Gift of a friend

Daily Wildcat: How long were you creating your debut album? Elohim: I am always creating and those creations always somehow make it onto what I am creating in some way or another, so dare I say my whole life? DW: What is your favorite song on your debut album and why? E: “Insecure.” There is a special emotion within the song that is heart-wrenchingly inspiring. I had a feeling it would be a favorite for a few, and the night my record came out, most of the cuties online gravitated towards that song, sending pictures of themselves crying while listening to it — pretty remarkable to be able to share this part of me with my friends.            RELATED: GET TO KNOW THE 2018 LINEUP DW: “Elohim” is Hebrew for masculine “gods” or “deities” but is biblically used as the name of the Hebrew God. Why call yourself “Elohim”? E: I struggle with severe panic and anxiety disorder. … [Read more...] about Q&A | Elohim takes the stage with her ‘shoulders back, head held high’

Almost exactly a year ago, we wrote that the two men who filed an error-filled ethics complaint against former Gov. John Hickenlooper deserved rebuke for filing an official document with huge factual errors — and while that’s still true, there’s more to the story. Some of the less sensational accusations from former Speaker of the Colorado House Frank McNulty and state Sen. John Cooke were true or partially true and do raise important questions about how the state’s ban on elected officials accepting gifts should be interpreted and enforced. The results should prove instructive to Gov. Jared Polis going forward. On Thursday, the Colorado Independent Ethics Commission finally released a “Report of Investigation” into the complaints and the board will hold hearings to determine whether Hickenlooper violated the state’s gift ban and disclosure rules. As we’ve said before, the most sensational accusations are easy to dismiss. First, … [Read more...] about Editorial: The Hickenlooper ethics complaint isn’t really about ethics

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The season of giving is upon us and the Pennsylvania SPCA is hoping you can help a pet in need. PSPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson joined CBS3 on Sunday morning to talk about what the PSPCA’s is looking for this holiday season that might fit into someone’s giving list. The items the PSPCA is looking for includes unopened dog and cat food or treats, new toys, paper towels, blankets, and money gifts. Credit: CBS3 For those who do not have the financial funds to donate any items, the PSPCA is always looking for volunteers so you can donate your time as well. Here are this week’s adoptable pets: Patricia – A super sweet 6-year-old pittie mix who sadly ended up in the shelter when her family was moving and couldn’t take her with them. Everyone at the shelter loves her, she has lived with children and is dog-friendly. Credit: CBS3 David – A 4-year-old pittie mix. If you’re looking for a new best friend, David is your … [Read more...] about CBS3 Pet Project: PSPCA Asking For Help Fulfilling Needs During Season Of Giving

Photo: Courtesy retailers We write about hundreds of products a week. Here, in our version of the Sunday circular, we’ve plucked out some of our favorites — expert-recommended essentials, life-changing stuff you didn’t know you needed, newly-launched gizmos, and the very good deals we uncovered while trolling through the vast online-shopping universe this past week. Uniqlo Women's Marimekko Ultra Light Down Parka New to the shelves at Uniqlo is the retailer’s latest collaboration with Finnish design house Marimekko. This collection is “particularly exciting,” we wrote, “because the Finnish design house’s bold, graphic patterns are appearing on some of Uniqlo’s most popular winter gear — like the ultralight down parka.” That’s why we think the stuff won’t be on Uniqlo’s shelves for long — and why we said don’t dillydally if you like it. $90 at … [Read more...] about 15 Products That Delighted Us Last Week: From Salad Plates to Surfboards

PORTLAND, OR — Peloton stock dropped dramatically after an ad for its high-end exercise bikes became a lightning rod for controversy. The woman who stars in the ad, Monica Ruiz, has seen her stock head in the opposite direction.Ruiz became known throughout the internet as "Peloton Woman" and "Peloton Wife" – her relationship is never defined in the ad – after starring in a commercial in which she's given a Peloton bike by her husband, boyfriend, he's also not defined.During the 30-second spot, the already thin actress is seen using the bike in a variety of shots. The looks on her face, which could be read as determination, got interpreted as looks of desperation, if not something worse.People slammed the ad, titled "The Gift That Keeps Giving," as sexist and patriarchal. The company's stock dropped 15 percent.It was also seen by the ad company for Portland-based Aviation Gin, which is partly owned by actor Ryan Reynolds.They've released a commercial, titled "The Gift … [Read more...] about Aviation Gin Helps Peloton Wife Wash Away Controversy In New Ad