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A veteran city educator who said officials botched her sexual harassment case is calling out Mayor de Blasio for shaming victims — and omitting dozens of sexual harassment complaints from recently published city statistics.
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"I'm certainly offended that Mayor de Blasio would say that," said the educator, who sued the city over her harassment by a supervisor and won a settlement.
"With a wife and daughter of his own, I was in shock," she added.
She called the city Education Department's investigation into her claims "a long, complicated, ugly process," that ultimately failed to bring her justice.
"No one would go through this if it were not true," she said. "It is a horrific experience. It upends your entire life."
City officials are scrambling to contain a growing sex harassment scandal in the city schools.
A tally of sex harassment complaints published by the city Friday omitted 119 Education Department complaints erased from the record because officials deemed them "non-jurisdictional."
Figures published by the de Blasio administration on April 20 showed 471 cases of sexual harassment complaints in city schools from 2013 to 2017.
But internal records kept by Education Department officials showed 590 complaints during the same period — a figure 25% higher than the number reported by de Blasio.
Observers said it looks like the Education Department is trying to hide the facts about sex harassment cases.
"That's exactly what's happening here," said New York City Parents Union President Mona Davids. "They covered things up and they squashed the complaints."
In the cases left out of the tally, employees reported incidents they characterized as sex harassment.
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A number of complaints from the New York City Housing Authority were removed from the official tally in a similar manner, de Blasio administration officials said.
De Blasio spokeswoman Olivia Lapeyrolerie said the city would change its policy so the data includes all filed complaints — not just the ones deemed appropriate.
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"We are creating these disclosure policies for the first time in city history and there will no doubt be adjustments in these protocols," she added.
Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza himself was at the center of a $75,000 sexual discrimination settlement in San Francisco where he was a superintendent before coming to New York.
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The largest short film festival in Melbourne's west will return in 2018, taking the plunge into feature length screenings for the first time.
The fifth annual Setting Sun Short Film Festival is calling for entries to screen at the Sun Theatre Yarraville next April, offering thousands of dollars of prizes.
Last year's festival received close to 80 short films from Melbourne's top filmmakers and overseas, selling out all screening sessions.
An expanded five-day festival in 2018 will offer awards in categories including animation, short feature, short doco, comedy, acting, direction, screenwriting and more.
Festival director Anna Bourozikas said films of up to 12 minutes can be entered for the short film festival, while the event is also seeking to premiere its first feature length film.
"The festival enjoys a lot of support and it is great to see it growing and thriving every year."
Award-winning film producer Sue Maslin will sponsor the female only Rouge program for the third year and will donate $1000 to the best film directed by a female filmmaker.
Festival partner Victoria University will sponsor the Best Secondary Student Film Award as well as offering the top 10 secondary school filmmakers a specialist film masterclass.
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Sesi gazed up the side of the falls with a silent shudder. The places was so beautiful, but it struck a fear within her core. The sounds of the rushing water was soothing enough, that it always managed to lure her into its seductive trap. But she never did know what was at the very top. A rainbow spread across the misty waters, making it all the more attractive as she gazed into its hypnotic movements with cool brown optics. Hypnotic really was the best word for it. She felt like if she got too close, the forceful cascades would pull her in. That's what she'd been told as a pup, anyway. Don't get too close, or the falls will take you, and you'll never be seen again. Whether she believed it or not was irrelevant; she'd never get too close, just for the fact that something awful might happen. That would be common logic's effect, not superstition. She dipped her muzzle into the fresh water, taking a long drink from its cool life.
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Lingering scent of another pulled the Alpha femme from the comfort of Sanigyok's pack den and out into the world. Birds flew above her head, chirping happily in their own little daze as they flitted through the gaps in the branches high above the wolf's head. She knew the woods of Sangiyok like an old friend, and they had become more than familiar to her. Each stump was in it's rightful place, and the scenery changed very little from one venture the femme made through the trees to the next. Paws fell heavy onto the ground, a light
noise accompanying her like that of an attention-hungry yearling. Though her paws did give her away to anyone within a few feet, she was otherwise silent, breathing softly to herself as she swiftly made her way towards Crimson Lake.
By the time she arrived it was mid-day, and Sun was beating down on her ruthlessly. Icy blue orbs surveyed her surroundings and immediately caught sigh of the wolf she had caught whiff of; a dirty, white wolf across the lake from her. Femme immediately stopped, ears pricked a bit to catch the slightest sound and eyes watching the other closely with intent. Her muscles twitched in anticipation as Desna watched the wolf drink from the cool lake's waters and look about. What was she looking at so closely? Her own eyes dared not to venture to where the wolf's head turned to examine, but the curiosity was killing her. Nevertheless, the Alpha kept her cool and waited for the other to notice her.
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OOC: Hehe, no prob, me too ^^ Hey, Yakone called for a pack meeting at Kadzait Den Site, just FYI. I think I'll be creating a wolfie to RP in Kadzait with you guys pretty soon
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Tue Feb 24, 2009 3:24 pm
Yakone grunted, that was really all he could do at the present time, his limbs stretching as he slowly made his way over to his mate, yes, his beautiful mate, his own muscles were flexing inside his body as he drifted toward her, her meek shy nature always made him smile, even though he should have been turned off by something that could not even stand the sound of rushing water.
Look at him though, brave and bold alpha of a gang of outlaws, just making his way through life with only a mate but without a pack, odd how those things worked out hu? His lips slowly pulled back into a smirk as he approached her
hello my dear, I see you are well.
He laughed softly, lowering his head as he rubbed it along her side softly, tongue running out as he licked her face gently.
His own body lowered toward the terrain, head was rested upon his paws as he lapped slowly at the quick rushing water, then he slyly looked back up toward his mate and smirked, his own tail wagging slightly as he sighed his own happiness. [/b]
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"We wanted to be clear about how we conceived the child. We did not do anything wrong and people should be aware of it," explained Aamir Khan
In 2011, actor Aamir Khan and wife Kiran Rao, became one of the first few celebrity couples to publicly declare that their child was born through a surrogate.
Five years since, the happy couple have indirectly advocated this life-affirming method of conception as a boon to the society. However, they recently associated themselves directly with it and spoke about their emotional experience through in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) and surrogacy.
"Happy that we gave birth to a child through IVF surrogacy"
"There was no difficulty, we both wanted to have a child. We were happy when Azad was born. We wanted to be clear about how we conceived the child. We did not do anything wrong and people should be aware of it. We are very happy that we gave birth to a child through IVF surrogacy," said Aamir Khan, 51, about his chosen method of parenthood.
The actor was interacting with the media at the launch of Jaslok Fertiltree International Fertility Center.
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He further explained that having a baby through IVF and surrogacy has given him another chance of experiencing parenthood.
"It is such a joy to have a child in your life. It is something that really changes your life," he said. "When I had Junaid, my first child, it changed me and my life. But there are so many parents who are unable to have child," added the actor.
The renowned actor and social activist has two children Junaid and Ira, from his first marriage to Reena Dutta.
Speaking along with husband Aamir was wife Kiran Rao, who also shared her experience with this chosen method. She revealed that the couple struggled to conceive before having a baby via surrogacy.
"We had a lot of trouble while trying to have a child. And I really didn't think it would be possible to have a baby. Angelically Dr. Firuza appeared and found this way for us. We have no words to thank her and we wake up every morning blessing her and thanking her," she said.
Kiran, 42, and Aamir, who got married in 2005, were accompanied by Dr Firuza Parikh, who heads the IVF department at Jaslok Hospital. In fact, it was Dr Parikh who suggested and helped them through their process of IVF surrogacy.
"Everybody in the country has been very accepting"
The star couple were also joined by new single parent Tusshar Kapoor, who also opted for IVF and surrogacy to become the first celebrity single father to son Laksshya.
"Everybody in the country has been very accepting. That was a bit surprise for me because I thought there would be diverse views, some kind of 'oohs and ahas' about it, all kinds of opinion. But nothing of that sort happened. Especially the media has been so supportive of Laksshya and my choice of having a family in this manner," he said.
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In an interview given to a leading daily in 2013, Kiran Rao very candidly revealed that she and husband Aamir Khan were unable to conceive a baby naturally. And, that it was Dr Parikh who guided them throughout their journey with IVF and surrogacy.
"This was the last resort for us as it wasn't possible for me to have a child the natural way," she said about why they chose this method of parenthood.
"It was suggested as an option to us by Dr Firuza Parikh, our doctor and dear friend. Both she and her husband Dr Rajesh Parikh helped us understand the process and counselled us through our doubts," she added.
"Heard no negative experiences about IVF and surrogacy"
Adding that she hadn't heard any negative comments about this process Rao revealed, "I hadn't heard of any negative experiences before deciding to embark on it, and so far people have been open and supportive."
She also stated that the reason many people choose to keep mum on the subject could be a personal choice.
"It is a personal affair, and the reasons why one can't have children naturally or choose one method over the other are not things people normally want to talk about," she said.
"We opted to be open about it"
However, it was not not something they wanted to do. The celebrity couple wanted to be open about their choice and include everybody in their happiness.
"We knew that being in the public eye we would be asked about it anyway, and we have never felt defensive about our decision, so we opted to be open about it. Of course if our experience is useful for people to know, then all the better," said Rao.
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SAN DIEGO >> A man and woman shot to death in their San Diego home have been identified as an Arizona doctor and his wife.
The Yuma Regional Medical Center in Yuma, Arizona, said Saturday that Dr. David Haynes and his wife, Lissa, died in the crime.
Lt. Paul Rorrison says the suspect has been identified as 22-year-old Peter David Haynes.
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Beyoncé and Jay-Z are one of the Hollywood's power couples, so it should come as no surprise that there is an interest in their offspring. Their first daughter Blue Ivy is one of the most well-known celebrity children, and although details about their twins, Rumi and Sir, are scarce they are not even a year old yet, and they are already the subject of headlines.
Although they are young, they are already making an impact on their parent's lives — from the way that they have inspired Jay-Z to help men who are incarcerated, to the way motherhood has changed Beyoncé for the better, but also the public. Often the things that Blue Ivy does or says have made headlines, ranging from her couture outfits to her hobbies and her adorable bond with her parents. Actually, it seems that the Carter children were always destined to be famous because they were breaking records even before they were born (thanks to Beyoncé's pregnancy announcements, both times) and their parents have already filed applications to trademark their unique names and establish their own empires.
There is a lot more to these famous children than what meets the eye, and below are 20 things about Blue Ivy Carter and her siblings you may not have known.
20 Blue Ivy Was Enrolled At A Center For Early Education
Education is something that is incredibly important for Beyoncé, and she has been vocal about her support for global education for girls worldwide. In 2015, she attended the Global Citizen Festival in New York City, where she urged fans to support Michelle Obama's education campaign. According to Time, Bey took to the stage to perform some of her feminist hits, including "Survivor," "Run the World (Girls)," and "Single Ladies.
So, then it should come as no surprise that her own daughter, Blue Ivy's schooling is something that Beyoncé would have given a lot of thought to, and according to PopSugar, she has been enrolled in the Center For Early Education in Los Angeles, a private school for students in preschool up until sixth grade.
Beyoncé is also a very hands-on parent and reportedly appeared at the school's annual gala in 2016, wearing a black and gold sequinned dress and belting out some of her biggest hits.
The Los Angeles Times reports that the head of the school, Reveta Bowers, would not reveal to them if Blue Ivy attends the school, but she did reveal that the purpose of the fundraising was to help those without the financial means to attend. She said, "One of the main goals of the fundraising that evening was to raise money for financial aid." The publication notes that around 1 in 5 students in the school receive tuition remission or financial aid.
19 Rumor Has It People Weren't Allowed To Touch Blue
Celebrities choose to live their lives in the public eye, and there is a definite downside to stardom because it seems that they are often the subject of a number of rumors. And considering that Bey and Jay-Z are one of Hollywood's power couples it's not entirely surprising that there are a fair amount of rumors about how they parent. One of these reports includes the comment about how when their first-born was younger, the couple didn't want anyone to touch her -- and not just strangers, but their friends, too.
The National Enquirer (via CelebSlam) reported on how when people came in contact with Blue Ivy they had to wear surgical masks and gloves. The publication claimed that the couple was "Taking NO chances with their beautiful, newborn baby girl Blue Ivy, ultra-protective parents Jay-Z and Beyoncé are obsessively determined to keep their infant germ-free – so before family or pals are allowed to hold their precious prize, they must first don surgical masks and gloves." Of course, you can't always believe everything you read in the media and there is no concrete evidence to suggest that this claim is true. That said, it's still worth remarking on how much interest there is over the couple's children.
18 Bey And Jay-Z Want To Trademark Blue's Name
When celebrities name their children it's often something very different to what those who don't live in the entertainment industry would choose, and over the years there have been a few surprises; like Jason Lee's son, Pilot Inspektor Lee, and Jermaine Jackson's son, Jermajesty (get it, like Your Majesty, but with a "J"). Beyoncé and Jay's baby names are also unique, which is why they made the decision to trademark the name, Blue Ivy.
Although it proved harder to trademark her name than the couple thought because there is a company called Blue Ivy Events.
According to Daily Mail, the company already owned the name, and Beyoncé was denied her trademark, but when the news became public, Beyoncé's company BGK Trademark Holdings wanted the documents to be kept quiet, with the publication claiming that the BGK company was questioning the intent of the legal team of Blue Ivy events' owner, Veronica Morales. They claimed they were using the case to "[bother] ... Mrs. Carter and disclose her confidential information to the public."
In July of 2017, after the birth of their twins, the couple decided to trademark their names too, and according to The Guardian, they registered in the U.S. to trademark "Rumi Carter" and "Sir Carter."
17 Blue Was A Regular At The White House, But The Twins Won't Be
Earlier on this list, it was mentioned that Beyoncé supported Michelle Obama's initiative to promote education for girls, but the two families are actually good friends.
When Jay-Z was inducted into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame in 2017, the nation's former president Barack Obama showed his support for the rapper in a video to celebrate those who were inducted. In it, he referred to Jay-Z as "a friend of mine" and went on to praise him for his achievements, commenting on how he believes that they understand each other, having experienced similar things in their pasts and both gone on to be successful. But the part about their children is what really stood out, and Obama said, "Jay and I are also fools for our daughters although he's going to have me beat once those two twins show up. And let's face it, we both have wives who are significantly more popular than we are." And during President Obama's administration, Beyoncé and Jay-Z's daughter Blue Ivy was reportedly a regular in The White House, however, the twins Rumi and Sir won't have the same experience, at least not according to Jay-Z.
In an interview with CNN (via People), the musician was asked whether the twins would regulars at The White House under the new administration, to which he said, "No… not a shot." He added, "We won't be invited, first of all."
16 Queen Bey's MTV Pregnancy Announcement Made A Guinness World Record
Beyoncé is one of the most loved, respected, and well-known celebrities in the world, and whatever she does seems to attract a lot of attention, especially, it seems, when it has something to do with her pregnancy.
According to PopSugar, when she announced that she was pregnant with her and Jay-Z's first child, Blue Ivy, during the 2011 MTV VMAs, she created a frenzy. She stepped onto the stage to sing her track "Love on Top" and ahead of her performance, she said,
"Tonight I want you to stand up on your feet. I want you to feel the love that's growing inside of me."
And when the song was over, she unbuttoned her blazer and put her baby bump on full display. She also made sure to rub her belly to get the message across to anyone who may have missed it.
This moment earned her the Guinness World Book of Records title for "most tweets per second recorded for a single event" -- basically because people couldn't get enough of the news and had to share their thoughts on Twitter.
This was a memorable moment, but it was not to be Beyoncé's last, and when fell pregnant for the second time she was back, breaking records again.
15 Their Twins Names Have A Very Significant Meaning
Beyoncé and Jay-Z's twins, Rumi and Sir Carter, were born on June 13, in 2017. Since this moment, the couple has been very secretive about sharing them with the media, although their approach was initially the same for their daughter, Blue Ivy, and she's now a regular on social media. That said, many fans are desperate for more information about the latest additions, and right now very little is known apart from the basic details like their names.
Speaking of their names, which were filed to be trademarked in the U.S., they may seem random but they actually hold a lot of significance for the power couple. Jay-Z revealed the meaning of their names during an interview with Rap Radar hosts Elliot Wilson and Brian Miller (via Refinery29) and told them that their daughter, Rumi, was named after the couple's "favorite poet," of the same name (Rumi was a thirteenth-century poet and according to BBC, he is considered to be the most popular poet in the U.S.). And Sir may seem like a common word to describe a gentleman, but to Jay-Z, this was because, "Sir was like, man, come out the gate. He carries himself like that. He just came out, like, Sir."
14 And Blue's Name May Have Been Inspired By A Novel
Now we know who or what inspired Beyoncé and Jay-Z's twins names, Rumi and Sir Carter, but what about their daughter, Blue Ivy? Well, according to Us Weekly, Beyoncé may have hinted that she and her husband were inspired by the name of their first-born thanks to Rebecca Solnit's 2005 novel, A Field Guide to Getting Lost.
The speculation first started when Beyoncé reportedly took to Tumblr to share a passage from the novel, which reads,
"The world is blue at its edges and in its depths. This blue is the light that got lost..."
"Light at the end blue end of the spectrum does not travel the whole distance from the sun to us. It disperses among the molecules of the air, it scatters in the water. Water is colorless, shallow water appears to be the color of whatever lies underneath it, but deep water is full of this scattered light, the purer the water the deeper the blue. The sky is blue for the same reason, but the blue at the horizon, the blue of the land that seems to be dissolving into the sky, is a deeper, dreamier, melancholy blue, the blue at the farthest reaches of the places where you see for miles, the blue of distance…"
The repetition of the word blue is pretty telling, but there is no concrete evidence to suggest that this is where the couple came up with their daughter's name, and there have been reports that the name is a combination of Jay-Z's favorite color, Blue, and Beyoncé's favorite number, four, which according to Us Weekly is a reference to the Roman Numeral IV.
13 Blue Is A Little Ballerina In The Making
Blue Ivy appears to have a love for fashion, but apparently another of her interests in dancing, or ballet to be exact. In 2017, an adorable video of her at her ballet recital dancing to the song, "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire made its way into the media. The video was shared by TMZ, who noted the recital took place at Blue's school on a Saturday, and just like her famous mama, she proved that she has some serious moves.
But this wasn't the first time that she put on a show, and Daily Mail notes that in 2016, both proud parents were in the audience showing their support for their little girl at another of her dance recitals. And Blue Ivy has also made headlines for her dancing skills at public events, more than once, and when she busts a move people really seem to take notice. In 2014, when she was just a toddler, Blue made headlines as she sat on Jay-Z's lap and danced while Beyoncé performed at the VMAs. Then in 2017, Elle reported on how Beyoncé and her daughter attended the wedding of Beyoncé's creative director Todd Tourso and his future wife, and videos of the mom-and-daughter duo were shared on social media.
12 The Twins Had A Brief Stay In The Hospital For A Minor Issue
When Beyoncé gave birth to her twins, they reportedly didn't come home right away and this was because they had to spend a week and a half at UCLA Medical Center because they were suffering from a "minor issue," TMZ reports. The publication continued, revealing that their insiders had told them the twins were "under the lights" although the insiders didn't go into more details than this, the publication presumed that this could have been to treat jaundice, as the lights are designed to lower the bilirubin in the blood which helps to eliminate jaundice.
Romper commented on the condition, informing new moms that in most cases, newborn jaundice is a common and relatively minor issue.
They continued, noting that many babies have mild jaundice which disappears on their own, but it is a condition that is especially common with those who are born prematurely, as premature babies livers are underdeveloped and therefore cannot process the extra levels of bilirubin.
TMZ later updated their news to inform fans that Beyoncé and Jay-Z had taken their twins home to a lavish Malibu mansion they had rented for the summer, and this report put fans minds at ease as the condition the twins had was obviously treated if they were able to leave the medical center.
11 They Were Delivered By The Same Doctor That Delivered Kim Kardashian's Babies
Beyoncé and Jay-Z's twins Rumi and Sir Carter were born premature, and according to People, their birth certificates reveal that they were born on Tuesday, June 13, of 2017, at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. TMZ reports that their daughter, Rumi was born first, and her brother, Sir, followed not long after.
But something else that is interesting about their birth is their connection to the Kardashian clan because the same doctor who helped deliver the Kardashian families children (including Kim Kardashian West) also delivered Beyoncé's babies, and that is, OB/GYN Dr. Paul Crane.
Jay-Z and Beyoncé wanted another child after their daughter, Blue Ivy, and ahead of the twins birth, an insider told People, "Bey and Jay are thrilled and have started sharing the news with their family and closest friends." And we know that motherhood is something that changed Bey's life forever, because she revealed as much in the 2013 documentary Life Is But a Dream (via Us Weekly). Speaking of how she felt now that she was a mother (at this stage she only had Blue Ivy) she said, "I felt like God was giving me a chance to assist in a miracle. There is something so relieving about life taking over you like that. You're playing a part in a much bigger show. And that's what life is. It's the greatest show on Earth."
10 This Epic Birth Reveal Of The Twins Broke Instagram Records
When Beyoncé announced that she was pregnant with Blue Ivy during her 2011 performance at the MTV VMAs she went into the Guinness World Records books because everyone freaked out on Twitter, so perhaps it's not all that surprising that when she announced on Instagram that she and Jay-Z would be adding to their family, it once again broke records.
Beyoncé shared a photo of herself on Instagram with a pregnant belly, posing against a beautiful floral backdrop, and captioned the shot with a statement about her and Jay-Z's excitement at expanding their family. She wrote, "We would like to share our love and happiness. We have been blessed two times over. We are incredibly grateful that our family will be growing by two, and we thank you for your well wishes. - The Carters."
And the Guinness World Records later tweeted to confirm that Beyoncé had broken the record for the most liked image on Instagram (a record that was previously held by Selena Gomez for her Coca-Cola photo, and broken in just 8 hours).
Guinness World Records also noted that within minutes of posting the photo, it became the top trending news on the social media platform. But Beyoncé's record was broken when Kylie Jenner gave birth to her daughter, Stormi Webster, and according to Harper's Bazaar, when she posted the first picture of her little girl, alongside a caption of her name, it became the most-liked photo on Instagram.
9 Little Blue Is BFFs With Kelly Rowland's Son
Long before Beyoncé's daughter, Blue Ivy, and Kelly Rowland's son, Titan, were born, their mothers had established a life-long friendship and at one point, even a working relationship on Destiny's Child. Rowland has previously spoken out about this friendship, telling Vogue Australia in 2017, that she constantly keeps in touch with her former Destiny's Child members, Bey and Michelle Williams, describing their bond as sisterly. And she gave a special shoutout to Beyoncé, saying, "[Beyoncé] an incredible woman. A woman I learned so much from. Her and Michelle and Solange. I'm really surrounded by incredible women who take the opportunities, whatever they might be and run with them. I'm truly blessed."
But it is also adorable to know that their children are carrying on that friendship. In an interview with People, Rowland revealed that her son, Titan Jewell, who she shares with husband Tim Weatherspoon, is extremely good friends with Beyoncé and Jay-Z's daughter, despite their slight age difference of two years (Blue is the older one). She said, "They are extremely close. It's the sweetest thing. It's the greatest thing about friendship, when you're able to grow up together and your children grow up together. They act like cousins."
8 The Kids Are Distantly Related To British Royalty
Both Beyoncé and Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, are parents of three children, but apparently, that is not the only similarity that these two families have, and according to Daily Mail, their kids are related, albeit very distantly.
This means that Beyoncé and Jay-Z's children, Blue Ivy, Rumi, and Sir, are actually distantly related to Prince William and Kate Middleton's children, and therefore British Royalty.
This, according to a report that revealed the children are 23rd cousins, twice removed.
That's pretty far removed, but this is what the family-tracing website findmypast.co.uk found out, and according to the report, the Carter children's relation to the Queen of England is through French royal heritage.
Bey and Jay-Z's kids are not the only ones distantly related to Prince William and Kate Middleton's children, and the report found that their closest Hollywood relative was actually Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner's children, who are 11th cousins and related through Princess Diana (Prince William's late mother). A family historian of the site, Debra Chatfield, said of the findings, "'It's long been said that the U.S.A. and U.K. have a special relationship, and that is certainly the case between Hollywood's elite and the Royal Family."
7 There May Be A Fragrance Line Coming Out Inspired By Bey And Jay-Z's Daughter
We know that Beyoncé and Jay-Z's children are going to want for very little in their lives because they were born into Hollywood royalty, but it's hard to imagine that at just 6-years-old, Blue Ivy may already have a fragrance line coming out. According to TMZ, Beyoncé's company wants to launch a line of Blue Ivy Carter products, and this would include a number of things ranging from hair care and clothing to video games.
It was mentioned earlier on this list that the Carters wanted to trademark their daughter's name but were having issues as there was already a company called Blue Ivy Events that had the name trademarked, however, it seems that the new application has now added "Carter" and TMZ claims that it looks as though the application would be approved. Refinery29 commented on Blue Ivy's possible range of beauty products, which according to the documents would include fragrance, creams, hair care products, skin cleansers and more, and were meant for "adults and infants." They also noted that if the application was to be approved, Blue would be the youngest celebrity to have a beauty deal.
That said, it is possible that this application for the trademark may be used much later in the little girl's life, but her parents are simply covering the bases by getting it early.
6 This Dress Blue Wore To The VMAs Cost $11,000
When it comes to fashion, it seems Blue Ivy follows in her mom's footsteps, and when she stepped out at the 2016 VMA awards held at Madison Square Garden in New York City, she did so in style. And by style, I mean she wore a couture dress that definitely doesn't come cheap, which the Los Angeles Times reporting (via People) it was a $10,950 Mischka Aoki dress called the "Grand Royalle." The beautiful peach and gold colored gown was crafted with a lot of tulles and had a full-skirt which made Blue Ivy look like a princess; and because she wanted to follow that theme home, she also wore a Lorraine Schwartz-designed crown, and completed the look with Giuseppe Zanotti high-top sneakers that have a price tag of $565.
She accompanied her mother to the awards, and the mother-and-daughter duo seems to have an incredibly close bond (it's also adorable that Beyoncé wants to bring her daughter as her date to these events).
In fact, Beyoncé spoke about what it was like to become a mother the same year she gave birth to Blue, telling Anderson Cooper, (via People) "[Having a daughter] just gives you purpose and all of the things that my self-esteem was associated with, it's all completely different."
5 Blue Apparently Almost Out-Bid Tyler Perry In An Auction
When you're headed to an auction, you probably don't want Blue Ivy to be in attendance because she's going to outbid you on everything you really want, at least, if Tyler Perry is to be believed. According to Refinery29, Perry attended Tina Knowles Lawson's Los Angeles event, Wearable Art Gala, which benefits the WACO (Where Art Can Occur) Theater Center, and he revealed to Today Show that Blue Ivy almost outbid him on a piece of art.
His story goes like this: "Somebody else was bidding against me. I didn't know who it was. I look over and it's [Blue Ivy]. She's taking the paddle out of Jay's hand and Beyoncé's hand and she's bidding. I'm like, 'This kid's not outbidding me today. You gonna learn today, little girl, I'm getting this painting.' But Jay-Z actually pretended to pull it out of her hand and stop her bidding. But it was for charity so it was for a great cause." In the end, Perry apparently won the artwork that had caught his eye, but partly because of Blue it did not come cheap and he is reported to have paid $20,000 for it -- which is $1000 higher than the little girl was willing to go.
4 Blue Ivy Tells Her Dad Exactly What's On Her Mind
When it comes to family, Beyoncé and Jay-Z really appear to be great parents who are focused on giving their children the best life that they can possibly have, and it seems they have raised their children in such a way that they feel they can speak their minds.
They also feel that they can say exactly how they feel, and this is something that Jay Z really appreciates.
According to Insider, Jay-Z gave an interview to David Letterman for his Netflix show My Guest Needs No Introduction, and commented on the special relationship he has with his little girl. He said, "Me and my daughter talk. I told her to get in the car the other day because she was asking a thousand questions and we had to leave for school ... So we're driving, and then I just hear a little voice: 'Dad.' I turn around and she says, 'I didn't like the way you told me to get in the car the way you told me,' — she's six — 'It hurt my feelings.' I was like, 'that's the most beautiful thing you've ever said to me.'"
They don't just talk, but Jay-Z clearly also listens and cares about how his daughter feels, and to praise her for this is something truly special.
3 They Make Their Grandma Tina Knowles Very Happy
Tina Knowles was very excited when Beyoncé expanded her brood, and she gushed to Us Weekly about how wonderful it was to be a grandma again. She said, "It's amazing. It's one of the best blessings. Being a grandmother, it's not like being a mom because you don't have to have all the responsibility all the time, but they are amazing. This is my first experience around twins, and they're so different, and their personalities and they are wonderful." She used so many lovely adjectives to describe the experience that there is no doubt about just how much Knowles loves the role of being a grandma.
But it's not just grandma Tina Knowles who is happy to have some babies in her life, but also Beyoncé, who previously discussed her parenting on Good Morning America (via Us Weekly). She said, "And I am very protective. I just want to make sure that she [Blue Ivy] can have a healthy, safe, normal life. In the back of my mind, she's my priority. And life is completely different now. I feel really, really just lucky that I can still do what I love, and now have a way bigger meaning. And that's to be her mother."
2 Their Babies Have Inspired Jay Z To Help People Who Are Incarcerated
Many parents would argue that having a child changes your life in ways you never knew it would, and it seems that it true for Jay Z. In an interview with Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club (Via The Christian Post), Jay Z confessed, "[Fatherhood] has changed me in a way that...just knowing what's important... but I had a pretty good sense of that. It just reaffirmed all things that I believed I knew," he continued,
"It's hard man, it's difficult."
In addition to the ways that fatherhood changed him personally, it has also inspired him to do something important for men who are incarcerated, and the rapper told Time, "One in 9 black children has an incarcerated parent." He wants to change these odds because he revealed that for Father's Day in 2017, he would be focusing his attention on supporting the organizations Southerners on New Ground and Color of Change, who raised funds on Mother's Day to help bail out 100 mothers.
He wrote, "This Father's Day, I'm supporting those same organizations to bail out fathers who can't afford the due process our democracy promises. As a father with a growing family, it's the least I can do, but philanthropy is not a long fix, we have to get rid of these inhumane practices altogether. We can't fix our broken criminal justice system until we take on the exploitative bail industry."
1 Blue Ivy Has Featured In Her Parents' Songs
Blue Ivy was the first of Beyoncé and Jay-Z's children and her parents felt inspired by their daughter, even including her in their music. For Beyoncé, it was on the 2013 track "Blue," and the little toddler could be heard trying to pronounce her mother's name, as well as saying "mommy" and "hold onto me." And when the music video came out the little girl appeared in that too, clearly showing off the special bond between mother and daughter.
But this is not the only time that Blue has featured on one of her mama's tracks, and according to Harper's Bazaar, she was also on the track, "Mi Gente," a remix of J Balvin and Willy William's song, with all the proceeds going to disaster victims in the Caribbean islands and Puerto Rico. So, where did Blue feature, you ask? According to the publication, it's in the pre-chorus, and fans have claimed you can hear Bey ask, "Azul, are you with me?" (Azul meaning Blue), and the five-year-old responded to her mom's question, saying, "Oh yes, I am."
Jay-Z was also inspired by his firstborn, and on his track, "Legacy" his daughter can be heard asking, "Daddy, what's a will?"
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Fistful of Rings is made purely for aesthetics.
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On September 6, 2018, Philip Howard testified before Congress on the need for infrastructure permitting reform. The hearing – titled "Permitting: Finding a Path Forward" – was held jointly by two subcommittees of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: the Subcommittee on Intergovernmental Affairs and the Subcommittee on the Interior, Energy, and Environment.
In his testimony, Philip explained that environmental review and regulatory tradeoffs require giving officials authority to make the value judgments for sensible decisions. Without these judgments, the permitting process can take years, sometimes more than a decade.
The White House cannot solve the problem by executive orders alone. What's needed is for Congress to pass legislation that clarifies lines of authority. Common Good has proposed three pages of legislation to accomplish that. You can watch his testimony here or read his written testimony here.
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They are rare, extremely desirable, and even though they look slow, they have speeds that will surprise you. Sleeper cars are the hidden gems of the automobile world.
A vehicle that makes it into the category of a 'sleeper' is any vehicle that has a high-performance engine and a completely unassuming exterior. The name originates in the US from the term sleeper agent. If the exterior looks like a standard or economy-class car but features a high-power engine, then you have found yourself a sleeper.
The first sleeper car that started it all: the 1955 Chrysler C-300. With a 300-horsepower engine, it was the most powerful US car of the time. Many were taken by surprise as this wasn't showcased as the speedster it truly was. Thus, it was forever to be known as a sleeper. It's a pretty rare and vintage car these days, so you won't find the term thrown at it still, but enthusiasts remember.
In honor of the C-300 that changed it all, we have put together a list of the absolute best 20 sleeper cars that money can buy in 2019. (As well as five that look high-performing and seriously speedy, but are actually disappointingly slow.) Some cars on this list are true sleeper classics from the 80s and 90s, still beloved by today's enthusiast. Others, are new 2019 model cars that you won't believe are as high-performing as we say. If you love to go fast, when you find out what is under the hood of any of these sleepers, we guarantee you are going to want to get your hands on one as quickly as possible.
25 2019 Ford Taurus SHO
Looking like an ordinary family sedan, but we can assure you it's not. SHO stands for Super High Output, and that's exactly what this thing does. What you may or may not know is that this car forms the base model for most of the police cruisers found around the United States.
With many people thinking you're an undercover police cruiser, you'll have that left lane all to yourself. The reason it's a sleeper is thanks to its 3.5L twin-turbocharged, EcoBoost V6 engine that produces 365-horsepower and 350lbs-ft of torque. It goes 0 to 60 in just over 5 seconds.
24 1992-1993 GMC Typhoon
The Typhoon is basically what started as a utility truck, but its engineers had other plans and managed to stuff in a turbo engine. This GMC Typhoon is the fastest-accelerating utility truck of its time. All of its 'oomph' is supplied by a 90-degree, 4.3L V6 engine – the same engine that made its debut in the GMC Syclone pickup – a Mitsubishi turbocharger, a water-to-air intercooler and individual port fuel injecting pistons and throttle body (both borrowed from the L98 Corvette V8).
The V6 produces 280-horsepower, and if its track times are any indication, this 4x4 could blow away just about anything on the street in the 90s (save the odd Ferrari F40 or ZR-1 Corvette). With a maximum of 360lbs-ft of torque transmitted to the pavement, all you have to do is take a deep breath and let it go.
23 1995-2000 Lexus LS 400
The Lexus LS made its debut in 1989, and for the next four generations, this full-size luxury sedan would feature a V8 engine under its hood with an exterior that screamed family car. The second-generation Lexus LS 400 made it into production in 1995 with similar specifications as its original model, except for an updated 4.0L 1US-FE V8 engine that produced 260-horsepower and 270lbs-ft of torque. Another big improvement to speed enthusiasts: the second-generation LS 400 was 209lbs lighter than its predecessor, which meant its 0 to 60mps time improved to just 7.5 seconds. It was one seriously fast full-sized sedan, to say the least, and one of the most unsuspecting sleepers on our list.
If you are looking for a newer model car, not to worry, the fifth-generation models are still in production with engine and body improvements continuing each and every year. Though, we wouldn't call present age models a sleeper as Lexus has managed to upgrade the exterior to something a little more suitable for its high-powered engine.
22 2019 Ford Fusion Sport
Powered by a 2.7L twin-turbo V6 with 325-horsepower, the Ford Fusion Sport is capable of throwing you 0 to 60mph in 5.3 seconds. It might just be one of the sleepiest sleepers on this list. With 380lbs-ft of torque, drivers will love the brisk acceleration and dynamic performance of the Fusion, as it's enough to outpace most other cars in the segment.
You'll especially love the steering wheel paddles to help you manage its six-speed transmission. The Ford Fusion Sport is a dull sedan, with an engine that will astound you.
21 2003-2004 Mercury Marauder
It looks like something your grandmother might drive, but the Mercury Marauder is the ultimate sleeper. With 302-horsepower in a 4.6L DOHC V-8 engine – an engine also used in the 2003-04 Mustang Mach 1 – providing enough power to propel the Marauder from 0 to 60mph in 7.5 seconds.
With only about 11,000 ever sold, it's a rare find. Though it is not the fastest sleeper on our list, it still hits speeds that will surprise you. Quite simply, the rarity of seeing this car on the streets is what makes it such a great sleeper.
20 1991 GMC Syclone
Featuring a liquid cooled, turbocharged 4.3L V6 engine that boasted an easy 300-horsepower. The 1991 Syclone also integrated a 4WD system that power distributed 65% to the rear and 35% to the front, limited slip included.
With a speed of 0 to 60 in 4.3 seconds, this vehicle had enough under its hood to take on a lot of supercars of its era. It's the type of car with the power to outpace most others before even hitting the speed limit. If you didn't know, you'd have no idea that this GMC was one formidable machine.
19 2007 Volvo V70 R
In 2003, the V70 R was born and it was named the most 'refined breed' of their R class models. Their 2007 model boasts 300-horsepower, an engine Volvo feels so confident in that they publicly proclaimed their R's a suitable competition to BMW's M3. That's some ego if you ask us.
The V70 R is powered by a 2.5L five-cylinder transverse-mounted engine, which in less technical terms means it offers more mid-range overtaking power than you could ever possibly need (which, naturally, is exactly why you want it). In this unsuspecting sweetheart, you'll go from 0 to 60 in 5.6 seconds, a feat made possible by its combination of Haldex all-wheel drive, a DSTC (Dynamic Stability and Traction Control) and Volvo's all-new semi-active suspension. We think their claims of being competition for the M3 are a little far-fetched, but who cares. This beauty is at least $10,000 cheaper and the M3 won't surprise nearly as many people as this unsuspecting speedster.
18 2006 Saab 9-2x
The 2006 model Saab 9-2x features a 2.5L turbo 4-cylinder boxer engine that reaches 230-horsepower at 5,600rpm and 235lbs-ft of torque at 3,600rpm. With a full-time all-wheel-drive system and four-speed automatic/five-speed manual transmission, you'll have no trouble hitting speeds in this sedan.
Considered one of the most aggressive product developments in Saab's 58-year history as an automaker, this is one speedy sleeper no one saw coming. The 2005 model is very similar, other than a little bit of added horsepower in the 2006 model.
17 1980s Buick Grand National GNX
Buyers don't generally come to Buick expecting performance, which is why its cars make such excellent sleepers. The most popular – and the one fans continue to brag about even today – is the Grand National. Launched in 1983 to commemorate its success in NASCAR, the Grand National morphed its way into a true sports sedan.
Boasting a turbocharged 3.8L V6 with 200-horsepower engine. It might not sound like much, but for the era, this was one car you gave respect to on the road. In a quarter-mile race, the original Grand National could beat a Chevrolet Camaro and keep up with a Corvette. Each year the power went up, from 200-hp to 235-hp, then 245-hp and finally 276-hp in 1987 for its Limited-edition GNX.
16 2019 Buick Regal GS
Unless you are over 80-years old, you are probably wondering what we're doing mentioning a modern Buick. But trust us, this is one car for the books. The Regal GS comes equipped with a V6 naturally aspirated engine that produces 310-horsepower and 280lbs-ft of torque.
Along with GM's 9-speed automatic transmission that was co-developed with Ford, add that to the engine specs and you'll be able to run 0 to 60 in the high 5 or low 6 seconds. The absence of a manual transmission is probably the one thing that might put off many buyers, but you can't argue this is one fast, yet totally undescriptive looking vehicle.
15 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk
Since its 2018 model, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is one of the fastest SUV models around. How fast is it? Well, its 2018 model went 0 to 60 in 3.5 seconds. This is because it produces 707-horsepower from its 6.2L supercharged Hellcat Hemi V8 engine.
Its 2019 model reports no changes to this already perfect engine. The sound of this thing rolling up next to you on the street is a bit of a giveaway, but even if you hear it, you still wouldn't expect it to have quite as much power and speed as this thing boasts. Especially as this monster of a car weighs over 5,000lbs. This thing puts up a good fight against even a Lamborghini Urus, which is only 0.1 seconds slower to 60mph. A Jeep! And, while it is one of the most expensive Jeep rides ever, it is also one of the most powerful and quickest SUV types on the planet.
14 2004 Chrysler 300
Although this full-sized sedan is considered a 'luxury' vehicle, it definitely does not reveal its speed. For the first generation 300s, there were a lot of different engine options available, such as a 5.7 L EZB HEMI V8, 6.1 L ESF HEMI V8, and a 3.0 L OM642 turbodiesel V6.
Most notably, the Chrysler SRT-8 300 model came equipped with a 6.1L HEMI engine that produced 425-horsepower at 6,200 RPM and 420 lbs-ft torque at 4,800rpm. It also could do 0 to 60mph in 4.9 seconds. Obviously, the second-generation Chrysler 300's only up their engine game year after year, but it was the inconspicuous first-generation builds that truly make this luxury sedan a sleeper.
13 1990s Audi RS2 Avant
Not a fast-looking car by any means, but combine that with what's under its hood and its true all-wheel-drive system, and you've got yourself a classic sleeper. Its turbocharged, 2.2L engine is good for 315-horsepower. It can do 0 to 60 in 4.8 seconds and has a top speed of 163mph.
It was co-developed by Porsche, so you'll find sprinkled 993 generation Porsche 911 parts all throughout the Avant. Its turn signals, fog lights, wheels, and side-mirrors are all transferred over directly from the 911. It is one of the most tasteful sleepers of the 90s, and still a coveted car today.
12 2017 Tesla Model X P100D
What could be more astounding that watching a supercar get overpowered by an SUV! It is impossible to comprehend the acceleration of a Tesla until you actually get behind the wheel of one. Although the Model S may be quicker, the Model X is the car to beat.
Producing 603-horsepower and 713lb-ft of torque, the Model X can go 0 to 60mph in 2.9 seconds. We guarantee you weren't expecting numbers like that from a Tesla. Which is why it's such a good sleeper. Your road companions will never see you coming.
11 2006 Mazdaspeed 6
We guarantee you didn't suspect this family-looking sedan of containing a unique 2.3L direct-injection turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Combine this with its six-speed manual transmission and high-tech Active Torque-Split All-Wheel Drive system, and you've got yourself one high-performing sleeper.
Producing 274-horsepower at 5,500rpm and 280lbs-ft of torque at just 3,000rpm, which gives the Mazdaspeed 6 amazing in-gear acceleration. No automatic is available for this model, because its engineers felt that to have a fully involved driving experience, a proper sports sedan should be equipped only with a manual transmission.
10 2015 Nissan Juke-R 2.0
The Juke-R is beautifully fast, super rare and pretty damned inconspicuous to say the least, given that it can do 0 to 60 in 3.7 seconds. It is small and light, which means it is probably a pretty great track car. That's not to say that it is not one strange looking vehicle, but that's what makes it such a great sleeper.
The Juke-R 2.0 comes equipped with the same engine used in the GT-R; yes that Nissan GT-R supercar. In order to deal with all of that power, it has been given a stiffer suspension, fender flares, and 20-inch rims. It is a pretty rare car to get your hands on, but it is absolutely a sleeper worth collecting.
9 2018 Honda Accord 2.0T
Founded in 1948, you never quite know what to expect from Honda year after year. The reason the 2018 Honda Accord 2.0T made this list of sleepers: its 10-speed automatic transmission, 252-horsepower and 273lbs-ft of torque turbocharged engine.
When you find yourself easily overtaking similarly sized sedans, this Accord 2.0T is going to put a smile on your face. It is not the prettiest of cars, but we can't argue Honda has made a sincere effort towards comfort and performance in their latest model.
8 2019 Volkswagen Golf R
If we told you this little Golf could outpace many generation old muscle cars (even older Porsches), we bet you wouldn't believe us. But, that's exactly what this Volkswagen is capable of. With its 300-horsepower 2.0L TSI AWD engine, this little sleeper goes from 0 to 60mph in less than 5 seconds!
With adjustable dampers and numerous driving assistance systems, its cornering abilities, as well as straight line acceleration, is sure to impress. It certainly doesn't shout speed when you see this Volkswagen, but that's exactly what you'll get.
7 2017 Chevrolet SS
Despite looking like an average rental car, the 2017 Chevrolet SS is a rebadged Holden VF Commodore. Made in Australia, it was bread to race in the nation's most popular motorsport, V8 Supercars. The VF Commodore took home the championship in every race it entered.
Although the race car doesn't have much in common with its production brethren, the Chevrolet SS does come stocked with some pretty spectacular suspension called Magnetic Ride Control, which offers a huge range between comfort and sport. A perfect feature to help work its 6.2L Corvette engine through its 6-speed gearbox.
6 1990 Vauxhall Lotus Carlton
The Lotus car made its debut appearance in the early 90s. Many wanted this car banned, claiming it was an outrageous invitation for speed. Lucky for us, this absurdly satisfying 377-horsepower sedan was kept on the market for all to enjoy.
With 419lb-ft of torque, the Carlton tops out at 180mph and goes 0 to 100 in 11 seconds. That's faster than the Ferrari Testarossa. And, it goes 30-70mph faster than a Lamborghini Countach. The Lotus Carlton was the fastest production sedan of its time. With such a misrepresented exterior, this is one of the best sleepers of the era, and still today a tough one to beat.
5 Slow - 2019 Subaru BRZ
You are probably going to argue about this one being on the list as it is such a nice car to drive, but at the end of the day – speaking purely about performance output – it is really slow. It carries a 2.0L, 4-cylinder naturally aspirated engine that produces 200-horsepower and 151lbs-ft torque.
It completes a 0 to 60 run in 6.2 seconds. It is definitely not the slowest thing out there, but if you were judging this vehicle based on its streamlined sporty appearance, you'd expect it to have a lot more kick to it than it actually does. All that being said, it is still a really nice drive and fun to swing around corners (the BRZ's specialty).
4 Slow - 2012 Fisker Karma
The Fisker Karma is the kind of car that attracts a lot of attention, and if you spot one it looks like a very capable performance car. It carries a 2.0L, turbocharged 4-cylinder engine supplied by GM, but unlike most hybrid vehicles the engine doesn't power the wheels. They are powered by a 175kW generator that supplies energy to the batteries.
It has two driving modes: stealth and sport mode. Stealth mode runs purely electric without the help of the generator and hits 0 to 60 in 8 seconds. Sports mode kicks in the generator to give the car boost and performance while charging the battery and hits 0 to 60 in around 5.9 seconds. Both modes are still slow for a car that retails at over $100,000. Its weight of 4,500lbs also really doesn't help.
3 Slow - 2019 Chevy Colorado
This mid-size pickup features a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that produces 308-horsepower. And, while you can upgrade (for some serious cash) to a better engine in this model, its standard specs are weak and disappointing. The six-speed manual transmission may just be its only redeeming quality.
It's practical and capable, but despite its exterior suggesting speed and performance its reality is steady and dependable. Not bad qualities, but for a pickup that'll cost you over $20,000 you are going to expect a bit more kick for your buck.
2 Slow - 2016 Honda CR-Z
When the Honda CR-Z was first announced, the possibility of a true successor to the CR-X had enthusiasts drooling. Unfortunately, this is one compact hatch that turned out to be not only a hybrid but also not a very great fuel economy vehicle. Despite its sporty and aggressive design, the CR-Z produces a meager 130-horsepower and 140lbs-ft of torque with a six-speed transmission.
Being neither sporty nor fuel efficient is most likely the cause of its discontinued status. If you are a Honda fan, there is hope. Rumors of a 2019 CR-Z model are afloat, fingers crossed it will have a little more power to match its appearance.
1 Slow - 2019 Mazda MX5
If you have ever driven a previous year MX5, you won't be disappointed to hear the 2019 model still offers some of the best driving feel on the road thanks to its excellent handling. You'll be even happier to hear Mazda has upped its engines game by adding in more top-end power. But, even though the MX-5 Miata still offers one of the purest driving experiences available today as well as more power, it still falls flat of what its exterior suggests.
Causal motorists will absolutely love this car, speed enthusiast will expect more. Experts are giving it raving reviews for performance, and we can't argue it does perform. Here is where we have trouble giving it the speedy thumbs up: it is just now catching up to what it should have been all along. And, in 2019 we expect to be 'wowed', not simply to have our expectations met.
Sources - Motor 1, Jalopnik & Truth About Cars


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The Bride
La novia
2015, Paula Ortiz, Spain, 96 min. With Inma Cuesta, Asier Etxeandia.
Show Times
- Fri, Aug 26th 2:00pm
- Fri, Aug 26th 8:00pm
- Sat, Aug 27th 5:45pm
- Sun, Aug 28th 5:00pm
- Mon, Aug 29th 8:00pm
- Tue, Aug 30th 6:00pm
- Tue, Aug 30th 8:00pm
- Wed, Aug 31st 8:15pm
- Thu, Sep 1st 6:00pm
"Paula Ortiz has refreshed Lorca's timeless masterpiece and made it into a kind of epic female western, dripping with beauty and misfortune." — Alfonso Rivera, Cineuropa
The powerful themes of passion, fertility, and death of Federico García Lorca's play "Blood Wedding" find new expression in the earthy visual poetry of this darkly tragic adaptation. Director Ortiz contrasts the sensual promise of a young bride's lush body and the rich trappings of the pending wedding with the foreboding aridity of a desert landscape as a fatal love triangle plays out. Flashbacks hint at the inseparable friendship of three young companions, a girl and two boys, with the girl in love with them both. A blood feud divides families forever, until the fateful wedding day when an interloper on horseback comes to claim his woman from under the very nose of the groom. Nominated for twelve of Spain's Oscar-equivalent Goya Awards, and winner of two. In Spanish with English subtitles. DCP digital widescreen. (BS)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 at 2 PM: A panel discussion will take place after the screening. Panelists include Goodman Theatre Resident Artistic Associate Henry Godinez, University of Chicago Associate Professor of Spanish Literature Miguel Martinez, and poet/local scholar Rey Andujar. A reception with light bites will follow the discussion.
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