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𓈒 ୭ৎ ˖˙ ᰋ ── JULIETTE LECLERC PROFILE !

au masterlist - everything for the AU is under #🍂 ͡ ꒱ Juliette Leclerc

ꪆ୧ BASICS .ᐟ

name: Juliette Celeste Leclerc 

nicknames:

Julie (everyone) 

Lettie (family and close friends) 

jules (everyone) 

ette (brothers( 

lilo (her best friends) 

juliebug (mat and quinn) 

birthday and zodiac: November 15th 1999, Scorpio

location: Monte Carlo, Monaco (birthplace, current) 

ꪆ୧ ABOUT  .ᐟ

personality: julie has a complex personality, some say it resembled an onion; you have to pull back the layers before truly understanding her. The media and new people assume that she's cold, and honestly a bitch just because they truly don't know her. But in reality, she's honestly a very sweet person, she is on the quiet side, she's very confident in herself and her beliefs. She is very charming, charismatic, and flirty! When she's around the people she's comfortable with, she can be a little bubbly and giggily (mostly with mat and quinn). She has a very dry humor but it honestly just makes people love her more! Can be very sarcastic at times, is witty 

good traits: determined, loyal, hard-working, honest and loyal, protective of her family and friends, trustful, doesn't take shit from anyone 

bad traits: very self critical, can be too bold, brutal at times, distances herself when she's overwhelmed or emotionally hurt, 

quirks: having a resting bitch face, intense eye contact, spaces out when bored, rolls eyes, smiles sarcastically, 

likes: rain, musicals, going to ballets, trying out new restaurants, ranch life, swimming, buying swimsuits, her yacht, spending time with family, hot tubs, sightseeing, 

dislikes: rude and invasive fans, the paparazzi, stalkers, people who disrespect her family or friends, most f1 media, drive to survive, traffic 

hobbies: singing, running, baking, dancing, riding horses, music, hockey, playing tennis and golf, reading, journaling 

fears: being a failure, dying alone 

strengths: how hard-working she is, she never gives up, confident, tactical and her strategy, how smart and witty she is, her quick thinking 

weaknesses: perfectionism, talking about her feelings, self critical, can have a short fuse at times, 

languages spoken: 100% French, 100% English, 100% Korean, 36% Spanish. 

occupation/profession: f1 driver for redbull, singer, model, actress 

ꪆ୧ CAREER !

Profession  f1 driver

Team   Red Bull Racing

Debut Australia 2019

Trainer  Gabriel Guerrero

Race engineer   Théo Beaufoy

Manager  Anya DuPont

Assistant  Beatrice Roux

World championships   1 (2022)

Sponsors  Gucci

ꪆ୧ RELATIONSHIPS  .ᐟ

parents:

Hervé Leclerc 

Pascale Leclerc 

sibling(s):

Lorenzo Leclerc 

Charles Leclerc 

Arthur Leclerc 

best friends: max verstappen. lando norris, george russell, alex albon, hailee steinfeld, shawn mendes, victoria de angelis, lily rose depp

friends: most of the f1 grid, most of quinn and mat’s teammates, jack and luke hughes, ross lynch, zendaya, tom holland, lewis pullman, and many more 

love interest: Mathew Barzal and Quinn hughes 

pet(s): none yet 

ꪆ୧ MORE .ᐟ

scent: she has a large collection of different fragrances, from brand deals, pr, etc. she prefers aromatic fragrances, so she uses mostly Chanel and Gucci perfumes, her most used one is Chanel number 2, it's one of her signature scents!

outfits: it really depends on what she's doing, if it’s a casual day she likes wearing low waisted jeans, corset vest tops, mini skirts, sweaters, sundresses, it really depends! She loves wearing black, reds, and earth tones! She likes adding fishnets, lace and tights to her outfits, long scarfs, jean or leather jackets, she likes wearing blazers, definitely has an office siren aesthetic! She has a lot of clothes and she's always wanting to try something new, and is definitely known for her fantastic outfits! here's a link to her closet! 

accessories:  she loves accessorizing, she loves anything involving fashion really!! She has a large collection of different types of bags and sunglasses(she loves collecting them), they are definitely her favorite thing + jewelry, to accessorize with. She also has quite a lot of hats, mostly ball caps, beanies and berets. She also really loves utilizing long and thin scarves when she's wearing a short skirt or shorts. She also occasionally will wear a headband, heavily inspired by Blair waldorf. In the colder weather she's almost always rocking ear muffs. She absolutely loves wearing bayonetta glasses, she has so many pairs. Honorable mentions are leg and arm warmers. 

jewelry: she's a silver girl!  She loves rings, she usually has about four on at a time, small ones, chunky ones, one with crystals or gems, any type of rings really.  She loves layering necklaces. She also occasionally wears anklets and waist chains, it really depends on her outfit. With bracelets she wears all different types, charm bracelets, friendship bracelets, cuff bracelets, again it really depends on her outfit. 

makeup: isn't really the biggest fan of makeup, she prefers her bare face! She has her own personal makeup artist who does her makeup for her when she goes to events etc. but when she does do her own makeup, she really only does her eyes and lips! She prefers darker eye makeup, red or nude tones for her lips, sharp eyeliner and highlighter! 

scars: none 

sexuality: bisexual 

Height: 5’7

piercing(s): 1 in each ear, bellybutton

tattoo(s): she has this one on her lower back, and this one on her left arm. She wants to get more! 

face claim: Dua Lipa 

ꪆ୧ FAVORITES .ᐟ

food(s): pasta, sweets, almonds, pomegranates, cherries, steak, macaroons

drink(s): cherry coke, water, redbull, hot chocolate, shirley temples 

color(s): black, reds, earth tones 

animal(s): horses, cats, sloths 

bands and artist: måneskin, rihanna, ciara, lady gaga, gwen stefani, the weekend 

show(s): gossip girl, supernatural, game of thrones, criminal minds 

movie(s): the devil wears prada, scooby doo, mamma mia, lotr, twilight, 

person: her mom and younger brother arthur 

ꪆ୧ BACKGROUND  .ᐟ

julie was born on a rainy day in monaco, on november 15th, 1999

julie was a very quiet child, her parents worried that she would have trouble making friends so they put her in ballet when she was 5. 

julie was naturally very talented at ballet and she enjoyed it very much

she started karting when she was 6, still also doing ballet

she started equestrian sports when she was 12 and stopped when she was 15. 

julie quit ballet when she was 17, giving karting/driving all her attention. 

she had her debut in in f1, in 2019 for the team mercedes 

It was a fantastic year, she got four wins and 326 points. 

but she left Mercedes after one year, signing with redbull. 

in 2020 she dropped her first single 

she created her youtube channel in 2020, she now has surpassed 10 million followers 

her modeling career started in 2022, and it instantly kicked off, becoming a very successful and sought after model 

ꪆ୧ FUN FACTS  .ᐟ

Juliette drove for Mercedes in her rookie year, she got four wins and 326 points . . . fans of course were not happy that a female was dominating her rookie year, so of course a nasty rumor was created. The rumor that spread like hot fire was that Juliette was having an inappropriate relationship with Toto Wolff.

Which was false, Toto was like a father figure to Juliette but the fans didn’t care, booing her and trending hate for her on Twitter.

Juliette drove for Redbull for the next season, and is still driving for Redbull.

Juliette is known for being one of the most influential drivers on the grid, for the wide range of her career.

Juliette has dropped a few albums, some singles and ep’s, she’s a model, an ambassador for Gucci, and she has a YouTube channel with over 10 million subscribers, where she posts all different kinds of content, she’s walked on runways.

The interviewers love her (besides a few) a lot of fans say she’s like seb with how she has the habit of flirting with the female interviewers.

She is quite the flirt, confident with herself

She’s a party girl, in a club or on a yacht, she loves her parties !!

A lot of people assume she’s a bitch because of her resting face, her confidence and the way she doesn’t take any shit, but she’s genuinely a sweetheart.

Besides Lewis she is the driver that has the most celebrity friends

No one is surviving eye contact with her, in the words of lando “she has a really strong gaze, very alluring — like a siren yeah”

The amount of dating rumors Lando and Juliette have is insane, but they are simply just best friends !!!

She loves swimming, she loves visiting tropical places

Everyone swears she’s a mermaid/siren for her love of the water

She has stated many times that her favorite sport besides f1 is hockey.

She has been seen coming to many hockey games, even having many friends that are hockey players.  (Trevor Zegras, Cole caufield and more)

She loves baking

She owns several houses all over the world

She is a major passenger princess

SHE IS THE IT GIRL

She hates coffee

She definitely loves going out and partying, but she also loves staying in.

She was such a daddy’s girl

She talks to her mom every single day

She loves and I mean loves running

No matter how hungover she is, she’s always having her morning run.

She loves and I mean loves horses !!

Her dream is to retire, buy her own ranch and just get a ton of horses to take care of and love, maybe her own vineyard.

Her most prized possession is her yacht . . .  That’s crazy to say omg.

She has kept all of her relationships a secret!

She loves doing collaborations

A character she’s most like is Blair waldorf

She’s a very strong woman, but sometimes things really get to her and she just needs space.

She has a bad habit of distancing herself from others when she’s hurt or upset

She’s been to 3 met galas

She will kick anyone’s ass in golf

‘The princess of Monaco’

She is very open about her crush on leighton meester

She’s a switch

She has a great relationship with everyone on the grid !

Her and Pierre have a love hate relationship

She has such a flirty personality, she loves making people flustered.

She’s a fantastic driver, and won’t let anyone tell her different just because she’s a girl.

She has said her grid son is ollie bearman

Yuki loves her sm! They are such a underrated duo

She loves hockey, but she’s a terrible skater

She hates drive to survive, they like to make her and max look like the villain.

She secretly can’t stand one driver on the grid.

She loves sleep sm

She’s genuinely such a family girl

She was the troublemaker of her family

She hates cold feet

Her brother’s friends have always had a crush on her and she loved teasing them about it.

She keeps her music taste a secret from the public

Lewis will always have her back no matter what, she’s his grid kid.

The public goes crazy for post race Juliette

She loves her team, she’s extremely close to all of them !!

She alternates from black to red hair a lot, but her hair is very healthy !!!

Doesn’t go anywhere without a pair of sunglasses

Macaroons are the way to her heart

A lot of people get surprised by how friendly she is

She loves game of thrones

She is not a lightweight

Is a really good dancer !! Did ballet for a long time

Low waisted pants are her best friend.

The only one who can rock Jorts

Always has red or black nails

She’s a silver girly

her instagram is @/JulietteLeclerc

Has a private Instagram ‘@/lettiesworld’

°. — taglist ( @cixrosie @toasttt11 @lovings4turn )

˖ ་ 💭 roro’s notes ( so this is the introduction to juliette !! I really hope you guys like her, omg I’m so excited for this AU !!! I didn’t mention Mat and Quinn because they will have their own profile !!! Oh I’m so excited, please let me know what you guys think !!! )

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Summer Writing Challenge 2019!

Here it is! As talked about a while back, before I did the spring writing event, I had talked about doing another challenge, just because, and thought of waiting for the summer for it so it had some sort of theme or rhyme or reason. 

Banner made by myself :) ᵖˡᵉᵃˢᵉ ᵈᵒⁿ'ᵗ ˢᵗᵉᵃˡ ᵐʸ ᵇᵃⁿⁿᵉʳˢ ᵒʳ ᵈᶦᵛᶦᵈᵉʳˢ

SOME RULES :)

You don’t have to follow me, but it’d be nice (im like 50 away from 4K? how??????) also reblog this for exposure?

you can use any and all MCU characters. (x reader pairings and ships allowed :) ) - No real people fics

smut is welcome, no underage smut, no incest - only platonic sibling ships.

deadline is the end of summer: Sept. 23rd :) but you can have as much time as you need. 

only one person per prompt, one prompt per person. If you’re making a moodboard and not writing then someone else can take the prompt to write about it. 

au’s, tfln’s, series, one shots, drabbles, all is welcome. min 300 words. use the read more feature if you go over 500. 

send me an ask with the prompt you want and the blog that you will be writing from, also let me know if you’re making a moodboard or writing.

you do not have to center these around summer. go off. 

tag it with #ibwradsummer19 and tag me @itsbuckysworld​ in your piece! send me a DM if it’s been 24hrs and i haven’t given you a like or reblog on your piece.

Prompts under the cut, 30 total, i’ll add more if needed! the prompts are as inclusive/gender vague as i could think of so, go off honey, HAPPY PRIDE *waves rainbow flag*

SONG PROMTS can use as inspiration, or quote the lyrics directly, even use the music videos as inspo (if available). 

Summer Lovin’ - The Tuesday Crew > @kingofthelosers

Carolina - Harry Styles  > @sunmoonandbucky​

I Don’t Want It At All - Kim Petras

Don’t Stop - Blanks > @trashybutnottootrashy

Feeling Lonely - boy pablo

break up with your girlfriend, i’m bored - Ariana Grande.  > @supernaturallymarvellous

Never Really Over - Katy Perry  > @star-spangled-man-with-a-plan

girls girls boys - panic!at the disco

AU’S

Biker AU  >@sgtbxckybxrnes

Roadtrip AU  >@with-valkyrie

Enchanted Forest AU  >@all1e23

Lifeguard AU  >@theassetsass

Diner AU  >@soldatjbb

Teacher AU  > @ruckystarnes

Rock/Pop/Punk Band AU  > @bitchassbucky

Hero and Villain AU  >  @daenyara

SCENARIOS/DIALOGUE

i always come down to this lake on summer’s and thought that cabin was empty, turns out you’re there now cause you inherited it.  >  @lclflwrgrl

we’re the only ones reading at this beach party and it’s the same book.   >  @aryastarss

sure stranger, I’ll help you find your bikini top/swim trunks >  > @blackirisposts

sure random stranger, I’ll help you cross that thing off your bucket list.   > @friday-ocean

popular person at school/uni shows up at the beach with a ton of floaties “i just want to learn how to swim/get over my fear of water, you never saw me here”  > @buckychrist

a weekend in a log cabin sounds great, if person A and B weren’t basically enemies. > @jewelswrites-ish

i’m a camp counselor and you’re a mermaid that lives in the lake, please stop scaring the kids - > @ironmandeficiency | @gamorazenn will make a moodboard

“Our cabins are paired up for all the activities and people keep asking if we’re dating - wait did you just say yes???” au  > @mattaretto

thinking that your crush can’t see you stare at them through your sunglasses but they can... and they like it.  > @marvellingdaydreams

we chatted a bit in the line to the bathroom and you dropped your wallet, and now i missed one of my fave songs at this concert/festival trying to find you to give you back your wallet.  > @melitadala will write |  @ramblerumble will make a moodboard

“whose idea was it to build this makeshift waterslide?!”  > @throwmyheartawayagain

A: “who drank my last *insert cool beverage*?!” B:“hey so, like remember you love me? and we’re married?” > @the-goddess-of-mischief 

“it’s summer, I can have two boy/girlfriends if i want to” - > @writeyourmindaway

A: *entering a room* “I love summer! summer is the best” / B:*entering right behind them* “I fucking hate summer” / C: “how are you two married again?”  > @marvel-lously

“are you trying to... seduce me?” “yes...” “ok, keep going”   >@delicatelyherdreams

A: we could go camping! ---later---> A: whose idea was it to go camping this is a disaster! > @fortheloveofjbbarnes

looking at your two friends after a beach day “would you look at that, if it’s not two sunburnt dummies, if only someone had reminded you of sunblock- oh wait!” > @the-unspoken-rule

we’re paired to seat together at a rollercoaster and you see me freak out but you don’t laugh, try to calm me down and hold my hand.  > @taxonomyisracism

almost knocked you out with a golf ball at the course, i’m so bad, please teach me? > @rumpelstilskenxoxo

one last friends trip and hurrah before we all split up to different colleges.  >  @avintagekiss24

A: “Please, give me some time to think about it” B: “i’ve given you time, more time than i should. What i need is an answer, please” > @sleep-i-ness

A: *talking really slowly* “I need to use the bathroom” B: “I know english, i was just pretending to see how far this would go”  > @is-it-really-a-secret

“I’m not a good dancer” “no one said you had to be good, just dance with me”   > @captainamericasbeard

Person A having to baby/pet-sit and calling person B for help every 10 minutes so they just come over and help and wow, it’s a mess. 

“what can i say, i have a weakness for people that can lift me over their heads”  > @buckyownsmyheart

more will be added if needed. have fun and don’t forget the rules :)

[welllpthisishappening]

[Always] A Boast or Brag

Alright, it’s Fourth of July. Hockey players are consistently absurd in the offseason. And @stealing-vengence sent me an ask earlier today suggesting that something from this post of the aforementioned hockey players being absurd would help inspire some words. So, uh, I spent 30 minutes typing before getting absolutely wrecked at mini-golf and here we are. 

Set the summer after Matt is born, so this is actually July 4, 2019 here. It’s like, only, two thousand words! A drabble! 

I hope you guys all have/had/will continue to have a good Fourth, but also, like, America is kind of a disaster, so if you’ve got a few extra bucks maybe send ‘em here so you can help other people. Let’s be good people. 

------

It really was a dumb idea.

A stupid idea.

An idiotic idea.

A vaguely patriotic idea

Emma wasn’t even sure if that last one made sense, but Mrs. Vankald had outdone herself and they were in Colorado and it was probably…something about the sun. Or the holiday. Or how stupid it was that Emma was still so incredibly, possibly irrationally, attracted to her own husband.

Particularly when he kept splashing in a pool with their son.

That was just unfair.

So, really, she could not be held accountable for whatever happened next.

Because what happened next might have been the dumbest thing she’d ever done.

“I’m telling you, the logistics of it are possible,” Liam said, and Emma knew it wasn’t the first time he’d used those words in that exact order, but she’d admittedly only kind of been paying attention.

Will shook his head slowly, slumped against the stairs at the other end. “Have you lost your mind?”

“You don’t think so?”

“I think you’re drunk and you’re insane.”

“No, no, no—“

“—That’s totally what it is,” Robin interrupted. He hadn’t gotten in the pool once, more than content to spend most of the afternoon on a chair next to Regina while both of their kids did their best to get as much water on the deck as possible.

Mrs. Vankald must have bulk-ordered American flag bathing suits.

“Do you have any idea what he’s talking about?” Emma murmured, bumping her arm against Elsa’s. She couldn’t actually see her roll her eyes, what with the sunglasses and the absolute refusal to change into flag-branded despite the uproar of the peanut gallery and their announcements that she should have been the most patriotic of all, but Emma could feel it. She knew it.

The muscles in her face were starting to ache from all the smiling.

“Scarlet is right, it’s definitely an alcohol thing,” she muttered, drawing an indignant sound out of Liam and a laugh out of Killian. It made Matt splash even more. “But, yes, I do.”

“And you want to share with the class, or…”

“Leader thinks we should be playing chicken,” Will explained. “But like—“

“—Ultimate chicken,” Liam amended, and Emma’s eyes couldn’t flicker to Killian’s quickly enough. He was wearing flag-branded sunglasses. That was also kind of distracting.

It was the mostly the kid thing, though.

“And what,” Emma started, “is ultimate chicken, exactly?”

Liam actually stood up a bit straighter. It wasn’t all that easy, one of the twins hanging off his side while the other appeared especially insulted that Roland could get more splash on his cannonball, but he certainly made an effort and Emma had to bite her lip to stop from laughing.

It was an idiotic idea.

“Ultimate chicken,” Liam said, “is, as its name implies, the ultimate form of physical—“

“—Oh my God, say combat,” Regina muttered, not taking her eyes off the magazine in her hand.

Liam’s shoulders slumped. “It’s not combat, Your Highness. It’s…well, it’s chicken. Like pool chicken, you know?”

“He’s only doing this because it’s the one thing we didn’t have when we were kids,” Anna laughed. She dropped on Emma’s other side, Lizzie clinging to the straps of her bathing suit top and her eye roll was really more a full body roll.

“No pool,” Elsa added.

Emma nodded, a soft ahh and another glance Killian’s direction. He grinned. “He’s a giant whiner is really what’s going on,” Killian said, hauling Matt in his arms and the splashes were even larger when they were more like kicks.

Her heart felt like it was going to explode.

Like a firework.

So, at least she was on brand.

“Do not act like you guys were not disappointed about the pool thing,” Liam shouted, but that only led to more laughter and Emma was a little worried Will was going to drown. He kept sliding further down the steps.

“No one was disappointed about a pool. Water was supposed to be frozen, not swum in. Swam in? What’s the right tense there?”

“Didn’t go to college,” Regina muttered.

Killian stuck his tongue out at her. And then immediately started blowing raspberries on Matt’s stomach.

“You realize that I’m still waiting on an explanation for ultimate chicken,” Emma pointed out, and Will was absolutely going to drown.

Liam slung Charlie over his back, leveling Emma with a very specific type of stare that she was starting to believe was, in fact, genetic. She didn’t blink. “You’re familiar with chicken?”

“Didn’t grow up with a pool either.”

“Ok, don’t be difficult.” She splashed him, reveling a bit in the way he sputtered against the water. Killian was openly smirking at her now. “Jeez,” Liam grumbled. “See if I ask you to be on my team.”

“Was he always this bad at getting to the point?” Robin asked. “Why did we ever let him be in charge of anything?”

“It’s three-person chicken! God,” Liam groaned, not able tot how his head back like Emma knew he wanted to. That was probably also genetic. “So it’s two people on top, instead of one and then we—“

“—Do combat,” Regina finished.

“I hate all of you.”

“God bless, us everyone,” Anna said, Killian shaking his head.

“Wrong holiday.”

“Your sunglasses are stupid.”

“Don’t tell your mom that.”

“She’s watching 1776.”

“Of course she is.”

“Is no one going to agree to ultimate chicken?” Liam asked, but every word was a bit more petulant than the last and Elsa wasn’t even trying to mask her laugh. Will had started floating at some point.

“You’re going to kill all of us, if we do that,” Robin said.

“Where is your adventurous spirit?”

“Stuck in my rookie season.”

“He’s old, you see,” Killian drawled. Robin threw a towel at him. “Hey, c’mon, I’m not throwing things at your kids!”

“Yeah, my kids are throwing themselves, so that threat doesn’t hold any—“

“—Water,” Elsa and Anna shouted at the same time, identical laughs and wide smiles and Emma was fairly certain the warm flutter of feeling under her skin didn’t have anything to do with the sun.

Killian glanced at her again.

She shrugged.

She’d never played chicken before.

And it was the dumbest, stupidest idea in the history of the world.

“Liam, you’re going to have to be some kind of super strong base,” Emma said, pulling her legs out of the water so she could get back in the water. It was a very round-about way of doing things, but then, she supposed, ultimate chicken was also kind of strange and Liam looked a little overjoyed. “Because I’m not sitting on anyone’s shoulders except Killian’s.”

“Tough break,” Killian quipped, a smile practically dripping with sarcasm now.

“Are you guys kidding me?”

Emma shook her head. “I don’t think we’re going to be able to stand up, if I’m being honest, but you deserve to live your dream, Liam Jones, so…”

“You’re making fun.”

“Yes. Obviously.”

Elsa snickered, sliding into the pool as well. “Which is what you deserve, babe,” she said, a quick kiss to his cheek. “Scarlet, are we doing this, then?”

“Yeah, of course we are.”

Liam gaped at them. “You guys are kidding.”

“This is what you wanted, Liam,” Killian reasoned. “You two need a third, though. Otherwise we’re killing ourselves for nothing.”

“If any of you die, I’m going to be very frustrated,” Regina said.

“Noted. I’m serious, El, find another third person or—“

“—Obviously I’m going to do it,” Anna announced, sounding more than a little annoyed that they hadn’t realized. “I’ve just got to…” She glanced around, like one of the Vankalds would appear suddenly to take over child-watching duties and this entire family was a joke and a fairy tale and goddamn wonderful because Mrs. Vankald did, in fact, appear, phone in one hand and “Sit Down, John” humming in the air around her. Anna handed Lizzie over.

And got water everywhere when she jumped in the pool.

Liam groaned and Killian laughed and Matt sounded overjoyed, so many people and moving water and Regina finally put her magazine down to mutter give me that kid before retreating back to her chair almost immediately.

Which was, probably, for the best because the whole thing was as absurd as Emma thought it would be.

Liam had to crouch in the middle of the pool, just shallow enough that he wasn’t treading water, Killian clamoring onto his shoulders and there were more than a few god, skate more, you weigh six tons, exchanged before Emma felt like she could even attempt to get on.

That was a very strange sentence.

That was probably a metaphor for America.

“This is not going to work,” she muttered, but both Jones brothers shook their head. She was not surprised Killian was already determined to win. Over-competitive idiot.

“It is, Swan. Look, look, we’ve got logistics and—“

Liam let out a triumphant noise. “I knew you’d come around eventually, little brother.”

“My foot is very close to your face, you want to try that again?”

“Jeez,” Anna sighed. “It’s like time has not passed at all.”

Emma took a deep breath, trying not to think of all the ways this was going to completely blow up in her face. That was another fireworks joke. “Ok,” she said. “Liam, you’ve got to get lower, you are severely overestimating my climbing ability.” Killian snickered. “Oh, do not,” she warned, slinging a leg halfway up Killian’s arm.

“Something about a tree, right, love?”

“I will kick you.”

“You’re not that flexible.”

She nipped at the shell of his ear, making him laugh and wobble and Liam cursed loudly. “Alright, alright,” Emma chanted, a poor attempt to psych herself up. Her right leg had gotten over Killian’s shoulder, but her left foot was still on the ground, a shaky base and the out-of-practice thigh muscles of Liam Jones and—“I’m just gonna…”

The rest of the words got caught in her throat, any sense of the English language quickly mutating into a scream and a shout and something far closer to a shriek. The water was cold. And everywhere.

It shot into Emma’s mouth and up her nose, trying to breathe despite the distinct lack of oxygen and she flailed like she’d just been thrown over the side of a ship instead of falling off her husband’s shoulders while playing the world’s most ridiculous pool game.

She sputtered as soon as she crested back up, breathing heavily and…Killian smiled at her. Broadly. His hair was everywhere, strands stuck to his forehead and, somehow, below his right eyebrow, drops of water falling from his jaw line and the tip of his nose.

There was the start of a bruise on his arm.

“Did I do that?” Emma asked, reaching out and that might have been her biggest mistake, because it only made it easier for him to pull her flush against his chest. And kiss her. While he was still smiling.

She could briefly make out Anna’s grumbled idiots.

Killian nosed at her cheek, a nip to her lower lip and another kiss that threatened to make Emma’s knees wobble. More. They’d somehow, migrated to the deeper end of the pool.

“Liam’s got absolutely no control of his limbs,” Killian mumbled, and she didn’t remember moving her arms around his neck.

She wasn’t really treading water.

That was nice.

“Yeah, so, we’re not doing that,” Will announced. “I refuse to reach this level of Jones insanity.”

Emma hummed, letting her forehead rest against Killian’s. “That’s fair. You ok, though?”

“Better,” Killian promised. “Gina, give me back my kid.”

Regina didn’t need to be told twice, moving Matt back into Killian’s arms and those kicks weren’t quite as strong as Liam’s, but it was something else about genetics and happiness and, probably, the overall state of the summer. The pool was nice. And the sun was warm.

And 1776 was, it appeared, a very good way to get their kid to fall asleep, Emma curled against Killian’s side hours later with Matt’s eyes closed and John Adams singing in the background.

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‘Tis the Season--Gifts for Golfers 2018

Perplexed what to buy for a golfer on your gift list? Here are a few suggestions of items we like and hope to find in our Christmas stocking. They cover a range of prices and each will be a welcomed expression of your feelings this season.

Callaway Pullover: Cool weather golf can be lots of fun and if your round requires wearing something warm the Men’s Dual Action 1/4 Zip Pullover from Callaway Apparel is the answer. The insulated thermal fabric with a weather repellant barrier, both 100% polyester, make it an effective lightweight protection to water and wind. The price is nice too at $75 and there’s a choice of five colors: Caviar, Medium Grey Heather, Peacoat Heather, Blue Coral Heather and Castlerock Heather.

Club Champion Fitting: It only makes sense to play with golf clubs suited to your game and the place to go for a fitting just like players on the PGA Tour receive is Club Champion. They are is the largest club fitting retailer in the U.S. and endorsed by Jordan Spieth, Hank Haney, David Leadbetter and Cameron McCormick. Full bag fittings completed through Jan. 31, 2019 are half price at $175 and there are savings for driver, putter and iron fittings as well. Purchase of clubs is not required and gift cards are available. Call 888-349-7820 or visit their web site.

ECCO Biom for Men: The latest updating in the BIOM line, ECCO BIOM Hybrid 3 GTX has an all new Tri-Fi-Grip outsole designed with three zones of performance for enhanced stability, durability and rotation through the swing. The GORE-TEX waterproof construction means should it rain your feet will stay dry and the ECCO Yak leather upper offers exceptional breathability. There are stylish color options, along with an option for BOA lacing. Priced starting at $180. Click on the link for more information.

Galvin Green Jacket: Golfers will love the new Lloyd Interface-1 Full Zip Jacket from Galvin Green with its bold style combined with their lightweight and protective Interface-1 shell layer fabric technology. Completely windproof, water repellant and extremely breathable, the Lloyd boasts a modern design plus tech factors to keep your golf game and you looking top-notch. The Lloyd jacket is part of the all-new Carbon color series, a line of premium garments featuring a carbon color-inspired tone-in-tone design for a subtle and prestigious look. The Lloyd jacket is $500.

GolfLogix Putt Breaks: This game-changing smartphone app provides golfers with intelligent green maps that auto-orient based the user’s position. Putt Breaks gives an accurate green read with one touch, showing every slope and undulation of the green’s topography and how putts will break. A bird’s-eye view of green contours also helps golfers easily plan their approach shots and chart out chip shots. GolfLogix has also created a light sensitivity mode that allows you to see green details under any light condition. Free 30-day trial visit their web site.

GOLFTEC Swing Analysis: Available through December 31, GOLFTEC is offering three holiday packages available at GolfTec.com. Gold ($395): 60-minute Swing Evaluation, three 30-minute lessons, three 30-minute practice sessions and one TECFIT club fitting session. Silver ($295): 60-minute Swing Evaluation, one 30-minute lesson, one 30-minute practice session and one TECFIT club fitting session plus 10% off all regular Lesson Packs and Game Plans and Free TECFIT club fitting with qualifying club purchase.

HL3 “To Go”: The Hot Launch 3 line of clubs from Tour Edge Golf has been a smashing success since introduction at the PGA Merchandise Show in January. The combination of super game-improvement design and golfer-friendly prices made the HL3 line “…some of the fastest movers this year in market share growth” according to company president David Glod. Now for men, seniors and ladies they have put together HL3 “To-Go” sets with driver, fairway woods, combo irons/hybrids/iron-woods, sand wedge, mallet putter and cart bag for the package price of $999.99.

New Balance Ladies Shoes: New Balance Golf has introduced a new line of women’s footwear for the 2019 season--Minimus WP, Minimus SL and 574 SL. The Women's Minimus SL is built on the NL-1 last with a breathable mesh upper with the ultralight synthetic overlays. The lightweight—it’s only 6.6 ounces—spikeless shoe has the REVlite® midsole for real comfort walking the course and Ortholite® insole for cool, dry comfort. Priced at $69.95, there are four color choices.

State Apparel Green Collar Shirt: A gift of style and for a good cause. Made from 79% recycled performance fabric, the Green Collar Shirt ($92) from State Apparel focuses attention on the workers who sustainably and responsibly nurture golf’s green spaces. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Audubon International Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf. The shirt boasts a stylish contrast green collar and front pocket married with the soft, lightweight fabric provides maximum breathability and comfort designed for wearing from course to clubhouse.

TecTecTec Rangefinder: The ULT-X-X according to TECTECTEC is the next generation rangefinder with loads of features for only $249.99. This laser distance measuring device has Target Lock Technology to lock on flags at up to 450 yards and hazards to 1,000 yards with 6x magnification. Accurate and simple to use the ULT-X vibrates when locked on the target plus there’s a handy scan mode for distances one after another. Rainproof and lightweight it even has a slope mode that turns on or off with one touch. Visit web site for additional information.

Tifosi Enliven: Sunglasses are a must-wear on the course and the new Enliven line from Tifosi have a color enhancing lens that makes greens, blues and reds pop for a clear view. They are polarized of course and with a choice of colors and styles for any golfer. Priced at $49.95 per pair find out more at tifosioptics.com.

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Specscart's glasses with 'digital blue light defense' covering are particularly useful for constant surfing on computer displays. Along with providing 99.99 % UV security and 100% security versus UVA and UVB rays, these glasses likewise help reduce the strain and protect against the drying of the eyes. Eventually, these glasses don't let your eye-health deteriorate possibly as well as also improve vision clearness on the side.

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Your Certified Dispensing Optician will certainly aid you choose one of the most appropriate framework for your prescription as well as speak you via extra bonus such as glare support and also tints. An 'intermediate include' can also be consisted of to aid with center range to help with pastimes. However, for reading glasses and also varifocals, we likewise require values in the 'near' row.

For an additional, you can add your prescription to the Prospek Arctics quickly on Spektrum's site. Although the Arctic style reflects a unisex, contemporary aesthetic, there are a variety of even more traditional structure styles under $50 offered from the brand name. To be clear, there's no scientific evidence that blue light actually triggers eye strain, nor that the very best blue light obstructing glasses can absolutely reduce eye stress. You should talk to an optometrist if you deal with relentless eye irritation, or if you're seeking to replace your existing prescription lenses with a pair of blue light blocking ones. If you currently wear corrective lenses, it deserves making sure that they are suitable for usage with a computer. Your prescription lenses might not be optimized for the distance in between your eyes and also the computer system screens, specifically if your vision has actually changed lately.

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Throughout your eye evaluation, your Optometrist will take an exact note of the worths measured for each and every eye. To enter this, you'll require to utilize the "My prescription is much more complex than this ..." link to reveal the more advanced prescription area. It can be difficult to inform where one number ends and also the following one begins.

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Masters leaderboard 2020: Live golf scores, results from Sunday's Round 4

It will truly be a tradition unlike any other. Jim Nantz’s trademark Masters phrase takes on a new meaning in 2020 as golf’s third and final major finally gets underway seven months after it was rescheduled due to COVID-19.

The pandemic is still omnipresent at Augusta National, which won’t welcome fans into its hallowed gates. And the tournament, taking place in November for the first time in its 86-year history, has made adjustments to account for limited daylight hours. That won’t diminish the prestige and intrigue as 92 golfers vie for a green jacket.

Defending champion Tiger Woods is back, but he’s facing tall odds to contend coming off a 2020 season in which the 44-year-old managed zero wins on Tour, finished in the top 10 only twice and missed the cut at the U.S. Open. Then again, that’s what everyone said about Woods in 2019 before he shocked the world to win his fifth green jacket and 15th overall major.

This year’s favorite pick to win, Bryson DeChambeau, is coming off a breakout campaign on Tour that culminated in a runaway U.S. Open victory, his first career major. Jon Rahm (+1100), Rory McIlroy (+1100), Dustin Johnson (+1200) and Justin Thomas (+1200) are expected to be among the top challengers to accept a green jacket from Woods this weekend.

Follow live scores from each round of the 2020 Masters with our leaderboard, along with updated tee times and TV coverage.

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How to watch the Masters

ESPN and CBS will split live coverage of the Masters in 2020. The tournament starts on ESPN for Rounds 1-2 on Thursday and Friday (1-5:30 p.m. ET). CBS resumes coverage with Round 3 on Saturday (1-5 p.m. ET) and concludes with Round 4 on Sunday (10-3 p.m. ET). As is tradition at Augusta, Masters.com is the only place to watch morning coverage of each round before network coverage begins.

You can also stream the Masters on ESPN+ or via fuboTV, which offers a free seven-day trial.

Here is the full breakdown for the Masters TV schedule (all times Eastern):

Date Time (ET) TV channel Thursday, Nov. 12 1-5:30 p.m. ESPN, fuboTV Friday, Nov. 13 1-5:30 p.m. ESPN, fuboTV Saturday, Nov. 14 1-5 p.m. CBS, fuboTV Sunday, Nov. 15 10 a.m.-3 p.m. CBS, fuboTV

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Masters tee times

Here are the complete Masters tee times for Sunday’s Round 4.

Round 4: Sunday, Nov. 15

Tee time (ET) Group 7:50 a.m. Matt Wallace, Adam Scott, Lee Westwood 7:50 a.m.* Louis Oosthuizen, Justin Rose, Nick Taylor 8:01 a.m. Danny Willett, Billy Horschel, Marc Leishman 8:01 a.m.* Bryson DeChambeau, Charl Schwartzel, Bernhard Langer 8:12 a.m. Tiger Woods, Scottie Scheffler, Shane Lowry 8:12 a.m.* Si Woo Kim, Shugo Imahari, Bubba Watson 8:23 a.m. C.T. Pan, Webb Simpson, Xander Schauffele 8:23 a.m.* Andy Ogletree (A), Ian Poulter, Mike Weir 8:34 a.m. Cameron Champ, Corey Conners, Paul Casey 8:34 a.m.* Collin Morikawa, Charles Howell III, Jazz Janewattananond 8:45 a.m. Hideki Matsuyama, Patrick Cantlay, Kevin Na 8:45 a.m.* Rickie Fowler, Chez Reavie, Sung Kang 8:56 a.m. Rory McIlroy, Brooks Koepka, Tommy Fleetwood 8:56 a.m.* Tony Finau, John Augenstein (A), Christiaan Bezuidenhout 9:07 a.m. Sebastian Munoz, Patrick Reed, Jon Rahm 9:07 a.m.* Victor Perez, Matthew Fitzpatrick, Zach Johnson 9:18 a.m. Cameron Smith, Dylan Frittelli, Justin Thomas 9:18 a.m.* Jordan Spieth, Phil Mickelson, Rafa Cabrera Bello 9:29 a.m. Dustin Johnson, Sungjae Im, Abraham Ancer 9:29 a.m.* Jimmy Walker, Brandt Snedeker, Bernd Wiesberger

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Sunglasses are amongst the most popular fashion accessory for both men and women, but they offer more than just style. They help keep your eyes protected from the harmful effects of the sun, and delays eye aging. If you are planning to buy a new pair but are confused with which one to go for, below is given a list of top 10 best sunglasses for men and women in 2016 reviews, that surely will prove helpful.

Here are top 10 best sunglasses for men and women in 2019 reviews:

#10. Oakley Fives Squared

Oakley allows you to customize your own sunglasses. You can choose everything, right from colors to the style you want for your lens and frames, and thus, you can create the exact pair you desire. The Fives Square look is most people’s favorite and thus finds a place in this list.

#9. Randolph Engineering Aviator

Not only Ray-Ban, even Randolph Engineering has become quite famous for their Aviator range. The perfect sleek design with comfortable cushioned nose pads makes these pairs very popular.

#8. Police Men’s S8653 sunglasses

This is one of the most famous brands for men, and S8653 is one of their most stylish pairs. It is a full-rimmed rectangular metal frame, with adjustable nose pads, and tapered arms. Absolutely durable, and extremely stylish, a perfect pick for anyone.

#7. Duduma Polarized Sports Sunglasses for Running Cycling Fishing Golf Tr90 Unbreakable Frame

This sunglasses’ lens is made off 100% UV400 protection coating, blocks 100% harmful UVA & UVB Rays. Restore true color, eliminate reflected light and scattered light and protect eyes perfectly. It has Lightweight design is ideal for usage by motorcycle and cycling bicycle, driving, running, fishing, racing, skiing, climbing, trekking or other outdoor activities enthusiasts. Fashion and stylish design, with rich color combinations of frames and lens. Polycarbonate lens and frames are an impact, scratch resistant, durable and unbreakable.

#6. Dita Victoire

Even though this pair will make you spend a good amount, you can be sure it is going to be worth every penny you pay. This brand gives great attention to quality and detail, and thus always results in creating the best pairs.

#5. Prada Classic Sunglasses

Prada is a brand that offers high style and has been tried by many. These gold metal framed square sunglasses will look absolutely stylish, and you will surely attract loads of attention.

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The High Tide sunglasses gets its inspiration from the sides meeting the Hawaiian shores, and thus, they are a perfect pair for those who plan to go cruising or just wish to relax on the beach. These Maui Jim glasses are an ideal combination of style and comfort.

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If you are in the search of a pair of nice modern sunglasses for a broad face, then the Wyler sunglasses are apt for you. These oversized glasses are very stylish and offer complete protection with its CR39 polarized lenses.

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These sunglasses look very stylish with shiny black frame and dark gray lenses. The frame is designed out of resin and metal and their lenses are made out of polycarbonate. They offer complete UV protection and are non-polarized. If you are a style-conscious woman, then this is an ideal pick for you in 2016.

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Every time we bring up the topic of '90s style, it's not long before someone drops Jennifer Aniston 's name. Her style is so synonymous with '90s fashion that it'd be hard not to give her a mention. These days, we're mentioned the decade quite a bit since its über-minimalistic aesthetic has continued to hold an influence on fashion two decades (and counting) later. Pluck out any of the biggest 2019 trends at random—strappy sandals , cargo pants, baby tees , I could go on—and chances are Jennifer Aniston wore the trend first and better. From her days playing Rachel Green on-screen to her red carpet appearances, Jennifer Aniston's 1990s outfits are a treasure trove of throwback style that feels just as nostalgic as it does cool right now. To prove it, I went ahead and used current pieces to re-create her most iconic style moments from the decade to show you how timeless those looks really are. Keep reading to fill up on inspiration from our friend Jen and then shop pieces to get her looks for yourself. Before we dive into Jen's dressier looks, let's just take moment to appreciate her off-duty style. Remember when she taught us how to layer a slip dress over a T-shirt (and made her Walkman headphones into the chicest accessory of the decade)? On me: Lacausa Frank Tee ($48); Urban Outfitters dress; vintage shirt; Krewe Ward Sunglasses ($275); Converse Golf Le Fleur sneakers Revisiting this Jen and Brad street style moment from back in the day (remember when the two were a thing?) has me convinced that Aniston predicted all the major trends of this summer 20 years prior. Her ribbed tank top, cargo-style pants, and fli- flops are all styles we've written about extensively this year. On me: Hanes Ribbed Tank Top ($10); Zara cargo pants; Ancient Greek Sandals Thalia Flat Sandals ($126); Building Block Box Bag ($322) Tube tops! Low rises! Maxi skirts! We'd never see a red carpet look like this in 2019, but that's arguably what makes this Jennifer Aniston look so, well, nostalgic.  On me: Babaton Essamba Tube Top ($48); Amber Sceats pearl necklace; Realisation Naomi Skirt ($180) Last, but certainly not least is the look I most associate with '90s-era Jen. This slinky black dress and barely there sandals are peak minimalist, but although this look has the '90s written all over it, it's just as relevant today. On me: vintage dress; Cinco Monique Necklace ($65); vintage Stuart Weitzman heels; Amber Sceats Evan Anklet ($69) For even more throwback celeb looks, may I direct your attention to these iconic J.Lo airport outfits from the '90s?

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Oakley held a fashion show last April 6, 2019 at the Northwing of SM City Cebu to present its premium sunglasses, sporting apparel and accessories. Highlighted is Oakley’s One Obsession campaign which celebrates sports enthusiasts, and recognizes the sacrifices and challenges involved in pursuing one’s passion. The runway looks included men’s and women’s collections for golf, cycling, surfing, skateboarding and beachwear.

The show featured sun protective rash guards with UPF +50 and lightweight tops with Oakley’s O-Hydrolix technology which pulls sweat away from the skin and keeps the wearer dry. Also showcased were quick-drying stretch board shorts perfect for swimming and surfing.

The looks were completed with Oakley's timeless and durable sunglasses such as the Frogskin and Prizm glasses. Its innovative Prizm lens technology fine tunes vision and improves color contrast to help enhance performance and safety.

Oakley apparel and accessories are available at Level 2, Activezone, Ayala Center Cebu; Upper Ground Floor, SM City Cebu; 2nd floor Cube Wing, SM Seaside City Cebu, and The Outlets at Pueblo Verde.

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February

February is a busy time in Mobile Bay with Valentine’s Day and the kick off to Mardi Gras. There are so many fun festive activities throughout the month to enjoy. Here is a round up of what we are looking forward to!

Parading Through Time

January 17th – April 19th |  Mobile History Museum 

Roll through four centuries of Mardi Gras history at the History Museum of Mobile! Discover the origins of Mobile's Carnival traditions, mystic societies and more. | More info

Warehouse Sale

Wednesday, January 30th- Friday, February 1st |  9:00am - 5:00pm | Atchison Home

Atchison Home is cleaning out their show room and making room for lots of new arrivals. During this annual warehouse sale receive 50% off Wednesday, January 30th, 60% off Thursday, January 31st and 70% off Friday, February 1st. | More info

Brothers Osbourne

Friday, February 1st |  8:00pm |  The Saenger Theatre.

Brothers Osborne is a twang-and-crunch duo that blends equal parts country and rock into one of the freshest, most identifiable sounds to come out of Nashville in recent years. The singer/songwriter siblings recently earned back-to-back ACM Vocal Duo of the Year Awards along with ACM Music Video of the Year for their Top 10, GRAMMY-nominated single, “It Ain’t My Fault.” | More info

Matt Bush: Live at Bayside Grill

Friday February 1st |  5:30pm | The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection

Live music on the Bayside Grill patio every Friday & Saturday night from 5:30pm-8:30pm | More info

Yes They Can! 

Friday, February 1st |  2:00pm |  Fairhope Brewing Company

Fairhope Brewing Company is making the switch to cans! The release party will be held in their tap room this Friday. To celebrate the occasion they will have live music by Brittany Grimes starting at 2pm and Green & Grain Food Truck starting at 3pm. In addition to the usual 15 beers on tap, they will have their new cans available for purchase "to go". Yes they CAN! | More info

Fairhope’s First Friday Art Walk

Friday February 1st |  6:00pm |  Downtown Fairhope

Stroll through the streets of Downtown Fairhope celebrating the arts! Explore this free monthly showcase of visual and performance arts and enjoy the works of local artists and artisans while supporting downtown merchants.

Stephen Sylvester: Live at Bayside Grill

Saturday, February 2nd |  5:30pm |  The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection 

Live music on the Bayside Grill patio every Friday & Saturday night from 5:30pm-8:30pm | More info

Prenatal Yoga | 4 Week Series

Sunday, February 3rd |  4:30pm |  Soul Shine Yoga 

 Prenatal yoga gives a woman energy to enjoy her pregnancy, serenity to build a deeper intimacy with her own body and baby, and the presence of mind to expect the unexpected and be present. The benefits are numerous: release stress, enhance the ability to relax, boost physical strength, increase flexibility, improve balance, ease discomforts of pregnancy, open hips and pelvis, strengthen pelvic floor, build confidence, and expand a woman’s circle of community support. Take this time to foster a deeper connection to your self, to your body, to your baby. | More info

Grand Hotel Career Fair

Monday, February 4th |  10:00am |  The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection

The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa in Point Clear, Alabama will host a career fair in the Magnolia Ballroom on February 4, from 10:00am-5:00pm. Applications must be completed online before attending the career fair on 2/4. The Grand Hotel is seeking associates with a passion for hospitality and customer service in the following areas: culinary/kitchen, restaurant servers, bartenders, front desk, accounting, salon, maintenance, housekeeping, and more. | More info

Candlelight Meditation at Kudzu Aerial 

Monday, February 4th |  7:15pm-8:30pm |  Kudzu Aerial 

Join Soul Shine Yoga for their Monthly series on the first Monday of the month. Go experience a relaxing meditation while hanging in the vines! Cushions will be provided if you prefer to sit on the floor. Guided meditation by Nena and a brief dharma talk with candle-lighting to follow. No experience is necessary. Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome. | More info

CoolSculpting Event

Monday, February 4th | 11:30am |  Haley Dermatology 

Join them for lunch to learn all about the fat-freezing CoolSculpting procedure and if it’s the right treatment for you. Special event pricing for attendees. | More info

Eskata Event

Tuesday, February 5th |  11:30am |  Haley Dermatology 

Lunch & Learn – Unmask your spotless skin this Mardi Gras season with Eskata. Attendees save $50 off 1 treatment. | More info

Kid’s Yoga | 4 Week Series 

Tuesday, February 5th |  4:30pm-5:15pm |  Soul Shine Yoga

It’s never too early to explore the world of Yoga! This series of classes is designed to be FUN and taught by a Licensed Next Generation Kids Yoga Instructor. Alive with flowing sequences, balancing poses, breathing exercises, creative relaxation techniques, and cooperative yoga games, children are sure to relish in their selves. These classes encourage a deeper sense of body awareness, self-exploration and interpersonal skills resulting in a more confident, flexible, focused and joyful child! | More info

$5 Yoga on Tap

Tuesday, February 5th |  6pm-8pm |  Fairhope Brewing Company 

Soul Shine Yoga’s Hoppy Hour meets at the Fairhope Brewing Company. It's a fun 60 minute Vinyasa Flow class for all levels. Come for the yoga, stay for the outstanding local beer! Bring a mat and a friend. (All levels, unheated) | More info

Weight Loss Surgery Seminar

Thursday, February 7th |  5:30pm |  Surgical Association of Mobile, P.A. 

 Surgical Association of Mobile, P.A. offers weekly seminars on the surgical treatment of morbid obesity. Laparoscopic and Robotic procedures discussed are Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy and Adjustable Gastric Band. | More info

Tasting with Fairhope Brewing at Bayside Grill Restaurant

Thursday, Febuary 7th | 6pm | The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection

Learn about Fairhope Brewing Company and taste a variety of beers presented by Brian Kane, Fairhope Brewing Co. Managing Partner.  Tasting includes appetizers provided by Bayside Grill. Cheap Sunglasses Koelsch, Fairhope 51, Bayway IPA, Judge Roy Bean, Along Came a Cider | More info

The Southern Art of Jollification, A solo show by Ardith Goodwin

Thursday, February 7th |  5:30pm-7:30pm |  Sophiella Gallery

The Artwork of Ardith Goodwin will be on display as the first solo show happening at Shophiella Gallery through March 20th. Come by and show your support for these two fellow Scouted members at the show's opening night. | More info

Food Truck Friday

Friday, February 8th |  4:00pm |  Fairhope Brewing Company

Great eats and for some of the best craft beer in the South while you shake 'dem bones at Fairhope Brewing Company. Food trucks at 4pm, music at 7pm. | More info

Buti Glo Yoga 

Friday, February 8th |  5:30pm - 7:15pm |  Soul Shine Yoga @ 256 Young Street

This is super fun 75 minute Buti class under the black lights! This calorie-scorching workout fuses power yoga with cardio-intensive tribal dance + body sculpting primal movement. Fueled by an exciting and varied mix of music, Buti Yoga is designed to get your energy flowing and you sweating with intention on your mat! Wear white, neon or glow in the dark yoga attire for the best black light display. Class location is at Blue Sky - 265 Young St, Fairhope. Body paint starts at 5:15 pm and class starts at 6:00 pm. Arrive early to get ready with provided glowing body markers and glow sticks. | More info

LoDa Art Walk

Friday, February 8th|  6pm-9pm | Downtown Mobile 

Stroll downtown Mobile celebrating the arts! Explore this free monthly showcase of visual and performance arts and enjoy the works of local artists and artisans while supporting downtown merchants. | More info

Boat Show

Friday, February 8th– 10th |  Arthur Outlaw Convention Center 

The annual Mobile Boat show will feature a huge selection of 2019 boats and marine products! There are special events for the whole family! Presented by Hancock Whitney. | More info

The Goddess Gang | 3 Week Yoga Series 

Saturday, February 9th |  4pm-6pm |  Soul Shine Yoga

Now is your inner goddess time! This three part series will incorporate several elements. Music, Movement, and Meditations will be intertwined to create a magical memory for all who attend. Led by D'Vora Power- who will lovingly guide you from the Opening Shaman Ceremony to the closing fire side chats. Come, be a part of this Mystical Experience!+ $30 for 3 part series | More info

Matt Bush: Live at Bayside Grill

Saturday, February 9th |  5:30pm |  The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection 

Live music on the Bayside Grill patio every Friday & Saturday night from 5:30pm-8:30pm | More info

Mobile Mardi Gras 2019

Friday, February 15th|  6:30pm |  Downtown Mobile 

Mobile Mardi Gras kicks off in Downtown Mobile on February 15 with the Conde Cavalier parade and ends on Fat Tuesday, March 5! Our Carnival is a family-friendly time of parties, balls, parades and revelry. Find your spot and get ready to catch Moon Pies, beads and trinkets. And not to forget the man who kept Mardi Gras alive, Joe Cain Day is observed the Sunday before Fat Tuesday.  Click Here for the full parade schedule.

Corey Rezner: Live at Bayside Grill 

Friday February 15th |  5:30pm |  The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection 

Live music on the Bayside Grill patio every Friday & Saturday night from 5:30pm-8:30pm | More info

Partner Flow Yoga Classes

Friday, February 15th |  6pm-7pm |  Soul Shine Yoga

Partner Yoga can help one experience the basic human need for caring, connection, and touch. In this class, you will explore a yoga flow made for two with helpful assists throughout. Come explore a deeper and more playful practice with a partner. No previous yoga experience required. | More info

Grand Beverage Academy: History of the American Cocktail

Friday, February 15th |  5:30pm-7:00pm |  Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection 

Each month, the Beverage Team at the Grand Hotel will be teaching classes at the resort's Beverage Academy. The classes are aimed at expanding the participants’ knowledge of beverage basics while also incorporating more advanced techniques. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, the classes are fun, hands-on experiences that will have people raving about your beverage skills. In each Grand Beverage Academy, you will receive a one- hour beverage demonstration, recipes and beverage sampling. Cocktails are an American cultural icon, join us as we mix a few classic cocktails and discuss how the American cocktail culture has evolved over the years. Featured cocktails include a Whiskey Sour and a Tom Collins.Participants must be 21 years of age or older to attend. | More info 

Mobile King Cake Off

Saturday, February 16th |  11:00am - 2:30pm |  Azalea Manor 

Who has the best King Cake in Mobile? You be the judge! Get your taste buds ready for a day of traditional and non-traditional King Cake tastings, specialty cocktails, and food truck grub. This family-friendly event will have something for everyone - food, drinks, kids activities, live music, and a grand finale Second-liners walk with the Excelsior Band to the 2:30 parade! Children 12 and under are free. A cash bar will be available during the event. A portion of event proceeds will go to benefit Fuse Project, a local organization that invests in initiatives promoting the health, fitness, education and social responsibility of our children. Adults $15 in advance | $20 at the door (if available)Children 12 and under are FREE. | More info

Grand Culinary Academy: Cooking Essentials II: Saucier

Saturday, February 16th| 10:00am-11:30am |  Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection 

Each month, a Chef at the Grand Hotel will be teaching classes at the Resort’s Culinary Academy. These classes focus on expanding the participants’ knowledge of the culinary basics while also incorporating techniques that are more advanced. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, the Chef’s classes are fun, hands-on experiences that will have people raving about your culinary skills. In each Grand Culinary Academy, you will receive an in depth cooking demonstration, recipes, food sampling and a diploma.In this class, you will learn the five mothers, their daughters and some specialty sauces. | More info

Grand Valentine’s Dinner Theatre 

Saturday, February 16th |  6:30pm-9:30pm |  Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection 

Enjoy a night of love, laughs and dinner with your sweetheart at the Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa. Start your evening with passed appetizers and cash bar with wine list available at the 6:30pm Reception followed with Dinner and Show starting promptly at 7:00pm. The Detectives Mystery Dinner Theatre will present their live interactive romantic comedy "The Night After" during your delicious three-course dinner prepared by the hotel's talented culinary team.Dinner & Show Only-General Seating Admission: One (1) Ticket per person ~ $79.50**per Ticket **Excludes tax and processing fee. Each ticket includes: Dinner, glass of champagne with dessert, theatre ticket, and service charge for one person.Seating is limited. Non-Refundable Advance Purchase. | More info

Mindfulness

Monday, February 18th | 7:30pm-8:30pm |  Soul Shine Yoga

Mindfulness with Megrez meets for an hour on the 3rd Monday of Each Month.For beginners and all levels of meditation experience. Students will choose a cushion, mat, or hammock to meditate in. The first part of the session will be an intro on meditation, followed by a guided sequence and then a period of meditation in silence. After the meditation, there will be a follow-up on your experiences and tips on how to deepen ones own at-home meditation practice.  | More info

Mardi Gras 2019 in Baldwin County

Friday, February 22nd |  Baldwin County 

Mardi Gras 2019 in Baldwin County kicks off with it’s first parade of the season, The Apollo’s Mystic Ladies in Daphne. Click here for Baldwin County’s full parade schedule. | Click here for the full parade schedule 

Weight Loss Surgery Seminar

Monday, February 25th |  5:30pm |  Surgical Association of Mobile, P.A. 

Surgical Association of Mobile, P.A. offers weekly seminars on the surgical treatment of morbid obesity. Laparoscopic and Robotic procedures discussed are Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy and Adjustable Gastric Band. | More info 

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24 January 2019 - Global Sports Glasses Market is classified on the basis of product type, applications, and geography. Sports glasses have become relatively common in the athletic world as several sports today are so high-risk that protective equipment is mandatory. Sports glasses comprise lenses and frames designed for being shatterproof.

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Sports goggles constitute a spectrum of sizes and shapes. Some of them are even designed for fitting in helmets used for hockey, football, and baseball. The factors that propel the growth of the Sports Glasses Market include increasing demand, rise in sports activities, and awareness among people.

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The North American region comprises the U.S., and Canada. Latin America region comprises Mexico and Brazil. The Western European region comprises Germany, Italy, France, England and Spain. The Eastern European region comprises Poland and Russia. Asia Pacific region comprises China, India, ASEAN, Australia & New Zealand. The Middle East and Africa region comprises GCC, South Africa and North Africa. Some of the key players that fuel the growth of the Sports Glasses Industry include Liberty Sport, Nike, Adidas, Bobster, Bollé, Costa, Julbo, Native, Oakley, Revo, Rudy Project, Smith Optics, SPY, Tifosi, Under Armour, Wiley X, and others.

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On a single day in December 2015, Gary Jones, who resigned last month as president of the United Auto Workers, spent more than $13,000 of the union's money at a cigar store in Arizona. His purchases included a dozen $268 boxes of Ashton Double Magnums and a dozen boxes of Ashton Monarchs at $274.50 each. "Hi Gary, Thank you & Happy New Year," read a handwritten note from the store.The purchases, documented by a federal complaint filed against a union leader in September, were part of more than $60,000 in cigars and cigar paraphernalia that Jones and other UAW officials expensed to the union between 2014 and 2018. And the cigar purchases were in turn just a small portion of the roughly $1 million in union money that court filings say UAW officials spent on golf outings, four-figure dinners and monthslong villa rentals during regular retreats in Palm Springs, California, and elsewhere.The scandal comes on top of an investigation into company and union officials' improper use of millions of dollars from a joint Fiat Chrysler-UAW training center. Jones' predecessor as president, Dennis Williams, is accused of encouraging the use of Fiat Chrysler funds meant for worker education as a way to pay for the extravagant spending in Palm Springs and other places.In direct financial terms, the scandals don't approach the scale of the corruption that plagued organized labor in the 1960s and '70s.But the stakes are nonetheless enormous, given the UAW's outsize influence over auto manufacturing, a pillar of the U.S. economy that generates hundreds of billions of dollars in annual revenue and employs hundreds of thousands of workers. The union's 40-day strike against General Motors this year cost the automaker an estimated $3 billion in profit. Last month, GM contended in a lawsuit that Fiat Chrysler had bribed the UAW to help it undermine GM by manipulating labor costs.And no one in the union had more influence over the industry than its two flawed former presidents.Williams, 66, who was president from 2014 to 2018, is a former welder and by most accounts a committed progressive but also a man susceptible to the perquisites of power. According to court documents, Williams and his team celebrated a Fiat Chrysler labor agreement they negotiated in 2015 with a $7,000 dinner paid for by the company. The agreement was so disliked by rank-and-file members that they soon took the highly unusual step of rejecting it.Jones, 62, a union accountant known both for asking colleagues to pray and for lashing them with profanity, is said to have used the illicit Palm Springs spending to win over union power brokers and help him secure the top job in 2018. As president, Jones led the UAW into its recent GM strike just weeks after federal agents raided his house and hauled away more than $30,000 in cash.Of the more than 15 current or former UAW officials interviewed for this article, most declined to comment on the record, citing an ethos of silence at the union or a fear of retribution. But together with government documents, the picture they paint of Jones and Williams suggests a leadership that has at times aspired more to the role of fat cat than defender of workers. The consequences for the rank and file may take decades to tally fully."There was a culture of corrupt activities spanning years. That's what we're trying to turn around," said Matthew Schneider, the U.S. attorney in Detroit, who is leading the investigation into the UAW. "The purpose of the union is not to serve the leadership. It is to serve the members."Jones and Williams have not been charged and appear in court filings only as "Official A" and "Official B," pseudonyms that two union officials told The Times refer to them, a fact that other news organizations have also confirmed. In an email, Bruce Maffeo, a lawyer representing Jones, dismissed the accusations as stemming "from public documents in which Gary was not charged."A person close to Williams rejected the accusation, first reported in The Detroit News, that he urged the diversion and misuse of training center funds.The 'Master Account'At the heart of the UAW embezzlement scandal, which dates back at least to 2013, was an elaborate hospitality tab known as the "master account." Union officials opened such accounts at hotels like the Renaissance Palm Springs, the site of an annual series of conferences. According to the federal complaint, union officials billed to this account not just rooms and food that they bought at the hotel but also a variety of other expenses weeks before and after the conferences.Union officials did conduct work at the meetings, including discussing contract enforcement and upcoming negotiations. But the gatherings also appeared to be a pretext for power brokers to enjoy a comfortable winter getaway.Among the expenses charged to the master account were the villas, which were tucked away in a gated community and cost about $5,000 a month, and dinners that ran into thousands of dollars. The bill for one meal at LG's Prime Steakhouse topped $6,500 and featured a $1,760 charge for four bottles of Louis Roederer Cristal Champagne.Union officials also spent more than $80,000 at the Indian Canyons Golf Resort in Palm Springs for green fees, shoes, golf bags, sunglasses, shirts and "fashion shorts," according to the complaint. They shipped many of these items home to Michigan on a semitruck.Williams, who was the UAW president for much of this period, was often the gravitational center of the Palm Springs sabbaticals. According to the federal complaint, the union paid for a monthlong stay for Williams at a villa in the winter of 2013-14. Two years later, the union paid for more than three months.In interviews, union officials said Williams would spend his days in Palm Springs conferring with aides and colleagues on the phone and in person, sometimes while playing golf. Nights were frequently given to socializing.Two former UAW officials recalled a night in which a few dozen people, including the wives of male officials, gathered at Williams' villa for pizza. The men gathered around a fire on the back patio where they smoked cigars, drank whiskey and discussed car restoration projects.The federal complaint said that friends of Williams who had "no legitimate reason to attend" union events joined him in Palm Springs on the UAW's dime.The arrangement helped create an in crowd and an out crowd at the union. Officials who were uneasy with the cigar-and-whiskey atmosphere in Palm Springs were left out and had more limited interactions with Williams. Three former officials said in interviews that they rarely saw him in Detroit during the winter.Other UAW officials, including those tasked with negotiating the union's contract with Fiat Chrysler, spent far more time in Palm Springs over the winter. These officials charged more than $25,000 in Palm Springs meals to the company in January 2015 alone, according to court documents.A person close to Williams said that Williams was frequently traveling away from Palm Springs on union business during the dates in which the villas were rented on his behalf. The person also said that no one enjoyed special influence over Williams as a result of additional face time with him.An Expansive FiefAccording to documents filed by prosecutors, the orchestrator of the master account was Jones, the UAW president who resigned in November.Jones spent more than a decade as an accountant and senior aide at the union's headquarters before 2004, when he became assistant director of the union's Region 5, then one of 11 geographic units.The UAW's regions are often run like fiefs, but Region 5, which was based in Missouri but sprawled all the way to the West Coast, was more fieflike than most.According to two Region 5 officials, the region's longtime director, Jim Wells, had a knack for extracting cash from members and staff, and there were few constraints on how he spent it. They said that under Wells, staff members were expected to buy a Region 5 jacket every four years at a cost of $1,000, ostensibly to support Wells' campaign for reelection as director.Elizabeth Bunn, who served as the UAW's second-ranking officer from 2002 to 2010, said that under Wells, Palm Springs was known as a place where officials could enjoy themselves at union expense for well beyond the length of a conference, although the behavior may have been legal. Bunn also recalled facing internal pressure while investigating wrongdoing in the region."A lot of people saw things and did not react with the moral clarity that they exercised in every other situation," she said.Wells died in 2012. A UAW press officer declined to comment on those complaints.Jones did not appear to blanch at this culture of financial laxness. At least as early as 2010, according to court filings, Jones and a colleague began submitting receipts that had already been reimbursed, or that they had manufactured, to a fund that supports the union's political efforts. The two men would split the reimbursement. Jones personally received hundreds of thousands of dollars from this scheme from 2010 to 2017, according to prosecutors.After Jones became regional director in 2012, he took an active role in directing the Palm Springs spending, prosecutors have asserted. UAW officials who wanted to play golf or buy golf apparel were told to charge the purchase to the Gary Jones "group," and the bill would flow to the master account at the Renaissance Hotel. The hotel declined to comment.A crucial purpose of the spending by Jones was to "curry favor with UAW 'Official B,' who also enjoyed the lavish lifestyle," according to the federal complaint, referring to Williams.In interviews, three union officials said it was clear that Jones was courting Williams in order to succeed him as president. One Region 5 official noted that Jones, who was not previously a regular cigar smoker, turned himself into a cigar aficionado in the mold of Williams after becoming regional director. The official said Jones acquired a few humidors for the regional headquarters in Hazelwood, Missouri.Colleagues said that despite their expensive tastes, Jones and Williams were a study in contrasts. Williams told fellow officials in the 2000s that he was a socialist. As union president, he hired consultants to bolster the union's organizing efforts in areas like higher education and technology, including those at the electric carmaker Tesla.Jones, by contrast, appeared to be more conservative and less interested in new organizing opportunities. He blocked a promising effort to organize thousands of research assistants within the University of California system, according to two officials.The officials said Jones feared that adding members in higher education would threaten his power base among blue-collar workers. When Jones would meet with graduate students, according to two Region 5 officials, he would often joke that "my major was partying" as a way to belittle their academic experience.In the end, the power of UAW regional directors is such that Williams, normally a charismatic leader, was unable to move Jones on some of his top organizing priorities, three current and former officials said. Jones also later pushed to let most of the union's Tesla organizers go."Gary started as a factory worker for Ford and dedicated over 40 years of his life as a member and officer of the UAW to improving the lives of that union's members and their families," said his lawyer, Maffeo.But Jones' intransigence did not stop his ascent within the union.When the union's board discussed whom to back for president in fall 2017, its members were aware that Williams supported Jones, according to several people close to the situation. They said the rest of the board quickly backed Jones as well, all but ensuring that he would take over the union at its convention the following June.These people said in interviews that Jones was the only viable candidate by this point, but two also said that Williams' support had helped ensure that this was the case.'Deliver a Clean Union'Since Jones resigned as president last month, the UAW board has replaced him with Rory Gamble, who previously oversaw the union's negotiations with Ford. Gamble has put forth reforms to "deliver a clean union on solid footing" by the time he retires from the post in 2022.They include regular audits of spending by programs run jointly with automakers, a new ethics officer and an ethics hotline. Gamble also announced that Jones' former region would be split into two pieces that would each be merged into another region.And he has indicated that he intends to press for more, unspecified changes. "We have a lot more stuff we're going to be doing," Gamble said in an interview.But many current and former UAW officials say that to be truly effective, the reforms must reduce the power of the union's board members. They said that cozy relationships among union leaders may have led them to tolerate questionable behavior by one another.Bob King, who was the union's president from 2010 to 2014, confronted colleagues about improper training center spending, according to court documents. He said in an interview that he had not sufficiently scrutinized Jones' former region, partly because he was focused on preserving unity among leadership."I do feel anger and responsibility," King said. "I should have been looking at some stuff more closely. I would really encourage the current board to not make the same mistakes."King said he supported the union's current reform efforts but urged it to go further. "They have to figure out how to create a system that is more open and transparent," he said. "It's not about a few bad apples."This article originally appeared in The New York Times.(C) 2019 The New York Times Company

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