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Illustration by Victo Ngai Once Bitten Fighting Dengue Fever in Key West and San Juan By Laura Kolbe Illustrations by Victo Ngai, Haisam Hussein Summer 2016 Like many places of mixed or contested governance, parts of San Juan, Puerto Rico, abound in a superfluity of uniforms and titles. It is as though a critical mass of matching cloth and business cards could swaddle a territory into fixed status. On a muggy afternoon in October 2015 at La Ceiba, a panadería just north of the Río Piedras Medical Center and the VA Caribbean veterans’ hospital, east of the US Army’s Fort Buchanan and west of the...

First grade teacher Jamie Greenwood looks at a large sheet of clear plastic that hangs from the ceiling in her classroom at Westvale Elementary School in West Jordan on Aug. 19, 2020. Now that the pandemic is over, how will schools adjust again?Steve Griffin, Deseret News In March 2020, when the nation’s schools suddenly closed, my kids were four and six. Gray, the six-year-old, was in kindergarten at an old-school Montessori. Blake, the four-year-old, was in preschool. In the early days of the pandemic, I experienced the five stages of school closure the same way as many others: Confusion. Concern....

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, there’s a new name in the world of golf that you should have heard of by now – Wyndham Clark. However, before we deep dive into Wyndham Clark’s net worth and career highlights, let’s take a closer look at how this relatively unknown athlete has suddenly become the talk of the town. Over the years, the world of sports has witnessed several David vs Goliath battles. For instance, the foxes of Leicester City, with Claudio Ranieri at the helm, lifted the coveted Premier League title in 2015-16, just a season after their return...

The peace of mind that comes with knowing your home is safe and secure cannot be overstated. That’s why having a convenient and reliable home security camera system is essential for every homeowner. More than a passive crime deterrent, modern home security cameras enable you to capture movement, day and night, and to view that footage wherever you are. Adding a camera is a low cost, easy to install way to make your home more secure. In this article, we’ll explore some of the types of camera systems available so you will know how to choose the one that is...

Finding the best laptop under $1,000 is more than just looking at the price. It’s about identifying the specifications that matter the most to you. A good laptop should serve your needs effectively, offer good performance, and, ideally, have some room for future-proofing. The good news is the best laptop under $1,000 is within your reach in today’s technologically advanced world. A number of top brands provide models that carefully balance cost and performance. It’s important to know what to look for in terms of features and overall value to make an informed choice. Understanding the Concept of Value in...