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National Extra Virgin Olive Oil Day (September 30th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every September 30th What's the hashtag? #NationalExtraVirginOliveOilDay Who founded it? The Passionate Olive Have we missed something? With the Health benefits of olive oil on everyone’s lips and the movement toward more flavorful tastes, it is obvious that the the time is right for this 8,000 year old tradition to become an irresistible, world wide force. Olive oil is the gold standard of all oils. Loaded with antioxidants, it is chock full of monounsaturated fat–which is one of the Health ier fats that everyone needs in his or her diet. The Mediterranean Diet is considered the Health iest diet. The cornerstone and foundation of the Mediterranean Diet is extra virgin olive oil. Olive oil is produced throughout the United States led by California (where 99% of olives are grown). Olive trees are also grown in Texas, Georgia, Arizona, Florida, Alabama, Oregon, and Hawaii (on the island of Maui). History of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Eve

5 takeaways ahead of Trump's $250 million civil fraud trial

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A year after the New York attorney general sued former President Trump over allegations of business fraud, here are five takeaways ahead of Monday's scheduled trial. One year ago, on Sept. 21, 2022, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that her office had filed a $250 million lawsuit against Donald Trump, accusing the former president of fraud ulent Business practices. Turning the title of Trump's bestselling business book on its head, James told reporters at a New York City press conference, "Claiming you have money you do not have does not amount to the Art of the Deal. It's the Art of the Steal." Though Trump has denied all wrongdoing, a New York judge on Tuesday effectively decided the central allegation against Trump, ruling just days before the scheduled start of the trial that the former president committed fraud by repeatedly inflating the value of some of his signature properties. Trump attorney Alina Habba immediately said that Trump plann

Lions vs Packers Week 4 NFL Picks, Predictions, Odds & Best Bets

The Detroit Lions already went on the road and pulled off a 21-20 upset of the Chiefs in Week 1 on Thursday Night Football , so what will they do for an encore on Thursday night this week? This week’s TNF Game has plenty of potential on paper, featuring a pair of potential playoff teams and division rivals in the Lions and Packers. This could be a massive Game in the NFC North division race as the season winds down, so the winner of this Game will certainly have the upper hand on paper.  Here at Pickswise we have everything you need to bet better on Thursday Night Football in Week 4, including NFL picks on the side and total, expert NFL player prop bets from our props betting expert Prop Holliday and also a Same Game Parlay at +1650 odds!   Let’s get into our picks for Lions vs Packers. NFL TNF Lions vs Packers Picks Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers predictions — we’re 8-3-1 ATS in NFL primetime games this season! Lions vs Packers best player prop bets Lions vs Pac

Slumping Philadelphia 76ers See Some of the Biggest Spreads in NBA History

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What’s the significance of the number 19.5?   No, it’s not the midwest’s average temperature this winter. It’s the NBA point spread oddsmakers have cooked up for tonight’s game between the Indiana Pacers and the Philadelphia 76ers, losers of 20 in a row.   This number marks the eighth time in 10 games the Sixers have been dogged by double digits. Philadelphia is just 2-5 in those previous seven including a 21-point line it failed to cover in a 125-92 loss at Oklahoma City on March 4. When taken into a historical context, these two lines are amongst the biggest seen in the NBA in 23 years. The 21-point spread versus the Thunder is just three points shy of the highest NBA spread since 1990 - a 24-point line given to the Dallas Mavericks versus the Phoenix Suns in March 1993. It currently sits behind just eight other massive spreads in that time frame, tied with three other games at 21 points. Monday's 19.5-point spread against Indiana sits tied with five other contests that clo

Football transfer rumours: Man Utd consider Oblak; Bayern Munich ready Pedri bid

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90min rounds up the latest  transfer news , rumours and gossip circulating around the world... Manchester United have not been impressed by Andre Onana and are now looking to sign a new goalkeeper, with Atletico Madrid's Jan Oblak emerging as a top target. A bid of £43m would likely be enough to get a deal done. (Fichajes) One summer signing who has caught the eye at Man Utd is Sergio Reguilon , with club officials already considering turning his loan from Tottenham Hotspur into a permanent deal. (AS) Liverpool would accept a "big offer" for midfielder Thiago Alcantara if one arrived in January. (Football Insider) The Reds remain interested in signing Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle even though the Brazilian is close to signing a new long-term contract. (Fabrizio Romano) Bayern Munich are keen to rejuvenate their midfield with the signing of Barcelona star Pedri . The German side are prepared to pay between €100m (£87m) and €120m (£104m) to get a deal done next

World Rivers Day (September 24th, 2023)

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Quick facts When is it? September 29th, 2019 September 27th, 2020 September 26th, 2021 September 25th, 2022 September 24th, 2023 September 29th, 2024 September 28th, 2025 September 27th, 2026 What's the date pattern? Last Sunday of September What's the official website? Official Site Tagged as Nature & Environment What's the hashtag? #WorldRiversDay When was it founded? 2005 Who founded it? Mark Angelo Have we missed something? Almost every country around the world will have at least one river flowing through it. There are probably a number of other important waterways as well. To ensure that these important bodies of water are celebrated and appreciated as they should be, World Rivers Day aims to remind people about just how important all of the waterways around the globe are to us. The very first World Rivers Day was celebrated in 2005 and since then it has been gaining in popularity with many events being organized around the world. In this same y

The federal government is headed into a shutdown. What does it mean, who's hit and what's next?

The federal government is heading toward a shutdown that will disrupt many services, squeeze workers and roil politics WASHINGTON -- The federal government is heading toward a shutdown that will disrupt many services, squeeze workers and roil politics as Republicans in the House, fueled by hard-right demands for deep cuts, force a confrontation over federal spending. While some government entities will be exempt — Social Security checks, for example, will still go out — other functions will be severely curtailed. Federal agencies will stop all actions deemed non-essential, and millions of federal employees, including members of the military, won't receive paychecks. Here's a look at what's ahead if the government shuts down on Oct. 1. WHAT IS A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN? A shutdown happens when Congress fails to pass some type of funding legislation that is signed into law by the president. Lawmakers are supposed to pass 12 different spending bills to fund agencies across the gov

Week 4 College football best bets, odds and game picks including Florida State vs Clemson

Week 3 wasn’t a great slate of college football on paper, but that’s why they play the games. We had some wild finishes, unlikely upsets across the Power 5 and Group of 5 and a couple of unexpected upset bids that nearly got there. In all, it was a weekend that served as a nice palette cleanser before we load up on the massive entree that is this Saturday’s slate. With Week 3 in the rearview mirror, it’s time to get into the Week 4 slate with my weekly best bets column. I went 2-1 for the second straight week, including another 3-star winner with Washington , bringing me to 2-0 on the season on 3-star plays. Let’s keep that momentum going! This week’s slate could be one of the best we’ve had in years, and I’ve got a rare quartet of matchups where I see value in the number. Let’s take a look at my best bets for Week 4 of the college football season. Lock in our expert’s NCAAF best bets at   DraftKings Sports book ,  which has a great sign-up offer where you can bet $5 and get $200 in

MLB picks Thursday 9/21: YRFI & NRFI best bets today | Pickswise

With plenty of MLB Game s taking place each day, one of the quickest bets you can make is if a run will be scored in the first inning. There is value to be had and this market has become very popular over time. If you don’t like sweating out your bets for 3 hours, this one will take only about 15 minutes. I’m on a 33-15 run with my YRFI/NRFI plays , so let’s keep this momentum going! But before we dive in, don’t forget to check out our MLB picks for each of today’s matchups. DraftKings Sportsbook  is currently giving new customers $200 in bonus bets when they bet $5. That’s all there is to it! Grab this amazing sign-up offer by  clicking this link.   Toronto Blue Jays vs New York Yankees: NRFI (-125) For my first pick on today’s slate, I’m going with the NRFI in this matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees. This was a series that I targeted on Wednesday and I’m going right back to the well in the Bronx on Thursday. The Blue Jays need to keep winning to keep p

FTX attorneys accuse Sam Bankman-Fried's parents of unjustly enriching themselves with company funds

Lawyers for collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX Trading are accusing Sam Bankman-Fried's parents of exploiting their influence over their son and the company he founded to enrich themselves by millions of dollars DOVER, Del. -- Lawyers for collapsed Cryptocurrency exchange FTX Trading have filed a lawsuit accusing the parents of Sam Bankman-Fried of exploiting their i NFL uence over their son and the company he founded to enrich themselves by millions of dollars. The complaint filed Monday against Allan Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried in the FTX bankruptcy case in Delaware seeks to recover damages allegedly caused to the company through breaches of fiduciary duties, fraudulent transfers, unjust enrichment and other wrongdoing. FTX entered bankruptcy in November when the global exchange ran out of money after the equivalent of a bank run. Bankman-Fried has pleaded not guilty to charges that he cheated investors and looted customer deposits to make lavish real estate purchase

U.S. Air Force Day (September 18th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every September 18th It's also known as... Air Force Birthday Tagged as Jobs & Professions Military What are the hashtags? #USAirForceDay #AirForceBirthday Have we missed something? Protecting the country from the sky, the United States Air Force is one of the major components of the armed forces which also includes Army, Navy and Marines. For the past 75+ years, the primary responsibility of this branch of the military has been to engage in air warfare, provide air defense and develop military space research. Plus, the U.S. Air Force is the air coordinator with other branches of the military that also fly the skies.  U.S. Air Force Day is here to show appreciation for and celebrate every man and woman who has served to carry out this endeavor, whether in times of combat or times of peace. History of U.S. Air Force Day The United States Air Force was officially established on September 18, 1947, as part of the National Security