These Brands Are Giving Back on Black Friday

Companies are beginning to catch on that it's a bit contradictory for Black Friday — the shopping "holiday" and consumerism's darling — to fall just one day after Thanksgiving. In fact, this day of giving thanks and sharing with loved ones is often swallowed whole by the rush of early Black Friday sales and anxiety-driven mania to find the best deals. That's why several brands this holiday season are offering Black Friday deals with a greater purpose.

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"I’ve never been a fan of Black Friday," admits Peter Sacco, founder and CEO of Adelante. "Frenzied shoppers fighting over the best deals, unrestrained consumerism, worker exploitation ... for me, this holiday can represent capitalism at its worst."

In recognizing that human well-being should be prioritized over profit, Sacco's shoe company Adelante is committed to doing Black Friday differently this year. They're not completely forgoing the spirit of savings (because everyone loves a good deal), but they're doubling down by rewarding their workers while you get to keep some extra cash in your bank account, too. Now through Cyber Monday, shoppers will be treated to a 20% discount at Adelante, and their hard-working, talented craftsmen will be paid an extra 20% for each pair they make by hand, just for you. It's a win-win for everyone during this season of giving.

Adelante has a long-standing commitment to be as socially responsible as possible, regularly paying their Guatemalan craftsmen more than double the market rate — even before this Black Friday bonus. Sacco confessed that he knows this 20% pay boost is not something that his company can realistically maintain in the long run, but he strives to push the limits of Adelante's impact wherever possible.

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"I’d much rather reward the hard work of our exceptional artisans than squeeze every last dollar out of a Black Friday promotion," he added.

But Adelante isn't the only brand with a conscience this holiday season.

Men's clothing brand Huckberry has pledged to plant one tree for every order placed on Black Friday, while outdoor gear brand Patagonia continues its decades of supporting grassroots groups that work to alleviate environmental crisis. The Patagonia Action Works program helps connect people with local events, petitions, and volunteer opportunities to benefit the environment. Donations to grassroots efforts can also be made through the site, and Patagonia will match each and every donation made between November 29 and December 31.

Giving back this holiday season doesn't mean that we can't indulge in some great sales and express our love to family and friends by giving gifts we know they'll enjoy. However, it does feel pretty great to get a nice deal, put a smile on a loved one's face, and make an impact for the greater good all at once. It's like the perfect trifecta of holiday goodness.

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Hair Club Question-Hair Survey Reveals Americans Attitudes Toward Hair Loss

The "Question-Hair" study, commissioned by Hair Club, surveyed a group of men and women across the United States to find out how Americans feel about hair loss — and it culminated in some pretty hair-raising results.

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According to the survey, social media would be the easiest and most widely agreed-upon sacrifice in the name of good hair. The results showed that 75 percent of respondents would forego social media for an entire year to lock in a guarantee to never lose their locks. Similarly, 60 percent of those surveyed said they'd rather give up their cell phone for a year than go bald. It would be a noble feat to attempt, but probably far easier said than done. Honestly, our palms are sweating just thinking about it.

The survey didn't just ask respondents if they'd give up their ties to tech, though. Hair Club brought out the really heavy-hitters when it delved into the stuff that's even more ingrained in our society than social media: money and sex.

Only about a quarter of respondents said they'd prefer to lose $25,000 than their hair. Despite being the lowest vote-getter, this outcome is actually a pretty realistic one for anyone hoping to combat impending baldness given how pricey the wide array of hair loss solutions can be. Unfortunately, even budget options add up over time.

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When it came to getting down and dirty, however, just 43 percent of respondents said they would rather give up sex for five years than lose their precious mane. If that number still sounds a little high, it should be noted that the gender breakdown was heavily weighted toward the ladies on this one. A whopping 58 percent of American women agreed that this half-decade ban would be doable, while just 27 percent of men said they'd be willing to abstain.

Finally, in a battle of vanity vs. more vanity, the survey asked if having the body of a god (or goddess) would be enough to keep one's confidence while going bald. Overall, 60 percent of respondents said “No, thanks” — they'd rather keep their hair.

As far as current technology is concerned, parting with your hard-earned cash is the only thing that might save you from going bald — and even then there’s no guarantee. But it is nice to daydream about a reality where you can keep your mane and it would only cost you a year away from social media. Come to think of it, dropping that addiction might be a win-win all around.

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Nick Offerman Thinks Everyone Should Know How to Change a Tire

Nick Offerman, known as the snarky yet loveable Ron Swanson from “Parks and Recreation,” recently sat down for an all-you-can-eat spicy wing session with Hot Ones host Sean Evans.

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The pair dove right into the good stuff — hot wings and hot topics — beginning with the similarities and differences between Offerman and the iconic character he brought to life. The comedian was asked to share how much he related to a few classic Swanson zingers, including  one on masculinity and personal responsibility:

"Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Don't teach a man to fish, and you feed yourself. He's a grown man and fishing isn't that hard."

Though Offerman says he differs quite a bit from his Swanson character in real life, he does find some relation to this line. "I think that makes a lot of sense," he said. "We're too mollycoddling in this modern age of consumerism where you are never left on your own to learn to survive." 

The pair delved further into the dichotomy of modern masculinity as a way of distraction from their scorched mouths. Offerman recalls a time he met Mr. T, admiring the actor's surprising combination of both toughness and sensitivity.

"He had this whole message of treat your mother right and use good manners, so I've always really loved, you know, a big tough guy who also was sensitive and promoted that,” he said. “So when I met him, I just was absolutely blown away."

Also an excellent craftsman, Offerman takes time to highlight the importance of being handy and using tools to make things with your own hands in between bites. He points out that the end result of something you assemble might not be as attractive as that pre-packaged purchase from IKEA, but it will hold a lot more meaning for generations to come.

And being handy? That’s something that’ll go a long way in life. According to Offerman, everyone, regardless of gender or sexuality, should know how to do basic things like use a screwdriver or change a tire.

"Things break, and those of us who know how to fix things when they break just end up being better, responsible members of our community," he said.

If you can believe it, language and feminism even came up as points of conversation when Evans asked if Offerman thought it made more sense to refer to a weak person as a "nutsack,” rather than a "p*ssy,” as nutsacks are more vulnerable. As a comedy writer, Offerman admits that using those words for the purpose of a punchline and indicator of weakness goes way back to his days in the locker room. However, he sees things differently today.

"I now stop myself," he stated. "I don't want to do that because that, I think, fortifies the genderization I'm trying to work against.”

He thinks there’s some hope for the future of men harnessing an ideal combo of masculinity while also being sensitive to others’ feelings.

"Slowly, we're just going to have to keep evolving."

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The Latest UFC 244 Fight Card, Rumors and MMA Updates for Masvidal vs. Diaz

After beating former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis in UFC 241, Nate Diaz proclaimed himself the "baddest motherf*cker (BMF) in the game." Then, he immediately issued a challenge to the only other MMA fighter he deemed to be a worthy competitor: Jorge Masvidal. 

The callout that changed everything! ?

Grab your #UFC244 tickets now https://t.co/zjJKtxsDOv (Code: UFCSOCIAL) pic.twitter.com/mz1U2VjQGP

— UFC (@ufc) September 19, 2019

Now we get to see these two welterweights come to blows this Saturday, November 2, for UFC 244 at New York City's Madison Square Garden. They'll fight not just for bragging rights, but also for the BMF belt to be awarded by the one, the only, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

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Biggest & BADDEST @ufc fight of year this SATURDAY. @gamebredfighter VS @natediaz209 for the BMF Title. Nothing but respect for these two OG’s who are gonna light up and electrify Madison Square Garden, as only bad MF’s can. Looking forward to wrapping the title around the winner. Gonna be a wild, fun and historic night. You do not wanna miss this fight. #UFC244 #IfYaSmell #BMF #DiazMasvidal

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So how can you watch UFC 244? The main event starts at 10 PM ET and can only be purchased through ESPN+ pay-per-view for $59.99. However, if you sign up for one year of ESPN+, you can score yourself a discount on the PPV event. Together, the deal will run you just $79.98, saving you 25 percent versus buying the channel and the PPV separately.

Once you've paid for your access, you can stream the fight on the ESPN+ app on your phone, streaming device (like Roku or Fire TV), video game console, or wherever else you connect to your streaming content.

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The Pay-Per-View main event is a milestone for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, marking the 500th live event in the organization's history. It's a fight that was almost nixed due to unsavory drug test results that emerged against Diaz. He even announced on October 24 that he wouldn't be competing, and Masvidal celebrated in a totally relatable way.

When @GamebredFighter thought Nate Diaz was out, he filled up on pineapple and jalapeño pizza ?? #superenjoyable (via @LeBatardShow) pic.twitter.com/12VZirgbBg

— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) October 29, 2019

However, Diaz maintained his innocence and a subsequent investigation cleared him of any wrongdoing, so the fight's officially back on! So go ahead and grab yourself a couple pineapple and jalapeno pizzas because you're not going to want to miss this one.

? Giving the people what they want! #UFC244 pic.twitter.com/vZbsfF9Prz

— UFC (@ufc) October 30, 2019

If I don't see Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal fight on November 2 I'll be the Saddest Mother Fucker in the game.

— Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) October 24, 2019

Here's Saturday night's complete fight card so you don't miss a single punch, kick, or jab:

UFC 244 PPV Main Event On ESPN+:

170 lbs.: Jorge Masvidal vs. Nate Diaz

UFC 244 Main Card On ESPN+ (10 p.m. ET):

185 lbs.: Kelvin Gastelum vs. Darren Till
170 lbs.: Vicente Luque vs. Stephen Thompson
265 lbs.: Blagoy Ivanov vs. Derrick Lewis
155 lbs.: Kevin Lee vs. Gregor Gillespie

UFC 244 Prelims Card On ESPN 2 (8 p.m. ET):

205 lbs.: Corey Anderson vs. Johnny Walker
145 lbs.: Makwan Amirkhani vs. Shane Burgos
185 lbs.: Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Brad Tavares
265 lbs.: Andrei Arlovski vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik

UFC 244 Prelims Card On Fight Pass/ESPN+ (6:30 p.m. ET):

135 lbs.: Katlyn Chookagian vs. Jennifer Maia
170 lbs.: Lyman Good vs. Chance Rencountre
145 lbs.: Julio Arce vs. Hakeem Dawodu

*Bout order and number of matches subject to change. 

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A Free Schitts Creek Pop-Up Is Opening Soon - Heres How to Get In

Your holiday season is about to get a little bit Alexis ... and Johnny, Moira and David, too. 

The hit Pop TV show "Schitt's Creek" is bringing its small, yet fictional, town to life with two fun pop-up experiences in Los Angeles and New York City this fall. Fans will be able to inject themselves into a bunch of the Rose family's favorite locations, including Rose Apothecary, Café Tropical and the Rosebud Motel.

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“We are constantly asked by fans if ‘Schitt’s Creek’ is a real place they can visit, and it is beyond exciting to finally be able to say, ‘Yes!'” said Brad Schwartz, President of Pop TV.

Filmed in Toronto, "Schitt's Creek" wrapped production on its sixth and final season this past summer. The premiere date for season six is slated for January 7, 2020, so these pop-ups are a great excuse for fans to celebrate the series’ impressive run before they have to say goodbye for good.

Aside from re-enacting the Emmy-nominated show's most iconic moments, fans can take part in interactive photo experiences and grab some exclusive goods to take a bit of Schitt home with them.

“It is the perfect way to kick off our final season and say one big final thank you to the best fans in the world that have made all this possible,” added Schwartz.

The Los Angeles pop-up will take place on November 22-24, while the New York City event will be December 13-15. However, if you're looking to nab your free pass to one of these bi-coastal events, you'll want to act fast — tickets will be limited in number once they become available. 

You can begin making reservations for your stay in Schitt's Creek on November 1st by visiting the event website right here.

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Stella Artois Midnight Lager Combines Chocolate and Espresso in a Holiday Beer

The latest in a long line of recent coffee and beer mashups, Stella Artois is entering the realm of seasonal brews for the very first time with their limited-edition Midnight Lager.

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As you might have guessed, Midnight Lager is a decidedly dark brew that combines the comforting notes of Belgian dark chocolate and freshly-brewed espresso. The 5.4 percent ABV beer's name is a nod to the legendary Headless Horseman's midnight ride through Sleepy Hollow, so it only makes sense that it would make its debut in the historic New York village on October 31. A number of local bars will be serving the brew while supplies last, including free pours at certain locations.

"Stella Artois was originally brewed as a holiday gift for the town of Leuven in Belgium, so we know a thing or two about the holiday season and wanted to give a new gift to our consumers,” notes Lara Krug, VP of Stella Artois.

Stella’s new brew boasts a distinctive black and gold label that's bold, moody and inspired by the midnight sky itself. But don't let the somewhat haunting look fool you. Despite the fact that Midnight Lager appears to be the perfect sip to launch on Halloween, the Belgian brewmaster insists that it will make a festive companion throughout the holidays this fall and winter.

"The rich taste of Stella Artois Midnight Lager along with the deep, warm notes perfectly complements the cold crisp weather and will be the brew worth toasting with this holiday season," said Krug.

If you can’t make it all the way to Sleepy Hollow — arguably America’s most haunted town — to treat yourself to the very first taste of Midnight Lager on All Hallow's Eve, you can get into the holiday spirit when it hits store shelves nationwide on November 4. We hear dark beer goes exceptionally well with leftover Halloween candy, anyway.

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Study Reveals Men Do Not Speak About Feelings for Fear of Being Seen as Unmanly

Movember — the charity behind men's suicide prevention and destigmatizing men's health issues — recently conducted a survey and found that 58 percent of men aged 18-34 feel that society expects them to be "emotionally strong and to show no weakness." 

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The study, Perceptions of Masculinity & the Challenges of Opening Up, surveyed 4,000 males between the ages of 18 and 75 in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. While 77 percent of the men surveyed believe that talking about their problems helps, more than half admit that they choose not to speak up. Furthermore, 38 percent said that their reason for keeping quiet is the fear of coming across as "unmanly" or "less of a man." 

“Although we’ve made great strides in understanding the challenges in men’s mental health and the importance of speaking up, especially when you’re struggling, it’s concerning that young men still feel influenced by dated masculine stereotypes,” said Brendan Maher, Movember’s Global Mental Health Director. 

More than half of American men in the 18-34 age group, in particular, say that they feel the societal pressure to be manly. The good news is that this may be a feeling that dissipates with age, wisdom and life experience as only 15 percent of men over the age of 55 said they felt that same pressure.

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The study also revealed that this widespread fear of "unmanliness" may be somewhat unfounded. More than half of men reported that they had a positive experience when speaking openly about their problems, compared to just 30 percent who had a negative experience. While 30 percent is certainly nothing to sneeze at, it is encouraging that — statistically — men's concerns will fall on helpful and considerate ears more often than not.

“We know bottling up feelings isn’t the best way to deal with mental health challenges, and this research proves a need to continue tackling outdated ideas that harm men’s well-being," added Maher.

With November just a few weeks away, it’s about time to get started on your facially hirsute pursuits for a good cause. So go ahead and grow those ‘staches to help Movember support innovative projects that improve men's quality of life. If you're interested in donating or learning more, head over to Movember.com.

And, if you or someone you know needs help — or is ready to open up to one of those statistically helpful and considerate ears — call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or text the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741). Both are free and available 24/7.

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FTC Is Suing Match.com for Using Fake Accounts to Trick Users Into Paying for Subscriptions

The FTC has issued a warning to be on high alert if you receive an email from Match.com saying that your profile "caught" someone's eye.

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According to the FTC, there are millions — millions! — of profiles that Match has flagged as likely to be fraudulent, yet they were still allowed to generate email communication with non-paying accounts. Allegedly, the dating site is pretending to not notice that there are romance scammers in its midst because these scammers actually help the site drum up new paying subscribers.

"Match allegedly used the substantial number of scammers on its site — a figure estimated to be as high as 25-30 percent of accounts — as a marketing opportunity to sell more subscriptions," the FTC reported in a blog post on Wednesday.

Anyone can create a free account on Match.com, but in order to respond to messages from potential love interests, you must first upgrade to a paid subscription. Since so many of these potential love interests are also known to be potential frauds, the FTC is now suing Match.com to get them to stop the alleged activity and cough up the civil penalties.

As our friends at PCMag point out, romance scammers and catfish are nothing new in this digital age of dating. But it's surprising that Match would allow its dating pool to be soured by their presence since the site normally prides itself for attracting high-quality users interested in finding serious relationships.

The good news is that Match.com has been preventing existing subscribers from receiving email communications with these fraudulent accounts. So that's nice. But what about the poor, lovelorned souls who shelled out their hard-earned cash for a paid account? All because Match told them that their profile caught 21-year-old Instagram model Susie's eye when "Susie" was actually some middle-aged scammer dude running schemes behind his computer.

Match.com — owned by Match Group, also the parent company of Tinder, OkCupid and PlentyOfFish — had this to say in response:

"For nearly 25 years Match.com has been focused on helping people find love and fighting the criminals that try to take advantage of users... The FTC has misrepresented internal emails and relied on cherry-picked data to make outrageous claims and we intend to vigorously defend ourselves against these claims in court."

Well, guess we might have to go back to meeting potential dates IRL until this all gets sorted out.

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Dwayne The Rock Johnson Put Tequila in His Cup During a Tea Party With His Daughter

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is certainly no stranger to posting photos of himself being an awesome dad on social media. In fact, his Instagram feed is packed with pics of him spending quality time with his youngest daughters, 3-year-old Jasmine and 1-year-old Tiana. But his most recent snap of him and Jasmine enjoying a tea party is not just sweet, but also incredibly relatable—whether or not you have children.

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The pic shows the daddy-daughter duo seated at a tiny pink table, just sipping their tea. Innocent enough, right? But in the caption of the Instagram post, Johnson admitted that he may have slipped a little tequila in his own cup. Way to put the "party" in "tea party," Dwayne!

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? (daddy may have put a little nip of tequila in his tea, cos it’s always 5 o’clock somewhere) #icherishthesemoments #andgodblessmychair

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But hey, we get it. Taking care of kids is tough, so sometimes you just need a teaspoon of tequila to take the edge off. Johnson’s also a pretty busy guy with his own brand of tequila on the horizon, so we wonder if he was sneaking in a little taste-test during family time. We can't even be mad at the hustle.

To top off this little tea-quila party, Johnson threw in a pair of key hashtags to wrap up his post. One noted how much he cherishes these small, but significant moments with his daughters. The other hashtag, #andgodblessmychair, gave that hard-working, child-sized seat the praise it deserves for holding up the actor's bulky frame all party long.

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Pierce Brosnan Says the Next James Bond Should Be Female

After taking four turns as the iconic secret agent himself, actor Pierce Brosnan has a bit of advice for Hollywood when casting the next James Bond: "Get out of the way, guys."

“I think we’ve watched the guys do it for the last 40 years," he continued in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. "Put a woman up there. I think it would be exhilarating, it would be exciting.”

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Though Brosnan may be all for women's equality when it comes to the Bond role, he cautions that audiences probably shouldn’t get their hopes up, at least not while the films are still being produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. 

“I don’t think that’s going to happen with the Broccolis,” Brosnan noted. “I don’t think that is going to happen under their watch.”

Broccoli actually spoke to The Guardian in 2018 to quell any heated rumors of a gender switch for the lead role: 

“Bond is male,” she said. “He’s a male character. He was written as a male and I think he’ll probably stay as a male. And that’s fine. We don’t have to turn male characters into women. Let’s just create more female characters and make the story fit those female characters.”

As it turns out, audiences won't have to wait very long for these new female characters to arrive. “No Time to Die,” the 25th installment in the Bond franchise, will see the up-and-coming actress Lashana Lynch take on the 007 moniker. But don’t worry, Daniel Craig will continue his reign as James Bond, the man himself, for the fifth — but likely final — time. The film is set for an April 2020 release.

Since the role will remain male for the foreseeable future, Brosnan shared whether or not he thinks the franchise should get the #MeToo treatment: 

“Without question, yes ... The #MeToo movement has been relevant and significant and well needed in our society, so they’ll have to address that.”

As for Brosnan's next role, he is currently filming a Netflix comedy about the “Eurovision Song Contest” alongside Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams.

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Limited-Time Patrick Mahomes x Helzberg Diamond PMII Necklace Collection

You know the old saying, "Diamonds are a quarterback's best friend?" No? Well, Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes just might convince you.

The NFL MVP has teamed up with Helzberg Diamonds to create a line of necklaces for men and women emblazoned with his distinctive PMII logo. The Patrick Mahomes Collection for Helzberg features black and white diamond pendants set in a choice of sterling silver, or yellow, white, or rose gold.

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"I’m proud to team up with a company that shares my values of community, authenticity and philanthropy," said Mahomes.

The collaboration makes sense for the Kansas City quarterback as the Helzberg brand is based out of the same city, but the pairing is not just about the jewels. Proceeds from the sales of the PMII collection will benefit Mahomes' charity, 15 and the Mahomies, whose mission is to make a positive difference in children's lives through health and wellness initiatives.

"Patrick Mahomes is an outstanding role model on and off the field. His passion, work ethic and leadership are an inspiration to his teammates, fans and the Kansas City community," said Ellen Junger, chief marketing officer for Helzberg Diamonds. "With our shared hometown and values, I can’t imagine a better fit for our brand than Patrick."

Mahomes' collaboration with Helzberg Diamonds doesn't end with his line of bling, however. He has also signed on to a multi-year partnership deal including a featured spot in the company's holiday campaign, "Feel Like an MVP." Debuting on the NFL network this November, the ads will see Mahomes "quarterbacking the gifting season" with tips and inspiration to help fans find the perfect holiday gifts for their loved ones.

The PMII limited-edition collection went on sale nationwide on September 3rd with prices ranging from $299.99 all the way up to $4,999. The necklaces can be found in-store at Kansas City-area Helzberg Diamonds locations or online at Helzberg.com.

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The Most Popular Beard Style by State

As Labor Day barrels toward us and summer comes to its unofficial end, there is undoubtedly one question on many men's minds this time of year: to beard or not to beard?

The sweltering temperatures and risk of awkward tan lines can make facial hair an unappealing choice in the summer months, but cooler weather just begs for some all-natural facial insulation. That's why the folks at The Black Tux have so graciously rounded up the top beard style in every state to help you get inspired this upcoming Beard Season.

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In their pursuit of the facially hirsute, The Black Tux tapped into Google Trends search data to uncover which beard style is most searched in each state. From your standard goatees and full beards to chin straps and questionably Hitler-esque "toothbrush" mustaches, they came to some pretty interesting conclusions.

As expected, men in cold-weather states like Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Michigan are big fans of rocking a full beard to help keep their faces warm. However, North Dakotan men surprisingly prefer to rock just a little bit of stubble despite their state's frigid winters. Full beards are apparently not just for warmth, however, as North Carolina and Louisiana prefer the style as well — something that The Black Tux surmises might have to do with the popularity of the show "Duck Dynasty."

They also uncovered an interesting correlation between states that begin with the letter "A." Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, and Alaska all agree that the goatee is their facial hair of choice despite being located on opposite ends of the country. The "A" states are not alone in their love for the goatee, though. When analyzed by region, the style comes out #1 in the Northeast, the Midwest, and the South. The only region to stray away from this goatee-love is the West where men prefer a good ol' mustache.

Winning over a whopping 15 states, it should be no surprise then that the goatee was dubbed the overall favorite in the nation. The mustache came in second with 10 states, while the full beard came in third, topping the charts in five states.

But remember: just because a particular style is most popular in your state or region does not mean you need to jump on that bandwagon. Want to rock a handlebar in California, land of the chin curtain? Go for it. Mutton chops in soul patch-loving Nebraska? You do you. The Black Tux reminds us that whichever style makes you feel most comfortable and confident is most likely the style that will have you looking your best — even if it means bucking the trend.

Although maybe stay away from that "toothbrush" mustache ... sorry, Minnesota.

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