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Vira Mamchur Schwartz

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Vira Mamchur Schwartz is the quintessential jack-of-all-trades... and master of a few of them. Vira’s editorial career started in technology publishing, writing and editing at the Ziff-Davis publication Computer Shopper. Later she served as Managing Editor at CD-ROM World and then Internet World, before moving to freelance writing.

Her articles have appeared in the New York Times, L.A. Times, Folio, Portable Computing, Internet Shopper and other websites and magazines that no longer exist. She ghost-wrote and designed an award-winning diet and fitness book for a popular fitness personality and, currently, loves to tell stories about people and animals. 

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Privacy Mode For Your Face? Zenni’s New Lenses Block Certain Face-Scan Tech Privacy Mode For Your Face? Zenni’s New Lenses Block Certain Face-Scan Tech
Privacy Mode For Your Face? Zenni’s New Lenses Block Certain Face-Scan Tech This is not science fiction. Zenni Optical just introduced a first-of-its-kind lens coating called Zenni ID Guard that promises to shield your personal information from prying eyes. The innovative technology acts like a digital privacy filter by disrupting face-scanning software and stopping unauthorized devices from capturing the biometric details on your face. Available now, the Zenni ID Guard lenses work by reflecting near-infrared light—the same light used in many facial-recognition systems. That means hidden cameras and scanners trying to lock onto your face are blocked before they can…

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Warning: Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale May Cause Extreme Shopping Sprees Warning: Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale May Cause Extreme Shopping Sprees
Warning: Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale May Cause Extreme Shopping Sprees The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is officially underway, and if you’re not already browsing, you’re missing out on some of the year’s best deals.  This isn’t your average clearance event. Nordstrom is offering deep discounts on brand-new fall arrivals across fashion, beauty, home, and more.  Early Access began on July 8 for Nordstrom cardholders, with staggered entry based on Nordy Club status: Icon Members: July 8–11 Ambassador Members: July 9–11 Influencer Members: July 10–11 General Public: July 12–August 3 This year, Nordstrom has introduced over 65 new brands to the sale, inc…

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“Heaven” Awaits: Bryan Adams & Pat Benatar Team Up For 2025 Tour “Heaven” Awaits: Bryan Adams & Pat Benatar Team Up For 2025 Tour
“Heaven” Awaits: Bryan Adams & Pat Benatar Team Up For 2025 Tour Rock fans, it’s time to turn up the volume. Bryan Adams is hitting the road this fall with his massive “Roll With The Punches” North America 2025 tour. The 40-date trek kicks off in Canada on September 11 and wraps November 26 in Minneapolis, MN. And making it even sweeter? Special guests Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo will join Adams on all US dates. Expect unforgettable nights of hits in these cities: October 25 – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT October 26 – TD Garden, Boston, MA October 29 – Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA October 30 – Madison Square Garden, New York, NY But this p…

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Big Names, Big Sound, Big E: 2025’s Concerts Go Big Big Names, Big Sound, Big E: 2025’s Concerts Go Big
Big Names, Big Sound, Big E: 2025’s Concerts Go Big Need one more reason to hit the Big E this September? How about nine: Gov’t Mule, Busta Rhymes, Rick Ross, Cole Swindell, The Avett Brothers, Foreigner, The Kid Laroi, Train, and ZZ Top. Tickets to these Big E Arena shows are sold separately from general admission—and they’re going fast. Grab yours now before they’re gone. New England’s largest fair, the Big E in West Springfield, MA, is more than fried Oreos and butter sculptures. It’s where legends light up the stage and fans show up big. This year’s lineup spans Southern rock to rap, country to classic rock. You don’t see Gov’t Mule and R…

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Do Ya Think He’s Sexy? Rod Stewart’s 2025 Tour Brings the Hits Do Ya Think He’s Sexy? Rod Stewart’s 2025 Tour Brings the Hits
Do Ya Think He’s Sexy? Rod Stewart’s 2025 Tour Brings the Hits Rod Stewart is strutting back on stage this summer for a run of shows that fans won’t want to miss and tickets are already moving faster than a Saturday night dance floor. Snag yours now for a chance to see this rock legend live, joined by Cheap Trick, in a night packed with iconic hits. At 80 years young, the two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is still delivering unforgettable performances. Stewart has announced that this will be his final large-scale tour, making these summer dates a rare chance to see him perform live. Here’s where you can catch him: July 12—Wells Fargo Center in P…

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Don’t Look Back in Anger: Oasis Reunites For 2025 Tour Don’t Look Back in Anger: Oasis Reunites For 2025 Tour
Don’t Look Back in Anger: Oasis Reunites For 2025 Tour Today’s the day to find your wonderwall because Oasis is back on tour after a nearly 15-year drought, and tickets are selling faster than champagne supernovas. Get your tickets now before they’re gone. The legendary Britpop band has announced their long-awaited reunion tour across North America, including Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, the only dates on the East Coast.  This isn’t just another tour—it’s their first since the notorious 2009 backstage blow-up between Liam and Noel Gallagher that shattered the band and left fans wondering if we’d ever hear "Won…

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Country, Charm & Keith Urban—What More Do You Need? Country, Charm & Keith Urban—What More Do You Need?
Country, Charm & Keith Urban—What More Do You Need? Keith Urban fans, it’s time to mark the calendar and grab those tickets because the country superstar is on tour. Urban will bring his "High and Alive World Tour" to Giant Center in Hershey, PA on Thursday, Oct. 2, then to Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT on Friday, Oct. 3, and to Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, VA on Saturday, Oct. 4. These stops are part of his biggest tour in years, built around "High," his 12th studio album released earlier this year. The setlist blends new tracks with the chart-topping hits that have defined his sound. Known for turning every show into a full-on event, …

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Wayfair's 4th Of July Sale Is On—Save Up To 70% Now Wayfair's 4th Of July Sale Is On—Save Up To 70% Now
Wayfair's 4th Of July Sale Is On—Save Up To 70% Now If you’ve been waiting for a reason to upgrade your patio, living room, or kitchen—this is it. Wayfair’s 4th of July Sale is officially live and runs through Monday, July 8. That means days of deep discounts on summer essentials, outdoor furniture, and stylish home finds—with many up to 70% off. This is one of Wayfair’s most popular annual sales, and it hits just when everyone’s in summer mode. Think of it as a smaller but still mighty version of Way Day, with markdowns that rival the mega April event—minus the chaos of a flash sale. Right now, you can score deals like these that were avail…

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Walmart Just Crashed Prime Day’s Party With Its Biggest Summer Sale Yet Walmart Just Crashed Prime Day’s Party With Its Biggest Summer Sale Yet
Walmart Just Crashed Prime Day’s Party With Its Biggest Summer Sale Yet Move over, Prime Day. Walmart is heating up July with a big summer sale. The six-day Walmart Deals summer savings event kicks off online at 12 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, July 8, and runs through Sunday, July 13, both online and in-store. While Walmart+ members get early access starting Monday, July 7 at 7 p.m. EDT, shoppers looking for a head start can also check out Walmart’s July 4th sale, already live with early savings on tech, summer gear, and more. Walmart’s deals span a wide range of everyday categories, including home goods, school supplies, beauty, toys, and fashion. And, unlike Amazon’s…

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Rockin’ In The Free World: Neil Young Brings ‘Love Earth’ Tour To NY This August Rockin’ In The Free World: Neil Young Brings ‘Love Earth’ Tour To NY This August
Rockin’ In The Free World: Neil Young Brings ‘Love Earth’ Tour To NY This August Helpless? Not you! Neil Young tickets are on sale now for two New York shows this August.  The rock legend is bringing his 2025 Love Earth tour to the Empire State for a pair of unforgettable nights and seats are already going fast. Fans can grab theirs now through StubHub while supplies last. He’ll take the stage first at the Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh on Friday, August 23, then head upstate to the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts—site of the original 1969 Woodstock festival—on Saturday, August 24. Both shows begin at 7:30 p.m. It’s a bit of a full-circle mome…

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