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Deep inside the medieval fortified monastery in Greece, researchers are for the first time tapping a virtually unknown treasure — thousands of Ottoman-era manuscripts.

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The Justice Department is considering whether the federal officials who spoke at a Trump rally ahead of the insurrection were acting within the scope of their jobs that day.

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A vaccine will only work if a lot of people can get immunized. State health officials are working furiously to design outreach and distribution plans, with little clarity from the federal government.

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Those attending the hearing in person, including senators and members of the press, are being asked to fill out a voluntary questionnaire about their health.

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Early last year, we reviewed the bulk of the portfolio at Southern Distilling Company in Statesville, NC. One bottle that slipped through the cracks on us was this Reserve Straight Bourbon, the only age-stated whiskey in the entire lineup. It’s a healthy 10 years old and presumably made of the same high-rye mashbill as their other bourbons. No source is disclosed, but the telltale “Distilled in Indiana” on the back label suggests MGP. Let’s check it out.

The nose is refined with bright, creamy caramel, dry oak, and a distinct, slightly tart black cherry note. As it opens in the glass, more vanilla bean and a bit of milk chocolate emerge. The palate is punchy with alcohol up front; it’s light-bodied but not thin. Initially, it’s not quite as full-flavored as the aroma suggests, with rather straightforward notes of candy corn and butterscotch candies. A savory undercurrent of buttery toffee elevates the experience into the mid-palate, and the finish, at long last, sees some of the promised fruit with orange zest and a splash of cherry juice alongside salty peanut brittle. A little water does wonders to add balance and tame some of the initial heat. A highlight of the lineup.

100 proof.

A- / $70 / southerndistillingcompany.com

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With 12,881 new infections, Thursday's daily tally is India's highest so far. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ruled out another national lockdown, saying it's too painful for the economy.

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Since we reviewed Hyde No. 1 back in 2015, another five President’s Reserve releases of this Irish whiskey have hit the shelves. We got on our hands on the most recent, 1938 Special Reserve. Unlike the first release, which was a single malt, this bottling is a blend of 8-year-old single grain and “much older” triple-distilled single malt, reportedly 18 years old (but comprising only 25% of the blend). The two are vatted together in Oloroso sherry casks for 9 months. The first release saw similar finishing, but we struggled to find much evidence of it. Let’s see how this one fares!

Again, a sherry bomb this is not, but there are at least trace elements of red fruits and dried orange slices this go-round, all mixed with a very sweet porridge of honeyed cereals. It’s rather elegant, but a pesky note of Lemon Pledge furniture polish subdues some of that appeal. The palate is really dominated by the single grain with its unctuous sweetness. Notes of vanilla pudding, ginger beer, and stone fruit struggle a little to stand out in a sea of banana Runts. The single malt arrives on the mid-palate with salted caramel and sweet biscuits. A medium length finish relinquishes some of the more cloying elements to bring out tropical fruits and a subtle spice. Be patient with this one, unless you have a serious sweet tooth.

92 proof. 5000 bottles produced.

B+ / $60 / hydewhiskey.ie

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I'm clearing out my personal collection of fountain pens and have started listing on my Tedspens.com site.
 
This is a tray of European pens just added, hopefully some may be of interest.
1 Unic Reverse Cracked Ice French To Restore       45
2 Gold Starry To Restore with Sac     75
3 Unknown Eye Dropper        45
4 Sonn Blick German Piston filler to restore     45
5 Fendograph Safety       150
6 Move German Piston Filler Working     40
7 Pink Progress  Been Profesionally Restored   150  SOLD
8 Large Silver to Restore with Sac     150
9 Receife       35
10 Chevignon Grey       45
11 Chevignon Green       45
12 Chevignon Blue       45
 
Please ask any question, all prices in Sterling. Postage £15, tracked and signed

Farmers aren't producing enough to keep up with the number of smaller markets that keep popping up, often in close proximity to others. This results in fewer customers, unsold food and maybe closure.

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There's a reason this jacket won the best do-it-all jacket in our synthetic down awards.

The move comes one day after the Trump administration said it would let states add work requirements to their Medicaid programs, which provide health coverage for people with low incomes.

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With the Bait rendition debuting next month, the Nike PG 1 in this “Pre-Heat” theme will be debuting first, as it’s expected to arrive at the end of this month.

Initially seen on Paul George himself during last night’s match against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the signature basketball sneaker is essentially defined by its black leather and mesh construction with iridescent logos. Rounded out the stealthy, yet bold design is a speckled midsole and a multicolor translucent outsole.

Retailing for $110, you can find this latest variation at select Nike retailers starting Saturday, February 25th.

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