Bryan Cranston, Christina Hendricks, Woody Harrelson and CBC’s George Stroumboulopoulos will star in TIFF’s surprise live reading of American Beauty hosted Thursday by Juno director Jason Reitman.
The film, about the dark side of American suburbia, premiered at TIFF 13 years ago and netted Oscars for director Sam Mendes, writer Alan Ball and lead actor Kevin Spacey.
Since last October, Montreal native Reitman has organized and narrated the stage directions for a series of live-reads with A-list actors in Los Angeles, including The Breakfast Club with Jennifer Garner, Shampoo with Bradley Cooper and Kate Hudson, and The Big Lebowski with Seth Rogen.
For the Toronto live-read premiere on stage Thursday at the Ryerson Theatre, the former Ryerson student puts Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) in the lead role of Lester Burnham, a mid-level advertising executive in the throes of a mid-life crisis who becomes infatuated with his daughter’s friend Angela.
Playing Burnham’s bitter and unfaithful wife Carolyn is sultry Christina Hendricks of Mad Men fame.
Toronto-born Sarah Gadon (Cosmopolis) steps into Mena Suvari’s shoes as Angela Hayes, the teen object of Lester’s rose-petal-filled sexual fantasies and his daughter’s cheerleader best friend.
Lester’s rebellious and introverted daughter Jane (originally played by Thora Birch) will be read by Mae Whitman (Amber in Parenthood).
Ricky, played by Wes Bentley in the film, will be read by Adam Driver, best-known as Hannah’s sort-of boyfriend in HBO sitcom Girls.
Woody Harrelson plays Ricky’s abusive, homophobic, gun-collecting ex-marine father Col. Frank Fitts.
It’s Harrelson that Strombo is most excited to join on stage — the CBC talk show host has a smaller role in the live-read playing Jim Olmeyer, one half of a happy, normal gay couple (both named Jim) who are neighbours to the Burnhams.
Stroumboulopoulos, who says the group won’t do any rehearsal before Thursday, describes the enduring impact of American Beauty.
“I remember watching it and talking to friends who were roughly the same age as Spacey was,” he says. “I remember really enjoying the film, but there was an uneasiness and almost panic in these guys’ eyes because they could almost relate to that. And I remember saying I can’t wait to experience this movie when I’m older.
“And I mean, to be part of that dialogue. It’s poetic and fluid, but when you cut through the cinema of it, it’s severe. It’s heavy to carry around with you because it’s real, you know.This a simple guide to help collectors and enthusiasts to buy air jordan shoes. I think to hear rather than see it in the cinema sense, is going to leave different mark on the audience.”
2012年9月5日星期三
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I struggle to give you the visual of what it felt like. A French painting of Mrs. Obama, twisting red flags held high above her head (with flawless makeup and cute hair), leading an army of women into a fiery red battle? An Olympic Mrs Obama sprinter tearing up the track and handing off the baton to the President with a ten second lead as the crowd roars in the background. You get my picture though.... the women in my building seemed to have experienced a shared bonding experience.
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Today there was this very strange energy. Everyone had one thing they wanted to talk about and it was Michelle Obama. They discussed her hair (very cute and super glossy) her makeup (she looked flawless) her dress (they all LOVED it) her shoes, her beauty... but I could tell that these women had been moved. They were.women's high dunk high sneakers with patent...I don't know how to say it...energized on the same level. They were all beaming and it was similar to how a woman shines when she tells you something really cool that one of their kids did. And then they talked about her speech and, as the only dude and on the outside of the vibe that was going on, I sort of struggle to put what it means into words but I'll try.
I think the women bonded fiercely over Michelle Obama's speech last night. I've never seen them speak so highly of anyone before. I've never seen them so political. I think the battle cry has been raised and it was Michelle Obama who raised it. It is she that may well have galvanized many independent women to move, en masse, into full support of the President.
I struggle to give you the visual of what it felt like. A French painting of Mrs. Obama, twisting red flags held high above her head (with flawless makeup and cute hair), leading an army of women into a fiery red battle? An Olympic Mrs Obama sprinter tearing up the track and handing off the baton to the President with a ten second lead as the crowd roars in the background. You get my picture though.... the women in my building seemed to have experienced a shared bonding experience.
And pardon any sexist attitudes you might see in this. Of course the topics discussed in front of me also contain work, finances, highbrow art and science talks and every other topic available under the sun. But, as the only male teacher I stand by my claims that women like to talk about fashion, hair, makeup, menopause,cute guys and perky butts (at least some of the time). (and, to be fair, I joined the conversation twice, to point out the shoes were from J. Crew and that I liked that bouncy curl that kept flying away from her face. It was kicky and youthful, in my opinion).
Hooper primed for breakdown battle in Perth
Young Wallabies flanker Michael Hooper will attempt to replicate David Pocock's heroic World Cup quarter-final performance when he lines up in Saturday night's Rugby Championship clash with South Africa in Perth.
Pocock was at his pilfering best against the Springboks at last year's World Cup, with his dominant display at the breakdown lifting Australia to an unlikely 11-9 victory despite the Boks dominating the match.
With Pocock nursing a knee injury that has ruled him out of the remainder of the Rugby Championship, 20-year-old Hooper knows he has big shoes to fill as the Wallabies attempt to win the crucial breakdown battle against the Springboks.
The Boks have opted against using a specialist openside flanker in recent games in the injury-enforced absence of their specialist Heinrich Brussow and Hooper senses that creates an opportunity.
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Hooper grew up idolising Wallabies great George Smith, and said the 32-year-old gave him a call recently to wish him all the best when he replaced the injured Pocock for the last Test loss to the All Blacks.
"It was nice to hear from a legend like him," Hooper said. "He gave me some little words of wisdom about what to expect.
"I got to spend his last year in Australia with him down at the Brumbies and I learned a lot off him.
"He's a great bloke off the field as well as player on."
The Wallabies have recalled fullback Kurtley Beale for Saturday's match, while Adam Ashley-Cooper reverts to outside centre after the more defence-oriented Rob Horne was dropped from the squad altogether.
No.8 Radike Samo replaces Scott Higginbotham in the starting line-up, although Higginbotham is expected to play the bulk of the second half.
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With Pocock nursing a knee injury that has ruled him out of the remainder of the Rugby Championship, 20-year-old Hooper knows he has big shoes to fill as the Wallabies attempt to win the crucial breakdown battle against the Springboks.
The Boks have opted against using a specialist openside flanker in recent games in the injury-enforced absence of their specialist Heinrich Brussow and Hooper senses that creates an opportunity.
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"They probably will be a step or two (slower) than if they were playing a traditional seven.
"There's opportunities there, but you've got to be prepared to be belted."
Hooper grew up idolising Wallabies great George Smith, and said the 32-year-old gave him a call recently to wish him all the best when he replaced the injured Pocock for the last Test loss to the All Blacks.
"It was nice to hear from a legend like him," Hooper said. "He gave me some little words of wisdom about what to expect.
"I got to spend his last year in Australia with him down at the Brumbies and I learned a lot off him.
"He's a great bloke off the field as well as player on."
The Wallabies have recalled fullback Kurtley Beale for Saturday's match, while Adam Ashley-Cooper reverts to outside centre after the more defence-oriented Rob Horne was dropped from the squad altogether.
No.8 Radike Samo replaces Scott Higginbotham in the starting line-up, although Higginbotham is expected to play the bulk of the second half.
The Wallabies have won their past four games against South Africa,air jordan for cheap but coach Robbie Deans said that winning run would count for little ahead of their latest encounter.
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2012年8月29日星期三
Beating Australia in their own backyard will always be remembered
It was a small gesture, but spoke -volumes for the respect the 35-year-old is held in by just about everybody -involved in cricket.
After 100 Tests for England, half of which he captained, Strauss left Lord’s with his reputation as one the game’s finest leaders cemented in history.
Three and a half years after -taking one of the toughest jobs in sport, and 24 Test wins later, he leaves English cricket in far better health then when he took over.
Despite the Kevin Pietersen ‘textgate’ affair and the problems it has caused in the dressing room, Strauss has kept his dignity at all times.
His demeanour has remained constant. Only his press conference at Lord’s following last week’s 2-0 Test series defeat to South Africa -showed signs he had lost his drive.
Ultimately, it was not the petty -behaviour of a showboating prima donna that brought him down, but an honest assessment of his own form that led Middlesex star Strauss to -retire from all levels of the game.
A steady decline in form over the past 18 months, only temporarily -arrested by back-to-back tons against West Indies this summer, proved his downfall.
He departs while having the full backing of his fellow England players – even -Pietersen, despite his ill-judged and crude texts – and will be missed by fans, pundits and administrators.
“I’ve got some ideas of things I’d like to get involved in,” he said. “Long term I’d like to have some more challenges ahead of me, in whatever I do.
“But I’m going to take a bit of time to think about what exactly that means and what that might be.
“While I’m taking that time, I look forward to spending some time with my family and probably getting my golf handicap down a bit as well.
“I’d love to stay involved in the game. I’m hugely passionate about the game.
“I feel like I’ve got more to offer the game at some stage in the future. But in what capacity I’ve got no idea.”
No-one will begrudge Strauss a long break after eight years on the international circuit in which he played 100 Tests, 121 one-day internationals and scored 26 hundreds for England.
He took over as captain when Pietersen was sacked in January 2009 and,,nike air max shoes are the immortal Nike creation. along with Andy Flower, embarked on a steady but relentless climb up the world rankings.
Those two men, more than any others, have been -responsible for transforming England’s fortunes.You can buy jordan shoes online at a few different.
Beating Australia in their own backyard will always be remembered as his -career highlight, but the way he handled the spot-fixing scandal in 2010 was equally as -impressive.
With 7,037 Test runs at 40.91, his contribution at the top of the -order will be missed -almost as much as his calm leadership in the eye of countless storms.
“There have been many highlights,” he said. “I’ve been so fortunate to play in a great era of English cricket. For me personally -lifting the urn in Australia was the highlight and it was -always going to take a huge amount to beat that really.
“Obviously I was very proud to lead England to No.1 in the rankings.
“From a personal batting perspective, the hundred on debut, Ashes hundreds, World Cup hundred – there have been a lot of great -moments. I go out with -absolutely no regrets.
“I’ve achieved far more than I ever thought I was -going to and that makes me feel very proud and very honoured to have -represented England.” His successor Alastair Cook has “enormous shoes to fill” and he must refocus the dressing room after six -defeats in the last 11 Tests.
He will be part of the discussions with Pietersen, but the depth of feeling among the players makes it hard to see a way back.
But that can wait. For now, let’s just pay tribute to a man who will be remembered as one of the greatest servants to English cricket.
After 100 Tests for England, half of which he captained, Strauss left Lord’s with his reputation as one the game’s finest leaders cemented in history.
Three and a half years after -taking one of the toughest jobs in sport, and 24 Test wins later, he leaves English cricket in far better health then when he took over.
Despite the Kevin Pietersen ‘textgate’ affair and the problems it has caused in the dressing room, Strauss has kept his dignity at all times.
His demeanour has remained constant. Only his press conference at Lord’s following last week’s 2-0 Test series defeat to South Africa -showed signs he had lost his drive.
Ultimately, it was not the petty -behaviour of a showboating prima donna that brought him down, but an honest assessment of his own form that led Middlesex star Strauss to -retire from all levels of the game.
A steady decline in form over the past 18 months, only temporarily -arrested by back-to-back tons against West Indies this summer, proved his downfall.
He departs while having the full backing of his fellow England players – even -Pietersen, despite his ill-judged and crude texts – and will be missed by fans, pundits and administrators.
“I’ve got some ideas of things I’d like to get involved in,” he said. “Long term I’d like to have some more challenges ahead of me, in whatever I do.
“But I’m going to take a bit of time to think about what exactly that means and what that might be.
“While I’m taking that time, I look forward to spending some time with my family and probably getting my golf handicap down a bit as well.
“I’d love to stay involved in the game. I’m hugely passionate about the game.
“I feel like I’ve got more to offer the game at some stage in the future. But in what capacity I’ve got no idea.”
No-one will begrudge Strauss a long break after eight years on the international circuit in which he played 100 Tests, 121 one-day internationals and scored 26 hundreds for England.
He took over as captain when Pietersen was sacked in January 2009 and,,nike air max shoes are the immortal Nike creation. along with Andy Flower, embarked on a steady but relentless climb up the world rankings.
Those two men, more than any others, have been -responsible for transforming England’s fortunes.You can buy jordan shoes online at a few different.
Beating Australia in their own backyard will always be remembered as his -career highlight, but the way he handled the spot-fixing scandal in 2010 was equally as -impressive.
With 7,037 Test runs at 40.91, his contribution at the top of the -order will be missed -almost as much as his calm leadership in the eye of countless storms.
“There have been many highlights,” he said. “I’ve been so fortunate to play in a great era of English cricket. For me personally -lifting the urn in Australia was the highlight and it was -always going to take a huge amount to beat that really.
“Obviously I was very proud to lead England to No.1 in the rankings.
“From a personal batting perspective, the hundred on debut, Ashes hundreds, World Cup hundred – there have been a lot of great -moments. I go out with -absolutely no regrets.
“I’ve achieved far more than I ever thought I was -going to and that makes me feel very proud and very honoured to have -represented England.” His successor Alastair Cook has “enormous shoes to fill” and he must refocus the dressing room after six -defeats in the last 11 Tests.
He will be part of the discussions with Pietersen, but the depth of feeling among the players makes it hard to see a way back.
But that can wait. For now, let’s just pay tribute to a man who will be remembered as one of the greatest servants to English cricket.
Michigan seeks receivers to fill Hemingway's shoes
Throughout the summer, Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson watched film, focused on his footwork and perhaps most important, worked on his timing with his receivers.
Junior Hemingway, the Wolverines' leading receiver last season, is now in the NFL, and Darryl Stonum, who was expected to be a major contributor this fall after sitting out last season for a suspension, is now playing at Baylor.
While there are plenty of "knowns" among the receivers — you've heard their names before — it remains a position that is an unknown going into the fall.
"Our expectations are big," senior receiver Roy Roundtree said. "I know we lost Junior, Kelvin (Grady) and (Martavious Odoms) last year, but we still have great athletes and wide receivers here."
Junior receiver Joe Reynolds said he and his fellow pass catchers have not paid attention to what anyone else thinks of the receivers heading into this season.
"I'm pretty sure going into last year the receivers were supposed to be a weakness, too, and I think we ended up being really balanced," Reynolds said. "I don't think any of the guys know what people are saying, and nobody cares."
Roundtree, who had a productive year in 2010, is expected to replace Hemingway at flanker. He had minor knee surgery a week into preseason camp, but has been cleared to play Michigan's opener against Alabama.
Should Roundtree suffer any setbacks from the surgery, the focus might turn to Jerald Robinson, a 6-foot-1, 215-pound sophomore whose physique resembles Hemingway, and 6-3, 204-pound junior Jeremy Jackson.
The coaches have spoken highly of Robinson since spring practice.
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An experiment that started in the spring might be the thing that adds much-needed depth to the receiving corps.
Backup quarterback Devin Gardner has worked at both quarterback and receiver during preseason camp. He is 6-foot-4, 203 pounds and has been described as an "athlete" by his teammates. Gardner said he and the coaches mutually agreed to trying him at receiver after looking at the depth chart.
It is unclear, though, how much of a role Gardner will play at receiver.
"I think he'll help us at either position," receivers coach Jeff Hecklinski said. "Ultimately, it's what's best for the team."
Michigan is not without options, though. Jeremy Gallon and Drew Dileo were active in the offense last year and are expected to be contributors this fall, along with Jackson.
Junior Hemingway, the Wolverines' leading receiver last season, is now in the NFL, and Darryl Stonum, who was expected to be a major contributor this fall after sitting out last season for a suspension, is now playing at Baylor.
While there are plenty of "knowns" among the receivers — you've heard their names before — it remains a position that is an unknown going into the fall.
"Our expectations are big," senior receiver Roy Roundtree said. "I know we lost Junior, Kelvin (Grady) and (Martavious Odoms) last year, but we still have great athletes and wide receivers here."
Junior receiver Joe Reynolds said he and his fellow pass catchers have not paid attention to what anyone else thinks of the receivers heading into this season.
"I'm pretty sure going into last year the receivers were supposed to be a weakness, too, and I think we ended up being really balanced," Reynolds said. "I don't think any of the guys know what people are saying, and nobody cares."
Roundtree, who had a productive year in 2010, is expected to replace Hemingway at flanker. He had minor knee surgery a week into preseason camp, but has been cleared to play Michigan's opener against Alabama.
Should Roundtree suffer any setbacks from the surgery, the focus might turn to Jerald Robinson, a 6-foot-1, 215-pound sophomore whose physique resembles Hemingway, and 6-3, 204-pound junior Jeremy Jackson.
The coaches have spoken highly of Robinson since spring practice.
What Hemingway added last season,sale the cheap air jordan sale, including air jordan retro Shoes, Denard Robinson's first running more plays from a pro set, was a big, physical receiver who could make the jump-ball catch.
Jerald Robinson just might be that player this year.
"He's good at catching the ball, running after the catch,women's high dunk high sneakers with patent. taking jump balls," offensive coordinator Al Borges said. "He plays the position a little like Junior plays it, and he's faster than you think he is. He possesses all those skills that it takes to play wide receiver. Now he's just got to show off his game, do all the little things well."
An experiment that started in the spring might be the thing that adds much-needed depth to the receiving corps.
Backup quarterback Devin Gardner has worked at both quarterback and receiver during preseason camp. He is 6-foot-4, 203 pounds and has been described as an "athlete" by his teammates. Gardner said he and the coaches mutually agreed to trying him at receiver after looking at the depth chart.
It is unclear, though, how much of a role Gardner will play at receiver.
"I think he'll help us at either position," receivers coach Jeff Hecklinski said. "Ultimately, it's what's best for the team."
Michigan is not without options, though. Jeremy Gallon and Drew Dileo were active in the offense last year and are expected to be contributors this fall, along with Jackson.
New Balance Pays Fat Settlement In Toning Shoes
People who didn't get that tight butt they were promised from New Balance's "toning" shoes are now at least getting a check.
On Aug. 20, a Massachusetts judge agreed to let New Balance pay $2.3 million to settle false advertising claims filed against the company by three women in 2011. The women, Kimberly Carey, Victoria Molinarolo and Shannon Dilbeck will get up to $5,000 each, according to court documents. Others who join the class action will receive a $100 refund for each pair of toning shoes they purchased.
New Balance's shoes, which originally retailed for around $100, were introduced in 2010 and advertised as stylish toning shoes that looked like regular sneakers. New Balance claimed its TrueBalance and Rock&Tone lines "activated" certain lower body muscles with soles that made it hard to stay balanced, as if the wearer was running on sand, according to the original class-action complaint. In ads, New Balance called its shoes a "hidden beauty secret," promising that they helped the wearer burn 8 percent more calories than regular sneakers.
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While all the talk of simulating balancing on sand was shaky to begin with, thousands of people bought into the marketing over the past few years -- the toning shoe industry sold $252 million worth of shoes in the first four months of 2010, up from $17 million in 2008, according to the complaint. At the height of the toning shoe craze, a FitFlop pair was spotted on actress Julianne Moore, and Skechers hired Kim Kardashian to push its Shape-ups.
Both Skechers and Reebok have recently been ordered by the Federal Trade Commission to pay settlements to duped consumers. In May of this year, Skechers agreed to pay $40 million in consumer refunds; in September of 2011, Reebok agreed to pay $25 million over its EasyTone shoes. Those companies can no longer claim that science backs up their shoes' weight loss claims without hard evidence.
New Balance has not faced Federal Trade Commission sanctions so far, though the class-action settlement also prevents the company from claiming its shoes do anything to promote health without proof from clinical studies.
On Aug. 20, a Massachusetts judge agreed to let New Balance pay $2.3 million to settle false advertising claims filed against the company by three women in 2011. The women, Kimberly Carey, Victoria Molinarolo and Shannon Dilbeck will get up to $5,000 each, according to court documents. Others who join the class action will receive a $100 refund for each pair of toning shoes they purchased.
New Balance's shoes, which originally retailed for around $100, were introduced in 2010 and advertised as stylish toning shoes that looked like regular sneakers. New Balance claimed its TrueBalance and Rock&Tone lines "activated" certain lower body muscles with soles that made it hard to stay balanced, as if the wearer was running on sand, according to the original class-action complaint. In ads, New Balance called its shoes a "hidden beauty secret," promising that they helped the wearer burn 8 percent more calories than regular sneakers.
In their complaint,,air jordan cheap shoes for sale at online jordan store. filed in Massachusetts, where New Balance is headquartered, the plaintiffs called the company's advertising deceptive. "Wearing the Toning Shoes provides no additional activation to the gluteus, hamstring or calf muscles, and does not burn any additional calories,women's high dunk high sneakers with patent." lawyers wrote. "Moreover, scientists are concerned that wearing the Toning Shoes may lead to injury, a fact which New Balance deceptively omits from its advertising."
While all the talk of simulating balancing on sand was shaky to begin with, thousands of people bought into the marketing over the past few years -- the toning shoe industry sold $252 million worth of shoes in the first four months of 2010, up from $17 million in 2008, according to the complaint. At the height of the toning shoe craze, a FitFlop pair was spotted on actress Julianne Moore, and Skechers hired Kim Kardashian to push its Shape-ups.
Both Skechers and Reebok have recently been ordered by the Federal Trade Commission to pay settlements to duped consumers. In May of this year, Skechers agreed to pay $40 million in consumer refunds; in September of 2011, Reebok agreed to pay $25 million over its EasyTone shoes. Those companies can no longer claim that science backs up their shoes' weight loss claims without hard evidence.
New Balance has not faced Federal Trade Commission sanctions so far, though the class-action settlement also prevents the company from claiming its shoes do anything to promote health without proof from clinical studies.
2012年7月23日星期一
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You’ve all read and enjoyed “Alice in Wonderland” when you were children. It’s all about Alice and the wonderful adventures she has with her friends. But the Alice in this true story lives not in any fun-filled wonderland but in a world where she’s a paid slave. “Alice in Wonderland” had a rabbit to help her out of any little troubles that came her way, but this Alice has no one to turn to but God.
My name is Alice and I am 55 years old. I live in Chennai, where I was born and have lived for most of my life. I work as what they call a ‘maidservant’—in the home of a rich Sindhi woman. That’s the work I’ve been doing ever since I was twenty.
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My father had put me in a church-run English-medium school. He had great dreams for me and thought that a good education was a must. We had some French and Italian nuns in our school. They gave me a lot of love and taught me beautiful hymns. They would smile at me and even hug me once in a while. I really admired their life. They seemed so pure and kind. Since they were unmarried and had devoted their entire lives to God and serving the poor, they were free from the tension of family life and all the nasty fights that wreck most families. How lucky they were to be able to spend much time in church, praying and singing to the Lord!
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There was no one in the house to support me then. My mother-in-law lived with us, and instead of controlling her son she would encourage him. ‘Beat this miserable bitch! Harder!’ she would goad him on.
I had no one to turn to but Jesus. When my husband fell asleep and began to snore, I would go to the altar in our room (we lived in a one-roomed house in a slum) and look upon the kindly face of Jesus and whisper to him, ‘Lord, you are the only one who can see me through this trial.’
In quick succession I produced four children, two daughters and two sons. You might have thought that now that I was the mother of his children my husband would have mended his ways. But, no, he kept up his almost daily beatings, even in front of the kids. When I think of what those poor little angels of mine had to witness I shudder with horror. When they grew up they no longer remained silent spectators of their father’s behavior. They would rush to my defence, but yet my husband would continue beating me, and my children, too.
You might ask me why I couldn’t just leave my husband instead of having to undergo such torture for so many years. I am a Catholic, you see, and we got married in church. The priests say that once you are married you are married for life, or so I hear. And, then, after we had children how could I have left? Who would have looked after them? What would people have said?
Not long after my marriage I began to work. My father had dreamt that I would get a good job but I was pulled out of school when I passed the ninth grade because my father couldn’t afford the school fees any longer. Being just a ninth pass, what work was I capable of? The only job I could find was as a ‘maidservant’ in someone’s house. And that’s what I became, and have been ever since. I changed several jobs till I landed up with the present one. I suppose I will die being a ‘maidservant’, too.
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I don’t know why I am telling you my story. I don’t see any point in doing so. My life has been a long tale of misery. Why talk about it since that isn’t going to make my life better? I know that the only way I will be happy is when I die and meet God and my Lord Jesus Christ.
My father was from Goa and he came many years ago to Chennai in search of work. He took up a job as a mechanic in a motor company. He was a poor man and didn’t ever earn much. But, still, when I think of him I see only his happy, smiling face. Just this morning I thought of him as I was going to work, taking me by my hand and going to church. I saw myself wearing a pink dress and all so happy. When I am sad and lonely, I think of him and that gives me some relief. I pray that I meet him in heaven when I die. I’d like nothing more than to be united with him again.
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My father had put me in a church-run English-medium school. He had great dreams for me and thought that a good education was a must. We had some French and Italian nuns in our school. They gave me a lot of love and taught me beautiful hymns. They would smile at me and even hug me once in a while. I really admired their life. They seemed so pure and kind. Since they were unmarried and had devoted their entire lives to God and serving the poor, they were free from the tension of family life and all the nasty fights that wreck most families. How lucky they were to be able to spend much time in church, praying and singing to the Lord!
My aunt Cecilia, my father’s sister, was a nun, and she would always tell me when we went to visit her, ‘Alice,The youngest son of Heavyweight legend, authentic Louis Vuitton Shoes, Devote your life to the Lord! You will make a wonderful nun.’ And I would dream of becoming a nun as soon as I finished school. The thought of spending my whole life in service of God and the poor gave me such joy.
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There was no one in the house to support me then. My mother-in-law lived with us, and instead of controlling her son she would encourage him. ‘Beat this miserable bitch! Harder!’ she would goad him on.
I had no one to turn to but Jesus. When my husband fell asleep and began to snore, I would go to the altar in our room (we lived in a one-roomed house in a slum) and look upon the kindly face of Jesus and whisper to him, ‘Lord, you are the only one who can see me through this trial.’
In quick succession I produced four children, two daughters and two sons. You might have thought that now that I was the mother of his children my husband would have mended his ways. But, no, he kept up his almost daily beatings, even in front of the kids. When I think of what those poor little angels of mine had to witness I shudder with horror. When they grew up they no longer remained silent spectators of their father’s behavior. They would rush to my defence, but yet my husband would continue beating me, and my children, too.
You might ask me why I couldn’t just leave my husband instead of having to undergo such torture for so many years. I am a Catholic, you see, and we got married in church. The priests say that once you are married you are married for life, or so I hear. And, then, after we had children how could I have left? Who would have looked after them? What would people have said?
Not long after my marriage I began to work. My father had dreamt that I would get a good job but I was pulled out of school when I passed the ninth grade because my father couldn’t afford the school fees any longer. Being just a ninth pass, what work was I capable of? The only job I could find was as a ‘maidservant’ in someone’s house. And that’s what I became, and have been ever since. I changed several jobs till I landed up with the present one. I suppose I will die being a ‘maidservant’, too.
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2012年7月12日星期四
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Charlotte County Sheriff's deputies arrested three convicted felons with a combined total of 48 bookings and 105 records, for allegedly stealing $545 in shoes from Kohl’s Wednesday in Port Charlotte. The Port Charlotte trio arrested were Sara Lynn Landis, 29; Michael Paul Anderson, 31, both of 21131 Meehan Ave.; and Adam James Shartle, 27, 22230 New York Ave.
According to a news release, CCSO received a call from Kohl’s security at 8:15 p.m. that the three were observed stealing seven pair of shoes and putting them in the baby stroller with Landis’18-month old baby boy. All three exited the building followed by security who tried to stop them. Security told deputies she told the three to come back into Kohl’s and they refused. They continued to a red Ford Taurus and security observed Landis jerk the baby from his stroller causing him to cry, and then toss him through the driver side window where there was no one to catch him. The security officer yelled at Landis to stop hurting the child. At that time Shartle got out of the rear of the car and threw a pair of shoes striking security in the head.
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A 33-page report out last week said to keep up with population projections, APD needs to add 155 officers, 78 detectives and 24 sergeants by 2017. And even that would leave the department staffed below the national average.
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Europe summoned Jordan, like it summons every passionate cyclist. There was an academic fellowship in London and Brussels, but everyone knew Dave was going to go race, and he did. He would spend a few periods overseas, joining a team, diving into the exhilarating but harsh world of French and Belgian racing. He rode long miles just to get to the starting line, slept above an Italian restaurant, learned the sport from hard men, and witnessed the underbelly of doping, which unsettled him. He didn't want to go there. "He basically never went for the needle," said his friend George Suter.
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2012年7月5日星期四
A large portion of the space is devoted to the artwork Black Market
The exhibition Made Active, curated by Natasha Conland from the Chartwell Collection, is on at the Auckland Art Gallery until July 15. It features more conceptual artworks.
I relished one of my regular visits to the Auckland Art Gallery, still so new that the rooms are a surprise. The top floor, level two, has several wings devoted to the Chartwell Collection on long-term loan.
The Chartwell Collection is an interesting thing in its own right, founded in the early 1970s in Hamilton, and has more than 1000 artworks. The Chartwell wing frequently changes its works, arranged in curated exhibition themes.
Made Active is a perfect tableau for a curator, particularly one who likes writing, to pick through.
It explores ideas about movement, something possibly that seems at odds with art being something that most would think of as static. But ideas involving activity can be found in all manner of things. There are the obvious video works and things with engines that twirl and spin.
There is the very neat addition of some paintings by the late Allen Maddox, New Zealand's best example of an action painter.
His wild gestural crosses are always great works to study.
A large portion of the space is devoted to the artwork Black Market Next to My Name, 2007, by Daniel Malone, which consists of the contents of the artist's flat with a year's accumulation of general dross and litter. Arranged in five themed rooms, it has a special boardwalk, so you can make your way through.
Large partitions are arranged at weird angles, so outside this enclosure there are odd, thin tunnels that you are not sure you are meant to use for passage through. I guess this is about disarming the viewer.
This is played with in many artworks – one where a bucket moves around on a tabletop (are we to wonder what is underneath?); high-heeled shoes on a skateboard (a double sense of balance required here); an open carton of eggs balanced above an aluminium door frame (is the artist daring me to walk through?).
There are a lot of works where, if you hung them upside down or back to front, few of us would have noticed, but you can suddenly get stuck on something you do find profound, such as Equilibre IV, 1992. It's a simple assembly. A boom stands straight up on the gallery floor, on which is balanced a pulled-out coat-hanger with a candle on one end and a bell on the other. It is a quiet, elegant-looking structure (when many of these in the gallery are plain ugly) but more so the concept.
If you lit the candle, it would burn and become lighter, causing the rod to move and trigger the bell to ring. The work "allows us to hear the sound of light". Really, it's combustion, rather than light, but let us not be particular.
I relished one of my regular visits to the Auckland Art Gallery, still so new that the rooms are a surprise. The top floor, level two, has several wings devoted to the Chartwell Collection on long-term loan.
The Chartwell Collection is an interesting thing in its own right, founded in the early 1970s in Hamilton, and has more than 1000 artworks. The Chartwell wing frequently changes its works, arranged in curated exhibition themes.
Made Active is a perfect tableau for a curator, particularly one who likes writing, to pick through.
It explores ideas about movement, something possibly that seems at odds with art being something that most would think of as static. But ideas involving activity can be found in all manner of things. There are the obvious video works and things with engines that twirl and spin.
There is the very neat addition of some paintings by the late Allen Maddox, New Zealand's best example of an action painter.
His wild gestural crosses are always great works to study.
A large portion of the space is devoted to the artwork Black Market Next to My Name, 2007, by Daniel Malone, which consists of the contents of the artist's flat with a year's accumulation of general dross and litter. Arranged in five themed rooms, it has a special boardwalk, so you can make your way through.
Large partitions are arranged at weird angles, so outside this enclosure there are odd, thin tunnels that you are not sure you are meant to use for passage through. I guess this is about disarming the viewer.
This is played with in many artworks – one where a bucket moves around on a tabletop (are we to wonder what is underneath?); high-heeled shoes on a skateboard (a double sense of balance required here); an open carton of eggs balanced above an aluminium door frame (is the artist daring me to walk through?).
There are a lot of works where, if you hung them upside down or back to front, few of us would have noticed, but you can suddenly get stuck on something you do find profound, such as Equilibre IV, 1992. It's a simple assembly. A boom stands straight up on the gallery floor, on which is balanced a pulled-out coat-hanger with a candle on one end and a bell on the other. It is a quiet, elegant-looking structure (when many of these in the gallery are plain ugly) but more so the concept.
If you lit the candle, it would burn and become lighter, causing the rod to move and trigger the bell to ring. The work "allows us to hear the sound of light". Really, it's combustion, rather than light, but let us not be particular.
2012年7月4日星期三
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It's nigh-on impossible to avoid descriptions of Kate Middleton's latest wardrobe foibles.
Not that the Duchess ever gets it wrong, or at least not yet. She plays it safe, chooses classic pieces that can be re-matched and given a new lease of life and mixes high design with High Street with an alacrity that comes from some good advice (don't tell us there is absolutely no stylist involved) and an acute diplomacy that supports all tiers of British commerce.
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The LK Bennett Sledge courts have been part of the Middleton show pretty solidly for more than a year, a fixture at least from June 2011 to the Jubilee weekend, again rearing their predictable heads over the weekend at a Somerset wedding. As long ago as last August, the Herald had a whinge about the royals' and their nude heels (this being a House of Windsor firm footwear favourite), but still, the rash persists.
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Quite apart from the drear-factor is the blanket coverage of the nude heel that now means every wedding, cocktail party and opening of an envelope is accompanied by platoons of marching, shiny, putty-coloured pumps. In no small part thanks to the Duchess, we should note.
They're all over the place - and that includes the realm of the sartorially challenged. The truth is, like many sweeping fashion trends, they dance a fine line between spot-on and bad taste. A nude heel does not an elegant lady make.
To wit, the pins on display at last week's Hollywood premiere of Ted. Granted, the red carpet is a long way from the palaces of west London, but that showbiz splurge offered a prime example of nude overkill. There, every tanned, tattooed and waxed ankle flowed into a pale, sky-high pump.
Christian Louboutin has a lot to answer for. The hue that began life as a clever alternative to black was largely popularised by the red-soled designs and has since swept the field, imitated by (very) many but bettered by few.
Apart from the one-shoe-fits-all-outfits (or at least 13, in the case of Catherine) bonus, the look is said to lengthen the leg, providing a skin-toned streamline swathe from thigh to toe. In theory. The reality, of course, depends upon the type of shoe, the outfit and the wearer tottering above.
But, bored as we may be with it, nude isn't going anywhere for now - sky-high T-bar styles were spotted on Bee Shaffer in the front row of Versace's haute couture show on Sunday, her choice echoing the vertiginous gladiator heels striding the runway in, you guessed it, nude. And as hum-drum as their tone may be, they, at least are daring designs.
Not that the Duchess ever gets it wrong, or at least not yet. She plays it safe, chooses classic pieces that can be re-matched and given a new lease of life and mixes high design with High Street with an alacrity that comes from some good advice (don't tell us there is absolutely no stylist involved) and an acute diplomacy that supports all tiers of British commerce.
But, those heels.
Yes, we understand their universal appeal - nude is the new black and all that - and we get the austerity argument, too, but, my, are they bland, especially after, oh, about 134 outings.
The LK Bennett Sledge courts have been part of the Middleton show pretty solidly for more than a year, a fixture at least from June 2011 to the Jubilee weekend, again rearing their predictable heads over the weekend at a Somerset wedding. As long ago as last August, the Herald had a whinge about the royals' and their nude heels (this being a House of Windsor firm footwear favourite), but still, the rash persists.
We're all for some judicious wardrobe stretching - ￡185 ($360) should indeed be made to go far - and we applaud not kowtowing to the folly of believing that those in the spotlight should always wear something new. There comes a time, however, when a look morphs into a uniform... and the Sledge has become fatigue-like standard issue for royal engagements. The desert boot of urban walkabouts.
Quite apart from the drear-factor is the blanket coverage of the nude heel that now means every wedding, cocktail party and opening of an envelope is accompanied by platoons of marching, shiny, putty-coloured pumps. In no small part thanks to the Duchess, we should note.
They're all over the place - and that includes the realm of the sartorially challenged. The truth is, like many sweeping fashion trends, they dance a fine line between spot-on and bad taste. A nude heel does not an elegant lady make.
To wit, the pins on display at last week's Hollywood premiere of Ted. Granted, the red carpet is a long way from the palaces of west London, but that showbiz splurge offered a prime example of nude overkill. There, every tanned, tattooed and waxed ankle flowed into a pale, sky-high pump.
Christian Louboutin has a lot to answer for. The hue that began life as a clever alternative to black was largely popularised by the red-soled designs and has since swept the field, imitated by (very) many but bettered by few.
Apart from the one-shoe-fits-all-outfits (or at least 13, in the case of Catherine) bonus, the look is said to lengthen the leg, providing a skin-toned streamline swathe from thigh to toe. In theory. The reality, of course, depends upon the type of shoe, the outfit and the wearer tottering above.
But, bored as we may be with it, nude isn't going anywhere for now - sky-high T-bar styles were spotted on Bee Shaffer in the front row of Versace's haute couture show on Sunday, her choice echoing the vertiginous gladiator heels striding the runway in, you guessed it, nude. And as hum-drum as their tone may be, they, at least are daring designs.
2012年7月3日星期二
Evidence of 'God particle' reportedly found
Physicists say they have all but proven that the "God particle" exists. They have a footprint and a shadow, and the only thing left is to see for themselves the elusive subatomic particle believed to give all matter in the universe size and shape.
Scientists at the world's biggest atom smasher plan to announce Wednesday that they have nearly confirmed the primary plank of a theory that could restructure the understanding of why matter has mass, which combines with gravity to give an object weight.
The idea is much like gravity and Isaac Newton's discovery: It was there all the time before Newton explained it. But now scientists know what it is and can put that knowledge to further use.
The focus of the excitement is the Higgs boson, a subatomic particle long sought by physicists.
Researchers at the European Organization for Nuclear Research, or CERN, say that they have compiled vast amounts of data that show the footprint and shadow of the particle, even though it has never actually been glimpsed.
But two independent teams of physicists are cautious after decades of work and billions of dollars spent. They don't plan to use the word "discovery." They say they will come as close as possible to a "eureka" announcement without overstating their findings.
"I agree that any reasonable outside observer would say, 'It looks like a discovery,'" said British theoretical physicist John Ellis, a professor at King's College London who has worked at CERN since the 1970s. "We've discovered something which is consistent with being a Higgs."
CERN's atom smasher, the $10 billion Large Hadron Collider on the Swiss-French border, has been creating high-energy collisions of protons to investigate dark matter, antimatter and the creation of the universe, which many theorize occurred in a massive explosion known as the Big Bang.
The phrase "God particle," coined by Nobel Prize-winning physicist Leon Lederman, is used by laymen, not physicists, more as an explanation for how the subatomic universe works than how it all started.
Scientists at the world's biggest atom smasher plan to announce Wednesday that they have nearly confirmed the primary plank of a theory that could restructure the understanding of why matter has mass, which combines with gravity to give an object weight.
The idea is much like gravity and Isaac Newton's discovery: It was there all the time before Newton explained it. But now scientists know what it is and can put that knowledge to further use.
The focus of the excitement is the Higgs boson, a subatomic particle long sought by physicists.
Researchers at the European Organization for Nuclear Research, or CERN, say that they have compiled vast amounts of data that show the footprint and shadow of the particle, even though it has never actually been glimpsed.
But two independent teams of physicists are cautious after decades of work and billions of dollars spent. They don't plan to use the word "discovery." They say they will come as close as possible to a "eureka" announcement without overstating their findings.
"I agree that any reasonable outside observer would say, 'It looks like a discovery,'" said British theoretical physicist John Ellis, a professor at King's College London who has worked at CERN since the 1970s. "We've discovered something which is consistent with being a Higgs."
CERN's atom smasher, the $10 billion Large Hadron Collider on the Swiss-French border, has been creating high-energy collisions of protons to investigate dark matter, antimatter and the creation of the universe, which many theorize occurred in a massive explosion known as the Big Bang.
The phrase "God particle," coined by Nobel Prize-winning physicist Leon Lederman, is used by laymen, not physicists, more as an explanation for how the subatomic universe works than how it all started.
2012年7月2日星期一
Shoes get royal treatment
Dusty Cairo streets require special adjustments to personal grooming, especially for footwear. Enter an age-old, traditional profession: the shoe shiner. Just as other professions evolve, the shoe shining business has changed from the times it involved sitting on the sidewalk, as a polish and brush cleaned up your pedestrian act.
In one of Cairo’s top-of-the-line hotel malls you can now sit on a veritable throne while your shoes receive the royal treatment. Mr. George, the owner, holds a degree in physical education and speaks English well. He started his career as a waiter in a large hotel in Cairo. His manager at the time invented the concept of offering traditional shoe shining to their guests, but in a new and glamorous way.
That was seven years ago and since then Mr. George has become a master in the art of shoe polishing.
The impressive seating Mr. George offers his clients is nicknamed the Chair of Haroon Al-Rasheed – in reference to the extravagant Arabian ruler. The chair towers above the ground, and invites clients to place their feet on shoe-shaped, iron footrests. Mr. George sits on a much simpler chair when he brings the shine back to shoes, reinforcing the royal sensation of having-risen-above his clients get to experience.
And all this for a minimum charge of EGP 20.
Mr. George deals with over 200 clients per week, or 400 shoes. Some of his rich and foreign clients appreciate his services so much, that they happily pay well over the set price for a polish.
Before the January uprising Mr. George charged EGP 10 per shine, but the mall’s management asked him to hike up his rates 100%, citing the worsened economic climate in the country. This advice had no financial motivation however, since the mall does not share in the profits.
They know very well that the unique polish and shine service Mr. George offers to the mall’s clients is priceless.
In one of Cairo’s top-of-the-line hotel malls you can now sit on a veritable throne while your shoes receive the royal treatment. Mr. George, the owner, holds a degree in physical education and speaks English well. He started his career as a waiter in a large hotel in Cairo. His manager at the time invented the concept of offering traditional shoe shining to their guests, but in a new and glamorous way.
That was seven years ago and since then Mr. George has become a master in the art of shoe polishing.
The impressive seating Mr. George offers his clients is nicknamed the Chair of Haroon Al-Rasheed – in reference to the extravagant Arabian ruler. The chair towers above the ground, and invites clients to place their feet on shoe-shaped, iron footrests. Mr. George sits on a much simpler chair when he brings the shine back to shoes, reinforcing the royal sensation of having-risen-above his clients get to experience.
And all this for a minimum charge of EGP 20.
Mr. George deals with over 200 clients per week, or 400 shoes. Some of his rich and foreign clients appreciate his services so much, that they happily pay well over the set price for a polish.
Before the January uprising Mr. George charged EGP 10 per shine, but the mall’s management asked him to hike up his rates 100%, citing the worsened economic climate in the country. This advice had no financial motivation however, since the mall does not share in the profits.
They know very well that the unique polish and shine service Mr. George offers to the mall’s clients is priceless.
2012年7月1日星期日
Shirttails, shoes and ferries home
Twenty-five years ago Wednesday my wife and I stood near a big cottonwood tree on a hot Wyoming afternoon and said our wedding vows to one another. Today we are in San Francisco in the mist and the breeze to celebrate the quarter-century occasion with a few nights at a nice hotel (the shower has neither curtain nor door -- now that's fancy).
Thursday afternoon I sat sipping something warm in the handsome old Ferry Building along the revitalized stretch of bayfront property called the Embarcadero. The gigantic Bay Bridge, for my money the equal of the more-famous Golden Gate, and far more important terms of transportation (it is at the Bay Bridge where Interstate 80 begins) loomed overhead.
Suddenly, in a near stampede, a rush of San Franciscans poured through the Ferry Building, weaving their way among the shoppers, sightseers and tea-sippers. They were, I realized, hurrying to get on one of the several huge ferry boats docked on the bay side of the building. These were not tourists. These were commuters.
A certain urban uniform was apparent. There were some suit wearers from the nearby financial district, but most of the men getting off work and hustling toward the ferries had the same wardrobe style: long-sleeved dress shirts, usually with sleeves rolled to the elbows, long shirttails untucked. Blue jeans. And hard-soled leather shoes, black or brown, with prominent square toes noticeably upturned.
The shoes look a couple of sizes too big for these men, the better to accommodate the square-toed prows.
They reminded me of the old-style pro football kickers of my childhood who put on a special shoe when it was time to kick a field goal. Off would come the regulation football cleats shoes they wore when running, and on would go the one with the hard, blocky toe section well-suited to foot-punching the oval ball through the goal posts.
Today's kickers are all soccer-style, approaching the ball at an angle and kicking more with the side of the foot than the toe, but if there's ever a renaissance of the old straight-ahead kicking style, I know where the teams could find the appropriate shoes. They are here in San Francisco, on the feet of the 30-something commuters, hustling to catch the ferry home, their shoe fronts protruding forward like alligator snouts as they board the boats that will take them home.
Thursday afternoon I sat sipping something warm in the handsome old Ferry Building along the revitalized stretch of bayfront property called the Embarcadero. The gigantic Bay Bridge, for my money the equal of the more-famous Golden Gate, and far more important terms of transportation (it is at the Bay Bridge where Interstate 80 begins) loomed overhead.
Suddenly, in a near stampede, a rush of San Franciscans poured through the Ferry Building, weaving their way among the shoppers, sightseers and tea-sippers. They were, I realized, hurrying to get on one of the several huge ferry boats docked on the bay side of the building. These were not tourists. These were commuters.
A certain urban uniform was apparent. There were some suit wearers from the nearby financial district, but most of the men getting off work and hustling toward the ferries had the same wardrobe style: long-sleeved dress shirts, usually with sleeves rolled to the elbows, long shirttails untucked. Blue jeans. And hard-soled leather shoes, black or brown, with prominent square toes noticeably upturned.
The shoes look a couple of sizes too big for these men, the better to accommodate the square-toed prows.
They reminded me of the old-style pro football kickers of my childhood who put on a special shoe when it was time to kick a field goal. Off would come the regulation football cleats shoes they wore when running, and on would go the one with the hard, blocky toe section well-suited to foot-punching the oval ball through the goal posts.
Today's kickers are all soccer-style, approaching the ball at an angle and kicking more with the side of the foot than the toe, but if there's ever a renaissance of the old straight-ahead kicking style, I know where the teams could find the appropriate shoes. They are here in San Francisco, on the feet of the 30-something commuters, hustling to catch the ferry home, their shoe fronts protruding forward like alligator snouts as they board the boats that will take them home.
2012年6月28日星期四
Baby Shoes and Accessories Galore Are Available from New Online Boutique Shoebaby
As most parents know quite well, one of the most enjoyable items of clothing to purchase for a baby is shoes. There is just something about those tiny colourful athletic shoes and Mary Janes that is irresistible to most people.
But finding baby shoes that are stylish as well as supportive for small growing feet can actually be quite challenging.
The owners of Shoebaby understand how hard it can be to find a baby shoe store with the latest designs. That is why they recently opened their very own online boutique that sells only the cutest and trendiest pre walker baby shoes, infant shoes and much more.
The Australian-owned website is already getting a well-deserved reputation among shoppers who are delighted to find a wide variety of adorable boys and girls baby shoes that not only look great, but are made well and help support developing feet.
In addition to stocking a wide assortment of pre walker shoes, infant and toddler shoes and accessories like baby hats, hairclips and more, the newly-launched Shoebaby also features helpful articles that offer tips on buying pre walker baby shoes.
“Pre Walker Baby shoes ought to always contain a smooth single design so as to provide the baby's toes with more comfort,” the article advised, adding that to provide better comfort for a child’s toes, shoppers should try to find footwear that is made with more mesh materials.
“An extra important factor for pre walker footwear intended for newborns which are learning just to walk are non-slip soles. Needless to say, the main reason for non-slip soles are to prevent a child from slipping or falling and injuring themselves.”
Shopping for baby shoes at Shoebaby is enjoyable; the only hard part will be deciding which pair of shoes to purchase first. The website is extremely user-friendly; shoppers can take their time browsing through the impressive selection of baby shoes. Handy category tabs along the left hand side of the home page make it easy for people to find what they are looking for. A list of popular brands is also featured on the home page; clicking on any of them will take shoppers to everything that is available from a particular manufacturer.
But finding baby shoes that are stylish as well as supportive for small growing feet can actually be quite challenging.
The owners of Shoebaby understand how hard it can be to find a baby shoe store with the latest designs. That is why they recently opened their very own online boutique that sells only the cutest and trendiest pre walker baby shoes, infant shoes and much more.
The Australian-owned website is already getting a well-deserved reputation among shoppers who are delighted to find a wide variety of adorable boys and girls baby shoes that not only look great, but are made well and help support developing feet.
In addition to stocking a wide assortment of pre walker shoes, infant and toddler shoes and accessories like baby hats, hairclips and more, the newly-launched Shoebaby also features helpful articles that offer tips on buying pre walker baby shoes.
“Pre Walker Baby shoes ought to always contain a smooth single design so as to provide the baby's toes with more comfort,” the article advised, adding that to provide better comfort for a child’s toes, shoppers should try to find footwear that is made with more mesh materials.
“An extra important factor for pre walker footwear intended for newborns which are learning just to walk are non-slip soles. Needless to say, the main reason for non-slip soles are to prevent a child from slipping or falling and injuring themselves.”
Shopping for baby shoes at Shoebaby is enjoyable; the only hard part will be deciding which pair of shoes to purchase first. The website is extremely user-friendly; shoppers can take their time browsing through the impressive selection of baby shoes. Handy category tabs along the left hand side of the home page make it easy for people to find what they are looking for. A list of popular brands is also featured on the home page; clicking on any of them will take shoppers to everything that is available from a particular manufacturer.
2012年6月27日星期三
Lean yet loose collection for Raf Simons
There was a slightly disingenuous feeling in the air at the spring-summer 2013 menswear collection of acclaimed designer Raf Simons.
The 44-year-old Belgian has, of course, recently taken the creative helm of fashion powerhouse Christian Dior, following John Galliano's unceremonious departure last year.
That Wednesday's show was much bigger than last season's, sprawling over two floors, might lead some to think that the added interest wasn't just for the menswear.
But if anyone's attention did wander, it was pulled back by the disturbing syncopated music that opened the collection — an array of lean yet loose silhouettes.
The unsettled feeling in the music lent itself immediately to the garb.
Moody models with long asymmetrical fringes filed out in seven dark, lean and near-identical two button suits.
It would have been a case of deja vu — had it not been for the subtle variations, such as color tone, the positioning of pockets, and sneakers versus patent leather shoes.
As the collection progressed, Simons seemed to loosen up a little, allowing printed elongated T-shirts a dash of color, and on-trend white boxy shirts a floral collar flourish.
The color must have been infectious. The floral prints soon spread their way from collars to cover the entirety of several joyous day coats.
On the happy note this strong collection thus came full circle. The only drawback: the girly touches might not be a big hit with buyers.
The 44-year-old Belgian has, of course, recently taken the creative helm of fashion powerhouse Christian Dior, following John Galliano's unceremonious departure last year.
That Wednesday's show was much bigger than last season's, sprawling over two floors, might lead some to think that the added interest wasn't just for the menswear.
But if anyone's attention did wander, it was pulled back by the disturbing syncopated music that opened the collection — an array of lean yet loose silhouettes.
The unsettled feeling in the music lent itself immediately to the garb.
Moody models with long asymmetrical fringes filed out in seven dark, lean and near-identical two button suits.
It would have been a case of deja vu — had it not been for the subtle variations, such as color tone, the positioning of pockets, and sneakers versus patent leather shoes.
As the collection progressed, Simons seemed to loosen up a little, allowing printed elongated T-shirts a dash of color, and on-trend white boxy shirts a floral collar flourish.
The color must have been infectious. The floral prints soon spread their way from collars to cover the entirety of several joyous day coats.
On the happy note this strong collection thus came full circle. The only drawback: the girly touches might not be a big hit with buyers.
2012年6月26日星期二
After disturbing through an aboriginal aeon of adjustment
Bruce Wade had some big shoes to ample if he fabricated his admission as the Walton boys soccer drillmaster this season.
Wade, who was the Walton girls soccer drillmaster for the antecedent nine years, was replacing Bucky Boozer — who had won six accompaniment championships during his memorable 27-year tenure.
Not alone that, but Wade was aswell inheriting a Walton aggregation that had the bullseye on its aback afterwards acceptable the Class AAAAA accompaniment appellation in Boozer’s final season.
After disturbing through an aboriginal aeon of adjustment, it was business as accepted for Walton beneath its new drillmaster as Wade led the Raiders to the Arena 5AAAAA appellation and a accompaniment quarterfinal berth.
For advancement Walton’s position a part of the accompaniment elite, Wade is the 2012 Marietta Daily Journal/Cobb County boys soccer drillmaster of the year.
“Our seniors absolutely came calm and led the way for us,” Wade said. “We took some aboriginal lumps, but we pulled calm and came out of it stronger than ever. I’m actual advantageous to drillmaster such a abundant accumulation of players.”
With several new and adolescent players in the calendar and adverse a boxy aboriginal schedule, Walton struggled out of the aboideau with three losses in its aboriginal four amateur — accident to closing accompaniment runner-up Centennial, closing Class AAAA accompaniment runner-up Starr’s Mill and closing AAA accompaniment best Woodward Academy.
“We did get off to a apathetic start, but we played able-bodied adjoin three superior teams,” Wade said. “We were still traveling through some adjustments, but we came out of it appealing well.”
Walton proceeded to lose alone two added amateur in the approved division and went on to go best in 5AAAAA play and win the arena in acceptable fashion.
The better win for Wade and his Walton band was a 1-0 accommodation over Lassiter, which was ranked No. 1 in the nation in the ESPN Rise poll traveling into the division — a win which clinched the 5AAAAA appellation for the Raiders.
“It was a big-time win for us,” Wade said. “The boys played a absurd game. It was a boxy game, but we were able to cull off the 1-0 win and I couldn’t be added prouder of the boys.”
Walton’s bid to echo as accompaniment champions came to an end in the quarterfinals as the Raiders absent to Parkview 3-2 in overtime.
“We were assured to get to the finals, but we ran into a acceptable Parkview team,” Wade said. “We had affairs to score, but we didn’t finish. We were aghast not to go aback to the accompaniment finals, but I’m appreciative of our effort.”
Wade will accept some holes to ample traveling into his additional year at the Walton captain in 2013, with the abandonment of midfielder Holden Fender (UCLA), goalkeeper Alex McCauley (N.C. State), apostle J.D. Nouriachi and advanced Grant Cooksey.
However, Wade has top hopes for Walton to advance its aerial branch a part of the accompaniment elite.
“We’re accident superior players like Holden, Alex and J.D., but we accept some superior kids advancing up from our JV team, so things are searching acceptable for next year,” Wade said.
Wade, who was the Walton girls soccer drillmaster for the antecedent nine years, was replacing Bucky Boozer — who had won six accompaniment championships during his memorable 27-year tenure.
Not alone that, but Wade was aswell inheriting a Walton aggregation that had the bullseye on its aback afterwards acceptable the Class AAAAA accompaniment appellation in Boozer’s final season.
After disturbing through an aboriginal aeon of adjustment, it was business as accepted for Walton beneath its new drillmaster as Wade led the Raiders to the Arena 5AAAAA appellation and a accompaniment quarterfinal berth.
For advancement Walton’s position a part of the accompaniment elite, Wade is the 2012 Marietta Daily Journal/Cobb County boys soccer drillmaster of the year.
“Our seniors absolutely came calm and led the way for us,” Wade said. “We took some aboriginal lumps, but we pulled calm and came out of it stronger than ever. I’m actual advantageous to drillmaster such a abundant accumulation of players.”
With several new and adolescent players in the calendar and adverse a boxy aboriginal schedule, Walton struggled out of the aboideau with three losses in its aboriginal four amateur — accident to closing accompaniment runner-up Centennial, closing Class AAAA accompaniment runner-up Starr’s Mill and closing AAA accompaniment best Woodward Academy.
“We did get off to a apathetic start, but we played able-bodied adjoin three superior teams,” Wade said. “We were still traveling through some adjustments, but we came out of it appealing well.”
Walton proceeded to lose alone two added amateur in the approved division and went on to go best in 5AAAAA play and win the arena in acceptable fashion.
The better win for Wade and his Walton band was a 1-0 accommodation over Lassiter, which was ranked No. 1 in the nation in the ESPN Rise poll traveling into the division — a win which clinched the 5AAAAA appellation for the Raiders.
“It was a big-time win for us,” Wade said. “The boys played a absurd game. It was a boxy game, but we were able to cull off the 1-0 win and I couldn’t be added prouder of the boys.”
Walton’s bid to echo as accompaniment champions came to an end in the quarterfinals as the Raiders absent to Parkview 3-2 in overtime.
“We were assured to get to the finals, but we ran into a acceptable Parkview team,” Wade said. “We had affairs to score, but we didn’t finish. We were aghast not to go aback to the accompaniment finals, but I’m appreciative of our effort.”
Wade will accept some holes to ample traveling into his additional year at the Walton captain in 2013, with the abandonment of midfielder Holden Fender (UCLA), goalkeeper Alex McCauley (N.C. State), apostle J.D. Nouriachi and advanced Grant Cooksey.
However, Wade has top hopes for Walton to advance its aerial branch a part of the accompaniment elite.
“We’re accident superior players like Holden, Alex and J.D., but we accept some superior kids advancing up from our JV team, so things are searching acceptable for next year,” Wade said.
2012年6月25日星期一
Sports News from USA Today Adidas apologizes, nixes ‘shackle’ shoe
Adidas will no longer produce the shoes planned for August which drew criticism Monday for what some said evoked slave imagery.
The company said Monday that it was pulling the JS Roundhouse Mids, which were unveiled on Facebook along with the question, “Got a sneaker game so hot you lock your kicks to your ankles?”
Designer Jeremy Scott said on Twitter that the sneakers were inspired by the 1980s doll My Pet Monster. The plush toy inspired a direct-to-video movie and a short-lived animated television series featuring a purple-and-blue monster that broke free of orange chains that resembled those on the sneakers.
Scott has designed adidas shoes with Mickey Mouse and gorilla tongues and shoes with wings. His shoes are typically priced at more than $200. He said the new design was not intended to reference incarceration or slavery.
The shoes drew online criticism, including sharp words from Syracuse economics professor Boyce Watkins, who wrote, “Shackles, the stuff that our ancestors wore for 400 years while experiencing the most horrific atrocities imaginable.”
A statement supplied by adidas said, “Our collaboration with Jeremy Scott has always stood for creativity and originality. Jeremy Scott is renowned as a designer whose style is quirky and lighthearted & his previous shoe designs for adidas Originals have, for example, included panda heads and Mickey Mouse. The design of the JS Roundhouse Mid is nothing more than the designer Jeremy Scott’s outrageous and unique take on fashion and has nothing to do with slavery. Since the shoe debuted on our Facebook page ahead of its market release in August, adidas has received both favorable and critical feedback. We apologize if people are offended by the design and we are withdrawing our plans to make them available to the marketplace.”
The company said Monday that it was pulling the JS Roundhouse Mids, which were unveiled on Facebook along with the question, “Got a sneaker game so hot you lock your kicks to your ankles?”
Designer Jeremy Scott said on Twitter that the sneakers were inspired by the 1980s doll My Pet Monster. The plush toy inspired a direct-to-video movie and a short-lived animated television series featuring a purple-and-blue monster that broke free of orange chains that resembled those on the sneakers.
Scott has designed adidas shoes with Mickey Mouse and gorilla tongues and shoes with wings. His shoes are typically priced at more than $200. He said the new design was not intended to reference incarceration or slavery.
The shoes drew online criticism, including sharp words from Syracuse economics professor Boyce Watkins, who wrote, “Shackles, the stuff that our ancestors wore for 400 years while experiencing the most horrific atrocities imaginable.”
A statement supplied by adidas said, “Our collaboration with Jeremy Scott has always stood for creativity and originality. Jeremy Scott is renowned as a designer whose style is quirky and lighthearted & his previous shoe designs for adidas Originals have, for example, included panda heads and Mickey Mouse. The design of the JS Roundhouse Mid is nothing more than the designer Jeremy Scott’s outrageous and unique take on fashion and has nothing to do with slavery. Since the shoe debuted on our Facebook page ahead of its market release in August, adidas has received both favorable and critical feedback. We apologize if people are offended by the design and we are withdrawing our plans to make them available to the marketplace.”
2012年6月24日星期日
Shopping Women’s Shoes from My Favorite Shoe Store
Want to buy shoes online? Then, this may well be the right time to shop as My Favorite Shoe Store is offering big discounts on several items. In fact, a heavy clearance sale is going on with this particular online shoe store.
Shoes are one of the most favorite fashion accessories for women. They simply love to shop for footwear anytime of the year. Having a large number of shoes is very common for a lady. In fact, some of the renowned lady celebrities do possess 500 – 600 pairs of footwear! There are several middle class woman who have around 80-100 pairs of footwear. It’s natural for women.
They love to shop. Women’s generally love to shop, Aand when it’s about footwear, and they simply cannot resist a sale.
In recent years, purchasing shoes online has become a trend among women. It requires less effort and is considered to be more convenient of a shopping option. This procedure also helps in saving some quality money. Most of the online shoe stores offer heavy discount on different footwear items.
While some of the stores One or the other, some stores offer discounts all throughout the year, while many others offers seasonal discounts. Hence, it becomes easier to search for women’s shoes online. Plenty of e-stores that sell footwear and related accessories for women are available these days. However, it is necessary to search for a store that offers quality discount on their products. Also, reliability and reputation is crucial when shopping from online vendors. This is where My Favorite Shoe Store excels.
About the company: My Favorite Shoe Store is an online shoe store that sells branded footwear at discounted rates. It is direct marketer for leading women shoe brands. S and with this shopping is absolutely safe and reliable. Every product available from at My Favorite Show Store is 100% genuine. In case customers are not satisfied with the shipped product, they can easily return back the product for a full money refund option. The company offers 30 day full money refund guarantee to every product.
Shoes are one of the most favorite fashion accessories for women. They simply love to shop for footwear anytime of the year. Having a large number of shoes is very common for a lady. In fact, some of the renowned lady celebrities do possess 500 – 600 pairs of footwear! There are several middle class woman who have around 80-100 pairs of footwear. It’s natural for women.
They love to shop. Women’s generally love to shop, Aand when it’s about footwear, and they simply cannot resist a sale.
In recent years, purchasing shoes online has become a trend among women. It requires less effort and is considered to be more convenient of a shopping option. This procedure also helps in saving some quality money. Most of the online shoe stores offer heavy discount on different footwear items.
While some of the stores One or the other, some stores offer discounts all throughout the year, while many others offers seasonal discounts. Hence, it becomes easier to search for women’s shoes online. Plenty of e-stores that sell footwear and related accessories for women are available these days. However, it is necessary to search for a store that offers quality discount on their products. Also, reliability and reputation is crucial when shopping from online vendors. This is where My Favorite Shoe Store excels.
About the company: My Favorite Shoe Store is an online shoe store that sells branded footwear at discounted rates. It is direct marketer for leading women shoe brands. S and with this shopping is absolutely safe and reliable. Every product available from at My Favorite Show Store is 100% genuine. In case customers are not satisfied with the shipped product, they can easily return back the product for a full money refund option. The company offers 30 day full money refund guarantee to every product.
2012年6月20日星期三
Fresh New Adidas Skateboarding Shoes In At Pure Board Shop
Pure Board Shop is one of the few Adidas Skateboarding authorized dealers in Maryland.
Adidas Skateboarding has always been about comfort and board control, but these new shoes are on a whole new level. They are the Busenitz and the Campus Vulcs.
Busenitz have always been a staple shoe for skateboarders; known for their long tongue and loads of padding, these shoes are built for the hardest of impacts. New for the Summer, the Busenitz feature a hard foam insert instead of the traditional gel insert. This new material ensures the best board control and feel around.
The Campus Vulcs are on the opposite side of the spectrum. They are the staple vulcanized shoe from Adidas Skateboarding. These shoes are built to last. They feature an industrial strength vulcanized rubber sole with extra padding on the ollie area where the most wear generally takes place. New for the Summer, these shoes are cut narrower to allow for even more percise board control.
Pure Board Shop has stacks of these shoes ready to sell, but they won't be here for long. Both models of shoes promise to be a huge hit among skateboarders everywhere Whether you pick the beefy, impact ready Busenitz, or the Slimmed down, durable Campus Vulcs, you know you are going to get the best and most accurate board control around.
Pure Board Shop opened its doors on May of 2005. Its ease of access and parking makes it a destination shop for riders and urban street ware fans alike. With their mix of products and variety in skate, snow, surf and exclusive streetwear and shoe brands Pure’s customers extend far beyond their Annapolis location. Pure prides itself on making customer service its number one priority, with product knowledge and having the right product mix a close second. The store and the website feature an ever growing brand inventory such as Nike SB, Nike Snowboarding, Adidas Skateboarding, Vans, Diamond, HUF, LRG, RVCA and The Hundreds. The shop also prides itself on having the largest variety of longboard equipment in the area; with brands like LandYachtz, Rayne, Caliber, Cult Wheels, Abec11 and many more. Pure puts on monthly skateboard jams/events in their local skateboard park as well as sponsors many longboard slide jams in the DC Metro Area.
Adidas Skateboarding has always been about comfort and board control, but these new shoes are on a whole new level. They are the Busenitz and the Campus Vulcs.
Busenitz have always been a staple shoe for skateboarders; known for their long tongue and loads of padding, these shoes are built for the hardest of impacts. New for the Summer, the Busenitz feature a hard foam insert instead of the traditional gel insert. This new material ensures the best board control and feel around.
The Campus Vulcs are on the opposite side of the spectrum. They are the staple vulcanized shoe from Adidas Skateboarding. These shoes are built to last. They feature an industrial strength vulcanized rubber sole with extra padding on the ollie area where the most wear generally takes place. New for the Summer, these shoes are cut narrower to allow for even more percise board control.
Pure Board Shop has stacks of these shoes ready to sell, but they won't be here for long. Both models of shoes promise to be a huge hit among skateboarders everywhere Whether you pick the beefy, impact ready Busenitz, or the Slimmed down, durable Campus Vulcs, you know you are going to get the best and most accurate board control around.
Pure Board Shop opened its doors on May of 2005. Its ease of access and parking makes it a destination shop for riders and urban street ware fans alike. With their mix of products and variety in skate, snow, surf and exclusive streetwear and shoe brands Pure’s customers extend far beyond their Annapolis location. Pure prides itself on making customer service its number one priority, with product knowledge and having the right product mix a close second. The store and the website feature an ever growing brand inventory such as Nike SB, Nike Snowboarding, Adidas Skateboarding, Vans, Diamond, HUF, LRG, RVCA and The Hundreds. The shop also prides itself on having the largest variety of longboard equipment in the area; with brands like LandYachtz, Rayne, Caliber, Cult Wheels, Abec11 and many more. Pure puts on monthly skateboard jams/events in their local skateboard park as well as sponsors many longboard slide jams in the DC Metro Area.
2012年6月19日星期二
Watch Out for a Bare Attack
Israeli shoe designers, like other designers in this country, sometimes have to abandon their vision because of the limited supply of certain imported materials. But Maya Levi, the founder and designer of Olive Thomas shoes, demonstrates in her summer collection that when there's no snakeskin in the supply closet, a dash of creativity can be enough to create a textured look.
Levi took the standard cowhide and rather less standard goatskin, which is known for being particularly soft, and cut out shapes in the leather to create a multilayered look for the 15 designs in the collection.
"I have created new textures from the existing leathers," said Levi.
The designer said she was motivated to wield the leather-cutting knife designed especially for her both because she wants to be immersed in "the smallest details" of the shoes and as a way of dealing with what she calls the larger problem: "the limited supply of leathers coming into Israel."
The result is different from Levi's usual line. In a pair of open oxfords in mint green, for example, Levi has superimposed two layers of leather and perforated both layers with small circles that allow a glimpse of the foot and look as though they have been cut by a laser.
The play of transparencies can be seen in other designs as well. Levi's pointy-toed black and red flats, for example, are more delicately perforated, with one layer of leather peeping out from under another layer of a different color and texture.
Another feature of this collection, and a piece of good news for those who like their shoes to have a classically feminine touch, is the return of the heel.
Though some of Levi's shoes can look rather masculine, her current line has several designs with six-centimeter to eight-centimeter heels. A pair of high-heeled sandals in powder pink leather with vertical slits looks quite feminine, without forcing the wearer to totter around on narrow stilettos. The heels are stable and well-built on a slant, allowing for easy and pleasant walking.
That element of comfort is also evident in the soft leather linings that help prevent blisters and discomfort, making a closed-toe shoe feel like a glove for the foot even though it looks narrow.
The collection as a whole is characterized by attention to detail. But this time you won't need to choose between comfortable shoes and beautiful, colorful and innovative heels. In her latest collection, Maya Levi gives us both.
Levi took the standard cowhide and rather less standard goatskin, which is known for being particularly soft, and cut out shapes in the leather to create a multilayered look for the 15 designs in the collection.
"I have created new textures from the existing leathers," said Levi.
The designer said she was motivated to wield the leather-cutting knife designed especially for her both because she wants to be immersed in "the smallest details" of the shoes and as a way of dealing with what she calls the larger problem: "the limited supply of leathers coming into Israel."
The result is different from Levi's usual line. In a pair of open oxfords in mint green, for example, Levi has superimposed two layers of leather and perforated both layers with small circles that allow a glimpse of the foot and look as though they have been cut by a laser.
The play of transparencies can be seen in other designs as well. Levi's pointy-toed black and red flats, for example, are more delicately perforated, with one layer of leather peeping out from under another layer of a different color and texture.
Another feature of this collection, and a piece of good news for those who like their shoes to have a classically feminine touch, is the return of the heel.
Though some of Levi's shoes can look rather masculine, her current line has several designs with six-centimeter to eight-centimeter heels. A pair of high-heeled sandals in powder pink leather with vertical slits looks quite feminine, without forcing the wearer to totter around on narrow stilettos. The heels are stable and well-built on a slant, allowing for easy and pleasant walking.
That element of comfort is also evident in the soft leather linings that help prevent blisters and discomfort, making a closed-toe shoe feel like a glove for the foot even though it looks narrow.
The collection as a whole is characterized by attention to detail. But this time you won't need to choose between comfortable shoes and beautiful, colorful and innovative heels. In her latest collection, Maya Levi gives us both.
2012年6月18日星期一
Sports Stars Try Their Hand at Shoe Design, to Winning Effect
Sports shoes developed in collaboration with famous athletes are proving hot sellers thanks to the stars' reputation and the shoes' high performance. U.S. golfer Tiger Woods, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt and middle-distance runner Jerry Berringer Simpson of the U.S. are leading examples of such success.
Woods participated in the development of Nike's TW13 golf shoes. He wanted to come up with a pair of lightweight golf shoes and the initial batch quickly sold out. They soon drew considerable attention from golfers around the world.
Woods first suggested the idea to Nike as he thought it would be useful to apply the features of Nike Free shoes, which he wears for running or training, to golf. Nike Golf started developing the TW13 as a pair of golf shoes like sneakers that can be worn on all surfaces that golfers encounter, including short grass, sand, dirt or bumpy roads. Woods began wearing the prototype in real competitions last year.
Usain Bolt, the fastest man on the planet, will be wearing Puma's evoSPEED at the London Olympics next month. The sprinter helped design the shoes that combine flexibility with good air circulation, or "breathability."
Simpson, who won the women's 1,500 m at last year's World Championships in Athletics, was involved in the designing and performance testing of New Balance's Rev-Lite 890V2. Due to their sleek design and vibrant colors, the shoes -- which feature Simpson's autograph on the heel -- have also taken off as a fashion item.
An industry source said, "We expect to see more involvement from sports stars in clothing and shoes."
Woods participated in the development of Nike's TW13 golf shoes. He wanted to come up with a pair of lightweight golf shoes and the initial batch quickly sold out. They soon drew considerable attention from golfers around the world.
Woods first suggested the idea to Nike as he thought it would be useful to apply the features of Nike Free shoes, which he wears for running or training, to golf. Nike Golf started developing the TW13 as a pair of golf shoes like sneakers that can be worn on all surfaces that golfers encounter, including short grass, sand, dirt or bumpy roads. Woods began wearing the prototype in real competitions last year.
Usain Bolt, the fastest man on the planet, will be wearing Puma's evoSPEED at the London Olympics next month. The sprinter helped design the shoes that combine flexibility with good air circulation, or "breathability."
Simpson, who won the women's 1,500 m at last year's World Championships in Athletics, was involved in the designing and performance testing of New Balance's Rev-Lite 890V2. Due to their sleek design and vibrant colors, the shoes -- which feature Simpson's autograph on the heel -- have also taken off as a fashion item.
An industry source said, "We expect to see more involvement from sports stars in clothing and shoes."
2012年6月17日星期日
What you need to stay comfortable
It's often said that summer doesn't start in the Puget Sound region until July 5. If that's true, you've got a few more weeks to get ready for summer running.
It has happened to most runners. You push yourself to go a little farther than planned. Maybe you start less hydrated than you should or the weather heats up quicker than you expected. No matter the cause: you've got many miles to go and no water to drink.
Carry your water with you next time. Nathan Sports makes both handheld and belted options. I can't stand having something around my waist and prefer the small QuickShot variety that holds 10 ounces. But many runners prefer the hands-free approach and extra capacity the belted option offers.
Nathan Sports water bottles can be found at local sporting goods stores as well as Fred Meyer. Handheld bottles cost $12 to $19; belt $30 to $60.
The rule of thumb: if you're going to run over an hour, use a nutritional supplement like a gel. When the temperature rises -- especially if you're not used to the heat -- consider using one before you run, even if you're going only going for 45 minutes. The second rule to remember: find a gel that works and stick to with it. And never, ever try a new gel on race day unless you're willing to tempt your digestive fate.
My favorite: Honey Stinger Gold, which sells for a buck and change per gel. Other popular gels include Clif, Hammer, Gu and PowerBar.
For much of the year around here, you can run in a long-sleeve shirt, especially on early morning runs. Summer's warmer temperatures, however, give us the chance to leave that long-sleeve at home (or tie it around your waist if you can't break the habit).
The perfect tank for running in warm weather should feel like wearing nothing at all. It shouldn't add heat and it definitely shouldn't trap in moisture. REI isn't known necessarily for its running gear, but its Fleet Tank beats most major brands' offerings in my book. It doesn't chafe, is lightweight and loose-fitting, which is great for the heat. The soft fabric also protects your skin from sun with a UPF rating of 50.
With frequently grey skies here, it's easy to think you don't need sunscreen when heading out for a run. Even under the cover of clouds, the sun can cast down harmful rays. So don't forget to slather on the sunscreen.
The important points to remember: apply 15 to 30 minutes before you go outside; use a sunscreen that's water or sweatproof so it stays on long into your run.
I picked up my first pair of Brooks PureConnect shoes at an REI garage sale, thinking these lightweight -- 6.5 ounces -- shoes could be good for short summer runs. Although barefoot and minimalist shoes like these are popular, I doubted I'd be comfortable in a pair for long runs.
My PureConnect shoes were comfortable from the first moment I put them on. All other running shoes feel like running with bricks strapped on my feet compared to these. A step above barefoot shoes, this Brooks line has just enough cushioning to keep my feet from being sore after double-digit runs but not so much that my feet feel heavy or overly constrained.
Runner's World named these the "Best Debut" of a new shoe late last year. And when I bought my second pair at a local running store, I was told the store has a tough time keeping these in stock. The one drawback of these shoes is they only last about 250 to 300 miles, compared to roughly 600 for typical running shoes.
It has happened to most runners. You push yourself to go a little farther than planned. Maybe you start less hydrated than you should or the weather heats up quicker than you expected. No matter the cause: you've got many miles to go and no water to drink.
Carry your water with you next time. Nathan Sports makes both handheld and belted options. I can't stand having something around my waist and prefer the small QuickShot variety that holds 10 ounces. But many runners prefer the hands-free approach and extra capacity the belted option offers.
Nathan Sports water bottles can be found at local sporting goods stores as well as Fred Meyer. Handheld bottles cost $12 to $19; belt $30 to $60.
The rule of thumb: if you're going to run over an hour, use a nutritional supplement like a gel. When the temperature rises -- especially if you're not used to the heat -- consider using one before you run, even if you're going only going for 45 minutes. The second rule to remember: find a gel that works and stick to with it. And never, ever try a new gel on race day unless you're willing to tempt your digestive fate.
My favorite: Honey Stinger Gold, which sells for a buck and change per gel. Other popular gels include Clif, Hammer, Gu and PowerBar.
For much of the year around here, you can run in a long-sleeve shirt, especially on early morning runs. Summer's warmer temperatures, however, give us the chance to leave that long-sleeve at home (or tie it around your waist if you can't break the habit).
The perfect tank for running in warm weather should feel like wearing nothing at all. It shouldn't add heat and it definitely shouldn't trap in moisture. REI isn't known necessarily for its running gear, but its Fleet Tank beats most major brands' offerings in my book. It doesn't chafe, is lightweight and loose-fitting, which is great for the heat. The soft fabric also protects your skin from sun with a UPF rating of 50.
With frequently grey skies here, it's easy to think you don't need sunscreen when heading out for a run. Even under the cover of clouds, the sun can cast down harmful rays. So don't forget to slather on the sunscreen.
The important points to remember: apply 15 to 30 minutes before you go outside; use a sunscreen that's water or sweatproof so it stays on long into your run.
I picked up my first pair of Brooks PureConnect shoes at an REI garage sale, thinking these lightweight -- 6.5 ounces -- shoes could be good for short summer runs. Although barefoot and minimalist shoes like these are popular, I doubted I'd be comfortable in a pair for long runs.
My PureConnect shoes were comfortable from the first moment I put them on. All other running shoes feel like running with bricks strapped on my feet compared to these. A step above barefoot shoes, this Brooks line has just enough cushioning to keep my feet from being sore after double-digit runs but not so much that my feet feel heavy or overly constrained.
Runner's World named these the "Best Debut" of a new shoe late last year. And when I bought my second pair at a local running store, I was told the store has a tough time keeping these in stock. The one drawback of these shoes is they only last about 250 to 300 miles, compared to roughly 600 for typical running shoes.
2012年6月14日星期四
'Team Without Shoes' a real threat at upcoming dragon boat fest
Young and often cash-strapped, the FCRCC Eternal Dragon juniors are known for removing their sneakers before getting into their boat — unable to afford the aqua-socks most paddlers sport — preferring to go barefoot rather than wreck their shoes.
But make no mistake: the scrappy young paddlers — aged 13 to 18 — are considered a real threat at the upcoming Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival, June 15-17. The crew has finished on the podium 19 times since its inclusion in the regatta’s junior division in 1990.
“Some of the other teams envy us because not only have we been very competitive historically but we’re also more dedicated and willing to make a few more sacrifices to gain a few more seconds,” said team manager Judy Chan. “Our race times are often competitive with adult recreational teams, depending on the team I have.”
She might be soft spoken but Chan rules her team with an iron fist. Not only do her kids practise several times a week but in February, she imposed a junk-food ban they religiously follow.
Her tough tactics will hopefully allow the team to finally overcome its nemesis: the Laoyam Eagles of Pemberton.
“Every year we always try our very best but we’re always coming second to them the last 10 years,” said 17-year-old team veteran Rosy Teed. “They are a team of giants. We’re tiny.
“Our thing is practise all year, focus on every tiny detail of our stroke, try to get it perfect. I hope this year we can close that one-second gap.”
This weekend’s competition will also serve as a tune-up for the upcoming Club Crew World Championships in Hong Kong, July 4-8. Thanks to their consistent results and high national seeding, the Eternal Dragons were selected for the first time by Dragonboat Canada to compete at the prestigious 58-country contest, held every two years.
“They’re the only junior team going from Canada this year,” Chan declared proudly.
The team must be on its toes. The Hong Kong contest will be nothing like the races on the calm, protected waters of False Creek.
During practice Monday, the Eternal Dragons had a coach boat speed along in front of them to create a wake, simulating the turbulence of Victoria Harbour in East Tsim Sha Tsui, where a constant traffic of speedboats and barges churn the waters.
“There are a lot of people that flip. They didn’t flip Monday so they were quite proud,” Chan said, noting that those who flip in Hong Kong are also at risk of disease.
“It’s not like False Creek; In Hong Kong you really want to have typhoid and other shots,” Chan said.
Sadly, only half of the team’s 46 paddlers can afford the $2,500 price tag, covering airfare, hotel, regatta fees and the team shirt. Coming as a bit of a shocker, Chan just discovered uniform shorts are also mandatory.
They’ve been holding car washes and recycling juice boxes for the Canadian Blood Services to raise money, but parents have had to kick in, too.
“We’re still trying to scrape it together every which way. It’s been difficult,” Chan said. “Some of the kids’ families are fine with the cost because it’s a once in a lifetime chance for their child. But not everyone can.”
Alexandra Chin, 17, won’t be traveling to Hong Kong, so the Vancouver regatta will be her swan song.
“This is my last year so I really hope we can win this last race at Alcan, beat the Eagles. That might make up a bit for Hong Kong.”
But make no mistake: the scrappy young paddlers — aged 13 to 18 — are considered a real threat at the upcoming Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival, June 15-17. The crew has finished on the podium 19 times since its inclusion in the regatta’s junior division in 1990.
“Some of the other teams envy us because not only have we been very competitive historically but we’re also more dedicated and willing to make a few more sacrifices to gain a few more seconds,” said team manager Judy Chan. “Our race times are often competitive with adult recreational teams, depending on the team I have.”
She might be soft spoken but Chan rules her team with an iron fist. Not only do her kids practise several times a week but in February, she imposed a junk-food ban they religiously follow.
Her tough tactics will hopefully allow the team to finally overcome its nemesis: the Laoyam Eagles of Pemberton.
“Every year we always try our very best but we’re always coming second to them the last 10 years,” said 17-year-old team veteran Rosy Teed. “They are a team of giants. We’re tiny.
“Our thing is practise all year, focus on every tiny detail of our stroke, try to get it perfect. I hope this year we can close that one-second gap.”
This weekend’s competition will also serve as a tune-up for the upcoming Club Crew World Championships in Hong Kong, July 4-8. Thanks to their consistent results and high national seeding, the Eternal Dragons were selected for the first time by Dragonboat Canada to compete at the prestigious 58-country contest, held every two years.
“They’re the only junior team going from Canada this year,” Chan declared proudly.
The team must be on its toes. The Hong Kong contest will be nothing like the races on the calm, protected waters of False Creek.
During practice Monday, the Eternal Dragons had a coach boat speed along in front of them to create a wake, simulating the turbulence of Victoria Harbour in East Tsim Sha Tsui, where a constant traffic of speedboats and barges churn the waters.
“There are a lot of people that flip. They didn’t flip Monday so they were quite proud,” Chan said, noting that those who flip in Hong Kong are also at risk of disease.
“It’s not like False Creek; In Hong Kong you really want to have typhoid and other shots,” Chan said.
Sadly, only half of the team’s 46 paddlers can afford the $2,500 price tag, covering airfare, hotel, regatta fees and the team shirt. Coming as a bit of a shocker, Chan just discovered uniform shorts are also mandatory.
They’ve been holding car washes and recycling juice boxes for the Canadian Blood Services to raise money, but parents have had to kick in, too.
“We’re still trying to scrape it together every which way. It’s been difficult,” Chan said. “Some of the kids’ families are fine with the cost because it’s a once in a lifetime chance for their child. But not everyone can.”
Alexandra Chin, 17, won’t be traveling to Hong Kong, so the Vancouver regatta will be her swan song.
“This is my last year so I really hope we can win this last race at Alcan, beat the Eagles. That might make up a bit for Hong Kong.”
2012年6月13日星期三
When you want to work with a blogger in a way
There’s been some backlash from designers and brands as they question having to pay bloggers from $5,000 up to $50,000 to work with them. Skeptics question whether paying bloggers results in significant return on investment, especially in comparison to a magazine or television ad. Besides, some brands contend, if bloggers are journalists, journalists aren’t paid for writing about a company.
Bloggers argue back that their fees have substantial ROI because blogs can drive millions of page views a month both on their sites and the brand’s Web site. So why shouldn’t they be paid? And while some bloggers are journalists in the true sense, most of them don’t consider themselves journalists on par with those at The New York Times or the The Wall Street Journal. They are more like columnists, expressing opinions about what they see.
“When you want to work with a blogger in a way that you would with any influencer — whether it’s a photographer, a stylist, a designer for your windows, a public endorser of your brand, advertising or a design collaboration — that’s where you have to compensate because you would compensate anyone for those things,” said Karen Robinovitz, co-founder and chief creative officer of Digital Brand Architects, who considers herself the pioneer of “blogger agents.”
She pointed out that if a brand sends a blogger a box of clothes with the intent of having them create four dedicated full looks that they need shot for posts, the talent has to location scout — and is responsible for styling, hair, makeup, photography, art direction, retouching, copywriting and posting.
“That takes a magazine sometimes 20 people to pull off,” Robinovitz said.
The tension between brands and bloggers is resulting from the ever-evolving world of the Web. As brands increase their involvement with bloggers in terms of coverage and projects, the line between what they should be paid for and what they shouldn’t is growing increasingly blurry.
For between $5,000 and $20,000, a brand can work with an influential blogger to host an event (plus airfare, hotel and entertainment, of course) — one that gets upward of a few million page views a month and will cross-promote the brand on the blogger’s site (although the jury is still out on proving ROI from page views, with sales being the only concrete measure). Starting from $20,000 to $25,000 (and up), a company can book a blogger for various weeklong projects during Fashion Week — with some bloggers fetching nearly $50,000 for even longer-term partnerships. In 2010, Bryanboy’s Bryan Grey Yambao boasted that he made more than $100,000 a year from blogging (and got a lot of flack for it) — which by today’s standards seems quite low for a top-tier blogger, especially when one factors in the partnerships with advertising and other heavily integrated projects.
Bloggers argue back that their fees have substantial ROI because blogs can drive millions of page views a month both on their sites and the brand’s Web site. So why shouldn’t they be paid? And while some bloggers are journalists in the true sense, most of them don’t consider themselves journalists on par with those at The New York Times or the The Wall Street Journal. They are more like columnists, expressing opinions about what they see.
“When you want to work with a blogger in a way that you would with any influencer — whether it’s a photographer, a stylist, a designer for your windows, a public endorser of your brand, advertising or a design collaboration — that’s where you have to compensate because you would compensate anyone for those things,” said Karen Robinovitz, co-founder and chief creative officer of Digital Brand Architects, who considers herself the pioneer of “blogger agents.”
She pointed out that if a brand sends a blogger a box of clothes with the intent of having them create four dedicated full looks that they need shot for posts, the talent has to location scout — and is responsible for styling, hair, makeup, photography, art direction, retouching, copywriting and posting.
“That takes a magazine sometimes 20 people to pull off,” Robinovitz said.
The tension between brands and bloggers is resulting from the ever-evolving world of the Web. As brands increase their involvement with bloggers in terms of coverage and projects, the line between what they should be paid for and what they shouldn’t is growing increasingly blurry.
For between $5,000 and $20,000, a brand can work with an influential blogger to host an event (plus airfare, hotel and entertainment, of course) — one that gets upward of a few million page views a month and will cross-promote the brand on the blogger’s site (although the jury is still out on proving ROI from page views, with sales being the only concrete measure). Starting from $20,000 to $25,000 (and up), a company can book a blogger for various weeklong projects during Fashion Week — with some bloggers fetching nearly $50,000 for even longer-term partnerships. In 2010, Bryanboy’s Bryan Grey Yambao boasted that he made more than $100,000 a year from blogging (and got a lot of flack for it) — which by today’s standards seems quite low for a top-tier blogger, especially when one factors in the partnerships with advertising and other heavily integrated projects.
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