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"As Trump showed, even negative buzz is good, especially for front runners, because it can suck attention away from challengers (remember during GOP debate when he talked about his ‘hands’)."
Drew Margolin
Assistant Professor
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“For those workers who have a public responsibility – people like those working on power lines, plowing roads, keeping bridges safe, delivering mail – the work ethic remains a part of their unsung hero culture."
Media:
Lindsey Hadlock
lmh267@cornell.edu
607-269-6911
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Winter weather wariness key to staying safe in storms (12/02/19)
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“As winter weather arrives, there are a few key things all motorists should remember. The most important is to remember Simon and Garfunkel: ‘slow down, you move too fast.’ A simple solution for all drivers during winter weather conditions is to slow down and give yourself more time. To keep your braking distance the same on snowy roads, slow down from 55 mph to 30 mph. If the road has slippery wet ice, you may need to slow down to 25 mph or less."
Media:
Lindsey Hadlock
lmh267@cornell.edu
607-269-6911
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Winter weather wariness key to staying safe in storms (12/02/19)
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“Historical probabilities, based on the last 30 years, show us that Anchorage, AK is the most likely to have a white Thanksgiving with a 70% probability to have snow on the ground. Northeast cities have a 0% (Mid-Atlantic) to 63% (Caribou, ME) chance of a white Thanksgiving.”
Media:
Lindsey Hadlock
lmh267@cornell.edu
607-269-6911
Related Tip Sheet:
Storms tease of a white Thanksgiving, but snow won’t stick (11/25/19)
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“2019 was an excellent growing season for Christmas trees. We had more moderate summer temperatures and good rainfall this year. Those suitable growing conditions allowed trees to put on healthy new growth and the fine weather gave Christmas tree growers good conditions to prune trees so they will be in great shape for harvest. This year’s early-November cold snap was also beneficial in ‘setting’ the needles which is good for longer needle retention in some tree species.”
Media:
Lindsey Hadlock
lmh267@cornell.edu
607-269-6911
Related Tip Sheet:
Keep it green: Pick, then plant this year’s Christmas tree (11/22/19)
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“This year, why not consider mitigating your personal carbon impact by planting a tree to replace the one cut for holiday decoration? Even a small landscape will benefit from a new tree. Species that thrive in New York state and are suitable for a typical residential yard include Serviceberry, Dogwood, and Mountain ash. If you’re fortunate enough to have a large outdoor space, consider carbon-gobbling varieties such as White pine or American sycamore.”
Media:
Lindsey Hadlock
lmh267@cornell.edu
607-269-6911
Related Tip Sheet:
Keep it green: Pick, then plant this year’s Christmas tree (11/22/19)
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“For watching football, parades, or unpleasant family conversations, New York state ciders made from culinary apples will fit the bill. Found in cans or 12 oz. bottles, these ciders come in a variety of sweetness levels and seasonal flavors and make for a great gluten-free match with appetizers.”
Media:
Lindsey Hadlock
lmh267@cornell.edu
607-269-6911
Related Tip Sheet:
Thanksgiving on tap: Best beverage pairings for a fantastic feast (11/20/19)
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“For post-prandial sipping, or for making warming cocktails, one of the several applejacks produced in the Hudson Valley would be a great choice. Applejack was one of the first American spirits, after all!”
Media:
Lindsey Hadlock
lmh267@cornell.edu
607-269-6911
Related Tip Sheet:
Thanksgiving on tap: Best beverage pairings for a fantastic feast (11/20/19)
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“A Belgian dark strong ale is an excellent pairing with pecan pie and other desserts, delivering a strong malt character with rich aromatic notes of dark fruit from extended aging and perfumey alcohol.”
Media:
Lindsey Hadlock
lmh267@cornell.edu
607-269-6911
Related Tip Sheet:
Thanksgiving on tap: Best beverage pairings for a fantastic feast (11/20/19)
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“It is important to keep in mind that errors in food preparation and inadequate cooking are the most common problems that lead to unhappy outcomes such as foodborne illnesses. When preparing foods for guests at holiday time, food quantities are often larger than normal, so proper planning and attention to detail are important to assure a safe and delicious Thanksgiving meal.”
Media:
Lindsey Hadlock
lmh267@cornell.edu
607-269-6911
Related Tip Sheet:
Turkey or Tofurky: Proper planning for a perfect Thanksgiving (11/18/19)
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“During the resurgence of the ‘counter cuisine’ of the alternative food movement in the 1960s and 1970s, homemade meatless turkey recipes circulated in vegetarian cookbooks. Companies also began to develop commercial alternatives. Tofurky was introduced to the Thanksgiving table in 1995. Since then, both commercial and homemade vegan and vegetarian substitutes for turkey and other meat-based Thanksgiving foods have proliferated.”
Media:
Lindsey Hadlock
lmh267@cornell.edu
607-269-6911
Related Tip Sheet:
Turkey or Tofurky: Proper planning for a perfect Thanksgiving (11/18/19)
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