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Remembering Virgil Abloh: One of art's most awe-inspiring creators
Geoff Tobia Jr.
After a hard-fought battle against a rare form of cancer known as cardiac angiosarcoma, Virgil Abloh passed away on Nov. 28 at the age of 41. via Wikimedia Commons
Arguably no one in modern history will be as admired for the amount of creativity and innovation in their art as Virgil Abloh. Illinois-born fashion designer, artistic director, producer and DJ, Virgil Abloh was known and very well respected across all avenues of art. Sadly, Abloh passed away on Sunday, Nov. 28 at the age of 41, losing a hard-fought battle against a rare form of cancer known as cardiac angiosarcoma. He kept the diagnosis private, so his sudden passing came as a shock to many hearing the news of his death.
Abloh was born in 1980 in Rockland, Ill. after his parents moved to the U.S. from the Volta region of Ghana. A UW-Madison graduate, Abloh studied civil engineering and pursued architecture in graduate school at Illinois Institute of Technology, the school that sparked his inspiration to get involved with fashion. This love for fashion would later blossom into a stardom and power status to which many other fashion designers aspire.
Abloh gained popularity from the start of his personal luxury fashion label, Off-White. Inspired by Ben Kelly's signature barricade tape design, his idea behind Off-White was to bring streetwear and luxury fashion together and combine them into a cacophonous yet beautiful collection of clothing. One of the most famous elements of his brand was his all-caps stylized text with quotation marks plastered across products. For instance, his black leather cowboy boots had a large block of white text saying "FOR WALKING" up the sides of the boot, and his iconic shoelaces stamped with "SHOELACES" became a staple for many collections of his Off-White sneakers. These quotation marks make a statement of irony that he instilled in his work. As 032c's Thom Bettridge states, "Abloh rejects the who-did-it-first mentality of previous generations in favor of the copy-paste logic of the Internet and its inhabitants."
Off-White and skate culture began to feed off of each other's energy. Abloh showed relentless respect for skate culture through his designs and promotion, and Abloh became an icon in skate culture through his work. In 2018, Abloh would take his fashion status to another level by signing as the first Black artistic director of Louis Vuitton Menswear. His appointment transformed Louis Vuitton by blending its traditional structure with modern aesthetics, and, along with the worldwide respect his name had already garnered, Louis Vuitton's sales drove up 20% in the first quarter of the next calendar year.
His first fashion show for Louis Vuitton was also a display of how popular musical artists, especially in hip-hop and rap, had the utmost respect for Abloh. Kid Cudi, Blood Orange (Dev Hynes), Steve Lacy, ASAP Nast and Playboi Carti were among the artists that served as models on the runway for that show. Abloh also got involved with the artistic direction of other artists' albums. For example, he contributed to the album design for Jay-Z and Kanye West's "Watch the Throne" (2011), along with West's "Yeezus" (2013), one of the most iconic album covers (or lack thereof) in the 2010s. Our most recent "For the Culture" column describes several more album covers that he influenced.
Beyond artistic design for clothing lines and album rollouts, Abloh had a love for physical art and music. In 2019, Abloh helped curate and construct an art exhibition revolving around his artistic career titled "Figures of Speech," which has since displayed at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, the High Museum of Art in Atlanta and the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston. The collection featured elements of his work through clothing, design, architecture and music. Among many other talents, Abloh was also known for his hand in producing and DJing music. As a producer, he worked with Lupe Fiasco, serpentwithfeet, Boys Noize, and remixed songs by the likes of Rema and Michael Kiwanuka. As a DJ, Abloh performed at Camp Flog Gnaw in 2018, Germany's Melt Festival in 2019 and Coachella in 2019.
Abloh's death delivered a painful blow to artists, musicians, fashion designers and millions upon millions of fans and admirers across the world. Pharrell Williams, Frank Ocean, Bella Hadid, Tiffany & Co.'s creative director Rabu Abu-Nima and Beyoncé were among the many celebrities that shared their sorrows and condolences to the world through social media. Off-White physical locations across the world, along with the Off-White website, were completely transformed to honor the life of Abloh. Clothing and merchandise were replaced by flowers,lights and many notes from those that worked with Abloh. People across the world will remember Virgil Abloh for the rest of their lives, and his legacy and impact will live on for many generations to come.


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Are Sunflower Seeds Healthy? Here's What Experts Say
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Certain seeds, like chia and flax, tend to hog the nutritional spotlight. But the less-trendy sunflower seed has plenty of qualities worth highlighting. Here are the health benefits of sunflowers seeds, according to dietitians.
Are sunflower seeds healthy?
Sunflower seeds are rich in nutrients. One serving of shelled sunflower seeds is usually an ounce, which is about 1/4 cup or 4 tablespoons (one to two thumb-sized portions.) They're particularly high in healthy fat: A serving delivers 14 grams of fat with a mix of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. "The mono- and polyunsaturated fats in sunflower seeds show a clear health benefit, especially related to heart health and risk of cardiovascular disease," says registered dietitian Alissa Rumsey.
A serving of the seeds also contains about 6 grams of protein and 2.5 grams of fiber. "Fat, fiber and protein play an important role in satiety, the feeling of fullness," says Rumsey. The seeds are also loaded with vitamins and minerals, including vitamin E (which has strong anti-inflammatory properties and may reduce risk of heart disease), folate (important for DNA synthesis), phosphorus (key for bone health), selenium (an antioxidant that protects against cell damage), manganese (which helps with bone production), copper (which helps with heart health and immune function), B6 (good for cognitive development and function) and zinc (important for metabolism and immune function), says registered dietitian Maxine Yeung.
Sunflower seeds are notably rich in magnesium, a mineral involved in more than 300 different bodily functions—and one that most Americans don't get enough of. "Magnesium can lower blood pressure, improve blood sugar control and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease," says registered dietitian Brian St. Pierre. "It's also a vital component of bone and helps to regulate our nerve and muscle function and contraction."
How healthy are sunflower seeds compared to other seeds?
Some seeds have an advantage over sunflower when it comes to certain nutrients. Chia seeds are packed with plant-based omega-3 fatty acids (with 5 grams for a one-ounce serving) and fiber (10 grams per serving). Hemp seeds and flax seeds are also higher in omega-3 fatty acids than sunflower seeds.
"However, sunflower seeds are richer in vitamins and minerals," says St. Pierre, "and generally provide a superior flavor profile to the neutral chia seed." Sunflower seeds also have some of the highest concentrations of phytosterols, plant molecules that are good for reducing cholesterol and promoting heart health, says Yeung.
In general, though, all seeds provide a good mix of healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients, which is why it's important to incorporate a variety of seeds into your diet.
What's the healthiest way to eat sunflower seeds?
Sunflower kernels can be roasted with or without the shell on, and are most commonly eaten after removing the shell. "Shells have a lot of fiber and can be eaten, but are very hard, and if not chewed well may harm the digestive tract," Yeung says.
You can eat sunflower seeds raw or buy dry roasted seeds with or without the shell. They also come in flavored varieties. Unsalted, raw kernels are the least processed versions of the seeds, says Yeung, but pick a seed that you'll enjoy so that you'll actually eat them. Eat them on their own or sprinkle them on oatmeal, yogurt, soups and salads, says Yeung.
Just remember they're a high-fat food. Portion control is key so that you reap the health benefits while avoiding excess calories, says Yeung. And since sunflower seeds have a good amount of fat, they can go rancid, so make sure to store them in an airtight container.
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Position: WR
Team: ARI
Round: 2 (pick: 15)
College: Texas A&M
Christian Kirk Will Miss Week 5
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Cardinals Draft WR Christian Kirk With The 47th Pick
2019 13 45 10/93 9.3 0 68/709 10.4 3 166
2018 12 55 3/35 11.7 0 43/590 13.7 3 124
2019 Stats | ARI Week
TM Snap % 93% 93% 92% 94% - - - 86% 96% 96% 99% - 95% 97% 89% 94% - 94%
rshYds 12 0 0 6 - - - 19 8 0 1 - 0 4 28 9 6 93
rushes 1 0 0 1 - - - 1 1 0 1 - 0 1 1 2 1 10
rshTDs 0 0 0 0 - - - 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0
recYds 32 114 59 37 - - - 79 8 138 41 - 23 85 33 0 60 709
Tar/Rec 12/4 8/6 12/10 5/4 - - - 11/8 5/2 10/6 9/6 - 7/3 9/8 5/4 5/0 10/7 108/68
TM Tar% 23% 22% 29% 17% - - - 38% 22% 27% 28% - 24% 33% 22% 19% - 25%
recTDs 0 0 0 0 - - - 0 0 3 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 3
FScore 4 11 5 4 0 0 0 9 1 31 4 0 2 8 6 0 6 98
FS/PPR 8 17 15 8 0 0 0 17 3 37 10 0 5 16 10 0 13 166
Opp det @ bal car sea @ cin atl @ nyg @ no sf @ tb @ sf bye lar pit cle @ sea @ lar
TM Snap % 85% 69% 74% 67% 63% 79% 79% 76% - 89% 89% 91% 85% - - - - 79%
rshYds 0 0 0 7 5 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 23 - - - - 35
rushes 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 1 - - - - 3
rshTDs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 - - - - 0
recYds 4 27 90 28 85 77 57 42 - 8 77 41 54 - - - - 590
Tar/Rec 2/1 5/4 8/7 5/4 4/3 7/6 6/3 7/3 - 6/2 4/3 6/4 8/3 - - - - 68/43
TM Tar% 6% 19% 32% 28% 22% 23% 17% 20% - 16% 22% 38% 33% - - - - 21%
recTDs 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 - 0 1 0 0 - - - - 3
FScore 0 2 9 3 15 7 5 10 0 0 13 4 7 0 0 0 0 80
FS/PPR 1 6 16 7 18 13 8 13 0 2 16 8 10 0 0 0 0 123
Opp was @ lar chi sea @ sf @ min den sf bye @ kc oak @ lac @ gb det @ atl lar @ sea
Christian Kirk 2019 Outlook
As CBSSports.com suggested, given Larry Fitzgerald's age (36 in August), there's an excellent chance Kirk becomes the No. 1 receiver for the Cardinals in 2019. The versatile Kirk is an inside or outside receiver who produces yards after the catch, has great speed, boasts solid route-running skills and displays good hands. He proved to be dynamic (and productive) in his rookie campaign. This year, there's a new offense, run by a new offensive-minded HC (Kliff Kingsbury) with a new QB (Kyler Murray). On the whole, this should be a much-improved offense that will be forced to throw the ball a lot because of game scripts. Indeed, that's probably the way Kingsbury wants to run his offense anyway. As Fansided.com's Avery Duncan put it, "[Kingsbury's] offense is about as aggressive as a ten-year-old playing 'Madden.'" Remember: Murray is well-known for his time and success at Oklahoma, but Murray spent his freshman year at Texas A&M. Though he played just one season for the Aggies, Kirk and Murray were freshmen teammates, and Murray threw his first college touchdown pass to the now-Cardinal receiver. So, yes, Fitzgerald is still there, and the team added Andy Isabella and Hakeem Butler in April's draft (and of course David Johnson will chip in, too), but Kirk could return great value if drafted in this range.
According to the Sports Xchange, Arizona filled two needs by selecting Kirk in the second round. Not only is he a capable wide receiver who can step in and contribute from the slot position right away, but he's also a very dangerous return man on punts and kickoffs. A local Arizona product out of Scottsdale Saguaro High School, where he was named the state's player of the year as a senior, Kirk started as a freshman at Texas A&M and in three seasons there, caught 229 passes for 2,796 yards and 26 touchdowns. He also scored six other times on punt and kick returns. Adding to the intrigue, at this point the Cardinals have only J.J. Nelson and Brice Butler on the depth chart behind Larry Fitzgerald, so Kirk could see meaningful snaps during this rookie campaign. His true value will be greater in dynasty leagues, but Kirk is a prospect to watch. He'll be a late rounder who could easily outproduce expectations, especially with both Sam Bradford and Josh Rosen being accurate passers capable of keeping the Cardinals' passing attack moving.


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Abortion has been included as a nonessential surgery in Texas and Ohio in yet another attempt by lawmakers to ban abortion in the midst of a global pandemic. While the states pointed to a desire to save personal protective equipment for healthcare workers fighting COVID-19, abortion rights activists claim that abortion is, in fact, essential because potential patients are unable to wait until this indefinite pandemic ends.
The attorney general of Texas, Ken Paxton, announced Monday that "any abortion that is not medically necessary to preserve the life or health of the mother" will result in fines up to $1,000 or 180 days in jail. Texas followed the lead of Ohio after similar actions taken by authorities last week and has historically been a site of attempts to severely restrict abortion access.
The actions taken by state officials are clearly political stunts attempting to capitalize on the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, particularly in light of the fact that the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommended that abortion not be on the list of medical procedures that should be postponed due to the outbreak.
After Ohio issued a mandate to delay all nonessential surgeries on Wednesday, the office of Ohio's attorney general sent letters to abortion clinics ordering them to cease "performing all nonessential and elective surgical abortions." Despite complaints to the state's Department of Health from anti-abortion groups such as Ohio Right to Life, abortion clinics remain open after negotiations with the attorney general. The CEOs of two different Planned Parenthood affiliates in Ohio said in response that their clinics are in complete compliance and had already begun to cut back on the use of equipment.
"Abortion care is a time-sensitive medical situation that cannot be significantly delayed without profound consequences," NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio Executive Director Kellie Copeland said in a statement. "Ohio's elected officials should not stand between patients and their doctors."
Ohio was the first state in the U.S. in 2011 to introduce a so-called "heartbeat" bill that would ban abortion after six weeks of pregnancy–before the time many women even know they are pregnant. Though heartbeat bills have gained popularity in conservative states such as Iowa and Georgia, they have been largely struck down by the courts.
Louisiana also issued a similar order last weekend, and as of now clinics have temporarily suspended abortion services.
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