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Polly Mellen, the charismatic fashion editor who died months after her 100th birthday , was not a people pleaser, but a pusher of boundaries. She really went for it with 1975’s “The Story of Ohhh...,” photographed by Helmut Newton. Everything about this story, even the title—which is a reference to a French erotic novel, The Story of O —in which a photographer and a fashion model are protagonists, is eyebrow raising. It’s a ménage à trois (or maybe quatre), that seems sexist today, but at the time, it was Lisa Taylor sitting with legs parted, devouring a shirtless male model with her gaze that got people talking. “The Story of Ohhh” appeared in the same issue of Vogue as Deborah Turbeville’s scandalous “bathhouse” sitting. It was titled “There’s More to a Bathing Suit Than Meets the Eye,” and the images evoked intense reactions, as some people saw in them references to gas chambers or addiction. “Extraordinary” is how Corporate Photography Director Ivan Shaw describes Mellen’s twin victory in May 1975. Something that “can only be attributed to Mellen’s astonishing mix of creative brilliance and unwavering courage.” —Laird Borrelli-Persson “The Story of Ohhh...” was originally published in the May 1975 issue of Vogue. Photographed by Helmut Newton. Fashion Editor: Polly Mellen. Hair and makeup, Rick Gillette. Photographed at St.Tropez, in and around La Paziella, the house built for Elsa Martinelli and her husband Willy Rizzo by Roger Herrera. Bare arms, bare neckline —Oscar de la Renta’s—cinnamon halter-smock for day. To wear with six smooth wooden bangles...and ardent splashes of eau-u-u. Earrings, Peter & Peggy for P.C. Designs. Bangles Eva Graham, Fabrice. Omega belt. (Clearly, one person here hasn’t got the message yet; never mind, on the next page, the spectator catches up with the sport.)... Dress, of polyester and cotton. Ruza Creations scarf. Lugene sunglasses. His watch, Cartier. Everything here, and on the following 12 pages, photographed at St. Tropez, in and around La Paziella, the house built for Elsa Martinelli and her husband Willy Rizzo by Roger Herrera. The mood throughout heightened by the hair-and-makeup wizardry of Rick Gillette. THE BARENESS: The ultimate plunge—Halston’s long, thin, perfect summer evening in red-and-white cotton-knit stripes (if you have to ask what to wear in the way of a bra, this may not be the dress for you; this isn’t the moment for anything else on the body—but perfume). Dress, of Fisba fabric. Jewelry, Elsa Peretti of Tiffany.... Accessories for bareness, right, an airy length of “fishnetting” to wear as the coolest scarf; and—the classic—perfume behind the ear (don’t say we didn’t warn you!). Scarf by Don Kline. THE FRAGRANCE: The fragrance, adding definition to the coolest plunge on the coast, matching the dress in its effortless promise, Halston by Halston, a top note of incalculable warmth and beauty that worn on wet skin can last for at least 24 hours...and just as she has the imagination to knot a streak of fishnet around her bare throat, she sometimes has the wit to wear the new Silver Sage on earlobes and tucked into her episternal notch (the little hollow at the base of the throat)...NOT behind the ears where skin oils can distort the perfume’s true intention. Silver Sage is a scent created by Jess Bell for men and women, as our picture obviously proves.... Stop press fragrance news comes from Orlane for this month only.... They have masterminded the kind of purchase-with-purchase idea we thinks makes sense. With any $6 Orlane purchase, you can buy a good-looking tote bag (called Le Tote Chic) with 1 ounce of their piquant Eau de Toilette MW for only $7.50...bought separately, cost would be $25, so you save enough to stock up on Orlane’s Rose Lipstick, and Fluid-Blush in Rose Pastel worn by our model on the left. THE BARENESS: The bareness... left, the dégagé charm of a neckline left untied—and filled with scent (the shadow knows!)—Calvin Klein’s smock-blouse of navy-and-white tiny-print cotton, matching wrap skirt. Mayar Silks fabric. Bangles by Art Asia. LA Tienda bag, Banana shoes.... Backless for day, right—Givenchy’s narrow halter dress in dusty-peach gabardine so thin it falls like silk...with wafts of marbled pink chiffon, a shimmer of scent... M-m-m-m! Carlotto gabardine; scarf, of Marbles silk chiffon. Earrings, Medusa Heirlooms by Kathryb Hausman. Givenchy sunglasses. Bangles by Cathy and Marsha for Catherine Stein, Peter & Peggy for P.C. Designs. His clothes, Saint Laurent. Accessories, next to last page.... Photographed at La Pazziella, the St. Tropez house of Elsa Martinelli and her husband, Willy Rizzo (Willy designed all the furniture). THE FRAGRANCE: The fragrance, an essential part of any fashion bared down to show maximum skin, applied as early as you like—in the bath is a good place as bath oil or as cologne sprayed directly onto wet skin for the best retention value.... Rive Gauche by Yves St. Laurent gives full sensual value whichever way you take it—in oil, soap, body lotion, dusting powder, and, of course, the full (pow) strength of the perfume.... On a big evening, perfume imprint stays in place longer when using real perfume which, applied via an atomizer, diffuses alcohol content (the amount added to the formula determines strength and so lasting ability), while the true scent clings to skin. Body heat releases the longer lasting deeper notes of say Givenchy III, made to wear with Givenchy’s oh-so-alluring dress here, a fragrance that is much more than a trio of essences, but a complex and always intriguing forest full of scents. The makeup here, Pommette Cheek-gloss and French Formula lipstick, both by Lancome. THE BARENESS: The bareness... under the bareness, left: the ultra-pretty lacy-and-embroidered white bra with a plunging neckline, plunging sides, thin, thin straps... and the kind of easy front-closing anyone can manage! By Flair, of nylon tricot.... The open-air sundress, right: Sonia Rykiel’s enchanting cotton print in shades of pink, slit all the way up the sides—everybody picks up the scent! Of Mantero fabric. Bangles by Francine Hubert. The furniture by Willy Rizzo. THE FRAGRANCE: The fragrance...that counts is one that doesn’t lose its identity in minutes but stays on the skin, even developing (like a Polaroid picture) as it merges with skin oils, producing the whole breadth of its composition. Cerissa, the new scent by Charles Revson, is of this genre, a breathtaking melange of floral blends (honeysuckle, jasmine, jonquil, and carnation, to mention but a few in the bunch) that work so well together it appears body chemistry does not substantially alter its main challenge to the olfactory sense. Most perfumes have a lighter side, a toilet-water or cologne version of the major plot. If it’s a great perfume, its character shouldn’t be lost in a lighter form...good example of this is Charlie, first launched as a cologne spray for summer, now also available in full perfume strength to wear after dark, lasting the night through. The easy summer hair, here, by Rick Gillette, who did the hair and makeup throughout these pages. Right: Extra-Extra Shine Lipstick, Real Live Blush, both by Revlon’s Charlie Cosmetics. THE BARENESS: The bikini and its fans, opposite —the string-tied bikini in sienna-brown jersey with a matching wrap skirt. Sunglasses, Bib Lee for Hunting World. Bangle by Eva Graham. Sandlas: Herbert Levine... In fragrante...on the couch, below, the jumpsuit pyjama in parchment-colored stretch jersey with a skimp of halter...at the window, the gentle blouson-top dress of jade-green matte jersey on thinnest straps.... Pyjama by Robert David Morton for Quazoom, of Antron nylon and Lycra. Dress by Scott Barrie (Jasco fabrics rayon jersey). Left: Bangles by Francine Hubert. Right: Bangles, Francine HUbert, Eva Graham. His clothes, Saint Laurent. Accessories, next to last page.... Both pages, more views of the St. Tropez house of Elsa Martinelli and Willy Rizzo designed by Roger Herrera, with some of the furniture designed by Willy. THE FRAGRANCE: The fragrance for indoor or outdoor sports is beautifully demonstrated by Estee Lauder’s Aliage, a breath-of-fresh-air—if air could only smell so green and great. Warning: don’t soak up the sun if your skin has soaked up the scent...as you well know, we’re against lengthy sunbathing anyway (anything longer than ten minutes is taboo), but sunblock is better than sport scent for sunwear...on the other hand, in the shade we advocate lavish spraying as often as the thought occurs...the more Aliage in the air the better for all of us. Makeup, opposite page, Cinnamon Polish Fresh Air Lip Polisher, Sparkling Burgundy Lustrous Nail Lacquer, both by Estée Lauder. THE BARENESS: Bareness—everywhere you look! Halston’s navy jersey jumpsuit, far left— bare halter top, cutaway sides, cutaway back—so many places for perfume to go!... Bare, black, short, left —the little slip of a dress everyone wants at night, in silk crêpe de Chine. From Bill Blass.... The jumpsuit, of rayon (Pomezia fabric). Necklace by Elsa Peretti of Tiffany. The dress, of Lafitte fabric, about $395. His clothes, Saint Laurent.... Toujours...the one-shoulder dress—unfailing allure! Right: Here, Valentino’s narrow-falling printed black chiffon with a blowy little flounce top. Of Stucchi fabric. His shirt, by New Man; Saint Laurent trousers. All accessories, next to last page this issue. THE FRAGRANCE: Fragrance...an important part of dressing, even when you decide to cover up (some) of your bareness. Don’t get hung up on one perfume and think it’s the only one for you. It isn’t. There are many out there that can give you new ideas about yourself—and how refreshing that is to look forward to. Wear fragrance wherever you feel a pulse beat—Chanel No. 5 on the underside of the wrist, inside the curve of your arms, at the temples, both back and front of your neck—your skin will love it. Change your perfume pace A.M. to P.M....just as interesting as getting into another mood with clothes at night. Farouche by Nina Ricci is a heady start to any evening, traveling on a woman’s skin, particularly promoting its femininity. THE BARENESS: How to dress for the hottest day of summer, left: the naïve (naïve???) little gauzy pink sundress with bows on the shoulders, the coolness of fragrance on the nape of the neck—and hair lifted off...one way or the other.... Dress, Jacks by Maggie Browning, of polyester and cotton (Cohama fabric). His Cartier watch.... The thriller! —Dior’s un-big big-evening dress, right —nothing more than a sigh of white chiffon with the prettiest neckline we have seen anywhere this summer, and a matching scarf ribboned in navy and white satin...just enough covering to catch the scent of perfumed skin and send out the message... vite-vite! Dress, of Bianchini silk chiffon. Earrings, Diane Von Furstenberg for H& S Originals. Flower by Therese Aherns. ... On all these pages, the look of perfect summer hair and makeup, by Rick Gillette. THE FRAGRANCE: ...nobody’s business but your own and your skin has to be the arbiter when it comes to choosing it. Five minutes after you’ve applied the wrist test, the marriage of your chemistry with the perfume is consummated... if you like what you smell, it means the scent is literally made for you. It could be—and probably will be—Jovan’s new Ginseng, a mysterious little scent meant for mysterious little places like the nape of your neck, the back of your knees, your navel...which is also exactly where the spectacular fragrance Miss Dior belongs, too—especially on big evenings belonging to the kind of the dress, right, also designed by Dior to be just simply The Best.... Makeup, Red Rose Creme Lipstick, Scarlet Magenta Multiple Colouring Creme by Christian Dior Makeup.Stranger Finds 2 Brothers Playing Music to Earn Money, Gives Them Christmas They'll Never Forget

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(AP) — An online spat between factions of Donald Trump’s supporters over immigration and the tech industry has thrown internal divisions in the president-elect’s political movement into public display. The argument previews fissures and contradictory views his coalition could bring to the White House. The rift laid bare tensions between the newest flank of Trump’s movement — that is, wealthy members of the tech world who want more highly skilled workers in their industry — and people in Trump’s Make America Great Again base who championed his hardline immigration policies. A 9th telecoms firm has been hit by a massive Chinese espionage campaign, the White House says WASHINGTON (AP) — A top White House official says a ninth U.S. telecoms firm has been confirmed to have been hacked as part of a sprawling Chinese espionage campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans. 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In their final fixture of 2024, Kai Havertz scored the only goal of the game midway through the opening period. Arsenal’s victory takes them back to within six points of leaders Liverpool, having played one match more than the Reds, and a point clear of Chelsea following their Boxing Day defeat to Fulham. Ipswich, although much improved in the second half, have now lost five of their last six games, and remain just one place off the bottom of the table, three points away from safety. 🎯 pic.twitter.com/hDd5bkHwXr — Arsenal (@Arsenal) December 27, 2024 Mikel Arteta’s men have been rocked by Bukayo Saka’s hamstring injury which could keep the England winger, who has nine goals and 13 assists this season, out of action for the next two months. Gabriel Martinelli was handed the unenviable task of filling Saka’s shoes on Arsenal’s right-hand side and the Brazilian was involved in the only goal of the evening. The Ipswich defence failed to deal with Martinelli’s cross, with the ball falling to Leandro Trossard on the opposite side of the area. Trossard fought his way to the byline before fizzing his cross into the box for Havertz to convert from a matter of yards. It was Havertz’s third goal in four matches, his 12th of the season, and no less than the hosts, who at that stage of the match had enjoyed a staggering 91.4 per cent of the possession, deserved. Heading into Friday’s fixture, Arsenal had lost only one of their last 75 Premier League games when they had opened the scoring, and their triumph here rarely looked in doubt following Havertz’s strike. Three points that take Arsenal into second 🪜 #ARSIPS pic.twitter.com/Dx3s6XlwQ2 — Premier League (@premierleague) December 27, 2024 Havertz thought he had doubled Arsenal’s lead with 34 minutes gone when he converted Gabriel Jesus’ cross. But Jesus – handed his third successive start for the first time in a year – strayed into an offside position in the build-up. When referee Darren England blew for half-time, Ipswich had failed to touch the ball in Arsenal’s box, becoming just the second side to do so in the Premier League this season. Nottingham Forest were the other, away at Liverpool, before they went on to inflict Arne Slot’s sole defeat of his tenure so far. And for all of Arsenal’s possession, while they held just a one-goal advantage, Ipswich knew they were still in the game. An encouraging start to the second half for the Tractor Boys ensued, albeit without testing David Raya in the Arsenal goal. Shortly after the hour mark, Gabriel should have settled any growing Emirates nerves when he arrived unmarked to Declan Rice’s corner, but the defender headed wide of Arijanet Muric’s post when it looked easier to score. Just over an hour on the clock. #ARSIPS pic.twitter.com/JXNipX1J1Z — IPSWICH TOWN (@IpswichTown) December 27, 2024 Martin Odegaard then forced a fine fingertip save from Muric at his near post after a mazy run and shot from the Arsenal skipper. Rice’s stinging goal-bound volley from the following corner was blocked by Dara O’Shea as Arsenal pushed for a game-killing second. Havertz should have tapped home Trossard’s header but he fluffed his lines. And moments later, substitute Mikel Merino’s effort was diverted from danger by a diving Muric. Ipswich looked to catch Arsenal on the counter, but the match ended without them registering a single effort on Raya’s goal. Ipswich fans goaded their opponents with chants of “boring, boring Arsenal”, but it was the Gunners who enjoyed the last laugh as they saw out 2024 with a win which keeps the pressure on Liverpool.Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen will be released from the hospital on Friday after spending five nights at the Nebraska Medical Center for treatment of injuries sustained in a horse-riding accident. Pillen was injured after he was bucked off of a horse while riding with family members near Columbus on Sunday. He broke seven ribs on his left side and suffered injuries to his spleen and kidney, as well as a fractured vertebrae in his lower back. Two of his ribs were broken twice. After he was stabilized at the Columbus Community Hospital, Pillen was taken by helicopter to the Nebraska Medical Center. He has undergone two surgeries: a minimally invasive procedure to cauterize bleeding in his spleen on Monday, and a rib fixation surgery on Christmas night that placed nine titanium plates in his chest. Pillen’s care team said Friday that he was “very uncomfortable” before the rib fixation surgery, but he has been an “ideal patient” who is anxious to recover. People are also reading... During both surgeries — the first of which took less than an hour, and the second about three hours — Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly served as active governor, as is required under the Nebraska Constitution. Pillen made arrangements to work from his hospital room during his stay, according to his office. Charity Evans, a trauma surgeon who performed the first surgery on Pillen’s spleen, said the governor has already asking when he could get back on his horse — but they’d like to see a bit more recovery before they permit him to do so. Nebraska Medical Center's Dr. Charity Evans and Dr. Hillman Terzian provide an update on Gov. Jim Pillen's condition after Sunday hospitalization. Top Journal Star photos for December 2024 Volunteers from Raymond Community Church, including Monty Woodward (from left), Wayne Anderson, Linda Feiler, Krista and Chuck Kohles dish out chicken noodle soup into meal boxes on Wednesday at the Gathering Place Soup Kitchen. 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Ariana Cunningham, playing Clara (right), practices dancing backstage during a rehearsal for "The Nutcracker" at the Lied Center for Performing Arts on Thursday. Wisconsin's CC Crawford (left) celebrates a kill by Sarah Franklin (13) during the first set of a third round NCAA tournament match against Texas A&M on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, at the Devaney Sports Center. Norris' Evan Greenfield (22) scores a layup as Wahoo's Jase Kaminski (13) goes up to defend the basket in the second half on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, at Wahoo High School. Ruby Augustine blows out the candles on her birthday cake during her 105th birthday party on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at the Legacy Retirement Community. Cicely Wardyn of Lincoln adjusts an outdoor heater next to a Nativity scene during the Hometown Christmas event Sunday at the Governor's Mansion. Eddie Walters, dressed as the Grinch, leads the pack of runners along the Billy Wolff trail during the Santa Fun Run on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. Nebraska plays against Florida A&M in an NCAA tournament game on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. Fourth grade student Lulu Kulwick carries her review worksheet to meet with her teacher during computer science class. Each student was asked to analyze how fun, challenging and easy to understand each game was, and discuss what they thought was a good aspect to the game, and what could use some work. Ben Heppner is illuminated by morning light as he waits for the start of the Santa Fun Run on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, inside the Fleet Feet store. Nebraska head coach Amy Williams (left) and Callin Hake (14) cheer for their team after a defensive stop during the third quarter of the game against Minnesota on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Members of the Lincoln Journal Star's 2024 Super State volleyball team compete in Dance Dance Revolution and air hockey while at a photo shoot on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, at Round 1 Arcade. Lincoln North Star's J'Shawn Afun (10) and Mekhi Wayne-Browne (11) battle Lincoln Southeast's Jaydee Dongrin (21) for a rebound in the first half on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at Lincoln Southeast High School. Miami's Flormarie Heredia Colon (left) and Ashley Carr celebrate a point against South Dakota State during an NCAA first-round match, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at the Devaney Sports Center. Workers pull up the Capitol Christmas tree on Monday at the Capitol. The 22-foot Colorado spruce from Walton was selected by the Office of the Capitol Commission to be this year’s annual Christmas tree. Jenni Watson helps to arrange chairs for New Covenant Community Church's first service in their repaired main auditorium on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at New Covenant Community Church. New Covenant Community Church is nearing completion of six months of reconstruction project after a fire in May damages the church. While the building was not fully consumed by fire, there was significant water damage to the main auditorium and the first floor south wing. Jack, the dog, lifts his leg on the Christmas tree that his owners David and Karen Petersen of Hickman chose as Max Novak helps them on Saturday at Prairie Woods tree farm in Hallam. Iowa's Drew Stevens (18) kicks a game-winning field goal through the arms of Nebraska's Ty Robinson (9) and Nash Hutmacher (0) on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Lincoln Northwest senior Kynzee McFadden (top right) works with her teammates as they compete in an identifying game on the Anatomage Table on Tuesday at Lincoln Northwest High School. An Anatomage Table is a digital platform that allows students to perform virtual experiments on a life-size touchscreen. The table is a tool that provides an interactive view of the human body, allowing students to virtually work with different body parts. 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By MIKE CATALINI CHATHAM, N.J. (AP) — That buzzing coming out of New Jersey? It’s unclear if it’s drones or something else, but for sure the nighttime sightings are producing tons of talk, a raft of conspiracy theories and craned necks looking skyward. Related Articles National News | Today in History: December 16, the Boston Tea Party National News | Today in History: December 15, Dylann Roof convicted of killing 9 Black church members in South Carolina National News | Paying homage to veterans on Wreaths Across America Day National News | Today in History: December 14, the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting National News | Court denies TikTok’s request to halt enforcement of potential US ban until Supreme Court review Cropping up on local news and social media sites around Thanksgiving, the saga of the drones reported over New Jersey has reached incredible heights. This week seems to have begun a new, higher-profile chapter: Lawmakers are demanding (but so far not getting) explanations from federal and state authorities about what’s behind them. Gov. Phil Murphy wrote to President Joe Biden asking for answers. New Jersey’s new senator, Andy Kim, spent Thursday night on a drone hunt in rural northern New Jersey, and posted about it on X. But perhaps the most fantastic development is the dizzying proliferation of conspiracies — none of which has been confirmed or suggested by federal and state officials who say they’re looking into what’s happening. It has become shorthand to refer to the flying machines as drones, but there are questions about whether what people are seeing are unmanned aircraft or something else. Some theorize the drones came from an Iranian mothership. Others think they are the Secret Service making sure President-elect Donald Trump’s Bedminster property is secure. Others worry about China. The deep state. And on. In the face of uncertainty, people have done what they do in 2024: Create a social media group. The Facebook page, New Jersey Mystery Drones — let’s solve it , has nearly 44,000 members, up from 39,000 late Thursday. People are posting their photo and video sightings, and the online commenters take it from there. One video shows a whitish light flying in a darkened sky, and one commenter concludes it’s otherworldly. “Straight up orbs,” the person says. Others weigh in to say it’s a plane or maybe a satellite. Another group called for hunting the drones literally, shooting them down like turkeys. (Do not shoot at anything in the sky, experts warn.) Trisha Bushey, 48, of Lebanon Township, New Jersey, lives near Round Valley Reservoir where there have been numerous sightings. She said she first posted photos online last month wondering what the objects were and became convinced they were drones when she saw how they moved and when her son showed her on a flight tracking site that no planes were around. Now she’s glued to the Mystery Drones page, she said. “I find myself — instead of Christmas shopping or cleaning my house — checking it,” she said. She doesn’t buy what the governor said, that the drones aren’t a risk to public safety. Murphy told Biden on Friday that residents need answers. The federal Homeland Security Department and FBI also said in a joint statement they have no evidence that the sightings pose “a national security or public safety threat or have a foreign nexus.” “How can you say it’s not posing a threat if you don’t know what it is?” she said. “I think that’s why so many people are uneasy.” Then there’s the notion that people could misunderstand what they’re seeing. William Austin is the president of Warren County Community College, which has a drone technology degree program, and is coincidentally located in one of the sighting hotspots. Austin says he has looked at videos of purported drones and that airplanes are being misidentified as drones. He cited an optical effect called parallax, which is the apparent shift of an object when viewed from different perspectives. Austin encouraged people to download flight and drone tracker apps so they can better understand what they’re looking at. Nonetheless, people continue to come up with their own theories. “It represents the United States of America in 2024,” Austin said. “We’ve lost trust in our institutions, and we need it.” Federal officials echo Austin’s view that many of the sightings are piloted aircraft such as planes and helicopters being mistaken for drones, according to lawmakers and Murphy. That’s not really convincing for many, though, who are homing in on the sightings beyond just New Jersey and the East Coast, where others have reported seeing the objects. For Seph Divine, 34, another member of the drone hunting group who lives in Eugene, Oregon, it feels as if it’s up to citizen sleuths to solve the mystery. He said he tries to be a voice of reason, encouraging people to fact check their information, while also asking probing questions. “My main goal is I don’t want people to be caught up in the hysteria and I also want people to not just ignore it at the same time,” he said. “Whether or not it’s foreign military or some secret access program or something otherworldly, whatever it is, all I’m saying is it’s alarming that this is happening so suddenly and so consistently for hours at a time,” he added. Associated Press reporter Hallie Golden in Seattle contributed to this report.