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Summertime is one of the most popular seasons for families to visit Cape Cod to soak in its natural beauty while enjoying miles of pristine coastline, seafood shacks, and picture-perfect lighthouses. After the crowds have dissipated and the leaves start turning, those in the know start planning the perfect getaway to this color-filled seaside destination.

One of the best spots to revel in fall splendor is Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club.

Located in Brewster overlooking Cape Cod Bay, the 342-room resort offers a variety of guest rooms and suites found throughout the main Nickerson Mansion, Villas, and Villages. With 429 enormous acres to explore, getting around the property is easy thanks to a complimentary shuttle bus that operates Memorial Day through Labor Day.

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When it comes to booking a stay here, The Villages at Ocean Edge are designed for the entire family and offer every amenity you might expect to find in a condo-style stay.

The pet-friendly, one-bedroom Arbor Villa features a fully stocked kitchen with full-size appliances, a living area with stackable washer/dryer and access to a private terrace offering stunning golf course views.

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The 122 guest accommodations ranging in size and style on The Mansion side offer the most luxurious stays between the 90 found at the Nickerson Mansion and 32 located at the Presidential Bay Collection Villas.

For larger gatherings, a three-bedroom, multi-level townhouse offers 1,400 square feet of updated space with modern kitchen, spacious living room with fireplace, and several terraces to soak in the views. A two-bedroom villa located just a short walk from the beach has cathedral ceilings, a gas fireplace, and full kitchen.

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One of the most impressive amenities found here is their recently added bespoke menu of high-end experiences. Designed exclusively for guests staying on the Mansion side of the resort in the Presidential Bay Collection Villas, the menu of private in-room experiences include:

Chef Menu (curated by Executive Chef Philip Flath to include everything from Brewster Oysters and seared Georges Bank scallops to rosemary peppercorn crusted beef tenderloin, chocolate Pots du Crème, and strawberry shortcake offered with optional wine pairings)

Sound Bath (Guests can enjoy an hour of this ancient meditative practice from the comfort of your own villa)

Champagne Tasting & Food Pairing (Featuring Henri Giraud Dame Jane Brut Rose, Charles Heidseck Blanc de Blanc, Champagne Autreau De Champillon Premiere Cru Extra Brut, and Nomine Renard Brut)

Oyster Experience (Featuring champagne and mocktail options, an educational component, and menu tastings)

Chef Fondue Experience (Featuring classic Gruyere cheese fondue, meat and seafood fondue, and dark chocolate fondue)

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There is so much to do here that you won’t ever need to leave, even if you book a weeklong stay.

For the outdoor enthusiast, you can reserve a kayak or standup paddle board, take a bike for a cruise along the Cape Cod Rail Trail, book a tee time on Cape Cod’s only 18-hole Nicklaus Design golf course, or play a round of tennis on one of their nine courts.

The resort also hosts beach yoga and fitness classes, weather permitting.

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If lounging by the pool is more your speed, there are plenty of options when it comes to relaxing.

The lower Cape property boasts 700 feet of private beach designed for exploring, not to mention a playground for little ones and a picnic area designed for all ages to enjoy the outdoors. Guests also have complimentary access to the fully equipped fitness center along with indoor and outdoor pools.

For the ultimate in relaxation, book a signature massage, hydrating facial, or a total wellness body ritual at the on-site The Beach House Spa.

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When it comes to dining, there are several options to choose from. Ocean Terrace is their signature restaurant located in The Mansion. Offering alfresco dining overlooking Cape Cod Bay, the upscale restaurant offers a cozy spot where you can warm up with a bowl of creamy clam chowder or sample some New England classics like a fresh lobster roll, Chatham mussels, and crabmeat crusted haddock.

The Roscommon Room is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The cozy wood-paneled dining room has a wood-burning fireplace and large bar. Breakfast standouts here are the hearty Hearthside Breakfast with North Country Smokehouse’s maple sausage, breakfast potatoes, and eggs served any way; and Eggs Benedict topped with Hollandaise sauce accompanied by a side of crispy Canadian bacon.

Bayzo’s Pub located on the lower level of The Mansion is a great spot for a casual lunch or hearty dinner in an English-style tavern.

Offering seasonal live music, the laid-back eatery with exposed stone walls and four flat screen TVs is an ideal spot for catching a game. Nosh on creative starters like their beer cheese dip served with soft pretzel bites, or an order of hot honey chicken wings accompanied by blue cheese sauce for dipping. Be sure to save room for their famous Pub Burger served with Guinness glaze topped with lettuce, tomato, red onion jam, crispy onions, crispy bacon, and melted Vermont cheddar cheese served on a brioche roll accompanied by shoestring fries. Trust us, it’s as good as it sounds.

Bayzo’s also offers a nice selection of elevated pub fare, including Butternut Squash Risotto, Shepherd’s Pie with braised beef short rib, and Sirloin Steak Frites with onion confit and herbed mushrooms.

Another fun spot to enjoy alfresco lunch on one of two outdoor patios overlooking the first tee or a cold beer after an 18-hole round of golf is Linx Tavern.

Nestled in the Ocean Edge Villages golf course clubhouse, the restaurant offers an approachable menu featuring shareable dishes like butternut squash hummus, charred broccolini, or prosciutto flatbread.

If you prefer to stay in during game day, order up some appetizers (think Buffalo wings, a New England cheese plate, and cheesy chili dip) at Linx Tavern and take them back to your room to enjoy.

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During the warmer months, the Beach Bar found on the Mansion side is open seasonally for snacks and drinks.

In the summer, The Front Lawn also is a great spot to relax and unwind while enjoying live music, lawn games, and a wood-fired oven serving up pizzas and other light bites.

Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club is located at 2907 Main Street in Brewster, Massachusetts.

B&M shoppers are rushing to do their Christmas shopping with toys scanning between 10p and £1.

Two savvy savers recently spotted the cheap toys in their local branches and finished festive shopping for the children in their family.

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The shoppers posted their find on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group after snapping up various toys for pennies.

One of the members who posted about their finds shared pictures of the toys they purchased and said that their daughter’s Christmas shopping was “finished thanks to this”.

Another member gushed over the find, saying they “never get any of the bargains but today [they] did!”

They also added that items were apparently reduced due to having old barcodes on.

Plenty of fellow bargain hunters have liked and commented on the posts keen to find toys in their local branch.

One user said: “Wow! Well done on being in the right place!”

Another commented: “Brilliant well done on your bargains.”

And: “That is amazing!”

A B&M employee even confirmed the discounts in the comment section.

They said: “These are all old stock so it’s not going to be every store. I work for B&M.”

Any B&M shoppers looking to snap up the £1 and under toys won’t be able to find it online.

It’s not guaranteed you’ll find it in your local branch either, so it might be worth calling your local branch ahead to avoid a wasted trip.

In any case, you should always shop around before buying something like this as you might find the same, or similar, item for less at another retailer.

You can use online price comparison sites like Price Spy and Trolley to see if a product you have found is the cheapest against others.

You can also use the Google Shopping/Product tab to do a quick scan of the internet.

However, we had a quick look online to see if any other retailers are selling some of these toys for under £1 and there weren’t any.

If you’re looking to pick up a bargain on your next B&M shop, you should get the retailer’s scanner app.

It’s free to download on to your smartphone via the Apple App Store or Google Play.

Once downloaded, you can use the camera on your phone to scan barcodes in-store.

It then tells you if a product has been reduced in price, even before a member of staff has changed the label.

The app also offers you a description of the product you are scanning.

It’s quite common for shoppers to find under £1 bargains in their local B&M stores.

One customer recently found a stainless steel egg slotter for just 10p instead of £2.99.

Another shopper found pet toys slashed to 10p in their local branch this summer.

Remember, you can find your nearest B&M branch by using the retailer’s store locator tool on its website.

Other ways to save money at B&M

One ex-B&M manager said the best time to visit your local store is first thing on a Wednesday.

This is when staff slash items to as little as 10p to clear excess stock and make way for new lines.

Deals expert Tom Church urged shoppers to keep an eye out for red stickers products as well.

These are put on special buy products that have also been reduced in price.

It’s worth signing up to Facebook pages dedicated to hunting for bargains from B&M and other discounters too.

Some of the best ones to join are B&M Bargains, Extreme Money Saving Deals and More and Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group.

A new study published in the International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction suggests that it is not how often people engage in crypto trading, but how they trade that matters most. According to the study, individuals who opt for riskier assets over safer ones, or who invest with limited information or without a clear strategy, are at a higher risk of experiencing “harm.” Harm is typically defined as the negative consequences arising from excessive engagement in an activity and is central to public health approaches to addiction.

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In this correlational study, researchers examined the most prevalent forms of harm associated with cryptocurrency speculation and how these are linked to known risk factors such as fear of missing out (FOMO), impulsivity and problem gambling.

Crypto prices are often strongly influenced by hype, social media influencers and are characterised by strong periods of price appreciation followed by large price depreciation. The researchers recruited 487 crypto investors from an online panel and measured their crypto engagement, impulsivity, FOMO, problem gambling and the types of harm experienced that could be at least moderately be attributed to cryptocurrency. It was observed that problem gambling scores (PGSI) and FOMO scores were reliable predictors of the level of harm reported, with the strongest model obtained for financial harm.

The findings suggest the need to screen for speculative trading in gambling studies and that resistance to FOMO is an important element that would need to be targeted in clinical interventions for people experiencing harm.

It has already been observed that cryptocurrency traders are vulnerable to some of the harms prevalent in gambling. A 2022 study by Oksanen et al found that cryptocurrency traders reported higher levels of mental health disorders, psychological distress, and perceived loneliness compared to non-traders. Additionally, crypto market traders scored significantly higher in alcohol use and excessive gambling.

Cryptocurrency is not yet formally recognised as an addiction, but the latest study indicates that certain individuals may be more vulnerable to harm than others. The researchers concluded that these findings highlight the need for more detailed studies on the relationship between risk factors and specific trading and investing behaviours. They also emphasise the importance of ongoing public education about the risks and protective factors that can promote safer investment in these speculative markets.

HALF a million workers employed by more than 15,000 companies paying the real living wage will get a pay boost from today.

The rate will rise by 60p to £12.60 an hour across the UK and by 70p to £13.85 in London for workers.

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Unlike the government-set minimum wage, the real living wage is the only UK pay rate based on the cost of living.

It is voluntary meaning, employers can opt to pay their staff this amount but are not legally required to do so.

As of today, a full-time worker earning the new real living wage will earn £2,262 a year more than a worker earning the current government minimum, according to the Living Wage Foundation.

Employers who are signed up have until the deadline of May 1 to pay the increased rates but are encouraged to pay it as soon as possible.

Katherine Chapman, director of the foundation said low-paid workers have been “hardest hit by the cost-of-living crisis”.

She said: “The real living wage remains the only UK wage rate calculated based on actual living costs, and the new rates announced today will make a massive difference to almost half a million workers who will see their pay increase.”

The real living wage was introduced in April 2016, and since then thousands of employers have opted in.

Recent joiners include Pieminister, Fred Perry and the National Theatre.

They join half of the FTSE 100 companies and household names like Aviva, Everton FC, Ikea, Burberry and LUSH.

Darren Taylor, country people and culture manager at furniture retailer Ikea, said: “A business’s success is purely driven by its people, and as a values-driven company we care about our co-workers and their wellbeing. “

“That’s why we’re committed to pay our co-workers a Real Living Wage that creates a fairer, inclusive and healthier standard of living for the many.”

You can find out which companies are signed up to pay the Real Living Wage on the foundation’s website, www.livingwage.org.uk/.

The rates are separate from the government’s national living wage, which sets the minimum hourly rate at £11.44 an hour for workers over the age of 21.

The national minimum wage is also set by the government and it is the minimum pay per hour for workers under the age between 18-20.

Will the national living wage increase?

The national living wage set out by the government usually rises every year to keep in line with increasing prices.

In April this year, the rate increased 10% from £10.42, and has generally risen by more than inflation in recent years.

In September, the Low Pay Commission (LPC), which advises the government on the minimum wage, announced plans to raise the statutory rate to £12.10 per hour.

The government usually confirms how much the National Living Wage will rise when it delivers its Autumn Statement, which will take place next week on October 30.

However, the national minimum wage for children under 18 will not be raised to the same level as that planned for adults.

This means kids aged 16 and 17 still have a slightly lower hourly minimum wage requirement.

Currently, those under 18 are legally required to get £6.40.

Apprentices are paid the same rate, too.