Shainaf87

iswagswagswag:

Hottest Fancy Rose Collectibles

• Bralet  //  Bralet
  
• Bralet  //  Cami
  
• Cami Bra  //  Panties
  
• T-back  //  T-back
  
• Phone Cases  //  Phone Case
  

Discount code: BH30

Hurry take your favorite home!

Consider this your warning... or invitation. We don't judge.

(Image credit: YouTube)

ohgod-awesome-posts:

Same here

long-tongues-mmmm:

This insult completely cracks me up

Boxing as a competitive sport for women has become increasingly popular in Pakistan in recent years. Put on your gloves and go a round in 360.

the-absolute-funniest-posts:

Having spent time in the past living in a van, Manhattan resident Michael Pozner felt confident that 500 square feet would be plenty of space. But after a few years of living (and working from home) in his studio apartment, he got tired of having papers strewn around, climbing a rickety loft stair to get into bed, and the whole place looking, in his words, "like a dorm room."

READ MORE »

thegoodbyekitty:

This Wednesday, Radiohead will perform in Israel for the first time since 2000, having played there eight times over the band’s long career. But international attitudes toward Israel have changed drastically over nearly 20 years and, up until now, Radiohead hasn’t had to defend such a concert. Since 2005, a ... More »

WARSAW, Poland — A new exhibition in southern Poland shows the brutality of the Nazi German death camp of Auschwitz through the artistic work of its inmates. Some of the artworks are being shown publicly for the first time.

The “Face to Face: Art in Auschwitz” exhibition opened last week at the Kamienica Szolayskich (Szolayski Tenement House) of the National Museum in Krakow to mark 70 years of the Auschwitz Museum. The museum’s task is to preserve the site in the southern town of Oswiecim and to educate visitors about it. More than 2 million people visited the museum last year.

The curator of the Krakow exhibit, Agnieszka Sieradzka, said Wednesday it includes clandestine as well as commissioned drawings and paintings by Jews, Poles and other citizens held at Auschwitz during World War II.

“These works help us see Auschwitz as the inmates saw it and experienced it,” Sieradzka told The Associated Press. “We stand face to face with the inmates.”

The Nazis sometimes ordered talented inmates to make paintings for various purposes. One such painting is a portrait of a Roma woman that pseudo-scientist Josef Mengele experimented on. Mengele ordered portraits like this from inmate painter Dina Gottliebova, a Jewish woman from Czechoslovakia.

The task helped Gottliebova survive. After the war she traveled to the U.S. and started a family. She died in 2009 in California under the name Dina Babbitt.

Among the clandestine art is the so-called Auschwitz Sketchbook by an unknown author. It has 22 drawings of scenes of beatings, starvation and death. It was found in 1947, hidden in a bottle in the foundation of a barrack at Birkenau, a part of the Auschwitz-Birkenau complex. It is the first time it is being shown to the general public. It is housed at the museum and only shown on request.

Also being displayed is the original “Arbeit Macht Frei” (Work Sets You Free) gate top that was stolen and retrieved in 2009 and is now kept under guard at the museum.

From 1940-1945, some 1.1 million people, mostly European Jews but also Poles, Roma and Russians, were killed in the gas chambers or died from starvation, excessive forced labor and disease at Auschwitz, which Nazi Germany operated in occupied Poland.

MONIKA SCISLOWSKA, Associated Press

The listing includes a photo of the former Bull's shoe closet, which is pure sneakerhead porn. [ more › ]

by Rob Brezsny

ARIES (March 21–April 19): https://www.thestranger.com/free-will-astrology/2017/06/28/25252195/free-will-astrologyThis is a perfect moment to create a new tradition, Aries. You intuitively know how to turn one of your recent breakthroughs into a good habit that will provide continuity and stability for a long time to come. You can make a permanent upgrade in your life by capitalizing on an accidental discovery you made during a spontaneous episode. It's time, in other words, to convert the temporary assistance you received into a long-term asset, to use a stroke of luck to foster a lasting pleasure.

TAURUS (April 20–May 20): Physicist Freeman Dyson told Wired magazine how crucial it is to learn from failures. As an example, he described the invention of the bicycle. "There were thousands of weird models built and tried before they found the one that really worked," he said. "You could never design a bicycle theoretically. Even now, it's difficult to understand why a bicycle works. But just by trial and error, we found out how to do it, and the error was essential." I hope you will keep that in mind, Taurus. It's the Success-Through-Failure Phase of your astrological cycle.

MarketSquare—a new Chicago furniture startup—enables a stylish, non-committal lifestyle by offering a curated selection of new and gently used furniture & home décor. Its end-to-end ecommerce platform helps customers save up to 90% off traditional retail prices. [ more › ]

The new video is an unnerving look at madness in the age of uncertainty.

(Image credit: YouTube screenshot by NPR Music)

A Chicago Police officer rescued a dog that jumped out of a vehicle Tuesday morning on Lake Shore Drive, causing a four-vehicle crash in the Streeterville neighborhood.

About 6:30 a.m., the dog fled a vehicle in the 600 block of North Lake Shore Drive and jumped into Lake Michigan, according to Chicago Police. A responding officer rescued the dog from the water, which was captured on video by a news traffic helicopter.

The driver of a Toyota Camry swerved in front of a GMC Terrain, which then struck a Chevrolet Malibu, police said. A Dodge Durango that was in the far left lane was then struck on the driver’s side by the Malibu.

The occupants of the Terrain and the Malibu were taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, police said. Their ages, genders and conditions were not immediately known.

Police initially said the driver of the Camry tried to run away after the crash and was taken into custody, but later said that person was unrelated to the crash. No one is in custody.

 

 Image: Facebook, Wana Brands

The six billion-dollar newborn marijuana industry offers women the opportunity be leaders in a field not defined by men. According to a study published by Marijuana Business Daily in 2015, women hold about 36 percent leadership positions in the cannabis-industry, compared to about 22 percent of executive roles in other industries. In fact, women are more likely to own titles in every sector of the marijuana industry, from consultants, activists, researchers, attorneys, and business owners than women in all other industries in the US.  

With the legalization of medicinal or recreational marijuana in 29 states in the past two decades, the expansion of the cannabis industry is unprecedented. It’s exactly the market’s youth that provides women more opportunity to succeed since traditional barriers don’t exist. There aren’t as many glass ceilings to break or boys clubs to fight into. Men and women are in the trenches together, working side by side figuring out the rules as they go. 

Many women have moved to a career in cannabis, tired of being held back by misogynistic boundaries. For the first time in history, perhaps, women have the opportunity to lead and create a culture-friendly industry that supports them.

“I believe many women, including myself, saw the emergence of a new cannabis market as their chance to not only get in the boardroom – but run it,” says marijuana journalist Chloe Sommers.

Big corporate businesses still stand on the sidelines, making it easier for entrepreneurial startups to flourish. Women also benefit from the more lenient financial requirements required to begin businesses within the marijuana industry.

Nancy Whiteman, co-owner and founder of Wana Brands which is one the top selling producers of edibles in Colorado, stated, “When Colorado really opened up, there were low barriers to entry. It didn’t cost a lot to get a license and there weren’t limitations on the number of licenses.” As more states legalize the recreational and medical use of cannabis, the door will be open for women to claim a seat at the table.

The organization, Women Grow, wants to ensure that women take advantage of that window. Founded by Jane West and Jazmin Hupp, Women Grow is a network of over 30 chapters in the US that helps women enter the cannabis market equipped with the tools necessary to succeed. Because of the closed doors West and Hupp experienced in other industries, they wanted to provide a professional network of women cannabis entrepreneurs that could encourage and bounce ideas off each other.

Image: Women Grow’s Facebook

At one of the first summits held by Women Grow in 2015, Hupp vocalized a vision for women in the cannabis industry that many now share. “You lead this new, billion-dollar industry. It’s about f**king time we led something!”

The cannabis industry also has the capacity to be heavily influenced by women due to the role that the plant is playing in healthcare. As traditional caregivers, women see first hand the pain their patients suffer and are passionate about finding alternative and natural solutions to pharmaceutical drugs.

Image: Whoopi & Maya’s Facebook

Whoopi Goldberg partnered with medicinal marijuana guru, Maya Elisabeth, to develop a line of cannabis-infused products to provide relief for menstrual cramps. Their company, Maya & Whoopi, includes topical rubs, tinctures and THC-infused bath soaks. Their products help alleviate pain without getting woozy, allowing women to maintain a demanding work or school schedule.

Dr. Lakisha Jenkins is a traditional naturopath and registered master herbalist, specializing in medicinal cannabis education and cancer prevention.  When her daughter was diagnosed and died of cancer, she witnessed up close the devastating effects of rigorous cancer treatment causing Jenkins to became more committed to educating and creating alternative solutions for individuals in pain. With knowledge passed down from her Native American heritage, she can treat almost any illness with a combination of herbs and cannabis-infused ingredients. 

RELATED: 8 Franchise Opportunities for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Women entrepreneurs are finding creative solutions to accessorize their weed-smoking and eating habits. Jeanine Moss replaced opiates with marijuana to manage the pain she suffered due to a hip replacement surgery and hated sneaking to block the stench. Instead, she founded AnnaBis, which designs luxury aroma-blocking bags in order to mask her medicinal practices from the public eye.

Holly Alberti-Evans, inspired by the Mary-Kay model, founded Healthy-Headie, a company that brings a quality shopping and educational experience right to your home. They sell high-tech vaporizers, unique storage containers, and a variety of bowls – all which you can individually try in the privacy of your own home. 

Women are also starting companies in order to support entrepreneurs and top businesses navigate the cannabis industry through consulting and data. Diane Czarkowski cofounded Canna Advisors, which consults budding marijuana newbies on license procurement, development, and facility design.

Image: Giadha Aguirre De Carcer’s Facebook

As an immigrant and woman, Giadha Aguirre De Carcer, is familiar with the discrimination and barriers that women face in the workforce, which is why she became an entrepreneur and founded New Frontier Data. A company that specializes in cannabis market research, New Frontier offers customized research, analysis reports and a live database of information for their customers.

“I came from male-dominated industries like banking, tech and government and they were all difficult to navigate career wise.” When she entered a meeting, she felt like the older men looked down on her because she was an immigrant and woman. Now, when she enters a room, she is recognized as a cannabis entrepreneur. “There is much less resistance,” De Carcer says. 

Champs in every way!

The Golden State Warriors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday -- but it's what the team did after the win that will make history in American sports.

Hours after the final game, reports surfaced that the NBA Champs will skip their visit to Donald Trump's White House!

Photos: Rihanna Is The Real MVP Of The NBA Finals!

The team reportedly voted unanimously to avoid being honored by POTUS in Washington, a long-standing tradition in professional U.S. sports.

NY Daily News writer Shaun King reported the "powerful" decision on Twitter, posting:

The Golden State Warriors voted unanimously to skip their entire visit to Donald Trump's White House.

As woke as any team in sports.
— Shaun King (@ShaunKing) June 13, 2017

No thinking, caring person who rejects bigotry and sexism would ever accept an honor from Donald Trump. Period.

This rejection is powerful https://t.co/VwRpqbyoAw
— Shaun King (@ShaunKing) June 13, 2017

This officially makes the Warriors the first men's team to elude the Trump White House as a whole, though individual athletes have already declined to be honored by the 45th President -- like when a few of the New England Patriots skipped out on the White House visit after winning the Super Bowl in February.

The Warrior's decision isn't that surprising, given coach Steve Kerr's criticism of Trump's Muslim ban and Stephen Curry's open dislike for the Big Cheeto.

Still, this unanimous decision has got to be a blow to Trump's ego -- especially since the team was all smiles with Barack Obama after winning the championship in 2015!

[Image via Golden State Warriors/Instagram.]

oldhollywoodcinema:

The Red Shoes (1948)

Illinois does not have a budget. Maybe you’ve heard.

But the Illinois House and Senate did pass a handful of worthy non-budgetary bills in the spring legislative session that now await Gov. Bruce Rauner’s signature.

We’re still pushing for the passage of an actual state budget between now and July 1, the beginning of the next fiscal year, because we’re hopelessly naive that way. In the meantime, here are 10 bills, all largely independent of the budget stalemate, that the governor can sign into law now.

EDITORIAL

Reform how the state buys goods and services: Rauner has said Illinois could save a bundle through procurement policy reforms. A bill awaiting his signature moves in that direction, allowing for such common-sense practices as standardized contracts and joint purchases. More aggressive procurement reform could save Illinois a half billion dollars a year, Rauner’s office says, but the savings from this bill “won’t be anywhere near that number.” Democrats estimate it would save $70 million a year. Senate Bill 8 is a step in the right direction.

Allow transgender people to change birth certificates: Illinois allows people to change their birth certificates to reflect their gender identity only if they have had sexual reassignment surgery. House Bill 1785, consistent with the latest medical standards, would allow transgender people to change birth certificates if licensed health care professionals who provided medical care sign declarations confirming “clinically appropriate” treatment, or health professionals identify an intersex condition.

Keep your paycheck private: A prospective employer has no business asking you to reveal your current salary, information it can use to low-ball you on pay. Demanding a job applicants “salary history” also can perpetuate unfair salary disparities between men and women. House Bill 2462 prohibits companies from asking applicants to divulge their current or most recent salary.

Lock up repeat gun offenders longer: As the bill’s sponsor, state Sen. Kwame Raoul, says, repeat gun offenders must be taken off the streets long enough to give “a breather” to neighborhoods “ravaged” by guns. Senate Bill 1722 would increase the sentencing range to between seven and 14 years for individuals with previous qualifying convictions who are convicted of gun crimes. Judges could impose shorter sentences as long as they explained their reasoning in writing.

Prohibit higher insurance premiums for pre-existing medical conditions: Under federal law, insurers can’t jack up rates for pre-existing conditions, such as diabetes, cancer and epilepsy. But that could all change under some proposed Republican replacements to the Affordable Care Act. To get a jump on protecting people in Illinois, House Bill 2959 would continue the prohibition here. It sends the right signal to Washington. The bill garnered bipartisan support in the state Legislature, but far from unanimous support.

Sell the Thompson Center: Sign Senate Bill 886 and unload the joint, governor. As we wrote earlier this month, don’t get hung up on the fact that Chicago, rather than the state, will call the shots on zoning changes for the site’s future developer. That’s how zoning works. It’s a massively dysfunctional building and can’t be fixed.

Make it easier to expunge a record for a stupid teenage crime: About 24,000 kids are arrested in the state every year, but whether they shot somebody or just jumped a CTA turnstile, their criminal records can follow them for life, making it harder to get a job. House Bill 3817 would require the automatic expungement of records of juvenile arrests that do not lead to charges and of those charges that are dismissed or result in an acquittal. Job seekers asked about convictions would not have to report juvenile court adjudications.

Automatically register eligible voters: This is how Springfield is supposed to work but doesn’t. The Legislature passed a bipartisan bill last year to make it possible to automatically register voters when they apply for a driver’s license or in other ways do business with a state agency. Rauner vetoed the bill out of concern that ineligible voters could slip in and because there was no easy way for people to opt out from registering. Now a revised bill, Senate Bill 1933,  is back, and it has been approved unanimously by both branches of the Legislature. Here’s hoping the gov get with the spirit of compromise.

Cut the confusing small print from student loan agreements: It’s not hard to get caught up in jargon when applying for a student loan. Senate Bill 1351 stops lenders in their tracks by requiring clear information about money — like how you’ll pay in fees — and loan servicing. The purpose of this “student loan bill of rights,” drafted by Lisa Madigan and Sen. Daniel Biss, is to protect young borrowers from potentially tens of thousands of dollars of poorly understood fees and penalties.

Keep cops from acting like immigration agents: The Illinois Trust Act would require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to provide criminal warrants when it wants city and county cops to help arrest or detain undocumented immigrants. Under Senate Bill 31, ICE could still go after immigrants on its own.

Send letters to: letters@suntimes.com.

 

I often fall asleep listening to YouTube videos of a stranger speaking softly while she pretends to braid my hair (or make me tea, or massage my scalp). Or while she whispers about the candles she's making, the starchy shirts she's crinkling slowly, or the towels she's folding. What matters most to me about these videos isn't what she says but rather the quality of her voice (calm, soothing) and the attitude she projects (do I trust her? does she seem genuine? does she have a little sense of humor about all of this?).

READ MORE »

Prince’s vast oeuvre contains many a song appropriate for listening in public. But the deeper into his vault you dig, the falser that sentence starts to become. This summer, on June 23, the planned (and authorized) reissue of Purple Rain will see a release, and with it comes a whole ... More »

Sure, there will be campfires and s'mores, but there will also be burlesque lessons, Hairspray karaoke, scotch and cigars, and Bloody Mary Bingo - not to mention a movie marathon, a costume contest, and the national treasure's own one-man show. Also arts-and-crafts and archery, which seem pretty kinky in this context.

The study found that cultural organizations’ strongest impact on social wellbeing is not in areas with the largest number of resources, but rather in lower-income districts where the social connections they facilitate operate as a form of capital, substituting for the financial capital available in other places. As SIAP writes: “culture makes a difference in these communities by enhancing social connection, amplifying community voice, and animating the public environment.”

The painter Julian Stanczak was a leading figure of the Op Art movement, which has recently attracted renewed interest.

The only thing my mother ever asked me to bring home from the bakery where I worked in high school where almond horn cookies, or Mandelhörnchen, probably no surprise as we are a family of established marzipan fiends, most especially when dark chocolate is also involved. Chewy at the center with crunchy edges, the best ones are dipped in chocolate and while I have yet to see them also with rainbow sprinkles, I say there’s no time like the present to make this a Thing.

Read more »

“The Blackcoat’s Daughter” is a horror movie that’s been sitting on the shelf for a while and used to have a different title (“February”) — typical signs of a stinker, particularly in this genre.

What a happy surprise, then, that Osgood Perkins’ feature debut as a writer and director is so creepy, so atmospheric and so scary.

Perkins, son of Anthony Perkins and Berry Berenson, doesn’t force his hand. The film gets gory toward the end, and as with most horror films, the climax isn’t as satisfying as the build-up. But Perkins builds layer after layer of dread, so that when an explosion finally occurs, it’s almost a twisted relief. He shows a lot of patience for a first-time director. Let’s hope the audience stays with him throughout.

Kat (Kiernan Shipka) and Rose (Lucy Boynton) wind up having to stay at their Catholic boarding school while other students go home for winter break. Kat, a freshman, has had a nightmare that her father picked her up early and walked her out to a destroyed car; presumably her mother is inside. After she wakes up, her parents don’t arrive to pick her up, and no one can reach them by phone.

Rose, meanwhile, thinks she’s pregnant, and purposely gives her parents the wrong pick-up date so that she can sort things out with the presumed father. She’s an upperclassman told to keep an eye on Kat. Instead she sneaks out to talk to the guy, but not before telling Kat the “sisters” (two women who stay over break and serve as school nurses) have no hair on their bodies and worship the devil.

A deserted boarding school in the dead of winter is creepy enough. But soon strange things begin happening (the less you know going in, the better).

Meanwhile, miles away, Joan (Emma Roberts) is working her way toward the school. She has flashbacks of being a patient in some sort of facility. The ID bracelet she tears off lets us know she probably didn’t leave of her own volition.

Joan is waiting for a bus when a man named Bill (James Remar, terrific) offers to give her a ride to get her out of the freezing cold. His wife (Lauren Holly) isn’t happy about it, and it’s hard to discern Bill’s motives. What is Joan’s role in all this?

All in good time.

Perkins’ brother Elvis provides the score, and it’s used judiciously to help build tension. Perkins and cinematographer Julie Kirkwood maximize the barren, snowy landscape — it just feels cold. And the acting suits the material. Shipka is probably the best of the bunch, saying little. But when she speaks, it’s notable, and worth waiting for.

You could say the same for the film, an auspicious debut for Perkins, who’s off to a good start

Bill Goodykoontz, USA TODAY Network

★★★

A24 presents a film written and directed by Osgood Perkins. Rated R (for brutal bloody violence and brief strong language). Running time: 95 minutes. Opens Friday at AMC South Barrington.

Leia is a cute little 14 year-old pug, but like many senior citizens, she can't get around as easily as she used to. Unfortunately, her humans didn't realize that would be a problem when they tore out their old carpet and replaced it with hardwood flooring. 

Poor little Leia was slipping and wobbling around the house and she lost her confidence to get around. Her parents knew they had to do something, so they tried giving the little pug socks -and things totally turned around for her. 

While most dogs hate wearing socks, Leia took to them immediately. "She will stand on the living room rug and bark for me or cry, trying to get around if the socks aren't on," said owner Geroni-Lajoie.

You can see more pictures of Leia over at The Dodo.

Frederick Wiseman’s landmark 1967 documentary about a prison for the insane has been transformed into “Titicut Follies: The Ballet.”