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How to quarantine after travel amid COVID-19 during the holidays

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If you traveled over the Thanksgiving holiday, it’s time to go into quarantine.

Specifically, if you went out of state, California has issued a travel advisory recommending that you quarantine for 14 days. If you had prolonged exposure to anyone outside of your household or existing pandemic pod, it’s a good idea to self-quarantine as well.

Dr. Robert Kim-Farley, a professor at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health and former director of the division of communicable disease control and prevention at the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, said people should think of quarantine as the middle position between isolation (what you do when you know you are infected) and “normal” pandemic life (where you might venture outdoors while masked and maintaining social distance).

Sometimes, when you see or hear a word a lot, it starts to lose its meaning. Such is the case with “quarantine.” Here’s

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From Dolly Parton’s musical to Kristen Stewart’s queer rom-com, a guide to holiday movies this year

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Luckily, the annual barrage of ugly sweaters and eggnog-fueled drama has already commenced, with some of the earliest contenders hitting streaming platforms in late October — Halloween be damned. Big Christmas knows no bounds, and not even an airborne virus can stop Hallmark, Lifetime and Netflix from churning out dozens of movies this holiday season. This year, even more than most, we are so grateful.

Choosing from those movies can be a surprisingly daunting task, so we’ve narrowed the field down to several options available on networks and streaming services. (This list is subjective, of course, so feel free to suggest your favorite new releases in the comments if your heart so desires.) Happy watching!

Netflix

“Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square”

You know we had to start with this one. Not only does the musical boast a star-studded cast — joining Parton are Christine Baranski, Jenifer Lewis and Treat

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Sapphire Coast, NSW, travel guide and things to do: Nine must-do highlights

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THE ONE MYSTERY

It’s an oldie but a goodie. What happened to a surveyor, his assistant and three boatman on this pristine and very pretty stretch of coast, now known as Mystery Bay, in 1880? Their holed boat was found abandoned on the shore after they were investigating large gold deposits nearby. These same sands with the picture-postcard views lure visitors off the main road to stop and swim here; to sit and ponder life’s other mysteries, or to gaze at the seal haven of Montague Island from one of the many inlets and rock formations. Anyone familiar with NSW’s Sapphire Coast, which stretches from Bermagui in the north to Eden in the south, will tell you to put Mystery Bay on your “don’t miss” list. There’s also an excellent great camping ground in the Eurobodalla National Park which fronts the ocean. There’s little mobile coverage, no W-Fi

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Travel guide: What to know if you’re heading out for Thanksgiving

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(WPRI) — The day before Thanksgiving is usually one of the busiest travel days of the year, but the coronavirus pandemic has upended the plans of many across Southern New England this holiday season.

In hopes of stemming the spread of the virus, Raimondo instructed people to limit their gatherings to the members of their household, which includes Thanksgiving.

Raimondo said despite her warnings, she still expects people will travel for the holiday. She urges those who do to take the proper precautions upon leaving and returning home.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) posted safety recommendations Monday for those still planning to travel. The agency suggests keeping an eye on the current travel restrictions, getting a flu shot, wearing a mask and staying six feet apart when around people you don’t live with.

Whether you’re

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Holiday Gift Guide 2020 – For the Video Gamer

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Not to sound too much like a pandemic-themed commercial, but the holidays do look different this year. Many of us are foregoing our usual traditions and travel plans to keep our loved ones and strangers safe. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get something special for the pop culture aficionado in your life! (Or, you know — add it to your wishlist, hint hint.)

And so, we’ve gathered a wide selection of gifts at different price points that might bring a little cheer to your winter. If you’ve got a gamer in your life, someone who wants to try every game and system out there, who wears their love of games on their shelves, this is the guide for you.

Shopping for a different kind of nerd? Check out our other gift guides here.

Steam gift card

Steam Gift Card

Have a PC gamer in your life? No idea what kind of game

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Holiday Gift Guide 2020 – For the Binge-Watcher

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Not to sound too much like a pandemic-themed commercial, but the holidays do look different this year. Many of us are foregoing our usual traditions and travel plans to keep our loved ones and strangers safe. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get something special for the pop culture aficionado in your life! (Or, you know — add it to your wishlist, hint hint.)

And so, we’ve gathered a wide selection of gifts at different price points that might bring a little cheer to your winter. If you’ve got a tried and true binge-watcher in your life, someone who has watched and rewatched everything good on streaming, who wears their love of their favorite show on their shelves, this is the guide for you.

Shopping for a different kind of nerd? Check out our other gift guides here.

The Great British Bake Off coloring book

The Great British Bake Off Coloring Book

If you and your quarantine

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The 2020 Nerdist Holiday Gift Guide for Everyone on Your List

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Not to sound too much like a pandemic-themed commercial, but the holidays do look different this year. Many of us are foregoing our usual traditions and travel plans to keep our loved ones and strangers safe. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get something special for the pop culture aficionado in your life! (Or, you know — add it to your wishlist, hint hint.)

And so, we’ve gathered a wide selection of gifts at different price points, for different types of nerds, that might bring a little cheer to your winter. Whether you’re shopping for a cinefile, binge-watcher, gamer, tabletop master, comics lover, or just yourself, we’ve got something for evhttps://nerdist.com/article/holiday-gift-guide-2020/eryone.

Check out our annual holiday gift guide below.

FOR THE CINEFILE

Star Wars: The Jedi Mind book

Star Wars: The Jedi Mind: Secrets from the Force for Balance and Peace

“Trust your feelings.” That’s easier said than done this year, which is why Nerdist Managing

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How we travel now: a guide for getting from here to there in a suddenly static world

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I’ve spent much of the seven months since John Prine died from complications related to COVID-19 going through the master songwriter’s sizable catalog. 

That has afforded me the time not just to wallow in the over-the-top good stuff (“Sam Stone,” “Paradise,” “Lake Marie”), but also to root around the back of the catalog, where the undeservedly under-heard stuff lives. To continually discover Prine’s habit of slipping bits of wisdom and clear-eyed observation into the core of even his silliest songs (except, maybe, for “Let’s Talk Dirty in Hawaiian”).

But even with scores of songs to pore over, I return again and again to “Living in the Future,” from Prine’s 1980 album “Storm Windows.” It’s the chorus that gets me:

We are living in the future

I’ll tell you how I know

I read in the paper

Fifteen years ago

We’re all driving rocketships and

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Experts urge caution, preparation for those traveling for Thanksgiving during pandemic

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HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) – This year, Thanksgiving will be unlike those in recent years as the nation and world continue to deal with a global health crisis.



a airplane that is flying in the sky: AAA Carolinas is urging travelers to plan ahead and know what restrictions are in place at your Thanksgiving travel destination.

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AAA Carolinas is urging travelers to plan ahead and know what restrictions are in place at your Thanksgiving travel destination.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said that staying at home is the best way to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but millions are still expected to travel to see loved ones during the holiday weekend.

AAA Carolinas is urging travelers to plan ahead and know what restrictions are in place at your Thanksgiving travel destination.

The travel group created a COVID-19 Travel Restrictions Map so people know which places have mask mandates, travel checkpoints and travel restrictions.

MORE INFORMATION | AAA COVID-19 Travel Restrictions Map

We have put together a guide, so you

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Best Travel Products For Women Who Love The Outdoors

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Trying to find the ideal travel gift for that woman who loves to spend her time outdoors—hiking, camping, and participating in other nature-related activities? Well, we found the perfect gear and clothing to make her season bright. Plus, a recent study by Vacasa examining the 2020 holiday travel season shows that more than three quarters of people are planning to travel by car—which means there is plenty of space in the trunk for her adventure presents.

Start with the Feet

Merrel has hiking shoes that are great for trekking up trails and climbing over rocky surfaces. The Moab 2 Mid Waterproof boots will not disappoint. They have a protective rubber toe cap, a breathable mesh lining, arch and heel support, and extra shock-absorbing cushion to provide a stable foot bed for every kind of hike. Water is sealed

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