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Election Day!  If you haven't already, today is the final day to cast your SECRET BALLOT! I did the early voting thing.  Although the line looked long, it only took me 25 minutes from the time I got into the line and when I completed casting my vote. Remember: No Politics, but do go follow the instruction in circles and VOTE.  16-Across. Roughly: GIVE OR TAKE.  VOTE. 21-Across. Like medicine not requiring a prescription: OVER THE COUNTER.  VOTE 48-Across. Debater for the opposition, at times: DEVIL'S ADVOCATE. VOTE. 54-Across. Place sheltered from reality: IVORY TOWER.  VOTE. And the Unifiers: 35-Across. With 37-Across, Election Day practice ... and a hint to...

CGMagazine Mission Impossible 7: Simon Pegg Shares What It’s Like to Watch Tom Cruise Perform Stunts on Set Tom Cruise, the actor, has become synonymous with Tom Cruise, the brand. Fans know that when they buy a ticket to see one of his films, then they’re getting a genuine action film. CGI and other effects have become the go-to way to create massive leaps and bounds in films across Hollywood, but Cruise insists on defying the limits. Cruise has been performing his own stunts dating back to at least the year 2000 with Mission Impossible 2, according to Variety, but...

Book yourself (and the kids) a few days at a cozy cabin in the woods to take some time away from the screens and just relax among the trees. This list has family-friendly cabins across the U.S. including Gaitlinburg cabins, cabins in the Rocky Mountains, cabins near lakes and even some dog-friendly cabins. Nature awaits—what are you waiting for? PACIFIC NORTHWEST photo: via Airbnb Hood Canal Cabin—Hoopdsport, WA This Airbnb rental on the Hood Canal has everything a PNW vacation home should. Kayaks and rowboats (with lifejackets too!) are available for use on the over 100 feet of private waterfront...

Some of us at Wirecutter like our bikes so much that we’ll ride them when it’s raining—or snowing, or sleeting, or freezing, or whatever the weather brings. (And these days, more and more people may be venturing out in weather they never would’ve dreamed of riding in before!) Thanks to our experiences riding in many conditions through many cities, we’ve accumulated a few pieces of gear we think you should consider if (as we do) you like to show up on a bike when nobody expects it.

More people are spending time indoors, yet not enough of them are taking time bonding with their family. It seems like many people are doing more work now that they are spending more time at home. For a change of pace, outdoor activities are a great way to bond with the family. If you want to spend more time with your family, here are eight enjoyable family outdoor activities to have the ultimate bonding experience. EXPERIENCE GEOCACHING Geocaching is an exciting activity that involves your smartphone and GPS function. The Geocaching website will help you launch an outdoor treasure hunt...