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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin A total of six blended whisky expressions made the final judging “Sweeps” rounds at the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC). Three of these whiskies were blended Scotch whiskies and three were blended single malts. An additional three blended Scotch whisky expressions scored Double Gold medals. Founded in 2000, the SFWSC is the oldest competition in North America and the largest spirits judging in the world. A total of 70 judges from around the world evaluated approximately 5,000 spirits over two weeks in April 2022. The competition is organized by the Tasting Alliance, an organization founded by Anthony Dias Blue, and in addition to the SFWSC includes spirit competitions in New York and Singapore and wine competitions in San Francisco and New York. Johnnie Walker Green Label, Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, 40% ABV, 750 ml was one of three finalists in the Blended Scotch Malt Whisky category. Blended … [Read more...] about The World’s Best Blended Scotch Whiskies 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin An unprecedented 70 Scotch whisky expressions scored Double Gold at the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC). Thirteen whiskies advanced to the various “sweeps” elimination rounds. Founded in 2000, the SFWSC is the oldest competition in North America and the largest spirits judging in the world. A total of 70 judges from around the world evaluated approximately 5,000 spirits over two weeks in April 2022. The competition is organized by the Tasting Alliance, an organization founded by Anthony Dias Blue, and in addition to the SFWSC includes spirit competitions in New York and Singapore and wine competitions in San Francisco and New York. In the Distiller’s Single Malt No Age Statement Category there were two finalists: Glen Scotia, Victoriana Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 54.2% ABV, 750 ml and Ardbeg, Uigeadail Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 54.2% ABV, 750 ml . Victoriana is a cask … [Read more...] about The World’s Best Scotch Whiskies: 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Azmin says Nextracker would strive to enhance products from Malaysia to penetrate not only the US market, but also globally. (Photo by Mohd Suhaimi Mohamed Yusuf/The Edge) - A + A SAN FRANCISCO (May 17): Ferrotec (USA) Corporation has committed to investing more than RM500 million in new investment in Malaysia to set up its first manufacturing facility in Southeast Asia. Spanning 8.13 hectares that will include a 800,000 sq ft manufacturing plant in the Kulim Hi-Tech Park, the facility’s construction is expected to begin in the next few weeks. Senior Minister and International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said the global supplier of materials, components and precision systems and a worldwide leader in quartz material fabrication for the semiconductor industry also committed to generating between 250 and 500 high-skilled jobs for Malaysians. “They are also committed to assisting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia in … [Read more...] about Malaysia secures over RM500m new investment from Ferrotec, says Azmin

Every year various organizations crunch numbers to come with rankings of the world’s happiest places . You’ve probably clicked on one of these lists, and if you’re anything like me, scratched your head at the results. It’s fascinating that countries as diverse as Denmark and Costa Rica top these rankings (apologies to my fellow Americans, but the U.S. doesn’t crack the top ten ), but why are these particular places so smiley? Figuring that out has been the particular obsession of National Geographic journalist Dan Buettner for the last 15 years, and thanks to his travel-loving employer he’s gotten the chance to investigate the question on the ground in many of these exceptionally cheerful locales. He shares his findings in his new book, The Blue Zones of Happiness , and also in a recent [email protected] interview . The conversation is jammed packed with insight into what makes for a happy place, including tips on how to pick your friends and structure your … [Read more...] about Researcher Who Studied the World’s Happiest Places for 15 Years: If You’re Unhappy, Move

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Antonio “Tony” Valdovinos dreamed of the day he could enlist in the U.S. Marine Corp. Though only a 6th grader on 9/11, he vowed to defend his country while watching the day’s tragic events. On his 18th birthday, he attempted enlisting but uncovered a secret which crushed his ambition. Valdovino’s parents never told him he was born in Mexico — or that he was an undocumented immigrant. Though the DREAM Act never passed into law, young immigrants who lack papers and were brought to the United States as children are often called “Dreamers.” So are those granted some protections through Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), which permits them to stay in the country, provided they fit certain criteria. Now, Valdovino’s life story has become a new off-Broadway musical. Called “¡Americano!,” the show is presented by Quixote Productions along with Chicanos Por La Causa, an Arizona non-profit which works to end … [Read more...] about How A Dreamer’s Secret Inspired The Creative Team Behind ‘¡Americano! The Musical’

These days, corporations make public proclamations after just about every significant news event. After George Floyd was murdered, tech companies, including Microsoft and Apple, made pledges of $3.8 billion to diversify their hiring practices and better support Black workers. Airbnb, Google, and others rushed to announce matching donations to support relief efforts when Russia invaded Ukraine this February. And back in 2013, hundreds of companies , among them Starbucks and Facebook (now Meta), urged the Supreme Court to overturn the Defense of Marriage Act. advertisement advertisement This is part of a series of articles on the business case for abortion access. See the full package here. So why is it that, even amid the mounting pace of state legislation and recent Supreme Court leak , companies have had so little to say about abortion? Starting in March, in anticipation of the Court’s final decision this summer, … [Read more...] about Why corporate America is afraid to talk about abortion

In today’s real estate market, home inventory is at an all-time low and cash homebuyers have the advantage. In fact, a recent study from researchers at the University of California San Diego found that in the last 10 years, cash buyers have paid about 11% less than those using a mortgage. Understanding the benefits of buying a home with cash can help you level the playing field and land your dream home. Below, we share insights on the advantages of becoming a cash buyer and positioning yourself to have your offer accepted. The Rise of Bidding Wars The COVID-19 pandemic has led to some notable upswings in the housing market. Throughout 2020, the desire for homeownership increased and many residents of big cities such as New York and San Francisco began to seek housing in lower-cost suburban areas. In turn, this shift led to a highly competitive market with new areas of the country seeing significant growth. While the competitive nature of the market has endured into 2022, … [Read more...] about How an All-Cash Offer Can Help You Win a Bidding War

Jeremiah Gray spearheaded San Miguel Alab Pilipinas in the Asean Basketball League. —TRISTAN TAMAYO Wanting to stay competitive for many years to come, Barangay Ginebra on Tuesday pulled out a post-Draft trade that had the Gin Kings addressing a position where they have aging stars. The injured Jeremiah Gray, selected as the second overall choice by Terrafirma on Sunday, found his way to the Kings’ lair after the Dyip shipped him for No. 8 pick Javi Gomez de Liaño and unheralded sophomore Brian Enriquez. Ginebra coach Tim Cone said the team is willing to take a chance on Gray’s injured knee as even his delayed arrival can certainly shore up their stock with the likes of Jeff Chan, Jared Dillinger and the 40-year-old Joe Devance needing support at the forward spot. Recovering in the US “Jeremiah is a talent we’re ready to wait for,” Cone told the Inquirer shortly after the league officially cleared the swap. Gray wasn’t able to attend the Draft because he is still in the … [Read more...] about Gin Kings acquire injured Jeremiah Gray, load up on position where they are aging the most

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The consumer experience is frequently starting mobile-first as the medium, as smartphone applications facilitated over $133 billion in transactions in 2021 , yet buggy experiences cause users to rapidly churn. Instabug , founded by Omar Gabr and Moataz Soliman, is the first “mobile observability and performance monitoring platform” for developers of smartphone applications. The San Francisco-based startup has raised a $46M Series B round led by Insight Partners, with participation from existing investors Accel and new participants Forgepoint Capital and Endeavor. Instabug counts DoorDash, Verizon, IHG, ABInveb, Porsche, Qualtrics, Gojek and more among its customer base. Ganesh Bell, Managing Director at Insight Partners, says, “Mobile app development is exploding as enterprises invest in apps that delight and engage their customers. In talking to the mobile developers that make this possible, it was clear to us that … [Read more...] about Instabug Raises $46M To Create The Mobile Observability And Performance Monitoring Platform

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin P oker chips, high stakes, and big money. Throughout last week, a few yards away from the Caribbean's largest casino in the Bahamian capital, Nassau, about 2,000 people gathered at the Baha Mar resort’s convention center to discuss cryptocurrencies and the next iteration of the World Wide Web a.k.a Web3. Just last month, a similar albeit much larger crowd took over Miami Beach to pay homage to the invention that started it all—bitcoin. But if the 25,000-person expo in South Florida felt like Coachella for the bitcoin faithful , the latest summit, dubbed “Crypto Bahamas”, inched closer in resemblance to the World Economic Forum’s Davos conference, not minding the casual dress code. Pretty much everyone from CEOs to developers wore flip-flops, sneakers, and t-shirts bearing slogans such as “NFTs are a scam” and “Burnt Finance”. Co-organized by billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto derivatives exchange FTX and the … [Read more...] about Royal Flush: Inside Crypto’s Most Exclusive Gathering