"Warriors", Come Out To Play-Eee-Aay...

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The 30th anniversary of director Walter Hill's "The Warriors", based on author Sol Yurick's novel will usher the Dabel Brothers comic book adaptation.

In the first issue 'The Warriors' street gang are framed for the shooting of 'Cyrus', a charismatic leader trying to unite all the gangs in the area at a huge outdoor meeting in the Bronx, before being gunned down.

With a price on their head and every New York gang out to get them, egged on by a female DJ broadcasting their whereabouts over the air, the Warriors must get back 27 miles across the city to their home turf of Coney Island...alive -

The Natural World... CC's Animal ABCs!

Sure, there are lots of animal prints out there, but how about an actual pachyderm or ursa in your wardrobe? Fauna iconography goes from cutesy to luxe with decadent jewels, sophisticated coats and dresses, and very grown-up accessories. CC explores the inherent dichotomy between the childlike and the luxurious with the following Animal ABCs:
A is for Alligator: Lacoste beanie, at top left. Visit shopapparel.lacoste.com to purchase.
B is for Bird: Billabong Birdsong wallet, pictured at right and available at lulus.com.
C is for Carp: Mackenzie Childs Felicitous Fish chair, at neimanmarcus.com
D is for Dragonfly: Roberto Cavalli stone necklace and Alex Monroe earrings; both at net-a-porter.com.
E is for Elephant: Loop Circus hinge wallet, $34 at urbanoutfitters.com.

Pachyderm sweater pictured courtesy Fellow Fashionista Yes Please Mademoiselle
F is for Feline:
Bernhard Willhelm runway, via nymag.com
G is for Goldfish: J. Crew School of Fish bandeau top, at jcrew.com!
H is for Horse: Blush Pegasus tote and Dialog recycled fabric coin purse, both at asos.com
I is for Insect: Jessica Kagan Cushman cuffs, via instyle.com.
J is for Jungle Cat: Leiber panther minaudiére, at Berdgorf Goodman
K is for Koala: Touch Luxe heart and koala print smock dress, at asos.com.
L is for Lady Bug: Christian Lacroix Resort trench, at Neiman Marcus.

M is for Monkey: Bronze bowl at william-wayne.com
N is for Noctilio: Giles & Brother Tiny Bat studs, at shopbop.com.
O is for Octopus: Dior Fine Jewelry necklace, pictured courtesy Fellow Fashionista Kate of Crave
P is for Parrot: A Di Alessi corkscrew, at conranusa.com.
Q is for Quills:
Hedgehog Cufflinks by Jeweler and Fellow Fashionista Wendy Brandes
R is for Reptile: Jan Leslie turtle cuff links, at Bergdorf Goodman New York.
S is for Snake: Roberto Cavalli serpent horn pendant necklace. Go to net-a-porter.com.
T is for Tiger: Amanda Uprichard dress, at singer22.com.
U is for Ursa: Disaya short suit with bear jacquard. Visit asos.com to buy.
V is for Vervet: Salvatore Ferragamo monkey print ties, at bergdorfgoodman.com.
W is for Wild:
Cheetah necklace at forever21.com.
X is for Xenopus: Nogoy patent leather Frog belt, at asos.com.
Y is for Yellow Lab: Marc by Marc Jacobs poppy leather Cats & Dogs shoulder bag, at bluefly.com
Z is for Zebra: Torn by Ronny Kobo Cora Foil kissing zebras top, at shopbop.com.

Get in touch with your inner child and/or your animal instinct, darlings!

Change In Leadership

Really? Is it that hard to understand?

Let look at the Boston Celtics of the 2006-2007 season. The team finished the season 24-58 - terrible by any standard. So what did the team go out and do? Draft all new players? Work with the players they already had? Trade for "new" players? I'm pretty sure the answer is; "all three".

Ray Allen - Acquired in a trade with Seattle.
Paul Pierce - Drafted by Celtics in 1998.
Rajon Rondo - Draft rights acquired from Phoenix, June 28, 2006.
Kendrick Perkins - Draft rights acquired from Memphis on June 26, 2003 out of Ozen High School in Beaumont, Texas.
Kevin Garnett - Acquired in a trade with Minnesota.


In the 2007-2008 season, the Celtics improved their record to 66-16 and won the NBA Title.
K.G. had played for a rival NBA franchise.
Ray Allen "had game" but hadn't won a championship with the Seattle Sonics.
Kendrick Perkins was drafted by the Celtics as a "project" - only improving his game and contribution after Garnett was acquired.
Rajon Rondo was a solid draft by the franchise who exploded onto the national scene during the Celt's championship run.
Paul Pierce had labored tirelessly for the under performing Celtics.

Put all of these "Old" players in "New" roles and with a new dynamic and you win a championship.
That's it.
The winning is the change.
The better final result is the change.

Obama is a basketball fan.
He knows that when Duke's Coach K took a team of prima-donas and formed the US Olympic Basketball Team - The USA won.
Are Kobe, Lebron and Mello best friends or competitors? Did all of these players understand their role in the system implemented by Coach K?
Obama didn't mean a change in team members.
Obama meant a change in results.

What matters more?
A change in people or a change in results?

BSC (Bull Shyte Championship) - Poll 11-29-08

BSC Poll 11-29-08

1) USC

The pollsters (me) are biased and would place the Trojans in the number one slot even if they were 2-11.

2) Florida

After Florida embarrasses Alabama, the Seminoles deserve a shot at the title. (Besides, no one wants to see USC humiliate Oklahoma again or Texas/USC II or even cares about Utah.)

3) Texas

After Texas fails to win it's league championship, a national title is out of the question.

4) Oklahoma

Well...they lost to Texas.

5) Utah

They didn't lose.

My First Time

Thanks to SjP at Sojourner's Place ( http://sojournersplace.blogspot.com/2008/11/sjp-superior-scribbler-cmon-now.html ). She was so far down her blog-roll that she slipped and left this little nugget in my honor.

I guess I have to list the rules of The Award for those who receive The Award from myself.

1) Pass The Award on to the five (5) most deserving bloggers.

2) Each recipient must link to the author and name of the blog from whom The Award was received.

3) Each "Superior Scribbler" must display The Award on their blog and link back to;

( http://scholastic-scribe.blogspot.com/2008/10/200-this-blings-for-you-html )
which explains The Award.

4) Each blogger must visit this site and add their name to the Mr Linky List.

5) Each blogger must post these rules.

Sick of hearing what's WRONG within the Black community? Me too. This site is dedicated to showcasing those who do some good in the hood. Tracey at Black Gives Back has one of the most important blogs around.

( http://blackgivesback.blogspot.com/ )

We all feel like the guy in this photo from time to time. CitizenOjo breaks it down on his TDL&ToaPC. ( http://thedesultorylifeandtimes.blogspot.com/ )
But let's add some color to the Black and white mix. CVT of Choptensils ( http://choptensils.blogspot.com/ ) adds a different view of race to the discussion.
I have to check my stocks at The Black Market Index ( http://blackmarketindex.blogspot.com/ )on the daily. Invisible Hand isn't as cynical as his photo.
The Two Buppie Chicks ( http://2buppiechicks.blogspot.com/ ) offer a woman's view (times two) of everything from wine, fashion, politics, religion and well... life. Blackstar and brightstar are quick with the wit and smart.

So I hope I've followed the rules and explained them to the recipients.

(SjP - Thanks. It still amazes me that anyone as erudite as all of you even drop by the hood (UBJ) from time to time)

Seriously, I'm Impressed

Yes.
I am impressed by my friend's beauty, effort, hard work, talent and her supporters. I had never been to any beauty nor talent contest as I have no friend who been into any of these competitions. So Cynthia, the gorgeous girl who is the first person in my history list invited me to witness her glory moment in winning a Mini Cooper.


And yes, she is the winner among the other Top 10.

*congratulation girl!*


At the same time, I am glad that my present do shine her day.
*hugs*



I am really excited and happy for my friend. You are the best and the banner is right... :)


I shall share more about this event in my next post as both of my legs are numbed as a result of standing too long in that particular two and a half hours. Well, it is worth it..

For Cynthia... :)

*muacks*

Sweet Glovin’

Earlier this week, CC introduced the glove theme with this post. Today’s dual focus encompasses: (a) fingerless gloves and (b) opera length gloves, both of which are terribly chic!
A. Fingerless and Fabulous
CC adores these semi-gloves! They are seasonless and stunningly sexy!

At left: Rodarte fingerless studded glove, courtesy nytimes.com.
Chanel Couture jewel-embellished two-finger gloves (at right)
Chanel fingerless red patent gloves (worn recently by La Lohan!), at Chanel boutiques; photo at right courtesy elle.com.
Han Jin at Chanel Pre-fall, backstage. This and other runway pics via style.com except where otherwise noted.
Deal of the Day 1: Fingerless lace gloves, $10 lulus.com.
Hermés
Lace fingerless gloves, pictured at right and available at forever21.com.
Lauren Urstadt quilted leather gloves, $75 at intermixonline.com.
Nina Peter gauntlet glove. Visit ninapeter.com.
Rodarte, via nymag.com (large) and style.com (detail, below).
Teal Fast Lane driving glove, $14.50 at alloy.com.
ASOS striped fingerless gloves, $9,00 at asos,com.
Duro Olowu via nymag.com
Fishnet fingerless gloves, $4.80 at forever21.com.
B. Night at the Opera
At left, Amy Adams in Vanity Fair
Agnes b., via nymag.com.
Get the look (sans sparkle) with the Celine cashmere fingerless gloves pictured at right; available at net-a-porter.com.
Jean Paul Gaultier Couture
Chado Ralph Rucci
Get sheer with these tricot dyeable opera gloves, at greatglovesonline.com.
Jean Paul Gaultier

Go Gaultier glamorous with these blue mesh fingerless opera gloves. Visit glovedup.com to buy.
Hannah Marshall
Carolina Amato navy leather opera length gloves, at eLuxury.com - CC loves navy as a chic alternative to basic black!
Louis Vuitton embellished leather opera gloves
Marni, via nymag.com.
Get Marni-fied with some colorful Acne Jeans Dallas gloves, at revolveclothing.com.
Or don these fuchsia stunners; visit carolinaamato.com.
Deal of the Day 2: ASOS striped angora gloves, $18 at asos.com. So fun!

Remember, darlings: CC gloves you!