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Analysis: Virtual trading may outlast the virus

Cathy Chan and Katia Porzecanski
Mar 29, 2020 6:17 AM - Around the world, there are early signs that some of the emergency measures Wall Street is rolling out to keep employees safe in a pandemic will become a lasting practice in an industry that's long mythologized the handshake.
Suddenly Nextdoor is filled with kind neighbors. But also new kinds of shaming.

Heather Kelly
Mar 29, 2020 6:14 AM - Nextdoor, a site for people who live in proximity to each other, is filling up with posts from neighbors who want to help. There are offers to go on grocery runs for seniors, people bartering for in-demand goods like toilet paper and fresh veggies, unsolicited advice on social distancing, and attempts to coordinate musical numbers.
American parents now have the world's most distracting co-workers

Cynthia Koons
Mar 29, 2020 6:18 AM - In households across America, employees are attempting to work remotely while managing children whose schools or day cares have been closed. Just a week into the new normal, many are already panicking over how to sustain round-the-clock child care and their workloads.
Venture out to the garden while sheltering in

By Diana Stoll
Mar 29, 2020 7:00 AM - A lot of us are at home, following Gov. Pritzker's order to shelter in. But sheltering in doesn't mean we can't go outside to the garden. In fact, some fresh air may be just what we need. As long as the soil is dry enough to walk on, why not use the time to start cleaning up perennial borders?
Design can't ignore the need for comfort

By Joseph Pubillones
Mar 29, 2020 7:01 AM - After fighting against the "old man" recliner in my designs for many years, as I mature, I finally get it; people yearn for interiors that are guided by comfort. The most successful projects are those that are stylish and comfortable all at once. This is what creates a welcoming home environment.
Homeowner confused about electrical report

By Barry Stone
Mar 29, 2020 6:00 AM - Q: According to my home inspector, our electrical service panel is used as a "raceway," whatever that means. He reported this as substandard wiring and recommended evaluation by a licensed electrician.
Mix-and-match decor: In with the old ... and in with the new

By Kim Cook
Mar 28, 2020 7:00 AM - Mixing vintage and modern elements is one of the easier decorating techniques to employ. A little research can help with sourcing quality antiques, but combining old and new is mostly a matter of making sure the fun "found" pieces or family heirlooms get along with the contemporary components.
Productive tasks to make you feel better about being stuck at home

By Nicole Anzia
Mar 28, 2020 7:00 AM - Now that the coronavirus has sent workers and students home, closed businesses and canceled events, it's going to be important to create new routines and find meaningful ways to spend our long days at home.
Almost overnight, the $100 billion fitness industry went virtual

Naureen Malik
Mar 28, 2020 6:00 AM - More than 350,000 fitness instructors and trainers in the U.S. have seen in-person studio classes and personal training sessions dramatically shift in the last few weeks. To keep their businesses afloat, they've turned to streaming options, whether Zoom, Instagram Live, FaceTime, or YouTube. Many of these classes are being offered for free -- for now.
Social distancing is a good excuse to try banking online

By CHANELLE BESSETTE of NerdWallet
Mar 28, 2020 6:09 AM - But if you're concerned about how to do your everyday financial tasks from home, consider starting to bank online -- especially if your bank has temporarily closed its locations. Handling your finances remotely can be convenient even after you feel safe returning to a branch.

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