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Jane Clemens

Young musician moves to San Myshuno to try her best to revolutionise Hip Hop while pursuing her dreams of having a big, happy family.

Jane is a genius music lover who enjoys a good adventure! She dreams of growing a big, happy family to which she can pass her love for music.

I made a small blog post about Jane's life in San Myshuno so far and the birth of the Clemens Family, I do recommend you check it for some very cute family photos ❤

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Aliases, also known as pseudonyms, nicknames, or A.K.A.s, have performed a exciting role through the duration of history, offering as a means of identity concealment, particular phrase, and even creative creation. From the shadows of espionage to the vibrant edges of the web, aliases have weaved a complicated tapestry that reflects the varied motivations of individuals. In this short article, we attempt a trip to unravel the enigma bordering aliases, delving to their old significance, contemporary programs, and the psychology that pushes individuals to adopt option identities.

Historical Significance:

The utilization of aliases dates back centuries, with traditional numbers usually adopting pseudonyms for numerous reasons. Authors and musicians, such as for example Samuel Clemens selecting "Tag Twain" or Eric Blair adopting "George Orwell," applied aliases to create unique personas and split up their community and personal lives. In the kingdom of espionage, aliases turned vital for undercover agents, introducing some puzzle and safety with their true identities.

Modern Programs:

In the electronic age, aliases are finding new prominence. On the web programs provide a fertile ground for the farming of switch identities. From gaming avatars to social media marketing grips, persons craft aliases to navigate the great digital landscape. Privacy issues, the desire for anonymity, and the quest for private personalisation are a few of the driving allows behind the use of aliases in the present day era. آلیاسیس

The Art of Choosing an Alias:

Choosing an alias is just a nuanced process, often inspired by personal choices, cultural referrals, and aspirations. Some might choose aliases that reflect their pursuits or hobbies, while others may possibly adopt pseudonyms encouraged by fictional characters. The art of picking an alias moves beyond pure words; it becomes a creative endeavor that allows individuals to shape their online personas and project a curated version of themselves to the world.

Alias and Security:

In a period marked by increasing digital threats, aliases function as a guard for people seeking to protect their on the web presence. Whether it's making a username for a message bill or utilizing a pseudonym in on the web forums, aliases give a coating of protection by steering clear of the direct association of one's true identification using their online activities. But, the fine harmony between privacy and accountability raises honest considerations, particularly in the context of cybercrime and on the web interactions.

Psychology Behind Aliases:

The psychological motivations behind adopting aliases are diverse. Many people seek a form of escapism, applying switch identities as an effective way to investigate facets of their personality that may be suppressed within their everyday lives. For others, aliases offer as an application of self-expression, allowing them to challenge a picture that aligns with their aspirations or interests. Understanding the underlying psychology sheds mild on the complicated interplay between personality, notion, and the wish for autonomy.

Realization:

In the intricate internet of human identity, aliases arise as both a reflection and a shaper of our multifaceted selves. From historical results shaping their legacies to modern individuals navigating the difficulties of the electronic world, aliases continue to enjoy an essential role inside our combined narrative. Whether chosen for security, self-expression, or sheer creativity, the allure of aliases persists, inviting people to ponder the profound influence these switch identities have on our comprehension of who we're and who we aspire to be.

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Andrew Clemens: Bottling the Beauty of Nature in Sand

Artists have always been known for their ingenuity and creativity when working with different mediums. One artist who left an indelible mark on art is Andrew Clemens, renowned for his remarkable ability to create intricate and beautiful artworks using sand. His unique artistry, often called "sand bottle art," has captivated audiences for generations. In this article, we delve into the life and work of Andrew Clemens, exploring the fascinating world he crafted within the confines of glass bottles.

Early Life and Inspiration

Andrew Clemens was born in McGregor, Iowa, on January 29, 1857. His early years were marked by challenges that might have deterred a less determined individual. Clemens was deaf and mute, making communicating and connecting with the world around him difficult. Despite these obstacles, he was fascinated with the natural world, mainly the vibrant landscapes and geological formations surrounding his Iowa home.

This love for nature provided the primary source of inspiration for Andrew Clemens' art. His ability to see the beauty in everyday materials and turn them into works of art is a testament to his extraordinary talent and determination.

The Art of Sand Bottles

Clemens' journey into sand bottle art began with a simple curiosity. As a child, he collected colorful grains of sand and experimented with different ways to arrange them. Over time, he developed a meticulous and refined technique for creating intricate scenes within glass bottles. His process was labor-intensive and required immense patience and precision.

Each piece of sand was individually selected, colored, and then carefully layered within the bottle. These layers formed intricate landscapes, seascapes, and other detailed scenes that showcased the diverse beauty of the natural world. The precision and artistry behind Clemens' work were nothing short of remarkable.

One of the most astonishing aspects of his art was using natural minerals and materials to color the sand. Clemens used crushed minerals like amethyst, carnelian, and azurite to create a wide range of hues, resulting in a stunning palette of colors. The sand was meticulously arranged using various handmade tools, and layers were carefully built to create depth and detail in the scenes.

Recognition and Fame

Andrew Clemens' exceptional sand bottle art did not go unnoticed. He began to display his work at local exhibitions and fairs, where he quickly garnered attention and acclaim. His pieces were astonished and admired as people marveled at the intricate beauty he had created in these small glass bottles. Clemens' artistry transcended his disabilities, and he became known for his unique ability to capture nature's essence within a bottle's confines.

Legacy and Influence

The legacy of Andrew Clemens lives on in the world of art and craftsmanship. His sand bottle art continues to inspire contemporary artists who work with unconventional materials, pushing the boundaries of what is possible within art. His ability to see the beauty in the most basic of elements - grains of sand - is a testament to the power of human creativity and determination.

Andrew Clemens' sand bottle art is a testament to the power of human creativity and determination. Despite facing significant challenges due to his disabilities, he transformed simple grains of sand into intricate works of art that continue to captivate and inspire audiences today. His love for the natural world and meticulous approach to artistry have left an indelible mark on art, reminding us that beauty can be found in the most unexpected places.

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Clemens Legacy [generation 1]

It’s time for Odetta to age up! Look how proud Richard and Susan are of her!

Hi guys! I’m sorry for my short break from posting i’M BACK THO, and yikes only 2 weeks of Summer vacations left...

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Lately it seems as if there’s not a day that goes by where I’m not triggered by a blatant form of racial insensitivity, evident lack of diverse staff, or lack of awareness coming from fashion brands and design houses alike. In a time when we're reckoning with the legacy of iconic designers and brands, maybe the best thing consumers can do is take a step back and look at how we contribute. Sure, we can’t control what designers send down the runway, but one of the most fundamentally underrated ways to be an ally to the black community (and any community for that matter) is through how we spend our money. As we celebrate Black History Month I believe there’s truly no better way to appreciate and support black artistry than through shopping black-owned business and designers. Keep scrolling to find some of my favorite designers to shop this month and beyond. The first time I saw Brother Vellies in my feed, my heart skipped a beat. I saw a woman who looks just like me on social media (a rare occasion) wearing these incredible black feather heels. From that moment on, I was hooked. From its Instagram feed to how each product is made, Brother Vellies is thoughtful with everything it does. Founded by Aurora James, the brand is dedicated to sustainability and works with artisans in South Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Morocco to make its handcrafted shoes. Basically, whenever I’m feeling philanthropic but need a pair of shoes, I’ll be spending all my money with Brother Vellies. Remember that iconic blazer look Beyoncé wore on her last On the Run II tour? That was from Queens-born designer LaQuan Smith. His glamorous and often sultry designs have not only caught the attention of the queen, but Cardi B, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, and other celebrities alike. If celebrities are not enough to immediately pique your interest, his previous collaboration this past fall with ASOS may do the trick. Featuring men’s and women’s clothing and plus-size options, the affordable collection toes the line between down to earth and just a pinch of extra. Not convinced yet? Check out his work below. Confession: I was hyperventilating at my desk when watching Carly Cushnie’s F/W 19 presentation. Something about her all-red layered look with velvet flare-leg pants and her Tibet Lamb Coat had me seriously re-considering my wardrobe choices. Her work often does that though; it’s so beautifully structured, minimal, and yet feminine you can’t help but to imagine how magical your life would be if you were just wearing one of her pieces. Imagine yourself sitting in Positano, Italy, with sun shining down on you while you’re drinking lemonade—but what are you wearing? Hopefully Fe Noel. The Grenadian womenswear designer from Brooklyn specialized in collections that practically scream "book a flight right now." Felisha Noel also recently collaborated with Afro-cuban American painter Harmonia Rosales. Rosales is known for reimaging iconic renaissance art pieces as black women, and we’re here for his jump from canvas to Fe Noel’s silk. After all, there’s no better way to celebrate black history than by recognising and reclaiming the beauty of black identity that’s been erased in larger historical narratives. CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund winner Telfar Clemens not only creates pieces that anyone can wear but continually pushes societal boundaries through challenging black and gender identity norms. After all, how many designers this past fall sent unisex clothing through a mosh pit environment while country music blasted in the background? Have you ever seen black cowboys sporting fringe? Probably not. If you’re looking for clothing that pushes boundaries and comes from a unique perspective, Telfar is your new go-to. Remember when we did that beautiful cover shoot with Yara Shahidi? If you haven’t been able to stop thinking about the printed silk suit she’s wearing, you’re not alone. The suit was part of a Pyer Moss collaboration with artist Derrick Adams that aimed to explore the idea of black life without persecution. In many ways, it’s easy to see why Kerby Jean-Raymond won the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund award, was named one of Forbes 30 Under 30, and has a Reebok partnership. But in truth, the accolades don’t even begin to speak to the gravitas of his work. Designing for both men and women, Kerby uses his collections to give voice to the African American experience one piece at a time. Ever since the designer made waves with luxury street label Off-White and stepped into his role as menswear artistic director for Louis Vuitton , Virgil has kept the industry’s attention. And the hype thus far is definitely worth it. Sure, everyone lost it over his debut this past June ,  but his most recent menswear shows for fall 2019 caught my attention. For Louis Vuitton, Virgil used a Broadway-like production to set viewers in an old New York with live jazz in the back while well-tailored suits and subtle American flag pieces made their way down the runway. For Off-White, set against a landscape that turned into a green screen, models wearing box blazers paired with football helmets made their way through a dystopian cityscape. While both his shows stayed true to the brand’s identity, it felt as if both were a reflection of his own experiences as a black man and the environments that shaped him. To me, that reflection in and of itself, is breathtaking. Maybe it was just me, but the 2019 Grammy outfits truly solidified my love for Olivier Rousteing at Balmain. How could one not be in a tizzy over Béyonce’s iconic look, Jorja Smith’s stunning gold sequin number, or even Kylie Jenner’s avant-garde look? I know he’s been the creative director for nine years—which means I’ve been high-key sleeping on him—but something about him taking the brand back to couture week has made me fall in love all over again. Maybe it’s couture or maybe it’s him, but either way this a brand and a designer you should be buying into at the moment. Next: 14 Editor-Approved Designer Bags So Good We Bought Them

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Pod 193: Samuel Clemens and Creative Legacy (Part One)

Pod 193: Samuel Clemens and Creative Legacy (Part One)

Growing up with a famous filmmaker for a father comes with a unique set of challenges– but also a corresponding set of blessings. Samuel Clemens is the son of Brian Clemens, writer of The Avengers, The Professionals, and countless other classics of British TV. Sam joins Jamie Anderson to chat about their remarkable Dads and discovering new connections to departed loved ones through revisiting…

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Summer Futsal Season Ended but What a Summer Season It Was!

This sixth summer futsal season was categorically the best summer season to date. Two age group youth futsal academies (one group ages 11-14 years, a second 15-18 years) played futsal on Thursdays at the Optimist Rec. Center in June and July while receiving a small amount of futsal coaching – emphasis was on playing. Mid July we held a futsal tournament at James Clemens High School with similar youth divisions. Pictures below are from the academies and the tournament.

Left to right, top to bottom: Ages 15-18 academy players, 11-14 academy players, spectators at tournament, trophies & medals, winner of U13/14B div. AYSO Utd ‘05B Red, and winner of U15/16B div. AYSO Utd ‘03B Red

An adult division competed on Wednesdays at Oakwood University with results reported, team standings kept and division winner congratulated. Golden Boot and Golden Glove awards were also given out. See pictures below.

The winning adult team, in what’s called the ‘Champions Division’, also had their name added to the perpetual trophy, which is kept at league sponsor West End Grill. Drop in anytime to see it in their foyer. West End Grill is located at 6610 Old Madison Pike near Bridge Street.

Left to right: Winners of the adult division Kohona Shinobi, Golden Boot award Kyle Simmons and Golden Glove award Jeffrey Jolin

This summer’s increase in participation and the fact that most players already knew how to play futsal are clear indications that futsal is “taking off” in Huntsville and Madison. With new and existing futsal leagues in Birmingham, Montgomery and Mobile, expect to see even more growth across Alabama.

But for now locally all futsal equipment has been stored away while detailed plans are being made for the upcoming winter season and following seasons. Good planning is a quality that distinguishes North Alabama FUTSAL from other sport leagues. For more qualities and benefits of North Alabama FUTSAL and futsal in general, see http://www.nafutsal.com/News/Id/40987, the news article titled “Futsal is Unique and Challenging”.

Watch for announcements for some interim futsal activities this fall, but next November will be the start of the seventh winter futsal season and with it comes the “seven year itch”. Itching to be the season we orbit the moon. And it’s going to happen with the continued growth of North Alabama FUTSAL League, with Madison AYSO’s continued devotion to the benefits of futsal every winter, with Huntsville Recreation Centers embracing futsal, with the new state-of-the-art futsal courts being built in the new Johnson Legacy Complex, with other local organizations starting up their own futsal programs, with the creation of the new futsal leagues in Birmingham and Mobile on top of the existing leagues in Trussville, Montgomery, and Memphis and Knoxville, Tennessee. It’s going to happen. The only remaining question is … are you going to be part of it?

Please stay tuned for news and consider how you might participate in the rapid growth of futsal in Alabama and the southeast. Stay informed at any of the following social media outlets:

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So, i’m doing the Jumbled Up legacy by @ghostie-sims

My founder is Fletch Clemens.

Traits   - goofball  - outgoing  - neat

He has the Renaissance Sim aspiration and is very interested in all things science and recently took a job in the science career track.

The goals I chose for this generation are  1. Travel to the forgotten grotto 2. Have a child with an alien

I’m still doing my Differences in the Family Tree Challenge, i just thought it might be nice to do something else as well :)

[oldschoolretrogaming-blog]

List of NES Games

10 Yard Fight 1942 1943 3-D Worldrunner 720 degrees 8 Eyes A Nightmare on Elm Street Abadox The Addams Family The Addams Family: Pugsley's Scavenger Hunt Advanced Dungeon's and Dragon's: Dragonstrike Advanced Dungeon's and Dragon's: Heroes of the Lance Advanced Dungeon's and Dragon's: Hillsfar Advanced Dungeon's and Dragon's: Pool of Radiance Adventure Island Adventure Island II Adventure Island III Adventures in the Magic Kingdom The Adventures of Bayou Billy The Adventures of Dino Riki The Adventures of Gilligan's Island The Adventures of Lolo The Adventures of Lolo II The Adventures of Lolo III The Adventures of Rad Gravity The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Air Fortress Airwolf Al Unser Jr.s Turbo Racing Alfred Chicken Alien 3 Alien Syndrome All Pro Basketball Alpha Mission Amagon American Gladiators Anticipation Arch Rivals: A Basket Brawl! Archon Arkanoid Arkistas Ring Astyanax Athena Athletic World Attack of the Killer Tomatoes Baby Boomers Back to the Future Back to the Future II & III Bad Dudes Bad News Baseball Bad Street Brawler Ballon Fight Bandai Golf: Challenge Pebble Beach Bandit King's of Ancient China Barbie Bard's Tale Barker Bill's Trick Shooting Base Wars - Cyber Stadium Series Baseball Baseball Simulator 1.000 Baseball Stars Baseball Stars II Bases Loaded Bases Loaded II: Second Season Bases Loaded III Bases Loaded IV Batman Batman Returns Batman: Return of the Joker Battle Chess The Battle of Olympus Battle Tank Battleship Battletoads Battletoads and Double Dragon: The Ultimate Team Beetlejuice Best of the Best: Championship Karate Bigfoot Bill and Ted's Excellent Video Game Adventure Bill Elliot's NASCAR Challenge Bionic Commando Black Bass Blades of Steel Blaster Master Blue Marlin The Blue's Brothers Bo Jackson Baseball Bomberman Bomberman II Bonk's Adventure Boulder Dash A Boy and His Blob Bram Stoker's Dracula Break Time: The National Pool Tour Breakthru Bubble Bobble Bubble Bobble: Part 2 Bucky Ohare The Bug's Bunny Birthday Blowout The Bug's Bunny Crazy Castle Bump N Jump Burai Fighter Burgertime Cabal Caesars Palace California Games Captain America and the Avengers Captain Planet Captain Skyhawk Casino Kid Casino Kid 2 Castelian Castle of Dragon Castlequest Castlevania Castlevania II: Simon's Quest Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse Caveman Games Championship Bowling Championship Pool The Chessmaster Chip N Dale: Rescue Rangers Chip N Dale: Rescue Rangers 2 Chubby Cherub Circus Caper City Connection Clash at Demonhead Classic Concentration Cliffhanger Clu Clu Land Cobra Command Cobra Triangle Code Name: Viper Color a Dinosaur Commando Conan: The Mysteries of Time Conflict Conquest of The Crystal Palace Contra Contra Force Cool World Cowboy Kid Crash N the Boy's: Street Challenge Crystalis Cybernoid: The Fighting Machine Dance Aerobics Danny SulIvans Indy Heat Darkman Darkwing Duck Dash Galaxy in the Alien Asylum Day Dreamin Davey Day's of Thunder Deadly Tower's Defender II Defender of the Crown Defenders of Dynatron City Deja Vu Demon Sword Desert Commander Destination Earth Star Destiny of an Emperor Dick Tracy Die Hard Dig Dug II: Trouble in Paradise Digger T. Rock: Legend of the Lost City Dirty Harry: The War Against Drugs Donkey Kong Donkey Kong 3 Donkey Kong Classics Donkey Kong Jr. Donkey Kong Jr. Math Double Dare Double Dragon Double Dragon II: The Revenge Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stone Double Dribble Dr. Chaos Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Dr. Mario Dragon Fighter Dragon Power Dragon Spirit: The New Legend Dragon Warrior Dragon Warrior II Dragon Warrior III Dragon Warrior IV Dragon's Lair Duck Hunt Duck Tales Duck Tales II Dungeon Magic Dusty Diamonds All-Star Softball Dynowarz: The Destruction of Spondylus Elevator Action Eliminator Boat Duel The Empire Strikes Back Evert and Lendl Top Player's Tennis Excitebike F-117A Stealth Fighter F-15 Strike Eagle Family Feud Faria: A World of Mystery and Danger Faxanadu Felix the Cat Ferrari Grand Prix Challenge Fester's Quest Final Fantasy Fire N Ice Fisher Price: Firehouse Rescue Fisher Price: I Can Remember Fisher Price: Perfect Fit Fist of the North Star Flight of the Intruder The Flintstones The Flintstones: The Surprise at Dinosaur Peak Flying Dragon: The Secret Scroll Flying Warrior's Formula 1: Built to Win Frankenstein: The Monster Returns Freedom Force Friday the 13th Fun House G.I. Joe G.I. Joe: The Atlantis Factor Galaga Galaxy 5000 Gargoyles Quest II Gauntlet Gauntlet II Guardian Legend Gemfire Genghis Khan George Foreman's KO Boxing Ghostbusters Ghostbusters II Ghost's N Goblins Ghoul School Goal! Goal! Two Gold Medal Challenge 92 Golf Golf Grand Slam Golgo 13: Top Secret Episode The Goonies II Gotcha! Gradius The Great Waldo Search Greg Norman's Golf Power Gremlins 2: The New Batch The Guardian Legend Guerilla War Gumshoe Gun Nac Gunsmoke Gyromite Gyross Harlem Globetrotters Hatris Heavy Barrel Heavy Shreddin High Speed Hogan's Alley Hollywood Squares Home Alone Home Alone 2: Lost in New York Hook Hoop's Hudson Hawk The Hunt for Red October Hydlide Ice Climber Ice Hockey Ikari Warriors Ikari Warriors II: Victory Road Ikari Warriors III: The Rescue Image Fight The Immortal The Incredible Crash Dummies Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Infiltrator Iron Tak Ironsword: Wizards and Warriors II Isolated Warrior "Ivan ""Iron Man"" Stewarts Super Off-Road" Jack Nicklaus Major Championship Golf Jackal Jackie Chans Action Kung Fu James Bond Jr. Jaws Jeopardy! Jeopardy! 25th Silver Anniversary Edition Jeopardy! Jr. Edition The Jetsons: Cogswells Caper Jimmy Connors Pro Tennis Tour Joe and Mac John Elways Quarterback Jordan VS. Bird: One-On-One Journey to Silius Joust The Jungle Book Jurassic Park Kabuki: Quantum Fighter Karate Champ Karate Kid Karnov Kick Master Kickle Cubicle Kid Icarus Kid Klown in Night Mayor World Kid Kool Kid Niki King's Knight King's of the Beach King's Quest V Kirby's Adventure Kiwi Kraze Klashball Knight Rider The Krion Conquest Krusty's Funhouse Kong Fu Kung Fu Heroes Laser Invasion Last Action Hero Last Ninja The Last Starfighter Lee Trevinos Fighting Golf The Legacy of the Wizard Legend of Ghost Lion The Legend of Kage The Legend of Zelda Legendary Wing's Legend's of the Diamond Lemmings Lempereur Lethal Weapon Life Force Little League Baseball: Championship Series The Little Mermaid Litle Nemo: The Dream Master Litle Ninja Brothers Little Samson Lode Runner The Lone Ranger Loopz Low G-Man Lunar Pool M.C. Kids M.U.L.E. M.U.S.C.L.E. Mach Rider Mad Max The Mafat Conspiracy: Golgo 13 II Magic Dart's Magic Johnson's Fast Break Magic of Scheherazade Magician Magmax Major League Baseball Maniac Mansion Mappyland Marble Madness Mario Bros.. Mario is Missing Mario's Time Machine Marvels X-Men Mechanized Attack Mega Man Mega Man 2 Mega Man 3 Mega Man 4 Mega Man 5 Mega Man 6 Mendel Palace Metal Gear Metal Mech Metal Storm Metroid Michael Andrettis World Grand Prix Mickey Mousecapades Mickey's Adventures in Numberland Mickey's Safari in Letterland Might and Magic: Secret of the Innner Sanctum Mighty Bomb Jack Mighty Final Fight Millipede Milon's Secret Castle Mission Cobra Mission: Impossible Monopoly Monster in My Pocket Monster Party Monster Truck Rally Motor City Patrol Ms. Pac Man Muppet Adventure: Chaos at the Carnival The Mutant Virus Mystery Quest Narc NES Open Tournament Golf NES Play Action Football NFL Football Nigel Mansells World Championship Racing Nightshade Ninja Crusader Ninja Gaiden Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom Ninja Kid Nintendo World Cup Soccer Nobunagas Ambition Nobunagas Ambition II North and South Operation Wolf Orb-3D Othelo Overlord P.O.W.: Prisoners of War Pac Man Pac-Mania Palamedes Panic Restaurant Paper Boy Paper Boy 2 Peter Pan and the Pirates Phantom Fighter Pictionary Pinball Pinball Quest Pinbot Pipe Dream Pirates! Platoon Popeye Power Blade Power Blade 2 Power Punch II Predator Prince of Persia Princess Tomato in the Salad Kingdom Pro Sport Hockey Pro Wrestling (Mike Tyson's) Punch-Out The Punisher Puss N Boot's: Peros Great Adventure Pzznic Q*Bert Qix R.C. Pro-Am Racing R.C. Pro-Am II Racket Attack Rad Racer Rad Racer II Raid on Bungeling Bay Rainbow Islands Rally Bike Rambo Rampage Rampart Remote Control The Ren and Stimpy Show: Buckaroo$ Renegade Rescue: The Embassy Mission Ring King River City Ransom Roadblasters Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves Robocop Robocop 2 Robocop 3 Robo Warriors Rock N Bal Rocket Ranger The Rocketeer Rockin Kats Roger Clemens MVP Baseball Rollerball Rollerblade Racer Rollergames Romance of the Three Kingdon's Romance of the Three Kingdon's II Roundball: 2 on 2 Challenge Rush N Attack Rygar S.C.A.T.: Special Cybernetic Aattack Tea Secret Scout Secret Storm Section Z Seicross Sesame Street: 123 Sesame Street: ABC Sesame Street: ABC/123 Sesame Street: Big Bird's Hide and Speak Sesame Street: Countdown Shadow of the Ninja Shadowgate Shatterhand Shingen the Ruler Shooting Range Short Order/Eggsplode Side Pocket Silent Service Silkworm Silver Surfer The Simpsons: Bart VS. The Space Mutants The Simpsons: Bart VS. The World Simpsons: Bartman Meet's Radioactive Man Skate or Die Skate or Die 2 Ski or Die Skulls and Crossbones Sky Kid Sky Shark Slalom Smash T.V. Snake Rattle N Roll Snakes Revenge: Metal Gear II Snoopy's Silly Sport's Spectacular Snow Brother's Soccer Solar Jetman: Hunt for the Golden Warship Solomon's Key Solstice Space Shuttle Project Spelunker Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six Spot Spy Hunter Spy VS. Spy Sqoon Stack Up Stadium Events Stanley and the Search for Dr. Livingston Star Force Star Soldier Star Trek Star Trek: The Next Generation Star Voyager Star Wars Starship Hector Star Tropics Stealth ATF Stinger Street Cop Street Fighter 2010: The Final Fight Strider Super C Super Cars Super Dodge Ball Super Glove Ball Super Jeopardy! Super Mario Bros. Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt/World Class Track Meet Super Mario Bros. 2 Super Mario Bros. 3 Super Off-Road Super Pitfal Super Spike VBall Super Spike VBall/World Cup Soccer Super Spy Hunter Super Team Games Superman Swamp Thing Sword Master Sword's and Serpents Taboo: The Sixth Sense Tag Team Wrestling Tale Spin Target: Renegade Tecmo Baseball T&C Surf Design Tecmo Bowl Tecmo NBA Basketball Tecmo Super Bowl Tecmo World Cup Soccer Tecmo World Wrestling Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters Tennis Terminator 2: Judgment Day The Terminator Terra Cresta Tetris Tetris 2 The Three Stooges Thunder and Lightning Thunderbirds Thundercade Tiger-Heli Time Lord Time's of Lore Tiny Toon Adventure's Tiny Toon Adventure's 2: Trouble in Wackyland Tiny Toon Adventure's Cartoon Workshop To the Earth Toki Tom and Jerry Tomb's and Treasure Toobin Top Gun Top Gun: The Second Mission Total Recall Totally Rad Touchdown Fever Town and Ccountry II: Thrillas Surfari Town and Country Surf Design's Toxic Crusaders Track and Field Track and Field II Treasure Master Trog Trojan Twin Cobra Twin Eeagle Ultima: Exodus Ultima: Quest of the Avatar Ultima: Warrior's of Destiny Ultimate Air Combat Ultimate Basketball Uncharted Water's Uninvited The Untouchables Urban Champion Vegas Dream Vice: Project Doom Videomation Volleyball Wacky Races Wall Street Kid Wario's Wood's Wayne Gretsky Hockey Wayne's World Werewolf: The Last Warrior Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune: Family Edition Wheel of Fortune: Featuring Vanna White Wheel of Fortune: Jr. Where in Time is Carmen Sandiego? Where's Waldo? Who Framed Roger Rabbit? Whomp Em Widget Wild Gunman Willow Win Lose or Draw Winter Games Wizardry II: Kight of Diamonds Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Wizards and Warrior's Wizards and Warrior's III Wolverine World Champ World Championship Wrestling World Class Track Meet World Game's Wrath of the Black Manta Wrecking Crew Wrestlemania Wurm: Journey to the Center of the Earth WWF King of the Ring WWF Wrestlemania Challenge WWF Wrestlemania: Steel Cage Challenge Xenophobe Xevious Xexyz X-Men Yo! Noid Yoshi Yoshi's Cookie The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles Zanac Zelda II: The Adventure of Link Zen: Intergalactic Ninja Zodas Revenge: Star Tropics II Zombie Nation

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Lately it seems as if there’s not a day that goes by where I’m...

Lately it seems as if there’s not a day that goes by where I’m not triggered by a blatant form of racial insensitivity, evident lack of diverse staff, or lack of awareness coming from fashion brands and design houses alike. In a time when we’re reckoning with the legacy of iconic designers and brands, maybe the best thing consumers can do is take a step back and look at how we contribute.

Sure, we can’t control what designers send down the runway, but one of the most fundamentally underrated ways to be an ally to the black community (and any community for that matter) is through how we spend our money. As we celebrate Black History Month I believe there’s truly no better way to appreciate and support black artistry than through shopping black-owned business and designers. Keep scrolling to find some of my favorite designers to shop this month and beyond.

The first time I saw Brother Vellies in my feed, my heart skipped a beat. I saw a woman who looks just like me on social media (a rare occasion) wearing these incredible black feather heels. From that moment on, I was hooked. From its Instagram feed to how each product is made, Brother Vellies is thoughtful with everything it does.

Founded by Aurora James, the brand is dedicated to sustainability and works with artisans in South Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Morocco to make its handcrafted shoes. Basically, whenever I’m feeling philanthropic but need a pair of shoes, I’ll be spending all my money with Brother Vellies.

Remember that iconic blazer look Beyoncé wore on her last On the Run II tour? That was from Queens-born designer LaQuan Smith. His glamorous and often sultry designs have not only caught the attention of the queen, but Cardi B, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, and other celebrities alike. If celebrities are not enough to immediately pique your interest, his previous collaboration this past fall with ASOS may do the trick. Featuring men’s and women’s clothing and plus-size options, the affordable collection toes the line between down to earth and just a pinch of extra. Not convinced yet? Check out his work below.

Confession: I was hyperventilating at my desk when watching Carly Cushnie’s F/W 19 presentation. Something about her all-red layered look with velvet flare-leg pants and her Tibet Lamb Coat had me seriously re-considering my wardrobe choices. Her work often does that though; it’s so beautifully structured, minimal, and yet feminine you can’t help but to imagine how magical your life would be if you were just wearing one of her pieces.

Imagine yourself sitting in Positano, Italy, with sun shining down on you while you’re drinking lemonade—but what are you wearing? Hopefully Fe Noel. The Grenadian womenswear designer from Brooklyn specialized in collections that practically scream “book a flight right now.” Felisha Noel also recently collaborated with Afro-cuban American painter

Harmonia Rosales. Rosales is known for reimaging iconic renaissance art pieces as black women, and we’re here for his jump from canvas to Fe Noel’s silk. After all, there’s no better way to celebrate black history than by recognising and reclaiming the beauty of black identity that’s been erased in larger historical narratives.

CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund winner Telfar Clemens not only creates pieces that anyone can wear but continually pushes societal boundaries through challenging black and gender identity norms. After all, how many designers this past fall sent unisex clothing through a mosh pit environment while country music blasted in the background? Have you ever seen black cowboys sporting fringe? Probably not. If you’re looking for clothing that pushes boundaries and comes from a unique perspective, Telfar is your new go-to.

Remember when we did that beautiful cover shoot with Yara Shahidi? If you haven’t been able to stop thinking about the printed silk suit she’s wearing, you’re not alone. The suit was part of a Pyer Moss collaboration with artist Derrick Adams that aimed to explore the idea of black life without persecution.

In many ways, it’s easy to see why Kerby Jean-Raymond won the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund award, was named one of Forbes 30 Under 30, and has a Reebok partnership. But in truth, the accolades don’t even begin to speak to the gravitas of his work. Designing for both men and women, Kerby uses his collections to give voice to the African American experience one piece at a time.

Ever since the designer made waves with luxury street label Off-White and stepped into his role as menswear artistic director for Louis Vuitton , Virgil has kept the industry’s attention. And the hype thus far is definitely worth it. Sure, everyone lost it over his debut this past June ,  but his most recent menswear shows for fall 2019 caught my attention.

For Louis Vuitton, Virgil used a Broadway-like production to set viewers in an old New York with live jazz in the back while well-tailored suits and subtle American flag pieces made their way down the runway.

For Off-White, set against a landscape that turned into a green screen, models wearing box blazers paired with football helmets made their way through a dystopian cityscape. While both his shows stayed true to the brand’s identity, it felt as if both were a reflection of his own experiences as a black man and the environments that shaped him. To me, that reflection in and of itself, is breathtaking.

Maybe it was just me, but the 2019 Grammy outfits truly solidified my love for Olivier Rousteing at Balmain. How could one not be in a tizzy over Béyonce’s iconic look, Jorja Smith’s stunning gold sequin number, or even Kylie Jenner’s avant-garde look? I know he’s been the creative director for nine years—which means I’ve been high-key sleeping on him—but something about him taking the brand back to couture week has made me fall in love all over again. Maybe it’s couture or maybe it’s him, but either way this a brand and a designer you should be buying into at the moment.

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It was a legendary Hollywood battle, one filled with so much back-stabbing and subterfuge that Vanity Fair likened it to a horror movie: “Wall Street as directed by Hitchcock."

For months starting in the fall of 1993, two media titans, Sumner M Redstone and Barry Diller, fought each other for what was then the entertainment industry's ultimate prize: Paramount Pictures, the 62-acre studio behind classic films like The Godfather and Chinatown and contemporary blockbusters like Top Gun and Beverly Hills Cop.

The home entertainment boom was showering Hollywood with cash. But Paramount was more than a money machine. Legacy studios like Paramount — founded in the 1910s, operating sumptuous soundstage complexes and controlling vast film libraries — rarely came up for sale. Owning one made you a permanent power player, a certified member of the cultural elite.

With a bid of $9.75 billion, or $17 billion in today’s money, Redstone’s Viacom took the spoils. “Don’t tell me I don’t buy you anything for your birthday,” he told his then-wife, Phyllis, as they celebrated with lawyers at the 21 Club in New York.

Flash forward 25 years, and Paramount once again finds itself at the center of a battle. Only this time the historic studio is not the belle of the Hollywood ball, not even remotely. Today, Paramount is fighting for its very existence.

Almost slapstick mismanagement by Viacom — cleaving off a lucrative TV business, firing the horror maestro Jason Blum, missing the opportunity to buy Marvel Entertainment, describing Steven Spielberg as “completely immaterial” — has left Paramount on life support. The studio racked up nearly $900 million in losses between 2016 and 2018. It has placed last at the domestic box office for seven years running. The 29-soundstage Paramount lot is long overdue for improvements; $700 million in upgrades, unveiled in 2011, have yet to happen.

Paramount, along with the rest of Hollywood, is also colliding with Silicon Valley. Netflix, which occupies a rented office tower six blocks from Paramount headquarters, has been swallowing the entertainment business whole. This year, the streaming service will pump out about 90 movies, including documentaries. To compare, the five conventional studios left standing — Paramount, Universal, Sony, Disney and Warner Bros — will make about that many combined. Paramount is set to contribute 13. The old-line film business is only going to become tougher as streaming services proliferate. Apple intends to roll out its multibillion-dollar TV and movie offering in the months ahead. Facebook has recently gotten serious about marketing its Watch video-on-demand platform.

Scrambling to keep pace, entertainment companies like Disney and Warner Media have bulked up — Disney with its $71.3 billion purchase of 21st Century Fox assets and Warner by selling itself to AT&T for $85.4 billion — and plan to introduce their own megawatt streaming services by the end of the year.

Next to those supertankers, Viacom is the corporate equivalent of a canoe.

All of which has agents, directors, writers and producers confronting uncomfortable questions. Can Paramount — the studio that, more than any other, symbolises Hollywood itself — find a path forward as a stand-alone studio? Or, as they did at Fox, could its end credits roll?

“I knew it was challenged,” said Jim Gianopulos, a veteran film executive who took over as Paramount’s chairman in 2017 and is leading a resuscitation effort. “I didn’t know how much.”

“Suddenly people’s eyes light up. Yours just did.”

Stroll around the Paramount lot, as we did one afternoon late last year, and you’ll see a frenzy of activity. Fleets of forklifts carry newly fabricated sets from the in-house woodworking mill. Gardeners tend the hibiscus hedges. Electricians hang lights. Production staffers whiz around on golf carts. At a glance, Paramount seems every bit as vibrant as it was when Redstone took over in 1994.

But the bustle is mostly an illusion. Few movies are shot in Los Angeles anymore, by Paramount or any studio. Of the 100 top-grossing films in 2017, only 10 were shot in California, according to Film LA, which tracks production. It’s cheaper to make movies in states like New Mexico and Georgia, which offer fat subsidies. TV series are still taped on studio lots, but Redstone chopped his business empire into two pieces in 2005, and Paramount’s entire small-screen division went to the CBS Corporation.

Paramount in many ways has become a glorified rental property. HBO leases Stage 17 for Barry, a comedy about a hit man who wants to change professions. The weepy This Is Us, a Fox production that airs on NBC, sprawls across three stages. Sony and Amazon rent other Paramount stages.

“The decision to move all of Paramount TV really crippled Paramount Studios,” said Frank J Biondi Jr, who ran Viacom from 1987 to 1996.

Along with filling stages, TV production provides studios with a stable revenue stream — something to fall back on when big-budget films bomb, as some inevitably do. TV has also been Hollywood’s growth engine over the last decade. At least 495 original scripted programs aired in 2018, up from 288 in 2012, the result of new buyers like Netflix and Hulu.

To pull Paramount back from the brink, Gianopulos and a new lieutenant, Nicole Clemens, are rebuilding the studio’s TV operation. Paramount restarted television production in 2013 and now has nine series running, including The Alienist on TNT and Jack Ryan on Amazon Prime. Gianopulos said he hoped to have 20 series in production by the end of the year. Viacom said Paramount Television generated $400 million in revenue last year; Gianopulos said the division’s profit was on track to double this year compared with 2018. With the pressure on her to deliver, Clemens was still zealously working at 6 pm on a recent Friday. As we waited outside her office door, two assistants dialed phones as if their lives depended on it.

Clemens eventually came out from behind her desk. “Oh, this is calm,” she said. “You should have seen us earlier.”

As important as TV is to Paramount’s financial future, Gianopulos said movies would always be the company’s anchor. To that end, in September 2017 he hired one of Hollywood’s top producers, Wyck Godfrey, whose resume includes the Twilight blockbusters, as president of the film division. Supporting Godfrey are new marketing, publicity and animation chiefs.

“It sounds trite, but you are only as good as your team,” Gianopulos said. “And all of the key people that I have brought in are accomplished, experienced executives.” He added of the new hires, perhaps commenting indirectly on hotheads who have left the studio: “None of them are screamers. None of them are hyperbolic. They’re all grown-ups. They’re all collaborative.” Godfrey had experienced Paramount's dysfunction firsthand as a producer. In 2016, the studio abruptly pulled the plug on one of his projects, a movie adaptation of John Green’s novel Looking for Alaska, amid a casting dispute.

“From my outsider's perspective, this place had become very fear-based, and so my first job was to try and change that,” Godfrey said. “I've said to anyone who will listen, ‘We are going to start taking real chances on things we believe in.’ I will take the responsibility, the heat, when we miss, which is inevitable. But just go for it.

“We have to make more movies and also movies that stand the test of time,” he continued. “We have no choice. It’s the only way.” Paramount hopes to make 17 movies in 2020. Godfrey's coming film lineup emphasizes big-budget, global-audience movies, known in Hollywood as tentpoles. A long-gestating Top Gun sequel is finally happening. Godfrey is working to breathe life into the tired Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Terminator, Star Trek and G I Joe franchises. Paramount also has high hopes for films tied to Viacom’s cable networks, including Dora the Explorer, a live-action, big-screen adaptation of the Nickelodeon cartoon.

Whatever its box-office viability, though, such fare doesn’t quite scream “stand the test of time.”

But Godfrey insisted otherwise. Imagine, for instance, Paramount giving Star Trek to Quentin Tarantino. “Suddenly people’s eyes light up,” Godfrey said. “Yours just did.”

He also pointed out that "Mission: Impossible — Fallout," released by Paramount in August, had proved naysayers wrong. That film, the sixth chapter in a 23-year-old series, received euphoric reviews and generated $791 million in global ticket sales, 16 percent more than its franchise predecessor. Two more "Mission: Impossible" installments starring Tom Cruise are moving ahead.

Fallout and another unexpected hit from last spring, A Quiet Place, helped Paramount post an operating loss of $39 million for 2018, compared with a loss of $280 million a year earlier. To compare, the industry leading Walt Disney Studios had 2018 profit of $2.98 billion, up from $2.36 billion.

More recent Paramount movies have delivered mixed results. Bumblebee, a well-reviewed Transformers prequel, has taken in roughly $370 million, a respectable number if not exactly a breakout hit. A pair of fall comedies, Nobody’s Fool and Instant Family, fizzled at the box office.

Gianopulos said a turnaround was still early. He expects the studio to return to profitability this year. “In a four-quarter game,” he said, “we’re halfway through the second quarter.” “You see the studio eating itself” Ask Hollywood’s power brokers how Paramount went from prestige to debris and they will say they don't want to speak ill of the dead. And then they will proceed, at length and with great verve, to speak ill of the dead.

Gianopulos’s predecessor, Brad Grey, who led the studio for 12 years, resigned under pressure in February 2017. He died from cancer three months later, stunning the movie capital. Almost no one knew he was sick.

Looking back, there were signals. Toward the end of his run, Grey was rarely seen at Paramount. A rumor took hold, calcifying into legend, that his chauffeur would drive the car onto the lot and park — so it would look as if Grey were somewhere on the premises — and then take a taxi home. The studio’s vice-chairman, Rob Moore, was also frequently away. He spent a lot of time in China, where he worked on an unconsummated deal to sell a minority stake in the studio. He was also dating a Chinese TV host.

An absentee overlord may have contributed to the studio’s decline, but the decay can be traced to Redstone’s battle with Diller in 1993. Redstone, viewed by Hollywood as cocksure and uncouth, wanted to acquire Paramount to prove that he’d made it — that he belonged. That he was more than his cable business of VH1, Nickelodeon and MTV, a media company that the real bigwigs called The House That Beavis and Butt-Head Built.

Diller also had emotional ties to Paramount; he had run the studio from 1974 to 1984, finding hits like Grease, Raiders of the Lost Ark and Beverly Hills Cop. But Diller had visions of using Paramount to push Hollywood into a new era: that a budding “information superhighway” called the internet might someday run through the studio, bringing movies and TV shows directly to computers. In other words, Netflix.

Redstone, who ended up acquiring Blockbuster (yes, that Blockbuster) to get the deal done, and his lawyers, made fun of Diller’s interest in the internet. They ribbed him for bringing a computer — one of Apple’s early brick laptops — into the negotiating room. The joke, it turned out, was on Redstone, whose Viacom would miss internet opportunities at nearly every turn over the next 25 years. Diller went on to found IAC, a thriving collection of web businesses.

Other shortsighted decisions by Redstone and his cronies — rooted in hubris and old-fashioned greed — dragged Paramount down. Longtime entertainment executives likened the studio’s mismanagement under Grey and his boss, Philippe P. Dauman, who ran Viacom from 2006 to 2016, to an old horror movie. Perhaps Invasion of the Body Snatchers.

“You have this aching sensation in your belly when you see the studio eating itself,” said Jonathan L Dolgen, chairman of Paramount in the 1990s.

The real debacle started in 2005. To fortify Paramount’s slate, the studio bought DreamWorks SKG, bringing Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen into the fold. But the alliance quickly became a clash of personalities. At one point, Dauman told investors that Spielberg — the most powerful director in Hollywood then and now — was, in effect, “completely immaterial” to the company’s earnings. Geffen pried DreamWorks loose from Paramount and Viacom in 2008.

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Jane Clemens - On the Rise to Fame!

The twins are now teenagers, and Jane feels more comfortable with her abilities to balance motherhood and her career. Now's the time to shine and become famous!

Check Jane's story here!

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Opening Bell: June 14, 2019

Yesterday, after two ships—one Japanese and one Norwegian, but with a crew of Russians, Filipinos, and a Georgian—were attacked by an unknown force and set ablaze, the U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo formally accused Iran of being behind the attacks. At first Pompeo provided no evidence, but said that the assessment by the U.S. intelligence outlets was based on the manner, professionalism, and location of the attacks. Then late yesterday, the State Department proffered a video showing what was asserted to be an Iranian patrol boat coming alongside one of the ships and appearing to remove an unexploded mine; i.e. evidence of involvement. The State Department’s claims are based on a theory that economic sanctions, which the Trump administration has ramped up after withdrawing from a nuclear agreement with Iran that was concluded by the Obama White House, have caused Iran—specifically the Revolutionary Guard Corps—to lash out and provoke a violent response. This would then be used by Iran as a justification to close the Strait of Hormuz, and thus access to the Persian Gulf; a body of water through which fully one-third of the world’s oil transits en route to foreign markets. The U.S. Navy, backed by policy set and reaffirmed by succeeding administrations, has avowed that it would break, by force if necessary, any attempt by Iran to close the Straits. This would in turn risk broader, open conflict throughout the Gulf and potentially spilling over into Iraq and onto the doorstep of the battlefields from where ISIS was only recently purged.

 After a year of speculating that she might leave her White House post soon, Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders, by way of President Donald Trump’s twitter account, announced that she would be stepping down at the end of this month. Sanders will leave a legacy as one of the most adversarial and ardent defenders of the Oval Office since Ron Ziegler, Press Secretary for Richard Nixon. Unlike Ziegler, however, Sanders took her combative relationship with the White House press corps to a new level, refusing not only to hold regular briefings—previous custom allowed for at least one daily briefing, even on weekends—but what few sessions Sanders did preside over, were generally short and had in recent months been moved to the White House driveway. On the other hand, Sanders apparently maintained collegial relationships with several reporters on background. As Atlantic writer Adam Serwer noted, Sanders was often the “senior administration official” quoted by reporters when the White House wanted to lash out at some of Trump’s most prominent critics. Sanders came into the job after Trumps first Press Secretary left in July 2017, after barely six months. In that regard, Sanders’s tenure can be describe as a success: she is leaving a notoriously volatile White House on her own terms and still in Trump’s good graces; many of her former compatriots cannot claim either of those. But Sarah Sanders is also likely to be the face of a time when institutionalization of disdain for the press became a feature rather than an anomaly.

The Australian accused of gunning down dozens of people at a mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, made another appearance in court yesterday. His appearance was by video link from New Zealand’s only maximum security prison and the hearing was held to have pleas entered on additional charges, to which defense counsel pleaded not guilty on behalf of his client. During the hearing, Justice Cameron Mander announced that a psychiatric profile revealed that the defendant was fit to stand trial and set a trial date of May 4, 2020. The defense indicated that they may seek a change of venue—though it’s difficult to see how in a country the size of New Zealand, a different venue would make a difference. The trial, whenever it begins and wherever it takes place, is expected to last six weeks.

Mark Twain, aka Samuel Clements, was one of the most prominent social, political, and economic critics in the United States in the latter half of the 19th century. Much is made by historians of Twain’s lack of financial acumen and the vast fortune that he lost in 1893, but little is said of the even larger fortune that he gained between 1902 and 1910. Among the investments he made in 1902 was a large bloc of shares in the United Fruit Company. This investment provided huge returns year after year and reliably paid out healthy dividends. In the late 19th and for the first decades of the 20th century, the United Fruit Company was a blue chip stock and reliably rewarded its stockholders. The only problem with this? The United Fruit Company was one of the most diabolical American corporations of its day, acquiring hundreds of thousands of acres of land across 12 nations in Central America and the Caribbean, bribing local governments to displace natives and urging policymakers in Washington to send in the U.S. military if either party resisted; the term “banana republic” was almost certainly created as a reference to United Fruit. Along the way, United Fruit became a behemoth, dominating fruit import into the United States. All of these traits would seem to undermine Clemens’s/Twain’s socio-political beliefs, which were firmly anti-imperialist. But as this essay points out, the wealthier he got, the more Clemens could afford to be booed for his beliefs. This is the first part in a multi-part essay which examines the contradictions of Mark Twain and his wealth and how it was acquired.

In the mid-1920s, horseracing, which had dipped in popularity in the United States, became ascendant again and several new race tracks opened around the country. Along with greater interest—and money—in American horseracing, came a new wave of grifters and cheats. Among these were a group of people who painted and dyed horses to change their appearance. These craftsmen were called “ringers,” and the best of these was Peter Christian Barrie; a Scot who had served with the Australians in the First World War. Barrie used bleach and ammonia lighten a horse’s coat and then applied a series of dyes to match the appearance of another horse which Barrie, using funds provided by his financial backers, usually bought at the same time. Barrie, who claimed to be trained as a veterinarian dental assistant, even made adjustments to a horse’s teeth to make a 3-year old appear like a 2-year old. The crux of all these adjustments and chemical applications was to make a fast horse, purchased at great price, appear like a slower horse, purchased for a pittance. The fast horse would then be entered into a lower class race, and when it inevitably dominated, Barrie and his backers collected huge sums on their “longshot” bets. Reading this will make it apparent that Barrie was a true artist, but his reign as the best ringer in the United States, barely lasted a decade before he was caught and deported back to Britain. I’ve barely done justice to this story in this description. 

One can be alone without being lonely. And dining alone, which is often portrayed as an unfortunate requirement for the solitary individual who wishes to patronize a restaurant or bar for a meal, can actually be an incredibly pleasurable experience. The key, it seems, is in surmounting a psychological phenomenon in which individuals in public on their own feel as though greater attention is being paid to them than is actually the case; the so-called Spotlight Syndrome. There is joy in dining alone though, and bars and cafes are ideal locations to do so. There is much to appreciate about sitting solo at a table, be it with coffee or a cocktail, paging through a book or newspaper, occasionally staring out at the world passing by you as you occupy your very own space. This is the type of essay which makes me wish I still smoked.

Much is often made of primary challengers for incumbents and the onset of an “anti-incumbent election.” The truth is that there is no such thing as an anti-incumbent election, but on occasion there will be a smattering of current officeholders who will go down in the primary. The Center for Politics looks at what incumbents may face danger in 2020.

Welcome to the weekend.

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Most Anticipated TV Shows of 2019

New year, new me? More like new year, tons of new television to watch while procrastinating and ignoring the outside world. From such as Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and Charmed that brought us plenty of witchy escapades to the premiere of favorites including Legacies and She-Ra, 2018 brought a slew of new shows and reboots we couldn’t wait to binge-watch. In fact, the shows this past year were so good it might be a challenge to top them.

And yet with Pretty Little Liars spin-off The Perfectionists, Shrill, and a few Netflix originals set to debut, 2019 is looking like it’s going to be an even better year for curling up in front of the TV and becoming a bit too invested in new worlds and characters. We’ve already canceled all our plans and popped our popcorn, that’s how excited we are about watching these 2019 shows.

The Perfectionists

When Pretty Little Liars ended in 2017 it felt like nothing would ever be the same again — until Freeform announced their PLL spin-off series, The Perfectionists. Created by I. Marlene King, The Perfectionists will mark the return of both Mona Vanderwaal (played by Janel Parrish) and Alison DiLaurentis (Sasha Pieterse). It'll be set in the Pacific Northwest and in typical PLL style, will feature a murder mystery, and introduce a number of new characters, including Sofia Carson's Ava and Sydney Park's Caitlin. The show is rumored to be able to answer some unanswered questions from the PLL finale and bring loyal PLL fans a new show to obsess over.

Carmen Sandiego

You’re never too old to get excited about the premiere of an animated television series, especially when said TV series is a reboot of a classic '90s show. Set to premiere January 18 on Netflix, the newest version of Carmen Sandiego will include 20 episodes with Gina Rodriguez voicing the elusive woman in an iconic red hat. The show will follow Carmen Sandiego on new adventures and delve into how the woman in red became an international thief using her skills for good.

Looking for Alaska

Hulu is about to bring the John Green novel Looking for Alaska to life with an eight-episode live-action mini-series. The show will follow the life of Miles Halter (played by Charlie Plummer) as he arrives at a new boarding school. There he'll meet the mysterious and unpredictable Alaska Young (Kristine Froseth) who will change his life forever. Whether or not the mini-series will stick strictly to the book’s plot is yet to be seen, but the show is set to be a must-watch for beloved fans of the book and those that have yet to read it.

The Umbrella Academy

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The live-action television adaptation of Gerard Way’s graphic novel series The Umbrella Academy is nearly upon us. Set to premiere on Netflix on February 15, The Umbrella Academy will follow a group of misfit superheroes as they band together to solve their adoptive father’s death and prevent an impending apocalypse from destroying the world. The star-studded cast includes Aidan Gallagher, Cameron Britton, Ellen Page, and Tom Hopper among many other recognizable faces.

Deadly Class

Lara Jean Covey, is that you? Nope. But, it is Lana Condor playing a deadly assassin in Syfy’s upcoming series Deadly Class. Set to debut on January 16, Deadly Class will follow Marcus Lopez (played by Benjamin Wadsworth) as he becomes acquainted with the world of assassins at his new home, King's Dominion. Based on the Rick Remender comic books, Deadly Class is an '80s-throwback that will bring together counterculture, fight scenes, and high school dynamics under one roof. The pilot is already available to stream.

Shrill

Aidy Bryant is giving us six reasons to get excited about 2019 and they all have to do with her 6-episode series Shrill. Set to premiere March 15 on Hulu, Shrill is a comedy based on the memoir Shrill: Notes From a Loud Woman by Lindy West. The show will follow Annie (played by Aidy) as she attempts to change her life, not her body, and slowly finds the confidence to love and believe in herself. Executive produced by Saturday Night Live producer Lorne Michaels and Pitch Perfect’s Elizabeth Banks, Shrill is set to be the body positive TV series we all needed in our lives.

Euphoria

HBO is also jumping into the young adult drama game. Executive produced by Drake, the show will follow a group of high school students as they navigate love and friendships in today's world of social media. And the series boasts an all-star cast: Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney (Handmaid’s Tale), Maude Apatow (Girls), Jacob Elordi (Kissing Booth), Algee Smith (The Hate U Give), Storm Reid (A Wrinkle in Time) Alexa Demi (Mid90’s), Barbie Ferreira, and Hunter Schafer.

Sex Education

Let’s be honest, there are never enough coming-of-age comedy series on television and Netflix knows it. This U.K. series from Netflix will follow Otis Thompson, a teenager who is a virgin whose mother (played by Gillian Anderson) happens to be a sex therapist. According to Variety, when Otis’s classmates find out his mother’s occupation, they persuade him and Maeve (played by Emma Mackey) to start their own underground therapy clinic. What could go wrong?

Roswell, New Mexico

We've seen plenty of great stuff from The CW this past year. After debuting the teen vampire series Legacies, rebooting Charmed, and breathing life into another season of Riverdale in 2018, fans can expect even more drama from the network in 2019 — starting with the reboot of cult classic Roswell. Set to air in January, Roswell, New Mexico is reimagining the infamous town known for its alien encounters. The show itself will focus on a relationship between Rosewell resident Liz Ortecho (Jeanine Mason) and extraterrestrial Max (Nathan Parsons) — and he might not be the only alien living among humans in this town. This version of Roswell will see the characters a bit more grown up than their high school portrayals in the original, with the first episode of the reboot including a 10-year high school reunion.

Watchmen

It looks like 2019 is going to be a big year for comics-turn television series. Watchmen, as many fans already know, was a major motion picture in 2009 that is now being re-adapted for TV. Set for a 10-episode run on HBO, the Watchmen series will reportedly be “set in an alternate history where 'superheroes' are treated as outlaws,” The Verge reported. The cast will include major stars such as Jeremy Irons (Justice League), Regina King (If Beale Street Could Talk), and Adelaide Clemens (*The Great Gatsby), among many others.

Related: 7 Spring 2019 Trends You'll See Everywhere Next Season

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Clemens Legacy [generation 1]

*Odetta’s friends came over to play in her new pool* She decided to show her friends who is the boss here by jumping into the pool.

Oddetta: That’s fine. No one has a experience. Fortunately I have enough talent for all of you.

Well, it didn’t go as planned.

Look at me quoting Squidward.

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Class 6A Texas high school playoff scores, pairings

CLASS 6A DIVISION I

Bidistrict

EP Franklin (8-2) vs. Midland (4-6), 7 p.m. MST Friday, El Paso’s Franklin Stadium

Euless Trinity (8-1) vs. Arlington Martin (5-5), 7 p.m. Friday, Bedford’s Pennington Field

Southlake Carroll (10-0) vs. Coppell (7-3), 2 p.m. Saturday, Southlake’s Dragon Stadium

DeSoto (8-2) vs. Dallas Skyline (7-2), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dallas’ Forester Field

Odessa Permian (7-3) vs. EP Coronado (7-3), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Odessa’s Ratliff Stadium

Arlington Lamar (9-1) vs. San Angelo Central (7-3), 7 p.m. Friday, Arlington’s Cravens Field

Lewisville (8-2) vs. Keller (8-2), 7 p.m. Friday, Denton’s Collins Complex

Duncanville (9-0) vs. South Grand Prairie (5-5), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Duncanville’s Panther Stadium

Area

EP Franklin-Midland winner vs. Euless Trinity-Arlington Martin winner, TBD

Southlake Carroll-Coppell winner vs. DeSoto-Dallas Skyline winner, TBD

Odessa Permian-EP Coronado winner vs. Arlington Lamar-San Angelo Central winner, TBD

Lewisville-Keller winner vs. Duncanville-South Grand Prairie winner, TBD

Region II

Bidistrict

Allen (10-0) vs. Garland Rowlett (7-2), 7 p.m. Friday, Allen’s Eagle Stadium

Rockwall (7-2) vs. Belton (7-3), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Rockwall’s Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium

Round Rock Cedar Ridge (8-2) vs. Langham Creek (5-4), 7 p.m. Friday, Austin’s Reeves Complex

The Woodlands (7-3) vs. Aldine Davis (6-4), 7 p.m. Friday, Shenandoah’s Woodforest Stadium

Garland Sachse (7-3) vs. Plano East (8-2), 7 p.m. Friday, Garland’s Johnson Stadium

Waco Midway (8-1) vs. Mesquite (5-4), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Hewitt’s Panther Stadium

Cypress Woods (7-3) vs. Round Rock (6-4), 3 p.m. Saturday, Cypress’ Cy-Fair Stadium

Spring (5-5) vs. Klein Oak (8-2), 2 p.m. Saturday, Spring’s George Stadium

Area

Allen-Garland Rowlett winner vs. Rockwall-Belton winner, TBD

Round Rock Cedar Ridge-Langham Creek winner vs. The Woodlands-Aldine Davis winner, TBD

Garland Sachse-Plano East winner vs. Waco Midway-Mesquite winner, TBD

Cypress Woods-Round Rock winner vs. Spring-Klein Oak winner, TBD

Region III

Bidistrict

Jersey Village (9-1) vs. Houston Chavez (6-4), 7 p.m. Friday, Houston’s Pridgeon Stadium

Katy (9-1) vs. Fort Bend Travis (8-2), 6:30 p.m. Friday, Katy’s Legacy Stadium

Galena Park North Shore (10-0) vs. Pasadena Dobie (7-3), 7 p.m. Friday, Galena Park ISD Stadium

Pearland (10-0) vs. Dickinson (9-1), 7 p.m. Friday, Pearland Stadium

Houston Lamar (7-3) vs. Cy-Fair (8-2), 7 p.m. Friday, Houston’s Delmar Stadium

Fort Bend Ridge Point (9-1) vs. Katy Seven Lakes (6-4), 7 p.m. Friday, Missouri City’s Hall Stadium

Humble Atascocita (9-1) vs. Channelview (4-6), 7 p.m. Friday, Humble’s Turner Stadium

League City Clear Springs (7-3) vs. Alief Hastings (6-4), 7 p.m. Friday, Webster’s Challenger Stadium

Area

Jersey Village-Houston Chavez winner vs. Katy-Fort Bend Travis winner, TBD

Galena Park North Shire-Pasadena Dobie winner vs. Pearland-Dickinson winner, TBD

Houston Lamar-Cy-Fair winner vs. Fort Bend Ridge Point-Katy Seven Lakes winner, TBD

Humble Atascocita-Channelview winner vs. League City Clear Springs-Alief Hastings winner, TBD

Region IV

Bidistrict

Lake Travis (8-1) vs. Smithson Valley (5-4), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Austin’s Cavalier Stadium

SA Madison (8-2) vs. SA Northside Warren (8-2), 7:30 p.m. Friday, San Antonio’s Heroes Stadium

Laredo United (8-2) vs. Mission (8-2), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Laredo’s SAC

Weslaco (9-1) vs. Harlingen (5-4), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Weslaco

Converse Judson (9-0) vs. Buda Hays (8-2), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Converse’s Rutledge Stadium

SA Northside O’Connor (10-0) vs. SA Reagan (8-2), 7:30 p.m. Friday, San Antonio’s Farris Stadium

PSJA North (6-4) vs. Laredo United South (3-7), 5 p.m. Saturday, Pharr’s PSJA Stadium

San Benito (6-4) vs. Edinburg (7-3), 7:30 p.m. Friday, San Benito

Area

Lake Travis-Smithson Valley winner vs. SA Madison-SA Northside Warren winner, TBD

Laredo United-Mission winner vs. Weslaco-Harlingen winner, TBD

Converse Judson-Buda Hays winner vs. SA Northside O’Connor-SA Reagan winner, TBD

PSJA North-Laredo United South winner vs. San Benito-Edinburg winner, TBD

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CLASS 6A DIVISION II

Region I

Bidistrict

EP Americas (6-4) vs. Midland Lee (8-2), 5 p.m. MST Friday, El Paso’s Socorro Complex

Haltom City (10-0) vs. Arlington Bowie (6-4), 7:30 p.m. Friday, NRH’s Birdville ISD Complex

Keller Fossil Ridge (6-4) vs. Lewisville Hebron (6-4), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Keller ISD Stadium

Cedar Hill (9-1) vs. Richardson Pearce (6-4), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Cedar Hill’s Longhorn Stadium

Amarillo Tascosa (7-3) vs. EP Pebble Hills (5-5), 6 p.m. Friday, Amarillo’s Bivins Stadium

Arlington (10-0) vs. Weatherford (4-6), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Arlington’s Maverick Stadium

Flower Mound (8-2) vs. Denton Guyer (5-5), 7 p.m. Friday, Flower Mound’s Wilson Stadium

Richardson Lake Highlands (6-4) vs. Mansfield Lake Ridge (7-2), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Mansfield’s Newsom Stadium

Area

EP Americas-Midland Lee winner vs. Haltom City-Arlington Bowie winner, TBD

Keller Fossil Ridge-Lewisville Hebron winner vs. Cedar Hill-Richardson Pearce winner, TBD

Amarillo Tascosa-EP Pebble Hills winner vs. Arlington-Weatherford winner, TBD

Flower Mount-Denton Guyer winner vs. Richardson Lake Highlands-Mansfield Lake Ridge winner, TBD

Region II

Bidistrict

Prosper (8-2) vs. Garland Naaman Forest (4-6), 7 p.m. Friday, Prosper

Longview (10-0) vs. Copperas Cove (7-3), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Longview’s Lobo Stadium

Austin Vandegrift (10-0) vs. Tomball Memorial (8-2), 7 p.m. Friday, Austin’s Monroe Stadium

Klein Collins (9-1) vs. Houston Eisenhower (5-5), 7 p.m. Friday, Klein Memorial Stadium

Wylie (5-5) vs. McKinney (4-6), 7 p.m. Friday, Wylie Stadium

Temple (8-2) vs. Mesquite Horn (3-7), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Temple

Cypress Ranch (10-0) vs. Pflugerville Hendrickson (7-3), 7 p.m. Friday, Cypress’ Cy-Fair Stadium

Spring Westfield (9-1) vs. Klein (6-4), 7 p.m. Friday, Spring’s George Stadium

Area

Prosper-Garland Naaman Forest winner vs. Longview-Copperas Cove winner, TBD

Austin Vandegrift-Tomball Memorial winner vs. Klein Collins-Houston Eisenhower winner, TBD

Wylie-McKinney winner vs. Temple-Mesquite Horn winner, TBD

Cypress Ranch-Pflugerville Hendrickson winner vs. Spring Westfield-Klein winner, TBD

Region III

Bidistrict

Cypress Falls (8-2) vs. Houston Westside (5-5), 1 p.m. Saturday, Houston’s Pridgeon Stadium

Katy Tompkins (8-2) vs. Fort Bend Elkins (7-3), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Katy’s Rhodes Stadium

Beaumont West Brook (8-2) vs. Humble Kingwood (7-3), 7 p.m. Friday, Beaumont ISD Stadium

Houston Strake Jesuit (9-1) vs. Friendswood Clear Brook (3-7), 7 p.m. Friday, Houston’s Clay Stadium

Houston Heights (4-6) vs. Cypress Creek (5-5), 1 p.m. Saturday, Houston’s Delmar Stadium

Fort Bend Dulles (8-2) vs. Katy Taylor, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sugar Land’s Mercer Stadium

Humble Summer Creek 29, Houston King 28

Houston Clear Lake (5-5) vs. Pearland Dawson (5-5), 7 p.m. Friday, League City’s Memorial Stadium

Area

Cypress Falls-Houston Westside winner vs. Katy Tompkins-Fort Bend Elkins winner, TBD

Beaumont West Brook-Humble Kingwood winner vs. Houston Strake Jesuit-Friendswood Clear Brook winner, TBD

Houston Heights-Cypress Creek winner vs. Fort Bend Dulles-Katy Taylor winner, TBD

Humble Summer Creek (8-2) vs. Houston Clear Lake-Pearland Dawson winner, TBD

Region IV

Bidistrict

Austin Westlake (9-1) vs. Schertz Clemens (6-4), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Austin’s Chaparral Stadium

SA Johnson (7-3) vs. SA Northside Brennan, 7:30 p.m. Friday, San Antonio’s Comalander Stadium

Laredo Alexander (8-2) vs. McAllen Memorial (6-4), 6 p.m. Saturday, Laredo’s SAC

Edinburg Vela (10-0) vs. Harlingen South (4-6), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Edinburg

Cibolo Steele (7-3) vs. Austin Bowie (7-3), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Schertz’s Lehnofff Stadium

SA Northside Brandeis (8-2) vs. SA Churchill (5-5), 7:30 p.m. Friday, San Antonio’s Gustafson Stadium

PSJA (7-3) vs. Eagle Pass (8-2), 7 p.m. Friday, Pharr’s PSJA Stadium

Brownsville Hanna (8-1) vs. Weslaco East (5-4), Brownsville’s Sams Stadium

Area

Austin Westlake-Schertz Clemens winner vs. SA Johnson-SA Northside Brennan winner, TBD

Laredo Alexander-McAllen Memorial winner vs. Edinburg Vela-Harlingen South winner, TBD

Cibolo Steele-Austin Bowie winner vs. SA Northside Brandeis-SA Churchill winner, TBD

PSJA-Eagle Pass winner vs. Brownsville Hanna-Weslaco East winner, TBD

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