LYRA MAG.

Juniper Bar-237 West 35th St/NYC Entertaining-and certainly-a chip off the old block (an expression that without a doubt, the late great comic Joan Rivers would censor the ' old ' part-and have a valid point!!!)... All smiles-Melissa Rivers Melissa Rivers is in a midst of a whirlwind book tour-promoting The Book Of Joan, Tales of Mirth Mischief, and Manipulation -written after the untimely passing of her larger than life, tirelessly working mom. Melissa RIvers-jokes with photographers not to get to close. FYI-her skin is flawless. "It felt so daunting to do it conceptually (write the book)----I started writing so quickly...it allowed me to laugh...and to think about funny stories...it gave me permission where nobody can judge me...(because) it's a funny book..." AND it is-we started reading it on the subway home and went right passed our stop. It reads like one is having a personal convo with Melissa Rivers----the daughter of the legend...and...

all in the family-Tsedo Sherpa, V.P.-daughter of founder Tashi Sherpa, -right and Tsering Sherpa-Logitics/Retail Operations Outdoor Retailer/SLC Introducing the new Khangri ( Sherpa=mountain ) Alpine Series of Base/Mid Layers, Soft/Hard Shell Jackets+Pants Sherpa Adventure Gear- since 2003---has always had very distinct design features for its outerwear/casual apparel --a reflection of its country of origin (and most manufacturing)- Nepal. For the upcoming season-techy pieces-athlete tested on mountains all over the planet-including- of course, Mt. Everest- are launching-dubbed the Khangri collection-with intuitive and handy (very) features  "... from zipper  pulls, to drawcords, to pockets. For example, pockets on insulated layers are located on the right side of the chest—opposite from pockets of the jackets—to minimize bulk. Drawcords tuck out of the way in hidden alcoves. Horizontal thumbholes hold layers readily in place. And of course, all products are ha...