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These prospects have a long way to go if they ever want to grace the field of an All-Star Game.Creative Commons Attribution 2.0. Sunday completed six weeks of the 2022 minor league season. That gives some level of surety to what has been seen this season so far. Players that have succeeded haven't simply had a hot series or two, likewise, those who have struggled haven't just struggled for a week or two at this point.

Restaurants and their suppliers are gathering in Chicago for the National Restaurant Association trade show at McCormick Center. After a multi-year break due to COVID, enthusiasm is high among attendees and exhibitors. The show continues through Tuesday, May 24.

For a couple of years now, I’ve been loving my basic, minimalist wardrobe that only contains pieces I really wear and love. Here’s how I started. A great outfit ALWAYS starts with the shoes. Footwear is the basis, the foundation to build upon. It’s incredibly easy to choose the right pair of shoes for an essential wardrobe. Yet, so many men don’t know where to start. Neither did I.

Whether or not we want to admit it, social media has taken over a good part of our everyday lives. Whether it’s scrolling through Facebook or Instagram, or researching a blog article to find more information, online presence has become part of our culture. Sometimes it is hard to figure out what we can believe and what we can’t. Here are some social media trends NOT to buy into.

As social media gets mainstream, many individuals hope to make their pets famous. A 2021 to 2022 survey revealed that about 90.5 million American households own a pet. Reports suggest 1 in every 4 of these families want pets to become internet sensations.

Ralph Lauren, seen as the quintessential pinnacle of American luxury, will be launching a collaboration that turns the spotlight away from its traditional New England Ivy League inspiration that is, inherently, elitist and incredibly white — to Black collegiate style.

One question of a recent Douglas County survey.Douglas County. (Douglas County, Colo.) A survey of Douglas County residents found that most respondents have a favorable view of the law enforcement agencies and officers in their communities.

Two lines from the Douglas County Public Safety Pulse Report.Graphics from Douglas County Police. (Douglas Co., Colo.) According to a study issued by the Douglas County Sheriff's office, thefts, burglaries, and break-ins cause the most concern for Douglas County residents.

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By force or by choice, if you are on the vegan train it can be hard to keep up with all the new products that flood the market every few weeks. A Bloomberg Intelligence report predicted that the global market for plant-based food alternatives may reach USD 162 billion by 2030. And that’s just the plant-based ‘food’ segment. Don’t forget the plant-based cosmetics, vegan leather, vegan toothpaste and so on.

Fashion trends are not something new. Men and women of all ages throughout history have enjoyed different fashion trends.Wikimedia Commons. Bizarre fashion trends are not something new. They have always been around: some weirder than others. Men and women of all ages and times have enjoyed different fashion styles throughout history. However, very few people know how those fashion statements came about or the reality behind those fashion trends. Some of these distinguished the upper class from the lower, while some came to hide illnesses. Let’s look at some of the strange fashion trends in history and what they meant for the people at that time.

Natalia Salmon, Miss Earth USA 2022 By Franz Orban. Miss Earth USA announced their newly crowned 2022 winner, Natalia Salmon. Before being crowned Miss Earth USA, Natalia Salmon was Miss Pennsylvania Earth. I had the pleasure of speaking with Natalia and asking her a few questions about her journey to get here. When you hear the name Natalia Salmon it is important to know the support she provides for communities. Continue reading to hear about Natalia’s plans after being crowned Miss Earth USA.

The coronavirus pandemic affected many of us. Our health, the way of living, careers, financial situation - you name it. Life has changed in many aspects. I heard a lot of noise at the beginning of 2020 that people are fleeing from large cities due to being able to work remotely. If you reside in an ultra-expensive town, there is very little need to stay there unless you absolutely love it or have a good reason to stay, such as family and close friends. My goal is to leave my megacity in the next 12 months.

According to new Gallup poll results, Americans read an average of 12.6 books last year. That’s the lowest number Gallup’s recorded, going back to 1990. “U.S. adults are reading roughly two or three fewer books per year than they did between 2001 and 2016,” Gallup’s Jeffrey M. Jones said.

There’s so much to look forward to going into the New Year, according to Pinterest. The social media network and visual discovery engine just published an annual report detailing the largest upcoming trends to keep an eye out for in 2022. From nature-inspired nail polish to colorful apparel, it’s easy to get excited about their predictions.

I used to think that - in order to be trendy & stylish - I needed to follow the current trends and buy new fancy clothes every season. While that's not inherently wrong, it's not right either. Let's have a look at a few quick tips to look and dress more stylishly without buying new clothes constantly.