Category: Lifestyle
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Target to close a dozen underperforming stores
In a move toward growth, Target has decided to close stores, and a dozen of them at that. The Minneapolis-based Star Tribune first reported on the news Tuesday afternoon. “We have a rigorous process in place to evaluate the performance of every store on an annual basis, closing or relocating underperforming locations as needed,” a spokeswoman for the big-box…
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Orlando police crack down on aggressive panhandlers
It’s been more than three months since the Orlando officials implemented a new ordinance that gives panhandlers more freedom on where they can ask for money but also establishes tougher consequences if they do so in the streets. News 6 spoke to Orlando Police Chief John Mina on Friday, who said that it’s too early to tell…
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SEMA 2017: BMW M3 30 Years American Edition
2018 BMW M3 “30 Years American Edition” celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the M3 in the US with a one of a kind (1/1) design created by BMW Group Designworks, built through BMW Individual. The BMW M3 is one of the most recognized vehicles in the automotive industry, spanning a long history of success that…
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When hurricanes hit: The biggest threat is right now
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]t this time of year, when a hurricanes forms, it’s more likely to hit us. That’s because October storms are more likely to form in the western Caribbean Sea, where they tend to travel north over or near western Cuba and then across southern Florida. That’s what Hurricane Wilma did in 2005 — exactly 12…
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UCF President John Hitt will retire in 2018
[dropcap]U[/dropcap]CF, University of Central Florida, President John Hitt announced Tuesday morning he’ll retire in 2018. Hitt, 76, has been at the helm of the school for nearly 26 years. His retirement is effective June 30. Here’s the statement he sent out to campus community Tuesday: I’ve long believed that timing is important in life. Almost 26…
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A Pen Fit for A Viking: Graf von Faber-Castell’s Pen of the Year 2017
[dropcap]G[/dropcap]raf von Faber-Castell’s Pen of the Year 2017. For centuries, the mere sight of a Viking longboat on the horizon was enough to strike fear into the hearts of entire populaces. Violent tendencies aside, the Scandinavian seafaring warriors were notorious in ancient Europe for their passion, legendary craftsmanship, and obsession with the world’s finest treasures…
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Topgolf Orlando officially opens today
As we reported last week, Topgolf Orlando will finally opens its 65,000-square-foot complex today. (photo via Topgolf) The three floor driving range-arcade-restaurant-bar hybrid allows guests to smack microchipped golf balls at targets, while a server brings cold ones and grub to their “hitting bay.” Topgolf, which is located at 9295 Universal Blvd., won’t be taking reservations for large…