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5 Tips to Beat the Heat at Hard Summer 2019

For those of us based in Southern California, we’ve been waiting for summer to hit, and now that it’s here, it’s going to be a late, long, and hot summer. Temps have been hitting 100° easily already, and if you’re like me, thinking about being at a rave in that heat is quite frightening.

But if you’re also like me, you know there’s ways to beat the heat to be ready to survive a hot weekend.

Hard Summer this year is once again going to a hot-hot-hot event. The event takes place Saturday, August 3 - 4th in San Bernardino, CA. A summertime racetrack event, there’s not a lot of natural places to escape the sun. Instead, Hard takes the time to make some chill zones, but you can also come ready to beat the heat yourself with the tips below.

And to be specific, here’s the weather at Hard this weekend. Yep. 102°. X_X

Hard’s doors open at 1PM, right as we’re approaching the hottest part of the day.

5. Pack a Water Bottle

I know this seems like an obvious one, but do yourself a favor and pack a bottle for your mini backpack, with a carabiner to clip to your pants, or invest in a hydration backpack to stay hydrated at the festival. I don’t care what you’re doing, drinking, rolling balls or staying sober, you’re going to need water -- and lots of it. There’s nothing more frustrating than having to pay $5+ for a new water bottle each time, so save your money and bring your own refillable bottle.

iHeartRaves has an awesome selection of hydration packs so you don’t have to settle for one that doesn’t match your outfit. You can still even order it to arrive to you on time. Check them out here. Just make sure it’s empty when you get to the security checkpoint.

I’ve found the hydration packs are great for a group cuz they hold a lot more water than just one bottle of water. When it’s just me, I usually am OK with one bottle that I refill and hold in my backpack.

Pro Tip: if you and your squad is driving to the festival, pack some FROZEN bottles in the car for the end of the night with even some snacks if you want. You’ll thank me later.

4. Light Layers and Sunscreen

110% pack your sunscreen. Hard’s list of what you can bring says Sunscreen lotion. It doesn’t say it has to be new or closed, which is interesting so I guess it can be already used but it says it will be inspected upon entry. This is great to me cuz sunscreen is big and expensive and you would never use a whole one in a day, so I’m glad you can bring the same one both days.

Personally I’m a big fan of the cooling sunscreen sprays on super hot days. I also think the Sport option is a good idea too because we’ll all be sweating a lot, and this helps from it just washing off. Also according to SkinCancer.org - you should apply sunscreen 30 mins prior to heading outside, and then reapply every 2 hours. I’d suggest maybe even more if you feel it sweating off.

If you’re super nervous about being exposed to the sun for long hours, pack some light, loose layers to wear. Light layers for example is kimonos, mesh tops, and of course there some real SPF options as well.

Powerful Python Sheer Kimono: iHeartRaves, $17.52 Trinity FIshnet Jogger Set: iHeartRaves, $39.95 Walkin’ On A Dream Rainbow Kimono: iHeartRaves, $29.95 Holographic Cropped Hoodie: FestFashions Shop, $30

3. Learn the Map

I feel like this is a stellar recommendation for any event, but like seriously, this is SUPER important for an event that has any extreme weather conditions. Make sure to make note of the water refill areas, shade areas and cool down zones. I’ve done you a favor of highlighting them out on this version of the map.

Also because of this crazy world we live in, please be aware of all exits from the venue, depending on what stage you are at.

2. Spray Bottles

Spray bottles and misting fans are a favorite way of mine to stay cool, and make friends! You can bring a bottle that holes 1.5L or less, and it must be empty upon entry. Just use a hair tie around the top of it, and then some ribbon to make a little hodler so you can keep it on your shoulder! I’m probably rocking this event solo, so I plan on bringing one cuz it will be an easy in to start talking to people and making friends! Just make sure to not spray anyone with a phone or nice camera!

1. R&R

R&R stands for rest and relaxation! Make sure to take a break from the crowded stage to sit down in some shade, get some food, refill your water and let your body recover. There’s always lots of food options to check out with some bomb food trucks. I love checking them all out, finding a meal then resting in the shade for a bit before I head to my next set! Try to plan ahead where your “open times” will be in between sets so that you are ready ahead of time to head to the food trucks. It’s easy to get lost in the headliners and forget to stop for a break!

R&R time is also a great time to get your photos, cuz I know you’ll be rocking some fun looks and need some squad pics to remember the day! Here’s a few accessories I love that add pizzazz to photos!

Dixie Doll Cowboy Hat: iHeartRaves, $16.95 Daft Boy Holographic Fan: iHeartRaves, $26.95 Round Kaleidoscope Glasses: FestFashions Shop, $15

Stoked to see you all at Hard Summer! Tickets are still on sale. You can buy single day, or two day tickets! The event is 1pm to 11pm each day (woo! Early nights!) There’s even city shuttles you can take, check out the SoCal locations they’re picking up here.

Remember, I’ll share my outfits each day on my IG stories so you know how to find me at the event!!

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the Holy Trinity: Don Lothario, Perry Noble, and Penny Pizzazz. i want everyone to know

don definitely does not belong in that list

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Ruview “Jersey Justice”, (spoilers.)

Last weeks Drag Race was the all important Snatch Game (of love), the challenge that each season never fails to separate the weak from the herd, limping and sad, and with it being all stars, the results were more revealing than ever. This week the girls come in to talk about the previous elimination. Discussion turns to Manila’s rationale for picking Gia to go home, and about her weighing up her options. The other girls say they would have lost respect for Manila if she’d gotten rid of Valentina, the second weakest in Snatch Game. I ask myself why that’s such a bad thing, to get rid of a competitor that had a bigger chance of coming between winning and coming second. This week was revealing in this aspect, as we learn that, as a group, girls are hesitant to remove fan favourites or strong competitors lest there be repercussions in the real world between fellow queens and fans. This is an aspect of All Stars that has pissed me off since season 2. The All Star rules allow Rupaul to wash his hands of the responsibility of removing popular queens. Yes it ads to the drama, but it’s also convoluted and since those first few eliminations up until now the girls have basically used the honour system anyway. The weakest contender, as the other queens see it, should be the one to go home. So you can imagine when a beloved veteran lands herself in the bottom, the conflict that occurs. It could potentially affect working relationships and club bookings. That means while the queens claim to be fair, if mother Theresa were in the bottom two, they wouldn’t pull her lipstick lest they be stoned to death by rabid fans. This week, we finally saw a breakdown in the system. As Latrice, the weakest link by a landslide was a favourite, there was tension, but it should be simple. To not get rid of her would have literally robbed another queen. (I hate that term). Before all of that Rupaul descends the stairs wearing a tigers pelt the queens, (clearly under fear of death) compliment their all-powerful host on another fashion masterpiece, and then split up for this weeks challenge. Splitting in two pairs or threes the queens had to improv cases on daytime court show “Jersey Justice”, hosted by Michelle Visage. The teams are: Manila and Naomi, Trinity and Valentina, and Monet, Monique and Latrice as the trio. We get snippets of them preparing, Valentina trying to find the right accent, (she tried a few, it was hilarious,) and Latrice in the confessionals pre-emptively blaming her two teammates for being too overbearing. (Romper room fuckery part 3?) It was up to her to stand out amongst them, and unfortunately for her she didn’t. If their court case hadn’t been outlined by Ru beforehand it would not have been clear what they were doing. Monique’s character (They all had mildly offensive, long character names I didn’t bother writing them down,) wanted a cake made for a gay wedding, and Latrice and Monet, the bakery owners, refused, or did a bad job… I think. Monique pulled out the goopery and the gaggery, her personality a natural fit for this type of reality spoof, but Latrice, dressed like an old cat Lady, just gave her vacant stares. Then Monet’s character came in and said a bunch of things that ended up meaning very little. She looked sweaty. Anyway the other teams somehow had a way of seeing the others compete, because Trinity said what everyone was thinking, “Where are the jokes?” Props to Judge Michelle and Monique for making their segment watchable. Naomi and Manila’s case “She made me look like a bitch”, was a lot clearer, and a lot funnier. Manila went to Naomi, who is bronzed orange and wearing the wildest Jersey wig, for a makeover and Naomi fucked it up. It’s revealed halfway through though, once Manila unveils her poodle perm complete with bows, that Naomi was actually a dog groomer. When I say I cried with the reveal, and then Manila slipping into character as a yappy dog I’m not lying. Manila stole the show with her totally over the top portrayal, but Naomi did an amazing job keeping up also. After last weeks hilarious Wendy Williams impression it’s clear Naomi has grown out of just being all about the fashion and her legs. She’s trying and it’s much appreciated. Valentina and Trinity portray a case where a mother books Snooki to appear at her daughter’s birthday, and Valentina played the “OG” Snooki. Trinity was solid, just like Naomi, but it was Valentina, dressed as Snooki after a bad beating in a hurricane who won the scene. Some of it was visual, she’d never looked less beautiful and it was amazing. But she also had the voice down, and by the time she started bouncing up and down, her titties moving independently from her body it was game over for the other queens. Her second performance as “Villaintina” throughout the episode also held some of the episodes best bits. There was a revelation that were she to win a challenge she wouldn’t have trouble getting rid of threats, including Trinity who last week said she would save Valentina. with her “keep me here so you can beat me” speech last week, this comment from Val this week was a-ma-zing. Trinity was shook, now knowing her alliance was one sided, and Valentina’s over the top expressions were classic. Her out of place melt down in the workroom later after “the judge with the gold necklace” said her runway look was off was right out of a telenovela. (The outfit was a mess, my eyes couldn’t figure out what she was trying to do with it. She looked like a deflated pincushion.) She really is soaking it up this season with her boy runways, speeches and expressions, as the villain, the winner she doesn’t care, it’s the Valentina show and I love it. Runway time, and Rupaul comes down the runway dressed as a head of broccoli. Manila comes down in Marge Simpsons pink Chanel suit. Monet, in a move that might have ended up saving her, came out as Kim K in her “break the internet” champagne look. Monique, who took the win for the week in a Tina Turner lip-sync, comes down in another brown cow outfit and when I say I groaned, I’m not lying. I need to not see any more brown cows or sponges for the rest of my life. Props to Monique, who’s stunt in the lip-sync was keeping her wig ON. She flipped it, shook it, tussled it and it stayed on. I’ve never been so gagged. So, the elimination of Latrice was shocking, and unfortunate but, in my useless opinion, correct. Seeing Manila so sad and determined to save her friend was touching. Her lip sync again was pretty spot-on but there was a pizzazz and ferocity in Monique that gave her the win. Latrice’s stance that she was owed a crown due to her seniority, or how much she’s loved by other queens was a daft. I love Latrice, and she deserves accolades, and maybe a crown had she done better this season. But she don’t make me laugh and has a tendency to blame her poor performance on others. It’s a shame, because she is a special, amazing queen, but all’s fair in drag and war. It turns out, when you log on to twitter no one was that butt hurt by the elimination anyway because Gia Gunn doesn’t know whom Nancy Pelo

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Biden Picks Kamala Harris as Running Mate

LOS ANGELES (OnlineCoumnjist.com), Aug. 11, 2020.--Former Vice President and presumptive Democrat nominee 77-year-old Joe Biden did the inevitable, picking 55-year-old former San Francisco DA, former Calif. Atty. Gen. and U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) as VP.  Of all Joe’s picks, Kamala really had no competition, with no disrespect for the other named so-called front-runners.  While there are front-runners and front-runners, Kamala was a lap ahead of her rivals, honed in the nation’s most populous state as a rising star in the Democrat Party, battle tested as a 2020 presidential candidate, giving Joe more than he bargained for when she took out her claws in the first Democrat primary debate in Miami June 27, 2019, in what seems like an eternity ago.  Kamala unceremoniously ended her White House bid Dec. 3, 2019, paving the way for what was inevitable:  Her pick as Joe’s 2020 running mate.  Hats off to Joe’s campaign for creating drama.         

    Whether admitted to or not, there was no real drama to Biden’s pick.  Picking Kamala was a no brainer when compared with 55-year-old former National Security Director Susan Rice, who was reported as Joe’s No. 2 pick.  Rice, who worked with Biden during his eight years with Obama, thought she was a shoe-in when former Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-Conn.), who led the vetting team, criticized Kamala for not apologizing for blindsiding Joe in the first debate.  Dodd’s comment was clearly intended to throw off the press, when Harris was always Biden’s first pick.  House Black Caucus leader 66-year-old Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) thought she was high up on Biden’s list, as did 71-year-old Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass), both weren’t even close.  Neither was 50-year-old Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms nor 48-year-old Trump critic, Michigan Gov. Grethen Whitmer. `       

    Biden floated other candidates like 48-year-old former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacy Abrams, 52-year-old Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Il.), 63-year-old Rep. Val Demings (D-Fl.) and 60-year-old New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, all chosen to placate various groups, showing that Joe was open to a long list of qualified candidates.  But when the dust settles, and other candidates realize they were never really in the running, there could be some blowback to picking Kamala.  If being honest, any of Biden’s other picks were widow dressing, serving as a distraction to Joe’s final pick.  None of the other candidates were ever really considered, while Joe’s Campaign Manager George Schultz and Communication Director Kamau Mandela Marshall played the game.  Biden knew that Kamala had all the right stuff for a running mate, tough, charismatic, experienced, mediagenic, ready for prime time.   

          Fallout from Biden’s choice won’t show itself on the surface, while the Democrat Party tries to digest the news.  But putting his fairly long list of possible running mates through the ringer, other African American hopefuls won’t be happy with Joe’s pick.  While considered a “person of color,” Kamala has great difficulty playing African American, with her East Indian mother and Jamaican-born father.  With all the racial unrest since the murder of 45-year-old George Floyd May 25, Kamala is the least black of any of Biden’s choices, including the white choices of Warren and Grishom.  When a group of 100 prominent African Americans wrote to Joe yesterday, they said he would not win the election without picking an African American.  Kamala Harris is not African American and will not satisfy the pro-Black Lives Matter crowd looking for a black running mate.          

   Describing Kamala as a “person of color” also doesn’t match Kamala’s own identity, who married Jewish Atty. Douglas Emhoff Aug. 24, 2014 in Santa Barbara, raising his two children, Cole, 24 and Ella, 19 who affectionately call her “Momala.”  “They are my endless source of love and pure joy,” Kamala said about her stepchildren.  But for those expecting a Black Lives Matter sympathizer, Kamala is not their first choice.  While the media gins up Joe’s pick, it’s disingenuous to call Kamala “the first Black women to be named to a national political ticket by a major party,” said Yahoo’s senior writer Dylan Stableford.  Kamala is less African American than 59-year-old former President Barack Obama, another “person of color,” but who married African American Michelle Robinson Oct. 3, 1992, spending much of their 28-year marriage attending Rev. Jeremiah Wright’s Chicago Trinity Church of Christ.  

           Biden picked Kamala months ago because she was the most qualified possible running mate, fitting his history as a moderate Democrat.  No matter how much Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) push Joe to the left, picking Kamala tells left-wing Democrats that Biden’s moving his campaign to the center.  Apart from politics, Kamala is a seasoned prosecutor and politician, camera-ready with prime time appeal, in many ways more mediagenic than Joe.  Unlike any of Joe’s other possible picks, Kamala adds pizzazz to the ticket, certainly eclipsing the media appeal for 74-year-old President Donald Trump’s VP Mike Pence  When Pence hits the debate stage with Kamala, she’ll give him a run for his money, no shrinking violet.  Trump won’t have an easy time going after Kamala, like he would have with Susan Rice.  Trump knows with Kamala comes an instant media attraction. 

About the Author 

John M. Curtis writes politically neutral commentary analyzing spin in national and global news. He’s editor of OnlineColumnist.com and author of Dodging the Bullet and Operation Charisma.

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Everything You Need To Know About Kerry Hotel’s Wedding Fair

Everything You Need To Know About Kerry Hotel’s Wedding Fair

Featured , News Kerry Hotel Everything You Need To Know About Kerry Hotel’s Wedding Fair Brides, mark your calendars—Kerry Hotel’s wedding fair is scheduled for July 22 and features everything you need to plan the perfect day P lanning a wedding can be overwhelming, with couples inundated by a plethora of decisions, from the make-up and the music to the dress and the dessert. Kerry Hotel, a luxury urban resort located in Hung Hom Bay, will take couples on a journey full of unique experiences at its wedding fair on July 22. The “Kerry. Your Urban Wedding Oasis” fair will feature more than 30 vendors in the Grand Ballroom, so you can find everything you need for your dream wedding. Through workshops, panel discussions and bridal shows, the fair will allow you to visualise, taste and experience products and services that would elevate and add a touch of pizzazz to your day. Whether it’s a tour of the property to see all the venues, or a visit to the Grand Staircase, which overlooks the lobby and its 80-metre stretch of floor-to-ceiling windows, for a photography experience, you will find the fair at Kerry Hotel to be a one-stop wedding oasis. The Harbourview Foyer outside the Grand Ballroom can be used for wedding ceremonies Dream Venue Located on the waterfront of Hung Hom Bay, the luxurious Kerry Hotel was designed by architectural firm Rocco Design and renowned interior designer André Fu . It boasts panoramic views of Victoria Harbour and offers a variety of indoor and outdoor venue options, making it a top choice for newly engaged couples. Curated tours during the fair will see Kerry Hotel event staff and wedding planners take guests around all the spaces that can be used, whether for an intimate wedding of 50 or a large affair for over 1,000 guests. The tours will include the Grand Ballroom, the largest pillar-less ballroom in the city, which can accommodate over 1,200 people for a banquet; the vast Harbourview Deck, which can seat up to 180 guests for a wedding ceremony; and the Hung Hom Ballroom, which is ideal for smaller gatherings. Alternatively, couples can explore the venues on their own by following the suggested route in a wedding fair booklet that will be provided to all guests on the day. If you have a substantial number of guests heading to Hong Kong for your special day, the hotel has 546 spacious guest rooms, which all include a complimentary mini bar, an infinity swimming pool overlooking Victoria Harbour, the Chinese fine-dining restaurant Hung Tong, and many more facilities to ensure that all overseas guests are well looked after. Picture Perfect Essential to every wedding is the right photographer to capture all the memorable moments of your special day. Kerry Hotel wants to make sure you find your perfect fit by setting up portrait stations—complete with wedding decor by vendors Free Concept, Miluna Studio and Only Mine—at various photogenic spots around the hotel, such as the Grand Staircase in the lobby and the Harbourview Foyer, next to the Grand Ballroom, which comes with stunning views of Victoria Harbour. The photos will be taken by some of the city’s best vendors for wedding photography, including Alexander Hera, Johnny Production and KC Professional Photography, and are guaranteed to be breathtaking, giving couples the chance to visualise their wedding day and get a keepsake from the fair. The hotel’s spacious Presidential Suite has its own private terrace Aisle Talk Two mock ceremonies, complete with live music from Innonation and Tess Collins, will be staged during the fair so you will see different versions of a wedding and pick up some ideas for the moment when you exchange vows and become husband and wife. Gowns Galore For brides who haven’t yet chosen a dress, the fair offers two showcases featuring the latest wedding gowns from Audella Bridal House and Trinity Bridal. Grab a front-row seat and check out the most sought-after designs while sipping a glass of champagne. The fair goes one step further with a more personalised experience at the Presidential Suite, where brides will get to try on some of the gowns as well. Taste Test Guests will experience Kerry Hotel’s excellent culinary creations in the Grand Ballroom via various food stations, with free-flow champagne, wine and non-alcoholic beverages. Wedding Know-how If you need some expert advice on wedding planning, the fair will be bringing together Hong Kong’s top planners, such as Wedding Maestros (a subsidiary of Marriage Maestros) and The Theme Wedding, for a panel discussion sharing tips and tricks covering a range of topics, from wedding dos and don’ts to solutions for problematic situations. In addition, a workshop on the traditional rituals and etiquette for a Chinese wedding will be led by Lo Kan Fong Chinese Wedding, which includes a mock set-up of the all-important Chinese tea ceremony. To help brides de-stress before the big day, Kerry Spa and Aromatherapy Associates will host a talk filled with health and wellness tips. Hands-on Experiences For couples wanting to add a personal touch to their wedding favours and decorations, various vendors will be hosting workshops to provide plenty of inspiration and a good dose of fun. There will be a workshop by Parfumerie Trésor to help you pick out a suitable fragrance. In addition, find out how to personalise the dessert served at your wedding reception from Bow by Lazy Baking; learn how to create your own floral arrangements with Kas’weet, which specialises in wedding favours; or try your hand at making personalised candies with Papabubble. Guests at the fair will be treated to exclusive promotions from Kerry Hotel and the vendors, and will have a chance to win hotel stays at various Shangri-La Group hotels around the world. Reserve your place now and discover how you can make your dream wedding come true at Kerry. Your Urban Wedding Oasis. Kerry. Your Urban Wedding Oasis will be held on Sunday, July 22, from 11am to 7pm. Admission is complimentary. Register now at eventbrite.hk . For more information, please contact the hotel at KHHK@thekerryhotels.com or by telephone on (852) 2252 5888 Participating vendors:

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Look who moved to San Sequoia: it's (some of) the cousins!

Teddy, his wife Cheryl and their little boy Sage, plus Noa's bestie Kate and her daughter Trinity. Family reunion and toddler play dates here we come 😊