I live in private rented accommodation – what can I try and do to get a refund? Around 30% of students live in private rented accommodation, according to March 2020 data from the House of Commons Library. A further 20% live in university owned halls, 18% in their own residence and 8% in private sector halls.   Private rented accommodation can include anything from big blocks managed by companies to homes let out by individual landlords or estate agents – but here it’s likely to be much harder to get any money back as there’s no duty of care as with universities. 1. Speak to ..read more

People on r/askreddit discussed the personal cases where someone they knew went missing or was murdered and what it was really like to be on the inside of the case. “Nothing” “One of my college professors from about 7 years ago when I first started school at the community college level disappeared. Nobody knew he was missing until the semester started and he didn’t show up. They backtracked and realized the last time someone saw his was several weeks prior. No evidence of a break in at his place. no evidence that he ran away. No criminal history. Nothing. Just gone. Been missing since.” — dyn ..read more

7 of The Best Airbnb Deals in Park City, UT Park City, Utah, is well-known for being a recreational haven. Its mountainous setting makes for the perfect location to hold winter activities like skiing and snowboarding. However, this town isn’t limited to winter sports – all year-round, there is much to do! The city turns into the best place for golfing, rafting, fly-fishing, hiking, and even horseback riding during the summer. Here are 7 excellent Airbnbs to check out on your next visit to this resort town. Rustic Private Room with Mountain View Park City Airbnb Townhouse with Mountain Views Cl ..read more

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service has been approved by the UK regulator Ofcom. Starlink, from Musk’s aerospace company, SpaceX, will compete with the likes of BT Group and OneWeb to provide internet to people across the UK. People in the UK have already started receiving the Starlink kit. One user told Insider that he received his Starlink equipment on New Year’s Eve and that his download speed jumped from 0.5 megabits per second to 85 Mbps. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. The UK has given the green light for SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service, an ..read more

We shared the news so he and and my mom would use my daughter’s new name and preferred pronouns. In response, he shut us out completely. The last time I had a face-to-face conversation with my father was December 22, 2018. On that day, I told him that we had recently learned his first grandchild, who was 14 years old, was transgender and that her name was now Layla. Our last text exchange was just two days later, when I reminded him of her chosen name and correct pronouns. It’s been a tradition in our family—at least since I met my Newfoundlander husband—to have a fish fry for Christmas Eve ..read more

I am sooooooo extra 1000% excited for the new year and a fresh start. How are you feeling about everything? I want to talk about big scary goals and mini goals to help me get there and everything in between. But before I share my 2021 goals… I’m sharing tips on the 3 main categories of running goals YOU can use to help you set your own. Whether you’re new to running or an experienced marathon runner – setting goals is important. It helps you stay motivated, accountable and gives you a way to measure your progress. But this doesn’t have to be about races or paces. Running goals don’t have to ..read more

Welcome to Thrifty. A weekly column where assistant nutrition editor and registered dietitian, Jessica Ball, keeps it real on how to grocery shop on a budget, make healthy meals for one or two, and make earth-friendly choices without overhauling your entire life. © Provided by EatingWell drink Dry January is never really something I’ve considered or been interested in. A month without wine with dinner? Or a beer during the big game? No thanks. But this year is an anomaly. When a friend brought up that they were doing it, I started to get curious about how I would feel without a drop of a ..read more

Swedish audiovisual artist Love Hultén has a knack for designing wondrous imaginary retro-themed contraptions of amusement. His latest creation – the VOC-25 is no exception, a conceptual vocal synthesizer based on the Axoloti Core and 25 sets of plastic teeth, each set representing a unique note on the keyboard. Inspired by the concept work of Simone Giertz, the VOC-25 offers a passing semblance to that of a desktop computer…after a bad acid trip. A monitor, main console and keyboard outfitted with a display of chattering teeth operate in chorus with results every bit as horrifying and hilar ..read more

Do you want to incorporate a photo booth in an upcoming wedding or party? These colorful DIY photo booth props are easy to decorate! I was at Michaels not so very long ago and walked by the wood section . . . and something caught my eye. Wood – blank wood – photo booth props! I was so excited. Photo Booth Props Blank surfaces ready for me to decorate – the perfect way for me to use up the supplies I already have. It was as if these props were begging for some paint and glitter, so that’s what I decided to give them! I wanted to share with you how I decorated these DIY photo props. This isn’t ..read more

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