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Saturday, June 27, 2015

White House updates official Facebook photo to celebrate gay marriage ruling

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Just minutes after the Supreme Court announced its landmark decision to strike down bans on gay marriage nationwide, the White House showed its support on Facebook.

The image is a vibrant illustration of the White House colored in with the bright stripes of the iconic Rainbow Flag.

SEE ALSO: Same-sex marriage is the law of the land in America

The White House also shared a screenshot of President Barack Obama's tweet in support of the historic decision:

Obama has been a public supporter of same-sex marriage since 2012.

In an interview with Robin Roberts of Good Morning America that year, he said that he personally felt that gay couples should be allowed to marry. He's since come out with more forceful stance on the issue, and addressed the issue during his second inaugural speech.

"Our journey is not complete until our gay brothers and sisters are treated like anyone else under the law, for if we are truly created equal, then surely the love we commit to one another must be equal as well," he said, according to the New York Times

LGBT families and allies share their hopes for the future

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BY KATIE DUPERE1 DAY AGO

Among seahorse-patterned blankets and blue buckets full of snacks, LGBT families and their allies kicked off 2015 New York City Pride with Family Movie Night on Wednesday.

While Pride events aren't typically known as kid-friendly spaces, Family Movie Night was created especially for families. It's a little break from the 21-and-over, exclusive atmosphere of festivities to come, and a time to celebrate Pride with those who matter most: family.

SEE ALSO: Supreme Court gay marriage decision could end debate over children's well-being

This year, families gathered at Pier 63 at Hudson River Park to watch Finding Nemo. Kids like Lucas, who loves his two dads even more than Marlin loves Nemo, got their Pride moment complete with candy, rainbow cake and lots of swag.

To help celebrate, we asked Family Movie Night attendees to tell us their hopes for LGBTpeople, families and themselves in the future. Here's what they had to say.

"Hope to see everyone come together as a whole... United we stand!!! Gay - Les - Straight..."

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"My hope is that anyone who wants to have a family has the support and love to have one!"

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"End discrimination! We love you!"

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"To be accepted in every facet of their lives."

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"No more LGBTQ homeless youth."

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"I want New York to support family building via surrogacy."

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"Let's all live as one!"

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"Equal treatment."

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"No barriers between love."

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"I hope that one day, gays/lesbians will not be judged for what they love. I hope for peace and love for all."

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"Happiness, love and joy!"

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"100% recognized."

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"Not be judgment."

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"Health, $$, equality, education, love."

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"All families deserve support and equality."

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"To never feel judged."

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"No judgment, pure equality."

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"I'm most proud to be free!"

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"All families are made of love."

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Saturday, June 20, 2015

How to make your fingernails look like holograms

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BY ANDREA ROMANO AND LILI SAMS

Jun 07, 2015

You can find DIY beauty inspiration in the most unexpected places.

Holographic nail art catches the light and turns heads, but those typical drug store polishes can be heavy and and gloopy.

SEE ALSO: 13 nail hacks for the perfect DIY manicure

Fear not. You don't need to pay top dollar for a premium polish to make you look like an ethereal space queen. There is one way to get a gorgeously understated, holographic nail that still looks out of this world.

Materials:

A few inches of iridescent cellophane
Craft scissors
Small nail scissors
Base coat nail polish
Top coat nail polish
A soft tape measure
A friend*

*Recommended but not required.

Step one:

Get an approximate measurement of your nail surface. You'll use this measurement just as a general rule of thumb for when you're cutting your cellophane. It should fit just slightly thinner than your nail.

Step two:

Cut thin strips of cellophane using the measurement you took. You will only need a few strips. Since the surface of your nail curves, it's better to cut strips that are slightly skinnier than your nail's surface and use the cellophane as an accent.

Step three:

Coat your nails with an even, thin layer of base coat. This acts as a "glue" for the cellophane to adhere to the nail.

Step four:

Gently place the cellophane to the middle of the nail and press down so it sticks to the base coat. Make sure all the edges are sealed onto the nail. You may have some slight bubbling depending how thick you cut your strips. If so, you can always start again. This nail art is extremely forgiving.

Once you have your strip in place, use your nail scissors to cut the strip, leaving a little excess on the nail.

Step five:

After you have attached the cellophane to all your nails and allowed the base coat to dry, trim the excess away until you are left with a clean edge.

Step six:

Apply your top coat to sandwich in your cellophane. If needed, allow to dry and apply a second coat to smooth the surface.

Step seven:

Admire your handiwork. Instagrams are encouraged.

If you wish, apply a colored nail polish before or in place of your base coat as an added element. While it probably won't effect the look of your manicure, most nail polishes may chip under your cellophane, so they are not great replacements for stickier, thicker base coats.

Two-in-one base coat and top coat polishes are also viable options, however results and longevity might vary.

Once your nails are dry, you'll be on your way to conquering the universe.

5 crowd-pleasing punch recipes to bulk up your buzz

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BY LAURA VITTOJUN 08, 2015

No party host wants to spend all night in the kitchen creating custom craft cocktails for each guest. In times like these, it's best to employ a punch, the tastiest — and arguably cheapest — option.

Mixologist Patrick Williams from Denver-based restaurant and entertainment company Punch Bowl Social is a huge proponent of properly brewed punch. This means developing recipes that feature the traditional five elements in a drink: sour, sweet, strong, weak and spice.

SEE ALSO: Cocktails 101: A simple guide to making mixed drinks

With these elements in mind, Williams develops recipes that create harmony between ingredients, creating a drink for your guests that isn't too strong or too sweet. Check out five of Williams' favorite punch creations, and consider one for your next boozy bash.

From Williams: "The malt notes from the scotch get cut nicely by the acidity of the apple liqueur and the slight bitterness of the blood orange juice."

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From Williams: "This is a feature at Punch Bowl Social’s Detroit location. This punch takes the botanical notes of the London Dry gin to the next level with lavender and cherry."

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From Williams: "A delicious bourbon punch, floral notes from the liqueur and fruit notes from the tea play well with the bourbon base."

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From Williams: "This is Punch Bowl Social’s most popular spring and summer time punch. Shrubs are basically vinegar infusions that help balance drinks with their acidity. The watermelon shrub and cardamom syrup come together to provide a really unique flavor combination."

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From Williams: "The richness of the 8-year-old rum plays well with the floral notes of the elderflower liqueur and lime juice pairs naturally."

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