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hotel and resort fees

Business & Lifestyle

These hotel fees are making your stay more expensive

Last week I wrote about some of the new and different ways airlines are collecting fees, rendering many base fare comparisons moot. Well, as it turns out, a similar phenomenon has also been affecting a different part of the travel sector for years. I speak, of course, of the hotel industry. Just as looking on third-party travels sites for flights can sometimes cause you to overlook the true cost, there are a few semi-hidden hotel fees that also increase the […]

todayNovember 28, 2018 27

Business & Lifestyle

The 21st Money Weekly Newsletter 11/24

Crypto News, Analysis, Forecasts, ICOs, and Events for the week ending 11/24   Crypto News & Analysis   Is cryptomining still a viable business? Can individuals create enough revenue to produce a profit from cryptomining? What does the future hold for cryptomining operations?   The new way to make money crypto mining in Sweden is by not paying the electric bill. It sounds funny but this may be the policy of one crypto mining operation that was based in Sweden, […]

todayNovember 26, 2018 17

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Why winter is actually a great time for home remodeling

Perhaps one of the main advantages of being a property owner is the ability to make alterations to your home. Living in an apartment is fine, but you can never actually improve its structural appearance or add anything at all. A recent survey found that nearly two-thirds of consumers are planning on renovating their homes. Additionally, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, 30% of remodeling activity was major home additions, 40% was for minor alterations, and 30% for general repairs […]

todayNovember 26, 2018 91

Automotive News

10 reasons why people still love classic cars

Many people view classic cars as old and beaten down that can't compare to the sleek design and features of a modern car. It's no question that modern cars outperform classic cars both in design and efficiency. Modern cars are just more reliable, comfortable to drive, safer, and a better option for the environment. So with all these said, why do people still prefer the classics when it comes to their cars? Craftsmanship There are many factors but the main […]

todayNovember 23, 2018 38

Business & Lifestyle

CVS Health: Deal to buy Aetna will close after Thanksgiving

WOONSOCKET, R.I. (UPI) -- CVS Health's $69 billion acquisition of Aetna will take longer than expected as the retail pharmacy needs approval from two more state departments of insurance. Earlier this month, CVS CEO Larry Merlo said the deal was on track to close before Thanksgiving. In a SEC filing Tuesday, the company said that now won't happen until after the holiday. "CVS Health has made significant progress and is in the final states of the approval process with the […]

todayNovember 21, 2018 72

Illinois farmers

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Illinois farmers focus on economics of sustainability

SPRINGFIELD (Illinois News Network) -- Sustainable farming practices in Illinois designed to improve water quality also face a financial test. Through emerging projects like Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy, farmers are working to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus levels in their soil to prevent runoff into what will become the potable water supply. “It’s really been an effort in place since 2015 for our large municipalities and wastewater treatment plants to work alongside agriculture to be able to reduce our nutrient loads […]

todayNovember 21, 2018 84

Small Business Saturday

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SCOTT: A ‘yes’ vote for Small Business Saturday makes year-round impact

Election Day has passed but you still have time to make one more “Yes” vote. I’d like to ask for you to do that for Small Business Saturday, which is Nov. 24 this year. Why is a yes for Small Business Saturday so important? Approximately 30 million small businesses ignite our local economies and enrich our communities throughout the year. In so many ways, they act as the glue that holds communities together. Small businesses create two out of every […]

todayNovember 21, 2018 18

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The 21st Money Weekly Newsletter 11/16

Crypto News & Analysis   Bitmain's co-founder Jihan Wu has been removed from the director's chair at Bitmain. It has been reported that Mr. Wu has been demoted to the position of supervisor and no longer has the authority to manage the day to day affairs of Bitmain. An unnamed source from Bitmain disclosed the functions and details of Mr Wu's new role within the company. The source describes Mr. Wu's demotion as follows,   “After changing to a supervisor, […]

todayNovember 17, 2018 19

Dartmouth

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7 women sue Dartmouth, alleging sexual misconduct by professors

HANOVER, N.H. (UPI) -- Seven women filed a lawsuit against Dartmouth University accusing the New Hampshire Ivy League school of failing to act against three professors accused of sexual harassment and assault. The women, all of whom studied in the school's Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, said they were "treated as sex objects" by tenured professors Todd Heatherton, William Kelley and Paul Whalen. "These professors leered at, groped, sexted, intoxicated, and even raped female students," the lawsuit, filed Wednesday […]

todayNovember 15, 2018 41

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