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For our 50th anniversary celebration last October, we spoke with some of Canada's top scientists about their predictions for the future. We revisit our conversations with:Evan Fraser, director of Arrell Food Institute and professor of geography at the University of GuelphKatie Mack, Hawking Chair in Cosmology and Science Communication at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical PhysicsLuke Stark, assistant professor in the faculty of information and media studies at Western UniversityLaura Tozer, assistant professor of environmental studies at the University of TorontoAna Luisa Trejos, professor in the department electrical and computer engineering and the school of biomedical engineering and Canada Research Chair in wearable mechatronics at Western University in London, Ont.Yvonne Bombard, professor at the University of Toronto and scientist and Canada Research Chair in Genomics Health Services and Policy
Kankelfritz & Friends chat about weeeeeeeird car stuff along with a reminder how to be encouraged first thing when you wake up.
On this week's best of Quirks & Quarks, we revisit our annual holiday listener question show, with fascinating queries like:Why did a Canadian astronaut's eyesight change when she went to space? How is the dust inside our homes changing? Why do some professional athletes stick out their tongues when they play?Why are most fruits round, but bananas and pineapple are not? What would have happened if the dino-killing asteroid never struck Earth?We'll satisfy all these scientific curiosities and many more!
We opted to go with Act wanting to give teachers the legal power to remove seriously or persistently disruptive students from a classroom. Now in an election year with parties struggling to get airtime and oxygen, you have to wonder how much of this is serious policy, how much they seriously think they can get pushed through in a coalition, how much is just to generate headlines. I'd venture to suggest this falls into that category, the headline grabbing one. The party's new policy would allow teachers to send disruptive students to a supervised space and staff would be protected when using a reasonable and proportionate intervention to prevent harm or destruction of property. Corporal punishment wouldn't be allowed for all of you wanting and advocating a return to six of the best and it never did me any harm and look at me now. That's not what they're going back to. They're just saying that you'd be able to manhandle a child out of the class, shove them into a storage room with some poor underpaid teacher aide and there'd be no legal comeback. Announcing the policy in Auckland yesterday, Paul Henry, the Act candidate, said the law would give teachers clear legal protections and the power to regain order in the classroom. Let's be honest, he said, there are a lot of little shits in classrooms and we need to address that if we're going to lift education standards. Teachers need to know they're respected and they need to know the law is actually on their side. There are two things here. First, Paul Henry knew exactly what he was talking about when he called the kids LS's. No more of this woke wishy washy double speak when you vote for Act. No, no, no. Let's call a spade an effing shovel and a disruptive child a little shit. Teachers know their pupils. What teachers need is support and you know today multiple journalists said to me, but what about this, but what about this, but what about if this child's, you know, autistic or got, teachers know that. Teachers know if this child is just being a little shit and is disturbing the class or if they genuinely can't control themselves. And so what we're doing with this policy is we're giving teachers another tool and we're saying to teachers and this to me is the most important part, we are supporting you in law to manage and control your class. How humiliating must it be for teachers as they stand back and just helplessly watch people totally disturb their class and know that these good students are literally sitting by watching this nightmare happen. What are the messages being sent to those students? Look, I'm sure he's right. There are some LS's in the classroom and it's really frustrating for the children and for parents to watch valuable time and resources being spent on manipulative LS's who play the system, who go on the school trips, cause maximum disruption and then get rewarded by being the first to do the fun stuff because you're trying, the poor teachers are trying to manage the behaviour of these LS's. But the thing is when you have good teachers and principals, they know how to manage them. There were three known LS's at the grandkids' school who are no longer there. Where they've gone, no one's quite sure, but the stuffing of the uniforms and class books and reading books into the toilets, the bullying, the incredibly violent behaviour in the classroom has stopped. Not there anymore and hours and hours of teacher and classroom time has been regained every school year. There are still neurodivergent children in the school. They fit in just fine. Allowances are madefor everybody with quirks and foibles. Quirks and foibles fine, LS's not so much. But the teachers tend to know how to manage them already. And that brings me to the second point, is this something that teachers have asked for? Is Act's policy as articulated by Paul Henry something the teachers actually want? Have they demanded the right to be able to grapple an hysterical violent seven year old out of their classroom without fear of legal repercussion or do they simply want smaller classrooms, more teacher aides, more teacher training, more power to expel a child from their school, special classrooms set up to deal with children with really severe behavioural problems? Big difference across the spectrum, huge difference across the spectrum and some of the LS's I believe are not neurodivergent at all but actually just like being bad. Not many. It's really hard this election campaign given some of the pronouncements that are coming from the different political parties to sort out whether they actually believe this or whether they're doing it in a dog whistling form of electioneering and campaigning. Looking at New Zealand First and now looking at Act. Is this something the education system has been crying out for or is he just looking for headlines? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to another episode of the Rick's Rambles Podcast, where we explore the stories, memories, music, and little moments that make life interesting! This week, we're celebrating an American icon with 10 fun facts about Smokey Bear — the beloved symbol of wildfire prevention who has been reminding generations to “Only You Can Prevent Wildfires.” Discover the history, surprises, and fascinating facts behind one of America's most recognizable characters. Then, in our mental health and encouragement segment, we're talking about the importance of embracing your quirks. Inspired by Phoebe Buffay from the classic TV show Friends, we'll look at what happens when we stop trying to fit into someone else's idea of “normal” and learn to appreciate the unique things that make us who we are. In our Story Behind the Song, we dive into “Dance With Me” by Orleans — the history of this 1970s soft rock favorite, the musicians behind it, and why this beautiful song continues to connect with listeners decades later. And of course, we wrap things up with our favorite collection of fun and quirky holidays of the week — because there's always something unusual, interesting, or worth celebrating! Whether you enjoy music history, positive mental health conversations, nostalgic stories, fun facts, or discovering something new, Rick's Rambles is your weekly place for curiosity, kindness, and a little bit of fun.
Crumbl's new cookie has host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Molly Miloscia thinking. Plus, fire season rages on, and Silverside Deli reveals some hilarious glitches in our liquor laws. Resources and references: RSVP for 801 Day on Saturday, Aug. 1! Crumbl reveals Flamin' Hot Cheetos-inspired cookie alongside Nerds & Hershey collabs [Dexerto] A popular Sugar House deli is relocating, but it needs a waiver to keep its current menu [KSL] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.
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In Day 5 of our 7 Days of Dating Confidence, we're talking about the courage it takes to let people see the real you.In this episode, we explore why so many of us hide our quirks and edit ourselves while dating—and how that often keeps us from finding the connections we truly want. Through MK's story, we discuss taking emotional risks, showing your personality sooner, and trusting that the right person will appreciate the things that make you different. If you've ever worried that you're too much, too weird, or not enough, this episode is your reminder that confidence grows when you stop shrinking yourself to be chosen.-Take the Dating Archetypes quiz now: https://howtobedateable.com/Read our book: How To Be Dateable: The Essential Guide To Finding Your Person and Falling in Love: https://howtobedateable.com/Try the Dateable AI Dating Coach: Get personalized advice trained on our years of podcast episodes, courses and frameworks: https://studio.com/dateableFollow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchick and @nonplatonic. Check out our website for more content. Also listen to our other podcasts The Psychology of Relationships and Exit Interview available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.WE WROTE A BOOK! HOW TO BE DATEABLE (Simon & Schuster) is available now: https://howtobedateable.com/ Have you ever had a time in your life where you genuinely didn't want a serious relationship but still wanted connection and chemistry? Download the Fling app in the app store or visit fling.me today. Want to remove distractions from your dates? Download Brick and get 10% off at https://www.getbrick.app/DATEABLEOur Sponsors:* Avocado Green Mattress: Check out their mattress and furniture sale: https://avocadogreenmattress.com/DATEABLE* Losers Part One and Two by Harley LaRoux: Go get the book wherever books are sold in print or ebook or through https://www.kensingtonbooks.com* Quince: Get free shipping and 365 day returns at https://quince.com/dateable* Ruggable: Get 10% off your first order, sitewide, with promo code DATEABLE at https://ruggable.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In Episode 92 of the Transforming Insight podcast, James is joined by IMA Head of Content, Emma Jones, and IMA Senior Adviser, Roy Hammond, who have been leading the discussion about AI adoption at the Insight forums this month. Emma shares the results of a recent survey of IMA members, which shows that the proportion of Insight teams “regularly adopting” or “rapidly embracing” AI has moved from 10% in 2024 to 56% this year. But adoption alone isn't the whole story: we need to explore quality standards, skills gaps, trust issues, governance challenges, and the cultural variations in organisations that go a long way to explaining the context in which this transformation is happening. Roy offers a framework to help make sense of that journey: a 5-step model of AI adoption running from discovery and experimentation through to optimisation, standardisation, and ultimately transformation. Most Insight teams are somewhere in the middle of that arc. Roy's practical advice for teams at each stage will give listeners something genuinely useful to take back to their own organisations. But throughout the conversation we keep coming back to the parallel ways in which we can think about AI: is it the technology behind a set of tools forced upon us to enable our organisations to cut costs, or a treasure trove of opportunities which, handled carefully, could enable your Insight team to provide faster, better and cheaper insights and simultaneously enable you to move upstream and add more value? There's much to be said for exploring what lots of new technology can do for us, but we should also remember that we must see new opportunities and threats in the context of the evolution of Insight in our organisations. As James reminds us at the end, it's an Insight leader's role to shape the definition, development and decisions of an Insight-driven organisation; how can AI help you to do that? Please listen to find out more! Topics Discussed Current Trends of AI Adoption in Insight Teams (1.06) The Dual Perspectives of Insight Teams on AI (05.11) Examples of AI Applications in Insight Processes (11.09) Framework for AI Adoption in Insight Teams (17.39) Transforming Insight Roles in an AI-Driven World (23.05) This is episode 92 of the Transforming Insight podcast. If you have the ambition to transform your Insight team and the role it plays in your organisation, please tune in to future episodes. Not only will we explore the 42 secrets of successful corporate Insight teams as outlined in the Transforming Insight book, and the 9Ps of The Insight Leader's Playbook, we will also talk to senior corporate Insight leaders, delve into books that have inspired us, and discuss new best practice research carried out with the IMA's corporate members. You won't want to miss this! So please subscribe - and thank you for listening. About James Wycherley James Wycherley was Director of Customer Insight and Analytics at Barclays Bank from 2005 to 2015 when he became Chief Executive of the Insight Management Academy (IMA). He published his first book, Transforming Insight, in 2020, and his second, The Insight Leader's Playbook, in 2025, and he hosts the Insight forums and the Transforming Insight podcast. An entertaining keynote speaker, he has presented over 60 times at Quirk's events, a global record, and has provided thought leadership in the UK, USA, Europe, Canada, Australia, India and the Middle East. The Insight Management Academy is the world's leading authority on transforming corporate Insight teams, and its vision is to inspire and support every Insight leader to transform the impact of Insight in their organisation. Resources: If you would like more information on any of the ideas discussed in this episode of the Transforming Insight podcast, please visit www.insight-management.org Disclaimer The Transforming Insight podcast is published by the Insight Management Academy and produced by Zorbiant.
We are obsessed with where everyone went to high school. We love to mispronounce street names and we refuse to call that concert venue in Maryland Heights anything other than “Riverport.” St. Louisans sure have their quirks, and the way we dine is no exception. In this episode, George and Cheryl explore the particular eccentricities of St. Louis restaurant-goers; from our insistence on easy parking to a penchant for large portions, they unpack our non-negotiables and proclivities to figure what makes our food scene so unique—and share which ones they are guilty of themselves. Watch Arch Eats on YouTube and listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are available. See related stories and resources from this episode at https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/arch-eats/episode-71 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkvOXGJHENgtHtcRMnGPVFW Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0BfUm30GQXcfuYAWqwrsYs?si=432aaa0abc5646a4&nd=1&dlsi=c46d922dd1824b7b Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arch-eats/id1714524378 This episode is sponsored by Herbie’s. Clayton Restaurant Week is July 20– 26 and there’s no better time to experience Herbie’s. Enjoy a special menu featuring dishes like grilled peach burrata salad, seared sea bass, and house-made meringue nests. Reserve your table today. New to podcasts? Follow these instructions to start listening to our shows, and hear what you’ve been missing: https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/how-to-listen/ Have an idea for a future episode? Email podcasts@stlmag.com Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Email advertisting@stlmag.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Send us Fan MailSpacemen, today, we fulfill a manspace dream of recording in a gas station. At least, a little bit. Matt and Rob head to Milano TX to interview some employees of a small town gas station. Really, mostly to ride our bikes and hang out, but also interview gas station people. Get your drink and listen in. Keywordsgas stations, road trip, small town, culture, nostalgia, travel stories, community, roadside, adventure, local businessesKey TopicsThe culture and community of gas stationsRoad trip stories and small town lifeThe nostalgia and joy associated with gas stationsUnique encounters and stories from roadside stopsThe significance of small businesses in local communitiesSound Bites"It's just kind of fun to meet these people""It's a little bit like when Taco Bell puts out some new weird menu"Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Journey01:38 Dining in Small Towns04:29 The Dark Tower and Storytelling07:32 Gas Stations: A Unique Experience10:28 The Thrill of Road Trips13:20 Nostalgia and Gas Station Culture16:25 The Magic of Gas Stations19:32 Wrap-Up and Reflections24:48 Exploring the Gas Station Experience26:09 Interviews with Gas Station Employees27:12 The Quirks of Small Town Life29:29 Memorable Moments at the Gas StationSpread the word! The Manspace is Rad!!
No interviews. No heavy topics. Just moms sharing the funny, chaotic, and surprisingly relatable moments that come with raising autistic kids. From food battles to sensory adventures and everything in between, this episode is full of laughs, real-life parenting stories, and the reminder that you're never alone in this journey. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Quirks & Quarks has been taking your burning science questions for half a century. And while we thought we might have answered every question there is to answer over the years, our listeners proved there are always more fascinating head-scratchers for us to tackle.Like:Are comets eternal?In a sauna, what am I sweating out?Did dinosaurs produce milk?If heat rises, why is there snow on the top of mountains?What does a black hole orbit?What if we had no moon?Why are cat and dog tongues so different?Why are robin eggs so blue?Why do some animals become mega sized?How do animals deal with strong bright UV light?
In this episode, I talk about many of the weird elements of Magic's first set.
Some of the oceans biggest, most powerful predators, like certain sharks and tuna, are “mesothermic” or warm-bodied. Running hot allows them to rapidly convert their food to energy and heat, helping them swim faster and hunt in cold waters. But that advantage may become a disadvantage in a warming climate, meaning these fish need to find new ways of cooling off, or face a new threat to their survival.PLUS:Ancient Peruvians traded parrots across deserts and mountainsFrom the archive: David, Jay and Bob, and Quirks & Quarks' origin storySea cucumber 'zombie tissue' straddles the line between life and deathDream engineering may help you solve problems in your sleep
Shane Hannon, Enda Coll and Dara Smith-Naughton are on hand to bring you all the headlines from across the sporting world as the World Cup has started, it began last night with Mexico comfortably beating South Africa 2-0 in a game that featured 3 red cards. In the early hours of the morning, South Korea narrowly beat Czechia 2-1 while we were all asleep. The lads go through all the different talking points following the opening to the greatest show on earth.Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball
Shane Hannon, Enda Coll and Dara Smith-Naughton are on hand to bring you all the headlines from across the sporting world as the World Cup has started, it began last night with Mexico comfortably beating South Africa 2-0 in a game that featured 3 red cards. In the early hours of the morning, South Korea narrowly beat Czechia 2-1 while we were all asleep. The lads go through all the different talking points following the opening to the greatest show on earth.Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball
Did the Milky Way used to be a quasar? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explore quasars, the high energy universe, and the movie we're making of the night's sky with astrophysicist & host of PBS Space Time, Matt O'Dowd. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/quasar-quirks-sky-surveys-with-matt-odowd/ Thanks to our Patrons Alex Nuche, Christian Payne, Gage Ewing, Ryan Whynot, Temirlan, 2 Lives Left, Chad Keeler, Harli Shae Smith, Brad Smith, Norm Bailey, James Peterson, Ryan Coppens, David Whittenberg, Scott Jarboe, Varun Krishnan, Eric Salinas, Mary Seman, Melissa Davis, Stephen Rockwell, Catrina, Max Wilburn, keith Koenigsberg, LEIII, Vincent Loniello, Simon Toth, DoctorWaterGod, Ruthanne Nava, Martineau Alex, Matthew, Phil, Jaden, Arik Drori, Papersneaker, Steven Peeters, Trey Durango, Julianne, Robbie James, Jason Foreman, Liam, Steven Van Vleet, Marilyn, Zakk Why, Ben Wheeldon, Erik Leazure, KONAL SHARMA, Dušan Živanović, Erik Strandberg, berklie novak-stolz, Kazi Mahin Mahfuz, Tim Van Devender, Andrew Martin, Jason F, Charles Joubert, Youcef Kazwiny, Joy Joslyn, Freeman, Jessica, Pat, Phillip Brooks, Michael Hues, Jacqueline Sinclair, Robert Marsh, Botas, Raza Naqvi (Sid), Jake Colón, Christine Bartholomew & Family, Mr Xoot, Dyonté Houston, Daryl, Rob Weiss, Caleb Holmes, Jeffrey Luce, Kellie Owczarczak, and Brandt Reppond for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Five things Mike'l hates doing more than anything in the world, an update on Matt's move, and the quirks of Nebraska's Big Ten Football schedule.
Hello Fluffle Fam! People often are not aware of how unique and different every single bunny is from another. Today's episode is a loving tribute to the very specific, very individual, sometimes completely inexplicable things that my four bunnies do/did. From Roo's mysterious rug opinions and snow flops, to Kumo's upstairs zoomies detours and wiggly dances, to Linus kissing inanimate objects and Timo's obsession with foot snuggles - these are four completely distinct little souls and our stories will show that. This one made me laugh and it made my heart very full. I hope it does the same for you.
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Sal Capaccio joins the program to share stories from the Buffalo Legends cruise and provide updates from Bills OTAs. They analyze the team's unique schedule, highlighting the lack of divisional primetime games and a significant rest advantage for the upcoming season. The discussion also covers coaching adjustments under Joe Brady and injury updates for key players like Dalton Kincaid and Keon Coleman. 02:52 - Legends Cruise & Bills Schedule 06:47 - Joe Brady's New Coaching Role 10:26 - Bills OTA Player Body Changes 15:50 - Kincaid's Injury & Load Management 24:43 - Bills Schedule Rest Advantage
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Unique traits you've noticed and some WWE quirks you definitely HAVEN'T. Simon Miller presents 12 Super Weird Quirks Unique To ONE Wrestler...ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@SimonMiller316@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On today's episode of The Cabin Podcast, we're diving into the quirks that make Wisconsin truly one of a kind. From a surprising love of goats to museums with the world's largest collections, these are the kinds of things that make you say, “only in Wisconsin.” The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Dunn County; https://www.wicounties.org/counties/dunn-county/ The Cabin is presented by Badger State Brewing; https://badgerstatebrewing.com/ The Cabin is also presented to you by: GHT; wcaght.org Ho-Chunk Nation; https://ho-chunknation.com/ Vote for your favorite fried cheese curd in Wisconsin; https://discoverwisconsin.com/wisconsins-best-cheese-curd-contest/
Apologizing seems like the obvious thing to do when you've done something wrong. It's supposed to make things right—and make you feel better. But interestingly, there's something else that can feel even better than saying “I'm sorry”… and many people do it without even realizing why. https://www.npr.org/2013/04/01/175714511/why-not-apologizing-makes-you-feel-better Every culture has superstitions—lucky charms, rituals, taboos, and beliefs that don't seem to make logical sense. By definition, they're irrational. So why do they persist? Why do otherwise rational people still avoid walking under ladders, knock on wood, or carry lucky objects? Heather Alexander, author of The Good Luck Book: A Celebration of Global Traditions, Superstitions, and Folklore (https://amzn.to/3TUWIAe), explains where superstitions come from, why they endure across cultures, and what they reveal about how humans think, cope with uncertainty, and try to influence the uncontrollable. Science isn't just about big breakthroughs—it's also full of strange, unexpected discoveries that challenge what we think we know. Some of them sound almost unbelievable: creatures used to heal wounds, simple remedies that actually work, and small moments in history that quietly changed the course of science. Chris Balakrishnan, co-founder of Nerd Nite and author of How to Win Friends and Influence Fungi: Collected Quirks of Science, Tech, Engineering, and Math from Nerd Nite (https://amzn.to/3TXVrIK), shares some of the most fascinating and unusual insights from the world of science—many of which are far more useful than they first appear. If you come across an egg on the ground that appears to have fallen from a nest, your instinct might be to help. But should you? There are a lot of opinions—and some common advice you've probably heard. What bird experts actually recommend may surprise you and could change what you do in that moment. https://www.torontowildlifecentre.com/wildlife-emergency-rescue-hotline/how-to-help-orphaned-baby-wild-animals/what-should-i-do-with-eggs PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS DUTCH: If your pet is still scratching and you've tried everything at the pet store –it's time to stop guessing and go prescription.Support us and use code SYSK for $40 off your membership at https://Dutch.com RULA: Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that's actually covered by insurance. Visit https://Rula.com/sysk to get started. QUINCE: Refresh your wardrobe with Quince! Go to https://Quince.com/sysk for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! SHOPIFY: See less carts go abandoned with Shopify and their Shop Pay button! Sign up for your $1 per month trail and start selling today at https://Shopify.com/sysk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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