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She said moving to Europe was the best decision for her family and she has no regrets. This as-told-to essay is based on conversations with Michelle B. Dallocchio, an Iraq War veteran of Pacific Islander heritage who left the US for Europe. Moving back to the US is a hard noUltimately, I have no regrets about moving abroad. Michelle Dallocchio has no regrets about moving abroad. For us, moving abroad and ending up in Italy was the right move.
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Sonya Moore decided that if Trump won in 2016, she would leave the US. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Advertisement"If Trump wins this election, I'm moving out of the country." Trump won the election, and 9 months later, I left the US. After four months in India, I continued making my way through Asia for eight more months.
Persons: Sonya Moore, Trump, Moore, , I'm, uproot, Dalai Lama, I've, We've Organizations: Service, Trump Locations: Asia, Siem Reap, Cambodia, India, Dalai, Maldives, Bali, mountaintops, Laos, Philippines, Myanmar, Manhattan, COVID, France, Papua New Guinea, America
After graduating from college, Dalia Goldberg found a job working in marketing. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . A freelancer had written the article using the knowledge they'd gained from living in Spain and running a travel blog. While I worked with freelance writers every day as part of my job, I had no idea what it was like to actually be one. AdvertisementIf you're planning a move abroad or a big life change, there are going to be moments when you want to quit.
Persons: Dalia Goldberg, , I'd, I've, Canada I'd, It's, it's, you'll Organizations: Service Locations: Berlin, Spain, Canada, Málaga, Germany, Europe, Greece, Istanbul, Budapest, Bucharest
I moved to Washington, DC, after living in rural Pennsylvania for 23 years. The work culture was a bit intense, but I loved how much there was to do after work and on weekends. AdvertisementI grew up in rural Pennsylvania, tucked away in a stretch of the Appalachian Mountains known as the Endless Mountains. AdvertisementThe work culture in DC was intenseMy first full-time job was in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, so right out of college, I felt like I was thrown into the most competitive work culture. Although I loved discovering what people do for a living, work culture is often prioritized over everything else.
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What is the key to human happiness? That's one of life's biggest questions and Ron Gutman has dedicated a big part of his career to learning more about the topic. In his quest to learn more about human happiness, he decided to conduct some real-world research. Ron Gutman with local spiritual and religious leader, Khedrupchen Rinpoche, during his October 2024 trip in Bhutan. The key to happiness: simplicitySo, what is the key to human happiness?
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Elizabeth Bagdon and her fiancé, Ryan Heming, moved from a small town in Wyoming to San Antonio. Then, they moved to Gillette, Wyoming, which has a population of about 33,000. San Antonio offers more convenienceBagdon and Heming moved into a rental home in San Antonio with their dog, Lucy. Elizabeth Bagdon moved from Wyoming to Texas. "We're ready to pick the place that we want to settle in, and that place will definitely be Wyoming," Bagdon said.
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After graduating from college, I moved back to the city and felt like a stranger in my hometown. But my hometown is New York City, and after graduating, it didn't feel much like home. Living upstate was a breath of fresh airI decided to enroll at SUNY New Paltz in upstate New York. For someone who spent their whole life having to take an elevator ride down 33 floors to go outside, living upstate felt like real freedom. That is what makes me a New Yorker; that is what makes New York City my hometown.
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My husband and I were high school sweethearts but we married when we were 25. We took a $15,000 loan for our wedding that took us five years to pay. Finances have been a struggleDon't get me wrong — since we took that loan out, finances have been a struggle for us. But we paid off that wedding loan (yes, it took the whole five years), and we learned that no matter what kind of bind we get into, we will find our way out of it. Still, though, I wouldn't recommend taking out a loan for your wedding if you can avoid it.
Persons: , Adam Organizations: Service, Finances Locations: Philadelphia
After visiting over 50 countries, I've learned which destinations are best for a romantic getaway. Italy is great for indulging in romantic experiences, as evidenced by the Amalfi Coast and Florence. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! I've been lucky enough to travel to over 50 countries and have had some pretty memorable experiences with my husband during our travels. Whether it's the larger-than-life sunsets, the standout food, or the picturesque settings, these are five of the most romantic places I've been to so far.
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I later moved to London and felt disappointed — it was harder to build community in a big city. AdvertisementOur town in Canada immediately felt like homeThere was a lot of beauty we could access for free or cheap in the Canadian Rockies. At the same time, the cost of living in London felt astronomical compared to Banff. London just didn't have the same sense of community as our town in Canada. For me, our town in the Rockies felt more like home, and I'd still move back in a heartbeat.
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Living alone as a college student taught me how to be independent and build community. However, when the pandemic moved classes online in the middle of my freshman year, I moved back in with my parents to attend a local community college. But I'm now moving in with a roommate for my last year of collegeI loved living alone, but it isn't for everyone. I had to make a tough decision: Do I want to spend my last year in college working harder than ever to pay rent? In two months, I'm moving into an apartment with my friend that is closer to campus and almost $200 less in rent.
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It’s all part of Circa: Queer Histories Festival, which returns for a second edition of packing LGBTQ History Month — aka October — with events that explore and celebrate L.A.’s myriad queer legacies. “Los Angeles is not just a big city, it’s like a small country,” said Tony Valenzuela, executive director of One Institute, Circa’s organizer. “There’s just so much diversity here, folks from all over the world, and it has a really vibrant — not just queer and trans community, but queer and trans history. That history has long been overshadowed by New York and San Francisco, but I think that’s really changing.”Tony Valenzuela, pictured here at the Out100 Celebration in Los Angeles in 2023, is the executive director of the One Institute, which organizes the Circa: Queer Histories Festival. “It doesn’t have to be events that fill an auditorium with 300 people,” he explained.
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We hated that many of the city's unique small businesses were being forced out due to high rents. We loved that the city was less hurried, had a small-town feel, and prided itself on its motto, "Keep Austin Weird." AdvertisementWe felt big businesses slowly took away from what made Austin special"Keep Austin Weird" is an ode to the eclectic mix of small businesses found throughout the city. Dmitri Kotchetov/ShutterstockThe Texas capital is known for its motto, "Keep Austin Weird," an ode to the eclectic mix of small businesses found throughout the city. The street was once lined with offbeat stores with unique Austin offerings and welcoming shop owners.
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My daughter and I moved to the New York City area togetherMy younger daughter always dreamed about a theater career in New York City and swore that was the only place she'd ever want to pursue her dream. AdvertisementMy daughter said yes, and we worked on moving together to those bright lights of the big city. I also considered putting off my traveling dreams even longer. AdvertisementDespite her lack of success, I am leaving my daughter behindMy daughter supported me in leaving New York. But I keep reminding myself that she's not truly alone; she has her friends and her big dreams.
Persons: I've, wasn't, haven't, she's, it's Organizations: Service, Business, New Locations: Portugal, New York City, New York, Brooklyn
I grew up in a big city and have, until very recently, always lived in cities. I'd already been on the hunt for a location within commuting distance of the big city when the pandemic hit. House hunting in a new location in an increasingly hot market — as a result of the mass exodus from the big city — was like taking on another full-time job. My three-to-five-year plan now includes the lofty financial goal of buying a remote property with more land and freedom. I'm keeping in touch with my mortgage brokerLastly, I'm maintaining close ties with my phenomenal mortgage broker, the wise and wonderful Lisa Okun.
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Read previewVice President Kamala Harris says she has a plan for America's middle class— building an "Opportunity Economy" to help them succeed. "Vice President Harris grew up in a middle class home as the daughter of a working mom. She believes that when the middle class is strong, America is strong," the Harris campaign wrote in a section titled "Build an Opportunity Economy and Lower Costs for Families." But just what exactly is Harris looking to do when she says she's going to build up the middle class through her "Opportunity Economy" agenda? During the debate, Harris accused Trump of only wanting to offer tax breaks to the richest people, while Trump countered by saying Harris lacked a detailed plan.
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The Oz office building on Epic's campus. Touring Epic's campus, it's clear that the company exists a universe away from Wall Street. They're clustered into mini-campuses, with names like Prairie Campus, Farm Campus, Central Park Campus, Wizards Academy Campus and Storybook Campus. Around 750 acres of Epic's campus are active farmland sprinkled with 42 sheep, 14 cows and a donkey. The campus' buildings are connected via a network of tunnels and enclosed skyways, so people don't have to step outside to travel between them.
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Researchers first spotted the insect, dubbed the “ManhattAnt,” while doing a survey on ants in New York City in 2011. By comparing the New York ants with the European ones, Seifert was able to confirm the ant’s identity. Because the nests work together instead of against one another, they can spread faster and easily dominate an area by outcompeting native species, he added. “One of the things we know about a lot of invasive ant species is they displace the native species, and the native species that they’re displacing usually have very specialized roles in the ecosystem, so you’re sort of disrupting that ecosystem when these species get introduced,” Moreau said. Time will tell whether the ant has become more than just a nuisance and is disrupting the ecosystem, Penick said.
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But the consequences — but the consequences of putting Donald Trump back in the White House are extremely serious. Just imagine Donald Trump with no guardrails, and how he would use the immense powers of the presidency of the United States. But Donald Trump believes a border deal would hurt his campaign, so he ordered his allies in Congress to kill the deal. Because, you know, they know — they know he is easy to manipulate with flattery and favors. They know Trump won’t hold autocrats accountable because he wants to be an autocrat himself.
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To afford life in a big city like San Francisco, California, you'd have to make double what most Americans earn, according to a May Moody's Analytics analysis. U.S. News and World Report released its ranking of the cities with the lowest cost of living, based on the median gross rent and annual housing costs for mortgage-paying homeowners. The ranking used data from sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the FBI and the U.S. Department of Labor. The data was categorized into four indexes:Quality of life: How satisfied residents are with their daily livesHow satisfied residents are with their daily lives Value: How comfortably the average resident of each city can afford to live within their meansHow comfortably the average resident of each city can afford to live within their means Desirability: Which ranked cities people would most like to liveWhich ranked cities people would most like to live Job market: The strength of each city's job marketEach index was given a score of 0-10.
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Insider Today: The new Ozempic
  + stars: | 2024-08-03 | by ( Jordan Parker Erb | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +6 min
I'm Jordan Parker Erb, filling in for Joi-Marie McKenzie today. On the agenda:This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Also read:Getty Images; Jenny Chang-Rodriguez/BIThe new OzempicYou've heard about Ozempic and Botox, treatments that have become staples of elite wellness and beauty routines. AdvertisementMore of this week's top reads:The Insider Today team: Jordan Parker Erb, editor, in New York. Dan DeFrancesco, deputy editor and anchor, in New York City.
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“Buy the bigger ice machines,” Phoenix Fire Captain Robert McDade tells emergency managers who call for advice from around the world. “Be willing to change what you’ve done.”An unhoused man finds little respite from the heat in the shade of a bus stop in Phoenix. Phoenix first responders are stocking body bags filled with ice to treat victims of heat stroke, bringing their core body temperature down on the way to the hospital. Julian Quinones/CNNFirst responders at Fire Station 61 are treating more victims of heat illness as temperatures soar in Phoenix. Every summer we learn, and we improve.”A heat respite center at Burton Barr Central Library just north of downtown Phoenix.
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AdvertisementSeveral cities have been trying to take advantage of the new policy, including Dubai, Milan, and more. A recently relocated hedge fund manager in Milan is planning to visit London or New York six or seven times a year going forward. "The best type of knowledge comes from people, from frequent interaction with people," said a Milan-based hedge fund manager. Several people — based in spots such as Dubai, Milan, and Zurich — mentioned that people early in their careers should still prioritize working in the biggest cities though. Moving to the Middle East just to interact with fellow UK ex-pats doesn't add much diversification to a portfolio manager's life.
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AdvertisementFinding a relatively large apartment to rent without paying a lot each month might be attractive to people who work remotely. That includes El Paso at 1,147 square feet and Lubbock at 1,220 square feet. Still, there were Texas locations with averages under 1,000 square feet, like Dallas at 815 square feet. Meanwhile, most of the large cities in California and Florida had low averages, reflecting their more expensive housing markets. "Notably, Texas has four locations among the top 20 small cities offering the most apartment space for $1,500," the blog post said.
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He said he didn't "have a timeline in mind until after" he was accepted into the Tulsa Remote program in Oklahoma in 2021. Dalton said the cost of living and pace of life are pros of living in Tulsa. Several people who have participated in the Tulsa Remote program, which launched in late 2018, have previously talked to BI about their moving experience. The new remote job would help him qualify for a move from California to Oklahoma through the Tulsa Remote program. Tulsa's slower pace of life gives Dalton more time to enjoy life and have fun with others.
Persons: , Morgan Dalton, Dalton, Tulsans, I've, It's, he's, Joe's, it's, Guthrie Organizations: Service, Business, BOK Center, Tulsa, Tulsa Drillers Locations: Los Angeles, Tulsa, Oklahoma, West Coast, West, Mexican, Texas, Houston, California, LA, Southern California, New York, DC, San Francisco
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