National Development Minister Lawrence Wong, who also co-chairs the multi-taskforce ministry, announced today (April 21) that the government will be tightening the list of essential services that will remain open during the ‘circuit breaker’ period. All standalone food and beverage (F&B) outlets as well as hairdressing and barber shops will …
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Welcome to Ask A Derm, a monthly feature where board-certified dermatologist Shereene Idriss is on hand to answer your most pressing skin-related questions. Though nothing can substitute a visit to Dr. Idriss’ practice at Union Square Dermatology, think of this as your skincare primer before your appointment date arrives. Get …
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Author’s Blurb: Recently we got news that Offpeak had ceased operations, so we reached out to co-founder Lau to learn what went wrong. He was brave enough to lay it out in detail (and we’re thankful for that), so hopefully the lessons learnt are ones that startups in similar positions …
Read More »[MCO] You Can Sell Your Wi-Fi Bandwidth As A Side Gig. Here’s How To Do It.
Because of the MCO, many people have taken up side gigs to make extra money. Personally, my full-time job already takes up most of my time, and there’s only so much time left at night for additional tasks. Basically, I was looking for something that could passively earn me some …
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Photo by fizkes / Shutterstock.com The coronavirus pandemic and the millions of jobs lost due to it are whipsawing American households. Once you’ve put food on the table, the next most pressing question is, “How do I hang onto my home?” If you’re in a tight spot right now, you …
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Since the MCO started, searches for ‘recipes’ and ‘Dalgona Coffee’ have hit the top 20 most searched terms on Google. Dalgona Coffee can be done with a few simple ingredients, but, full actual meal recipes are not as simple as that, which is why many of us rely on food …
Read More »Laid Off? Here’s How to Apply for Unemployment Insurance
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the lives of millions across the country — and many are now having to scramble for rent. According to a NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll, nearly one in five households have already experienced a layoff or reduction in work hours due to the coronavirus. As a result, …
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Here’s a little peek into how The Top Shelf sausage gets made: It usually starts out with an email to a possible subject, and then a back-and-forth of possible shoot dates, locations, and other logistics begin. Because it’s our biggest series and the most labor-intensive to produce, Top Shelves are …
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