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"If I gave up sugar, I wouldn't have anything to eat." As I looked at the woman speaking to me, the truth of what she said was obvious. "Besides, just a little sugar never hurt anyone." She was blind to what it was doing to her. She wore it on her body like heavy baggage she never wanted to let go of.
I knew exactly where she was coming from. She could have been me in the past. I weighed over 430 pounds for years, and it felt like reworking my entire way of eating would be impossible.
My mindset was like that the big food manufacturers: A spoonful of sugar makes everything taste better. It's why sugar was Grandma's secret ingredient in almost every recipe. It's why food manufacturers put it in almost everything that is canned or prepackaged.
How Much?
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When I finally realized I was a sugar addict, my entire mindset changed. I no longer saw sugar as some innocent thing we are obligated to give our children to make them happy. The scales fell off my eyes and I saw it as a tool that the lying, manipulating enemy of my soul was using to steal, kill and destroy my life, my influence in a dying world and the very destiny assignment He has for me. I also saw that I did not have to be a victim to it. Instead, I could be a victor over it with God's help.
Remember the cute Mary Poppins' song with the line, "A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down in the most delightful way?" So, I wondered how many grams in a teaspoon of sugar. There are four grams, but most folks don't stop with one teaspoon and many use tablespoons, which would hold 12.5 grams of granulated sugar.
Wait, though. A cube of sugar is the same as a teaspoon of sugar. So let's load up a tablespoon with sugar cubes. There are at least 10 cubes in that tablespoon. That makes 40 grams of sugar in that one spoonful, more than the recommended daily amount for both men and women!
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), the maximum amount of added sugar a woman should eat in a day is 25 grams or 100 calories and men should only eat 37.5 grams or 150 calories (Added Sugars, American Heart Association).
America's per capita consumption of sugar is 94 grams or 358 calories! No wonder two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese. That's almost four times the amount recommended for women.
Prepackaged Foods
When I began my extreme weight loss journey, I became a label-reader, desiring to eat sugar-free and also artificial sweetener-free, except for pure stevia, monkfruit and natural fruit. When I really started looking, it amazed me the amount of packaged foods that have sugar added to them.
Here are some statistics from Prevention and others: 10 gummy worms have 43 grams; Milky Way candy bar, 36 grams; grape juice unsweetened, 35 grams; 12 oz. can of soda, 33 grams; blueberry muffin, 15.5 grams; fast food double-cheeseburger on bun, nine grams; plain cake donut, 8 grams; spaghetti sauce, 1/2 cup, 7 grams; 1 T catsup, 4 grams; 1 tablespoon of French dressing, 2.5 grams; 1 cup of canned chicken broth, 1.3 grams.
What Harm Does Sugar Do?
It's important to know how much sugar we consume. It adds because zero nutrients and many added calories. Consuming those extra "fluff" calories, though, will eventually add obesity, heart disease and diabetes to our lives, according to the AHA.
Nancy Appleton, Ph.D., lists 76 ways sugar harms us in "Counting the Many Ways Sugar Harms Your Health." Among some of the most significant ways are that sugar feeds cancer cells and has been connected with the development of cancer of the breast, ovaries, prostate, rectum, pancreas, biliary tract, lung, gallbladder and stomach. It addition, it can cause diseases such as: arthritis, asthma, multiple sclerosis, gallstones, appendicitis, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, osteoporosis, food allergies, eczema, cataracts, nearsightedness, emphysema, tooth decay and gum disease. In addition, sugar intake has been shown to be higher in those with Parkinson's disease.
Appleton agrees with many who say sugar is an addictive substance which can be intoxicating, similar to alcohol. This sweet substance has been painted as so innocent that we would never want to take it from a baby. Yet, in Appleton's list are the many ways excessive sugar consumption affects children including impairing behavior and cognition. To read the list, go HERE.
We have become dependent on prepackaged everything and, thus, depending on sugar to help us make it through the day. Our lives are moving like whirlwinds. We have no time to cook real food from scratch like our ancestors did. We have allowed quick and easy foods, those laden with sugar and preservatives, to creep into our lives.
We supported the production by purchasing those easy-to-fix meals that taste so good. The food industry has discovered that sugar makes anything taste better. To sell their brand their food has to have more sugar to taste better than the other brand.
The heads of the large food manufacturers read the news, too, and know that sugar is causing all types of diseases, but they still give us what we want. Do we really want obesity, heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer's? Apparently we do.
Give It Up
We want it. We crave it. We will pay anything to get it. It masquerades as something innocent, but it is killing us. Maybe it is killing us slowly, but it doing a very effective job.
When I gained up to 430 pounds and stayed there for years, extreme addiction to sugar was the blame, but so was the fact that I opened the door to that happening. I made the choice to eat the foods I ate.
It doesn't really matter that sugar addiction is one of the most "normal" addictions around, if any addiction is normal. There was only one way for me (and you) to get free. I had to surrender it. I didn't think I could do it and I certainly couldn't have done it without God's help.
I had to commit to it, want to do it, aspire to rise above my circumstances, apply discipline to make it work, follow a planned way of changing my death-giving food habits, deal with cravings and temptations and add components like exercise, rest, play, relaxation and intentional time with God.
The most important ingredient, though, was to admit to God that I am weak and I need His strength to go forward one day, one hour, one minute at a time.
Set Free By God's Grace
I am and always will be a sugar addict set free by God's grace. There really is no cure to magically remove addiction. There is only a way to get through each day holding tightly to Jesus with both hands. I realize I can never let go because the minute I do is when I begin to slide back into the sugar pit. Life is not happier there. It's mind-numbingly brutal.
I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that "when I am weak [in human strength], then I am strong [truly able, truly powerful, truly drawing from God's strength]" (2 Cor. 12:10b, AMP). It works like this. When I admit my weakness for sugar and ask for God's help, He gives me the strength to make it through the moment and make the right choice.
Giving up sugar and gluten is a lifestyle for me. After many years of adhering to this choice, I rarely have cravings. If I do I know how to get through them. I have to always remember that I never want to be captured by a substance again. I finally have found a good use for my stubbornness because I "stubbornly refuse to go back to the bondage of my past" (Gal. 5:1b, TPT).
In this entire process, I've lost over 250 pounds and tons of emotional baggage. I'm finally a whole, healthy, happy woman, but it's all because I found out just a little sugar really can hurt me.
Teresa Shields Parker is the author of five books and two study guides, including her latest, Sweet Journey to Transformation: Practical Steps to Lose Weight and Live Healthy, and her No. 1 best-seller, Sweet Grace: How I Lost 250 Pounds. She is also a blogger, spiritual weight loss coach (check out her coaching group, Overcomers Academy) and speaker at TeresaShieldsParker.com.
This article originally appeared at teresashieldsparker.com.
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I thought everything was groovy in my own little world
Now i find my eyes were closed until the day i met this girl
But the moment i caught site of her
The light of her
The bright of her
I could she would be
The most beautiful thing in my life
Where she walks, the earth is greener
And the clouds all run away
And she brings a little sunshine
Into everybody's day
You know everytime she's close to me
She glows to me
Arose to me
A shining star, she is by far
The most beautiful thing in my life.
And when she gives me a smile or a touch
Who'd ever think little things mean so much.
Yesterday belongs to someone else
Today belongs to me
I guess that it's my turn at last to know
How sweet that love can be
It's thrilling love
A chilling love
An ever-warm phorphilling love
And in time, she will be mine.
The most beautiful girl in my life, in my life
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On the Market1 season, 86 episodes
Check out some of the most expensive real estate out there in On the Market.
Season 1
architectureToday Architectural Digest brings you to Gainesville, Georgia to tour a gorgeous, secluded property just an hour north of Atlanta. 3509 Tanners Mill Circle is a spectacular 5 bedroom/9 bathroom, 446-acre property ringed by the Walnut River. Featuring more than 2000 square feet of slate patio space wrapping around the entire main home, outdoor entertaining is a breeze. And when it's time to show off your "grown-up toys," a massive 40,000 square foot barn comfortably houses 50+ cars. Murals and select artwork by Cheryl Whitestone: https://whitestonefineart.blogspot.com
architectureToday Architectural Digest brings you to the coast of the Pacific Northwest in Seattle, Washington to tour a 4-building compound surrounded by nature. 4751 W Ruffner Street has over 6000 square feet of living space, a stunning rocky beach, and hiking trails incorporated into the property. To access different areas of the compound, residents and guests use a private aerial tram, linking each of the buildings in a luxuriously picturesque fashion. Select footage provided by ReeseFilms
architectureToday Architectural Digest brings you to Tampa to tour The Oaks Estate, one of the most magnificent homes to be built in Florida in recent memory. Situated on Lake Thonotosassa at 12321 Fort King Highway, this $17.5M French Normandy style 8 bed room mansion goes all out with amenities. From the beautiful garden and pool house to the private bowling alley and go kart track, The Oaks Estate is equipped for a diverse slate of luxurious leisure activities.
architectureToday Architectural Digest brings you to Pacific Palisades, California to visit the iconic San Onofre Estate, built and designed by Ardie Tavangarian. Leasing for $350,000 per month, the 20,000 sq ft. property is a masterclass in simplicity and sophistication nestled adjacent to Santa Monica State Park. From the zen garden with its cedar wood spa to the luxurious primary suite with a custom retractable roof for stargazing, life at 1601 San Onofre Drive is like having your own private resort.
architectureToday Architectural Digest brings you "out east" to visit one of the most magnificent mansions along the Gold Coast of Long Island, New York. 235 Middle Neck Road is in Sands Point, NY, the inspiration behind the posh locale of East Egg in "The Great Gatsby." With 14 bedrooms, a guest cottage, and nearly 400 feet of private sandy beach across 5.5 acres of land, it's easy to envision Jay Gatsby hosting a few dozen well-wishers here on a warm summer night.
architectureToday Architectural Digest brings you to the coast of Southern California to tour a breathtaking $100 million mansion in Malibu. Currently owned by actor Pierce Brosnan and his wife Keely, towering mature palm trees frame the lush 12,500 sq. ft. Thai-inspired oasis. Intricate, hand-carved wooden doors are just one of the bespoke details that elevate The Orchid House from luxurious to extraordinary. The spa and outdoor saltwater pool invite guests to achieve peak relaxation in tandem with Malibu's legendary weather, while an iconic beach waits steps away to complete the scene.
architectureToday Architectural Digest brings you to the exclusive enclave of Presidio Terrace in San Francisco to tour a stunning $20 million new construction mansion. With over 10,000 sq. ft. of living space, a personal gym, home theatre and more, new construction of this scale is exceedingly rare within the city. Featuring some of the most striking architecture and interior design in San Francisco, 17 Presidio Terrace is a special property in one of the world's most unique cities.
architectureToday Architectural Digest brings you to the southernmost tip of Orange County in California to tour the magnificent Casa San Mateo, a $38 million oceanfront estate complete with a private beach. Shown here by Fredrik Eklund from Bravo TV's Million Dollar Listing New York, 4130 Calle Isabella in San Clemente is a 7 bedroom/10 bath Tuscan style mansion with 13,000 sq. ft. of living space accentuated by glorious views of the Pacific Ocean. With a 55 foot pool, tennis & bocce courts and 450 of private beach to explore, life at Casa San Mateo is never short on luxurious options.
architectureToday Architectural Digest brings you inside the fabled walls of 141 S. Carolwood Drive, once the biggest mansion in all of Los Angeles. Previously owned by legendary stars like Sonny & Cher and Tony Curtis, The Owlwood Estate has played host to the biggest players in the entertainment industry for decades. With a massive 13,000 sq. ft. of living space complimented by a stunning pool and adjacent guest house, it's no surprise that generations of royalty, from Marilyn Monroe to Beyoncé, have been frequent guests.
architectureToday Architectural Digest brings you to the legendary Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles to explore an immaculately designed $29.5M mega mansion. 833 Stradella Rd. is an 11,000 sq. ft. 6 bedroom/12 bath jewel built by world-renowned architect Mark Rios atop nearly an acre of California hillside. Created to be his own personal residence, an ethos of simple elegance informs the soothing aesthetics, from the lacquered ceilings catching and reflecting light to the Japanese spa overlooking the Bel Air Country Club. Above the the limestone-tiled pool pavilion awaits a fully equipped bar and outdoor kitchen capped by a sun deck with unparalleled views.
architectureToday AD takes you inside 114 Fremont Place in Los Angeles, the colorfully decorated home of entertainment royalty Danny Elfman and Bridget Fonda. Comprised of back-to-back lots in Los Angeles, the two complimentary mansions were purchased separately by the couple and unified into a single property, now on the market for $14.6 million. The larger of the two underwent a meticulous $3 million renovation, with the other becoming a mid-century modern-styled guest home. Plus, when you have the repertoire Danny Elfman has, it only makes sense to have a primo performance space for entertaining guests - in this case a massive ballroom art gallery on the main floor. -- Federico Fellini on the Set of Satyricon, Rome, Italy, 1969 Credit: ©Mary Ellen Mark/The Mary Ellen Mark Foundation © The Estate of Peter Beard, 2020 / Reproduced by permission of Art + Commerce. All rights reserved.
architectureToday AD takes you for a tour of one of the most luxurious estates currently on the market - 330 S. Mapleton Drive in Los Angeles, California, a massive 6 bedroom/9 bathroom villa designed by the world-renowned Stephen Stone listed for just under $70M. From the 2-story library and private beauty salon to the spacious guest house and chic indoor pool, Villa 330 is the pinnacle of modern luxury.
architecturePresented by LEGO® Star Wars™. Today Architectural Digest takes you on a rapid-fire tour of 14 of the most luxurious mansions we've seen on the market. With everything from a lavish Italian stone deck abutting the ocean in Malibu to fun and stylish LEGO® Star Wars™ Helmets keeping an eye on a floating yacht mansion, these 14 pristine properties are ideal for living lavishly. Whether it's hosting an outdoor dinner and movie screening or watching a private polo match from your backyard hot tub, one of these mansions is sure to spark your imagination. Display your dark side with the LEGO® Star Wars™ Helmets Collection
architectureToday AD brings you to the heart of Miami Beach, FL to visit a $7.1M ultra-luxurious duplex penthouse located in the iconic flamingo pink Portofino Tower. Built in 1997, Italian designer and architect Romano Ferretti has completely remodeled lower penthouse unit 4004, complementing the remarkable views of South Beach with sophisticated touches like a galley style kitchen with Gaggenau appliances. And to add to that certain Miami sex-appeal, the main shower on the second floor overlooks the living room - either fogged up for privacy or fully on display looking north along the beach.
architectureToday AD takes you to the fabled Hamptons on the south fork of Long Island in New York to tour Craigmoor - an $8.5M three house compound with extraordinarily lush landscaping. First up, the main house greets you with 25-foot ceilings, a grand staircase and a beautiful gold leaf archway. A stroll through the garden to the carriage house brings you to a dramatic tower, joining the upstairs bedrooms to the stainless steel kitchen on the first floor and the lower level office and gym. The 3-bedroom guest cottage is a beautiful residence in its own right, with a living room overlooking the backyard that's perfect for entertaining. With it's peaceful gardens and noble statuary, 145 Accabonac Road in East Hampton, NY finds you surrounded by beauty at every turn.
architectureToday Architectural Digest takes you inside Casteel Creek Retreat - a $78 million, 439-acre compound in the heart of the Rockies with a spectacular variety of on-site amenities. The 32,000 sq. ft. main home has 8 full guest suites and luxurious entertainment spaces, including a 200 foot outdoor viewing deck for soaking up unparalleled mountain views. But that's literally just the start: A 25,000 sq. ft. lodge with adjacent helipad, a fully equipped cabin, two yurts, and a pair of "wild west" apartments with a mock prison cell are also on the property, ready to host anything you could imagine. From a luxury spa and a Japanese steakhouse grill to arcade games and a sound-proof shooting gallery, Casteel Creek truly has something for everyone. Plus, if you and your friends are ready to scale new heights, a 65 foot indoor climbing wall has all the space, ropes and harnesses to accommodate six people at once.
architectureToday AD brings you to Vail, Colorado to tour 165 Forest Avenue, a massive ultra-modern mansion nestled in the Rocky Mountains. From the linear fireplace in the living room, to Italian marble surfaces in the kitchen, each space in the home is an invigorating expression of timeless luxury. The interior elegance is only surpassed by the natural beauty seen through the home's glass walls, which slide apart granting access to over 6,500 sq. ft. of heated exterior space. Footage courtesy Drone Hub
architectureToday AD takes you to the Flatiron District in Manhattan to tour the mansion-scale loft at 6 West 20th Street. Located in the heart of the city just moments from Madison Square Park, this 4000+ sq. ft residence makes the perfect base for palatial New York living. The 110-year-old building off 5th Avenue underwent a gut renovation, bracingly bringing the interior up to contemporary standards of luxury (and then some.) A personal elevator opens onto a living room with 12' ceilings and windows that bathe the space in light all day while the chef's kitchen and spa bathroom elevate even the routine to the sublime. To fully escape the rush of midtown, pop into the quiet and peaceful secret library - an ideal spot to wind down your day. Select artwork by Sam Sklar Staging by Meridith Baer / @meridithbaerhome
architectureToday Architectural Digest takes you inside 12 super-luxurious properties featuring the most lavish spaces for entertaining visitors we've seen on the market. From personal nightclubs and climbing walls, to plush home theaters and patios, there's sure to be something across this $414 million in real estate that makes your jaw drop.
architectureToday Architectural Digest is taking you on a whirlwind tour, hitting $414 million dollars worth of the craziest spaces we've seen in our travels for On The Market. From indoor half pipes and built-in shark tanks to a "batcave" garage and an entire floating mansion, you might be amazed by some of the off-the-wall luxurious spaces out there.
architectureToday Architectural Digest takes you to Santa Barbara, California to tour a stunning property complete with it's own lush fruit orchard. A luxurious cabaña offers shade while enjoying a poolside lounge, while two fully outfitted luxury yurts are ready to welcome guests returning from an afternoon spent within the property's network of trails. Perhaps most alluring, Three Hawks Ranch includes a robust fruit orchard of over 80 trees offering fresh citrus, avocados, berries, and olives.
architectureToday AD brings you inside the 9 most luxurious New York properties we've toured as part of On The Market. From personal spas and rooftop pools to private bowling alleys and solid gold bathrooms, take a peek at what $235 million gets you in the Empire State.
architectureToday AD brings you inside the 9 most remarkable California properties we've toured for On The Market. From indoor hockey rinks and prehistoric fossils to car elevators and secret tunnels, have a look at what $570 million gets you in the Golden State.
architectureToday Architectural Digest brings you to Cobble Hill, Brooklyn to take a virtual tour of the beautiful home behind one of New York's most iconic stoops. The exterior of 12 Wyckoff Street is familiar to anyone who's ever caught an episode of "Talk Stoop", the interview show filmed on the front steps. A look inside, however, reveals a spacious, light-filled home perfect for a growing family.
architectureToday AD takes you to the Russian Hill neighborhood of San Francisco, where adjacent to the iconic twists of Lombard Street lies a super luxurious estate like none other. Residence 950 encompasses a full city block, the equivalent of six regular-sized properties. When it's time to head out, residents can rotate one of their cars on the garage turntable before driving down the "Batcave" tunnel and emerging into the California night.
architectureToday we take you inside a $54 million mansion in Portola Valley, California. 610 Los Trancos Road features a full gym, a poker room, a billiards room, a home theater - and that's just the start. A personal 110-yard practice golf hole with two putting greens will help tighten up your short game. But perhaps most unique amenity is the property's full scale, 7,300 square foot indoor ice rink. How many mansions come with their own Zamboni?
architectureToday we travel to lovely Montecito, California where Architectural Digest takes you inside a $55 million estate with uniquely luxurious amenities. Amongst its 11 bedrooms and 14 baths, 120 Montecito Ranch Lane boasts a private sports bar and nightclub, a 5000 bottle wine cellar with tasting room, and horse stables with an adjacent regulation size polo ground. Finally, a personal helicopter hangar is on site for when it's time for you and your guests to take to the skies.
architectureToday AD takes you inside a super luxurious, $50 million compound situated just minutes from the prized Bel Air East Gate. With 8 bedrooms and 20 bathrooms dispersed across over 36,000 square feet of living space, 277 St. Pierre Road is an enormous, opulent property. Once occupied by the late rock legend Prince, amenities include both an indoor and outdoor pool, a 700-bottle wine wall and lounge, and a vintage two-lane 90's era bowling alley.
architectureToday we visit 5212 East Red Rock Drive, a sleek and modern property nestled into Camelback Mountain outside of Phoenix, Arizona. The backyard dining room sits beside a waterfall, directly beneath a bridge leading to a mountain trailhead. Perhaps most striking, a massive two-story window frames the rock outcroppings beyond the kitchen, giving a dramatic scope to the open floor plan.
architectureJoin us at 9255 Swallow Drive, a beautiful mansion nestled into the Hollywood hills. This home features a wine cellar in the dining room, a glass-enclosed cigar room, and perhaps most impressively, a walk-in shark tank.
architectureThis is about as close to paradise as you can get off the side of a major highway. This 3,800 square foot home (christened "Il Pelicano") is nestled into a cliff above the Pacific Ocean, and features furniture and fixtures from all around the globe. For a cool $35M, you can own your own Italian-inspired beachside getaway - minutes from Malibu's Point Dume.
architectureToday we take you to 1369 Londonderry Place, a $35 million mansion in the Hollywood Hills above Los Angeles, CA. A short walk from the Sunset Strip, the property boasts 6 bedrooms and 10 baths across 14,000 square feet of space, complimented by a unique double-decker glass-bottomed pool. A $50K cryogenic chamber is perfect for rejuvenating skin cells, while the swim up bar is ideal for rejuvenating your guests' cocktails. This fully-automated, luxury smart home needs to be seen to be believed.
architectureToday we take you to 1300 Beverly Estates Dr. in Beverly Hills to tour a stunning mansion currently on the market for just shy of $38 million. With 12,500 square feet of indoor space and another 10,000 of outdoor decking, room to spread out would never be an issue. An 80' infinity edge pool and game room ensure that there's always something for you and your guests to do. Plus, for those with a love of paleontology, a 150 million year-old dinosaur fossil sits just inside the entryway.
architectureToday we visit the Flatiron District in downtown Manhattan to tour 240 Park Avenue South, a jaw-dropping duplex penthouse on the market for $30 million dollars. 14 foot ceilings and full-height windows bathe the space in light while offering 360° views of the city and nearby Gramercy Park. Rising from the first floor all the way up to the rooftop pool is a stunning 24 foot green marble wall, uniting the space in dramatic fashion.
architectureToday we take you an hour north of New York City to the hamlet of Garrison to tour a luxurious $9.5M property adjacent to the Hudson River. Nestled among stately trees and situated across nine full acres, the main house at 15 Kings Dock Road is an open and calming 3 bedroom home with panoramic windows offering picturesque upstate views. Note: The asking price for 15 Kings Dock Road has been reduced to $7.9M
styleToday we take you to 30 Park Place in downtown Manhattan to tour Penthouse 82, a $25 million penthouse in TriBeCa. Perched high above the Four Seasons Hotel at over 900 feet tall, 30 Park Place offers the tallest residence with outdoor space in New York City paired with the hotel's world-famous service. The four corner terraces provide unobstructed, 360° views of the entire city, while the private formal dining room and library with fireplace are ideal for entertaining above the fray.
architectureToday we take you to Miami Beach, Florida to tour one of the most stunning properties on the Venetian Islands, 941 North Venetian Drive. With 9200 square feet under air, 2 private pools and incredible views of Biscayne Bay, it's tailor made for hosting parties. Hand cut coral stone accents adorn the interior, as well as 48x48 limestone flooring. The chic kitchen features leathered black granite counters and even a gas range - something of a rarity in Miami real estate.
architectureToday we take you to glamorous South Beach in Miami, Florida to tour a truly one-of-a-kind offering. At 400 Alton Road sits the Arkup, a $5.5 million yacht house powered entirely by solar energy. The floating villa has 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, an extendable deck for entertaining large groups, and a full kitchen - all with the freedom and functionality of a yacht. If you've pondered what the evolution of luxury sustainable living may look like, the Arkup feels like looking into the future.
architectureToday we bring you to 46 Senff Road, a stunning property in Washington, CT situated amongst the Litchfield Hills, 90 miles north of New York City. Spread out across 70 acres, this $11.95 million dollar estate is the epitome of luxury living and an achievement in natural design. With a unified aesthetic emphasizing the fusion of glass, stone, and wood, amenities include tennis courts, a movie theater, an indoor/outdoor pool, 12 fireplaces, and a sauna.
architectureToday we visit 93 Spanish Gate Drive, an 18.5 million dollar estate within Spanish Trail Golf & Country Club in Las Vegas, Nevada. This extraordinary home features a 3000 square foot master suite along with 6 other bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bath. And perhaps most impressive, a sandy beach pool area with its own 21 foot waterfall. Check out the listing here: https://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/detail/180-l-889-stxrq8/93-spanish-gate-drive-las-vegas-nv-89113
architectureToday we take you to New York City to tour the oldest remaining wood frame house in the West Village. Built in 1822, the townhouse still features its original floors and ceiling beams along with a discrete elevator to take you between floors. And since every old house has its secrets, a tunnel accessed from the basement library leads to a prohibition-era speakeasy down the street.
architectureWelcome to the Chartwell Estate. Situated across 10.4 acres of land in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains, the property features a massive 18th century-style French chateau, an architecturally significant 5-bedroom Wallace Neff guest house, canyon trails, gardens, and a network of underground tunnels to connect it all. For further information, go to https://www.GitlinLuxuryProperties.com. Additional footage from Tri-Blend Media courtesy of the "Jerry Perenchio Living Trust"
architectureWelcome to Henderson, Nevada, the sister city of Las Vegas. We're here to take a tour of 647 Cityview Ridge Drive, a $6M home in a private gated community. This home features an infinity pool that flows in and out of the house, an acrylic floating bathtub and an incredible view of the Las Vegas strip. Check out the listing here: https://www.isluxury.com/listings/property/647-cityview-ridge-drive
celebritiesHave a look at 357 West 17th Street, an incredible townhouse in New York City's Meatpacking District. This apartment features a movie theater, a yoga studio, a pool, a sauna, a 400-bottle wine cellar and much more. Check out the listing here: https://www.elliman.com/new-york-city/357-west-17-street-manhattan-qowfrra
architectureWelcome to 1 Petre Island on Lake Mahopac, where a $12.9M Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired home sits waiting to be yours. This mansion is just a fifteen minute helicopter ride north of New York City and features a helipad (of course), a natural bolder built into the framework of the house, and a separate guest cottage built by Wright himself. Check out the listing here: https://www.elliman.com/putnam/1-petre-island-carmel-iixzwvc
architectureWelcome to Crystal Point on Lake Tahoe, a lakefront mansion that can be yours for $75M. This beautiful home features 8 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, 13 fireplaces, a mountainside hot tub, a movie theater, a wine cellar and a private beach house only accessible by 2 hillside funicular trams. Check out the listing here: https://chaseinternational.com/listing/NV/Crystal-Bay/300-State-Route-28-89451/61668364
architectureJoin real estate agent Keith Copley on a tour of 11 St. Luke's Place, a West Village townhouse with 6 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. This stunning mansion features a temperature-controlled wine cellar, an indoor gym and a ton of outdoor space. Check out the listing for 11 St. Luke's Place here: https://www.elliman.com/new-york-city/11-st-lukes-place-manhattan-exnpepx
architectureWe're back in the Hamptons to visit Flying Point Compound, a $20M property that's currently on the market. This compound features a beautiful recreated barn complete with a gigantic living room, kitchen, conservatory and a basement theater, gym, spa and game room. And that's just the barn. The entire property features the finest landscaping and artwork, guesthouses, a garden, a tennis court and a main house that leaves nothing to be desired.
architectureIf you feel like moving to the Hamptons, The Sandcastle can be yours for $40M. The entire house is beautiful and luxurious, but when you're not sunning on the beach you may find yourself spending most of your time in the basement. It features a full bowling alley, a rock climbing wall, a halfpipe, a performing arts theater, a spa and a convertible basketball/squash court. Check out the listing here: https://www.bespokerealestate.com/listing/sandcastle-bridgehampton/
architectureJoin Atelier owner Daniel Neiditch as he takes you on a tour of this $85M apartment that includes a private chef for a year, a private butler, three exotic super cars, a $1M yacht, floor seats at Nets games at the Barclays Center, dinner for a year at the Michelin star restaurant Daniel, a summer house in the Hamptons and perhaps most impressively, two tickets to outer space.
architectureJoin real estate agent Joshua Wesoky on a tour of 12 Greene Street, a SoHo penthouse that feels more like a townhouse. This stunning apartment features an unbelievable amount of outdoor space (including an outdoor shower), a rooftop reflecting pool and much much more. Check out the listing for 12 Greene Street here: https://www.compass.com/listing/12-greene-street-unit-ph-manhattan-ny-10013/181044572258901425/
architectureWelcome to the Ennis House, one of the Los Angeles Hills' most legendary homes. At $23M, this Mayan revival Frank Lloyd Wright house has been featured in movies and TV shows like Blade Runner and Twin Peaks and has inspired set designs for Game of Thrones. The home also features furniture designed by Wright himself. Join real estate agent Rayni Williams as she takes you on a tour of the entire house.
architectureJoin real estate agent Tomer Fridman for a tour of an $32M upside down house in Beverly Hills. This unbelievable home features 130 ancient oak trees, an indoor wood burning pizza oven and a subterranean atrium. Check out the listing for 9601 Oak Pass Road here: https://www.compass.com/listing/221274360969804369/view
architectureJoin real estate agent Brian Logvinsky on a tour of 101 Warren Street, a $22.5M dollar mansion in the sky. This duplex features a 25K square foot wrap-around terrace, 8 bathrooms and 7 bedrooms.
architectureJoin real estate agents Branden & Rayni Williams of Williams & Williams for a tour of an $88M Bel Air mansion. This breathtaking home features a hidden car elevator, one of the greatest views of Los Angeles out there and a man cave/home theater stocked with 3,000 bottle of wine. Check out the listing for 822 Sarbonne Rd here: https://thewilliamsestates.com/listing-details/822-sarbonne-rd-bel-air-ca-90077-18412212/421
designJoin 'Million Dollar Listing New York' star Steve Gold as he takes you on a tour of a $12 million dollar, gut-renovated loft at 69 Wooster Street. The lavish apartment features snake skin chairs and an all-gold bathroom. Since the filming of this episode, the apartment price has been reduced. 69 Wooster Street listing: https://www.corcoran.com/nyc-real-estate/for-sale/soho-nolita/69-wooster-st-apt-2-fl/5495267
designJoin NYC real estate professional Leonard Steinberg as he takes you on a tour of a massive $21M New York City townhouse. This beautifully, naturally lit home, comes equipped with a hidden wine cellar and home theater.
architectureJoin NYC real estate broker Richard Steinberg for a tour of a $67M New York City mansion. This Upper East Side building features an indoor spa floor with pool and massage room, a 3-story indoor glass atrium and outdoor spaces on each of the 6 floors. 12 East 63rd Street listing: https://richardjsteinberg.elliman.com/new-york-city/12-east-63-street-manhattan-qjnryze
architectureJoin 'Million Dollar Listing New York' star Steve Gold as he takes you on a tour of a $12 million dollar Upper West Side penthouse apartment. Situated above Central Park, this penthouse features a gigantic living room and beautiful mezzanine, but the real gem of this listing is the third floor penthouse level itself, with floor to ceiling windows on three sides and a wraparound terrace.
architectureJoin NYC real estate agent Jade Chan for a tour of a $25M penthouse in New York City's SOHO neighborhood. This apartment features a private elevator, a wrap-around terrace and its own yoga studio. Check out the listing for 42 Crosby Street here: https://www.elliman.com/new-york-city/42-crosby-street-ph-manhattan-xphuifl
architectureToday Architectural Digest takes you to the Upper East Side of Manhattan to visit a luxurious pre-war penthouse on the market for $39,000,000. The Marquand at 11 East 68th Street is immediately adjacent to Madison Avenue and its array of high-end shops, while the magnificent Central Park waits right outside your door. With 2600 ft. of outdoor terrace situated minutes from the best the city has to offer, whether downtown or up, 11 East 68th Street is urban life at its most refined.
architectureToday AD brings you to South Florida to visit a maximalist mansion designed to stimulate residents at every turn. Le Sumi at 7170 Ayrshire Lane in Boca Raton is the soaring, candy-colored result of 3 years of design and construction by renowned architect Randall Stofft, currently on the market for just under $13 million. With dramatic, geometrically arranged open spaces bathed in natural light and an interior that needs to be seen to be believed, living in this mansion would bring an undeniable lift to your senses.
architectureToday Architectural Digest brings you to Corona Del Mar, California to tour an ultra-modern $33 million mansion with a very stylish secret. Situated on over an acre of land and privy to stunning panoramic ocean views, this 5 bedroom/10 bath paradise comes complete with a luxurious pool, cabana, and 25,000 gallon koi pond. But once the time for lounging has passed, a hidden door in the living room leads to a fully decked out subterranean disco, ready for whatever the night has in store.
architectureToday Architectural Digest brings you up into the Hollywood Hills to visit an exquisite new $28.5 million mansion. Designed by Standard Architecture, and inspired by Louis Kahn's Kimbell Art Museum, 1471 Forest Knoll Drive features three parallel farmhouse structures with massive windows bathing the interiors in light. Stepping into the cantilevered pool, wrapped in the lush landscaping, one could easily lose themselves in southern Californian serenity.
A masterwork home by Viewpoint Collection, listed by Tomer Fridman, Sally Forster Jones, and Tyrone McKillen of Compass.
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architectureToday Architectural Digest takes you to Charleston, South Carolina to tour a grand double mansion that predates the United States itself. Built roughly 275 years ago, 69 Church Street is a landmark of surviving precolonial architecture with exquisite woodwork details and outdoor reception spaces perfect for hosting guests. For those in the know, a secret garden lies hidden behind a wall of hedges, ready to add another tale to the three-century history of this architectural gem.
architectureToday Architectural Digest brings you to Phoenix, Arizona to tour the final home ever designed by legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The stunning "Circular Sun House" flows seamlessly from one room to the next within it's concentric floorpan, complementing the craggy hills of Palm Canyon. As the last design completed in his lifetime, this remarkable property is a fitting testament to Wright's enduring genius. Selected artwork: TJ Maxx tjmaxx.com
architectureToday Architectural Digest takes you on a tour of the Brentwood Oasis, a massive $43 million compound developed and designed by Ramtin Ray Nosrati with amenities that make it feel more like a private resort. Situated on approximately 1.3 acres of land in sunny California, Brentwood Oasis features a stunning pool/outdoor bar area complemented by a full spa just inside. A ten-car showroom garage is perfect for displaying your most prized automotive possessions. And the outdoor half basketball court is decked out in purple gold and black to honor the late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Art Collection Courtesy of Creative Art Partners.
architectureToday Architectural Digest brings you up into the hills of Los Angeles to tour a stunning 5 bedroom/8 bath mansion with nearly 16,000 square feet of living space, on the market for just shy of $55,000,000. Guests and residents of 1301 Collingwood Place enjoy eye-popping jetliner views of L.A., from Griffith Observatory all the way to Santa Monica Bay, while lounging alongside 160 feet of pool space shaded by 150-year-old olive trees. For those with a penchant for acquiring expensive cars, a 15-car subterranean garage/auto gallery awaits its newest exhibit.
architectureToday Architectural Digest brings you to Florida to visit a massive resort-style mansion in Delray Beach. The Rockybrook Estate is situated on 2.5 acres of land surrounded by a lake, with landscaping and amenities inspired in part by the Wynn Las Vegas Resort. 7 bedrooms are spread across 31,000 square feet of space indoors while a dreamlike, tropically landscaped pool and grotto area wait just outside.
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designToday Architectural Digest brings you high above the streets of Manhattan to the 96th floor penthouse of 432 Park Avenue, the most expensive unit in the third-tallest residential building on the planet. On the market for $169 million, the two-dozen 10x10 windows encasing Penthouse 96 allow for an unparalleled view of New York City, one where you improbably look down upon the city's iconic skyscrapers from above. The entirety of Central Park can serve as a background for dinner and drinks, before guests retire to one of the luxuriously appointed bedrooms. Additional footage courtesy of Serhant Studios Interiors by Los Angeles based developer Andrew Cohen
architectureToday Architectural Digest brings you to Holmby Hills in Los Angeles to tour an epic 60-room estate currently on the market for $85 million. The Azria estate is trailblazing California architect Paul R. William's largest creation, encompassing 3 acres across its 17 bedrooms and 25 bathrooms. With a signature Williams staircase in the foyer made all the more stunning by a two-story Swarovski chandelier, arriving guests are immediately hit with a sense of scale and grandeur difficult to top. Co-Listing Agents: Tomer Fridman, The Fridman Group Mick Partridge, Partridge Estates Group Art Curation: Creative Art Partners Archival photos by Maynard L. Parker, photographer. Courtesy of The Huntington Library, San Marino, California Photo by Anthony Barcelo
architectureToday Architectural Digest brings you to Calabasas, California and up into the Santa Monica Mountains for a tour of a $30 million estate built for former all-pro NFL linebacker Clay Matthews and his family. With seven bedrooms and 11 bathrooms, the French provincial style mansion features an abundance of amenities spread across a spacious 14,000 square feet - including an 800-gallon aquarium. Coming into the grand front entryway, through to the breezy loggia off of the formal living and out to the pool, the Casey & Clay Matthews Estate is striking in its grandeur while maintaining the charm and comforts of a family home. Photo by Simon Berlyn
architectureToday Architectural Digest brings you to Sloane House, the London home of Formula One-heiress Petra Ecclestone, her fiancé Sam Palmer and four frolicking children. During the COVID pandemic lock-down, the family used the estate as a city-center retreat. And while they aren't necessarily ready to part ways with the property, Ecclestone will consider purchase offers in excess of 175 million pounds. Dating back to the late 18th century, the Georgian-styled Sloane House features 14 bedrooms an indoor swimming pool and the largest garden in the Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
styleToday Architectural Digest takes you high above Midtown Manhattan to tour a $38.5 million home on the 92nd floor of Central Park Tower, the tallest residential building in the world. Designer Lauren Rottet explains the choices she made in creating the interiors as we have a look around this super-luxurious New York property with eye-popping views of Central Park.
architectureToday AD brings you to Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles, California to visit boxer Sugar Ray Leonard and wife Bernadette Robi as we tour their magnificent 7 bedroom mansion. Custom built for the couple by world-renowned architect Richard Landry, the Italian-villa inspired Leonard Estate has been their family home for decades and is now on the market for $46.5 million. When walking into the solarium, bathed in sunlight and flanked by imported Italian antique columns, it's easy to understand you're in the home of a legend. Photo by Jim Bartsch
architectureToday Architectural Digest brings you to the westside of Los Angeles in the Holmby Hills neighborhood to visit Sunset Noir, a palatial 8 bedroom/11 bath mansion currently on the market for $22.5 million. With amenities that include a spacious home theater, a fire pit emerging from a pool with a swim-up bar, a doggie spa and an indoor waterfall, it's easy to imagine Sunset Noir playing host to a life of serene luxury - punctuated by lively parties with dozens of guests. Listed by Fredrik Eklund Photo by Nils Timm
architectureToday Architectural Digest brings you to Downtown Manhattan in New York City to tour Pavilion A of The Woolworth Tower Residences, a historic duplex penthouse featured prominently in the third season of HBO's "Succession." Familiar to viewers as Kendall Roy's base of operations on the critically-acclaimed series, the 5-bedroom/4-bath Pavilion A has over 6,700 square feet of living space, with 2,700 more courtesy of its duplex outdoor terrace. With soaring ceilings, chic amenities and cinematic skyline views, residents of The Woolworth Tower experience New York with a singular sense of luxury. Photo by Travis Mark
architectureToday Architectural Digest brings you to Encino, California to tour Onin - a stunning Japanese-inspired mansion on Woodvale Road currently on the market for $26,000,000. "The name Onin comes from a chaotic period in ancient Japan's history," explains principal designer Jae Omar, one that ultimately paved the way for a rush of new artistic expression and evolution in the nation. With soaring ceilings and an expansive open layout, living at16041 Woodvale Road evokes a sense of liberation and new possibility through contemporary design with a nod to the past.
architectureToday Architectural Digest brings you to one of the most iconic ski locations on the planet, Aspen Colorado, to tour 1001 Ute Avenue - a stunningly luxurious mansion currently on the market for $75 million. 7 bedrooms across over 20,000 square feet await you inside the 4-story single family home, complete with a full spa, indoor and outdoor jacuzzis, a bowling alley and much more. With the gondola to the top of Aspen Mountain Ski Resort just blocks away, a private access path allows you to ski right back to your door at the end of a day on the slopes. Additional Drone footage provided by DroneHub Media: https://dronehubmedia.com/
architectureToday Architectural Digest brings you just north of San Francisco to Marin County, California to tour a custom designed mid-century mansion laced with Japanese influences, currently on the market for $29 million. Built in 1969, the 11,500 square foot home is situated on a hilltop overlooking the picturesque Ross Valley, with inspiring Japanese-style gardens and timelessly chic interiors greeting you at every turn.
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Drone footage courtesy of 929Media www.the929.com
architectureToday Architectural Digest brings you to Malibu, California to visit the Koenig Beach House, a glass-enclosed cliffside dream mansion currently on the market for just under $25 million. Designed by the late world-renowned architect Pierre Koenig, his namesake beach house is a one-of-a-kind marvel with 4 bedrooms and 5 baths across 4,000 square feet of interior space. Being in Malibu is about being outdoors though, so a retractable walkway offers private access to the pristine sandy beach below while a sleek car elevator gets your wheels down the hill and on the road with panache.
Fredrik Eklund, Sean Landon, and Jennifer Johnson of Eklund|Gomes at Douglas Elliman
Canvas on Edge artwork by Stallman Studio - Artist duo Stephen Stum and Jason Hallman stallmanstudio.com
architectureToday Architectural Digest is in Beverly Hills to tour a stunning, contemporary new-build mansion currently on the market for just under $22 million. Designed by Gabbay Architects, 1729 Angelo Drive is a lavish 5 bedroom/7 bath home with luxuriously spacious interiors, a magnificent 3-story centerpiece staircase, and a 15-car garage perfect for housing the collection of a fine automobile patron. Listing Agents: Tomer Fridman, Compass and Jennifer Saginor, Compass Staging by Josh Hoorfar for Meridith Baer Home Photo: Brandon Stanley at The Lux Level
architectureToday Architectural Digest brings you to Beverly Hills, California to tour The View Estate, a personally-curated and luxuriously designed $88 million mansion currently on the market. Nestled in the exclusive Trousdale Estates neighborhood, the 8 bedroom/11 bath View Estate reveals itself over 19,000 square feet with amenities including a gym, home theater, and 10-car garage with turntable. Painting by Ruth Pastine, Blue (Orange), Presence Absence Series, 2021. Courtesy of the Artist and Maddox Gallery, Los Angeles Abstract photographs by Stefan Heyne
architectureToday Architectural Digest brings you inside one of Los Angeles' most legendary properties, The Manor, currently on the market for $165 million. Built in the style of a French chateau by Hollywood impresario Aaron Spelling and family, the estate boasts 14 bedrooms and 27 baths across over 4 and half verdant acres - larger than either the White House or Taj Mahal. Listing Agent: Drew Fenton - Estates Director at Hilton & Hyland
architectureToday Architectural Digest brings you to Encinitas, California for a tour of the stunning and modern Crescent House, a spacious mansion situated on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Currently on the market for $23.5 million and designed by architect Wallace E. Cunningham, the shape of the crescent moon was a recurrent source of inspiration - from the circular terrace to crescent-shaped infinity pool. The effect is almost futuristic, something reinforced by having featured in the third season of HBO's 'Westworld.' With unbeatable ocean views and 4 bedrooms across over 6,200 square feet of space, the Crescent House is a uniquely luxurious home, worthy of its extraordinary location.
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Living Room - "Mr Moose" by Joe Coffey @joecoffeyartistguy https://joecoffeyfineart.com/home.html
Guest Room - "Ngbee for Eileen Quinn" by Donald Martiny at the Madison Gallery @donaldmartiny @madisongallery http://www.madisongalleries.com/
Guest Room - "Primitive Art Statues" from the David Alan Collection https://thedavidalancollection.com/
Primary Suite - "Cullen" from the Valley Edition by Mary Little @marylittlestudio https://www.marylittle.com/
Primary Suite - "Universe 2022" by Alice Ronchi @alice__ronchi http://www.aliceronchi.com/
Primary Suite - "I Love Where This Is Going..." (Neon) by Olivia Steele, @steeleism | www.oliviasteele.com
Primary Bathroom - "Adrift Coco Wall Decor No.1940-41" by Palecek https://www.palecek.com/palecek/
Media/Family Room - "Pardon my French" by Peter Buchman @peterbuchmanartist https://www.peterbuchman.com/
Listed by Kelly Howard and Lisa Waltman of Compass
architectureToday Architectural Digest brings you high above West Hollywood, California to tour a $50 million penthouse with unbelievable outdoor space and commanding 360-degree views.


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One Percent for the Planet, a global non-profit that networks businesses financially committed to creating a healthy planet with environment and sustainability-focused non-profits, recently moved its headquarters in Burlington from Waitsfield, VT. Its offices are a block from Lake Champlain and the Burlington Rec Path, and close to plenty of world-class outdoor recreation in the nearby mountains and forests of northwest Vermont.
"We landed in Vermont by chance," says Kate Williams, the organization's new executive director—she took the helm in the summer of 2015. "But we stayed here by choice. There is so much progressive business happening in Vermont, both by national and international standards. Being here puts us the mix."
One Percent is a global organization, but they're actively involved in the Burlington non-profit community, making connections between businesses with an environmental ethos and local non-profits. With the help of One Percent, King Arthur Flour is now supporting the Northeastern Organic Farming Association of Vermont, NOFA VT, and the Vermont Fresh Network. Skinny Pancake has established a multi-year partnership with the Intervale Center, where most of Burlington's local produce is grown. And Timbers Restaurant at Sugarbush Ski Resort has provided support to the Vermont Land Trust, among other groups.
They're also making connections with the Burlington community through special events. They've hosted Green Drinks with One Percent member The Skinny Pancake, and a stop on the RootsRated national tour with Outdoor Gear Exchange. Plus, they collaborated with the local Patagonia store and Zero Gravity Craft Brewery on the launch of Patagonia's low impact denim. "People submitted art projects made from blue jeans," said Williams. The art was so well received, instead of taking it down after the event it remained on the walls of the bike-themed Maglianero Café for the next two weeks, (which happens to be located one floor above the One Percent office space).
"Being in Burlington, we're developing a greater understanding of what it means to be part of the network and community here, and we're adapting our programs to focus on providing advice around strategic giving so local businesses can align their giving with their brand," said Williams. She noted that there is a strong commitment to environmental issues in Burlington already, and that "as much as One Percent is contributing, we are also benefiting from the creative environmentally oriented projects already happening here."
"We feel that we can be every bit the global organization we want and need to be from Burlington," says Williams.
Williams landed in Vermont 15 years ago while she was working for Trust for Public Land. She stayed in Vermont when she transitioned to Executive Director of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail. She and her husband Rob were both committed to raising their kids in Vermont.
Their kids, now 13 and 16, have taken advantage of all the outdoor opportunities the state has to offer. Williams' son is on the Alpine and Nordic ski teams at his school, and her daughter is a runner. Rob, who is a teacher, keeps his paddleboard on top of his truck and slips out on the lake between classes, and they often paddle together as a family.
"We have single twenty-somethings living two blocks from the office and walking to work. We have families living in town. Burlington supports a high quality of life in a lot of different ways," says Williams. "Most of the professionals here could go find a big job somewhere else, but they're here by choice. It's a place where lifestyle matters."
One Percent's office is in the Karma Birdhouse—a building where small business entrepreneurs and creatives land, work, network, and launch ideas. It housed Seventh Generation and Ben and Jerry's in their early years.
That those businesses, and many others, started and grew in Burlington, illustrates William's point that Burlington has a start up culture and great business energy that will help to cultivate and grow One Percent. "The work and lifestyle combo can be hard to dial in," she says. "There are few places in this world with an inspiring business community, with the opportunity to recreate so close. In Burlington, you can do your job, climb a beautiful mountain, and come back into city for a great meal easily in a day. The proximity of outdoor experiences is unique. In Burlington, you really can do it all."


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Almost a year ago, the already tumultuous 2016 presidential campaign was shaken up some more when the world heard GOP candidate Donald Trump, caught on a leaked 2005 recording, brag about sexually assaulting women — and saying he could get away with it because he's a celebrity.
Liberals in Hollywood and elsewhere around the country rightly condemned Trump and said the recording showed he wasn't fit to be president of the United States. In the first post-"Access Hollywood" debate, Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton said the tape revealed exactly what Trump thinks about women — and what he does to them.
Stumping for Clinton a few days later, then-First Lady Michelle Obama gave an impassioned speech about why America should no longer tolerate men — especially men in power — assuming they have the right to talk about women in demeaning ways or to abuse their bodies and demand their sexual attention.
"This is not something that we can ignore," Obama said, before digging into a deep well of outrage to say: "It is cruel. It's frightening. And the truth is, it hurts. It hurts."
A year later, both women, as well as other left-leaning stars of politics and Hollywood, have found themselves in the uncomfortable situation of being labeled hypocrites on the issue of sexual harassment and abuse. That's because of movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.
On Thursday, the New York Times published a bombshell story that outlines a long history of sexual-harassment accusations against Weinstein, a major supporter of the Democratic Party, progressive causes and the careers of some of today's most powerful stars.
The Atlantic said the Times story raises a series of difficult questions—for Weinstein, for the film business writ large, and for leaders of the Democratic Party
When it comes to the party, Weinstein has been a prolific fundraiser and donor. He's written many checks, hosted fundraisers for Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, and rubbed elbows with leading Democrats, the Atlantic said. Weinstein, credited with spotting talent in aspiring film stars, called Obama "the Paul Newman of American presidents." At gala 2013 events, Michelle Obama hailed Weinstein as a "really good person," while then-President Barack Obama thanked him for his "friendship and support."
But will the Obamas now take back those words in the wake of the Times report? What will Hillary Clinton say? People want to know.
Already, some left-leaning politicians or stars who enjoyed Weinstein's support over the years have begun to speak out, or to at least signal that they were distancing themselves from him.
Of course, they have to, especially if they want to continue to have a voice on the need for gender equity in America and Hollywood or on the importance of taking women's allegations of sexual assault seriously — as Clinton said we should in this 2015 tweet.
Every survivor of sexual assault deserves to be heard, believed, and supported. https://t.co/mkD69RHeBL
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) November 23, 2015
The Atlantic pointed out that the litany of accusations against Weinstein is reminiscent of similar accusations that were made against Trump in New York Times stories before the 2016 election. "Both stories record a catalog of behavior, similar in type, over the course of several decades, and the reports come from women who did not know each or know of each other's accusations."
From statements Weinstein issued in response to the Times report, it sounds like he was trying to get his liberal friends to give him a pass by essentially saying he's one of them, the Atlantic added. In one statement, Weinstein quotes from Jay-Z's soul-baring track "4:44," trumpets his work on an anti-Trump film, and says he's taken leave from his company to fight the National Rifle Association.
Another statement by Weinstein's attorney Charles Harder strikes a more defiant tone, saying Weinstein is going to sue the Times, alleging its story is saturated with "false and defamatory statements." Then again, the Harder statement again makes a plea to liberals by saying Weinstein will donate proceeds from his lawsuit to women's organizations.
The conservative site the Washington Free Beacon said, "It's so transparently obvious what Harvey Weinstein is saying here." Weinstein is asserting, the Free Beacon said, "Guys, I'm a liberal, I'm going to go after the NRA, I'm going to make a movie that's about how terrible Trump is, I'm giving money to liberal causes, whaddaya say about maybe giving me a pass here, huh?"
Others in the right-wing media are reveling in the liberal hypocrisy potential brought by the Weinstein scandal.
They rushed out stories pointing out that Weinstein visited the White House 13 times during Obama's tenure, including four times when he was the guest of the first lady. Conservatives on Twitter are also trying to make issue of the fact that Malia Obama interned for Weinstein's company last spring, before she headed off to her first year at Harvard. To them, her internship is either a sign of the Obamas' coziness with Weinstein, or their deficiency as parents.
As of Friday morning, neither Clinton nor either of the Obamas had said anything about Weinstein, but other leading Democrats moved Thursday and Friday to distance themselves by giving away donations to their campaigns.
On Thursday, Sens. Patrick Leahy of Vermont, Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, Martin Heinrich of New Mexico, and Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts each said they would be passing off the donations – between $5,000 and $5,600 – to charities.
Then on Friday, New York Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker said they would likewise give their Weinstein donations they to charity, Page Six said.
Gillibrand, who has been vocal in combatting sexual harassment in college campuses and in the military, said that she is donating the $11,500 in contributions she received to RAINN, the nation's largest anti-sexual-violence group.
Two well-known members of Obama's administration have slammed Weinstein. Jon Favreau, a onetime speechwriter who now co-host's Crooked Media's Pod Save America podcast, tweeted that Weinstein is "a horrible piece of s–t" and called on all Democrats to return their donations.
Tommy Vietor, the National Security Council spokesman under Obama and another Pod Save America podcast host, took to Twitter to call the movie mogul "a scumbag." He added to the view that his alleged misconduct has long been an open secret in Hollywood — and perhaps in other liberal circles.
Harvey Weinstein has been a well-known scumbag for a long time via @rtraister https://t.co/vOkK35D93H
— Tommy Vietor (@TVietor08) October 6, 2017
Meanwhile, people also are waiting to see how Hollywood A-listers will react to the Times report, which includes actress Ashley Judd's on-the-record accusations against Weinstein and details about how he settled lawsuits with eight women, including actress Rose McGowan.
Weinstein is beloved in Hollywood. That is, by stars whose films and careers were propelled by his nurture, financial support and famously aggressive awards-season campaigning.
As of 2015, Weinstein was the second-most-thanked member of Hollywood elite to be cited in Oscar acceptance speeches. In her 2012 acceptance speech, Meryl Streep put Weinstein on the level of God when she said: "I want to thank God – Harvey Weinstein. The punisher." Weinstein is especially known for boosting the careers and Oscar chances of A-list actresses: Gwyneth Paltrow, Nicole Kidman, Cate Blanchett, Kate Winslet and Jennifer Lawrence.
The Daily Beast said Thursday it had reached out to dozens of prominent actors, actresses, and filmmakers — who both have and have not worked with Weinstein — only to receive many replies of "no comment" and "plenty of radio silence."
However, some stars began to post reactions later Thursday, including McGowan. It appears, though, that those taking a stand against Weinstein probably don't owe any gratitude to Weinstein for their political or Hollywood success:
Anyone who does business with __ is complicit. And deep down you know you are even dirtier. Cleanse yourselves.
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 5, 2017
The woman who chose to speak about their experience of harassment by Harvey Weinstein deserve our awe. It's not fun or easy. It's brave.
— 💎 Lena Dunham 💎 (@lenadunham) October 5, 2017
Heed the mantra and never forget: Women. Have. Nothing. To. Gain. And. Everything. To Lose. By. Coming. forward. https://t.co/ynKX1bcBkK
— Amber Tamblyn (@ambertamblyn) October 5, 2017
Wealthy people buy silence with settlements.The confidentiality clause allows predators to hurt other people. For decades. https://t.co/3SAn2A2h24
— Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) October 5, 2017
This story has been updated to include moves by Sens. Chuck Schumer, Kirsten Gillibrand and Cory Booker to return their Weinstein donations.
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The HRP-4C, one of the creepiest and most realistic humanoids out there, was intended to become a fashion model from the start. And now the robot did make its debut during a fashion show in Japan, giving a whole new meaning to the word "bridezilla".
The robot walked down the catwalk in a "bridal fair" in a hotel in Osaka. Needless to say, the thing still moves and looks very creepy. She's made by Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) and has 30 motors in her body (another eight are in her face). And she's quite petite, too: The bridal robot is 158cm tall and weighs 43kg.
I'm guessing we will see this humanoid on a cat walk more often in the future, as Japan has a penchant for fashion robots anyway.
Watch the robot in action in the videos below.
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Nesting is used to make your code follow some visual hierarchy. It makes your code, simple, clean and less complex. You must be very careful while nesting because overly nested rules may cause complexity and it proves hard to maintain.
Let's take an example. Suppose you have to write a CSS code for a website which has three paragraphs, a standard paragraph, an intro paragraph and a highlighted paragraph. All the paragraphs are different in font size and caps. So you have to define all three differently.
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Digital Ummah
Empowering Khalifa digitally - ihsan with technology
There are 1.8 billion Muslims in the world, but how are we performing with that huge populations? We pondered on how we can improve Muslim ummah digitally and that's why we come up with Digital Ummah – to empower you digitally. We build technologies in Digital Ummah to promote inclusivity and hence, less people will be left behind. All Digital Ummah products are simple-to-use for all ages. Slowly but surely, we are trying to contribute in 8 aspects: social, economic, political, education, legal, health, environment and culture.
Digital Ummah is a collection of digital technology solutions designed, developed and operated to take advantage of IR 4.0 technologies in optimizing, transforming and empowering the Best Ummah.
Building a digital community
The world moves so fast today, exposing us to uncertainty and misinformation sometimes. With that in mind, we also develop Digital Ummah so we as a Muslim ummah can be strengthen and become more informed easily.
We leverage current technologies such as artificial intelligence to help in reducing complexities in solving problems in Muslim ummah – for example, inheritance cases and nasab determination. With technology, we can reduce human error and biases.
Instead of prohibiting the use of technology, we integrate the deeper knowledge of our faith to guide us when we use technology. Digital Ummah proves that there is not just one way to develop Muslim society.
Digital Masjid
Introducing our main apps under Digital Ummah: Digital Masjid. This apps is built to promote visibility of mosque as one of social fabric in our society. This application allows the members to receive information regarding any activities and programs in the community. It is developed as a web based system as well as mobile application to allow users accessing it from anywhere and anytime.
Now you can easily find and manage your mosque interests all in one place: our apps can suggest your nearest surau automatically as you drive and you can just click to register for events.
Digital Masjid Features
We build the interfaces of Digital Masjid with user in mind. The UI and UX are direct and you can simply use it, no matter your age and background.
DigitalMasjid was built to automatically detect your location everytime you open the application. So the moment you want to find nearby mosque, you do not even have to type your current location.
We integrate your DigitalMasjid apps with ability to connect you to Google Maps or Waze immediately. You can straight away find your way to the nearby mosque through DigitalMasjid apps.
From design to the technology used to develop this apps, we try to make sure we use the most up-to-date technologies for it. You integrate cashless payment, GPS, and minor gamification in its fabric.
DigitalMasjid was built for both the community members (kariah member) as well as the administrators of the mosque and the asatizah community.
Performance Driven
Specifically for the mosque administrators, we build DigitalMasjid to help them managing the mosque better. We allow them to publish events and track the registration of their kariah member, all online.
Other than inclusivity among Muslim ummah, we also aim to offer help in one of the main issues happening in our society - faraid or inheritance division issue.
Latest statistics show that there is RM66.6 billion worth of properties and wealth left by the deceased and remain unclaimed by the rightful heirs; collectively known as frozen estates. This alarming statistics trigger the importance of delivering the Muslim society with the right tools to solve the problems immediately. Undoubtedly, this is what Digital Faraid delivers.
Problems with faraid cases management
Digital Faraid System
We build two versions of Digital Faraid to suit both individuals' and Islamic institutions' needs.


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The Lap
"Travel is about the gorgeous feeling of teetering in the unknown." – Anthony Bourdain
"If you can't fly, then run. If you can't run, then walk. If you can't walk, then crawl. But whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward" -Martin Luther King Jr.
Welcome to "The Lap"!
We are Rick and Adam… on October 1st, 2020 we were supposed to be embarking on our dream motorcycle trip but given the worldwide pandemic (COVID-19) we are making some changes.
Instead of heading out to 10 different countries over 9 months, we are going to stay home. As soon as the Canadian government encourages tourism and non-essential travel we will stay home in our beautiful and supportive country of Canada. Instead of "The Lap" we are doing a 6-8 week "Lap" of Atlantic Canada!
We will still be camping and cooking our way around, but also seeing more of our beautiful country than either of us ever have. We will travel around 10,000kms with hearts full of Canadian pride and appreciation!
We will revisit our 30,000km North and Central Amriacas trip when the time is appropriate. For the description of that route click here.
For the description of our Atlantic Canada Lap click here.
We are humbled and honoured to be able to chronicle our adventures and share them with everyone who is interested in watching how this unfolds!
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Executive Summary:
The business intelligence report on Motorcycle Helmet Heads-up Display market sheds light on the key drivers and opportunities affecting the profitability graph of the industry between 2021-2026. It also makes inclusion of crucial information about challenges and threats faced by businesses in this domain along with measures to subdue their impact.
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Furthermore, the research document studies the market at both micro and macro levels by fragmenting it as per application spectrum, product range, and regional scope. It also boasts a competitive landscape section inclusive of expansive information on key companies and recommended strategies for stakeholders to maximize profits in the forthcoming years.
Market Rundown:
Regional outlook:
- From the geographical frame of reference, Motorcycle Helmet Heads-up Display market is fragmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa, South East Asia.
- Economic indicators of the major countries and their impact on the overall industry remuneration are analyzed thoroughly in the research document.
- Market share held, revenue garnered, and growth rate of each region over the study period is given as well.
Product range outline:
- As per the report, the product gamut of the Motorcycle Helmet Heads-up Display market is arrayed into Combiner-Projected HUD and Windshield-Projected HUD.
- Consumption market share captured by each product type is documented.
- Statistical coverage of revenue, sales price, and market share of each product segment is incorporated.
Application scope overview:
- The application spectrum of the Motorcycle Helmet Heads-up Display market is bifurcated into OEMs and Aftermarkets.
- Market share & growth rate estimates for each application segment are given.
- Projections about consumption value and consumption share of each application type over the forecast timeframe are encompassed in the document.
Competitive landscape review:
- The competitive arena of the Motorcycle Helmet Heads-up Display market is formulated by players like BMW Motorrad Sena Technologies NUVIZ REEVU BIKESYSTEMS REYEDR Schuberth CrossHelmet DigiLens Nolan Communication System Intelligent Cranium Helmets.
- Specifics pertaining to pricing model, sales, growth rate, gross margins, and revenue share of each company are documented.
- Basic information and business review of each player is included as well.
- Operational areas and distribution channels of key contenders are examined in detail.
- Crucial information about latest investments, mergers & acquisitions, market concentration rate, and new entrants is compiled in the research literature.
The key questions answered in this report:
- What will be the market size and growth rate in the forecast year?
- What are the key factors driving the Global Motorcycle Helmet Heads-up Display Market?
- What are the risks and challenges in front of the market?
- Who are the key vendors in the Global Motorcycle Helmet Heads-up Display Market?
- What are the trending factors influencing the market shares?
- What are the key outcomes of Porter's five forces model?
- Which are the global opportunities for expanding the Global Motorcycle Helmet Heads-up Display Market?
Significant Point Mentioned in the Research report:
- The market overview, market dynamics, market growth, etc. are cited in the report.
- The power and also business manufacturing of the significant manufacturers has been mentioned with the technical data.
- The study provides historical market data with the revenue predictions and forecast from 2021 to 2026.
- This report is a valuable asset for the existing players, new entrants, and future investors.
Table of Contents for market shares by application, research objectives, market sections by type and forecast years considered:
Motorcycle Helmet Heads-up Display Market Share by Key Players: Here, capital, revenue, and price analysis by the business are included along with other sections such as development plans, areas served, products offered by key players, alliance and acquisition and headquarters distribution.
Global Growth Trends: Industry trends, the growth rate of major producers, and production analysis are the segments included in this chapter.
Market Size by Application: This segment includes Motorcycle Helmet Heads-up Display market consumption analysis by application.
Motorcycle Helmet Heads-up Display market Size by Type: It includes analysis of value, product utility, market percentage, and production market share by type.
Profiles of Manufacturers: Here, commanding players of the global Motorcycle Helmet Heads-up Display market are studied based on sales area, key products, gross margin, revenue, price, and production.
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Market Forecast: This section is focused on production and production value forecast, key producers forecast by type, application, and regions
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About us
Hello and thank you for visiting our website, which, without our friend Jon wouldn't exsist!!
I've been asked many times to create a page but due to some brain function which I was very obviously born without.....the ability to do it myself, or bully/ bribe my son to do it , has up till now eluded me!! So I have Jon to thank for taking pity on me and setting up this new place for me to ramble about Raggies!
fact, I have many friends to thank without whom I wouldn't be talking to you now. Perhaps it's best to start at the beginning........
We are Amanda and Francessco Zanchetta, we have been married for over 27 years and have a son Jordan. We reside in West London, and have been passionate about Ragdoll Cats for many years, since a good friend Liz, entrusted me with her two pregnant girls , Comfie and Bonnie, whilst she received treatment for breast cancer! In her own exact words..."Please look after my girls, I know you'll love them, you treat your animals like "Hairy People" lol
Instantly we were enamoured of this wonderful breed and well and truly "Hooked", we loved having the kittens around they were such a joy. So when after a long and gruelling illness, Liz asked us to "Adopt" the cats on a permanent basis, we were thrilled to accept. She brought her Stud Boy Sonny and her other young Queen, Kira to join the family and the rest, as they say is history.
We learned all we could, as quickly as we could, and, very luck for us, Liz left us the name and number of an extremely knowlegeable, kind and ethical show breeder to whom we could turn for guidance if needed.
This friend (you know who you are!) has been a wonderful, seemingly, endless source of knowledge and advice over the years and, due to her patience and good guidance, we are where we are today! We are very blessed to have such smashing friends. Thanx Pearl 😀
We pride ourselves on being ethical breeders, only doing what is in the very best interests of our pets, through the attention and love we give, a careful and thoughtful breeding program and only the best possible nutrition and veterinary care.
My son is a great help, as he is passionate about the "Genetics" side of breeding and cleverly predicts the probable outcome of the matings we decide on, very very helpful indeed!! Growing up with the Ragdolls, (he's 20 now) prompted him to say the other day that we are very lucky to have the cats and kittens around all the time!
We have been lucky to assist in the adoption of many kittens over the years, each and every new adoption is extra special to us and we remain in touch with all our new "Raggie Slaves" to exchange news,veiws and photos!
We'd love to discover how we can help enrich your life by rehoming you with one of our charming pet kittens. I offer a life time of support and advice in return for the odd photo!!
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Drinking communally is one of the great innovations of the modern world. The Oscars, and awards-shows in general, are not. Filled with pomp, circumstance, and self-importance, they are only made bearable by the moments that really remind us of what the movies are all about — nostalgia, storytelling, honoring artists you know have worked hard and haven't sold their souls. For the rest, well, we'll get through it together. Here are some Eat Like a Man-approved to pair with your Best Picture nominees of choice and a few easy rules for participation.*
Drink this if you're rooting for...
- Amour — The best red wine you can find.
- Argo — Canadian Club.
- Beasts of the Southern Wild — Smirnoff, warm.
- Django Unchained — A brain-duster.
- Les Misérables — French vermouth and cura¸ao.
- Life of Pi — Mao-tai, if you can find it.
- Lincoln — Coke (in honor of his teetotaling) or Old Crow Whiskey (his general's favorite).
- Silver Linings Playbook — Victory Prima Pils (from Philly).
- Zero Dark Thirty — A stiff dark and stormy.
Take a sip if...
- The camera cuts to someone Seth MacFarlane just insulted.
- Daniel Day-Lewis speaks.
- You find yourself admiring Ben Affleck's beard.
- You find yourself admiring Dustin Hoffman's beard.
- You find yourself admiring Joaquin Phoenix's beard.
- You find yourself admiring Jennifer Lawrence.
- Tom Cruise bares his teeth.
- Tarantino smirks.
- Kathryn Bigelow's lithe arms make an appearance (one for each arm).
- The sound and visual-effect awards go by and you fail to notice
- An actress is described as "lovely."
- They start playing the "time's up" music on any winner at or below the Best Supporting Actor/Actress level.
- The camera pans to Angelina Jolie looking beatific.
- The camera catches Steven Spielberg looking smarmy.
- Angelina Jolie is snuggling Brad Pitt.
Take a gulp if...
- Angelina and Brad don't show up.
- Any reference is made to Ar-Go-Fk-Yourself.
- Tom Cruise had something better to do that night.
- Jennifer Lawrence gets on stage.
- Adele totally owns "Skyfall."
- Norah Jones totally owns that Ted song.
- The "Celebration of Musicals" presentation sucks.
- Seth MacFarlane does a Stewie impression.
- If Joaquin Phoenix shows up without a beard.
- You haven't seen any of the foreign nominees.
- The words "stiff competition" are used when they pan across the nominees for Best Supporting Actor (De Niro…Jones…Arkin…).
- If the presenter can't pronounce Quvenzhané.
- If Day-Lewis shows up wearing anything remotely reminiscent of Abe Lincoln.
- If Beyonce's there.
- Someone pulls a Pesci.
- They start playing the "time's up" music on any winner at or above the Best Actor/Actress level.
- Someone thanks Harvey Weinstein (multiple gulps if necessary).
Down the whole bottle if...
- Michael Haneke pulls a Roberto Benigni.
- Anyone drops a statue.
- Quvenzhané Wallis wins Best Actress.
- The Master doesn't win anything, because, come on — Amy Adams!
Down the whole bottle, break it over your head, and forget the whole thing if...
- Les Misérables wins.
- Life of Pi wins.
- If Hugh Jackman wins.
- If Hugh Jackman sings.
*Esquire does not condone binge drinking. (Unless Benh Zeitlin wins Best Director, because at that point, why not?)
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Tasty, high in protein, low-fat, and inexpensive. For years, tuna was a top choice for a healthy meal. Then came news of fishermen catching (and killing) dolphins in their nets, and excessive mercury being ingested into our bodies.
Thanks to organizations like The Marine Stewdship Council which recognizes and rewards sustainable fishing and the American Albacore Fishing Association, a non-profit representing commercial pole and troll vessels and responsible fishery practices, we can all feel a little better eating the once-loved staple.
While they cannot promise that your next Spicy Tuna roll, Grilled Tuna Steak with Wasabi Aioli, or Tuna Melt sandwich will be metal free, they have endorsed companies like American Tuna and compiled a database pointing you to where their certified products can be found. Pick up a can and try Tuna Pockets, a recipe from the Mayo Clinic that packs 15 grams of protein, 15 milligrams of calcium and 4 grams of fiber, all for just 199 calories.
Not sure how much tuna is safe or responsible to eat? The Environmental Working Group has created a calculator.
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*While Soulja Boy was busy promoting his planned boxing hustle with Chris Brown, thieves reportedly broke into his Hollywood Hills home on Tuesday (Jan 10) and took off with a booty worth thousands.
According to Us Weekly, the "Crank Dat" rapper's front door was ripped away and thieves took off with a reported $10,000 in cash and $12,000 in jewelry. The Los Angeles Police Department is said to be investigating the case.
Soulja Boy, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, was not home at the time of the robbery, but the burglar was reportedly caught on surveillance camera.
The break-in comes on the heels of Soulja Boy's headline-making feud with Chris Brown, which began January 2 on social media and may end up in a boxing ring in Dubai.
As previously reported, the musicians got into a fight online after Soulja Boy, 26, liked an Instagram photo of Brown's ex-girlfriend, Karrueche Tran. Brown then reportedly called Soulja Boy and threatened him, prompting the rapper to lash out on social media over Rihanna and Brown's daughter Royalty, also telling Brown to come fight him. Brown responded, and they embarked on a two-day social media fight.
On Wednesday, January 4, Soulja Boy apologized and told fans that his mom had recently been hospitalized.
"I know she's not proud of my actions and what I've been doing recently" the rapper said in a video posted to Twitter. "I wanna make music with Chris Brown … To all the media, to all the blogs, to all my homies from the hood that feel like I been on some hot boy s–t, I apologize. I'm back to the music."
Their feud has since sparked a rumored charity boxing match sponsored by Floyd Mayweather's company Mayweather Promotions.


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Lily hasn't always had it easy, but that's never stopped her from working hard for the life she wants. She's come a long way from the small town in Maine where she grew up—she graduated from college, moved to Boston, and started her own business. So when she feels a spark with a gorgeous neurosurgeon named Ryle Kincaid, everything in Lily's life suddenly seems almost too good to be true.
Ryle is assertive, stubborn, maybe even a little arrogant. He's also sensitive, brilliant, and has a total soft spot for Lily. And the way he looks in scrubs certainly doesn't hurt. Lily can't get him out of her head. But Ryle's complete aversion to relationships is disturbing. Even as Lily finds herself becoming the exception to his "no dating" rule, she can't help but wonder what made him that way in the first place.
As questions about her new relationship overwhelm her, so do thoughts of Atlas Corrigan—her first love and a link to the past she left behind. He was her kindred spirit, her protector. When Atlas suddenly reappears, everything Lily has built with Ryle is threatened.
With this bold and deeply personal novel, Colleen Hoover delivers a heart-wrenching story that breaks exciting new ground for her as a writer. Combining a captivating romance with a cast of all-too-human characters, It Ends With Us is an unforgettable tale of love that comes at the ultimate price.
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Quaker Heritage Press > Online Texts > Isaac Penington's Works > Isaac Penington to _____ _____ (1666)
Thy advantage in thy travels is great over what it hath been; the Lord having given thee a better sight both of thy enemies, and of that wherein his strength against them is revealed.
Now what remains but that thou hope in him, and breathe unto him, and hang upon him; that his virtue may flow into thee, and the mountains and difficulties may pass away, before the presence of the Seed, who is revealed in thee? Look down no more, look out no more; but dwell with thy beloved, in the tent that he hath pitched for thee. Let him do what he will, let him appear how he will, wait on him in the daily exercise; stand still in the faith, and see him working out thy salvation, and scattering the bones of them that have besieged thee. Think not hardly of him by no means; question not his carrying on of his work. He knows what yet he hath to do, and what stratagem the enemy yet hath to surprise and entangle thee. Oh feel his arm stretched out for thee! and be not so much discouraged, in the sight of what is yet to be done, as comforted in his good-will towards thee. 'Tis true, he hath chastened thee with rods and sore afflictions; but did he ever take away his loving kindness from thee? or did his faithfulness ever fail in the sorest, blackest, thickest, darkest, night that ever befell thee? And breathe to him, for the carrying on of his work; that thou mayst feel his presence and life, getting dominion over death daily in thee, more and more. And wait to feel strength of life, that thy growth may be pure, and the holy seed may have dominion and be all in thee.
8th of the Eighth Month, 1666
Indeed, the Lord's thoughts have not been towards thee, as thou hast apprehended all along. His anger was towards the enemy, towards the oppressor, not towards thee. Nor doth he judge and smite the mind, after that manner that the enemy doth accuse; but according to his own nature, sweetness, and tender love. And his judgments and smitings have other effects, than the serpent's accusings and piercings; for they do not drive from him, but they melt, and tender and prepare the heart for union with him. Oh! keep close to the measure of life, wherein thou mayst discern and distinguish these things; and take heed of letting in one bowing-down thought (how manifest or demonstrative soever), but look up to him who hath freely loved, and hath abounded in mercy towards thee; that in the faith, patience, stillness, and meekness of his seed, thou mayst be found always waiting upon him, in the several exercises, wherewith he shall daily see good to exercise thee; till he bring forth his seed in dominion in thee, and thereby give thee thy desired and expected end.
9th of the Eighth Month, 1666