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The Burgundy Zine #5: Be Present – Culture

The Burgundy Zine #5: Be Present – Culture

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Strain of the Week: Indica Remedi Transdermal Patch by Cresco

Remedi transdermal patches are a balance of cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) to alleviate symptoms for up to 12 hours.

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Essay: I Am American by PA Purnell

In the spirit of The Burgundy Zine’s theme of culture for the fifth issue, the following is an essay written by PA Purnell about ethnicity, nationality, and identity.

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Herbology’s Grand Opening in Morton, Pa

A line of locals wrapped around the entire perimeter of Herbology’s newest location for the ribbon cutting in Morton, Pa on May 6th.

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Tea Around the World

Tea is more than a drink. The word embodies various flavors that give our tongues a taste of culture throughout history around the world.

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The Evolution of Meme Culture

Memes are the currency of the world wide web. Love them or hate them, they’ve fostered global connections and raised an entire generation.

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Post Finals Week: The Come Down After the Crash

As you slam your textbooks shut for the summer, wiping your brow after pulling all-nighters to study, you may find yourself wondering: “Well what the hell do I do now?”

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The French Art of Not Giving a Sh*t: Cutting the Crap and Leaving a Review

“The French Art of Not Giving a Sh*t: Cut the Crap and Live Your Life” is a self-help book by Fabrice Midal, one of the leading meditation teachers in France.
Throughout the book, The author cuts the crap and disspells common myths about meditation as well as sociological structures to guide the reader towards a more fulfilling life.

Source: The French Art of Not Giving a Sh*t: Cutting the Crap and Leaving a Review | The Burgundy Zine

Strain of the Week: White Sour by Grassroots

White Sour is a hybrid strain of flower manufactured by Grassroots that will revitalize your focus and squeeze life into inner creative.

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How to Dress for Work Without Sporting Floral Prints

April showers bring seasons of clothing adorned in flowers. From bathing suits to crop tops to blouses to trousers, floral prints are practically inescapable… Until burgundy bug came to the rescue, that is.

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Be Kinder to Yourself: Social Media by Chloe Fry

For the fifth issue of The Burgundy Zine, fellow blogger Chloe Fry has shared with us her take on the effect of social media culture on our wellbeing.

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Webinar: The Physiological Effects of a Life Out of Balance

Neurology Professor Hayley Nelson, P.h.D., and Tina Curry-Logan demonstrated the physiological effects of stress during webinars on the evening of Apr 25 and afternoon of Apr 26.

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What is the Soda Tax?

You’re carousing the aisles of your favorite convenience store in Philadelphia, parched, your mouth as dry as the Sahara desert. Craving a bubbly, sugary Coke, you quickly navigate to the beverage section only to find the price has jumped to $2.12 – and that’s not including the city’s 0.08 percent sales tax, either.

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Tiny Living Culture – Is Van Life For Us? by Emily Barnes

Emily Barnes of New York Family Adventures has given us a glimpse into tiny living culture with her van life guide for the fifth issue of The Burgundy Zine

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Strain of the Week: Blueberry Budder by Liberty

Blueberry Budder is a concentrate manufactured by Liberty that produces a bit of a physiological domino effect.

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How Smoking was Denormalized

Cigarettes? Yuck. Cigars? Even yuckier… As the kids these day would say. Teen tobacco use was at an all-time low with only 10.4 percent of youths smoking in 2017, Truth Initiative reports. This marked a 45 percent decline since 2011, when 18.6 percent of teenagers smoked cigarettes.
How did we get here? When did smoking stop being cool, despite it remaining an over romanticized aesthetic?

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Little Wizard Sally: The Perfect Pocket Pal

“Little Wizard Sally” is a free to play mobile app developed by LINE Friends Corporation that will keep you on your toes and add a little magic to your day.

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Strain of the Week: East Coast Sour Diesel Diamonds by Grassroots

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Kicking it Kawaii Style with MomoKumo

Model and social media influencer MomoKumo is living proof that being a mom doesn’t make you any less of a kawaii queen.

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A Multigenerational Look at Video Game Culture

From the Vectrex to virtual reality, video games have birthed an entire culture, connected generations, and even pathed the way for lucrative career opportunities in the last decade.

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Philly Culture

Despite being at the epicenter of American history and bearing home to some of the most beautiful artwork in the country, the culture of Philadelphia remains the best kept secret in Pennsylvania – if not the entire nation.

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Tune-In Tuesdays #20: Keepin’ it ‘Reel’ with Gone Fishin’

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Preparing Your Home for Summer: 4 Ways to Keep Your Family Cool and Content by Kara Masterson

Kara Masterson of This Lady Blogs has outlined a few ways to keep your home cool during the summer months.
This article will also be featured in the sixth issue of The Burgundy Zine on June 28th.

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State Rep. O’Mara Addresses Pressing Issues in Delco at the Morton Borough Hall

Pa State Rep. Jennifer O’Mara (D-165) addressed recent concerns of Delaware County residents at the Morton Borough Hall on the evening of May 29.

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Living on Vacation: Making the Most of Home During Summer Break

Year after year, us students find ourselves tasked with the ultimate challenge: cramming as much as possible into an ephemeral, three month break – whether it’s roadtripping, shopping, spending time with loved ones, or working your tusche off to keep you afloat next semester.
Naturally, this newfound, brief period of free time leaves everyone craving adventure – but alas, life happens. As tempting as it is to travel, that isn’t always practical.
However, that doesn’t mean you can’t live like you’re on vacation without breaking the bank by staying abroad.

Source: Living on Vacation: Making the Most of Home During Summer Break | The Burgundy Zine