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I meant to post these pictures either Friday or yesterday before Loyola played its Final Four game against Michigan, but I've had a busy couple of days and didn't get to it. But here, you can see that excitement for Loyola's miracle run was running high. A lot of people were at the book store buying stuff, and the scarves had all sold out. There was also a table downtown in the Thompson Center, which houses one of the city's big transit hubs, where people from the school were selling things. I almost bought a scarf, but there are limits to my bandwagoning.
Here's why Loyola's miracle run is a big deal. As a fan of NCAA college basketball, I understand and fully admit that the sport has become an enormous racket that exploits the free labor of a bunch of 18-year-olds to pour loads of money into the pockets of billionaire TV executives, college administrators, and the billionaires running the NCAA itself. (I also think it's important to point out that the majority of the exploited teenagers are black, while all the billionaires are white.) My own University of Kentucky is one of the biggest examples of this exploitation ... though I feel the issue there is at least a little nuanced, and that Kentucky's coaching staff is at least thinking of the kids' long-term financial prospects while they rake in the dough.
The thing about Loyola, though, is that it's a little school seemingly detached from the College Basketball Machine, and the news folk can tell inspiring stories of a plucky bunch of kids from nowhere playing for the joy of the game and coming out on top. Well, at least near the top. This is the kind of story movie people eat up, and the NCAA Machine loves to promote, because it harkens back to a better day. These kids aren't in the game to get the attention of the NBA scouts, the purists say. They're here for the love of the game! They have no hope of an NBA career, which means they'll never make any money off any of this at all! Just as it should be.
Meanwhile, Loyola is charging about $30 for a t-shirt to celebrate the team's success. Some portion of that money will go to feed the NCAA Machine. The kids are prohibited by NCAA rules from ever seeing a dime of it.
Pretty Girl S.W.A.G. (Supporting Wellness and Aerobics for Girls)
held at Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex on July 10, 2011
Pretty Girl S.W.A.G. (Supporting Wellness and Aerobics for Girls)
held at Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex on July 10, 2011
To find and be found at meetups. (not a problem at an auto junkyard, but at an event like a Renaissance festival, where everyone has a camera, it'll help.)
Pretty Girl S.W.A.G. (Supporting Wellness and Aerobics for Girls)
held at Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex on July 10, 2011
Time to get busy, washing and sewing. Vera tablecloth has been laundered, and is now in its Retro Clean soak. Jade paisley cotton sateen blouse has been hand washed, as has the little yellow dotted Swiss girl's dress, and the Diane Freis two piece outfit (fixed the waist tie, which had been pulled out. I can't believe it was still with the outfit, as it was loose.)
Much cheaper than a wreath, I picked up this christmas swag (as they are called) at the Durham Farmer's Market last weekend. You can't see at this distance but it contains holly berries, pinecones, fir leaves, etc. Gives a while new meaning to the word "swag"...I'm not sure what the origin is.
Mingle Media TV and Red Carpet Report host Misty Kingma were at the exclusive party hosted by Doris Bergman for her 7th Annual Valentine Romance Oscar Style Lounge and Party at the Fig & Olive on Melrose in Hollywood which also benefits Wednesday’s Child.
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About Bergman PR’s 7th Annual Valentine Romance Oscar Style Lounge and Party
Once again, we were at the party to kick-off Oscar season featuring the best of the best in lifestyle products. Doris Bergman is known for her invite only events which included Oscar Nominees, former Oscar Nominees/Winners, Oscar Presenters, iconic Hollywood couples, industry VIPS and media. Not only is this invitation-only but it also showcases an incredible array of fashion for him and her including couture gowns, bespoke tuxedos & suits, the finest in beauty, skin & hair care, stunning jewelry collections, chic chapeaus, fabulous timepieces, evening bags, a gourmet luncheon featuring Fig & Olive signature dishes, unique spirits, delectable sweets and much more!
Giving Good!
The importance of gifting those in the entertainment industry is secondary when it comes to this event. Doris has continued to support Wednesday’s Child is their official charity. In the spirit of Valentines Day, why not spread the love and lend a helping hand help these children with the basics for school, interviews & the workplace. Find out more about this amazing charity here: wednesdayschild.davethomasfoundation.org/
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My Friends and Family have spoiled me so much -- they always do <3 But I always save it all for my Actual Birthday, so Today I will finally find out what is all in here.
And for those of you that know me, I have zero patience for Gifts and HAVE TO KNOW What is in them ASAP! So this was a feat for me since some showed up in April :)