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In a spin off to the usual Good Girls Eat Dinner , the GGED squad hosted a night of life drawing in collaboration with Spirited Bodies . During this session - our two models were asked questions, and also spoke about their life as a muse and model while posing at the same time. It made for a challenge - as listening while drawing was more difficult than I imagined. Really inspirational insights about the risks, and joys of making a living taking your clothes off for the sake of art. Hope to make it to another session soon!
Inspo from @siichele
Inspo from @Imp_Kid
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Give Me Liberty or Give me Death
As the hours and days pass since Las Vegas, yet another mass shooting that has killed more of the United States' children, parents, sisters and brothers – my anger is becoming louder than my grief. I sit here at my desk, behind the computer screen of privilege and ask myself: what more can I do besides donate my time and money?
On a recent visit to the Louvre, I stood in front of Eugene Delacroix's "Liberty Leading the People" for what felt like hours. I was overwhelmed with how timely the beauty of this painting still is. I was transfixed by the image of this goddess of liberty, rising above the darkness of a deadly French Revolution. It is said: "Delacroix watched the rebellion from his window, and though he didn't take up arms he wanted to show his political views through painting."
Now seems as good a time as any to officially announce a collaboration with my talented friend and activist, the amazing Ro Fino. She is currently hosting a monthly show in NY called "Not My President: A Monthly Show of Resistance." Every month since the Women's March in DC, she has been gathering musicians and artists together somewhere in NYC to raise money for the cause of the moment. A lot of us are feeling overwhelmed by all of the ways to get involved, and this is a great way to support a variety of charities while meeting others in the community with similar concerns. (It still terrifies me that there are some without concern - they walk among us!)
This month's show will be on October 21st at Flat Tops in Astoria, Queens. I will be creating prints of Lady Liberty portraits for sale both onsite at the show and also online. Additional information to follow in the coming weeks.
LAS VEGAS: There is Blood on Your Hands
I don't which is more upsetting, waking up at least once a week to a notification on my phone of more terror attacks - or how normal it has become. Average. I almost expect it, waking up to bad news when I reach for my phone to turn off my alarm.
Another mass shooting in America. Another thing for us to argue about, to point fingers around - dividing ourselves even further.
What is it going to take for the thoughts and prayers to stop, and the action to start? I am tired of being judged for my social media posts. I can assure you the constitution did not get written in a "polite" and "quiet" manner.
If I hear "I don't like to express my political views" one more time…..
You can't have it both ways any longer. You are not able to stand for something, but refuse to take an opinion publicly. Some say I care too much, but isn't it more the problem that not enough people care? We need your help. Now is the time. Before it is too late.
This post is dedicated to my Aunt Mern (Marian Faulhaber). My godmother, and a constant example of what it is to be a strong woman in this world. Thank you for being such special support.
I've just gotten back from a long trip home to NY. After spending a lot of time with family and friends, I watched the new Lady Gaga documentary on the plane. It sent a rush of emotions through me. This trip was a strange one for me. I experienced pure joy - watching a few folks get married who I love dearly with all my heart, and pain - the unexpected loss of a family member. Timing, after all, is everything - so I can't help but think things were meant to be this way.
Gaga's influence on me is as much about my connection to her creative process, as it is about her work. The sources of her inspiration have always hit close to my heart. There is a scene in Five Foot Two when she visits her grandmother. Alongside her father, the three discuss family memories and the difficult passing of her Aunt Joanne at a very early age.
Joanne was a unique artistic spirit and very talented, gone too soon. After listening to the title song Joanne, her grandmother simply says "you are, you're just so special." The look on Gaga's face watching her grandmother take in the song she wrote for her made my heart ache for my grandfather. I was lucky enough to be raised with 4 grandparents, all artists in their own right. I had a very deep connection specifically with my maternal grandfather, Francis X Faulhaber. In that moment, I heard his voice in my head telling me the same thing that Gaga's grandmother said to her. There were so many times I showed him my own work, sitting next to him downstairs in his workshop creating pieces of my own. I missed him deeply in this moment, but I know that he is still proud of all that I am creating.
Also, like Gaga's experience - I was taught how to be a woman from the LGBTQ community. There is an episode of RuPaul's Drag Race Untucked Season 9, Episode 1 (min 14:30) which she spoke the exact words I have felt since I was young. I encourage you to watch the entire episode(s) yourself, but I think that the transcript makes more of an impact for purpose:
"I'm not a gay woman, you know - and it's that touchy sort of subject, right? Where can you stand up for people that you are not necessarily fully part of that community in a way that you can understand what you all go through. But I have always been surrounded by incredibly intelligent powerful gay men who have lifted me up through lots of changes in my life. Becoming famous was very strange, and it's the gay men in my life that helped me to become a woman. I don't know that a lot of people would understand that, but it's because of what you have been through. You have survived so much, that you inspire me to continue surviving. So thank you for that."
My Aunt Mern was named my godmother before anyone knew we would have such a special connection. I always new Aunt Mern was gay, I always knew her 'roommate' was her partner, and I always knew that it must have been hard for her in a very Catholic family to be true to herself. My love for collecting Nikes started with her, and she came to just as many of my basketball games as my parents did. I had a hard time in high school, I was teased a lot for being tall and a tomboy. I never felt beautiful, but Aunt Mern taught me that "pretty" doesn't necessarily always look like traditional femininity. Beauty can come from strength in oneself and pure love. I remember once I was visiting home from college, and she asked me if I had ever been to a drag show - 'they are just so gorgeous' she said. She always asked me and my cousins to go with her to a show with her friends in downtown Buffalo.
When I moved to New York after school, I eventually ended up working in the creative industry. I spent a few years in fashion, and my 20's became more nights at a gay club dancing all night, and less of dive bars drinking beers watching sports with dudes who were more likely to grab my ass inappropriately than make me laugh - (except for when we went to Boxers of course! shouts to when I met my idol Greg Bennett ). I guess I just felt safer, but above all I had found my tribe. I was accepted, straight or not. It felt really good to feel normal in my own skin for the first time outside of athletics. Rachel took me to Cubby Hole for exclusive table dancing antics, Bruno taught me how to accessorize, and Thomas taught me how to drink distilled vodka from Vlada while we plotted world domination. The Drag Queens I met along the way showed me that I wasn't athletic and awkward - I am my own self and that is where true goddesses are born. They also taught me how to wear makeup properly, how to walk in heels, and how to pair a manicure with a bag, and walk with my head held high - things my mother never taught me. These people are my family. They lift me up when I am having anxiety attacks, and are a constant reminder that I am loved.
I don't know if Aunt Mern will ever know how much she taught me to be a woman. How she opened my heart, by opening our family's eyes. Most of my own inner strength was born out of her example. She was unapologetic about who she was - and so I knew it was ok to feel different.
Thank you. You made me whole.
Handmaid's Tale
I finally watched The Handmaid's Tale, and I am here to tell you that it is just has terrifying as everyone says. It's hard to watch for a variety of reasons, namely if you are a human that has been repeatedly triggered by the past year's political events... because - well, this: This is the way the world could end—not with a bang, but a gradual elimination of rights.
For me, this piece in particular is the most successful of my recent body of work. It happened spontaneously, and I was working from different images in my own head. I would like for the rest of this collection to move in the same direction - a group of portraits, undescribed by gender or race. There is an essence of a being that excudes a feeling, hints of an image, but ultimately is defined by how it makes you feel in spirit.
Margaret Atwood continues to be my everything. Hot Tip: If you loved The Handmaid's Tale - Oryx and Crake is equally as amazing piece of speculative fiction.
Currently on my way home to New York for a few family weddings - but equally as excited about seeing an old friend show at Fashion Week & RuPaul's Drag Con.
I went to Drag Ball at the Hammersmith Apollo in London last weekend, followed by an all nighter at The Glory. (Alaska was far and away my fave performance - see photo from the inspo). After living here for almost 3 years, I finally felt like I had a night at home in this city the way I used to feel at home in NYC circa my 20-something's.
At some point in the evening, we met a lovely straight bi-racial couple from the US. They were asking my gay friends how they felt about the drag scene becoming so mainstream, and it got me thinking exactly about why I am painting these queens in the first place...
Let me first say that I understand that identifying as a straight cisgender woman does not necessarily make this a community I can speak for - however - the LGBTQ community has always welcomed me as one of their own. Aside from athletics, it is the only place my whole life I have felt truly safe, accepted, and understood. (Lady Gaga elaborates on this in a much more eloquent way on the first episode of Season 9's Untucked - more on that in a later post).
I own the fact that I have traditionally been a hater of all things underground becoming basic - however - I think that now is the time that the world needs more tolerance and appreciation for things that may be different than them. Exposure, understanding, and empathy are what this world needs right now. Exposure namely, to help unlock the rest. The world needs laughter, irreverence, joy, and love - all things that drag has brought to my life especially during dark times.
This is one of the many reasons why drag portraiture has became my main subject matter. I walk down the halls of the worlds' most relevant art museums, and see images of people that were framed and hung on a wall for generations to remember their importance.
Drag is performance art. Drag has been there leading the movement of change since the beginning - from Shakespeare to Stonewall. Drag is an art form that uplifts, inspires, and fights for evolution - and it has become very important to me that it be commemorated and remembered in art history as such. And so, I will keep painting. I will keep championing these heroes of diversity and inclusion that they may be revered as all of the art history heroes that have come before.
Having heard Detox's name thrown around in conversation as a "plastic queen" - it is my personal opinion that she is really not given enough credit for being a legit fashion icon both in and out of drag.
Enigmatic is a word that comes to mind when I think of Detox. Watching her live show is really the best part about her work, but here ability to walk the tightrope of classic and cool. She pushes boundaries while inspiring the youth and noting fashion history.
She is most known for her Mugler obsession, and even inspired an entire episode of Drag Race with her monochromatic look from the season 5 finale. I love that the more I am inspired by her, the more I learn - in turn getting a pretty serious/subtle education on style.
It took me a while to warm up to her. I know she isn't everyone's cup of tea. Rolaskatox was a bit cringe after all. But, she ultimately won me over during All Stars 2 - and bumped up to my top 5 drag queens after listening to her episode of What's the Tee?
Once I started painting her, I really couldn't stop. To date, she is the only queen I have done studies of both in and out of drag. She is also the only RuGirl to like my instagram posts leaving me to believe that she (or her social media manager?) keeps it 100%. It helps that she isn't bad at spitting lyrics, and has that phat a**.
Kim Chi
I love painting Kim Chi mainly because she herself is a brilliant painter. There are notes of her Korean heritage, high fashion, vulnerability, and wit in every face she creates. To admire her own work in study is a joy, and every new look a fresh inspiration. Her unique ability to make fun of herself in a way that is uplifting rather than self deprecating - a skill I am yet to master. There are many things to love about Kim Chi. I think she describes herself best:
"Kim Chi is a 7' tall, live-action anime character and high-fashion model.... One cannot bound Kim Chi with any stylistic stereotypes. She deftly absorbs and interprets our contemporary cultural milieu with unflinching focus. An ever-evolving chameleon, Kim never fails to surprise and delight with her larger than life looks and her high standard of work."
She is "Femme Fat and Asian"
Sasha Velour
There is nothing I can put into words that will explain the eloquence in which Sasha has fully married fine art with the world of drag. I have never been more excited about a current reigning queen. A designer, artist, and fashionista New York queen. I didn't think we could do better than Bob, but here she is: http://sashavelour.com/
One of my friends from NY came for a visit a few weeks ago - the amazing Ro Fino. She had been to London a bunch of times to visit but we never did the tourist stuff (that you actually have to pay for)- but we both love Amy Winehouse, Stevie Nicks, and any type of folk magic so naturally I took her to see the Raven's at the Tower of London. Not only did we get to see the Ravens but we made a special connection with one. Munin walked right up to both of us, dug a hole, and hide one of his mice in the ground. He continued to hang - obviously acknowledging that we were his type of humans. Transfixed by the dark beauty in this creature we stood there speechless (we actually held a conversation with it like it could understand us- which I am convinced it did! and proceeded to fail in catching the best insta story of all time).
Raven was the first queen on Drag Race that I fell in love with. There was something about her that was vunerable, and yet she would not. take. shit. from. any body. Some people called her bitchy. People call me bitchy. Some people think Ravens are dark creepy creatures - I think that they are pretty rad and have an energy that is of another world. Basically Raven is, and always will be - my #1 favorite drag queen.
There was something about her appearance on the show in 2008 that hit a soft spot in me. She defined that point era - but was also timeless. The millennium was in full swing, and yet we hadn't hit the global apocalypse. We were past JT and Britney's denim, but hadn't yet discovered the jumpsuit. She spoke to the woman in all of us that lived for a trip to Claire's, a stop at Macy's to browse, a visit to Wet Seal to find things that looked like they were from Macy's, and didn't mind rounding out the day at the mall with Hot Topic - but she also served timeless elegance.
Raven displayed an effortless feminism that I grew up coveting in other women, but only could find reflected back in myself through a glamazon such as her. There was a darkness in her that I have often battled, but she embraced that side of herself in a way that was endearing and made it a classic beauty.
Additionally, I think it is very important to mention that the definition of her nose contour was ridiculously ahead of its time. In my humble opinion she should sue the Kardashians. Praise her.
Note: Not long after I met Munin the Raven, my grandfather passed away. A week after to be exact. It is said in Icelandic folklore, that Munin is a shamanic messenger.
Rupaul Charles
When I was in middle school my parents blocked VH1 and MTV from our television channels. I would sneak up to my room where we kept one of our older TV's, and figured out how to watch the channels that were blocked from our cable. Pop Up Video, The RuPaul Show, and Real World were my absolute favorites. It was probably the most rebellious thing I had ever done up to that point.
I should mention I was also being teased quite a bit during this time period. I went to a Catholic grade school, and was one of the few girls who chose to wear Dickie uniform pants in the winter instead of skirts - (we lived in Buffalo! The bus stop was cold! I still don't understand why it was such a big deal?!) This combined with the fact that I was one of those scholar athletes who never got into trouble, and cut my hair extremely short in the 4th grade made me a target.
Even back then, I knew then that I would be an artist - but didn't understand in what capacity. What I did know, was that I loved feeling like I had a secret relationship with characters that I was discovering on those forbidden TV shows. Finally, I saw characters reflecting something back at me that I recognized in myself.
I remember distinctly watching a Duran Duran Pop Up video for their song Rio. I was in awe of all the storylines, and the thought that went into creating the band members beautiful technicolored day dreams. Pop Up video allowed the audience to hear the stories behind the artists' vision. They were making their own worlds to live in, the same way I yearned to bring my daydreams to life.
RuPaul also started to captivate me at this time. I was the tallest girl in my class, and there was not a day that went by I didn't hear something negative about it from the other kids. Little did I know how much this beautiful radiant human being would become a beacon of hope for my self-doubt. I didn't know what a drag queen was, but I knew he was beautiful to me.
David Bowie
I did a few studies of David Bowie last summer after he passed. This was a continuation of my magazine cover content series, but also meant to be a healing process. I just started drawing in hopes of finding an answer to why I felt compelled to spend time with his memory. This makes more sense to me now than it did then.
For so many, he was the first artist to become a mainstream gender-bending, pan sexual superstar. "David Bowie may have been the world's first transgender ally - before we had words like 'transgender' and 'ally' in our vocabulary." Like other gems of the 80's/90's (George Michael, Boy George, Madonna), Bowie was one of few to represent anyone who cared to be themselves, regardless of the mainstream opinion. He did so not just publicly, but successfully.
At a time when so many are persecuted for being different, I felt like revisiting his spirit was essential to keep me sane. RuPaul talked about his death on his podcast stating: "He represented so much of my philosophy as an outsider, I felt like the boy who felt earth - and he represented that." Michelle Visage continued, stating so eloquently that: "The thing about Bowie is he was, and will always be a work of art because he did not care what anyone thought about him, what anybody thought about his music. He did what he had to do - but it wasn't so far out that people couldn't hone in on it... People got it. And not only did they get it - it motivated people."
Like so many of my generation - I will think of him first as he played Jareth, the Goblin King in the 1986 cult class Labyrinth. It was a collaboration of 3 particularly profound artists: George Lucas, Jim Henson, and David Bowie. Together, they created a world that represented so many things I was feeling as a child. It was like watching an even more fucked version of Alice in Wonderland, and I was drawn to it. I was just as confused then, as I am now about how the good and evil spirits of the adult world worked. This struggle is a constant thread in my own work, and just about any other work that I adore. I am still trying to comprehend how easily people seem to shape shift, morphing from a sweet innocent childhood play pal into an evil creature. Equally how something or someone perceived to be a monster, is often the sweetest softest heart in the world.
Bryony Gordon says it best when she compares Jareth to her own anxiety monster in Mad Girl. David Bowie may have meant many things to many people, but for me - he will always represent the Goblin King of my own head. The beauty of the battle between good and evil within ourselves, and an icon of finding comfort in my own anxiety and depression.
Figure Drawing Studies
Figure Drawing Studies
Terry Richardson, Artist & Predator
For the past 3 years, I have been fascinated with magazine covers. The content that makes it to cover, and the intent behind that message.
Terry Richardson's aesthetic had always made me feel uncomfortable. As a huge Lady Gaga fan, I tried to ignore the fact that his images perpetuated the American Apparel type of "sexy" - one that is too close to child porn for its own good. Gaga herself has been a huge advocate for victims of sexual abuse and objectification. I refused to believe that she would collaborate so intimately with an artist that could hurt the group she championed. I realize now, that type of thinking is precisely part of the issue, and I now feel guilt for buying the book that they produced together. How could someone who I admired so much for representing sexual freedom collaborate not only with Terry Richardson, but also R.Kelly - both men known for being accused of preying on women and stealing the very same sexual freedom?
Then in 2014, the allegations from Anna de Gaizo broke - a former model for Richardson released her statement of being pressured unwillingly into sexual acts while on set for a shoot with him. In June of 2014 New York Magazine chose to put Richardson on the cover and ask the question - "is Terry Richardson an artist or Predator?" The article continues to praise Terry for his accomplishments, and painting the picture of the photographer as a victim of the media claiming he was a "vilified" man.
Callie Beusman from Jezebel says it best: "The question here shouldn't be whether Richardson is an artist or a predator. It should be why, when so many women have come forward with allegations, are we still treating this question like it matters?"
You may ask yourself why I would do a study of a mag cover that perpetuates this predator's criminality. The short answer is yes - this is very hypocritical. The long answer is harder to explain. First and foremost, this piece is just in my sketchbook and meant for my own personal collection. I have no plan to sell it, or even suggest it should hang on a wall in an exhibition promoting a man who has made a living preying on young women in the name of fashion. As I was creating this image, I anticipated the dark feelings I had towards what this man represents would come out. Instead it became something that was bright and vibrant in look and feel. This piece made me question my own belief systems, and face ownership of my part of the problem (which was precisely my intent).
This leads us to a bigger question - why the human brain is attached so fondly to things that harm it.... For all the negative reviews of Lena's Dunham's type of feminism, she approaches this question in one of the most skillful ways that I have yet to witness in her season 6 episode of Girls titled "American Bitch." The answer is not this simple, but Emily Nussbaum for the New Yorker isn't wrong when she proposes: "It's a trap laid by a narcissist for another narcissist. Who among us can say we wouldn't ever fall for one of those?"


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Lewis G. Gorton (b. 1859 d. 1933)
State Agricultural College
Lewis Griffin Gorton was born November 18, 1859 at Waterloo, Michigan, the son of Aaron T. Gorton. He was a graduate of Chelsea High School, as well as of the Michigan Normal College (1879). He later obtained a M.S. degree from the South Dakota Agricultural College. He was married and had one son, Guy R. Gorton. Gorton taught science at the Michigan Military Academy and later became the principal of Duffield School (1883–1885) and Bishop School (1885–1893) both in Detroit, Michigan. In 1893 he was selected to succeed Oscar Clute as the President of the State Agricultural College because of his youth, educational experience and ability to maintain student discipline at the Bishop School.
He was apparently well liked by the students and successfully eliminated rowdy student behavior. He also directed the establishment of the short course program in which individuals received six weeks of intensive instruction on farm related topics. However, the Secretary and the President of the State Board of Agriculture did not agree with Gorton's policy relative to the students. In addition, a segment of the faculty did not support Gorton, feeling that he had been ill chosen. As a result, in fall 1895, the Board asked Gorton to resign. He refused on the grounds that any charges against him first be specified and that he be given an opportunity to answer these charges. The Board refused to do this and placed him on temporary suspension with pay until January 1, 1896 (the suspension was never made permanent).
Following his dismissal from the college, Gorton returned to Detroit and began a successful business career. Gorton first sold life insurance, but later became a stockbroker. He helped establish the Detroit Stock Exchange in which he later served as president and later still as secretary. He also was a director of the Guaranty Trust Company as well as the State Savings Bank. Lewis Gorton died on January 3, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan.


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Council to double wardens
Council to double wardens
Letterkenny Town Council is set to double the number of traffic wardens operating in the town as it introduces new by-laws to manage parking.
The new by-laws, which came before the town council for ratification at last night's meeting, will mean there will be four traffic wardens operating in the new year.
The new regulations will see the introduction of a half-hour free period of parking on the refurbished Main Street.
Mayor of Letterkenny Tadhg Culbert said the new by-laws and the large area of the town that the traffic wardens have to cover means the extra traffic wardens are needed. Parking issues in other areas of the town away from the town centre have created the need for more wardens.
The extra revenue brought into through enforcement will help to cover the extra costs to the council, he said.
"The amount of complaints we receive about parking in different areas of the town, like Ashlawn and the Ballyraine Road, means we need more traffic wardens," he said. "The town is just too big and it is no longer just the Main Street where parking has to be enforced. With the new free-parking it is going to take a fair bit of watching and monitoring. But we would hope to get the cost back through enforcement. There are changes too in the length of time you can use some of the car parks so there will be greater enforcement."
If approved, the new by-laws could be in place by the middle of January, 30 days after they are ratified by the council. The free-half hour parking on the Main Street could come into force almost as soon as the new regulations are passed.


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Fall is in full swing. The leaves are starting to change. There's pumpkin patches on every corner, and we're all getting geared up for the holiday season! That being said, the fall season has brought with it lots of cool trends that you won't want to miss. This year, brands like Mayline, Global Total Office, and OFM have taken the furniture and seating world to the next level. If you're tackling an office makeover project this fall, you're in luck! In today's post we'll highlight the hottest new trends of the fall season to help shoppers make their interiors the best they can be. Enjoy!
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Mayline Living Chair
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Global Total Office Zira Reception Desks
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OFM Mesa Standing Desks
OFM has expanded their popular Mesa desk collection to include standing height models that help prevent extended sits in the workplace that can cause major health problems. The new ergonomic desk models from the Mesa collection are great for school, training, classroom, and professional applications. Multiple sizes and finish options are available.
OFM Morph Seating
The OFM Morph seating collection is unlike anything you've ever seen! The lounge chairs and sofas from this cutting edge line feature flip up panels that reduce noise and promote privacy in waiting areas. Morph chairs are also equipped with AC and USB inputs that come in handy when guests need to charge and operate devices.
OFM Triumph Seating
This season, nobody is doing lounge and reception seating better than OFM! Take one look at their trendy Triumph collection and you'll see why. These modular guest chairs can be used to create out of this world seating layouts designed to maximize space, comfort, and visual appeal. Tablet arm models and matching side tables are also available from OFM.


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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley for Vogue UK March 11, photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, styled by Kate Phelan.
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Credit Hawaiians for one of America's most beloved exports: surfing. Now, they're at it again with a freshly minted sport called stand-up paddleboarding. SUP is sweeping American coasts and rivers, but there's no better place to try it than its birthplace. "If you enjoy SUP, then you must go to where it originated," says Candice Appleby. "The gentle outer reef breaks of Waikiki are great for any skill set."
From Honolulu, head straight to Waikiki Beach, advises Appleby, for a mai tai and a catamaran sail. "As the boat heads through the surf you will view beautiful Diamond Head, and as the sun sets, the silhouettes of stand-up paddlers will be ingrained in your memory."
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Wild tuskers go on rampage, two dead
Two persons were killed when elephants went on rampage in two villages in Bankura on Monday.
A herd of elephants from Radhanaghar range entered Basantapur and Tentulara villages on Monday morning. Finding the tuskers damaging crops and huts, the villagers tried to send them back to the forest. An elephant started chasing a 53-year-old farmer Santosh Bhattacharya. Instead of running away from the place, the farmer tried to restrict the elephant from damaging crops in his land. The elephant trampled down Bhattacharya and damaged crops in his field.
Local people failed to rescue Bhattacharya right at that moment apprehending attack by the tuskers. The elephant went on damaging valuables and entered the adjacent Tentulara village.
In the village they damaged several huts and paddy store rooms. The tuskers also damaged the hut of Madhab Das.
An elephant attacked Das when he tried to scare away the elephants. He was also trampled by a tusker.
Both Bhattacharya and Das were taken to hospital where they were declared brought dead. The forest department officials reached the spot but failed to send the animals back to the forest.
The elephants were present in the villages till late evening. People turned homeless as most of their houses were damaged.
The villagers have decided not to sleep in their houses on Monday night apprehending attack by the tuskers.
"We are taking necessary measures to prevent tuskers from taking any more lives and from damaging the crops," the official said.
At Jamuria in Burdwan an elephant ran amok by damaging valuables and some houses. The road remained blocked till late in the afternoon as the tusker was found running on the road. The elephant even tried to push some lorries which were parked on the road.
The forest department official, however, has managed to send the elephant back to the forest.
It may be recalled that on February XII a-middle-aged man Naren Roy was killed and four were injured when a wild elephant ran amok in Siliguri city and its adjacent villages. The incident had led to a huge damage in the area.


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whos the most skilled player ever?
Skilled? Jordan? It doesnt matter how athletic he was he's an all time great anyway. Steve Nash, Kobe, Bird, Magic, Walton, Jabbar, Gervin, Frazier get nods from me.
LLPerez I agree, I think in a skill by skill comparison, Kobe probably wins. I also think that in his prime, Kobe was a comparable athlete, although perhaps not quite as good. But people tend to forget some of the nasty dunks he threw down on a regular basis. I think the reason Jordan was better just comes down to intangibles.
Seriously, what skill did Kobe have that was better than Jordan. Dont worry I'll wait. Jordan was a better midrange shooter, better rebounder, better post player, slasher, ball handler, passer, defender on and off the ball. Only think is three point maybe. Except that when ever he shot alot of threes he mad a lot of threes. Seriously, saying Kobe is better than Jordan in virtually anything is an insult to the complete package that was Michael Jordan. Kobe makes nice loking moves, but nothing he does is more effective than Jordan at any point in his career. Shouldnt how effect he is be the measure of how good he is?
Kobe's not Jordan. He will never be Jordan. If he was, he would have show the utter dominance that Jordan did EVERY MINUTE of EVERY GAME he played. No wierd moments. No 4 point first halves. No questionable defense. Just destruction of everyone. The thing with Jordan is that he wa sthe most relentless basketball player of all time, right up there with Bird and Magic. Kobe is equal the competitor, but an inferior basketball player. Lebron, while probably one of the most talent basketball players, but you wonder if he's that level of competitor.
mkadaoza, jordan was by no means a better ball handler. Kobe is a better 3 point shooter, ball handler, better left hand(even jordan admitted he wished he had a better left hand), kobe is better at hitting contested shots. The post moves are the same. I might give jordan the edge in mid range game and thats it. Again, not saying kobe is better since jordan was more efficient, but skill skill kobe can do everything on the court jordan could do and more.
As for your second coment, jordan DOMINATED EVERY MINUTE OF EVERY GAME. lol, come on man, now i know im tlalking to a nut hugger. No wierd moments? How about his poor play in the 96 finals where he shot 41% and was like 5-18 and 6-19 in 2 of the 3 close out games and needed his teammates to step up. You know the same stuff kobe gets ripped on for in this past finals.
Duncan and Jordan are solid picks but Magic and Bird have to be top two. Magic because of the size and what he could do with the ball and Bird because the lack of athleticism and the pure basketball talent he had. Ill go with Bird #1 though.
Not the most skilled but Pete Maravich was a magician but had a disappointing career. Hes right behind these guys i think.
Post moves may be the same, but Jordan has always been a more effective post player. I would argue that Jordan and Kobe are just as streaky from be hind the arc.
And its not jsu stuff he been ripped for in the ;last Finals. He's been in Finals where he walked in with the favored team only to lose, or to play "off" himself. And this isnt about missing. This is about playing like Lebron did when he said his elbow was injured. This is about being passive, not becaus ethats how he wanted to play, but to prove a point, to say "oh, I shoot too much? well, now i wont shoot at all. how do you like that" like hes proving something. And its been multiple series in multiple years. I've watched both careers with equal attention, and I'm sorry, Jordan is flat better. How many time does Kobe use his left to finish? And more importantly, how many time did he take that shot with two to three men in his face?
Excuse me, but I'll take the the guy with better shot selection and equal finishing ability. Thats why Kobes career fg% is 45.5% and Jordans is 49.7%. Because Jordan didnt settle. Period.
agree, jordan didnt settle. Thats why he is better. I admit that. But thats not what we are arguing. We aregunig skills. Jordan was not the same level ball handler. Even phil said that one of the main differences between the two was that kobe uses the dribble more to probe defenses and jordan was more about getting to his spot with one or 2 dribbles and pulling up. Watching them play, kobe is a better ball handler and i cant see how a jordan fan cant at least give that one to kobe. As for left hand, kobe uses his left all hte time. Lean in shots off up and unders. He has even hit a 3 pointer with his left hand back in the day. Jordan himself said that he wished he had a better left and that he almost always tried to finish with his right. 3 point shooting, jordan shot a lower percentage, and thats with him not settling as we both agree kobe does. He rarely took contested 3's. I believe he only barely passed 100 made 3's in a season like 3 times. Kobe passes 100 made 3's just about every year and usually by a wide margin. Post game is about the same. Kobe posts guys all the time. His work with olajuwon only helped. He is always taking guys into the low box. Jordan was great at this too, but kobe actually probably does it more often while jordan was more comfortable with the mid post from 10-15 feet and then shooting his fade away. Im not even sure what you mean by how many times has kobe shot with 2-3 men in his face. He actually does it pretty often.
And again, this "he dominated every minute of every game" talk is just absurd. Im not even gonna waste my time talking about that any more.
I'm surprised that no one said Hakeem Olajuwon. No one will ever show that type of natural post footwork ever again IMO.
Shaq said it best...
"Hakeem has five moves, then four countermoves -- that gives him 20 moves."
The Dream Shake is his trademark, but Hakeem was deadly all over the place. The man damn near made an impact on every facet of the game while he played. He's the only player ever to retire in the top 10 in Blocks, steals, points, and rebounding.
I see a Jordan and Kobe skills debate going here...that's tough lol.
Lets see, Mid-range I'm going to have to give it to Jordan. Especially shooting off the dribble. As far as overall better ball handling, Kobe takes that one, but Jordan is just as good (ask Charles Oakley and John Starks when he was trapped on the baseline by both men only to spin and dunk on Ewing). But his court vision isn't as good as Jordan's. Jordan to me has more basketball skill than Kobe. Defense, Rebounding, courtvison. The only edge Kobe has is that he is the better 3 point shooter.
Steve Nash is the most skilled ever. handle with both hands, cross-over , multi-direction spin,catch and shoot, deep 3, you name a specific area,he is good at it. when talk about pure skill, PGs is the only choice.you can imagine how good a steve nash in jordans body can be.
agree with as far as all around skills larry legend not alot of athletich abilty but damn he was so smart and got more down with less athletich abilty then anyone ever as for the kobe jordan that can be argued and counter argued all day long good mention on the dream too he was a very unquie all around big man
Jordan was a great ball handler, but not as creative as Kobe. Kobe is also better at using his left hand and shooting the three-ball. I'd also probably give Kobe the edge at making those shots that are a 10/10 on the level of difficulty scale.
Other than that, I'd give the edge to Jordan at just about everything else. He had a better low/mid post and mid-range game. He was more efficient, and though he took a lot of shots, had better shot selection. Despite Kobe being a great defender, Jordan was better at that end too. He didn't take nearly as many plays off defensively. Tex Winter has been highly critical of Kobe in that regard. Jordan was the better athlete and more explosive. Kobe has small hands, so he isn't able to do certain things with the ball that Jordan could. Jordan was the better closer, especially on the big stage.
And as competitive as Kobe is, Jordan was more competitive. He just had that will to not only dominate, but demoralize his opponents. Jordan was a killer. He'd kill your mother on the basketball court and not have any sympathy.
Kobe is close to Jordan skill wise, but isn't close to being a better player.
And if I had to pick a player for the most skilled, I'd probably go with Hakeem Olajuwon.
http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhp606f2vqpqQNZ76v (most skilled, most competitive, and greatest of all time)...
Reading the thread title made Magic Johnson spring to mind immediately but Bird although not an athletic freak like Jordan certainly made the most of his skillset.
Tim Duncan is perhaps the player who has made his actual career contributions count for more than any other NBA player in recent years as although there have been numerous 20/10 players, Tim Duncan has always put up his big games when it mattered and got his 25 points in a close win, grabbed a vital defensive rebound etc.
Would the possitive or negative efficency ratings that form parts of some stats help to show who amongst the players mentioned perhaps contributed most towards winning a game whilst on court.
Just thought I'd chime in the say if we are talking skill then shouldn't efficiency be a big part of how skilled someone is? The only areas I'd give Kobe the edge would be the three point shot and maybe the left hand too; Jordan said he wished he had a better left hand, doesn't mean his left hand was worse than Kobe's just that it was worse than his right, which I think we can agree is pretty damn good.
As far as dribbling is concerned, this is something that has always bugged me when people say Kobe is a better ball-handler and there are a few reason's this isn't true;
- Jordan's first step was so good that he often didn't need to be "creative" because he was effective.
- Jordan dribbled less, doesn't mean he dribbled worse. Kobe could be accused of overdribbling whereas like I said Jordan used the first step better.
Back on topic though, Hakeem or Jordan would have to be my picks. Hakeem's footwork was ridiculous, and the aerial creativity Jordan demonstrated in getting off certain shots, and the regularity with which he did it astound me.
When you take everything into account, size, speed, dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, ability to play multiple positions, I would say Magic is the most skilled player ever. He's a PG who could guard bigmen, and do everything else in between...he has to be the most skilled.
No LeBron in this? LeBron is an amazing physical speciment, amazing athlete. Can pass, score, play defense at all 5 positions for the most part, rebounds very well, and makes his team so much better.
No Julius Erving either?
Since when does skill only involve offensive ability. It's a skill to have great timing on shot blocking, it's a skill to box out effectively and play post and perimeter defense. It's not all dribbling and passing, and shooting. I think the most skilled big man and perhaps the most skilled basketball player ever is Hakeem Olajuwon, a true student of the game and argueably one of the most complete players ever.
Are you serious midwestbbscout?? What do you think a skill is? Do you think Pistol Pete came out of the womb and knew how to pass and dribble and drop 44 points a game in college?? No, he practiced his ass off to refine his game and although some players are more naturally gifted than others isn't any skill"...like something you practice on and get better at..."
Defense is just as much of a skill as offense, you think Dennis Rodman didn't pride himself on his defensive skill? Mutombo either? Jordan, Bowen, even Battier and Ben Wallace in today's game,...try telling them defense isn't a skill its just something yout practice on and get better at
@Steroid, Pistol Pete was a phenominally talented basketball player, but his short life projected him into infamy. He wasn't a great defender or an outside shooter, but he was deadly with a basketball in his hands going to the hoop. One of the greatest penetrators and creators, yes, but the most skilled basketball player....no.
Without taking size into consideration, do you really thing Olajuwon was a better ball handler, passer and perimeter shooter than a top tier point guard? I agree that he is the most skilled big man of all-time, but certainly not the most skilled all-around.
Ok,we need a evaluation system kind of like espn hollingers', based on shoot,handle,pass,personal defence and rebound tactics .not considering size, speed,vertical jump differences.
I think steve nash will be on top of that list.
he had to practice these things and became a master of them....I know one thing he couldn't play a lick of defense and neither can Steve Nash......I would have to consider Hakeem though for this list.....by far the most skilled big man ever to live no offense to Tim Duncan...


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Yet, here I sit…waiting for the good old 'inspiration fairy' to tickle my grey matter and make strong my funny bone!
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So here I begin, just like Bilbo Baggins before me. I'm off on an adventure and you are all welcome to join me!
I'm undergoing a process of rebirth, re-worth, and re-writing in my life (on both a smaller and larger scale). So I won't promise that every blog post will be flippant and fluffy, or that I won't embellish the crap out of some relatively innocuous story.
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The girl walks silently into her bedroom, sits down on the bed holding a strange shiny black orb firmly in her hands. Squeezing her eyes tightly closed she forms a question in her mind. With all the fabric of her being, she focuses on this one question.
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Fairfield is stretching the limits of "Bay Area" but there are so few notable places to eat there that's it's worth mentioning this place.
This is a family-run soul food/barbecue place similar to Trinity in Richmond but better.
The non-barbecue food is great. I've had the catfish, gumbo, and jambalya. I'm no expert on this style of cooking but thought it was excellent. Not New Orleans sublime but pretty darn good. The preparation and presentation are always perfect. Lunches are around $15 and include two sides. (I haven't been for dinner.)
The sides are good but nothing special, except the hush-puppies which are crispy outside and creamy inside with no oiliness or harshness. Nice creamy mac-n-cheese, collards, rice and gravy, yams, beans, okra (I've overheard people say the okra is great.)
The 'cue is done off-site by the dad. It isn't bad but not great - I wouldn't go just for the 'cue. The beef had a nice smoke ring, and the ribs have some smokey flavor but it's all been a little chewy. The beef link was lean and good quality; if it's not homemade then it's purchased from someone that knows what he's doing. The sauce is a thin sweet red sauce poured over the meat - ask for it on the side.
Chez Soul is shares an office building with Solano Magazine and the entrance is inside so it's tricky to see from the street. They occasionally have an A-frame sign out front.
It's sparkling clean and very friendly. The staff remembered me after my first visit and always has something cheery to say.
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RCL is not what is once was
7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)
Sail Date: June 26, 2016
Ship: Allure of the Seas
Cabin Type: Balcony
Cabin Number: 14700
Traveled As: Family (older children)
Reviewed: 2 years ago
Review Summary
I had not taken a cruise in almost 25 years (3 prior cruises on RCL) and my memories had mostly been very positive. However, many aspects of cruising have declined appreciably since the mid-90's. First, the things I liked:
- Ship was beautiful, clean, and constructed of wonderful materials
- Cabin service was impeccable and friendly
- All staff were very courteous and helpful
- Everything happened pretty much on schedule; embarking and disembarking were very efficient considering the huge volume of people
- The SeaPass worked very well and is a nice convenience; I only wish we didn't have to use it every time we wanted something.
The not-so-good things:
- We always remembered a spectacular dining experience, but that was not the case. Waiting time was excessive (though the wait staff seemed to be attentive and working hard) and the food was, for the most part, very ordinary. Putting a fancy French name on a dish does not make it a gourmet meal. Portions were rather small and it seemed that RCL hoped to fill us up with bread and drinks so we wouldn't notice. We also missed the 10-person tables that allowed us to make friends and expand the experience beyond our own small group. Basically, the main restaurants felt like floating Ruby Tuesdays with long wait times.
- The trend toward "specialty restaurants" was disappointing because the message seemed to be: If you want to avoid the long waits and mediocre food at the regular dining rooms, you'll have to pay through the nose. That is not what we remember RCL to be all about.
- While the shore excursions were fairly easy to set up, they were rather expensive and it felt like we were being thrust into a non-stop infomercial. Did not enjoy St. Maarten's at all.
We will be thinking long and hard about ever taking another cruise, especially on such a huge ship. If we ever do cruise again, it'll be on a 1500-passenger ship that focuses on the individual customer's experience and not looking at customers strictly as a cash cow. I emphasize that my dissatisfaction is not with the staff or crew - it is a system problem originating directly with RCL policy and strategy.
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Ottawa: An Ottawa man detained on assault charges while under surveillance by federal police probing an alleged terror plot was released on bail on Friday.
Aswo Peshdary, 20, was arrested by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police anti-terrorism unit on August 27. He was later charged by the Ottawa police with assault and uttering threats, but is not facing any charges related to the probe.
A judge yesterday ordered the call centre employee`s release on USD 8,000 bail paid for by his sister and father, on the condition that he stay away from his wife, not own any weapons and not apply for a passport.
Three others accused of being part of a "domestic terrorist group operating in Canada" had previously been arrested in police raids on their suburban homes in Ottawa and London, Ontario.
The trio was charged under Canada`s Anti-Terrorism Act with conspiracy, possessing materials for explosives and making property or financial services available to a terrorist group.
One of the suspects is also believed to be a member of an unnamed terror group tied to the war in Afghanistan.
Federal police said they had executed a search warrant in Ottawa and arrested Peshdary "as part of our standard operating procedures in the course of the search" linked to the terror investigation.


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brave prosecutor vs. masters of disinformation!
This is a 1969 political thriller directed by Costa-Gavras, based on the 1966 novel of the same name by Vassilis Vassilikos.
The film presents a thinly fictionalized account of the events surrounding the assassination of democratic Greek politician Grigoris Lambrakis in 1963.
With its satirical view of Greek politics, its dark sense of humor, and its downbeat ending, the film captures the outrage about the military dictatorship that ruled Greece at the time of its making.
Excellent movie and a very beautiful sound track. I really enjoyed watching it.
[Within the space of a year: Lumumba of the DRC, Diem of Vietnam, Kennedy of the USA - - both Diem and JFK did not want American troops in Vietnam, and Lambrakis of Greece - - a busy time for the CIA, unfortunately!]
A truly classic and chilling film about the assassination of political activist, Gregoris Lambrakis, in Greece in 1963. Should be required viewing in any history class.
"Hailed as one of the greatest political thrillers ever made", it's based on the assassination of a left wing/democratic politician in Greece in 1963. There's a lot of real-life background about Greece's political climate in the post-WW II years in the extras and/or commentary.
Good film made me feel like I am observing all the situation in front of the screen. Criminal government was an important issue in Turkey too, still is. Law and justice can be dirty but still there are good ones who do the right thing.
Fantastic film. See this one and Missing -- they sure don't make them like this anymore. Solid Criterion release.
This is powerful film-making. The director has a direct link to the unstable political history of Greece and, indeed, all of the portrayals and actions on screen are intended to evoke true events. Costa-Gavras also knew he was making a film, and to him that meant that it should entertain and resonate for years to come. This should be required viewing in high-schools.
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My name is Peter Henry Emptage.
I was born at The Albury Base Hospital in 1979.
These days, I'm a carer and a translation-interpreting student who occasionally plays bass in a wedding band around Victoria.
I've liked making pictures and music for quite some time now. When I get myself organised enough, I record songs with my friends and share them via Bandcamp under the name 'paddock'.


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Appeals Court Says Feds Can File Oversized Brief In Weev Case, But His Defense Has To Keep Its Reply Short
from the due-process! dept
The government had made a request to file an "oversized" brief to present their case. In response, weev's lawyers requested the ability to file an "oversized" brief in reply to the government's brief. The DOJ did not oppose this request. Yet, the court approved the government's request while denying the defense request. In short: the government can file a giant brief throwing the kitchen sink of legal theories at weev, while weev's team is limited in how much space it has to reply. No matter what you think of weev, who seemed to take joy in pissing off just about everyone, at the very least you'd think he deserved the right to present a full response to the claims made against him by the government.


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Izzie's way home.
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- Publisher: [United States] : The Asylum : 2016.
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A picked-on aquarium fish escapes her yacht home, unaware of the dangers that await her in the open ocean. With the help of other misfit sea creatures, she learns not only how to brave the perils of the deep, but how to be true to herself.
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Nick Young relishes shot at NBA title with Warriors
The man known as Swaggy P doesn't want for much. A decade into his NBA career, Nick Young has so many sneakers they require their own building, a fleet of luxury automobiles, a wardrobe stocked with designer brands, a worldwide fan base and a dating history that includes Iggy Azalea.
"I think I'd be more Swaggy P with a ring than anything, though," Young said with a grin Wednesday after Warriors practice.
He is the rare NBA player who has experienced more tabloid frenzies than playoff appearances. Now pushing the limits of his prime at age 32, Young hopes to prove that the self-professed "Savior of Swag" can be instrumental in a championship locker room.
Three months ago, after a convincing pitch from head coach Steve Kerr and forwards Kevin Durant and Draymond Green, Young took a pay cut to sign a one-year, $5.2 million deal with Golden State. While many front offices saw a player more famous for his alter ego than his performance, the Warriors saw an elite shooter who could benefit from a winning culture.
Less than a week before the season opener, Golden State's Swaggy P experiment has encountered some hiccups.
Young arrived at training camp noticeably heavy. Though he played in a similar system last season under Kerr protege Luke Walton with the Lakers, the career 41.9 percent shooter has been slow to grasp the backdoor cuts foundational to the Warriors' offense.
Late in last Thursday's exhibition in Shenzhen, China, after going 1-for-5 from three-point range, Young fell awkwardly on a rebound attempt and bruised his right hip. Missing basketball activities for the rest of the China trip has set him back further.
Several hours after a shortened practice Tuesday, Young returned to the gym to hoist jumpers on his own. Kerr pulled him aside before practice Wednesday to remind Young of the challenges that come with being on a deep team: Unlike past years, when he could let shots fly without risk of being pulled, Young will need to maximize his minutes.
"Nick had a really good day today," Kerr later told reporters. "I think he understands it's never easy going to a new team, especially after you've been in the league for 10 years — a new environment, new teammates, all that stuff. He looked much more comfortable today."
Young is accustomed to reclamation projects. As a young gunner on awful Wizards teams, his biggest mentor was Gilbert Arenas, who, midway through Young's third NBA season, received a felony weapons charge for bringing four guns into the locker room following a heated argument with teammate Javaris Crittenton. During his four years with the Lakers, Young spent the prime of his career losing in the name of another youth movement.
Of the 651 NBA games he has played, 15 have come in the playoffs. Only once, in 2012 with the Clippers, has Young played past the first round. His career winning percentage is 32.5.
Being on mostly inept teams has hardly helped his reputation. Though none of Young's antics have been particularly harmful, many view him as a gunner allergic to passing. What they overlook is that he made significant strides last season as a passer, defender and leader. In 16 of the Lakers' final 17 games, with a playoff berth out of reach, Young didn't complain while Walton gave his minutes to younger players.
"With everything I've been through," Young said, "I think (a championship) would be the ultimate accomplishment for me."
During their Wizards days, Young and JaVale McGee co-hosted a YouTube show. Its most lasting contribution? A 2011 segment in which they tried the "cinnamon challenge." Young swallowed the spoonful of cinnamon while barely grimacing; McGee did not.
Over the past six years, the two have remained close. In June, after winning his first championship with Golden State, McGee sat in the back seat of a Maybach as his driver took him to Young's mansion. When Young came to the street, McGee rolled down the window and, with a grin, said: "What's up, loser?"
It's a label Young plans to shed this season.
Connor Letourneau is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Twitter: @Con_Chron


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Affair: Variety's Power of Women: New York Luncheon
When: Friday, April 21, 2017
Hot Spot: Cipriani 42nd St, NYC
Deets: Variety's annual luncheon gathering an intimate group of the entertainment industry's most philanthropic women, who are selected as Variety's "Inspiration Impact Honorees." Through their humanitarian efforts, these women have made a significant difference to their chosen causes.
Variety's global media presence continues to expand and the "Power of Women" platform is one of the brand's most prestigious honors. To continually recognize the extraordinary achievements and leadership of women in entertainment, Variety has made "Power of Women" a biannual event in New York and LA. Variety is excited to announce a new collaboration between its Variety Foundation and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) for both the Power of Women: New York and Los Angeles events, where EIF will be matching Variety's charitable donation to all of the honorees' charities at both events.
The exclusive luncheon hosted four hundred invite-only guests comprised of entertainment and media insiders, who came to celebrate, support and pay tribute to the philanthropic efforts of these incredible women. The afternoon included VIP pre- and post-ceremony cocktail receptions designed to engage guests with the participating charities and brand sponsors.
Who You May Spot: Host: Vanessa Bayer; Honorees: Jessica Chastain, Audra McDonald, Chelsea Clinton, Blake Lively, Gayle King
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Cushman: Capital Flowing Into Real Estate
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All is not exactly lost for the real estate market, according to Cushman & Wakefield Sonnenblick Goldman. In a capital markets update on Wednesday, the firm reports that there is capital coming into real estate, with lenders and equity investors reporting greater desire and capacity to put money to work.
"Talk of a 'liquidity bubble' may be overdone, as capital providers are still very focused on strong sponsors and major markets, but liquidity is certainly having a strong impact on certain markets and assets," the report reads.
Cushman also found that mezzanine lending spreads are starting to improve after nearly 24 months of subordinate debt quotes in the range of 16 to 22 percent, with several new funds coming into the market. The report also found that spreads have come in nearly 25 basis points during the past two weeks, with 10-year, Super-senior AAA bonds tightening to 430 basis points over the Treasury.
"The nearly continuous rally in AAA spreads over the past three months is being reflected in the enthusiasm of lenders for conduit loan product," it reads. "Look for the first large multi-sponsor securitization involving assets other than multi-family in the next 6-8 weeks. Every major bank is either formally back in the market underwriting deals or is in the process of hiring loan origination professionals."


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Stella is the prettiest puppy in Edinburgh... she loves sleeping, peeing in the corner when she thinks no one is looking and waking up at 5am, even on a Sunday.
I'm Fred. I'm a 4 month old Cock-a-chon puppy. I'm rambunctious, outgoing, and extremely playful! I also love riding in the truck with Mom and Dad. I will run, jump, spin, dance, steal my moms mail, and give LOTS of kisses!
Keepa is a beautiful 3 year old dog.He loves to... Run around the house and run under our feet. Keepa is always hungry, loves having a bath, thinks its funny when he takes the our washing undies!
He loves his new toys from Santa and lovs his bones. Our family really loves Keepa as he brings lots of joy and excitment into each day!!!! Keepa is always ready to play, as soon as we get home he wants attention!. Keepa is a lovely gentle dog who is always there if you want a cuddle!!! This Summer he has really enjoyed going for a swim and he loves his new hair cut!
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Fun loving puppy living in NYC. Favorite things include peanut butter and lamb!
Russell is a handsome, rambunctious bundle of joy. He loves going for walks to the park and watching sunsets at the beach. Sticks, squeaky toys, and peanut butter are a few of his favorite things, along with long naps. Russell is a brave boy who just wants to make friends with all dogs - big or small! There are frequent road trips and snuggle sessions in Russell's bright future.


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Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) "To effectively end AIDS in an inclusive manner that leaves no one behind, we need both women and men to engage meaningfully in decision-making and implementation of the AIDS response at all levels," says Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, the Ghanaian Minister of Health and Chair of the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board currently meeting in Geneva, Switzerland.
Agyeman-Manu was speaking on Wednesday, the second day of the 27 to 29 June PCB meeting, as calls for equal representation of women and men in all PCB delegations rented the air.
Tabled by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and seconded by Ghana, a decision point inviting delegations to continue to encourage and support equal representation of women and men in delegations to the PCB was adopted by consensus.
The decision point came in response to a report by the UNAIDS Executive Director, Michel Sidibé, in which he highlighted gender equality and the empowerment of women as one of the core pillars of the Fast-Track approach to ending AIDS and a key priority in the repositioning of the Joint Programme.
The PCB members reflected that governing bodies are central to embedding gender equality in organizations and noted that this is an area in which UNAIDS can again demonstrate its commitment to gender equality.
The UNAIDS Executive Director noted how fostering a culture that empowers women within organizations leads to progress in parity. He shared results from the UNAIDS Secretariat Gender Action Plan, including an increase in women in Country Director positions (from 27% in 2013 to 48% in 2017) and an increase in the percentage of women in middle management and higher levels, from 44% in 2013 to 48% in 2017.
Gender parity on delegations of governing bodies has been strongly advocated by the International Gender Champions. UNAIDS and the Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Co-Chair the International Gender Champions impact group on change management, which aims to identify and overcome institutional barriers that prevent women's influence and advancement.
"I am proud to see the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board (PCB) recognize the importance of equal representation of women and men in delegations. The achievement of gender equality at all levels is an integral part of the AIDS response and, as such, a priority for UNAIDS," Sidibé had said.
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What is NOTORIOUS?
NOTORIOUS is the gear deodorant developed and manufactured by Sandra "Tara Armov" Frame and Stephen "Busta Armov" Greenberg in Los Angeles, CA. She's been making and using NOTORIOUS for about ten years. It's natural stuff (witch hazel, tea tree, peppermint and lavender essential oils) to help get rid of that dreaded gear stench we've become all-too accustomed to in roller derby and other sports where you sweat all over your gear (we're looking at you Hockey Players).
How do I use NOTORIOUS?
It's super easy! Shake the bottle well and lightly spray onto your gear after you're done with it for the day. You get best results when you leave your gear out to dry overnight. And walla! Cleaner-smelling gear the next time you put it on.
Will NOTORIOUS harm my pads, gloves, helmet, skates or clothing?
Nope, NOTORIOUS doesn't degrade your gear, or stain clothing. We've had customers use NOTORIOUS as a pre-wash treatment for clothes and furniture that have even been bombed with cat pee, and NOTORIOUS gets the smell out without harming the fabric.
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Yes, you can use NOTORIOUS as a deodorant in a pinch! Remember, it's not an anti-perspirant, but it will make you smell better if you can't get to a shower post-workout. It's tingly on the skin, which a lot of people enjoy.
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You can click on either our NOTORIOUS Dealer's page or our NOTORIOUS Store Locator.
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International shipping charges and import rules make individual orders impractical at this time. We do sell to distributors, pro-shops and skate shops internationally. Please contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com if you are interested in selling or distributing NOTORIOUS outside of the US.
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It's hard to criticize a company for publicly proclaiming a commitment to open competition.
It's also easy for a company to pay lip service to a level playing field once it has established overwhelming market pressures in its favor.
That's the mixed reaction to Microsoft's announcement of a 12-point philosophy to embrace competition by opening its APIs and allowing OEMs to set other companies' software as the default option on their systems.
One of the smartest comments we've seen on the announcement came from Ken Wasch, president of the Software & Information Industry Association. Wasch was quoted by Television New Zealand as saying that unless Microsoft actually offers a discounted version of Windows sans IE or Media Player, OEMs will have no financial reason to go to the hassle of ripping out those components and replacing them with a competitor, even if that competitor is freeware such as Firefox. And Microsoft didn't promise such adjustments to its royalty fees.
Microsoft critics are quick to call yesterday's announcement a political spin on market realities, not unlike MS's announcement that it would create Office ODF translators that someone else was sure to make anyway. Redmond seems oddly sensitive to public outcry these days -- see the recent Private Folder flack -- and needs to curry the favor of EU regulators in its ongoing anti-trust battle.
Ultimately, open APIs are never a bad thing, so there's certainly some merit to Microsoft's public gesture. And the fact that Microsoft can even feel market pressure should be encouraging to those who want a more diverse software market.
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