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9 Years ago today, The Station nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island went up in flames. 101 people lost their lives that night. Tonight I honor the victims and their families with a prayer and a blessing for such an unfortunate disaster. All my love....

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KIDULT recently attacked the Supreme's ad of Kate Moss - Feb 2012

KIDULT tagged Supreme's store front NYC -May 2011

KIDULT x Christian Louboutin 

KIDULT x Louis Vuitton 

KIDULT x HERMES PARIS

KIDULT x KENZO

KIDULT x Christian Dior

KIDULT x Agnes B 

KIDULT video 'ILLEGALWORLD"

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I've been trying to avoid the KIDULT topic, because he is already very famous from super-tagging some of the most famous label shop windows around the globe, and instantly getting the video on the web. And on top of that, I have a tendency to avoid giving more attention to the obvious attention seeker in general, but what about him? Do I love it or hate it? my answer is "I don't know".  But I've been noticing that as an ex- fashion designer, I no longer have any urge to consume products from those fashion brand empires, like the stores that were attacked by KIDULT ( see below). I'd rather consume products made locally to me in the USA: and support small production runs with an eco-conscious strategy and cruelty free. Some people think that Capitalism faces collapse on a global scale and I'm not so sure about that.  But what's obvious to me is that it doesn't work as we once hoped in 80's. 

  KIDULT reminds us what direct action graffiti is about : protest and expressing yourself in a creative way, even if for most people its vandalism… 

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for more: Kidult's interview by highsnobiety- July 2011

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Six continents. Six essays. Six times a year.

And everything else in between.

RETORT has one aim: to smash conventional wisdom.

ZURI

I love twitter! To me it is the perfect way to interact with strangers without being too accessible to their personal lives. A friend that I introduced to twitter told me she thought it was for the stars. I began to tell her no but then I thought about it and simply said yes, because in our own right we are all stars. It was on twitter that I met a beautiful young lady and I had to share her with the world but instead of a Q & A session I asked her to share her life with us. I hope you find her as interesting as I do.

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Meet Zuri

Location: Washington, DC

Bio:

"In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different." ~ Coco Chanel

Tracey, also known as Zuri, which means Beautiful in Swahili, is a lover of fashion, music and life. I am 28 yr old single, young, aspiring model/singer, born and raised in Washington, DC. I am a graduate of St. John's College High School, were I was in the school choir. After graduating I then went on to study music at Virginia Union University, but my love for music and singing came from being in church. That’s where it started. I have always had a love for music every since I was little, but not only have I had a love for music, but I have a love for fashion as well. I have always wanted to model, but didn't think tall or small enough to pursue it.  I always wanted to be a model because fashion is a deep passion of mine. To be a model, it takes more than just a pretty face. I think modeling is an expressive art form and tells a story without words. You can show movement in a still picture, and I think that is incredible to be able to have that skill. I want to be known as the alluring beauty with voluptuous curves. I love my curves because they are a part of me. They help make me the woman that I have grown to love today. This is the body that God gave me, why shouldn't I love them. They make me feel sexy, sassy and confident. As Coco Chanel said “A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.” My all time favorite model would have to be Marilyn Monroe. I loved her confidence and how she was not afraid to be herself. She didn’t care what anyone had to say about her and you just had to love her. My favorite color is pink, I love stepping out in a pair of my highest heels and my hottest outfit, feeling like I am on top of the world. Some of my hobbies include traveling, meeting new people, listening to music, singing, taking pictures, reading, watching sports, dancing and of course shopping. I love motorcycles and plan on owning one really soon. I am also big on family, because my family has always been there for me. We are very close even if we do get on each other’s nerves from time to time, but what family doesn't have its ups and downs. My family is very supportive of me in everything that I do, and for that I am grateful.

Where to go to find Zuri  www.facebook.com/ZuriKalea, http://www.modelmayhem.com/ZuriKalea and  http://www.twitter.com/ZuriKalea

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Signs of Life:

 Language, Culture, Growth, Healing

     In a dimly lit gym with bad ventilation and one-hundred degree Bakersfield heat outside, you hear the sounds of hard work. The heat in the gym is so extreme it seems like you can see heat waves raising from the floor. Fifteen minutes of ball-handling as a warm up, form shooting from each spot under the basket, one dribble left, jump shot, swish... one dribble right, jump shot, swish... catch and shoot from three, swish. As I returned to the states after spending ten months in Europe, this was my memorable glimpse of Sam Marcus.

     Dwuan Rice, who was working with BUA at the time, said he was training Sam Marcus in the old gym at CSUB and that I should come by to check it out. Any player who has ever trained with Dwuan knows that he’s no push over as a trainer. His drills can be very challenging and he works his clients very hard. As I walk through the gym doors I see a kid drenched in his own sweat, so tired he can hardly stand up to shoot the ball. In a joking manner I’m thinking to myself, “Lord please don’t let this kid pass out and have me answer to his parents”. I had read about Sam in the news papers and there had been friends of mine who coached him and told me about his talent, so I knew he was a good player. But who would have thought he was that tough and that much of a hard worker? It’s just not something you see very often from young basketball players coming out of Bakersfield. I was impressed to say the least. Out of all the times we worked with Sam, not once did I see his mom, dad, or friend standing on the sideline pushing him (which is also rare when your training young kids). I’m sure they did support him to the fullest but my point is that Sam pushed himself. We had worked with a variety of good players at the time. To name a few; Tim Billingsley (formerly at Bakersfield High), Tyron Wallace as a freshman (currently at Bakersfield High), and Korey Thielke during his junior and senior year (West High, currently Portland State). All very good players who at one point in Sam’s High School career may have challenged him in one way or another. Some of them were taller, stronger and more athletic but I cannot say that any of them worked harder which is why Sam has been successful. Every coach/trainer will tell you that there is a player they have worked with in the past who they use to set the standard for their future players as far as work ethic and character. For me, this player will always be Sam Marcus.

     Michael, at age 18, is currently in his Senior of High School. He's currently averaging 16 points, 5.5 assist, and 3.4 steals per game. in his senior season. Michael has been voted 2nd team all league twice, lead his team in points, assist, steals, 3 pointers made, and freethrows made. "My season is going really well, we broke the schools record on our senior night with the most wins in a season. We are currently 15-8 with 2 games left in league and also playoffs right after that. We had some really tough wins this season with our best game beating BHS in double overtime by 3 points. I know that my team will win in playoffs and I am planning on winning a Valley Championship this season." He has a overall GPA of 3.77 and received a 4.16 the first semester of his senior year. His plans for the future are attending a 4-year University to play basketball. Afterwards, he intends to get his Biology degree, attend Pharmacy school at UOP and one day become a Pharmacist. Michael and his brother Sam have both received the Jockey Club Award twice during their Junior and Senior years in High School.

     In an interview with Michael, we asked him what were some of the advantages of growing up watching his big brother Sam play. He replied, "Watching my brother Sam growing was such an advantage for me. I've got to learn what it takes to get better by watching him. He used to go to these training workouts with BUA and one day he brought me along. These trainers were kicking my butt, but the results were worth it. I got to play with a 2 time all area player, a League MVP and a point guard who lead his team to a Valley Championship. He was amazing for me that I got to grow up and play all the time with someone as inspiring with a background like his. I was lucky to be able to gain all the insight and knowledge that he taught me growing up." Michael and Sam also have a younger brother Aaron who has spent some time this year in BUA's Developmental Leagues. Sam was able to use his success on and off the court to help guide Michael and now Michael hopes to do the same with Aaron. It's really a thing of beauty to see.

     This brings me to the topic of the inconsistency in talent and competition in the Kern County area which is often talked about. I'll use Michael's experience as an example. Michael began playing basketball when he was in the 3rd grade. He started out playing in the NJB league and later switched to the Bakersfield Gladiators where Coach Hubbert taught him the game of basketball. He later played AAU ball with various teams such as the Bakersfield Dawgs and a non local team called the Icemen. Now the NJB programs are good but with their altered rules and volunteer staff, the program is catered more towards parents/kids who simply want their child to play and are less interested in them learning the game and enhancing their experience. In some cases, programs like this can damage the future skill development of a young athlete. AAU programs such as the Gladiators, which was a very good program, come along every once in a while but do not last which further contributes to the inconsistency of talent over the years. It's rare that we get a chance to hear from current young athletes in the community about this topic, so I asked Michael how he felt about the current talent level in the area and what he thinks can improve it. He replied, "I feel that in town we have a lot of potential talent here, I think a couple years back that the talent level was a lot higher than it is now. We have a few guys this year in town who will probably do some good things at the next level. Also we have some young guys who are doing really well, and will help to bring the talent level back in Bakersfield like it once was. For the talent level to get back to where it was I believe that the upcoming players need to play more basketball on a consistent basis, so they can get reps on their game. I would also recommend them to do some personal training with the BUA Trainers. With that they could build there game, which will help them succeed in high school and also the next level if they can make it that far." Considering the lack of athletic resources that Sam and Michael were provided in the early years of their youth, I think it's safe to say that they have accomplished a lot on and off the court. And as long as players like them continue to come and go, every coach and every trainer will always have that one player to use as a standard for those to come.    

Fairbourne Station — Getting Back to Our Roots

By Kylee Norton

WEIGHING IN ON FAIRBOURNE STATION

   Fairbourne Station — referred to as the focal point of West Valley City — is more than just a fancy, new entertainment center and tourist haunt.

   For many Utah residents, Fairbourne Station is the focal point of West Valley City because they share a branch on the same family tree.

   This multi-phase development project is named for West Valley City’s own Joseph Watson Fairbourne.

   In the early days of “Fairbourne Station,” Joseph Fairbourne’s weighing station was a common stop where local farmers, ranchers and other residents would come to weigh the goods they planned to sell at market. As more and more residents flocked to the station it began to transform into the heart of West Valley City’s center for commerce, trade and economic development. With Joseph at the scales, locals were “weighing in” on more than just beef and lettuce. They were discussing the progress of their great city, dreaming about the day when West Valley City would become Utah’s landmark for progress and innovation.

Fairbourne Station — Getting Back to Our Roots

By Kylee Norton

FAIRBOURNE: REBORN

   Fairbourne Station located between 3500 South and Lancer Way is currently in phase one of completion.

   “Phase one includes the park and Embassy Suites; the park will open July 2012 and the hotel November 2012,” says Aaron Crim, director of public relations and neighborhood services. “Phase two includes the residential and office components, which will break ground later this year. The timing of additional phases has not yet been determined, but will include additional residential units and a civic center which will include a relocated City Hall and library.”

   The “Master Vision” for Fairbourne Station is being spearheaded by Nicole Cottle, economic development director, and her team of experts.

   “Fairbourne is a priority for several reasons,” Crim says.  “For many years, West Valley City has wanted a recognizable downtown area; also, the area surrounding City Hall is one of the older areas of the city and has become blighted, making it ripe for redevelopment.”

   Fairbourne Station and the surrounding area will receive a complete facelift thanks to the involvement of many gifted partners and contributors. Stanley Consultants will be functioning as the plaza designer, ICO Management is heading the residential side of things, and GBS Architects will be focusing on the promenade, just to name a few.

   Many individuals worry that the collaboration of so many corporations could lead to conflict in regards to the planning design. But each of these corporations is proving that they share the same vision and hope for West Valley City and Fairbourne Station.

   If it truly takes a village to raise a child, it seems only natural that it would take Utah’s second largest city to raise the infrastructure of Fairbourne Station.

IN ALL FAIRNESS

   For those involved in the dozens of planning meetings and council sessions, it is fairly obvious that Fairbourne Station will bring West Valley City an economic boom of seismic proportions. But for those who have not been following every press release, status update and tweet, it is only fair to assume they would have a few lingering questions.

   Among many residents there seems to be a bit of hesitation about such a grand project because of the current economic climate.

   “This is definitely a major undertaking in this economy,” Crim says. “However, timing is perfect. By creating a Redevelopment Area, the city can fund the project using future tax allocations and redevelopment funds. Also, construction costs are lower during the recession giving us a bigger bang for our buck.”

COME ONE COME ALL

   Developers and city officials predict that the additions of new residential housing, tourist accommodations and green space will attract the type of visitors and locals who will work together to bring additional prosperity to the area.

   “West Valley City has already seen success with the development because the new synergy in the area has drawn several other major projects such as the Valley Fair Mall redevelopment and the Megaplex Theater,” Crim says. “More projects will soon be announced that are directly related to the efforts within and around Fairbourne Station. In addition, the new hotel, apartments, shopping and dining options will add more tax revenue to the city's coffers.”

   With this flux of newcomers the overall infrastructure of the roadways and parking will also have to undergo major reconstruction. City officials want to ensure residents that road safety and efficiency will remain a top priority amidst the changes in the area.

   “Traffic flow has been a concern since the beginning, and West Valley City has worked with traffic engineers to ensure an efficient design,” Crim says. “Roads have been designed to allow proper traffic flow, and structures have been designed to include ample parking. Fairbourne Station is a ‘transit oriented development,’ so much of the project has been designed based on the research that shows certain percentages of visitors, residents and workers using public transit.”

   If all goes as planned, by December 2012 Fairbourne Station will be hustling and bustling with more than just the spirit of the Christmas.

   City officials mean it when they say Fairbourne will be the focal point of West Valley City — it is the center of the community, not just the center for tourism.

   “The development has a four-acre park that will draw all ages and lifestyles,” Crim says. “The Embassy Suites hotel will draw tourists, and the Class A Housing and public transportation options will draw families and young professionals.”

ALL IN THE FAMILY

   As building after building continues to spring up, locals in the 84119 are turning to their family history books in order to stake their own claim on this soon-to-be center for hip trends, entertainment and business.

  Yours truly did precisely this when I first heard about the new development. As a descendant from the Fairbourne line, I like to think that the old weighing station runs in my blood.

   Joseph Watson Fairbourne’s legacy lives on in each pavement stone and blade of grass between the coordinates of 3500 South and Lancer Way. And although his scales wouldn’t have been able to handle the loads of scaffolding, I am quite confident his descendants are “weighting” in anticipation as Joseph’s dreams for West Valley City take shape at the new Fairbourne Station.

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SPRING DEVELOPMENTAL LEAGUE 2012
April 2nd - May 19th
Registration deadline: April 1st
Available Divisions: K-2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, 7th/8th, HS JV, HS Varsity

SUMMER DEVELOPMENTAL LEAGUE 2012
June 25th - August 18th
registration deadline: June 24th

Available Divisions: K-2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, 7th/8th, HS JV, HS Varsity

FALL DEVELOPMENTAL LEAGUE 2012
September 24th - November 10th

Registration deadline: September 10th Available Divisons: K-2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, 7th/8th

WHEN: MARCH 24TH

WHERE: BEARDSLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

TIME: EVENTS START @ 6:00PM

Who: The top Middle school boys and girls in the county

BUA MEMBERSHIP

BUA now has a Membership available for all ages. The Membership is a year round program that includes participation in each of our Developmental League sessions throughout the year (Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall). The benefits of being a member of BUA inlcude discounts on each league session available to your child, a low monthly payment option, and year round basketall which also means year round improvement and fun. 

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