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1. All medical cannabis is derived from Cannabis sativa L. Legally speaking, cannabis plants that naturally produce greater than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are considered to be "marijuana" and are federally illegal.
2. Medicinal hemp plants contain relatively large amounts of CBD, which, while legal, is regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
3. As with any other nutritional supplement, the FDA is watchful to ensure products do not make "drug claims" or are otherwise suggesting their product is a pharmaceutical. This landscape is responsible for the unusual terms sometimes seen on products, such as "phytocannabinoid rich (PCR) oil," "hemp extract," and "full extract cannabis oil (FECO)."
4. One constant in botanical medicine is that medicinal plants rarely, if ever, contain only one biologically active compound. Cannabis plants produce a wide range of phytochemicals including phytocannabinoids and terpenes. Phytocannabinoids are plant-based compounds that act on endocannabinoid receptors throughout the body.
5. To demonstrate safety, the CSU study administered oral CBD to dogs at 10 mg/kg/day or 20 mg/kg/day for 6 weeks and found it to be well tolerated in the study population. More than one-third (36%) of animals in the study showed elevations of serum ALP (alkaline phosphatase level) while all other blood parameters remained normal. The elevation in ALP could indicate CBD has the potential to interfere with the metabolism of other hepatically metabolized pharmaceuticals.
Bonus: The first data for veterinary-specific use of CBD for seizures were evaluated and published in 2019. Seizure frequency of dogs was evaluated with and without the use of cannabidiol in conjunction with other drugs. The study showed a statistically significant 89% reduction in seizure frequency in dogs receiving CBD at 2.5 mg/kg q12h compared to a 43% reduction in the control group. Both study groups were concurrently receiving conventional anti-epileptic drug therapy.No severe adverse effects were noted in the study, and blood levels of anti-epileptic drugs in participants were not affected by the addition of CBD.
Reference: https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/the-current-state-of-cannabis-research-in-veterinary-medicine/


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Other impregnation methods
The traditionally used impregnation process is dipping. It is generally used for electric motors, generators and in the production of transformers. In this process, the parts are immersed in the dipping tanks filled with suitable impregnating resin. After a certain dripping period, the parts are placed in an oven for drying. This allows the wire winding and the center to become one solid and mechanically stable unit.
These methods have in common a relatively high resin consumption and the need for subsequent cleaning of the components. In addition, the dip tanks filled with several hundred liters of epoxy or polyester resin have to be emptied and cleaned regularly. These methods are not compatible with the current requirements for a sustainable and "green" production environment, and they also entail high operating costs.
Hot Dipping
This method applies impregnation by preheating the components in order to handle viscous impregnation media. Viscosity of resin and other sealing products may be reduced with preheated components, which allows higher levels of penetration. Low or none process monitoring achieved.
Vertical Dipping
The component is preheated and then fully dipped into the resin; the component is drained with a specific angle and then follows the rest of the process until the resin or varnish is sealed. Partial process monitoring achieved.
Stator full potting
A mold or base is prepared and receives a preheated component. After pouring the sealing product into the component, the mold is pressed; it is also possible to set the mold first and then inject the sealing product from below using a vacuum. This process ensures high quality of the final product and very high heat dissipation of the engine. Due to its complexity, this process has low productivity. Complete process control is achieved.

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MINSK – Belarusian security forces violently dispersed protests in Minsk and other cities after early results from the country's presidential election gave incumbent President Alyaksandr Lukashenka a commanding lead.
Svyatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the main opposition candidate who drew tens of thousands of people to her rallies during the campaign, refused to recognize the unofficial result after polls closed in the August 9 vote.
The Belarusian Central Election Commission announced preliminary results on August 10, saying Lukashenka got 80.23 percent of the vote, while Tsikhanouskaya received 9.9 percent.
Thousands of her supporters took to the streets to express their dissatisfaction and were eventually dispersed by police dressed in riot gear who used rubber bullets, water cannons, and tear gas.
The total number of protesters in Minsk was difficult to estimate because they were scattered throughout the city, RFE/RL's Belarus Service said.
In violent scenes posted on Twitter by the independent news outlet Tut.by, police officers were seen beating protesters with truncheons. People can be heard shouting, "This is our country!" as drivers flashed their car lights and honked their horns.
After breaking up the big crowds, police chased smaller groups of protesters through downtown Minsk for several hours, the Associated Press reported.
In Brest, where law enforcement officers used tear gas and stun grenades, protesters gradually dispersed to a crowd of 200-300 from an estimated total of 5,000, according to Novaya gazeta.
The Minsk-based Vyasna (Spring) human rights group said 126 people were detained across the country, including 55 in Minsk. Vyasna also said two of the detainees were injured. Among the people detained were 16 journalists and 40 observers, it said.
State news agency Belta said early on August 10 that police had taken control of the situation "at unsanctioned mass events," citing the Interior Ministry.
In an appeal read live over the phone on Current Time by her associate, Maryya Kalesnikava, Tsikhanouskaya called on both the security forces and Belarusian citizens to refrain from violence.
"I ask everyone who is now making decisions, and above all the commanders of special forces: Do not use force against civilians," she said.
"I ask the police and the troops to remember that they are part of the people. Once again, I ask the voters: no provocation, no need to give a reason to use violence against you.
"Please stop the violence.... Officers, I know you can do this."
Early on August 10, an Interior Ministry spokeswoman told RFE/RL that the unauthorized rallies were "not over yet," so she could not count the detainees.
"What has happened is awful," Tsikhanouskaya told a news conference, saying she did not recognize the results of the exit poll.
"I believe my eyes, and I see that the majority is with us," Tsikhanouskaya said from her headquarters.
Throughout election day, police and soldiers were transported into Minsk, where they cordoned off the city and took positions at strategic sites in anticipation of unrest. Public transportation was also limited in Minsk in an apparent attempt by authorities to prevent protests, and there was almost no access to social-media networks from early in the day.
Internet freedom monitor NetBlocks reported Internet connectivity had been disrupted across the country since early morning. The disruption affected access to the Internet and social-media platforms -- with Facebook, Messenger, YouTube, Instagram, WhatsApp, Telegram, and Viber all experiencing disruptions. Two grassroots election-monitoring websites also were inaccessible.
Earlier in the day, voters formed long lines at polling booths across the Eastern European country and at embassies abroad.
RFE/RL's Belarus Service reported that many people lining up at the polls wore white bracelets signaling support for the opposition. Social-media users also posted pictures of voters wearing white bracelets lining up at Belarusian embassies, including in Moscow, Berlin, and London.
According to an exit poll conducted at 21 Belarusian diplomatic posts, Tsikhanouskaya garnered 81.5 percent of the vote compared to about 6 percent for Lukashenka.
WATCH: Troops Deployed In Belarus As Exit Poll Says President Wins Election By Landslide
Several voters told RFE/RL that they had never taken part in an election in the country before but had turned out to cast a ballot on August 9 because they want and expect change.
Tsikhanouskaya -- who had told her supporters to wear the bracelets as a symbol of "honesty and purity" -- had earlier cast her ballot and demanded election results free of fraud.
"I really want the election to be honest, because if the authorities have nothing to fear, if all the people are for [Lukashenka], then we will agree with [the results]," Tsikhanouskaya said.
Tsikhanouskaya, who has teamed up with two prominent women from the campaigns of rejected presidential candidates, has drawn huge rallies with a simple electoral promise to free all political prisoners and rerun a free and fair election.
"It's a clear sign that people want change. People have woken up. They no longer want to live in fear and humiliation. They want to feel that they are citizens of their country. It's inspiring. I realize there are people behind me, around me, and ahead of me," Tsikhanouskaya said in a recent interview with Current Time, the Russian-language network led by RFE/RL in cooperation with VOA.
Now that the election is over, there is mounting concern that an embattled Lukashenka will follow through on threats to use force on any postelection dissent.
The election follows a campaign marked by the arrest of more than 1,000 opposition supporters, the barring of several potential challengers, claims of a Russian plot to sow instability, and the rise of an unheralded candidate in the form of the 37-year-old Tsikhanouskaya.
Lukashenka said after casting his vote in Minsk that neither he nor the government will allow Belarus to slip into "chaos" or "civil war" after the results of the election are announced.
Lukashenka also said that security officials in the country are considering "various options" over the possibility of unrest over the results.
Four challengers were on the ballot, but attention focused on Tsikhanouskaya, who was a last-minute replacement after husband, Syarhey Tsikhanouski, a popular vlogger who urged Belarusians to squash the "cockroach" Lukashenka with their slippers, was barred from running following his controversial arrest in late May.
The election comes with Lukashenka's popularity apparently waning under a slumping economy and the country's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The vote also comes as relations between Belarus and traditional ally Russia have worsened since December 2019 when Lukashenka pulled out at the last moment from plans for deeper integration with Russia under their 1999 Union Treaty. Since then, Moscow has limited energy supplies to Minsk, which is dependent on discounted Russian gas and oil to run its inefficient, largely state-dominated economy.
As in the past when relations with Russia soured, Lukashenka has fostered closer ties with both the United States and Europe in recent years. But that rapprochement could be undermined by a crackdown on the opposition and potential massive electoral fraud.
Lukashenka has suggested those opposed to him are "puppets" controlled by foreign masters bent on bringing instability to the country. In an address to parliament on August 4, he played up fears of a "color revolution" backed by Moscow and hostile powers in the West.
"They've decided to try out new forms of color revolution against us," he said, a term that normally refers to earlier uprisings in Georgia, Ukraine, and Kyrgyzstan. "It won't work."
Belarus announced on July 29 that 33 members of the Russian private military contractor Vagner had been detained near Minsk and accused them of a vague plot to incite "instability" around the vote. Belarusian officials also linked some opposition leaders, including Tsikhanouskaya's husband, of unspecified links with the mercenaries.
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) announced in July that it would not send observers because they had not received a formal invitation. It is the first time the OSCE is not monitoring a nationwide vote in Belarus since 2001.
The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), a Russian-led grouping of former Soviet republics, had observers at the polls. In the past, CIS observers have largely approved votes in Belarus, unlike Western and international observers who have never deemed any election under Lukashenka as free or fair.
Belarus has more than 48,000 of its own monitors but most are from state-run or state-controlled bodies.
But a few dozen independent observers, including 47 from the Belarusian Helsinki Committee, were allowed to monitor polling stations. An opposition initiative called Honest People also fielded vote monitors.
Meanwhile, the Voice platform, which called on voters to send photos of completed ballots for the presidential election, had counted over 1 million registered users who promised to help keep track of the vote. However, with the Internet disrupted it is unclear how the platform functioned.


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Appearances in terms of how people present themselves in the public are a matter of concern to many individuals. The hairstyle spotted by one at a given period determines how that person appears to the other individuals. In most cases, clean-shaven men are viewed with high esteem compared to those with unkempt hair. A bald hairstyle is preferred by many people as a result of different reasons. For instance, this type of hairstyle is probably one of the simplest and can be performed by any person. The other issue is that a bald hairstyle is easy to maintain since you only need to bath your head as usual then apply a certain type of jelly or even ordinary lotion to prevent rush depending on your skin texture.
However, of notable concern, in this case, is the aspect of the type of electric shaver that can be used to achieve the desired results of maintaining a bald and clean-shaven head always. There are numerous electric shavers available in the market, therefore, the choice depends on what you really desire. Some of the electric shavers available are inexpensive while others are expensive but this now depends on the type of the product that you intend to purchase as well as your budget. In most cases, we seek value for money from the products that we buy and this can go a long way in guiding your shopping experience for the best electric shaver for head.
In this review for the best electric shaver for the head, We are going to give a comprehensive review of what we believe can be the best electric shavers for the head you can choose from the market. We have outlined the key features of each electric shaver and other reasons why it is rated as best compared to other market offerings. The main aim is to give you as much information as possible so that you can be in a better position to make an informed decision when you intend to buy an electric shaver for your head.
Different types of electric shavers to use on bald head
Let's begin by understanding that there are two main types of electric shavers for the head namely foil and rotary. Foil shavers have been around for quite a bit of time as they were first introduced in 1923 by Jacob Schick. These are made up of metallic foil that draws hair inside closer to the cutting blades. The main advantage of this is that it prevents skin irritation while at the same time it gives a clean bald head shave. The other type is rotary shaver which is comprised of surface blades that are designed to cut hair in a circular motion. The shaver follows the contour of your head and it leaves it bald and clean shaven.
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Best Electric Shaver for Head
Bald Eagle[amazon_link asins='B077GY3VHL' template='ProductAd' store='sady05-20′ marketplace='US' link_id='c2ea6576-413a-11e8-8905-9771443a4d61′]
This is probably the best electric head shaver to many people since it features outstanding features that are designed to give you the best results. Let me begin by listing the key features of this particular type of electric shaver below before I give a detailed explanation of each.
Key Features
- Five thin rotary blades
- Portable and handheld to give you firm grip
- Cordless and can sustain shaving power for 90 minutes
- Easy to operate and clean using warm water
The handheld Bald Eagle is probably the best electric shaver that was specifically designed for men who specifically want a bald hairstyle. It is portable and comprised of a beautiful stand as well as carry case such that you can easily move around with it when traveling. This electric shaver is easy to operate and you can give your head a clean shave without any problem. It is handheld and easy to operate such that you can easily give your head a quick shave without seeking the assistance of a skilled barber. The other advantage of picking this particular shaver is that it is cordless and it can operate for 90 minutes using power stored in its rechargeable batteries. Therefore, there are no worries of issues related to accessibility to power in the event that you are in some remote area. The battery life span is long enough to sustain you for about two or three head shaves before you recharge this type of electric shaver.
Remington HC4250[amazon_link asins='B014SG66UO' template='ProductAd' store='sady05-20′ marketplace='US' link_id='cfbb7eda-413a-11e8-9676-fb23cf627cb1′]
This is a rotary type of electric hair shaver and it is comprised of the following components: Hair trimmers and clippers. It also features the following key components.
- Cordless, 40 minutes battery lifespan while shaving
- You have 9 different guard lengths to shave with
- Carry pouch
- Easy to operate and hold with a single hand
- Quick shave with a wide blade
- Can shave easily the back of your head
This electric shaver is cordless and can operate without being plugged directly to a source of power. This makes it operational even in remote places where there is no readily power available. The other key feature of this particular type of product is that it is portable and easy to carry. On top of that, it comes with a travel pouch that is also very easy to carry from one place to the other. When you are traveling to distant places away from home, there is no need to worry about your head since you can move around with your best electric shaver in your carry bag. The shaver is also easy to operate and it can easily shave the back of your head without any assistance from a professional barber. This is often a challenge to many people such that they end up visiting professional barbers. The other important issue about this particular electric shaver is that its price is affordable. This is real value for money since you are assured of getting a product that will give you satisfaction for less.
Panasonic ES-LV81-K Arc5[amazon_link asins='B005DKKBP6′ template='ProductAd' store='sady05-20′ marketplace='US' link_id='e28cfffc-413a-11e8-9edc-b7cc0d011f13′]
This is a foil type of electric shaver and can be used on both wet and dry skin. This type of shaver offers convenient features that are designed to improve your shaving experience. It is comprised of five blades that move very fast for a fast and accurate head shave. The shaver is comprised of the following key features:
- Appropriate for both dry and a wet shave
- Comprised of an automatic cleaning system
- Comprised of lithium battery with a lifespan of 45 minutes and charges fully in one hour
- Travel pouch
The large foil blades are designed to give accurate shave for your head depending on its contour. It moves in the direction of the contours of your head to ensure that all hair is removed in a uniform fashion. The machine can be used on both dry and wet surface and it is also characterized by an automatic cleaning system. In other words, the shaver self-cleans the moment its operation is affected by dirt accumulating inside. The shaver is also portable and easy to carry from one place to the other and it also comes with a travel pouch. The other issue is that the shaver is characterized by a lithium battery with a lifespan of 45 minutes. It also recharges fully in just one hour. This implies that you can use this type of shaver away from a direct source of electric power. Even in remote places, you can still have your head clean shaven with relative ease
Braun Series 7 790cc[amazon_link asins='B003YJAZZ4′ template='ProductAd' store='sady05-20′ marketplace='US' link_id='ff25dcf1-413a-11e8-b76c-2f345f4ccff0′]
This is another foil type of electric shaver and it is renowned for its flexibility. This shaver is ideal for people who may be interested in going for a few days after shaving their heads. The shaver features the following key characteristics:
- Appropriate for both wet and dry shaves
- Comprised of rechargeable lithium battery with lifespan of 50 minutes and fully charges within an hour
- LCD screen
- Renew system
The foil technology helps this particular shaver to cut both long and short hair uniformly. The shaver is also characterized by Triple Action Cutting System which produces an average of 10,000 micro-vibrations per minute to lift your hair. This device is appropriate to cut hair within a few days of growth and it comes in three different modes namely: Extra Sensitive, Normal, and Sensitive. These modes give you the opportunity to customize the type of shave that you desire depending on the nature of your hair and head. The other notable aspect about this electric shaver is that it is comprised of rechargeable lithium battery with a life span of about 50 minutes. This gives you the opportunity to operate the shaver without directly connecting it to a source of electric power.
Philips Norelco AT810[amazon_link asins='B00MPDXHM8′ template='ProductAd' store='sady05-20′ marketplace='US' link_id='173364ec-413b-11e8-adb7-b913e6be3dca']
This is a rotary type of electric head shaver and it is capable of lifting and cutting short hair to the skin. The shaver is also comprised of the dual precision cutting system that makes it possible to uniformly cut all the hair from your head regardless of its differing lengths. In some cases, people are forced to trim hair that is characterized by differing lengths but this is not the case with the AT810 Philips Norelco version of electric head shaver. It is characterized by the following key features:
- Appropriate for wet and dry shave
- Can be cleaned easily under running water
- Lithium-ion battery that is fully recharged in just an hour
- 50 minutes battery life span
The main advantage of this shaver is that it can be used on both wet and dry skins. It can also be easily cleaned using running water. The other point that should be taken into account is that this particular shaver is portable and can be safely carried in a travel pouch provided. A rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes this shaver a big plus. It can operate for 50 minutes on power stored in this battery which can again be fully recharged in about one hour.
Philips Norelco PT730[amazon_link asins='B006GQYSGO' template='ProductAd' store='sady05-20′ marketplace='US' link_id='2eae9855-413b-11e8-981f-a1a1bb7b237c']
This is one of the best electric head shavers by virtue of the fact that it is capable of cutting hair that is characterized by inconsistent growth. The dual precision system enables the shaver to uniformly cut hair that is characterized by different lengths. This shaver is characterized by the following features:
Key Features:
- Cleans easily using running water
- Fully rechargeable lithium-ion battery within eight hours
- 45 minutes battery lifespan
- Three-minute quick charge service
- Protective cap
The shaver is easy to operate and it is also easy to clean using running water only. With a protective cap and rechargeable lithium-ion battery, you are assured that you can still get your desired bald and clean shave even if you are in remote places where there is no electricity. With a battery lifespan of 45 minutes per shave, you are assured of shaving your head clean until the moment you will be able to recharge your battery again. The electric shaver does not cause any irritation to the skin and it can follow the contours of your head removing all hair in a uniform fashion.
Over and above, it can be noted that there are different types of electric head shavers as discussed in detail above. These are specifically designed for men who prefer bald heads and their greatest advantage is that they are portable and easy to operate. There is no need for one to visit a professional barber since the above shavers are meant for self-use. The shavers outlined above also run on rechargeable lithium-ion batteries which make them usable in the absence of direct electric power. You can easily carry your shaver in the travel pouch provided and operate it wherever you are. However, the prices of each shaver outlined above differ but with this information, it is my hope that you are now in a better position to make an informed decision with regard to purchasing the appropriate electric shaver for your head.
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This article explores emergent spaces of social and political experimentation after the Canterbury, New Zealand, earthquakes of 2010–2011. Acknowledging that disasters generate distinctive spaces which reveal and provoke potentially disruptive imaginations and actions, I explore how the earthquakes gave rise to political experiments through which uncertainties were sensed, ordered and negotiated in the hopeful enactment of both conservative and radically alternative futures. Namely, I argue that the ruptures afforded by the earthquakes opened up the possibility for the dominant practices of a complex political conservatism in Christchurch to be challenged through the emergence of new and previously restrained claims to the city that have manifested, in part, through an emergent community organisation – the Canterbury Communities' Earthquake Recovery Network (CanCERN). Despite the earthquakes fuelling these repressed claims, this article explores the ways that these visions, claims and disquiets were shaped by evolving understandings of the nature and potential of the earthquake event. Analysis of CanCERN's activity reveals a kind of agile social entrepreneurship that remained alert to the opening and closing spaces of possibility within the disaster recovery landscape. Subsequently, this account works to not only draw attention to the discordant temporalities of possibility post-disaster, but also opens up discussion about the ways in which post-disaster experiments are shaped by unfolding senses of geological agency and indeterminacy.
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International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology publishes manuscripts with a basic and applied emphasis, including experimental, clinical and theoretical work contributing to the advancement of Clinical and Health Psychology. The IJCHP aims to target four core domains: clinical psychology and psychotherapy, psychopathology, health psychology and clinical neurosciences. The Journal publishes Original Articles (empirical studies) and Review Articles. Manuscripts submitted to IJCHP should be novel (i.e., not previously published and not under consideration for publication elsewhere). All signing authors must agree on the submitted version of the manuscript. By submitting their manuscript, the authors agree to relinquish their copyrights to the Journal for the duration of the editorial process.
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The trees are lit, the menorahs are set and with all the celebrations happening the Wine Enthusiast editors and staff are stopping by their local wine shops or liquor stores more than usual. We went around the #WEHQ and asked what bottles our staff will be sharing with friends and family at holiday parties and get-togethers this season. Spoiler alert for anyone who knows us.
Lauren Buzzeo, Managing Editor
Call me cheesy, but I love a good holiday-themed beer to spread good cheer. Bonus: If you bring it chilled, chances are the recipient will be so excited to try it, they'll pop it then and there and share it with you! Some of my faves to gift include anything from The Bruery's Twelve Days of Christmas series, Hardywood Park's Kentucky Christmas Morning or Shmaltz Brewing's Hanukkah Beer.
Layla Schlack, Senior Editor
I like to gift wines with a story, so the recipient feels a connection and doesn't think I'm handing off something that's been kicking around in my cellar. Aphros Phaunus Pet Nat from Vinho Verde is a good one. Made completely without electricity, it's produced from biodynamic grapes by Vasco Croft, who's been dubbed the Richard Gere of Portugal due to a physical resemblance. In addition to having a good story, the wine is absolutely delicious, fun, trendy, festive and around $20/bottle—not exactly cheap, but affordable enough that I'm comfortable giving it away to people I like.
Alexander Peartree, Tasting Director
What can be a better option to bring to a holiday party than a magnum with delicious, bubbly juice inside? When I want to impress with a large format but also push the boundaries of my adventurous, wine-loving friends, I go for Eden's Imperial 11° Rosé cider. A steal of a deal coming in around $30 a pop, this sparkling cider from biodynamic orchards in Vermont is blended with red currant juice to add color and the producer's award-winning ice cider for a hint of sweetness. The result is a succulent yet crisp pour that is almost too easy to guzzle–thankfully with the big bottle size, the end won't come too quickly.
Fiona Adams, Assistant Tasting Director
Sparkling wine is my holiday life preserver, perfect for those who are hard to shop for or when faced with the horror of receiving a gift and not having one to give in return. Fruity pét-nat like the Delinquente Weeping Juan Pink Pet Nat from Australia is perfect for year-round sipping and pairs well with most holiday fare. Pét-nats are not only delicious and unique but can be generally found at affordable prices. I like to pick up a case at the start of the season to cross some names off my list and be party ready.
Carrie Dykes, Tasting Coordinator
I enjoy forcing my affinity for offbeat wines on friends and family whenever possible. Living in the Hudson Valley and being an advocate of the region's embracement of agriculture, I was excited to learn of a small biodynamic farm, winery and cidery in my area. Wild Arc Farms describes themselves as "an experiment in biodynamic permaculture and viticulture in the Hudson Valley." The specific bottling I will be urging upon my loved ones is the Luca. It's a skin contact Traminette that's full of body and intrigue. A perfect winter white, it has the complexity to hold up to heavy, cold-weather dishes. Additionally, Traminette is a grape bred and developed by the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station grape breeding program at Cornell University, (although first cultivated in Illinois) so there is a lot of NY hybrid pride behind it as well.
Craig Chamberlain, Assistant Tasting Coordinator
Approachable Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky has wonderful characteristics of vanilla and honey, but without much of the smokiness associated with most other bottles from Scotland. It's a blended Scotch, which means you won't get hit with a single malt price, and still packs a mighty punch of flavor for just around $35 a bottle.
Kristen Richard, Assistant Digital Editor
I had never been a rosé fan. But when a snowstorm hit New York, and I was unable to get home, I found myself eating a pizza in my friend's kitchen and drinking a glass of Toi Toi Sara's Marlborough Rosé 2018 from New Zealand, and my mind was changed. This pale pink wine is budget-friendly at $15 a bottle and fruity yet not too sweet, making this rosé an easy-sipper. I will definitely be bringing a bottle to share (or not to share) for my family's Christmas party.
As for beer, I always have Yonkers Brewing 914 Vienna Lager in my fridge. This lager is crisp and food-friendly, so it's the perfect beer for all the get-togethers and impromptu visits that happen this time of year.
Evan Spadaccini, Junior Social Media Coordinator
This year, I have a number of bottles on my list. Our spirits editor, Kara Newman, suggested High West Bourye to me and her advice is usually golden. I'll be gifting that bottle to my oldest cousin Johnny, who loves anything High West makes and has been trying to snag a bottle. After trying FEW Rye Whiskey at HogsHead Tavern and thinking it was absolutely amazing, I'll be giving bottles to my friends so they can enjoy it for themselves. They might get that with a few bottles from Fifty Fifty Brewing, specifically the Donner Party Porter, the Eclipse Imperial Stout and Storm Chaser.
But my 2018 surprise was Privateer True American Amber Rum. I tasted it earlier this year and it completely changed what my expectations of rum were. It'll also been given to as many of my friends as possible to change their perspectives.
Siobhan Wallace, Senior Digital Editor
During one of the many summer heat waves, I picked up a bottle of Corvezzo Terre di Marca Sur lie Frizzante Prosecco for some refreshing bubbles and instantly became a fan. Made with organic grapes planted in limestone soil, this pale yellow Italian sparkling is full of light lemon and tart green apple notes with just a touch of honey, like the best lemonade I've ever had. Every bottle since has reminded me of warm sunshine and long days, the perfect antidote to dark cold winter nights. But it's the under $20 price tag for this hand-harvested and bottle-fermented Prosecco that make it the perfect host gift for all my holidays dinners.
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It's a Big Day! And Some NumbersSep 28, 2017 Written by Frank Merrick
The Big Day
The event preference system closes at noon Eastern Time today! Please, please, get your preferences in if you have not already done so.
Here's the rough sequence of events for today:
- Event preference system closes at noon Eastern Time
- We back up the data
- We run the event assignment process and check the results. The purpose of the check is just to make sure the process worked as expected
- Teams are sent personalized emails telling them to what events they were assigned or waitlisted, and the assignment results will show in the appropriate locations, like the website
- The event assignment system opens back up for late-arriving teams
To explain a bit about the 'event assignment system opening back up'; teams who miss the event preference submission deadline will be able to immediately select their first event they want to attend in the system. Essentially, this is back to the 'first-come-first-served' model for event assignment, but in this case, these teams are at the end of the line of all the teams that submitted preferences when the window was open. There will be no waiting for results for these teams; when they select an event they will be presented either with a 'waitlist' button or 'register' button. If they do not wish to waitlist, they can attempt to find a different event with open slots.
The process outlined above will likely take several hours to complete. Please do not start hammering our servers at 12:05 for event assignments – they will not be there. All teams will be personally notified of their results once we have them and can send those emails out.
Some Numbers
As of 10:00 PM last night:
- 2,952 teams had submitted preferences.
- This was about 93% of teams who were 'Event Ready.'
- We still had 231 teams who were 'Event Ready' but had not yet submitted preferences.
- 46% of teams preferenced a single event
I'll likely have a blog later today with some results.
Good luck everyone!
Open Registration Post-Round 1
If a team is waitlisted at an event during the preference system lottery, will they be able to register for an open event during the post-round 1 open registration period or will that only be available to teams who are not registered or waitlisted for any event? If so, does their waitlist spot assigned during the preference lottery get forfeited?
Event Preference Sign-up
Are we selecting locations for both events? I thought we were only selecting location preference for the 1st event.
More Regional
If we would like to go 2 regionals, what should we do on preferences system?
Thank you.
Wait listed
Hello FIRST, I just select our first event in mexico city, but in my dashboard don´t appear my selection and say "No registered events".
I need to wait for the list accepted or made any mistake in my register?


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The Rochester Promise
by Kyle Insixiengmay, Class of 2022
Hi! My name is Kyle and I'm a sophomore at the University of Rochester. I'm a recipient of the Rochester Promise Scholarship, which grants free tuition to eligible graduates of the Rochester City School District (RCSD). Currently, my plan is to be a brain and cognitive science major with a minor in digital media studies and cluster in psychology.
I've lived in the city of Rochester my entire life and I'm a RCSD graduate. I graduated from School of the Arts in 2018 as an instrumental music major. I played the trumpet, French horn, and baritone in both the wind and jazz ensemble, and I have over seven years of music experience.
I have a part-time job as a pharmacy technician at the local East Avenue Wegmans pharmacy as well. If I'm not attending class or working, you'll most likely find me up in the Rush Rhees Library stacks trying to wrap my head around adulthood and college life.
As one of the recipients of the Rochester Promise Scholarship, I'm happy to talk about my experience attending college at a university right in my home city of Rochester.
My three favorite things about Rochester:
1. The campus itself
The campus is easily one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. The older buildings surrounding the Eastman Quadrangle including Rush Rhees Library, Dewey, Bausch and Lomb, Lattimore, and Morey are very aesthetically nice to like at. On a sunny warmer day, the Eastman Quadrangle is usually filled with people hanging out and that really boosts the sense of campus community. Other highlights include sunsets over Rush Rhees, the first real snow fall that happens over Wilson Quad. Rushing to class through Wilson Quad in the winter and trying not to slip and fall is always fun too.
2. The hub of academic activity and the people
There are so many events throughout the school year, it's almost hard to keep up. One of the most memorable events I went to this year was an artist talk by Ash Arder. Her works were presented in Harnett Gallery in Wilson Commons titled, A Study: Collision Detection. It was something I wasn't planning on attending and was brought to by a friend, but it turned out to be a really cool experience. One of the best things I've found is going to events with friends and having cool new experiences.
3. The Rochester Curriculum
The Rochester Curriculum is one of the most flexible systems and has allowed me to delve into many of the multiple interests I have, which is great! For my first year I took classes in the fields of digital media, brain and cognitive science, psychology, and philosophy, and I realized that philosophy is not for me, but I did enjoy the other three fields and that has helped me narrow down what I want to do in life and what I really want to study.
What the Rochester Promise Scholarship means to me
As the first person in my family to have the "traditional" college experience, the Rochester Promise Scholarship means the world to me. My dad achieved his associate's in business and my mom achieved a bachelor's in nursing, and this was all done while they were both raising me when I was younger. They didn't really have the whole living away from home on a college campus experience.
The Rochester Promise Scholarship has allowed me to have the opportunity to begin to give back to my own family, who has cared for me my whole life. My parents first immigrated to the US in the 80s when they were only two or three years old, along with my grandparents. They came from refugee camps in Thailand, and they relocated here in Rochester. From there, my parents had to navigate growing up in the United States as first-and-a-half generation immigrants. Then in 2000 I was born when my parents were only 16, and the focus of the rest of their lives has been to care for me. They ensured I had opportunities they didn't have in their own lives. The Rochester Promise Scholarship granted me the chance to try to make the most out of my life to give back to them.
Over my first year at the University of Rochester, I've come to the realization that part of my life has come full circle, since I was born at Strong Memorial Hospital at the University of Rochester Medical Center. It feels like fate that I wasn't born at one of the many surrounding hospitals in the Greater Rochester area. I'm back where it all started. The Rochester Promise Scholarship to me is a part of my human identity and the culmination of the last 19 years of my life. Sort of like Avengers Endgame (and the 21 movies that came before it).
Connection between the city and the University
It's sort of funny, but the University and the city are much more interconnected than I had originally thought before attending school here. The University is one of the largest employers in the Rochester area, mainly because of its expansive medical centers throughout the greater Rochester area. Additionally, many of the key highlights and landmarks of the city find themselves tied with the University. This includes the Eastman School of Music, the Memorial Art Gallery, Strong Memorial Hospital, and so much more. Before I was a student here, I didn't realize how many things in my life were connected. My high school, School of the Arts, is located in the former Eastman male dormitories. The Memorial Art Gallery was right across the street and the Eastman School of Music was only a ten-minute walk away and is home to the best musicians in the world, some of whom I've had the opportunity to meet and see through School of the Arts.
Poverty levels in the Rochester City School District (RCSD) presents a barrier for students from higher education and success. However, the University helps combat that and offers assistance to local students. One such example is the The Rochester Promise Scholarship.
The University has done a lot of other great work with the RCSD. The RCSD is known to be one of the lower performing districts in New York State, especially compared to neighboring districts, but the circumstances in the RCSD I feel are incomparable to other districts. I've had a rewarding experience as a graduate from the RCSD and I feel that the University connection played a large part in that. In high school, Eastman students would regularly come perform for us and the Eastman School offered many high school music programs that my friends enrolled in, such as the Eastman pathways program.
East High School in Rochester was on the verge of shutting down and was known for being the "bad" school, but the University of Rochester partnered with the school to start "All in at East High," an initiative to revamp the curriculum, increase graduation rates, and improve the culture of the school. It was transformed to once again be a high school that students are proud of attending. My dad is an alumnus from East High School, so the transformation was a call back to when he attended the school.
I believe that the connection and community between the city and the University is very important, as the culture of one is rooted historically with the other. Keeping the connection alive keeps the history of Rochester alive. This relationship between the University and the city needs to maintained as a beacon of hope for future generation growing up in the city of Rochester.
Advice for high school students!
If you are like me the summer before starting college, you probably are addicted to those "tips for college" or "10 college hacks to make your first year great" videos on YouTube and don't want to admit it. After experiencing my first year of college the biggest and most important advice I can give is to not stress about making things perfect. Things will never go the way you want them to and that's okay! Part of the college experience is that transition to adulthood and one of the first lessons of adulthood is to be adaptable. Being able to go with the flow will make moving in and getting comfortable so much easier. Eventually you'll get comfortable and used to the college routine.
The only other advice I have is to be ready and open to meeting so many new people. One of the best parts about being a first year is accessibility to meeting so many new people. Everyone is going to be just as anxious about meeting new people. So, go out and make friends with your floormates and meet people through clubs and other activities. It's simple, but one of the highlights of my day is just seeing people I have met walking around campus and sharing a brief hello, or quick small talk. The campus may seem small, but meeting new people is always fun and rewarding.


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Captain Faf du Plessis says the Proteas will refrain from using the ball-tampering incident as a sledging mechanism.
The Proteas tour Australia for a limited-overs series in November. This is the first series between the sides after the ball-tampering debacle, which could have provided ammunition to the sledgers in the South African side.
It was an incident that shamed the nation and Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland expressed the seriousness of the event by handing out one-year bans to Australia captain Steve Smith and opening batsman David Warner, while young batsman Cameron Bancroft received a nine-month ban for his use of sandpaper with intent to alter the shape of the ball.
ALSO READ: Sutherland's WTF Sandpapergate moment
The entire Test series in South Africa proved that sledging can get heated between the two nations, with friction between Quinton de Kock and Warner moving off the field where CCTV footage captured a tunnel row between the teams.
Du Plessis admitted that he enjoys the heated battles with Australia in his pre-series press conference and predicted the battle to be 'nice and hostile'.
ALSO READ: Faf: Series will be nice and hostile
Despite this, Du Plessis said that the side will refrain from using the incident as a way to rile up the opposition.
'I don't think us, as a team, would go there,' said Du Plessis.
'It's got nothing to do with the cricket – it's in the past. In terms of what happened in Newlands, that's in the past for us. For us, it's business as usual.'
The first ODI is on 4 November in Perth, followed by matches on 9 November in Adelaide and on 11 November in Hobart.
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If you can afford a Ferrari 599 GTB, you're one of the luckiest men or women in the world. However, if picking one up isn't much of a strain on your pocket book, why not upgrade the hell out of that pony? The Novitec Rosso Stage 3 Ferrari 599 GTB forces 660 HP into the V12 engine in your GTB, even up to 808 HP if you opt for the twin superchargers. Aesthetically, this Ferrari has subtle upgrades, which we consider clutch in the world of custom car tuning. Just a few added body features can kill the allure of a base model, and this Novitec version stays true to the original's beauty. If money is no object, why not put a bit more muscle into your Ferrari? That's what Novitec hopes to offer. [thanks autoblog]
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New from NOVITEC ROSSO for the Ferrari 599 GTB:
An Extra 40 hp, Striking Design and Exclusive Accessories
The Ferrari 599 GTB is the focus of the latest new product developments from NOVITEC ROSSO, the worldwide leader in customizing the great cars from Maranello. The new developments include a performance kit that increases power output of the V12 engine by 40 hp / 29.4 kW, a striking and aerodynamically efficient design program and numerous exclusive accessories.
In addition to the familiar twin compressor engines with up to 808 hp / 594 kW NOVITEC ROSSO now also offers classic engine tuning for the six-liter twelve-cylinder four-valve engine. The Performance Stage 3, starting at 10,490 Euros, increases power output from standard 620 hp / 456.3 kW to 660 hp / 485.7 kW without any alterations to the engine's inner workings.
The conversion consists of new engine electronics and a complete NOVITEC ROSSO stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system. The new engine management system comprises new mapping for ignition and injection as well as increase in maximum engine speed to 8,550 rpm.
The NOVITEC ROSSO sport exhaust system features four tailpipes with diameters of 90 millimeters and is available in two different versions. In addition to a conventional version there is also a system with controllable exhaust flap. Using the little 'Manettino' switch on the steering wheel, the driver can change the exhaust note from sporty subdued to bona fide racing sound.
After the conversion throttle response of the V12 engine is even crisper with further improved driving performance. The higher redline speed increases top speed by five km/h to 335 km/h.
For even faster and more precise shifting of the six speeds of the 599 GTB's F1-Superfast transmission NOVITEC ROSSO offers longer carbon-fiber shift paddles.
Even better looks and better aerodynamic efficiency: These are the attributes of the NOVITEC ROSSO body components, which received their finishing touches in the wind tunnel. The front spoiler lip for the production bumper gives the 599 GTB an even more aggressive expression and reduces lift on the front axle. For a perfect aerodynamic balance the rear of the car is upgraded by NOVITEC ROSSO with a new rear wing and diffuser.
New rocker panels with large air dams give the coupe a more muscular stance.
All NOVITEC ROSSO aerodynamic components are also available in clear-coated carbon fiber.
Further innovative NOVITEC ROSSO exterior accessories are black taillights, side markers and auxiliary brake light as well as the new LED rear fog lights.
Three-piece NOVITEC ROSSO NF3 wheels are important components in the spectacular appearance of the customized 599 GTB. They are available in a number of different color combinations. The double-spoke wheels exceed the size of the production wheels by one inch on front and rear axle, and are fitted with Pirelli high-performance tires. The front axle features size 9Jx20 wheels with size 275/30 ZR 20 tires. On the rear axle size 12.5Jx21 wheels with tires in size 355/25 ZR 21 make full use of the available space under the wheel arches.
The NOVITEC ROSSO sport suspension allows both ride height and damper rates to be set according to each customer's individual preferences. But that's not all: By pushing a button in the cockpit the front of the car can be raised by 40 millimeters to safely navigate parking-garage ramps or speed bumps. Upon reaching a speed of 80 km/h the front of the car automatically reverts to its original position.
NOVITEC ROSSO offers a multitude of individual options for the interior of the two-seater sports car. The product lineup includes a leather/carbon-fiber sport steering wheel with flattened bottom for easier entering and exiting of the vehicle, aluminum foot pedals and foot rest. Additional customization requests can be fulfilled with custom-altered seats tailored to the individual owner and with leather and Alcantara interiors perfect down to the last detail.


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The Truth About Gap's Famous Jeans
What happens when you can't find a pair of jeans that fit? Well, if you've got the cash, you go out and open your own store, so you can help others with the same dilemma, of course. At least, that's what real estate developer and entrepreneur Donald Fisher and his wife Doris did in 1969, when Fisher couldn't find a pair of Levi's that fit properly (via Mental Floss). It was then that the enterprising businessman decided to go back to Levi's to propose they open a one-stop space where customers could find jeans of all sizes. Fisher believed in his idea, because, as he later stated, "People wear pants, and they're going to continue to wear pants." And that's mostly true today.
Thus, Gap was born. The first store on San Francisco's Ocean Avenue reflected the mood of the era. It was quirky, sold records and trousers, and featured ads that promised a store that had "Levi's for cats and chicks!" In just a year, there were seven Gap stores in the San Francisco Bay area (via San Francisco Chronicle).
Gap's iconic jeans first appeared in 1972
The store began by selling Levi's and several other well-known brands. Then, in 1972, its own Gap brand of jeans, shirts, and sweatshirts was introduced, per Mental Floss. The brand became so popular that, when the '90s came around, Gap was known for its jeans (among other things) that clicked with Americans in a wide demographic, from the young to the more mature.
The success of Gap prompted Don Fisher to call the label the second-best-selling brand in American clothing after Levi Strauss, and ahead of Benetton and Liz Claiborne. Its jeans were so ubiquitous, it prompted one New York University student to tell The New York Times,"I like the Gap for its shorts, polos and jeans because the styling appeals to me. Their clothes are more comfortable than what I find elsewhere. I do shop in other places, but I always try to include the Gap."
Gap has continued to reinvent its jeans
But Gap jeans soon faced tough competition. When stores like American Apparel, Zara, and H&M came on the scene, the brands eroded Gap jeans' hold on the market. Trendier, more expensive labels, including Seven for all Mankind and Lucky Brand, also managed to catch the eye of Gap jeans' traditional clientele.
In 2009 — in time for its 30th birthday — Gap made a move to stay on top and introduced its premium 1969 jeans line, which offers stylish denim in different fits and washes at an affordable price (via Business of Fashion). Patrick Robinson, Gap's EVP of Design, said the company wanted to create a line that could fit every body type body. "People demand to look like rock stars in their jeans, and this is about giving people what they want. Look around this room — everyone is shaped differently. There is a style of jeans in the 1969 line that fits every one of them," he told Harper's Bazaar.
Today, a number of Gap Jean lines are sold under the "Gap for Good" label, which features jeans that use less water and fewer materials. In doing this, the brand positions itself as living the ethos of its founder Don Fisher, who had urged the brand to "do more than sell clothes," (via Gap.com)


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Microsoft Will Offer Storm Grey & Olive Drab Color Options for the Xbox One S via Battlefield 1 Console BundlesPosted Mon Sep 12, 2016 at 08:12 AM PDT by Brian Hoss
Storm Grey looking good.Continue Reading
The New ASTRO A50 Wireless Headset Features New Base Station, Mod Kit Support, Fully Wireless on Xbox One, Dolby Headphone 7.1, & MorePosted Fri Jun 10, 2016 at 08:08 AM PDT by Brian Hoss
All digital, built-in, customizable MixAmp.Continue Reading
'Dragon Quest Builders' Coming West to Both the PS4 and the VitaPosted Fri May 27, 2016 at 07:36 AM PDT by Brian Hoss
Get those Vitas ready.Continue Reading
Drake's Fortune: 'Uncharted 4: A Thief's End' 2.7 Million Copies Sold in One WeekPosted Mon May 23, 2016 at 09:03 AM PDT by Brian Hoss
That's global, physical, and digital.Continue Reading
'Call of Duty: Black Ops III' Rakes up $550 Million In Its First WeekendPosted Wed Nov 11, 2015 at 09:18 AM PST by Brian Hoss
Trumps 'Jurassic Park World.'Continue Reading
Here's the List of 104 Xbox 360 Games That Will Be Backwards Compatible On the Xbox One This Week, More Due In DecemberPosted Mon Nov 9, 2015 at 06:01 AM PST by Brian Hoss
Big things going forward.Continue Reading
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Time to reserve that hard drive space.Continue Reading
'Call Of Duty: Black Ops III' Is MIA On The Xbox StorePosted Thu Oct 8, 2015 at 07:08 AM PDT by Justin Clark
Digital version pulled from storefront.Continue Reading
Rock Band 4 Legacy Game Controller Adapter Xbox One Back In Stock, But At Full PricePosted Mon Sep 28, 2015 at 10:43 AM PDT by Brian Hoss
Limit 1 per purchaser.Continue Reading
Microsoft Offering Two Game 1TB Xbox One Rise of the Tomb Raider BundlePosted Mon Sep 28, 2015 at 10:10 AM PDT by Brian Hoss
$399.99 from certain retailers.Continue Reading
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Free program coming "closer to launch"Continue Reading
The Return of the White Xbox One: Microsoft Announces Xbox One Special Edition Halo: The Master Chief Collection BundlePosted Wed May 20, 2015 at 09:04 AM PDT by Brian Hoss
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'Ultra Street Fighter IV' for PS4 Has A Release DatePosted Fri Apr 17, 2015 at 10:19 AM PDT by Justin Clark
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Early unlock availaable for highly anticipated RPGContinue Reading
'Resident Evil Revelations 2' Will Come to the PlayStation VitaPosted Fri Apr 10, 2015 at 09:32 AM PDT by Brian Hoss
"coming digitally this summer."Continue Reading
NBC Reportedly Developing Comedy Streaming ServicePosted Thu Mar 5, 2015 at 02:30 PM PST by Steven Cohen
The network is planning to launch a comedy subscription streaming platform.Continue Reading
Overstock Readies Streaming Service to Compete with Amazon Instant VideoPosted Wed Jan 21, 2015 at 10:00 AM PST by Steven Cohen
The online retailer is prepping its own VOD and streaming platform.Continue Reading
Showtime Readies Stand-Alone Streaming Service for 2015Posted Thu Nov 6, 2014 at 01:30 PM PST by Steven Cohen
Reports indicate that the premium TV network will offer a separate streaming option next year.Continue Reading
CBS Launching Digital Streaming News Channel TomorrowPosted Wed Nov 5, 2014 at 04:00 PM PST by Steven Cohen
The network is planning to start its own streaming news service.Continue Reading
'Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare' Buying Guide, Which Version Provides the Most Bang for Your BuckPosted Wed Oct 29, 2014 at 09:00 AM PDT by Brian Hoss
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Re: DOMA
House Majority Leader Paul Stam and the other supporters of the Defense of Marriage Act rally to "protect marriage" with the same fervor of a thousand good ol' boys courting Scarlett O'Haraand come away from it looking just as foolish ("While conservative legislators denounce same-sex marriage, a lawmaker discusses being gay," May 18). Marriage is not a real person whose rights need defending, and homosexuals in North Carolina are not villains who spend their time plotting to destroy society, though Travis Fain's article makes me wonder if those like Rep. Stam believe otherwise.
The Defense of Marriage Act offers absolutely no benefit to the people of North Carolina whatsoever. Conversely, the presence of gay culture in the Triangle has created an incredibly rich environment of flourishing local business and socio-economic diversity. Working with gay culture has a more positive effect on society than standing against it ever will.
Supporters of this amendment would do well to remember that they don't have to agree with the lifestyle choices of their constituents, but they do have to represent them. What does it say when your own congressperson votes for something that would prevent you from visiting a loved one in the hospital? Hint: It isn't "re-election."
Anna Geisler
Re: Eugenics and abortion
As a person with special needs, I appreciate your exposé on the dark and evil history of eugenics (cover story, May 18). I have cerebral palsy; when I was born in 1986, doctors told my parents I would never walk, drive or go to college. I did all of that and more. Science can only predict so much.
Sadly, we still have promoters of eugenics, particularly in Europe, whereaccording to my therapists at UNC who have given lectures overseas, as well as the Kennedy Institute of Ethics at Georgetownparents are encouraged to terminate children with special needs. Princeton "ethicist" and occasional New York Times contributor Peter Singer has advocated aborting and/or euthanizing disabled children as a means of conserving national resources. Planned Parenthood founder Margaret Sanger is notorious for her support for the eugenics movement in the '30s and '40s. So was George Bernard Shaw. Unfortunately, both these figures are lauded as great contributors to humanity and progress in today's society.
The Baby Doe case out of Indiana in the 1980s saw our U.S. Supreme Court say parents could deny life-saving surgery to a disabled child if they weren't prepared to care for a disabled child. While we should be outraged by the systematic sterilization of minorities and the poor by the government of yesterday, I find it interesting that our modern day society has no moral qualms about aborting 85 percent of Down syndrome children. I'm not seeing the difference in the level of outrage, but sadly, many people do. They call it "choice."
Michael Lewis
Chapel Hill


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Gone are the days where a picture is worth a thousand words. In today's social world, particularly on Facebook, video is grabbing all the attention – literally. According to SproutSocial, on average, Facebook generates more than 8 billion daily views of video content and more than 100 million video hours are watched per day. Not only are these videos getting views on Facebook feed, they're getting tons of engagement. Even though video only makes up around 3% of the content on this social platform, according to AdWeek, it's more engaged in than any other type of post. And it's shared more than 89.5 times more than other content on Facebook – which makes it the most shared type of content on Facebook.
What do all these stats mean for your company? If you're not already including video in your social strategy – than you need to add it. Video isn't going anywhere and is only going to increase in popularity as updates are made and streaming continues to improve. Video marketing is the perfect way to give your brand a voice. Whether it's delving deeper into the products your company offers, highlighting special features of your restaurant, or the hottest new attraction near your resort – there are multiple reasons why video should be added to your marketing strategy. At NewMedia Digital, we specialize in video as part of our social media marketing and have a team dedicated to creating unique videos that will help you get noticed.
Capturing the Magic
We offer a wide range of styles when it comes to video production. From drone work to the highest definition DSLR steady camera, we have all the tools necessary to capture every detail. From storyboarding the video, crafting a script to personally selecting the perfect music to accompany your video, our team prides ourselves on our customization. We also offer Facebook Live Videos. Whether it be a renovation to a building, revealing a behind-the-scenes look at a process or introduction to something new – Facebook Live Videos are a great way to interact with your customers in real time.
Where It Goes
Once the video is filmed and edited, our social media team gets to work. Your video is uploaded to your YouTube channel with the appropriate tags added to increase the likelihood of being found on organic searches. Having your company branded video show up in a Google search and having appropriate links means a consumer will be more likely to engage with your company since they don't have to leave YouTube to find your website. Your video is also posted to Facebook directly. It's better to upload to directly Facebook when posting because according to Social Bakers, a native Facebook video has 10 times higher viral reach than a shareable YouTube link. From there you can add money to the video post, better known in the social world as boosting, and increase the reach and chance of engagement. Part of the services offered by NewMedia Digital is Facebook Ad Management, which is another perfect place to utilize your videos.
Press Play
The NewMedia Digital video team is excited about the possibility of curating videos for your company that gives your marketing a new voice. We offer a variety of plans that are suitable for all budgets. Videos, in particular social videos, are on the rise and you don't want to get left behind. Give us a call today!


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Yes! GrabKitchen Malate & Parañaque is now available! I felt adventurous earlier so ordered from different restaurants included in
GrabKitchen Malate.
Loved the plethora of choices available at my fingertips and the money I saved from one delivery. Ordered pandesal from Merienda by Pan de Manila, Kani Salad from Omakase, Magnum Ice Cream from Selecta, Pita bread & Hummus from Go Salads & Pork & Shrimp Siomai from King Chef. Amazing!
Cravings satisfied with these restos😋
Merienda by Pan de Manila
King Chef
Selecta Ice cream
Go Salads
Here are the participating restaurants in GrabKitchen Mix & Match Malate - 1. Go Salad 2. Omakase 3.Frankies 4.Recovery Food 5.Paper Moon 6.Yogorino 7.Pepi Cubana 8.Dapo at Tisa 9.King Chef 10.La Tita 11. Selecta 12. So Mot 13. Blu Kouzina 14. Coco Fresh Tea & Juice 15.Merienda by Pan de Manila
GrabKitchen Mix and Match Paranaque - 1.24 Chicken 2. Alishan at the Alley 3.Army Navy 4.Cara Mia 5. La Titas Mnl 6. Kyoto Sushi Bake 7. El Nacho Libre 8.Sheikh's Kebab 9.Breakfast for 2 10. Pizza Telefono
11. Black Kimchi 12. Selecta 14. Dapo at Tisa 15. Omakase
What are you waiting for? Give it a go and let me know how it turns out for you 😊


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Eco-friendly buildings and planning
The importance of eco-friendly solutions in urban planning and the construction industry has been growing steadily and has been becoming an ever more important part of high-quality design which focuses especially on comfort and well-being for users and minimises negative impact on the environment.
Mannvit employs highly experienced experts who have the knowledge and experience in such projects.The projects in which Mannvit has been involved include the assessment of the ecological soundness of the planning of the new neighbourhoods in the greater Reykjavik area according to BREEAM Communities and the design of new prison facilities in Reykjavík, where account was taken of BREEAM International.
BREEAM stands for Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method. The object of the method is to:
- Ensure social and economic benefits while at the same time reducing negative impact on people and the environment
- Provide reliable certification
- Increase demand for sustainable design
BREEAM International for Buildings
The BREEAM International standard makes it possible to certify the eco-friendliness of new buildings and the refurbishment or enlargement of existing buildings.In addition, it is possible to obtain separate certification for fit-out and for the building's shell and core.The method allows developers to assess, improve and demonstrate the environmental benefits in buildings in a systematic manner.
BREEAM Communities for the Planning Of Neighbourhoods or Defined Areas
Mannvit has gained the right from Building Research Establishment (BRE) (www.breeam.org) in the UK to certify and provide consultancy services in the design of eco-friendly zoning according to BREEAM Communities.
Planning Schedules, BREEAM Communities
The BREEAM Communities standard covers neighbourhoods or defined areas where numerous structures are located. A new version of the standard was issued in August 2012.The object of the standard is to help design teams, developers and planning entities to improve, measure and independently certify the sustainability of an area during the design and planning phase.Significant importance was placed on influencing sustainability at the first stages of projects through the involvement of the public, policy formulation for the area in question and its design.
Components that are assessed:
- Consultation and governance
- Social and economic well-being
- Resources and energy
- Land-use and ecology
- Transport and movement
Buildings, BREEAM International
An eco-friendly building cannot become eco-friendly by itself; correct design and operation are necessary to gain the full benefits.As a result, it is important to define, immediately at the design stage, what requirements must be made to the performance of the building and these then must be followed in the design, construction and operation of the building.
Components that are assessed:
- Energy
- Health and wellbeing
- Materials
- Management
- Land-use and ecology
- Pollution
- Transport
- Waste
- Water
- Innovation
The BREEAM International standard defines the requirements made of eco-friendly buildings.
Alma D. Ívarsdóttir
Discipline Manager, Indoor Climate & Energy
+354 422 3065
Bergrós Arna Sævarsdóttir
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Domini 2020 Impact Report: Opportunities for Positive Change in a Challenging Year
Domini Impact Investments LLC, a women-led impact investment firm, has recently published the Domini Funds 2020 Impact Report, which highlights how investors came together to harness the power of finance to build a better world—despite the world 2020 delivered.
In particular, the report underscores 2020's most crucial topics — our climate crisis, the novel coronavirus pandemic, and racial and gender inequality. Each of these pressing themes is presented in context with how Domini sets its investment standards, puts its position as an investor to work for positive change, and invests to build vibrant communities. "Impact is when what's ideal becomes what's real," says CEO Carole Laible. "This report is our reality."
Key Impact Highlights:
- Demonstrated how each of the Domini Funds' carbon footprints are significantly less carbon intensive than their respective benchmarks
- Invested over $20 million in green, social, and sustainability bonds to support the low-carbon transition and over $1.1 million with Community Development Financial Institutions to support access to capital for underserved communities
- Refined and enhanced our key performance indicators (KPIs)to codify diversity metrics universally across all industries to better capture risks and opportunities throughout our research process
- Updated key performance indicators (KPIs) for the financial sector to further address climate change and deforestation
- Engaged 675 companies and issuers (52% U.S., 48% non-U.S.) with over 1,000 contacts on topics including: frontline worker health and safety, forest and Arctic preservation, board diversity, climate change, and public health.
- Filed our 300th shareholder proposal to work with companies on their social and environmental impacts
- Launched two new mutual funds: the Domini Sustainable Solutions Fund and the Domini International Opportunities Fund
To find out more about these initiatives and highlights, download our report.
About Domini Impact Investments LLC
Domini Impact Investments LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser specializing exclusively in impact investing. Domini serves individual and institutional investors who wish to create positive social and environmental outcomes while seeking competitive financial returns. Domini applies social, environmental and governance standards to all its investments, believing they help identify opportunities to provide strong financial rewards to its fund shareholders while also helping to create a more just and sustainable economic system.
Before investing, consider the Funds' investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. Contact us for a prospectus containing this and other information. Read it carefully. The Domini Funds are not insured. You may lose money. Shares of the Domini Funds are offered for sale only in the United States.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The Domini Funds are not bank deposits and are not insured. Investment return, principal value, and yield will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. You may lose money.
The Domini Impact Equity Fund is subject to certain risks including impact investing, portfolio management, information, market, recent events, and mid- to large-cap companies risks. The Domini Impact International Equity Fund is subject to certain risks including foreign investing, emerging markets, geographic focus, country, currency, impact investing, and portfolio management risks. The Domini Sustainable Solutions Fund is subject to certain risks including sustainable investing, portfolio management, information, market, recent events, mid- to large-cap companies and small-cap companies risks. The Domini International Opportunities Fund is subject to certain risks including foreign investing, geographic focus, country, currency, impact investing portfolio management and information risks. Investing internationally involves special risks, such as currency fluctuations, social and economic instability, differing securities regulations and accounting standards, limited public information, possible changes in taxation, and periods of illiquidity. These risks may be heightened in connection with investments in emerging market countries.
The Domini Impact Bond Fund is subject to certain risks including impact investing, portfolio management, style, information, market, recent events, interest rate and credit risks. The value of your investment will fluctuate with changes in interest rates and could decline if an issuer's credit rating falls, it goes bankrupt or it fails to pay, or otherwise defaults on payments of interest or principal. The Domini Impact Bond Fund currently holds a large percentage of its portfolio in mortgage-backed securities. During periods of falling interest rates, mortgage-backed securities may prepay the principal due, which may lower the Fund's return by causing it to reinvest at lower interest rates. Some of the Domini Impact Bond Fund's community development investments may be unrated and carry greater credit risks than its other investments. Potential risks related to the Bond Fund's investments in derivatives include currency, leverage, liquidity, index, pricing and counterparty risk. TBA (To Be Announced) securities involve the risk that the security the Bond Fund buys will lose value prior to its delivery, that the security will not be issued, or the other party to the transaction will not meet its obligation, which can adversely affect the Fund's returns. The reduction or withdrawal of historical financial market support activities by the U.S. Government and Federal Reserve, or other governments/central banks could negatively impact financial markets generally and increase market, liquidity and interest rate risks which could adversely affect the Funds' returns.
DSIL Investment Services LLC (DSILD), Distributor, Member FINRA. 5/21
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In Beijiang and the Central Plain, a white skin tone was so strongly associated with beauty that we said, "A white skin tone is powerful enough to hide seven faults." In addition, owing to the propagated idea that 30% of ones beauty comes from their appearance, while 70% comes from their aura, a white skin tone was highly desirable for an eloquent aura.
In Nanjiang, despite many cities having foregone tribal lifestyles, women of Nanjiang didnt subscribe to the notion that staying indoors was a virtue; they were the type to be out and about, bold and direct in love. Golden skin was in fashion. Women in Nanjiang didnt need to dress fancy to be considered beautiful.
Wood Guardian fashioned short hair for an active lifestyle and a tan over her curvaceous body. Her unyielding gaze reminded me of the first time I met Heisina Duohua. I could tell she had quite the personality since Ol Ges "Dont keep speaking facts" grin didnt stop her from expressing disdain toward me.
So that were clear, I didnt want to have to butt heads with her.
"What Do I eat humans or something" In response to Wood Guardians glare, I laughed. "Youre Wood Guardian."
"I am."
"Whats your real name"
"… Mu Lian."
"Oh… I have a gift for you to commemorate our first meeting. Come over."
Mu Lian reluctantly heeded my order.
I pinched Mu Lians cheek and teased, "Quite the pretty one, huh"
"You!" Mu Lian skedaddled back several steps and then drew her blade on me.
"Thats His Majestys plaudit for you. What are you doing" Gegewu pretended to reproach.
Mu Lian looked away: "… Thank you for the compliment."
Unlike her fiery temper, Mu Lians cheek was cool.
"Hey, call me," I demanded.
Replying from behind her wall of white pearls, Mu Lian called, "… Your Majesty."
"Kuku, good girl."
"Your Eminence, I request permission to hack him!"
"Nonsense! If you want to, you need to wait a few months. It is beyond the pale to do so now!"
I had a problem with Gegewus response in every way possible, yet he blithely said to me, "Your Majesty, now that you have been introduced to our people, it is time to introduce you to your jobs."
I ended up attending a lecture on Shaman Monarch Palaces etymology, the religions stance as well as rules and regulations, such as how many people I need to accompany me to the latrine, to remember to praise the sun, always set an example et cetera. I arrived at night. He only finished once the sun was up. I was dozing off, yet he still had the vitality to whip his sleeve and ask, "… That is all. Do you have any other questions, Your Majesty"
"… What did you just tell me"
Gegewu took a moment of silence and then smiled again. "It appears this old one needs to repeat it from the top again."
"Stop, stop, stop, I get it. I remember everything. You win. You done Can I go to bed now"
"Not yet. This old one still needs to inform you of your schedule over the coming days."
"My schedule"
I have a schedule when I havent even been here for a day
"Dont I just have to bless them and put on airs from here"
"That is what mountain bandits do, not you."
In spite of my visual threat, Ol Ge pretended it never happened. "Firstly, you need to visit the village at the strategic location to find out more about its status quo and to show your benevolence."
I heard you havent left this mountain for decades. How come theres a sudden inspection as soon as I arrive!
"This old one swore to the Sun that, unless he ushers in the renaissance of our religions glory, he shall never set foot outside Mount Wanyu. Unlike this old one, you can go wherever you please."
Id like to go send you to hell! I didnt go through all this trouble for this rubbish!
It was possible Gegewu realised that I needed the Shaman Monarch identity to achieve any of my goals, which meant that I needed an excuse to leave the mountain.
"… What am I supposed to do at the village"
"Work a miracle! You are His Majesty Shaman Monarch, a man born with divine powers. His Majesty Shaman Monarch is omnipotent in legends. You can alter the weather, change the seasons, invigorate plants, teleport thousands of miles, supply vitality during droughts and more. Your mere presence motivates flowers to bloom in synchrony and withering entities to revive. Mountains and roads you have been on are forever verdant."
"… And the toilet I use has brown moss"
"Why not! The mountains are your vassals. The earth is your citizen. The toilet is your servant. Ah, noble Shaman Monarch."
The four guardians repeated, "Ah, noble Shaman Monarch!"
Since when did this become poetry class!
Their stupid recital made me forget I was Shaman Monarch.
"Since this old one cannot leave, it has been a long time since someone has cast a miracle. If the people need, you must demonstrate your divine powers. You will be credited with a big merit when our religions glory is restored."
Sounds good. But I need to be able to in the first place!
"Change the weather. Make flowers bloom in synchrony. Invigorate plants. What am I Dragon King or Earth God!"
Gegewu shook his head: "No one is asking you to make flowers bloom in synchrony. That is clearly a con. This old one shall send a professional with you."
"There is no such thing as divine miracles. If there were, then they would have only existed in the days of the first Shaman Monarch. Those who could create miracles after him have us to credit."
"In short, its a sham"
"Not at all. It is a necessary part of giving the people solace and to prevent them falling into darkness. We are staking our lives and reputations for this; you can see how sincere we are. Nothing ventured, nothing gained."
"Nothing ventured, nothing gained Thats a Buddhist phrase, you clown!"
"It is heartbreaking to hear you say that of this old one, Your Majesty. Since your moral compass does not allow you to perform acts of subterfuge, please abdicate."
I could virtually hear Ol Ge goading me to leave, so I had to respond, "As you have gone so far, I have no choice but to go."
Ol Ges disappointment only lasted a second before he switched back to being exuberantly guile. Hell, as if I believed the schedule was just any old schedule. All I could do was play it by ear.
I yawned: "All right, leave me now. I need some sleep."
"What do you mean, Your Majesty" Ol Ge pointed to the horizon. "If you do not prepare to leave now, you will be late."
This shrewd cornhole mustve deliberately kept yapping until the sun came up!-


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New York City Leads Labor's Resurgence
By VINCENT ALVAREZ
New York City is a union town. It's a chant heard at labor rallies all over the city, and it's true – New York City was built and is continuing to be supported by unionized labor.
While the classic image of a union member is a construction worker or a teacher, New York City's labor movement is the most diverse and varied in the world. We are musicians, doctors, operating engineers, ironworkers, and of course dedicated public employees. Since the inception of the labor movement, it has been understood that a union job is a career that leads to the promise of economic stability, family-sustaining wages and benefits, and protection against unscrupulous employers.
This still rings true, but the labor movement must work harder than ever to maintain these valuable tools for working people.
The last 35 years have been challenging for the national labor movement. The American Dream is still a reality, but attacks on working men and women are making it unattainable for far too many of us.
From the relocation of so many factories overseas to governmental attacks on public employees' pensions and collective bargaining rights like those in Wisconsin, Michigan, and closer to home in New Jersey, workers' rights have been under attack like never before. Declining wages are forcing Americans to work harder for less. Anti-union lawsuits like Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association have threatened to reduce the power and influence of unions, and dangerous private sector non-union construction projects lacking the necessary worker safety protections and training are being built at alarming rates. In the last year, 16 workers on non-union construction sites in New York City have paid the ultimate price.
Sounds like a lot of doom and gloom, doesn't it? What these attacks have done, however, is led labor to focus on ensuring that workers understand the importance of unions in growing and protecting wages, benefits, and workplace protections, and ensuring that workers have a voice on the job.
In fact, New York City is leading labor's resurgence. Previously unorganized industries like digital media and bikeshare have overwhelmingly been voting to join unions because workers understand that they are stronger together.
All over the city, we are seeing adjunct professors and graduate assistants stand up for union representation and recognition, and demand the wages, benefits, and treatment they deserve.
Over the last year, nail salon workers have been lifting their voices for better pay, scheduling, and worker protections. In fact, these workers were recently awarded $2 million in unpaid wages and damages.
The labor movement is growing, and workers are benefitting. According to a recent Gallup poll, roughly six in ten workers believe that unions benefit workers. The highest percentage of these workers is between the ages of 18 and 34, or young workers.
We are standing and growing together, and this unity is what will continue to see workers through these attacks from moneyed special interest groups that seek to strip workers of our power.
The beauty of our collective movement is that workers can draw strength from the victories of their brothers and sisters in other industries. When we remain united and workers are empowered with the tools, wages and peace of mind needed to not just do our jobs but excel, we all win.
Vincent Alvarez is the president of the New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO, the nation's largest regional labor federation, representing 300 unions and 1.3 million workers in the New York City metro area. This editorial originally appeared in the July-August issue of Public Employee Press.