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☆ The Fleurty Girl of New Orleans
  + stars: | 2022-12-05 | by ( Sponsor Post | Sponsored State Farm | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +5 min
LLauren LeBlanc Haydel founded Fleurty Girl in 2009 with a $2,000 tax refund and a vision for a different life. "I realized I'm going to start a t-shirt line about New Orleans and feminine cut t-shirts, and it's going to be called Fleurty Girl," Haydel said. Fleurty Girl / GettyBut it isn't just that leap of faith to which she attributes her early success. GettyThe exposure from the cease-and-desist letter gave Fleurty Girl the buzz it needed because locals ate up her merchandise, and wanted more. Fleurty Girl / GettyToday, Fleurty Girl has nine stores, including one online, that sells carefully curated products like socks, jewelry, shoes – and yes, t-shirts – from local and internationally loved brands.
☆ Soil DNA analysis from paw prints could help Sumatran tigers
  + stars: | 2022-12-04 | by ( Katie Hunt | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +7 min
In her experiments to date, Watsa has been able to detect Sumatran tiger DNA in soil and determine the sex of the animal. Paw prints made by 4-year-old Sumatran tiger Rakan at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park help researcher Mrinalini Watsa develop a cost-effective technique to detect tiger DNA in soil. He believes DNA techniques could help scientists better understand how some tigers disperse between different areas, which can be hard to pick up with cameras. “DNA techniques will also be useful where camera trapping is difficult,” he added, such as the remote, mountainous regions in Southeast Asia. The analysis of tiger DNA in soil samples could help forensic investigations in the battle against the illegal wildlife trade.
☆ Is Cyber Monday still a thing? What to buy and what to skip
  + stars: | 2022-11-18 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Zoe-Malin-Byline-Jm.Jpg | Zoe Malin | ) www.nbcnews.com   time to read: +16 min
SKIP AHEAD Cyber Monday 2021 bestsellers | Is Cyber Monday a thing? What to buy and what to skip on Cyber MondayWhen Cyber Monday began, it was known as a tech-heavy deals day, said Kristin McGrath, shopping expert and senior editor at RetailMeNot. Apple products are often discounted during sales events like Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and AirPods, Apple Watches and Apple Pencils were all top sellers on Cyber Monday 2021. Because the line between Black Friday and Cyber Monday has blurred over the years — and because deals now start so early — many shoppers are wondering, is Cyber Monday still a “thing”? “Cyber Week” refers to the week after Cyber Monday, which is full of sales and deals from online retailers.
☆ Don Was Ill. Six Buddies Reunited 58 Years After Graduation to Help Him.
  + stars: | 2022-11-14 | by ( Clare Ansberry | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
PAW PAW, Mich.—In recent years, Don Brezinski suffered from a stroke and Covid, spent months in hospitals and rehab centers, and lost his longtime partner. The 75-year-old felt alone and near death—until six of his high school friends banded together to help him. The former classmates, all in their mid-70s and spread across four states, call themselves Group B for Brezinski. Some hadn’t seen him since they graduated in 1964.
☆ 11 Best Gifts for Dog Lovers
  + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( ) www.wsj.com   time to read: +8 min
For the bakerThe Dash Dog Treat Maker—a small waffle iron with bone-shaped plates—lets your pal whip up homemade dog treats. It makes up to eight bone-shaped dog treats at a time, and it includes sweet and savory recipes. Dockx eased her golden retriever’s separation anxiety while she was at work with a Snuggle Puppy, a plush toy with a battery-powered heartbeat. To brush up on dog speak, DeWillems recommends “Doggie Language: A Dog Lover’s Guide to Understanding Your Best Friend,” which decodes canine body language through illustrations that highlight subtle nuances in their mannerisms. For the devoted dog dadDog Dad Hats Custom Dog Dad Hats $69 at Dog Dad HatsAny proud parent will dig a Dog Dad Hat, with a custom embroidered illustration of their pet’s portrait.
☆ An elephant-sized demon cat is said to appear at the US Capitol before national emergencies, according to reports as far back as 1862
  + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +4 min
A demon cat is said to appear near the grounds of the US Capitol, the White House Historical Association says. Long considered a prophecy of coming tragedy, the first reported sighting of the demon cat was in the United States Capitol in 1862, during the Civil War. From then on, it was seen in the Capitol building basement before national emergencies, according to the White House Historical Association. "I can put enough pieces together to know where the legend came from," Livengood told Atlas Obscura. The White House Historical Association did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment.
☆ China is going full 'Black Mirror,' showing off a robot dog that's mounted with a machine gun and can be deployed via drone
  + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( Cheryl Teh | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +2 min
A private military defense contractor in China is going full "Black Mirror" with its latest offering. The company posted a video on Weibo showing a machine-gun mounted robot dog. The video shows a large drone carrying a gun-mounted robot dog. In August, the company also trialed a robot dog that could carry a munitions launcher. At the country's Robot Expo in August, dozens of robot dogs were seen doing a group dance, with plenty of hopping and paw-shaking.
☆ Wedding 'pet attendants' can make more than $200 an hour doing things like dressing dogs in tuxedos and taking them on bathroom breaks on a couple's big day
  + stars: | 2022-10-23 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +2 min
Some wedding "pet attendants" charge $200 an hour or more to tend to pets participating in a couple's big day, USA Today reports. Their responsibilities can include outfitting dogs in tuxedos, taking them on potty breaks, and more. Wedding pet coordinators are responsible for smoothly integrating a couple's pets, usually dogs, into their wedding, a task that can earn them $200 per hour or more, as USA Today reports. One wedding pet attendant, 42-year-old Amy Fiala of Austin, Texas, told the outlet she got into the business after her own wedding in 2013, which featured her Great Dane and Pomeranian. Some wedding pet attendants say they've seen an uptick in business in the past few years, as many people got pets during the pandemic.
☆ Walmart's metaverse experiments aim to attract 'younger evangelists' from generations Z and Alpha, experts say. Others warn it may be a lot of effort for limited returns.
  + stars: | 2022-10-13 | by ( Ben Tobin | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +5 min
Walmart's launch of its virtual-reality experiments with global gaming platform Roblox is a "game-changing moment" for the retailer, according to Justin Lacche, a metaverse consultant. But, more importantly, the experiments will help Walmart connect with the younger consumers it wants to attract. About half — 45% — of Roblox users are under the age of 13. Roblox is not the metaverse, it's more of a gaming environment, but it is a stepping stone to the metaverse." Have you tried Walmart's metaverse experiments or have insights to share on the projects?
☆ Why some kids love horror -- and why it's nothing to worry about
  + stars: | 2022-10-09 | by ( Scottie Andrew | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +9 min
Kayla Lopez’s kids, meanwhile, just need to pull on their Michael Myers masks to feel invincible. “I don’t really know of anybody that likes horror as much as them, honestly,” she said. Adorable kids and horror paraphernalia seem like an incongruous pairing. There’s no doubt we’re interested in that.”The Lopez kids have what Farley calls “type-T personalities” – the “T” stands for thrill-seeking. They’ve learned to filter themselves around their pals so as not to scare the other kids and save it for when they’re home, where their horror habits aren’t questioned.
☆ Walmart enters the metaverse with Roblox experiences
  + stars: | 2022-09-26 | by ( Ramishah Maruf | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +2 min
New York CNN —Walmart (WMT) has entered the metaverse. The retail giant announced Monday it is launching two immersive online experiences with Roblox, a metaverse mega-platform extremely popular with young kids. Its virtual dressing room offers products such as afp4, Halsey’s makeup brand, and YouTubers Brooklyn and Bailey’s skincare line with Walmart. Roblox began trading last March, immediately valuing the company at $45 billion when it debuted on Wall Street. Despite the buzz around the metaverse, Roblox shares have dropped almost 64% year-to-date.
☆ Walmart enters the metaverse with Roblox experiences aimed at younger shoppers
  + stars: | 2022-09-26 | by ( Melissa Repko | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +5 min
Walmart has two experiences in Roblox. Walmart is entering the metaverse with two experiences premiering Monday on online gaming platform Roblox. Roblox will serve as a testing ground for Walmart as it considers moves in the metaverse and beyond, said William White, Walmart's chief marketing officer. Some of the trademarks indicated interest in making or selling virtual goods and offering users virtual currency, as well as non-fungible tokens or NFTs. In a year-in-review blog post, Roblox called out the success of brand experiences, including top destinations for users who are 17 or older.
☆ New & Notable: Latest releases from Amazon and Peloton
  + stars: | 2022-09-24 | by ( Gabriella Depinho | Gabriella Depinho Is A Production Coordinator For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com   time to read: +3 min
This story is part of Select's New & Notable column, where we highlight our favorite product launches, major sales, what we're buying and some of our latest recommendations and advice. Shopping news: Walmart launches virtual fitting room and Peloton expands bike rentalsAccording to CNBC, this week Walmart is launching a virtual fitting room with Zeekit, a virtual fitting room startup the company bought last year. Peloton is expanding its bike rental program nationwide after piloting the program in Texas, Colorado, Florida and Minnesota, according to CNBC. After paying a $150 “startup fee,” you can rent a Peloton Bike for $89 a month. Target announced its early holiday deal days (or Target Deal Days), from Oct. 6 to Oct. 8.
☆ A Paradise of Birds in Ghana’s Kakum National Park
  + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Photographs Lyle Ashton Harris | Lyle Ashton Harris | Photographs Yael Martínez | ) www.nytimes.com   time to read: +22 min
An animal voyage is special because it requires us to make many journeys all at once. To return home from an animal voyage is to become, yourself, a new animal living in your old habitat. “If the snow leopard should manifest itself, then I am ready to see the snow leopard,” Matthiessen writes. The best trips, like Peter Matthiessen’s search for the snow leopard, find a way to make themselves permanent. To return home from an animal voyage is to become, yourself, a new animal living in your old habitat.
☆ Meeting the Beasts of the Jungle in French Guiana
  + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Photographs Antoine D Agata | Antoine D Agata | Photographs Yael Martínez | ) www.nytimes.com   time to read: +22 min
An animal voyage is special because it requires us to make many journeys all at once. To return home from an animal voyage is to become, yourself, a new animal living in your old habitat. “If the snow leopard should manifest itself, then I am ready to see the snow leopard,” Matthiessen writes. The best trips, like Peter Matthiessen’s search for the snow leopard, find a way to make themselves permanent. To return home from an animal voyage is to become, yourself, a new animal living in your old habitat.
☆ Inside an Animal Sanctuary in Bolivia Where Tourists Can Help
  + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Photographs Yael Martínez | Yael Martínez | ) www.nytimes.com   time to read: +22 min
An animal voyage is special because it requires us to make many journeys all at once. My favorite record of an animal voyage is a book that’s fluent in failure. To return home from an animal voyage is to become, yourself, a new animal living in your old habitat. “If the snow leopard should manifest itself, then I am ready to see the snow leopard,” Matthiessen writes. To return home from an animal voyage is to become, yourself, a new animal living in your old habitat.
☆ Inside Seoul’s Wild Animal Cafes
  + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Photographs Robin Schwartz | Robin Schwartz | Photographs Yael Martínez | ) www.nytimes.com   time to read: +22 min
An animal voyage is special because it requires us to make many journeys all at once. My favorite record of an animal voyage is a book that’s fluent in failure. To return home from an animal voyage is to become, yourself, a new animal living in your old habitat. “If the snow leopard should manifest itself, then I am ready to see the snow leopard,” Matthiessen writes. To return home from an animal voyage is to become, yourself, a new animal living in your old habitat.
☆ Lessons From a Lifetime of Animal Voyages
  + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Sam Anderson | Photographs Yael Martínez | ) www.nytimes.com   time to read: +22 min
An animal voyage is special because it requires us to make many journeys all at once. My favorite record of an animal voyage is a book that’s fluent in failure. To return home from an animal voyage is to become, yourself, a new animal living in your old habitat. “If the snow leopard should manifest itself, then I am ready to see the snow leopard,” Matthiessen writes. To return home from an animal voyage is to become, yourself, a new animal living in your old habitat.
☆ Where the Wild Things Are
  + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( The New York Times Magazine | Photographs Yael Martínez | ) www.nytimes.com   time to read: +22 min
To return home from an animal voyage is to become, yourself, a new animal living in your old habitat. “If the snow leopard should manifest itself, then I am ready to see the snow leopard,” Matthiessen writes. “We’ve seen so much, maybe it’s better if there are some things that we don’t see.”Today, nearly 50 years later, if you are so inclined, you can go see a snow leopard at the zoo. The best trips, like Peter Matthiessen’s search for the snow leopard, find a way to make themselves permanent. To return home from an animal voyage is to become, yourself, a new animal living in your old habitat.
☆ Two veteran sports execs launch firm aiming to invest up to $50M in early-stage companies
  + stars: | 2022-09-20 | by ( Lillian Rizzo | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +3 min
Two longtime sports executives are launching an investment firm they say will back startups capitalizing on the growing opportunities at the intersection of sports, media and entertainment. Velocity Capital Management said Tuesday it will invest up to $50 million in early-stage companies with enterprise values of up to $2 billion. "Camp is a business that cuts across some of the things we've been looking at as a firm," said Abrams. Before joining Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment as its chief investment officer in 2018, Abrams served as a partner at Apollo for much of his career. Rees previously guided Sportradar, a data firm that works with sportsbooks, sports federations and media companies, through its IPO in 2021.
☆ I'm a working mom who's had no choice but to homeschool my kid. The government should offer more aid for families like mine.
  + stars: | 2022-03-02 | by ( Melissa Petro | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +5 min
She's homeschooling her son as their district can't find a public school to meet his special needs. As a child with a disability, he's entitled to services that will support and help him succeed in school. The good news: I found a private school for kids with special needs and they have an immediate opening. Do I put it on a credit card, hire a lawyer, and sue my public school district for reimbursement? I don't have a full-time "job," but I'm literally doing the job of a hundred different people.
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