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Protect ya king! Wu-Tang Clan’s GZA pairs bars and the board in speed chess tournament | Chess | The Guardian

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Kelavision Graffiti Walk Tour Melbourne, Part 1, December 2022, filmed by easy 3

Please check out my latest Grit Skool graffiti walk tour, filmed for Kelavision in Melbourne, Australia (filmed in November 2022, uploaded in December), and paired with a 90s Hip Hop/Rap mix by DJ MA1A! 

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VNDTA - The Sound of Us REMIX ft. Misanthropist, Personal Space & Asia

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SKIPPING MEALS / 51 SUNDAYS / 3121 FREESTTLE / SHOES FREESTYLE - JUNE 3rd 3 SONGS - W

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Anthony Albanese vs Chamillionaire

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Salami The Conjurer - Rancid

An enigmatic first offering from Melbourne-based Aussie artist Salami The Conjurer.

Shrouded in mystery, rumour has it she hatched out of a huge egg one night in the Chadstone Shopping Centre food court (no witnesses). Ancient tomes indicate that 'Rancid' is the perfect track to listen to while you're sneaking around, casting spells, brewing potions, or fanging it down Dandenong Road.

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legendary

there are QR code posters here in Melbourne for reporting graffiti to the council - and someone has been printing their own and carefully placing them over the official ones

they lead to a documentary on hip-hop/graffiti culture

it's perfect because the QR posters are uglier than any bit of street art

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Enchanted AU: Part 36

Your eyes do not deceive you, its a new chapter! (which I started months ago and tabled). We're going back to irregular updates here-- mostly whenever I feel a vibe. If a new plot forms, it forms! I missed these two, happy to write them again.

Enchanted AU - Disney Princess Dan 1 | Part 35

Max placed his hand on Daniel's bouncing thigh as they sat in the back of the SUV. The skyline was a beautiful orange that reminded him of the smoke that followed him around the grandstands.

Perth was beautiful.

Joe had only given him a stern look in place of a shovel talk before shaking his hand. No doubt Grace and Michelle took care of that. Daniel had clutched Joe like his life depended on it and Max was able to see the absolute relief that fluttered over the elder Ricciardo’s face. 

Daniel seemed to get more and more nervous the closer they got to the family ranch. He'd begun biting his cuticles along with his leg hopping.

“What's wrong?” Max leaned over to whisper. Daniel jolted a little before smiling.

“I'm just excited to see everyone I think. It's like been so long.”

“They'll all be happy to see you, I think.” Max knew Daniel meant all the animals in his ‘everyone’ and he couldn't wait to maybe meet some of them. 

They arrived not too long afterwards and there was a flurry of activity. Daniel was scooped up into many hugs and Max was even enfolded into the bosom of an older woman who mumbled to him in Italian. She looked at Max's face this way and that from varying angles before she smiled beautifully as if satisfied.

“Nonna please.” Daniel came to save him, he muttered to the woman in Italian in a pleading tone and she only smirked at him and said something in what Max could only claim as an ‘i told you so’ tone.

“Don't mind her.” Daniel was blushing as he spoke, tugging Max out of the house by his hand. They exited through a door in the kitchen and Max saw that the land went on for kilometers. 

“Would you like to meet everyone?” Daniel asked shyly. Max threaded his fingers through Daniel's and brought the back of his tattooed wrist to his lips.

“I'd be honoured.”

Daniel led them through a side gate that separated a garden area from what seemed to be the greater farm. They didn't walk very far before they were immediately swarmed by a small herd of llamas, sheep and horses. 

Daniel took a minute to laugh and interact with the animals before tugging Max forward. He sang Max's introduction, and soon he was overwhelmed with animals trying to get his attention.

Max doesn't know how long they spent out there, going for rides with the herd. He was amazed at how excited the animals were to see Daniel again. It felt like the time in the glade in Monaco on steroids. Max watched as Daniel stroked the head of a foal tucked into his side, he smiled softly as they were presented with all of the new babies to ooh and ahh over.

If Max didn't know any better, he'd have thought they stepped into a Disney movie or something.

Grace stepped out onto the back patio with a grin and her hands on her hips. Daniel looked up from where he was nuzzling an alpaca and nodded. 

“It's dinner time I think.” Daniel murmured, reaching for Max's hand.

It took some coaxing and promises of more cuddle time for the animals to let them go. Daniel also promised to brush the horses before the night was over. 

“C’mon Mr popular.” Max teased, pulling Daniel close by the wrist. Daniel ducked his head in a blush and pushed Max's shoulder with his. 

“Did you– everyone enjoyed meeting you.” Daniel bit his lip nervously. He hoped Max hadn't been too overwhelmed.

Max kissed their joined hands. “It was lovely. Everyone really loves you.” Max said honestly. He only felt a little badly that he'd had Daniel to himself all this time. 

“I missed them as well. If I knew I'd have been gone for so long I'd have given everyone more kisses!” Daniel babbled. “I'll make sure to spend time with everyone before we leave for Melbourne.”

They stepped onto the back porch and Max pulled Daniel into his arms. He kissed Daniel's temple, smiling a little at the thought of Daniel coming with him to a race weekend. He was more excited than he realized, the anticipation of Daniel in his world– seeing him in his element was high. 

“I'll come with you.” Max promised, enjoying the beaming smile Daniel sent his way. It would be lovely, he knew. Any time spent with Daniel was.

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Lewis Hamilton on finding his personal style—and why Pharrell is his style icon

At Mercedes-Benz Australia and Vogue Australia's dinner in celebration of the upcoming Melbourne Grand Prix, the seven-time world champion and driver spoke candidly about all things Formula 1 and fashion.

How does Lewis Hamilton spend a Thursday evening, the day before a race weekend? If tonight was something to go off of, the answer would be waxing lyrical about personal style and his style icons onstage at a dinner trackside. The seven-time world champion popped into the Mercedes AMG Lounge at Melbourne's Albert Park for a dinner hosted by Mercedes-Benz Australia and Vogue Australia in celebration of the Formula 1 Grand Prix, speaking on stage with teammate George Russell and Fox Sports commentator Hannah Hollis. And there was no better person to ask about style than Hamilton, a driver who has arguably pioneered the modern synergy between fashion and Formula 1. A race week brings plenty of speed and adrenaline, but also outfit after outfit from Hamilton, who often roams the paddock in labels like Bottega Veneta, Valentino, Dior and Rick Owens. How, then, Hollis wondered aloud before a seated audience, did he discover his own sense of personal style, and what would he recommend to someone else attempting to do the same? "I'm sure many of you look at your old photos and think, 'What the hell was that?'" Lewis laughed. "But what I've discovered is it's a real process, a real journey. It’s just trying and being daring. I think I've tried so many different styles. I kind of describe my style as an evolution. It's whatever makes you feel great. The trick is about self-expression. None of us are the same as anyone else. We have our own unique tastes, but it's whatever makes you feel sexy! Embracing confidence." For Hamilton, style goes hand-in-hand with performance. "I grew up aspiring to be a Formula 1 driver. I wasn't thinking about my fashion sense on the journey," he continued. "I think a lot of drivers have gone through the same experience. Fashion is such an important way to express yourself, and you have got to feel good. If you're wearing something that you feel confident in, you walk in with a lot of extra inches in your stride and you know that's what you need when you walk into the paddock. When your fans have cameras on you and you've got your competitors around, you need to have that confidence, so I think fashion is actually really important. It's taken me a long time to get fashionable and a long time to actually convince the teams to change; I wasn't able to wear my own things. And then I started going to fashion shows. I really love the fashion shows because there's a very diverse audience; so many different people from different walks of life, all dressed in their own styles, with no apologies. So it's been a fun journey, and now all of these other drivers are starting to express themselves in their own way." On the topic of sartorial icons, Hamilton was quick to praise Naomi Campbell, cover star of Vogue Australia's most recent March 2024 issue. "Naomi is incredible. I met Naomi many, many times. In the first year [we met], 2007, she just immediately adopted me as a brother, so she's always been that big sis. But for me, when I was younger, I think I was heavily influenced by hip-hop, R&B and pop culture. I was always watching those videos when I got home. Pharrell, for me, was that style icon for me. I loved how he progressed from music into the fashion space when he was working with Chanel. And what he’s doing now, leading LV, is pretty incredible, so I look up to him for that."

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Character Sheet: Yudai Sakaguchi

Basic Information

Full name: Sakaguchi Yudai

Nickname: Yu

Age: 25

Date of Birth: October 27th, 1998

Height: 6’1”

Birthplace: Osaka, Japan

Nationality: Japanese (He gave up his Australian citizenship when he turned 20)

Residences: Grew up in Melbourne, Australia; currently resides in the USA

Education: Degree in Economics

Languages Spoken: Japanese, English

Physical Appearance

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Dark Brown

Skin Tone: Light tanned

Notable Features: Small mole under his left eye

Build: Athletic, lean but muscular from dancing

Personality Traits

Charming: Exudes an effortless charm that draws people to him. His smile and playful demeanour make him seem approachable and fun.

Confident: Displays unshakeable confidence in most situations. This confidence can come across as smugness, but it’s part of his charm.

Playful: Loves to tease friends and acquaintances, often with a smirk that suggests he’s always in on a joke.

Loyal: Deeply loyal to friends and family, even when it causes him internal conflict.

Caring: Shows his affection through acts of service and spending quality time with loved ones.

Skills and Hobbies

Dancing: Exceptional dancer with proficiency in pop, hip-hop, formal, contemporary, and locking.

Singing: Good singer, though not as impressive as his dancing.

Photogenic: Enjoys making funny faces in photos, and prefers taking pictures with others rather than alone.

Quirks and Habits

Skipping Breakfast: Often skips breakfast, either due to a busy schedule or absent-mindedness (latter).

Lip Biting: Frequently bites his lip, a nervous habit or when he’s in a deep thought.

Background and Family

Mother Issues: His mother is emotionally unstable and obsessed with MC’s father, whom she is in love with.

Family Dynamics: His father, Hiroshi, loves his mother, but the love is unreciprocated.

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