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Términos y Condiciones
Términos y condiciones generales
At Labs, our aim is to make our members and their business more successful. As such, these rules are designed to ensure that each member and their guests receive fair use of the facilities along with the best possible experience.
Fair use policy: Members are welcome to come and go as many times as required during the day, and as allowed by their membership type.
Please do not reserve chairs, desks or tables by leaving coats or any other belongings unattended for more than 30 minutes. We have a range of storage lockers available should you wish to store items at Labs.
Members and their guests are requested to adhere to a business dress code or smart casual.
All guests must register at the Front Desk upon arrival and be with you at all times. Guests are to be with you for the purpose of a meeting and are not permitted to occupy an individual desk or table or remain at Labs if you are not present. Should you wish for a guest to be with you for an extended period of time, a Day Pass must be purchased.
Unless using a meeting room, members are entitled to bring up to 2 guests into Labs at any one time. For any guests in addition to this, a guest pass must be purchased for each guest at the Front Desk.
The Flexible Lounge Area is designed for meetings of up to 4 people. For meetings of more than 4 people, a meeting room must be booked.
When making or receiving phone calls, use of the dedicated mobile phone booths should be made where possible.
Occupancy of Labs is likely to fluctuate from time to time. At peak times, seating areas should be shared where possible.
Any breach of Labs Rules or Terms & Conditions may prevent future access and use of Labs.
These rules are to be read in conjunction with our Terms & Conditions. Labs reserves the right to amend these rules at any time.
Terms of Use:
Members agree to be bound by Labs Terms & Conditions.
Members must ensure that their guests also adhere to Labs Terms & Conditions and each member is responsible for the actions of any guest brought in to Labs.
Members must pay their membership fees and any additional charges, fees or costs as they fall due or access to Labs may be prevented and their membership suspended.
Membership fees and any other fees are payable in advance and may be subject to change. All fees are quoted exclusive of VAT which will be levied at the appropriate rate.
Membership of Labs is a monthly membership, and membership fees must be paid monthly in advance, unless otherwise agreed. Membership cards will not be issued, and access may be prevented until membership fees are received in full. In circumstances where members are allowed access prior to the membership fees being received in full, these fees shall nevertheless remain due.
Your membership will renew automatically at the end of each period and will continue until such time as it is either cancelled by Labs or by the member by giving no less than one month's notice and failure to do so will incur the membership fee for the following period.
Should a member give notice to cancel their membership, no refund, either in whole or part will be made.
Labs requires the contact information of all its members and visitors. Members acknowledge that they will be auto- subscribed to Labs database list using the contact information provided and that they must receive members' emails as part of their obligations.
Members agree and acknowledge that any notices sent to them by Labs are deemed to be properly relayed and/or served upon them through the members' contact information provided on their Membership form. Such notices shall include, but are not limited to, announcements, event alerts, billing invoices, change in Terms & Conditions, warnings, notices of default, notices in which member is put on notice regarding delinquency of membership and service fees or any notice informing the member about the termination of the agreement and in which the member is required to vacate Labs. Unsubscribing or opting out from Labs mailing list will be construed as a violation of Terms & Conditions and the member shall in no way hold Labs responsible or liable for not receiving important notices of any kind from Labs.
Labs will not release any members' personal information to third parties unless we are required to do so by law.
Labs operates CCTV cameras for the security of its members and all those who use Labs. Members agree that all activities may be monitored, and any illegal act recorded may be passed to the police or relevant authorities.
Members must not use Labs for more days than allowed by their membership type. In such cases, additional Day memberships must be purchased, or the membership type upgraded. Failure to do so may result in access to Labs being prevented.
Members and their guests must not bring in to Labs or consume any food, drink or other catering purchased externally [only applicable to sites with cafeteria/restaurant].
Members are required to report lost or stolen membership cards immediately and a replacement card will be issued subject to an administration fee of £20.00
Membership is strictly non-transferable, assignable or to be used by any other person. Photo identification may also be required for security purposes.
Labs reserves the right to refuse entry to any member who fails to produce their membership card or who does not pay the administration fee above.
All invoices, costs or charges incurred whilst using Lab are to be paid in full before leaving the premises unless a monthly invoicing agreement or other form of credit account has been previously agreed. Where such an arrangement is agreed, members must register and pay using GoCardless unless agreed otherwise. Any queries regarding additional bills, costs or charges are to be made before the member leaves the premises.
All invoices must be paid within 3 days. Where a debt remains outstanding after a total of 28 days, this will incur a late payment fee of £200. Act and access to Labs may be prevented until all debts are paid in full. Any debt recover and/or legal costs incurred by Labs in recovering any debts will be added to the balance owed by the member for which the member will be liable in full.
Labs reserves the right to exclude any member or guest and ask them to leave at our sole discretion and without explanation, with no entitlement to the refund of any fees previously paid.
Labs aims to provide a high level of service to its members and their guests but accepts no liability for any temporary or permanent breakdown in the ability to provide this service.
Any additional services which are offered are done so, subject to availability.
Wireless internet connection is provided for the benefit of members and their guests and should be used in accordance with all United Kingdom laws, statutes and regulations. Use of the internet connection must not therefore violate any law, be defamatory, offensive, abusive, indecent, obscene, be harmful in anyway, promote or encourage any unacceptable or illegal behaviour, have any fraudulent purpose or effect, result in any misrepresentation, or damage the integrity, reputation, brand or name of Labs in any way. Any passwords required for the use of the internet connection must not be divulged to any other party.
Members and their guest must not remove or damage any property, fixtures or fittings belonging to Labs or any property belonging to any other member, user or their guest. Labs reserves the right to claim costs and damages in full from the member for any such removal or damage incurred.
Smoking is strictly prohibited. Any member or their guest found to be under the influence of drugs or intoxicated will be asked to leave the premises and their memberships will be cancelled and no refund given.
Opening and closing hours: Labs business hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 6pm. Labs is closed on public holidays. These days and times can be extended for private hire with prior arrangement.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Labs may end this Agreement and a Member's membership immediately by giving the member notice and without need to follow any additional procedure if (i) the Member becomes insolvent, bankrupt, goes into liquidation or becomes unable to pay its debts as they fall due, or (ii) the Member is in breach of one of its obligations which cannot be put right.
Should Labs not be able to provide the services at any given location, Labs will use its best endeavours to provide the services at an alternative location and transfer the membership to such location. Should Labs not be able to find such a suitable location, the member agrees that Labs will not be held liable for any loss, expense or damages nor liable for any refund in whole or part.
Members and their guests must not make any direct or indirect approach to any of our staff for the purposes of recruitment or employment. Any such approach will be a breach of these terms and conditions and may lead to the cancellation of a membership with no refund in whole or part.
Labs, its representatives, sub- contractors or suppliers accept no liability for death or personal injury caused to a member, user or their guest.
Labs, its representatives, sub- contractors or suppliers shall not be liable for any damage, loss, or theft of any member or their guests' personal belongings whilst on the premises.
Labs shall not be liable to any member or their guest for any direct or indirect loss suffered when using Labs and its facilities, including, for example, but not limited to any loss of profits, loss of revenue, loss of reputation, loss of business, loss of opportunity, loss of contract, loss of goodwill, loss or corruption of data or information, consequential or economic loss or damages of any kind.
Should Labs be found liable for any negligence in contract, tort, breach of statutory duty, liability shall be limited to an amount equal to the annual membership fees paid by the member or user in any membership year, prior to any liability arising.
Members must not carry on a business that competes with Labs business of providing a business members club, lounge, meeting space or any of its ancillary services.
Members may only carry on that business in its name or some other name that Labs previously agrees.
Our fees and charges may be subject to change without prior notice.
In the event of any dispute arising to the meaning or interpretation of these rules or terms and conditions, the decision of Labs Management will be final. These rules and terms of use shall be governed by English law.
Members accept full responsibility for any loss of personal information when sending printing requests to a member of Labs team or to our [email protected], instead of through the secure Ezeep portal.
Labs holds data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act. Labs will deal with all the information it holds in line with its Privacy Policy.
Labs is the trading name of Labs Worldwide Limited & Labs Camden LImited.
Labs reserves the right to amend its Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions at any time.
Meeting Rooms - T's & C's
Lab's meeting rooms are available for hire by commercial organisations. There are conditions of use which these Standard Terms and Conditions set out. All bookings made by persons in respect of rooms at Labs are accepted by the following Terms and Conditions, which shall form the contract between Labs and the Hirer. Definitions
- In these terms and conditions: i) "FOH" means Front of House ii) "Room" refers to one of the Meeting Rooms available to be booked through the online booking system. iii) "Management" means the Management Team of Labs iv) "Hirer" means any person, persons or representative of the organisation named in a room booking invoiced by Labs Use of Rooms
- Use of the Room is by permission of Labs Management who reserve the right to refuse any booking or admission at their discretion
- Cards are to be collected in advance of room hire from the respective site's reception and returned by the Hirer after the meeting to the FOH team. Please note the FOH team operates between 8:30 am and 6pm Monday to Friday. Cancellation by Labs
- Labs reserves the right to cancel the booking forthwith and without any liability on its part in the event of the Hirer failing to perform any of the obligations contained within these terms and conditions
- If for any reason beyond its control including, but not limited to strike, labour dispute, accident, act of war, act of God, fire, flood or other emergency condition, Labs is unable to perform its obligations in connection with any booking, such non- performance is excused and Labs may terminate this contract without further liability of any nature, upon reimbursement of any sums paid by the Hirer. In no event, shall the Labs be liable for consequential damages of any nature for any reason whatsoever. Cancellation by the Hirer
- The Hirer may cancel a Room hire booking by giving notice using the Labs app, the web app (name_of_the_site.spaces.nexudus.com) or by calling the FOH. In the event that the Hirer cancels a Room hire booking, Labs reserves the right to impose cancellation charges as follows: i) 2 days or more prior to the commencement of the meeting, no charges will be made. ii) A 100% cancellation fee will be charged if less than 2 days' notice is given for the cancellation of a meeting.
- The Hirer is in breach of this contract if: i) He fails to pay to Labs any sum of money payable to Labs on the due date ii) Room usage by the Hirer other than in accordance with the specified terms of this contract Catering
- Labs permits the Hirer to order catering products at the time of the booking i) Any catering products must be ordered 48 hours prior to the commencement of the booking ii) The Hirer pays for these products at the time of the booking request iii) The Hirer leaves the room tidy and puts all rubbish in the bin(s) provided iiii) For increases in food order quantities, these can be made up to 48 working hours prior to the booking date based on supplier availability. Hours of use
- The hire charges quoted relate to the times of the hire duration declared at the time of booking. Room usage which continues beyond these times will incur additional hire charges. Other Points
- Labs operates a no-smoking policy throughout its property.
- Permission is required for all photographs, filming and video-recording within the Labs Premises.
- The Hirer shall not sub-let the hired rooms
- An additional discretionary fee of £50 will be charged to the hirer if the room is not left in the same state as at the commencement of the hire period or is deemed, by Labs management team, to be in an unfit state for the next booking
- Bookings are not confirmed until full payment is made (in the case of non-members). Damage to Labs property and items not permitted in Rooms
- The Hirer shall take all reasonable precautions to ensure that no damage occurs to the property of Labs or its employees. Furniture and equipment provided should be used only for the purpose for which it was designed. In the event of any damage occurring, Labs reserves the right to render the Hirer liable for the replacement or repair of any or all property damaged.
- The Hirer shall ensure that nothing is fixed to the floors, walls, ceilings or any other interior or exterior of the buildings by means of nails, screws, drawing pins, blue tack, glue or any other means unless agreed in writing with the Management team prior to the hire period. Equipment
- Labs accepts no responsibility for any hired equipment or meeting room equipment provided by, for, or on behalf of the Hirer, left unattended prior to, during, or after the function
- Equipment hired from Labs i) Must be collected from the reception of the building prior to the meeting ii) Must be returned to the reception directly after use iii) Any faults must be reported before leaving Labs premises iv) The Hirer will be responsible if equipment is not returned and penalty charges will be incurred
- Labs cannot accept responsibility for any items lost or mislaid on the premises
- All items stored are at the Hirer's risk
- Any items not collected within 24 hours of the end of the meeting will be disposed of unless prior arrangements have been made. Items stored outside these times may incur additional charges Insurance of property of Hirer and Hirers guests
- The Hirer acknowledges that any such objects, equipment, furniture, stock, or other property of any sort will remain under the control and care of the Hirer and/ or guests and the Hirer is responsible for insuring such property and accordingly Labs excludes liability for losses. Conduct
- The Hirer shall ensure that the event for which the Room is used is conducted in an orderly fashion without causing a nuisance. Right to Exclude or Eject Persons
- Labs reserves the right, as it considers reasonable, to exclude or eject, any persons from the Room or the premises of Labs whom it shall consider objectionable (including any engaged by the Hirer) and the Hirer will be liable for any liability arising thereby save where the Hirer establishes negligence or bad faith by Labs. Data Protection Act
- The details of the Hirer or, where different, the Client will be held by Labs on its computer database for use by its accounts department for maintaining proper records. It will not be passed onto any third parties. Invoicing
- Payment to Labs for meeting room hire and catering orders must be made: For members: meeting room charges will be added to the monthly invoice. For non-members: by credit card at the time of the booking request which is when the invoice is issued. Any unpaid booking request will be cancelled within 15 min of the request.


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With gas prices at their lowest August price since 2010, 34.7 million Americans will hit the road this weekend for Labor Day, according to AAA. But the money they save filling up their tanks could be spent filling up their stomachs due to the rising prices of many staple barbecue foods.
Here's a quick guide on what foods and drinks to avoid during the unofficial last weekend of summer and some alternative treats to keep the party going (after all, bathing suit season is over now).
Higher Beef Prices Could Last YearsApril 16, 201402:25
Starters: Dips
Guacamole is a favorite at summer gatherings, but drought-stricken California is the leading grower of its star ingredient, avocados — meaning there are a lot less to go around, according to CNBC. The popularity of avocados has soared in recent years, which are hailed for their healthy fats and creamy texture.
The average price of avocados increased by nearly 15 percent in the past year, Sherry Frey, Vice President of Nielsen Perishables Group told NBC News.
Still, your chips don't have to go without dip. Beans prices remain relatively low and even dropped a bit since last year, according to the North Harvest Bean Growers Association. And garbanzo beans, or chickpeas, are the base of hummus. Guests won't even miss the guac.
On the Grill: Meat
Beef prices have nearly doubled in ten years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). At almost four dollars a pound, party hosts could be paying a buck a burger for each guest, and that's before the fixings. "Compared to 2011, staple proteins like beef and pork are now two to three times as sensitive to price increases," Frey said.
The high price of beef is partly due to the ongoing drought in the Plains, Southwest and Western U.S., where most of the beef cow inventory is farmed. Wheat, which is used to fatten up the cows, is also farmed in those regions and the lack of rain means a limited food supply for the cattle, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
While U.S. cattle supply suffers, exports of beef from the U.S. have increased by 5 percent, and imports have only increased by 1 percent, leaving less beef for American vendors. "The harsh reality is that the U.S. beef cattle herd is at its lowest level since 1951, with any significant herd expansion being years away," said John Keating, president of Cargill Beef, when a Cargill plant was closed in July.
Pork prices are on the rise for similar reasons, but chicken prices have declined slightly since the beginning of the year, according to the BLS. Chicken is only about $1.50 a pound because, as grain prices soar due to low supply, corn prices are down by 10 percent, according to the USDA. Turkey production is also rising due to the lower corn prices, the USDA reports, and for the frugal gourmand, ground turkey can easily replace ground beef in a burger.
On the Grill: Seafood
Shrimp kebabs might not be the best for the menu this year, since the crustacean has jumped in price by more than 50 percent in the past four years, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). While other types of seafood are seeing growth in both demand and volume, shrimp volume has not increased at all in 2012, according to the Nielsen Perishables Group. Other shellfish has also risen in price, according to Nielson, but not all seafood will take a bite out of your budget.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, cod, haddock and scallops have all dropped in price during the end of the summer. Haddock (often found in fish and chips) is especially wallet-friendly at 59 cents a pound on average, according to the NOAA.
After the Meal: Caffeine
Coffee prices have been on a steady rise for at least a decade, nearly doubling in price since 2004, according to the BLS. And the trend continued last year due to a record drought in Brazil, the world's largest coffee producer, leading coffee brands from Folgers to Starbucks to raise their prices, according to the International Monetary Fund.
After a day in the sun, Labor Day revelers can still count on a jolt, though. Weak demands in countries that usually turn to tea have led to a 6 percent drop in tea leaf prices, according to the IMF.
Jolting Prices: Coffee Costs RiseJune 23, 201400:22
Wash it Down: Beverages
The recent earthquake in Napa destroyed an estimated $1 billion worth of wine, but Labor Day is too early for prices to feel the ripple effects, experts said. Even so, those looking to save money should probably put away the corkscrew.
Vino has increased by 81 cents a liter, according to the BLS — that works out to 60 cents more a bottle, on average. The increase price is, again, due to the drought in California, which is leaving grape crops dry in the wine epicenter of the U.S.
While alcohol inherently isn't cheap, the demand for beer has dropped significantly in the past two decades. Since the 1990s, the percentage of adults under 30 who grabbed a beer most often declined by 30 percent leading to domestic sellers to rely on promotions and sales, according to a 2013 Gallup poll. So grab a cold one on Labor Day, or ice that budget-friendly tea, and cheers to the last bash of the summer.


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IMTS 2014 is the 30th edition of the premier manufacturing technology show in North America with 1,900 exhibiting companies. IMTS is held every even-numbered year and attracts more than 100,000 buyers and sellers from over 112 countries. Manufacturing industry professionals from all over the world attend IMTS to see more than 15,000 new machine tools, controls, computers, software, components, systems and processes that can improve their efficiency.


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I'll be meeting my dad in Sydney next month, and after dinner (already got that scoped out) we'd like to head to a nice, old-school, civilized pub/hotel for a beer or three -- ideally something like his favorite spot in Melbourne, Young & Jacksons. Any ideas? Is the Art House too posh? Is the Lord Nelson worth the hike, or is there something a little less touristy?
We're staying near Galeries Victoria/Town Hall, so something walkable from there would be preferable.


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Orange Crush
These are all the bodies I've done for it, plus a bajr that in my trunk for race back up lol.
I'm not a hatchet man! I'm a maggot!
Planning to see how fast I can go on Tarmac
Just mounted some 5.5" 17mm HPI Phaltlines, premounted on Tremor Wheels
Mod1 gearing being installed next, pics to follow
Slash Platinum
Xerun 150 / Tenshock SC401 3500kv
Mod1 44t Spur installed, sounds sweet
Slash Platinum
Xerun 150 / Tenshock SC401 3500kv
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This is the latest addition to my collection.
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Here is mine, had it for about a month. Only upgrades so far are RPM arms and the new Raptor body. First time painting. It is an ultimate. Looking to buy lipo's and new charger.
After todays race at a muddy track. Love this car!
Slash 4x4 PE
Snap on Slash 4x4
SSC SLASH 4X4 (Long gone...)
Slash 4x4 PE LCG
After some new proline wheels and tires and a wash-up of the body. Also with some new RPM body mounts.
Jconcept manta 2
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Desert Rat
Heres my 4x4 PE with the Mamba Monster on 4s lipo:
Truck has the following:
RPM front arms, body mount
MIP X-Duties on rear
Supra Sales Big Blocks
AKA 17mm adapters
E-maxx springs(till I can get some 1/8 shocks)
Yeah Racing motor mount and slipper bearing adapter
2x 2wd Slash|Slash 4x4 PE|MM E-Revo|Grave Digger
Just picked up this slash ultimate for a great deal on craiglist! For $285, I got it in almost new condition & it came with a set of bow-ties.
I picked up a Slash 4x4 last weekend, my first R/C vehicle, after my roommate bought a couple nitro truggies and a coworker ordered a 1:8 monster truck.
I think I have the bug because today I got an Onyx 235 charger, 5000mah 2c lipo, JConcepts overtray, Duratrax Pit Tech stand, and a replacement bumper in case one of my accidental nosedives breaks it.
Hope this pic isnt absurdly huge
Traxxas Slash 4WD "Greg Adler"
3s 5000mah LiPo
Stampede Wheels / Tires
RC Lighthouse Lights
Just another update...
-put on goosebumps
-made new mudflaps
-made custom mudguards
-velineon fan
I saw a thread on another forum of some guy who did his car up to look like an old beater, and thought it was a really neat idea.. so this year my military body finally bit the dust and thought i would paint up an old beater truck for my new one.. and here is it...
I realize its all shiny, but a few trips to the track and the glossiness will dull out and i think it will look even better when that happens..
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Dyed my chassis
I used powder Rit dye
Merv, Sl4sh, P4de, Embe, Slash
Hey guys, heres my Slash
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Motoform...Slash 4x4 on road conversion..
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MMP Tekno axles RPM all around
If its under control, your not going fast enough!
Well the weather was horrible for the past couple days, so I set out to get the new body painted and prepped...
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Trying to make it look like the real thing...
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my first try at a multi colour paint job
Slash 4x4 Platinum a week old.
Esc: Castle Mamba max pro
Motor: Castle 4 pole 1410 3800kv
Upgrades so far: Kingheadz motor mount and bearing adapter.
Batteries used: 2s 5300 may Gensace and 2s 5200 *******.


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Tavascán ski resort
Snowboarding at the Tavascán ski resort (Lleida)
Contact details
Tavascán Ski Resort
Carretera Pleta del Prat, km. 10
25577 Tavascan, Lladorre, Lleida (Catalonia)
Tavascán Ski Resort
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A high-mountain centre located in a privileged, stunning location, ideal for all kinds of winter sports. Our philosophy is far removed from that of large resorts and mass tourism, to achieve maximum integration in the environment. Tavascán offers activities such as Cross-country Skiing (14 km of circuits), Alpine Skiing (3 lifts, 5 pistes, 5 km) and Mountain Skiing, amongst others. Tavascán is a privileged site for all kinds of skiing: Alpine, Nordic, mountain, snowboard, telemark, etc. There are also snowshoeing excursions, activities for groups of adults and children, skiing courses (Nordic, Alpine, snowboarding).
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Sugar Rush's Top 5 New Dessert Spots of 2010
Bakeries and sweet spots open and close (sometimes both in a matter of months!), and in 2010 we've seen more than our fair share. A few were bad, some were delicious—and others were downright amazing.
Today, we present you our Top 5 new dessert spots of 2010. Tell us your own in the comments!


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Himler and the Crimson won their first eight races of the weekend (photo courtesy Gil Talbot).
NEWPORT, R.I.—The Harvard sailing team finished seventh at the New England Team Racing Championship, hosted by Salve Regina Saturday and Sunday at Sail Newport.
The Crimson advanced from its opening round robin but was eliminated after the first gold round robin of the top eight teams. Boston College won the Fowle Trophy with a 9-3 gold record, while Tufts (8-4) and Yale (7-5) took second and third to claim New England's other two berths in the Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association National Team Racing Championship.
Sailing for Harvard were skippers Alan Palmer, John Stokes and Tedd Himler and crews Meghan Wareham, Michelle Konstadt, Quincy Bock, Winston Yan and Ryan Byrne.
Harvard got off to a great start Saturday, going undefeated in its group A round robin against Rhode Island, BC, Vermont, Yale and Dartmouth. The Crimson had the top-finishing boat in all five races and the top two finishers in three of five.
The gold round was sailed Sunday, and the Crimson again got off to a good start with consecutive wins against Yale, Vermont and BC. Harvard then suffered losses to Brown, Tufts, Boston University and Roger Williams.
Following the first round robin, it was determined that there was not enough time for another full round of eight teams, so the top six teams sailed a round robin to determine the champion. Harvard had finished the first round robin tied for fifth with its 3-4 record but ended up the odd team out due to its head-to-head losses to BU and Brown.


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Greece's Coalition of the Radical Left (SYRIZA) sent a message of solidarity to the thousands of people who protested against the NATO summit in Chicago on May 20. SYRIZA came second in Greece's May 6 poll on an anti-austerity platform. It is polling first, with a vote as high as 30%, for the new elections scheduled for June 17
The message to the Chicago protests, reprinted below, was sent on May 20 by Antonis Davanellos and Sotiris Martalis, who are members of SYRIZA's coordinating secretariat. It is reprinted from Green Left's sister publication Links International Journal of Socialist Renewal.
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Letter from the US: Anti-war soldiers to NATO -- 'We don't work for you no more'
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Dear comrades, dear brothers and sisters of the anti-war movement
We salute your mobilisations against the NATO Summit [in Chicago] and we send you our solidarity from Greece.
We don't need to say much about the reasons to raise our voices against NATO. Millions of people are familiar with its record or crimes over the last years in the Balkans, in Iraq, in Afghanistan, in Libya to name just a few.
And if we look further back, NATO has provided nothing but wars, dictatorships and terror around the globe, from the day it was founded, and during all the years of its existence.
In summits like the one here in Chicago, they are planning the creation of a "new kind of NATO", even more ruthless, aggressive and dangerous. Under the guise of the so-called "global war on terror", NATO wants to act as the global watchdog against anyone resisting the imperialist interests of Western powers. We have seen how they label people or movements as "terrorist" to target whole countries in the Middle East, but also anti-war activists in the West. In a previous summit in Lisbon, NATO named a new challenge it will deal with: they call it "political turbulence in member states" and it's a direct threat to social and political movements in the West.
Here in Greece, the struggle against NATO has always been important and the demand to exit the war machine, and shut down its military bases in Greece had always been central for the Greek left since the '70s.
More recently, we still remember that the foundations for the emergence of the radical left, SYRIZA, that today is on the rise, are back at the anti-war movement of 2003 against the invasion in Iraq. And today, the country that is most hardly hit by the crisis and austerity, maintains military presence in Afghanistan, it supported actively the war on Libya, it deploys its navy in Somalia and Lebanon. Greek governments, in their competition with the Turkish state about which power can act best as the"military bully" of the area, had been spending billions of euros in a frenzy of constant armaments.
And the military spending continues even now, at the time of the most severe austerity that threatens public schools and hospitals with collapse. We know that the same is happening with your government in the USA, and the trillions of dollars that are spent on wars on Iraq and Afghanistan, and not in education, health care and jobs.
Today, fighting against NATO is also a fight in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in the Arab world who revolt against their dictators. The Arab revolutions are under threat and NATO is the sword and shield of the counter-revolution.
The anti-war movement in the member states of the war machine has the duty, and the power, to block any attempts to derail or crush the revolt of the Arab peoples. We face this task more than ever here, as Greece has established a strategic alliance with the Zionist State of Israel, becoming its no.1 ally in the eastern Mediteranean. This is against the will of the Greek people, who have traditionally been pro-Palestinian, and we pledge to do our best to break this alliance.
We know that the same goes with the US, what the White House and the Pentagon are doing is against the will of the American people. And we are happy to learn about demonstrations like the one you are staging today, where the "other America" speaks, where ordinary people can shout "not in our name".
The struggle against NATO, against imperialist wars, against occupations and dictatorships, in defence of the Arab revolution, in solidarity with Palestine, in defence of the right of every people to self-determination is a global one. But you comrades and friends in the US are the ones who are struggling in the "belly of the beast". It is a hard struggle, but it is a struggle worth fighting. The anti-war movement in the US is the one that can stop the leading force of the war machine.
For these reasons, you have our deep and sincere respect for all your efforts, and our solidarity to your struggle. Today's demonstration in Chicago is exciting news, and we are sure that your presence in the streets is really bad news for the warmongers. The press in Europe said the previous days that "NATO is preparing for war in Chicago". You should all be proud for being out there.
There is this slogan we use in Greece, it doesn't rhyme in English but today it's dedicated to all of you demonstrating in the US: "From New York to Palestine – workers' struggles, internationalism, peace".
In these times of severe economic crisis, their war machine is more dangerous than ever, threatening with holocausts in Iran or in the eastern Mediterranean, just to protect their profits. And in such times of austerity, it becomes even more important to organise and fight for our needs and not more fuel to the war machine.
And we can achieve that. In the US, in Greece, and in every country waging and sponsoring wars abroad while ruining the lives of the working people and the poor inside them, it is important more than ever to remember and realise an old slogan back from the 1960s and the movement against the war on Vietnam: "Bring the war home!".


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It seems to me that there is a lot less of posting example code these days and more responses along the lines of 'go figure it out'. I understand that people who come here for the sole purpose of having their homework done for them and the reason to ignore those, however what about those that are just trying to learn the language and so far have not run into a tutorial that has clicked with them. I know I have recently come across posts where people have stated they don't understand something or how to accomplish a task and many responses were vague at best; things along the lines of "use a loop" and "do this". More so we have begun to chastise some people for providing sample code in the form of a complete program that can be directly copied and compiled.
I am not starting a flame post nor do I have any grievances with the members of this board. I am just looking for maybe some discussion on this by some of the senior members so I can understand what the current philosophy is here.


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People You Should Know
What it's like to be a lesbian artist in this generation
Meet Pixie Labrador, an openly lesbian singer/songwriter, who laments the under-representation of lesbians in the music industry, which is unfortunate because she believes that music can help mainstream discussion of LGBTQIA issues. "Lesbians get invalidated, discriminated and fetishized because of who we choose to love, and it's disappointing to know that… some people would choose to overlook the passion and dedication we've put into honing our art," she says.
"Lesbian artists in the Philippines are not being represented enough. In fact, if I'm being honest, it would've taken me a while to name a few at the top of my head, which is alarming and something I'm not proud of. It's a shame because we are part of such a talented, inspiring community, and very few people recognize it."
That, according to Pixie Labrador, is the current state of representation of lesbian artists in the Philippines.
And for her, this is bad because "lesbians get invalidated, discriminated and fetishized because of who we choose to love, and it's disappointing to know that the close-mindedness of some people would choose to overlook the passion and dedication we've put into honing our art."
Pixie is an openly lesbian singer/songwriter, with over 9,095 monthly listeners on Spotify. Her most popular song on Spotify – "What's it Like" – is about unrequited love, but uses just the right amount of pronouns for fans to openly identify her pride on her gender identity. The same song – which has a stanza that goes: "And I know from a distance| That I can't compare | To the burn in her eyes | Or the love that she bears | It's too much to hand over | But you never cared | For as long as your heart was with her" – is also included on her first album, "Does It Hurt"".
"Sometimes people would assume that in my music, I'm talking about being in love with a man (even) when the pronouns I use are very clear in the lyrics of the song," Pixie quipped. "It's another case of heteronormativity and invalidation, and It needs to be stopped."
Being a lesbian "kind of" affects her craft/music, Pixie said, "in the sense that my music is heavily targeted towards the queer community, and it's mostly based off of my personal experiences on loving other women." However – and Pixie stressed this – "although I feel that rather than saying 'being a lesbian' is affecting my music, it's really more of just me being my genuine self, if that makes sense. Like, I don't write because I'm a lesbian. I'll write what I feel and think regardless of what I identify as, simply because it's something I love to do."
But by and large, for Pixie, sexuality does not really matter when creating music.
"That's the great thing about art: anyone can make it, and it's so expressive and limitless. I don't think it would make sense to have sexuality matter in making music. I feel like it disregards people who are questioning or unsure of their own sexuality, as well as people who just don't give a damn about labels, which is also entirely valid. It just so happens that I have a specific style of writing that touches on my sexuality, but it doesn't mean everyone has to do it that way. Basically, you don't have to question yourself to make music. Just do it."
Pixie is actually fortunate that "my audience, my family, and my friends have all been so accepting and supportive of me… When I started writing more frequently, and was trying to find my own unique style, writing in regards to loving as a lesbian just came so naturally to me. I published 'Maybe' and the response was so overwhelming. I didn't realize how many people I've helped with just one song. So after that, there was a click in my head that made me think: 'This is what people need: LGBT representation by LGBT creators.' So I wanted to give exactly that. Eventually, my fans started giving me nicknames like 'Lesbian Queen', 'WLW Icon', 'Queen of The Gays', and things like that. It's because of them that it kind of became my branding. My family seems to recognize this too, and they're all for it as well. My parents show their support by coming to whatever gigs they possibly can, even though they're heard me live dozens of times. I feel really blessed."
Pixie is also "lucky enough to not have experienced discrimination during gigs, and hopefully I never will. Most of the gigs I've been to were at safe spaces, and I'm glad I can feel comfortable working with trustworthy organizations, and in certain venues."
Pixie recognizes, however, that the struggle of the LGBTQIA community particularly locally is far from over.
"There is still so, so much we need to fight for before we can even get close to the kind of acceptance we hope to achieve. Every time I think we're getting closer to our goal, I would see something on social media, like a news headline, about something terrible that's happened to someone in the community. It's truly devastating," she said.
But for Pixie, "the LGBT community is really the strongest bunch of individuals that I know. Despite the challenges that come with being our true selves, we push through every day, 365 days a year. We might not be where we want to be right now, but I know our struggles will all be worth it someday."
And how does Pixie use her platform as an artist to help the LGBTQIA community?
"I'd like to think that as an I artist, I touch on topics that are very real and relatable, especially to people who are still figuring themselves out. It's actually quite cliché when you think about it. 'Maybe' is about falling in love with your best friend. 'For You' is about being in love. 'What's It Like' and 'Use Me' are about unrequited love. It's not all that different from mainstream media. When it comes to my writing, I don't talk about the LGBT community in such an 'in your face' kind of way; but it's more of using real, firsthand experiences to make unaccepting people realize we're not as alien as they think we are. We are capable of feeling what they do, and we deserve to be loved just as much as them. I think this whole thing also applies to the community itself. By writing about these things so casually, I'm putting out a message that basically says 'Hey, I'm gay, and it's okay to talk about it.'"
And so, as an openly lesbian singer/songwriter, "to me, it feels really empowering to be fighting for equally every single day, and with every song that I write and put out into the world. It's so heartwarming to see milestones of the LGBT community being recognized – like the recent legalization of same-sex marriage in Taiwan, or the Metro Manila Pride March reaching over 70,000 attendees, for example. In a more personal case, I've gotten messages from listeners saying that my music has given them the courage to come out, or has just helped them through difficult times in general. There may be pitfalls every now and then, but I do strongly believe that we are progressing towards a more love-filled world; and it's a nice feeling to think that I am and always will be a part of what made that happen."
But it wouldn't hurt if – as she earlier mentioned – lesbian artists in the Philippines start getting being represented enough.
"It would be nice if the media (shone) light on a more diverse range of lesbian artists. Like people of different skin tones, different body types, different ethnicities, et cetera. Because there's no right or wrong way to 'look like' or 'be' a lesbian. It doesn't have to feel so limiting," she said. "Plus, there may be a number of under-appreciated but extremely talented lesbian role models whom the world needs to know about."
But at least for now, her music is helping fill a void as Pixie Labrador continues to be a lesbian artist particularly in this generation.
The lone drag queen
Kenneth Lemuel Esteban interviews Lawrence Villiones, a.k.a. Wire Shun, the 23-year-old lone drag queen of San Jose City, Nueva Ecija, who believes that doing drag is not just a way of expression but is a way of self-empowerment that can also empower other people.
This is part of #KaraniwangLGBT, which Outrage Magazine officially launched on July 26, 2015 to offer vignettes of LGBT people/living, particularly in the Philippines, to give so-called "everyday people" – in this case, the common LGBT people – that chance to share their stories.
As Outrage Magazine editor Michael David C. Tan says: "All our stories are valid – not just the stories of the 'big shots'. And it's high time we start telling all our stories."
"It is very hard to fight for my sexuality and, at the same time, fight for my drag artistry here in the province because most people here are not open enough to understand both."
So said Lawrence Villiones, a.k.a. Wire Shun, the 23-year-old lone drag queen of San Jose City, Nueva Ecija, who continues to experience hardships for being part of the LGBTQIA community and for being a drag artist in the province.
For Lawrence, discrimination happens every day for him as a member of the LGBTQIA community. "On a daily basis, discrimination is inevitable here in the province. You can witness discrimination in public and sometimes even at work."
And as if Lawrence is not oppressed enough because of his sexuality, he is also forced to abstain from being the drag performer – something that he always wanted to become – due to the lack of drag culture, and the knowledge and appreciation of the same in the province.
"Being a drag queen here in the province can get really hard… because we don't have nightclubs and bars that (hire) drag artists for gigs just like in other cities. If there only is a drag culture here in the province, I'd be able to live and enjoy my drag career to the fullest," he said.
Not surprisingly, Lawrence hopes that "someday, I want be able to have a platform to showcase my talent and show the people that I am more than just someone who can do drag make-up. I want to show them that I can also perform. I can also 'lip-sync for my life'."
Lawrence discovered the art of drag when, "I was in high school, I saw 'Rupaul's Drag Race' on TV, and I got curious. I just tried to watch a single episode." Lawrence said that at that moment, "I had zero interest and idea on what drag is. I just got the urge to know more about it."
As soon as he finished college, he tried looking for a hobby, and "I rediscovered drag artistry on social media and I had the time that I didn't have before so I decided to explore more from the world of drag."
Lawrence's drag name is Wire Shun, inspired by his favorite character from a Korean drama that he always watches.
Sometimes, Lawrence wants to go outside as Wire Shun but he can't because "people here in the province might not understand my art." he said. "Most of my neighbors might judge me because of my craft because other than the fact that they don't understand the concept of drag, my drag style is very different and creepy so things might get too overwhelming for them."
Lawrence added that "even my family is not aware that I do drag… No one knows that I do drag and that drag is my passion."
And so for Lawrence, the only way for him to express his artistry is "by performing alone in my room."
His drag style is, "very alternative. I serve looks that are very unique, spooky and sometimes it may even look alien-ish," he said.
Alternative drag is, Lawrence said, not the typical style that other drag artists do. "It is very different from the looks of other mainstream queens appearing on television because those queens are more focused on serving beauty pageant aesthetic and feminine looks. "
For him, "alternative drag on the other hand has no limitations when it comes to expressing your artistry"
Lawrence is very different from his drag persona; they are like a paradox.
Lawrence can be just as "mundane as I could be. I am just a person trapped in what the society expects me to be. I am just an artist looking for a way to express my talent and creativity." When out of drag, "I am just this shy person who lacks a huge deal of confidence." But when he is finally in drag, he can "get very wild and cocky… a complete opposite when he (I am) out of drag."
Lawrence believes that doing drag is not just his outlet and way of expression, but is also his way of self-empowerment with hopes of empowering other people.
Nowadays, people often judge other people through race, size and gender preferences so Lawrence thinks that, "as a member of the LGBT community, we should convey messages of inclusion and diversity." He gushed as he added that for him, "my drag artistry is my way of expression and through my art is how I convey that message to people."
To the aspiring drag queens and artists in general who thinks that they are limited because they are in the province, Lawrence has this to say: "Living in a (non-metropolitan) city is not that big of a deal because no matter where we are, we can showcase our talent and artistry. We just need to learn how to be resourceful. Just unleash your creativity and you can do it no matter who you are. All drag is valid. So just keep on honing your craft and artistry. Let's just live on and keep on learning so that we'll be able to reach our goals in life."
Pinoy wins Mr. Gay World 2019
John Jeffrey Carlos won as Mr. Gay World 2019, the second time the title went to the Philippines (and Asia).
Pinoy rainbow pride.
John Jeffrey Carlos won as Mr. Gay World 2019, the second time the title went to the Philippines (and Asia).
The 41-year-old local of General Trias, Cavite is not new to pageantry, first trying his luck to represent the country in the same pageant in 2016. He placed fourth runner-up then, losing to John Raspado, who ended up winning the first Mr. Gay World title for the country.
Carlos is actually also already relatively known in various circles – e.g. in Facebook and Instagram, where his repeatedly "liked" photos range from showcasing living a luxurious lifestyle in Manila, traveling from one country to another, flexing his muscles during a workout, or wearing swimming trunks and posing provocatively for no other reason but to satisfy the fantasies of his social media followers.
Carlos – who obtained his bachelor's degree in hotel and restaurant management at the Cavite State University, where he also played for the men's varsity volleyball team – also appeared in some movies directed by the late Wenn Deramas, such as "Moron 5.2: The Transformation" (2014) and "Wang Fam" (2015).
"When it comes to pageantry, the best trait of Filipino representatives [in general] is they always surprise people with their biggest ideas, just like what Catriona Gray did [in Miss Universe]," he said to Outrage Magazine in an earlier interview.
Perhaps typical of many beauty titlists who are new to their advocacies, Carlos only recently partnered wth Mental Health PH, an organization that promotes awareness about mental health through social media, a few days after winning the Mr. Fahrenheit 2019 title.
All the same, he said that "I think it's a very good platform for me to push my advocacy, as it is very timely and relevant, especially with the LGBTQI community… We've heard so much about mental health issues and things are getting worse. In my own little way, I want to spread awareness about depression, so people will know what to do in case they feel some of the symptoms of this mental illness, affecting us and our loved ones."
As Carlos wears the second Mr. Gay World title for the Philippines, he stressed: "We have to reach out to people with depression. Together, we can turn this illness to wellness."
Carlos – who competed with 21 other contestants in Cape Town, South Africa – has a partner and they've been living together for the past seven years.
People You Should Know
Overcome doubts to be happier version of yourself, says gay Ateneo grad who topped 2018 bar exams
Openly gay, Atty. Sean James Borja obtained the highest score of 89.3060%, leading the 1,800 aspiring lawyers who passed the bar exams.
"Definitely there were a lot of times I doubted myself but I'm happy to say that I did overcome those doubts and insecurities and I'm just happy to be me right now."
These are the words of now Atty. Sean James Borja, an Ateneo de Manila University alumnus, who topped the 2018 bar exams.
Openly gay, Borja obtained the highest score of 89.3060%, leading the 1,800 aspiring lawyers who passed the bar exams.
Interviewed by ABS-CBN News Channel following the Supreme Court's announcement of the results of the 2018 bar exam, Borja was asked if he had ever felt that "being gay did not make you worthy to follow your aspirations."
Borja was quoted as saying that "definitely… I guess especially during grade school — you know how grade school is like when you're being bullied for being different and it was during that time… where you think you're not good enough to be at the top; to be a lawyer to fulfill your dreams just because of who you are."
When Borja delivered his valedictory address for class 2018 of the Ateneo Law School, Borja actually talked about his being part of the LGBTQIA community.
The rest of the top 10 are:
- Marcley Augustus Natu-el, University of San Carlos, 87.53%
- Mark Lawrence Badayos, University of San Carlos, 85.842%
- Daniel John Fordan, Ateneo de Manila University, 85.443%
- Katrina Monica Gaw, Ateneo de Manila University, 85.421%
- Nadaine Tongco, University of the Philippines, 85.032%
- Patricia Sevilla, University of the Philippines, 84.859%
- Kathrine Ting, De La Salle University-Manila, 84.857%
- Jebb Lynus Cane, University of San Carlos, 84.805%
- Alan Joel Pita, University of San Carlos, 84.693%
The 2018 bar exam posted a passing rate of 22.07%, which is lower than the previous year's passing rate of 25.5%.
People You Should Know
John Jeffrey Carlos eyes Mr. Gay World 2019 title in South Africa
A closer look at John Jeffrey Carlos, a 41-year-old realtor and online entrepreneur from Cavite, who will compete with 24 other gay men in the 11th installment of Mr. Gay World contest in Cape Town, South Africa.
It may be difficult to fill the void left by John Raspado, who won the country's first Mr. Gay World title in Maspalomas, Spain two years ago because the original always seems better; and to keep pace with him, the next Filipino Mr. Gay World aspirant needs to be worth twice as much.
When John Jeffrey Carlos first tried his luck in Mr. Gay World Philippines pageant back in October 2016, he was deemed by the pageants fans and pundits as "the one who would make the others compete harder." Prior to the competition, he was already known to some circles via Facebook and Instagram, with repeatedly "liked" photos ranging from living a luxurious lifestyle in Manila, traveling from one country to another, flexing his muscles during a workout, or wearing swimming trunks and posing provocatively for no other reason but to satisfy the fantasies of his social media followers.
But the judges that time didn't give this flawless-skinned gay hunk from General Trias, Cavite high enough scores to enter the final round of the competition. "Janjep" (his nickname) finished in fourth place. It was Raspado, a native of Baguio City, who walked away with the top plum. He would later on become the Philippines' first Mr. Gay World victor, in Maspalomas, Spain.
Fast forward to the present and Carlos was teary eyed while thanking everyone who attended his send-off press conference arranged by Mr. Gay World Philippines national director Wilbert Tolentino, at The One 690 Entertainment Bar in Quezon City. Winning the Mr. Fahrenheit search three weeks ago gave him the golden-ticket opportunity to wear the Philippine sash in Mr. Gay World 2019 in Cape Town, South Africa between April 28 and May 5.
Mr. Gay World, a "four-day challenge" founded by Australia-based philanthropist Eric Butter, is now on its 11th year of determining which cisgender gay man supposedly best represents his national spirit while serving as an ambassador for LGBTQI rights worldwide.
Carlos, a realtor, online entrepreneur and "cyber star" from General Trias, Cavite, who is already 41 years old, will be competing with 24 other gay men to be the successor of Jordan Bruno, a 26-year-old Australian reality TV chef, cookbook author and owner of an LGBTQI cooking school.
Though Carlos wants to replicate Raspado's historic feat, he said to Outrage Magazine that he's uncomfortable being likened to the titlist.
"When it comes to pageantry, the best trait of Filipino representatives [in general] is they always surprise people with their biggest ideas, just like what Catriona Gray did [in Miss Universe]. Perhaps I'll just take my inspiration from her. It's like from day one, she's [already] a fighter… I will surprise them with my ideas, like what she did, from what she wore, from the way she spoke, everything… well-planned. That's how I prepared, with the help of my mentor and our national director, boss Wilbert, and Sir Rodgil Flores of the Kagandahang Flores camp. They really groomed me for Mr. Gay World 2019."
Without revealing what he would be wearing during the preliminaries and coronation night, he – nonetheless – named those who helped him: Albert Andrada, the designer behind the iconic royal blue evening gown of Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, provided his formal wear; Razen Montero, for his national costume; and Domz Ramos, the official swimwear designer of Binibining Pilipinas pageant, for his swimwear.
And if Gray has "lava walk" and "slow-motion twirl," Carlos has the "baklava walk".
Carlos obtained his bachelor's degree in hotel and restaurant management at the Cavite State University, where he also played for the men's varsity volleyball team.
Striking the ball before it touches the ground gave him everything—his education was paid for, along with his food and board. It also gave him a support group—teammates and coaching staff who all wanted him to succeed and strive for excellence, in and out of the court.
After he got out of school, started working, paying for his own expenses and providing for his family, he realized how incredible it is to graduate not owing any money.
He also appeared in some movies directed by the late Wenn Deramas, such as "Moron 5.2: The Transformation" (2014) and "Wang Fam" (2015).
Carlos has a partner and they've been living together for the past seven years. And even if he's openly gay, there are still women who get attracted to him. "There were cases wherein some of them were very vocal about their feelings toward me. But I never concealed 'the real me' ever since. They tell me they know that I'm gay, so I don't have to explain myself," he said with a wide smile.
If his Mr. Gay World Philippines predecessors focused their respective reigns on HIV prevention, de-stigmatization and care, Carlos is taking a different route.
"My advocacy focuses on fighting depression, through my #IllnessToWellnessCampaign," he said.
A few days after he won as Mr. Fahrenheit 2019, he partnered with Mental Health PH, an organization that promotes awareness about mental health through social media.
"I think it's a very good platform for me to push my advocacy, as it is very timely and relevant, especially with the LGBTQI community… We've heard so much about mental health issues and things are getting worse. In my own little way, I want to spread awareness about depression, so people will know what to do in case they feel some of the symptoms of this mental illness, affecting us and our loved ones."
A month before joining Mr. Fahrenheit, Carlos traveled to South Africa. It included a trip to a psychiatric rehabilitation facility catering to impoverished communities.
"I had a chance to visit Cape Mental Health and I saw the situation there. We have to be informed. We have to reach out to people with depression. Together, we can turn this illness to wellness. I'm happy to come back in Cape Town, as I am now more familiar with the port city as well as with the people's way of living."
Tolentino was the first Filipino to compete in the inaugural edition of Mr. Gay World, in Whistler, Canada in 2009. He topped the sports challenge and harvested the Best in National Costume, Best in Formal Wear and Mr. Gay Popularity special awards. He received the local franchise for the Mr. Gay World pageant in 2016, after it was held by Noemi Alberto since its inception a decade ago.
Under his management, the Filipino representatives' standings in Mr. Gay World improved: Christian Lacsamana, a 30-year-old public high school teacher from San Fernando City, Pampanga, topped the online voting, named Mister Social Media, won the Best in National Costume award, and placed second runner-up to Roger Gosalbez Pitaluga of Spain in April 2016. Raspado, a 36-year-old online entrepreneur of health supplements from Baguio City, made history by becoming the first Filipino and 100% Asian to win the title in May 2017.
But Tolentino shocked Mr. Gay World Philippines devotees when he announced his resignation as national director two months after Raspado won. Coming from a very conservative Filipino-Chinese upbringing, he wanted to spend time with his parents, especially with his aging father, as well as to focus on his then newly born son.
But "a few months back this year, I dreamt that the Philippines will have three consecutive wins in Mr. Gay World. That prompted me to once again assume the national directorship [for Mr. Gay World]. And this year, we are very proud to say that we have the best delegate. I promised that as national director, I would do my very best in preparing Janjep for his international competition."
Mr. Gay World 2019's roster also includes Australia's Rad Mitic, 36, business development manager; Nick Van Vooren, a 22-year-old polyvalent caregiver from Belgium; Botswana's Oratile Victor Phofhedi, 26, chef and book author; Raphael dos Anjos, a 31-year-old Brazilian teacher and sign language interpreter; Canada's Josh Rimer, 41, travel vlogger, show host and producer for national LGBT TV station OUTv; Carlos Navarro, a 30-year-old sexual diversity and gender equity activist from Chile; Costa Rica's Marko Soto, a 25-year-old Greek immigrant, veterinary student and gay rights activist; Ismo Poutiainen, 35, hairdresser from Finland; Germany's Marcel Danner, 30, marketing officer for an art house cinema group and crowd funding campaigner; Oliver Pusztai, gay rights activist and lifestyle blogger from Hungary; India's Suresh Ramdas, a 37-year-old information technology executive; and Guilherme Souza, 25, writer for Gay Community News national monthly free gay magazine in Ireland.
Japan's Tiger Shigetake, 21, multilingual gay rights activist, motivational speaker and international business student; Kaleb Omar, a 30-year-old international business graduate, professional model and sports coordinator from Mexico; Namibia's Rivelino Reinecke, 21, gay rights activist and law student; Nick Francis, a 27-year-old Samoan immigrant who is an ambassador for New Zealand's Aids Foundation; Panama's Iann Carlos Jean, 25, entrepreneur; Jorge Seminario, 28, management officer for an international tourism company in Peru; South Africa's Chris Emmanuel, a 42-year-old fitness buff and gym owner who champions the need for wider acceptance of the LGBT community; Francisco Alvarado, 29, physician from Spain; Taiwan's Colin Lu, a 27-year-old health and fitness professional; Chayodhom Samibat, 35, personal trainer, chef and mixologist from Thailand; and Walter Moreno, a 24-year-old model and surfer for Venezuela's national team.
Filipinos can help Carlos win the Mister Gay World Internet Popularity special award to advance in the semifinal round, by visiting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xvgcps7X34Y and clicking the thumbs up button below the video; they can also register and cast their votes 10 times every 24 hours via https://mrgayworld.com/vote/ until 5:59 a.m. of May 4, Saturday (Manila time).
Mr. Gay World 2019 finals will be held at the Cape Town City Hall in Cape Town, South Africa, and will be streamed live via the organization's official Facebook page and YouTube channel on May 5, Sunday, 1 a.m. (Manila time).
Gay in the highlands
What is it like to be gay and belong to an ethnic tribe in the Philippines? For Romnick Ampi, he only knew of acceptance and being encouraged to live a better life, showing that LGBTQIA people can achieve more. And he hopes for this to be the general concept – i.e. that looking down on LGBTQIA people stop to focus on what they can achieve in life.
This is part of #KaraniwangLGBT, which Outrage Magazine officially launched on July 26, 2015 to offer vignettes of LGBT people/living, particularly in the Philippines, to give so-called "everyday people" – in this case, the common LGBT people – that chance to share their stories.
As Outrage Magazine editor Michael David C. Tan says: "All our stories are valid – not just the stories of the 'big shots'. And it's high time we start telling all our stories."
Romnick Ampi, 27, from Barangay Meohao in Sitio Palusok at the foot of Mount Apo in Mindanao, was in elementary school ("Around 12 years old") when he knew he's gay/a member of the LGBTQIA community.
"At that time," he said, "hindi ko maiwasan magkagusto sa kapuwa ko gender (I couldn't help myself from getting attracted to other men)."
At first, Romnick thought that what he was feeling wasn't real. "But I observed that what I really feel for men is different. Yung puso ko ay parang puso pa rin ng babae (Like heterosexual women, I was attracted to men)."
But – belonging to the Manobo ethnic tribe (his mother is Visayan, while my father is Diangan) – Romnick said he only knew of acceptance.
"Yes, I told my family about me being gay. They did not have bad reactions. I am happy that they even support what I do. They particularly support my means of living that is aligned with my being part of the LGBTQIA community," he said.
Romnick noted – and stressed – that "nirerespeto po nila gaya ng pagrerespeto nila sa kaloikasan atsaka ng mga ninuno. So sa tao po, nirerespeto nila kung ano po ang LGBT (members of our tribe respect LGBTQIA people, just as they respect nature and our ancestors. They respect people, including LGBTQIA people)," he said. "We are not discouraged to live as LGBTQIA people," even if part of this acceptance is anchored in the stereotypical expectation that LGBTQIA people (gay men and trans women, in particular) "bring… happiness particularly during local celebrations."
This acceptance makes Meohao an ideal place for Romnick. In fact, he said, if one goes even higher in mountainous areas, it's common to see members of the LGBTQIA community. "And even when I go to more mountainous areas, no one is surprised with a gay man like me. No one there bullies people with the same gender as me."
Not surprisingly, "ang feeling ko ay happy, sa tingin ko ay walang kalungkutan na mangyayari ditto sa Meohao dahil nakita ko naman na ang lugar na ito ay peaceful at mapagmahal yung mga tao (I feel happy here; I feel that there's no sadness here. The place is peaceful. And people here are loving/accepting)," he said.
Romnick's family was originally from Davao, but because of his father's belonging to the Manobo tribe, they moved to Meohao.
Romnick has four siblings; he is the only one who goes to school. "All the others stopped going to school because of financial issues," he said. "This is why I am studying hard so I can graduate and then be able to help them. I particularly want to help my siblings make a living."
Romnick currently takes up Bachelor of Science in Food Technology at the University of Southern Mindanao, a course that is in line with his field of interest – i.e. events organizing.
"Perhaps this is also God's gift to me – to take a course that is in line with the skills I now have," he said.
Now moonlighting as an events organizer, Romnick had an early start working. "I discovered I have skills in organizing events when I was still in elementary school. While watching my teachers do the decorating in school events, such as the closing ceremonies, they told me to give decorating a try," he said.
And nowadays, "per event, I earn from P5,000 – at least for the smaller events."
Now single, Romnick said that not having a boyfriend is, for now, ideal. "Mas mabuti yung wala pa akong jowa para makapag-focus ako sa family ko at sa sarili ko (This way I can focus on my family and myself)."
To people who belittle LGBTQIA people, Romnick said "don't look down on us."
For him, LGBTQIA people thrive – and this is even if they are not supported by their parents/families. "Because LGBTQIA people are skillful. They will find ways to make a living," he said. "I'm seeing it now in the world, and for myself, that LGBTQIA people can do good things even if they're (just) LGBTQIA people."
This is also what he eyes to do in life: Do acts so that others to see that not all gay men are weak, that gay people are also skilled. "What heterosexual people can do, LGBTQIA people can do, too."
Particularly for younger LGBTQIA people, Romnick advised: "Huwag kayong huminto o huwag kayong ma-discourage kahit sa ano man yung sasabihin ng ibang tao. Dahil hindi nila alam ano ang feelings ninyo as… LGBT. At ipagpapatuloy ninyo dahil alam ko sa bandang huli… and Panginoon nga may plano sa ating lahat (Not to stop being who they are; or be discouraged because of what other people say. These people do not know what you feel as LGBTQIA people. So just continue being who you are because I know that in the end, God has plans for all of us)."
All the world's a salon
With many people belittling LGBTQIA people, trans hairdresser Maureen Mejia Chan says "we should consider making something of ourselves", such as by opening a business. And in her case, by being an entrepreneur, she ended up becoming her family's breadwinner, while proving to the world that LGBTQIA people can go the distance.
This is part of #KaraniwangLGBT, which Outrage Magazine officially launched on July 26, 2015 to offer vignettes of LGBT people/living, particularly in the Philippines, to give so-called "everyday people" – in this case, the common LGBT people – that chance to share their stories.
As Outrage Magazine editor Michael David C. Tan says: "All our stories are valid – not just the stories of the 'big shots'. And it's high time we start telling all our stories."
"Siyempre kung magbukas ka ng business, dapat tutukan mo, dapat alam mo. Hindi lang pag gusto mo magbukas (magbubukas ka). Kasi pag ganun ang nangyari… wala din. Siguro mag-la-last lang siya ng one year kasi ikaw mismo may-ari hindi mo alam eh ang trabahong pinapasukan mo (Of course, if you open a business, you have to give it your complete attention. You need to know about the business you're going into. You don't open one just because you feel like it. Because if you open one without intending to pay close attention to it, it won't succeed. Perhaps it will just last for a year. It won't last because even you, as the owner, do not know what you're getting yourself into)."
That, in a gist, is the advice that can be given by Maureen Mejia Chan, 28 years old, a trans entrepreneur from San Antonio Village, Makati City.
Maureen, in fact, recommends for others to also open a business in a field they're familiar with. "Particularly for LGBTQIA people, this is a good step to better your position in life. When you have a business, people can't just belittle you. I want you to open business so people won't look down on you. Having a business means having something to be proud of."
Maureen knew she's trans when she was still in elementary school.
"Sinusuot ko yung mga bra ng mama ko, tapos yung panty niya… yung kumot naming, nilalagay ko sa ulo ko para (kunwari meron akong) mahabang buhok (I used to wear my mother's bra, her underwear. And I used to put a blanket on my head, pretending it was my long hair)," she recalled.
In high school, Maureen fell in love with a man, which – she said – made her realize "that what I was feeling was what people said those belonging to the 'third sex' experienced." This continued in college, when she continued to engage with other men; leading to where she is now.
Also in high school, Maureen had a friend whose name was… Maureen. "I said to her: I want that to be my name." And so the name stayed.
"Sa pamilya namin, walang bading or transgender na sinasabi (kaya) hindi ako matanggap (There are no gay men or transgender people in my family. So they couldn't accept me)," Maureen said.
In fact, they tried to turn her "straight" by making Maureen work in the farm, tilling land and doing what were deemed stereotypically masculine jobs (and as if there are no gay farmers).
But seeing Maureen not changing, "unti-unti, natatanggap nila ako (they slowly accepted me)." Perhaps, she added, because "napapakita ko sa kanila na hindi lang ako basta-basta bading katulad ng ibang bading na naglulustay ng (pera nila). Tumutulong ako sa kanila. Pinapaaral ko yung mga pamangkin ko, ang mga kapatid ko. Tapos nakakatulong din sa kanila (I was able to show them I am not just a faggot… like some who just waste their money doing undesirable things. I help them. I send my nieces and nephews to school, as well as my siblings. I also financially support other family members)."
Maureen admits that "mahirap ang maging isang trans dahil hindi pa open-minded ang mga tao. Pero kahit mahirap, eto na ako eh; masaya ako ditto. So kahit na dinidiscriminate nila ako, okay lang. Basta alam ko sa sarili ko na wala naman akong ginagawang masama at hindi ako nakaka-apak ng tao (It's hard to be a trans person because many people are still not open-minded. But even if it's hard, this is me. I'm happy being like this. So even if I encounter discrimination, it's okay, as long as I know I'm not doing anything bad and I don't hurt others)."
Maureen encountered actual LGBTQIA discrimination before.
While in Tarlac, after work, they decided to party, drinking with some boys in a bar. These boy started picking on them, eventually bashing us. "That was the most painful experience I had: to be bashed. We never thought something like that could happen to us."
Note that when this happened, Maureen – and her friends – never considered filing official complaints so as not to complicate matters. Instead, "we just move to another place and party there," she said. That is, experiencing discrimination in one place just makes them avoid the same and look for another place; no rectifications done, only moving on.
In the end, "I'm happy like this, so I choose to be like this."
Maureen was able to finish Practical Nursing in the Dominican College of Tarlac in (school year) 2007-2008. "But I took that course just to be able to say I didn't only finish high school;
that I also have a college degree."
Though she already did the hair and make-up of school-mates and teachers in school, "nagsimula ako sa trabaho (sa salon) doon sa dati kong amo; kinuha niya ako sa Tarlac tapos dinala niya ako dito. Pinasa-pasa ako [I started working (in a salon in Metro Manila) when my former boss hired me all the way from Tarlac. He brought me here (to Metro Manila); and I got passed around (from one salon to another)."
After seven years, Maureen decided to open her own salon. The total capital she spent reached approximately P200,00.
Actually, she said, it's hard to open a salon, particularly if you don't have equipment. "Kailangan mo bumili ng materyales na medyo mahal; at mga gamot (You have to buy equipment that can be expensive; you have to buy your stocks of beauty products)."
Luckily for her, "at least my (regular) clients still avail of my services even if my salon is quite far from where I used to work."
Despite the challenges, "ito ang gusto ko (this is what I wanted to do)," Maureen said. "Although nakatapos naman ako ng (course sa college) pero dito ako dinala eh. Ito siguro yung talent ko… Ito talaga ang hilig ko (I may have finished a course in college, but life brought me here. Perhaps this is where my talent lies… but this is what I really liked to do)."
Looking at where she is now, "hindi ko ma-imagine na ito na ang kahihinatnan ng buhay ko ngayon. Kasi dati, basta makapagtrabaho lang ako, makakain, makapaglalaki syempre, makapagbigay ng sustento doon sa family ko, yun na. Hindi ko naisip na magtatayo ako ng parlor (Never in my mind did I imagine I'd reach this level in my life. In the past, I was already fine just having a job, food to eat, be able to give money to my boys, send money to my family… I thought that was that. It never really occurred to me I'd open my own beauty parlor)."
But then, she said, "I thought: Do I get old without attaining anything? Of course, people should have dreams. So, slowly, I worked to attain mine; I saved money; my old employer (Mommy Doods) taught me how to run a salon… And when I already knew the ins and outs of running a salon, I opened my own. I still can't believe I already have my own salon."
A salon isn't always profitable, Maureen admitted, and "you don't earn a lot every day."
Particularly, from September to December, a salon can earn a lot; but outside this period, "we don't earn a lot. So what you earned in December, you use to cover the expenses for the lean months."
"Pag sinabing business, akala nila ang yaman-yaman mon a. So nakakautang ka rin lalo na kung medyo mahina. Pero kahit papaano naman nakakaraos, nakakabayad ng upa, yung pagkain naming, naayos naman… okay na (When you have a business, people immediately think you're rich. This isn't so; you still need to borrow money, particularly if you're not earning a lot. But you get by somehow. You can pay the rent, buy your food… so it's all okay)," she said.
Maureen is dreaming bigger, wanting to open more salons in the future. So she's not training her staff who may man these future salons.
"Sa lahat ng gustong magka-parlor, dapat siguro mag-aral muna lalo na yung may-ari. Pag ang may-ari kasi marunong, hindi ka pagmamalakihan ng mga trabahante mo. Pag ang may-ari di marunong… siyempre magsasara ka talaga (To people who want to own a business, it's good if you study about your kind of business first. If you know about your business, your employees will respect you. When running a salon for instance, if the owner doesn't even know how to cut hair, that salon will eventually close)," she said.
Maureen has a boyfriend now, and they've been together for almost three years now. The good thing is that he has a job, she said, just as Maureen also has her job.
"Ang iniisip kasi ng ibang tao, lalo na yung hindi pa open-minded, ang akala nila kung makikipagrelasyon ka sa ibang lalaki, akala nila pera ang habol nila. Hindi nila alam na hindi lahat (Close-minded people think that when an LGBTQIA person has a relationship with a straight man, the latter is just after the former's money. They don't know that this isn't true for everyone)," she said. "Siguro naka-tiyempo lang ako ng ganung klaseng lalaki na nagtatrabaho hindi lang para sa sarili niya kundi para sa family niya. Nagtutulungan naman kami; kung sino ang meron, siya nagbibigay (Maybe I was just fortunate to meet a guy who works not just for himself but for his family. We help each other. The person who has the resources helps the other who does not)."
One time, Maureen recalled being made to choose between love and her work/business. But Maureen's a realist, saying that her business is her "bread and butter", and that if she gives this up, they'll both suffer. "So we talked about this, and I explained to him that this isn't just good for myself but also for our family."
"Para sa mga LGBTQIA na party lang nang party, sige, mag-party lang sila; lustayin nila pera nila kasi doon sila masaya eh (For LGBTQIA people who love partying, continue doing so as long as you have money. Spend your money on partying if it makes you happy)," Maureen said. "Saka lang nila ma-re-realize pag naubos na ang pera nila, pag medyo nagkaka-edad na (But these party people will only realize they're wasteful when they're broke, or are already getting older)."
For Maureen, "it will be difficult if you wait until you're already old before you start thinking about your future. That's already too late. You won't achieve anything anymore by then."
And so she wants particularly younger LGBTQIA people to "enjoy your youth. But when an opportunity (to open a business) arises, grab it. Don't dilly-dally. An opportunity like this is rare." In the end, Maureen said that "many people think LGBTQIA people won't amount to anything. They don't think we can achieve something even if they don't know what we can actually do."
Because for her, "tayong mga LGBT… andaming gusting mangyari para makatulong. So hangga't anong meron, sige lang tayo nang sige (LGBTQIA people are never contented; we want to achieve a lot. We want to do more so we can help our parents, help our families. So we don't stop trying to do more. For as long as we can, LGBTQIA people persevere)."


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Animal Drawing; Anatomy and Action for Artists
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This is an excerpt from Developing Endurance by NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association and Ben Reuter.
Year-Round Nutrition Program
By implementing a year-round nutrition program in conjunction with their training program, endurance athletes can reap the benefits of enhanced health, improved performance, and better control of weight and body composition. Remember that the eating program should ebb and flow just as the training does; the athlete's physical performance will be much more supported when nutrition matches the needs of physical training. The most important nutrients to consume during training are carbohydrate, fluid, and electrolytes. Table 4.1 provides recommendations for the intake of carbohydrate, protein, and fat during each training cycle. These recommendations are discussed in further detail in upcoming sections.
Common Errors in Nutrition Programs
Endurance athletes commonly make the following two errors in carrying out their nutrition programs:
Nutrition for the Preparatory Cycle
In addition to the athlete's physical goals, losing weight and improving body composition may also be a high priority during the preparatory cycle. Daily carbohydrate intake depends on body weight and activity level:
Most endurance athletes will not likely fall into the extreme training category during this cycle. Until training volume significantly increases, a general recommendation is that the majority of carbohydrates come from fruits and vegetables, because these foods contain a good balance of beneficial vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. A good goal would be to eat 6 to 12 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. This may sound like a lot, but the serving sizes of fruits and vegetables are fairly small. Athletes can distribute the servings throughout the day by eating 1 or 2 servings every meal and snack. This makes it much easier to ensure that an adequate amount is eaten. Whole grains can be included in controlled amounts to satisfy carbohydrate needs.
Daily protein intake can range from 1.2 to 1.7 grams per kilogram of body weight depending on the athlete's goals for body weight. Athletes should choose the leanest sources of protein, such as low-fat dairy products and lean cuts of meat, chicken, turkey, or fish without skin or visible fat.
The recommended amount of fat to be consumed on a daily basis remains relatively low at 0.8 to 1.0 grams per kilogram of body weight. The types of fat that are most beneficial include monounsaturated (found in avocados, olives, and nuts) and polyunsaturated, specifically omega-3 fats (found in salmon, trout, walnuts, and flax products). At all costs, athletes need to minimize the intake of saturated and trans fats found in processed and snack foods and high-fat meats.
Some athletes make losing weight and reducing body composition a primary goal during the preparatory training cycle. If an athlete falls into this category, the recommended daily intake of carbohydrate should be reduced to 3 or 4 grams per kilogram of body weight. A higher amount of protein—from 1.8 to 2.0 grams per kilogram of body weight per day—should be included; this intake of protein should have a special emphasis on branched-chain amino acids because they have a higher satiety factor (they keep a person fuller), which will help stabilize blood sugar. A person with a stable blood sugar level will eat less throughout the day, so including a good source of lean protein at each meal and snack is important. Continue to keep fat intake around 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight.
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