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If you’re looking for friends, one of the best sites to help you find activities in your area is Meetup. Meetup.com is a collection of almost 80,000 personal and professional groups from 45,000 different cities. Topics range from food-related (brunch and dinner groups), movie buffs, book clubs, gardening groups, stitching groups, writing critique groups, business networking groups, and more. Virtually every interest and hobby is covered. Joining a Meetup Group...

Jump to Recipe This perfectly pan seared hanger steak (also known as a Butcher’s steak) makes an impressive dinner any day of the week! The key is in taking the extra time to trim the fat and connective tissue so you are left with juicy tender meat that is melt-in-your-mouth delicious! Hanger Steak (or Butcher’s Steak) When done right a pan-seared hanger steak can be one of the most tender and juicy steaks you’ll ever have....

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it would grant full approval for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in the United States on Aug. 23. The approval now replaces the emergency use authorizations (EUA), and the vaccine will now be marketed as Comirnaty rather than Pfizer.“The FDA’s approval of this vaccine is a milestone as we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic,” acting FDA commissioner Janet Woodcock said in a statement....

Good news: Despite soaring prices elsewhere in the economy, the price of airfare declined slightly between May and June.The move follows significant increases in airfare for much of 2022.Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Aviation newsletter.On a seasonally-adjusted basis, the cost of airfare declined 1.8% between May and June, government inflation data released on Wednesday shows. That followed huge gains of 18.6% between March and April — when airfare was a leading driver of the consumer price index’s increase — and 12....

In a somewhat remarkable turn of events, United Airlines and Emirates are reportedly set to launch a codeshare partnership.The news was reported overnight Tuesday by industry publication The Air Current, citing people familiar with the plan. Hours later, United sent out invites to members of the media teasing a Sept. 14 media event at one of United’s hubs, Dulles International Airport (IAD).Adding to the intrigue, the official Twitter accounts of United and Emirates also teased the event, which will feature United CEO Scott Kirby and Emirates president Sir Tim Clark....

Having a baby is a big decision, one that many newlyweds face. Sometimes, people decide to become parents for all the wrong reasons. They think the baby will improve their relationship. Or they want to keep up with the Joneses, who have 3.5 kids. They are not necessarily thinking rationally about what’s best for them as a couple or for the baby they plan to have. On the other hand, there are plenty of good reasons to decide to reproduce....

Ask most TV news producers about writing teases, and you might see their eyes roll and hear them groan. That’s because teases are an essential part of producing a compelling newscast, yet many producers hate doing them. That’s usually because tease writing has less to do with pure journalism and has more in common with TV commercials. So producers who aren’t properly trained aren’t very good at teases. With a few basic tips, they can actually look forward to this part of their daily grind....

While upbeat might mean happy and optimistic when talking about a person, when referring to an upbeat in music, it means an unaccented beat that comes before an accented beat that typically comes as the last beat in a measure. The upbeat essentially prepares the ears of listeners for the first beat in the next measure or the next accented beat in the rhythm. The upbeat is, therefore, weaker than and foreshadows the downbeat; when counting “1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3,” the 3 should be the weakest beat and can be considered a pick-up note, which is a synonym for anacrusis....

The best potatoes for mashed potatoes are the ones that will give you a fluffy, creamy bowl of this perfect, buttery side dish! I’m going to let you know exactly which variety to use (and which to avoid) as well as some top tips to ensure that your mashed potatoes are the best! You’ll never want to make them any other way! What Are The Best Potatoes For Mashed Potatoes? Believe it or not, it actually matters which potato you choose at the grocery store for your homemade mashed potatoes!...

If you’re headed to Hawaii this summer, United has a (plane) upgrade for you.Over the weekend, the Chicago-based carrier upgauged eight Hawaii routes with larger wide-body jets outfitted with lie-flat Polaris pods and some with premium economy recliners as well.Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Aviation newsletter!You’ll find the full list below of adjustments below, per Cirium timetables. Five routes to Honolulu (HNL) are getting larger jets, as well as one each to Lihue (LIH), Maui (OGG) and Kona (KOA)....

Countries worldwide are reacting to the spread of the omicron coronavirus variant, with some imposing new testing restrictions and travel bans or shutting their borders entirely.For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter.But unvaccinated travelers who want to travel to Brazil face a new restriction: a mandatory five-day quarantine. Unvaccinated travelers who arrive in Brazil by airplane will be required to quarantine at their destination for five days starting Dec....

Jump to Recipe If you want to know what to serve with succotash to make some delicious, well-rounded meals, look no further than this list! Succotash pairs perfectly with meaty mains, but I’ve also included a yummy vegetarian option! Whether you love beef, pork, seafood, or chicken, these are the best recipes to serve with your favorite succotash! The Best Main Dishes To Serve With Succotash Succotash is a delicious and hearty dish that combines lima beans, corn, and other veggies....

Hilton’s much-anticipated Roku Kyoto, part of the high-end LXR Hotels and Resorts brand, finally has an opening date: Sept. 16, 2021, as reported by One Mile at a Time.Considered by the TPG team to be one of the most exciting hotel openings of 2021, this oasis of Zen near Kyoto, Japan, marks another significant opening for Hilton’s small but luxurious LXR brand. It will be the first LXR property in Asia and follows the brand’s U....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.In case you haven’t heard, pick-ups at Los Angeles International (LAX) are an absolute disaster.On Oct. 29, the airport moved all ride-hailing pick-ups to the new “LAX-it” lot, a dedicated pickup space adjacent to Terminal 1 at the airport. Regardless of your arrival terminal, you now have to take a bus (or walk) to this lot if you want to use Uber or Lyft....

01 of 21 Not Sure if Pokemon or Digimon Meme Digimon Anime Meme. Remember the anime series, Digimon? Big in the 90s and still popular with fans young and old today thanks to re-releases of previous seasons on DVD, new Digimon anime series, and a new anime movie series called Digimon Adventure tri. The Digimon fandom has been consistently active online with the creation of fan fiction, fan art, and cosplay....

A potential aviation industry impasse has been averted at the last minute.A deal was reached Monday night on the rollout of 5G technology that airline groups had warned could cause widespread flight delays and cancelations.The deal between the federal government and two key wireless companies will delay the implementation of 5G C-band technology by two weeks, from Jan. 5 to Jan. 19. After the two-week delay, the implementation would move forward, albeit at a lower power near airports....

As the saying goes: All good things must come to an end.For long-time American Airlines AAdvantage members, next year may bring a big, albeit unwelcome, change to how you redeem miles with the program.That’s because the Fort Worth-based carrier is preparing to overhaul its award charts — and not necessarily in a positive direction.As part of the airline’s revamped AAdvantage program announced on Thursday, American shared that it’ll exclusively offer “fully dynamic mileage awards” next year with the introduction of “a new, simplified award chart” for travel on American....

Jump to Recipe Banana calories and nutrition: A complete guide to everything you need to know about this nutritious and delicious fruit! From calories and carbs to protein and fats, I cover it all right here! So keep on reading to learn how to incorporate this incredible fruit into a healthy and well-rounded diet. Banana Nutrition Guide Bananas are not only a great food to eat on their own but also an excellent ingredient in baking....

Jump to Recipe Incredibly easy-to-make air fryer Italian sausage is equally incredibly tasty with a delightfully golden casing while retaining all their juicy goodness! Using your air fryer to cook up these hot, sweet, or mild Italian sausages is sure to be your new go-to method! These easy air fryer Italian sausages cook up to perfection in no time! These are so much better (and faster) than your average ball game sausages!...

Jump to Recipe A good celery substitute will surely come in handy because celery is one of the most versatile and well-used vegetables in cooking! Whether you are looking to add some crunch to a dish or you need a substitute for celery’s mild flavor, there are plenty of easy options to choose from. The perfect celery substitute simply depends on the recipe! Best Celery Substitutes Celery is one of the most common vegetables used in cooking....