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Vegas Valley Comic Book Festival Welcomes Spencer Brinkerhoff III

Vegas Valley Comic Book Festival Welcomes Spencer Brinkerhoff III

Spencer Brinkerhoff III started drawing and making art at an early age and has never stopped. After graduating from University, he put his full range of skills to work. He sculpted some of the horses for the PF Chang's restaurants, animated an educational game for the World Health Organization, created and starred in a video that won him Burt Reynolds' Trans Am. Then all the way back in 2008 he was invited to participate in the first-ever Star Wars Celebration event in Japan, and he has been part of the Star Wars artist family ever since. In addition to working...

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Amazon’s stellar deals are holding strong for the second day of its Prime Early Access Sale

Amazon’s stellar deals are holding strong for the second day of its Prime Early Access Sale

UPDATE: Oct. 12, 2022, 6:00 p.m. EDT This post has been updated with the latest and greatest Prime Early Access Sale deals. This week's inaugural Prime Early Access Sale isn't just another Prime Day-style savings event. It's a chance for Amazon to prove itself in what's panning out to be a highly competitive holiday shopping season. Can the retail giant come up with deals that are so good, they convince consumers not to defer until Black Friday (or check things off their wishlist elsewhere)? If the first day of the Prime Early Access Sale was any indication, the answer is...

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“Europeans, What Do You Imagine Life In The United States To Be Like?”: 65 People Share Honest Answers

“Europeans, What Do You Imagine Life In The United States To Be Like?”: 65 People Share Honest Answers

When you picture the United States, where does your mind go? Gorgeous national parks featuring almost every biome, friendly people who will say hello to you as you pass them on the street, a diverse population where you can certainly find people you mesh with, and a wide variety of fascinating cities? As an American who lives in Europe, I’m always curious what people think about my home country. They say the grass is always greener on the other side, but do Europeans really think that about the United States? Reddit user DerpDerp3001 recently started a conversation asking Europeans what...

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Are boys falling behind girls in education and development?

Are boys falling behind girls in education and development?

Sixth graders from Indian Hills Middle School learn about chemistry from UVU chemistry professor Kevin Shurtleff at the eighth annual STEM Fest at the Mountain America Expo Center in Sandy on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. The STEM Action Center hosts STEM Fest with support from more than 60 STEM-related organizations and exhibiting sponsors including US Synthetic, Meta and Dominion Energy and Space Force. STEM Fest is a hands-on showcase of applied science and technology projects that spark children’s interests in STEM career opportunities.Laura Seitz, Deseret News “You can’t be what you can’t see.”Have you ever heard that expression? I have,...

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15 Places Where Kids Can Play on Non-School Days

15 Places Where Kids Can Play on Non-School Days

Our guide to kid-friendly things to do in Seattle is here to help when you need a last-minute plan Are you in search of activities to keep your kids entertained when they’re not in school ? We’ve rounded up the best places around Seattle to get their wiggles out. Pull out these kid-friendly things to do in Seattle whether you need playdates for little tikes or destinations for those school in-service days that pop up on the calendar when you least expect them. Whatever the reason, you’ll want to bookmark this list. Here are 15 kid-friendly places guaranteed to delight...

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