It’s officially getting cold out there, which means it’s about time to cozy up in après skiwear and visit a holiday shopping pop-up (especially if you happen to be in New York City). On Friday, Shopbop and Sea New York unveiled their ski-inspired collaboration, a capsule collection full of …
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[Warning: The below contains spoilers for Deadliest Catch Season 21]
There has been a lot of blood, sweat, and tears shed during Season 21 of Deadliest Catch. It all led up to a dramatic one-two punch of episodes during the October 31 double episode finale. Sig Hansen was stressed with an offload bairdi quota deadline coming in four days. He received a call from Jake Anderson, who wasn’t too far off, asking if his former mentor wanted to partner up. Sig initially turned him down. Jake had another idea to boost numbers. He opted to weld and set pairs of pots across the narrow channel in a zig-zag pattern. His hope was to herd the crab in like sheep dogs through baited gear. Sig eventually came back and went with Jake’s herding approach. Sig’s Northwestern went north while Jake’s Titan Explorer went south.
The plan proved fruitful. However, Sig was starting to feel the physical and mental demands of captaining a vessel deep into a season. Feeling especially tired, he called his son-in-law Clark Pederson to the wheelhouse to take over while he went to lay down. Later on a crew member checked on Sig to find him on the floor in his room. It was a dramatic scene that even led to the producer to ask if he needed help. There was vomit spotted nearby. The crew wanted to alert the coast guard, but Sig refused. “I was just dizzy,” Sig explained. “It feels tight on my chest.”
Knowing he had two previous heart attacks, Clark consulted with a cardiology specialist via phone to see what they should do. The medical professional asked him to take his blood pressure and check his pulse. Sig mentioned having shoulder pain. “How fast can you get him medical attention,” the specialist asked. He suggested elevating his legs for increased blood flow and to head to a medical clinic ASAP. They made it back to port. Sig headed off to see a cardiologist and get checked out.
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It was then up to Clark to finish things up with 60,000 pounds of bairdi still to catch. This was the first time he captained by himself. Back on land in Washington, Sig met with the doctor. Sig spoke about what led up to the event including being up for a day-and-a-half and drinking a ton of coffee, in excess of 15-20 cups. Sig admitted he was also still smoking. Arrhythmia increased the risk of having a heart attack. The doctor encouraged him to stop smoking and lay off the caffeine, especially in such a high stressful job. The doctor suggested he may also want to reconsider fishing more. “You’re not doing yourself any favors being on the boat.” Needless to say, Sig had a lot to think about regarding his future. Clark made it back home as the conquering hero. He met the quota, which translated to $52,000 for each deckhand. Sig was proud of his son-in-law and thankful for his efforts. So much he gifted him a new set of wheels. Sig As for retiring Sig said, “I don’t see that happening. Quite, frankly, I don’t want to.”
Meanwhile, Jake had his own issues aboard the Titan Explorer with a big quota looming. His key deckhand Mac White hurt his knee, but he limped on through until he reached a point he needed to step aside. Jake hoped to get him back in the game as the 40-year veteran was an important member of the team. Mac valiantly made it back on deck to finish the job. Jake met his quota with a mammoth 400,000 pounds of bairdi worth $2.9 million. Now it was just about writing a check and filling out paperwork to own the Titan Explorer outright. His crew received $145,000 each for their efforts.
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In Anchorage, Alaska, Keith Colburn was getting himself checked out at the hospital. His brother Monte held down the fort on The Wizard. There were still 100,000 pounds of crab left to catch. An alarm sounded ,and he lost steering. The plan was to weld piping down below the vessel to operate the steering manually while they work on another motor over the next few hours. The waves were coming in strong as Monte communicated directives of where to steer while the pots were placed.
Keith received good news from the panel results on his kidneys and back. He may return to work. Back on the boat, Joe, chief engineer, was able to get the steering going again. Then it came back to hauling to finish the season strong. Monte took a break to pick up his brother from the airport. With an offload done, they were getting out there for opilio before the cannery closed. Despite turbulent weather and conditions, their numbers picked up and headed home.
Rick Shelford had a difficult opilio season as well and battled particularly icy conditions. He made a last-ditch effort to make his goal on the Aleutian Lady as he dropped 120 pots in the midst of 20-foot breakers. Rick had to deal with a potentially disastrous leak that put his crab tank and 65,000 pounds of crab worth $425,000 in danger. Luckily, the crew managed to locate the leak and seal it up.
Though it wasn’t smooth sailing when his deckhand Noah got smacked in the face with a steel hook. Rick likened it to getting punched in the face by Mike Tyson. With blood coming out of his mouth, Noah had cracked teeth. Rick had no choice but to head back to the Dutch Harbor for him to get helped by a dentist. Rick headed back on the waters to get the rest of his crab. He finished with 220,000 pounds for his quota, which meant a $55,000 pay day for each hand. Overall a job well done.
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dEUS will play their classic albums ‘Worst Case Scenario’ and ‘In A Bar, Under The Sea’ in full on a UK and European tour next year to celebrate their 30th anniversaries.
The influential Belgian rockers will celebrate their early years on the 19-date tour across the continent, though they will “not necessarily” be playing the two albums – released in 1994 and 1996 respectively – front to back.
The tour will kick off in Lille, France on March 12 before taking in cities including Paris, Brussels and Berlin. There is only one UK date on the tour, taking place at London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire on March 17. They will then sign off in Oslo on April 11.
Tickets are on sale now – you can buy yours here and see the full list of dates below.
MARCH
12 – Lille, FR, L’Aeronef
13 – Paris, FR, L’Olympia
15 – Dijon, FR, La Vapeur
17 – London, UK, O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
19 – Brussels, BE, Forest National
21 – Nijmegen, NL, De Vereeniging
24 – Cologne, DE, Burgerhaus Stollwerck
25 – Berlin, DE, Metropol
27 – Frankfurt, DE, Batschknapp
28 – Fribourg, CH, Fri-Son
29 – Milan, IT, Magazzini Generali
31 – Vienna, AT, Arena
APRIL
2 – Amsterdam, NL, Paradiso
3 – Amsterdam, NL, Paradiso
6 – Groningen, NL, De Oosterpoort
7 – Hamburg, DE, Markthalle
9 – Copenhagen, DK, Amager Bio
10 – Stockholm, SE, Debaser
11 – Oslo, NO, Rockefeller
Breaking out in the early ’90s, dEUS eluded definition with their experimental style of rock music, blending elements of folk and jazz. They also became notably more prolific than many other acts from their home country of Belgium.
They have remained active since, other than a hiatus in the early 2000s. They released their first album for 10 years, ‘How To Replace It’, in 2023.
The band last toured in 2019 to mark the 20th anniversary of their cult album ‘The Ideal Crash’.
Sea is riding a wave. Ahead of their 20th anniversary, in 2026, the brand is opening stores in Seoul and in Shanghai. “The consumer in China is changing, they are buying differently and they’re buying in our direction, which is helpful,” explained Sean Moynihan. “They want things that feel more crafted, more unique, more individual or independent.”
This spring collection certainly delivers on the made-with-love front; as Monica Paolini noted, “mending is a really big part of this collection.” Stitches, monograms, and motifs from vintage samplers have been adapted in a freeform way on tops and jeans. Sportiness, in the form of long shorts, is a carry over from resort. Providing a contrast to the width of the shorts are barely-there skorts and mini-skirts with attached bloomers. Another two-for-one look is a duster with a lining that can be worn on its own.
Openwork trims and folksy embroideries are Sea signatures; for spring the latter have been refined through the use of a new type of thread that allows for the most intricate work. Paolini indulged her passion for Chantilly lace as well. This season it reads alternatively sweet (see a lace-trimmed blazer) and sexy (transparency reveals undergarments in a grown-up way).
The designer had a feeling for lingerie as outerwear as well. A mauve button-front dress with tucks and lace insets offered a less literal take on the boudoir look, which shared space in this offering with khaki separates, utility pockets, and rainwear capes boasting summer camp vibes. Paolini has been working on all of these themes for some time now. What felt most directional were the very subtle allusions to the ’80s, as seen on white work dresses that carried forward the spirit of Laura Ashley and on pleat-front balloon pants that gathered at the ankle.
Ganesh Chaturthi started on August 27 with grandeur all over the nation, and actress Bhumi Pednekar participated with her own private puja at home. Posting snapshots of several family members celebrating on Instagram, Bhumi treated fans to a glimpse of the devotional environment. A video featured her reciting mantras with her sister Samiksha and their mother, while another clip showed her making offerings of flowers before the intricately decorated Ganesh idol sitting on a floral throne.
Graceful Traditional Appearance
For the event, Bhumi chose a sea green and gold silk saree with a golden blouse. She added a statement choker necklace, similar earrings, and a dainty Chandrakor bindi to her appearance, while makeup was kept subtle to enhance her natural glow. Her traditional look and calm smile spoke the language of the festival.
Posting the photos, she captioned, “Ganpati Bappa Morya.”. May Bappa bless us all, may there be peace and prosperity. May we always be blessed with the presence of loved ones and by the blessings of the departed.” The emotional post went out with warm wishes from fans, who saluted both her appearance and her devotion.
Visiting Mumbai’s Iconic Pandal
Having celebrated the day at home, Bhumi ventured out to participate in the city’s festive spirit under the BT Blockbuster Bappas programme sponsored by Bombay Times. She went to the famous GSB Seva Mandal pandal at King’s Circle, one of the most famous Ganeshotsav locales in Mumbai. Wearing traditional clothes and sporting a nathni, she made offerings and imbibed the religious vibes of the pandal.
Talking about her association with the festival, Bhumi told us, “As Ganesh Chaturthi approaches every year, my energies rise. The dhol beats and the chant of ‘Ganapathaye Namah’ instill a divine energy that is so profound and divine.” With her religiosity and festive appeal, Bhumi was the very essence of Ganesh Chaturthi.