Religious or ridiculous? Ohio BMV rejects request to wear spaghetti colander in driver's license photo - Cincinnati.com

Jackie Borchardt Cincinnati Enquirer

Published 9:32 PM EDT Oct 31, 2019

For Richard S. Moser III, wearing his religion's "holy headgear" in his driver's license photo shouldn't have been a problem.

Moser, who lives in Green Township in suburban Cincinnati, called the local Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles office ahead of time and was told he would be fine. But when he showed up at the deputy registrar in Green Township, he was given funny looks and turned away by a manager.

He struck out at a second Cincinnati-area BMV office, where he learned there was a note in his file to deny a photo ID featuring his headgear.  

Moser, 33, believes he's being unfairly treated because of his religion: The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster.

The headgear he wants to wear is a red plastic colander.

He considers himself a "Pastafarian."

"My holy headgear is just as silly as others'," Moser told The Enquirer. "And I believe we’re all afforded to wear our holy headgear with the First Amendment."

The BMV prohibits hats, scarves and other head coverings in license and ID photos. But exceptions are made for headgear related to a religious purpose but only if "usually and customarily worn whenever the person appears in public." 

The BMV says the policy ensures law enforcement can properly identify people and minimizes the possibility of fraud and identity theft.

'Pirates are the most holy people' 

Moser made several phone calls to BMV officials to no avail. He then sought help from the American Humanist Association, a Washington D.C.-based nonprofit that advocates religious freedom and has defended Pastafarians in other states.

In an Oct. 8 letter to the BMV, first reported by The Columbus Dispatch, the association said the state was violating the First and Fourteenth Amendments. It likened Moser's request to the BMV allowing a Muslim woman to wear a hijab in her photo.

"The government may not grant some benefit or privilege to adherents of one faith and withhold that same benefit from others merely because those other faiths are novel, unpopular, or esoteric," Monica Miller, the association's legal director and senior counsel, wrote.

In response, a BMV attorney wrote that the association provided no proof that the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster is a "recognized religion" as opposed to a secular argument or parody religion. And if it were a religion, there's no evidence Pastafarians regularly don colanders during job interviews, at work or during other tasks in public.

"To this day, the church’s website still shows many Pastafarians wearing pirate hats and scarves – or no colanders/head coverings at all – in the course of daily life," Winston Ford, associate legal counsel for the Ohio Department of Public Safety, wrote in an Oct. 11 letter.

Moser admits he rarely wears the colander in public. But, until recently, he frequently wore a tricorn hat and other pirate garb.

"Pirates are the most holy people so people dress as pirates," Moser said.

Satirical and serious

The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster has a deity (the Flying Spaghetti Monster aka His Noodly Appendage.) It has a creation myth (in which the spaghetti monster creates a beer volcano). It has a sacred text (Gospel of the Flying Spaghetti Monster). 

It's satire and parody, but it's also something much more serious to many believers: a response against what they see as erosion of the separation between church and state. 

The church dates back to 2005, when founder Bobby Henderson wrote a satirical letter to the Kansas state school board in opposition to teaching "intelligent design" alongside evolution. The gospel was written soon after.

Moser read the gospel last year while recovering from breaking his hip. He liked it. He decided to adopt the religion, partly as a protest to a new "religious liberty task force" initiated by then-U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

Moser founded the Cincinnati Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster and filed state paperwork to register it as a nonprofit. He became licensed by the secretary of state to solemnize marriages as a church "ministeroni."

Getting a photo ID while sporting a colander has become an aspirational milestone for Pastafarians. In a statement, Henderson explained that wearing the colander is a tradition, especially "while making official identification documents."

Is it a religion?

New Zealand has recognized the church as a religion for the purpose of marriage ceremonies, and several individuals have successfully worn colanders in government ID photos.

But case law on the matter is sparse. A federal court in Nebraska determined in 2016 the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster was not a religion.

Judge John Gerard, in ruling against a prisoner's request to practice Pastafarianism, called the church a “satirical rejoinder to a certain strain of religious argument" and its gospel a work of satire.

"The only position it takes is that others’ religious beliefs should not be presented as ‘science,’” Gerard wrote. “Despite touching upon religion, that is a secular argument.”

The BMV cited the case in its letter, but also said it was not passing judgment on whether Pastafarianism is a religion.

The agency also kept the door open to allowing the colander in the future: “If you have information and, more importantly, case law specifically addressing the theological significance of the colander and how the Ohio BMV’s policy substantially burdens a Pastafarian’s religious beliefs, we will be happy to review them.”

Moser said neither he nor the American Humanist Association plans to move forward with a lawsuit. But he still disagrees with the state rule: "People can choose to be religious for one minute of the day or choose to be religious all day long and be a devout religious person."

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How Moncler Shaped Après-Ski Wear Into Streetwear - Esquire.com

It’s hard to believe that, at its genesis, Moncler—the Italian heritage brand associated with ultra-luxe performance wear and majorly hype-worthy puffers—had nothing to do with fashion and zero connection to luxury. But with its trend-forward skiwear label, 3 Moncler Grenoble by designer Sandro Mandrino, Moncler's evolution from classic après ski outerwear to progressive street-tinged ready-to-wear has positioned it as one of the most relevant and exciting brands in the high fashion market.

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Buddies René Ramillon and Andreé Vincent founded the house in 1952 in a tiny mountain village near Grenoble, France; they thought it would be cool to create their own quilted sleeping bags and functional, rounded tents.

As for the the down jackets Moncler is so famous for? They were a happy accident–the pair scraped the coats together to protect their workers during chilly walks up to the factory. A French mountaineer noticed the outerwear and thought it might work on the slopes, too. (And as we know today, he was right.)

Two years later, in 1954, two Italian mountaineers wore Moncler’s high-resistance puffer coats to scale K2. The following year, a French expedition sported a Moncler down jacket to hike the summit of the Himalayan peak Mount Makalu.

This buried history hints at the wider evolution of après ski–the bougie slopes-oriented apparel category that could mean anything from the highly technical sportswear you don for isolated free skiing in Chamonix, to the oversized dark angel-style puffer vest celebs throw over a pair of graffitied pajamas. What was once the ultimate luxury signal (up until the 1950s, skiing was almost exclusively a jet-set endeavor) is at the same time rooted in the rugged, technical reality of life in sub-zero alpine conditions.

A Stylish Evolution

Over time, après ski has adapted both in terms of style and substance. In the early 20^th century, après ski saw the first waxed jackets, and skiing surged in popularity among women, who then wore below-the-knee skirts on the slopes.

By the 1920s, women were wearing pants and, with the dawn of the Winter Olympics in 1924, ready-to-wear fashion began to showcase technical proficiency. Later, in the '30s and '40s, wool-lined, high-rise pants were ski standards, and manufacturers began experimenting with waterproof cuffs and tighter fits.

During the '50s and '60s, ski wear became a technically advanced, water-resistant extension of classic sportswear. It wasn't until the '70s, however, that après ski hit its aesthetic stride: Moon boots, psychedelic influences, synthetic materials, and technicolor hues showed up on and off the slopes. For the first time, après ski looks had trickled into mainstream fashion.

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We’re now in an era where ski and snowboard wear can just as easily be streetwear or club-wear. Take 6 Moncler 1017 Alyx 9SM, 5 Moncler Craig Green, and 8 Moncler Palm Angels, for one. These limited-edition drops aren’t chalet specific; they hold independent weight. It’s not hard to envision iconic rappers in 8 Moncler Palm Angels’ bold, electric purple down—on or completely off the slopes.

In one particularly adaptable offering, 3 Moncler Grenoble’s collection looks to Italian rave culture. A fringed, unabashedly extra cherry-red puffer channels the self-styled aesthetic of the intentionally provocative early '90s Roman techno scene. There’s an irreverent, rebellious tone to the collection—the attitude embodied by the platform shoes, ceramic-laced graphic sweatshirts, and neon polyester crop tops of the original '90s scene.

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What to Wear to Any Restaurant No Matter What Occasion - Eater

The world of dining and drinking is an obstacle course wrapped in a labyrinth wrapped in a logic puzzle — it’s full of pitfalls, gray areas, and bewildering questions that really shouldn’t even be questions (How do I find the bathroom?) and yet, somehow, are. Fortunately, your friends at Eater are here to help: Life Coach is a series of simple guides to the arcane rituals of modern dining. Have a question or a quandary you’d like us to tackle? Drop Life Coach a line.

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“No shirt, no shoes, no service” is pithy, but it doesn’t really say much about what the shirt and shoes should actually be. And if you’ve never been to a particular restaurant, deciding how to dress is even harder: Without knowing firsthand what the vibe is, it can be difficult to gauge what’s appropriate. Clothing has tremendous power. It helps give us a sense of belonging and the confidence to be ourselves, and when the items don’t quite fit (either in mood or in the literal sense), it can distract us from and even ruin what could have been a fun, meaningful night out.

So, what should we be wearing to restaurants to help us harness the power of clothes for good? Eater is here to help.

But before we dive in, let’s just lay bare some of the assumptions that float beneath something as seemingly innocuous as a dress code, whether formalized or unspoken. Dress codes, and perceptions of what constitutes “appropriate” attire are subjective at best, and racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, fatphobic, and classist at worst. I want to take a moment here to acknowledge my privilege here as a cis white woman with the financial means to have a full wardrobe. And with that, let’s get into it.

1. Do some research

If you know literally zero things about the restaurant you’re going to, and want to know how the other folks going there generally dress, head to its Instagram place page. You should be able to glean a partial view of the clientele’s attire from the inevitable bathroom selfies and group photos at tables. Instagram photos arguably give a slightly dressier or vibe-y-er look at what the crowd will be wearing. After all, most people don’t take selfies if they don’t think their outfit is on point or if they’re just having a regular lunch.

Another good, but not always decisive, measure is to look at the cost when determining how formal a space is. If you’re heading out to a tasting menu temple, chances are there might be a dress code listed on the website, even if it’s as simple as “come as you are.” It’s worth looking at, especially for men, since some places like steakhouses and other white-tablecloth restaurants are still jacket-required.

2. There’s no such thing as overdressed

I’m not sure I believe in overdressed at all. The most important person you’re getting dressed for is yourself. If you want to wear your favorite cocktail dress to the local diner, or put on your new suit to crush some tacos, do you. You are the one deciding what the meal means to you, and you have every right to dress the way you want to experience it, even if it’s different from the table sitting next to you.

Personally, I tend to worry more about feeling underdressed than overdressed, in no small part because the very act of worrying about whether I’m underdressed means I’m participating in thinking I know to be exclusionary. (Shakes fist at the system.) And yet, I don’t relish the feeling of walking into a room and finding myself the odd one out for being in sneakers, as I recently experienced on a Saturday night at a great restaurant in New Orleans. After a few years of living in California, where dressing more casually is the norm, it didn’t occur to me that in New Orleans, the dining crowd tends to dress up a little more to go out.

So here’s what I’ll say on how to avoid being underdressed: As mentioned above, if you’re going to a tasting menu or super expensive restaurant, do a little social media investigating before putting together your outfit. If it’s unclear, slacks and collared shirt for men is a safe bet, and a jumpsuit, a dress, or pants (maybe even denim) and a blouse for women still ought to do it. Nobody is ever required to wear heels. They’re uncomfortable and bad for your body (I do wear heels sometimes, but no restaurant has the right to demand I slowly destroy my back and feet). An expensive meal is inherently an occasion, at least for me, and I like to celebrate things by dressing up. I enjoy it. I also think that my dressing up is a way of paying respect to the folks who are putting in so much work into my evening.

So much of not feeling or looking underdressed to me has to do with intent: Did I put effort into making myself look nice? Even with sneakers, it’s a different thing to wear a clean pair than one I wore to the gym a few hours before.

3. Anticipate spillage

If there’s one thing I’ve learned from years of dining out professionally, it’s that getting food on your shirt or pants is, ultimately, inevitable. More inevitable for some (me!) than others. With that in mind, do think in advance about what the food you’re having might mean for your clothes. For example, when I’m going to a restaurant with food I think is highly likely to end up on my shirt (saucey noodles come to mind here), I’ll reach for something dark, or highly patterned, and, ideally, machine washable. (And if a stain happens, I’ll get some sparkling water to blot it. I’m convinced that helps.)

4. Choose your outfit ahead of time

Since I’m a stickler about punctuality, I urge you to choose your outfit well in advance of your outing. Consider wearing it to work, if you’re going to dinner after a day at the office. Last minute dithering when it comes to choosing what to wear or how to style yourself is a leading cause of lateness, according to field studies of my friends and coworkers.

5. What not to wear — seriously

A recent controversy on a United Airlines flight where a white man wore a shirt suggesting that journalists should be lynched is a reminder that people need to carefully consider how messages on their clothing make others feel. As someone who dines out a lot, here’s what I hope for from my fellow dining companions:

Please don’t wear anything to a restaurant that makes someone — especially the people working there — feel unsafe. Your definition may vary from the establishment’s on the subject, and ultimately, they get to make the call, not you. If you’re wearing clothing with messages of hate, you do so at the risk of being kicked out of the place. And even if you’re not kicked out, know that your t-shirt or cap might have just made someone’s day — someone who’s simply trying to get their work done and go home — a little bit harder and a little bit worse. Don’t be that person.

6. Pick something that will make you feel comfortable

Comfort is key. Are you heading to a taco stand in LA? You may well have to stand, so wear shoes with support. Are you going to a multi-hour meal? Skip that pair of pants that digs in. I generally avoid tight clothing while dining out entirely, because who needs to be pulling or tugging when there’s pizza to be eaten?

If you tend to run hot or cold, go for layers. Some restaurants blast the A/C while others have open-fire hearths with heat that creeps into the dining room.

The ideal restaurant outfit is, above all else, an outfit you feel great in. Often restaurants are spaces where we come together with people we love to celebrate, to catch up, and yes, to share a meal. It’s more fun to do that when you feel good in your clothes.

P.S. If you’re more worried about where to eat, start with our 2019 Best New Restaurants.

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Hong Kong Falls Into Recession; Protesters Wear Masks for Halloween - The New York Times

HONG KONG — Hong Kong’s economy officially fell into recession in the third quarter after enduring nearly five months of protests and a persistent trade war between the United States and China.

The economy fell by 3.2 percent in the three months ending in September compared with the quarter that ended in June, Hong Kong officials said on Thursday. It was the worst economic performance for the city since the global financial crisis a decade ago and the strongest signal yet of the damage caused by political unrest.

“The blow to Hong Kong economy is multifaceted,” Paul Chan, the city’s financial secretary, wrote in a blog post. He said that a full year contraction was also “very likely.”

The performance marked the second consecutive quarter that the territory’s economy shrank, meeting the formal definition of a recession. In the quarter that ended in June, the economy shrank 0.4 percent from the first three months of the year.

Weekends in Hong Kong are now punctuated with public transport shutdowns, road blockages and the early closure of the malls and the luxury stores that were once part of the engine that keeps the city humming.

Tourists that traveled to Hong Kong from mainland China to fill their empty suitcases are almost all gone. During China’s main holiday week in early October, visitors plummeted by 55 percent from the year before.

Hong Kong’s growth has also been buffeted by a protracted trade war between China and the United States and is part of a broader global economic slowdown that has raised fears of recession in other major economies, including Germany and Britain.

The protests that have seized Hong Kong continued on Thursday, with demonstrators using the city’s Halloween demonstrations to challenge a recent ban on masks at public gatherings by the authorities.

On Thursday evening, the mood in Lan Kwai Fong, a rowdy night life district known for its booze-soaked Halloween parties, was noticeably muted. While the streets were still filled with revelers in costumes, compared to years past there were fewer Halloween decorations and more security and journalists.

At around 7 p.m., dozens of protesters wearing masks of government leaders like Xi Jinping and Carrie Lam gathered in the district. Amid blaring music from nearby bars, the protesters began shouting slogans like “Fight for freedom, stand with Hong Kong.”

The protest movement began as a fight over a now-withdrawn extradition bill and has expanded its demands to include free elections and an independent investigation into the police’s use of force. But after agreeing to withdraw the extradition bill, the government has since then refused to budge on the other demands, summed up by protesters under the slogan “five demands, not one less.”

Under mounting pressure to take action, Hong Kong’s embattled leader, Carrie Lam, drew on a colonial-era law to ban face masks at public gatherings. The move set off some of the most violent protests since the movement began in June. Pan-democratic lawmakers say the ban is unconstitutional since it was introduced without going through the normal legislative process. On Thursday, the High Court began a two-day hearing to review the lawmakers’ requests to overturn the emergency law.

Dozens of protesters have since been arrested on charges of violating the prohibition. But enforcement has been uneven. Face masks have long been a common accessory in Hong Kong, particularly since a deadly SARS outbreak in the city in 2003, and there has also been confusion about what constitutes a public gathering. The ambiguity has provided cover for some protesters to defy the ban.

Leading up to Halloween night, preparations were being made in anticipation of clashes. In a statement on Tuesday, the police warned of possible road closures and urged shops to close early if necessary. In a video released on Thursday afternoon, a police spokesman sought to pre-empt criticism by stating that officers were empowered to use force to remove facial coverings, if necessary.

Ocean Park, the city’s largest theme park, announced on Wednesday that it was canceling the last day of its signature seasonal event, Halloween Fest, citing the “current social situation.” The MTR Corporation, the Hong Kong subway operator, also announced that it was shutting train service down early, ostensibly to deter protesters from taking to the streets.

Prince Edward Station, near one of the busiest shopping districts on the Kowloon Peninsula, was shut down the earliest, at 2 p.m., apparently in response to calls among protesters to gather Thursday at the station, the site of a particularly violent confrontation between police and protesters exactly two months ago. Protesters are still angry about that night after video footage showed riot officers charging into a waiting subway carriage and beating people with batons and dousing them with pepper spray.

On Thursday night, the police fired canisters of tear gas at protesters outside the Mong Kok police station in the Prince Edward district.

Elaine Yu and Ezra Cheung contributed reporting.

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What to Wear on a First Date - Gear Patrol

Yeah, yeah, we get it — first dates aren’t easy. Navigating intimate one-on-one social interactions can be intimidating. And your choice of outfit is just one more factor that can get in the way of a great first date. It shouldn’t be.

Regardless of whether you met on an app or IRL, what you wear to your initial date ultimately is not the defining factor in determining potential future dates. That decision comes down to you. Here are some steps to help you decide what to wear so you can let your best self shine on the first date.

Figure out the Details

Before you open up your closet, figure out the details of the date. Are you meeting for drinks at a dive bar? A stroll through the farmer’s market? Are you headed to a concert for that artist that you both love? Is that artist Philip Glass? All these questions play into what pieces you’ll pull from your closet. Like any event, you dress for the occasion, whether that means headed to the office or headed to that Halloween party. The first date is no different.

This should be obvious, but check the weather. Nobody wants to get caught in the rain, especially on their way to a date. Then, gauge how formal or casual the situation will be.

Dress Comfortably

You want to give your date your full attention. Wear something that makes you comfortable, both physically and mentally. Once you’ve got that nailed, you’ll begin to feel more confident.

Try wearing your favorite outfit. If you don’t have one, start with your favorite pair of pants and work from there. The worst thing you can do is pick shoes that are too tight or a cashmere sweater that looks good for five minutes before you start sweating through it. Those problems will take your focus away from where it really matters.

As long as you feel good in your own clothes, that’s one less thing you have to worry about when the time comes to actually get to know each other. If you still can’t put something together that you’re satisfied with, the next step should help.

Be Yourself

Whether you’ve found a favorite outfit or not, pick one that’s a good representation of you on a normal day. Don’t show up to the date dressed in an outfit you’d never wear in any other context. The first date is all about getting to know each other, but that won’t happen if you’re dressed like someone else. If that means sweatpants and sneakers, so be it. If that means a blazer and tie, fine. A person who’s gonna judge you based on your clothes rather than your character is probably not someone you want to be around, romantically or platonically.

Ignore the Bullshit

There’s no shortage of advice that tells you what clothes to actually wear on a first date. But a lot of it really misses the point of a first date. No, wearing red won’t get you laid. No, don’t go out and buy something new just for the date. But yes, probably don’t go crazy on cologne.

If you haven’t noticed by now, there’s no concrete piece of clothing we’re telling you to wear. You can express a lot about yourself through your style. But remember that your clothes are not you. They may indicate what you like, but you will ultimately be the one talking, not your jacket.

And besides, you’ve already agreed to go on a first date — there was as a mutual attraction to begin with.

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Mom Sues NYC Catholic School After Son Told He Can’t Wear Braids - NBC New York

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• A Catholic school ins Queens is being sued after allegedly telling an 8-year-old student he can't wear his braids to school

• Lavona Batts filed the lawsuit Monday against Immaculate Conception Catholic Academy in Jamaica, according to her lawyer

• The suit alleges discrimination and violation of the New York City and State Human Rights Law

On the very first day at J.B.'s new school, the New York City third-grader was told his hair was unacceptable and he was given five days to change his hairstyle.

In response, Lavona Batts, the 8-year-old's mother, filed a lawsuit Monday against the Immaculate Conception Catholic Academy in Queens, alleging discrimination and violation of the New York City and State Human Rights Law.

When J.B.'s grandmother Joan dropped him off at school on Sept. 4, J.B. was wearing his hair in braids as he normally does, the complaint said. He's very proud of his hair as it is an important part of his identity. 

But when she returned to pick him up at the end of the day, Joan said she found her grandson standing with the school principal and other administrators. 

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"We don't accept this," the principal allegedly told the grandmother as he rubbed J.B.'s head and said his hair was against school policy.

The principal then told Joan that they had until Sept. 9 to change J.B.'s hair. Left feeling embarrassed and distressed, J.B. told his grandmother and mother that he didn't want to change his hair, the lawsuit said.

Batts says she enrolled her son, who is black, at the private school in Jamaica in August and paid a $275 registration fee, according to the complaint. She also spent an addition of $250 on school uniforms.

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She tried to contact the principal the following days to work something out but she was told twice that the principal was "busy." Batts then decided to unenroll her son from the Catholic school and enrolled him in a public school.

New York City Commission on Human Rights issued an anti-discrimination guidance earlier this year that says New Yorkers have the right to "maintain natural hair or hairstyles that are closely associated with their racial, ethnic or cultural identities."

Also in July, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a law that bans discrimination against natural hair in workplaces and schools.

Batts told the NY Daily News that she doesn't want other children to go through what her son went through. 

Instances of hair discrimination against African-Americans have made headlines. Just last month in New Jersey, a wrestling referee was suspended for telling a high school student to cut his dreadlocks or forfeit the match.

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Why Does Stranger Things' Gaten Marazzo Wear Mismatched Shoes? They're His 'Best Friend Shoes!' - PEOPLE.com

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Texas A&M to wear 'Aggie Ring' cleats Saturday against UTSA - The Dallas Morning News

COLLEGE STATION -- Texas A&M will be wearing its standard jerseys Saturday against UTSA, but the Aggies have a twist to their cleats to honor seniors on the team and one of A&M’s top traditions.

Each player can wear alternative Aggie Ring-themed cleats, and players who have qualified to get their Aggie Ring, by completing 90 hours, will have a special ‘lace jewel’ on the laces featuring the top of the real Aggie Ring.

This alternative cleat option is part of A&M’s senior day this Saturday.

“Adidas came to us with the concept of doing an Aggie Ring commemorative cleat that we would wear for senior day,” Matt Watson, A&M assistant athletic director for equipment and apparel, told 12thMan.com. “We thought it was a great idea to showcase one, our seniors on the team, and two, honor the academic side and the Aggie Ring itself.”

The white cleats have parts of the left and right side of the Aggie Ring embroidered into the shoe.

“The shoes are obviously very cool in and of themselves,” Marty Holmes, vice president of Texas A&M’s Association of Former Students, told 12thMan.com “But the fact that the ring crest shoelace jewel gets to be worn by seniors only is certainly a pride moment for those seniors--that one, they have it on their hand, but also that they obviously have a piece on the field that shows, hey, I’m a senior and I really attained something here.”

A&M and UTSA are set for an 11 a.m. kickoff Saturday at Kyle Field. The game will be televised on SEC Network.

“I think the players are going to think it’s awesome because no one’s ever done this before,” Justin Moore, Texas A&M senior associate athletic director, told 12thMan.com. “You can’t go to the store and buy this. So any time you can do that for the kids, that’s what they like. It’s something you can’t get. It’s new. It’s special. It’s unique. They’ll be excited to put them on and play well in them.”

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Chiefs to wear gray throwback face masks vs. Vikings - Chiefs Wire

By: Charles Goldman | 2 hours ago

The Kansas City Chiefs are making a small change to their uniforms this week.

The Chiefs will wear gray-colored face masks to honor their 1969 Super Bowl win against the Minnesota Vikings. Kansas City’s opponent in Week 9 happens to be the Vikings. Why gray-colored face masks, though?

For many years, dating back to the pre-merger days, all NFL face masks were gray. It wasn’t until the mid-1970’s that NFL teams, including the Chiefs, began to stray from the normal gray face masks and use colored face masks. In 1974 the Chiefs switched over to the white face masks, but now to celebrate their past they’ll make a switch back to the old-school gray for a week.

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It’s not entirely clear if this will count toward one of the three alternate uniforms the Chiefs are allowed to wear in 2019. Regardless, this is a pretty cool and easy way for the franchise to pay homage to everyone who came before them. Especially those who helped earn the team their first and only championship.

Here’s another look at the gray face masks from the Chiefs’ locker room courtesy of 810 Sports Radio’s Joshua Brisco:

The last time the Chiefs wore gray face masks appears to be Sunday, November 15 in 2009. The NFL hosted several AFL legacy games that season to celebrate the AFL’s 50th anniversary season. The game came against the Oakland Raiders and the Chiefs won 16-10. They also wore their Dallas Texans decals during that game instead of the Chiefs’ Arrowhead insignia.

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Federal police officers to wear body cameras — in certain circumstances - WTOP

For the first time, federal police officers will use body-worn cameras while serving search and arrest warrants, and while making arrests — but only while participating on task forces with local and state agencies.

In recent years, a growing number of local police agencies, including most in the D.C. region, have equipped body-worn cameras to protect officers and the public in cases where use of force is possible.

The Justice Department announced Monday a pilot program that will allow federally deputized task force officers to wear the body cameras.

The pilot program goes into effect in select cities Nov. 1, the Justice Department said in a news release.

Involved federal agencies include the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; the FBI; the Drug Enforcement Administration; and the U.S. Marshals Service.

Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., and Rep. Don Beyer, D-Va., applauded the decision to initiate the pilot program.

Norton and Beyer had introduced a bill in July that would required uniformed officers to wear body cameras in the wake of the 2017 shooting of unarmed driver Bijan Ghaisar by the U.S. Park Police.

The Justice Department investigation into the shooting continues, while Ghaisar’s family has sued the government and the involved officers.

A second bill would prohibit federal police from refusing to work with local police agencies that require officers wear cameras.

“Body cameras have already definitively been shown to be effective for law enforcement and residents alike to increase transparency as well as trust in the police,” Norton said in a statement. “All the DOJ needs to do now is to go the full way (in requiring body cameras for all federal police agencies, including when not participating in a task force).”

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