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New from MAP: The Threat of Voter Intimidation in the Midterms and How to Stop It
The new report from MAP details which states are most at risk of voter intimidation and lays out a road map for how states can ensure that every eligible voter is able to cast their vote without fear of harassment or violence. The report identifies essential ways to help stem the resurgence of voter intimidation
Colorado-based Bona US recognized as one of EPA’s 2022 Safer Choice Partners of the Year
This year’s awardees represent a wide variety of organizations, including small- and medium-sized businesses, women-owned companies, state and local governments, non-governmental organizations, and trade associations. This year’s winners have all shown a commitment to preventing pollution by reducing, eliminating, or stopping pollution at its source prior to recycling, treatment, or disposal.
“Cleaning and other products made with safer chemicals – like those certified by the Safer Choice program – help protect workers, families, communities, and the planet,” said EPA Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention Deputy Assistant Administrator for Pollution Prevention Jennie Romer. “This year, we’re pleased to recognize a variety of organizations for their support of safer chemistry and sustainability, including organizations that have worked to make these products more affordable and accessible to all, advancing the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to equity and environmental justice.”
“The Safer Choice Program helps consumers find products that are safer for human health and the environment without sacrificing quality or performance,” said Regional Administrator KC Becker. “We are excited to recognize Bona US as an EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year for the second year in a row.”
“We are honored to receive the prestigious U.S. EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year award again this year,” said John Schierlmann, Director of Research, Development and EHS at Bona US. “As the Bona product portfolio expands, we remain committed to designing our products with the safest raw materials selected from the EPA’s Safer Choice Ingredient List. We look forward to working with the U.S. EPA Safer Choice team to develop additional avenues for safer chemistry.”
Bona US is recognized as an outstanding Safer Choice Formulator-Product Manufacturer. Bona US has been a Safer Choice partner since 2020 and Safer Choice certification is a companywide objective. Bona US added seven new Safer Choice-certified products to its product line in 2021, with 100% of its certified products proudly displaying the Safer Choice label. Bona US raised awareness about the Safer Choice program with multiple social media posts and a multilingual Safer Choice portal on their website to further educate its customers on what it means to be Safer Choice certified. In 2021, Bona US participated in a “Safer Choice Certified At-Home Cleaning” broadcast media tour, which aired more than 1,100 times on TV, radio and internet outlets, reaching more than 738.5 million viewers and listeners. Safer Choice applauds Bona US for their commitment to the Safer Choice program and for educating consumers about what it means to be Safer Choice certified.
Applicants for this year’s awards were encouraged to show how their work advances environmental justice, bolsters resilience to the impacts of climate change, results in cleaner air or water, or improves drinking water quality. Many of the organizations being recognized today are working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat the climate crisis. For example, several winners offer products with concentrated formulas which reduces water consumption and plastic use. This practice also lowers greenhouse gas emissions by reducing the amount of product that must be transported.
Additionally, many awardees increased access to products with safer chemical ingredients in underserved and overburdened communities. For example, one nonprofit winner conducted targeted outreach in both English and Spanish to promote safer cleaning techniques and products, including Safer Choice-certified products, in food trucks. Many of these businesses are owned and operated by immigrant entrepreneurs. Another winner made its Safer Choice-certified product line more accessible to lower income shoppers by offering affordable prices and making these products available at retailers that often serve low-income communities.
In early 2023, EPA will build on this work by announcing a grant opportunity for projects that can increase supply and demand for safer, environmentally preferable products such as those certified by the Safer Choice program or identified by EPA’s Environmentally Preferable Purchasing program.
More information on the 2022 Safer Choice Partner of the Year award winners and summaries of their accomplishments are available here.
Friday, October 28, 2022
Fall Cocktail Recipes: Apple Butter Old Fashioned
“Contrary to what the name suggests, apple butter does not contain any butter. It’s basically just a fancy name for apples that have been pureed, spiced and cooked down to give them a butter-like texture. It is easy to make and store in your fridge. Use it in cocktails, to spread on toast, as a glaze on meat or add it to your morning oats,” Helena Lombard, The Mixer.
Ingredients (per person)
● 0.5 Oz of Apple cider
● 0.5 Oz of Wild Turkey Bourbon
● 2 tablespoon of apple butter
● Dash of orange bitters
● Juice of half a lemon
● Ginger beer (to top your glass)
● Coarse cinnamon sugar and simple syrup, for rimming
● Thinly sliced apples and a cinnamon stick, to garnish
Instructions
1. Pour some simple syrup on a plate and some coarse cinnamon sugar on another
2. Dip the rim of your cocktail glass into the syrup and then into the sugar, twisting to coat,
before adding ice cubes to the glass
3. Combine the apple cider, apple butter, Wild Turkey, lemon juice and bitters in a cocktail
shaker and give it a dry shake (in other words, a shake without ice)
4. Shake vigorously until properly combined then strain into your prepared cocktail glass
5. Top up with ginger beer and garnish with a cinnamon stick and apple slice on the rim to
serve
LOST ANGEL: THE GENIUS OF JUDEE SILL
In two years, Judee went from living in a car, to an Asylum Record deal and the cover of Rolling Stone. As told by David Geffen, Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne and Graham Nash -- along with Judee herself -- the film explores Judee’s unique musical style and the inspiring recent rediscovery of her singular music by many young artists today.
Vintage Theatre presents Monty Python’s Spamalot
England. 932 AD. The Legendary King Arthur is on a quest to find the Holy Grail and restore peace to the land. With the Knights of the Round Table by his side, he’ll have to grapple with beautiful dancing girls, flatulent Frenchmen and killer rabbits. Songs include “King Arthur’s Song," "He Is Not Dead Yet," “Find Your Grail” and “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life.”
The talented Markus Warren joins Vintage Theatre in the role of King Arthur and Faith Ford returns as the Lady of the Lake. Cole Henson has been cast in the role of Patsy/Mayor/Guard #2, Evan Marquez as Sir Lancelot/French Taunter/Primary Ni Knight/Tim the Enchanter, Eric Crawford as Sir Galahad/Herbert's Father/The Black Knight, Ethan Knowles as Sir Robin/Guard #1/Dead Collector/Brother Maynard, Mike Martinkus as Sir Bedevere/Galahad's Mother/Concorde, and Matt LaFontaine as Not Dead Fred/Herbert. Liz Brooks, Kelly Dwyer, Cody Clayton Gardner, Amy Geiger, Adam Kinney, Jill Lentz, Jenny Mather, Bryan Plummer, Trenton Schindele, Dallas Slankard and Andrew Uhlenhopp round out the cast.
Monty Python's Spamalot is a comedic musical "lovingly ripped off from" the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975). Like the film, it is a highly irreverent parody of the Arthurian legend, but it differs from the film in many ways, especially in its parodies of Broadway theatre. Running since March 17, 2005, it was directed by Mike Nichols and won three Tony Awards, including the Tony Award for Best Musical of the 2004–2005 season.
Popstar JAX to Headline Outlets at Castle Rock Annual Tree Lighting
Celebrate the season at Outlets at Castle Rock and ring in the holidays with the lighting of their 55-foot Christmas tree on Saturday, November 12th. Today, Outlets announces their Tree Lighting event line up will include a live performance by Jax, along with Santa, Denver Broncos cheerleaders and more.
Up and coming performer, BRELAND, will also be performing at the Tree Lighting event. He released his debut album “CROSS COUNTRY” last month, and was also named a Breakthrough Artist by Amazon Music. BRELAND has collaborated with huge names in music such as Nelly, Keith Urban and Sam Hunt.
The tree lighting festivities will begin at 4 p.m. Santa will make his debut appearance for the holiday season accompanied by his pals, the Denver Broncos Cheerleaders and the Castle Rock Fire Department at 5:30 p.m. To conclude the celebration, guests will enjoy one-of-a-kind fireworks show following Jax’s performance.
Rising Pop Star Joe Daccache’s Vocals Reach New Heights On His Emotional Hard-Hitting Track “Relapse”
Sometimes the most painful moments in life can inspire the greatest art. On the inspiration behind the record, Joe discusses the lengthy healing process, “I noticed how the lows after a break up (this being my first) last a little bit shorter as time goes on, so in the midst of one of my deepest moments, I wrote this song to remind myself that I will be okay. Since the first day is the hardest, overcoming that helps me recognize that I can get through any day that follows no matter how difficult it may be.”
After sharing the stage with LeAnn Rimes on the smash network television show “I Can See Your Voice”, Joe Daccache has quickly been making a name for himself in the music industry. Seven years prior, Joe received the John Lennon Songwriting award, presented by BMI and Yoko Ono, and has since experienced many career highlights, including: writing an original for popular beauty product Garnier Fructis to use in their marketing strategies, composing the entire soundtrack to the gay coming-of-age Austrian film “Who Are We”, and being a featured artist in a concert hosted by Warner Music sub-label, Altadena.
With over 50,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, and just shy of 1 million streams on his single “Body Talking” Joe earned placements on Spotify editorial playlists and landed a spot in a UK publication as one of their top 50 Artists to Watch. He has captured the attention of today's top musicians and personal idols, Jennifer Hudson, Zoe Wees, and former member of girl-group The Cheetah Girls, Adrienne Houghton. Joe Daccache brings light to the LGBTQ+ community by sharing his experiences and providing his fresh perspective on religion, sexuality, and culture; he is definitely one to watch.
Vintage Theatre presents the Regional Premiere of 'DOT'
The holidays are always a wild family affair at the Shealy house. But this year, Dotty and her three grown children gather with more than exchanging presents on their minds. As Dotty struggles to hold on to her memory, her children must fight to balance care for their mother and for themselves. This twisted and hilarious new play grapples unflinchingly with aging parents, midlife crises, and the heart of a West Philly neighborhood.
Colman Domingo gained acclaim for his performance as Mr. Bones in the Broadway musical “The Scottsboro Boys,” for which he received a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. He is known for his role as recovering drug addict Ali on Euphoria, for which he won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series in 2022, and his role as Victor Strand on Fear the Walking Dead. As a writer, his plays and musicals include “Dot,” “Wild with Happy” and “A Boy and His Soul,” the Tony Award nominated Broadway musical “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical” and Geffen Playhouse’s groundbreaking musical “Light's Out: Nat King Cole.”
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Award-winning documentary OUR AMERICAN FAMILY Available Now on VOD
Captured at a pivotal “nothing to lose” moment, for over the course of a year, five family members tired of life with addiction on center stage, each struggle to transcend their crippling histories.
What will it take to shift this entrenched, wrenching pattern in their lives? Will they be able to make significant shifts to help their next generation? The members of OUR AMERICAN FAMILY invite us into their lives to find hope and to explore what’s possible. Though they often falter, their familial loyalty is powerful, demonstrating how through love and dedication people can rise out of the deepest depths. For a touching, eye-opening look into one of America's most pressing crises, look no further.
Bob The Drag Queen and Monét X Change Bring 'Sibling Rivalry' to Denver
In addition to their touring, television and music careers, you’ve seen Bob in his comedy specials, Suspiciously Large Woman and Crazy Black Lady and Monét on her hit BUILDSeries talk show The X Change Rate
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Books: The Future You: How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Can Help You Get Healthier, Stress Less, and Live Longer
“If you could own an app that could diagnose you with the same accuracy as your primary care provider, you’d have the virtual equivalent of an on-call physician with you at all times who could help streamline your care in real life,” Glorikian wrote in his new book, The Future You: How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Can Help You Get Healthier, Stress Less, and Live Longer.
An AI-enabled app, when combined with access to a telehealth provider, can help consumers distinguish between something that requires an office visit, a wait-and-see approach, or a trip to an urgent care facility or emergency room, he adds.
In The Future You, Glorikian helps readers understand how to use the power of technology (that they very likely already have) to create personalized healthcare experiences.
“The scenarios I’m going to describe in this book don’t just apply to someone with a rare condition or who is seriously ill,” he wrote in his book’s introduction. “These are examples of how everyone can take advantage of AI and data analytics to stay healthy, get diagnosed more quickly, and sometimes, save on healthcare costs.”
Glorikian’s overarching message is clear: There’s quite literally nothing about health and wellness that won’t be utterly transformed by the power of AI. The Future You will show readers what's coming — and what is already here.
“I want readers to feel inspired to see how they can use the technology they already have to make changes in their lives,” Glorikian said. “Maybe it's as simple as using your smartphone to count your daily steps. Or maybe it's downloading a meal-tracking app or doing a virtual reality workout. This book can be a roadmap to personalized health and wellness for everyone.”
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Haul Out the Jolly with Denver Gay Men's Chorus
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There will be sparkling new carol arrangements with a gospel version of “Go Tell It on the Mountain, new lyrics to Broadway selections: “Big Santa” (aka “Big Spender,” from the musical Sweet Charity) and, of course, the holiday camp audiences have come to love and adore.
Vice President Kamala Harris and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to be Featured Speakers at Human Rights Campaign Annual National Dinner
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization – today announced that Vice President Kamala Harris and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi will be featured speakers at its upcoming annual National Dinner event, which will be held in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, October 29th.
The Vice President and the Speaker join other nationally renowned speakers, including Incoming HRC President Kelley Robinson and honorees Sheryl Lee Ralph & “A League of Their Own” stars Abbi Jacobson & Chanté Adams. HRC will also welcome special guests Lisa Ann Walter, Maybelle Blair, Dyllón Burnside, George Takei, Brian Michael Smith, Robin De Jesús Jess, Nicole Maines, Ian Alexander, Rafael Silva, Dana Goldberg, and performances from Robin S., Shea Diamond, and DJ Nico Craig.
This year’s national dinner is the first in-person dinner since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the first under the leadership of HRC’s recently announced Incoming President Kelley Robinson. HRC will honor Emmy winner Sheryl Lee Ralph with the National Ally for Equality Award, and the hit Amazon series “A League of Their Own” with the National Visibility award. Stars Abbi Jacobson and Chanté Adams will accept the award on behalf of the show. In addition, Robinson will deliver remarks about her leadership mandate: to fight with the LGBTQ+ community for full equality and liberation for all, without exception and to deepen HRC’s commitment to trans justice, racial justice, and reproductive justice.
Biden-Harris Administration announces $2,890,000 from EPA’s Clean School Bus Program for Colorado School Districts
Vice President Kamala Harris and EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan will join schoolchildren, district leaders and community members in Seattle, Washington, later today to make the announcement and highlight how it will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save schools money, and better protect children’s health. The investment will also drive demand for American-made batteries and vehicles, boost domestic manufacturing, and create good-paying jobs.
“President Biden’s historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is accelerating our nation’s transition to electric and low-emission school buses while ensuring a brighter, healthier future for our children,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “As many as 25 million children rely on the bus to get to school each day. Thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration, we are making an unprecedented investment in our children’s health, especially those in communities overburdened by air pollution. This is just the beginning of our work to build a healthier future, reduce climate pollution, and ensure the clean, breathable air that all our children deserve.”
“Thanks to the Infrastructure Law, communities across Colorado are receiving well-deserved funding to replace their school buses with zero-emission and low-emission models,” said Senator Michael Bennet. “Deploying more electric school buses is a critical part of keeping our air clean for our kids, and I’m glad to see this funding coming to our state.”
“As communities across America continue our work towards a renewable energy future, I am excited that the EPA has taken yet another step to support their efforts. The $790,000 in funding they’ve awarded to the East Grand School District will help to replace existing school buses with zero-emission and low-emission models. Together we are building a cleaner, greener Colorado,” said Congressman Joe Neguse.
“I am focused on saving people money and protecting our air so we are pleased that these federal grants will help to free up resources for our rural schools which can be used to increase teacher pay or decrease class sizes. This first round of funding scratches the surface of the opportunity in Colorado and next year we will launch Colorado’s electric bus grant program - the highest per capita investment in clean buses by any state in the country - and we look forward to continuing to work with our schools to apply for this state funding as well as the remaining $4 billion of federal funding in the years ahead. Congratulations to East Grand School District No. 2, Big Sandy School District No. 100J, Primero Reorganized School District No. 2, and Sangre de Cristo School District No. Re 22J for this exciting grant," said Colorado Governor Jared Polis.
“The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is delivering cleaner air and healthier environments for school children in communities across the Mountains and Plains region,” said EPA Regional Administrator KC Becker. “These zero-emission electric buses will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and eliminate exposure to harmful pollutants such as soot, fine particulates, and nitrogen oxides. We look forward to expanding these efforts through future rounds of clean bus awards for our school districts.”
Today’s announcement includes funding for zero-emission electric buses for the following Colorado communities and school districts:
- Granby: East Grand School District No. 2, $790,000, 2 buses
- Mosca: Primero Reorganized School District No. 2, $305,000, 1 bus
- Simla: Big Sandy School District No. 100J, $1,095,000, 3 buses
- Weston: Sangre de Cristo School District No. Re-22J, $700,000, 2 buses
In May, EPA announced the availability of $500 million for its Clean School Bus Program. Given overwhelming demand from school districts across the country, including in low-income communities, Tribal nations, and territories, EPA nearly doubled the amount of funding that will be awarded to $965 million. The rebate application period closed in August with an outstanding response from school districts seeking to purchase electric and low-emission school buses across the country.
At this time, the agency has selected 389 applications totaling $913 million to support the purchase of 2,463 buses, 95% of which will be electric. EPA will distribute awards to school districts in all 50 states, Washington D.C., along with several federally recognized Tribes and U.S. territories. School districts identified as priority areas serving low-income, rural, and, or Tribal students make up 99% of the projects that were selected. More applications are under review, and the agency plans to select more to reach the full $965 million in the coming weeks.
Those school districts who received an award can now proceed with purchasing new buses and eligible infrastructure. Selectees will need to submit Payment Request Forms with purchase orders demonstrating they have ordered new buses and eligible infrastructure. EPA is also partnering with the U.S. Department of Energy and Department of Transportation to provide school districts with robust technical assistance to ensure effective implementation.
These awards are the first $1 billion of a five-year, $5 billion program created by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. EPA is also designing the next rounds of program funding to launch in the coming months, which will include an ambitious grant competition. Through future rounds of funding, EPA will make available another $1 billion for clean school buses in Fiscal Year 2023. EPA encourages school districts not selected in the first round of rebates – and those that did not apply this funding cycle – to participate in future rounds.
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