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On the second Tuesday of every month, levees, levee veterans, and levee collaborators gather at Ginger’s in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Some people are accustomed to going to Irish pubs or lesbian dive bars. The audience comes from all corners of Brooklyn’s queer community. A young patron with blue hair and ironic tattoos has just made his 10th trip from Bushwick, but an older man with close-cropped hair who lives around the corner is a regular at Ginger. Guests withdraw money from an ATM in the corner, buy drinks at the cash-only bar, and flirt with other patrons as they…

A new article published in JAMA Network Open found that participants experiencing psychosis had more severe psychotic symptoms if they lived in urban areas compared to rural areas. Participants living in socially and economically disadvantaged peri-urban areas had more severe anxiety and depressive symptoms compared to participants living in more advantaged peri-urban and rural areas. The study, led by Washington State University’s Oladunni Oluwoye, shows that policy changes to improve housing and infrastructure in disadvantaged and urban areas can improve mental health symptoms among people living in these areas. This suggests that the risk of…

On Tuesday, Revolve Group launched Bellemint, a mobile app-based fashion styling game developed with Muus Collective, in the US. Bellemint targets a young, tech-savvy demographic by allowing users, or “stylists,” to create digital looks and purchase physical products on Revolve’s connected e-commerce site. “Research shows that Gen Z spends more time playing games than social media, so this is the next logical space to build a presence for Revolve,” said Revolve CEO , said Mike Karanikolas. “Bellemint aligns with our strategy by meeting customers where they already are, including on mobile devices and in gaming environments.” Amber Bezahler, co-CEO of…

Angela Cooper and Ona Marshall contributed powerful commentary on Sundance Institute’s removal of Louisville from its list of host cities. I support everything they say and thank them for writing it. But as a lifelong activist in documentary and independent filmmaking, I offer a different perspective. They are not contradictory, but complementary. If you believe, as I do, in the power of art to change minds (which is far more difficult than mountains), then Sundance is the place to be in Orlando, like Louisville, Nashville, Kentucky, Tennessee, Florida, etc. I suggest that we should target cities like this. Rather than…

LMW, a mid-cap stock in the Textile Machinery industry, gained 5.18% on Oct 29, 2024, outperforming the sector by 1.33%. This follows a three-day decline and could indicate a trend reversal. LMW stock is currently above its moving average but below its 20-day average. It has outperformed the Sensex in the past month. Investors should conduct their own research before making any investment decisions. Get detailed stock report LMW, a mid-cap stock in the textile machinery industry, has seen a positive trend in its stock price performance on October 29, 2024. On the day, the stock gained 5.18%, outperforming its…

Brooklyn, New York: Gen Z influencers spoke about abortion bans, diversity in fashion, and next month’s presidential election at United Talent Agency’s (UTA) ZCon conference last week.According to M Booth research, brands run the risk of consumers assuming political positions when partnering with influencers, with 72% of Americans believing that brands that partner with political influencers will He said he believed he was aligned with the influencer’s views. But ZCon influencers feel a responsibility to create political content during the “most important election” of our lifetimes, said influencer Dejah Fox.The two-day conference was led by UTA’s Next Gen marketing practice,…

Apparel brand Santini Cycling and fabric specialist Polartec have introduced a new rain jacket, MAGIC, made from Polartec Power Shield RPM fabric. MAGIC is claimed to be a unique waterproof jacket featuring a highly breathable monolithic membrane and durable water repellent (DWR) treatment. 100% recycled polyester, Polartec Power Shield RPM fabric is waterproof, non-PFAS, lightweight, and stretchy. The recycled 2-layer polyester fabric claims to offer best-in-class waterproofing and breathability. Santini added that the 100% recycled polyester membrane is designed for high-intensity activities. Polartec Power Shield RPM features a durable, non-PFAS coating that repels precipitation and is breathable. It also claims…

Julia Dovgar has always loved good scents. As a child, she would be bathed in her mother’s Chanel and Dior scents before going to school or meeting friends. On her birthday in 2017, she was gifted her first “luxury” fragrance. It was a $165 bottle of Jo Malone’s Wood Sage and Sea Salt. Since then, the 29-year-old’s collection has grown to more than 200 bottles.Dovgal was initially interested in designer fragrances like the ones her mother owned. “Then I discovered niche perfumery,” she tells me. She is always on the lookout for perfumes with notes of vanilla and sandalwood. Dovgal…

She currently teaches as a professor of fashion at Santa Monica College and has been an integral part of the community for over a decade. CULVER CITY, Calif., October 29, 2024 /24-7 Press Release/ — La Tanya Nicole Louis has been named a Marquis Who’s Who. As with all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, the individuals profiled are selected based on current baseline values. Factors such as position, notable accomplishments, name recognition, and prominence are all considered during the selection process. Ms. Louis is an expert in fashion and costume design, fashion show and photo shoot production, including decades of…

The Union Finance Ministry’s recent economic report has expressed alarm about India’s economic trajectory, highlighting weakening consumer demand, especially in urban areas. Despite GDP growth expected to be between 6.5% and 7% in 2024-25, key economic indicators point to a potential slowdown. The ministry’s September monthly economic review, released on October 28, specifically highlighted declining urban demand and slowing industrial production as key areas of concern. High food inflation and slowing credit growth, despite a notable increase in rural demand supported by favorable monsoon conditions, undermine the expected economic trajectory in the second quarter of 2024-25. Difficulties may arise. The…