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Antinori Solaia – A Complete Retrospective 1978-2010
Flight 1 – The Early Years: 1978, 1979, 1982, 1986
1978 Antinori Solaia
Flight 2 – The Challenging Vintages: 1987, 1989, 1991, 1993, 2002, 2003
Flight 3 – Early Classics: 1985, 1988, 1990, 1994
Flight 4 – Underrated Vintages: 1996, 1998, 2000, 2005, 2008
Flight 5 – Milestones; Part 1: 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001
Flight 6 – Milestones; Part 2: 2004, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010
Chronicling the great wines of Italy for our readers has been a passion of mine for many years. Vinous Events take readers off the sidelines and make them participants in historic, once-in-a-lifetime tastings. It was with that spirit we hosted this complete vertical of Antinori's Solaia a few months ago.
Putting together the first-ever complete vertical of Solaia was a huge undertaking. It almost didn't happen at all. The original date for this tasting/dinner was Monday October 29, the day Hurricane Sandy descended on the tri-state area and began wreaking unprecedented havoc. Nearly eight months passed before the vertical finally took place, which only strengthened our resolve to make the evening even better. The passage of time also allowed for the inclusion of the 2010, which is in my view the greatest Solaia ever made.
Marchese Piero Antinori and longtime Winemaker Renzo Cotarella presented the wines. Even Antinori had never tasted all 28 vintages together. Eleven Madison Park's Executive Chef Daniel Humm and his team prepared a brilliant menu full of highlights, including the morel and lamb courses both of which were among the most delicious dishes I have ever indulged in at Eleven Madison Park. Wine Director Dustin Wilson and a talented group of sommeliers took care of the wines, a huge undertaking given the large number of vintages. For more perspective, readers might enjoy the videos I shot with Antinori and Cotarella just prior to the dinner.
The 1978 and 1979 Solaia, two early masterpieces
All of the wines for this tasting were sourced directly from Antinori with the exception of the 1979, which made an incredible journey from its home in the cellars of Giorgio Pinchiorri's restaurant in Tokyo all the way to New York. The bottles were stored standing up for several days prior to allow for a natural decantation of sediment. We opened the wines from youngest to oldest starting a few hours prior to service. I chose not to decant the wines for sediment for a number of reasons. I did not feel the youngest vintages would have much sediment, and they didn't. At the other end of the spectrum, I did not want to disturb the oldest vintages, most of which were quite delicate. In the middle, specifically with vintages from the mid-1980s to mid-1990s, I thought a natural decantation would be the best way for the wines to show best. Those vintages were generally filtered prior to bottling and I thought decanting might strip the wines of some of their fruit.
The wines were served in thematic flights rather than chronologically, an approach I like for many reasons, two of them being it keeps the palate alert and fresh, but more importantly, the benchmark vintages can be tasted together, which always makes for fascinating comparisons. Overall, I was thrilled with the way the wine showed. While there are always surprises in comprehensive verticals like this, there wasn't a single vintage I wouldn't be happy to own. I have done many complete or near-complete verticals over the last few years. This was one of the most impressive because of the consistency of the wines across vintages of all types.
Solaia emerges from a handful of hillside blocks within Antinori's vast Tignanello property in San Casciano Val di Pesa in the northern part of the Chianti Classico region. Like many cutting-edge Tuscan wines, Solaia began its lift as an experiment. In 1978 Antinori had a little more Cabernet Sauvignon/Franc for their Tignanello than they needed, so a small amount was bottled separately. The rest, as they say, is history. Pretty much. The first two vintages were 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc. With the 1982 vintage, Solaia took the shape it pretty much has today, which is about 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Sangiovese and 5% Cabernet Franc. In a few vintages, such as 1985 and 1989-1994, the Cabernet Sauvignon percentage has been closer to 70%, while the Franc has gone up to 10%. The other exception is 2002, a very difficult vintage, in which Solaia is 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc. Over the years, Solaia has been a good stylistic barometer for Tuscany. In the 1980s, Solaia was quite classic and Bordeaux-inspired. In the 1990s, ripeness and concentration were both given an extra push, while the 2000s saw a return to earlier harvests and a search for greater finesse. This tasting captured that entire arc, which was fascinating to say the least.
The Solaia vineyard, San Casciano Val di Pesa, Chianti Classico
At 35 years of age, the 1978 Solaia is still in great shape. Deep, rich and muscular, with great intensity for a wine of its age, the 1978 is an absolutely joy to taste. Over the years, the 1978 has acquired distinctly Sangiovese-inflected overtones, which is fascinating to contemplate. 94/Drinking window: 2013-2018. The 1979 Solaia is every bit as intriguing. Here it is the wine's energy, aromatics and brightness that stand out most. The 1979 has aged beautifully, even if it has less volume than the 1978. 93/Drinking window: 2013-2016. An early, totally beautiful Solaia, the 1982 is also utterly impeccable. Here it is the wine's classic sense of structure that stands out most. There is a purity to the fruit in this vintage that is simply striking. This is the first vintage in which Solaia includes Sangiovese, an early precursor to how the wine would develop in the coming years. Today, the 1982 is impressive. 95/Drinking window: 2013-2020. The 1986 Solaia is remarkable for its fabulous overall balance. The style is a bit rustic, but that is a relatively small complaint for a wine of this age. It's pretty tough going next to the other wines in this flight. This mid-weight Solaia is best enjoyed over the next few years. 91/Drinking window: 2013-2018.
Piero Antinori discusses the history of Solaia
The second flight, which showcases some of the most difficult vintages in the history of Solaia, is one of the most intriguing. The 1991 Solaia is arguably the most complete of these six wines. Still fresh and marvelously focused, the 1991 has aged beautifully. It is of course a bit slender, but all of the elements are in the right place. The 1991 is the product of a short growing season marked by a delayed flowering and early harvest, a combination that is quite unusual. Perhaps for that reason the wine is a bit compact. Its balance, on the other hand, is beyond reproach. What a wonderful and totally unexpected surprise this is. 94/Drinking window: 2013-2018. There is a lot to like about the 1993 Solaia, most notably its combination of fruit and structure. At twenty years of age, it is a gorgeous wine to drink now and over the next handful of years. Stylistically, the 1993 is similar to the 1991, but it has a little more fruit, some of that a reflection of the year and its relative youth. 93/Drinking window: 2013-2020. The 1987 Solaia, from a wet, cool vintage, is very nicely balanced, although it is one of the smaller-scaled wines in this range. This is a pretty Solaia to drink today, as there is no real upside to be gained from further cellaring. 91/Drinking window: 2013-2015. Much the same is true of the 1989 Solaia, another wine endowed with terrific balance, if a bit less showiness than most of the other wines in this complete vertical. 92/Drinking window: 2013-2019. I would be surprised by the 2002 Solaia had I not recently tasted a number of wines from that vintage that continue to exceed expectations. In 2002 production was down sharply because of the cold, rainy growing season, which precluded the Sangiovese from being used. The 2002 was bottled with a different label that included the words 'Annata Diversa' i.e. 'Different Vintage.' Tasting the 2002 next to the other vintages, it doesn't really seem all that different. 90+/Drinking window: 2013-2022. Antinori's 2003 Solaia clearly reflects the personality of the dry, torrid vintage. The 2003 has aged impeccably. It will drink well for another decade, although the style will naturally always be on the opulent side of things. 92/Drinking window: 2013-2023.
Morels; Sauteed with Quinoa, Glazed Sweetbreads and Snap Peas
The 1985 Solaia kicks off a flight of Early Classics. I have had the 1985 twice recently and it has always been impressive. It is also very much a wine of its era, which is to say if anything, it is too polished. This was an era in which wines were squeaky-clean. Well-stored bottles still have plenty of fruit although further upside appears to be limited. 94/Drinking window: 2013-2023. I find the 1988 Solaia more interesting than the 1985 because of its greater complexity and better overall structure. This is one of the all-time great Tuscan vintages, and Solaia captures every bit of that profoundness. What a gorgeous wine this is. 95/Drinking window: 2013-2023. Tasted next to so many other great wines, the 1990 Solaia actually suffers a bit. I am sure it would be magnificent on its own, but here it comes comes across as a bit one-dimensional, with less opulence than vintages like 1994 and 1997, but less structure than the 1988 tasted immediately before. Overall, the 1990 is a hugely attractive wine that stops just a touch short of being truly profound. 94/Drinking window: 2013-2023. The 1994 Solaia, takes care of that however, as it is utterly compelling. At nearly twenty years of age, the 1994 remains opulent, full-bodied and voluptuous to the core. This is the best bottle of the 1994 I have ever had. Warm days alternated with cool nights during the final phase of ripening produced one of the greatest Solaias ever made. 95/Drinking window: 2013-2023.
Each wine is served in its own glass, allowing for continual comparisons throughout the evening
The 2005 Solaia is arguably the most complete of this flight of underrated vintages. Wines from cool years are rarely flattering when they are young, but often age gracefully, which is certainly the case here. The 2005 remains vibrant, fresh and capable of developing beautifully for another decade, perhaps longer. This is a bit of a dark horse vintage. I won't be surprised if the 2005 continues to develop positively in bottle. 93+/Drinking window: 2013-2023. In a similar vein, the 1996 Solaia is tense and vibrant to the core. It will appeal most to readers who prefer wines with bright acidity and lively minerality. 93/Drinking window: 2013-2023. The 1998 Solaia is an excellent choice for drinking now and over the next handful of years. Not a blockbuster, the 1998 has developed nicely, but also appears to have limited upside potential from here. 93/Drinking window: 2013-2020. Much the same can be said about the 2000 Solaia, another wine with plenty of near and medium-term appeal, but less potential for aging. 91/Drinking window: 2013-2018. I have never loved the 2008 Solaia, and that impression is reinforced on this night. If anything, the 2008 suffers in this setting, where the differences between vintages is stark. A mid-weight Solaia, the 2008 looks like it will drink best over the near and medium-term. 92/Drinking window: 2013-2020.
Lamb; Roasted with Freekeh, Mint and Ramps
The level of excitement in the room grows palpably as we approach the first of two flights that encompass all of the iconic vintages. The 1995 Solaia is simply magnificent. Here it is the wine's combination of richness and vibrancy that impresses. The 1995 is a wine of total balance, harmony and class. What a great showing. 96/Drinking window: 2013-2025. For many years, the 1997 Solaia was super-concentrated. Actually, it still is pretty intense, but over the last few years, some of the baby fat has begun to melt away, revealing a wine with tons of nuance. The 1997 clearly belongs in this flight of milestones. This is another memorable Solaia with no signs of fading. 95/Drinking window: 2013-2027. Power and structure are the hallmarks of the 1999 Solaia, a wine that will drink well for another 15-20 years, if not longer. The firm, structured style will thrill classicists. In a flight of standout vintages, the 1999 truly excels. For years, the 1999 was very tight. It finally seems to be blossoming. 96+/Drinking window: 2013-2029. The 2001 Solaia is similar to the 1999, but with an added level of finesse that takes the place of some of the brute power found in the 1999. The 2001 drinks well better young than the 1999, but it is also likely to mature earlier. 96/Drinking window: 2013-2031.
Longtime Winemaker Renzo Cotarella discusses the wines
The wines really enter the stratosphere with the last flight. I consider the 2004 Solaia the first of the truly epic modern Solaia. This is the first vintage in which the component wines were aged separately and blended towards the end of aging. That, along with more care in managing temperature in fermentation and aging, and the fabulous vintage combine to produce a super-silky, polished Solaia. Sweet, refined tannins and pure sophistication are the hallmarks of this dazzling, totally head-spinning Solaia. At nearly ten years of age, the 2004 is just as magnificent as it has always been. 97/Drinking window: 2014-2034. The 2006 Solaia is a much more powerful, statuesque wine than the 2004. Here, the wine's structure and pure vertical intensity dazzle from start to finish. The 2006 is built for serious cellaring. Readers lucky enough to own it should the thrilled. 95+/Drinking window: 2016-2041. Soft contours, silky tannins and textural volume are the hallmarks of the 2007 Solaia. A riper, denser version of the 2004 with the richness of the 1997, the 2007 will please readers with a long drinking window of pure pleasure. The style is intense and bold. Readers who prefer more subtlety will find that in other vintages, as the 2007 is a voluptuous, racy, turn-on with tons of immediacy but less in the way of detail or nuance. 97/Drinking window: 2015-2037.
Daniel Humm and Antonio Galloni discuss the menu and pairings
The 2009 Antinori Solaia is similar to the 2007 in its volume and richness, but it is less extroverted. This is another gorgeous Solaia that will drink well pretty much during its entire life. The warm year yielded a racy Solaia with no hard edges and fabulous overall balance. 96+/Drinking window: 2019-2039. In this context, it is obvious why the 2010 is the greatest Solaia ever made. The 2010 has it all; expressive aromatics, wonderfully nuanced fruit and tons of supporting structure. The 2010 has been magnificent since I started tasting the component wines in 2011. Not that it is in bottle, it is every bit as stunning as I had hoped. Readers will not want to miss this towering masterpiece from the Antinori family. Ideally, the 2010 should be cellared until at least age ten. This mesmerizing, wonderfully complete Solaia represents the height of finesse Antinori started to achieve with the 2004. In time, the 2010 will be recognized as one of the all-time legendary Solaias. Actually, it already is. I can't think of a better wine with which to wrap up this monumental, truly once-in-a-lifetime tasting. 98/Drinking window: 2020-2045.
Foie Gras; Terrine with Black Truffle, Purple Potatoes and Green Asparagus
Parsnip; Roasted with Sesame, Parsley and Dijon
Guinea Fowl; Roasted with Creamed Nettle and Potato
Ossu Iraty; Aged with Spring Greens and Roasted Walnuts
Cover: The first complete vertical of Solaia spanning 28 vintages
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The House has approved a Democratic measure disapproving of Republican Rep. Steve King's comments about white supremacy.
The nine-term Iowa congressman was among those supporting the measure, which was approved, 424-1.
King says he agrees with South Carolina Democratic Rep. James Clyburn, the resolution's sponsor, that white supremacy is an evil that cannot be ignored. King's racist comments have been widely condemned by members of both parties in recent days.
King says the ideology of white supremacy "never shows up in my head" and that he does "not know how it could possibly come out of my mouth."
Democratic Rep. Bobby Rush of Illinois opposed the measure, saying the House should take the more serious step of censuring King for his "repugnant and racist behavior."
Last week, King said in an interview, "White nationalist, white supremacist, Western civilization — how did that language become offensive?"
Iowa's largest newspaper is calling for U.S. Rep. Steve King to resign, saying his comments about white nationalism and white supremacy are "abhorrent" and leave him unable to represent his district.
The Des Moines Register, in an editorial posted on its website Tuesday, says House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's decision to strip King of his committee assignments leaves the state without representation on the vital House Agriculture Committee.
The editorial argued that while King has made statements for years that "made Iowa a laughing stock on the national stage," his most recent comments in The New York Times should be "career-ending."
The Register urged Iowa's Republican senators, Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst, GOP Gov. Kim Reynolds and others to urge King to quit "for the good of the Republican Party and, more importantly, for the good of Iowa."
King supported a Democratic measure Tuesday that disapproved of his comments about white supremacy.
Republican Rep. Steve King says he will vote in favor of a Democratic measure disapproving of his comments about white supremacy to The New York Times.
The nine-term Iowa congressman says he agrees with Democratic Rep. James Clyburn, the resolution's sponsor, that white supremacy is an evil that cannot be ignored. His racist comments have been widely condemned by members of both parties in recent days.
Last week, King said in an interview that "White nationalist, white supremacist, Western civilization — how did that language become offensive?"
He added, "Why did I sit in classes teaching me about the merits of our history and our civilization?"
On the House floor Tuesday, King said he was advocating for Western civilization, not racism, in the Times interview. King says he rejects the ideology of white supremacy, adding that he deeply believes that "all men and now all women are created equal. It's in my heart and soul and it's in my works."
The No. 3 House Republican is suggesting that Rep. Steve King leave Congress over his remarks about white supremacy.
Wyoming Republican Liz Cheney on Tuesday said of King, "I think he should find another line of work."
Republican leaders have made serving in Congress uncomfortable for King over his remarks in the New York Times last week questioning how white supremacy and white nationalism became offensive terms. House and Senate leaders condemned the remarks, and GOP leaders moved this week to deny him any committee assignments.
Republican leaders noted that King has for years made racially insensitive remarks. Cheney said the most recent ones are "absolutely abhorrent. It's racist. We do not support it or agree with it."
The nine-term Iowa congressman says he's advocating for Western civilization, not racism.
Veteran Republican Rep. Steve King will be blocked from committee assignments for the next two years after lamenting that white supremacy and white nationalism have become offensive terms.
King, in his ninth term representing Iowa, will not be given committee assignments in the new Congress, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said Monday night. King served on the Agriculture, Small Business and Judiciary committees in the last Congress, and he chaired Judiciary's subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
McCarthy called King's remarks "beneath the dignity of the Party of Lincoln and the United States of America."
King called McCarthy's decision to remove him from committees "a political decision that ignores the truth." He vowed to "continue to point out the truth and work with all the vigor that I have to represent 4th District Iowans for at least the next two years."


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MADISON ROOM TAX COMMISSION | PANDEMIC IMPACT
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The Madison Room Tax Commission on Tuesday reluctantly made roughly $10 million in combined cuts to tourism marketing and to what the city sends to Monona Terrace, the Overture Center and other entities, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on hotel room tax revenues.
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With hotel room tax revenues projected to fall by 50% due to COVID-19's impact on travel and leisure spending, Madison's Room Tax Commission on Tuesday reluctantly made roughly $10 million in cuts to tourism marketing and to funding for Monona Terrace, the Overture Center and others.
Destination Madison, also know as the Greater Madison Convention and Visitors Bureau, will see a $2.46 million cut, Monona Terrace a $2.8 million cut, and Overture Center a $895,000 cut from the 2020 room tax budget. The amount of room tax going to the city's general and other funds will be reduced by $3 million.
The cuts, which were approved unanimously, came after city and commission officials consulted with recipients on how much of a reduction they could absorb as the new coronavirus pandemic ravages hotel room tax revenues.
Madison projects $30 million budget shortfall, more spending cuts due to COVID-19
"I think the plan is not going to make everybody happy, and it probably means it's a good plan," commission chairwoman Sally Miley said.
The cuts are a product of compromise and tough decisions, said commission member and Downtown Ald. Mike Verveer, 4th District. "It's really as fair as can be."
Due to the pandemic, the city projects room tax revenues will drop from a budgeted $19.56 million to $9.45 million in 2020. Under state law, the city must channel 70% of collections to tourist-related activities, while the city uses the rest for the general fund.
At a meeting in late May, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway told the commission: "We just have to reexamine everything in light of COVID-19. I want to impress upon you the seriousness of the moment. You are going to have to make cuts no one wants to make, including me. There is no other option."
Madison faces tough choices in divvying shrinking hotel room tax money
The commission approved the following cuts:
Destination Madison
: $5.46 million to $3 million, a 45% reduction resulting in the convention and visitor's bureau getting 43% of commission-allocated room tax revenues.
Monona Terrace
: $5.46 million to $2.7 million, a 51% reduction resulting in the convention center getting 38% of commission-allocated revenues. The city is transferring $750,000 in capital funding from the prior year to Monona Terrace's operating budget, and the city's general fund is paying for about $265,000 in redeployed-staff costs. Monona Terrace's reserves will be depleted this year.
Overture Center
: $2.1 million to $1.2 million, a 43% reduction, resulting in the arts center getting 17% of commission-allocated revenues.
Vilas Zoo, Olbrich Botanical Gardens
: $642,352 to $0, but Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway has agreed to replace all of that from the city's roughly $53 million "Rainy Day Fund," Verveer said.
City tourism marketing and arts grants
: $237,500 to $102,500, a 57% reduction.
The commission also made a series of adjustments for a number of smaller entities and programs that receive modest levels of funding.
The reductions, particularly for Destination Madison, Monona Terrace and Overture, follow months of cost-savings moves that have reduced personnel and put the entities in a tougher spot to market and prepare for the future, representatives said. Overture must also deal with damage it suffered during several days of protests following the death of George Floyd while in the hands of Minneapolis police on May 25.
"It's hard for these entities to cut any more than they have already cut," Verveer said.
The commission will continue to monitor any federal action to provide funding to the city and may revisit the room tax cuts if such legislation is enacted, the group's motion said.
Recipients will also face challenges in their 2021 budgets and the city must do what it can to help, commission members said.
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway asks managers to ready 5% budget cuts for 2021
"The hospitality (industry) is so important to Madison's economic health," said commission member and City Council President Sheri Carter. "This is something we have to protect and support."
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No furloughs for Madison city employees for now, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway says
Despite a projected $30 million budget shortfall for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway on Friday said the city will not furlough employees until at least July.
South-central Wisconsin under heat advisory Wednesday, 'long-lasting' heat wave predicted
The counties of Dane, Green, Lafayette, Iowa, Marquette, Green Lake, Columbia and Sauk are under a heat advisory from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, with heat index values up to 100, according to forecasters.
Mayor's $161.6 million capital budget keeps Public Market on track, boosts housing
Rhodes-Conway also seeks $3 million over six years for a "Vision Zero" program to redesign the city's most dangerous intersections.
Deb Archer announces retirement from position as president, CEO of Destination Madison
After 25 years supporting tourism in Madison, Deb Archer is stepping down from CEO and president of Destination Madison.
Madison cuts funds in 2021 for tourism marketing, Monona Terrace, Overture Center
After slashing shrinking room tax proceeds for tourism marketing, Monona Terrace and Overture Center in 2020 due to the COVID-19, the Madison Room Tax Commission on Monday delivered funding to those struggling entities for next year that still falls far short of pre-pandemic levels.
Madison mayor's $349.1 million budget calls for service reductions, taps city's 'rainy day' fund
"This has been an unprecedented and challenging year," Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway said in a statement.
After the pandemic, an expanded Monona Terrace could deliver an economic boost
After the COVID-19 pandemic wanes and the economy improves, the city should expand Monona Terrace to maximize the use and economic benefit of the Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired community and convention center, a consultant says.
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The 6 Best Washcloths For Faces
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by Masha Vapnitchnaia
Originally Published: Feb. 22, 2021
Shopping for a washcloth to help you rinse off daily grime sounds simple enough, but not even the plushest of towels are necessarily suitable for use on your face. In fact, the best washcloths for faces are made from durable yet oh-so-soft fibers (like microfiber) that are intentionally woven to trap dirt and oil and erase all traces of makeup without causing irritation. Most are smooth, but some have a slightly rough texture, which makes them ideal for gentle exfoliation.
Because the skin on your face is so delicate, you'll want to avoid most traditional towel weaves, which tend to be too abrasive. Instead, look for a washcloth made of one of the following materials:
Microfiber: These washcloths are made from synthetic fibers that have 1/20th of the diameter of silk, making them super gentle. The fibers also attract dirt, oil, and other gunk, which is why they're excellent for everything from removing makeup to basic, nighttime cleansing.
Bamboo: The most environmentally sound option, bamboo is not only super soft, but it's also quick to dry. And due to its antimicrobial and antifungal properties, it's an especially great choice for people with extra sensitive and/or acne-prone skin. However, to ensure you're getting the highest-quality (and silkiest) option possible, you'll want to check that the washcloth is made from 100% bamboo.
Muslin: Spun from cotton, muslin has a very lightweight, linen-line texture, which has an open-weave design (like cheesecloth). This gives it the unique qualities of being both gentle and exfoliating since it helps trap dirt in the open spaces between the threads. The catch is that the fabric is thin and definitely not "plush," so it won't provide the same experience as a microfiber towel, and is, therefore, best reserved for when your goal is to lightly slough away dead skin.
All of the best facial washcloths on Amazon are rounded up below, and they're all sold in multipacks, which will hopefully encourage you to use a fresh one every time you wash your face.
Shop The Best Washcloths For Faces
In a hurry? These are the best washcloths for faces:
1. The Overall Best: Sinland Microfiber Washcloths (6-Pack)
2. Best Bamboo Washcloths: Loran Bamboo Facial Washcloths (6-Pack)
3. Most Budget-Friendly: Syhood Makeup Remover Cloths (12-Pack)
4. Best For Gentle Exfoliation: Karlling Muslin Washcloths (10-Pack)
5. Most Versatile: Evriholder Dual-Textured Washcloths (3-Pack)
1. The Overall Best
Sinland Microfiber Washcloths (6-Pack)
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Available sizes: 12 x 12 inches
These microfiber washcloths have amassed more than 4,500 five-star ratings on Amazon, with fans praising them for having a silky soft texture that "feels like upscale spa material," as one person put it. The towels are excellent for everything from basic makeup removal to more heavy-duty cleansing — in fact, a number of fans mentioned they pair well with oil cleansing because they have an "almost suction-like pull" that helps get all of the product off your skin. The durable facial towels will last through many rounds in the washing machine and dryer without fraying or losing their softness, Amazon reviewers report. You can also pick them up in a two-pack or a 10-pack comprising either one color or an assortment.
One glowing review: "These are the best microfiber face cloths that I have purchase so far, they are super soft and thick. It feels really soft on my face and really helps to get rid of all my makeup. [...] They feel very durable and great quality; the price was great for 6 cloths. After using the cloth and rinsing it out with warm water I see all the makeup coming off and the cloth looks clean again, not like other cloths I've used that get really stained."
2. The Best Bamboo Washcloths
Loran Bamboo Facial Washcloths (6-Pack)
Available size: 10 x 10 inches
These bamboo washcloths are crafted from 100% organic, chemical- and dye-free bamboo that's been certified by the independent textile testing firm Oeko-Tex. That means they're not only sustainable, but soft, absorbent, and germ resistant as well. They get even softer after being washed, but one downside is because bamboo is so delicate, you'll need to remember to separate them from your everyday laundry so you can ensure they only get rinsed in a gentle cycle.
One glowing review: "As a licensed master aesthetician, I'm super picky about what I use on my face, from products to washcloths. I was actually surprised by the softness and quality of these washcloths. But the real test is that even going through the wash they are still extremely soft and remove make up so well, and are amazing for sensitive skin. I loved them so much that I bought another box!"
3. The Most Budget-Friendly
Syhood Makeup Remover Cloths (12-Pack)
If you like to have a fresh washcloth ready every time you wash your face, this set of a dozen washcloths will help you stretch the time between laundry loads, in addition to being a generally fantastic deal. Each microfiber cloth is lightweight and soft, and yet still works well at removing makeup (including waterproof mascara). If you don't love the color selection, you can also pick them up in all black, or go for the combo-pack containing white and gray.
One glowing review: "I cannot live without these cloths. They remove any makeup with just water. They feel so soft yet they're so effective. They wash very well. Do not stain. I love them. Such a great value. The colors are pretty. They are large and do not shrink. Absolutely fabulous."
4. The Best For Gentle Exfoliation
Karlling Muslin Washcloths (10-Pack)
Available sizes: 11.4 x 11 inches (featured), 19.6 x 19.6 inches
If you're seeking a gentle cleanse with a hint of exfoliation, these muslin washcloths will be perfect. The open-weave design helps trap dirt and dead skin cells, while also helping to distribute cleansers and create an impressive lather. This 10-pack is a great deal and is backed up by more than 1,300 five-star ratings from Amazon customers. Lightweight and airy, these washcloths dry almost instantly, and though they're machine-washable, reviewers caution that you may see some shrinkage. Use a gentle cycle, or hand-wash them to prevent ending up with a smaller cloth.
One glowing review: "Love these!! Exfoliating, fast to rinse, fast to dry...very clean face! It's such a pain to try to rinse all the cleanser or exfoliant off of a thick washcloth. These are absolutely perfect. It cuts face washing time (and water usage) in half! I can't say enough great things about these!! They're amazing and worth every penny!!"
5. The Most Versatile
Evriholder Dual-Textured Washcloths (3-Pack)
Available sizes: 10.2 x 8.7 inches
For anyone who appreciates having options — or you want to be able to pack one less thing in your toiletry bag when you go on vacation — these washcloths are the perfect two-in-one solution. Flip over the soft, white microfiber side to reveal a textured, nylon weave that Amazon reviewers liken to a lighter version of a body loofah, which is perfect for sloughing away dead, flaky skin. Pro tip: Make sure to dampen the washcloth first, as the textured side will be too harsh when dry.
One glowing review: "Love the versatility of these cloths. Loofah on one side and soft cotton on the other. Soft like a baby wash cloth. I've used one for almost a month and the loofah is still going strong. Would recommend. Nice loop on the cloth to hang and dry out."
6. The Best Alternative To Disposable Cotton Rounds
Eurow Makeup Removal Cleaning Cloths (10-Pack)
Available sizes: 5 x 5 inches (featured), 8 x 8 inches, 8 x 16 inches
By far one of the best ways to reduce waste is by reaching for these small, square-shaped, reusable cleansing cloths instead of disposable cotton rounds or face wipes. They've earned over 2,500 positive Amazon reviews and are exceptionally soft, and still just as effective as any of the other bigger microfiber picks on this list. And as one Amazon reviewer pointed out, they're thick enough that you can use both sides independently without worrying about any liquid soaking through. In addition to coral, you can also get them in gray.
One glowing review: "These truly are worth all of the hype. My friend had told me about microfiber cloths that she was using for make up remover, and I thought to give these a try. They are so soft and I was amazed how they remove waterproof mascara. Really easy to clean in the washer and so fantastic that it's a large pack. I recently traveled quickly for the weekend and just packed these instead of my whole skin care kit as I knew I'd be able to wash my face quickly and easily."
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CVS Caremark Charitable Trust Awards $25,000 to Nonprofits Nationwide on #GivingTuesday to Celebrate the Spirit of Volunteerism
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Dec. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust, a private foundation created by CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS), today announced the 25 organizations that will receive $1,000 in grants as a part of CVS Caremark's #GivingTuesday initiative, which invited CVS Caremark colleagues to nominate an organization in their community that they volunteer with, to receive a grant from the CVS Caremark Charitable Trust.
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Today is the 2nd annual #GivingTuesday, a national campaign created to spark a day of giving at the start of the annual holiday season, following Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It celebrates charities, individuals, schools, businesses and other community organizations who come together tosupport charitable causes, and encourages everyone to participate in a national day dedicated to giving back. #GivingTuesday aligns with the CVS Caremark Charitable Trust and its mission to make a positive impact in the lives of people by investing in local communities.
"#GivingTuesday reminds us that the holiday season should go beyond shopping and be a special time of year when we give back to our local communities," saidEileen Howard Boone, President, CVS Caremark Charitable Trust. "Through our #GivingTuesday initiative, we are not only providing deserving non-profit organizations with funding, but we are honoring our colleagues who bring our values of caring and collaboration to life all year long by volunteering with organizations that are helping the people we serve, every day."
Funding through the #GivingTuesday grant program will support 25 colleague-nominated organizations nationwide, including:
East Tennessee Children's Hospital of Knoxville, TN
Danny Did Foundation of Chicago, IL
Flying Horse Farms by Paul Newman of Cleveland, OH
Food for Kids Backpacks to Go Program of Murraysville, PA
Girl Scouts Rhode Island of Warwick, RI
Girls Inc. of Dallas, TX
Special Olympics of Mount Pleasant, MI
Waianae Boys and Girls Club of Waianae, HI
Hope in Bloom of Dedham, MA
Providence Animal Rescue League of Providence, RI
Wayside Waifs of Kansas City, MO
American Brain Tumor Association of Chicago, IL
Happily Ever After League (HEAL) of Scottsdale, AZ
Hospice of the Valley of Phoenix, AZ
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of New York City, NY
Michael J. Fox Foundation of New York City, NY
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network of Manhattan Beach, CA
T.J. Martel Foundation of Nashville, TN
Big Sister Association of Boston, MA
Lovin' Spoonfuls of Boston, MA
Operation Homefront of San Antonio, TX
Pat Tillman Foundation of Chicago, IL
Wounded Warrior Project of Pittsburgh, PA
American Cancer Society of New York City, NY
Arizona Animal Welfare League of Scottsdale, AZ
For more information about #GivingTuesday, please visit http://community.givingtuesday.org
About the CVS Caremark Charitable Trust
The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust, Inc. is a private foundation created by CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS). CVS Caremark is the largest pharmacy health care provider in the nation. The Trust's mission is to provide funding for health care, education, disaster relief and community involvement initiatives in CVS Caremark communities. General information about CVS Caremark is available through the Investor Relations portion of the Company's Web site atinfo.cvscaremark.com/investors.
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Born in Florida, USA, the soprano debuted in Europe at the Salzburg Festival and the Vienna State Opera in the role of Arabella in the world premiere of the opera "The Black Mask" by Penderecki.
She also sang this role at the Santa Fe Opera Festival in New Mexico, and in The Theatre du Chatelet In Paris.
After having sung the role of Venus in Tannhäuser at the Dresden Semper Opera, which she has also sung at the Mannheim National Theater, the Kassel State Theater, the Kiel Theater, the Heidelberg Theater, the Magdeburg Theater, and at the Bern Theater, and after singing the role of Salome at the Darmstadt State Theater, the artist sang and portrayed great roles in her voice category at the Kassel State Theater. Among them Donna Elvira, Elsa and Ortrud in Lohengrin, Tosca, Suor Angelica, Marie in Wozzeck, Ariadne, Chrysothemis and Klytämnestra in Elektra, the Field Marshall's wife in the Rosenkavalier, the Countess in Capriccio, Katerina Ismailowa (Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk), Manon Lescaut, Santuzza in Cavalleria rusticana, Leonora in La forza del destino, Lady Macbeth in Macbeth, and Esther in Harley.
At the opera houses in Essen, Hannover, Braunschweig, Halle, Kassel, and at the Bregenz Festival Culmer-Schellbach guested as Leonora (Il Trovatore) and Abigail (Nabucco), and the role of Amelia in a Masked Ball at the opera houses in Kassel, Braunschweig, Osnabrück and Linz, Austria.
The role of Eboli was portrayed at the theaters in Wiesbaden, Pforzheim, Mannheim and Kassel, and the role of The Lady in Hindemith's Cardillac at the Berlin Comic Opera.
Culmer-Schellbach portrayed the role of Carmen at the State Theater Kassel, State Theater Saarbrücken, Slovenian National Theater Ljubljana and Theatre Municipal de Luxembourg.
At the opera houses Kassel and Halle,Lona Culmer-Schellbach could be heard in the role of Marina (Boris Godunow), and in the role of Kundry (Parsifal) in Kassel and Kiel.
At the Wiesbaden State Theater, she was a constant guest in the role of Tosca, and at the Bremer Theater, the Ariadne auf Naxos, and sang the role of Madame Butterfly at the Kassel State Theater and the Coburg Theater.
At the Bonn Opera and the Magdeburg Theater, she sang again the title role of Lady Macbeth of Mtzensk and portrayed the role of Santuzza (Cavalleria rusticana) at the Opera Frankfurt, as well as the Aida at the Heidenheim Summer Festival.
Alongside many concerts with orchestras such as the Wichita Symphony, Kansas City Philharmonic, The Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg, The Orchestre National de France and appearances in Television in the USA, Lona Culmer-Schellbach is also very successful as a recitalist.


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data generated in the everyday course of business, like sales data in a grocery store, attendance data in a school, or diagnosis data in a doctor's office. Administrative data is a type of secondary data. See Secondary data.
the frequency of different ages or age groups in a population.
a rate with a calculation applied to allow an "apples to apples" comparison between populations with different age distributions. For example, an older population may have a higher crude death rate than a younger population, even if the younger population is shouldering a greater burden of lethal issues like drug overdose, severe asthma, breast cancer, or homicide. Age-adjusted rates artificially standardize the two populations' crude rates against a single "reference population" so that the confusing influence of age distribution is removed. These rates are useful for comparison purposes only and should not be used to describe a measure for a single population. See Age distribution, Crude rate, Age-specific rate, and Rate.
the number of cases or events in a given age group divided by the total population of that age group. See Rate, Age-adjusted rate, and Crude rate.
individual data records that have been "rolled up" to a summary level. Data can be aggregated in many different ways. Data are often aggregated by geography like zip code or by some characteristic like race/ethnicity or age group.
acronym for "Actionable Intelligence for Social Policy." AISP is an initiative housed at the University of Pennsylvania that focuses specifically "on the development, use, and innovation of integrated data systems (IDS) for policy analysis and program reform" and not community data in general. See Integrated Data Systems.
the average describes the typical value in a set of values and is calculated as the sum of the values divided by the number of values. It is important to look at the individual values when interpreting because an average can be influenced (skewed) by extreme high or low values in the dataset. The average and Mean are the same thing.
the term is generally intended to mean datasets that are so large or complex that they can't be handled – managed, analyzed, stored, transferred – using traditional data tools. Big data typically means petabytes of data (1,024 terabytes, where a terabyte is 1,024 gigabytes [GB]) or exabytes (1,024 petabytes) of data. By definition, the vast majority of data used regularly can be worked with Excel, Filemaker, Access, or a similar tool and is not big data. "Big data" is often misused as a buzzword synonymous to data or analytics.
specific measure of how much school a student misses for any reason. A student is considered chronically absent if they have missed more than 10% of enrolled school days.
acronym for "Community Indicators Consortium." CIC is an organization that offers resources and tools to help communities and practitioners advance the practice and effective use of community indicators to improve quality of life. CIC focuses specifically on community indicators rather than on community data and information systems in general.
group that shares a defining characteristic.
two or more disorders or illnesses occurring in the same person.
total number of cases or events in a specific time period and geography divided by the total population in that time period and geography. See Rate, Age-adjusted rate, and Age-specific rate. See Rate, Age-adjusted rate, and Age-specific rate.
a high-level graphic report that provides a summary of related data. "Dashboard" is often misused as a buzzword synonymous with all data visualizations.
broad concept that generally means a collection of values or pieces of information. Among other characteristics, data may be quantitative (numerical) or qualitative (non-numerical, like words or images), raw or processed, record-level or aggregated (grouped), and primary (collected/created for the purpose of answering a question) or secondary (created for some other purpose). "Data" and "indicators" are not the same thing; indicators are calculated from data.
the study of population dynamics including size, structure, distribution, and how populations change over time due to births, deaths, migration, and aging.
number below the line in a common fraction.
classification of a population based on cultural characteristics such as religion, traditions, language, or national origin. Ethnicity is a different concept from Race and is not determined by biology.
specific rate measuring total number of live births per 1,000 women of reproductive age defined as 15-44 years. See Rate.
in generally refers to the electronic transfer of health-related information among organizations. The term is commonly used to describe the central database of health-related information as well as the organization that assembles and manages that data.
specific rate measuring number of students from a cohort of 9th graders having graduated from high school by their anticipated graduation date per 100 students in the same 9th grade cohort. The cohort includes students who enroll during the second, third, and fourth years. See Cohort and Rate.
acronym for "International Classification of Diseases, 10th edition". A system for classifying diseases and injuries developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and used worldwide to improve comparability of cause of death statistics reported from different countries.
general term for a thing that tells us the state or level of something. "Four-year graduation rate" tells us something about how well kids in a high school do and "temperature" tells us something about how hot or cold it is. An indicator isn't necessarily a good indicator. Often used interchangeably with measure. "Indicator" is not synonymous with "data;" indicators are calculated from data.
links records across datasets, usually from schools and other human service agencies, using a common identifier to assemble a more complete data "picture" of individual people and/or groups of people like families. Can vary widely in purpose, topic, size, and functionality.
the average number of years a newborn is expected to live based upon the mortality patterns for the geographic area at the time of birth.
when we can't measure all of something, like people in a city, we sample them – measure only some to get an idea (estimate) of what's true for everyone. Sampling introduces error and uncertainty, and the margin of error – for example, "plus or minus three percentage points" – is a measure of how much uncertainty there is. The smaller the sample in relation to the total population, generally, the larger the margin of error.
value in an ordered set of values above and below which there are an equal number of values. This can also be referred to as the 50th percentile.
most common or most frequent value in a set of values.
can refer to having a disease or a symptom of disease. See Comorbidity. Or, to the amount of disease within a population often expressed as a morbidity rate. See Rate.
number above the line in a common fraction.
calculated probability that that what is being observed in the data has happened by chance. Generally, if the p-value associated with an observation is less than .05 the observation is accepted as statistically significant. A p-value less than .05 indicates a less than 5% chance that what is being observed happened by chance or a more than 95% certainty that chance alone cannot explain the observation. See Statistical significance.
one way of describing the difference between your current measurement and a past measurement, relating it to the past measurement. The percent change is the difference between the two values, divided by the past value, and it's usually phrased like "percent decrease from prior year" or "percent increase over prior year." For example, if the percent of the population that smokes cigarettes decreased from 19% in 2014 to 17% in 2015, you'd have a 10.5% (percent) decrease, because the difference between 19 and 17 is two, and two divided by 19 is 10.5%.
one way of describing the difference between your current measurement and a past measurement, without relating the change to the past measurement. It's just the difference between the two values, and it's usually phrased as "decrease of X percentage points." If the percent of the population that smokes cigarettes decreased from 19% in 2014 to 17% in 2015, you'd have a two percentage point decrease, because the difference between 19 and 17 is two.
people in a given area.
specific type of ratio in which the denominator always includes the numerator. See Ratio.
a classification of a population based on biological characteristics.
the difference between the lowest and highest values in a set of values calculated by subtracting the lowest value from the highest.
the number of cases or events in a specified period of time and geography divided by the population who could have experienced – were "at risk" for – the case or event within that same period of time and geography. Rates are often multiplied by a factor of 1,000, 10,000, or 100,000 just to make the numbers easier to read. (A percentage is just a rate multiplied by a factor of 100.) As an example, the male juvenile arrest [case/event] rate in the US [geography] in 2015 [time] was 3,806.2 [frequency] per 100,000 [multiplier] males age 10-17 [population "at risk" of the case/event].
relation of one population subgroup to another subgroup, or to the whole population.
data attributed geographically to the usual place of residence without regard to the location the event occurred. For example, births are attributed to the mother's usual residence even if the birth occurred in a different geographic location.
existing data that has already been collected by someone else, likely for some purpose different from yours. Two common kinds of secondary data are survey data and administrative data. Also called extant data.
date by which records of vital events for a specific year must be received in order to be included in the statistical analyses for that year.
likelihood that what is being observed in the data has happened by chance. The more statistically significant an observation is, the less likely it occurred by chance. See p-value.
data on important life events, such as births, deaths, marriages, and migrations.
measure of premature death for a population. YPLL75 is the sum of all the years of life "lost" by individuals in that population who died before age 75. A person who died at age 60 would contribute 15 years to the population's YPLL, a person who died at age 48 would contribute 27 years, and a person who died at 75 or older would contribute zero. The YPLL75 is often reported as a rate. See Rate.
Below are a few of the many free resources available online for those who would like to learn more about data, from the basics to advanced concepts and skills.


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Gallup is een plaats (city) in de Amerikaanse staat New Mexico, en valt bestuurlijk gezien onder McKinley County. Het ligt aan de historische Route 66 en wordt vermeld in het gelijknamige liedje.

Demografie
Bij de volkstelling in 2000 werd het aantal inwoners vastgesteld op 20.209.
In 2006 is het aantal inwoners door het United States Census Bureau geschat op 19.301, een daling van 908 (-4,5%).

Geografie
Volgens het United States Census Bureau beslaat de plaats een oppervlakte van
34,6 km², geheel bestaande uit land.

Plaatsen in de nabije omgeving
De onderstaande figuur toont nabijgelegen plaatsen in een straal van 32 km rond Gallup.

Geboren
 Carolyn Shoemaker (1929-2021), astronoom

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Plaats in New Mexico

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MSgt. Gunn retires
by Emanuel County Live | July 28, 2011 2:22 pm
MSgt. Johnathan B. Gunn retired from the Air Force on July 9,
2011 after 33 years of service. He enlisted on January 15, 1978 and
reported to Lackland AFB in Texas for Basic Military Training.
Upon graduation from Basic Training, he attended Aircraft
Environmental Specialist training at Chanute AFB. After graduating
from technical school, he reported to the 3211th Field Maintenance
Squadron at Eglin AFB in Florida.
Sergeant Gunn submitted his resume and entered into the Air
Reserve Technician Program as an Aircraft Electrician at Barksdale
AFB in January of 1982.
He has an Associate Degree in aviation Maintenance Technology
from the Community College Air Force and has served in two NATO
training exercises in Germany, then was deployed in support of
Bosnia relief efforts at Aviano AB, Italy on two occasions.
For the past 16 years, Sergeant Gunn has worked as an Aircraft
Electro Environmental Section Supervior.
His medals include the Meritorious service Medal; Air Force
Achievement Medal with one device; Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
with four devices; Air Force Good Conduct Medal; Air National
Defense Service Medal with one device; Global War on Terrorism
Medal; Air Force Longevity Service with four devices; Arm Forces
Reserve Medal; Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon; and the Air
Force Training Ribbon.
Gunn was a graduate of Swainsboro High School He is the son of
John W. Gunn and the late Linnie D. Gunn of Swainsboro.


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Karnataka Khap panchayat ostracises 16-year-old pregnant Dalit girl
Bannisorige village elders upset that she had an affair with a lower caste boy, thus "offending the family and the village"
May 2, 20120–A khap panchayat in Karnataka has ostracised a 16-year-old Dalit girl for getting pregnant by her lover. Jaya (name changed to protect identity), who works as a labourer, was slapped with a fine of Rs 10,000 by the Bannisorige village panchayat in Chamrajanagar district before banishing her. The village elders were particularly furious with Jaya for falling in love with Kumar who belongs to a caste considered lower than hers.
The incident came to light when Jaya was found begging at the Kollegal government hospital, near her village, by a local journalist. Now, seven months into her pregnancy Jaya had spent almost a month staying in the hospital compound, since she was banished from her village by the panchayat. When the matter was highlighted by the local media, the hospital authorities swung into action and admitted her as an in-patient; after nearly ignoring her for a month.
Jaya got into an intimate relationship with Kumar, who hails from the neighbouring village of Agrahara, after he promised to marry her. However, her family, who got wind of her relationship after she conceived, was furious when they realised that the boy hailed from a different caste.
The matter was reported to the village elders who held her "guilty" of "offending the family and the village" by having an affair with a boy from a lower caste. The panchayat declared her guilty and slapped a fine of Rs 10,000 and sent her out of the village.
Left to fend for herself, Jaya went to the government hospital in nearby Kollegal taluk for treatment. When the hospital authorities failed to take notice of her, Jaya started living at the corridors of the hospital and was forced to beg for food and money from the visitors at the hospital.
When contacted, the local police authorities said that despite being aware of the situation there was little they could do since no complaint had been registered. Chairperson of State Commission for Protection of Child Rights Nina P Nayak told Tehelka that the commission will investigate the matter and take further action.
Imran Khan is a Senior Correspondent with Tehelka.
imran@tehelka.com
In Karnataka, only babus and cattle enjoy mid-day meals- children dying……. (kractivist.wordpress.com)
Dalits denied water in K'pada village (kractivist.wordpress.com)
Dalit panchayat chief prevented from hoisting the tricolour (kractivist.wordpress.com)
Why have we banished our own brethren? (kractivist.wordpress.com)
Naveen Soorinje- 'State is biased against Muslims, Dalits, farmers' (0)
Minor Dalit girl sent out of village for inter-caste affair (1)
Karnataka: How A Government Job Spelt Doom For 37 Dalit Families (1)
The wrongful arrest of Naveen Soorinje #VAW reporting (8)
The need for global action (0)
Advocacy, Human Rights, Justice, Kractivism, Law, Violence against Women, Women Rights
Dalit, Imran Khan, Karnataka, Kollegal, Kumar, Panchayati raj, Tehelka, tehelka.com
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most SPE protocols use some percentage of methanol:water for washing, and 100% methanol for eluting in the end.
Arent there advantages of using acetone, ethanol, ethyl actetate, acetonitrile, propanol and others has washing solvents instead of methanol or methanol mixs?
thank you all for you time!
Re: Why is methanol so popular in SPE washing and eluting?
Methanol is considered the best solvent for both washing and elution due to the consistency of the interactions between both sorbent bed and analyte during elution.
is there any relation between efficiency and price when it comes to methanol?
is it possible that so many protocols based on methanol because simply is there a lot of experience and easily available?
Depends on the analyte, sorbent and interference you are trying to remove.
Of all the methods I use I only have one that requires any methanol as a wash and that one only uses 150ul to wash before drying the sorbent, which is then eluted with 10% methanol in methylene chloride.
At the beginning of an extraction the cartridges are normally washed with the elution solvent (ethyl acetate or methylene chloride for most of my procedures) then washed with methanol to remove residual solvent which is not water miscible then washed with DI water to prepare the sorbent to accept the aqueous sample. Methanol is used here because the initial wash solvent and the water are both miscible with it and it works as a transition between the two. After extraction the cartridges are air dried so to remove the water without the need for a methanol intermediate wash, which could take some of the target analytes with it. If methanol is strong enough to elute the targets from the sorbent then you could use it as the final solvent, if not best to keep it out of the final solvent.
In the one method I use that requires 10% methanol in methylene chloride it is used to adjust the polarity to better remove the target analyte from the sorbent.


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The Trump Campaign's Law Firm Admits It Was Hacked
Over 100 gigabytes of Jones Day data was allegedly stolen.
Stefani Reynolds-Pool/CNP/ZUMA
Jones Day, the powerhouse law firm known for high-profile clients and cases—including aiding former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss—confirmed Tuesday some of the firm's "information" had been "taken" through a hack targeting one of its vendors.
In statements to reporters at the American Lawyer and the Wall Street Journal, Jones Day maintained that its network had not been breached, blaming a third-party file sharing product instead. The company that makes it, Accellion, confirmed in January that one of its products had been compromised, disclosing that "less than 50 customers" had been effected. An early February update from the company said it had become aware of an initial attack in mid-December that continued into January 2021.
"We hacked their server…they responded with silence."
The emails were posted to Cl0p Leaks, a dark web site where other stolen data has been shared, on February 9. It's unclear who exactly is behind the breach. A message sent to the site's support email addresses was not immediately returned. But the Wall Street Journal reported that people claiming to be behind the theft have said they had "over 100 gigabytes of data." Vice reported Tuesday that the same attackers claimed they tried to engage Jones Day in talks about the stolen material but didn't hear back. "We hacked their server where they stored data," they told Vice. "On attempts to 'settle' they responded with silence and we had to upload the data."
"Cl0p" refers to a variant of ransomware, software designed to lock a victim's computer files until a ransom is paid. Brett Callow, a threat analyst with cybersecurity firm Emisoft, says there's some debate as to who is behind the Cl0p Leaks site, but others have linked it to a prolific ransomware group with a history of financially extorting major targets. On its dark web site, that group claims it has "never attacked hospitals, orphanages, nursing homes, charitable foundations, and we will not," but noted that it will attack commercial pharmaceutical organizations since "they are the only ones who benefit from the current pandemic." The people behind the site also claim that they'll help businesses fix holes and vulnerabilities that allow people such as themselves to steal and post their data for a fee: $250,000 in bitcoin.
"As Clop posted Jones Day's data, it would seem that they were responsible for hacking the [the third party's service], or they purchased or otherwise obtained the data from whichever threat actor was really responsible," Callow said. "Neither option is good: Clop may have the data obtained via hacks of other [file transfer services]—which could be posted online—or an unknown third-party may be selling that data."
Even before Jones Day worked with Trump on his election cases last fall, the firm was among the most prominent in the country, with over $2 billion in revenue and more than 2,000 lawyers, some of whom maintain ties to the highest echelons of Republican politics. Don McGahn, Trump's onetime White House counsel, was a Jones Day partner prior to taking that post and returned after he left. The firm has been involved in roughly 20 election-related lawsuits on behalf of Trump or the Republican Party, the Times reported. After the election a group of anonymous senior lawyers at the firm told the New York Times that they were worried Jones Day's work for Trump helps "undermine the integrity of American elections."
The American Lawyer reported that Jones Day is the second law firm to confirm having been part of the Accellion breach after, Goodwin Procter, admitted involvement in January.


It was magnificent. This has been the most relaxed holiday by far in the seven years I've been helping to lead. I had just one rehearsal on Tuesday--Rosh Hashanah began on Wednesday--basically a reunion with old friends. (Although the run-through was invaluable, since the same questions popped up this year as always: how many lines of intro before Psalm 150? will you play "A" or "B" to start off L'el orekh din? and a few others.) But my alter ego Ms. Paranoia (when will they send that email with the assignments? did I delete it by mistake? did they change their minds? what did I do wrong? and other nonsensical thoughts) disappeared the minute I opened my mouth.
Day 2 was at the synagogue, which felt like I won the lottery. (I did, sort of; hazzanim are assigned locations on an eminently fair rotating basis, and I guess it was my turn.) It was comforting and exhilarating to pray at home in the glow of walls alive with vines and jewels of deep red and gold, and the breath of hundreds of friends close by rather than a few feet below (the one drawback of being on a theater stage).
Life would be boring without a few challenges, however. Before we walked out front, the rabbi asked me to remind him where the service began.
"Page 58," I answered. Hareni mikabelet, as always: love your neighbor as yourself. Now, sometimes we don't start here; there's often improvising and extra niggunim on Shabbat. But we always follow the script on the Yamim Nora'im, because the instrumentalists have music in front of them and there's no way they can keep up if we skip around.
Since the rabbi did ask me to confirm page 58, and we had begun with page 58 for the past six years, I felt pretty confident that I could start singing on page 58. I took a deep breath. And then the rabbi reached over to my mahzor and turned the page.
"Here," he whispered, pointing to the Birkat Hashahar, the morning blessings. The musicians, who are all geniuses with ESP, saw what was going on and turned their pages as well, and began to play. My early-morning brain was still expecting to follow the script, however; I was very flustered. But I recovered and found my place after a second or two, since page 60 is my favorite melody of them all, and the rabbi would alternate verses with me. That would give me a few moments to compose myself.
Except he did not come in at verse 2, or even 4 or 6. I paused before each "Amen," not wanting to step on his toes or show inadvertent disrespect if, in fact, he chose to sing. But he was clearly deep in concentration and happy to let me do my thing. Almost at the end, I realized that I could have been having a lot more fun had I worried less about following rules and more about breathing and praying. Fortunately there were still a few verses left.
The blessing before the Shema took us on another brief adventure to the wilds of keys as yet unexplored. Then the rabbi prompted me to sing the hatima, the last line, in High Holy Day nusah as always. The good angel on my right shoulder hummed the correct note. The other little guy on the left disagreed: sing higher, it's more fun! I succumbed to temptation, and for a split second forget that it wasn't an a cappella service. And then I took note of the strange, new tonal world where I landed, and got very disoriented. (I also remembered that the cantor, who would be leading Musaf, was sitting a few feet away. I knew he knew exactly what was going on.) I stumbled on a few words but made it safely to the end when, gratefully, we all covered our eyes as the rabbi chanted. I asked God to have the keyboard player come in for the next hatima and, sure enough, my prayers were answered.
The rest of the service proceeded without a hitch. This rabbi, unlike the others, chooses to face the Ark for the entire repetition of the Amidah, not just the Kedusha section. There are few other more comforting sensations in life than the crush of a roomful of souls at your back, holding you up as you sing.


Luke 5v1–11 Jesus chose 12 apostles and prepared them to go and tell others about Him. Today He calls each of us to follow Him as well.
Your child loves to imitate and understands simple directions. Play a creative game of Follow the Leader. Be sure and start it out.
Read Mark 1v16–18. Remind your child that fishing for people simply means going and telling others about Jesus.
What did Jesus say to the fishermen?
Remind your child that he can know and follow Jesus. Discuss the ways together—loving others, talking to God, learning more about Him, etc.
A blessing to pray over your child: (Child's name), I pray that you will come to know Jesus early in your life and follow Him all of your days.


I became a Christian while taking my prerequisites for nursing, thus when I graduated and started working as an RN, I was challenged to integrate my new faith into my new career. I knew the Lord had called me to be a nurse and had sustained me through trying personal times during nursing school; and I wanted to honor and glorify God through the work he had for me.
I immediately became connected to Nurses Christian Fellowship and grew as a Christian and as a professional nurse. Over time, I discovered the lack of resources for the new Christian who was a nurse or a Christian who was new to nursing. Also, what is truly the difference between a nurse who is a Christian and one who doesn't profess faith in Jesus Christ?
This all lead to a desire to get down to the bare bones of Christian Nursing. If I taught a class, or led a workshop on the basic tenants of Christian Nursing, what would it include? Well, I created a bible study to answer the question.
What is amazing is when God is working in your spirit about something, he is also working in others. This is how we know it is from God, for he is putting the same passion and need in other people that he has placed in you. That is exactly what happened with the editor of JCN and leadership for NCF. When I spoke with them about my bible study, they agreed with the need for something on the basics of Christian Nursing, but thought a regular feature in the JCN would be a better place. I agreed, who am I to disagree with God.
So, that is the story of Christian Nursing 101. This regular column seeks to explore the basic tenants of Christian Nursing and be a resource for nurses new to the Christian faith, Christians new to nursing, or Christian nurses seeking ways to integrate their faith with their nursing practice.
I hope you will follow along with each issue of JCN and join the discussion. I welcome your input on what you think are the basic tenants of Christian Nursing.


Liverpool are a best price of 9/4* with Ladbrokes in the Premier League title betting after returning to the top of the table with a 2-1 win at Fulham on Sunday.
The in-form Sadio Mane was on target once again at Craven Cottage, scoring his 17th league goal of the season to move one behind Sergio Aguero in the race for the Golden Boot.
It was an 11th goal in 11 games in all competitions for the Senegalese forward, yet he remains an outsider in the Premier League top goalscorer betting at best odds of 14/1* with Ladbrokes.
He is tied on 17 goals with team-mate Mohamed Salah, Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Tottenham's Harry Kane.


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How Hackers Make Money from DDoS Attacks
Attacks like Friday's are often financially motivated.
Yesterday's attack on the internet domain directory Dyn, which took major sites like Twitter and Paypal offline, was historic in scale. But the motivation for the attack may seem opaque, since no valuable information seems to have been stolen. A group called New World Hackers is claiming credit, but giving conflicting accounts of their motives—and security experts have called them "impostors."
So why else might someone have done it? This class of hack, known as a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack, has been around for a while. And while many DDoS attacks are indeed motivated by politics, revenge, or petty trolling, there's frequently money involved.
For instance, DDoS attacks are often used as leverage for blackmail. Once a hacking group has a reputation for being able to field a large and dangerous botnet to knock servers offline, they can demand huge 'protection' payments from businesses afraid of facing their wrath. In fact, they don't even have to do the hacking in the first place—in one recent case, someone posing as a notorious cabal merely emailed blackmail messages and managed to pocket tens of thousands of dollars before they were exposed.
In the current case, there are rumors that Dyn was a target of extortion attempts before the attack. And the hackers behind what may be the biggest DDoS attack in history could demand a pretty penny to leave other companies alone. A wave of impostors will likely give it a shot, too.
There's another, even darker money-driven application of DDoS attacks—industrial sabotage. Companies seeking to undermine their competition can hire hackers to take the other guys offline. DDoS services are often contracted through so-called "booter" portals where anyone can hire a hacker's botnet in increments as small as 15 minutes. Researchers found last year that three of the most prominent booter services at the time had over 6,000 subscribers in total, and had launched over 600,000 attacks. (And despite the criminal reputation of Bitcoin, by far the largest method used to pay for DDoS-for-hire was Paypal.)
But it's unlikely that this was some sort of hit called in by a competitor of Dyn—that tactic seems to primarily appeal to already-shady dealers, including online gambling operations.
Finally, DDoS attacks can serve as a kind of smokescreen for more directly lucrative crimes. While a security team is struggling to deal with an army of zombie DVR spummeling their system, attackers can grab passwords, credit card numbers, or identity information.
In weighing possible explanations for Friday's attack, it's important to note the massive scale of the thing. Even if their claims of responsibility aren't credible, New World Hackers' description of about 1.2 terabits of data per second thrown at Dyn's servers is both vaguely plausible and utterly mind-boggling. That's around a thousand times as powerful as the huge 620 gigabit per second attack that knocked out a single website, Krebs on Security, last month. Dyn has also described the attack as sophisticated, arriving in three separate waves that targeted different parts of their systems.
That kind of operation could have been pulled off by a gang of kids doing it for kicks—and maybe that's the scarier scenario. But such a massive undertaking suggests bigger, and possibly more lucrative, motivations.
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