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January 16, 2012
This crochet material is warm and cute! perfect for the fall/winter seasons. This does run a site bigger than the usual UGG's so just be careful when you order! I have the tall classic ones in 7 but I had to get this one in 6! I love them
Good Look
March 20, 2012
I enjoy the comfort , warmth, and looks of this boot. My friends make wonderful comments and I can really change the casual look with different clothes. I would recommend buying a half size or one size down from what you order for UGGs boots for better comfort.
UGG's are still in
December 19, 2010
My daughter loves them and has worn them everyday since receiving them. Great price, nice boots that have held up well so far.Pros: Great design, Build quality, Ease of use
January 11, 2012
I absolutely LOVE my boots! My first pair of Ugg's and I am very pleased :-). I was concerned because of my shoe size. They are true to size and not bulky looking.
December 06, 2010
These boots are so cute, I got the gray color. I am regularly a size 7 1/2 so I ordered the size 7 and they were way to tight so I had to go up a size to the 8 and they are a smidge too big. Wish there were half sizes! Anyways, these are great boots but I have to be very careful about where I wear them so they don't become dirty, the outside is sweater material.Pros: Great design, Ease of use
January 11, 2013
These boots were super cute and comfortable!! Unfortunately I was stupid and went with too small of a size so I had to return them, but had they been the right size they would've been perfect! These slouchy sweater boots are great with almost any outfit. I loved them. Considering the fact that they were $30 cheaper than department stores, I highly recommend ordering from Altrec! I do suggest you go to a store just to try them on though. It is a hassle to wait so long for boots to come and then having to send them back because you ordered the wrong size.
Awesome Boots!
December 17, 2012
The boots were perfect for my and she loves them. She wears them all the time and she said they are the best out of all of her Ugg boots (she has 7). Very different from the classics and baileys which I like! Very nice if they are pulled all the way up or even half way down. Pretty sure I will have to get another color very soon!Pros: everything, Cons: none
July 13, 2011
These boots are great! So comfortable, great look and feel. The only negative thing I have to say about them is that they don't stay up on my calves. I have muscular calves, so they aren't very skinny. But, overall, these are great!Pros: look, comfort, Cons: floppy
Great boots, but run big
December 31, 2011
Bought these for my wife for holidays, and she loves them! But they run one size too big. So you may need to buy one size below what you normally wear. And the price on altrec was the best around. Super fast shipping too !Pros: style, Cons: runs large
November 24, 2010
I really enjoy these boots. This is a great and comfotable shoe. I love all of my Ugg boots. These are great for casual or a dressier look.Pros: Great design, Build quality, Ease of use
Cardy Uggs
March 08, 2012
These are really cute and comfy. I was a little worried about the sizing. I wear a 7 in most shoes. I ordered a 7 and when it came in it slipped a great deal at the heel. I went to a store and tried on the 6 and it was too short at the toe area and still slipped on my heel. After reading various reviews, many people who had this problem said that after wearing them they forgot about the slipping and it became very comfortable, kind of like a flip-flop. The slipping, even worn barefoot does not cause blisters. I have worn mine several times and they are very comfy and have not caused any issues. I am really glad I decided to keep them and take a chance.Pros: super comfy, Cons: heel slip
love love love these!
January 09, 2012
I love my cardy uggs! They're adorable and go with almost every pair of skinny jeans I own. When you purchase these boots, be sure to choose your actual shoe size, not a size down. Mine are a perfect fit and super comfy!
Perfect Boot!
November 27, 2010
These are one of the most comfortable boots I have ever owned. They run true to size and I love how they look cute pulled up (they fit over skinny and larger calves). Just wish I could wear them in the rain and snow, otherwise they are PERFECT! I have the black and gray and get many compliments.Pros: Great design, Build quality, Ease of use, Cons: Cost
Cozy boots
December 12, 2010
I bought these boots for my daughter and she loves them. They are versatile and can be worn as short or long boots by closing a few buttons. They are warm and she wears them all day.Pros: Great design, Build quality, Cons: Cost
Like a Slipper
February 04, 2012
I wear a size 6.5 to 7.5 and got the 7. They fit perfectly with a thin sock, and I feel like I am wearing a muck-luck kind of slipper. My feet are wide and the knit design accommodates my usual problem with shoes or boots without buying larger sizes, so my footprint is correct and not too long to make it wider. I love the look and can hardly wait to wear them. The Blue is deep rich color which will be darling with black pants, tights, or jeans.Pros: color is rich
Good Purchase
February 10, 2012
At first I was unsure what size to purchase since all shoes are made differently. I wear a size 9 in UGGS. This was a good first "ugg" purchase to make. I would defanitly recommend other people to buy these. They go with any type of outfit and are super comfy and warm all at the same time!
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Lino hosts "The Catholic Guy", heard across North America on SiriusXM Satellite Radio 129: Monday-Friday, 11am-1pm ET and 5pm-7pm ET.
In addition, he has worked in television since 1998. He was co-executive producer on "The Last Flagraiser" – a World War II documentary which aired nationally on CBS. It won the Emmy Award for Documentary, the Scripps-Howard National Journalism Award, the National Headliner Grand Award and the RTNDA Edward R. Murrow Award.
From 1998-2004, Lino was host and executive producer of "Generation Cross". The show was broadcast across the United States and Canada. Lino won back-to-back Emmy awards as host of "Generation Cross". He also produced "Champions of Faith" – a Major League Baseball film featuring Mike Piazza, David Eckstein, Jeff Suppan, Mike Sweeney and more.
He has worked as a features story reporter for WCCO-TV (the CBS owned and operated station in Minneapolis) as well as a weekly pop culture commentator for KMSP-TV (the FOX station in Minneapolis).
He has given talks locally, nationally, and internationally, and was one of the emcees in front of 25,000 people for the Pope's Youth Rally in Yonkers, New York.
In 2012, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York and named by TIME Magazine as one of the most influential people in the world, hired Lino to be the Cardinal's Media Manager. This includes the Cardinal's national television appearances, his radio show "Conversation with Cardinal Dolan", books, and social media presence.
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Good sock but too think and hot. I have sweaty feet…
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Good sock but too think and hot.
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I have sweaty feet and these socks made it worse. Feet could not breathe well and they were so thick that it gave me blisters.
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At home on the trail, the Salomon Mega Trek Coolmax(R) socks keep feet happy thanks to their superior cushioning and moisture-wicking properties. CoolMax(R) wicks away moisture, dries quickly and breathes well, allowing you to enjoy the benefits of cool, dry feet. Built-in shin bone protection shields your legs from rigid footwear. Stay-up comfort top keeps socks in place. Elastic ankle support offers a perfect fit. Reinforced toe and heel offer comfort, increased durability and shock absorption. Special buy.
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Envoy seeks unified voice on Syria
PARIS (AP) — The new UN special envoy to Syria admitted yesterday that he faces a difficult job of trying to broker peace in Syria, and said his first task is overcoming divisions within the Security Council that stymied the efforts of his predecessor.
Lakhdar Brahimi, who was named Friday to replace former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan as peace envoy to Syria, said getting the Security Council to speak "with a unified voice" is critical to his mission's success, but that he has no concrete ideas on how to achieve that. The former Algerian foreign minister and longtime UN diplomat spoke during an interview with The Associated Press at his home in Paris yesterday.
Russia and China have used their veto power at the Security Council to block strong Western- and Arab-backed action against Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime.
Brahimi, who served as a UN envoy in Afghanistan and Iraq and helped negotiate the end of Lebanon's civil war as an Arab League envoy, said Annan's mission failed "because the international community was not as supportive as he needed them to be".
"The problem is not what I can do differently, it is how others are going to behave differently," Brahimi said. But asked if he had specific ideas on how to achieve that consensus, Brahimi simply responded "No".
"If they spoke in one voice and were clearly supportive of what I will be doing on their behalf, that is what I need," Brahimi said in response to what he wants from the Security Council.
"Without a unified voice from the Security Council, I think it will be difficult," Brahimi said.
Annan announced earlier this month that he will resign on August 31 as joint UNArab League envoy to Syria, after failing to broker a ceasefire as the country descended into civil war. Activists say about 20,000 people have been killed since March 2011.


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Good Thursday! Expect more chilly weather as cloud cover and northwest breezes flow over the Tennessee Valley most of the day. Highs only reach into the 50s area-wide so grab a coat as you head out the door and leave a few extra minutes to defog/defrost your vehicles. Tonight skies clear and winds become light, so much more frost forms as temperatures drop closer to freezing. You'll need extra time again to warm up your vehicles.
Friday looks sunny with highs in the 50s again and temperatures fall to near freezing again late Friday night with frost forming. You'll definitely need a coat at your high school football games. Maybe gloves and a scarf, too, just to keep extra warm! Fair skies continue this weekend as highs get warmer in the lower and middle 60s. Lows also get a little boost into the lower and middle 40s with the threat of frost leaving the region.
Early next week as plenty of sunshine hangs around our highs climb back to the more seasonable lower 70s with normal lows in the middle to upper 40s. Spotty showers possible next Wednesday.
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MicroSave Senior Research Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya
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Posted: Feb 10, 2014
MicroSave is a world class consulting firm specializing in financial inclusion with ten offices in eight countries around the world.
MicroSave intends to recruit a Senior Research Manager to join its team in Nairobi, Kenya to manage a cutting edge research project already underway in eight different countries across Asia and Africa.
Job description: The candidate will be responsible for supervising and conducting rigorous research into the functioning of agent network managers in selected countries around the world and support other research projects that arise from time to time.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring that sampling methodologies and tools are tailored to specific country demographics, while also preserving enough uniformity across countries for comparative analysis;
- Planning logistics for data collection teams in each of the countries, manage their progress, and ensure the highest quality of data;
- Recruiting and managing firms and consultants brought in for specialized tasks;
- Communicating effectively and regularly with both the project manager and the data analyst to report any irregularities from planned activities, and provide sophisticated advice on any augmentations that may be needed to existing plans;
- Preparing progress reports for donors, and other communications for the Research Advisory Committee, and other events as needed.
Location: The candidate will be based in Nairobi but with extensive travel in Africa and Asia.
Experience: The successful candidate must have 3-6 years of project management experience in the developing world with a strong theoretical understanding of both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
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Availability: State your availability in your application letter.
Deadline: Deadline for applications is 5pm Friday 17th of January 2014.
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Duct Cleaning Brushes are designed and manufactured for duct cleaning where vigorous scrubbing action is not required. An excellent accessory for your duct cleaning system, the floppy nylon bristles provide for gentle action to dislodge buildup. Coupled with a filtered large shop vac, removal of the buildup is effective.
Duct cleaning brushes are made with 3/8" pipe threads for use with heavy-duty 60F fiberglass rods or 59F Black Rods. Or they can be adapted to the ProFlexor LockFast Poly Rods with the correct adaptors.
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A woman in a wheelchair was robbed after making a cash withdrawal from her bank in Sherwood.
Police said it happened at about noon Wednesday. The woman was returning home from the U.S. Bank, 16030 S.W. Tualatin Sherwood Rd., when she was approached from behind by a man on Trumpeter Drive.
The victim said she could hear the suspect approaching and then he stepped in front of her and demanded money. The man kept his hand in his right pocket and said he had a weapon.
The woman gave the robber all her cash. She said he ran away toward Sherwood Boulevard.
Police searched the area, but did not locate the suspect.
He is described as a Hispanic man, about 30 years old. He is 185 pounds with broad shoulders. The man was wearing a dark beanie, blue jeans and a dark jacket with a light shirt underneath.
The suspect did not speak with an accent or have any facial fair, according to officers.
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Inquests opened into Hampshire road crash deaths (From Andover Advertiser)
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Inquests opened into Hampshire road crash deaths
12:00pm Friday 10th January 2014 in Winchester
INQUESTS have been opened into the death of two men in road traffic incidents in Hampshire.
Central Hampshire coroner Grahame Short heard that Antony Welling, 60, from Hertfordshire, died in a crash on the M3 near Eastleigh on January 3.
Timothy Barfoot, 41, of Shakespeare Road, Eastleigh died when his Suzuki motorbike was in collision with a BMW on the B2177 near Waltham Chase on January 2.
Mr Short heard that both men died of severe abdominal injuries.
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Dragons make front row changes for Zebre
Updated 12:49pm Friday 28th March 2014 in Sport By Chris Kirwan
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons will look to the front row that steadied the ship last weekend to give them a platform to play off in tomorrow afternoon's clash against Zebre (kick-off 3pm).
Loosehead Phil Price, hooker Elliot Dee and tighthead Duncan Bell were called from the bench after just half an hour of last Sunday's 24-8 humbling by Connacht.
Things were a lot more solid while the trio were on the field and they have been rewarded with starting spots in Parma.
Prop Bruce Douglas stays in the matchday squad but as a loosehead but Owen Evans and Hugh Gustafson miss out after their struggles with Nathan Buck and Sam Parry getting the nod instead.
"Duncan Bell played half an hour against Connacht and we didn't concede while he was on," said director of rugby Lyn Jones.
"I am pretty confident that if we have the ability to hold our scrum we'd have the ability to finish in the top seven but it's going to be a challenge for us to turn that attitude with officials around and show that we can scrummage."
Wales and Lions star Taulupe Faletau returns at number eight at the expense of Netani Talei and Matthew Screech is preferred to Robert Sidoli in the second row.
There are just two changes behind the scrum with the management plumping for the more experienced midfield partnership of Ashley Smith and Pat Leach.
Teenage Wales wing/full-back Hallam Amos makes his return from an ankle injury after being named among the replacements.
The Dragons have won all three encounters with Zebre with an average score of 27-9 but the Italians, who failed to win a single game last season, have made strides this season and did the double over Cardiff Blues.
They will look for influential New Zealander Brendon Leonard to control matters from scrum-half while wing Leonardo Sarto showed how dangerous he can be during a fine Six Nations campaign.
Zebre are bottom of the table but trail Italian rivals Treviso by just two points in their tussle for a place in next season's premier European competition.
"Zebre are a side with nothing to lose," said Jones. "Leonard at scrum-half is an exceptional player and is the catalyst for everything that they do. They are similar to us in lots of respects in their strengths and weaknesses."
Zebre: G Palazzani, L Sarto, T Iannone, G Garcia, D Berryman, L Orquera, B Leonard, S Perugini, D Giazzon, D Ryan, Q Geldenhuys, M Bortolami (captain), F Ferrarini, A Van Schalkwyk, S Vunisa. Replacements: T D'Apice, M Aguero, D Chistolini, E Caffini, F Cristiano, D Odiete, G Venditti, K Ratuvou.
Dragons: D Evans, T Prydie, P Leach, A Smith, W Harries, J Tovey, R Rees, P Price, E Dee, D Bell, A Coombs (captain), M Screech, L Evans, N Cudd, T Faletau. Replacements: S Parry, B Douglas, N Buck, C Hill, J Groves, W Evans, J Dixon, H Amos.
Referee: Peter Fitzgibbon (Ireland)
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There's no way to know for certain, of course, but our guess is that 19th-century author Jules Verne would have loved spending some time talking to modern-day long-haul, truck driver John Patrick.
Verne was fascinated with the transportation marvels of his day---steamships, trains, hot air balloons and more---so much so that they became a central background point in his classic novel "Around The World In 80 Days."
Patrick, of Woodbine, Md., specializes in delivering elite dairy and beef cattle from farms in the northeastern U.S. to major livestock shows throughout the country. World Dairy Expo is one of his annual destinations. During a typical year, Patrick and his 18-wheeler log over 100,000 miles as part of the job. After 23 years in the business, he's accumulated a wealth of experiences and insights that surely would have captivated Verne.
Cattle fortunate enough to catch a ride with Patrick travel in style. For starters, his 50'-long, 8 ½'-wide trailer is equipped with air-ride suspension technology to minimize the bumping and jostling that can occur as the truck travels over the roadway. "In a gooseneck trailer, the cattle can really get pounded, especially on longer trips," he says. "The air-ride smooths things out. Sometimes, I think the cows back in the trailer have a better ride than I do."
The trailer is also designed so that it can easily be divided into as many as six different compartments. That allows Patrick to sort the animals he's transporting according to size. "If I have calves on, I can put them in one compartment and the mature cows in another. Or if I have cows of different breeds on, like Jerseys and Holsteins, I can put them in different pens. That way, the smaller animals don't get pushed around by the bigger ones during the trip."
A 3'-wide rubber mat, running the length of the trailer (on the side where the cattle are tied), helps cattle gain their footing while laying down or getting up during the trip. As an additional measure aimed at keeping cows comfortable, Patrick also spreads a generous helping of wood shavings on the trailer floor for bedding.
A typical Expo trip for Patrick from the East Coast states to the Alliant Energy Center in Madison takes 14-15 hours. He usually stops three times during the 800-mile trip to check on the cattle, feed hay and provide fresh water. Last year, the 19 animals he hauled to Expo consumed 300 lb. of hay.
Depending on the length of the trip and the cattle owners' instructions, he might also milk the cows during one of the stops. The equipment for that chore--powered by a Honda motor and a Conde pump---is carried on the truck. Sometimes, he'll make arrangements to do the milking at a friends' farm along his travel route. At other times, he'll do the milking at a service plaza. "You can get some curious looks from people when they see you climbing into the trailer with a milking machine, " he says.
Many people might assume that maneuvering a rig carrying livestock (fully loaded weight of 65,000-66,000 lb) along busy, often crowded highways would be the most stressful part of the job. But Patrick says loading and unloading cattle creates the most tension for him. A pull out, ground-level ramp running the full-width of the trailer's back end minimizes the height of the step for cattle entering or leaving the trailer. The ramp is covered with a thick strip of outdoor carpeting so cattle don't slip as they enter or leave the trailer. "You just never know how the cattle are going to react," he says. "They're all different."
"People are trusting you with some very high-value animals. Getting cows on and off the trailer safely probably makes me more nervous than anything."
In all of the years he's been transporting animals to and from Expo, Patrick notes that he's never had a major accident. "People think hauling cattle around must be pretty easy," he says. "But there are some little knacks to doing it right. For example, you have to make sure that you take it easy around stop signs. You learn to pull up and take off slowly. I've seen people will a full potload of cattle just floor it when they take off. That puts a lot of pressure on those cows back there in the trailer."
Holstein breeder Jim Burdette, owner of Windy Knoll View Farm in Mercersburg, Penn., says the importance of selecting a good trucker can't be overstated. "The cattle we put on the trailer are not only valuable show cattle, they're outstanding production cattle as well, " says Burdette, who has been hiring Patrick to transport his show string to Expo and other shows for the past five years. "When you're picking a driver, you want that person who is going to stop from time to time to check on how they're doing, get them fed and watered and milked if they need it. "
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"Little Red House" A Delightful Pet Friendly Beach Home in Gulf Shores
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Little Red House sits on the beautiful Little Lagoon. Little Lagoon is perfect for whatever water sports or activities you have in mind. You can do everything from swimming, laying around on a raft and soaking up the sun, to kayaking, sailing, all types of motor boat activities, wave runners, etc. The fishing and crabbing is great right off the end of the 180ft pier that can accommodate up to a 24 ft boat and four wave runners. Little Lagoon has a nice sandy bottom that is easy on the feet and is very family friendly.
Little Red House has a large screened in area under the house. This area can be used to entertain, barbecue, play games, listen to music and to lay around and do absolutely nothing. Upstairs there is a large sun deck that has sun all day, great for laying out. There is a viewing deck that is surrounded and shaded by beautiful Water Oaks
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Little Red House is great because you don't have to go anywhere to thoroughly enjoy yourself! But if you feel the urge to get out, here are some of the most popular things to do. For the kids, young an old, there is Waterville USA with water rides, slides and roller coasters. There are a number of amusement parks with everything from putt-putt to bungee jumping.
Historical Fort Morgan and Museum is about 20 minutes away and houses a lot of Civil War history and relics. While at Fort Morgan you can catch the ferry (for cars and people, no RVs) over to Dauphin Island and see the Dauphin Island Sea Lab and Fort Gaines. One of the biggest attractions in southern Alabama is The Battleship U.S.S.Alabama and Museum. It's about an hour away and it's spectacular!
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CATEGORIES Comedy, Casting, Deals, Remakes and Sequels, Movies, CinematicalAn American remake of Death at a Funeral might be a new low. Consider: this would be a remake of an English-language film, two years after it received a considerable Stateside release. (I mean, I saw it in my local suburban multiplex at the time.) At least Nine Queens (which quickly became Criminal) and Funny Games were in a foreign language and barely saw the light of day here.
At least the remake of the quintessentially British farce may not turn out to be the anodyne Hollywood studio comedy you might otherwise expect. It'll be directed by Neil LaBute, who, with the bizarre exception of the Gwyneth Paltrow snoozer Possession, at least consistently makes interesting films. (And yes, I'll defend his Wicker Man redo if called upon.) On the other hand, I have no idea what to make of the fact that the remake is going to star Chris Rock. I can't really think of a more jarring replacement for the amiably goofy Matthew MacFadyen.
LaBute seems to have gotten back into at least some critics' good graces with last year's Lakeview Terrace, which (not for the first time) wrapped the writer-director's trademark edginess in a genre film cloak. It seems a shame to stuff a whopping hunk of subtext into something as droll as Death at a Funeral but it probably won't be boring. On the other hand, the remake will be written by Rock, not LaBute, and if Rock's previous screenplays are any indication, maybe it will be boring.
Variety reports that LaBute has also signed on to direct a rom-com called Here Comes the Sun, but we don't have any details about that one.


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Wheres Merlin?
It has been a month since Merlin has posted or replied to anything on the board. Does anyone know how he is doing?. I miss reading his postings and know he was fighting health problems so I hope he is just having P.C. problems as the cause of his absence.
Then came Bronson
i was in touch with him a couple of days ago regarding some steering gears he was sending me. he did say that someone was coming over to look at buying 'the lot' of cub parts he had and cleaning up the back yard. i didn't inquire (and didn't know) as to his health but hope all is well with him.
'If they're tappin', they're not burnin'
I last had contact with Merlin on January 13 concerning a set of cub cultivator fenders I bought from him. Last I heard, he had two cubs he was repairing for an old friend of his.
Hey Merlin......YOU OUT THERE
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3-1 at full time looks like quite a comfortable scoreline, in the end. But did Arsenal cruise against West Ham? Not even close. For a while, in fact, it didn't look like it was going to be their day.
Everything seemed to be going Arsenal's way at Upton Park. They were thoroughly in control of the match, and all the play was in the home side's half of the pitch. Then, suddenly, it wasn't. Mohamed Diame, a thoroughly astute summer signing from Wigan Athletic, popped up on the Hammers' left, bamboozled Aaron Ramsey with a clever flick, and then dispatched a well-taken shot past Vito Mannone for the 1-0 lead. It was the 21st minute.
Diame was lucky to stay on the pitch, is it turns out. He'd been booked for an overly enthusiastic celebration, but, appeared to forgetting that he was on a yellow card, opted to scythe down Mikel Arteta five minutes later only to be let off the hook by a bizarre (and incompetent) act of kindness from referee Phil Dowd. The Hammers had their noses in front, and they nearly doubled their lead via the head of Andy Carroll shortly thereafter.
But Arsenal are always a threat, and Olivier Giroud's first Premier League goal saw the visitors back on level terms before halftime. Lukas Podolski fed the former Montpellier striker with a whipped low cross, and Giroud stole in just ahead of James Collins to tip the ball past Jussi Jaaskelainen at his near post.
Kevin Nolan nearly restored West Ham's lead after some awful defending in stoppage time, but the off balance Hammers captain mis-hit his attempt and saw the ball trickle well wide of Mannone's net. That chance was an indication of things to come, however, as the hosts continued to press for another goal shortly after the break.
They were probably certain that they'd gotten one after excellent play from Diame played in Nolan for a two-on-one against Manonne, but Carroll's eventual shot hit the post and the offside flag was raised anyway. Then Ricardo Vaz Tê decided to get in on the action. Unlike his teammates, he decided to threaten Mannone's person rather than his goal, going in far too hard with his leg on the unprotected goalkeeper's face. Miraculously, Mannone emerged unscathed, and it was Vaz Tê who was forced out with an injury -- later revealed to be a dislocated right shoulder.
West Ham were wasted some clear-cut opportunities, none more obvious than when Carroll beat Mannone to the ball and then missed the open net with his header, and against a team of Arsenal's quality that's always going to be a problem. After a flurry of end to end play, substitute Theo Walcott eventually found himself free of the Hammers defence, finishing first-time past Jaaskelainen to make it 2-1.
That goal had been coming. Arsenal were somewhat unlucky not to have a penalty when Ramsey was hacked down by Matty Taylor (there's some question as to whether the foul was in the box or not, but it certainly was a foul, which Dowd ignored entirely), and Podolski had come reasonably close to putting his side ahead with a thunderous volley minutes earlier.
But despite Arsenal being in the ascendancy, West Ham still threatened. Nolan, who'd wasted a chance very similar to the one Walcott put away prior to the Gunners' goal, blazed just over Mannone's bar in the 79th minute when he should have done better, and it was clear that the visitors would probably need to score again in order to secure the victory.
Santi Cazorla provided the cushion they needed with a stunning shot from range. Fed by Walcott, the midfielder managed to wrong-foot James Collins before smashing a dipping, swerving strike into Jaaskelainen's top corner. Game over.
Arsenal will be very pleased with the victory, because West Ham provided extremely stiff opposition. A week after disappointment against Chelsea, the Gunners have managed to get back to winning ways, rising to fifth in the table. West Ham, meanwhile, put in a pretty good effort against a very good team -- Sam Allardyce won't be losing too much sleep over dropping points here.


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The lesson parents can take away from these tough economic times: the huge value of making educated choices when managing their money. And it has never been more important for kids to learn finance basics, too. But schools don't usually teach these skills, so it's a job that's largely left up to you. Here are some ways to show your kids the ropes -- and make a big investment in their future.Set Up a Payroll
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The Batesville Stingrays summer swim team hosted the Decatur County Tiger Sharks at their second meet of the season on Monday evening.
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Does carsharing really reduce overall driving?
At the Share conference that I covered for this week's Guardian, there were wildly divergent claims for how many vehicles carsharing companies such as City Car Share, Zipcar, and Getaround take off the road. I was also a little skeptical of claims that carsharing dramatically reduces overall driving and greenhouse gas emissions, so I decided to take a deeper look at the issue.
"For every car that is shared, we take seven cars off the road," Board of Supervisors President David Chiu said during his presentation. The next day Getaround founder and spokesperson Jessica Scorpio cited a study claiming that 32 cars get taken off the road for every shared vehicle.
Luckily, one of the country's top researchers in this area is right in our backyard. UC Berkeley civil and environmental engineering professor Susan Shaheen heads the school's Transportation Sustainability Research Center and has been doing peer-reviewed studies on car-sharing for almost 20 years.
Her research, which is consistent with the body of academic research on carsharing from around the world, has found that each shared car takes between nine and 13 other cars off the road, figures that she says are amazingly consistent around the world. That big reduction is because households that have cars tend to get rid of at least one of them when they sign up for carsharing, while car-free households that want access to a car will choose (as Shaheen says is the case for about 25 percent of the people in each group, which adds up to 90,000-130,000 fewer cars on the road nationwide).
But Shaheen told us that she's highly skeptical of the study showing 32 cars being taken off the road, an industry-sponsored study that was far less rigorous than her work, and whose authors intially wouldn't share their work with her when she requested it. "It appears to be some kind of idealized number," Shaheen told me. "I take this stuff pretty seriously.
The part about up to 13 cars being taken off the road has always made sense to me, and it's certainly a benefit to cities have fewer overall cars on the road, particularly as they use parking spaces on public roads. But I was more skeptical of the claim that overall vehicle miles traveled (VMT) is reduced by carsharing.
Shaheen's biggest study ("Impact of Carsharing on Vehicle Holdings," a 2009 study she did with Elliot Martin and Jeffrey Lidicker) found overall VMT was reduced by 27 percent, even though her study frankly admits that about 60 percent of carsharing customers come from car-free households.
How can that be? Doesn't it seem like driving would increase when you give more people access to something as expensive as an automobile, particularly in a small, congested city like San Francisco that has such a variety of other good transportation options? Shaheen does admit that one study focused specifically on San Francisco did indeed find that overall VMT does increase among carsharing customers in their first year using the service.
But the studies by Shaheen and other researchers show that VMT among carsharing customers drops in subsequent years, often quite dramatically, as people figure out that it's not really so hard to get around by public transit, bike, or on foot. "When people use carsharing, they use it less and less and less," Shaheen told us.
And when it comes to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, Shaheen said her studies and those of other researchers — including the 2010 "Greenhouse Gas Emission Impacts of Carsharing in North America," who she and Martin did for the Mineta Transportation Institute at San Jose State University — found dramatic reductions.
"This study contributes to mounting evidence that carsharing is lowering GHG emissions
by providing people with automotive access on an as-needed basis," the study concludes, with the reduction in VMT compounded by the fact that carsharing encourages people to get rid of older, more polluting cars and instead drive new, more efficient vehicles.
Still, despite all of that evidence, Shaheen admits that it's tough to say carsharing causes less overall driving in the city of San Francisco, although she thinks it's likely that it does. Not only is her survey based on self-reported data, but it's also based on national aggregations that can't be unpacked to comment on specific locales.
And her study predated rapid and drastic changes on the streets of San Francisco over the last five years, where bike lanes and ridership have been expanded, bikesharing has been introduced (another area that Shaheen has studied in detail), Muni has had its ups and downs, the population has increased, parking costs have increased and morphed, and Lyft and other ridesharing companies have filled the streets with a new category of cars (that latter development is the subject of her latest research project that is now underway).
"Things are changing really rapidly," she told us.
Each of those variables affect whether someone chooses to drive a car, and they can be constantly shifting. For example, driving might become a far less attractive option as automobile congestion increases, particularly if the city expands the capacity for cyclists and Muni riders.
Shaheen is also looking forward to technological advances in data collection, allowing her to use less self-reported data, something she is already able to do with Bay Area BikeShare: "With bike sharing, they are so transparent. They share all the data, it's like a party for me."
So as carsharing and ridesharing companies seeks to bolster their claims to being an unqualified benefit for society, those companies should be willing to share detailed usage data with Shaheen and other independent researchers, which will help us all move beyond the hype to make informed public policy decisions.
"This is important," Shaheen told us. "I take this very seriously because I want these to be numbers that policymakers can use."
You gotta bleat about ZipCar?
If you'd read before commenting, then you'd know that I'm not criticizing carsharing, and that the answer to the question in the headline appears to be: Yes.
If I did that, there's no way I could troll as prolifically as I do. Once again, you prove how clueless you are, Steven. What, do you think this is the only site I troll? You have no idea how hard it is to troll a dozen left wing sites every day and post the first comment on each and every article.
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A good question to ask would have been "What percentage of car sharing is used for intra-city trips".
Comparing car sharing to bicycles and public transport doesn't make a whole lot of sense if people are using it to visit Grandma in a retirement home outside of Sacramento.
Which is more likely to be the type of trip that would motivate someone to use Zip Car as opposed to going to a different neighborhood in San Francisco.
Wait, what? Zipcar is designed around intra-city trips of a few hours or less. You pay for the entire time that you have the car, up to $79 a day. If you need to visit grandma in sacramento, renting a car from a traditional rental is likely to be a better deal.
Carsharing is meant to be used for short trips around town, and the pricing structure is set up to make you want to use cars efficiently, and return them for the next driver.
It's almost always cheaper to rent a car from a car rental company for longer trips,sometimes a lot cheaper.
That's the point.
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Thanks to City Car Share, I dumped my car about 10 years ago.
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While this story largely reflects the conversation that I had with Steven regarding carsharing impacts. I would like to provide some clarifications. During our interview, I stated that I could not discuss SF carsharing impacts specifically with respect to our research on N. American carsharing, as we agreed to aggregate our data on a N. American level with the study participants and carsharing operators. This does not mean that carsharing does not take cars off the road or reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in SF. I directed Steven to research conducted by Professor Robert Cervero and colleagues at UC Berkeley on carsharing in SF and how VMT changed over time in their longitudinal study (the study was conducted across multiple years). This study showed VMT reductions over the course of the study (and after the first year).
Prior to our interview, I provided our research papers from our N. American carsharing study. This documentation explains in detail how VMT is reduced across the study population. This change is a net effect vs. a uniform effect across individuals in the study. Households reducing car ownership are largely responsible for the VMT reductions, which I noted during the interview. Research from across the globe on carsharing indicates that VMT reductions occur due to auto sales, postponed auto purchases, and modal shifts. Again, behavioral change is not uniform across study populations in carsharing or bikesharing research. It is the net effect of the mode that is key to focus on in understanding the overall VMT or emission impact.
I'd guess that driving is reduced. When you own a car, you're compelled to use it, and you use it more casually and make more on-the-fly decisions ("Hmmm, maybe I'll buzz over to Emeryville and wander aimlessly through IKEA") vs. "I've signed this car out for 2 hours and am paying for time/mileage, so I'm going to Rainbow for 45 minutes, then the furniture store, then home to unload."
Also, let's assume that you don't own a car, so you just lose that mindset of driving everywhere, rather than making more rational decisions about walk/transit/bike/carshare.
Compared to the cited paper, the claims in this article seem patchy at best. Thanks for the clarification and for pointing to the Cervero work!
Even if you said that for every 1 car shared, 5 cars were taken off the road, I would have applauded. But 7, or 13? Awesome.
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We live in DC now -- and with the amazing bikeshare and many carshare options (including Car2Go), we took the leap and sold our car last year. And I don't have the figures, but we drive way way way less. Like WAY less. Most of the increase is bikeshare for weekend chores and activities, but we do both zipcar and car2go when we have a lot to carry. A big thing that makes it do-able is the amazing Metro system in DC. SF needs to continue to spend big to build out the MUNI underground system -- the Chinatown tunnel is a good start.
If you are interested in sustainability, please do not patronize any carshare service that utilizes gas-guzzling limos, town cars or large SUV's. Is it so hard to make the slightest "sacrifice" by using a service that generally involves smaller cars? No, I have no financial stake in any of these services, nor do I use them. But in this supposedly informed, liberal and enviro-conscious city, I am appalled at the lack of attention paid to this issue. Big, (usually) black carshare SUV's careening around City streets is what I saw in my last visit to NYC last fall and now they are here in a big way. Town cars with one passenger? Whahzzup with that? Make a statement by avoiding them. A small vehicle will get you around just fine. No one is going to see you behind that dark glass anyway.
vehicle. And taking two smaller vehicles uses more fual than one large vehicle.
Sharing services like Uber and ZipCar reduce the number of cars on the road.
If people chose to give up cars, great. If people are willing to ride their bikes more often, great or even take the bus more. The fact is we still live in a car centered world, so the idea of car sharing is great.
Won't work in suburb or the country.
Yes, that's true. Car sharing only works in densely populated areas.
But I long for the day when nobody in the more densely populated parts of San Francisco (meaning just about everywhere except the Sunset and Richmond) realizes that cars are unnecessary.
For me, on Russian Hill, a car was a burden. I use City Car Share or Zipcar for short trips and rent a car from one of the agencies for longer trips.
Saves lots of money and insurance/maintenance hassles.
It is for many of us.
Does market pricing for parking to maximize turnover really reduce overall driving?
the purpose is to make going somewhere by car more feasible by increasing the probability that there will be street parking at your destination.
Yes. It reduces the amount of time spent driving in circles looking for parking and discourages frivolous trips by increasing the price of parking (which is still pretty cheap overall). Those that decided to drive benefit by having parking more readily available.
¤ I just saw a City Car Share ad that suggested that I needed a car to be both "wicked sexy" and "crunchy green." It was targeted, of course, to users of public transit. Not quite as bad as the ZipCar ads (which depict able-bodied people half my age who "just need a car" to do things I do without one, or to go out drinking at night), but even so, the association of cars with sex is idiotic.
I'm glad they're having the impact described here, but I have to wonder why they're so interested in expanding market share by poaching from public transit.
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Okay, I have a confession: I didn't watch the BET awards last night! I know, I'm terrible, but after a long weekend in the nation's capital, I wanted to wind down with a Lifetime movie instead. Looks like I made the right choice as most of last night's fashions were a veritable bore.
Mystic Creole King Bey of the House of Yincé was escorted to her
throne front row seat, radiant even in this questionably-hued Stéphane Rolland frock and Givenchy Sandals. I'm feeling the belt, but I hate to say it, I'm not particularly in love with this look. Hmm… could just be me.
Kim Kardashian was no doubt thrilled to have the opportunity to legitimize her celebrity by sharing bisous with Her Majesty. I am really getting bored with Ms. K's penchant for the monochromatic. *Sigh* this is what happens when you (allegedly) let a man take over your closet!
Jay-Z and Kanye West looked predictably dull next to their respective dates. Kanye seems committed to not wearing color or pattern these days. Hmm… I know he thinks he's adding some edge to his look, but in reality, he's putting us all to to sleep! I miss the old Yeezy!
Lala Anthony stunned in a Lois London Jumpsuit and Jimmy Choo Sandals. I like this look on Lala. Her body looks HOT!
Selita Ebanks rocked a sheer-skirted printed frock from Falguni & Shane Peacock. I see she's left her usually-tragic wigs in the crypt where they belong! I'm loving her soft curls! Hot all around!
Kerry Washington usually brings it on the red carpet, but this time she eschewed glamour and bet on basic. This look is in desperate need of some drama! I'm bored! Hmm…
Tatyana Ali opted for a poorly-executed version of the ubiquitous peplum, serving bumblebee (not so) chic. Yeah, I love Ms. Ali, but this probably-expensive skirt looks a little cheap to me. Hmm…
Wow! Is it just me, or is Swizz Beatz tryna style on folks now? The producer threw on a pair of Givenchy tropical print pants, finishing his look with a white slit shoulder top and white shell-tops. Hot!
Nicki Minaj attended in her usual Hmm…-worthy fare.
Willow and Jayden Smith posed together on the red carpet. One day Jayden will look back on this photo and chuckle at the fact that he doesn't look as cool as he thinks he does. Poor chap is serving the kids a bewildered Blue Steel. Work anyway!
Toccara Jones couldn't decide which print would be most unflattering on her, so she chose to wear three. Hmm… I'm not feeling this billowy Gucci Spring 2012 look on her. Toccara has a slammin' bod, it would have been nice to see her figure in a more tailored number!
Yolanda Adams once again brought a necessary touch of class and elegance in this red floor-lengthed gown. The gospel singer snatched all manner of wigs, one of which she gingerly placed atop her head. Hot! on the dress, Hmm… on the hair.
Flo Rida hit the carpet in his Easter Sunday suit with boo Melyssa Ford. As long as there are women with figures like hers, cutout bodycon dresses will not go out of style.
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"Suffragette hat!" LOL.
I love Selita Ebanks' dress. It's the first time I've seen the long sheer overlay over a mini thing done well.
i get the points… but the tone is comin of a tad "bossip-ish" no a good look. IMO
Tatiana's eyebrows are giving me nightmares. Oh and I need B to get that dress cut shorter already.
Hated 2 Chainz glasses but I love em!
Poor Toccara!
Swizz was looking good! I have to say I think he has actually gained 5lbs too.
Biggest WTH is Jermaine Dupri! Where is he going with his political colors on!
Nicki, I wasn't feeling the ghostly pale face and blonde wig!
LaLa, Selita, Melyssa look nice.
Kim K it's time to change it up.
Bey's dress I loved but I'm sick of the same lace front. Change it up!
I would say that fashion wasn't the highlight of the night…moreso the performances—Cissy Houston silenced the crowd and made others teary eyed. Touching…although I do like the skirt that Ms. Eva is rocking.
suffragette hat! lol!
^^^ Bey's not wearing a lacefront. Now Tocarra…
Selita Ebanks dress is odd but she pulls it off. I didn't love anyone's outfit :(
I love Eva Marcille's look. (Even though she know her last name is Pigford….but anyway…) The printed skirt, hair and make up is all on point. But I can do without the glasses.
Claire I am starting to be disappointed in your critiques…
2Chainz looked like a effing ghetto cowboy and you thought that was ok.
Swizz Beatz looked foolish. Point, blank PERIOD.
LaLa looked like she was 300 lbs in that horrendous jumpsuit.
And Kim Kardashian's mod/simplistic dresses are what my her styles timeless.
Miss. Claire I'm not sure if you know the difference between FASHION, STYLISH and TRENDY.
Jay is dressed like Pee Wee Herman
Selita's look is hott! Best of this post. I was thinking Beyonce's dress was a Mama Tina creation. That dress looks cheap. Not feeling her look at all. Although I'd never want to see my man in those pants, I'm really digging Swizz Beat's look as well. Eva's look is cute. Although I prob would've gone for a slightly shorter skirt. I just purchased those Gucci sandals on sale. Due to the color, wasn't quite sure how to wear them. She gave me an idea.
Selita and Eva look the best ….Shemar Moore looks great, the Smith children look like brother…and brother :-/
Jihan keep the commentary coming just the way it is….you stick to the topic at hand which is fashion, with a little satire that's all your own…..it's what writers do. :-)
@Bre Bre
1. Claire didn't make the critique.
2. To each his/her own…
btw Jihan,
I'm still crying at "bewildered Blue Steel," I just… I can't. lmao!
Selita's look is hott! Best of this post. I was thinking Beyonce's dress was a Mama Tina creation. That dress looks cheap. Not feeling her look at all. Although I'd never want to see my man in those pants, I'm really digging Swizz Beat's look as well.
Eva's look is cute. Although I prob would've gone for a slightly shorter skirt. I just purchased those Gucci sandals on sale. Due to the color, wasn't quite sure how to wear them. She gave me an idea.
@Bre Bre before you go attacking Claire, you should probably scroll up to see that she didn't write this post.
Anywho, Lola Monroe's makeup always looks bad. I wonder if she does it herself or what type of lighting she has.
Beyonce somehow pulled this off for me. Motherhood looks great on her.
Taraji let me down girl! As soon as she walked on stage the camera angle from the side made my mouth drop. I wondered if she was with child. Shapewear knows no age, weight, or status. Invest!
And Iiked Tatyanna Ali's look. Maybe a different shoe would have made it come together better.
I enjoy your commentary Jihan. Keep it it up!
Bey's dress left me feeling hmm…
Kim – Where did she think she was going?? and you do not, not dance when Maze and Frankie are on stage!!!
Jay/kanye – meh
Lala – LOVED her look
Selita – Hmmmm…something about it was a little off…i'm thinking a top messy-ish bun would have pulled it together…and dangly earrings
Kerry – hmmm..try again
Tatyanna – I liked her look, minus the shoes
Nicki – no
Tocarra – Did she raid a great-great aunties closet?? And that hair – no
Eva – LOVE
@BreBre Thanks so much for teaching me the difference between what is fashionable, stylish, and trendy!
I'll be sure to consult you for your input next time I venture to discuss anything about fashion, since you're clearly the authority on the topic
I love King Bey, but HATED her….. half dress thing.
Love your commentary Jihan!
I love Jihan!
I wish I could have seen what Solange wore, but Bey looked good and I hardly think she hits the fashion mark. Her husband however, looked like a cross between 808′s Kanye and PeeWee Herman, but he's Jigga.
LOVE Selita's dress and she's another one who usually misses it.
Everyone else? Yawn or next!
how do you do a BET awards fashion rundown without mentioning Elle Varner? She was definitely one of last night's stand outs. Maybe u should've watched claire……
I am confused how someone can critique anyone when they did not read from start to finish…. I know when I want to make someone feel stupid I make sure I read so I can insult the right person with that being said. Bre Bre and Nakiah you ladies need to start the morning over and cut the shit. Jihan you are one funny lady….
Jihan, you are hilarious. I love Lola Monroe's dress. What you said about her makeup…priceless. Selita Ebanks looked stunning in her dress. I never seen a dress like that before but she pulled it off well. I loved LaLa's look. The sequin pants suit was cute. Sequin seems to be the trend this summer. Kim K looked very uncomfortable at the BET awards. I wonder if I am the only one that notice that(side eye).
Jihan – you crack me up. Are you this funny all the time? Eva's skirt is Marni for H&M – I tried it on at the pre-launch party and it was meh. Yolanda snatching wigs and gingerly placing one on her head? #dead
wow you were mean on this post lol
Beyonce never,ever does it for my in the FASHION dept. However, I think Solange get it…but I didnt see pics of her…Im sure they are coming!
yea, um JayZ didnt look that bad to me…except for the WHITE SHOES, maybe a soft gray suede shoe,shrugs…
I love the color of Yolanda Adams dress
…Im sure more BET pics will come rolling in!
….and everrr body else just look….?
Love Selita Ebanks dress I WANT IT!!!! and loved Swizz Beatz! the rest hmmmmsss and zzzzzzzs
Almost if all look a mess in this thread.. .I don't know where to start..
Beyonce, looks a sloppy mess. Her dress looks like stage curtains..unfinshed looking..
Nicole looks beautiful as usual.
Kim killed everyone!
I would say Melissa looks nice but her hmm…
Yolanda looks nice, I just don't like fake church ppl.
Eva outfit is nice,but not for this occassion.
Kanye looks basic,but better than his uncle PeeWee.
Love Selita Ebanks dress I WANT IT!!!! and loved Swizz Beatz! the rest hmmmmsss and zzzzzzzs
Others have already addressed the fact that Claire did not write the commentary/critique…I say this allllll the time & I'll say it here again – reading is fundamental.
What?! Elle Varner was easily one of the best dressed of the night, she looked great! King Bey looked good as well. Kerry really did serve up a snooze fest, I guess she didn't want to waste a gown on the BET awards. Selita looked fab, wasn't that into the hair though. LaLa's jumpsuit was horrid. LOL at Jermaine Dupri's suffrage hat! What was Ms. Ali thinking? She needs more people! I can't with Malissa Ford and Flo Rida…
People were looking real bad last night, I see. This whole post needs to try again.
In my book, Beyonce almost always gets it right. Her look from last night reminds me of a prom dress. Really feeling Swizzy's fit! Selita looks great! Not feeling Nicki's dark brows with that light hair. I enjoyed last nights show, especially Frankie Beverly & Maze :-)
Leave Jihan alone. This is her writing style. People are just upset because their favorites are not praised.
No Beyonce's dress was a flashback to her mother's "creations" during DC area. Bad. And that Xenu the warrior belt, like seriously. I'm so disappointed in Kerry washington.
I loved Selita's dress. She looked great!! Swizz Beatz pants are really cute and would like nice on a woman…
Cant do a post w/out mentioning Elle Varner, Nakiah is absolutely correct. Sorry Johan
Thank you @Glamazons, I was gonna ask about Eva's skirt.
Jihan, I can't with you this morning! I was dead at "The gospel singer snatched all manner of wigs, one of which she gingerly placed atop her head." *gets back to work*
ps. Where can I find a look similar to LaLa's?
Love Jihan – she needs to go and write a book (a la Suri's Burn Book).
Kerry let the side down and that's the best I've seen Eva. The rest *yawn*
Swiss and 2Chainz look great! King Bey's belt was the business and Selita rocked that dress! So exciting.
Monica's facial expression is killing me…check the Taraji Henson pic (LOL:))
blah! To all of these…
I thought Elle looked cute! She has a great body and realizes she doesn't need to dress trashy to show it. And those matte red lips, loved her look! I hated lala's look, but I love her attitude and think she is adorable.
@ Jihan, classy response to an unclassy post!
such a fan of this site…and will continue to be.. but i will say that the writing sometimes goes out of fashion blogging into gossip blogging…maybe this blog is a marriage of the two…idk.. fashion is so subjective anyways.. so whatevas…
I love Elle Varner's look tho.. when i went to Panama recently..that style of dress was in every store. Selita is def serving in that outfit… love it!
Jihan keep up the good work.
Beyonce-never has to do much to look great
Toccara-that hair :(
Swiss- not very masculine, but I love the look
LaLa was the best dressed. I'm loving the jumpsuit trend. Its sexy, casual, sophisticated all in one.
No solange looks? I thought her little get up was niiiice !
I like this site but do not like when the writers (Claire and Jihan) take shots at the readers for expressing their opinions. Very déclassé. Normally Jihan is tactful but perhaps management should consider refraining from engaging in cyber disputes with commenters. Sigh. Focus on the fashion ladies. I'm now convinced most black women use blogs to attack rather than support one another.
It's just you hun….the dress is perfection on Bey
Beyonce werked that dam dress, loved it.
Wasn't too excited abt kims hair choice but her dress was hot
Kanye & Jayz looks nice.
Don't like lala's fit but the outfit is cute.
SELITA YESSS i was watching her dress the whole night.
Tocarra = hate it… hair, outfit, shoes, accessories all wrong.
Lola – looks soo good in that dress.
& eva's earring might be a bit too much but i love her outfit.
Maybe I'm the only one… but Bee is gorgeous. Kim, Kanye and Jay are simply chic and casual… They don't have to wear bling-blings to look perfect for the occasion. stfu. -.-
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