Ruff day in court: Supreme Court sides with Jack Daniel's in dispute with makers of dog toy

 Posted on July 30, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  512 words  |  Tobi Tarwater

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday gave whiskey maker Jack Daniel’s reason to raise a glass, handing the company a new chance to win a trademark dispute with the makers of the Bad Spaniels dog toy. In announcing the decision for a unanimous court, Justice Elena Kagan was in an unusually playful mood. At one point while reading a summary of the opinion in the courtroom Kagan held up the toy, which squeaks and mimics the whiskey’s signature bottle. [Read More]

This salt alternative could help reduce blood pressure. So why are so few people usingit?

 Posted on July 30, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  496 words  |  Chauncey Koziol

There has been a concern about cooked starchy foods producing the potentially harmful chemical acrylamide. Acrylamide is naturally found in starchy foods and is formed during cooking as part of the Maillard reaction, which turns food a lovely golden brown colour. Acrylamide formation chiefly occurs when foods with a high starch content such as potatoes, root vegetables and bread, are cooked at temperatures over 120°C during frying, roasting or baking. [Read More]

D&D 5E - What happens if you cast Meteor Swarm underground or indoors?

 Posted on July 29, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  125 words  |  Valentine Belue

I reckon it'd still work. At least, at our table I'd have no issue with it working as normal indoors. Because, well.... ..it's magic. Spells that are dependent on environmental conditions typically call them out - Call Lightning springs to mind as a good example. Now, if you really want something to consider -- Meteor Swarm targets four points, designated by the caster. So it should be possible to cast it 'up' at a ceiling, or down a corridor. [Read More]

Torres Talks Trade Episode 11 on Sanctions and Export Enforcement Cases by DOJ | Torres Trade Law, P

 Posted on July 29, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  177 words  |  Chauncey Koziol

In this episode, host Olga Torres is joined by David Laufman, former Chief of the Counterintelligence and Export Controls Section, “CES,” at the Department of Justice to discuss high-profile sanctions and export enforcement cases, DOJ voluntary self-disclosures, and C-suite compliance certifications announced by DOJ. At DOJ, David played a key role in the cases against ZTE and Huawei, and is uniquely positioned to comment on current DOJ efforts to promote corporate compliance. [Read More]

D&D 5E - Dire Wolves.... Curse of Strahd,cant find the stats/write-up for them!!

 Posted on July 28, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  179 words  |  Chauncey Koziol

Large beast, unaligned Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points 37 (5d10 + 10) Speed 50 ft.Str 17 (+3) Dex 15 (+2) Con 15 (+2) Int 3 (-4) Wis 12 (+1) Cha 7 (-2) Skills Perception +3, Stealth +4 Senses: passive Perception 13 Languages — Challenge 1 (200 XP) Special Traits Keen Hearing and Smell: The wolf has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell. [Read More]

Honkai Star Rail Silver Wolf Materials List & How To Farm

 Posted on July 28, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  383 words  |  Patria Henriques

Increase Silver Wolf's stats in Honkai: Star Rail by ascending her using her materials to get the best out of her. First Published June 21, 2023, 15:10 Honkai: Star Rail 1.1 update brought Silver Wolf as a 5-playable character, and she is one of the first characters that every Trailblazer met while starting their journey. She is a member of the Stellaron Hunters and a genius hacker, and if you grab her from her banner, you must ascend her skills and traces to get the best out of her. [Read More]

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 Posted on July 28, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  2 words  |  Fernande Dalal

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The 12 Most Haunted Towns in the U.S. Too Scary to Visit Best Life

 Posted on July 28, 2024  |  11 minutes  |  2162 words  |  Valentine Belue

It seems that every town has its own ghost story, but some are more haunting and believable than others. While some travelers go out of their way to avoid these sorts of places, others clamor for them, centering trips around haunted locations. From towns with old battlefields where thousands were killed, to abandoned locales that invite people to create their own lore, to hotels filled with spirits that spread an ominous feeling throughout the whole community—there's something for every thrill seeker on this list. [Read More]

What is LGBTQ History Month and why did a Miami school board change its mind about it?

 Posted on July 28, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  469 words  |  Patria Henriques

The Miami-Dade County Public School Board voted Wednesday against making October LGBTQ History Month, reversing its decision to support the annual observance last year. Board members heard more than four hours of testimony from parents and community members in support of and against initiative H-11, which would recognize October as LGBTQ Month. The board voted 8 to 1 against the item, which was met with applause from audience members. LGBTQ Month was founded in 1994 by Rodney Wilson, a Missouri high school teacher, who chose October to celebrate and teach gay and lesbian history because schools are in session and it encompasses Coming Out Day, celebrated on Oct. [Read More]

Who Is Bo Cruz NBA Player Played By Juancho Hernangomez? Height & Wiki

 Posted on July 28, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  155 words  |  Fernande Dalal

Even though Juancho Hernangomez, a real-life basketball player, plays Bo Cruz, the character's bio is not listed on Wiki. The film Hustle tells the story of Bo Cruz, a great international basketball prodigy with NBA aspirations. The cast of Hustle blurs the borders between fiction and reality, even though the picture is not based on a true story. Cameo appearances by present and previous NBA greats will be enjoyed by NBA fans of all generations throughout the film. [Read More]