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Sunday, July 23, 2023

Global Sports Fishing Equipment Market Report 2022-2026: Market ... - Business Wire

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Sports Fishing Equipment Market 2022-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The sports fishing equipment market is poised to grow by $2.45 bn during 2022-2026, accelerating at a CAGR of 3.21% during the forecast period. This study identifies the product portfolio expansion in the global sports fishing equipment market as one of the prime reasons driving the sports fishing equipment market growth during the next few years. The market is driven by recreational fishing gaining traction, an increasing number of campaigns encouraging sports fishing, and rising demand for customized sports fishing equipment. Also, increasing marketing initiatives and innovations in sports fishing equipment market will lead to sizable demand in the market. The report on the sports fishing equipment market provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors. The report offers an up-to-date analysis of the current global market scenario, the latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. The robust vendor analysis is designed to help clients improve their market position, and in line with this, this report provides a detailed analysis of several leading sports fishing equipment market vendors. Also, the sports fishing equipment market analysis report includes information on upcoming trends and challenges that will influence market growth. This is to help companies strategize and leverage all forthcoming growth opportunities. The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to an analysis of the key vendors. Key Topics Covered: 1 Executive Summary 1.1 Market overview 2 Market Landscape 2.1 Market ecosystem 3 Market Sizing 3.1 Market definition 3.2 Market segment analysis 3.3 Market size 2021 3.4 Market outlook: Forecast for 2021-2026 4 Five Forces Analysis 4.1 Five forces summary 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers 4.3 Bargaining power of suppliers 4.4 Threat of new entrants 4.5 Threat of substitutes 4.6 Threat of rivalry 4.7 Market condition 5 Market Segmentation by Product 5.1 Market segments 5.2 Comparison by Product 5.3 Fishing rod - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 5.4 Fishing reel - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 5.5 Fishing lure - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 5.6 Others - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 5.7 Market opportunity by Product 6 Customer Landscape 6.1 Customer landscape overview 7 Geographic Landscape 7.1 Geographic segmentation 7.2 Geographic comparison 7.3 North America - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 7.4 Europe - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 7.5 APAC - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 7.6 South America - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 7.7 Middle East and Africa - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 7.8 US - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 7.9 China - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 7.10 France - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 7.11 Germany - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 7.12 UK - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 7.13 Market opportunity By Geographical Landscape 8 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 8.1 Market drivers 8.2 Market challenges 8.3 Impact of drivers and challenges 8.4 Market trends 9 Vendor Landscape 9.1 Overview 9.2 Vendor landscape 9.3 Landscape disruption 9.4 Industry risks 10 Vendor Analysis 10.1 Vendors covered 10.2 Market positioning of vendors For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/utvcb2 ResearchAndMarkets.com
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Sunday, July 16, 2023

25 Best Halloween Breakfast Ideas - Halloween Breakfast Recipes - The Pioneer Woman

Every item on this page was chosen by The Pioneer Woman team. The site may earn a commission on some products. Wake up to pumpkin pancakes and apple cider doughnuts! Later tonight, Halloween probably involves a costume change, a bag full of your favorite Halloween candy, and perhaps a marathon of scary movies. But why wait for the sun to set for all the fun? Start off your day of Halloween activities by cooking up a Halloween breakfast your whole family can enjoy! We've gathered the best Halloween breakfast ideas for a spooky brunch party, like eyeball doughnuts, bloody Marys, and pumpkin pancakes. Not a fan of sweets in the morning? There are also healthy breakfast recipe options, perfect for fueling up before a day in the pumpkin patch or a night of tricks! Kick the spookiest day of the year off with one of these eerie-sistible breakfast recipes. You also don't have to wait until October 31 to try these morning meals! The Halloween breakfast ideas ahead are just as tasty throughout the fall season. That's, in part, thanks to the many pumpkin recipes, maple recipes, and other seasonal fall breakfasts that we've included on this list. Try the roasted squash and bacon hash, apple fritters, or pumpkin smoothie to name a few. Of course, if you ask us, Ree Drummond's pumpkin spice muffins will be delicious whenever the craving strikes—morning or night! Candy is tonight, but no one said you couldn't also enjoy a sweet breakfast! Pair a stack of these with a pumpkin spice latte, and you'll be everyone's favorite cook. Get the Pumpkin Pancakes recipe. Even if trick-or-treating years are behind you, Halloween is a nostalgic holiday for adults too! And there's no autumnal treat more nostalgic than sugared apple cider doughnuts. Get the Apple Cider Doughnuts recipe. Orange you glad it's Halloween? Sweet and savory sweet potato hash is exactly what you need on this special morning. Get the Sweet Potato Hash recipe. Give your eggs a spooky touch by making them vibrant fuchsia—no dye needed. How? They get their color from beets! These are the best side for breakfast or brunch. Get Ree's Beet Pickled Eggs recipe. SHOP MASON JARS Don’t have time to roll out freshly baked cinnamon rolls? This easy cinnamon roll casserole recipe gives you all the flavor with half the work. What’s more, casseroles are the best for feeding a big Halloween brunch crowd. Get Ree's Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Casserole recipe. Get your day started with some hearty homemade sausages. Fresh garlic and apple blend together for a fragrant delight. Get the Chicken Apple Sausage recipe. SHOP SERVING PLATTERS Before you pack in the sweet treats, grab a perfect spinach and egg breakfast. The beauty of quiche is that it looks fancy, but it's so darn easy. Get the Spinach Quiche recipe. Watching The Ring this Halloween? Well, we have a breakfast ring to match! It's a complete breakfast, wrapped with eggs, veggies, ham, cheese, bacon, and a flaky pastry crust. Get the Bacon Brunch Ring recipe. You won't need any candy after getting a bit of these candied pecans. They give this fluffy fall breakfast a delightful crunch. What's more, casseroles are the best for feeding a crowd. Get the Pecan Pie French Toast Casserole recipe. Come fall, there's nothing better than fried nuggets of cinnamon-flavored batter stuffed with apple chunks and covered with a dusting of powdered sugar. Best of all, you can make them ahead! Get Ree's Apple Fritters recipe. SHOP CASSEROLE DISHES These cinnamon rolls are just like Ree's classic sweet buns, but with a fall-inspired twist. The maple cream cheese frosting really takes them to the next level. Get Ree's Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls recipe. Don't be scared! These frightful treats are surprisingly easy to make. The key: store-bought doughnut holes! Get Ree's Doughnut Eyeballs recipe. Ree calls this smoothie recipe: "One of the creamiest, most delicious treats I'd ever tasted—almost like a pumpkin milkshake, but not nearly as sinful." Get Ree's Pumpkin Smoothie recipe. Don't resort to eating candy for breakfast! These pumpkin spice muffins will satisfy any sweet tooth—especially when topped with the delicious frosting. Get Ree's Pumpkin Spice Muffins recipe. These grab-and-go egg bites are great for taking with you before a day of Halloween festivities. You can even make them in advance and pop them in the microwave to heat them up. Get Ree's Individual Sausage Casseroles recipe. SHOP MUFFIN TINS No brunch party would be complete without this blood-red cocktail. Serve it up with a spread of DIY toppings, like pickles, olives, tomatoes, or bacon. Get the Classic Bloody Mary recipe. Seasonal acorn squash and smoky bacon make this savory breakfast filling enough to fuel you up for a day of scary fun. Top it with a fried egg for extra heft. Get the Roasted Squash and Bacon Hash recipe. What makes these pancakes taste just like a PSL? It's the combination of pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice spice, and instant espresso powder. The caramel sauce on top is just extra credit. 😂 Get Ree's Pumpkin Spice Latte Pancakes recipe. Give everyone a spook with these pumpkin hand pies! They’re flaky and deliciously filled with pumpkin puree. Candy eyes give them that Halloween touch! Get the Pumpkin Hand Pies recipe at Mike Bakes NYC. These simple baked doughnuts are dunked in melted chocolate, then finished off with a spider web design that's easier than you might think. All you need is a frosting-filled pastry bag and a toothpick! Get the Halloween Spider Doughnuts recipe at Kitchen Sanctuary. SHOP COOLING RACKS Use pumpkin-shaped cookie cutters to make these easy, homemade pop tarts. The sweet and spiced treats will get everyone in the family ready for Halloween. Get the Pumpkin Pie Pop Tarts recipe at Weelicious. Whether you're throwing a Cat in the Hat-themed costume party or a monster breakfast mash, you can't go wrong with this green skillet frittata. It's filling, fun, and so tasty! Get the Green Eggs and Ham recipe. We've all had bacon for breakfast, but have you tried bacon-topped scones? This sweet and savory pastry is perfect for fall. Get Ree's Maple-Bacon Scones recipe. Since there's lots of candy and sweet treats on Halloween, starting your morning off with something healthy is always a good idea. Try homemade granola loaded with spices and served with yogurt or oatmeal. Get the Pumpkin Spice Granola recipe at A Classic Twist. Fresh spinach gives these scary pancakes their vibrant green color. But don't worry—the flavor is undetectable so even your kids will love these treats. Get the Monster Pancakes recipe at Freutcake. 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Saturday, July 15, 2023

Mystery in Miami - Fantasy Island Season 2 Episode 4 - TV Fanatic

Ruby and Roarke meet at the dock. Roarke has plans for a special dinner with Javier. Nora (Maxwell Reid), Judy (Whitfield), and Marsha Butler) are friends from Minnesota. They’ve been good friends for over fifty years. They are on the Island for a fourth friend who went missing. While Ruby gets them settled, Javier lets Elena know that he’s had to change his plans in order to take Helene to the mainland for a shopping trip. Ruby sounds a bit envious of the trip. The friends tell Elena and Ruby about their friend, Rosemarie. With her, they were the Fearsome Foursome back in the 80s. Their fantasy is to learn what happened to her. Their fantasy begins by transporting them to 1980s Miami. They change into appropriate clothes for the era, find their car, and discover a map with a marked destination waiting for them. They embark on their adventure. Ruby’s sitting alone when Elena finds her and Ruby asks if she would be able to leave the Island the way Helene does. Elena confirms her understanding that if she left the Island, she’d die the way she would’ve if she’d left with Mel after their trip there. The trio arrive at the address on the map and spot a condo with gardenias planted out front. Nora is determined to knock on the door and find Rosemarie. As they leave the car, a man in a pink leisure suit, reading a newspaper, watches them go. When they arrive at the condo’s door, it’s been broken into. They peek inside and find what looks like blood and a broken vase. They search the condo for clues. Roarke brings Ruby to the ladies’ fantasy portal. She explains that the guests’ fantasies provide a loophole to not being able to leave the Island. She gives Ruby some money and a room key and tells her to take a little holiday in 1980s Miami. In the condo, the women discover Rosemarie had been running a real estate scam. Marsha notices the man in pink walking around their car out front. She also notices that he’s carrying a gun. When she tries to warn the others, they’ve redialed Rosemarie’s phone and discovered that she’d been in touch with Marsha back in the 80s. She distracts them with the danger of the man in pink. They try to sneak past him in the lobby but he spots them and chases them. They speed away in the car but he pursues them. Ruby joins a crowd of rave party goers. When they’re able to pull to the side of the road, Nora and Judy demand Marsha explain the call. She does, but they’re dissatisfied with the explanation. Nora accuses Marsha of being bossy and unable to enforce boundaries with her grown children who still live with her and Judy of being ineffectual. Judy pushes back, telling Nora her life is boring. Segundo finds Elena drinking wine by herself. He points out that she’s changing and letting people in, like Javier and Ruby. With both of them away, she’s feeling lonely for the first time in a while. The women bicker until they find themselves at Ruby’s dance party. Ruby tries to smooth things over for them. She suddenly realizes something about being in Miami in 1985 and leaves, extorting a promise from the trio that they’ll stick together. They immediately become separate when a crowd of people pushes past them to the dance floor. They each spot Rosemarie in the crowd and follow her through a door. Individually, they enter her kitchen. She offers each of them pastries – the ensaimadas she’s always loved, – commenting that she’s been waiting. Judy demands to know where Rosemarie has been and hugs her. Judy accuses her of abandoning her. Rosemarie hands her a plate, stating that she understands that Judy is angry but it’s not her she’s angry at. When Judy asks what the plate is for, Rosemarie smashes one and tells her she’s going to need it. Marsha apologizes for not trying to help when Rosemarie phoned her. Rosemarie reassures her that she has nothing to feel guilty about whether it’s about Rosemarie or her kids. Rosemarie makes some coffee. Nora tells Rosemarie that she doesn’t blame her for living the criminal life. Nora feels boring compared to Rosemarie. Rosemarie asks if she’s just bored. Nora confides that Rosemarie’s disappearance was the most exciting event in her life. In Judy’s scene, Rosemarie gives her plates one at a time to smash as she works through her anger and grief at her husband’s death. In Marsha’s scene, Rosemarie points out that despite being divorced over twenty years, she still feels guilty towards her kids for leaving their father. Rosemarie reassures her that she made the right choice and needs to let go of her guilt and start setting boundaries for her kids. Nora confides that she hates her husband’s dream retirement, playing golf all day. In the aftermath of the dish smashing, Judy has a pastry and recalls that Rosemarie had broken up with a man named Bill just before she moved to Minnesota. Rosemarie says he wasn’t one of the good ones. Rosemarie reminds Nora that she introduced Rosemarie to the ensaimada pastries she loves so much. Marsha recalls that Rosemarie found the best Filipino bakery in Minnesota. Rosemarie comments that she went so often, she made friends with the baker. Rosemarie says it’s time for her to go, that “he” is looking for her. As the three women follow her out of her kitchen, they all find themselves back in their hotel suite. Elena greets them and unpacks some of what they’ve learned about themselves and Rosemarie. Nora organizes them to create an evidence board to solve the Rosemarie mystery. Ruby’s raver friend asks who she’s waiting for. She tells him about Isla, and then lets him know that there’s going to be a surprise appearance by Prince, playing a private set in the tiny room after his stadium concert. Prince walks in just then. As Nora’s returning to the room with supplies, the man in pink yells at her. She runs into their room. He follows, reaching into his coat for something. Judy clocks him over the head with a bottle. He falls down but isn’t knocked out. He pulls out FBI ID. He’s after Rosemarie’s ex, Bill. Nora insists that they cut her a deal so she can help put Bill away and stop running. He points out that Rosemarie’s still running so he can’t cut her a deal. Nora has an idea where they can find her. Segundo checks in with Elena to see how Ruby’s holiday went. Elena confides that she and Javier have been growing apart because she’s been giving him space to get to know Helene. Segundo advises that she be honest with Javier about her feelings. Elena picks up Ruby in the morning. Ruby is charged up from her night in Miami and eager to get home. She is determined to see Isla. The trio finds the best ensaimada baker in Miami. They reassure her that they are just trying to help Rosemarie too why she unconvincingly denies seeing her. They give her an envelope to pass onto Rosemarie when she sees her again. She agrees. The women are transported back to the Island and Elena. They protest that they don’t know how things turned out for Rosemarie. The real Rosemarie, now also in her seventies, appears and tells them that she got the message they left for her. Ruby walks the beach looking for Isla, calling her name. Isla appears, impressed by how vibrant Ruby looks. Ruby kisses her. She tells Isla she experienced real human connectedness magic in Miami and wants more of that to sustain her vibrancy if she’s going to spend the rest of her life on Fantasy Island. They kiss some more. The four friends sit down to catch up. Elena informs them they have lots of time. They are all invited to spend the rest of the week on the Island. Rosemarie explains she changed her name after testifying at Bill’s trial, became a physical therapist, got married, and had kids (and grandkids). Marsha invites her to come stay with her in Minnesota where she’ll have lots of room because she’s kicking her kids out. Nora informs them that she’s starting a murder mystery dinner party business. Judy invites them all to a memorial service she’s planning for Hank. Elena’s arranged a tour of the Island for the women, guided by Segundo, who has been missing spending time with people his own age. Elena finds Javier waiting for her when she returns to her room. She tells him she missed him and asks him if it’s okay for her to start to get to know Helene as well. He’s happy she wants to.   Hey, look at us. Charlie’s Aging Angels. Ruby: Seeing Helene come and go as she pleases… I can’t do that, can I? Roarke: No. Ruby: Because I’ll die. Roarke: Yeah. Ruby: That’s what I thought. Roake: I’m sorry, Ruby. It’s the price of living here. Of living. Top Shows Archives © 2023 TV Fanatic | About Us | Copyright Inquiry | Privacy Policy | Contact Us © 2023 TV Fanatic source https://4awesome.streamstorecloud.com/mystery-in-miami-fantasy-island-season-2-episode-4-tv-fanatic/?feed_id=37877&_unique_id=64b2eb951ee25

Friday, July 14, 2023

Writing Stand Up Comedy - Point of View

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When writing stand up comedy, consider the point of view you use in your stand up act. Comedy writers who use different characters are completely into the character point of view and comedians who use observations use the narrator point of view. However, most comics tend to use a variety of all three points of view.

The following exercise can improve your success at writing stand up comedy because you will learn to utilize the three points of view through four different stages. In stage one, you will be you as yourself in an argument. In stage two, you will become the other person using the you as other character point of view in the argument. In stage three, you will argue back and forth between the other character and you. In stage four, you will use all three points of view for writing stand up comedy. In particular, you will use yourself as the narrator to set the scene and make remarks throughout while the you and other characters point of views are arguing back and forth.

As a setup for this exercise, here are some guidelines to follow:

• You must create an argument between you and another adult.

• The other adult needs to be someone you can personify because you will only be this other adult in stage two.

• You must argue standing face to face.

• Multiple problems need to be included so that the argument will last for three to four minutes.

To help ensure the success of this exercise and writing stand up comedy, base this argument on a real argument that you have had. You do not need to reenact the exact argument, rather use it as a beginning point to get you started. Have fun and let the argument become whatever you want it to. You can even use this as an opportunity to say all those things that you wish you had said before.

Just as a caution, try not to use a recent argument or one that is close to your heart. This exercise is meant as a tool for learning and writing stand up comedy, not to analyze your life.

Using these guidelines, choose your argument. Now that you have chosen your argument and understand the different roles, you can get started with the exercise. One more thing; you may want to have a pencil and paper handy for notes. Successfully writing stand up comedy depends on many factors and choosing an effective point of view is a crucial consideration.

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

Pfizer Board Member Pressured Twitter to Censor Posts on Natural ... - The Epoch Times

A Pfizer board member who used to head the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) lobbied Twitter to take action against a post accurately pointing out that natural immunity is superior to COVID-19 vaccination, according to an email released on Jan. 9. Dr. Scott Gottlieb wrote on Aug. 27, 2021, to Twitter executive Todd O’Boyle to request Twitter take action against a post from Dr. Brett Giroir, another former FDA commissioner. “This is the kind of stuff that’s corrosive. Here he draws a sweeping conclusion off a single retrospective study in Israel that hasn’t been peer reviewed. But this tweet will end up going viral and driving news coverage,” Gottlieb wrote. Giroir had written that it was clear natural immunity, or post-infection immunity, “is superior to vaccine immunity, by ALOT.” He said there was no scientific justification to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination if a person had natural immunity. “If no previous infection? Get vaccinated!” he also wrote. Giroir pointed to what was at the time a preprint study from Israeli researchers that found, after analyzing health records, that natural immunity provided better protection than vaccination. The study was later published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases following peer review. Researchers said the data “demonstrated that natural immunity confers longer lasting and stronger protection against infection, symptomatic disease and hospitalization caused by the Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2, compared to the BNT162b2 two-dose vaccine-induced immunity.” BNT162b2 is the trade name for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, which is the main shot used in Israel. Gottlieb’s email triggered messages on Jira, Twitter’s internal messaging system, according to journalist Alex Berenson, who was granted access to Twitter’s internal files by CEO Elon Musk. “Please see this report from the former FDA commissioner,” O’Boyle wrote. A Twitter analyst who reviewed the post determined it did not violate any misinformation rules but Twitter still put a tag on it, claiming to all users who viewed it that it was “misleading” and directing them to a link that would show “why health officials recommend a vaccine for most people.” The tag prevented people from replying to, sharing, or liking Giroir’s post. Gottlieb later defended his actions, saying he targeted posts that he thought included “false and inflammatory” information. Giroir said “my tweet was accurate then, and it remains so now” and that Twitter never responded to him. Gottlieb later messaged O’Boyle again, flagging a post from Justin Hart, a critic of lockdowns and a skeptic of COVID-19 vaccines, Berenson reported. Gottlieb took issue with Hart writing that “sticks and stones may break my bones but a viral pathogen with a child mortality rate of <>0% has cost our children nearly three years of schooling.” COVID-19 poses little mortality risk to young, healthy people, studies and data show. Gottlieb did not detail why he wanted to censor Hart, but the objection came shortly before the U.S. government authorized and recommended Pfizer’s vaccine for children aged 5 to 11. O’Boyle sent the request to Twitter analysts, failing for a second time to disclose Gottlieb’s ties to Pfizer. The complaint did not trigger any action. “Our team of ragtag analysts, activists, moms and dads have been going after Scott since April 2020 when he repeatedly advocated for school closures and lockdowns. He doesn’t like people pushing back on the narrative,” Hart told The Epoch Times in a Twitter message. Twitter did not respond to requests for comment. Gottlieb also tried to get Berenson, a former New York Times reporter who now authors a Substack, banned from Twitter, a message released in 2022 showed. The message showed that Gottlieb forwarded a blog post from Berenson to a Twitter worker, writing that Berenson calling Dr. Anthony Fauci arrogant was an example of why Fauci, at the time the head of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, needed a security detail. Four days later, and a day after Gottlieb met with Twitter workers, Twitter banned Berenson for allegedly violating its rules on COVID-19 misinformation. Gottlieb defended his actions. “I’ve raised concerns around social media broadly,” Gottlieb said during an appearance on CNBC. “And I’ve done it around the threats that are being made on these platforms, and the inability of these platforms to police direct threats, physical threats about people, that’s my concerns around social media, and what’s going on in that ecosystem.” “I am very concerned with physical threats being made against people’s safety and the people who gin up those threats against individuals,” he also said. Berenson responded that he’d never threatened Fauci or Gottlieb and referred to Gottlieb’s comments. In the post that triggered Gottlieb’s email, Berenson criticized Fauci for saying that “attacks on me are attacks on science” and how he handled the U.S. pandemic response. Berenson was reinstated to Twitter in 2022 as part of a settlement of a lawsuit he brought against the company. Berenson obtained Gottlieb’s email about Fauci’s post during discovery. 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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Kanye West's Antisemitism Might Stop Him From Getting Australian ... - The Daily Beast

SEARCH PATTERN OF BEHAVIOR? ‘LOGIC OF WAR’ ‘THAT IS VERY DIFFERENT’ ‘JUST A TRAGEDY’ STAY INDOORS RISKY BUSINESS ‘GRATEFUL’ BRING IN THE BIG GUNS BAD RECORD News Correspondent Kanye “Ye” West might not be able to get a visa to enter Australia because of his slew of antisemitic outbursts, the country’s education minister suggested. The fallen artist had reportedly been planning to travel Down Under to meet the relatives of his new Australian partner, Bianca Censori, but his outspoken “love” for Nazis and admiration for Adolf Hitler might pose a problem for his travel plans. “I don’t know if he’s applied for a visa yet—but Google it, you will see that he seems like he’s a pretty big fan of a person who killed six million Jewish people last century,” Australian Education Minister Jason Clare told Channel Nine. “People like that who’ve applied for visas to get into Australia in the past have been rejected. I expect that if he does apply, he would have to go through the same process and answer the same questions that they did.” source https://4awesome.streamstorecloud.com/kanye-wests-antisemitism-might-stop-him-from-getting-australian-the-daily-beast/?feed_id=37826&_unique_id=64aef6c190ddc

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Financial technology founder Zach Conway '10 applies big-picture ... - Gettysburg College

Gettysburg College Gettysburg College Gettysburg College Gettysburg College Home Academics Campus Life Athletics Admissions & Aid For Zach Conway ’10, wealth goes beyond monetary value—it’s about relationships. At Gettysburg College, relationships connected him with a dynamic community of students and faculty who broadened his perspectives on a wide range of topics. Now as a wealth advisor and founder of a financial technology company, relationships are also the foundation for connecting people with advice that can help them align portfolios with personal values. Conway has spent more than a decade of his career working in wealth management, an avocation shaped by his Gettysburg education. Although he knew he wanted to graduate with an economics degree, Conway said he always maintained a passion for writing, an activity he enjoyed throughout childhood. He didn’t think about a writing minor until he met former Gettysburg College English Prof. Steve Gehrke, who saw his potential as a writer and encouraged him to cultivate it. “As much as I knew I wanted and did enjoy my economics classes, my favorite classes were my writing courses,” he said. “I think having that educational foundation for writing has benefited me significantly in my career.” Upon graduating from Gettysburg College, Conway worked as an editorial manager for Standard & Poor’s, a credit agency that publishes financial research and analysis on stocks and bonds. He later joined his family’s business, Conway Wealth Group, as managing director. For more than 40 years, Conway’s father Michael has managed this private wealth advisory firm based in Parsippany, New Jersey, as its founder. It was through his work at the firm that Conway shared knowledge and resources about managing wealth with his clients. The writing and communication experience he gained at Gettysburg College then opened doors for Conway in financial industry media outlets. His bylined articles began in 2015 and have included placements in Barrons, Investment News, The Wall Street Journal, and wealthmanagement.com. He began contributing to Forbes in March 2017. Conway’s writing focuses on advising his readers to view wealth not as a desired outcome of success but as a tool that can allow us to pursue happiness beyond money. Through his research on wealth management, Conway said that looking at the bigger picture—a skill he gained at Gettysburg—enabled him to identify a gap in the industry: discrepancies in the relationship between financial advisors and investor clients. In 2019, Conway founded Seeds Investor to help fill that void and deliver a purposeful, personalized, and engaging experience with investing. His latest endeavor focuses on that bigger picture, too. “Our platform enables investors to better understand what they own and ensure portfolios align personal values with financial goals,” he explained. “The bigger picture mission of Seeds is to have investors feel reconnected with their money and understand what it’s doing in the world. It’s a lofty mission—moving trillions of dollars of investor assets into things that better align with what’s important to them.” Leading a startup requires having a diverse skill set, Conway added. From writing communications to customers and colleagues to problem-solving a complex issue within their product, he credits the liberal arts and sciences education at Gettysburg for his growth across disciplines and for helping him advance and succeed in his career. “Gettysburg is a place that encourages bigger picture thinking,” he said. “For me, that bigger picture thinking manifested in me wanting to be an entrepreneur, having control of my destiny. Exposure to the liberal arts is such a great proxy for the world, life, and your career. You get a broad exposure to people and ideas, and this exposure continues with your life in the real world.” Explore the value of a liberal arts and sciences education at Gettysburg College. By Michael Vyskocil
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Monday, July 10, 2023

Kendall Jenner ripped for ‘overlined’ lips and ‘unflattering shoes’ as star flaunts pin-thin figure in sexy... - The US Sun

KENDALL Jenner has been ripped for "overlining her lips" and wearing "unflattering shoes" as the model flaunted her figure in a silk gown. The Hulu star donned the curve-hugging dress while attending the Atlantis The Royal hotel's "Grand Reveal Weekend." Kendall, 27, was photographed on the luxury Dubai hotel's blue carpet in the Schiaparelli "chain-link halter gown." Several snapshots were posted on a Kardashian-dedicated Reddit board where fans could weigh in on the reality TV star's chosen look. The TV personality's umber-colored dress with its gold accents garnered plenty of praise from fans. One person commented: "I love the dress. Interesting without being too extra." Another fan questioned: "Is this dress a Schiaparelli?" before adding, "She always looks good in that designer." Kendall's choice of makeup, on the other hand, received negative feedback from fans. One critic wrote: "She has got to stop overlining her lips." A second commenter mentioned: "It looks like she maybe got her lips done recently in addition to overlining." While a third person stated: "No one gets away with over-lining their lips. It looks like a muddy mess. Period." The Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum's shoes also didn't receive much favor from Redditors as one user commented: "I despise those shoes. Heeled flip-flops." "The shoes are so unflattering," added a second with a third writing, "came here to slander the shoes too." A fourth person wrote: "They look like beach flip flops and why doesn't she have a pedicure?" Another commented: "I HATE high heeled flip flops so I totally hate the shoes also lol" While a final commenter summed up the opinions of most of the critics, stating: "Love the dress. But unfortunately, I’ll have to deduct points for the makeup and shoes." Recently, Kardashian fans spotted an odd detail in Kendall's new photos after the former E! star uploaded a series of Instagram photos in which she stunned in a green dress. The Kardashians star completed the fancy look with her shoulder-length black gloves and knee-high boots. The Victoria's Secret model parted her dark hair in the middle and tied the rest into a bun.  In the comments, fashion critics were not thrilled with Kendall's glamorous look as they claimed she photoshopped "her tiny waist and arms." One critic said: "I strongly dislike that pose. She always looks so creepy when she takes a photo like that." Another critic added: "The photoshopped waist is killing me." A third critic mentioned: "She looks like a sad grasshopper with tiny arms." A fourth person wrote: "Why she gotta pose like that with her tiny arms? It reminds me of some sort of insect." A commentator chimed in: "That pose is all wrong. It's giving garden gecko vibes." Recently, the brunette beauty donned the same green dress when he partied in Dubai on January 20th.  On Friday, the supermodel attended the grand opening of the new hotel Atlantis The Royal. Kendall's very own 818 tequila brand was popular among guests at the hotel opening. The model later shared a video of a bartender pouring liquor into the tequila shots on the tray.  She also reshared a photo taken by her long-time family friend Simon Huck, who is also sister Kourtney Kardashian's business partner for her Lemme brand. In the snapshot, the LA native was lying down on a large sun lounger and clutching a big bottle of 818. Fans in stitches as Kim 'insults' Scott Disick with unexpected comment GMA's Amy Robach flees NY in new pics after claims about TJ's past ‘affairs’ Kim Kardashian's fans feel 'sad' for North after Kanye's 'horrible' decision Josie Duggar sparks concern as she's spotted with medical device © 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP source https://4awesome.streamstorecloud.com/kendall-jenner-ripped-for-overlined-lips-and-unflattering-shoes-as-star-flaunts-pin-thin-figure-in-sexy-the-us-sun/?feed_id=37785&_unique_id=64ac51392a095

Sunday, July 9, 2023

Featured Event: Johnson County Home & Garden Show at the OP Convention Center Jan 6-8 - Shawnee Mission Post

Share this story: The annual Johnson County Home + Garden Show is coming to the Overland Park Convention Center, January 6-8 and will feature hundreds of exhibitors. The show will be a mecca-resource-point for those looking to plan out their 2023 home projects. Shop for home-related products and services, be immersed in inspirational displays, connect with industry experts, and enjoy informative presentations. Featuring a Celeb DIY Stage with tip-filled presentations by DIY expert Liz Fenwick and HGTV’s The Laundry Guy, Patric Richardson! Attendees can also find unique products to take home, such as self-poured candles by Embers Candle Bar Bus and plants from The Rolling Garden. Plus, see NFL Hall of Famer, Tim Grunhard autographing his book at the show on Sunday! Friday, January 6: 10a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, January 7: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m Sunday, January 8: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Use Promo Code: POST for $3 OFF online! JohnsonCountyHomeShow.com $1 for your first month, then just $8 per month thereafter. Cancel anytime. $1 for your first month, then just $77 per year thereafter. Cancel anytime. © Post Publishing Inc 2010-2023
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Saturday, July 8, 2023

10+ Gut-Healthy One-Pot Dinner Recipes - EatingWell

Make dinner tonight easy by trying one of these one-pot recipes. With ingredients like asparagus, onions, beans and legumes, these dishes are packed with prebiotic fiber that can help support gut health, healthy digestion and healthy immune function. Recipes like our Creamy Mushroom, Chicken & Asparagus Bake and Hearty Chickpea & Spinach Stew are healthy, tasty and call for a quick cleanup. Make a double batch of this quick vegetarian chili, full of black beans and sweet potatoes, and eat it for lunch the next day or freeze the extras for another night. We love the smoky heat from the ground chipotle, but omit it if you prefer a mild chili. Serve with tortilla chips or cornbread and coleslaw.   This comforting weeknight casserole recipe features plenty of mushrooms and asparagus combined with chicken and brown rice and a creamy Parmesan cheese sauce. Whip this up anytime you have leftover chicken or cooked brown rice to spare.   This satisfying stew comes together in a snap. Mashed chickpeas add body to the broth, and tomato paste adds a savory note without piling on the sodium in this healthy recipe for weight loss.   One sheet pan is all you'll need to whip up this zesty chicken fajita recipe. They're quick and easy to make and cleanup is even faster!   Frittatas are a versatile dish that can be served at breakfast, lunch or dinner. This easy frittata, featuring green spring vegetables accented by chopped tomatoes and parmesan cheese, can be on your plate in just 25 minutes.   Made with convenient canned beans, this quick and healthy Indian recipe is an authentic chickpea curry that you can make in minutes. If you want an additional vegetable, stir in some roasted cauliflower florets. Serve with brown basmati rice or warm naan.   Chock-full of quinoa, chickpeas and vegetables, this salad is a meal in itself. The roasted red peppers, lemon, olives and feta add texture and flavor to this Mediterranean diet recipe.   Simmer eggs in a rich tomatoey cream sauce studded with chickpeas and silky spinach for a super-fast vegetarian dinner. Serve with a piece of crusty bread to soak up the sauce. Be sure to use heavy cream; a lower-fat option might curdle when mixed with acidic tomatoes.   A pound of dried beans is the inexpensive foundation for this simple, hearty meal. Serve it with slices of whole-wheat bread or a side salad for a complete and satisfying lunch or dinner.   This Greek-inspired chicken and vegetable sheet-pan meal is bursting with flavor. The chicken is coated in a mayonnaise and bread crumb mixture, roasted alongside asparagus, cremini mushrooms and grape tomatoes and then served with a lemon-feta vinaigrette.   This healthy chicken pesto pasta recipe is easy to make thanks to convenience ingredients like rotisserie chicken and store-bought pesto. The addition of fresh asparagus brightens up the look and flavors of this easy one-pot dinner. Fresh basil, if you have it on hand, is a nice finishing touch.   Simple brown rice and black beans serve as the backdrop for sautéed veggies and taco toppings!   To make this 20-minute vegan curry even faster, buy precut veggies from the salad bar at the grocery store. To make it a full, satisfying dinner, serve over cooked brown rice. When shopping for simmer sauce, look for one with 400 mg of sodium or less and check the ingredient list for cream or fish sauce if you want to keep this vegan. If you like a spicy kick, add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce at the end.   French green lentils and black lentils hold up well to long, slow cooking without becoming mushy. Save the rinds from used-up blocks of Parmesan in a resealable plastic bag or tightly sealed container in the refrigerator. They give soup broths a rich, savory flavor.   source https://4awesome.streamstorecloud.com/10-gut-healthy-one-pot-dinner-recipes-eatingwell/?feed_id=37748&_unique_id=64a9adc844232

Friday, July 7, 2023

Thursday, July 6, 2023

Healthy breakfast recipes for Winter morning - The Statesman

Winter is around the corner and it is all about comfort food and indulgence. From being cozy in bed to dreaming of having something fulfilling for the Winter morning breakfast are some of the things we all want to do.  SNS | New Delhi | Healthy breakfast (Photo: iStock) Winter is around the corner and it is all about comfort food and indulgence. From being cozy in bed to dreaming of having something fulfilling for the Winter morning breakfast are some of the things we all want to do. As we all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and one must not skip it. A platter of warm and comforting breakfast is the best way to energize yourself on lazy winter mornings. So, here we list winter morning meals that will keep you warm and healthy. These breakfast foods are not only low in calories but also loaded with nutrition which will get you going for the day.   Ingredients required Directions High amounts of fiber contain vitamins B6, C, E, and K. Honey- helps to lower Triglycerides, and also helps to improve cholesterol. Cardamom- cancer-fighting compounds, helps in digestion and has anti-inflammatory effects Raisins-Boost iron level, Bone strong, helps in digestion. (Recipe by Chef Chandra Prakash) Ingredients HONEY BUTTER: (Recipe by Chef Megha Mathur)   Ingredients Directions (Recipe by Chef Megha Mathur)

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

10 tasty heirloom seed varieties to include in your garden this year - The Washington Post

Sign in An earlier version of this story incorrectly implied that home gardeners can purchase seeds for genetically modified organism (GMO) vegetable varieties. The story has been updated. Is your garden planning limited to browsing the seed packets on the rotating display by the checkout at the hardware store? Or simply flipping through a few big-box gardening catalogues to order whatever looks good for your growing zone? If that’s the case, you’re probably purchasing mostly hybrid varieties. It might be worth rethinking your approach to your plot and planting heirloom fruits and vegetables instead. Usually at least 50 years old, these long-loved varieties offer multiple benefits, and they don’t require special equipment or growing conditions to flourish. “Mainstream varieties are bred for durability, long shelf life or appearance,” says Mike Bollinger, executive director of the Seed Savers Exchange, a nonprofit organization based in Decorah, Iowa, that collects, catalogues and distributes heirloom seeds. “On the other hand, a lot of heirloom varieties were bred with canning, fresh eating and flavor in mind.” In other words: They can taste better. Another advantage to heirloom seeds is they are open-pollinated (naturally pollinated by the wind, bees, birds or other animals), meaning they grow “true to type” year after year. So, unlike with some hybrid varieties, if you harvest seeds from heirloom produce, you can grow the same crop in future seasons. Yes, that’s right: seasons, plural. Yes, it's January. But if you want a robust spring garden, start your seed-shopping now. “Seed-catalogue villains have convinced us that we have to buy seeds every year,” says Ellen Ecker Ogden, kitchen garden designer and author of “The New Heirloom Garden: Designs, Recipes, and Heirloom Plants for Cooks Who Love to Garden.” “But if you store them properly, they keep for years.” To properly preserve seeds, Ogden places each variety in a separate Mason jar with a desiccant pack to eradicate moisture. She stores them in a cool, dry place that doesn’t receive any sun. (A closet, a kitchen cupboard away from the stove or a basement with low humidity are all great options.) A seed’s lifespan depends on the variety, but some can survive five years or longer if properly stockpiled. Perhaps an even deeper value to heirloom varieties is their genetic diversity. “These are unusual times in terms of climate and rainfall,” says Ira Wallace, a worker/owner of the cooperatively managed Southern Exposure Seed Exchange in Mineral, Va., which distributes heirloom and organic seeds. “The genomes of heirloom varieties are more elastic, since they haven’t been bred so finely. So, when a new challenge comes along, there might be a resistance to it in an heirloom variety.” On top of all that, heirlooms can be eye-catching head-turners, defying expectations when it comes to coloration and hue. Tomatoes don’t need to be red, carrots aren’t always orange, and cucumbers can be more than basic green. Your spring planting schedule Here are 10 heirloom varieties that will transform your garden beds — and meals — into deliciously gorgeous riots of color. “They have always been fascinating,” Ogden says, “because they don’t look like tomatoes.” When ripe, the sweet yet tangy medium-size fruit (perfect for BLTs) takes on a chartreuse tone with streaks of light lime, mossy green and yolky orange running down the sides. With beautiful purple veins running through their fan-like leaves, these collards make an impression. Wallace also appreciates their compact build, making them well-suited to raised beds, and that the leaves cook quickly compared with other hearty greens. Although these regal-looking root vegetables have a reddish-purple exterior, their insides are classic orange. “They’re very sweet but almost spicy, too,” Bollinger says, making them great for snacking, steaming and roasting. Popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the spherical, sunny-hued cuke is enjoying a resurgence in popularity. “It’s a fun one, because kids love them,” says Ogden, who notes that they don’t taste like lemon but that they have a boldly sweet flavor that works well in salads and pickled preparations. Streaked with vibrant purple, these smaller teardrop-shaped eggplants with thin skin can be slipped into ratatouille, lasagna or moussaka. “They’re compact plants, so they do well in tighter spaces and in pots,” Bollinger says. “And they produce heavily, so you don’t need a lot of them.” Growing to more than three feet tall, this ornamental brassica features a tuft of purple leaves at the center with a ring of green ones on the outside. A favorite of Bollinger’s, it can be prepared similarly to kale or collards. The golden-orange chiles are not for the faint of heart, packing as much punch as habaneros. That makes them great for hot sauces. “Once you get past the heat, there’s a nice citrusy flavor underneath,” Bollinger says. “It looks like a hot pepper, but don’t worry: It’s actually sweet,” Ogden says. The Christmas-red curly Italian chiles are perfect for frying or for adding nice notes to a mild salsa. Pear-shaped with a blazing-orange skin, this winter squash shines in curries and soups. Bollinger appreciates its diminutive size, because it can be grown in smaller gardens. Ogden loves these Northern Italian beans with attractive red-brown mottling, nicknamed the “shrimp bean” thanks to their shape. Simply sauté them in olive oil with thinly sliced garlic to savor their fresh flavor. Nevin Martell is a writer based in Silver Spring, Md. His website is nevinmartell.com. Find him on Instagram: @nevinmartell. source https://4awesome.streamstorecloud.com/10-tasty-heirloom-seed-varieties-to-include-in-your-garden-this-year-the-washington-post/?feed_id=37715&_unique_id=64a5049b69fc1

Monday, July 3, 2023

Native Plants: The best bloomers for hot, dry corners - Los Altos Town Crier

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In late fall, shrub abutilon, above, still has an abundance of flowers. Its soft silvery-gray to gray-green leaves provide a textural contrast in the dry garden. Apricot Mallow (Sphaeralcea ambigua) comes in shades from the palest salmon to deep red-orange, with flowers from half an inch to 2 inches across. The intensely colored golden-orange flowers of Palmer’s Indian Mallow (Abutilon palmeri) are especially attractive to native solitary bees. The bladderpod shrub I can see from my window has had abundant yellow flowers nearly year-round. Other California native plants from chaparral and desert areas can also have a long bloom time. What sets these particular plants apart is that they grow in full sun, need excellent drainage and will thrive in the hottest part of your garden. Desert plants can benefit from the reflected heat of a south- or west-facing wall, an adjacent sidewalk or a big boulder that absorbs and radiates the heat of the day. Using a mineral mulch such as gravel or decomposed granite instead of an organic mulch such as arborist chips can also help these plants to thrive. Apricot Mallow (Sphaeralcea ambigua) comes in shades from the palest salmon to deep red-orange, with flowers from half an inch to 2 inches across. To ensure good drainage, you can plant on a slope or make a mound so that the crown of the plant, where the above-ground stems originate, never sits in a puddle of water. The mound can be 6-12 inches higher than the surrounding soil, at least a foot in diameter and constructed so that the soil surface gently slopes away from the crown of the plant. These plants are generally drought tolerant once they are established and need minimal care. If you’re looking for a challenge, try a couple of stunning frost-sensitive plants from Southern California and Baja. Plant them under the eaves if your garden gets frosty, or cover them if the temperature dips occasionally. The following plants can sustain damage if the mercury falls below 25 F. • Palmer’s Indian Mallow (Abutilon palmeri) has striking golden-orange flowers set off by soft silvery gray leaves. The flowers are larger, deeper and more intensely pigmented than those of California poppies. This is an important plant for native bees. At 3-5 feet tall and wide, the shrub can be covered in blooms from spring to fall. Native to desert scrublands where summer thunderstorms are not uncommon, this plant likes the occasional sprinkle in the summer to wash off the leaves. It may also benefit from some afternoon shade at an especially hot site. In late fall, shrub abutilon, above, still has an abundance of flowers. Its soft silvery-gray to gray-green leaves provide a textural contrast in the dry garden. • Baja Fairy Duster (Calliandra californica) is a hummingbird magnet. Its airy bright-red starbursts are actually inch-long stamens, covering the 3- to 5-foot mounded form for much of the year. The delicate tiny leaves are evergreen. It can be pruned to fit into smaller spaces. • Sierra Starr, a red-flowered hybrid of the Baja Fairy Duster and the native California Fairy Duster (C. eriophylla, which has pink flowers), is hardy to 18 F. Sierra Starr Fairy Duster, right, a hybrid of the native California species and the Baja species, is hardy to 18 F. It grows into a 4- to 5-foot mound, covered with red flowers that attract hummingbirds. • Apricot Mallow (Sphaeralcea ambigua), also known as Desert Globemallow, tolerates a wider range of temperatures, though it is particularly sensitive to wet conditions in the colder months and must have excellent drainage. In the summer, it will thrive in the hottest spot in your garden. It’s approximately 1-2 feet high and a little wider, with flower stalks rising 1-4 feet above the grayish leaves. Native solitary bees and hummingbirds are drawn to the flowers, which vary from half an inch to 2 inches wide and can be pale to deep shades of orange and red-orange. A couple of deep summer waterings can prolong the bloom. To keep the plant lush and longer-lived, trim the flowering stalks back to 3-6 inches in the winter. Although it may not live longer than three to five years if untended, this plant can reseed and is relatively easy to find in nurseries. Tanya Kucak gardens organically. Email her at tanyagarden@gmail.com. Your comment has been submitted. Reported There was a problem reporting this. Log In Keep it Courteous. Be respectful, truthful, and use no threatening or hateful language. Be Proactive. Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Share with Us. We'd love to hear eyewitness accounts and the history behind a news event. 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