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Mets Sweep Double Header with 2-1 Walk-Off in Syndergaard’s comeback

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On September 29, 2019, the Wilpons still owned the Mets, Brodie van Waganen was making front office decisions and Mickey callaway was the manager of the team. It was also the last time Noah syndergaard threw a pitch for the Mets.

Almost two years to the day, with a new owner, manager and team president in place, and a Tommy Jean surgery 18 months behind him, Thor threw another pitch.

It was a 96 mph fastball in the middle of Miguel Rojas– a few ticks lower than his usual flaming throw, but good enough to beat the three hitters Syndergaard faced Tuesday night at Citi Field. He crossed out the first two, going over the letters on Rojas and dropping a change up and down to get Jazz Chisholm. Bryan de la Cruz was eliminated to end the first round of Syndergaard.

Thor’s return highlighted the Mets’ 2-1 win over the Marlins in Game 2 of the day’s doubles program. At least until the extra sleeves.

After win match 1 in the afternoon with the help of a dozen base runners, the Mets struggled to get someone out on base in Game 2 Trevor Rogers in four rounds. The first only came Javier Baez hit a single on the left with two outs in the fourth. (This extended his hitting streak to 12 games, and he has reached base safely in 21 straight games, extending a career-high.)

Jonathan villar opened the fifth with a double from Rogers, and Pillar Kevin knocked him home two hitters later to tie the game to one.

That’s all the Mets would score until the end of the ninth inning – extra innings in this timeline – when James mccann drawn a Patrick mazeika.

With Báez in third and an out, McCann dribbled a ball to the left of the pitcher’s mound. Báez rushed home, Anthony Bass couldn’t line him up cleanly and the Mets left him.

It was the fourth double of 14 the Mets have swept away this year. They separate the other 10.

The Marlins only pushed one point on the plate in all nine frames. He came on an imposing Jesus sanchez run home Trevor Williams. It was the first pitch that Williams threw in relief from Syndergaard. He settled in after that, however, and got six of his next 12 strikeouts. A few Marlins reached base above Williams four post-dinger frames, but none came to score.

Miguel Castro and Trevor May each delivered scoreless innings after the one in regular time, then Jeurys Familia and Brad the hand held the Marlins at bay in the eighth and ninth “extra” innings. Familia started her career with a first career: a pick off. The victim was a ghost runner Magneuris Sierra, who stepped too far from a second to unlock the extras.

Both teams’ four-game streak continues on Wednesday with Taijuan Walker (7-11, 4.57) on the mound for the Mets and Elieser Hernandez (1-3, 4.24) pitch for the Marlins.

This will likely be the last start of the year for Walker, who last gave the Red Sox six earned runs in just two innings. He allowed two homers on that start as his longball problems in the second half continued. He had only two starts out of 12 in the second half where he did not allow a home run. One of them was his debacle in the third inning in Pittsburgh coming out of the gate.

Walker will look to end the year strong in a season he must consider a success, regardless of Wednesday’s results. After pitching 67 1/3 innings from 2018 to 2020, Walker crossed the 150 innings mark with his last start and made it through the year without any shoulder or elbow injuries, which marred a game of his first half-dozen seasons. in the big ones.

Game player: Noah syndergaard

Thor is back, and it should be celebrated. His appearance today was exactly what you wanted to see after all the ups and downs of his Tommy John recovery. Originally thought to return in early June this season, Syndergaard faced a setback that pushed their schedule to the end of August. Then a diagnosis of COVID-19 pushed that even further, and its first pitch finally came in the last week of the year.

Syndergaard is a post-World Series free agent, so getting back into a major league game before hitting the market is as important to him as it is to the Mets at this point.

Mets Sweep Double Header with 2-1 Walk-Off in Syndergaard's comeback



Inside the opening of the new ultra-luxury Manhattan West

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The last and largest part of the city, Manhattan West, is officially open for business with a private launch party taking place tonight.

“Manhattan West, a decades-long project, weaves together the diverse communities of the West Side of Manhattan and offers New Yorkers an enormous amount of new experiences, restaurants, cultural programming, public space, arts and entertainment,” Laura Montross, Brookfield’s director of communications, The Post said.

Megaproject developer Brookfield purchased its first plot for the project in 1985 and acquired the remainder over the next 19 years, while the rezoning of Hudson Yards in 2005 allowed development to move forward.

Tonight’s shindig will feature bites and cocktails from Manhattan West’s many restaurants as well as music from Questlove and The Roots. The 7.5 million square foot amenity-filled oasis includes 200,000 square feet of food haunts, public art, and experiential retail spread across 2.5 acres of open space.

The sprawling 8-acre city-within-a-city has also created essential pedestrian connectivity between Madison Square Garden, Penn Station, the new Moynihan Train Hall, the other Hudson Yards towers, and the Aerial High Line which also connects visitors to Chelsea and the slaughterhouse district.

The sprawling mixed-use wonder connects to the new Moynihan Station.
Lois Weiss

“The guests are the people who made this project possible from the local community, the real estate industry, restaurants, artists, tenants and investors,” Montross said.

Here’s what’s inside:

Framed by two glass-walled towers – the 67-story office building now open to One Manhattan West and the Two Manhattan West still under construction – the development is located between Ninth and Tenth Avenues and West 30th and 33rd Streets.

One Manhattan, a 2.1 million square foot tower located on the north side of the aisle, is already home to Accenture, EY, law firms Skadden and McKool Smith as well as global investment firm Pharo and the NHL – who will also have a store and a helping hand in operating the seasonal rink.

“The guests are the people who made this project possible among the local community, the real estate industry, restaurants, artists, tenants and investors. “

Laura Montross, Director of Communications at Brookfield

Its west side is adjacent to a 13-story 1913 office building, the Lofts, which houses workplace provider Spaces and other small businesses. The 202,000 square foot building has a 100,000 square foot block available on the upper floors which includes a private penthouse terrace and its own entrance with rent on request.

Further west, the luxury boutique hotel Pendry, now open on West 33rd Street, is the brainchild of Alan Fuerstman and his son Michael, the visionaries of Montage Hotels & Resorts, which includes the brand Pendry.

This, their first town hall, brings a soothing cream and brown palette to the area, along with fireplaces, an intimate cocktail lounge, and a private whiskey bar terrace. Many of its 880-square-foot multi-room suites are already rented out on weekends, even with a tab of up to $ 2,600 per night on its upper floors.

The south side of the plaza includes the 1.75 million square foot Two Manhattan where the Cravath Swaine & Moore law firm will occupy 481,000 square feet as a primary tenant. Availability includes floors 6 to 29, plus 38 to 58.

“These are incredibly attractive blocks [of space]“Montross said of the building which will open in 2023.“ We have a serious interest in over 1.5 million square feet. ”Quoted rents are available on request.

The Eugene - also known as 3 Manhattan West - features 834 luxury apartments in a 62-story tower.
The Eugene – also known as 3 Manhattan West – features 834 luxury apartments in a 62-story tower.

To its west are the adjacent luxury rentals of The Eugene – also known as 3 Manhattan West – which include 675 market-priced units and 159 affordable units in a contemporary 62-story tower with interiors by Roman and Williams. .

Brookfield has included an impressive 55,000 square feet of amenities here, including a pool table, game room, golf simulator, LA PALESTRA wellness and fitness center, rooftop terrace with piano and a poker room, kids’ playroom, climbing wall, and regulation-sized basketball court – after all, it’s only two blocks from the Knicks base at Madison Square Garden.

The dozen or so units available include the cheapest studio which will set you back $ 4,120 per month, while a one-bedroom corner costs $ 6,415 per month and a two-bedroom corner with two bathrooms can be purchased for $ 7,930 per month. Rents vary depending on the flexible number of months rented

The building facing Tenth Avenue, known as 5 Manhattan West, has newly sloped glass walls and old turned 100,000-square-foot industrial office floors – some of the largest in the city – with technology tenants such as Amazon.

A new Whole Foods anchors the heart of the new district.
A new Whole Foods anchors the heart of the new district.
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This building has exterior and interior passageways (and an elevator) that wind around and through a new Whole Foods to Tenth Avenue, as well as food courts which, by early 2023, will be directly connected to a new spur of the High Line at West 31st Street.

“The land runs down from Ninth Avenue to the Hudson River, but the second floor of Five Manhattan West is exactly the height of the High Line,” Montross explained of its lucky connectivity.

SOM Architects – who designed the Manhattan West master plan as well as all new buildings – pushed the tall towers back and brought them down to earth using swaying and curving terraces as well as numerous street retailers, restaurants and terraces. .

In winter, the large central circle will be occupied by a regulatory ice rink which will be operated by Brookfield with its offices and tenant retailer, the National Hockey League.

The silk fabric protects walkers and viewers from the giant lemons and flowers of Citrovia, an art installation.
The silk fabric protects walkers and viewers from the giant lemons and flowers of Citrovia, an art installation.
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For now, a very high scaffolding decorated with illuminated silk-fabric poufs shields walkers and spectators from the giant lemons and flowers of Citrovia, an art installation that is expected to last another year or more. Although the scaffolding placed between the two towers is also intended for the recycling bin, Brookfield may need to rethink it and replace it with something permanent, as it now protects diners and strollers from the sun, rain and snow to come.

Montross says: “The retailers were chosen with daily needs in mind, as well as health and wellness. “

Stores range from the Peloton department store and the studio where his live lessons are filmed; Therabody’s natural wellness solutions; Peachy’s wrinkle breakers; OPR glasses; casual wear from Public Rec; men’s clothing belonging to the Rothman’s NYC family; curated New Stand offers as well as the latest incarnation of the NHL Store.

Three coffee outlets include the Black Fox on West 33rd Street, Bluestone Lane at the base of the Eugene on West 31st Street, and a Starbucks with a pickup window along the main alley in the plaza.

The restaurants are plentiful and designed to make your mouth water without diverting your wallet. At the foot of Five Manhattan West, Sam Nazarian’s C3’s 40,000-square-foot Citizens dining room will feature take-out pastries, cocktails and two full-service restaurants: Chef Katsuya Uechi’s Asian-inspired Katsuya and a Mediterranean Concept with “Spanish flare” nicknamed Casa Dani by chef Dani Garcia.

Quality Branded will open Zou Zou's at Five Manhattan West, which includes a dining terrace.
Guests enjoy the outdoor patio at 5 Manhattan West and the pedestrian links to Hudson Yards.
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Quality Branded will open another Mediterranean café, Zou Zou’s, at the northwest corner of the main square which is connected to the base of the Pendry hotel. Opening soon, it will include a dining room on the ground floor and an indoor-outdoor bar on a terrace on the fourth floor overlooking the square.

Zou Zou’s will open an indoor-outdoor bar on the fourth floor above.

Zou Zou’s also provides all the food at Pendry with its 23rd floor hosting another bar that will open in the spring.

Next to the square, Chef Richard Kuo’s Asian-inspired Hidden Leaf has its own bar in the square with another bar and restaurant on the second floor.

East of Hidden Leaf is the entrance to the 10,000-square-foot Midnight Theater, a 160-seat venue on the second floor that will feature dinner with a rotation of comedy, magic, music and drama programs. .

Danny Meyer’s Union Hospitality Group owns the southwest corner of the square with Daily Provisions which opens Wednesday for healthy everyday fare and a contemporary Italian menu at Ci Siamo, which also has a terrace at the upper floor.

“We are incredibly proud to introduce New Yorkers to West Manhattan and to contribute to the boundless vibrancy of this city,” said Montross.


Jim Cramer says to ‘steer clear’ of Warby Parker on public debut

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CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Tuesday advised investors to watch out for buying Warby Parker stock ahead of the eyewear retailer’s scheduled direct listing on Wednesday.

“In a tough market where investors are starting to sour on new issues, I think you should steer clear of Warby Parker unless he drops below that threshold. [$40] benchmark price and you can get it within $ 30, “the host of” Mad Money “said. Otherwise, I recommend … waiting for a pullback to a lower level.”

Cramer said he was a fan of Warby Parker as a business, suggesting he had “a great business model” for cutting out middlemen by making and selling his own glasses. While Warby Parker initially focused on e-commerce, the company has also expanded its physical footprint, Cramer said, helping it attract consumers who would prefer to purchase frames in person.

“So far the company is doing pretty well. In the first six months of the year, Warby Parker has seen 53% revenue growth and 60% gross margin. They are very close to making a profit, ”Cramer said, adding that the company is also projecting 25% revenue growth for next year.

“Putting it all together, Warber Parker has strong finances, but there is nothing spectacular about the numbers – a good story, not a good story,” Cramer said.

Cramer also said he had “real concerns” about the company, including its projected valuation and whether there was a limit to the number of people who actually want to buy glasses online. “If Warby Parker is less of an ecommerce disruptor and more of a low-cost eyewear chain, I don’t know. Call me half-heartedly,” Cramer said.

“Their market share is still less than 2%,” Cramer added. “While management is presenting this as an opportunity because it means they have a lot of room to grow, you have to ask yourself if they will be able to pull this off.”

Investors should also be careful about buying Warby Parker now due to the broader market conditions, Cramer said. The three main US stock indices are down sharply in September.

“With Warby Parker, the biggest issue is timing. It’s a market that’s really fed up with new public issues,” Cramer said. “Today it has savagely backfired on anything to do with growth – it’s not the best environment for a burgeoning eyewear retailer to debut.”


Realtimecampaign.com explains how to choose the right designer glasses for all occasions

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More than 160 million people in America use glasses to correct their vision problems according to the latest reports from the Vision Council. Of course, many others use glasses as a fashion statement and to complement various outfits. They may not need corrective lenses, but they appreciate the added flair that certain types of frames can bring to the table.

Whether you are looking for the right glasses for vision correction and everyday wear or a perfect accessory for a new outfit, it is important to understand the different types of frames on the market. There are several types, each with their own set of benefits. One can find more clues about these options, but the following details can give a little more information about the world of glasses.

Rimless glasses

As the name suggests, rimless glasses do not have a rim like other options. They have temples that run along the sides of the face and fit around the ears. These temples also attach to lenses and other components, but the frames do not extend around the lenses themselves.

These types of glasses are not as noticeable as others, which is what a lot of people are looking for. They also go well with virtually any type of outfit, whether it’s casual, formal, or somewhere in between, according to realtimecampaign.com.

Metal frame glasses

Metal rimmed glasses could be considered the next step up from rimless varieties. Their frames are not as noticeable as some other styles, but they are more noticeable than rimless glasses. Several colors and shapes are available from companies like Eyeglasses.com. These are classic options that, like rimless glasses, pair well with a variety of styles and personalities.

Semi-rimless frames

When looking for some sort of middle ground, semi-rimmed frames are a good alternative. These glasses have edges along the top portions of their lenses, but the bottom portions of the lenses are not enclosed. Semi-rimless frames can be made from several materials including plastic, stainless steel, cellulose acetate, and titanium, to name a few.

Full-frame glasses

Full-rimmed glasses tend to be the boldest options out there. They come in many styles, colors and shapes. You are sure to find a style that matches your personality and preferences if these glasses make a notable statement. That said, some colors and patterns just don’t match all types of outfits and color schemes. When choosing full-rimmed glasses, consider going for a standard solid color or having more than one pair on hand to accessorize different looks and work for different occasions.

Explore the possibilities

Need new specifications? These are the best places to buy glasses online. When browsing all the possible places to buy new glasses, keep these types of frames in mind.

It’s also important to point out that different types of frames work best with certain face shapes. Bold frames generally work best for round faces, while round, cat-eye, semi-rim, and oval frames are often suitable for square faces. Oval, round, and cat eye frames can also complement diamond shaped faces. Oval faces work well with most styles of frames. Use all of the tips mentioned here to help you find the best types of glasses.

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New FourKites offering focuses on improving order lifecycle processes

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Chicago-based FourKites, a provider of real-time tracking and visibility solutions across digital transportation modes and platforms, today said it has introduced a new offering that deepens order lifecycles.

Called Order Intelligence Hub, the company said the offering provides what it calls “a single view of the entire lifecycle of every order.”

And he explained that the Order Intelligence Hub helps shippers and their supply chain partners in a number of ways, including: eliminating inefficiencies; manage expectations; reduce expenses and increase overall customer satisfaction at every step of the order journey.

FourKites said the Order Intelligence Hub, which was developed in close collaboration with leading consumer packaged goods (CPG) customers and powered by ideas from some of the Consumer Brands Association’s largest companies, identifies the points of common pain and creates a solution that addresses these challenges by breaking down silos between teams and systems, while leveraging the scale of the FourKites network to provide clear visibility into the CPG supply chain ecosystem.

Mathew Elenjickal, CEO of FourKites, provided LM with a detailed overview of the company’s Order Intelligence Hub, which follows below.

LM: What prompted FourKites to introduce this Order Intelligence Hub? How long has it been planned / in progress?

Elenjickal: The Order Intelligence Hub (OIH) was a customer-centric product for us. Our customers and partners have told us that there are key challenges around visibility into the entire lifecycle of an order. They wanted to be more efficient, optimize their planning and manage their inventory, but had silos within the organization and the systems they used. At last year’s FourKites Visibility conference, order tracking was the feature most requested by our customers, primarily among our major retail and CPG customers.

We spent a lot of time working with the Consumer Brands Association to really understand the challenges that major retail and CPG brands were facing. As a result, we were able to develop the Order Intelligence Hub solution that would break these silos and solve these challenges.

LM: What are the main advantages of this offer for customers? What does it provide that was previously lacking?

Elenjickal: Many organizations use a number of systems, including order management, yard management, inventory management, TMS, and other third-party solutions. These systems show only one piece of the puzzle. Not only are these systems siled, but stakeholder groups, such as customer service, transportation planning, supply planning, and warehouse planning, are also often siled. With Order Intelligence Hub, we remove the barriers between these systems so organizations increase inefficiencies, manage exceptions, reduce costs, and increase customer satisfaction. A CPG brand expects $ 4 billion in efficiency and increased revenue by integrating Order Intelligence Hub.

The main advantages for our customers include having a single pane for the entire life cycle of an order; the ability to proactively manage real-time impacts and mitigate these issues; and identify bottlenecks or problem areas, and use a data-driven approach to solve these challenges.

FourKites customers who use our real-time transportation visibility platform and Dynamic Yard® solutions, as well as their TMS or other third-party systems, may see additional benefits from having a single portal for all their actionable data and information. These include additional operational efficiencies, priority orders in the yard and on sites, and exception handling throughout the order lifecycle.

LM: Can you please provide a basic example of how the Order Intelligence Hub works?

Elenjickal: A good example is a common challenge faced by customer service: an installation disruption impacting an outbound order to a customer.

Without OIH, customer service can receive a daily report of all orders that they were unable to fulfill, due to inventory issues, missed appointments, dock capacity, etc. At this point, it is too late to get control back on track. The customer service representative will therefore review this report and reschedule each of the orders, coordinating with planning, transportation and sites to establish a new delivery date.

With OIH, they are alerted in real time when an appointment is missed or an order is not ready to be picked up, and they can then collaborate in real time with their teams to resolve the exception.

LM: What are the main competitive advantages of this offering from FourKites’ point of view?

Elenjickal: We’re the industry’s first solution for true end-to-end visibility for the entire order lifecycle – it’s a game-changer. We do this by integrating with a number of solutions including OMS and YMS, breaking down silos to converge order management and fleet management solutions into a single, actionable source of truth for operators. retail brands and CPGs.

Plus, we have personalized dashboards for every stakeholder within an organization, providing the data and metrics that matter most to each group.

Finally, FourKites has the largest supply chain visibility network. Over 600 of the world’s most recognized brands – including 18 of GPC’s top 20 food and beverage companies and nine of GPC’s top 10 companies – and 500,000 carriers trust FourKites to transform their businesses and build chains of more agile, efficient and sustainable procurement. The unmatched breadth of FourKites’ data network, which comes from tracking over 2 million daily shipments to over 176 countries, enables us to create the most advanced AI and machine learning solutions on the market, that improve our clients’ bottom line through increased efficiency. , increased customer satisfaction and reduced operating costs.

About the Author

Jeff Berman, Group News Editor Jeff Berman is Group News Editor for Logistics management, Modern material handling, and Supply chain management review. Jeff works and lives in Cape Elizabeth, Maine where he covers all aspects of the supply chain, logistics, freight transportation and material handling industries on a daily basis. Contact Jeff Berman


Master gardener: Control the temperature of the garden with a cold frame | Home & Garden

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If you have an old window with the glass intact, these make great tops for cold frames. Alternatively, you can cover your lid with clear plastic. Since plastic can lose heat quickly, you can use two layers of plastic just to provide a little extra protection. The height of your cold frame should be enough to exceed the crop you want to grow. You can also put some weather stripping where the cover meets the frame to help keep the heat in. Windbreaks are also a great idea to help protect your cold sash from strong northerly winds. It can be as simple as a few bales of straw, but be careful not to shade the bed.

When you use a cold frame, you become the thermostat. If it heats up enough, you may need to open the lid to allow some cooler air to circulate around the plants. On colder days you may want to leave it closed. Either way, unless we’re having a heat wave, you’ll want to close the lid at night to help lock in the heat.

Water will be the key to your cold frame, and you should water in the morning as you would your regular garden. We water in the morning so that the water can evaporate from the leaves before dark. It helps to minimize disease in your garden.

Cold frames are not only great for helping you extend your fall growing season, but they can also help you start your garden earlier in the spring. With a cold frame, because the soil and air inside the cold frame are warmer, you can start your seeds or transplants outside before our last medium frost day of April 15th. Once we have passed the danger of freezing, you can either open the lid or remove it permanently for the rest of the summer season. Happy gardening!


Power cuts in China could lead to shortage of Christmas shopping in the United States

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BEIJING (AP) – Buyers around the world face a possible shortage of smartphones and other goods before Christmas after blackouts to meet official energy consumption targets forced Chinese factories to close and leave some households in the dark.

In the northeastern city of Liaoyang, 23 people were hospitalized with gas poisoning after the ventilation of a metal casting factory was cut due to a power outage, according to the report. the public television channel CCTV. No deaths have been reported.

Factories have been slowed down to avoid exceeding energy consumption limits imposed by Beijing to promote efficiency. Economists and an environmental group say manufacturers used up this year’s quota faster than expected as export demand rebounded after the coronavirus pandemic.

A supplier of components for Apple Inc.’s iPhones said it had suspended production at a factory west of Shanghai on orders from local authorities.

The disruption of China’s vast manufacturing industries during one of their busiest seasons reflects the ruling Communist Party’s struggle to balance economic growth with efforts to curb pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. .

“Beijing’s unprecedented determination to enforce energy consumption limits could lead to long-term benefits, but the short-term economic costs are substantial,” Nomura economists Ting Lu, Lisheng Wang and Jing Wang said on Monday. .

They said the impact could be so severe that they lowered their economic growth forecast for China to 4.7%, down from 5.1% a year earlier in the current quarter. They reduced their annual growth outlook to 7.7% from 8.2%.

Global financial markets were already worried about the possible collapse of one of China’s biggest real estate developers, Evergrande Group, which is struggling to avoid default on billions of dollars in debt.

Manufacturers are already facing processor chip shortages, disruption in shipments and other lingering effects of the global halt in travel and trade to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.

Residents of northeast China, where fall temperatures are dropping, are reporting power cuts and have called on the government on social media to restore supplies.

The crisis comes as world leaders prepare to attend a United Nations environmental conference by video link on October 12 and 13 in the southwestern city of Kunming. This increases pressure on President Xi Jinping’s government, as host of the meeting, to show that it is sticking to emissions and energy efficiency targets.

China is one of the world’s largest emitters of climate-modifying industrial gases and consumes more energy per unit of economic output than developed countries.

The ruling party is also gearing up for the Winter Olympics in the Chinese capital, Beijing, and neighboring Shijiazhuang in February, a time when it will want clear blue skies.

Dozens of companies have announced that electricity rationing could force them to delay order fulfillment and could hurt them financially.

Apple component supplier Eson Precision Engineering Co. Ltd. said on Sunday it would halt production at its Kunshan plant, west of Shanghai, until Thursday “in accordance with energy restriction policy of local government “.

Eson said the suspension is not expected to have a “significant impact” on operations.

Apple did not immediately respond to a question about the possible impact on iPhone supplies.

China’s energy use and industrial emissions have increased as manufacturers rush to meet foreign demand at a time when competitors elsewhere are still hampered by anti-coronavirus controls.

China’s economy is “more export-driven than at any time in the past decade,” but official energy consumption targets do not take this into account, economists Larry Hu and Xinyu Ji said. of the Macquarie Group in a report.

Some provinces used most of their energy consumption quotas in the first half of the year and are cutting back to stay below their limits, according to Li Shuo, climate policy expert at Greenpeace in Beijing.

Utilities, meanwhile, are being stifled by soaring coal and gas prices. This discourages them from increasing production as the government limits their ability to pass costs on to customers, Li said.

Prices have risen “beyond what the Chinese power industry can handle,” Li said.

China has launched repeated campaigns to make its energy-hungry economy more efficient and to clean up smog-suffocated cities.

City skies are noticeably clearer, but the abrupt manner in which campaigns are conducted is disrupting electricity, coal and gas supplies, leaving families shaking in unheated homes and forcing factories to close.

Malls in the northeastern city of Harbin have announced that they will close their stores earlier than usual to save energy.

In southern Guangdong Province, the government has asked the public to set air conditioner thermostats higher even if temperatures exceed 34 degrees C (93 degrees F).

State Grid Corp., the world’s largest electricity distributor, is committed to ensuring an adequate supply.

Meanwhile, state media claim that local governments have signed long-term coal contracts to secure adequate suppliers.


Balabala Big Fashion show in one of the Seven Wonders of the World

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SHANGHAI, September 28, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Enabled September 25, 2021, Balabala, as a leading children’s fashion brand in Asia, partnered with Tiktok China to host a spectacular fashion show in one of the Seven Wonders of the World – the Great Wall of China.

Balabala Big Fashion show in one of the Seven Wonders of the World

During the big show Balabala partnered in partnership with the famous designer Jason wu and the new generation trendy designer CHENPENG showcasing the innovative combination of trendy design, high-tech materials and comfortable wear to create world-class functional down outerwear for Balabala kids around the world.

Balabala has accumulated significant experience and respect in the market over many seasons providing children’s down outerwear, selling over 50 million pieces of children’s down coats. This year, Balabala has incorporated its design themes with “Chinese Civilization”, “Nature in Winter” and “Growth with Dreams” into its product offering. Balabala uniquely combined fashion with nature, trend with classic style, and dreams with reality, presenting new Chinese design concepts with the unique charm of Chinese culture to the world.

Founded in 2002, Balabala offers trendy clothing, footwear, accessories and homewear for ages 0-14, offering high quality products in an exciting business environment. Balabala currently trades in over 4,800 stores across the continent China and in 2016 began its international expansion through South East Asia and the Middle East where it currently has around forty points of sale.

In Balabala’s world, every child is different, encouraging endless dreams and a wonderful childhood for children all over the world.

For more information, please visit: https://global.balabala.com/pages/business-opportunities

SOURCE Balabala International


Reminder for trail mix, cashews that may have pieces of glass

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People who purchased these cashew and trail mix snacks are requested to return them to the store for a full refund.

Several cashew and trail mix snacks sold under four different brands are being recalled because they may contain pieces of glass.

SunTree Snack Foods LLC of Phoenix said no injuries have been reported so far. A customer informed the company that he found pieces of glass in the product, SunTree said.

The items were sold under the Happy Belly, Prince & Spring, Harris Teeter and HEB brands. The following is a complete list.

Harris Teeter Lightly salted roasted cashew halves and pieces

  • Batch number: 86359
  • UPC: 072036734884
  • Expiration date: 07/15/2022 and 07/16/2022
  • Size: 8 ounces

Harris Teeter Roasted salted cashew halves and pieces

  • Batch number: 86687
  • UPC: 072036734891
  • Expiration date: 08/02/2022 and 08/03/2022
  • Size: 8 ounces

Harris Teeter Roasted salted cashew halves and pieces

  • Batch number: 88148
  • UPC: 072036734907
  • Expiration date: 08/31/2022
  • Size: 32 ounces

Harris Teeter Tropical Trail Mix

  • Batch number: 88546
  • UPC: 072036735003
  • Expiration date: 09/17/2022 and 09/18/2022
  • Size: 15 ounces

HEB 100 Calorie Packs Lightly salted roasted cashew halves and pieces

  • Lot numbers: 88381, 86980, 85745, 86075
  • UPC: 041220178339
  • Expiration date: several dates between 06/15/2022 and 09/18/2022
  • Size: 12.4 ounces

Happy Belly salted cashew halves and pieces

  • Lot codes: 86381
  • UPC: 842379195310
  • Expiration date: 07/14/2022 and 07/15/2022
  • Size: 40 ounces

Lightly salted Happy Belly cashew halves and pieces

  • Lot codes: 86311
  • UPC: 842379195341
  • Expiration date: 07/15/2022
  • Size: 16 ounces

Happy Belly salted cashew halves and pieces

  • Batch codes: 86400
  • UPC: 842379195303
  • Expiration date: 07/14/2022 and 07/15/2022
  • Size: 16 ounces

Lightly salted Happy Belly cashew halves and pieces

  • Lot numbers: 86310
  • UPC: 842379195358
  • Expiration date: 07/13/2022 and 07/14/2022
  • Size: 40 ounces

Trail mix Prince and Spring Mountain

  • Lot codes: 86961
  • UPC: 814314024153 (indoor unit); 814314024160 (outdoor unit)
  • Expiration date: 08/25/2022, 08/26/2022 and 08/27/2022
  • Size: 44 ounces

Trail mix Prince and Spring Mountain

  • Lot numbers: 86960
  • UPC: 814314024146
  • Expiration date: 08/17/2022 and 08/18/2022
  • Size: 28 ounces

They were sent to retail stores in the District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, from Texas and Virginia.

People who have purchased the items listed above are requested to return them to the store for a full refund.


Facebook invests $ 50 million to responsibly build the “metaverse”

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September 27 (Reuters) – Facebook Inc (FB.O) to invest $ 50 million to partner with organizations to responsibly build the so-called metaverse – a digital world where people can use different devices to get around and communicate in a virtual environment, he said. Monday.

Facebook, the world’s largest social network, has invested heavily in virtual reality and augmented reality, developing hardware like its Oculus VR headsets and working on AR glasses and wristband technologies. The company has been criticized for its impact on online security.

The new XR research and programs fund will invest the money globally over two years to ensure that metaverse technologies are “built in an inclusive and empowering manner,” Facebook said.

The company said it plans to work with researchers in four areas, including privacy and data security, to enable users to get help if something they see in the Metaverse puts them wrong. comfortable.

It will also study how to design technologies that are inclusive and accessible to all users, and also “encourage competition” in the nascent industry, Facebook added in a blog post.

Facebook has come under scrutiny on a wide range of internet issues, such as the spread of misinformation and the negative impact of social media on teens. Read more

Also on Monday, Facebook announced that it had halted the development of Instagram Kids, an app that reportedly provided age-appropriate content for children under 13. U.S. lawmakers and advocacy groups have cited security concerns and urged Facebook to drop launch plans. Read more

A Facebook executive will testify at a U.S. Senate committee hearing Thursday on the impact of its Instagram app on the mental health of young users.

Initial partners of Facebook’s new metaverse fund include Howard University in Washington DC, which will research the history of diversity in the information technology industry and how it might shape opportunities in the metaverse. .

Seoul National University and the University of Hong Kong will conduct research on safety, ethics and responsible design, Facebook said.

Reporting by Sheila Dang in Dallas Editing by Matthew Lewis and David Gregorio

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‘World Class Shopping Experience’ Awaits Audiences at New LuLu Store

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From a large retail area to a large parking space and several in-store innovations, the new LuLu hypermarket at Abu Sidra Mall offers a “world-class shopping experience”.
Innovative features include Planet Y, zero waste charging station, Super Food Pantry, Love you Honey and more.

* Undoubtedly the biggest and the biggest hypermarket in the world?
“While it is debatable whether this is the largest store of its kind in the retail sector, it is without doubt the largest and largest hypermarket in the Group, with a vast 24,000 m² high quality retail space ensuring social distancing and security. its primary importance for its buyers, ”LuLu Group said in a statement.
The outlet is the 15th LuLu Group store in the region (Qatar), making it the 215th outlet in total. With 2,000 parking spaces, the new store “invites shoppers to drive for a world-class shopping experience.”

* Planet Y
LuLu is the first retailer to open a vegan hypermarket destination with a service counter entirely dedicated to plant-based products with meat-free options and a meat-free butcher shop.
* Zero waste charging station:
Two aisles in the store are fully dedicated to refills where shoppers can purchase refillable containers, use a paper bag, or bring their own container. Customers can refill items such as tea, cereals, pasta and other essentials. This initiative will encourage reducing and recycling. Top brands such as 24 Mantra, Organic Tattva, Agrofino, Somerset, White’s and Pasta Toscana are currently available in the charging aisles.
* Super pantry:
Nutritious foods don’t have to be expensive. The dedicated pantry is an aisle of affordable superfoods every day.
* Free of worries
Free from sugar, preservatives and other additives, the “Free From” area offers the best products from around the world. You can also find articles for specific diets here, including Keto, Gluten Free, Vegan, and more.
* I love you darling:
The honey section contains a gourmet collection of the best honeys from around the world, including Georgia, Yemen, Iran, India, Turkey, Ukraine, and Germany, to name a few. Varieties include Acacia Honey, Golden Road Honey, Chestnut Honey, Linder Honey, Royal Sider Malaki Honey, DoanSomar Honey, Doan Sider Honey, Wild Mountain Honey from Abed, 7Bahar, 7Bahar Honey Comb, Beehive Honey, Beehive Flower Honey, Natural Honey from Pakistan, Langnese Manuka and Langnese Royal Jelly.
* The Internet of Things:
“LuLu Abu Sidra is your benchmark for smart home accessories. A smart home means a smarter, more comfortable lifestyle. And to help update, upgrade and make your refrigerator fit you. tells when you need to stock up on ingredients or be in an energy saving zone or even want a security network with CCTV on your cell phone – IoT options can be explored in the ‘thing’, LuLu’s
2,000 square foot IoT department, ”the statement said.
The new store has a department dedicated to the Internet of Things and smart home devices that will demystify the Internet of Things in the concept of Smart Home.
* LuLu cooking school
The new LuLu has a dedicated space for demonstrations and cooking lessons by visiting celebrity chefs, local culinary experts, influencers and bloggers as well as LuLu’s own chefs. The sessions will be in person and virtual.
* Celebrate the world’s food
As with all LuLu hypermarket outlets, Abu Sidra hypermarket will also offer the tastiest and most authentic gourmet foods in the world. This includes “our first sushi counter and a dedicated selection of kimchi”.
* All our favorite things:
Artisanal breads and bespoke cakes in the store’s bakery, the largest fresh produce space, a delicatessen with cold cuts, condiments and cheeses from around the world, state-of-the-art seafood (a destination for pescatarians) and meat coolers and display areas – you will be spoiled for choice.
• Avant-garde glamor:
Whether it’s casual, chic and casual or designer wear under the LuLu ‘Celebrations’ label, one can update her wardrobe for everyday chic and for special occasions with some of the best ‘looks’ on the slopes in the world.
• Value-for-money LuLu fashion brands:
Popular brand LuLu REO, the Eyexpress eyewear brand that “brings swag to your vision” and BLSH, the high-quality cosmetics line, will all be available to “boost your style quotient”.
• A connection to digital progress:
Digital accessories for a well-connected life have never been more important: laptops, smartphones and HDTVs, smart home appliances and more. All of this can be found in LuLu Connect, the hypermarket’s branded digital marketplace.


Chantecaille Nano Gold Energizing Eye Cream Review

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With a focus on luxurious and effective botanical ingredients, Chantecaille has been setting the bar higher in the beauty world for decades. The founder of the brand, Sylvie Chantecaille, called on her relatives (her husband, her two daughters and her son all work for the company) to develop products still anchored in nature. and ultra-intelligent science. So when I started to try Chantecaille Nano Gold Energizing Eye Serum, I had high hopes and the brand kept its promises.

Chantecaille Nano Gold Energizing Eye Serum

When it comes to products for the eye area, I am skeptical. They often promise instant results in solving problems that are actually caused by genetics and lifestyle. Yes, all those late morning nights are catching up with you! But this is where Chantecaille holds up.

This innovative serum is powered by a blend of plant stem cell extracts and focuses on four pillars of benefit: soothing, deflating, toning and brightening. Until now, this product absolutely called my name.

Before you dive in, you might be wondering what true the difference is between an eye serum and an eye cream. Serums have a more watery texture and are traditionally used to treat a specific problem. Creams are thicker, richer emollients that hydrate and lock in moisture. In a perfect world, most dermatologists suggest using both or finding a hybrid product that tackles various eye problems.

So what does Chantecaille Nano Gold Energizing Eye Serum contain? First of all, its 97% natural formula, which contains rose water, is soft and soothing. And without too much chemistry lab on you, the combination of these ingredients helps tired eyes in so many ways. Here is the breakdown:

  • Bionymph Peptide Stem Cell Extract: According to Chantecaille, this extract can help stimulate and protect the skin’s collagen.
  • Matrixyl 3000 Tripeptide: This ingredient helps promote a more toned appearance while reducing the visible appearance of wrinkles.
  • Anti-Puffiness Complex: According to Chantecaille, this complex may help reduce the appearance of puffiness, by helping to reduce the visible appearance of bags under the eyes.
  • Raspberry stem cell extract: This major antioxidant soothes dry skin and may help reduce the appearance of redness.
  • Lycoskin: Derived from tomato stem cells, this antioxidant helps promote skin clarity and radiance.
  • Anti-Wrinkle Hexapeptide: It helps soften the appearance of expression lines.

    I would be remiss if I did not point out that this ultra-luxurious eye serum also includes 24k gold, which has antioxidant properties that the brand says can help prevent the visible onset of inflammation. .

    A busy girls’ weekend in Chicago seemed like a good place to start my trial period. The route was packed with late night dinners, booze, and boats. Rest was not a very high priority, so pretending would be necessary. The elegant gold tube was perfect for travel, because it did not take up too much space.

    Twice a day I gently applied this serum around my eyes, starting at the inner corner and working your way up to the brow bone. The cooling glass rollerball applicator was a clutch. Not only was it amazing, but it also reduces potential cross-contamination at your fingertips.

    The best part about incorporating this serum into my routine was that it didn’t feel like a chore. After washing my face and applying moisturizer, I simply applied it and continued with my day. Between drinking less, trying to go to bed earlier and this serum, I dare say that I to do look more rested.

    What have I noticed after more than a month of use? Definitely less pockets and more light overall. I felt a lot more confident approaching my makeup-free Zoom with just a light eyebrow and a touch of mascara. And it might be a coincidence, but my friends kept complimenting me on my skin. One thing is certain: Chantecaille eye serum will remain in my routine until further notice.

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    Plan a vision for the future! Opening of the CE 2021 summit in Guangzhou

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    GUANGZHOU, China, September 27, 2021 / PRNewswire / – From sweeping robots to portable devices, 8K UHD images in panoramic 3D video; from immersive meetings to smart education … The consumer electronics industry, as a technology-driven industry, is reshaping a new outlook on life.

    Guided by the People’s Government of Guangzhou Municipality, the CE Summit, sponsored by Asia Data Group and supported by IFA Berlin and its Canton subsidiary, was held at the Four Seasons hotel, Canton to September 22-23. Focused on the development trend of the global consumer electronics industry, the conference focuses on innovative development in many fields such as home appliance innovation, IoT-based home life, development of display technology, environmental and health devices, smart manufacturing, digital economy, artificial intelligence and VR / AR.

    With the theme of “New Consumerism”, this conference includes the main forum of the “Consumer Electronics Leadership Summit 2021 – Leading a Better Life” and two parallel forums. Leading executives, experts and academics, renowned business leaders and investors in the consumer electronics industry around the world discussed the many future possibilities in the field of consumer electronics, as well as the influence of industry on social reality in various dimensions.

    Industry “barometer”: Chinese solutions for a better life

    The “14th five-year plan” underlined that the development of the digital economy and the promotion of the integration of the digital industry are important drivers of the modernization of consumption in China. As an important part of the digital economy, the consumer electronics industry is reaching a critical stage of innovation and development in China.

    Zhang Yi, CEO and Chief Analyst of iiMedia Group, conducted big data-driven analysis and found that growth opportunities would be limited if the consumer electronics industry continued to move down the existing path.

    “These industries can almost have a new life with the help of 5G and AI,” recalled Zhang Yi. “Those who have achieved glorious results over the past few years should take note that new technological innovations will be a game-changer in this industry. ”

    Min Min, professor and principal supervisor of the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, proposed a “formula” for industrial development: IoT + AI + 5G + Xs = User Experience 3.0. He explained: “The future model is no longer limited to the experience of a single product. Instead, all new technology will be combined. Therefore, in the next 5-10 years, we need to pay more attention to the user experience at the login level. ”

    In terms of practice, how do practitioners view the outlook for the industry? Many entrepreneurs have said that from China The consumer electronics industry has been at the forefront of industrial transformation worldwide, becoming a “barometer” with Chinese characteristics. It covers innovation in home appliances, IoT-based home life, development of display technology and other fields.

    3Glasses, the first Chinese company to deal with virtual reality and mixed reality, offers “user experience 3.0” through the connection of product devices and user experience.

    “5G is not a goal, but a process of technological evolution, application and integration.” In the eyes of Wang jie, founder and CEO of the company, the carrier and technology path are ultimately to meet the needs of users.

    For example, users of 3Glasses X1S glasses enjoy a private cinema. As the glasses are compatible with computers, cell phones, 3DOF game controllers and other devices, users can easily interact and operate in the virtual reality environment.

    To meet the increasingly diverse needs of users, the consumer electronics industry must make technical inroads and seize new trends. In this process, from China The consumer electronics industry pursues a new industrial model to provide a “Chinese solution” for a better life.

    Paul Gray, Senior Research Director of Omdia, gave an analysis from a foreign perspective and found that due to the pandemic, the demand for home entertainment devices is increasing dramatically. Changes in consumer behavior over the past year are equal to the sum of those over the previous five years. In China, mature products such as televisions are experiencing a trend of “increasing both quantity and price”.

    “Many Chinese brands have successfully transformed. In the second quarter of this year, the volume of overseas Chinese brand TV sales exceeded domestic sales. Paul Gray mentioned that “Overall, Chinese brands are increasingly competitive in the global market, with increasing influence.”

    Industry ‘accelerator’: global elites focus on change and innovation

    How long does it take to complete the process from preparing the ingredients and cooking the food to cleaning the kitchen utensils? The intelligent cooking robot gives the answer: after the user presses a button, the meal can be served in 5 minutes, and the automatic cleaning can be finished in 2 minutes. Fu Sheng, Managing Director of Fukonn Vanguard, has demonstrated through corporate practices that helping machines learn to think is a trend for the consumer electronics industry.

    Gao Yan, head of intelligent hardware products at DMAI, said they are eager to advance AI applications from the level of perception and simple recognition to the cognitive level, and allow the machine to think like a human. “We hope to build a computer architecture with this cognition so that artificial intelligence complements higher-level AI applications,” said Gao Yan frankly.

    In the consumer electronics industry, “change” has become a key word in the new round of global competition. According to Report on from China Consumer electronics industry in 2021 published by iiMedia Research at the conference:

    From the point of view of the consumer profile, young people aged 22 to 40 have a strong purchasing power, and their consumption represents more than 80% of consumer electronics. From an expense point of view, it may not be preferable to set a price as high as possible, but the consumer electronics industry has strong purchasing power. In terms of products, quality and performance are primary considerations for consumers. The storage space for mobile phones and tablets is also very important.

    In terms of the changing industry trend, eight guests interpreted new policies, new technologies, new applications and new developments in the field of audiovisual technology at the first parallel forum “Have Fun: Audiovisual Industry Forum 2021” held in the afternoon of the 22.

    Due to the pandemic, we are seeing solid progress in the combination of live streaming and consumer electronics. New models such as live streaming + e-commerce, live streaming + desktop and live streaming + healthcare are experiencing great development, and online and offline integration is accelerating. Liang Yingwei, vice president of POLYV, discussed how to move from routine live broadcasting driven by video technology to true collaboration in the new era of office work.

    In addition to the impact of consumer electronics on social life, participants also discussed the evolution of the industry and the change of ideas. In recent years, the industry has entered a new stage of audiovisual upgrade with unprecedented ultra-high definition technology. Gao Shan, senior deputy general manager of Sharp Ultra HD Industry Research Institute, explained how 8K Ultra HD technology can attract more capital and market attention to the industry.

    “We hope to create a platform for technical exchange and interaction between products, promote the linking of technology, talent, capital, services and upstream and downstream channels, accelerate incubation industry and help create a new industrial structure with information technology and smart connectivity. “said Zhu Dongfang, representative of the organizer and chairman of Asia Data Group.

    After the 22nd event, attendees will cover market segments and experience scenarios, and explore the outlook and opportunities for the small home appliance industry at the side forum “Small Home Appliances Session 2021: Post-epidemic Home Life Era “held on 23..

    SOURCE Asia Data Group


    Cruise to Unity: Family Shop Celebrates Milestone While Influencing Lowriding Culture

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    COLORADO SPRINGS – For the past 25 years, people from all over the country have come to Mi Gente Customs in Colorado Springs to customize and build their own lowrider.

    “Mi Gente means my people”, explained John Montaño Jr .. “We chose this name because it is not about us, but our people.”

    MG Customs belongs to the Montaño family. Customers often call the store a candy store because of its unique inventory that includes tires, wheels, bike and car parts, clothing, salsa and more.

    “Anyone can come here and get a taste of Hispanic culture through us,” Arlene Montaño-Lambert told FOX21 News.

    • In front of the first Mi Gente Custom location.
    • Mi Gente crew
    • Featured Mi Gente ad Lowrider Magazine

    Mi Gente was founded in 1995. While working in sales for Mama’s Tortillas, John Montaño Sr. purchased the store’s first location in Colorado Springs.

    “I went there to do a tortilla sales pitch and ended up leaving and becoming the store owner,” Montaño Sr. said.

    The goal of the Montaño family was to transform the original 1,300 square foot facility into a space where they could share their love of lowriding.

    “We’ve always had a passion for lowriding,” said Montaño Jr.. “I remember going with my dad in his lowrider and flipping all those switches for him.”

    It is believed that the lowriding culture began in California among the Latino community. Typically, a car’s springs are heated, the bumpers are etched, and all important hydraulic and pneumatic systems are installed to lower them.

    “It’s fun, I love people and seeing them get excited about their cars and enjoy them,” said Montaño Sr.

    Each lowriding car is unique because different artists put their own touch on steel canvas. It’s a complex passion, but the movement began with humble roots.

    “Getting parts from different places and trying to put something together was a creative outlet in itself,” Montaño-Lambert said. “They would then make him sail through the barrios.” ”

    But low driving isn’t limited to four wheels. Lowriding bikes also shift gears and cruise slowly and steadily through southern Colorado and beyond.

    “The appetite for lowriding is passed on to our children with the bikes,” said Montaño Sr.

    The Montaños believe that the culture of low riding has crossed several barriers and is now appreciated by all.

    “He’s grown up over the years and we’d like to think we’re helping southern Colorado with that,” said Montaño Jr.

    MG Customs has been featured in several national magazines and won awards for its craftsmanship. This year is even more special as 2021 marks the company’s 25th anniversary. The Montaño family are proud to say that their operation is here for the long term.

    “We just want to let the Hispanic community and all communities know that we can all be united,” said Montaño Sr.


    The essential bucket list for Generation Z

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    Picture this: a lazy Monday afternoon. I’m sitting on my couch in 100 degree weather in Mumbai, India, scrolling Twitter. Now every few days I’ll occasionally see an insightful Tweet, but none stuck with me like this one:

    “Gen Z will drink a medium caramel latte, eat nothing until 4 p.m., verbally abuse a racist, make a joke about their sanity and pick up a tear gas canister with their bare hands, but get nervous when they have to. call to make a doctor’s appointment.

    As blunt as it is, the author of the tweet makes a valid point here: Gen Z is courageous and doesn’t apologize. Gen Z doesn’t take ifs, buts, or maybes when it comes to something we believe in. who had the top sports officials shaking in their boots or the myriad social media pages trying to amplify the voices that need to be heard, Gen Z will stubbornly fight for what’s right, even if it means turning against it. the things and people we love.

    And it’s not just about what’s good for society, Gen Z knows what’s good for us. Is it selfish to put your needs first sometimes? Absolutely not. It’s 2021 and mental health is at the forefront of our conversations – in large part due to Gen Z’s willingness to reject the things that don’t bring us happiness.. This is what makes Generation Z such Obligate.

    That being said, there are some things that we’re just going to not do and it’s hilarious. So, inspired by my mysterious Twitter hero, here is Michigan Daily’s Bucket List for Gen Z: a ​​non-exhaustive list of all the things Gen Z should be able to do, but just can’t.

    • Make an appointment with the doctor
    • Returning food to a restaurant
    • Use Insta Stories or Snap Stories, but not both
    • Drink water (only five glasses a day, it’s not that hard)
    • Be in the comics and cartoons (It’s always one or the other, never both)
    • Order black coffee
    • Cope other than through comedy
    • Remove TikTok for more than a week
    • Wear a color other than black, white and gray (and sometimes navy blue)
    • Not forming a complete opinion on a topic by learning the smallest thing about it
    • Don’t make fun of the Millennials
    • Write a bad review on Yelp
    • Leave a tip less than -20%
    • Refrain from saving money immediately after donating clothing
    • Create a Spotify playlist without this song (yes, I get it, Taylor Swift is amazing, but you can’t put “You Belong With Me” on a workout playlist)
    • Have more than one must-try fast food chain

    Now, these things seem simple – some of them are as mundane as the tasks can get. So why can’t Gen Z do it? As a member of this fascinating generation, I would probably go for the ‘we care too much about the feelings of others’ argument, but that answer seems far too simple. Members of the older generations can resort to any of their many regular anti-Gen Z complaints including, but not limited to: “They can’t take responsibility”, “They got the job too much. easy, they don’t want out of their comfort zone “or my favorite” Pfft, kids these days * crack their fingers * they’ve gotten limp. ”

    So I do not know. I don’t know why Gen Z is reluctant to do things well below their pay grade and seemingly included in the comfort zone of a sane person. It’s intriguing and fun, but I guess that could be said about a lot of things this generation does.

    What cannot be argued is that we are keeping you on your toes. With Gen Z, you never know what to expect. Gen Z will carry the company into the future and I have no doubt that we will do a spectacular job. But I would sleep a little easier knowing that our water intake is a little more regular, “Sweet Caroline” is not on our “study music to focus” playlist and we can actually call the doctor when the knee of our friend comes out.

    Daily arts contributor Rushabh Shah can be contacted at [email protected]



    Find the perfect sports sunglasses

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    Has COVID-19 changed the way you exercise? While most people enjoy an active lifestyle, 2020 has seen people unable to go to the gym or congregate in indoor spaces. Due to mitigation efforts and the quarantine, people have been going outdoors to run, walk and hike in record numbers.

    If you’re one of those people who went from the gym to the hiking trail during COVID-19 and fell in love, you know you need the proper eye protection. Unlike in the gym, the sun is a constant factor. A pair of sports sunglasses is essential.

    You might think they aren’t for you, but you can’t go wrong more. Read this guide and learn how to choose fashionable, functional and lightweight sunglasses.
    The sunglasses you need for a round of golf are very different from the sunglasses you need for a long bike ride. Golfers need clarity and glare reduction when viewing manicured fairways and deep green roughs.
    Anglers need lenses that allow better vision in deep water, while cyclists will want eye protection as well as Bluetooth capability.

    Bluetooth glasses offer cyclists and runners the option of comfortable frames without the need for uncomfortable headphones. Stream music, podcasts or lectures through these high-quality frames and leave the headphones at home.

    LENS MATERIAL
    If you are spending a considerable amount of money, you want to make sure that your glasses are strong and durable. Glass and polycarbonate are the two most common glass materials. Glass provides more clarity than polycarbonate and is less likely to get scratched. The downside of glass is its inability to withstand impact. Polycarbonate lenses are much less likely to break in high impact scenarios.

    WEIGHT
    You also want lenses that won’t weigh too much. Heavy glasses during outdoor exercise inhibit performance. Glass glasses weigh much more than polycarbonate. Frame materials also contribute weight. Lightweight soft plastic frames will make you feel like you’re not wearing glasses at all.

    LENS TYPE
    Sports sunglasses, like all other types of sunglasses, have different types of lenses. These lenses all serve different purposes and tend to adapt to a variety of outdoor activities. The best thing about them? Lenses, regardless of their type, offer the same UV protection.

    POLARIZED
    Polarized lenses are ideal for activities requiring glare reduction. Water sports, fishing and boating are all cases where glare reduction is needed. Reducing glare is also beneficial in sports such as golf, baseball, and softball. These lenses make the difference between hitting the spit or catching that flying ball for a third. Be aware, however, that polarized lenses can interact badly with certain windshield tints. If you have a tinted windshield on your car or motorcycle, you may experience blind spots or lose the ability to see some LCD panels.

    PHOTOCHROMATIC
    These lenses adapt to the lighting conditions. The lenses darken in bright light and brighten in low light conditions. These lenses are perfect for riders who experience a variety of lighting conditions on the track. Photochromatic lenses are not intended for cold weather activities such as skiing, snowboarding or snowmobiling. They don’t adapt as quickly to cold climates. Use polarized lenses for these exterior diversions. Please note that they will also not transition while you are driving. Car windshields limit UVB rays that trigger the photochromatic transition.

    INTERCHANGEABLE
    Some sports sunglasses come with a set of lenses that you can swap out. These lenses allow you to choose the color and type of tint you will need. They are wise investments. Rather than buying multiple pairs, you can use one for every possible light.

    TINT
    The color of your lens affects the amount of light that reaches your eye. The hue will also affect the contrast and how your eyes perceive other colors. The tint of the lenses you should choose depends on the visibility conditions.

    DARK COLOURS
    Brown, green and gray hues are suitable for most everyday outdoor activities. These shades cut glare and protect your eyes from bright light. The green and gray tint will not distort colors, but you should expect minor distortion from brown lenses.

    LIGHT COLOURS
    Yellow, gold and amber hues are perfect for low light conditions. They also provide the wearer with excellent depth perception. Use them for moving outdoor activities like skiing, snowboarding and motorcycling where you need high contrast and improved visibility.

    ADJUSTMENT
    Whatever their purpose, the best sports sunglasses should fit perfectly. You don’t need them to slip off the bridge of your nose or reduce visibility when they are supposed to improve it. Here’s how to make sure your sunglasses fit:
    Snug fit over nose and ears with no pinching
    Uniform weight distribution
    Eyelashes should not touch the lenses

    It’s best to wear a pair before buying them, but most people love the convenience of shopping online. Look for face size descriptions when choosing.

    INTELLIGENT CAPACITY
    We love our smart devices, and nowadays most of what we have has smart capabilities. Sports sunglasses are no different. Modern sports sunglasses come with a variety of features that are suitable for an active outdoor lifestyle:

    Bluetooth connection
    Integrated speakers that eliminate the need for headphones
    Camera on frames
    Weapon controls


    All-New JTF Discounted Home, DIY & Food Mega-Store to Open in Hull Very Soon

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    A brand new mega discount store with everything you need will be opening in Hull very soon.

    The former Halfords unit in Clough Road will transform into a JTF Mega Discount Warehouse in October.

    Bargain hunters will be happy to hear that the store will provide home, craft, food, drink, cleaning, pet, garden, and even Christmas items.

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    The new JTF store will be based in the former Halfords unit, Clough Road

    JTF has stores in other parts of the UK – with Leeds and Lincoln currently the closest outlets to Hull.

    But now, customers who want these discounts will be able to get them in town in just a few weeks.

    Although no fixed date has been confirmed, a JTF spokesperson confirmed that the store “will be launched within the next two weeks.”

    To read more articles on shopping in Hull, click here.

    A spokesperson for JTF Mega Discount Warehouses said, “We are excited to open a new store in Hull as we have wanted to do so for some time.

    “We think Hull is a perfect demographic for us.

    “We are excited about this new store because the premises and location are excellent and exactly what we were looking for.”

    The new store will create around 30 jobs specifically for the inhabitants of the region.

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    Recreate Princess Diana’s Shorts and Sweatshirts Outfits

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    It’s here. Those few weeks between summer and fall where you pull on your favorite crew-neck sweatshirt, a pair of spandex biker shorts, and ask yourself (as it’s become a TikTok trend), “Am I? … Princess Diana? ” It takes around two seconds when the beloved Princess of Wales’ favorite outfit makes sense – not warm enough to be sultry in a sweatshirt, but not so frigid to prevent bare legs. September is the prime time for Princess Diana’s outfit.

    Lady Di has worn the look on several occasions, often on the way to or from the gym. The combination is simple: sweatshirt, biker shorts, crew socks, and chunky white sneakers (plus, often, his car keys). Over the past year or so, there has been a resurgence in style, as spandex shorts have returned to fashion, thanks to celebrities like Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber. At the same time, sneakers have gotten bulkier, sweatshirts have gotten bigger, crew socks are replacing no-shows, all leading to making fall 2021 the fall of the Diana outfit.

    Below, shop some of the more, well, Diana, looks of Diana, from her neon biker shorts to her varsity clothes.

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    November 1995

    The Princess of Wales has worn her Virgin Atlantic sweatshirt on several occasions. Diana’s coach once noted that she continued to wear the crewneck to diminish the value of paparazzi shots. Jenni Rivett recalls, “I remember one of her strategies was that she was going to wear the same Virgin sweatshirt every session.”

    Princess Diana Fly Vintage Sweatshirt

    An Etsy store sells a recreation of Diana’s Virgin Atlantic sweatshirt, which she has worn several times in her life. The sweatshirt was even auctioned off in 2019, of course, for a hefty price tag.

    Spacedye Biker Shorts

    While a navy sweatshirt and cream biker shorts might not be the most intuitive combination, the Princess of Wales illustrates that the two colors look even better together.

    Hanes Women’s 6 Pair Comfort Seam Crew Socks

    It’s not Princess Diana’s spandex cropped outfit without a pair of white socks.

    Forum mid-high shoes

    Diana’s high top sneakers may look all white, but they actually have a few black accents. These mid-top Adidas sneakers are of a similar style.

    august 1997

    This is perhaps the most famous of “Diana’s outfits”. The princess has remade her Harvard sweatshirt several times, usually paired with black spandex shorts and small circular glasses.

    Champion Harvard University Crimson Classic Arch Crewneck Sweatshirt

    Diana wore her loose sweatshirts, often reaching mid-thigh. Make sure to take size for the same effortless look.

    Center Stage 6 ” Biker Shorts

    The Bandier All Access Shorts are loved for a reason. You will definitely get a lot of wear and tear from this pair whether you recreate a Diana look or just slip them on for a workout.

    OVAL @Collection

    Ray-Ban offers a modernized version of Diana’s oval glasses with silver frames. We love this green and black iteration.

    1996

    Continuing her penchant for college sweatshirts, Diana represented another American college, wearing a Northwestern sweatshirt and white shorts. Adding a bit of luxury, Diana accessorized it with a Gucci tote.

    Northwestern Wildcats Crewneck Sweatshirt

    A large purple Northwestern sweatshirt is the key to this look. Find an almost identical version here.

    lululemon Align short 8 “

    When you buy white spandex shorts, quality is key (you don’t want transparency issues). Lululemon’s Align Shorts are sure to provide acceptable opacity.

    Gucci Diana medium tote bag

    Diana’s handbag then received her name. The Gucci Diana tote is a classic and will go as well with work clothes as with leisure.

    October 1994

    Although Diana was, of course, British, she seemed to enjoy the novelty of the Americana-themed outfits, repeatedly wearing clothing adorned with the American flag.

    Oversized Americana Sweatshirt for Women

    Stars at the top, stripes at the bottom and cozy all over, Diana has proven that flag-themed clothing isn’t just July 4th.

    High Waist Biker Shorts – True Navy

    Alo’s biker shorts are often praised for being both comfortable and flattering. A navy blue pair will complete your Diana-inspired look.

    New Balance NM1010

    As in her other sets, Diana teamed this outfit with chunky white sneakers and white socks.

    Classic tote in structured leather

    While we don’t know exactly what a princess needs to carry, Diana brought up the most versatile handbag option – a classic black tote.

    April 1997

    Yet another element of the United States, Diana was unafraid to represent the nation across the pond.

    USA Cream Crewneck Sweatshirt

    Princess Polly’s crewneck sweatshirt is almost identical to Diana’s. Size up to really get that oversized Princess Di feel.

    High Waist Biker Shorts – Neon Pink

    For some reason, although many of Diana’s color combinations look unusual, they still work. For example, she teamed her red, white, and blue sweatshirt with fun neon pink bike shorts.

    Round sunglasses for women, 53 mm

    Complete the look with oval tortoiseshell sunglasses, like this effortlessly chic pair from Celine.

    August 1994

    Diana opted for contrast with her blue and orange-red outfit, but always opted for neutral accessories. Concrete example ? His white sneakers and tortoiseshell sunglasses.

    Blue sweatshirt with small patches

    An Acne Studios sweatshirt, featuring the brand’s logo, brings Diana’s blue sweater into 2021.

    Billye Biker Shorts

    Pair blue with a shade on the opposite side of the color wheel – an orange-red hue, as seen on Michael Stars’ biker shorts.

    Double Club C Shoes

    Why fix what is not broken? Diana, once again, went for big white kicks.

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    Renovation tour shows Columbus’ conventional house transformed into modern

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    In 1998, Susan and Tim Willeke purchased a new 1,864 square foot home in Westerville from M / I Homes.

    Little by little over the years, the couple renovated the house. Working alone or with family members, they added a Florida room, finished the basement, and installed a patio.

    But many of the changes were design touches that transformed the conventional four-bedroom home into a sleek contemporary space with dark wood floors, sleek modern doors, swirling geometric light fixtures, cable railings, framing. marble fireplace in the living room and a fireplace mounted on a stone wall in the dining room.

    “When you look at these pictures in the magazines of these contemporary homes, it’s all these 6,000 square foot, million dollar homes,” Susan said. “We never wanted to live in a huge house. We thought we could be modern in a modest house.”

    At the start of the pandemic, the house had been transformed except for the harshest room: the kitchen, with its original natural oak cabinetry, off-white tile floor, and laminate countertop.

    “When we looked at the kitchen, with all that oak, it just didn’t match the rest of the house,” said Susan, who works for the Ohio Ethics Commission.

    “We wanted to get rid of the oak and get modern,” added Tim, business consultant at JPMorgan Chase.

    For this step, they turned to Upper Arlington remodeling company JS Brown & Co., who helped them extend the clean black and white look of the rest of the house into the kitchen.

    “It was exciting,” said Wendy Sorenson, design consultant for JS Brown, who worked with the couple on the project. “We’re in the Midwest. Having a client who wants something modern – we don’t do a lot of work in that area.”

    The results will be on display in next weekend’s Fall Home Improvement Showcase, sponsored by the Columbus Chapter of the National Home Improvement Industry Association. This year’s version of the annual event will feature seven newly renovated homes, most of which are kitchen renovations.

    Sorenson faced a challenge in the remodel: because the Willekes had no interest in moving the walls, the project was limited to the existing footprint. Sorenson changed the layout slightly by adding a built-in cabinet where a credenza once stood, extending the countertop approximately 18 inches at one end, and widening the island slightly to allow for the installation of back cabinets. back below.

    The oak trim was painted white and the patio doors from the kitchen to the Florida room were removed, adding to the home’s openness feel.

    But above all, cooking has changed by changing its five main ingredients:

    • The dark, wide-planked parquet flooring found on the rest of the first floor has been extended into the kitchen, replacing the large, off-white square tiles.

    • A glossy white quartz countertop replaced the off-white laminate countertop.

    • A circular spiral light fixture replaced the old pendant above the island.

    • A horizontal glass tile backsplash has been added, replacing the short laminate backsplash.

    • Oak cabinets have been replaced with white acrylic cabinets with minimalist hardware.

    “We wanted the kitchen to be black and white and shiny,” Susan joked.

    The dining room at the Willekes' house has a sleek style.

    To complete the clean look, the microwave with a range hood vent has been replaced with a slim swoosh-shaped hood vent. A drawer-type microwave oven has been installed in the island.

    The overall result is a modern look in a not-so-modern home.

    “It’s a typical house that people live in,” Sorenson said. “Anyone can look at this and say, ‘Wow, I can really do something different with my house, even something modern.’ ”

    The couple know their black and white style might not be for everyone, but they don’t care. It’s their style.

    “It’s fun living here,” said Susan. “With the cooking done, we feel like at home, we feel like us.”

    Tim added, “We love it, hands down.”

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    The Fall Home Improvement Showcase presented by the Central Ohio Chapter of the National Remodeling Industry Association will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost $ 3 for each of the seven sites on the tour or $ 10 for the entire tour. Tickets can be purchased in advance at trustnari.org or in cash at each stop. For more details, including addresses, visit trustnari.org. Guests are requested to wear masks.


    Is Facebook taking us on a journey to the metaverse? | Virtual reality

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    TThe concept of “metaverse” first came from the 1992 science fiction novel Snow accident as a place that people flee to escape a dangerous world dominated by business. It has since referenced a range of virtual experiences that have grown in popularity during the pandemic – including video games such as Fortnite, non-fungible tokens or even online meetings and events.

    But in recent weeks, the term has grown in popularity – and has raised concerns about its potential ethical and societal implications – after Mark Zuckerberg said that in five years, Facebook would be a “metaverse company” and declared it the “successor to mobile internet”.

    Sharing his vision for what it might look like, the founder and majority shareholder of the $ 1 billion (£ 750 billion) company described an online world where people wearing virtual reality headsets – Facebook also owns Oculus, the virtual reality platform – wouldn’t just see content. but be inside. It would be an online space built by companies, creators, and developers where people could also live their lives – virtually attend shows and even work.

    Nick Clegg, former Deputy Prime Minister leads Facebook lobbying campaign to control
    the new virtual world.     Photograph: Oliver Dixon / REX / Shutterstock

    In Washington, Facebook’s political push to promote the metaverse is already said to be in full swing. Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO, and Nick Clegg, its vice president for global affairs and communications, are leading the lobbying campaign. On Monday, Clegg is expected to present the company’s plans for how the Metaverse could reshape society in a talk titled Journey to the Metaverse.

    According to Washington post the company is in conversation with think tanks about metaverse standards and protocols – a move that some observers say allows the company to deflect discussion of issues such as the antitrust lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission last year .

    But experts fear that with regulations still struggling to catch up with the impact of the first wave of social media, the metaverse is likely a way for companies like Facebook to capture and enjoy even more data. They also warn that more foresight and government protections are needed to counter the risk of people’s space and lives being invaded by big technology.

    “I know that this is not necessarily a popular opinion but I think that the harm that we see after the fact, for children especially but also for adults, is worrying enough that it makes more sense to work on it. put in place governance arrangements – checks on transparency, data protection, etc., and harm, especially for children – before these companies are allowed to come forward, ”said Robin Mansell, professor new media and the Internet at the London School of Economics.

    While for most people the metaverse is an abstract term, the internet giants are already investing a lot of hope – and money. Facebook recently launched a virtual reality meeting service, Horizon Workrooms, where people gather remotely with headsets and meet as if they were physically there in an online virtual meeting space.

    It also launched Ray-Ban Stories, its first “smart glasses” with two cameras, a microphone, a speaker and a voice assistant. Meanwhile, Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella said the company is investing heavily in the “business metaverse.”

    Mansell said the socio-political issues associated with the metaverse will be identical to those of existing social media platforms, such as Facebook – including data, oversight, regulation, and representation of gender, race and ethnicity. But in the immersive world of the Metaverse, they will be on a much larger scale. She believes tech giants should be forced to wait until launch until there is “clarity on how they’re going to be governed.”

    “To me, it seems like this is just another step in monetizing data for the benefit of Facebook and other big platforms that are sold to people as fun, exciting, useful for workplace productivity, etc.,” he said. she declared.

    Scott Galloway, professor of marketing at NYU Stern School of Business in New York City, said Zuckerberg was at the heart of why the Metaverse was gaining attention. “The idea that he has decided that the only way to increase our attention is to become the universe is one of those problems when you sit down and think about it too long, it feels like it can’t. go nowhere. “

    He added, “I don’t think people are afraid of the Metaverse, they are afraid of the Zuckerverse. And that’s what he accomplished on social media. There are more people getting their information from Facebook than people in the Southern Hemisphere plus India.

    Dr David Leslie, head of ethics at the Alan Turing Institute in London, said the metaverse would provide a “way out” to solving society’s biggest problems.

    Mark Zuckerberg predicts that Facebook will be a
    Mark Zuckerberg predicts that Facebook will be a “metaverse business” in five years. Photograph: REUTERS / Alamy

    The concept, he said, poses ethical questions around everything, who builds it and controls it, the risk of losing “the safe space of privacy” and an unrepresentative virtual population. “There is a risk that in terms of socio-economic, gender and ethnic composition, the population of the metaverse will be unbalanced. We do not live in an age where there is equitable access to the types of infrastructure that one would need to engage in these technologies.

    Dr Brent Mittelstadt, senior researcher in data ethics at the Oxford Internet Institute, said the potential social impact of the metaverse is far from certain. “If that was as disruptive as, say, people having virtual dates rather than meeting each other, being able to say what effect that would have on the nature of relationships would be very difficult in the same way as predicting the impact of social media. have had when we talked about it just as an idea.

    But, he said, if Facebook can manage to get you to spend a lot of time there, it achieves its goal of collecting more data and monetizing it. “Suddenly you have more data sources than there are currently, which are combined and routed through this one thing – the metaverse. And if Facebook is successful, you would obviously be spending a good deal of your time there. “


    Business Intel: Roanoke Valley Women’s Clothing Store to Reopen, Same Owner Store Closes | Local company

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    As a Roanoke Valley women’s clothing store prepares to close, another owned by the same owner that was closed during the pandemic will reopen.

    Gwenda Kellett is the owner of The bird cage shop, which has its flagship store at Forum shopping center in Roanoke County and an outlet in Salem. The latter should be closed, once stocks are exhausted, she said.

    At the same time, Kellett is about to reopen Weekend to be confirmed, also located at the Forum. The store has been closed since the early days of the pandemic, when much of its inventory was moved to The Bird Cage, which Kellett says helped the company weather supply chain disruptions. .

    The space that previously housed Weekend by tbc has been revamped with new decor and amenities, Kellett said. It offers casual weekend wear, loungewear and jeans at low prices, as well as accessories. The store also added gift items, like candles and soaps, to its offerings.

    With the changes to Weekend by tbc, Kellett said it would look more like an expansion of The Bird Cage than a standalone store.

    Ideally, Kellett said, she would have liked to have The Bird Cage Boutique and Weekend by tbc under one roof at the Forum, but the mall currently does not have large storefronts available that would allow her to do so.


    Community Schools in New Mexico Aim to Cover ‘All Basic Needs’ | Local News

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    If you’ve seen a community school, you’ve seen a community school.

    This unique mantra is intentional, said David Greenberg, executive director of the Center for Community Schools at the National Education Association of New Mexico.

    Just as the needs of every community are different, so are every community school.

    Although each of the 80 community schools in New Mexico offers different services, their missions are the same.

    Greenberg said the mission is to “strategically leverage partnerships with local businesses and faith-based organizations or non-profit organizations or different healthcare providers to meet the vision of needs established by communities. “.

    What he means is that if a community needs it, you will find it in a community school, with services accessible to all beyond the school term.

    In one town, a community school helped facilitate the installation of solar panels in homes that would otherwise not have access to electricity or running water; in another city, the community school has become a pantry; and in yet another town, a mother found a job through contacts at the community school.

    And if a community school doesn’t have what you need, a staff member can find a service to help you. Once these basic needs are met, the community can thrive, advocates say.

    “Some people need help with food and clothing, some people need help with housing, some people need help with electricity. We really tailor the approach at the individual level, ”said Victoria Dominguez, coordinator of independent schools in Cuba, one of the state’s most at-risk school districts.

    Advocates say community school strategies are helping the state meet its guidelines in the 2018 Yazzie / Martinez lawsuit, which found at-risk children in New Mexico are not getting the same level of education as their peers.

    “The first step to truly reinventing education is to change who is at the table and in the room making decisions, and doing the deep listening that we need to do to understand. [where] people are at that time, ”Greenberg said.

    Lucia Carrillo and her three young children Рages 8, 5 and 2 Рlive in Arrey, a small town south of Truth or Consequences. Carrillo is also caring for her 15-year-old niece, while working on her degree in early childhood education at Do̱a Ana Community College and New Mexico State University.

    Carrillo has seen the small town come together since Arrey Elementary School became a community school in 2019.

    “More and more people are coming out for help and asking for help,” she said.

    The community school has fewer than 100 elementary school students enrolled, according to community school coordinator Yolanda Tafoya. However, Tafoya said she provides services to more than 180 families in the area.

    Tafoya said she learned more about the community in the year she was the Arrey Community School coordinator than in the past 12 years working for Truth or Consequences municipal schools.

    “These home visits, to come in and see where the students live and what their needs are, has opened my eyes immensely,” Tafoya said. “To know that these are their struggles, [these are] some of the obstacles they may encounter. The reason we’re here is all about the students, helping them be successful. The only way to be successful in school is to make sure they have all of the basic needs covered. “

    For residents of rural communities, these needs can be myriad and varied, from food and clothing to healthcare, the Internet and utilities.

    When Tafoya realized internet access was a huge problem for Arrey families, the community school provided computers, wireless hotspots, and other internet services. The school is also working on creating a computer lab inside the school for all members of the community, Tafoya said.

    Tafoya also worked for years to establish a pantry in town, which she has now done in part thanks to the community school label.

    “Instead of being an entity or an individual or a church, we were able to establish ourselves under the school district,” she said.

    Tafoya now receives weekly food trucks from the Roadrunner Food Bank as well as donations from local Arrey and Hatch stores nearby. She walks dirt roads to deliver food to 160 families – 600 people – every week.

    Cuba Independent Schools also provides food to residents through its community school. The school building now has clothing shelves that families can access.

    “The problem with Cuba is that we are kind of in the middle of nowhere,” said Dominguez, the community school coordinator. “We don’t have a lot of resources, so rather than dwell on the fact that we don’t have a lot of resources, we just created our own.”

    Dominguez said one of the families who use the services of the community school lives about 45 minutes away. Often times, the family’s grandmother comes to collect food or clothes for the 23 people living in this house and collapses crying in gratitude.

    Building that trust with the community is key to providing resources, Dominguez said.

    “[We’re] let people know that we are in the same boat, we are going to go through this together, we are here to support you, ”she said.

    Dominguez said there were many families in the area who had neither electricity nor running water. She said some have generators, but they are noisy and expensive to maintain.

    The week of August 30, community schools in Cuba helped facilitate the installation of solar panels in the homes of seven families, a program funded by the New Mexico Senate and the Department of Indigenous Education.

    “You just let us know what you need from us, and if we don’t have the resources, we’ll find the resources for you,” Dominguez said.

    Community schools are also found in cities where schools can rely more on partnerships with already existing organizations.

    In Las Cruces public schools, the five community schools focus on awareness raising through after-school programs.

    MacArthur Community Elementary offers child care, tutoring, professional development courses for staff, technology courses for adults, and after-school programs for students. MacArthur also provided food, haircuts, school supplies and COVID-19 vaccines to community members.

    Families in LCPS community schools also receive free annual dental cleanings.

    Likewise, at Sierra Community Middle School in Roswell, community members receive free dental cleanings from local offices and free eye exams and glasses at the Walmart Vision Clinic.

    Sierra also has a brand new school health center that is open to general exams and behavioral health services.

    “We have just launched community schools in Sierra,” said Sierra Middle Community Schools Coordinator Kristen Salyards. “I tell our leadership team that here at school, when we do this – not if we do this, but when we do this – we will change lives. It has the potential and the possibility to change the lives of our students, their siblings and their parents. “

    Of the state’s 80 community schools, 33 receive state and federal funding, according to the New Mexico Department of Public Education’s most recent report on community schools.

    All 33 are funded by the New Mexico Community Schools Act, which Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed in April 2019.

    Community schools are often located in areas of extreme poverty where services are needed most. Of the state-funded community schools, 16 are primary schools, six are middle schools, and six are high schools. The other five are charter schools serving grades K-8, K-12, K-2 and 6-12.

    Through the Community Schools Act, $ 2 million has been set aside for community school initiatives in New Mexico. Schools that are accepted for the grant receive $ 150,000 each year for a three-year period to start.

    The idea is that after this three-year period, the community school will have enough roots and can count on community partners and sponsors to continue its services.

    In May, the Department of Public Education awarded 50 grants totaling $ 6.6 million to schools in New Mexico to plan or implement the community schools strategy during the 2021-2022 school year.

    For the year 2021-2022, 21 new community schools were created and received planning grants ranging from $ 32,000 to $ 50,000.

    According to Amanda Barela, LCPS District Community School Coordinator, there is a sixth community school underway in the district which will be either Mesilla Park Elementary or University Hills Elementary. She said the two would eventually become community schools, but the district is struggling to decide which one gets the funding through a $ 600,000 grant from the WK Kellogg Foundation.

    Other funding can come from partners like Kellogg or other state and federal grants.

    The longevity potential of community schools is something New Mexico is good at, said Jose Muñoz, director of the Coalition for Community Schools, a national group that advocates and supports the development of community schools. There are over 5,000 community schools in the United States, the majority in New York and California.

    Muñoz said New Mexico stands out because of the joint power agreements that have been established between cities and districts to support community schools. Albuquerque Public Schools were the first to sign an agreement in 2007, the ABC Community Schools Partnership. The district now has 34 community schools.

    In 2018, Las Cruces and the Las Cruces public schools signed an agreement modeled on the one in Albuquerque.

    “A superintendent changes, a mayor changes, a county director changes or something like that, but when you take the time and effort it takes to get a joint powers agreement, it doesn’t change because it is. recognized by the state and you are now an official entity, ”Muñoz said. “We are built for the long haul if we can get more joint partnership agreements that include tribal nations [and] how they work with surrounding counties and cities.

    More community schools will be established in New Mexico in the coming years.

    In July, President Joe Biden proposed an increase in funding for community schools from $ 30 million to $ 443 million.

    Muñoz said his organization aims for 25% of all public schools in the United States to be community schools by 2025. He said this will create a tipping point in education.

    “Once we hit that 25 percent, he will resist any position or any politician,” Muñoz said.


    The 5 best mixers for soup

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    Whether you want to make a silky butternut squash soup or a chunky gazpacho, a blender is essential for making restaurant-quality recipes at home, but there are several key features to consider when shopping. Since many recipes require you to work with hot liquids, the best soup mixers have heat-resistant Tritan glass or borosilicate glass jars with vent lids for added safety. Some have enhanced features like pre-programmed settings or built-in heating elements that let you prepare the entire recipe in the mixing pot.

    First, even if you let your soup cool slightly in a saucepan before transferring it to your blender, it will continue to give off hot steam. For this reason, your blender should have an air vent cover that allows steam to escape safely. Placing a towel on top of your blender can also help protect hands from hot steam or potential splashes. Likewise, the material of your blender pot is important, and the borosilicate glass and BPA-free Tritan plastic are thermal shock resistant and won’t absorb flavors or odors, making them a great choice for hot ingredients. .

    As for the mixing action itself, a manual speed mixer will certainly do the job, but a model with pre-programmed settings can take the guesswork out of making soups and other recipes like nut milks. , frozen desserts and smoothies. And if you’re looking for a soup blender that can really do it all, you might want a model with a built-in heating element that will allow you to whip up a meal from start to finish in the blender bowl.

    While most blenders sit on your countertop, if you don’t have room for a full-size option, an immersion blender will allow you to blend ingredients right into your pot without having to transfer the hot contents. These hand blenders don’t have the same power as the full-size models, so they may take a little longer to completely puree the ingredients, but they’re still very good at blending hot ingredients and creating soups. textured. (Note: Never use a personal bullet blender to puree hot liquids, as they can potentially explode under pressure.)

    With the help of the best soup mixers below, you will be able to prepare a range of delicious recipes at home.

    1. The best overall mixer for soup

    • Amazon Rating: 4.6 stars, 3,900+ ratings
    • Launcher: 64 oz, Tritan plastic, dishwasher safe
    • Particularities: 3 speeds + pulse

    With an impressive 4.6-star overall rating on Amazon, the NutriBullet Blender features a generously sized 64-ounce jar – the largest on the list – made from BPA-free and heat-resistant Tritan, as well as ‘a set of stainless steel blades to break down and puree whole ingredients into smooth soups. Low, medium and high speeds, as well as a pulse function allow you to slowly increase the mixing speed and customize the texture of your recipes, while the lid vent cap prevents splashing, but allows always steam to escape when mixing hot ingredients. While it doesn’t have preset programs, the versatile blender can also prepare a range of other foods including nut milks, smoothies, and dips, earning it a spot on your counter for more than a simple soup. The pitcher, lid, and vent cap are all dishwasher safe for easy cleanup.

    Useful advice: “This mixer is a stable beast. He sucked on my counter. I did everything from salsa to asparagus soup in that bad boy. If he can handle the asparagus soup and / or the butternut squash soup that I made, he can handle anything.

    2. The best heating mixer for soup

    • Amazon Rating: 4.5 stars, 5,800+ ratings
    • Launcher: 54 oz, borosilicate glass, not dishwasher safe
    • Particularities: integrated heating element allows you to make soup entirely in the blender, 8 pre-programmed settings, bonus accessories

    Just as the Instant Pot revolutionized one-pot cooking, their Ace Nova blender does the same for blending. A heating element built into the base of the 54-ounce borosilicate glass pitcher allows you to assemble, cook and mix soup ingredients in one container for ultimate convenience – no skillet required. The Ace Nova has 10 variable speeds, as well as eight pre-programmed functions for making hot soups, smoothies, frozen desserts, rice milk, soy milk, and nut and oat milk. There is also a pulse function, a ‘keep warm mode’ and settings for puree as well as ice crushing. The blender has a vented lid and comes with a set of useful accessories, including a mesh bag for straining nut milks, two tampers, and a cleaning brush. Due to the mechanics of the blender pitcher, it should not be placed in the dishwasher, but the blender has a self-cleaning mode to reduce hassle. For inspiration, you can use the free Instant Pot app, which has hundreds of recipes.

    Useful advice: “I can say from personal experience that you can have raw, WHOLE ingredients in the container and 25 minutes later have hot, creamy soup ready to feed the family. I was very impressed as I hadn’t even cut the vegetables before, other than cutting them in half to help them hold.[…] All in all a great blender and a time saver for a busy kitchen!

    3. The best mixer for soup

    • Amazon Rating: 4.6 stars, 3,900+ ratings
    • Launcher: 48 oz, borosilicate glass, 24 oz mixing cup, both dishwasher safe
    • Particularities: Dual direction blade mixing, 7 speeds, 3 pre-programmed settings

    Oster makes one of the few affordable blenders with a borosilicate glass jar, and this particular model also comes with a 24-ounce mixing cup in case you want to make smoothies on the go. The stainless steel blade set uses Oster’s patented dual direction blade technology which mixes in both forward and reverse motion to release and break down ingredients that might otherwise be trapped by the blender blades. Seven speeds let you slowly increase the mix to control splashing when processing hot ingredients, and you can also select from three preset buttons for making smoothies, salsa, and milkshakes. The small mixing bowl should not be used for making hot soup, but is ideal for making smoothies on the go, or for dressings or sauces in small batches. The mixing bowl is dishwasher safe and the lid has a vent cap that can be removed to release the steam.

    Useful advice: “He does the job well and seems to have enough power to get through whatever I want to do. I would recommend this blender to anyone who enjoys cooking and baking. For example, it goes very well with butternut squash soup as well as with fruit for making jams.

    4. The best immersion blender for soup

    • Amazon Rating: 4.5 stars, 38,000+ ratings
    • Launcher: n / a (dishwasher-safe stainless steel shaft and blades)
    • Particularities: 8 speeds + turbo adjustment, whisk and frother included

    The benefits of an immersion blender go beyond easy storage, one being its affordability, and the other being its ability to blend hot soups right into the pot – no transfer required (which means also a smaller container to clean). The Mueller Immersion Blender features an eight-speed variable dial as well as a high-speed turbo setting, which allows you to slowly blend ingredients and effectively puree them. The mixing shaft and stainless steel blades can reach deep pots and easily detach for cleaning in the dishwasher or by hand. There are no preset programs, but this versatile pick also comes with a whisk for making whipped cream and eggs, and an attachment for frothing milk. One important thing to keep in mind: an immersion blender will be less powerful than a stand mixer, so it’s best for soft ingredients or thicker soups.

    Useful advice: “Now that the weather is getting colder, I like to make my own soup. The hand blender makes things a lot easier. It is not necessary to transfer the ingredients to a food processor. Everything is done in one pot. I would absolutely recommend this product to others.

    5. The best high-end mixer for soup

    • Amazon Rating: 4.7 stars, 4,100+ ratings
    • Launcher: 48 oz, BPA Free Tritan Plastic, Dishwasher Safe
    • Particularities: 10 speeds + pulse, friction heating of the blade

    With an impressive 4.7-star overall rating, Vitamix blenders are among the best for hot-blending, due to their wide speed range, durable hardened stainless steel blades, and washable Tritan pitchers. in the dishwasher. This blender from the brand’s Explorian range comes with a 48-ounce pitcher, ideal for small to medium-sized batches, and has a tight-fitting lid with a vent cap. The best part? The blades spin fast enough to create a frictional heat that brings cold ingredients to hot steam in six minutes. The Explorian’s simple controls include a pulse button for adding texture to the soup or for chopping hard ingredients when making salsas, mash or frozen treats, but keep in mind that it there are no pre-programmed parameters. The blender’s variable speed dial lets you start slowly and increase to a high speed to safely puree hot and cold soups, as well as other recipes like sauces and nut milks. A tamper is included for mixing thick dips, nut butters or heavy frozen recipes. Although not dishwasher safe, it self-cleans with a little soap and water on the highest speed.

    Useful advice: “I couldn’t be more in love with a blender. It pulverizes absolutely everything I throw away! Perfect for smoothies, hot soups, homemade cashew cream, sherbet, etc. […] The size of the pitcher is also perfect; with a bigger size I would have to do bigger batches of whatever I do to get it to mix properly. I am so glad I made the purchase.


    2 recession-proof stocks to buy now

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    Let’s be clear: no one knows for sure when the next recession is going to occur. Anybody. But that doesn’t stop big bank strategists or financial media thinkers from trying to make predictions. And particularly in recent times, concerns such as rising inflation, Fed policies and the ongoing pandemic are further complicating matters for investors.

    There is, however, a solution you can take to position your portfolio based on what will happen next in the economy or the stock market. I’m talking about recession-proof stocks, which perform well in good times as well as in bad times. Here are two resilient retailers you might want to consider.

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    Winning the battle for discount stores

    With sales of $ 33.7 billion in the past 12 months, General dollar (NYSE: DG) is the largest chain of discount stores in the United States. The Tennessee-based company has more than 17,683 general merchandise stores that sell snacks, cosmetics, cleaning supplies, clothing and more at prices mostly under $ 5. The company experienced strong growth during the pandemic, but in the most recent quarter, sales were essentially flat in the face of a difficult comparison a year ago.

    Since Dollar General’s prices are so low, it does well in times of economic downturn as people try to save money. During the Great recession, revenues have not declined as the company’s value proposition for budget-conscious customers has strengthened. Fiscal 2020 was Dollar General’s 31st consecutive year of same-store sales (or comps) growth. The title was also a historic winner, beating the S&P 500 over the past three, five and ten years.

    A remarkable 75% of Dollar General’s stores are located in cities of less than 20,000 inhabitants, giving the company a location advantage. This strategy does not make financial sense for many big box retailers, often leaving Dollar General as the primary outlet in these rural communities. Choosing these areas to build your stores, averaging 7,400 square feet, is also cheaper. It’s no wonder the company’s bottom line has soared 336% over the past decade.

    Management still intends to add new stores at a rapid rate, with 1,050 openings planned for this fiscal year alone. Dollar General also pays a dividend, has been a perennial stock buyer, and is trading for a reasonable 21 times forward profit. Add this discount retailer to your cart if you are worried about a looming recession.

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    A booming auto parts chain

    Another top-notch recession-proof company to consider is O’Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ: ORLY). Operating in a boring sector of the economy, this business flourished during the pandemic as consumers increased their spending on auto repairs. And the momentum is still going strong. In the most recent quarter, buildings jumped 9.9%. And this, after growth of 16.2% in the second quarter of 2020.

    In 2008 and 2009, O’Reilly’s sales grew by 41.8% and 35.5%, respectively, as consumers suspended the purchase of new cars and invested in life extension instead. cars they already owned. But even in good economic times, people tend to drive more on average, which increases wear and tear on vehicles and sustains demand for the chain’s products.

    O’Reilly’s competitive advantage stems from a robust distribution network, which is reinforced by more than 5,700 stores in the United States. Customers are not only do-it-yourselfers, but also auto mechanics who need parts as quickly as possible to keep their business running. This is the main reason the company defended itself against the threat of e-commerce. “In the last quarter, about three-quarters of our online sales were picked up in-store or shipped to-store,” CEO Greg Johnson said on the earnings call, demonstrating the immediacy of the product need.

    After halving the number of shares outstanding since 2011, O’Reilly is channeling any cash flow left over from reinvesting in the company to buybacks, increasing investor returns. Plus, a futures price-to-earnings ratio of 22 for a company of this quality seems to make the stock a no-brainer.

    There will always be fear in the minds of investors at all times. The best protection against this is to look for outstanding stocks that have proven to work in any macroeconomic climate. That being said, it’s not getting much better than Dollar General and O’Reilly.

    This article represents the opinion of the author, who may disagree with the “official” recommendation position of a premium Motley Fool consulting service. We are heterogeneous! Challenging an investment thesis – even one of our own – helps us all to think critically about investing and make decisions that help us become smarter, happier, and richer.


    The # 1 mistake you make against bed bugs in a hotel room, experts say

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    Staying in a hotel is supposed to be carefree. From complimentary bathrobes and plush linens to a minibar stocked with goodies, a luxurious hotel room can make your getaway even more relaxing and enjoyable, even if it’s a business trip. But, while you might not want to think about it, the truth is that hotel rooms are rife with germs, and not only that, but they could be home to bed bugs as well.

    The dreaded bedbugs tend to be frequent guests in hotels. Indeed, a study published in the journal Insects in 2021 found that bed bug treatments in hotels grew almost 114% from 2011 to 2016, so you can only imagine how good it is now. And since even the most upscale hotels may have bed bug issues, it is up to you to reduce your chances of infestation. While most people know to check the bed for these blood-sucking parasites, there is a common mistake hotel guests make in their rooms that experts believe could lead to bringing back bedbugs. bed at home. Read on to find out what it is and how you can avoid these bugs.

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    While you might want to put your heavy bags down as soon as you arrive in your hotel room, don’t throw them directly on the bed, a common practice that could put you at risk. Nancy Troyano, PhD, a certified entomologist with Ehrlich Pest Control, says you should never lay your luggage on the bed before looking for bed bugs. “When you travel, your luggage is a one-way ticket for a bed bug to a new home,” says Troyano. “Bedbugs are most often transported to new places via luggage.”

    Instead of putting your luggage on the bed, Anthony O’Neill, a pest expert with over 20 years in the industry, recommends that you temporarily place your luggage in the bath or shower as soon as you enter your hotel room. “Bed bugs can’t climb on smooth surfaces and you would easily spot a bedbug in a light-colored bath,” she says.

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    Bedbugs, which are small and brown in color, “prefer to hide near their hosts so that they can go out at night and feed on blood without being noticed,” explains Troyano, hence their hiding place and their name. more common.

    According to Troyano, there are various signs that there may be bedbugs in your hotel bed. A major indicator is the skin that bedbugs shed before each new stage of life. “Often times, you can find these fallen skins around areas of infestation such as the folds of the mattress, around the edges and in the crevices of the bed,” says Troyano.

    Other signs include fecal deposits, which appear as small black dots visible on the mattress or mattress cover, according to Troyano. There may also be blood stains on the sheets from previous bites from previous guests or you may be able to spot bedbug eggs. They are pearly white and are found in clusters about a millimeter long, pest control company said Terminix.

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    Despite their name, bed bugs can hide in other crevices in your hotel room besides the bed. That’s why Troyano says you should also look for bed bugs next to cabinets, in dressers, around picture frames, and on furniture, especially those that are covered with fabric. Megan Cavanaugh, co-owner of pest control company Done Right Pest Solutions, says you should also inspect the edge of the rug along your room’s wall.

    “If you’ve found something suspicious around the mattresses, check near the walls. Bed bugs hide in voids in the walls,” she explains.

    Jordan foster, a pest control specialist at Fantastic Pest Control, claims that a bedbug infestation also tends to have a peculiar smell, which he describes as a musty, sugary smell that resembles soda.

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    No one wants to bring home bed bugs as a souvenir, which is why it’s important to keep your luggage clear. And apparently the color of the bags you choose could play a role in that. According to a 2016 study published in the Journal of Medical Entomology, bedbugs prefer red or black shelters, while they are repelled by the colors yellow and green. This is likely because darker colors provide better hiding places, the researchers note.

    Having dirty laundry in your luggage can also attract bed bugs. A 2017 study published in the journal Scientific reports found that these pests are twice as likely to cluster on bags with dirty clothes than those with only clean clothes inside. According to the researchers, they can be attracted to the smell of dirty laundry, so you’ll want to keep the clothes you’ve worn in a sealed bag to retain the smell.

    RELATED: This Popular Summer Destination Has Become a Bedbug Epicenter.


    Museum of Preventive Imagination: Fall 2021 – Announcements

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    # REHEARSAL: Anna-Sophie Berger and Teak Ramos, You can have my brain
    September 28, 2021 – January 23, 2022

    #BIBLIOGRAPHIC OFFICE: Front edge painting
    With Tauba Auerbach, Kerstin Brätsch, Cansu Çakar, Enzo Cucchi, Camille Henrot, Victor Man, Andrea Salvino, Andro Wekua
    September 28, 2021 – January 23, 2022
    MACRO and Bibliotheca Hertziana – Max Planck Institute for Art History

    #CHAMBER MUSIC: Sublime Frequencies, Additional geography
    September 28, 2021 – January 30, 2022

    #POLYPHONY: Salve, Autoritatto come Salvo
    October 27, 2021 – February 27, 2022

    # IN-DESIGN: VIER5, WIN A NEW CAR
    From November 3, 2021 to February 6, 2022

    # SOLO / MULTI: Jason Dodge, Cut a door in the wolf
    November 11, 2021 – January 23, 2022

    #ARTHMICS: Patrizia Vicinelli, Chi ha paura di Patrizia Vicinelli
    November 11, 2021 – January 23, 2022

    # RETROFUTURE: Notes for a collection
    Federico Antonini, Ruth Beraha, Carola Bonfili, Costanza Candeloro, Ludovica Carbotta, Alessandro Cicoria, Gianluca Concialdi, Giulia Crispiani, Giorgio Di Noto, Irene Fenara, Giorgia Garzilli, Beatrice Marchi, Diego Marcon, Margherita Raso, Real Madrid, SAG 2.0, Francesco Pedraglio and Davide Stucchi — ongoing.

    Ciao!

    Fall is here and I’m happy to announce the new exhibits that will update all of my sections, starting September 28th.

    With You can have my brain (September 28, 2021 – January 23, 2022) my REHEARSAL section welcomes Anna-Sophie Berger and Teak Ramos‘first artistic collaboration. The exhibition presents a set of works designed and produced from jointly constructed archives on the theme of fashion in general, which the two artists study from a social and historical point of view, while exploring the field of technical construction of the garment. The work takes shape in the form of a series of looks from the archives created by Berger and Ramos: images, texts and theories on the subjects of everyday material culture and fashion, with a somewhat fortuitous focus on the beginning. of the modern era (16th to 18th century). The looks, worn by ten chrome mannequins, consist of garments made of various fabrics applied with A4 black and white prints from the archives. Some garments focus on unique historical or theoretical case studies and others take a more composite approach to the socio-cultural ramifications of body adornment, as well as its conceptualization and interpretation over time. Both visual and textual, the stylized looks of the exhibition are conceived as a unique work, comprising both subject and object, accompanied by architectural units, as well as a video and photographs.

    To the BIBLIOGRAPHIC OFFICE, Front edge painting (September 28, 2021 – January 23, 2022) offers a new exploration of the world of publishing, addressing different contexts, deadlines, places and practices of the contemporary and the past. Eight international artists were invited to come to terms freely with the historical tradition of decorating the first edge of book pages with paintings and illustrations, giving rise to original works of a hybrid character, sometimes invisible at first glance. The volumes selected and transformed into works of art by Tauba Auerbach, Kerstin Brätsch, Cansu Çakar, Enzo Cucchi, Camille Henrot, Victor Man, Andrea Salvino and Andro Wekua are exhibited at MACRO and in the Sala del Disegno of the 17th century Palazzo Zuccari, seat of the Bibliotheca Hertziana – MAX Planck Institute of Art History since 1913. Front edge painting thus becomes a double exhibition, playing on the ambivalence of these works and emerging from the walls of the museum. On the one hand, it presents an unusual landscape made up of books decorated with an old-fashioned technique, in a contemporary art museum. On the other hand, it brings contemporary painting into the historic spaces of one of the most important art history libraries and research institutes in the world.

    Additional geography (September 28, 2021 – January 30, 2022) is the title under which the collective and independent music label Sublime frequencies will present an overview of their work from 2003 to the present day. Music tracks from over 50 of the projects / albums released by SF will be played randomly in the CHAMBER MUSIC listening room, mixing places and sounds, traditions and technologies in an unexpected and moving experience. Additional geography also includes the screening of a selection of films produced by SF and a public conference with the co-founders Alain Bishop and Hisham Mayet. By applying William S. Burroughs and Brion Gysin’s cutting and collage techniques to found materials and recordings, SF pursues what they call an “extra geography aesthetic.” One that avoids the branding strategies of corporate world music, as well as the limited scopes of academic ethnomusicology, to activate organic processes of redistribution of sound cultures and new experimental listening channels.

    Autoritatto come Salvo (October 27, 2021 – February 27, 2022) is a collection of books that offers an overview of the complex figure of Salvo in my POLYPHONY section. The artist moved to Turin in 1956, where he began to conduct more conceptual research, thanks to his direct contact with figures active within the Arte Povera movement, as well as with conceptual artists of the time. The year 1973 marked Salvo’s return to painting, an unconventional choice that went against the artistic currents of the time. The central concern of his work, expressed more firmly during the second phase of his career, was a re-examination of the historical traditions of art. The exhibition project, which is playfully inspired by one of Salvo’s best-known works, Autoritatto come Raffaello, offers a broad overview of his production as part of a large gallery of paintings. The layout on the walls follows an irregular temporal rhythm, inserting works by artists Jonathan Monk, Nicolas Party and Nicolas Pecoraro as well as the work of sound recordist and musician Ramona Ponzini.

    WIN A NEW CAR (November 3, 2021 – February 6, 2022) is the first solo exhibition of VIER5 in an Italian institution. The Parisian design studio founded by Marco Fiedler and Achim Reichert will occupy my IN-DESIGN section, presenting visitors with an archive of images, visual statements and productions from 2002 to the present day. From artists’ publications and books to experimental sound projects; from the posters of the CAC Brétigny – Center d’Art Contemporain to the visual identity of documenta 14, the practice of VIER5 is based on a classic notion of what design is, which they define as the possibility of creating new avant-garde proposals in the field of visual communication.

    Designed as a single site-specific work of art, Cut a door in the wolf (November 11, 2021 – January 23, 2022) is a new show by the American artist Jason Dodge opening in my SOLO / MULTI section. By exploring systems made up of organic and inorganic matter, Dodge is interested in the thing that human beings lose day after day. Micro and macro landscapes made up of familiar and often abandoned things, which result from our individual and collective habits, are arranged in space. In doing so, they suggest the idea that everything is indeed in everything. Gestural, avoiding the subject and placing the viewer as a force and subjective agent, Dodge investigates the potentialities resulting from the viewer as a producer of meaning.

    With Chi ha paura di Patrizia Vicinelli (November 11, 2021 – January 23, 2022), my ARRHYTHMICS section continues to focus on the importance of linguistic and poetic experimentation. The first institutional exhibition ever organized on the work of the Bologna poet, Patrizia Vicinelli, offers an overview of this sensitive and agitated personality who got along – in a context of strong artistic and political activism – with the Italian literary neo-avant-gardes, from Gruppo 63 to Emilio Villa and Aldo Braibanti, and with central figures of the Italian experimental cinema scene of the 1970s.

    RETROFUTURE, the section dedicated to the MACRO collection which is expanding through a stratification of current projects by young Italian artists, will be enriched with the participation of Ruth Beraha (October 12), Federico Antonini, (November 16), and Irene Fenara (December 14). Their works will join those of Carola Bonfili, Costanza Candeloro, Ludovica Carbotta, Alexander Cicorie, Gianluca Concialdi, Julienne Crispiani, Giorgio Di Noto, Giorgia Garzilli, Beatrice Marchi, Diego Marcon, Margherita Ras, Real Madrid, SAGG NAPLES, Parasite 2.0, Francois Pedraglio and Davide Stucchi.

    Please visit my website for updates, additional content, and to explore my current exhibitions, including Daybed through Julie Peeters which opens its fourth chapter in collaboration with OK-RM September 28; Tony Coca, This is not theory. It’s history; Friedl Kubelka vom Gröller, Songs of experience and Mario Diacono, Diakonia. Writing and art.

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    ArtPrize ‘Red Glasses’ exhibition continues the legacy of a little girl

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    GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan – They’ve become a popular piece for posing and taking photos, but there’s a special story behind the Red glass sculpture installed outside the Grand Rapids Public Museum for ArtPrize 2021.

    Sam Noordhoff created the sculpture in honor of Audrey Jandernoa, the little girl who sparked the red glasses movement.

    “I learned that her red glasses were kind of her trademark that she always wore and that she woke up horny every day. And I was like, ‘Okay, how do I design them. red glasses to draw attention to that, can it inspire people more and to find out more about the foundation itself? “explained Noordhoff.”[I finally] finished with just a simple design where kids can interact and sit in it and enjoy it, then maybe learn something from it. “

    Kelly Jandernoa said her family were “blown away” to learn that Noordhoff wanted to honor their daughter with the coin.

    “Our daughter Audrey had Down syndrome and a congenital heart defect, but those were definitely not the only things that defined her,” Jandernoa told FOX 17 News. “She was known for her bright red glasses… And it was just a firecracker. I mean, she really didn’t let anything hold her back.”

    She added, “[Audrey] just really persevered. And she also had a great way of bringing people together and showing us how to be nice to complete strangers and what a great relationship that comes with it. “

    Audrey passed away in 2018, but her memory lives on with the Red glasses movement.

    “The red glasses movement is just an inspiring movement to encourage people to live boldly, love big and pass it on, just like our daughter Audrey did,” Jandernoa explained.

    Tens of thousands of pairs of bright red glasses have been shared around the world, and now this ArtPrize exhibit amplifies the message with the nearly four-foot-tall stainless steel sculpture.

    “It’s just a great way for us to continue to learn from each other and inspire each other,” said Jandernoa. “We encourage people when they show up in red glasses to, first of all, appreciate them and just learn the message. That’s the biggest takeaway, it’s just learning to live differently, and we hope people feel inspired .we have a QR code that is on the storyboard and on our cards and we would like people to upload their photo to our website and share how they boldly live, love it big and pass it on. “

    A “Meet Me at the Red Glasses” event is scheduled for Sunday, September 26 from noon to 4 pm. The hope is to bring people together around the sculpture.

    To learn more about the event or the red glasses movement, click on here.

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    How Nordstrom Boosts An Underrated Business

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    Nordstrom Inc. is committed to expanding its offerings to buyers and has a strong focus on strengthening the domestic side of its business.

    The vision emerged Thursday night when Nordstrom’s flagship Manhattan unveiled a home boutique with merchandise focused on three “mainstay” categories: kitchen and tabletop, home textiles and home decor.

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    The Nordstrom Home store measures 5,520 square feet on two levels and is located near the corner of Broadway and 57th Street. There are street and interior entrances to the second floor, with a staircase connecting the levels, creating a duplex-type store-in-a-store.

    The Great Jones-branded wallpaper lining the walls is a clue that Nordstrom has become the exclusive retailer of the brand’s cult cast iron cookware. This is one of many such partnerships that Nordstrom has established with direct-to-consumer brands that were never previously present in a physical store: Bearaby, which sells weighted blankets; Casper mattresses and bedding; Carraway Ceramic Cookware and Open Spaces Baskets, Bins, Shelves and Drawer Dividers are among the d-to-c brands first wholesaling through Nordstrom, exclusively.

    Emerging brands featured include Estelle glassware, Otherland candles and Serax tableware. Established brands include Boll & Branch tub and bedding, Dyson vacuums, Staub cookware, Marimekko decor, and the exclusive Nordstrom Made brand.

    A number of local New York City women-founded brands are featured, including Beverly’s, for cookware and tableware, founded by Beverly Nguyen in Lower Manhattan; Quiet Town, for shower curtains and textiles, founded by Lisa Fine in Brooklyn, and Thompson Street Studio, for quilts and pillows made from recycled fabrics, founded by Kiva Motnyk.

    There are also gifts and novelty items – most aimed at tourists – like table books, key chains, a Missoni cookbook and vases, bowls and even a self-watering wet planter from MoMA. Design Store.

    The reception area once housed a Nordstrom x Nike concept store and revolving shops for the brand’s “takeovers”. Before, the house was on a lower level in less space where the children developed. The Nike store has moved to a lower floor of women’s shoes.

    Like other department stores, Nordstrom sees itself as a complete line. However, with the house, that was not really the case. Still, its selection of homes has grown over the past year and a half, but does not sell expensive furniture, beds, or major appliances except for certain types of furniture and smaller and compact appliances. to take away.

    “Basically, the houses in the department stores have big and huge assortments. We’re more organized, ”said Olivia Kim, Nordstrom’s vice president of special projects and home. “It’s the essential coffee maker. It’s very lifestyle, ”Kim said. The home offering maintains Nordstrom’s spirit and relevance to Nordstrom customers “by bringing an accessible design-driven perspective into their homes,” she said.

    “We have thoughtfully and deliberately sought out small independent manufacturers, established designers and renowned institutions rooted in the city itself to support local businesses,” Kim said, stressing the importance of connecting with local communities. Nordstrom 57th Street opened in October 2019 about four months before COVID-19 forced stores to close. He strives to build more clientele.

    About a year ago, Kim added her responsibilities to the home and brought in a team of six, including a home manager, buyers and assistant buyers, for the initiative.

    Last February, Nordstrom unveiled its “Closer to You” program to “expand openness”, involving a massive expansion of the digital assortment – 300,000 items to potentially 1.5 million within three to five years – and establishing new types of agreements with brands, such as dropshipping and even taking financial stakes in brands as has been the case with Asos. This would naturally include products for the home. The agenda also calls for injecting lower price offerings into Nordstrom Rack and fine-tuning the market strategy, linking Nordstrom stores, non-price Rack stores, Nordstrom Local locations and a variety of services to deepen engagements. client.

    Prior to COVID-19, Nordstrom began to gradually expand its assortment for the home, mainly linens, towels, decor and kitchenware, according to Pete Nordstrom, president and chief executive of the brand. “We haven’t had a lot of authority in the area,” Pete said during the Closer to You announcement. “We have all these other productive businesses, but we can add a lot more selection of houses without, for example, reducing our supply of shoes. We see it happening right now. If you go to some of our stores, you already notice it.

    A Nordstrom insider said 72 of Nordstrom’s 100 department stores sell home products, some more than others, although a Nordstrom spokesperson said: “It’s not a specific number, and it is the one that we are currently evolving. A full Nordstrom Home experience is not currently planned for all doors, but all of our stores will have some expression of home goods, especially at key times like the holiday and birthday sales.

    In some places, the home is gaining square footage by taking up space in “oversized” departments, which could mean categories where things aren’t sturdy enough. In other places, the goods are moved to the house in plain view, without reducing anything. Nordstrom stores are designed to be flexible, so square footage can be added or subtracted from categories and brands, depending on sales trends. Within the store fleet, there is no other house installed like the 57th Street store – 50 brands that had not yet been worn were brought in, bringing the total number of units storage at 1,400 – although devices and many brands are deployed.

    “I love creating environments for the home,” Kim said. “It’s very personal. These are the things I could put in my house. It’s part of it, but there’s a unique perspective to Nordstrom. It’s always with the customer in mind.


    Township votes on medical marijuana stores on Tuesday, ordinance

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    Township officials are meeting at the city office on Thursday to approve a policy on remote council and committee meetings, among other business. From left to right are Selectmen Carole Robbins, President Russell Adams, Brian Keene and Scotty Kilbreth. Coach Kristi Carrier was absent. Marianne Hutchinson / Rumford Falls Times

    TOWNSHIP – A referendum on whether to allow medical marijuana stores in town and on approving an ordinance to govern them will take place on Tuesday, City Clerk Carol Buzzell reminded residents at the meeting of Thursday’s elected officials.

    The polling stations will be open from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Town Hall meeting room. Absentee ballots are available at the municipal office until Tuesday, she said.

    The vote comes 11 months after the board of directors granted Dixfield’s Kevin Bélanger a request to vote in October 2020.

    Bélanger, a state-licensed medical marijuana supplier, owns a medical marijuana business in Mexico. He purchased Canton Caboose in April 2020, a month after approaching the board of directors about his plan to operate a medical marijuana business and ice cream shop there and received their blanket approval, did he declare.

    After waiting more than a year after buying the property and a vote was still not scheduled, in June he presented the board of directors with a citizens’ petition supporting medical marijuana companies. .

    The board decided last month to schedule a vote on September 28 and include a vote on an ordinance to regulate these companies.

    In other areas, Selectman Scotty Kilbreth said the Planning Council approved an application from Green Lantern Solar of Waterbury, Vermont, for a solar panel and services.

    Planning Council Secretary Diane Ray said on Friday the company plans to open the land on a leased property off Edmunds Road this month. Earlier this month, she told select men that the city would not have to pay anything to strike a deal with Green Lantern Solar and that its “only requirement would be a 20-year commitment to be a buyer of the solar credits. “.

    According to Ray, the city will receive credits that will be applied to the city’s Central Maine Power bill. Although the final rebate amounts are still under negotiation, Ray said, “Green Lantern would then charge the city about 85% of the value of those credits, with the end result being that the city is left with a 15% rebate on the energy that is obtained from the solar panel.

    Also at the meeting, selectmen approved a policy for remote board and committee meetings. The policy was established in accordance with a State of Maine Law approved in June regarding remote participation in public proceedings and went into effect on Friday, the selectmen said.

    In part, the policy states that board and committee members can attend meetings remotely by virtual means such as telephone or video technology, but not “by textual means such as email, text messages or chat functions “.

    “All votes at a board / committee meeting using remote methods should be by roll call which can be seen and heard if you are using video technology, or heard if you are using audio technology only, by other members of the public, “he says.

    Selectmen accepted an offer of $ 3,816 from McNeil Farms of Hartford to purchase unused road equipment. The only other offer was for less than $ 100.

    The chairman of the board, Russell Adams, said on Friday that the city had modernized its road equipment.

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    All the celebrity cameos in Death Stranding (and where to find them)

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    It’s no surprise that there are a ton of celebrity cameos featured alongside Death strandingthe star cast. With popular actors like The walking deadThere’s Norman Reedus as protagonist Sam Porter Bridges, Mads Mikkelsen as Cliff Unger, Léa Seydoux as Fragile, and more, there’s no shortage of celebrities in the genre-defying adventure game.

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    From comedian and late-night talk show host Conan O’Brien to PlayStation director Hermen Hulst, there are twelve famous characters players can interact with throughout the game’s history. between them play a crucial role in the main narrative, others have smaller roles and are rarely spotted unless fans know where to find them.


    12 Conan O’Brien


    A photo of Conan O'Brien as a wandering MC in the game Death Stranding.

    Old Late at night Host, writer and comedian Conan O’Brien makes a cameo appearance as The Wandering MC who stays in The Cosplayer’s house. Thankfully, this isn’t a dramatic role for the comedian, who instead makes players laugh with lame jokes and absurd otters talk. Players get the Otter Hood after interacting with him, which improves Sam’s water movements. It’s not too surprising to see him in the game, as he has expressed his interest in the industry and even kicked off a segment called Clueless Gamer, which was arguably one of the most popular skits on his show.

    11 Daichi Miura


    An image of Daichi Miura as a musician in the game Death Stranding.

    Heavily popular Japanese singer and songwriter Daichi Miura stars as the musician in the game. He is located southwest of the distribution center and will give Sam a harmonica to help appease BB. The musician has been in the music industry for over a decade, starting with the Folder group and then becoming a solo artist. He is known for his hit songs like “I’m on Fire” and “(Re) play”, as well as for his work on the opening theme of Kamen Rider Ex-Aide, “EXCITE. “

    ten Hirokazu Hamamura


    An image of Hirokazu Hamamura as a collector in the game Death Stranding.

    Hirokazu Hamamura appears as the in-game collector that players can interact with if they go south of the distribution center in the central region. The collector is obsessed with accumulating old consoles and thanks Sam for his help in growing his collection.

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    Hamamura is the CEO of Famitsu Group and Enterbrain. It is normal that the former editor of the popular magazine, Famitsu Weekly, made a joke about bringing Sam into the “Hall of Fame” in Death stranding. Her character is actually telling the truth here, as the magazine awarded the game a rare Perfect Score shortly after its release.

    9 Jordan vogt-roberts


    A photo of Jordan Vogt-Roberts as a director in the game Death Stranding.

    Somewhere southeast of the fulfillment center in the Central Region, players will meet the director, who is aptly inspired by director Jordan Vogt-Roberts. Sam delivers items to the prepper in exchange for cool sunglasses, an upgrade for the Odradek, and new colors for a cap.

    Vogt-Roberts directed the recent popular film King Kong, Kong: Skull Island, as well as other films like Kings of summer and Nick Offerman: American ham. He is currently working with Hideo Kojima on the development of a highly anticipated live-action adaptation of Solid metal gear.

    8 Tommy wirkola


    A screenshot of Tommy Wirkola as Phillip North in the game Death Stranding.

    Players can find Tommy Wirkola’s character, Phillip North, in the northwest part of the map. He’s the chief of distribution at the distribution center there and will thank Sam for his help by providing him with an assault rifle, spare ammo, and backpack accessories.

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    Wirkola is the talented director responsible for the horror-comedy film, Dead snow, as well as the blockbuster horror film, Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters. He is currently working on three new films, including an adaptation of the comedy series, Irreparable.

    7 Sam Lake


    A photo of Sam Lake as a veteran Porter in the game Death Stranding.

    Fans of Remedy Entertainment’s games will spot a familiar face in the southern part of the Central Region. Here, Sam Lake lends his resemblance to veteran Porter who has a deep distrust of the United Cities of America. Players who manage to convince him to join the network will receive three holograms and a nifty backpack accessory. Lake is best known for his work as a game author and founding member of Remedy. He has contributed to games like Alan wake, Control, and Max Payne. In fact, incumbent Max Payne’s face is based on Lake’s.

    6 Edgar wright

    Players heading south to Lake Knot City will stumble upon a distribution center run by Thomas Southerland. This character is inspired by the English director Edgar Wright, who plays the role of a former doorman who rose through the ranks. He gives Sam a few beers and a long haul truck to thank him for his help.

    Wright directed the popular films, Scott Pilgrim vs the world and Baby Driver. Most may know him from writing and directing the Cornetto three flavors trilogy, which gave fans the likable characters of Shaun of the Dead, Warm down, and the end of the world.

    5 Geoff keighley


    A photo of Geoff Keighley as a Ludens fan in the game Death Stranding.

    Geoff Keighley’s character is simply known as Ludens Fan in Death stranding. It is located in the eastern region of Capital Knot City. The NPC is obsessed with collecting memories related to a pre-stranded figure called Ludens, which he believes can help reduce chiral contamination. He rewards Sam with a backpack and new gear colors for his hard work.

    Keighley is best known in the video game industry as the host of Game rewards and for being the former co-host of G4tv.com. He also wrote a well-known column called “The Last Hours” for GameSpot at the beginning of the 2000’s.

    4 Manabu Makime


    A photo of Manabu Makime as the novelist's son in the game Death Stranding.

    Just south of the Distribution Center in the Central Region, players will meet the Novelist’s Son, inspired by Japanese novelist Manabu Makime. The prepper has a fascinating fixation on growing squash, as he believes he can discover new cryptobiotics in his crops. He gives Sam a backpack accessory and gear colors to help him with his research. The novelist and essayist is known for his books as Princess Toyotomi and Toppin Parari no Pootaro. Some of his works like Horumo Fighting League and The great boom of Shu Ra Ra have their own film adaptations.

    3 Errolson Hugh


    An image of Errolson Hugh as Alex Weatherstone in the game Death Stranding.

    The head of the Central Region Weather Station is aptly named Alex Weatherstone, an NPC based on fashion designer Errolson Hugh. Sam’s task is to convince him to join the UCA, and he’s rewarded with a chiral bandwidth upgrade and a talisman if he manages to persuade Alex.

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    Hugh is the brilliant designer behind the ACRONYM brand. He is popular in the fashion industry for his innovations around techwear and his collaborations with big brands like Nike. The designer even created clothes based on Death stranding before its release, with one notable piece being a stylish jacket based on Sam’s in-game clothing.

    2 Junji Ito


    A screenshot of Junji Ito as an engineer in the game Death Stranding.

    The young NPC called the Engineer can be found in the plains of the central region. The character, who is inspired by Junji Ito, has a compelling tale of attempting to rebuild what was lost after the stranding. As a reward for helping him in this process, he gives Sam some new power skeleton designs and a few smoke grenades.

    Ito is a legendary manga artist who is known for his notable works as Uzumaki and Gyo. Junji Ito’s eerie and spooky creatures and well-crafted tales have earned him massive cult following over the years. His large fan base is a testament to his significant contribution to the horror genre.

    1 Hermen Hulst


    An image of Hermen Hulst as a craftsman in the game Death Stranding.

    Just southwest of Lake Knot City, players will encounter an NPC based on the PlayStation boss himself, Hermen Hulst. His character, the Craftsman, is a preparer who discovered early on that the murder was leading to Voidouts. He has advocated for the use of non-lethal weapons and enlists Sam’s help in upgrading these items. Sam is given grenades, holograms, and permission to rest in the Craftsman’s shelter for his efforts.

    In addition to being the head of the global PlayStation studios, Hulst was also the co-founder and CEO of Guerilla Games. Two of the holograms he gives to Sam Death stranding are actually Guerilla’s Easter eggs Horizon Zero Dawn – Fans will instantly recognize the Tallneck and the protagonist, Aloy, from the popular RPG.

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    The 6 best non-toxic nail polish removers of 2021

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    Our editors independently research, test and recommend the best products; you can read more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links.

    Nothing makes you feel faster than a fresh manicure or pedicure (or both). There are a number of non-toxic ways to achieve naturally beautiful nails without polish. But it’s also fun to express yourself, improve your look, and take care of yourself by adding color or design to your nails. With the variety of nail color options and styles available today, perhaps the hardest part is choosing the color that currently reflects your personality and mood.

    Nail polishes have come a long way from their more toxic early days, although the ingredients in nail polish still vary widely from brand to brand. There are more and more brands of non-toxic and less toxic nail polish on the market as consumers continue to demand them.

    The dried and cured part of nail polish is a polymer, usually a form of plastic, made from a combination of pigments, hardeners and binders specially designed to resist wear and tear, making them more difficult to remove. to remove. This emphasis on durability and long-lasting color also means that when it’s time for a change or re-coating, only ingredients that can dissolve plastics will work effectively. These ingredients are called solvents.

    Unfortunately, to date, there is no completely non-toxic way to remove nail polish because there is no such thing as a completely non-toxic solvent. Even manual scraping removes layers of healthy nails. So below, we emphasize the less toxic, effective, well rated and easy to use nail polish remover. Most contain the chemical known as denatonium benzoate, a bitter agent. These agents are used to deter people (including young children) and animals from accidentally drinking it or getting drunk. Always be sure to follow the manufacturer’s safety recommendations.

    If you are looking for a non-toxic nail polish remover, here are some of the best options.

    Final verdict

    Generally speaking, you can skip the nail polish and hence the need for nail polish remover by sticking to a natural manicure. But when choosing to wear polish, opt for Piggy Paint Low Odor No Acetone Nail Polish Remover (see on Amazon) when it’s time to take it off. It uses a less toxic solvent. If you’re willing to spend the time and the elbow grease, try Karma Naturals Organic Soybean Oil Lavender Nail Polish Remover (see on Amazon) to avoid plastic wrap.


    What to look for in non-toxic nail polish remover

    Solvents and allergens

    Most nail polish removers are highly flammable because they contain chemicals called solvents that dissolve the plastics in nail polish. Propylene carbonate is a more harmless solvent than acetone, but it does not work as quickly or easily. If you’re willing to work a little harder on removal, go for solvents that use propylene carbonate as the main ingredient. However, many are combined with soy ingredients, so check the label if you are allergic to soy products.

    Acetone and other solvents used to remove nail polish are generally very flammable and can also permanently damage furniture, rugs and especially other fabrics and synthetic surfaces. You will want to avoid sources of ignition like candles, cigarettes, and sources of sparks when using them.

    Several brands have started dispensing nail polish remover in a splash-proof pump (see on Amazon). But you can also purchase a reusable pump bottle separately. Pumps generally have a wider base and are more resistant to tipping, and also won’t leak when tipped. The top of the pump allows you to push a cotton ball or tampon onto a spout, receiving one “dose” per pump. It’s much safer than tipping over and pouring the whole bottle over your cotton ball.

    Avoid artificial fragrances and the toxic trio

    When researching EWG ratings for environmental and human health, we have found that many solvents that use propylene carbonate or acetone based solvents receive poor ratings due to the addition of scents and colors. . Scents are added to help cover the alcohol smells of the solvent ingredients, and while they smell better, they aren’t better for you. Many artificial fragrances are respiratory irritants and some are known to mimic estrogen which can disrupt our delicate hormonal systems through endocrine disruption.

    While most nail polish is completely harmless, some are not that harmless. Online and on packaging, you will probably notice the mention of the “toxic nail polish trio” which includes dibutyl phthalate, toluene and formaldehyde. Each is an industrial chemical used in various ways that is also known to have significant negative effects on the health of humans. Consider choosing varnishes and other nail products marketed under the names “3-Free”, “5-Free”, “7-Free” or “10-Free” because they do not have this toxic trio.


    Faq

    Does non-toxic nail polish remover work on all types of manicures?

    Not all non-toxic nail polish is created the same. In general, the softer ones don’t work as well on gel and acrylic nails because they use stronger glues and adhesives. There is therefore no general rule regarding the effectiveness of non-toxic solvents.

    Check the label before purchasing. Manufacturers do not want to disappoint their customers because many also sell varnishes, cosmetics and other beauty products. This is why most strippers will make it clear that they work on “all types” of varnish or list the types that they do not work well with.

    Is it safe to make my own nail polish remover?

    There are a number of DIY recipes online that use non-toxic ingredients like lemon juice, vinegar, hand sanitizer, and even deodorant to remove nail polish. However, their effectiveness depends on the type of polish and how long and hard you work on it, and some don’t work at all. You’ve probably noticed while cooking that your polish doesn’t fall off or go away when you squeeze a lemon or spill vinegar on your hands.

    When handling solvents, such as acetone from the hardware store, know where you are working. You will want to pour and work outdoors or in well-ventilated areas free from open flames and sources of sparks that could ignite the solvent or its fumes.

    Does non-toxic nail polish remover expire?

    While most nail polish removers don’t have an expiration date, the solvents in them usually evaporate quickly if left in the open for a while. Close containers securely when not in use and safely dispose of any container that appears to be swelling or swelling.

    In general, a nail polish remover that is not contaminated and that is stored in tightly closed containers can last for several years. But over a longer period of time, the solvents in nail polish remover can slowly break down. Acetone breaks down when exposed to ultraviolet light from sunlight to gases like methane and ethane. Propylene carbonate can decompose into propylene glycol, a common ingredient in cosmetics, rated “3” by EWG.

    If you use the container often, replace it more frequently, for example every year. Otherwise, you can wait a few more years or more if stored properly and out of direct sunlight.


    Why trust Treehugger?

    To put together this list, we’ve taken a careful look at all the ingredients in a line of popular nail polish removers. We also studied user experiences to make sure the products will do the job.

    Unless otherwise noted, each of the brands on this list scored a “1” in the Environmental Working Group (EWG) Skin Deep database, which ranks products based on the human and environmental toxicity of their ingredients. chemical. We have found that only a small percentage of the products on the market have been evaluated by the EWG and that most contain at least some ingredients known to be harmful at high concentrations and under exposure scenarios.

    Lorraine Wilde has only the highest standards for what goes on her family’s skin and in our delicate bodies of water. Lorraine also holds a master’s degree in environmental science with a specialization in toxicology. She firmly believes that consumers can make healthy, informed and environmentally responsible choices to protect their families and our planet.



    The 5 best wine glasses you need right now

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    Today’s modern wine drinker is full of choices in the glass aisle. Want to savor a sparkling white? A tall stem with a relatively narrow bowl will help keep your Riesling or Chardonnay cool and concentrate the delicate aromas. Looking to overthrow Burgundy? A larger bowl is your friend, so you can really put your nose in it and enjoy the pinot funk. And to enjoy the bubbles, should you invest in champagne flutes? There is no clear answer, but a lot of opinions – so it goes with just about any topic in the wine world.

    But for the aspiring wine lover, looking for a well-crafted glass – one that allows you to expertly swirl, sip, and enjoy – is worth wading through the quagmire of options, simply because, according to many. Wine experts, the special shape of a glass can really improve the taste of wine. The argument that you need a glass for every type of wine, however, is only true where money is not an issue. And in the clubby halls of the international wine industry, the subject of wineglass preference and providence is the subject of a thousand debates. What is undeniable is this: although the glassware brands Riedel and Zalto have become a shortcut for drinking wine among adults, they are not the ultimate in premium wine glasses on the market today. Indeed, there are wine glasses so revered and sought after by the cults that it is necessary to more or less know someone to obtain them.

    Like so many thin crystals stacked in your closet, cutting through the clutter requires a keen eye. Below, find five of the most sought after wine glasses on the market right now (listed from a little pricey to very expensive) to enhance your wine drinking ritual, or at the very least, impress the budding wine snob. in your life. (Maybe you are the budding snob.) Note: These rare items of the Atavistic Silicate Arts are all a lot of fun and interesting, but none of them are particularly inexpensive. If the money is an item in your quest for glassware, I sincerely recommend Ikea’s Svalka Six Pack, a great deal at just $ 4.99.

    Schott Zwiesel

    Located in the Bavarian village of Zwiesel, Schott Zwiesel can trace its glass roots back to the late 19th century and today is part of the Schott AG family of companies, a German multinational glass company that manufactures a wide range of glass products.

    Schott Zwiesel Tritan Bordeaux glasses.
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    Schott Zwiesel glass is beautifully functional, sturdy yet delicate, and relatively affordable, with entry-level products in its Pure line starting around $ 14. The Sensa and Vervino lines are a bit more architectural, with long stems and delicate bowls, with specific uses such as Bordeaux and Sauvignon Blanc. The brand’s high-end lines, including Highness and La Rose, cap at $ 200 per set of two.

    But my favorite is the Tritan Burgundy, which actually sits at the bottom of the Schott Zwiesel price scale, around $ 60 for a six-pack. The deep, angular bowl of Tritan Burgundy is perfect for swirling and is made from a special type of reinforced glass, which means it is dishwasher safe and doesn’t need to be stored for very special occasions. The label may say “Burgundy,” but they’re great for orange wine, which enjoys lots of swirls and sniffles, glowing like a luminous sea creature in the Tritan’s V-shaped aquarium. This is the first wine glass that made me say “Shit” – so delicate and beautiful to drink, it makes the wine better.

    Gabriel-Glas One for all

    A collection of glassware for specific styles of wine can get pretty expensive, and so for most of us, the idea of ​​investing in a really nice wine glass that can be used on a variety of bottles makes sense. In this way the Gabriel-Glas One for all is a great option for someone looking to get started in premium glassware, with universal application in a wide range of wine styles.

    Eight glasses lined up one behind the other on an outdoor counter partially filled with wine.

    The StandArt glasses.
    Gabriel-Glas One for all

    Gabriel-Glas is the brainchild of Swiss-German wine critic René Gabriel. The brand originates from Austria and has positioned itself as a sort of antidote to the overly picky world of high-end glassware by offering a standardized and eminently usable wine glass that rubs against any wine in the world. It does this by offering a large bowl (for ample flavoring), a thin glass (an elegant touch), and a long, graceful stem (so your grimy paws don’t heat up the wine).

    Gabriel-Glas One For All doesn’t come cheap – the entry-level StandArt starts at $ 63 for a set of two glasses, and the Gold Edition gift set is $ 148 for two. But they are elegant glasses, capable of everyday use and just as ideal for Monday night drinks on the go as they are for a nice dinner. These might be the only fancy glasses you really need.

    Estelle Colored Glass

    Now let’s move on to something completely different: the elegant and jewel world of Estelle Colored Glass. Founder Stephanie Hall has discovered a truly remarkable expression of modern glassware, and the world is taking note, through a New York Times deep dive earlier this year and the spotlight of Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, and Beyoncé.

    Hall’s glassware is, in a word, magnificent. Available both with and without a rod, the brand’s bold colourways include cobalt blue, powdery pink, green mint, and amethyst, and can be ordered as a set of two (for $ 75) or custom mix and match six packs ($ 190). While this style of glass may not be the best for a formal wine appraisal (for which clear glass is preferred), it evokes the fun and whimsy so often absent in the way Serious Wine Types approach drinking. of wine, thus opening up the range of possibilities in glassmaking. These glasses will hold your wine, yes, but they are also an interior designer’s dream, easily applied to creative and lively table settings and dining room set-up. Personally, I dream of making a batch of homemade tiramisu in Estelle’s Piedmont Amber Smoke line. The brand also offers a range of distinguished decanters, cocktail whiskey glasses and the most beautiful cake stands I have ever seen.

    Grassl

    An empty wine glass next to a cylindrical wine glass packaging with red tissue paper on top

    The Grassl Cru red wine glass.
    Grassl

    Designed in Switzerland and mouth-blown in Slovakia, there is a certain buzz around the little cult brand Grassl Glass. It is also tailor-made that glass making becomes, hot shaped and slowly cooled by hand, overseen by glass craftsmen with decades of experience.

    Glasses are somewhat difficult to buy, which adds to the mystique: instead of a traditional online store, you select a product online and submit a request, after which the company connects you with a distributor. from your region. Along the way, Grassl has become a trending Winestagram totem pole, appearing in tasting rooms, posh wine bars and top restaurants around the world. (Drinkers in the US can order direct from Grassl’s exclusive US distributor, FCJ Selections.)

    In early 2021, Grassl rolled out its Voyage and Voyage + lines, which are travel cases for your fine glassware designed to hold two or four glasses at a time. Grassl did not invent this format, long used by street wine vendors, but he may have perfected it; there might be no greater flexibility in fine wine than taking a Grassl travel set on your next flight as chic and essential carry-on luggage. Travel sets start at $ 250 with two rods; a glass of champagne starts at $ 30, with the elegantly round Grassl Cru red wine glass for $ 60.

    Josephinenhütte

    Advertising the “most beautiful glasses in the world” requires a mixture of confidence, credibility, and perhaps a touch of pride. Corn Josephinenhütte, a small bespoke glassmaker located in the mountainous Sudetenland of central Europe, does just that. Building on a glassmaking tradition that dates back to the 1840s, the brand was revitalized in 2019 with the help of Kurt Josef Zalto, who left the family-owned Zalto Glass Company. in a hail of intrigue and regards Josephinenhütte as the second act of his life’s work.

    A single wine glass with a curved bowl

    A Josephinenhütte universal glass.
    Josephinenhütte

    No other wineglass on earth is like these. Zalto designed the brand’s four rods – Red, White, Champagne, and universal – with a singular ripple effect in the bowl, suggesting an ethereal oscillation forged in the glass itself. According to Zalto, this allows flavors and undertones to express themselves more quickly after pouring the wine, functioning almost like an all-in-one combination of decanter and wineglass.

    They are also beautiful, with a very clear message to the drinker: this glass is special. As you might expect, they’re on the expensive side, with single glasses starting at $ 68. I am particularly intrigued by Josephinenhütte’s approach to the glass of champagne, which somehow divides the difference between the flute and white wine approach, a subject of much conjecture in the wine world (in short: the flute is traditional and helps maintain bubbles, but can smother a wine’s aromas; a white wine glass is considered by some to be optimal because it allows for greater flavor appreciation, but can flatten the texture of a sparkling wine). The Josephinenhütte champagne glass seems to offer the best of both worlds, hybridizing the structure of a flute with the bowl of a white wine glass. Use it to drink your next bottle of Champagne Grower.

    Jordan michelman is the winner of the 2020 James Beard Award for Journalism and a shortlist of the Louis Roederer International Wine Writers’ Awards 2020 in the Emerging Wine Writer category.


    COVID-19: size limit for catering groups in regular F&B outlets up to 2 from Monday; small social gatherings

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    Luz W. German
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    SINGAPORE: The group size limit for meals at regular food and beverage outlets (F&B) will be reduced to two people vaccinated from Monday (September 27), while the ceiling for social gatherings will also be reduced, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said. ) announced on Friday.

    It comes amid an increase in COVID-19 cases in Singapore in recent weeks.

    The new restrictions will last from September 27 to October 24, and the Department of Health will review the measures two weeks after they are implemented and adjust those measures based on the situation in the community at that time.

    “We don’t need to go back to heightened alert. But we need to do more to further reduce social interactions in order to slow down community transmissions and allow better stability, ”the health ministry said.

    DINNER AT THE F&B POINTS

    Groups of no more than two people will be allowed to dine at regular F&B outlets if all guests are fully vaccinated. That’s down from the current limit of five.

    Unvaccinated people with a valid negative pre-event test result, recovered people and children aged 12 and under may be included in the group of two at F&B outlets, the Department of Health said.

    Catering establishments that are unable to ensure that all restaurant patrons meet the criteria for full vaccination can only operate take-out and delivery services, the health ministry said.

    The rules for catering in hawking centers and cafes remain unchanged.

    “Because hawking centers and cafes provide essential food services to the community, the concession to dine in these premises will remain at a maximum of two people, regardless of vaccination status,” the health ministry said.

    Entertainment such as live performances, recorded music, and videos or television screenings at F&B outlets will continue to be banned, the health ministry said.

    “Customers of F&B establishments are also reminded to adhere to all security management measures and to wear their masks at all times, except when eating or drinking,” the ministry added.


    Lucyd Eyewear Signs WNBA Star Monique Billings as Brand Ambassador

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    Luz W. German
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    (PRESS RELEASE) MIAMI – Innovative Eyewear Inc., operator of Bluetooth smart glasses brand Lucyd, announces the signing of WNBA star Monique Billings. Lucyd will exhibit at The Vision Expo West 2021 via the Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas NV; the brand will be located at booth # P18023 from September 23 to 25. Monique is due to join Lucyd on Friday September 24 at their booth for media interviews and a meeting with buyers from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

    At UCLA, during his senior season, Billings led the Pac-12 in rebounds, double doubles and offensive rebounds. She started 34 of the Bruins’ 35 games, which reached the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament for the first time since 1999. Billings was drafted in the second round by the Atlanta Dream in the 2018 WNBA Draft.

    “To be constantly active, at the forefront of fashion and up to date with the latest high-tech trends; lifestyle enhancing products just match my overall personality. The Lucyd bluetooth glasses stood out from the rest and was a real upgrade to my everyday glasses as they offered fly style, functionality even while working out and on the go. said Monique Billings. “I am thrilled to be a part of the Lucyd experience as a Brand Ambassador and look forward to showcasing these eyewear and tech benefits to my audience around the world,” said Monique.

    Harrison Gross, CEO of Lucyd Eyewear, said: “Monique brings clear star power and a positive image that transcends sports and fashion; both talk about our hands-free lifestyle and our designer styles. The Lucyd Eyewear team is extremely excited to welcome Monique as we showcase our innovative product and new styles at Vision Expo West this month.


    Casio to launch EDIFICE collaboration model with Honda Racing, with “Championship White”

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    Outer dial ring finished with authentic championship white paint

    TOKYO, September 23, 2021 / CNW / – Casio Computer Co., Ltd. today announced the launch of the ECB-S100HR Honda Racing Championship White Edition, the latest collaboration with Honda Racing in the EDIFICE line of high performance metal chronographs based on the brand concept of “Speed ​​and Intelligence.”

    ECB-S100HR

    Honda Racing refers to the motorsport activities that Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “Honda”) operates worldwide. The collaboration between Honda Racing and EDIFICE, both from Japan, has evolved since 2018 from a shared dedication to harnessing high-tech capabilities in their global operations.

    The ECB-S100HR pays homage to Honda’s distinguished history and achievements by F1â„¢ taking inspiration from the design of the Honda RA271. In 1964, the RA271 was a Japanese automaker’s first appearance in an F1 â„¢ race, with its white bodywork and red rising sun. This body color, nicknamed “Championship White”, has become a symbol of Honda’s racing spirit. The outer ring of the ECB-S100HR dial is covered in authentic Championship White paint, while the inlaid dial and buttons are accented in red. The rim of the glass features a printed pattern evoking a checkered flag, a nod to Honda’s many victories. The genuine leather strap features a two-tone color scheme, with the outer side rendered in white and the underside in red.

    The ECB-S100HR offers a comfortable fit on the wrist with its mid-sized slim body and useful features, including the Tough Solar power system, which efficiently converts light to power the watch, as well as Bluetooth® connectivity and a dual high brightness. LED light. The watch pairs with a smartphone using a dedicated app, to automatically adjust to the correct time and allow the user to choose from over 300 cities for world time. The ECB-S100HR comes with a Time & Place feature that records the current date / time and location on a map in the app with just the push of a button on the watch, allowing users to check where they are. found and when. The recessed dial indicator at the 9 o’clock position counts down to the alarm or target time, starting 30 minutes in advance.

    ECB-S100HR / Outer dial ring finished with authentic Championship White paint

    ECB-S100HR / Outer dial ring finished with authentic Championship White paint

    Additional Nylon Band / Honda RA271: The first F1TM car from a Japanese car manufacturer, racing for the Honda team in 1964.

    Additional Nylon Band / Honda RA271: The first F1TM car from a Japanese car manufacturer, racing for the Honda team in 1964.

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    Spartans recap for 9/22 – Times-Union Newspaper

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    Men’s football wins 3rd in a row

    NORTH OF MANCHESTER – The University of Manchester men’s football team have won their third game in a row after a fierce 3-2 victory over Huntington on Wednesday 22 September.

    The Black & Gold arrived first on the scoreboard in Wednesday’s rainy contest at Spartan Stadium. After the Foresters were unable to clear a Manchester corner, second Spartan Matt Brown (Carmel) fired a rocket into the net to give Manchester a 1-0 advantage in the 14th minute.

    The Foresters tied the game in the 35th minute after a long volley from Pablo Garcia’s foot. Huntington held a slim 5-3 advantage in first-period shots as the two teams were tied at 1 in intermission.

    The Spartans regained the advantage early in the second half following a goal from Harley Kruschwitz (North Manchester). Kruschwitz’s 54th-minute goal was scored from 20 meters.

    Huntington did not back down as the Foresters rallied to equalize once again in Wednesday’s game. In the 63rd minute, Nathan Lemmon sent a 20-yard volley past Manchester goalkeeper Adrian De Leon’s outstretched arm for the equalizer.

    The Spartans took the lead in the 73rd minute as Harley Kruschwitz scored once again for Black & Gold. The current Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference men’s offensive soccer player of the week now has seven goals this season.

    For the game, Manchester outscored Huntington 19-10 – including a 16-5 margin in the second half. Black & Gold also held a 6-3 advantage in corners taken.

    Manchester (3-4-1) won their third game in a row, while Huntington have fallen to 5-4 this season.

    The Spartans will return to action on Wednesday, September 29 when they host Franklin College at Spartan Stadium to play at the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference.


    Falls Women’s Soccer in St. Mary’s

    NOTRE DAME, Ind. – The University of Manchester women’s football team lost a 3-0 road decision to St. Mary’s College on Wednesday 22 September.

    Host Belles scored all three goals in the second half. Rose Stackhouse scored her seventh goal of the season 59 seconds after the start of the second period. Katie Harrington (48th minute) and Mary Kaczynski (78th minute) completed the scoring for SMC.

    Adelle Stanko (Okemos, Mich. / Okemos) led Manchester with three shots in the game. Becca Colbert (Porter, Ind./Chesterton) made 10 saves in goal.

    The Spartans (1-4) will travel to Alma College for another non-conference game on Saturday, September 25. Saturday’s game is scheduled to start at 3 p.m.

    The Belles have gone 7-1 this season. SMC will play in Heidelberg on Saturday September 25.


    Volleyball comes back in force and stuns Kalamazoo

    KALAMAZOO, Michigan – The University of Manchester volleyball team came back from a two-set deficit to knock out host Kalamazoo College Hornets in five sets on Wednesday, September 22.

    The Hornets took a two-set advantage after winning the first two frames by 25-18 and 25-19.

    Manchester did not wither, roaring in the third and fourth sets both by 25-15.

    The fifth and final set remained tight as neither team led by more than two points. After falling behind 13-12, the Black & Gold ended the game with a decisive 4-1 streak. Back-to-back wins for Halle Planck (Gas City, Ind./Mississinewa) and Sara Shultz (Churubusco, Ind./East Noble) sealed Manchester’s victory.

    The Spartans came away with 14 blocks total in Wednesday’s game while limiting the Hornets to just a .016 hit percentage. Kalamazoo hit -.103 and -.175 in the third and fourth sets.

    Carley Camp (Logansport, Ind./Logansport) and Erika Kramer (Greensburg, Ind./North Decatur) led the block party with a pair of solo blocks. Camp added five assists while Kramer assisted on four blocks. Sara Shultz and Halle Planck added four and three assists, respectively.

    Samantha Campbell (Brownsburg, Ind./Brownsburg) and Sara Shultz both finished Wednesday’s game with 11 kills. Carly Ripberger (Tipton, Ind./Tipton) had 34 assists, while Helaina Walters (Marion, Ind./Eastbrook) led Black & Gold with 25 digs.

    Manchester have improved to 6-7 this season and are now 3-1 in five set matches. Kalamazoo fell to 3-7 over the year.

    These two teams will meet on Saturday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. in Angola, Ind. as part of Trine’s tri-match. Following their second straight game with the Hornets, Manchester will face the Trine Thunder to wrap up play on Saturday at 3pm.


    Nike warns of holiday delays, cuts sales estimate for full year

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    Nike shoes are on display at a sporting goods store in New York, New York, United States, May 14, 2019. REUTERS / Mike Segar / File Photo

    Sept. 23 (Reuters) – Nike Inc (NKE.N) on Thursday lowered its sales forecast for fiscal 2022 and said it expects delays during the holiday shopping season, accusing a tightening of the supply chain that has left it with rising freight costs and products stranded in transit.

    Plant closures for months in Vietnam, where about half of all Nike shoes are made, have increased pressure on global supply chains already reeling from the pandemic.

    Shares of the Beaverton, Oregon-based company, which are down about 9% from their August record, fell 3.3% in extended trading after saying they expected now at an average single-digit increase in full-year sales growth, compared to the small double-digit increase he had previously estimated.

    Nike also said it expects second-quarter revenue growth to be in the “stable to below single-digit year-over-year” range due to plant closures.

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    “In Vietnam, almost all shoe factories remain closed by government mandate. Our experience with COVID-related plant closures suggests that reopening and returning to full scale production will take time,” said Matthew Friend, director Nike Financial.

    Nike said it had lost 10 weeks of production in Vietnam so far and that it would take several months to return to full production.

    The BTIG brokerage downgraded Nike’s rating this month, saying “the risk of major cancellations from this holiday and at least until next spring has increased significantly for Nike.”

    “Transit times in North America have deteriorated over the past quarter, now almost twice as long as pre-pandemic levels,” Friend said, adding that Nike was facing similar issues in Europe, in the Middle East and Africa.

    Other clothing companies, including Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF.N) and Adidas AG (ADSGn.DE), have also been hit hard by their operations due to production issues in Vietnam. Closures in many parts of the country are expected to last at least until the end of September.

    Clothing retailers had to deal with higher raw material costs and spend more on shipping to get their products to stores on time.

    Retailer inventories are already trending to historically low levels. Data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis showed that at the end of July stores had enough merchandise to cover just over a month of sales, a sharp drop from the nearly advance. two months they had in April of last year. .

    Nike said revenue reached $ 12.25 billion, up from $ 10.59 billion in the first quarter ended Aug. 31, while analysts on average expected $ 12.46 billion, according to IBES data from Refinitiv. .

    Nike’s net income rose 23% to $ 1.87 billion, or $ 1.16 per share, in the first quarter.

    Reporting by Uday Sampath in Bengaluru and Richa Naidu in Chicago; Additional reports by Siddharth Cavale; Editing by Anil D’Silva, Diane Craft and Karishma Singh

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    DL Eyewear, started by ‘Schitt’s Creek’ star Dan Levy, has new hire – WWD

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    DL Eyewear – the eyewear and sunglasses line of “Schitt’s Creek” actor and writer Dan Levy – has selected Elena Doukas as co-creative director and president, WWD has exclusively learned.

    “Elena has been a force in the eyewear business for over a decade,” Levy, the brand’s founder, told WWD in a statement. “I have long admired his eye, his instinct and his ability to open up a unique creative path in a highly competitive industry. DL Eyewear is lucky to have her and we look forward to the exciting new heights we will reach with her by our side.

    Doukas was previously the Design Director at Garrett Leight California Optical for 11 years (which recently sold a controlling stake, with a $ 20 million investment, as reported by WWD).

    For his part, Doukas said, “It goes without saying that Dan is an incredible storyteller, and he has such a unique vision for DL ​​Eyewear. I have been so impressed that he has maintained this, as well as the ethics of the brand, since he founded the company almost 10 years ago. The system of today’s fashion industry allows a brand to be easily supported by a plug and play mentality, and I was so inspired by Dan’s consistency to want that thought and care is at the heart of every creative decision. I can’t wait to complement this with my own product knowledge, and couldn’t be more excited to join the team.

    Launched direct to the consumer in 2013, DL Eyewear is sold exclusively on Thisisdl.com.


    4 life saving lessons in times of inflation

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    Only so far has a dollar stretched

    Regardless of a retailer’s initiative, even regardless of the timeliness, factors such as inflation could roll back a trader’s expansion plans as fast as a buyer can spend a dollar. Or, at today’s prices, around $ 1.07.

    This could become the scenario for the nation’s top three dollar store chains, which plan to open more than 1,600 stores this year, according to Coresight Research. This represents almost half of all planned store openings in the United States.

    But these plans, developed during a business boom that generated large margins, are now facing record inflation. In June and July, consumer prices experienced the largest year-on-year increase since August 2008.

    Dollar General, one of the top three chains along with Family Dollar and Dollar Tree, raised some of its prices in response (most Dollar General products are under $ 5), but acknowledged that its core customer base could ” ill afford it ”. “

    Which leads to the challenge: Can dollar stores, in this environment, generate sales to fund their aggressive growth goals?

    All retailers can learn a lesson

    This conundrum isn’t limited to dollar stores. The best a merchant can do when planning new stores is to predict their success. However, there are ways to improve the odds. Here are four vital lessons retailers of all sizes should consider before embarking on a costly expansion.

    1. First, build the nest, for exampleg, then expand. It sounds obvious, but overextension is one of the top six reasons businesses fail, according to Investopedia. Unforeseen events (like inflation) tend to happen, which can lead to irrecoverable cash shortages. A rule of thumb is that cash flow should cover 12 to 15 months of a company’s budget. Next, consider that each new market requires investment to determine location, product selections, and marketing. It was a harsh lesson for Lidl, which in 2018 cut its aggressive expansion plans after failing to meet American preferences, resulting in weak sales. And anyone who remembers Papyrus greeting card shops should heed its lesson in rapid expansion, which led to its decision to file a Chapter 11 bankruptcy application and close all 254 locations in 2020.
    2. Consider cheaper alternatives. In some markets, small stores may be sufficient to generate the sales that justify the investment. Pop-up locations, even kiosks, could serve as less expensive test sites. Retailers can also take a page from former catalog operators who, when considering retail stores, looked to where catalog sales were concentrated to rank their most promising expansion markets. Today, this can be done through online orders. And with technology becoming more affordable, ordering online may make more sense than having a physical store in many markets. The key is to ensure that target customers can effectively access service in their markets, which means that a phone app would be essential – 76% of US adults earning less than $ 30,000 a year own a smartphone, but only 59% own a computer.
    3. Improve loyalty program engagement. Businesses considering expansion should conduct an assessment of their loyalty program activities to determine what percentage of their members are active. If these numbers are surprisingly low, the trader should start an incentive and engagement campaign to increase activity. Then segment those active customers by demographics and compare to see if the target markets include enough customers of the same type to justify the locations. An estimated 80% of Americans are signed up for at least one loyalty program, but research shows less than half of those memberships are active, meaning the companies that operate them learn nothing about preferences and preferences. habits of these members. And this information is crucial, as it provides valuable information to businesses that want to grow.
    4. Co-brand with complementary retailers: By taking a page from Target, dollar chains (and any retailer looking to expand) can operate store destinations within the store. The “owner” retailer may agree to the “tenant” selling exclusive products, or they may even launch co-branded products where it makes sense. The tenant store could sell the same co-branded products in its brick stores. Stores in stores are also a good exercise to test buying segments. For example, the typical dollar store buyer changes: almost 30% of Dollar Tree buyers at the end of 2020 were making over $ 60,000 per year. Some retailers, such as department stores, could benefit from their own Target-type “dollar stores” that attract mall shoppers.

    Every dollar adds up

    Someone who embarks on a spending spree at a dollar store might not be bankrupt. But a retailer, regardless of its prices, can break if it grows aggressively without considering the “emergency, break the window” scenarios.

    Buyer’s remorse, after all, is not purely consumer syndrome.


    How AI is Changing Retail Marketing

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    The digital transformation has touched all industries and changed our understanding of marketing and sales. With e-commerce at the forefront of our consumption habits – in 2020, a Usually $ 4.28 trillion (subscription required) – the business and marketing strategy must also transform to accommodate this change. For this reason, I believe artificial intelligence (AI) is the next phase of digital transformation.

    Many companies are still discovering the practical uses of AI and how it can transform their industries. McKinsey surveyed several industries to determine the adoption of AI around the world in 2020. According to the the conclusions of the company, artificial intelligence is mainly used in “functions of product or service development and service operations”. In marketing and sales, AI is most often adopted in customer service analysis (17%) and customer segmentation (14%). In other industries, such as supply chain management, AI accounts for 9% of logistics network optimization and 9% of inventory and parts optimization.

    AI is transforming the two industries, separately, but there is a cross section between the two that is often overlooked.

    When used intentionally, AI in supply chain management can directly support and promote retail marketing initiatives. Today’s tech companies, such as Antuit.ai and Retalon, provide artificial intelligence-based solutions that enable consumer and retail product companies to optimize their supply chains. While technology primarily serves supply chain managers, marketing teams can benefit from the insights AI provides in the supply chain.

    Marketing becomes proactive

    One thing that marketing and supply chain management have in common is that they are often cost-driven initiatives. But that’s not because of the digital age. The life cycle of a product – and a marketing campaign – is moving faster than ever. Customers, in response to this ever-faster retail cycle, expect faster, more personalized shopping experiences. This rapid pace makes it difficult for retailers to predict and mitigate risk. Historically, in a slower paced retail environment, this may not have been as problematic. But now, without proactive risk management, companies aren’t always able to keep up when customer demand changes overnight or a global event (think Covid-19 or the power grid collapse) has an impact on the supply chain.

    That’s why marketers need to take a proactive role in strategizing based on supply chain forecasts. With a supply chain management system, business leaders can make accurate forecasts and anticipate demand, and marketers can use this data to inform their strategies. With supply chain data in hand, marketing becomes proactive as initiatives are structured around anticipating supply chain needs and demands long before they arise. Overall, this helps businesses mitigate risk, optimize sales, and maximize profits, the primary goals of marketing and supply chain management teams.

    More accurate forecasts lead to more targeted campaigns

    In consumer products and retail spaces, artificial intelligence helps businesses make more accurate predictions. Buying patterns and habits are taken into account alongside production processes and supply chain boundaries. With more accurate forecasts focused on mitigating risk and optimizing products, marketers can create campaigns that support these forecasts. This is essential when considering the life cycle of a product, from its first appearance on the shelf to the process of delivering and promoting it. Accurate forecasting can help marketers determine the best time for these processes to maximize profits and minimize losses.

    AI is transforming retail marketing by taking the guesswork out of consumer demand. Data-driven campaigns can act as risk mitigation for retail and consumer product businesses, creating a more stable business environment and meeting customer demand with greater precision. The customer is at the center of any marketing strategy, and accurate forecasting helps marketers anticipate customer demands.

    Supply Chain Accuracy Reveals Customer Intent

    Having a precise understanding of customer intent helps marketers know how, when, and where to engage with consumers to optimize sales. Supply chain management, with AI-based data, supports this initiative. Historical data, analysis of market trends, and detailed forecasting helps marketers understand where customers are looking and what they are looking for. In 2021, it is a key element of marketing success because consumers prefer personalized shopping experiences. Marketers can’t deliver personalized experiences without data, and AI can provide the information they need.

    For example, artificial intelligence can help companies determine where to send products to meet demand. If a retail company needs to send a set of blue T-shirts to a particular geographic region, AI can help determine how many shirts, what sizes, and even how many of those shirts will be purchased online and returned to the store. This reduces waste and maximizes profits. This geographic information can also help marketers determine which ads to serve in various geographic markets because they have a better understanding of customer intent.

    Strategic marketing based on experience

    It is no longer just a question of marketing the products; it’s about selling the end-to-end shopping experience. Think of eyewear manufacturers who allow customers to try on multiple pairs of eyewear at home, or the ordering and return process for online purchases. It requires a detailed understanding of supply and demand, business inventory, and trends. AI is essential in this area because it gives companies a detailed understanding of their inventory, what stock will be unavailable for a period of time (while buyers try a product, like glasses, but don’t necessarily buy) and how. price the items to be compensated. for the cost of experiential selling.

    Ultimately, artificial intelligence makes accurate supply chain predictions and serves the goals of marketers by creating more accurate predictions of customer behavior. It’s more sustainable for businesses, especially in the digital age. Not only does it respond to genuine sustainability initiatives – accurate projections reduce waste – but it allows businesses to focus their marketing and efforts on the areas that will bring the most rewards. By reducing the amount of time, effort and material wasted, artificial intelligence has already transformed retail marketing and made it more precise and impactful – and that’s just the start.


    Discount retailer Ocean State Job Lot is now hiring as the company prepares to open a new store in the former Walmart store in West Windsor –

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    Ocean State Job Lot, a discount store chain with 146 stores in the northeast, is expected to open a new store on the site of the old Walmart at the Nassau Park Pavilion in West Windsor by the end of the year.

    Founded in 1977, Ocean State Job Lot is a privately owned discount store chain headquartered in Rhode Island. The company has stores in New England, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, employs approximately 5,600 people and has annual sales of over $ 800 million. Job Lot sells branded merchandise including housewares, pantry staples, clothing, pet supplies, vacation items, gardening supplies, patio furniture, and garden furniture. ‘other items at closing prices.

    The West Windsor store will be Ocean State Job Lot’s seventh location in New Jersey. In June, the company bought a former Toys’ R Us store from Freehold which is slated to open next month.

    West Windsor’s 136,622 square foot location will be split into two retail spaces. Over 47,400 square feet will be devoted to the Ocean State Job Lot, and the remaining 89,182 square feet will be leased. The Ocean State Job Lot real estate group owns and manages more than three million square feet of retail space in more than 40 malls in New England, New York and New Jersey.

    “We are excited to add another Ocean State Job Lot store in New Jersey,” said Paul Cox, store operations manager for Ocean State Job Lot, in a written statement. “The company is committed to continued expansion and growth in the North East and we hope to continue adding additional locations throughout the Garden State, creating jobs in the community and providing excellent value for money. to buyers. “

    The company hires approximately 50 part-time and full-time workers for the West Windsor site. Employees receive a 30 percent in-store discount. The company also offers bonuses, including a $ 300 cash bonus or a $ 500 gift card for new hires and others they recommend for jobs. Employees receive an additional $ 250 bonus after working at the store for 90 days. The company, four times named “Best Employer” by Forbes magazine, offers benefits, including medical, vision and dental insurance to employees who work a certain number of hours. Applications are accepted online on the Ocean State Job Lot website.


    Peyton Manning hangs out at his bar drinking his Sweetens Cove bourbon

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    FISHERS – Peyton Manning knew exactly why he was there. Inside an upstairs bar with about 80 people, their glasses half-full of 113.7-proof bourbon – his bourbon – Manning did what Manning does.

    He charmed. He chatted. He obliged the guests with selfies and photos. And he mentioned football, because of course that’s why people are in love with Manning.

    Bourbon is just the last drink of his NFL career.

    “When I was in Colorado …” he told a story to an admiring senior couple. Let’s move on to the next group of men in business suits. “Do you really like it?” He replied when they oozed their love from his liquor. “Now what was it like to win two Super Bowls?” they asked.

    When football was Manning’s game, when he was a five-time NFL MVP, he let his game speak for itself.

    Now that bourbon is his game, he’s let his concoction of 84% corn, 8% rye, and 8% malted barley do the talking, called Sweetens Cove Tennessee Bourbon. For those who dabbled in Manning, the verdict was that the mix was “soft”, “smooth” and “man, that goes easy.”

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    Former Colts and Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning chats with guests at a launch party for his new bourbon, Sweetens Cove, Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at The HC Tavern and + Kitchen, Fishers.

    Manning launched his brand of bourbon in Indiana on Wednesday. At 5:30 p.m. he hosted a private party at the HC Tavern + Kitchen in Fishers, also his restaurant.

    Manning is a partner of HC Tavern which is part of the Huse culinary family. Huse also owns St. Elmo Steak House, Manning’s favorite Indy restaurant, and Harry & Izzy’s of which Manning is a partner.

    Inside HC Tavern, this was an elite guest list, although they were of a different breed than he would have had in football days. Maybe Colts players, maybe a Pat McAfee appearance, or maybe some other celebrity types from Indy that he misses now that he’s gone.

    Instead, this party was filled with liquor distributors, bar managers, restaurateurs and retailers. He also had a few longtime friends and the staff at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital.

    Yes, bourbon is his game now. Manning is so involved with the Sweetens Cove brand – which is also owned by tennis star Andy Roddick, real estate developer Mark Rivers and several others – that he called Indy Liquor Stores to see if they would like to put it on. on their shelves.

    “I’m in the cold calling business,” Manning told IndyStar. “I at least get a response and call back. But the bourbon has to do it after that. It has to be good.”

    Manning’s journey to be part of a bourbon brand began in 2019 on a golf course in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, named Sweetens Cove.

    This is a 9-hole golf course built in 2014 at the end of a gravel road from the remains of a course called Sequatchie Valley, which previously existed on the same site. Sweetens Cove has been nicknamed the “Field of Dreams” of golf.

    There is a tradition on the picturesque course, which has never had a clubhouse or even plumbing: on the first tee, golfers have a glass of whiskey before hitting their first shot.

    “It’s like that, out of that tradition,” Manning said. “This is how we decided to launch a Sweetens Cove Bourbon.

    The brand was launched in Tennessee and now, including Indiana, has a presence in seven states. It is also available in Texas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Colorado, and South Carolina.

    While Manning is a self-proclaimed beer drinker, he tries to get to grips with the world of bourbon.

    In typical Manning fashion, he doesn’t just sell something without extensive knowledge. He took private lessons on bourbon making with Marianne Eaves, master distiller of Sweetens Cove.

    And he was happy to see that his bourbon was getting a good response from the townspeople where he won that first Super Bowl.

    “It’s really great to be in Indiana with friends and share this,” Manning said Wednesday night. “Such a great bourbon state and a real natural market for us with Sweetens Cove.”

    Follow IndyStar Sports Journalist Dana Benbow on Twitter: @DanaBenbow. Contact her by email: [email protected]



    Can challenging consumers’ beliefs protect them from fraud?

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    New findings from a two-year study give researchers a better understanding of why some people are more likely to lose money to financial fraud. The FINRA Investor Education Foundation (FINRA Foundation), the Better Business Bureau (BBB) ​​Institute for Marketplace Trust and the University of Minnesota completed the study, Exposed to Scams: Can Challenging Consumer Beliefs Protect Them From Fraud?, before World Investor Week, from October 4 to 10, 2021.

    Investigators found that the attitudes and beliefs that shaped the way study participants viewed the world – known as “mental frames” – may have influenced the way they react to scams.

    Specifically, the researchers propose that the mental frameworks governing conformity, opportunity, intelligence, and order may have affected how respondents interpreted what the crooks told them. People were more likely to lose money if they thought that:

    • Authority should not be contested.
    • Financial opportunities are a zero-sum game with clear winners and losers.
    • The world is organized to reward the right people.
    • Asking too many questions can make a person seem ignorant.

    Study participants were identified from a group of people who filed reports with BBB Scam Trackerâ„ , an online fraud reporting tool offered by the Better Business Bureau. Researchers from Metro Tribal, LLC, an ethnography-based social analysis company, conducted in-depth interviews that provided key insights.

    The researchers interviewed 17 people who were targeted by crooks. In registered interviews, some participants explained how the crooks reached out with promises of easy money or lucrative investments. Others described receiving phone calls from fraudsters posing as IRS agents and demanding payment of back taxes. The researchers also interviewed two young men who worked at an overseas call center to defraud hundreds of people using the IRS scam. Details of their activities and tactics, described in their own words, are included in the report.

    “Exposed to Scams is an important addition to the BBB Institute’s fraud research library, encouraging us to learn how our mental frameworks could potentially impact our risk of scams,” said Mel Trumpower, Executive Director of the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust.

    A related quantitative study, Exposed to scams: what separates victims from non-victims?, was published in September 2019. These studies offer vital information to policymakers, financial institutions, law enforcement officials, and anyone looking to protect investors and the public from financial scams.

    About the FINRA Foundation for Investor Education
    The FINRA Investor Education Foundation supports innovative research and education projects that equip underserved Americans with the knowledge, skills and tools to make sound financial decisions throughout their lives. For more information on the initiatives of the FINRA Foundation, visit FINRA.org Foundation.

    About the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust
    The BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust is the educational foundation of the Better Business Bureau (BBB). The mission of the BBB Institute is to educate and protect consumers, promote best practices for businesses, and solve complex market problems. The organization’s consumer education programs are delivered by BBBs that serve communities across North America. Learn more about BBBMarketplaceTrust.org.

    About the University of Minnesota
    The flagship of the University of Minnesota system, the Twin Cities campus is Minnesota’s only university and one of the nation’s most prestigious public research universities. The University of Minnesota prepares students for the great challenges facing the state of Minnesota, our nation, and our world. Teachers and students are looking for new knowledge that can change the way we work and live.

    About Metro Tribal, LLC
    Metro Tribal is a social analytics and consulting firm that helps mission-oriented, public-facing organizations succeed by connecting them to the lived experiences of their stakeholders. The company is headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia. Learn more about metrotribal.com.


    Points of sale in Tejon to host another job fair

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    TEJON RANCH, Calif. (KERO) – Back by popular demand, the Tejon and Tejon Ranch Commerce Center outlets will host another career fair to fill a variety of positions in the food industry, from sales to retail, hotels and warehouses.

    Job seekers are encouraged to attend this event at the Outlets at Tejon open-air shopping center this Saturday September 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to explore a multitude of career opportunities available.

    Participating companies include, but are not limited to: Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Old Navy Outlet, Aéropostale, Nike Factory Store, Panda Express, Pieology, Chipotle, Carl’s Jr. and Caterpillar, Inc.

    Job seekers are encouraged to bring multiple copies of their resumes, as some employers seek to conduct on-site interviews and will hire on the same day. Companies like Old Navy Factory Store have openings for people as young as 16 with a work permit.

    “The Tejon Ranch Commerce Center provides a unique opportunity for employees to interact with travelers and locals,” said Becca Bland, director of point-of-sale marketing for Tejon.

    Whether you are interested in fashion, travel and tourism, looking for that ‘in’ in the food and beverage industry, or want to start your career in the warehouse industry, there is job offers for you. We encourage our community to come speak with company representatives to find a career path that’s right for you!

    The Career Fair is open to the entire community, is free, and does not require advance registration – just show up and do your best!


    Xiaomi’s new Civi series to be unveiled on September 27

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    Confident young MAN? So there will be a line for the confident young woman?
    What is the best phone for someone who is not confident or not young? Hopefully GSMArena will compare the best phone for shy middle-aged gay people ….
    Ah marketing, marketing, the dumbest “science” invented by mankind.

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    1.120hz amoled like Poco F3
    2. Snapdragon 778G or Snapdragon 860
    3. Stereo speakers with haptics on the x axis
    4. Curved matte glass back and matte aluminum frame
    5.33W charge and 5000mah battery
    6. Same camera setup as Mi Note 10 Pro (reuse it, because it’s a great setup, and since it’s from 2019, the price may be lower)
    7.Ip53, micro sd, headphone jack, nfc
    8. Price under £ 450 and it’ll be a killer phone

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    Realme therefore focuses on the hip and CV is on a confident young man.

    Can it get more squeaky. Like who da hecc will fall for that

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    Akashraj, 1 hour agoXiaomi and the new endless ranges renamedAt least they’re not like Apple selling the same phone and more expensive

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    Alan Turing would have had a hard time inventing a machine capable of deciphering the naming schemes of telephone companies these days! ??

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    I guess that soon Civi will be an “independent” brand, just like Poco

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    It’s definitely a camera-focused phone at a price point.

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    So what would be known as the CC10 / CC10 Pro will end up being known as the Civi 10 / Civi 10 Pro?


    Stroman Blitzed, offense stalled in 6-3 loss to Red Sox

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    The Mets lost to the Red Sox 6-3 Tuesday night at Fenway Park, losing the third game of four overall with Boston this season.

    The game started off rather uneventfully, with each team exchanging scoreless innings in the first five frames. But then the two inputs-Marcus Stroman and Eduardo Rodriguez– lost some control from the bottom of the third.

    Stroman came in first, making his 32nd start at the top of the major leagues this season. He loaded the goals with no outs, but a 5-2-3 double play from the start of Alex Bogaerts and get out of Rafael Devers got Stroman out of trouble.

    Rodriguez then passed Stroman, charging up the bases himself without a strikeout early in the fourth. Two came to score, however, on one Jd davis walk and Michel Conforto single – still no way out. Corn Pete Alonso was sent off at home as a result of Conforto (on a bad send from Gary DiSarcina), and Pillar Kevin and Dominique smith could not hit anyone in the house afterwards. So what could have been a door slamming game turned into a 2-0 lead.

    But that’s when the Red Sox, donning their yellow and blue Boston marathon-themed City Connect jerseys, began to sprinkle Stroman with extra hits.

    With two withdrawals at the end of the fourth, Bobby dalbec and Christian Vazquez double back to back socks. Then Kiké Hernandez opened the bottom of the fifth with a left center home circuit on the Green Monster, Kyle schwarber scored a brace on the wall and Bogaerts tied Hernandez with a two-run homerun from the same spot.

    Stroman put out the next three hitters, but the Red Sox did all the damage they needed with their streak of five more hits in six hitters between the fourth and fifth inning. That put them 4-2.

    The Mets flirted with runs again amid the Sox’s charge. Brandon nimmo and Francisco lindor sat in second and third with an indent at the top of fifth. Rodriguez has been taken out of play and replaced with Ryan brasier, however, and he took Javier Báez at bat and got Alonso to take down to end that date.

    Miguel Castro and Brad the hand joined forces to allow two more runs on three walks and a single off Bogaerts’ stick, and the Mets would no longer touch the scoreboard until the eighth when Pete Alonso had his 34th home run of the year on a sign above the Green Monster.

    Heath hembree, up against his former team, pitched the final two Red Sox executives with six up and six down, but the Mets couldn’t come up from the four-point hole against a questionable Boston relievers box that has the second worst ERA in the American League since August 1.

    The Mets will look to avoid a four-game season sweep by the Red Sox on Wednesday as Taijuan Walker (7-10, 4.21) is making his 28th start to the year (29th if we include his appearance in “relief” following the suspended match in April). He will face Chris Sale (4-0, 2.40), who hasn’t lost any of his six starts since returning in August from Tommy Jean surgery.

    Sale had surgery when Noah syndergaard had his in March 2020, and he had a setback at the start of the 2021 season. That gave him plenty of time to recover, and he’ll likely have eight or nine starts under his belt before the end of the season. ‘year. The sale also contracted COVID-19 (as Syndergaard) earlier this month and pitched five one-run innings against the Orioles in his first start back.

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    Let’s give this to Pete Alonso for his 34th dinger of the year. He went 1-for-3 with a walk and the circuit.

    He’s having a really wonderful season, leading the team in home runs, RBIs, hits, races, walks and dare I say triples! It is also one of the best Mets with a 130 wRC +.

    On top of all this, Alonso is the Nominated for the Roberto Clemente Award, so, really, this is just a celebration of Alonso as a whole.

    Stroman Blitzed, offense stalled in 6-3 loss to Red Sox



    Pret a Manger shareholders fund £ 100million expansion despite heavy losses | Ready to eat

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    Pret a Manger shareholders, including its co-founder, Sinclair Beecham, are injecting £ 100million into the company to fund its expansion despite losses reaching £ 256million during the pandemic.

    The cafe group plans to open more than 200 UK and Irish stores over the next two years, spanning suburbs of London, regional towns, shopping parks and, through franchise agreements, to locations such as train stations and motorway services.

    Pret, which has 550 outlets in the UK, US, France, Dubai and Hong Kong, also plans to expand into new international markets in Europe and Asia, primarily through partnerships. franchise.

    The plans come after sales plunged almost 60% to £ 299million last year, multiplying operating losses more than 10 times to £ 256million from £ 25million a year previously. The company closed 74 outlets in the UK permanently in 2020 and 22 in the US, resulting in more than 1,000 job cuts.

    The latest injection of shareholder cash comes on top of the £ 185million pumped in last year when the company warned of ‘material uncertainties’ about its future as its outlets were forced to close during the pandemic.

    Pano Christou, chief executive of Pret, said the company now aims to hire at least 3,000 more workers by the end of 2023, in addition to the 2,000 hired this year, as it recovers from the crisis. pandemic. Pret currently employs 6,400 people in the UK.

    “We are definitely much more confident and optimistic about our future. What our shareholders are showing is that they trust the brand. What we have done thanks to Covid is to lay the foundations for a solid launching pad to grow, ”he said.

    Christou said Pret sales in city centers remained 30% lower than pre-Covid levels, but increased 20% to 30% in regional and suburban areas. He said door-to-door deliveries, which Pret started when he was forced to close all UK outlets last year, now accounted for more than 7% of sales.

    Over the past year, Christou said the group has “made more changes than in Pret’s 30-year history.”

    The company plans to move its subscription model, in which customers pay £ 20 per month for up to five coffees per day, from the UK to the US and launch a new loyalty program in the UK. She now also sells homemade croissants and other foods through retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Amazon.

    “It is clear that the past two years have been difficult for Pret, the industry and the whole world,” he said. “We have been through Covid and things are starting to improve and be more optimistic. We have had a very positive trajectory from “freedom day” in July until September.

    He said city centers were probably not fully restored to pre-pandemic sales levels, but Pret saw “plenty of opportunity” in suburbs and regional centers outside London, while deliveries home care workers continued to increase despite the return of many workers to the office.

    With the resumption of activity, Pret plans to introduce more benefits after increasing wages by 5% last week and reducing its regular service bonus to £ 1 an hour. Starting in January, staff will be able to get a 50% bonus in stores, compared to 25% currently.


    The best sunglasses for the bride and groom

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    It is an indisputable fact that men simply look better with sunglasses. Although the main purpose of the fashion accessory is to protect the eyes from the sun, there is no denying that a stylish pair of sunglasses can make quite a fashion statement.

    Whether you are planning an outdoor wedding or planning to take photos outdoors, purchasing matching sunglasses for the groom and the groomsman can be an extremely wise decision. They can be both the perfect thank you gift and the one item you need to match up contrasting tuxedos, ties, and bow ties.

    Sunglasses, however, can also be quite difficult to choose. It’s important to only select styles that are neutral in color and have a basic shape so they look good on * everyone’s * face, a task that’s much easier said than done.

    To take the stress out of your big day, we’ve rounded up nine of our favorite proven styles that are sure to bring another level of cool to the most important men in your life. These choices vary in price, color, and versatility, so there’s at least one option that should work for the entire bunch.

    Wearing sunglasses or not wearing sunglasses is a big question on the wedding day, especially when it comes to taking pictures. But no matter what you decide, there are plenty of options to make sure you’re not the one casting a shadow over your friends and family’s wedding day fashion. Sunglasses, on the contrary, should add an extra level of chic to any outfit, making them an ideal accessory that can be reused and enjoyed for years to come.


    Get the LucidSound LS10P gaming headset for $ 28 (save $ 22)

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    If you’re looking for a decent gaming headset that works with your PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC, or Mac, look no further than the LucidSound LS10P. Now to his lowest price ever on Amazon, this headset only costs $ 28, saving you $ 22. This headset is lightweight and features a dual mic system with a removable and flexible boom mic, making it easy to chat with your teammates and let them hear you clearly when playing online.

    Considering that most of us like to play long gaming sessions when we can, the LucidSound LS10P headset is also designed for comfort. The memory foam padding is soft and the frame is flexible, so when you’re done playing, you can twist the ear cups flat so your headphones can rest comfortably on your neck. And for gamers with glasses like me, these work well for those of us who tend to fuss with headsets and goggles every few minutes.

    The sound quality of this headset is pretty good. It features passive sound insulation and an acoustic profile that makes you feel like you’re right in the middle of the action. And if you want to control your sound in the moment, you can turn the jog wheel on your headset to increase or decrease your volume and press the center to mute the mic, which will turn on to let you know you’re muted.


    It is the most unpopular clothing store in the United States

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    When it comes to shopping for clothes, we all have our preferences on which stores we like to shop from, whether it’s based on style, fit, variety, or affordability. But even the stores we prefer to shop at don’t always deliver as expected. There are shipping issues, rude customer service reps, and items that do not look, fit, feel or last as advertised. In this spirit, Better life took the most recent U.S. Retail and Consumer Shipping Report Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) to find the most unpopular clothing store, according to consumers.

    The ACSI Retail and Consumer Shipping Report 2020-2021 is based on interviews with 70,767 randomly selected customers contacted by email between January 13 and December 27, 2020. Respondents were asked to rate their recent experiences with major department and discount stores, specialty retailers, drug stores, supermarkets, Internet retailing, gas stations, consumer shipping, and the US Postal Service. The survey data was used to estimate customer satisfaction based on customer expectations, perceptions of quality, and perceptions of value, and then to rate each store on a 100-point scale. For this ranking, we extracted clothing stores from the Specialty Retailers section of the report and included only stores that sold their own brand of clothing and scored below 80, such as those who scored 80 or above. (Nike was the only clothing store on the Specialty Index to do so) were rated “excellent.”

    Read on to find the most unpopular clothing store in the United States, according to consumers.

    RELATED: It’s the Least Trusted Retailer in the United States Right Now, Data Shows.

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    ACSI score (out of 100): 77

    While Abercrombie & Fitch is tied with the Gap for the highest score of any clothing store on this list, not all customers have positive things to say about the retail chain.

    “Horrible customer service. The worst experience of my life ”, a verified reviewer wrote on ConsumerAffairs. “They don’t know what they have in stock and allow you to make a purchase only to cancel it after a few days. Plus their staff are rude and unhelpful. My order was canceled twice for the same reason. . Terrible store and employees. “

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    ACSI score (out of 100): 77

    The Gap, along with Abercrombie & Fitch, earned an ACSI score of 77, the highest on this list, but that’s two points lower than the chain the year before. And also like Abercrombie, the Gap has its fair share of unhappy customers.

    “The customer service experience was horrible, [I] I wish I could give [zero] stars,” an unhappy customer wrote on ConsumerAffaires. “I have placed an order for [four] items, but only received [three]. I contacted customer service to find out what was going on and the rep acted nonchalantly about the whole situation. “

    RELATED: It’s the Least Trusted Grocery Chain in the United States, Data Shows.

    The exterior of the American Eagle Outfitters store. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, it is a well-known clothing and accessories retailer.
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    ACSI score (out of 100): 76

    American Eagle Outfitters’ ACSI score of 76 earned him a spot in the middle of the pack. But with stores ranked above and below, consumers say the casual wear brand lacks customer service.

    “I called customer service and the rep I spoke to said he had processed a refund for me and hung up”, a disgruntled American Eagle buyer written on ConsumerAffairs. “When I didn’t get a confirmation email I called back and the next rep told me the previous rep hadn’t processed a refund because there was no way to do it because it was still showing another item that had not been shipped. “

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    ACSI score (out of 100): 76

    H&M is known for offering fashionable clothing at affordable prices. But according to at least one customer, they are not known to handle refunds and exchanges that meet buyers’ expectations.

    “I didn’t have a receipt, but I had the card the item was purchased on. I had to wait half an hour on my feet [lines] to enter the store and go to the counter “, the frustrated customer wrote in a Trustpilot review. “Only to be told that they don’t keep the data of old receipts in their system, which was obviously a lie since the cashier didn’t even ask when the purchase was made. [She] had decided not to refund or exchange. “

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    ACSI score (out of 100): 75

    The clothing store with the lowest ACSI score (75) on this list is J. Crew. Complaints from J. Crew buyers include everything from poor customer service and shipping issues to poor quality clothing, especially for the price.

    “Overall J. Crew had terrible customer service in store and via email”, a Trustpilot reviewer recently wrote. “I felt more embarrassed than anything else and my situation was not resolved at all. The associates I dealt with made no apologies for their poor quality clothes. For the high price, I expected better. “

    RELATED: It’s the Least Trusted Department Store in the United States, Data Shows.


    Are you looking for a house or an apartment off campus?

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    Find the road that leads you home!

    Get excited because The Haven sponsored Roost Housing Show is TOMORROW! This will be the best opportunity for students to explore potential housing options in order to find the perfect home for next year.

    Not only are your best options all located in one place, but they’ll be represented by rental agents and owners of each business so you can speak with them directly. It truly is an incredible opportunity to experience what Muncie has to offer when it comes to housing, so take advantage and drop by!

    • Le Havre
    • Cardinal point
    • BSU Rentals
    • University house
    • Village walk
    • 1700 Apartments
    • Verger Apartments
    • Cort Business Services
    • Best BSU locations
    • Mark BSU
    • Freeman Rentals
    • Campus edge
    • BSU Campus Rental
    • Money tree
    • University village
    • Comcast
    • Properties of TJ Lennon
    • And more!

    For an overview of the housing options available at The Roost Housing Fair, check out The Roost Online or check out the September 16 edition of The Daily News!

    WIN PRIZES AT THE ROOST HOUSING FAIR:


    Contest Entry: Entrants may receive one (1) Contest Entry for each contact form they complete. By completing seventeen (17) contact forms, they will receive seventeen (17) contest entries. They can only complete one contact form per accommodation option for a maximum of seventeen participations.

    Contest Eligibility: The contest is open to students, staff and faculty of Ball State University. There will be one (1) Grand Prize Winner and one (1) Finalist Prize Pack available for Students to be won. Odds of winning depend on the total number of entries submitted. The contest is sponsored by The Haven.

    The competition is open to students, faculty, and staff of Ball State University. There will be one (1) winner who will receive a Grand Prize Housing Essentials Kit which includes: Ball State Blanket ($ 39.98), WiFi LED Strip Light ($ 38.88), trash can and a bowl kit ($ 18.68), laundry detergent pods ($ 8.20, paper towel ($ 3.67), rubber gloves ($ 2.28), antibacterial spray (1, $ 97), glass cleaner ($ 1.98), toilet bowl cleaner ($ 1.92), dish soap ($ 2.64) and several items at $ 1.00 including scouring sponges, soap dishes, sponges, Fabuloso antibacterial cleanser, corkscrew, hand soap, can opener, sink strainers, dishes and towels, mixing spoons, ice cube tray and oven mitts, for a total of $ 124.40 . There will be one (1) Second Prize Housing Essentials Pack which includes: two (2) LED light towers ($ 19.76), Ball State t-shirt ($ 9.99) , laundry detergent pods ($ 8.20), dish soap (2.64 $), Antibacterial Spray ($ 1.97), Glass Cleaner ($ 1.98), Toilet Bowl Cleaner ($ 1.92), Magic Erasers ($ 1.48), Rubber Gloves (2.28 $), Brillo sponges ($ 1.08) and several $ 1.00 items including scouring sponges, dish soap, sponges, Fabuloso antibacterial cleanser, corkscrew, hand soap, can opener, strainers sink, hand towels and dishes, mixing spoons, ice cube tray and oven mitts, for a total of $ 75.30. Odds of winning depend on the total number of entries submitted. The contest is sponsored by The Haven.

    As with all advertising, sponsored content does not necessarily reflect the opinions and choices of Unified Media employees. Unified Media will ensure that the processing and design of advertising and sponsorship content is clearly differentiated from its editorial content. Unified Media reserves the right to refuse the publication of such content which, in its own judgment, would undermine the intellectual integrity, authority and character of our business. In accordance with the foregoing general advertising guidelines, Unified Media may reject or remove any sponsored content at any time that contains false, misleading, deceptive or illegal content; is incompatible with or may tend to damage the reputation, reputation or other damage to the Unified Media brand.


    Cut Bank man turns his hobby into a business

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    CUT BANK – Cut Bank’s Bryan Simons went from part-time designer to full-time designer, turning his old computer engineering space into a full-time craft studio, specializing in custom cribbage boards.

    “The cribbage boards were kind of a test to see how they would work and how we could design them,” he explained. “It just took off there – a lot more interest than I originally expected, which is good.”

    In addition to the board game, Simons also designs wine glasses, mugs, tumblers, bottle holders and many other types of personalized gifts.

    Simons says it’s a nice break from his old IT job: “Here I create things for people to have fun, I don’t manage people, so there’s a lot less stress. “

    And the community around him does not hesitate to show its support.

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    Billman’s Home Decor sells Simons products long before its storefront opens.

    “That’s all we want for a fellow business owner here in town, is for them to be successful, and if there’s anything we can help, we want to be a part of it,” said Valerie Vermulm, co-owner of Billman.

    While Cut Bank’s close-knit community supports him, his online sales are also increasing. Curiously Artistic is located at 217 West Main Street in Cut Bank; Click here to visit the site.


    Sirens: firearm stolen from a vehicle; Illegal deployment of weapons; DUI arrests

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    CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT

    Role of the vehicle

    • At 9.45 am on September 17, two small storage containers were reported stolen from a vehicle in the 3000 block of Borst Avenue overnight.

    • Tools and a tool belt were reported stolen from a vehicle in the 1000 block of North Scheuber Road just before 12:20 pm on September 17th.

    • A firearm was reported stolen from a vehicle in the 1400 block of Harrison Avenue just after 8:30 pm on September 18th.

    • Credit cards were reported stolen from a vehicle in the 1500 block of Sharon Street at approximately 8:40 pm on September 18th.

    • Immediately after 8:15 am on September 19, property was reported stolen from a vehicle in the 1400 block of Harrison Avenue overnight.

    • At approximately 3:40 pm on September 19, property was reported stolen from a truck in the 100 block of West High Street overnight.

    Other flight

    • A Wacker generator was reported stolen in the 400 block of East Summa Street at approximately 10:20 pm on September 17th.

    • Clothing was reported stolen from a factory outlet in the 100 block of West High Street just before 5:30 p.m. on September 19. The incident is under investigation.

    • Four Samsung Galaxy phones were reported stolen in the 1200 block of Lum Road at 6:10 pm on September 19.

    • A backpack left outside in the 200 block of West Plum Street was reported stolen just after 6:35 pm on September 19.

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    • An injury-free collision with two vehicles was reported in Block 100 Harrison Avenue at 8:45 pm on September 17th.

    Illegal weapon demonstration

    • An unidentified subject was confronted for suspected shoplifting at a business on the 300 block of Reynolds Avenue and was escorted out of the business. Subject got into his car, allegedly brandished a gun at an employee and left before police arrived. The incident is under investigation.

    DUI

    • Dawn S. Stevens-Lindemaier, 56, of Ryderwood, was arrested in Block 100 of South Pearl Street at around 8:35 p.m. on September 18 and held in Lewis County Jail for suspected driving under the influence. alcohol.

    • Christopher J. Nava, 26, of Centralia, was arrested in the 1000 block of West Main Street just after 12:35 a.m. on September 19 and held in Lewis County Jail for allegedly driving under the influence of the ‘alcohol.

    Aggression

    • Phoebe S. Babb, 64, of Arizona, was arrested in the 400 block of North Rock Street just before 8:10 p.m. on September 19 and was held in Lewis County Jail for alleged assault in fourth degree, domestic violence and resist arrest.

    CHÉHALIS POLICE DEPARTMENT

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    • An injury-free collision with two vehicles was reported at the intersection of Southwest Cascade Avenue and Southwest 12th Street at 7:40 am on September 17th.

    Flight

    • At approximately 10:20 am on September 17, a catalytic converter was reported stolen from the 1500 block of North National Avenue the day before.

    • A vehicle battery was reported stolen from the 2100 block of North National Avenue just after 11:50 am on September 17th.

    • A vehicle patrol reported in the 1600 block of Northwest Louisiana Avenue just before 10 p.m. on September 17 is under investigation.

    • Money was reported stolen from a cash register inside a booth in the 2100 block of North National Avenue just after 1:20 pm on September 18th.

    • Tools were reported stolen from the 1300 block of Northwest Louisiana Avenue just after 7:00 p.m. on September 18.

    Hit and run

    • One subject has been cited for a hit and run that was reported in the 1600 block of Northwest Louisiana Avenue just before 8:40 am on September 19.

    • A hit-and-run was reported in Block 100 of South Market Boulevard at 2:20 pm on September 19.

    Criminal intrusion

    • Subject was arrested in the 800 block of Northwest New York Avenue at approximately 11:45 p.m. on September 19 and was held in Lewis County Jail for suspected criminal trespassing.

    LEWIS COUNTY PRISON STATISTICS

    As of Monday morning, Lewis County Jail had a total population of 132 inmates, including 119 in the general population and 13 in the Work Ethic and Restitution Center. Of the general population detainees, 102 were men and 17 were women. All of the WERC detainees were men.

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    Mermaids are compiled by journalist Emily Fitzgerald, who can be contacted at [email protected] The Centralia Police Department can be reached at 360-330-7680, the Chehalis Police Department at 360-748-8605 and the Morton Police Department at 360-496-6636. If you’ve been a victim of physical or sexual abuse, domestic violence, or sexual assault, call Hope Alliance at 360-748-6601 or the Youth Advocacy Center of Lewis County at 360-623-1990.


    Decode the author’s photo | The New Yorker

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    You can learn a lot about the authors from their photos of book covers. That’s why they put it there in the first place – that, and so if you find yourself reading “My Struggle” on the subway in front of Karl Ove Knausgaard, you may recognize him and berate him for stealing your idea. to write a six-book series about a guy named Karl Ove Knausgaard. Below, find a handy index of what exactly a book jacket photo says about the author of the book.

    Well-lit and flattering photo

    This person is dating a photographer or has hired a publicist.

    Blurred photo

    This person writes scholarly fiction. Or is it an autofiction? It’s not even fancy of you to ask.

    Photo where the author’s hair is frizzy, his clothes don’t fit, and he’s wearing unflattering ’70s-style glasses

    Poet.

    Cartoon

    Either you read a graphic novel or this person is very ugly.

    Photo of a woman wearing a feminine top and a lot of makeup

    When this author’s book was presented to the imprint publisher, the publisher asked, “Is this author sexy?” The editor was, like, “Uh… Does that matter?” Apparently someone decided it was important. (This book is a practical guide to reading tarot.)

    Author standing in front of a bookshelf

    She LOVES books !!!

    Author standing in front of a cool car

    Books are for losers !!!

    Author pretending to play with symbolically resonating dolls

    Uh-oh, this one has a personality.

    Man wearing a bucket hat, holding a fish

    Guy nature writer.

    Woman wearing a shawl, hugging a tree

    Mother nature writer.

    Woman wearing a shawl standing in front of a castle

    Lady who writes historical fiction that is very, very, very, very obscene.

    Woman wearing a black turtleneck, looking out a window at a tree

    Lady nature writer in her jazz period.

    Author standing in front of a brick wall

    The author was going to pay for photos in the head but then thought to himself: Wait, my friend Pete takes some really good photos. Why don’t I just have her take a picture of me?

    Attractive woman wearing glasses

    When the publisher bought the book, she asked if the author was sexy and then panicked because it’s supposed to be literary fiction, and if they can’t find a way to make the author less sexy. , no one is going to take it seriously. (This book is a novel about a woman reading tarot.)

    Photo of a guy in glasses

    He’s just a guy.

    Photo of a guy in a scarf

    British.

    Etching of a man with a hat and a lightly unbuttoned shirt

    First of all, this author wants you to know he’s fuckable. Second, here’s Walt Whitman, the hat icon.

    Photo of a young man taken around 1970

    This author is bald now.

    Current photo of a bald young man

    This author has been bald since day one.

    Photo of someone clearly born after 1995

    If you were born after 1995, this is only an author photo. If you were born before 1995, this is an act of violence.

    White guy in a button down shirt, smiling

    You’ve never heard of this person, but your dad is obsessed with them. He sells 60 million pounds a year and he makes more money in a month than you will ever make in your life.

    White guy in a button down shirt sensually looking at the camera

    This man is a French academic.

    Photo of an old woman

    This author is thrilled to be old enough that no one is trying to figure out how sexy she is. Thus, she will finally be able to concentrate only on her work. (His book is a collection of seventy-eight poems. Each poem is based on a different tarot card, so it’s not for everyone.)

    No copyright photo

    Thomas Pynchon.

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    Smartphones may be too good

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    I’m going to ask a deliberately provocative question: what if smartphones were so efficient and useful that they stunt innovation?

    Technologists are now imagining what could be the next big thing. But there may never be anything other than the smartphone, the first and perhaps the last mainstream and transformative computer on a global scale.

    I might end up looking like a 19th century futurist who couldn’t imagine that horses would be replaced by cars. But let me make the point that the smartphone phenomenon may never happen again.

    First, when tech scientists imagine the future, they implicitly bet that smartphones will be displaced as the center of our digital life by less obvious things – not slabs that take us away from our world but technologies that are almost indistinguishable from the air we breathe.

    Virtual reality glasses are now a bulky nuisance, but the gamble is that technology like virtual reality or computers that can ‘learn’ like people will eventually blur the line between online and real life, and between. the human and the computer, to the point of erasing it. This is the vision behind the “metaverse,” a broad vision that virtual human interactions will be as complex as reality.

    Maybe you think more immersive, human-like tech sounds intriguing, or maybe they look like crazy woo-woo dreams. (Or maybe a little of both.) Either way, technologists need to prove to us that the future they imagine is more compelling and useful than the digital life we ​​already have thanks to the magical supercomputers in our lives. pockets.

    The challenge with any new technology is that smartphones have become so successful that it’s hard to imagine any alternatives. In a sales boom that lasted for about a decade, devices went from being new to wealthy nerds to being the only computer billions of people around the world have ever owned. Smartphones have succeeded to the point where we don’t need to pay much attention to them. (Yes, that includes Apple’s gradually updated iPhone models.)

    The attraction of these devices in our lives and in the imaginations of technologists is so powerful that any new technology must now exist almost in opposition to the smartphone.

    When my New York Times colleague Mike Isaac tried on Facebook’s new model of glasses that can take photos by tapping the temple, a company executive told him, “Isn’t that better than having to pull out your phone and hold it in front of your face every time you want to capture a moment? “

    I understand the point of the executive. It’s true that devices like the Apple Watch, Facebook glasses, and Snap glasses are smart at making smartphone functionality less intrusive. Companies like Facebook, Snap, and Apple are also working on glasses that, like the failed Google Glass, aim to combine digital information like maps with what we see around us.

    The comment also shows that any new consumer tech will have to answer the inevitable questions: why should I buy another gadget to take photos, ride the bike routes, or play music when I can do most of that with the smartphone. which is already in my pocket? Do I live in the Metaverse when I have a similar experience on my phone’s rectangular screen?

    Smartphones are unlikely to be the apotheosis of technology, and I’m curious to see the development of technologies that want to move away from it. But at least for now, and maybe forever, most of the technology for our daily lives is additions to our phones rather than replacements. These little computers are perhaps so practical that there will never be a post-smartphone revolution.

    This story originally appeared on nytimes.com. Read it here.


    Glam-Room Dish with Leslie Jones

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    Leslie Jones dragged herself into the “glam bedroom” of her Beverly Hills home, dressed in a bathrobe and Ugg slippers. A hairdresser, with orange glasses and KN95, and a make-up artist, who was on the phone, asking a colleague which products to use, were waiting for him. Jones sat down in front of a mirror surrounded by light bulbs. A Bob Marley ashtray rested on a cart of nail polish bottles in front of a wig cupboard. “I have to throw one,” Jones said.

    Leslie JonesIllustration by João Fazenda

    “I set up this room because, even before the pandemic, me and my hairdresser and my makeup artists were always in a hotel room or in someone’s living room or something, getting ready.” , she continued. “For blacks, that’s how we’ve always done our hair, in the kitchen. My mom used to make the kitchen table her store, and I was like, “Mom, the kitchen smells like burnt hair.” “

    “Are we going to work at the same time? Asked the hairdresser. The makeup artist’s shoes had the words “pray” and “wait” on them.

    “You’re all new, so let me tell you how it goes,” Jones said. His regular team was absent. “It’s different than getting ready for ‘SNL’, where someone behind you dresses up like a full frog.”

    Jones, who left “Saturday Night Live” two years ago, was preparing for a day hosting the reboot of the game show “Supermarket Sweep” – a timed grocery store run – which first aired in the sixties. Teams of two walk the aisles, fill their carts and answer trivial questions about consumer goods.

    Jones was a fan of the program in its eighties incarnation. “Watching the show was very relaxing for me because I could answer questions,” she said. “When you watch ‘Jeopardy’ you can’t answer any of that bullshit. But you ask someone for the names of toilet paper, shit, I’m gonna name all that shit. She heard about a casting for the contestants at the time and decided to give it a try. She worked at Roscoe’s House of Chicken and Waffles, and she recruited a colleague as a teammate. “On the weekends I would take her to the grocery store,” she says. “I trained her.” But they never did on the show. Jones continued, “Everyone loves the show now because it brings back shopping. Especially with the pandemic, it’s like, “Are we going to have Black Friday again?” An exchange meeting? “

    “We call it the hawk,” she said, looking at the bun the barber was building.

    Jones explained that after she became well known, she could no longer go shopping. “I fucking miss it so much,” she said. “Whenever I get the chance to go to a grocery store, which I don’t often do, it’s like you take me to a club.” She described being at a Whole Foods and noticing someone looking at her. “I’m from Compton, so the first thing I think of is, damn it!” I’m not stealing anything! she said. “And then I’m like, ‘Oh shit! I’m Leslie Jones. ‘ “

    (She thought about other grocery stores. Erewhon: “Their hot bar is a bomb, but it’s a whole bunch of fucking men in buns buying vitamins.”)

    Her stylist appeared in the doorway and asked Jones what she wanted to wear to the studio. For the welcome concert, they had perfected a look of sports coats and sneakers. “I did a Monty Hall type thing,” Jones said, referring to the longtime “Let’s Make a Deal” host. “I have a different jacket for each show.”

    She is not picky about clothes. “I don’t care about my appearance. I like to tell the joke, ”she said. “It’s something they didn’t realize at ‘SNL’ until too late. That I’m not just an idiot. That I can actually have other emotions and still be funny. She continued, “Lucille Ball was beautiful. She didn’t care to be beautiful. She did what was necessary to get this fucking joke across. Jones said that, if necessary, she would fall back on her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice: “I’ll be a good detective.”

    She explained why hosting a game show appealed to her more than pretending to be a politician on “SNL.” “I smoke too much weed to be other people,” she said. “I don’t remember that shit. But I remember who I am.

    In 2016, after her appearance in the all-female reboot of “Ghostbusters,” she was fiercely harassed on Twitter, and company CEO Jack Dorsey invited her to talk about hate on the internet. “Now I want to talk to Jeff Bezos,” she said. “But with him, I’d be like, ‘I need to know where your brain is. “”

    She examined her face and her hair in the mirror: “You really did a good job on something that I’m just going to sweat.” ??


    Sugar Frenzy Bakery to Open New Store in Town

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    PEORIA – Cierra Sargent goes from fries to pies.

    But cakes, cookies, and muffins need to be available more often than pies. Sugar frenzy, the Sargent bakery is setting up in the northwest of Peoria.

    Scheduled to open on September 27, Sugar Frenzy is scheduled to be located at 7706 N. Grand Prairie Drive, in a mall west of The Shoppes in Grand Prairie. It’s across town from another Sargent family food business.

    Earlier this year, Sargent and her husband, Jeremy, opened The French fries spot. This East Bluff restaurant offers fries topped with lobster and shrimp, among other foods.

    But baking, not frying, has been Cierra Sargent’s passion for some time now. This led to her working at a Hy-Vee supermarket bakery while she was attending Bradley University.

    “It was just my little side job, but I fell in love with the bakery,” Sargent said.

    Following:Here’s a look at the food and interior of the new Peoria restaurant on East Bluff.

    After Sargent and her husband briefly moved to Bakersfield, California, she decided to operate a bakery from their residence. She continued after they returned to Peoria, where she mainly cooked for her family and friends.

    Being surrounded by candy at home might sound like heaven, but it wasn’t necessarily true in Sargent’s case.

    “It turned out so well that my house was full of cakes all the time – cakes, cookies and cupcakes,” Sargent said. “It invaded my kitchen.

    Cierra Sargent decorates cookies at her new Sugar Frenzy business, 7706 N. Grand Prairie Drive, North Peoria. Sargent nurtured the love of baking and the necessary skills while working at Hy-Vee when she was in college.

    “We had a new baby, so it was too much to have my blenders on the counter and powdered sugar everywhere, nuggets in every cabinet.”

    Sargent was looking for an offsite location to bake. A furniture store, not a grocery store, once occupied the Grand Prairie space. But Sargent fell in love with it, in part thanks to its bay window.

    “The sun is shining here,” she said. “It’s very welcoming.”

    Sugar Frenzy customers will be invited to order custom baked goods or try what Sargent has already made. Some of its specialties include a cake with lemon white buttercream frosting and a red velvet cake that includes mini chocolate chips.

    Also:It was a restaurant, a church and a nightclub. Now this Peoria space will reopen as a tea room

    Caramel apples will also be part of the Sugar Frenzy product line. During Thanksgiving and Christmas, Sargent plans to add pies to his repertoire.

    Unlike fries, they probably won’t be topped with lobster and shrimp.

    “I’m just ready to be open and share what I love to do with everyone,” Sargent said. “It’s a dream come true, so I’m really grateful for this opportunity.”

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    Five Guys opens its first Australian point of sale

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    American burger sensation Five Guys opens its first Australian take-out-only restaurant on September 20 in Penrith, Sydney.

    Master franchisee Seagrass Hospitality opens long-awaited fast food brand at Penrith Panthers Leagues Club on the busy Mulgoa Road.

    Robby Andronikos, Brand Director of Five Guys Australia, said: “It was an incredibly fun journey to bring the opening of Five Guys to this point. A massive team effort from Five Guys, Seagrass BHG and the multiple Australian growers and companies working in partnership to launch this brand with the exacting standards required.

    “I am delighted to finally be able to open the doors of our first store in Penrith with many more Australian restaurants on the horizon already planned.”

    Seagrass BHG has five brands in its portfolio, including Ribs & Burgers, Italian Street Kitchen and The Meat & Wine Co.

    What started as a family-run burger and fries restaurant in 1986 is now a global franchise with locations in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

    The the next planned expansion beyond the Australian market will be in New Zealand.

    The Murrell brothers who founded the company have a no freezer and microwave policy – all burgers and fries are fresh every day.

    Lean patties are made daily on site, while bread is baked fresh five days a week at a locally contracted bakery.

    Chad Murrell said, “From the start we wanted our customers to know that we put all of our money into food. This is why the decor is so simple; only red and white tiles. We don’t spend money on decoration or guys in chicken costumes. We will go too far on the food.

    “By maintaining a simple philosophy, coupled with the highest quality ingredients, we have continued to pursue our vision since 1986.”

    This story originally appeared on Inside the franchise business.


    Students Need More Than Excel to Excel: The Case for Media Literacy Course Requirements

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    As we begin the 2021-22 school year, DePaul’s students are re-entering and exiting classrooms and re-acclimating to in-person classes. But even if we make this transition together, it would do us good to think more critically about the world we lived in during the last year of the pandemic – the world of digital media.

    Digital media has become ubiquitous in our academic and private lives across the globe, and it is high time for the modern academic curriculum to help all students make sense of the digital path they have forged.

    Here at DePaul, all students are required to take at least one Liberal Studies Program (LSP) course in Using Computers in Quantitative Analysis through Microsoft and IBM tools, and for most students it s ‘is two courses. In addition to these important general education courses, it would be prudent for the university to add an Introductory Digital Media course to the LSP program as a requirement for all students.

    No matter what we all choose to study, we are all impacted by digital multimedia messaging every day. The consequences of not understanding the impact of digital media on our lives, as well as the structure and incentives in connected industries, could be disastrous for all of us.

    Luke Kirkpatrick, a graduate of DePaul University, had to take classes on this topic as a political science student. Taking courses such as “Mass Media and American Politics” and “Internet, Technology and Politics,” Kirkpatrick explained how what he learned could benefit DePaul’s entire student body.

    “The most important thing is that neither of the two courts was cynical in their approach,” Kirkpatrick said. “I notice people get anti-journalism when they have a problem with the way the news structures a story, but there’s a much more nuanced perspective you can have if you understand the full significance of it.”

    Kirkpatrick also discussed how these classes force students out of their media echo chambers, which it becomes easier to fall into as the media takes a more prominent place in our lives.

    “Classes take you out of your bubble,” Kirkpatrick said. “You can see how different forms of media deliver the same stories. They help you understand how media companies structure information, establish agendas, and direct viewers to certain information.

    Even before the pandemic, Americans consumed incredible amounts of media in their daily lives. But with the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, that time has only grown longer. Whether it was for the purpose of following national politics or the Kardashians, we all had no choice but to dive deeper into an already saturated media environment in order to find respite from the chaotic world around us.

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Americans between the ages of 15 and 24 have spent the most of the time overall use a computer for leisure compared to their older counterparts at an average of 1.9 hours per day, up 30 minutes on average from 2019.

    In addition, Americans as a whole spent an average of 3.1 hours per day watching TV, an average of 19 minutes compared to the respective bell curves, indicating that there were several million Americans who spent even more time using various forms of digital media during the pandemic.

    This is something that is important for all Americans to consider and take into account, but it is most important for young Americans. The generation currently studying on DePaul’s campus and at universities nationwide are the first to be able to think of themselves as digital natives. The vast majority of them grew up interacting with computers and smartphones on a daily basis – not only as a working tool as previous generations had done – but also as the foundation of their social and private lives.

    Jason Martin, chair of DePaul University’s journalism program, explained that this makes media literacy classes more essential than ever.

    “People today have more and more consistent access to digital media that didn’t exist 20 or even 10 years ago,” Martin wrote in an email to The DePaulia. “They can educate themselves on topics and share their opinions widely, which has advantages. But it also comes with risks – the inability to determine reliable and accurate sources of information and the potential to be exposed to misinformation and disinformation. Giving people the tools to make sense of the world around them is essential and a key part of any university’s mission.

    A investigation The Pew Research Center also found that more than half of Gen Z consumers see social media as their preferred way to get information. This raises the question of how much the format of the news consumed affects consumer perceptions, one of the many concerns that could be addressed and discussed in a college-level media literacy course.

    Although Gen Z know the internet intuitively, having grown up surrounded by it, there seems to be little talk about how it has drastically changed their entire lives and the incentives that online media organizations and websites have. social media have to take their time. and attention.

    There is nothing inherently good or bad about any of this – that remains to be seen. But when you consider that a vast majority of the digital media sphere is fueled by targeted advertising and the massive sale of personal data (Global Industry Analysts Inc. estimates that the big data market was worth $ 130.7 billion in 2020 and will be worth $ 234.6 billion by 2026), it is clear that these incentives should be heeded by the educated media consumer.

    If we want DePaul students to be such media consumers – responsible, educated, and aware – then it is imperative that the university embark on a program that gives its students a sophisticated understanding of the media environment in which they live thanks to the addition of a medium. literacy classes in the Liberal Studies Program.


    Epicurean Atlanta, an Autograph Collection hotel opens – Hospitality Net

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    The highly anticipated Epicurean Atlanta, Midtown’s only food and wine-focused hotel, is now welcoming its guests. The urban chic hotel is a member of Marriott International’s autograph collection and the second location of the Epicurean Hotel brand, a collaboration between Mainsail Lodging & Development and the legendary Bern’s Steak House in Tampa, Florida. As one of three towers located on the 1105 West Peachtree property by Selig Development, Epicurean Atlanta will offer discerning travelers and locals unparalleled experiences to suit all tastes and appetites.

    TO EAT

    Epicurean Atlanta is based on three innovative restaurant concepts, all led by Executive Chef Ewart Wardhaugh. Originally from Scotland, Wardhaugh’s culinary prowess earned him prestigious international nominations throughout his career.

    TO Reverence, the hotel’s signature restaurant, Chef Wardhaugh seeks to combine his global experience with the best of the region’s producers and ingredients, creating a synergy between dishes and promising a hint of exploration with every bite. The 2,886 square foot space features rich wood tones and luxurious textures to accommodate up to 127 people with an expansive patio overlooking West Peachtree Street. Beverage Director Arthur Huynh worked alongside the renowned team of sommeliers at Bern’s Steak House to present a selection of dishes that pair perfectly with the flavor profiles of Chef Ewart’s cuisine. The wine program includes 136 bottles as well as 26 options by the glass, with an emphasis on Pinot Noirs from a single vineyard for their ability to convey a true sense of place and terroir.

    Located in the heart of a lush and lively garden on the 9e Sky Terrace level, Overhead kitchen and bar will soon be Midtown’s premier outdoor dining destination. This resort-style sanctuary will offer hotel guests, as well as residents of the surrounding skyscrapers and office staff, the opportunity to lounge in this outdoor destination while enjoying refreshing cocktails and inspired bites. which naturally complement the midday sun or evening sunset.

    Conveniently located across from the Epicurean Atlanta Motor Entrance at 1105 West Peachtree, The office bar will provide the ideal respite for professionals working and living in this dynamic technology and business district. The sophisticated living room setting features marble and leather accents, custom bourbon lockers, and plenty of TVs for sports fans to cheer on their favorite team.

    DESIGN:

    Atlanta-based architecture and interior design firm Rule Joy Trammell + Rubio was tasked with overseeing the design of the hotel and bringing this extraordinary vision to life. The interior of the project reflects an urban paradise for foodies and wine lovers, with a design highlighting chic finishes and modern style. The 16-story hotel features a sleek, modern design with clean lines and tasteful proportions in keeping with the active urban and pedestrian feel of its surroundings.

    ROOMS AND SUITES:

    The 178 rooms, including 22 spacious suites, feature organic tones and textures in addition to eclectic furnishings and artwork inspired by the hotel’s deep-rooted culinary connection. Rooms feature curated handcrafted pantries, butcher block accents, innovative Google technology, and panoramic city views to create the optimal environment for relaxation. Additional amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center with floor-to-ceiling windows and a resort-style pool oasis at 9e Sky Terrace level, with temperature controlled cabins and butler service. Guests can also look forward to lawn-event programming with wellness activities and more.

    EPICURIAN THEATER:

    The Epicurean Theater offers hotel guests and locals the opportunity to watch, learn, experiment and create with award-winning chefs, star mixologists, trendy winemakers and talented artists to bring to life to their inner connoisseur. The 1,964 square foot theater offers state-of-the-art cuisine through a partnership with Sub-Zero and Wolf, creating the ultimate playground for culinary discovery. The immersive and exhilarating space will also feature multiple 86-inch LED TVs that can accommodate up to 80 participants.

    MEETINGS, WEDDINGS AND EVENTS:

    Epicurean Atlanta has 11,000 square feet of sophisticated indoor and outdoor function space adaptable for meetings and events. The Sky Terrace is a one acre resort style deck located on the ninth floor of the development and houses an outdoor saltwater pool and (3) poolside cabanas. The Sky Terrace event lawn is equipped with a 144-inch HDTV and sweeping views of the Midtown skyline, perfect for any season. The 3,096 square foot Grand Cru Ballroom, conveniently connected to the lush Sky Terrace, can be halved to accommodate a wide range of event sizes. Perfect for weddings and large events, the Grand Cru Ballroom also features a custom ceiling canopy of wood branches, a subtle nod to the prolific orchards of North Georgia. Continuing the Georgia product theme – the six indoor meeting rooms and hospitality suites are also named after varieties of Georgia peaches with capacities from 10 to 240, ideal for board meetings, focus groups and private functions.The Epicurean Theater can also be transformed into a customizable event space, offering hybrid meeting upgrades, in addition to programming Epicurean Atlanta’s team of hospitality experts will ensure an event totally immersive and unique from start to finish.


    Opening of an autumn art exhibition at the Northeast Gallery

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    A fall art exhibition opened at the Country Frames Gallery in Leslie.

    A Bit of Blue, which runs until Saturday, October 30, presents a selection of artists who have produced a variety of works with one thing in common: the color blue.

    Yvonne Flett of the gallery said: “Roselyne O’Neill has created several sea-themed paintings using oil and cold wax with beautiful turquoise and aqua tones, to deeper peacock blues. .

    “Sandra Lister’s Himalayan Blue Poppies are stunning pastel works contrasting with the great seas and semi-abstract skies of John Clelland.

    “Mary Black has created softness in her works, with moody gray blues while Caroline Simmill’s paintings depict the dark and stormy skies so often seen over the beautiful Scottish landscape.

    The A Bit of Blue exhibition opened at the Country Frames Gallery.

    “The land and sea of ​​the northeast have also inspired the vibrant multimedia works of contemporary semi-abstract paintings by Donna Irvine and Kymme Fraser.

    “Our blue-themed collection also includes cute little paintings inspired by Maggie Nickson’s antlers and Mag Donald’s magical piece The Blue Dress. It’s a sight worth seeing.”

    A number of new pieces have been added to the gallery for the season, including ceramics, wood, jewelry, sculpture, textile art, glass, as well as a selection of paintings and prints. original.

    Plans are also underway for the gallery’s winter exhibition to be held from Saturday November 6 to Friday December 31.

    Yvonne added: “The Winter Show 2021 will be a co-ed show by a wide variety of artists – something for everyone.

    “He will also present Leslie Memories – a collection of works by Aberdeen artist Lorraine Taylor. Lorraine grew up in Leslie and produced a delightful collection of paintings, straight from memory, depicting scenes from the region.”

    After setting up a meeting system earlier in the year, the gallery has returned to its usual opening hours. However, for people who prefer to make an appointment, they can always do so by contacting the gallery.

    Yvonne said: “We have all measures in place, as per government guidelines, to ensure the safety of clients and ourselves during this time.

    “We are grateful to all of you for their continued support and understanding throughout these strange times.”

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    Pennsylvania whiskey revival: distillers turn to heirloom grains like rye Rosen

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    A little over ten years ago, no rye whiskey had been produced in Pennsylvania for a generation. Today, nearly 20 Pa. Distilleries produce rye – and Laura Fields is at the center of the resurgence.

    When Fields asked me to meet her at the Stoll and Wolfe Distillery in the small town of Lititz, Pa. Two years ago, we weren’t there for the booze. We were there for the grain.

    The fields can know as many farmers as it knows distillers. Behind the 43-year-old Bucks County native’s passion for whiskey lies an underlying goal that is to improve the commercial viability of small-scale American agriculture. Through a non-profit organization she founded, her SeedSpark project funded research on heirloom grains for distilleries in Pennsylvania.

    Its main cause has become the fate of Rosen rye, a grain once championed for its yield, price and taste. Rosen was in danger of disappearing for good, in part due to the decline in popularity of whiskey at the end of the 20th century.

    But that day two years ago in Lancaster County, I joined Fields to watch a recently revived Rosen Rye Grain Mash being distilled and casked by revered distiller Dick Stoll. Stoll is the legendary whiskeyman whose love of Rosen first sent Fields on his quest. “It’s her fault,” she joked.

    Years of effort are rolled out of the barrel now, and it has been featured at the American Whiskey Convention, an annual gathering that helps fund Fields heirloom grain research by bringing dozens of manufacturers and hundreds of attendees to Philadelphia. every September. This month, it hosted the fifth annual Independence Seaport Museum. Big brands like Bulleit, Maker’s Mark and Jack Daniel’s were there to show off lesser-known corners of their portfolio, as were artisanal distillers from across the country.

    These foreign companies have joined the representatives of some 44 distilleries now operational in Pennsylvania. For a large state with an old tradition, that’s a relatively small slice of the country’s more than 2,000 distilleries in total.

    For Pennsylvania to regain its place as a leader in American whiskey, Fields said, consumers need new tastes and better stories – and she believes they can find both in rye.

    “You can’t be a Kentucky distiller without bourbon,” a liquor maker told me at the convention. “It could be the same with rye for the Pennsylvania distillers.”

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    Pennsylvania was once the country’s leading whiskey producer. Rye was more cultivated than corn in Pennsylvania, and the Commonwealth became particularly known for its rye whiskey.

    The Whiskey Rebellion of 1794, in which President George Washington himself fought, was primarily a business among the farmers of western Pennsylvania who distilled rye. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, brands founded in Pennsylvania like Old Overholt, Rittenhouse Rye, and Michter’s became known brands. Around 1908, a Russian student brought the rye variety Rosen to the United States, and farmers in Pennsylvania quickly adopted it.

    In the 1910s, Pennsylvania was a powerhouse of distillation, rye whiskey was a dominant spirit, and rye Rosen was a respected grain.

    That all changed when the United States banned alcohol consumption. “The impact of Prohibition on grain producers – not just in Pennsylvania but across the United States – cannot be underestimated,” Fields said.

    By the time Prohibition was repealed in 1933, new generations of drinkers had new taste preferences. Whiskey was in decline and the part of the industry that remained consolidated in Kentucky, where corn-based bourbon dominated. Americans have turned more and more to vodka, mass beer and ultimately wine.

    Michter’s was a rare place in Pennsylvania, distilling in Lebanon County near Hershey until 1989. The last master distiller there was Stoll, who was formed by a descendant of Jim Beam and distilled what we have. called “the best bourbon you’ll ever taste.” It was there that he fell in love with Rosen Rye.

    With the help of researchers at Penn State, Fields got over 500 pounds of grain into Stoll’s hands just in time. He was able to taste an early sample before he died last year at the age of 86.

    With his blessing, the Stoll and Wolfe Distillery has the first 200 bottles of Rosen Rye Whiskey, now well aged.

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    Cyrus Kehyari is the great-great-grandson of the original owner of what has become Hughes Bros. of Central Pa., one of the thousands of distilleries that did not survive Prohibition. “I grew up listening to the stories of this family distillery,” said Kehyari, who now lives in Germantown and works to revive the brand.

    The region is again increasingly dotted with distilleries. Some try a portfolio that includes whiskey but is not limited to it. Others focus on the one notoriously difficult whiskey trade.

    In 2010, Herman Mihalich co-founded Bristol-based Dad’s Hat Rye, which built a brand on the Pennsylvania rye revival. With Pittsburgh’s Wigle, which opened in 2012, Dad’s Hat helped lay the groundwork for the whiskey revival in Pennsylvania.

    It is a growing market. Whiskey makers currently operating in Pennsylvania, many of which have only come online in recent years, include:

    1. 1675 Spirits (Bucks County)
    2. Altered State Distillery (Erie County) – produces a rye
    3. Barley Creek (Monroe County)
    4. BlueBird Distillation (Chester County) – produces a rye
    5. Boardroom Spirits (Montgomery County) – produces a rye
    6. Brandywine Branch Distillery (Chester County) – produces a rye
    7. Chicken Hill Distillery (Elk County)
    8. CJ Spirits (McKean County) – produces a rye
    9. Cooper Spirits (Philadelphia) – produces a rye
    10. Crostwater Distilled Spirits (York County) – produces a rye
    11. Papa’s Hat Rye (Bucks County) – produces a rye
    12. Dead Lightning Distilled Spirits (Cumberland County)
    13. Disobedient Spirits (Indiana County)
    14. Eight Oaks Distillery (County Lehigh) – produces a rye
    15. Five Saints Distilling (Montgomery County)
    16. Hazard Distillery (Juniata County)
    17. Cut Spirits (Bucks County) – produces a rye
    18. Hughes Bros Distillation (Bedford County) – produces a rye
    19. Hungry Run Distillery (Mifflin County)
    20. Lakehouse Distilling (Franklin County) – produces a rye
    21. Liberty Pole Spirits (Washington County) – produces a rye
    22. Lucky Sign Spirits (Allegheny County) – produces a rye
    23. Midstate Distillery (County of Dauphin) – produces a rye
    24. Nomadic Distillation (Lycoming County)
    25. New Liberty Distillery (Philadelphia) – produces a rye
    26. Manatawny Still Works (Berks County and Philadelphia)
    27. Red Brick Distillery (Philadelphia)
    28. Silverback Distillery (Monroe County) – produces a rye
    29. Stoll and Wolfe (Lancaster County) – produces a rye
    30. Strivers’ Row Distillery (Philadelphia)
    31. Thistle Finch Distillery (Lancaster County) – produces a rye
    32. Whiskey Wigle (Pittsburgh) – produces a rye
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    Stoll and Wolfe is currently the only distiller using Rosen rye, which is still a small-scale experiment. Others might follow: Mihalich from Dad’s Hat said he was watching the experience.

    Most of the above distilleries use some kind of locally grown grain – and several are from the Double Eagle Malt House in Huntingdon Valley. Double Eagle works with other Pennsylvania heritage grains, according to business manager Alan Gladish. One of the most well-known bears the memorable name of Bloody Butcher, which is used in a highly regarded bourbon from New Liberty Distilling.

    Unlike the simpler wine-making process, whose suppliers originated the concept of ‘terroir’, there is a lot going on in a glass of whiskey, including distillation and aging in charred barrels. How much can the grain really count?

    That’s what Michael Swanson of Far North Spirits of Minnesota wanted to know. With the support of the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Dept. of Agriculture, the farmer-distiller released the results of a five-year study this spring. Tracking a dozen types of rye, the study published this spring found that mainstream hybrids have a more limited flavor range than traditional grains.

    When I arrived at the American Whiskey Convention this month, I hadn’t seen Fields since that first Rosen rye distillation in Lancaster County two years ago. Wearing our face masks, we kissed. She took my hand and walked me over to the Stoll and Wolfe table. A representative handed me a small glass of aged Rosen rye, distilled by one of Pennsylvania’s last masters.

    ” What do you think about it ? »Requested fields.

    Whiskey is touching: knowing the farmer, the funder and the distiller, and drinking it with old friends you haven’t seen in years because of a plague can be a way to reinforce an already tasty experience . So think of me as an impartial critic.

    If you really ask, however, the rye had cinnamon on the nose and brown sugar on the palate, with a finish that reminds you to count your blessings. Delicious.


    Votes Russia | September 19

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    Voting is open in Russia’s 11 time zones to elect the 450 members of the lower house of the country’s parliament, the State Duma.

    Here is the latest (Moscow time):

    Sunday September 19

    10:00 a.m. According to the Central Election Commission, the national turnout for the in-person vote was 31.51% at the end of Saturday.

    08:00 Voting resumed in Moscow on the third and final day of the 2021 State Duma elections.

    Saturday September 18

    22:00 Owned by Google YouTube has blocked access to a video published by Alexei Navalny’s team with a list of anti-Kremlin candidates he recommends voters support, following a request from Russian authorities. The video, containing the 225 candidates chosen by the Kremlin critic as part of the Smart Voting initiative, has been viewed more than 900,000 times in the past 24 hours.

    It was downloaded after Google and Apple removed Navalny’s app from their app stores under pressure from the Kremlin. When viewers in Russia attempt to access the video, access is blocked with a notice that reads: “This content is not available on this country domain due to a legal complaint from the government.” The video is still available to users based outside of Russia.

    Navalny’s ally Leonid Volkov, who has led the smart voting initiative from exile, has lambasted the decision. “I am terribly angry with Google and Apple. They fell into cheap blackmail. He added that the US tech giants had stood firm in the face of other Russian legal demands, such as the storage of users’ personal data on Russian servers. “Folding now, for the 101st time, is stupid. They opened Pandora’s box. It will end badly “Volkov wrote on Telegram, a platform he also criticized for deleting a Navalny Smart Voting bot on Friday night.

    9:30 p.m. Responding to reports of electoral fraud and ballot stuffing, CEC Deputy Head Nikolai Bulayev Recount state news agency RIA Novosti, there was “no violation that would affect the outcome of the vote.”

    20.00 Polling stations were closed on the second day of parliamentary elections in Russia. The turnout stands at 31.5%, the Central Election Commission announced on Saturday evening. Among those who registered in advance to vote online, the turnout is over 70%.

    7:30 p.m. Despite attempts by Russian authorities to restrict access to video cameras at polling stations, images continue to emerge of apparent ballot box jams, such as a video of Kemerovo, shared by the Yabloko Liberal Party, showing what appears to be a hand reaching out behind a Russian flag to add ballots to the ballot box as an election official tries to obscure the camera’s view.

    5:15 p.m. Russia has asked Google-owned YouTube to remove three videos posted by Alexei Navalny’s team promoting his smart voting initiative, Navalny senior assistant Ivan Zhdanov said in a statement. Tweeter. The request comes after Roskomnadzor’s communications watchdog on Saturday asked Google to remove two documents uploaded by Navalny’s team along with a list of anti-Kremlin candidates they recommend voting for. Google removed Navalny’s app from its app store on Friday under pressure from the Kremlin.

    4:45 p.m. Some 14 protesters were arrested on the second day of voting in Russia, according to independent observer OVD-Info. Among them were activists demonstrating in support of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny and an anti-Putin shaman from Siberia as well as a former regional coordinator of the now banned Navalny political organization in St. Petersburg which monitored the vote.

    13.30 The Russian internet regulator has asked Google to remove two Google Docs containing lists of anti-Kremlin candidates backed by the team of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. An email Google sent to Navalny’s team said Roskomnadzor’s communications watchdog had informed the US tech giant that the documents violated Russian laws.

    “If you don’t delete the files, Google may be forced to block access”, the email, share by the Navalny team on its Telegram channel, said. Google removed Navalny’s app from its app store on Friday under pressure from the Kremlin. The documents in question are a comprehensive slate of candidates backed by Navalny’s Smart Voting System, a tactical voting initiative designed to oust lawmakers from the pro-Kremlin United Russia party.

    13.00 Russia’s Central Election Commission said it “recorded three targeted cyber attacks from abroad” against Russia’s electoral system and its website during Friday’s vote. He added that more attacks were expected, but did not specify which countries he said were involved.

    The newlyweds voted in Kazan.
    Yegor Aleyev / TASS

    12.30 There are fewer reports of crowded polling stations on Saturday, but incidents of reported violations continue to occur. In St. Petersburg, a man was arrested after he was caught attempting to put a dozen ballot papers, supporting the ruling United Russia party, into the ballot box, Novaya Gazeta reported. A video of Samara, share by vote monitors of the liberal opposition party Yabloko, shows a nearly empty polling station all morning, while the official vote tally for the district recorded some 1,600 ballots cast on Saturday.

    Another video showed pens with ink fading in polling stations and ballot boxes with secret doors and elusive seals.

    10:00 a.m. Independent election observation NGO Golos recorded 2,130 possible infractions at polling stations on Friday. Some 382 were in Moscow and 171 others in St. Petersburg, Novaya Gazeta reported.

    8:00 am: Voting resumed in Moscow on the second day of the 2021 State Duma elections.

    12:30 am: Telegram founder Pavel Durov said on Friday evening that instant messaging was suspending support for all “campaign-associated bots” during the parliamentary elections in Russia, which appears to be a blow to the “voting strategy”. smart ”from Navalny.

    Friday September 17th

    8:00 p.m .: As polling stations close in Moscow on the first of three voting days, the official turnout stands at 16.85%, according to Russia’s Central Election Commission.

    7:00 p.m .: Reports of suspected electoral fraud circulated on social media throughout the day. This video from St. Petersburg appears to show a ballot box filled with ballot papers, a practice used in previous elections in the country.

    18.10: A raccoon was seen running around one of the polling stations in Moscow, which was reportedly let loose by its owner while he was voting. It took authorities seven minutes to catch the animal, local media said.

    4:40 p.m .: President Vladimir Putin, who is isolating himself after being exposed to Covid-19 in his entourage, voted online in the country’s legislative elections from his residence outside Moscow, the Kremlin announced on Friday.

    4:15 p.m .: Social media videos posted online Friday showed buses with newly stricken Russian citizens continue to leave the separatist Donetsk People’s Republic (DNR) of eastern Ukraine to vote in Russia. Authorities in the separatist Donetsk People’s Republic (DNR) in eastern Ukraine have prepared nearly 1,000 buses and trains to neighboring Russia for residents in the election, a move criticized by officials in Kiev.

    4:00 p.m .: Russia’s three-day voting periods are expected to remain, the head of the country’s Central Election Commission (CEC) said, a move that critics say will facilitate voter fraud.

    3.20 p.m .: More 40% of Muscovites who have requested electronic voting have already voted, the Central Election Commission said.

    14.36 Vladimir Putin will vote online in the Duma elections, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Friday.

    Gigantic queue at 9 a.m. outside a polling station in the Arbat region of central Moscow. arbat sosedey / fb group

    Gigantic queue at 9 a.m. outside a polling station in the Arbat region of central Moscow.
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    11.06: Social footage from Friday morning showed long lines of people outside polling stations in cities across Russia. A source close to the government told independent media outlet Meduza that many state employees were asked to vote before 12 p.m. Friday. Critics say the Russian elections have a long history of intimidating voters at work, especially in the bloated public sector, which accounts for a third of jobs in Russia. A recent survey released by state-funded polling agency VTsIOM said 14% of all employers working in factories in Russia faced forced voting in upcoming elections

    The soldiers vote in the Russian parliamentary elections of 2021 in the village of Peschanka, territory of Transbaikal. Yevgeny Yepanchintsev / TASS

    The soldiers vote in the Russian parliamentary elections of 2021 in the village of Peschanka, territory of Transbaikal.
    Yevgeny Yepanchintsev / TASS

    A man votes in the 2021 Russian parliamentary elections in the village of Nikolayevka, in the Omsk region. Yevgeny Sofiychuk / TASS

    A man votes in the 2021 Russian parliamentary elections in the village of Nikolayevka, in the Omsk region.
    Yevgeny Sofiychuk / TASS

    10:20 am: More 10% of Russians who have requested electronic voting have already voted, the digital science ministry said.

    10.13: Apple and Google have removed the apps of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny from their online stores after Russian authorities threatened their employees with jail, Navalny aides said on Friday.

    08.01: Polling stations were opened in Russian regions belonging to the Moscow time zone. Residents of Moscow will be able to vote online.

    AFP contributed to the report.



    Shadow of Covid on Ramlila, city’s Ravana effigy makers fear another lost year

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    Bamboo strips are measured, twisted and bent to make effigies of Ravana in front of Dussehra in the corners of Titarpur in West Delhi, but the manufacturers, harassed by Covid-related restrictions on celebrations and gatherings, are expect another year of bad sales.

    Friday afternoon, at Micheal Ekka’s booth near Tagore Garden metro station, two workers were handcrafting the bamboo frames that form the basic structure of the effigies. “Before, we received orders for large effigies 40 feet high once assembled. Since the Ramlila events are unlikely to occur this year as well, we have reduced the size of the effigies to between 5 feet and 15 feet. There were hardly any sales in the last year and the fear of another foreclosure has kept some of us from hiring more workers. ,” he said.

    The painstaking work of making the bamboo frames – one frame for each part of the body – followed by painting and decorating usually begins in Titarpur about a month before Dussehra, but Micheal’s stall is the only one on the sidewalk for the moment.

    Requests for custom Ravanas with specific characteristics – particularly angry eyes or massive mustaches – were regularly filed, some even in shopping malls in Bengaluru, Micheal said. This year, just like last year, it has yet to secure such an order.

    Others, like Bobby Mehra, who runs Shankar Ravanwale, said they made effigies at home. They received online orders this year from outside Delhi, although demand in the nation’s capital was weak last year and is not expected to pick up again this year, Mehra said. Income from the sale of effigy at this time of year must be supplemented by other work. Mehra, who has been making effigies for about 30 years now, returns to the job of a driver the rest of the year.

    In another corner of Titarpur, inside an MCD park, Poonam Kashyap ties bamboo strips together to make big faces for the Ravanas. As she effortlessly splits larger and thinner strips with a sharp knife, she emphasized that the job is not easy. “It comes with years of watching and learning from others who do it,” said Kashyap, who has worked there for 20 years. The park is usually filled with people making the effigies, she said, but her family was the only one present on Friday.

    Kashyap is helped by three siblings and has always loved artistic work.

    “Since we have no other job, the orders at this time of year were supporting us. But with very few sales last year, it became difficult, ”said Rema Pawan Kumar, Kashyap’s sister.

    Rema’s husband also makes effigies and has no other source of income, she said. Last year, they only sold five effigies.

    Arrowroot, paper, paint and decorative material are used to make the Ravana from the bamboo frames. In Titarpur, children learn skills from older manufacturers, Micheal said. Kashyap’s daughter, still very small, tries to split a piece of bamboo next to her.

    Micheal himself has been making effigies for as long as he can remember.


    Knwls Spring 2022 Ready-to-Wear Collection

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    Charlotte Knowles and Alexandre Arsenault of the (now mononym) Knwls brand have a knack for an appropriate collector’s title, this season settling on the word ‘adrenaline’. As the thrill of the live London fashion shows returned for the first time after the pandemic, the duo wanted to bring back all the visceral excitement of a high octane runway experience. “We always had these talks during the lockdown where people were asking, do you like the digital program? But for us, it’s like going to a rock concert rather than watching it on YouTube; it’s just not the same, ”says Arsenault. “The experience is so much more amplified when it’s live.

    Obviously, they know a thing or two about creating a show. Marking their first time at an independent venue, Knowles and Arsenault opted for the bowels of an underground car park near Oxford Circus, where the models walked through specks of light on a thunderous industrial soundtrack, making it the one of London Fashion Week‘s most exciting montages so far. This helped the frame to harmonize perfectly with the collection, which one could imagine being worn by a Mad Max firecracker not afraid to flash a bit (well, a lot) of flesh on a street race through the wet and concrete belly of the city.

    Knwls’ signatures – waist-high bustiers, drop-waist pants cut in sheer mesh, elaborate riffs on underwear as outerwear – were all catered for, with a few surprises as well. There was an expansion of their distinctively earthy color palette to hot pink accessories, light blue jeans, and a final look of ghostly, ethereal whites and creams. A clever play of textures was also present, with thicker fabrics treated to appear oil-stained or speckled with acid, capped in ultralight stretch jerseys. The brand’s increasingly ambitious work with leather has been another highlight, from paneled mini dresses to a striking pair of webbed pants, fringed with leather tassels from the waist up. at the ankle.

    Part of Knwls’ distinctive aesthetic is their ability to combine various influences in a way that never seems fancy. There was a touch of the Wild West in the raw, ready-made snakeskin cowboy hats and loosely laced suede effect dividers in Leatherface style, or their shiny riff on a bomber jacket, here with shoulders. in cocoon-style leather with elasticated rib panels extending to the armpit. A collaboration with white-hot jeweler Marco Panconesi resulted in gorgeous earrings and bracelets dripping with stones and colorful crystals that managed to feel both effortlessly bohemian and ready for the dance floor at Studio 54. .


    ICYMI: Kacey Musgraves Fashion Disaster, More MTV VMA Fashion Hits and Failures 2021 | Gallery

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    Fashion never gets bored on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards! Wonderwall.com brings together the best, worst and craziest looks from the 2021 ceremony on September 12 – from men showing all the skin to some really over the top accessories. First off, this bizarre Kacey Musgraves disaster! The country music star arrived in this truly confusing Valentino ensemble – a sleeveless purple mini dress paired with red elbow-length gloves, a purple feather hat, and sheer strappy sandals. Take a better look at the strange helmet next …

    Read on to learn more about the best and worst 2021 MTV VMA style…

    RELATED: The Most Fashionable Moments From Past MTV VMAs

    A closer look at Kacey Musgraves’ headgear didn’t help matters. The star’s purple and red Valentino outfit was one of the weirdest looks of the night… and at MTV VMAs, that means something!

    RELATED: See the Stars at Their First MTV VMAs

    It was an amazing look from J.Lo: Jennifer Lopez stunned in this daring dress by David Koma. The talented beauty’s mini dress featured long sleeves, a high neck, and a lace-up detail along the bodice and sides of the skirt, which also featured glittery embellishments. Her clear heels and long, wavy hairstyle cemented this look as a serious victory – and one of her best looks lately!

    RELATED: Iconic Celebrity Couples On Past MTV VMAs

    Lil Nas X rocked the custom Versace at the MTV VMAs. Its pale purple design looked like a pantsuit on one side, but told a different story on the other …

    From another angle, Lil Nas X’s Versace outfit looked like a ball gown – with a plunging neckline. The following ? A look from the front!

    The front view shows how confusing Lil Nas X’s Versace number really was – part a pantsuit, part a cape detail that could pass for a ball gown. And while we loved the shade – and the perfectly matched boots – the crazy figure missed it.

    Camila Cabello seduced by the surprising combo of pink and red colors in this Alexis Mabille confection. From the hot pink strapless bodice to the oversized two-tone bow that starts at the waist and cascades over the ruby ​​red skirt, we loved every part of this glamorous dress. Discover her beauty and her jewelry then …

    Camila Cabello added some funky mismatched earrings from Katkim to the mix and kept things cool with hot pink eye makeup and a pink lip to complete her fabulous MTV VMA look.

    The styling of Shawn Mendes’ crisp all-white Mans suit left a lot to be desired. The star rocked the fitted white blazer and loose pants coordinated with a low-cut silk tank top by Judy Turner. And when it came time to add shoes, he ruined his monochrome look with black loafers.

    It wasn’t just the men who opted for minimal shirts under jackets at the MTV VMAs. Avril Lavigne showed up in this cute pink checkered area suit, holding a silver Jimmy Choo bag. While we liked her bright and cheerful coordinates, her choice to wear this beaded Christalea top baffled us. She finished with some spectacular black Stuart Weitzman heels that we could have done without.

    Machine Gun Kelly stood out among the MTV VMA men – and not just because he wore a shirt under his blazer (more on that later)! The singer’s bright red printed Dolce & Gabbana suit matched the carpet and paired perfectly with black dress shoes, almost rivaling the wild look that her other half, Megan Fox, chose …

    It was a very daring (and barely there) Mugler design for Megan Fox! The beautiful wore this dress with straps almost entirely transparent with thin straps with a lining at the level of the bust… and nowhere else. To see from the front then …

    Megan Fox’s wispy Mugler choice, which was sheer down to her midi hemline, showed off her equally minimal underwear. She paired the look with gold strappy sandals for a daring fashion moment.

    The following ? A not-so-daring fashion moment. We were seriously disappointed with rising star Olivia Rodrigo’s choice of MTV VMA. Her strapless, fitted Versace dress featured a dark pink and coral color combo for a pretty but forgettable pairing. The following ? A better glimpse of her jewelry and her makeup …

    Olivia Rodrigo accessorized her pink and orange Versace number with equally un-exciting jewelry – dazzling butterfly earrings.

    Ciara has established herself as one of the best dressed stars of the night, stunning in this phenomenal black lace Tom Ford creation. The long-sleeved dress featured a bold cutout along the bodice and a floor-length maxi skirt that gathered at the bottom to add an additional infusion of drama.

    Paris Hilton looked futuristic in shiny silver in this Richard Quinn mini dress. The long sleeve dress started off well with a high neck and structured sleeves, but lost us with the weird super short, asymmetrical hem. The star added even more money with pointy toe pumps.

    Recognize this guy? We almost didn’t! Turns out, Nick Cannon decided to hide behind sunglasses and carry a red Solo mug to accessorize his odd MTV VMA outfit – a silver cropped tank top, baggy white pants, and glittery gold boots.

    Billie Eilish was surprisingly low-key to MTV VMAs. The star, known for her extravagant red carpet looks, opted for a black sweater over a midi-length black lace dress instead, adding chunky boots to the mix and adopting a minimalist (and comfy!) Style.

    Tinashe went for a pretty funky cut on the MTV VMA red carpet. The singer wore this cropped black top with a jagged edge with low waist brown leather pants that included some pretty intense black lace up details. She accessorized the busy outfit with even busier accessories, which we’ll see next …

    Tinashe added layers upon layers of necklaces to her wild look, cementing it like a messy miss.

    Retain it for men? Ed Sheeran, who looked great in a Versace tuxedo jacket! The musician rocked the classic baroque print of the fashion house and paired it with a black shirt with embroidery on the collar, black pants and dress shoes for an elegant look.

    It was a black and white Louis Vuitton jumpsuit for Alicia Keys. The star walked the red carpet in this cover-up outfit with dramatic ruffled sleeves and what appeared to be shoes built into the outfit.

    No one can call Rita Ora’s Vera Wang looking boring! The star arrived in this bizarre cutout-covered pattern, which she paired with a long cape and dramatic thigh-high boots. But her odd outfit wasn’t the strangest part of her MTV VMAs set…

    Rita Ora has found a surprising place to add jewelry: her teeth! The star rocked a weird knotted hairstyle to complete her funky MTV VMA look.

    Another pair of leather pants we weren’t crazy about? The shiny skinny version of Jamila Mustafa, which she paired with a strapless flower pattern top with a sweetheart neckline and tie waist. And while we weren’t fans of the outfit, we loved these sandals with the dazzling bow detail.

    Here’s a new take on men’s fashion: Jaden Hossler wore his gray suit without a jersey to the MTV VMAs. He added chunky black boots to his unorthodox red carpet look.

    Another guy who decided not to wear a shirt? Musician The Kid Laroi neglected to add a t-shirt under his otherwise all-leather outfit. He ended with another fashion faux pas: the Converse sneakers on the red carpet.

    A men’s fashion risk that paid off? Troye Sivan’s Fendi from head to toe! The singer’s cropped blazer and shorts coordinate perfectly with knee high socks and dress shoes for an incredibly cool combination.

    Shay Mitchell looked lovely in red at the MTV VMAs! The beauty’s structured mini dress featured an all-over glossy print and was styled perfectly with bronze strappy sandals and trendy earrings. To see then …

    Shay Mitchell added some serious earrings to her MTV VMA outfit – funky beauties in gold.

    TikTok star Bella Poarch certainly made a statement during her first MTV VMAs. She chose a very extravagant black lace jumpsuit and a dramatic cape that included a train following her down the red carpet.

    Ashanti arrived in this barely visible black dress with many straps, a halter neckline and a half skirt. Michael Costello’s unique design makes for an ideal fashion moment at the wild event.

    The MTV VMAs had no shortage of barely veiled black dresses! Charli XCX also joined the trend by going for this mini dress with sheer panels, lots of lace and cutouts and messy fringes hanging from the hem. We weren’t fans of the dress, but we loved the point-toe Christian Louboutins that she added to the mix.

    Pretty in pink! Madison Beer wowed in a Dolce & Gabbana dress in pale pink tones with spaghetti straps, a corset-style corset and a sky-high slit. The dress is from 2003 and was worn by Beyonce before – when Madison was only 4 years old!

    The oversized fashion continued with the evening’s host, Doja Cat, selecting this bizarre Vivienne Westwood outfit for her red carpet look. The barely-there purple and black mini dress would have been a fashion lack on its own, but it took it to the next level when it comes to accessories. From those odd red thigh-high tights she wore under lace-up platform heels to big jewels and dramatic makeup (which we’ll get to see up close), we didn’t feel any part of this ensemble.

    Dramatic purple eyeshadow, mauve lip, and chunky mismatched jewelry cemented this Doja Cat look like a fashion disaster.

    Compared to the bold looks on the rest of the carpet, Debby Ryan’s LBD was downright boring! The star arrived in a mini dress with a ruffled neckline and straps and added knee-length boots – a snoozy jumpsuit on such a crazy night.

    What’s going on here, Normani? The singer arrived at MTV VMAs in these white Patrycja Pagas coordinates – a dramatic, shirtless cropped blazer and a tiny, strategically placed miniskirt. White pointed-toe pumps completed the odd outfit.

    We’re not quite sure what’s going on here, but we know we don’t like it. German singer-songwriter Kim Petras chose to wear a black mask (or a full bodysuit?)

    Charli D’Amelio channeled the ’90s into this set of pink coordinates. The TikTok star wore a cropped tank top and matching skirt by Aliétte with Giuseppe Zanotti strappy sandals in the same bubblegum hue, then incorporated a black choker and bear-shaped clutch.

    Nessa wore this cute black dress with spaghetti stripes, a fitted bodice and a pretty ruffled tulle skirt. She paired it with simple black sandals. Simplicity was an unexpected breath of fresh air on the crazy red carpet!


    Blended Roots opens in Bluffton

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    BLUFFTON – There is a new store in Bluffton where local artisans can sell their pieces.

    Blended Roots at 242 E. Cherry St., Bluffton, held its grand opening on Saturday.

    “It’s a consignment, full of handmade or refurbished items,” said Julia Keizer, store manager and co-owner. “Everything here has its own personal touch of different people, local and a little far away. We also have some from Toledo.

    The response from traders has been overwhelming and Keizer said they need to revise their business plans.

    “We needed a bigger store. We have had a wide range of people contacting us. We initially had a smaller building in mind in Tommy Plaza, so that was the original plan, but we had an overwhelming response so we had to get a bigger building, ”Keizer said.

    The building housed the Bluffton Mercantile store.

    Keizer says they’re trying to make the best use of the space they have.

    “We’re trying to fill it up a bit more. We started hanging these pallets from the ceiling so we could hang things higher up. Almost all displays that have something on them are for sale. We try to use every inch that we can, so that we can get as many designs from anyone here, ”Keizer said.

    There is also an area for children to do their own crafts during certain times which should be available in about a month.

    Providing people with an outlet to sell their designs is something that is exciting for Deputy Director Hayley Regan.

    “I like the way we have people from all over the place. We have a variety of things and it’s really cool to see the things that people come up with, ”said Regan.

    Keizer agrees.

    “It’s pretty amazing and it’s really cool to be able to see these sales go by and these creations come out too because it’s really cool to see what people can create with their hands and what they come up with on their own. . It’s amazing, ”Keizer said.

    Blended Roots is open 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.

    Blended Roots gives people an outlet for their creations.

    A new consignment store, Blended Roots, is now open at 242 E. Cherry St. in Bluffton.

    Contact Sam Shriver at 567-242-0409.


    Myleene Klass thinks Emma Raducanu can inspire a generation

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    Myleene Klass has revealed that Emma Raducanu inspired her own daughters to reach for the stars after her stunning victory at the US Open.

    Pop star turned woman entrepreneur Klass spoke exclusively to Tennis365 about the most talked about teenager in the world who created one of the greatest stories in tennis history when she won her first Grand Slam qualifying in New York.

    Speaking to us in association with CooperVision as she launched her myopia eye awareness campaign, mother of three Klass couldn’t contain her excitement when she spoke about 18-year-old Raducanu.

    “It has become a verb in our home“, old Listen star Myleene said with a smile during our zoom call. “

    “We tell my two daughters that they can ‘Raducanu it’ when they tell me that they can’t do something and that she is just wonderful. She is such a phenomenal role model.

    “I had a daughter who looked like me when I was growing up in Norfolk and now my daughters have this amazing tennis player who represents so many people.

    “Emma spoke about her mental toughness and everything she put on our TV screens at the US Open encompasses everything we want to see in our children as parents.

    “You want your kids to understand that it takes hard work and determination to be successful in life and how wonderful it is to do it at such a young age that she understands that she needs to take care of her. body and mental health to achieve their goals.

    “She speaks the same language as our children and is a perfect role model. Emma has done so well in her A levels and is such an inspiration on the tennis court as well, so she is an overall winner in life so far.

    “She’s an example of someone who has reached the stars and got there and is proof that you don’t have to rank. Emma tried many different sports, took up tennis and what a great decision it was. It will be great to see his career develop from this incredible starting point. “

    Klass has suffered from ocular myopia throughout her life, a condition that blurs distant objects, and she believes Raducanu’s success underscores the importance of eye health to children.

    “There might be another Emma out there, but she wouldn’t be able to fulfill her dreams if she had a problem with her eyes and couldn’t see the ball properly,” she added.

    “You need to get your kids checked early in life and make sure their eyesight is good, because without it it can be a life of headaches and shock, so we need to take our eye health very seriously. “

    Myleene Klass is teaming up with CooperVision MiSight 1 day® contact lenses, in a campaign to raise awareness about the increase in myopia in children and the ability to slow its progression with their specialized contact lenses. For expert advice and to hear Myleene’s experience growing up with myopia, visit www.coopervision.co.uk/brilliantfutures.



    The “whole family fell in love with royal blood” by Lars Ulrich

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    Metallica’s Lars Ulrich has expressed his affinity for British rock over the years, professing his love for Oasis. years, royal blood. In fact, Ulrich reveals that the Mike Kerr and Ben Thatcher duo made quite an impact on his family as a whole.

    Speaking with NME about her Royal Blood fandom, the Metallica drummer recalls hearing about the duo for the first time “probably in the NME“when the band’s self-titled debut album in 2014 came along.“ Our whole family fell in love with it, ”Ulrich said.“ It was my kids’ favorite band and album. The first time [Royal Blood] played in San Fran, my wife and I met them and spent time together. We ended up driving them around and showing them the landmarks.

    Ulrich shared how Royal Blood had impacted his sons, commenting that his eldest son’s first band had already had six Royal Blood covers in their live set. “They were basically a Royal Blood cover band. Now he and his brother have a band in LA called Taipei Houston. It’s a very Royal Blood inspired duo so still seven-eight years later, Royal Blood is a much of our family’s musical enjoyment. “

    There is a mutual admiration between Royal Blood and Lars, as Royal Blood recently covered “Sad But True” as part of Metallica. Blacklist covers the compilation coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the eponymous release of Metallica.

    Thatcher told NME of the support of Ulrich and his family: “This is crazy! Having someone like that in your group and not just supporting them but thinking you’re awesome is such a nice feeling.

    While Metallica is currently looking back on its historic release, Royal Blood is back with some new music this year. Scalable Typhoons The album arrived in April, featuring stars such as “Trouble’s Coming”, the title track, “Limbo” and “Boilermaker”.

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    The brave lose a stupid game in a stupid way, 6-5

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    I’m not quite sure how to wrap this up, so I’ll just say it: The 2021 Atlanta Braves were beaten Friday night (or Saturday morning) in 11 innings by a flying sacrifice from former comrade Kevin. Gausman. Yes, Kevin Gausman, who was at bat because the Giants were not in a position to play. They came back to the top of the ninth thanks to a three-run homerun from Travis d’Arnaud, had to play by the stupid extra-inning rules still in place for some reason because Will Smith gave up a two-out, two – home run to Donovan Solano, survived a potential late-game situation in the tenth, just to lose to the combination of Kevin Gausman and Jacob Webb who flew a strikeout at second base. Yeah, I don’t know. There’s a good team somewhere on this list, but they’re pretty good at hiding behind substantial dunes of really dumb stuff.

    Now that you know the basics, I guess we can talk about the game as it happened. The Braves actually took an early two-point lead against Logan Webb, as a two-man rally paid off. Freddie Freeman and Austin Riley both scored singles, and Adam Duvall hit a weak flare that landed right in right field and bounced off the wall, scoring them both. The problem was, Ian Anderson immediately returned those runs, hitting a teeing ground, then ceding a clear homerun to Brandon Belt. Anderson had a bizarre exit, suited to this bizarre game, in which he went from dominant to horribly erratic, often in the span of a single round. It’s unclear exactly what torments him, but even after a decent outing against the Marlins, he hasn’t returned to where he was.

    Things only got worse for Anderson and the Braves late in the second, as Brandon Crawford fired a high fastball and hit it to the left for a solo shot into the opposite field. In the fourth, it was LaMonte Wade’s turn to add to his tally, as he led that frame by filing a 2-0 suspended change for a solo shot. After that the game was pretty quiet for a while. A walk with two strikeouts followed by a chased double from Anderson, but AJ Minter struck out Crawford to keep the lead at two. Anderson finished with seven strikeouts on just two walks, but allowed four runs on three longballs in 5 2??3 sleeves. Webb finished strong, throwing six scoreless frames after his first two runs, gutting the Braves overall with nine strikeouts and zero walks. Chris Martin and Sean Newcomb threw scoreless frames in relief, while the Braves were beaten 1-2-3 by Dominic Leone in the eighth.

    It set up the ninth, with Tyler Rogers on the side … and something amazing happened. Riley started the round with a hard hit single. Duvall followed with one of his own. Eddie Rosario also lined up hard, but straight to an infielder, for the first out. Next was Travis d’Arnaud, and somehow, after allowing four homers and leading most of the game … the Braves leading?

    The Braves didn’t get anything else on Rogers, but all they had to do was get three strikeouts not to lose a standings game to the Phillies. They do not have. Will Smith came for his first appearance at his old playground. It didn’t go well. Or, well, he did, until he didn’t. First of all, Smith had a pop-out. Then he struck out Wilmer Flores on a home failure. He was ahead, 0-2, over Donovan Solano, who has just been activated from the injured list. Then he threw up a fifth straight cursor, the only one in the streak that was anywhere near the zone… and he crashed into the left corner of the field for a solo equalizer homerun. Look, I appreciate Will Smith’s unwavering dedication to making sure every Braves fan understands how reckless it is to spend real assets on relievers, but man stop it. Seriously. Smith also nearly ended the game by giving Curt Casali a home run, but it looped foul and he pulled it out.

    So if that wasn’t crazy enough for you, the Braves and Giants now had to face the ridiculous spectacle that we currently call “extra innings”. The Braves didn’t score early in the 10th against Tony Watson, even though Freddie Freeman shot a two-out ball that was caught on the left center warning lane. Tyler Matzek then gave them another chance to win it by throwing a scoreless and dramatic 10th: Matzek took Belt out, intentionally made Buster Posey walk, got a forced second strike, intentionally made Kris Bryant walk, a ran the count all the way to Crawford, then eventually got him to hit hard ground to bypass the third out.

    At 11, the Braves failed to score against Camilo Doval despite hitting two more balls with decent chances of scoring a point: Riley hit a strong (100 mph, hitting probability 0.570) but straight to the third goal, and Rosario finished the round on his own .360 hit probability pitch. Which took us to the crazy lower half of the 11th.

    It started (and ended) with Jacob Webb, who has had a pretty unfortunate streak of extra innings this season. That too was unfortunate, as Webb started the frame trying to take the gift runner off at second and fail miserably, allowing the winning run to move to third. This led to an intentional walk, followed by a shallow volley that did not provoke a lead, then another intentional walk to bring up the pitcher’s place. Players out of position, the Giants had Kevin Gausman at bat for Doval. Webb edged Gausman 1-2, but then missed with a fastball, then missed with a change. I was shocked that Gausman actually swung the field 3-2, but he hit it 256 feet to the right, and Crawford was able to score and score before Joc Pederson’s throw at home.

    It was a baseball game. It was fun for a little while. Hope you enjoyed staying awake to watch 2021 Atlanta Braves baseball. There will be more tomorrow as the Braves try to protect what is now a two-game lead in the division.


    Government-subsidized stores opened across the country

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    Government-subsidized stores opened at various outlets of Food Management and Trading Company and Salt Trading Company on Friday.

    Stores selling daily essentials at subsidized prices will serve customers throughout the festival season through November 10.

    Consumer rights activists viewed the initiative with skepticism, saying that selling a limited number of products in a few outlets of state-owned companies would not have a huge impact on the market.

    The program will not help control prices, benefit target groups, or provide relief to consumers, they said.

    Food Management and Trading offers a discount of Rs 5 per kg on all types of rice, wheat, lentils, threshed rice and flour. Mustard and sunflower oils are sold at a discount of Rs 5 per liter and soybean oil at a discount of Rs 10 per liter. Karnali beans and buckwheat are cheaper by Rs 10 per kg. Live goats are available at a discount of Rs10 per kg.

    Food Management and Trading Company operates 43 outlets in 39 districts.

    “The maximum quantity allowed per customer and prices can be set based on inventory and consumer pressure by conducting internal discussions and creating a working procedure,” the company said. Separate sales quotas have been set for urban and rural areas depending on the food situation.

    The company brings in around 2,000 goats from Hetauda and Dang. Himalayan goats are unlikely to be brought to this Dashain due to high prices and the difficulty of importing them from China, officials said.

    Mohan Prakash Chand, managing director of Food Management and Trading Company, said Mustang farmers were selling Himalayan goats at prices ranging from Rs 30,000 to Rs 40,000 and even more per head. “We cannot buy goats at these prices and sell them to consumers,” he said.

    Salt Trading Company will sell subsidized food products such as rice, pulses and lentils, spices, edible oil, sugar and salt at its 42 outlets across the country.

    Dairy products such as milk, paneer and ghee produced by Dairy Development Corporation will be sold at reduced prices in these subsidized stores.

    Consumer rights activists have said the subsidized stores the government has opened targeting low-income consumers and rural populations never benefit.

    “Unless subsidized stores are opened in the country’s 753 local units, target groups will never be able to benefit from government discounts,” said Madhav Timilsina, president of the Consumer Rights Investigation Forum.

    “In addition, the sale of a limited number of goods will have no effect on the market prices which the government intends to stabilize by opening these subsidized stores,” he said, adding that the subsidized goods should be delivered. to different locations by truck if the targeted people are benefit.

    “When the prices of edible oil jumped more than 17%, the cost of sugar reached Rs 100 per kg, pulses and lentils became more expensive by 10%, and almost all food products became more expensive. costly, offering small discounts will not help lower income consumers, marginalized groups and people who have lost their jobs and sources of income due to the pandemic, ”he said.

    “Even people residing outside of the Kathmandu ring road cannot benefit from government-subsidized stores because they have to spend more on travel than they save with the discount,” he said.

    Some consumers have complained about the quality of food products sold in subsidized stores in the past.

    Pabitra Gurung, a Thankot resident who bought Karnali beans from a subsidized store in the last Dashain, said the beans were of poor quality and did not cook well.

    “I had bought 2 kg of beans at Rs200 which I had to throw away because they did not cook well,” says the 48-year-old housewife.

    Timilsina said consumers have complained in recent years that food products purchased from subsidized stores are of poor quality.

    Consumers have also complained in the past that food products sold in government-subsidized stores can be bought in the market for less.

    With the increase in consumption during the festival period, the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply also decided to carry out an intense and joint inspection of the prices, quality and quantity of the goods. on the market.

    Sales of food and non-food items like clothing and electronics double during peak festival seasons, and rising consumer spending increases the risk of business fraud.

    The Department of Commerce, Supply and Consumer Protection will hold discussions with private sector organizations such as the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the Confederation of Nepalese Industries and Department Stores on the operation of subsidized stores, as they spread to different parts of the valley.


    New discount store arrives in Myrtle Beach looking to hire

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    MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – A discount retail store with most items for $ 5 or less will soon open in Myrtle Beach.

    According to a press release, the most recent pOpshelf location in the South Carolina market will be at 1101 Seaboard Street.

    “We are excited to expand pOpshelf’s offerings in the South Carolina market with the addition of a store and look forward to seeing customers visit the new store later this fall,” said Matt Frame, operations manager of the pOpshelf store. “We invite customers to explore our stores and discover the possibilities of home decor, beauty, party, specialty foods, electronics and more. At pOpshelf, there is changing pleasure in every find, happiness in affordability, and joy in the stress-free shopping experience we provide. We are looking forward to welcoming customers to our new store!

    Another pOpshelf location in Columbia will also open in the fall, with the retailer planning to evaluate additional areas in South Carolina for possible future stores.

    The retailer opened in Nashville, Tenn., Last fall and currently plans to operate approximately 50 locations and 25 stores in one store in various markets by the end of fiscal 2021.

    Officials say each pOpshelf store is expected to create up to 15 new jobs.

    Applicants can apply here or texting JOBS at 38228 for a link to the careers page.

    Copyright 2021 WMBF. All rights reserved.


    The dirty secret of clothes is released

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    Instead, due to the pandemic, she was in custody in Brooklyn when news broke that dozens of major consumer clothing brands were refusing to pay factories for completed orders. The orders represented billions of dollars and the livelihoods of legions of impoverished people, mostly women.

    “In the midst of this terrifying crisis, these really huge, profitable companies – their instinct wasn’t to protect the people who work for them, it was to screw them up,” Cline says. “It was too much.”

    She launched a campaign called #PayUp, alongside activists and others following the fashion industry, demanding that brands, including H&M and Zara, pay what they owe. Factory owners have been exceptionally open with the press about the extent of the problem, Cline says. They rarely speak ill of their customers, whose whims control the fate of factories. But in this case, what did they have to lose?

    #PayUp has gone viral. Over $ 22 billion of those unpaid bills have since been paid. But the bad taste in Cline’s mouth hasn’t gone away. For years, she had written extensively on brands’ efforts to do better on labor rights and the environment. But because fashion has largely escaped the official pollution and waste regulations that governments apply to industries such as petroleum and agriculture, clothing companies were watching and reforming themselves. Now Cline couldn’t muster even skeptical optimism.

    It was time, she thought, for fashion to stop being. And she was not alone. In recent years, awareness of fashion issues has surged like a wave in society, especially among young people. The pandemic has only accelerated the process, with injustice and environmental degradation attracting the attention they rarely received before. Now Cline and other voices – activists, writers, non-governmental organizations – are calling for change, with real rules on the industry.

    A glimpse of the future

    The social problems of clothing manufacturing, which relies on low wages and long working hours, are no secret. But what you might not know is the depth of fashion’s sustainability problem. Along with little black dresses and trendy sneakers, clothing manufacturers are producing tons of trash and oceans of contaminated water. Clothing production doubled between 2000 and 2014, and many pieces are now only worn a handful of times. Every second, clothes from a garbage truck are thrown away or burned. The fashion industry is a conveyor belt transporting natural resources through landfill at breakneck speed.

    The solutions explored by the clothing brands themselves typically resemble using a pipette to put out a forest fire. Recycling cotton makes more use of the material, but recycling shortens its fibers, which must then be combined with fresh cotton to make a garment.

    The best ideas involve the concept of circularity. “This means moving to a system where we no longer extract new materials from the earth,” says Elizabeth Segran, a fashion reporter for Fast Company.

    If fashion were circular, the materials of one garment could be used to make a new garment after the first one is worn. They should be chosen from a list of materials that can be recycled endlessly. That’s a tall order at the moment, as the best-known examples are glass and aluminum, which are unlikely to be used much in clothing. And there is almost no infrastructure to do it: there are few supply chains of recyclable substances and no good way to recover the materials from the consumer.

    Still, if brands are using materials that can be recycled multiple times, but not endlessly – like the PET plastic used in water bottles, which can be used to make polyester – and if they can invest in it. infrastructure and logistics to recover and reuse their products, just as they have adapted to e-commerce over the past 15 years, there may be a way forward.

    Chloe Songer and Stuart Ahlum, founders of sneaker brand Thousand Fell, see their company as a pilot project for this potential future. Both had worked for several years for major clothing brands and kept an eye on researching new types of materials.

    “Textile vendors and factories had heard the consumer want something more sustainable,” says Ahlum, and he and Songer had seen enough textile innovations to launch a first product that matched the bill. “By that I mean better [use of] carbon, water and energy across the entire supply chain than traditional leather, traditional rubber or traditional foams, ”he says. And “we could actually recycle a lot of that stuff.”

    They chose a simple white sneaker, the kind that people could wear everyday for months on end until it was really worn out, then tossed in the trash, and designed it so that at the end of the day. its life, it can be disassembled and many of the components recycled.

    From the way Songer and Ahlum talk about materials, you can begin to see a future in which companies have endless foods of plastic or synthetic cork or vegan leather that are marketed as finished products and come back as raw materials. (The company name reflects the founders’ interest in new types of “scraps,” an old term for leather or hides.) At the end of this month, the company will launch an online system for its recycling process that will allow consumers to track the material fate of their shoes and use credits when purchasing new ones.

    This proto-circular economy is an appealing vision, but relying on companies alone to make it real is not enough, especially huge ones like Gap and Inditex, which owns Zara. “What we risk is that they are doing just enough to stop us from asking for real change,” says Cline.

    In other words, they will only leave if they are pushed. We don’t have time to wait for them to move on their own.

    Elizabeth Cline, author of “Overdressed” and “The Conscious Closet”.Keri wiginton

    Real responsibility

    In February, Segran wrote an article for Fast Company calling on Biden to appoint a fashion czar. “The fashion industry is responsible for 10% of the world’s carbon emissions,” she wrote. “It must be regulated like the other major sectors. The story sparked a movement: Activists wrote a letter signed by more than 80 groups, including fashion brands and nonprofits, urging the president to choose someone to take charge of this disaster at high speed, someone to inaugurate policies that make brands responsible for the environmental and social burdens of their products.

    Cline was one of the signatories of the letter. “Although [the United States has] a huge fashion industry and is a leader in terms of design, we don’t have a lot of breakthroughs in Washington. And at the moment, we are late in this political conversation, ”she said. “We believe that every conversation the White House has on climate, energy or sustainability or domestic manufacturing should include people from the fashion industry.”

    Elsewhere in the world, there are signs of what could be. When brands miscalculate demand, they often burn or destroy unsold clothing en masse – a practice France has now banned. The European Union’s Circular Action Plan includes another idea Cline hopes to have legs: a demand for extended producer responsibility. This would force companies to take back and recycle or otherwise treat their products once they have reached the end of their useful life. “It would be such an easy thing for the United States to adopt,” she said. The EU also plans to establish rules encouraging manufacturers to use recyclable materials.

    In addition, the EU passes human rights laws that oblige companies operating in the EU – whether it is simply having a store there or having their headquarters there – to s ” ensure that their supply chains, wherever they are in the world, meet certain standards. . If they don’t, there will be financial consequences. “This marks a big step forward from self-regulation towards real accountability for brands,” says Cline.

    In recent months in the United States, Cline has campaigned for the Garment Worker Protection Act in California, which would hold fashion brands legally responsible for ensuring workers earn at least minimum wage. She took on the role of director of policy and advocacy at Remake, an organization focused on overhauling the fashion industry, and fought for the renewal of an international agreement to protect factory workers from tailoring at work.

    Almost 10 years after Cline helped revive the consumer staples movement to extend the life of clothing, the movement has gathered pace. People are now committing on social media not to buy anything new. Younger generations are showing increasing awareness of the fashion industry waste problem. In June, online resale firm ThredUp and research firm Global Markets announced that second-hand clothing sales are expected to quintuple over the next five years. That’s fine, says Cline, but changing consumer behavior is only a small part of what’s needed.

    “My job has changed a lot over the past year,” says Cline. She now believes that instead of getting people to buy smarter or less and expect brands to reform from within, there is a need for change in the public sphere. “Instead of putting so much pressure on our consumers, we need to review what our citizens are capable of,” she says. “Which is a lot.”

    Veronique Greenwood is a science writer who frequently contributes to Ideas. Follow her on Twitter @vero_greenwood.



    iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max now available for pre-order

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    Apple is now accepting pre-orders for the iPhone 13, iPhone 13‌ mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and ‌iPhone 13 Pro‌ Max through its online showcase and through the Apple Store app.

    Pre-orders are available in over 30 countries and regions around the world. Those who have used the “Get Ready” function to prepare pre-orders will only have to press a button to place their orders.

    This year’s iPhones are similar in design to last year’s models, but feature improved camera capabilities, a smaller front notch, faster A15 chips, improved battery life, 128GB of storage. starter and ProMotion technology for Pro models.

    The iPhone 13‌ mini is the more affordable of the new iPhones, priced at $ 699, while the ‌iPhone 13‌ mini is priced at $ 799. These iPhones are Apple’s cheapest flagship devices, featuring a diagonal dual-lens camera setup and lacking some of the bells and whistles of the Pro models. You can get the ‌iPhone 13‌ and 13 mini in Pink, Blue, Midnight, Starlight, and (PRODUCT) RED.

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    For those who want the best possible tech no matter the price, Apple has the 999iPhone 13 Pro‌ for $ 999 and the ‌iPhone 13 Pro‌ Max for $ 1,099. Upgraded models feature stainless steel bezels, triple lens camera setups with improvements to wide, ultra wide and telephoto lenses, ProMotion chips, A15 with a faster 5-core GPU and up to 1 TB of storage. The ‌iPhone 13 Pro‌ and Pro Max are available in Silver, Gold, Sierra Blue, and Graphite.

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    We haven’t heard any rumors of significant supply shortages this year, but it’s always a good idea to pre-order right away just in case. Some colors, such as Sierra Blue, are likely to be very popular and could sell out.

    Major U.S. carriers, including Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile, are also accepting pre-orders for new devices, as are other carriers around the world. Retailers like Best Buy, Target, and Walmart also offer pre-orders.

    Along with the new iPhones, Apple is offering new iPhone cases and accessories, and for those who don’t know, the iPad mini 6 is also available for purchase right now. The Apple Watch Series 7 won’t arrive until later this fall and cannot be pre-ordered with new iPhones.

    In the United States, customers can purchase the new iPhones from the four major carriers using Apple’s site or the “Apple Store” app, or choose a version without a SIM. Purchase options include carrier payment plans, ‌iPhone‌ upgrade program, Apple Card monthly installments, or full payment.

    Customers who pre-order any of the new ‌iPhone‌ models can expect to receive their devices on Friday, September 24, the official release date of the ‌iPhone 13‌ line.


    Navalny app removed from online stores when Russian polls open

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    MOSCOW (AP) – An app created by allies of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny disappeared from Apple and Google stores on Friday as polls opened across Russia for three days of voting in an election parliamentary.

    It comes as Russian authorities seek to suppress the use of smart voting, a scheme devised by Navalny to promote candidates most likely to defeat those backed by the Kremlin.. This weekend’s election is widely seen as an important part of President Vladimir Putin’s efforts to consolidate his grip on power ahead of the 2024 presidential election, for which control of parliament is essential.

    Apple and Google have come under pressure in recent weeks, with Russian officials urging them to remove the app, which includes smart voting, saying failure to do so would be interpreted as interference in the election and threatened them with fines.

    Last week, the Russian Foreign Ministry summoned US Ambassador John Sullivan about the situation.

    Representatives from Apple and Google were invited to a meeting at the upper house of Russia’s parliament, the Federation Council, on Thursday. The commission said in a statement after the meeting that Apple had agreed to cooperate with Russian authorities.

    Apple and Google did not respond to a request for comment.

    Google was forced to remove the app because it faced legal demands from regulators and threats of criminal prosecution in Russia, according to a person with direct knowledge of the case who also said police officers Russians went to Google’s Moscow offices on Monday to enforce a court order. to block the application. The person spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter.

    Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Friday that the presidential administration “of course” welcomes the companies’ decision to remove the app because it complies with Russian laws. Peskov said the app was “outlawed” in Russia.

    In recent months, authorities have unleashed a sweeping crackdown on allies and supporters of Navalny in an attempt to suppress smart voting.

    After recovering from poisoning with a nerve agent last year, Navalny was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for parole violation in a previous conviction. He says the poisoning and sentencing were politically motivated – accusations the Kremlin denies.

    Its main allies have been accused of criminal charges and its Anti-Corruption Foundation, along with a network of regional offices, have been outlawed as extremist organizations. This exposed hundreds of people associated with the groups to prosecution. Many of his main collaborators have left the country. About 50 websites managed by his team have been blocked and dozens of regional offices have been closed.

    The authorities have also decided to block the Smart Voting website, but some Internet users can still access it. The Navalny team also created a Smart Voting chatbot on the Telegram messaging app and posted a list of Smart Voting approved candidates in Google Docs and YouTube.

    Navalny’s close ally Ivan Zhdanov tweeted a screenshot of what appears to be an email from Apple on Friday, explaining why the app should be removed from the store. The screenshot cites the designation of extremism for the Anti-Corruption Foundation and allegations of electoral interference. “Google, Apple are making a big mistake,” Zhdanov wrote.

    Leonid Volkov, Navalny’s top strategist, wrote on Facebook that the companies were “bowing to the Kremlin’s blackmail.” He noted that the move does not affect users who have already downloaded the app and it should work fine.

    Peskov called the smart vote on Friday “yet another attempt at provocations harmful to voters.”

    As voting began in Russia on Friday morning, long lines and large crowds formed at some polling stations in Moscow and other cities. Russian media attributed them to state institutions and companies forcing their employees to vote.

    Peskov dismissed the allegations and suggested that people queuing at polling stations voluntarily went there because they had to work weekends or wanted to “free” on Saturday and Sunday.

    Dr Anna Truchina, a radiologist at a Moscow hospital, told the PA that she had visited a polling station in central Moscow “to be honest, because we were forced (to come and vote) because of my work. Frankly speaking. ”

    She added: “And I also want to know who is leading us.”

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    Kelvin Chan in London and Vladimir Kondrashov in Moscow contributed reporting.


    Naples lamp repair shop turns off lights after 40 years

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    Gregg Cantor is a brilliant guy, and it’s not just because he’s surrounded by glowing light bulbs all day.

    He is the owner of Lamps ‘N’ Lights, which is home to the city’s highly regarded source for lamp and shade repair, both racked and designed. It is perhaps the only store with such a selection of jewels, those decorative trims on the lamps: polished steel knobs, crystal creatures, Delft globes, lacquered shells, microfiber chenille sprays and carved stone.

    One recent afternoon, an interior designer was poring over a catalog of sample trims – braiding, ribbon and thin gold piping – for a lampshade that could also get a custom fabric through the manufacturer under Lamps ‘N’ Lights contract.

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    It’s an art, and it’s one of the things that kept Cantor’s orbit around the Lights for 40 years. But that ends on September 30, when it will close its doors for new activities. Luckily for his customers, employee Steve Richvalsky, an electrician by training, will run the repair business at a new nearby store that will offer lampshades and repairs as part of his business.

    It’s art as well as light

    Cantor’s approach has always viewed lamps as more than utilities.

    “I see myself more as an artist than a clerk. I want to dress the lamp as much as possible,” Cantor explained. Its showroom has three pedestals where customers can view their lamps in the different shade styles Cantor offers.

    These shades run the gamut of styles and sizes, from boxy to skirt to tubes with the diameter of a utility town line and even an image hat silhouette. Surprisingly, most of them are in shades of white or black.

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    It’s a question of efficiency, according to Cantor’s logic. Shades of colors that he can order, and in perfect harmony with the customer’s needs.

    “But if I were to try to store the colors, say, for blue, which one should I store? There’s midnight blue, Mediterranean blue, sky blue, French blue. There’s midnight blue, which is almost black, and the navy “, explained. And, he added, in what sizes and shapes should he store them?

    Gregg Cantor, the owner of Lamps 'N' Lights store on Central Avenue in Naples, is retiring from the company after 40 years. He closed the business at the end of September.

    The problem with someone with an artist’s eye is the customer – and they’re becoming the norm – who just wants to buy a shade. They arrive with a photo of the lamp on a cell phone. This, says Cantor, “is like trying to cook without a spice cabinet.”

    Cantor is a man who comes through his artistic taste from his parents, who in 1970 opened a store called “The Ultimate Look” in the mall opposite what is now Coastland Center.

    “My mom was a fashionista. Both my parents were great dressers,” he recalls. Their son absorbed this sense of style. For an interview, he’s polite, ready to shoot in a soft black suit with a touch of mixed red patterns in his tie; even on work days, his Oxford blue polo shirt and powder-white pants are straight out of an impressionist painting.

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    This attention to style hasn’t always been the case for a young Gregg Cantor, who returned home with a four-year degree in agriculture, a two-year degree in electrical work, and unemployed.

    “I was a mixed hippie and wanted to rewire a 1946 GMC truck,” he explained of the second degree.

    “I hung out with hippies who loved Volkswagen a lot and learned a lot about what’s called the turn of the key, but I didn’t really know much about the electric end of the car. So I went back to school to learn it.

    “It was a perfect education for lamp repair.”

    So when Natalie and Bernie Cantor decided to take over a nearby lamp store, Gregg Cantor was the natural owner. Or, at least, semi-natural.

    “I was at my wit’s end. I had a job in airplane engine altimeters in Miami. I wasn’t happy doing that,” he admitted. “It was only meant to be temporary.”

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    Gregg Cantor, the owner of Lamps 'N' Lights store on Central Avenue in Naples, is retiring from the company after 40 years. He closed the business at the end of September.

    When the store opened on October 1, 1981, Gregg Cantor was in charge. Being a brilliant guy, he knew he now needed night classes to learn accounting. In those years, budgeting was paramount as summer business was non-existent.

    “The first year we were open I looked across US 41 the day after Easter. I could crawl on my knees and palms on this road and not get hit by a car.” , he recalls. “My parents shut down their business from May to September every year.”

    After becoming his own company, Lamps ‘N’ Lights, Cantor moved it to the corner of Central Avenue and 10th Street South, as it held out for the rest of her 40s.

    This is the charge of the light brigade

    It has won the strong loyalty of customers in Old Naples. Ted Nearing from Naples clearly remembers the talk he received from his wife, Gayle Gordon Nearing, who owned a bedroom decorating boutique, And So To Bed. He had taken one of his lamps to another repair shop, with dismal results.

    In one of the last weeks before Cantor left the company, Nearing was trying to get a repair date at the store when there were still two professionals, and the schedule was crowded.

    “Everyone in Port Royal,” he said, “is trying to get their things fixed. I also try to make mine, because it fixes everything perfectly.

    The repair work – 50 percent of his business – also made the lamps and lighting business interesting for Cantor. Few things about the lamps are standard. Much of the Lamps ‘N’ Lights inventory consists of spare parts.

    Part of the inventory of the Lamps 'N' Lights store on Central Avenue in Naples.

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    “You need specialized parts. You need colored threads,” Cantor explained. “A lot of electricians come to us for specialized parts.”

    He and Richvalsky were considering an unusual request that afternoon, a chandelier adorned with glass and metal with twisted rods – which may mean similarly twisted wiring inside.

    Sometimes the repair is surprisingly simple, such as the lamp just won’t turn on. Cantor will examine the bulb on the lamp and find that it is an LED bulb with a screw base below the shoulder – the small ledge at the top of its metal section – which is too short to reach the connection. in the lamp. Solution: Find a different brand of bulb.

    From October 1, Richvalsky, a professional electrician, will tell customers.

    “I’m not retiring. I just want to do something different,” said Cantor, who has been studying finance on his own for nearly a decade and, at 71, wants to add more accounting and IT to his career. skills. So he doesn’t promise what his next job will be:

    “My career right now will be as a student.”

    For Gregg Cantor, it will also be a success. After all, he’s a brilliant guy.

    Harriet Howard Heithaus covers the arts and entertainment for the Naples Daily News / naplesnews.com. Contact her at 239-213-6091.

    The where and when

    Lamps and lights

    Or: 995 central avenue, Naples

    When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday

    Following: 239-262-5535 or lampsnligts.com


    Fashion editor Marie Claire’s favorites on Dior.com

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    Luz W. German
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    Fortunately, this year, our annual post-winter wardrobe refresh coincides with the launch of Dior’s new online store, Dior.com. From September 14, Australians can now have Dior delivered right to their doorstep, including the latest collections of women’s and men’s ready-to-wear and accessories, fine jewelry and watches, and household items. Dior House.

    Need some inspiration? Here, fashion enthusiast Naomi Smith shares the ten favorites she’ll be buying on Dior.com in September.

    1. The trans-seasonal jacket

    Bar 30 Montaigne jacket, $ 7,400 at Dior.com.

    “This jacket will be the basis of my new Dior wardrobe. I love this black version in wool and silk. Not only will it be a year-round piece, but I know I’ll always see it integrated into every collection that Dior’s artistic director, Maria Grazia, designs, which means that every six months I’ll be notified of what I will carry with. “

    1. The tote bag
    Dior Book tote

    Dior Book Tote in multicolored beige Mizza embroidered velvet, $ 5,300 at Dior.com.

    “Love this new season’s Leopard Print Dior Book Tote in the biggest size possible. For me, the leopard print is a classic that I will use forever – it’s always chic. The velvet of this design adds that extra layer of richness and color. I’m constantly lugging around a computer, notebooks, and magazine issues from the office – now I’ll be able to throw them all in and out.

    1. The blouse
    Dior off-the-shoulder blouse

    Off-the-shoulder blouse, $ 2,300 at Dior.com.

    “This pretty white blouse is the perfect piece to dress up in summer. I love that the sleeve has a button down design with a cuff detail. I’ll wear it over my shoulder with tailored pants to go out. It can also be worn on your shoulders for the office. It is an extremely versatile piece that can be dressed from top to bottom.

    1. The belt
    Dior Diorpolytechnique belt

    Diorpolytechnique belt, $ 990 at Dior.com.

    “This belt will be so versatile in my spring wardrobe and will go perfectly with tailored pants, jeans, a simple black dress or a skirt. I love the details, especially the golden buckle and the extra length to wrap around and fold over. It will really update my wardrobe.

    1. The little bag
    Dior Caro round clutch with chain

    Dior Caro round clutch with chain in supple black Cannage calfskin, $ 1,750 at Dior.com.

    “I love this round clutch bag with gold chain because it’s the perfect bag for parties. It’s small with a long chain so you can wear it over the shoulder or across the body. The gold chain is like a piece of jewelry, adding an element of luxury to any outfit.

    1. The ruffled skirt
    Dior ruffled midi skirt

    Black technical tulle ruffled midi skirt, $ 7,800 at Dior.com.

    “I love this sheer black tulle skirt – it’s so versatile. I would wear it with my black jacket and white shirt or with a big, brightly colored oversized sweater with matte black tights underneath and lace-up ankle boots. Or for in the evening, team it with a bustier – with or without the white shirt.

    1. The Boot
    Dior D-Fight boot

    D-Fight black lambskin ankle boot, $ 2,750 at Dior.com.

    “I still love chunky boots, not just because they are comfortable. When you’re wearing something super dressy, it’s always good to bring it down to a cooler, more comfortable level – it’s just better. They’re also great with jeans, leggings, or a simple knit dress. They are timeless.

    1. The silk scarf
    Dior Oblique Square Scarf

    Dior Oblique square scarf in burgundy silk twill, $ 725 at Dior.com.

    “I love this touch of deep burgundy red to add to my wardrobe. The classic Dior logo is always chic, and I love a scarf for the summer.

    1. The big gold chain
    Dior 30 Montaigne necklace

    30 Montaigne necklace in gold-finish metal, $ 1,250 at Dior.com.

    “A chunky gold neck chain has been at the top of the fashion must-have list for quite some time now. This Dior one is perfect to complement simple black sweater dresses, or with any type of evening or day dress. I also like gold with denim. You could wear this necklace with anything in your wardrobe.

    1. Sunglasses
    Dior rectangular sunglasses

    DIORSIGNATURE S2U brown tortoiseshell-effect rectangular sunglasses, $ 760 at Dior.com.

    “Sturdy and chic sunglasses enhance any wardrobe. These tortoiseshell glasses are my favorite shape – classic but still bold, retro yet modern. Sometimes tortoiseshell is also easier to wear because it looks more flattering on your skin. I also love the stripes on the side – that extra detail is so chic.

    Sponsored by Dior.


    Elon Musk and Grimes spotted leaving New York after Met Gala

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    Luz W. German
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    Back to business.

    Elon Musk and Grimes were spotted leaving the Big Apple on Wednesday after a few days of chatting with some of the biggest names in fashion and entertainment.

    The couple attended the 2021 Met Gala on Monday, and Page Six exclusively learned that Musk, 50, hosted an all-star party after the chic event with guests including Lil Nas X, Leo DiCaprio, Chris Rock, Rami. Malek and the Scooter music mogul. Braun at the Zero Bond Private Club.

    Elon Musk and Grimes
    Musk and Grimes confirmed their relationship in 2018.
    Diggzy / Jesal / Shutterstock

    Fashion’s biggest night – held annually at the Metropolitan Museum of Art – is probably a special place for Musk and Grimes, who made their official red carpet debut in 2018.

    They then welcomed their first child, a son named X Æ A-12, in May 2020.

    After a day of recovery from this year’s Met Gala, Musk and Grimes, 33, were pictured leaving their Manhattan hotel in casual clothes and face masks due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

    The duo’s dog, we’re told, was accompanied by his own security and driver. It does not appear that the couple’s child was present.

    The couple's puppy is being escorted by her own personal security.
    The couple’s puppy is being escorted by her own personal security.
    Diggzy / Jesal / Shutterstock

    Grimes was seen wearing pink and blue tie-dye pants to match her pink locks, a black blazer, an Alexander Wang tank top and a gray sweater around her waist. The “Delete Forever” singer also accessorized her look with a silver bag and blue, circular sunglasses.

    Meanwhile, Musk kept his outfit much simpler with black jeans, a black cap, a black bandana around his nose and mouth, and a trendy SpaceX t-shirt.

    The CEO of the aerospace company was likely to leave town as soon as possible on Wednesday to monitor what we now know to be the successful launch of SpaceX’s historic all-civilian flight into space on Wednesday night.

    Musk tweeted Thursday, “I just spoke with the @ inspiration4x team. Everything is fine.”



    Dog Haus gears up for new dual drive-thru store design

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    Luz W. German
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    Photo: Shutterstock

    Dog Haus is preparing an ambitious new prototype.

    The fast and casual gourmet hot dog chain, which has 40 traditional restaurants and nine ghost kitchens, has yet to open a drive-thru restaurant.

    There are plans to have a drive-thru unit later this year, when a franchisee opens the chain’s first in West Virginia.

    But the Pasadena, Calif., Based chain recently released preliminary plans for a new prototype, a prototype with traditional drive-thru and an advance order pickup lane for customers to use as well. than by third-party delivery drivers.

    It will likely be late next year or even early 2023 before the new design is released to the public, said Quasim Riaz, founding partner of Dog Haus.

    The second drive-thru is located right next to the kitchen. Employees at the back of the house can simply put food in lockers, to be picked up by the drivers on the other side of the wall. A QR code tells the customer which locker to open and opens it, Riaz said.

    “The world has changed,” he says. “Now there is mobile order pickup. We wanted to do something more in tune with the times.

    Drive-thru, and often multiple drive-thru, are at the heart of many new restaurant designs. Taco Bell’s new “Defy” prototype, for example, features four drive-thru services, and Portillo’s and Shake Shack are also brewing new restaurants with multiple pickup lanes.

    Convenience has long been at the heart of Dog Haus operations. The chain was one of the first to adopt virtual brands, launching several early in the pandemic. The concepts were created by examining the most popular research on third-party delivery apps.

    The chain’s virtual brands include Plant B (plant-based foods), Jailbird (chicken), Bad Mother Clucker (chicken sandwiches), Big Belly Burgers, and Bad Ass Breakfast Burritos. All of them continue to perform well, he said.

    The move was a pivotal “glass break emergency” that turned out to be a big hit for the channel, Riaz said.

    “We have had tremendous success,” he said. “We believe that when this pandemic is finally behind us, (consumers) will develop habits that they will not give up. We think it wasn’t just a sign of the times, it was a change of times. “

    The new design of the Dog Haus store will retain the same number of seats as its previous locations, although the design refines the brand’s industrial look for a more post-modern vibe. It will include a covered terrace with a floor-to-ceiling fireplace.

    “It will always be a Dog Haus,” said Riaz. “More refined and more modern.


    Feelcare 7 Inch Smart WiFi Digital Photo Frame Reviews

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    Luz W. German
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    Feelcare Smart WiFi 7 inch Digital Photo Frame: Specifications

    Resolution: 1024 x 600 IPS panel
    Dimensions: 7.99 x 5.59 x 0.87 inches
    Wireless: Yes
    Touchscreen: Yes
    From a distance: No
    Integrated storage: 8 GB
    Motion sensor: No
    Music player: No
    Video: Yes
    USB / SD slots: Yes No
    Cloud Services: No

    The Feelcare Smart WiFi 7 Inch Digital Photo Frame is a tabletop photo frame that specializes in beautiful renderings of your photos. With a discreet and discreet design, it blends into any room. images are crisp and clear on its large screen. The frame works through a proprietary mobile app and also allows you to manually upload images via a micro SD card directly into the frame, which saves the photos and videos to the built-in memory. Our review of the Feelcare 7 inch Smart WiFi Digital Photo Frame will show why it is also ideal for family members who are not so tech savvy.

    Feelcare Smart WiFi 7 inch digital photo frame: price and availability

    The Feelcare Smart WiFi 7-inch Digital Photo Frame is a small, high-quality, connected touchscreen frame, available in black or white for $ 100. It fits perfectly on a desk or nightstand or displayed on the wall.

    Feelcare Smart WiFi 7 inch digital photo frame: design and interface

    The 7 inch Feelcare Smart Frame is a compact and practical photo frame. Its black or white matte plastic exterior is understated and subtle, so it looks great in any room. You control the frame only through the touchscreen, so there’s no remote to lose sight of.

    7 Inch Feelcare Smart WiFi Digital Photo Frame Reviews

    (Image credit: Tom’s Guide)

    The Feelcare Frame’s removable peg acts as a frame stand, so you can position it horizontally or vertically, with your photos intelligently rotating to automatically adjust to orientation.

    7 Inch Feelcare Smart WiFi Digital Photo Frame Reviews

    (Image credit: Tom’s Guide)

    In addition to the table stand, cutouts on the back of the frame allow you to mount it to the wall in either orientation.

    Feelcare Smart WiFi 7 inch digital photo frame: picture quality

    While not as high-resolution as some of Aura’s digital photo frames, the photos on the Feelcare’s 1024 x 600 pixel resolution IPS display were crisp and clear. A wide viewing angle for this IPS panel ensures that your images are easy to see wherever you are in the room.

    You can use the touch screen to directly adjust the brightness and control the frame settings. Once you’ve uploaded a bunch of photos, you can also slightly adjust the way they’re cropped and up or down to get the best angle on your subject. You can also hide or remove the photos you don’t want in your slideshow.

    The Fill Frame feature is especially useful for removing borders from the aspect ratio to display crisp, focused edge-to-edge shots or play back videos for 15 seconds. You can add a caption, but with a viewing area of ​​approximately 8.5 x 5.5 inches, captions can take up too much room to be enjoyable.

    Feelcare Smart WiFi 7 inch digital photo frame: app

    There are many ways to fill the Feelcare frame with pictures and videos. You can use the proprietary Frameo app for iOS or Android to download images over the air, or you can manually upload images via a micro SD card directly into the frame, which has 8 GB of internal storage.

    Via the app, you can receive photos from your friends and family from anywhere in the world and add up to 500 friends who can be allowed to send photos to your frame. Friends and family can send the same photo to multiple frames at once. Or you can add photos from photo sharing utility to your smartphone gallery. The frame does not offer cloud storage or online backups, so all photos sent to the frame are stored internally.

    7 Inch Feelcare Smart WiFi Digital Photo Frame Reviews

    (Image credit: Tom’s Guide)

    Feelcare uses the Secure Device Grid (SDG) for secure, encrypted communication between the app and the photo frame to ensure that your photos remain private and are only decrypted and stored locally on the frame.

    Feelcare Smart WiFi 7 inch Digital Photo Frame: Verdict

    The Feelcare Smart WiFi 7 inch Digital Photo Frame is a minimalist device, but in a good way. While it lacks fancy extras – and sadly, a motion sensor – it excels in what it offers – a sturdy, small, and light frame with a clear, bright screen and a wide viewing angle. for a table or a wall.

    This basic type of presentation is probably what most people are looking for in a digital setting. Without adding any complexity, it still allows you to adjust the images in the frame – horizontally or vertically – so that they always look their best.


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