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We aren't going to play cute, and we aren't going to beat around the bush. Luxury totes are worth it. We talked to Ana–a lovely working professional with an eye for fashion (more about her below!)–about this, and it's not a matter of snobbery. Well-crafted totes last longer. They work their handbag magic and make you look better. You love them and use them forever. You could even call them sustainable.
And we're not telling you to go out of your budget (please don't go into debt for the sake of Louis Vuitton), but, as Ana said, "pick the best one you can afford." But since you will be making such a big investment, you need to make sure the bag is as functional as it is fashionable, right? So let's talk about how to pick out a tote that's right for you.
How to Choose Women's Tote Bags—Buying Guide
The world of tote bags is deep and vast, and–especially when it comes to fashion–it never hurts to have a second opinion, right? So we turned to Ana, who knows what it is to look and feel good among the daily rush of modern life.
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When Ana was growing up, she was told that girls can either be stylish or have a career—one or the other, take your pick. But after she grew up and got out on her own, she realized there's really no reason she can't have both. She's a chemical engineer, project management professional, and an MBA, working towards her dream of running her own company.
And yet, she manages to be incredibly stylish and classy. And that's what her channel is about—how to have the best life and career, to be organized, to take control of your finances, but do all of that in style. She's super fun, yet straight-forward. Visit her below!
・Trunk Full of Fridays: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU61hcNsg1dbcmO8Iy-gULQ/featured
Simple and Clean Designs Will Serve You, Whether You're at or off Work
We know–with fashion, the old maxim "Don't judge a book by its cover" doesn't really hold true, and you just go for whatever design you like. Which is fine most of the time. However, if you are planning on bringing that tote to the office, take just a moment to consider whether it matches your work environment.
Leather totes–simple to no patterns, toned-down colors–are pretty much guaranteed to look good in any professional setting, whether you're at a suit-and-tie affair or a business-casual lunch meeting. You want something sleek, with a clean silhouette. On the other hand, fabric bags can look out of place if you're somewhere fancy.
There aren't that many structured totes out there that are comfortable to carry. If you're taking the train, if you're going to run around office to office, if you have a lot of meetings, you want to have something that's comfortable to carry on your shoulder. So I wouldn't worry too much about the structure; I would worry more about color and texture.
If you get a nice leather, it will last you a really long time. And it becomes a part of your signature look. When I first started out working, I had this beautiful Whipping Post Tote Bag. And I kind of grew out of it; it started to look older and it fell apart. Then I invested in my first luxury handbag. It's been six years since I got it; I still have it, and it still looks amazing.
Get a Tote that Just about Fits What You Mean to Put in It (Meaning Letter-Sized Paper for Work)
Be practical. Think about when you plan to use the tote and what you need to carry. Are you going to use it for overnight trips? Then it better fit your skin care, your PJs, maybe a few towels, and a teddy bear. Are you going to take it to a quick lunch with friends? Then all it needs to do is carry your wallet, phone, keys, and hand cream or something.
If you are looking for a work tote, make sure it can fit in letter-sized paper without dog-earring the corners. Who knows when your boss is going to hand you some important documents? It may also need to fit in your laptop, a power bank, and–as Ana pointed out–some energy bars and a treat or two. (And, if you're out of the office a lot, something to keep you hydrated.)
However, we wouldn't go much bigger than a foot on any side. Do not get overly excited and buy a tote so big it could double as Mary Poppin's carpet bag.
Anything that can fit a 13-inch laptop is probably the largest you should go with. If it's big enough to fit a 15- or 17-inch, you've gone too big. In that case, you should carry a backpack.
Each Material Has Its Own Strengths and Weaknesses
Materials are important. (But we think you knew that.) Materials determine the entire look of a bag, how it'll age, whether or not it'll stand up to the rain.
The Life-Long Companion: Leather Looks Good Pretty Much Anywhere
Leather ages gracefully. In Ana's words, "the more you use them, the shinier and richer they get." You can dress up an outfit–a sleek, structured black tote is classic with a suit, just as it is with a rumpled white shirt and jeans–or you can dress down an outfit–pair a grungey leather bag with a pair of boots.
So, if you are looking for a forever-bag, leather is your best bet. And it's easy enough to care for, as Ana will explain below. Leather's biggest downfall, however, is its weight. You do not want to carry around thick books and a laptop in a leather tote.
It's really inexpensive—so you don't even have to buy expensive leather cleaners or leather protectors. I just buy a $7 product from my local shoe store that I spray on and then wipe down. I do it once a month at the most, and it's never been a problem for me. I do not have a single piece of leather that's deteriorated because I didn't care well enough for it.
The Goods-Protector: Nylon Holds up to Time and Rain
If you're an outdoorsy person, you're most likely familiar with nylon. Nylon totes are light, which means you can fill it up with heavy equipment. They're durable, which means they won't rip with age or the weight of that heavy equipment. And they're water-resistant, which means they won't let the rain ruin your heavy equipment.
Most nylon bags are used as grocery bags–you know, the kind eco-conscious moms and dads shop with. But if you choose one with a bit more structure and detailing, you could just as easily carry it to the office.
The reason they look so nice is because the handles, being leather, add some structure to the bag. And they come with a zipper as well. Naturally, they look just like a tote and then because of the color, because of the little detail of the leather additions and the zipper, they look elegant and not like a grocery bag.
The Flexible One: Fabric can Be Folded up and Stored in Your Main Bag
Fabric looks soft and breezy in summer. Many fabric totes are weekend-casual–but, again, if you get one with structure and thoughtful accents, it won't look out of place at the office.
We couldn't possibly name all the different fabrics out there–but linen, hemp, and cotton are popular varieties. Linen and cotton are thinner and lighter; they fold readily and make good backup bags. Canvas is sturdy and possibly the best choice if you need to carry anything heavy–your laptop, a few textbooks, and a dictionary.
And then the other [fabric bag] that I have is my weekend travel bag. It's canvas, and it's got a really long handle. It's great if I'm going for an overnight trip somewhere on the weekend. It's so light that I can wear it cross-body and take it on the plane. Those are where I use fabric bags the most. I don't typically bring fabric bags to work unless I have a lot of books to carry.
Features You Might Not be Able to Live Without: Handles, Zippers, and Pockets
If you take the train to work and you're standing with other commuters, body-to-body, do yourself a favor and get a tote with a zipper. Forget pickpockets–the jostling might just knock something out of your bag. Fastenings–zippers and buttons–also act as extra insurance when you're carrying a pile of documents that need to stay in order.
See if the handles are long enough for the tote to hang comfortably from your shoulder. If it includes a shoulder strap, even better. Inner pockets help you organize your stuff; they won't just ensure you can find things quickly, but they also might help you fit more in by properly divvying up the space. Ana talks about more helpful features below.
And then on the inside, I always appreciate a zipper pocket, especially because tote bags typically don't have a zipper. But even if it's open, if it has a nice large zipper pocket on the inside, you can keep your wallet safe when you're walking around with it.
Top 10 Best Women's Tote Bags to Buy Online
It's time for some retail therapy. Here are ten totes for every occasion–whether you're at a business meeting, visiting your in-laws' house for Thanksgiving, or grocery shopping in the rain.
10. Nine West Ava Tote Bag
Price: $52.26
Budget-Friendly and Functional: Well-Thought-out Interior Pockets, Sturdy Structure
We get it–you're not quite ready to dish out the big bucks right now, but you still need a classy bag for work. Nine West has a series that is just as sleek and functional as all the rest. This tote isn't leather–it's polyvinyl chloride, which is a type of plastic. It's sturdy, but it does show your typical wear and tear over the course of a year.
The space on the inside is divvied up practically. There's a zippered pocket running through the middle, which also functions as a divider, one zippered pocket in the back of the bag, and two open ones up front. It holds water and magazines, though it won't fit a laptop. The base is strong and footed–so it doesn't collapse in on itself when you stand it up.
9. Warehouse Pod Natural Cotton Canvas Tote Bag
Price: $13.99
Just Funny: Relevant Designs, Clean and Well-Stitched Seams
When it comes to canvas totes, design is a big one. Warehouse Pod likes to add some pop culture and attitude to their bags–as you can see above, so expect unicorns, profanity, and references to Game of Thrones and Harry Potter. They're not luxury handbags–the designs have just been stamped on–but they do what they're supposed to do.
The bag's made of a light natural cotton, and the stitching is solid. The sides are five inches deep with gussets inserted to help the bag last longer. The bottom is rectangular and not just a seam, so you can stand the tote upright and not have it collapse in on itself.
8. YALUXE Women's Oxford Tote
Price: $39.99
Thoughtfully Made: Light, Long-Lasting Nylon, Functional Bells and Whistles
It's a light, thoughtfully-made bag. There's one zipper pocket without, big enough for your commuter pass. Within, there's your typical two open pockets up front and a zippered pocket in back. The main compartment's large enough for a 13″ laptop and it comes with a little pouch for small cosmetic bits and lip balm. And there's also a pleather strap for your keys.
The nylon is sturdy and resists water; strains wipe off easily as well. The straps–again, being some kind of pleather–do split a little after about a year, faster if you expose it to humidity, but the bag itself will likely hold up for much longer. It's also zippered.
7. Celine Micro Luggage Handbag
Price: $2,900
A Winner in Design: Elegant Piece, Convenient Pockets
Ana has reviewed this tote on her channel. The design of the bag stands out to her–she calls it a "robot's face." The mouth of the robot is made up of a zipper, which fastens the external pocket; it's not quite big enough for a smartphone, but you can at least slip in your commuter pass. Inside, there are two smaller open pockets in the front and a bigger zippered pocket in back.
With the Celine, though, you have to really think about whether or not it'll fit your lifestyle. The straps aren't long enough to go over your shoulder–and though the design of the bag is bulky, it doesn't hold much more than a few notebooks and a wallet. If you like to have both hands free, you might find the Celine not worth the inconvenience.
6. Cuyana Classic Structured Leather Tote
Price: $195
Customize It: Throw in an Insert with Pockets for Your Laptop and Water Bottle
We're in love with how customizable this tote is. As is, it's a simple leather piece, with a medium-sized zippered pocket in back (fits a flat phone) and a small slot on the pocket (fits a business card case). There's two leather straps affixed on the lip of the bag. You tie them; they're the fastening.
Now, here's where the fun begins. The bag is, first off, can be monogrammed with your initials or simple symbols. You can ask for a scarf tied onto the handles or a tasseled keychain. But our favorite may just be the organization insert, which has designated pockets for your wallet, a laptop, your sunglasses, and a bottle of water. It will cost you an extra $95, however.
5. WP Standard Vintage Tote Bag
Visit WP Standard for more details
Price: $195
A Beginner's Classic: Timeless Leather, Sturdy Bottom, Holds a 15″ Laptop
The Whipping Post Tote was one of the first bags Ana had when she started out working, and she has a lovely review on her channel. She talks about a former iteration with rivets on the handles. The newer design features cross-stitching, but it's still made from timeless leather. The leather grows thicker at the base so the bag can stand and not fall over.
The handles are thick and long–both straps will stay firmly put on your shoulder. Apart from the main compartment, there's one generously sized pocket on the inside, into which you can fit your phone, keys, sunglasses, and a smaller wallet. The bag itself will carry a 15″ laptop, though it will get quite heavy. If you get the bag from the WP site, you can also get it monogrammed.
4. Mulberry Bayswater Tote
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Price: $840
A Timeless Tote: Impeccable Craftsmanship and Classic Design
Ana praised Mulberry for their craftsmanship. In her words, "Their work is impeccable, and it never loses structure over time." In exchange for durability, their totes can get a bit heavy, even for leather. The inside, by the way, is this soft suede you could pet forever.
There is one large internal pocket on the side of the bag–it's rather flat, but you could slip in a flat wallet, a flat phone, some keys, and a pen. The pocket doesn't have any fastenings, though it does have a flap that goes over a top. The bag itself closes with a single popper, just to keep anything from falling out. There are no feet on the bag, though the bottom is sturdy enough for it to stand alone.
3. Saint Laurent Large Shopping Tote Bag
Price: $995
Elegantly Simple: Leather Both Large and Light Enough for Your Laptop
Here's another bag that Ana both reviewed on her channel and graciously mentioned to us. It's a simple, classy bag. The sides aren't structured and are a bit, well, floppy; however, the bag can stand firmly on its base. And though unassuming–the lettering on the bag is tiny–the bag does have character. The little tag in front, for one, slides up to reveal a charm: the YSL logo in gold.
A strap connects a pouch to the rest of the bag, but you can't fit anything into it but your phone. There are no other pockets within the main compartment, which isn't lined. Since there's only one clasp up top, most of your stuff will be unsecured (not a good public transit bag). However, the simplicity might be why this bag is light, despite being leather and its size (fits a laptop).
2. Longchamp Le Pliage Large Shoulder Tote Bag
Price: $134.99
The Most Versatile: Big Enough for Weekend Getaways, Classy Enough for Work
What can't you use this bag for? The sleek outline, the leather detailing, the gold hardware dress up this bag–so you could put on your fanciest suit and nicest scarf, and this bag still wouldn't look out of place. But it's nylon, which means it repels rain–and you can even wipe wine stains right off the surface. It folds, so it's great if you need a bag to stuff in your suitcase.
This bag holds enough for an entire weekend getaway, and the handles are long enough to hang from your shoulder. However, it might benefit from more interior dividers; there's only one pocket-tissue sized pocket. But, of course you knew all this already if you read our buying guide.
1. Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM
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Price: $1,320.00
The Alice in Wonderland Bag: Can Go Small, Medium, or Impossibly Large
Ana has a review out for this bag, and she sang praises about it to us. The Neverfull is versatile and comes in a small, medium, and can-fit-your-17″-laptop grand. There's a big zipper pocket on the inside for any valuables–it will hold keys, your smartphone, anything you need quick access to. You fasten the bag with single clasp up top, which is just enough to keep things from spilling out.
The rest is just a gaping well, though it does come with the pochette; it's a bit flat, but you can put odd bits and ends into it–lip balm, sunscreen, a comb. You can attach it to the rest of the bag with a strap and also use it as a divider. If you're petite, the MM, which we've introduced here, is most likely the best size for you. It's still large enough to hold hardcover novels and iPads.
Looking to Round out Your Wardrobe? Let Us Help
We want you to love everything you wear, from the bag perching on top of your shoulder to the socks covering the ends of your toes. Here are some of our other pieces that'll help you put together the rest of your look.
We've run the entire gamut of bags–from high-end to affordable pieces that simply work. These are our favorites, and if you see something that works for you, great. We congratulate ourselves on a job well done. But if you don't, don't stress and keep looking.
Because, as Ana told us, "if you had to pick one bag–if you only ever wanted to have one bag–then pick the one that calls out to you the most." We all have different lifestyles, different budgets. So get one that fits you, the best that you can afford, so that you can have it for a really long time.
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Most people leave Vegas with a hole in their pocket; this lucky punter managed to scoop an $150,000 Tesla Roadster playing the penny slots.
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ACT UP's 25th anniversary this month has prompted reflection on ACT UP over the years. The column that follows is what I wrote in POZ on the occasion of ACT UP's 10th anniversary, in 1997. I am proud of my work with ACT UP and believe it played an important role in my survival. But amidst the commemoration of and reflection on ACT UP's triumphs and successes--now immortalized in film and books and other media, as well as in the memories of those involved--I hope we'll also look deeper into the roots of the empowerment movement for people with HIV. Those roots pre-date ACT UP, with the Denver Principles, the People With AIDS Coalition and similar efforts. I also hope we'll not overly-romanticize activism of those early years and not lose the ability to look critically at our own community's efforts. We made mistakes, to be sure, including through ACT UP. If we're to be responsible to our history and to the lives of so many who fought for our survival, we need to be honest and clear-eyed about what we did and did not do. Some of our greatest triumphs, like expediting the drug approval process to get drugs to people who were dying and had few or no other choices for a chance at survival, also had unintended consequences, like playing into a corporate anti-regulatory agenda that has not always turned out well for consumers of prescription products. We need to see our activism in a broad context, understanding how it affected us as well as the broader society, in order to honestly appraise and learn from those years.
S.O.S.-March 1997
We need grass-roots activism as much today as when ACT UP began
Last December, I got a call from a TV news producer. The White House had just released its so-called "National AIDS Strategy." The produce asked, "Doesn't this report sound like the president has embraced the goals of ACT UP?" I explained that he had done no such thing, that the document was yet another elaborate (and sadly familiar) public-relations con-a clever repackaging of existing do-little policies and lofty rhetoric.
But her question reminded me of how far we've come in the decade since ACT UP began-and how far we've yet to go. In June 1987, when I was arrested in front of the White House, along with 63 others demanding AIDS action, Ronald Reagan had only the night before-six years into the exploding epidemic-given his first AIDS speech. His AIDS policies were an evil brew of malign neglect and cruel stigmatization. Talk of quarantine was in the air. The FDA took forever to approve drugs. Researchers ran pitifully few-often unethical or repetitive-trials, with no community input. The few promising drugs were priced beyond greed.
These were the outrages that pushed me, and thousands of others, to join ACT UP. It was an exciting time of my life, when I became part of this surging energy of angry, creative people determined to stop the dying. What we accomplished was nothing short of amazing. Not only did we change many horrendous AIDS policies of government, science and industry, but our actions raised the whole country's consciousness and compassion-to such an extent that now most politicians at least give lip service to our goals.
ACT UP also laid the groundwork for a new generation of community-based institutions to fight AIDS. POZ is one of those. It sprang out of my desire to simplify, popularize and broadly disseminate the huge volume of life-sustaining information-and inspiration-I had already found critical to my own survival.
So today, while the form of my activism has changed, I am as proud as ever of my ACT UP days. And my commitment to the ideals of nonviolent direct action to radically change the health care/wealth care monstrosity has only grown stronger. From the sky-high prices of drugs to the cruel slashing of social services to the genocidal tragedy of the continuing Clinton/Shalala HIV infections caused by their needle-exchange cowardice, it's clear we need grass-roots activism as much today as when ACT UP began.
It's not just about getting access to a drug or saving our own lives. It's about helping this country forge a new commitment to care and compassion and, in the process, rediscover our own humanity and ability to love each other.
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Dec 14, 2017 - In this video, we explore the unique type of joy to which God's people are called. It's more than happy mood, but rather a choice to trust that God will fulfill his promises. (04:32)
Joy Drives Us (YouTube)
Desiring God
Mar 2, 2018 - For the joy set before him, Jesus endured the cross. For the joy set before us, we press on to bring as many people into fullness of joy in God as we possibly can. (02:33)
Written for Your Joy (YouTube)
Desiring God
Dec 11, 2017 - When Jesus speaks, he desires that you would overflow with the same joy he shares with his Father. (01:37)
How Do You Define Joy? (YouTube)
Desiring God - John Piper
Jul 27, 2015 - How do you define joy? John Piper offers his definition in ten minutes. This video is the first of a six-part series on the theme of joy in the book of Philippians. (09:42)
Scripture: Philippians, John
Joy Is Never Optional (YouTube)
Desiring God
Jul 22, 2017 - No one can offer you longer lasting or fuller joy than Jesus himself. Your delight in him has no bounds. (05:03)
Unrelenting Sorrow and Relentless Joy (YouTube)
Desiring God
Mar 8, 2017 - Even as Paul's heart broke for his unbelieving kinsmen, his hope and joy was in the God of indomitable promise. You may find the full resource at: (24:18)
Does Joy Die in Sorrow? (YouTube)
Desiring God - John Piper
Nov 21, 2017 - How can Christians experience joy and happiness when life is so full of heartache and suffering? In ten minutes, John Piper highlights Paul's supernatural words and emotions: sorrowful, yet always rejoicing.... (11:41)
Scripture: John
True Joy Meets Real Needs (YouTube)
Desiring God
Dec 18, 2017 - The fight for joy in God isn't just for us, but a battle to bring others along with us on the road to satisfaction in Jesus. (02:59)
His Joy Is Our Strength (Podcast)
McLean Bible Church - Todd Peters
May 20, 2018 - Todd Peters, Prince William Campus Pastor Like Nehemiah, Christians today need to understand God is the source of their strength and great joy. (32:07)
Scripture: Nehemiah
Related Verses
"Thou hast multiplied the nation, thou hast increased their joy: they joy before thee according to the" - Isaiah 9:3
"These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full." - John 15:11
"For what thanksgiving can we render again unto God for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your" - 1 Thessalonians 3:9
"And there was much joy in that city." - Acts 8:8
"For ye are our glory and our joy." - 1 Thessalonians 2:20
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1/2 apple
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2 slices lemon (juice only) +
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2 slices pineapple
1/2 frozen banana
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1 tsp raw honey
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2 tsp natural, raw honey
1 handful blueberries
1 handful raspberries
6 ounces coconut water
1/2 frozen banana
1 tbsp nut butter
1 scoop cacao powder (unsweetened)
1/4 cup cold coffee
1/2 cup coconut milk
mint leaves for garnish
handful frozen mango slices
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Chiefs rookie Knile Davis eager to recover from lost fumble against Colts
Knile Davis has spent the majority of his rookie season patiently answering questions about his penchant for fumbling, which happens to be one of the biggest reasons the rookie ― one of the most physically gifted running backs in the 2013 NFL Draft ― wasn't taken until the third round.
Ironically enough, Davis' issues holding onto the ball never directly effected a regular-season game … until Sunday, that is. Davis had recovered two of his own fumbles this season, but he wasn't as fortunate against the Colts, as he fumbled twice and lost one in the Chiefs' 23-7 loss to Indianapolis.
Afterward, the very somber rookie spoke softly in front of the media that gathered in front of his locker. He was asked about the importance of having a short memory.
"Very important," Davis said. "I didn't play a good game today. Made a lot of mistakes. Got to be better next week."
The fumble he lost was a crucial one, and he knew it. It came in the second quarter, when he took a handoff up the middle and was smacked by Indianapolis defensive end Robert Mathis, who jarred the ball loose. The Colts recovered and promptly scored two plays later, courtesy of a 33-yard touchdown pass from Andrew Luck to Donald Brown that gave them a 10-7 lead they never relinquished.
"I didn't have two hands on it," Davis said. "Gotta have two hands on it at all times."
But to be fair, Davis wasn't the only Chief who struggled to hold onto the ball Sunday. Quarterback Alex Smith also committed two fumbles ― he even lost one while trying to step up in the pocket late in the fourth quarter ― and receiver Dexter McCluster muffed a punt, which he recovered.
In all, the Chiefs committed five fumbles and lost two, both of which are season highs in what can generously be deemed their sloppiest performance of the year.
But while the Chiefs' other fumble came with the game largely out of reach ― they already trailed 23-7 by the time Smith coughed it up ― Davis' is the most disturbing, and not just because it led directly to points. It was an obvious setback after he had spent the better part of three months working to earn the coaching staff's trust and prove he was ready to take on a bigger workload, which would help the Chiefs rest star workhorse Jamaal Charles.
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BREXIT: How Cyprus intends to implement the provisions of the withdrawal agreement conerning residence rights of UK nationals
Increased interest for high end properties in Cyprus
The interest for luxurious properties and apartments located in prestigious and central positions remain high in Cyprus.
Even though the number of transactions in this field is relatively low in comparison to the general number however sales of high end properties contributes vitally to the volume of sales which is also increasing by 20 % every year.
The highest interest for high end properties has so far been from Russia, Israel and Arab countries. Expatriated Cypriots has also shown an interest as also a small number of Asian investors. The investors have for the most chosen estates located at Limassol's and Paphos' beach front.
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was established under President Obama to enforce consumer protections and regulate lenders and investment entities who may cause harm to both customers and society at large. But 2018 may have been a turning point for the organization, which experienced not one but two new directors, a brief and odd flirtation with a name change, and a challenge to its very constitutionality by Consumer Legal Funder, RD Legal.
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For the second year in a row, San Bernardino International Airport has a role in getting holiday presents and other precious cargo to online shoppers around the world.
UPS, which expects to deliver 750 million packages globally between Black Friday and New Year's Eve, will again use the airport to transport shipments to its main air hub in Louisville and a regional air hub in Illinois.
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The company is using several other Southern California airports as gateway facilities: LAX, Hollywood Burbank, John Wayne and Long Beach. UPS' West Coast hub of operations for air and truck cargo is at ONT.
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It has been almost two weeks since the body of Zainab was found in a garbage heap in Kasur, but no important development has taken place in the investigation. Zainab's father has appealed to Pakistan's chief justice and the army chief for help. Police officials believed that the suspect involved in Zainab's murder had also assaulted nine other girls between the age of five to 10 years.
The extension of the program was part of a well-negotiated Republican funding measure meant to buy time to continue working with Democrats on a final spending bill by keeping the federal government funded until February 16. But even House approval was uncertain after Tuesday's closed-door meeting left rank-and-file lawmakers uneasy over punting the spending bill for the third time this fiscal year.
Chris Christie , who left office earlier this week, attempted to bypass a TSA security checkpoint on Thursday, according to CBS New York . "Pure fiction", Christie said in a tweet. While the New Jersey State Police declined to comment about this specific incident, the agency did say an outgoing governor is afforded a security escort for up to six months following completion of his term.
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In the neighborhood where the kids were hardly known, a steady flow of strangers visited the house Thursday and left stuffed animals and large bouquets of red heart-shaped balloons on the walkway. The couple's children range in age from two to 29, but the torture and false imprisonment charges do not include the two-year-old. Authorities learnt of the horrors inside the house after a 17-year-old girl called 911 early on Sunday, saying she had escaped through a window from her parents' ...
Different views of the Islamic modern- day scholars on visiting Jerusalem under occupation came on the back of perceiving benefits and detriments that would result from such visits, he said , pointing out that some of scholars consider visiting Jerusalem as an act of normalizing relations with Israel and supporting Israeli economy because the city is under Israeli control.
The only loss the Cavaliers possess on their resume this season is a 68-61 defeat at West Virginia. What TV channel is Virginia-Georgia Tech basketball on? Sophomores Ty Jerome added 12. Virginia Tech will have four home games in their final five games including a showdown with Miami the Saturday before Thanksgiving in Lane Stadium.
It would also effectively cement the emerging status of the Kurdish-led entity, which is modeled on the vision of Abdullah Ocalan, the Kurdish leader jailed for terrorism in Turkey. Turkey's military says the country's chief of military staff and intelligence chief have traveled to Russian Federation for talks on the situation in Syria .
The bill has cleared its final hurdle in the Commons and will now head to the Lords. It should allow Britain to continue to function normally as it leaves the EU. SNP lawmaker Ian Blackford warned the government it could trigger a "constitutional crisis" with its plans, which have also drawn anger from Wales.
Sportsmail revealed on January 4 that Chelsea manager Antonio Conte had identified Carroll as a centre forward who can boost his search for goals in the second half of the season. 'That means you don't have doubt. "It's better if you go to watch". The referee on the pitch has to make the decision, not one off the pitch. The red cards were shown in the final four minutes.
It was the job of his government and the government of Modi to facilitate "your competitive advantages and the ability to innovate", he told the business leaders. India has received total FDI of United States dollars 130 million from Israel during April 2000 to September 2017 period. Netanyahu marked his present height on the same wall during their visit on Thursday.
Aides to the president are locked in an internal debate over which version of the word the president used to describe certain countries during immigration talks with senators. Sen. Jeff Flake told The Washington Post that he heard about Trump's remarks "before it went public". When introducing a participant from Arkansas, Trump went back to a favorite time in his life: the night he won the presidential election.
She didn't "dispute the president was using tough language". The alleged expletive came during a Thursday meeting between Trump and legislators about immigration reform. This item has been corrected to show that Nielsen is secretary of DHS, not HHS. President Donald Trump made a surprise appearance at a White House event for women on Tuesday, thanking the women for attending and making a brief but wide-ranging speech with points on the economy and DACA.
In a second tweet Sunday morning, Trump said , "I, as President, want people coming into our Country who are going to help us become strong and great again, people coming in through a system based on MERIT. Love, whose parents are from Haiti, had criticized Trump for his remarks and called on him to apologize. "I can't change immigration law, I can't have any direct say in decisions that are going to be made, but this is one thing I can do", the Reverand Gary Graf, 59, told Newsweek ...
Garcia has no criminal record and he pursued citizenship over the last few years. Never was he in any legal trouble, yet he was forced to move to a country he didn't know. Chamillionaire said in a statement to Business Insider that while he hasn't been connected to the Garcia family, he was "happy to see their story getting the attention that it deserves".
Sharapova was delighted to have overcome her tricky opponent so convincingly, having also struggled against Sevastova before beating her in Beijing a year ago. American woes continued with Madison Brengle sent packing by British ninth seed Johanna Konta . The Argentine and the Russian met for the first time in Auckland two weeks ago, and Delpo emerged a 7-6 (4), 6-3 victor.
Several people were knocked down and lying on the ground. The incident is not being treated as terror-related. A auto ploughed into a crowd on Rio de Janeiro's tourist-packed Copacabana seaside promenade on Thursday, killing a baby and injuring 17 people, authorities said, with the driver telling investigators he suffered a seizure.
CNN says the nuclear-capable Agni-5 is believed to be India's most advanced ICBM. India's been less forthcoming with information on the missile's range, but it is widely accepted to be around 5,000km. The missile was tested in an "open configuration" in April 2012 and September 2013, while it was test-fired from hermetically sealed canisters mounted on transport-cum-tilting launcher trucks in January 2015 and December 2016.
Senator Charles Sumner of MA, who was also chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee at the time. "Durbin blew DACA and is hurting our Military". One person who attended the meeting told aides they heard the latter expletive, while others recalled the president saying the more widely reported "shithole", according to a person briefed on the meeting but not authorized to speak publicly about private conversations.
The controversy erupted when the New Jersey legislator viciously lashed-out at Nielsen over President Trump's "tough dialogue" while discussing immigration with Congressional negotiators, saying she was "complicit" in the President's "racism".


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This year I have had the privilege to shoot a lot of work for Realtree. The final pieces from that work has been showing up in various magazines and other locations recently. Here are a few of those shots. The Xtra Green photo was done last spring, while all the others were shot this year before everything greened up. All of these pix were shot on our farm in KY. Man I love my job! Hope you like them.
Craig Morgan
Recently I once again I had the pleasure of shooting with Nashville country artist Craig Morgan at his home. Being that this was our second time working together, we got into a good grove immediately and managed to make some great new photos for him. The photos will be used by him for several different projects that he's involved in and should start popping up pretty quickly. Hope you like them! There's even a bonus shot of Craig and I...
The Keys
Here's a few shots from a recent trip to the Keys for a combination work/play trip with my buddy John Bond. We spent a couple days on Islamorada fishing and goofing off! Had a great time. Looking very forward to getting back there. Used to be, a long time back, I was there nearly every year. Now it's been a lot of years since my last visit. I'm hoping to return to the every year cycle.
I had the chance to shoot a bunch of photography in a couple of states for both Realtree, and Ducks Unlimited over the last 2 months or so, using the new Realtree Max 5 camo. This stuff just melts into it's surroundings. Back before the new year, I had shot a bunch of work in and around cattails and flooded bottoms. The new work here involved mud, milo fields, and flooded cypress trees.
Last week I took advantage of an opportunity to head to southern Florida and spend some time golfing around Fort Lauderdale, and fishing in the Keys with my buddy John Bond and his wife Judy. Dang near like a vacation! Loved every second of it and I'm already trying to figure out how to get back there again. I also shot some work there that I'll post later. I spent a couple days getting back to reality here in KY and will be shooting another job Sunday.
Turkey season is right around the corner and I'm expecting a bunch of friends and clients to be passing through over the next 4 weeks. I'll be making a quick trip in a couple weeks to Nashville for a couple days to shoot with country artist and outdoorsman Craig Morgan once again, and can't wait to get there! Craig is such an awesome, easy going guy to work with.
Headhunters TV
Last week I had the opportunity to spend a few days shooting with a couple of the best guys in the hunting industry here at our farm in KY, Randy Birdsong and Nate Hosie of Headhunters TV. It was a pleasure to work with a couple of young guys that are so easy going and ambitious. Their energy and creativeness during the shoot was infectious. Most non shooting time involved a bit of live music, courtesy of Nate as well. All in all it was a very enjoyable time and I'm already looking forward to our next shoot!
Winter Everywhere I Go!
Other than the annual trip to Vegas for the SHOT show, it has been dang cold everywhere I go. Even the week in Nashville for the ATA show had temps hovering around the 0 mark. We spent a week in northern Mississippi shooting waterfowl images recently which has temps traditionally in the 50's and above. We spent the first 2 days there trying to break 4 inches of ice in the flooded and frozen fields with a Polaris Ranger, and the next several days being stuck in the mud in the same spots as the temps rose into the 40's... Other than a couple of wonderful days near 70 here in KY during a shoot last week, the weather has been less than ideal. Since those days last week the temps have once again fallen and we're looking at a high of about 35 today. The other day we got another 2 inches of snow. That snow is what the accompanying photos are from. The forecast for home for the next few days has another major storm moving through that's expected to dump another double digit load of snow on Northwest Indiana that could snow totals into the upper teens by the time it passes through. At least there's a bit of beauty that can be found in all of this.
A Few New Photos
Real quick, here are a few new photos that I've shot recently that I do not think have been public up until the ATA shoe in Nashville last week. They're part of my portfolio as well as part of the art being used by several companies. Wildlife Research is above, while obviously Ralph and Vickie, Realtree Xtra, and Realtree's new Max5 is below. Once we return from the SHOT show in Vegas taking place next week, I'll post some of the ways that my photos were used at the shows. It's always a surprise till you get there and see them!
Remember When...
It seems like it has been forever since I have made the time to write something here on my blog. This year, for some reason, work has been crazy good, meaning double busy. Seems like it should still be turkey season, but it also seems like it was eons ago. I've had the privilege to shoot with a bunch of celebrities in the hunting industry as well as a few from the music industry. I have also shot for most of my regular clients and several new ones too and I'm looking forward to seeing, and speaking with them all at the upcoming ATA show in Nashville and the SHOT show in Vegas, both of which are next month.
Although I killed my first deer here at our place in Kentucky this fall, my hunting was really curtailed by work and I am quite happy to say as much, due to work. I'm looking forward to getting back home to Indiana later today to spend Christmas with my family and friends and take a short break. But I'm also ready to get to Nashville and Vegas and see what the new year will have in store. I'm also looking forward to seeing how my work from this year will be used at the shows.
I may have a bit of work for a couple different TV shows here in KY late next month and again in February, as well as a trip I hope to make with my friend John Bond to the Keys for a little fishing.
The shot above was done recently for Bowtech. The shot below was from a shoot this weekend for DR and Laura Harrison at my place in KY. A couple big flashes and some well placed rain. They said it was cold and miserable. Me, I was 20 feet away and dry so I couldn't say.
Time Well Spent
Fall is once again here, trumpeted I guess the last several years by the annual Beast Feast in my home town of Leroy, In. Beast Feast is the giant wild game eating social event of the year! It began about 5 years ago with about 40 people around a smoker and has grown to this year's record of well over 350 hungry folks! But being the 3rd Saturday of September each year, it's also a signal for the start of hunting season, and work season for that matter. Work has been getting shot nearly non-stop since the Beast Feast, (a little was shot before the party as well). Being here currently in Kentucky, this is I believe the 5th state I have shot in in the last few weeks. One shoot here went on outdoors till about 3am. Most however have been a bit more normal as far as shooting time goes. One morning with nothing specific on the books to be doing, we took advantage of an opportunity to shoot some generic stuff in the fog coming off the pond. The pics here, are from that morning. The model is a buddy of mine, Jason Michael. We are currently shooting Realtree and Game Plan Gear for the last week or so and will be moving on to another client in the next few days. I think I will have the pleasure of talking photography with the women from the West Liberty Camera Club here at our KY farm once again before I head out of here. Hope you like the photos!
Time Flies!
It seems as if it has been forever since I've taken the time to write here, and I guess it has been a while. It's been very busy recently, and it doesn't appear as though it will be slowing anytime soon. To the contrary, I believe it will be getting busier. Most recently I spent several days with "America's Favorite Hunting Couple", Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo, and their son RJ, at their home, (www.archerschoicemedia.com), photographing them for their show, their sponsors, and for publicity images. They are some of the most fun loving, down to earth people I think I have ever encountered! Working with them was an absolute pleasure! Their exuberance, good nature, and professionalism are infectious.
Lightfield Ammunition, (www.litfld.com), is another project I have been working on recently for a couple of new campaigns they will be starting this fall. I've included a couple images here.
Hawke Optics, (www.hawkeoptics.com), is another newer client I have been shooting with as of late and will continue to shoot for them throughout the fall and winter seasons.
Bowtech Archery, (www.bowtecharchery.com), is yet another long time client that I'm currently shooting fairly heavily for at the moment. Some of their images are here as well.
In the near future, or at least the next several weeks I will be shooting work for Realtree, Jon and Gina Brunson, Wildlife Research Center, Dogtra, and possibly a little work in Nashville. Next week we will be filming another episode for the Travelin' Hunter, Tony Smotherman, at our farm in Kentucky and return home just in time for Beast Feast here in Leroy, IN!
Been working on a little project for Wildgame Innovations over the last couple of weeks. Here are a few of the pics that worked out, and one that sort of failed, ...with a bit of humor. Sometimes a blizzard can really get out of hand. I think the snow shots were done here in NW Indiana when the temps were in the mid 90's. I really enjoy shooting this sort of stuff and developing ideas. Thanks to Matt Partin and Joe Hatch for their patience.
JJ Lawhorn Album Release
A few months back I had the opportunity to photograph a new and upcoming country music artist by the name of JJ Lawhorn down in Nashville. At the time he had just finished a duet and music video with Colt Ford, (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esnSbBuf9f4), and this shoot was for his forthcoming album, OGOB, Original Good Ol' Boy. JJ was a pleasure to work with and we really nailed some pretty cool pix, if I have to say so myself. I am really proud of this shoot and have been anxious to be able to show it off. JJ's album went on sale today at Walmart stores as well as on iTunes at http://smarturl.it/JJiTunes. Give it a listen!
More Recent Kentucky Work
Right after my shoot in Nashville last week with Craig Morgan I had to beat tracks to the farm in Kentucky to welcome a young upcoming personality by the name of Gary Stanley for a one day shoot. Gary is a great guy and I'm sure you will be hearing and seeing plenty of him soon. Although he has a new website under construction, take a quick look at his current page at http://oneshotoutdoors.com, or on his Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/gary.stanley.165?ref=ts&fref=ts. Gary is best known for being able to film his own hunts and make it look easy.
Craig Morgan Shoot
I travelled last week back to Nashville to spend the day shooting with country music artist Craig Morgan, http://www.craigmorgan.com/. Craig is also the host of All Access Outdoors, http://cmoutdoors.com/. Craig was an absolute pleasure to work with and I enjoyed every minute of this shoot. He had just returned from several days on the road touring when we shot and was headed back out later that same evening. I don't know how he does it! Most of the shots here were made with a single Elinchrom Ranger head and either a Rotalux or Octabank modifier. The creek shot was the same light source with just a standard 6" reflector. Hope you like them!
I had a chance about two weeks ago to shoot some photos at a little rodeo here near home. It sounded like it would be a really good time and maybe bring back some memories from a rodeo tour I shot for a couple years. The thought of all the good, fresh, mexican cooking going on everywhere didn't hurt either! The fellow in the photo above is my father in law, Lonnie with his pet rooster that goes by the name John Wayne. This bird don't take no crap from nobody either and enjoys a bit of tequila now and again, or beer, or moonshine, or... Below are a few more shots. We didn't get to the event till late in the day as they were just about to finish up. Next time I will be there earlier.
New Realtree
I just got the PDF's of a couple of ads that Realtree built using one of my images. In the horizontal ad, the image on the right is mine while the other belongs to Brad Herndon. Brad had been the primary photographer for Realtree's effectiveness photography I guess form the start and up until this past year when he decide that he wanted to sort of retire from it. If you saw an ad in a magazine or poster or about anywhere that showed you how well you couldn't see a hunter in Realtree, then you have seen Brad's work. Brad has taught me an enormous amount in a very short time and brought me up to speed to fill in as best as possible for him, although I know I'm no Brad. It is good to see, and I take a lot of pride in the fact that a company with the prominence of Realtree is using me, and my work. I'm looking very forward to the first time I see either of these ads in print on a newsstand somewhere!
A Bit of Music!
Here are a few frames from a recent shoot here in Kentucky that I did with DR Harrison for his upcoming debut album, Deafening Dreams. We discussed several ideas and stuck fairly tight to the original concept, but did stray maybe just a bit. The shot above is something of a "Behind the Scenes" type shot. We used my barn to take advantage of its height, the ability to shoot with a long lens to compress, and to be be able to get out of the wind that might have made this shot impossible. It's pretty much a simple lighting set-up using 2 Elinchrom Rangers with only small reflectors for a the harsh side lights, a Speedlight in a beauty dish for the main/fill light, and a small background light. I really liked the retro-looking Wescott background. The chair was rented from a local antique shop in West Liberty, KY, called Red Rooster. The shot immediately below is what has been currently selected for the album cover. I cooled the tones on the tighter head shot to give it a slightly more "mechanical" look.
A good friend of mine from down here in Kentucky, Brandon Phipps, dropped by yesterday evening with an awesome bird he had just taken. The light was perfect, the bird was impeccable, and the hunter couldn't have been any happier. We spent about an hour shooting a mess of different photos, but these were a few of my favorites. Hope you like them too.
Other Stuff
I had an urge this morning to shoot something, besides a turkey, which seem to be really rare around here lately. At the cost of busting my ass while wearing worn out Crocs and standing, but only momentarily, on a wet rock in the creek, I got a couple new frames. I'm somewhere between not wanting to stand and really, really not wanting to sit. Here are a few of the shots, but I refuse to post the one form the creek!
Turkey Hunting in KY
I've been in KY for the last couple of weeks, and for a while, I thought turkey season would not ever get here! Well it has, although the turkeys have not realized it yet. My good friend John, www.jandjprecisionfirearms.com, did manage to get one yesterday. As for me, well it's raining today so my excitement will have to take place at the laundromat... We did get a couple of cool pix, or at least a couple that I liked, and I've included them here. Hope you enjoy them.


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There are so many awesome resources and facilities here at Parsons it's sometimes hard to keep track of them all! For me, one of my favorite places at Parsons happens to be on the 4th floor of the Sheila Johnson Design Center… the Print Shop! Since first semester of my junior year when I took my first printmaking class, I have been hooked! I love the hands on process of printmaking, seeing your vision come to life and being able to make multiples of it!
Classes offered here at in shop include screenprinting, lithography, etching, mixed media, artists books and more. Some of my favorite classes I've had while at Parsons have definitely been in printmaking and I am currently taking Printmaking Senior Studio with Scott Nobles and Advanced Screenprinting with Michael Kirk! With the growing popularity of all the printmaking classes (it's very difficult to get into one unless you are an upperclassman) it only seems befitting that it is in the works of expanding printmaking into an actual minor here at Parsons! Sigh… one of the few times I wish I was not a senior.
Ensuring that students are safe and healthy is another great thing about the printshop. Chemicals used for printing can be very harmful but our shop strives to be as green as we possibly can! Little to no toxic chemicals are present in the lab and every instructor really makes a point to introduce water soluble inks and other non-hazardous supplies.
One of my favorite areas in the printshop is no doubt the screenprinting area. Last semester I took my first class in screenprinting and I absolutely loved being able to print my art on everything from paper to totes and t-shirts. Another impressive feature of the print shop is that you can also do your own digital printing!
So whatever your major is or will be at Parsons be sure to make printmaking apart of it!
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"He quickly becomes righteous and attains lasting peace. O son of Kunti, declare it boldly that My devotee never perishes." (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 9.31)
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Friend1: The devotee is protected.
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Honey, I Tranced the Dog
Part of the childbirth hypnosis process is training the spouse/birth partner in some hypnosis techniques because they are going to be in the room for the birth and I am not. I ask that this person attend the final two sessions of the five in the series and there is always homework for the couple to practice.
I had a couple in my office and we'd just started session #5. I asked how the homework went. "Overall pretty well" was the response, with a few questions and a bit of fine-tuning to be done. No problem. All normal stuff.
Then the husband mentioned something I have never heard before:
"While we are practicing, one of our dogs seems to go into a trance."
I'm sorry, say that again?
Apparently, while he is easing his wife into a wonderful relaxing hypnotic trance so they can practice their hypnobirthing assignments, the dog starts to get a far-away look in his eyes, then fades to black completely for the duration of the session. This happened over and over again.
I'm thinking there is a major untapped market here. A whole new wrinkle on the "dog whisperer" thing.
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Ryan.D: Band names are a difficult decision to make. What is the story behind Ronjo V?
Ryan: It's kind of a funny story and started off as a bit of a joke, but a few years ago I was touring Europe with White Denim, recording all of their shows for a live album. The guys started calling me Ronjo V, probably because I was such a jackass and consumed as much of their beer as humanly possible. It was my first time in Europe and let me say drinking a fresh Heineken in Amsterdam, smoking a spliff and exploring those streets for the first time was quite an experience. Just about every city we went to was an awesome adventure. Over the years, the nickname stuck. Then I made the mistake of putting out "Dying Wish" on YouTube under the name Ronjo V. Keith and I had been writing music together for fun and at the time we had no real intentions of forming a band. Fortunately, perhaps unfortunately, Dying Wish did quite well and now we're stuck with the name Ronjo V.
Ryan.D: What is the story behind the bands formation?
Keith: While attending college in Fayetteville, Arkansas (whoo pig soooie!), my band posted flyers in a local music store looking for a singer. Literally a year later, Ryan responded to the flyer and contacted us, we immediately clicked. He was the first person I had the ability to record with and i think that made my appreciation for music that much stronger. We've been creating music together since then and we're excited to hear where our most recent project will lead.
Ryan.D: What does your song writing process look like?
Ryan: Our songs almost always originate from an acoustic guitar chord progression. I've given up trying to control it. Years ago I read or heard a quote from Keith Richards-he said something along the lines that "these songs" are out floating around in the air; he doesn't write them he just tunes into them. I found a lot of peace with that. I used to put pressure on myself to write a song, often thinking "I have to write a song now". When an idea comes, it comes, I don't worry about it and I don't force it.
Ryan.D: Where do you gather inspiration from?
Keith: I try to gather inspiration from everywhere. It could be anything from the way the sun sets behind the clouds, the anticipation of waiting for my favorite band to come on stage, or the frustration of sitting in traffic after a long day (until he rips a fat bowl) My biggest inspiration is just that feeling of playing good music in a room with people who feel the same way I do.
Ryan: Keith's mom has given me all the inspiration I'll ever need.
Ryan.D: How long did your album Ronjoism take to make?
Ryan: Ronjoism is really just a collection of developed demos Keith and I made over the last few years.
Ryan.D: How would you describe your sound to someone that has not heard it before?
Keith: I think our style varies a lot and its really hard to lock us down into a certain genre, but truly I would prefer to not try to describe the sound. I believe that it should really be left up to the listener to take what they feel out of the sound. As an artist you hear yourself very differently than your audience does. That's the part I love, it can make different people feel different things.
Ryan.D: If you could collaborate with another musician, who would it be?
Keith: Well that could end up being a very long list but here is the short version. If I could stand in a room with any other artist it would be Jimi Hendrix. I think the way he progressed rock music was far beyond his time. His use of effects and passion seem to wrap up everything i think music should be.
Ryan: I would have to say Thom Yorke, although, I would be frozen with fear and totally fuck it up.
Ryan.D: At this point in your musical career, what are some of your highlights?
Ryan: Perhaps this interview with Ryan Donnelly! Well you know we are a really new band just getting out there, but Personally and professionally I'd have to say recording and working with White Denim, James Petralli's Bop English-Constant Bop, and co-engineering Leon Bridges' album "Coming Home" with Niles City Productions. I suppose Leon's record technically makes me a grammy nominated engineer.
Ryan.D: How long have you been making music?
Ryan: Since inception.
Keith: From the moment I was given the ability.
Ryan.D: Slo Motion is a great track, surrounded by many other great tracks. Why did this particular song get chosen as the lead single?
Ryan: I think Slo Motion is the most indicative example of the direction Ronjo V's music is going.
Ryan.D: Do you have any advice for indie artists looking to make their own album?
Ryan: Record everything you can, even if after working on it you don't feel that great about the material. You never know when you may come back to it with fresh ears and be excited about it again. Just yesterday I was listening to some recordings I had made a few years ago and was like "holy shit" this is pretty cool I can use this.
Ryan.D: Lastly, and thank you for your time. Do you have any news that you would like to share with your fans?
Ryan: Hey Ryan thank you, we don't have any official news but we are discussing with our label (Major Label Records) about how to release our next album. There's a strong possibility we may release it 1-2 tunes at a time maybe as soon as May, so keep checking in with us. And follow us on Spotify those fuckers won't give us any attention until we clear a few thousand followers!
Ronjo V can be found on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and their official website.