Category: 2018 Lifestyle

Update – U.S News

On Friday night, Trump fired the State Department’s inspector general, saying in a letter to Congress that he no longer had confidence in the Obama administration appointee.

The president’s letter did not mention Steve Linick by name but said his removal would take effect in 30 days, The Associated Press reported.

Linick, a former assistant U.S. attorney in California and Virginia who has held the IG position since 2013, had overseen reports that were highly critical of the State Department’s management policies since Trump took office.

“This firing is the outrageous act of a president trying to protect one of his most loyal supporters, the secretary of state, from accountability,” Eliot Engel, D-N.Y., said in a statement. “I have learned that the Office of the Inspector General had opened an investigation into Secretary Pompeo. Mr. Linick’s firing amid such a probe strongly suggests that this is an unlawful act of retaliation.”

Linick’s removal continues a series of changes among the government’s inspectors general.

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Update – Book

This list is based on top rules out of ancient philosophy books.

1. Prioritize

‘’Anyone who wishes to live a quiet life should not engage in many activities either privately or publicly – meaning, of course – useless ones.”
– Seneca

2. Prepare

“What can happen to one can happen to all.”
– Publicius

3. Balance

“The ideal amount of money is that which neither falls within the range of poverty nor far exceeds it.”
– Seneca

4. Friendship

“In choosing our friends for their character we shall take care to find those who are the least corrupted.”
– Seneca

5. Persevere

“Even if a man’s hands are cut off, he finds he can yet serve his side by standing firm and cheering them on.”
– Seneca

6. Minimalize

“Nothing satisfies greed, but even a little satisfies nature.”
– Seneca

7. Learn

“We are in te habit of saying that it was not in our power to choose the parents who were alotted to us, that they were given to us by chance. But we can choose whose children we would like to be. There are households of the noblest intellects. Choose the one into which you wist to be adopted, and you will inherit not only their name but their property too.”

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Update -Kids Fashion

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Update – Footwear

Almost a century, Converse‘s roots in the game of basketball are unrivaled — and now the brand is paying homage to summertime hoops with its All-Star Pro BB “Solstice” pack.

Serving up low and high-top iterations of the Chuck Taylor-inspired hoops silhouette, the “Solstice” pack is ready for any and all summer runs or training sessions.

High-top Pro BBs are dressed in white, with power blue around the eyestays and heel plus an orange branded embellishment on the lateral midfoot.

A heritage All-Star badge is stamped on the lateral collar.

Meanwhile, the low-top Pro BB goes full powder blue — a look that calls to mind Michael Jordan‘s Converse-wearing days at UNC — with white embellishments on the lateral branding and tongue.

The “Solstice” pack is set to release on the Converse webstorecome June 4, with the high-top All Star Pro BB retailing at $140 USD and the low-top iteration priced at $130 USD.

 

 

Update – Fashion

Find the latest men’s footwear and apparel. Shop from Nike, adidas, New Balance, PUMA, FILA, and more.

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Update – Life / Food

Bill Zacharkiw identifies his top wine picks available at the SAQ and offers ideas for food pairings.

Gard, Sable de Camargue 2019, Le Pive Gris, Maison JeanJean, France rosé. 16$

It hits, be ready with this bottle in the fridge. This is the best under-$16 rosé on the market. Fresh and floral, the perfect acidity, good power, dry finish and organic to boot!Grape varieties: grenache, merlot, cabernet franc. Residual sugar: 1.2 g/L. Serve at: 8-10 C. Drink now. Food pairing ideas: apéritif, spring rolls, tomato and goat cheese salad.

Riesling 2018, Kung Fu Girl, Charles Smith Wines, Washington white, $17.

Loaded with tropical fruit, with a backbone of lime cordial. The texture is very comfortable — fresh, but without any excess pucker. That’s because the balance between the acidity and residual sugar is dead-on. There’s enough sugar to pump up the aromatics, but the finish is dry, with a touch of mineral. Keep this one cool. Grape variety: riesling. Residual sugar: 14 g/L. Serve at: 8 C. Drink now-2021.Food pairing ideas:apéritif, spicy seafood dishes.

Cahors 2016, Le Combal, Cosse Maisonneuve, France red, $20.15.

Amazing precision, as always. Cabernet lovers will like this a lot, with its juicy blackberry fruit and very finely layered tannins. The trip here is in the nuanced black licorice, acting as an earthy anchor. There’s something very wild, almost savage, in this wine. If you don’t know about Cahors, and love big wines with a punch but also with finesse, you should know this wine. Grape variety: malbec. Residualsugar: 1.6 g/L. Serve at: 18 C. Drink now-2022. Food pairing idea: stronger-flavoured red meat, like lamb or deer.

Chianti Classico 2016, Riserva, Tenuta Borgo Scopeto, Italy red, $28.20.

A more modern style of Chianti, which might suit those who often find classic Chianti a touch stark and sinewy. Here you get a relatively rich palate — almost juicy, with cherry and plum notes, a touch of earth, and some sweeter spices that made me think of nutmeg. Tannins are soft and forgiving, so you can drink this right now. Grape variety: sangiovese. Residual sugar: 3.3 g/L. Serve at: 18 C. Drink now-2023. Food pairing idea: grilled pork with beet relish.

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Update – Local News

Nobody was on the street or sidewalk when a concrete slab fell off a building on René-Lévesque Blvd. W. Friday evening, said a spokesman for the Montreal fire department.

No one was hurt.

The owner was at the scene and firefighters responded, later departing at about 9:30 p.m., he said.

The office building belongs to Groupe Mach, owned by real-estate mogul Vincent Chiara.

In 2009, a chunk of concrete fell from the 18th floor of a hotel on Peel St., killing a 33-year-old woman who had been celebrating her birthday with her husband on a glass-covered restaurant terrasse below.

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