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Melissa Rebelo-Sauve married her Canadian husband in July 2020.
  • Melissa Rebelo-Sauve relocated to Montreal after marrying a Canadian she met online.
  • She navigated the complex process for permanent residency and embraced learning French.
  • Life is more affordable and the food is great, but she misses some parts of the US, like Thanksgiving.

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When Kate Bettes went freelance, she wasn't prepare for how lonely she'd be.
  • Writer Kate Bettes relocated to Berlin but struggled with loneliness and productivity.
  • She combats isolation by attending workshops, café work, and socializing with new connections.
  • Balancing work with an active social life has improved her productivity and mental well-being.

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Using words such as "like" and "literally" may be a bad look during an interview.
  • Searching for a new job in 2024? Make sure the interview goes well. 
  • Inappropriate outfits and tardiness are among the turn-offs for recruiters, a survey says.
  • Banter and using words including "literally" and "like" too much may also count against candidates.

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Tesla workers on an assembly line.
  • Even with a raise, Tesla workers don't make as much as union-represented workers.
  • Some Tesla employees still aren't interested in unionizing.
  • A deep anti-union culture at Tesla creates an uphill battle for the UAW.

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Are you addicted to love? More specifically, are you someone who just can’t get enough romantic comedies? If so, welcome to the club.

Around these parts, we know what it's like to be obsessed with lovable losers, heartwarming hijinks, and happy endings full of kisses and laughs and catchy pop music. We readily surrender our tender hearts to these fictional romances, which overwhelm us with very



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TL;DR: As of February 9, get a Microsoft 365 one-year subscription (one user) for $44.99, or a family subscription (6 users) for $74.99 — that's $25 off each.


Microsoft 365 has the latest versions of your favorite apps with continuous updates, compatibility with desktop and mobile devices, and 1TB of OneDrive storage. For a limited time, you can get a one-year subscription for Personal (1 user) for



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For some of the projected 113 million Super Bowl 2024 viewers, the evening has nothing to do with the game. Instead, it's all about the food and the music — and the NFL is supplying the second with flair.

Singer, actor, and activist Andra Day will take the Super Bowl LVIII stage Sunday to perform what is known as the Black national anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing." The song was written as a poem



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TL;DR: As of February 9, get Microsoft Office 2021 for Windows or Mac for life for just $69.99 (reg. $219.99).


How many subscription services do you currently have? Don’t forget streaming, cloud storage, and Microsoft 365. The amount that we all pay in fees seems like a sick joke, but we aren’t laughing — we’re switching to alternatives that we can actually own. 

First up is swapping our Microsoft



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TL;DR: Through February 15, get the Dreamscreens 4K TV art gallery for only $32.97 — that's 34% off.


Decorating your home with beautiful art isn't cheap, at least if you take the traditional approach. If you're looking for a low-cost way to elevate the aesthetics of your home, then it's time to turn on the TV. When you aren't watching your favorite shows, your TV could provide a unique artistic



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Lady Bird, To All The Boys I've Loved Before, and more Netflix movies

Want to kick back with your gal pals for a much needed movie night? We hear you. No matter if you're able to hang in person or are opting for a video-chat virtual hang, the choices for what to watch together can be overwhelming! That's why we've dug through Netflix's current selection of rom-coms, buddy comedies, tearjerkers, and female-focused fun to single out the very top of the crop. Whether



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TL;DR: As of February 9, get the Creative Aurvana over-ear headphones for only $34.99 — usually $49.


If you're looking for a fun and functional gift for a music lover, how about a pair of headphones that might add some new life to their old favorite songs? The Creative Aurvana Live are ergonomic over-ear headphones with super high-quality sound fidelity and a comfortable fit. Normally, these high



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Love is a many splendored thing, full of joy, silliness, and slapstick. Or at least that's true of romantic comedies, in which lovers might begin as side-eying friends, business rivals, or strangers destined to swoon. Yet there's much more to this genre mash-up than simply jokes and love. You might find jubilant musical numbers, kooky characters, bouncy banter, luxurious settings, and even a