In an address that ranged from calls for increased border security to a pledge to end the HIV epidemic, President Trump delivered the State of the Union Tuesday night. What do you think?
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Trail Runner Mauled by Mountain Lion Killed it With His Bare Hands
We don’t know his name, but this man—no, this savage—didn’t just survive an attack from a wild mountain lion; he took it out with nothing but his hands.
The unnamed runner was on a solo trek through the Horsetooth Mountain Open Space near Fort Collins, Colorado when he heard “something behind him on the trail,” according to a press release from Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
On turning around to investigate, the big cat lunged at him, biting his face and wrist. CPW spokeswoman Rebecca Ferrell told The Denver Post that the man avoided a mauling by blocking the cat’s striking claws with his forearms.
Somehow, he was then able to mount and “suffocate” the 80-pound animal, though it’s unclear if he strangled or smothered it to death.
“It’s an amazing story. Everyone is baffled and impressed,” Ferrell said. “He had no weapons, no knives or trekking poles with him. How did he do it? It’s pretty rare.”
Ty Petersburg, area wildlife manager for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, added that the runner was in pure survival mode.
“He was really creative,” Petersburg told told NBC affiliate KUSA. “He used his hands, feet — things that were around him, and really it was just a fight for survival.”
The bloodied man then hiked away and sought treatment for serious—but non-life-threatening—injuries at a nearby hospital.
Meanwhile, people everywhere are giving the guy well-deserved props on Twitter:
CPW reports that only 16 injuries and three fatalities as a result of mountain lion attacks have been recorded since 1990.
We don’t know if we should call the runner lucky or unlucky, but he’s definitely an absolute beast.
Marvin R. Shanken Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by Association of Magazine Media (Wine Spectator)
Marvin R. Shanken, the chairman and founder of M. Shanken Communications Inc., was presented with the lifetime achievement award by the Association of Magazine Media last night in downtown Manhattan. Shanken is the editor and publisher of Wine Spectator, Cigar Aficionado, Whisky Advocate and Market Watch magazines, as well as many print and digital newsletters.
After a video introduction by famed sportscaster Jim Nantz, Jonathan Newhouse, chairman of Condé Nast International, introduced Shanken and presented him with the award.
“Marvin belongs to the elite coterie of magazine makers, the geniuses of our business,” said Newhouse. He praised Shanken’s long history in publishing, particularly his refusal to compromise editorial integrity for advertising revenues. “In today’s media landscape, where the walls between ads and edit are nonexistent, Marvin maintains an iron curtain.”
Shanken’s publishing success story began with the modest acquisition of a wine-and-spirits industry newsletter called Impact in 1973. The book had annual revenues of $10,000, and Shanken bought it for $5,000 with money he borrowed from his sister Elaine and her husband, Danny. In 1979, he acquired the struggling newspaper Wine Spectator, and later redesigned it into the glossy and successful magazine it is today, broadening its focus from the wines of California to the wines of the world, and adding lifestyle coverage.
In 1992 he founded Cigar Aficionado, despite objections from those at his company, and it was profitable from the start. Shanken’s company has grown considerably, from a struggling, small publishing house to one with millions of readers.
With all this achievement has come philanthropy. Shanken’s Wine Spectator Scholarship Foundation has raised more than $25 million for educational and charitable institutions; his Cigar Aficionado Night to Remember dinners have raised more than $20 million for prostate cancer research; and the Els for Autism Pro-Am, which he created with pro golfer Ernie Els, has raised more than $10 million for autism in only 10 years. Its centerpiece is a school in Jupiter, Fla., called the Els Center of Excellence, that currently has 260 students.
Shanken’s acceptance speech was brief, and he was visibly emotional. He gave a special thanks to his wife, Hazel, and his daughters Samantha, Allison and Jessica, who were in the audience with their husbands. He also thanked the employees of his company. There were eight in the audience who had worked for him for more than 30 years, and another eight who had been with him for more than 20 years. “I wouldn’t be here without all the people who are here that have given their lives to M. Shanken Communications,” he said. “Right now I’m just overwhelmed, and thank you all for coming.”
At the conclusion of the event, all in attendance were offered a glass of Nikka from the Barrel Japanese Whisky (Whisky Advocate‘s 2018 Whisky of the Year) for a celebratory toast.
7 Easy Ways to Wear a Shirtdress
It’s easy to get in a creative funk when it comes to piecing together an ensemble—especially in the winter months. However, whenever you feel yourself sinking into an outfit hole, it’s always smart to turn to Instagram, a place of bountiful fashion ideas that are sure to boost some great creative ideas. That’s why we turned to the ‘gram in search of cool new ways to wear a shirtdress, a year-round closet staple.
A shirtdress is exactly what you think it is: part shirt (whether a button-down or a jersey tee) and part dress, which makes it a double-duty fashion item you can easily wear on its own or paired with pants. It can be worn in a number of different ways. So make a shirtdress your next purchase because, yes, it’s a worthwhile investment that you’ll wear for years to come. Ahead, see how to style the classic piece, and shop some of our favorites on the internet right now.
Ralph Northam Admits He Once Engaged In Pedophilia As Part Of Michael Jackson Costume
RICHMOND, VA—Apologizing profusely for his youthful indiscretions, embattled Virginia governor Ralph Northam admitted Wednesday that he once engaged in pedophilia as part of a Michael Jackson costume. “I think it’s important to put my actions into context—I was a huge Michael Jackson fan at the time and winning that…
Check Out Fashion Designer Roberto Cavalli’s ‘Batman’ Inspired Superyacht
The other day we told you about some of the ultra-cool yachts that took home trophies at Boat International (BI) exclusive Design & Innovation Awards, “honoring the creative talents behind the most innovative, elegant and inspiring new yacht designs [from] the world’s leading yacht design studios.”
However one of the finalists deserves a closer look as well. Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli, the king of luxe rock ‘n roll style whose celeb devotees include everyone from Beyoncé to Cara Delavigne, has kept details of Freedom, the custom open-cockpit superyacht he commissioned from CCN (Cantieri Navali Cerri), under wraps. But as it was a finalist in both the Best Exterior Styling and Best General Arrangement categories we’ve now gotten a good look thanks to BI.
The 92-ft. blacked-out vessel was inspired by Batman and it’s easy to picture Bruce Wayne letting his hair down on deck with some of Cavalli’s supermodel pals.
Open cockpit yachts may not be big as the truly massive megayachts in the 200-ft.-plus range but on the other hand they require fewer crew members and can go a hell of a lot faster, and Freedom is a brilliant mix of performance and design with an eye-popping top speed of 43.5 knots.
Cavalli’s new toy features interiors by Tommaso Spadolini that are suitably luxe-meets-louche with lots of the designer’s signature leopard prints. “Everybody knows me for my animal prints,” Cavalli tells Boat International.
The high-living designer specified that his stateroom have direct access to the bridge as he intends to drive the yacht himself – fast – as well as access to the lounge/beach area and a small sun deck.
The yacht has two dining areas, one indoors and one out, featuring leopard print seating, natch. The outdoor dining space is protected by the wind with two large custom glass panels etched with the Cavalli logo, “designed for sea views, comfort and protection from the elements.”
The yacht is set up for entertaining and Cavalli, whose parties are legendary, will no doubt host many on-board soirées both in port and at sea. And we can only speculate about what might go on in the leopardskin-laden staterooms once the lights have been turned out.
Should you be lucky enough to score an invite be sure to compliment the designer on his beautiful boat and excellent taste.
Maybe he’ll even let you drive….
Report: West Virginia Feeling Pretty Smug Right About Now
Epic Coffee Table That Chills Beer, Charges Phones, Plays Music Is On Sale Now
The Sobro Cooler Coffee Table solves the age-old dilemma of having to actually get your ass off the couch and walk to the fridge every time you want a fresh cold one. Check it out on Wayfair and catch a break on the price—it’s currently on sale for $200 off.
Admit it, the convenience of having a refrigerator full of beer, water, juice or soda hidden in a drawer inside a sleekly modernistic coffee table is far too tantalizing an idea to pass up.
The fridge is just one of the Coffee Table’s many “cool” components. Its tempered glass top even doubles as a touch-sensitive interface that controls everything from the cooler’s temperature to the unit’s Bluetooth speakers and ambient underglow lighting.
It has USB ports and two power ports, meaning you no longer have to leave your phone on the floor while you wait for it to charge off an inconveniently placed wall outlet.
Sobro launched their crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo in March 2017 and response was overwhelming—the company eventually raised $1.6 million. It looked like the future of man caves everywhere then.
Well—the future is now.
This bad boy has been going for $1,499, but you can order it now for $1,299. Don’t wait.
Environmental Photographer Focuses On Protecting The Climate — And Its People
The new documentary The Human Element follows James Balog as he captures the places and people affected by the rising oceans, wildfires and air pollution associated with climate change.
You’ll Find 12 Fresh And Unforgettable Essays In ‘Black Is The Body’
Emily Bernard was recovering from a knife attack — a “bizarre act of violence” — when she decided to write a book of essays rooted, autobiographically, in the blackness of her own body.
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