Jordan Carter (born September 13, 1996), better known by his stage name Playboi Carti, is an American rapper and songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia. His eponymous debut mixtape was released on April 14, 2017. Carter originally went by the moniker Sir Cartier when he embarked on his music career in 2011 to becoming one of the top trending trap artists.
Watch below:
Playboi Carti – wokeuplikethis* ft. Lil Uzi Vert
GapKids is celebrating kids returning to the classroom with the “Forward with” campaign and short film series by highlighting the people who help shape kids’ futures. In partnership with global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), the final short in the series, ‘Forward with Kindness,’ is inspired by the studio’s eagerly anticipated feature film Wonder, and features star Jacob Tremblay and R.J. Palacio, author of the New York Times best seller from which the motion picture was adapted.
The GapKids ‘Forward with’ campaign is a celebration of progress. It’s about extending the idea of “dressing” beyond clothing to the traits and behaviors that will lead to kids’ success. It’s about preparing kids to advance their passions by giving them the confidence, encouragement, and support they need to go forward, and it’s about calling out some amazing parents, teachers and mentors who take the time every day to dress kids with courage, kindness and possibility.
“When you think about it, kids don’t actually go back to school, they go forward in their life,” said Gap chief marketing officer Craig Brommers. “The real-life stories that we are sharing through the video series are emotional, they are optimistic, and they are what Gap is all about.”
The campaign consists of four short films, each highlighting people who are helping advance children through positive reinforcements outside the traditional educational curriculum.
In addition to the short film series, GapKids is taking part in Lionsgate’s #ChooseKind movement leading up to the Wonder release in November.
Lionsgate, co-producer Walden Media, Random House Children’s Books, and GapKids are bringing the #ChooseKind movement to classrooms through the “Wonder Certified Kind Classroom” initiative, an educational program that focuses on teaching acts of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion to third through sixth grade students.
Part of this initiative includes the GapKids #ChooseKind T-Shirt Design Contest, where students will be challenged to create a visualization of what kindness and inclusion mean to them as a design activity. Eight winning designs will be produced and sold in select U.S. GapKids stores and Gap.com starting on November 13, World Kindness Day. All profits will benefit myFace and Children’s Craniofacial Association, two non-profit organizations dedicated to supporting children with craniofacial differences.
Lastly, 400 participating classrooms will be eligible for GapKids-sponsored private Wonder screenings featuring a Facebook Q&A with select cast from the film.
The ‘Forward with’ campaign and short film series will be released throughout the month of August on Gap.com, the GapKids social channels and YouTube.com/Gap. The “Wonder Certified Kind Classroom” program will run from August 2017 through April 2018, and teachers can register to participate by visiting www.
NAMIC REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY WITCH CHAPTER EXPANSION
The National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC), the premier organization focusing on cultural diversity in the communications industry, is expanding its national footprint with the installation of two new chapters NAMIC-Virginia and NAMIC-Detroit.
The chapters will be led by Vonya Alleyne, vice president, human resources, Cox Communications, Virginia Region, and Mikel D. Slater, vice president, human resources, Comcast, respectively.
“With a membership of more than 3,500 professionals across 18 chapters nationwide, we are dedicated to driving and developing a pipeline of diverse talent,” said Eglon E. Simons, NAMIC president and CEO. “Our chapter additions in Virginia and Detroit reaffirm our mission to educate, advocate and empower for multi-ethnic diversity in the workplace.”
Incorporated on May 31, 2017, NAMIC-Virginia will provide events and programs for communications industry professionals located in the Hampton Roads and Richmond markets, including Portsmouth, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Williamsburg and Newport News. The chapter is also committed to engaging local universities, technical community colleges and local media companies, as well as offering leadership, business and strategic development opportunities to its membership.
More information is available on the chapter’s website at namicvirginia.com and LinkedIn, as well as on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
NAMIC-Virginia’s inaugural executive leadership team and advisory council comprise a diverse team of leaders with 100+ years of collective professional experience:
NAMIC-Virginia: Executive Leadership Team
President: Vonya Alleyne, VP, Human Resources, Cox Communications, Virginia Region
Vice President: Lakysha Laing, Director, Customer Care, Cox Communications, Virginia Region
Secretary: Shinese Collins, Sr. Manager, Marketing, Cox Communications, Virginia Region
Treasurer: Kenneth Rand, Business Manager, Cox Communications, Virginia Region
Project Manager: Lakiesha Jones, Project Manager II, Cox Communications, Virginia Region
NAMIC-Virginia: Advisory Council
Stephanie Dewald, VP, Sales Centers, Cox Communications, Virginia Region
Ramcess Jean-Louis, Director of Workforce Diversity and Inclusion, Comcast
JD Myers, SVP and Region Manager, Cox Communications, Virginia Region
Kimberly Voxland, Director of Public Relations and Office Operations, Virginia Cable Telecommunications Association
NAMIC-Detroit was incorporated on June 12, 2017. The chapter is dedicated to providing innovative professional and leadership development programs and initiatives, and establishing mentoring and professional networking opportunities to the Detroit area. NAMIC-Detroit will also educate, develop, empower and advocate for communication industry professionals and entrepreneurs. Additional chapter information is available on NAMIC’s website at namic.com/membership/detroit/.
NAMIC-Detroitߣs inaugural executive leadership team and advisory council include the following industry professionals:
NAMIC-Detroit: Executive Leadership Team
President: Mikel Slater, VP of Human Resources, Comcast
Vice President: Mark S. Lee, President & CEO, The LEE Group LLC
Secretary: Jackie Underwood, Sr. Director of Human Resources, Comcast Heartland Region
Treasurer: Abhijeet Kumar, Manager of Product Sales Support and Analysis, Comcast Heartland Region
NAMIC-Detroit: Advisory Council
Andrea Agnew, VP of Human Resources, Comcast Spotlight
Pamela Dover, Sr. Director of Business Development, Comcast
Michelle Gilbert, VP of Public Relations, Comcast Heartland Region
Maria Holmes, Director of Community Investment, Comcast Heartland Region
NAMIC’s 18 chapters are the heart and soul of the organization and constitute the most accessible opportunity for members to cultivate the relationships and knowledge to leverage career growth. NAMIC chapters are also learning labs for leadership competencies most sought after in the industry. To join, visit http://namic.com/membership/.
ABOUT NAMIC:
NAMIC (National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications) is the premier organization focusing on cultural diversity, equity and inclusion in the communications industry. More than 3,500 professionals belong to a network of 18 chapters nationwide. Through initiatives that target leadership development, advocacy and empowerment, NAMIC collaborates with industry partners to grow and nurture a workforce that reflects the cultural richness of the populations served. Please visit www.namic.com for more information about NAMIC and its many opportunities.
Puerto Rico is regarded as the “Rum Capital of the World,” and rightfully so! The U.S. territory has been distilling rum for centuries, stemming from the start of its sugarcane production under the ruling of Spain.
With National Rum Day around the corner, on Wednesday August 16th, what better way to celebrate than with delicious rum cocktails, straight from the island? Puerto Rico requires no passport and provides an authentic rum experience that simply can’t be found elsewhere, making for an ideal weekend getaway, filled with cocktails, culture and history!
Below is a distillery tour option and selection of cocktails from rum companies on the Island.
Puerto Rico | Rum Experiences
· Bacardi – The largest premium rum distillery in the world, Casa Bacardí features historical tours, mixology classes and tastings.
Rum Cocktails + Drinks from Puerto Rico:
Don Q Bikini Colada
2 oz. Don Q Piña rum
2 oz. Coconut water
½ oz. Lime juice
One Lime wheel
Campari*
Shake rum, coconut water, juice and ice.
Strain into a coupe glass.
Garnish with lime wheel.
*Optional: Add bar spoon of Campari
Don Q Spiced Daiquiri
1½ oz. Don Q Spiced rum
1½ oz. Lime juice
¾ oz. Vanilla simple syrup*
Two Drops of Angostura bitters
Shake rum, juice, syrup, bitters and ice.
Strain into a coupe glass.
*Vanilla simple syrup: dissolve 8 oz.
granulated sugar in 8 oz. hot water.
Let cool, then stir in 1 tsp. of vanilla extract.
Don Q Rum Old Fashioned
2 oz. Don Q Gran Añejo rum
One Sugar cube or ½ tsp. sugar
Three Dashes of Angostura bitters
One Orange peel
One Maraschino cherry
Place the sugar cube or ½ tsp. sugar in an old fashioned glass.
Add three dashes of bitters.
Muddle the mixture, then swirl to coat inside of glass.
Add rum and stir.
Add ice and stir again until well chilled.
Garnish with orange peel and maraschino cherry.
Don Q Sazerac
2½ oz. Don Q Single Barrel, 2007 rum
1/8 oz. Absinthe
½ oz. Simple syrup*
Three Dashes Peychaud’s bitters
One Orange twist
Add rum, simple syrup and bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
Stir until chilled.
Strain into a rocks glass that has been rinsed with absinthe.
Garnish with a orange twist.
Don Q Añejo Manhattan
2 oz. Don Q Añejo rum
1 oz. Sweet vermouth
Two Dashes of Angostura bitters
One Maraschino cherry
Add crushed ice and club soda or water to a cocktail glass and set aside.
Add rum, vermouth, bitters and ice to a mixing glass.
Stir until well chilled.
Discard ice and club soda or water from cocktail glass.
Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
WHAT:
Efforts to transform K-12 history education in California will receive a major boost with Assemblymember Phil Ting (D-San Francisco) announcing a $5 million state grant to establish Teaching California, a statewide initiative to create free, innovative online resources to foster better understanding of California’s history, improve student literacy and promote civic learning and engagement.
The California Historical Society (CHS), in partnership with the California History-Social Science Project (CHSSP) at UC Davis, will lead the initiative with San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) administering the grant.
WHO:
K-12 educators, history advocates and community leaders including:
WHEN:
Thursday, August 10, 2017
10:30-11:30 a.m.
WHERE: California Historical Society
678 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
VISUALS:
K-12 educators attending the event and seeing first-hand several rare materials from the CHS archives on display that will be digitized as part of the program.
BACKGROUND:
Teaching California will help implement California’s new History-Social Science Framework, adopted by the State Board of Education (SBE) in July 2016. The online program will offer schools, teachers, and students a free and classroom-ready collection of resources designed to engage children in exciting and inspiring investigations of the past. The collection also will offer teachers a research-based approach to improve student reading, writing, and critical thinking.
By Benjamin Reese + Vaughn Lowery
There’s no question that the Land Rover is a hallmark manufacturer synonymous with traversing over the Earth’s most spartan deserts, tundras, jungles, badlands, city streets and/or country backroads with grace and elegance. The brand best known for building competent off-road luxury SUV’s with tremendous success is testing their hand in the cabriolet SUV segment with the new 2017 Range Rover Evoque Convertible. Birthed with the history and pedigree to back up its performance capability plus nothing but evocative styling to come across the eye – looks like they got a winner on their hands.
This Range Rover takes a pretty healthy punch of accolades as standard; and jeez, do they ‘swing for the fences’ – an electronic rear differential, active torque biasing system, AWD with an active driveline and an all-terrain response system for sand, snow, gravel or mud situations. In the toughest of situations, watching over the mechanical hardware’s every move are active electronic systems which control everything from brakeforce distribution, torque vectoring, hill descent, stability control and roll. Essentially, it possesses the goods to overcome a majority of previously thought impossible scenarios.
The Range Rover Evoque Convertible has a strong hunkered down stance over the road. The Yulong white color scheme looked fit for a Stormtrooper (Star Wars); and retracting the roof (acoustic insulated top folds flush in just 18 seconds at speeds of up to 29mph) will win the “wo/man of the show” award, which we won while stuck in Hollywood traffic.
Leisurely cruising around in a convertible SUV was as blissful as it sounds, but this Range Rover aggressively moves for it’s size with frisky acceleration sprints. Hat’s off to a very dynamic 240hp turbocharged engine mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission which brilliantly disguises overall body mass. Darting around Los Angeles in the Evoque is no different than whipping around in a BMW 3 Series.
Boosting overall stimulation inside the cockpit is a 660 watt Meridian Audio system with full Bluetooth connectivity and navigation system. The Evoque is a moving off-road lounge with configurable ambient interior lighting to set the mood on your expedition. We found our comfort levels equal with the top up or down thanks to dual zone climate control systems and milky oxford leather seats.
For just under 60K, the 2017 Range Rover Evoque Convertible mimics the driving feel of both the Hummer H1 and BMW 3 Series – it’s quite magical.
For additional information visit http://www.landroverusa.com
Ryan Wallace ignites activity from absence. His projects are realized through continuous cycles of creation, destruction, flattening, and reconstructing. Wallace’s work is self-sustaining, self-perpetuating, and self-determined in a way that cultivates organic development. In his recent paintings, Wallace takes inspiration from light refractions cast upon architectural interiors emanating from shimmering elements of his floor installations. These fleeting shapes are cut and rendered into controlled compositions, memorializing an unexpected byproduct of a previous artwork. In these works, the ephemeral becomes tangible while finding purpose as yet another element in the continuous mapping of Wallace’s terrain.
Exhibition A is proud to present Lenakaeia, a series of 20 unique works on archival pigment print, which emphasize the integrality of interdisciplinary media to Wallace’s painting practice. Utilizing our digital print as his base, Wallace reworked the two-dimensional pieces to reflect his characteristic materiality. Summoned from a process of simultaneous and continual removal and creation, as in his paintings, shapes were cut from the paper and replaced with contrasting materials from his studio. His painting materials have been seamed into the edition, creating a variety of surface sheen and textured impasto across the picture plane.
Each piece is unique and features intentional variants as created by the artist.
Ryan Wallace is currently in a two-person show with John Riepenhoff at the Elaine de Kooning House (East Hampton) and the group show, Brass Tacks, at Anat Ebgi Gallery (Los Angeles). He will open a show with Rosy Keyser, curated by Jaime DeSimone, at the Institute of Contemporary Art at MECA (Portland) in January 2018. Selected solo exhibitions include Romer Young Gallery (San Francisco), Susan Inglett Gallery (New York), 56 Henry (New York), Cooper Cole (Toronto). Recent group exhibitions include, Marjorie Barrick Museum, University of Nevada (Las Vegas), Christian Larsen (Stockholm) and Rachel Uffner Gallery (New York). He has appeared in ArtForum, Art in America, New York Magazine, Blouin Modern Painters, San Francisco Chronicle, Cultured Magazine, Artinfo, Hunted Projects, Deep Color, and Time Out New York. Wallace is in the permanent collection of Museum of Modern Art (New York), Museum of Modern Art (San Francisco), US Department of the Treasury (Washington DC), Watermill Center (Watermill, NY), Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, Harvard Business School (Cambridge, MA), RISD Museum (Providence), Marjorie Barick Museum of Art at University of Las Vegas and Progressive (Cleveland). Ryan Wallace co-owns and operates Halsey McKay Gallery in East Hampton. He was born in 1977 (New York, NY) and currently lives and works between Brooklyn and East Hampton, NY.
“See you on August 15th, Jakarta! Tickets go on sale May 26th at 10am!” That’s what’s written on @AllTimeLow instagram account on Friday, 19th May 2017.
Yes, less than a month, All Time Low will return to Jakarta. If their concert on 15 August 2017 is counted, this means it’s the third times the band from Maryland, USA, visit Hustlers in Indonesia.
Indonesian Hustlers (All Time Low fans) are eager to see Jack and his friends act on stage after 4 years of waiting since the last time All Time Low’s show in Indonesia on 2013.
This is proven by when ticket sales for a special price that lasted one day on May 26, 2017 starting at 10:00 am were strucked by the enthusiasts of All Time Low in just 1 hour 30 Minutes. They were willing to queue at the ticket sales office in the area of Kemang, South Jakarta since 05:00 am. Not only those who will watch All Time Low concert for the first time, but a lot of them have watched All Time Low live in Jakarta back in 2010 and 2013. In fact, the #HattrickATLJkt hashtag
has enlivened the realm of social media. The hashtags came up if All Time Low come for the third time.
All Time Low concert that has the title “The Young Renegades World Tour” is held in order to their latest album which was released on June 2, 2017 “Last Young Renegade”. This album is so different from the previous albums. In addition, according to Rockafella Entertainment, the promoter who bring All Time Low to Indonesia, All Time Low’s concert in 2017 will be different from their previous concerts. New concept of stage’s system, sound and light will be presented at ex Golf DrivingRange, Senayan, Jakarta where All Time Low’s concert will be held. New concepts for their concert itself has started when they amazed thousands of its audience at Eventim Apollo on March 10th.
Indonesia itself will become the opening country for All Time Low 2017 world tour in Asia, before they’ll continue to Singapore, Japan and Philippines.
The “crazy” attraction from the personnels on stage will certainly be a magic apart not only for their old fans but also their new fans.
Are you ready to be one of the witness for their “madness” on 15th August 2017 later?
‘Coz, there ain’t no party like All Time Low party!”
Photo Credit: Bob Mussel
Rock and roll legends The Goo Goo Dolls announced a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for fans through Omaze, the premier site for online charitable giving. While in the midst of their “Long Way Home” summer tour in support of the release of their new EP You Should Be Happy, the band is partnering with Omaze to offer the chance to win the ultimate concert experience.
One winner and their guest will be flown out to Los Angeles and stay in a four-star hotel for The Goo Goo Dolls performance at the Greek Theater on September 13th. The experience guarantees premium VIP seats for the show, a private performance during pre-show sound check, a meet and greet with the band, and the opportunity to take home one of John’s guitars that he used during the show. For more details on the Grand Prize, read below:
The Grand Prize includes-
– Tickets to watch The Goo Goo Dolls from premium seats in the very front of the audience.
– An intimate performance at sound check before the show.
– A meet-and-greet with the band.
– John Rzeznik’s Taylor 214 CE DLX guitar to take home with a hardshell case.
Fans can enter for the chance to win for as little as $10 in support of Music Gives to St. Jude Kids, a nonprofit that works to fight against childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Every donation offers fans the chance to have an up-close and personal experience with rock and roll legends. Not only will a donation get you one step closer to the band, but funds raised will help support this amazing cause and save the lives of thousands of children everyday.
Watch as The Goo Goo Dolls announce this campaign in this video posted on their Facebook page HERE.
The campaign launches on August 1st and will close on August 31st.
To learn more about the campaign and to enter for your chance to win, visit HERE.
About Goo Goo Dolls
The multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated Goo Goo Dolls are one of the most globally respected and influential forces in popular music, selling more than 12 million albums since 1986. They have scored 14 Top 10 radio hits (more than any other artist in the history of the Hot AC format), including “Name,” “Slide,” and “Iris,” the latter spending nearly 12 straight months on the Billboard charts and holding the No. 1 position for 17 consecutive weeks. The band has toured the globe countless times, performed in front of millions of fans, received numerous awards (including four Grammy nominations), and recorded and released 11 studio albums, including 2016’s Boxes. Rzeznik has also been honored with the Songwriters Hall of Fame Hal David Starlight Award.
About Music Gives to St. Jude Kids
Music Gives to St. Jude Kids mobilizes the music community – artists, fans, corporate partners and sponsors – to join us in the fight against childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases to raise funds and awareness for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. St. Jude has a long history of support from the music industry since the hospital’s beginning in 1962 when our founder, Danny Thomas, called on entertainers such as Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and more to join his cause. Since then, numerous artists and musicians have visited the hospital in support of the St. Jude mission and Danny’s dream that no child should die in the dawn of life. Jason Thomas Gordon, grandson of hospital founder Danny Thomas and lead singer of the band Kingsize, created Music Gives to continue to bring St. Jude and music together to further his family’s legacy and make a difference in the lives of the kids of St. Jude.
About Omaze
Omaze is an online fundraising platform that makes giving fun and easy, by offering once-in-a-lifetime experiences and exclusive merchandise in support of critical causes. Our campaigns connect influencers, nonprofits, and donors to create a lasting impact, and have raised funds and awareness for more than 200 charities with donations from over 175 countries.
