS before iOS 27. That wording matters: The advisory describes a potentially targeted attack…

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203 Passengers Stranded After US Cruise Ship Ends Global Voyage Due To Fuel Costs 203 Passengers Stranded After US Cruise Ship Ends Global Voyage Due To Fuel Costs 203 Passengers Stranded After US Cruise Ship Ends Global Voyage Due To Fuel Costs
203 Passengers Stranded After US Cruise Ship Ends Global Voyage Due To Fuel Costs More than 200 passengers have been left stranded after a residential cruise halted its global voyage, turning a floating-home dream into an uncertain search for somewhere to stay. The Villa Vie Odyssey is docked in Sihanoukville, Cambodia. Its Florida-based operator, Villa Vie Residences, announced the suspension Tuesday, Oct. 27, citing fuel costs it said had become unsustainable. The 642-foot ship carried 203 passengers, predominantly Americans, and 156 crew members, according to NBC News. Those onboard have been instructed to disembark, with no confirmed date for the voyage to resume. F…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Cheaper Alternatives To Famous Vacation Getaways Revealed In New Report Cheaper Alternatives To Famous Vacation Getaways Revealed In New Report Cheaper Alternatives To Famous Vacation Getaways Revealed In New Report
Cheaper Alternatives To Famous Vacation Getaways Revealed In New Report A famous vacation destination can come with a premium price, but a new comparison identifies alternatives that could deliver a similar getaway for considerably less. Duel.com’s October report compared 16 well-known destinations with lower-cost counterparts and estimated daily spending for one adult. Maiori, Italy, led the comparison by percentage savings. Breckenridge, Colorado, offered the largest dollar reduction among the destination pairs. The analysis priced well-reviewed three- or four-star hotels on identical dates within each pair. Food and drink estimates used a fixed basket of me…

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by Joe Lombardi
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How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research
How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research Losing a paycheck could leave many workers facing a financial squeeze before they find a suitable replacement job, new Monster research suggests. Only 39 percent of employed adults surveyed said they could maintain their current standard of living for at least three months after losing their primary source of income. The findings come from the Monster Research Institute’s Q3 Monster Livelihood Index, which measures workers’ perceptions of their financial resilience and career options. The survey also found that fewer than half, 48 percent, felt confident they could find another job meeting…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Top Rock Songs Of 21st Century Ranked By Rolling Stone: No. 1 May Come As Surprise Top Rock Songs Of 21st Century Ranked By Rolling Stone: No. 1 May Come As Surprise Top Rock Songs Of 21st Century Ranked By Rolling Stone: No. 1 May Come As Surprise
Top Rock Songs Of 21st Century Ranked By Rolling Stone: No. 1 May Come As Surprise Rolling Stone has ranked the greatest rock songs of the 21st century, and its top pick may send listeners back to their playlists. The magazine’s 200-song ranking brings together guitar anthems, pop-punk hits, and even hip-hop, making room for very different definitions of rock. The winner is “Maps,” the Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ 2003 song, which places ahead of the White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army” and the Killers’ “Mr. Brightside.” Rolling Stone credits the New York trio’s enduring appeal on “Maps” to singer Karen O’s emotional vulnerability and Nick Zinner’s guitar work. The choice gives the to…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's How Early Flu Season Could Reach Its Peak Here's How Early Flu Season Could Reach Its Peak Here's How Early Flu Season Could Reach Its Peak
Here's How Early Flu Season Could Reach Its Peak Flu’s early rise is putting the timing of this season’s peak in focus, but the calendar offers clues rather than guarantees. US influenza activity most often peaks between December and February, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  That means December falls at the beginning of the typical peak window, though the agency’s historical summary does not predict when this season will reach its highest point. February was the most common peak month in the CDC’s historical tally, followed by December. Some seasons peaked in March. An early increase alone does not est…

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by Joe Lombardi