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Geek Girl Authority
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Geek Girl Authority Crush of the Week: FRIEREN
Welcome to this week's installment of Geek Girl Authority Crush of the Week, wherein we shine a spotlight on strong women who inspire us. These ladies are a prime example of female empowerment and how crucial it is for youth to have said example to follow. DISCLAIMER: This article contains spoilers for Season 1 of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End . Frieren Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Madhouse Fast Facts Frieren is the titular main character of the animanga Frieren: Beyond Journey's End . We meet her as an exceptionally gifted elven mage who, despite her 1,000-year age, hasn't quite learned to appreciate the short lives of humans or the little time she has with them. This changes when she reunites with her old party, some 50 years after their defeat of the Demon King. Himmel, the once-young and compassionate hero of the bunch, has passed in his old age. Alongside Eisen, the warrior, and Heiter, the priest, Frieren and her remaining party members gather to lay their late friend to rest. It's in this moment that she comes to understand just how precious human life truly is. RELATED: Geek Girl Authority Crush of the Week: T'Pol To celebrate Himmel and the memories he and Frieren shared, the mage embarks on a new journey to relive the adventure she now holds dear. By Heiter's request, she mentors an aspiring mage named Fern, accompanying the young girl following the priest's passing. Joined by the budding warrior Stark, Frieren has found a new party to journey with. This time, she vows to make it count. She still has a lot to learn when it comes to human connections and the mundane, though. These quirks have led many series fans to speculate that Frieren is autistic-coded (myself included). An avid collector of grimoires and odd spells, to boot, she's far more well-read than the average mage. But this innocuous hobby also gets her into trouble. Frieren can't resist a magic chest when she sees one, and she's known to fall for many a mimic. Her penchant for small treasures and even the most seemingly useless spells is the very reason she fails her first-class mage exam, despite her obvious ability. The Limits of Time Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Madhouse As an elf, Frieren is generally unfamiliar with the limits of time. When you've got thousands more years to look forward to, it's easy to lose sight of the day-to-day. But if she's learned anything from Himmel, Heiter and Eisen, it's that our relationships with one another and the memories we share make life worth living. RELATED: This Original Naruto Scene Still Holds Up 20 Years Later At the heart of Frieren's story is her connection with Himmel, lost to time and taken for granted. He showed Frieren, in many ways, what it is to be human. The great mage is reminded of Himmel and the loved ones she's lost as she makes new memories with Fern and Stark. Given the circumstances, it would be easy to spin a tale of grief. But Frieren chooses instead to honor Himmel and Heiter at every turn, oftentimes paying respect to her old friends by caring for new ones in sickness or choosing the perfect birthday gift. This way, the two will live on with her. The Real Deal Madhouse Frieren is the real deal. In-universe, her mana is nearly unmatched. Not only that, but she's also a pro at keeping this ace close to her chest, so to speak. This makes her a most formidable opponent to all, but especially to the demon race. For centuries, demons have conned their way to power, almost wiping out the elven population in its entirety. By concealing her mana, Frieren is able to trick her enemies into believing they hold the advantage. This strategy led her to victory over Aura the Guillotine and, eventually, the Demon King. Alongside her party members, she's widely recognized as the great mage who's killed more demons than anyone else in history. RELATED: 6 Comfy Anime Shows to Binge-Watch These feats aside, Frieren's mastery of magic is another for the history books. Her lengthy lifespan as an elf lends her the privilege of time, which she spends practicing magic. Through combat experience and her personal studies, she's made invaluable contributions to humanity's analysis of Zoltrak. This offensive magic technique, though once all-powerful, is now standard practice among magic-users thanks to Frieren. Why She Matters Why does Frieren matter? She might be one of the most powerful mages around, but she also teaches us that real strength isn't solely defined by skill or technical prowess. It's refreshing to see a female character reach such heights in anime, as many are often relegated to roles beneath their male counterparts. RELATED: Looking for another crush? Check out our Geek Girl Authority Crushes of the Week Through Frieren's decades-long journeys, we learn that human relationships, no matter how short-lived, are inherently meaningful. They give us the insight we need to reach our fullest potential by seeing our quirks admired, our shortcomings accepted and our daily accomplishments celebrated. Love makes us strong. It also makes our time in this world worthwhile. These are worthy lessons for us all to learn, and Frieren makes a great teacher. Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Madhouse Beyond the canon, Frieren also sets an example for neurodivergent fans. It's not often that autism is represented thoughtfully in media. This goes doubly so for autistic girls and women, who have found a role model and comfort character in the titular mage. So, be like Frieren. Take every chance you get to appreciate the people you love, and open yourself up to the possibility to be loved in return. Your quirks and idiosyncrasies — the things that make you you — is the stuff worth loving the most. Sure, there's strength to be found in standing on your own two feet. But when we open our arms to others, they can help us learn and grow in ways we never imagined possible on our own. Unless we're talking about demons, of course. They're best kept at a safe distance. The first season of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End is currently streaming on Crunchyroll. Anime Roundup: Everything Coming Out in April 2025 (Part 2)
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Is an indoor entertainment venue, bigger than the Kravis Center, coming to West Palm?
Related Ross is helping craft a deal between Live Nation and Palm Beach County to build an indoor entertainment venue in West Palm Beach, said Ken Himmel, president of Related Ross. Himmel would not discuss specifics except to say Related is helping work a deal between the company and the county to build an enclosed, 3,000-seat venue on county-owned land next to a courthouse parking garage on Banyan Boulevard in West Palm Beach. The concert venue would be larger than the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts' Dreyfoos Hall, which seats 2,000. A formal submission to the county will be submitted in about 30 days, Himmel said March 12. Also, a music festival known as the Palm Tree Festival is slated to make an appearance in West Palm Beach in the coming year, said Himmel. The outdoor music event rotates venues and just finished a performance in Aspen, Colorado. More details are expected soon. Stay up to date on South Florida's sizzling real estate market and sign up for The Dirt weekly newsletter, delivered every Tuesday! Exclusively for Palm Beach Post subscribers. Alexandra Clough is a business writer at The Palm Beach Post. You can reach her at aclough@ X: @acloughpbp. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Is an indoor entertainment venue coming to West Palm Beach?
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Business
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Billionaire West Palm developer not worried about economy fears: 'I feel very optimistic'
Stephen Ross, billionaire developer and owner of the Miami Dolphins, who is investing heavily in the rebirth of downtown West Palm Beach, among other projects, recently waved off worries about the economy, tariffs or market instability. President Donald Trump's tariff wars with Canada, China and Mexico are roiling the markets and already leading to price hikes on commodities and consumer goods. Recently, former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers warned there was a "real possibility" of a recession. "I think everybody long-term recognizes where we're going and what we are as a country," Ross said after a March 12 groundbreaking of the company's newest planned office towers, 10 and 15 CityPlace. "I think Palm Beach is going to be a leader long-term. So, I feel very optimistic even though we may have some short-term instability." But Ken Himmel, president of Related Ross, acknowledged concerns about the current and future economic forecast. On the topic of tariffs, Himmel said that Related Ross already entered into contracts for guaranteed prices from subcontractors on 90% of the 10 and 15 CityPlace office towers. For another project, the twin-tower south Flagler House condominium being built along South Flagler Drive, Related Ross locked down prices on 70% of the project, and 90% of what would be subject to tariffs. "We have no tariff exposure," Himmel said. But Himmel acknowledged concerns about the economy's uncertain future. Growth plans by corporate executives "definitely are going to be in question more today than they would have been a year ago. I'm sure this is going to have some impact on some people," Himmel said. But Himmel thinks that economic declines will have limited effects on Related Ross' roster of new tenants. This is because these tenants are in the healthcare field "and health care is not going away," as well as the still-growing finance and wealth management fields. "As long as people keep moving here, which they are, that will keep fueling growth in these sectors," he said. Stay up to date on South Florida's sizzling real estate market and sign up for The Dirt weekly newsletter, delivered every Tuesday! Exclusively for Palm Beach Post subscribers. Alexandra Clough is a business writer at The Palm Beach Post. You can reach her at aclough@ X: @acloughpbp. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Billionaire West Palm developer Stephen Ross not worried about economy
Yahoo
19-03-2025
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These major changes are coming to downtown West Palm Beach's CityPlace
Stephen Ross, chairman of Related Ross, said he is working to transform West Palm Beach into a model city that will be in "the most important county in the United States." To get there, Ross will continue to upgrade downtown's CityPlace, a massive mixed-use project that changed downtown when it opened in October 1999. New developments were shared by officials after March 12 groundbreaking of the company's newest planned office towers, 10 and 15 CityPlace, at Rosemary Avenue and Hibiscus Street. Ross, also owner of the Miami Dolphins, said: "We are doing everything we can to bring all the amenities and activities needed to sustain the growth we're looking at today." Some of those include: ∎ Related Ross development company is hoping to strike a deal with Publix to build a new West Palm Beach grocery store that would be nearly double the size of an existing store at CityPlace. ∎ More restaurants and furniture stores will take space at CityPlace. ∎ The opening of the Eataly Italian Market in the historic Harriet Himmel Theater this year. More: The Square complex in West Palm Beach reverts to its former, beloved name: CityPlace The 15 CityPlace tower, and a companion tower next door dubbed 10 CityPlace, will add 1 million square feet of office space to the downtown when completed in 2027. Some 4,700 employees could work in the towers when they are fully occupied, said Ken Himmel, president of Related Ross. The 25-story, 500,000-square-foot 15 CityPlace tower is 60% pre-leased to office tenants, officials said. More: West Palm's new office tower One Flagler opens as Related Ross works on other projects Among the building's many perks is a 6,000-square-foot rooftop amenity deck, said the tower's architect, Bernardo Fort Brescia, co-founder of Arquitectonica. These tenants included the previously announced Cleveland Clinic Florida medical offices, which will total 120,000 square feet. They also include two newly revealed tenants: Shutts & Bowen, Related Ross' law firm and a current tenant of another office building owned by Ross; and Inclenberg Investments, a private real estate investment firm with an office in Palm Beach. The size of these office leases was not disclosed. As for a larger Publix, Himmel said talks with the Lakeland-based grocery chain still are underway, and Related Ross needs to buy one additional piece of property for a new, larger store. The new store would be built at the northwest corner of Banyan Boulevard and Rosemary Avenue, a few blocks north of the current Publix store at Fern Street and Rosemary Avenue. Talks have been ongoing with Publix for five years, Himmel acknowledged, but the grocery chain previously backed away from opening a larger store at CityPlace. However, in the past couple of years, with the surge in the city's population and upgrades being made to the CityPlace district, a bigger store once again is a possibility, he said. The $45 million Eataly market will feature 30,000 square of interior space, plus outside seating. The market is being built in the historic Harriet Himmel Theater. Mayor Keith James, who attended the groundbreaking, said Eataly will attract further interest in the city. "You want something that will bring people from all over the county, maybe all over the region, and I think Eataly will be a great draw," James said. Himmel said Eataly also is a draw for restaurants hoping to get spillover business from the foot traffic and customers who visit the food hall. In fact, more than half a dozen restaurants are slated to be built at CityPlace in the next few years, Himmel said. Among them is Moxie's, a Canada-based chain that does $17 million a year in revenue at each of its two other locations in South Florida. In addition, a restaurant will be built inside the cottage that once housed the former Hibiscus House Bed & Breakfast, a property that Related Ross now owns. Home furnishings are an important element, too, in the CityPlace retail lineup. Perigold, part of the Wayfair furniture company, will open at the end of the year, and Crate & Barrel will open at CityPlace, too, joining West Elm at the center. As for the existing RH store on Okeechobee Boulevard, just south of CityPlace, that store does more than $80 million in volume, the third busiest store in the company's chain, Himmel said. Stay up to date on South Florida's sizzling real estate market and sign up for The Dirt weekly newsletter, delivered every Tuesday! Exclusively for Palm Beach Post subscribers. Alexandra Clough is a business writer at The Palm Beach Post. You can reach her at aclough@ X: @acloughpbp. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: These major changes are coming to downtown West Palm Beach's CityPlace
