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If you've lived in Suffolk your entire life, you'd be forgiven for thinking that you know everything there is to know about the county.

However, not many people know that Suffolk is just a few kilometres away from another 'country'.

That statement may seem absurd, but Sealand, at just 550 square metres big, operates as a family-run micronation in the middle of the North Sea.

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To geography geeks, Sealand has become a legendary curiosity with an immensely interesting history.

During the Second World War, the British government built several fortress islands in the North Sea to defend its coasts from German invaders.

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In the 1950s, with the war over and the steel and concrete towers rendering little use, they were abandoned.

That was until 1965, when a British Army Major named Roy Bates found a use for the towers for the first time 20 years.

Bates set up a pirate radio station in one of the towers, known as Knock John Tower, but faced a legal battle with the UK government, who claimed that he wasn't legally entitled to occupy the structure.

In a bid to keep his offshore radio station going, Bates was smart enough to move to one of the other towers which was outside of UK jurisdiction.

On Christmas Eve 1966, Bates moved to Roughs Tower and declared independence from the UK on the basis that the fortress island in international waters was nobodys land.

But the peace and quiet Bates hoped for was short lived, with British military forces soon despatched to destroy the remaining towers and remove the occupants from Roughs Tower.

Thanks to a few warning shots, the military retreated and the Principality of Sealand survived, but the other towers weren't so fortunate.

Fast forward forward 50 years, and Sealand is still standing tall in the North Sea.

Speaking to CambridgeshireLive earlier this year, Sealand's Prince Michael, son of Roy, said: "Weve never actually asked for recognition [as a sovereign state] but it would be a nice thing."

If you're enchanted by Sealand, you can join its nobility; becoming a Lord or Lady of Sealand will set you back just 30, or 500 if youve got your sights on a duchess or dukedom.

The micronation also claims to have recorded zero Covid cases since the start of the pandemic, which it puts down to "minimising risks, being practical and alert but above all respecting the health of others".

At present, no travel companies run trips to Sealand, but becoming a Duke or Duchess will undoubtedly create an affinity with the people of Roughs Tower.

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After the painful loss to Ole Miss this past Saturday, Mississippi State basketball head coach Ben Howland demanded better out of his team. Fast forward a couple brutal practices and that very same team returned to their home court to thump Georgia via a final score of 88-72 on Wednesday night.

It wasnt without any sweat, though, as Georgia did what many people have done this season against MSU - start off hot. So hot, in fact, that the other Bulldogs held a one point lead over MSU at the halfway mark.

Iverson Molinar would have something to say about that, though, as he poured in 17 points in the second half to elevate State to a comfortable lead and himself to a career high 28 points in the game.

We needed this, said Molinar to reporters after play had concluded, because, you know, we can see how much better we can be if we actually play a little harder on defense, and being more aggressive on the offensive end. The team needed this, man.

Molinar wasnt the only MSU Bulldog to set a personal record, though, as in the absence of Tolu Smith, forward Javian Davis carved out his own MSU career high in the victory, finishing with 12.

I was just pretty much trying to find angles, said Davis of his scoring efforts after the game, you know, coach is always preaching during practices and games to get a good seal and be aggressive, so I was pretty much just sealing hard, getting good angles and finishing.

With Molinar and Davis leading the way, MSU scored 58 points in the paint to Georgias 28. The MSU defense also forced 15 turnovers, which they promptly turned into 20 points.

This was a key bounce-back game for MSU, and puts them back in the top half of a loaded SEC in the early goings of conference play - that will be huge come selection Sunday.

The schedule doesnt ease up for the Bulldogs, though, as they prepare themselves for the three-point barrage that comes with playing the Alabama Crimson Tide in their next test. That game takes place this Saturday in Starkville at 5 p.m. CT.

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Amid record-breaking numbers of cases of COVID-19, health experts are recommending that you ditch your old cloth masks and even those handy blue surgical masks. Instead, they say an N95, KN95 or KF94 are the best choices. With 95% filtration, N95 and KN95 respirators provide the maximum amount of protection of any face covering -- and that's what you need against the highly transmissible omicron variant of COVID.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is even considering changing its mask guidance to recommend that people wear a well-fitting N95 or KN95 "if they can do so consistently," the Washington Post reported. The updated guidance is not only inspired by the increased contagiousness of omicron, but also by the fact that N95s are no longer in short supply, like they were in the earliest days of the COVID pandemic.

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But for members of the general public, there can be a stark disconnect between recommendations and reality. N95s may not technically be in short supply in the US, but they can still be hard to shop for you can't just walk into your local CVS and pick one up. Online stock is easier to find, but it can quickly sell out, come with lengthy shipping times, or simply be too expensive for some Americans to access. Moreover, it can be tricky to sort through all the different brands to avoid fakes not to mention finding one that actually fits your face properly. Different brands work for different people, but it's hard to shop around in such a tight market.

You can find more advice about which mask styles and brands to look for on CNET's roundup of best face masks, which explains the differences between N95s, KN95s and KF94s.

But if your N95-style mask of choice is sold out, won't get to you for three weeks or is just priced too high, there are still steps that you can take with surgical and cloth masks to maximize protection against omicron. Here's what to know.

(Before we move on, a reminder that staying up to date on your vaccinations, including booster doses, is by far the most important way to protect yourself against COVID-19. Unvaccinated people are 14 times more likely to die from COVID than fully vaccinated people.)

Let's say you can't get your hands on a well-fitting, high-quality N95, KN95 or KF94 right now. That leaves you with two options: a cloth mask or a surgical-style mask, both of which are widely available at all budgets. Of the two, you should always opt for a surgical mask.

A cloth mask is the least effective face covering you can use, and one that was only recommended in the early days of the pandemic because even surgical masks were in extremely short supply. It's better than nothing but when it comes to omicron, "better than nothing" is hardly enough.

These days, you can find surgical masks easily at a variety of brick-and-mortar retailers as well as online, and they're the same price or cheaper than their cloth alternatives. In short, there's no reason to rely on a cloth mask alone anymore.

Remember that surgical masks are designed for one-time-use only. That may make them less sustainable than cloth, but it's also part of what makes them safer.

But wait don't throw away your cloth masks just yet. Two masks are better than one, and cloth masks come in handy for double-masking.

Bob Bollinger, professor of infectious diseases at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and founder of Emocha Health, previously told CNET that if you can't find an N95-style respirator, "a good-quality disposable mask under a cloth mask is a reasonable alternative, as long as the fit on the face, nose and mouth is tight."

Double-masking not only adds more layers of material, but it also improves the fit and seal of both masks, if you choose the right cloth mask to put on top (one that fits snugly without gaps).

Speaking of fit, that's one of the most important factors when it comes to face coverings, whether cloth, surgical or N95. Even a medical-grade N95 respirator won't live up to its full potential for protection if it doesn't create a tight seal on the face, with no gaps. That's why health care professionals are individually fitted for their respirators. For regular citizens with especially petite or large faces, it can be tough to find an N95 that does the trick. Also, thanks to that tight seal and thicker material, N95s can be uncomfortable to wear all day if you're not used to them. These are all reasons that it's good to know your other options.

Like N95s, surgical masks need to fit properly to achieve their full protective potential. But in many cases, there are gaps around the edges of the mask. (If you wear glasses, you can see the air leakage for yourself in the form of fog on your lenses.)

One way to significantly improve the seal and fit of your surgical mask is to use a mask brace or mask fitter. These are rubber or silicone devices that go over your mask, creating a tighter seal around the top, bottom and sides.

Studies show that these devices dramatically improve the filtration efficiency of surgical masks. They're inexpensive, especially considering that you can continue to use the same mask brace with multiple disposable masks. You can even make your own out of rubber bands.

You can also improve the fit of your mask in key ways, per the CDC. Use surgical masks with an adjustable nose wire to prevent gaps at the top. Knot the ear loops of the mask to tighten the sides.

Another handy invention is mask tape, which you can use to manually close any gaps and prevent slipping.

If cost or low stock is a major deterrent for you when it comes to N95s, KN95s or KF94s, you should know that these respirators aren't one-time-use only, like surgical masks. You can reuse them multiple times, as long as you let each mask sit for a while before reusing.

To use this method, put your mask directly into a paper bag after use. This allows for a neutralization period of sorts, ensuring that the mask is safe and virus-free the next time you put it on.

"It's not the bag that's doing the magic trick, it's actually the process of keeping the mask away from decontaminating someone else or a surface, and also keeping a dry environment in order for the virus to not spread or stay on the mask," Dr. Jessica Shepherd, VeryWell Health's chief medical officer, told New Orleans CBS affiliate WWL4.

The mask needs to sit for at least 24 to 48 hours in a dry place, experts say. In order to have a clean mask to wear every day, you'll need to have a few on hand so that you can rotate them out. Each mask should have its own paper bag, labeled with a number for easy tracking.

"For an N95, we'd recommend you switch (the mask) every day," Dr. Sabrina Assoumou, an infectious disease physician at Boston Medical Center, told USA Today. "But, you can rotate them. If you have three masks, (for example), you could number them and switch them around."

As long as the fit is still intact and the mask is unsoiled, you can continue to recycle your mask, though health officials recommend limiting reuse to five times per mask. Still, if you can get your hands on at least five N95s or KN95s, that could last you about a month using this method.

Note that there is no way to fully sanitize your N95 at home, only in professional settings. Health care workers should not reuse respirators except in crisis scenarios, as outlined by the CDC.

According to the Washington Post, the CDC's "updated guidance is expected to say that the best mask is the one that is worn consistently and correctly." CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky reiterated that message at a recent White House briefing: "Any mask is better than no mask."

So, if you can consistently get your hands on a N95, KN95 or KF94 that fits your budget and face -- and if you're comfortable reliably wearing them -- then you should absolutely do so. But if not, the recommendations above will help keep you as safe as possible when you're in situations where masking is necessary.

The information contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as health or medical advice. Always consult a physician or other qualified health provider regarding any questions you may have about a medical condition or health objectives.

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The Green Bay Packers deployed a healthier version of their starting offensive line against the Detroit Lions in Week 18. The Packers still lost a meaningless game, but it was good for a couple of guys to get some reps before the playoffs.

The key returners were, of course, David Bakhtiari and Josh Myers. Bakhtiari played in his first game since tearing his ACL at the end of the 2020 regular season. The two-time first-team All-Pro looked like his usual self as he failed to give up a sack or even a single pressure in 27 offensive snaps. No one is happier than quarterback Aaron Rodgers to have his blindside protected by one of the best in the business once again.

Myers made his first start since suffering a knee injury in Week 6. It was important for Rodgers and his rookie center to get reacquainted with cadences and protection adjustments. Green Bays 2021 second-round pick showed some rust in his return.

With Myers back in the lineup, Lucas Patrick moved over to right guard rather than getting sent to the bench. Patrick replaced rookie Royce Newman, who had started all 16 games leading up to the season finale.

The Packers starters only played a half against the Lions, but it was enough to put out some film to review ahead of the playoffs. Without further ado, lets take a look.

First play of the game. Using his elite pocket awareness, Rodgers has all day to find Allen Lazard over the middle for a 28-yard pickup. However, lets focus on Bakhtiari in his first pass set. He gets a good initial punch that sends the defensive end off balance. The end attempts to reengage, but Bakhtiari does a good job of maintaining his leverage and implementing proper hand placement to ward off the second attempt. The result is a textbook rep.

Not many people realize how much the Packers missed Bakhtiari in the run game, also. He is an elite run blocker, and he showcased that despite minimal snaps against the Lions. In this play, we see an explosive first step from Bakhtiari as he climbs to the strong-side linebacker. Notice how his hips are positioned to create the seal and completely stop the linebacker in his tracks. Bakhtiaris block helps running back AJ Dillon bounce this run outside for a nice 8-yard gain.

Here we see what appears to be a mental mistake by Myers. It appears he should be moving laterally to help Jon Runyan with the two-tech before getting upfield. Instead, Myers rushes and immediately gets vertical to the second level. This puts Runyan in a tough spot as he also has to account for the linebacker looking to fill. Notice how Myers put his hand on the defensive tackles back before moving to the second level. He must have some responsibility when it comes to the Detroit defender but chooses to take an overly aggressive approach.

This was a much better rep on a similar concept. Myers does a nice job trying to cross the face of the three-tech defensive end thanks to an explosive first step. It is an extremely difficult block to execute, and it wasnt perfect by Myers, although it was much better than the previous one.

Myers gets caught off-balance in this pass set. The 0-tech uses a good stab-chop to disengage from Myers. Ideally, I think Myers would like to have a better base under him and implement a strong punch. We see here that the defender easily separates with his hands and applies pressure to the quarterback. Luckily, it was a heads-up play by Runyan, who notices that Myers is beaten. Runyans effort allows Rodgers to navigate the pocket and step into a different pocket to throw from.

Another not-so-great rep from Myers that doesnt end in catastrophe. Again, we see Myers struggle with his initial hand placement as the 0-tech disengages with a strong move. Kudos to Myers, though, for sticking with it. He shows good lateral quickness to get back in phase with the pass rusher and not get called for holding. However, when it comes time for Myers to go against a strong pass-rushing defensive tackle in the playoffs, he may need help.

Initially, I was highlighting Patrick Taylors blitz pickup, but this was also good protection from Myers. We see that the Lions are mugging the A-gaps, which means Myers has to choose who to block. Watch as Myers displays his power, sending the linebacker flying with his punch. Hopefully, Myers will continue to showcase this type of play strength when going against interior guys.

Guard is a familiar spot for Patrick, so the Packers shouldnt be too worried. However, I just wanted to point out this play because it requires an adjustment after going from center to guard. Detroit is running a stunt, which Green Bay does a good job of recognizing. However, Patrick loses sight of his responsibility as right tackle Dennis Kelly has to pick up a late blitz off the edge. It appears that Kelly is expecting Patrick to stay with the three-tech, but Patrick has turned his attention inside to the looper. As a center, you should look to help whoever is struggling in pass protection, but here, Patrick should have focused on his rushing lane. In this case, it would have prevented the sack.

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A Tokyo woman in her 80s fell victim to a scam involving a phone call from a fake family member in distress and was bilked of gold bullion worth about30 million yen ($261,000) and 600,000 yen in cash, according to police.

The woman, who lives in Minato Ward, received a call from a man who identified himself as her son around 11 p.m. on Jan. 7, according to Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Department.

The man knew her sons name and profession, police said on Jan. 12, quoting the woman.

I cannot withdraw money because I have lost a bag containing a 'hanko' seal and other items, the caller was quoted as saying. Could you lend me some money?

She believed the caller and mentioned that she keeps gold bullion at her home.

About an hour and half later, a young man showed up at her door, saying he was from the office her son works at.

She gave the young man the bullion and cash for him as she was instructed by the caller whom she had on the line.

But when she called her real son about an hour later, she realized it was a fraud and that the 4 kilograms of bullion and cash were actually stolen.

Police urged residents to hang up the phone immediately when an individual who claims to be a relative calls asking for money and then call the number of that relative to confirm the identity of the caller.

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The Monroe County Road Commission will spend more than $7 million to upgrade about 27 miles of primary roads in 15 townships in 2022.

The improvements include hot-mix asphalting and microsurfacing primary streets that have deteriorated over the years due to heavy loads, winter frost and thawing. They are part of the road commissions five-year plan to upgrade primary routes and keep them safe and manageable for motorists.

Construction on the primary roads will begin in the spring, said Dori Hawkins-Freelain, managing director of the road agency. The $7 million includes all improvements planned in 2022 andis similar to what the agency spent in 2021, she said.

The director noted the road agency has done a really good job over the years getting our roads in shape with financial help from the townships.

We work very closely with the townships on both primary and gravel roads, she said Wednesday. We want to continue to maintain these roads with a single stone-chip seal to (extend) the life of the roads. Even an overband crack fill can do that.

The chip sealing and crack fills are less-expensive ways to maintain paved streets.

The road agency gets calls from citizens about deteriorating conditions of some roads and attempts to resolve any concerns or safety issues, Hawkins-Freelain said.

Weve had our normal complaints and are addressing them as we can, she said.

Some townships that had roads resurfaced last year have no major improvements planned in 2022. Other roads in the county will get a lesser treatment of an overband crack fill or single stone-chip seal to maintain the road pavement surface.

Following is a list of 13 of the 15 townships in the county that have some major resurfacing planned this year. The list is available under the countys 5-year Primary Road Plan from 2021-2025 on the road commissions Website (http://www.mcrc-mi.org/constructionprojects.html). All of the road improvements listed are subject to change based on available funding and project costs, the agency said.

Ash Township Maxwell Rd. from Scofield-Carleton Rd. to Carleton West Rd., .74 of a mile, hot-mix asphalt overlay. A single stone chip seal application is planned in 2023.

Bedford Douglas Rd. from Sterns Rd. to Dean Rd., one mile, microsurface; Douglas from Dean to Temperance Rd., one mile, microsurface; Jackman Rd. from Dean to Temperance, one mile, microsurface; Secor Rd. from Summerfield Rd. to Consear Rd., seven tenths of a mile, and St. Anthony Rd. from Summerfield to Secor, 1.12 miles, trench widening and hot-mix overlay.

Dundee -- Brewer Rd. from N. County Line Rd. to Bragg Rd., 1.06 miles, hot-mix asphalt overlay.

Erie -- Temperance Rd. from S. Telegraph Rd. (US24) to Minx Rd., seven tenths of a mile, hot-mix asphalt and mill and fill.

Exeter -- Ostrander Rd. from the township line to Palmer Rd., .25 of a mile, hot-mix asphalt and mill and fill; Scofield-Carleton Rd. from Sumpter Rd. to Martinsville Rd., .74 of a mile, crush and shape and hot-mix asphalt overlay; Scofield-Carleton from Martinsville to Finzel Rd., 1.02 miles, crush and shape and hot-mix asphalt overlay; Sumpter Rd. from Scofield-Carleton Rd. to Shoemaker Rd., nine tenths of a mile, hot-mix asphalt and mill and fill; Sumpter from Shoemaker to S. Stony Creek, .18 of a mile, hot-mix asphalt and mill and fill, and Sumpter from S. Stony Creek to Stout Rd., 1.33 miles, hot-mix asphalt and mill and fill.

Frenchtown -- Dewey Rd. from the end of Pointe aux Peaux Rd., .35 of a mile, hot-mix overlay, and Pointe aux Peaux from N. Dixie Hwy. east, 2.41 miles, hot-mix asphalt overlay.

Ida -- Ida Center Rd. from Douglas to Jackman, one mile, ultrathin, hot-mix asphalt overlay, and Ida Center from Jackman to Lewis, 1.01 miles, ultrathin, hot-mix asphalt overlay.

London -- Ostrander Rd. from Yensch Rd. to Gramlick Rd., 1.53 miles, hot-mix asphalt mill and fill; Ostrander from Gramlick to the township line, 1.23 miles, hot-mix asphalt mill and fill, and Yensch from Day Rd. to Ostrander, 1.03 miles, hot-mix asphalt, scratch course and single chip seal.

Milan -- Dennison Rd. from Day to Couper Rd., 1.5 miles, hot-mix asphalt, multi-overlay; Ridge Rd. from N. County Line Rd. to Hack Rd., .54 of a mile, hot-mix asphalt overlay.

Monroe -- Dunbar Rd. from Herr Rd. to S. Telegraph Rd. (US24), 1.03 miles, trench widening and hot-mix asphalt, mill and fill; Herr Rd. from Dunbar to S. Custer Rd. (M50), .88 of a mile, hot-mix asphalt overlay.

Raisinville -- Yensch Rd. from Stewart Rd. to Day Rd., 1.02 miles, crush and shape and a hot-mix asphalt overlay.

Summerfield -- Ida Center Rd. from Sylvania-Petersburg Rd. to Teal Rd., 1.18 miles, hot-mix asphalt overlay; Ida Center from Teal to Summerfield Rd., .83 of a mile, Single chip seal and a hot-mix asphalt overlay.

Whiteford -- St. Anthony Rd. from US23 to Whiteford Rd., .90 of a mile, trench widening and hot-mix asphalt overlay, and St. Anthony from Whiteford to Summerfield, .97 of a mile, trench widening and hot-mix asphalt overlay.

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(WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com) Winter is here, which means people are cranking up the heat in their homes.

Pennsylvania has several programs in place to help those in need during the winter months.

TheLow Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)is available for those who qualify. LIHEAP helps families pay their heating bills by sending a one-time payment directly to the utility company/fuel provider to be credited on your bill. Households in immediate danger of being without heat can also qualify for crisis grants.

Click here for more information on qualifying and applying for LIHEAP.

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is reminding electric customers that the start of the new year is a good time to explore ways to conserve energy and save money including comparing prices for electric generation, evaluating competitive supplier offers and looking at competitive market options such as time-of-use and renewable energy products.

The PUC has some tips for conserving your energy usage this winter:

You can find more tips for saving energy at PAPowerSwitch.com

Energy.gov also has some tips to help you cut energy costs this winter:

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Mondelz International has launched a portion control packaging format for its Cadbury Duos range.

The new Twist Wrap features a portion control mechanism, allowing consumers to twist to seal and save half for later.

Described as a first for a chocolate brand in the UK, the new packaging is made using a memory technology solution, meaning the wrapper stays twisted by a single twist, which Cadbury says preserves fresh flavour, texture and shape.

The new bars will start to appear from the end of January, with the packaging to be rolled out across five members of the Cadbury Duos portfolio: Cadbury Wispa, Cadbury Wispa Gold, Cadbury Boost, Cadbury Double Decker, and Cadbury Dairy Milk.

The innovation is part of Mondelz Internationals commitment to helping promote healthier snacking, with a focus on portion control seen as an effective way of supporting people in balancing their calorie intake.

Kelly Lawrence, Brand Manager for Cadbury at Mondelz International, said: Following good results during concept testing, were excited to announce the new packaging this year, allowing shoppers to indulge in a sweet treat then easily reseal and save the remainder of the product for later.

Weve put a lot of time and investment into portionable packaging as a way of empowering consumers to snack in a more mindful way, and we are excited to see what shoppers think.

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There are also appearances by Grammy-award winner Seal as the singing seal called Seal Seal, and action legend Dolph Lundgren.

The films co-director Kane Croudace said he resonates with the story and bravery of Quinn on a personal level.

Its about a hero who is brave, stupid and crazy enough to want to do the dangerously impossible. Thats a theme that resonates throughout my working career. Right at the beginning of my time with Triggerfish, we wanted to make a feature film at the bottom of Africa with a totally inexperienced crew, which everyone said was impossible.

Croudace said the film went ahead despite the naysayers and very slim chances of them concluding the project.

We did it anyway. If anyone working at a proper studio had seen our workflows on Adventures In Zambezia, they would have given 150/1 odds against us finishing it. But shielded by our stupidity and bravado, we managed to do it and weve got better with each subsequent project. I think Quinns attitude to the task ahead is mirrored in our tenacity in getting these films made, said Croudace.

The Triggerfish productions Adventures in Zambezia and Khumba sold nine million cinema tickets globally and placed them in the five biggest box office hits from Africa.

Other productions by the company include animating the Oscar-nominated Roald Dahl adaptation Revolting Rhymes as well as four Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler adaptations, including the 2021 Annie Award winner The Snail and the Whale and the 2020 International Emmy-winning Zog, all originally produced by London-based production company Magic Light Pictures.

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New York, Jan. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

The new year is here and what better way to celebrate than learning how to make an elevated infused cocktail! Russian Standard Vodka has teamed up with Ovente to create delicious, decadent, and unique infused drinks to sip on all year long.

Since Russian Standard Vodka is made with the finest ingredients, including winter wheat that survives Russian winter and glacial water from Lake Ladoga its extra hardy! Being distilled over 200 times and filtered through birch charcoal you dont have to choose between purity and taste, you get both with Russian Standard. Plus its gluten-free! Ovente Housewares has created a brewing method like none other with their French Press Coffee and Tea Maker. Its one of the top gadgets rolling into this year for extracting all the oils and flavors that are packed in the ingredients added. Did you know a french press can be used for more than just coffee and tea? You can infuse anything from water to liquor, the options are endless and completely customizable to your life. Raise your Standards in beverage making this year with Russian Standard and Ovente!

Spice up any vodka night with one of the delicious cocktails below:Spiced Cranberry Vodka Infusion:1 bottle (750 ml) of Russian Standard vodka34 oz Ovente French press1 cup dry organic cranberries2 cinnamon sticks6 allspice berries4 scent cloves4 star anise pods

Russian Standard Cocoa Cafe Infusion1 bottle (750 ml) of Russian Standard vodka34 oz Ovente French press.1/2 cup coarsely ground espresso beans1/2 cup coarsely ground cocoa beans1 whole vanilla beanPeel of a whole lemon1/2 cup brown sugar

On @momma_gloriaa Instagram you can see her create a one of a kind spiced cranberry vodka fusion! Also @sipssocial took it up a notch with their peppermint espresso martini cocktail for the holidays. And thanks to the gift that keeps on giving@calltheshotsbartender created a delicious holiday beverage with her Ovente french press! Ready to create your own infused cocktails all year long? Head to Ovente.com or Amazon to pick out your French Press today. Follow @Ovente and @RussianStandardVodka to learn more and receive updates!

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