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Can RFK Jr. Limit Ozempic Access as HHS Chief? Here’s What to Know - The New York TimesGreen Bay Packers standout cornerback Jaire Alexander missed the team’s Week 9 game with an injury, then played just 10 snaps in his Week 11 return against the Chicago Bears. As it turns out, what was characterized as a knee injury was a good bit more severe than that. Alexander admitted Thursday that he has been dealing with a torn PCL and will miss more time as a result. Alexander had been hopeful that he would be able to battle through the injury, but he aggravated the problem during his limited showing against Chicago. “I stayed here the whole bye week trying to hopefully come back and make an impact for the team,” Alexander said, via Matt Schneidman of The Athletic . “It was a game-time decision at that, so we didn’t know ... until, you know, a few minutes before the game if I would play or not. “I just tried to give it a go ... I went out there and s–t, all I could really give was 10 plays and then it — I felt something. If you know how (posterior cruciate ligaments) work, it don’t just get done in three weeks, so it just needed more time. I reaggravated it going back out there and only doing 10 plays, so now we just trying to get my knee back right.” A two-time All-Pro selection, injuries have been a big problem for Alexander over the last few seasons. He was limited to seven games in 2023, the same total he has played in this year. He and the Packers are not putting a timetable on his return, so it seems safe he will miss at least a few more weeks. Alexander has 16 total tackles and two interceptions for Green Bay this season. This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad fled to Moscow and received asylum from his longtime ally, Russian media said Sunday, hours after a stunning rebel advance seized control of Damascus and ended his family’s 50 years of iron rule . Thousands of Syrians poured into streets echoing with celebratory gunfire and waved the revolutionary flag in scenes that recalled the early days of the Arab Spring uprising, before a brutal crackdown and the rise of an insurgency plunged the country into a nearly 14-year civil war. The swiftly moving events raised questions about the future of the country and the wider region. “Our approach has shifted the balance of power in the Middle East," President Joe Biden said , crediting action by the U.S. and its allies for weakening Syria’s backers — Russia, Iran and Hezbollah. He called the fall of Assad a “fundamental act of justice” but also a “moment of risk and uncertainty,” and said rebel groups are “saying the right things now” but the U.S. would assess their actions. Russia requested an emergency session of the U.N. Security Council to discuss Syria, according to Dmitry Polyansky, its deputy ambassador to the U.N., in a post on Telegram. The arrival of Assad and his family in Moscow was reported by Russian agencies Tass and RIA, citing an unidentified source at the Kremlin. A spokesman there didn't immediately respond to questions. RIA also said Syrian insurgents had guaranteed the security of Russian military bases and diplomatic posts in Syria. Earlier, Russia said Assad left Syria after negotiations with rebel groups and that he had given instructions to transfer power peacefully. The leader of Syria's biggest rebel faction, Abu Mohammed al-Golani , is poised to chart the country’s future. The former al-Qaida commander cut ties with the group years ago and says he embraces pluralism and religious tolerance. His Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, or HTS, is considered a terrorist organization by the U.S. and the U.N. In his first public appearance since fighters entered the Damascus suburbs Saturday, al-Golani visited the Umayyad Mosque and described Assad's fall as “a victory to the Islamic nation.” Calling himself by his given name, Ahmad al-Sharaa, and not his nom de guerre, he said Assad had made Syria “a farm for Iran’s greed.” The rebels face the daunting task of healing bitter divisions in a country ravaged by war and split among armed factions. Turkey-backed opposition fighters are battling U.S.-allied Kurdish forces in the north, and the Islamic State group is still active in remote areas. Syrian state television broadcast a rebel statement saying Assad had been overthrown and all prisoners had been released. They urged people to preserve the institutions of “the free Syrian state,” and announced a curfew in Damascus from 4 p.m. to 5 a.m. An online video purported to show rebels freeing dozens of women at the notorious Saydnaya prison, where rights groups say thousands were tortured and killed . At least one small child was seen among them. “This happiness will not be completed until I can see my son out of prison and know where is he,” said one relative, Bassam Masr. "I have been searching for him for two hours. He has been detained for 13 years.” Rebel commander Anas Salkhadi appeared on state TV and sought to reassure religious and ethnic minorities, saying: “Syria is for everyone, no exceptions. Syria is for Druze, Sunnis, Alawites, and all sects.” “We will not deal with people the way the Assad family did," he added. Damascus residents prayed in mosques and celebrated in squares, calling, “God is great.” People chanted anti-Assad slogans and honked car horns. Teenage boys picked up weapons apparently discarded by security forces and fired into the air. Soldiers and police fled their posts and looters broke into the Defense Ministry. Families wandered the presidential palace, walking by damaged portraits of Assad. Other parts of the capital were empty and shops were closed. “It’s like a dream. I need someone to wake me up," said opposition fighter Abu Laith, adding the rebels were welcomed in Damascus with “love.” Rebels stood guard at the Justice Ministry, where Judge Khitam Haddad said he and colleagues were protecting documents. Outside, residents sought information about relatives who disappeared under Assad. The rebels “have felt the pain of the people,” said one woman, giving only her first name, Heba. She worried about possible revenge killings by the rebels, many of whom appeared to be underage. Syria’s historically pro-government newspaper al-Watan called it “a new page for Syria. We thank God for not shedding more blood.” It added that media workers should not be blamed for publishing past government statements ordered from above. A statement from the Alawite sect that formed the core of Assad's base called on young Syrians to be “calm, rational and prudent and not to be dragged into what tears apart the unity of our country.” The rebels mainly come from the Sunni Muslim majority in Syria, which also has sizable Druze, Christian and Kurdish communities. In Qamishli in the northeast, a Kurdish man slapped a statue of the late leader Hafez Assad with his shoe. The rebel advances since Nov. 27 were the largest in recent years, and saw the cities of Aleppo, Hama and Homs fall within days as the Syrian army melted away. The road to Damascus from the Lebanese border was littered with military uniforms and charred armored vehicles. Russia, Iran and Hezbollah, which provided crucial support to Assad, abandoned him as they reeled from other conflicts. The end of Assad’s rule was a major blow to Iran and its proxies, already weakened by conflict with Israel . Iran said Syrians should decide their future “without destructive, coercive, foreign intervention.” The Iranian Embassy in Damascus was ransacked after apparently having been abandoned. Hossein Akbari, Iran’s ambassador to Syria, said it was “effectively impossible” to help the Syrian government after it admitted the insurgents' military superiority. Speaking on Iranian state media from an undisclosed location, he said Syria's government decided Saturday night to hand over power peacefully. “When the army and the people could not resist, it was a good decision to let go to prevent bloodshed and destruction,” Akbari said, adding that some of his colleagues left Syria before sunrise. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking on state TV, said there were concerns about the “possibility of civil war, disintegration of Syria, total collapse and turning Syria into a shelter for terrorists.” Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi Jalali has said the government was ready to “extend its hand” to the opposition and turn its functions over to a transitional government. A video on Syrian opposition media showed armed men escorting him from his office to a hotel. The U.N.’s special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, has called for urgent talks in Geneva to ensure an “orderly political transition.” The Gulf nation of Qatar, a key regional mediator, hosted an emergency meeting of foreign ministers and top officials from eight countries with interests in Syria late Saturday, including Iran, Saudi Arabia, Russia and Turkey. Majed al-Ansari, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, said they agreed on the need “to engage all parties on the ground," including the HTS, and that the main concern is “stability and safe transition.” Meanwhile, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli troops had seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights established in 1974, saying it was to protect Israeli residents after Syrian troops abandoned positions. Israel’s military later warned residents of five southern Syria communities to stay home for their safety, and didn’t respond to questions. Israel captured the Golan in the 1967 Mideast war and later annexed it. The international community, except for the U.S., views it as occupied, and the Arab League on Sunday condemned what it called Israel’s efforts to take advantage of Assad’s downfall to occupy more territory. Sewell reported from Beirut. Associated Press writers Bassem Mroue, Kareem Chehayeb in Beirut; Samar Kassaballi, Omar Sanadiki and Ghaith Alsayed in Damascus; Jon Gambrell in Manama, Bahrain; Josef Federman in Doha, Qatar; and Tia Goldenberg in Jerusalem, contributed.casino game plus 。

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In your everyday life, time and space know how to behave. A kilometre is a kilometre, and an hour is an hour – no matter how late you are running. Perception is not reality. Einstein showed space and time were one thing, and it bends and warps. A decade ago, astronomers for the first time observed gravitational waves: universe-spanning ripples that move through space-time – and through us. This discovery proved to be only part of the story. Astronomers are finding our universe is so permeated by gravitational waves, the fabric of reality is constantly in flux. Australian astronomers have created the most detailed maps of gravitational waves across the universe to date. Credit: Carl Knox / OzGrav / Swinburne University of Technology / South African Radio Astronomy Observatory The picture that is coming into focus, says astronomer Dr Matt Miles, is one that shows the universe as a vast ocean, dark and powerful. “The Earth is really just a ship, being bounced across the waves. The universe is constantly changing size. Time is constantly changing. The Earth is just riding that wave.” In a series of papers published last week in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society , a group of Australian astronomers reveal the strongest evidence yet for what they call the “gravitational wave background”: the constant rippling of space-time. Einstein imagined space like a piece of stretched fabric, with stars and planets and black holes scattered across it. Their mass bends and curves the fabric. The moon orbits the Earth because it is trapped in the depression in space-time created by the Earth’s mass – it spins like a coin in a funnel. Now, on the stretched fabric of space, introduce a very heavy spinning object: a pair of super-massive black holes orbiting each other. University of Sydney researcher Dr Sean Farrell was part of an international team of astronomers which observed a star that had strayed too close to a super-massive black hole being torn apart. Credit: Ute Kraus These spinning objects create ripples that spread through the sheet: gravitational waves. As these waves pass through us, space is distorted just slightly. The Earth – and everyone on it – widens and then shrinks. Why don’t we notice? Because a fish that lives in the ocean does not notice the waves. “Waves and currents pass through the literal fabric they live in,” says Rowina Nathan, an astronomer at Monash University who co-wrote one of the papers. “It’s the same for us.” Scientists have been spotting single waves passing through Earth since 2015. The new papers show waves are rippling throughout the entire universe. The LIGO interferometer in Livingston, Louisiana, which is used to detect gravitational waves. The team took observations of pulsars, rapidly spinning remains of supernovas, which emit bursts of radiation with such regularity they can be used as cosmic lighthouses. Over almost five years, the team used the MeerKAT radio telescope in South Africa to measure the distance between Earth and 83 pulsars. They watched as the distances widened and shrank – by up to the size of a tennis court – revealing what Miles describes as a “cacophony of noise” from the many waves they could see. With this information, they have created the most detailed maps of gravitational waves across the universe to date. Exotic explanations The next question to answer: what is causing these waves? The simple answer, if you can call it that, is super-massive black hole pairs. We know they produce single waves; it is likely there are enough of them out there to set the fabric of reality constantly in motion. But there are other more exotic explanations. “The physics is a little wild,” admits Miles, an astronomer with OzGrav at Swinburne University who led two of the papers. The first is known as “cosmological phase transition”. In the moments after the Big Bang, the universe was so hot the physical forces, like electromagnetism, that govern our reality had not yet formed. Eventually, parts of the universe cooled enough for basic physics to start functioning. But – in theory – this did not happen everywhere at once. This produced regions within the early universe operating on different physical laws. As these regions – or bubbles – came into contact with each other, the different physics collapsed into symmetry, releasing huge amounts of energy – and, possibly, gravitational waves. The gravitational wave background may be the leftover ripples from the bursting of those bubbles. If that theory is not exotic enough, there’s a second: cosmic strings. When the regions of the early universe came into contact, rather than bursting, they may have created long fractures – imperfections in the fabric of space-time. “They get frozen in when the universe cooled from its very hot state. And you can’t get rid of them,” says Professor Eric Thrane, an astrophysicist at Monash University. As these long fractures move, they could also generate gravitational waves. “People really believe in these. We don’t know if we’ll ever be able to prove it,” says Miles. Gravitational waves further tell us the universe is a strange and wonderful thing. “The universe is this very exciting cosmic dance,” says Miles. “And the Earth is going along with the motions.” The Examine newsletter explains and analyses science with a rigorous focus on the evidence. Sign up to get it each week . Save Log in , register or subscribe to save articles for later. 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NEW YORK — After another special teams disaster in the Pinstripe Bowl, Nebraska faces what coach Matt Rhule called a “complete and total overhaul” with the unit in the offseason. Rhule did not say whether that overhaul would include replacing special teams coordinator Ed Foley, a longtime Rhule aide who just finished his second year in the role. NU won the game 20-15 and successfully pulled of a fake punt pass from Brian Buschini to Isaac Gifford that converted a fourth down into a first down. It was, in essence, Nebraska’s one special teams bright spot of the day. Buschini had a fourth quarter punt blocked and returned to the NU 2, which quickly became a Boston College touchdown. After Nebraska’s second touchdown of the game, Buschini couldn’t handle a wayward snap that turned into a blocked extra point and, after a BC return, two points for the Eagles. Without those two plays, Boston College only scored six total points. Nebraska special teams contributed to the 13-10 loss at Iowa and nearly led to a loss to Rutgers earlier this year. “It wasn’t very good,” Rhule said in the bowels of Yankee Stadium. “You can’t get a blocked punt. I didn’t necessarily see how it happened...we’ve had snapping issues all year long, and I think we’ve tried to address that for next year.” NU signed New Hampshire transfer long snapper Kevin Gallic in December to replace the Husker duo of Camden Witucki and Aidan Flege. Snapping issues contributed to Nebraska trying — and failing to execute — a fake field goal run play from Boston College’s 8. Buschini, as the holder, came nowhere near the end zone. “Obviously should’ve just dropped back and thrown it again,” Rhule said. “But we had the numbers there and the (Boston College) kid just made a good play.” For Nebraska to be “where we want to be next year” — that is, competing for the College Football Playoff, Rhule said, the team has to be a “little better in some areas” on defense and “really improve” on offense, which Rhule believes is happening under new offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen. “Special teams, we need a complete and total overhaul of that,” Rhule said. “We have to be better at that. I put those things on my shoulders to get it done. It has not been good this year.” According to ESPN’s Football Power Index, Nebraska ranks 105th out of 134 teams in special teams efficiencies headed into the Pinstripe Bowl. Boston College ranked 110th. Get local news delivered to your inbox!West Ham United have confirmed that their striker Michail Antonio has been involved in a car crash. “The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the club are with Michail, his family and friends at this time,” read a club statement. “The club will issue an update in due course.” Download the Guardian app from the iOS App Store on iPhone or the Google Play store on Android by searching for 'The Guardian'. If you already have the Guardian app, make sure you’re on the most recent version. In the Guardian app, tap the Menu button at the bottom right, then go to Settings (the gear icon), then Notifications. Turn on sport notifications.

Pope Francis urges kindness and hope in BBC New Year addressPremier Danielle Smith says a robust passenger train system in Alberta will be key to meeting her government’s goal of having a $25-billion tourism economy. She says such a system would include not only a high-speed train connecting Edmonton and Calgary, but also trains linking airports to city centres and Rocky Mountain tourist destinations. Smith told a forum in Calgary today it’s a transportation style that international visitors expect and it provides a safe way to commute. She says building the system will take a lot of planning and infrastructure, as well as a whole new Crown corporation. The government says it will have a plan in place next summer outlining the feasibility of the system, as well as potential service delivery options and a 15-year timeline to build. The government has also launched a survey to get Albertans’ input on what they’d like to see in a provincial passenger train system.

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Christmas is when you get gifts. Breyana Washington Grade 1, Epiphany Christmas Eve: On Christmas Eve we get ready for Santa. We make cookies with frosting and sprinkles. We also get a glass of milk ready with cookies. When I get up, I am so excited for Christmas Day. I love getting ready for Christmas. Zelie Rayburn Grade 3, Epiphany Halloween: My favorite holiday is Halloween because Halloween is the only holiday where you can get free candy and dress up in costumes all night. Looking at the houses are fun, too. Taniylah Allen Grade 4, Fairview Decorating: I get to decorate the tree with my family. We get to watch Christmas movies, and if I am lucky I and my family can watch Christmas movies during dinner. Finally, on Christmas Eve we get to do a Christmas exchange in a way. My family comes over and we get to open presents with each other. Avery Mankey Grade 5, Fairview Christmas: My favorite holiday is Christmas because we get all the presents for our family. 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Blakely Ashley Harper Grade 2, Parkside V-Day: I love Valentine’s Day. You get special cards. You get fun bags from your friends. Valentine’s Day means love and kindness. I like the parties at school we have. We get to play the day of. Valentine’s Day never ends. Dawson Curtis Grade 1, Prairieland Fourth of July : My favorite holiday is July Fourth. I can meet my cousins. Their names are Ryan and Michell and Melody. I got a tank firework and another one that shot out little bits. We also got cherry pop. It shot out beautiful red spirals. It was so beautiful. Jack Dong Grade 3, Prairieland Christmas Eve: I have the perfect family traditions on Christmas Eve. First, I go to my cousin's house and play in their big basement. After that, I visit with family members who I haven't talked to in a while. Next, we eat food and treats that everyone pitches in to make. Lastly, we gather around the fire and Christmas tree and open presents. Brayden Kleckner Grade 5, Prairieland Costumes: My favorite holiday is Halloween. We get to dress up as funny people. In December we get presents. We get to celebrate with family. Davion Hosea Grade 3, Sheridan Many holidays: New Years Eve, Fourth of July, Christmas and Advent, Thanksgiving, Saint Patrick’s Day, Halloween, and Veterans Day. Zariah Thomas Grade 2, Stevenson Joy: My favorite holiday is Christmas. I love it because it is a day filled with joy. Faye Dudley Grade 1, Sugar Creek Eat food: My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving because you get to eat mashed potatoes and meat and having fun. You can also meet people and friends. It’s so much fun. Oliver Tripp Heimer Grade 2, Washington Christmas Day: On Christmas we open presents and after we open presents, we go to my grandma’s house. We stay the night for about 2-3 nights. Ryker Meisner Grade 4, Washington Candy: Halloween is one of my favorite holidays because our house is always like Halloween inside because I get a lot of candy. When I get home from trick-or-treating, my siblings and I like to do a thing called candy trading. Once we are done, we eat some candy and then go to bed. Brooklyn Znider Grade 5, Washington I like Christmas because I get to see family members that I don’t see often. My family and I decorate the tree. My mom makes delicious food. Ashley Samayoa Grade 3, Cedar Ridge Grandma's house: Here are some reasons Christmas at my grandma’s house is so special. One is my grandma, my aunt and my mom make delicious food. Two, we get presents from my grandma, grandpa and aunt and uncle. Azro Yackley Grade 4, Centennial Toys: I like Christmas. It’s my favorite holiday because I get presents. And we don’t have school on Christmas. I get tons of toys. 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LUQUE, Paraguay — Sake is perhaps more Japanese than the world-famous sushi. It's brewed in centuries-old mountaintop warehouses, savored in the country’s pub-like izakayas, poured during weddings and served slightly chilled for special toasts. The smooth rice wine that plays a crucial role in Japan's culinary traditions was enshrined on Wednesday by UNESCO on its list of the “intangible cultural heritage of humanity." At a meeting in Luque, Paraguay, members of UNESCO’s committee for safeguarding humanity's cultural heritage voted to recognize 45 cultural practices and products around the world, including Brazilian white cheese, Caribbean cassava bread and Palestinian olive oil soap. Unlike UNESCO’s World Heritage List, which includes sites considered important to humanity like the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, the Intangible Cultural Heritage designation names products and practices of different cultures that are deserving of recognition. Japan's Takehiro Kano, ambassador to UNESCO, reacts after the traditional Japanese brewing of sake was officially named to UNESCO's "intangible cultural heritage of humanity" list during a World Heritage Convention in Asuncion, Paraguay on Wednesday. A Japanese delegation welcomed the announcement in Luque. “Sake is considered a divine gift and is essential for social and cultural events in Japan,” Kano Takehiro, the Japanese ambassador to UNESCO, told The Associated Press. The basic ingredients of sake are few: rice, water, yeast and koji, a rice mold that breaks down the starches into fermentable sugars like malting does in beer production. The whole two-month process of steaming, stirring, fermenting and pressing can be grueling. The rice — which wields tremendous marketing power as part of Japan's broader cultural identity — is key to the alcoholic brew. For a product to be categorized Japanese sake, the rice must be Japanese. Japanese sake, a nominee for UNESCO's "intangible cultural heritage of humanity" list, are displayed on Japan's delegation table, during a UNESCO World Heritage Convention in Asuncion, Paraguay, on Wednesday. The UNESCO recognition, the delegation said, captured more than the craft knowledge of making high-quality sake. It also honored a tradition dating back some 1,000 years — sake makes a cameo in Japan’s famous 11th century novel, “The Tale of Genji,” as the drink of choice in the refined Heian court. Now, officials hope to restore sake's image as Japan's premier alcoholic drink even as the younger drinkers in the country switch to imported wine or domestic beer and whiskey. Japanese breweries also expressed hope the listing could give a lift to the country's export economy as the popularity of sake booms around the world and in the United States amid heightened interest in Japanese cuisine. “I hope that this will also be an opportunity for Japanese people to take another look at sake, shochu and awamori, which are the essence of their culture," Hitoshi Utsunomiya, director of the trade group Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association, said in Tokyo. "I would like them to try it even once and see what it tastes like,” he said. Sake exports, mostly to the U.S. and China, now rake in over $265 million a year, according to the association. Japan's Takehiro Kano, ambassador to UNESCO, reacts as the traditional Japanese brewing of sake was named to UNESCO's "intangible cultural heritage of humanity" list during a World Heritage Convention in Asuncion, Paraguay on Wednesday. Japan's delegation appeared ready to celebrate Wednesday — in classic Japanese style. After the announcement, Takehiro raised a cypress box full of sake to toast the alcoholic brew and cultural rite. “It means a lot to Japan and to the Japanese,” he said of the UNESCO designation. "This will help to renew interest in traditional sake elaboration.” In Tokyo, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said he was “delighted” by UNESCO's recognition of traditional sake-making techniques, and he congratulated those dedicated to preserving and promoting the tradition. The crisp autumn air ushers in more than just pumpkin spice latte season. Consider cozying up inside with friends for a wine tasting and sharing delicious food and drinks with more complex flavors than cinnamon and sugar. Perhaps once thought of as stuffy affairs only for wine connoisseurs, today a tasting can be as casual as pouring a few bottles while doing another activity—say, bar games like darts or art activities like painting. The tasting can also be more traditional, especially if held at a winery or local wine shop, which is a great way to learn about what wines you might like to later serve at home. To host the ultimate wine tasting, it pays to do some R&D. One of the best aspects of hosting a wine tasting at home is that you get to establish the mood, tone, and guest list for the gathering—you can't pick a playlist when you sample wines at a bar or wine shop or make the dress code loungewear. So whether the mood is serious or playful, sophisticated or laid-back, the key to a successful tasting is enjoying and appreciating the wine and having fun with friends and family. Of course, there are a few other things to figure out along the way. Peerspace put together a few tips for hosting your wine-tasting party. A tasting party is all about sampling different wines and evaluating and hopefully enjoying them—and there are a variety of ways to do that. Would you like to host a playful gathering where each guest brings a mystery bottle of wine within a certain price range—a BYOB affair? Or would it be better to have more control over which wines are featured by curating and supplying all the wines as a host? This decision sets the tone—a tasting where guests contribute wine can be a bit of a free-for-all, whereas one where you select wines you supply allows guests to sit back and simply enjoy. And you don't have to break the bank to buy excellent wines—there are lots of wine experts ready to share their affordable picks. How much folks know about wine differs—and that's a good thing. Tastings are group learning experiences. Expertise isn't necessary to host or attend a tasting, but it is helpful to think about what will keep guests comfortable and having fun. Decide whether the vibe will be relaxed and laid-back, like friends sipping wine fireside, or more upbeat and formal. Think about elements like the atmosphere and the location, and consider whether folks will be seated or standing. Will you have a spirited playlist (couldn't resist) or live music? Do you want an expert to introduce each wine, or will you be that expert? Consider how guests will share their thoughts on what they are tasting. Do you want to just talk about them or do something more organized, like take notes or give ratings? Then supply notebooks or notecards and pencils, with categories or questions established ahead of time—all of which can reflect your evening's tone as well. Picking a theme is essential to curating the selection of wines—it's the organizing principle behind your selections. Otherwise, your tasting might as well be just walking down the wine aisle at the grocery store and taking sips from random bottles. There's too much wine out there not to be strategic about this. Plus, a theme helps you to tell the story of each wine better—it's the plot line of the night, if you will. Common themes are types of wine, regions they are from, or even price points—really, one can get as creative as they wish. For inspiration, check out local wine shops and see what they do for tastings. Often, they will follow seasonality and group wines in novel ways for their own in-house tastings. Don't let food be an afterthought for the festivities—after all, food can enhance particular qualities of wine and vice versa. There are many rules around what foods to pair with which wines, but consider this simple advice from Alder Yarrow's Vinography : "Stick with eating good food and drinking good wine." Since the focus is on the wines, allow the drinks to determine what food makes sense, but don't overthink it. Food is a supporting character here—at the very least, guests will need something to soak up all the alcohol (unless you are spitting it out). Eating foods that contain a mixture of protein, fats, and carbs when drinking helps increase the rate of alcohol elimination . Whether it's a full meal or heavy hors d'oeuvres, thoughtful noshes are necessary. The bottom line is, however you do it, hosting the ultimate wine tasting should be fun. Wine can feel intimidating to many people, but most wine experts are passionate, inspired folks who want to share what they know and help you find wines you like. So visit your local wine store or winemaker and ask questions. There are good guides specifically concerning how to taste wine. Dig a little, taste a lot, and have fun. It's all research for your next ultimate wine tasting. Story editing by Carren Jao. Additional editing by Kelly Glass. Copy editing by Kristen Wegrzyn. Photo selection by Lacy Kerrick. This story originally appeared on Peerspace and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. How many people to invite is a question largely informed by the answers to tip #1: Are you having a big, formal affair or an intimate catch-up with close friends? Or something in between? Whatever the case, an RSVP is essential because not only do you need to plan the setup of the space, but you must also make sure there's enough wine for everyone to taste, including each of the wines featured. There's nothing worse than a tasting that runs dry! The math to determine how much wine you need considers the size of the tasting pours—a full glass of wine at a restaurant is usually around 5 ounces, which yields around five glasses of wine from a standard bottle. For tastings, you'll want to do less, depending on how many wines you are featuring—say, 2 ounces if you'll be trying a lot of different wines. Experts agree, having more wine than you need is always a good idea—that way you can send guests home with a bottle should there be a prize at the end of the night. 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Khloé Kardashian is slaying her dark hair era like no one else. Kardashian, 40, took to Instagram on Thursday, November 21, to show off her shiny dark brown tresses . Her mane, which previously featured honey blonde highlights throughout, was parted down the middle and styled in loose curls that were dyed a cool brown tone with lighter strands mixed in. To glam up her look even more, Kardashian opted for a full face of makeup including dewy foundation, filled-in eyebrows, blushed cheeks and lined lips. Her eye makeup featured a bronze shade blended to her brow bone and swept beneath her waterline, a pop of white shimmer in her inner corner and mascara. She topped off her beat with highlighter lining the tip of her nose. The Good American cofounder tied her look together with a cozy blue top and a diamond cross necklace. “🤎🤎🤎🤎,” Kardashian captioned her selfie, prompting her famous sister and friends to compliment her in the comments section. “Stunning inside and out my sister,” Kourtney Kardashian wrote, as BFF Natalie Halcro added, “Gahhhhhh STUNNING 😍😍.” Olivia Pierson gushed, “There she is 😍😍.” Khloé’s fresh hair isn’t the only beauty addition she’s added to her look as of late. Earlier this week, Kylie Jenner convinced her sister to get a second ear piercing. In the social media video, Khloé took a deep breath — and swore — before getting her ear pierced . “Oh, that was fine,” she said after the earring went in. You have successfully subscribed. By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from Us Weekly Check our latest news in Google News Check our latest news in Apple News “Made @khloekardashian get a second piercing 😂 i’m so proud of her !!!!! she has always been terrified of piercings lol so this was big.” “Hahah this was major for me!!!!!!!” Khloé responded in the comments. “Honestly, if it wasn’t for all you guys supporting me and a lot of peer pressure than I wouldn’t have done it, but I think this is peer pressure in the best way.” Sisters always have our best interests at heart!

UConn, football coach Jim Mora agree to contract extension through 2028Health Alert as Flu Cases Surge: Are Your Masks Expired? As temperatures drop and the air becomes more frigid, a troubling health concern is emerging: influenza cases are spiking across the country. The flu virus is spreading rapidly, raising alarms for citizens and health officials alike. Amid this surge, many people are turning to masks as a defense mechanism to protect themselves and others. However, some individuals might still be using masks they purchased during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. It is important to note that these masks could have a shelf life that may affect their efficacy. Certain mask manufacturers specify expiration dates, which means that older masks might not provide the same level of protection they once did. Experts recommend checking whether your masks are still within their effective usage period. As these items age, material degradation could compromise their ability to block harmful pathogens. In light of the rising flu cases, ensuring your protective gear is up-to-date becomes a critical step in personal and public health safety. In conclusion, to stay healthy during this flu season, it’s not just about wearing a mask, but wearing the right mask. Always verify the condition and expiration date of your masks to ensure they provide adequate protection against airborne illnesses. Stay informed and stay safe in these challenging times. Unmasking the Hidden Facts: Flu Season Preparedness and Mask Efficacy In light of the recent surge in influenza cases, it’s paramount for individuals to reassess the effectiveness of their protective measures, primarily focusing on the masks they’re using. While many have relied on masks initially acquired during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, questions arise regarding the current efficacy of these masks. Let’s delve into the vital aspects of mask usage, features, compatibility, and innovations to ensure optimum protection during this challenging season. Many of the masks purchased in 2020 were designed for a specific period of use, after which their protective capabilities may diminish due to material degradation. The porous materials used in masks, like the fibers in surgical masks or N95 respirators, can deteriorate over time, reducing their ability to filter pathogens. It’s therefore crucial to review the expiration dates recommended by manufacturers. Failing to do so could result in using compromised protective gear, negating the very purpose of wearing a mask. With advances in technology, new mask types have emerged that offer enhanced protection and comfort. Innovations such as self-sterilizing masks, masks with adjustable filters, and those incorporating antiviral coatings provide added layers of defense. These features can significantly increase the longevity and efficiency of masks, making them an attractive option for those seeking to upgrade outdated gear. Understanding the various types of masks available is key to choosing the right one: – Surgical Masks : Lightweight and disposable, they offer basic protection but have a limited lifespan. Pros include comfort and cost-effectiveness for short-term use. However, they provide less protection compared to respirators. – N95 Respirators : Known for their high filtration efficiency, these masks are more durable and effective against airborne pathogens. The downside is that they can be uncomfortable for long periods and may not be suitable for individuals with certain medical conditions. – Cloth Masks with Filters : These masks offer customizable protection levels and are reusable. While eco-friendly and often stylish, their effectiveness depends heavily on the materials and construction quality. While protecting individual health, ecological impact should also be taken into account. Opting for reusable masks with replaceable filters not only provides prolonged use but also minimizes environmental waste. Before purchase, consider the mask’s compatibility with existing accessories like eyeglasses to reduce fogging and discomfort. 1. Inspect the Materials : Look for any signs of wear or deterioration on the mask. This includes fraying, tears, and loss of elasticity in straps. 2. Verify Expiration : Check the packaging or mask for expiration details. If unsure, consult the manufacturer’s website or customer service. 3. Fit and Seal Test : Ensure that the mask fits snugly against the face without gaps. A proper seal enhances protection against airborne particles. 4. Additional Resources : For more detailed guidance on selecting and caring for masks, visit the World Health Organization . Maintaining up-to-date, effective protective gear isn’t merely a personal health matter but a public responsibility. As science and technology continue to evolve, the future holds promise for even more efficient and accessible protective solutions. Staying informed on these developments helps ensure individuals are adequately equipped to face seasonal health challenges, such as flu outbreaks. Stay vigilant, prioritize safety, and adapt to new innovations in health protection technology.Sisters build global beauty brand from a garage

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New books to read this weekTrump allies take the first step to wipe out multi-billion dollar government agency Trump has called for the shuttering of the Education Department Sign up for the latest with DailyMail.com's U.S. politics newsletter By SARAH EWALL-WICE, SENIOR U.S. POLITICAL REPORTER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM IN WASHINGTON, DC Published: 18:22, 22 November 2024 | Updated: 19:09, 22 November 2024 e-mail 51 View comments Republican lawmakers took a first step in an effort to shutter the U.S. Department of Education, a move that President-elect Trump called for on the campaign trail. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds introduced the Returning Education to Our States Act on Thursday. The bill would eliminate the Education Department and redistribute all federal programs under the department. ' The federal Department of Education has never educated a single student, and it’s long past time to end this bureaucratic Department that causes more harm than good,' Rounds said. He argued local control is best when it comes to education. The proposal comes after Trump called for the department to be closed down in October. 'We want federal education dollars to follow the student rather than propping up a bloated and radical bureaucracy in Washington, D.C.," Trump said. ' We want to close the federal Department of Education.' He and his MAGA followers have accused the Education Department of 'indoctrinating young people.' 'We will drain the government education swamp and stop the abuse of your taxpayer dollars to indoctrinate America’s youth with all sorts of things that you don’t want to have our youth hearing,' Trump also said at a rally in September. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) introduced a bill that would eliminate the Department of Education and redistribute some programs to other departments The modern day Education Department was created with the passage of the Department of Education Organization Act in Congress in 1979. It combined multiple federal agencies across the government that previously focused on education and began operations in 1980. However, federal government activities regarding education date back to the 1800s. The current Department of Education is primarily responsible for administering federal funding for education and managing federal student loan and other financial aid programs. It spends roughly $79 billion a year on primary and secondary education programs. The money is discretionary, meaning it is annually set by Congress through the appropriations process. The department's spending makes up less than 3 percent of the total federal budget. In his announcement, Rounds claimed in the 45 years since the department's creation, it has grown with a budget 449 percent larger than when it started. He argued despite spending $16,000 per student each year, standardized test scores have dropped over the past decade. Trump called for closing the Department of Education on the campaign trail The Department of Education's budget is allocated by Congress as discretionary spending. Annually it spends roughly $79 billion 'For years, I’ve worked toward removing the federal Department of Education,' Rounds said. 'I’m pleased that President-elect Trump shares this vision, and I’m excited to work with him and Republican majorities in the Senate and House to make this a reality.' The bill would serve as a roadmap for dismantling the department. It would redirect programs currently housed there to the Interior, Treasury, Health and Human Services, Labor and State Departments. It is not yet clear whether the effort will move forward quickly or whether it will receive the necessary support in Congress. If the department is eliminated, oversight would be left to states which could impact some of the country's more vulnerable students including those with disabilities. But some experts have warned they are not just concerned with the Education Department being dismantled but are also sounding the alarms on the damage that can be done to programs and oversight if the department is starved of funds or slowly strangled from within. Trump named businesswoman Linda McMahon of World Wrestling Entertainment as his pick to lead the Education Department Trump announced businesswoman and former head of the Small Business Administration Linda McMahon is his pick for education secretary. He called her a fierce advocate who will fight tirelessly for school 'Choice' across the country. The country's largest labor union the National Education Association which represents public school teachers and supporting staff blasted Trump choosing McMahon as a single he couldn't care less about students' futures. It argued that rather than strengthening public schools, her ' only mission is to eliminate the Department of Education and take away taxpayer dollars from public schools.' Politics Share or comment on this article: Trump allies take the first step to wipe out multi-billion dollar government agency e-mail Add comment

I broke down in tears when I spotted my dad in his favourite spot on Google Street View 11 years after he died By RYAN PROSSER Published: 18:18, 28 December 2024 | Updated: 18:18, 28 December 2024 e-mail View comments A grieving woman was left in tears after spotting her late father sat in his favourite spot on Google Street View 11 years after he died. Katie Scott, 49, found he had been immortalised on the search engine's 360 street imagery this month. Arthur Scott passed away in 2013 aged 83, after being diagnosed with stage three kidney failure. The Google image captured in 2009 shows Arthur sat on the bench outside his home where he used to enjoy soaking up the sun. In another photo, his German Shepherd, Elsa, is spotted wandering into the house. Elsa passed away four years before Arthur. 'When I found the image, I was so emotional,' said Katie, from Salford, Greater Manchester. 'I cried when I found it. All those memories came flooding back. 'That was his favourite spot. As soon as the sun came out, he was on that bench.' Arthur Scott pictured on a Google Street View image sitting on the bench outside his home where he loved to soak up the sun His daughter Katie was surprised to find him immortalised on the search engine's Street View feature She added: 'It was upsetting but I was happy. I don't have many photos of my dad, but we were very close. 'I've screenshotted it so I can see him all the time.' Arthur was diagnosed with kidney failure in 2008, when Katie moved into his council house with him to become his full time carer. She said: 'When he was diagnosed, we were told that he'd only have a few years left so I moved in with him to look after him. He managed to live another five years. 'It was a shock when he was diagnosed and it heartbreaking to think about losing him. 'He was so funny. He had a brilliant sense of humour and our relationship was mostly based on humour. It's been hard living without him.' Katie first discovered the image of Arthur just after he passed away. But she was 'heartbroken' when Google updated the image shortly after and thought it was lost forever. Last month, though, she learned that she could access older Google Street View images. Katie (pictured) moved in with her father in his social home to care for him full time after he was diagnosed with kidney failure in 2008 Arthur passed away in 2013 aged 83 after being diagnosed with stage three kidney failure Katie with her father Arthur when she was a child. She found the picture of her father while looking at his old home on Google Maps, using the site's historic Street View images Google Maps features a tool which allows you to view historic images from previous years, with some dating back to when Street View was first launched in 2007. Katie added: 'Just after he passed away, we were looking through old photos and we looked at the house on Google Maps and there he was. 'I looked at it a lot. When it got updated, I was heartbroken thinking I'd never see it again. I was still grieving. 'I found out on TikTok that you can look at older photos and it was lovely to see him again.' Share or comment on this article: I broke down in tears when I spotted my dad in his favourite spot on Google Street View 11 years after he died e-mail Add commentVance takes on a more visible transition role, working to boost Trump’s most contentious picks