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CURRENT ISSUE (#50) Spring/Summer 2012
"The Blue Women"
by Adelice Souza
Translation and introduction by Padma Viswanathan
On "The Blue Women"
When I first read "The Blue Women," I was struck by the elegance of its logic and the clarity of the narrative voice. Because the story is about a bizarre practice particular to an invented culture, I had to traverse not one but two sets of cultural assumptions in order to translate it.
Adelice is a prolific young writer from Bahia, in the northeast of Brazil, a microculture of its own within that country, with a "slang" so developed as to be called "Bahianese." The publication in Hayden's Ferry Review offered a great excuse to ask Adelice some questions about the story and her writerly origins.
What was the inspiration for "The Blue Women?"
It arose out of a book by Lautreamont, "The Songs of Maldoror," from which I took the story's epigraph, and out of a childhood memory of prejudices against freemasons. I wanted to write about how things that seem strange are simple and understandable when seen up close, and about how observing from a distance and from outside often distorts meaning.
Does the world you describe in your book have a parallel in ours?
Yes, many equivalent and parallel worlds. I thought, for example, about achievements, in life, special, happy moments. When we wake to another day, though, with new events, the previous day's achievements are in the past. They've lost the taste of glory, just a day later. But for someone at a distance, who doesn't live with us, those achievements can seem grand and eternal. Such a person feels uncomfortable, envious; he suffers. And this gives our lives a larger dimension: the other, at times, gives greater meaning to our experiences than we do. Because he is on the outside, though, he knows only a part of [our] reality, and deforms the truth. And so he feels excluded. Many people who have read my story have told me that they have felt excluded, much like the blue women. But the blue women themselves are creating their exclusion.
Do think of yourself more as "Brazilian" or as a "Bahian," especially with respect to the language of your writing, or do you not think identity is important in this context?
I'm a Bahian from Castro Alves, from the interior of Bahia, and have written three things recently that deal with my origins [a novel, a book of short stories, and a play]. In all of these, I've put all the aesthetic influences of the city where I was born, its traditions, religiosity, belief, all that is sacred there. But in other writing, no. There's no personal identity that determines my writing. I do have an interest in the unusual, in the hidden details of quotidian adventures. In the book of short stories, Caramujos Zumbis, which includes "The Blue Women," almost all the stories speak of an absurd universe, a trunk of oddities, and to the influences of Cortázar, Kafka and Artaud. The new book of stories, "Fabulous Album," travels the same path. Also, theatre is always present in anything I do. Even though the stories deal more with the subjective realm, with practically no dialogue or direct actions, I would like to see them adapted for theatre. It would be wonderful to see the blue women meet up on stage. Who knows—maybe some reader of Hayden's Ferry Review might do it!
"If someone sees an ass eating a fig or a fig eating an ass (these two circumstances don't frequently present themselves except in poetry), you can be sure that, after having reflected for two or three minutes on which route to take, he will abandon the path of virtue and laugh like a cock!" —Comte de Lautréamont
Today is the day of the festival where they kill. I don't know whether they kill jaguars or ants, but they kill. We blue women cannot enter this festival. The white women and the blue men enter. The yellow, white, and black men also enter. And the black and the yellow women. But we, the blue women, cannot. They have never told us who actually dies, but we have deduced that there are deaths because, otherwise, the festival would not be called the festival where they kill.
The start of the tradition of the festival where they kill was so long ago that we don't remember it with any certainty—if it actually had a beginning—as we think that any date of such antiquity must predate our own existence. In other words, the festival where they kill might be so old that it may have come into being before the blue women came into being and were barred from it. We suspect that if the festival where they kill existed and the blue women didn't, the festival wouldn't make sense, since everything that exists needs its opposite, the complement which comes into being by means of limits, prohibitions, inflexible rules. By this logic, we imagine that it is we who legitimate the existence of the festival where they kill, since, in order to kill, they need the blue women. Or not. We also can't draw our own conclusions because the conclusions of the blue women regarding festivals where they kill are worthless. Still, drawing conclusions is all that's left to those of us who do not attend the festival.
They never have told us what they do there, who actually dies, how they die, and why they die. They kill: this is all we know. And we're not even sure, really, that they kill, since we've never seen or heard anything. We asked, in other times—and in our time, we continue to ask—why they call what they do a festival. They never answer our questions: they don't insult us, they don't smile at us, but nevertheless they don't respond. Isn't a festival supposed to be a happy get together, for fun? Those who go into the festival where they kill don't look as though they are having fun. Couldn't a festival be a solemn occasion? Those who exit the festival where they kill do not appear solemn. There is no pageantry, no formalities dictated by laws or customs apart from that which we already know: that the blue women may not participate in the festival. Isn't a festival supposed to be a chance to socialize? They don't appear to celebrate together some action recalled or shared memory or to commemorate some past event. They enter and leave the festival as though unaffected and empty of memories: they are all bored to be at the festival where they kill. Could the festival be an observance of a saint's day? They don't appear to be cultivating devotion for any killer saint. We know them. They are our neighbors, our sons, our men. We don't teach them to hide evil saints. But a festival is, we believe, a commemoration, with others. Without others there wouldn't be a festival, and if they never commemorate anything, why call it a festival? And who, way back when, named this event the festival where they kill? More questions for us that never have answers. But it falls to us to ask—time after time, forever. Who would we be if we never asked? The questions were created to be asked. We are not the ones who are going to break the laws of questions, even if everyone else breaks the laws of answers, depriving us of all knowledge concerning the festival where they kill.
A few months ago, we started wondering whether the festival used to be some type of conspiracy against us because only we could not attend it. But we soon realized it wasn't. The others were very sad when we revealed this to them, to the point that they said we should be glad we don't take part in the festival. We lived—just like our ancestors, who, even then, heard from their contemporaries the same excuses—for a long time with the happy illusion that we were special, that to be excepted is to be exceptional, but no. There are good exceptions and bad exceptions. We don't know, though, if not participating in the festival where they kill is a felicitous or an infelicitous exception.
It would be an infelicitous exception if, at the festival, they were to kill ants. Because we, the blue women, would like to take part in a ritual where ants are killed. We talked about rituals a few days ago with some of them, and they grew sad. And they said, in the way they have of responding to the blue women, "We like rituals of brushing our teeth after meals." This answer was enough to make us meet to decipher what was hidden in this sentence. We didn't succeed and deduced that those who attend the festival where they kill enjoy the ritual of brushing teeth as much as we who don't attend it. We are a hygienic people.
And it would be a felicitous exception if, at the festival, they were to kill jaguars. We are not exterminators of species. We don't support this type of sacrifice. Could our lack of support be the reason they don't invite us to the festival where they kill? And why do they continue to attend the festival where they kill if they also feel unhappy about attending? We, the blue women, constantly come up with new questions as we watch the melancholy eyes of those who observe the festival where they kill. They keep quiet. They look into our eyes and say, strictly with their mouths, that "it has to be like this," and we follow with more questions, which sound like challenges to the system. We don't feel privileged for not participating in the festival where they kill. All we want is to take part in the festival, even if we leave it unhappy. We say this, and now they smile and say that we know absolutely nothing, that we are ignorant. That we are ignorant, we already know. And finally, they say something that, for us, who are so eager for answers, comes as a revelation: "It's not a question of being happy or not at the festival where they kill. We are happy or we're not. We are happy, and then soon after, we're not. Taking part in the festival—or not—doesn't change this." And we, who never enter the festival where they kill and never will, don't know how to measure the degree of truth or lucidity of their assertion. Why would those who attend be loyal to us?
That they kill jaguars or ants is merely guesswork on our part. We have dreamed up a system of beliefs. In fact, we have already created manifestos and booklets with respect to the festival where they kill. I think that we justify, theorize about, and reflect on the festival more than they themselves do. We put together compendia and treatises. And we don't discount the hypothesis that they might also kill creatures larger than jaguars. Indeed, they could even kill people. And we suffered, in our meetings, when we thought that we might describe them as potential assassins. Our pain went away, though, when we remembered that they might be killing creatures much smaller than ants, those insects we don't see, and so we no longer knew how to describe them since we thought, all of us, that killing ants was insignificant and that those who kill what we can't see should be excused. Today, we think very differently—we know that death is the same for jaguars and for ants. And what they kill no longer matters to us, whether pigs, locusts, old people, babies, protozoa, or elephants. What we want is to take part in the festival and be able to kill also, whatever the species.
What has intrigued us for long stretches of our lives is their complete and absolute indifference as they enter and leave the festivals. They give us absolutely no clue of what they ultimately do inside. They enter and leave and enter. And though we, by any means possible, try to detect some purpose, at least—by means of a look, a smile, a wrinkled brow, or a bitten lip—nothing, absolutely nothing, is revealed to us of the nature of this festival.
We hear no sounds from the festival. No sound at all, not of exaltation or of suffering. On the clothes they wear—everyday clothes that they could wear anywhere, with absolutely nothing distinctive about them—there is no blood, no sweat, nothing visible. They don't speak in code; they don't give signals. But when it's the day and time of the festival where they kill, they leave their houses, their work, their pleasures, and head for the location of the festival. We don't know anything more of what happens in this closed space located in that street open to all, which we, the blue women, have passed innumerable times, have looked at so many times. There have been so many plots devised to enter this space where the festival where they kill happens that to try to recall and describe all the strategies developed would take more than a day, would last all of a month, a year even. There have been hundreds of methods, thousands of projects, millions of plans such that we would never be able to tell of all of them. We've never succeeded in entering; it's true. It's not that they guard the entrance of the festival where they kill that rigorously. Rather, there is a greater power, to which we, the blue women, surrender, and when we are close to succeeding in reaching our target, we retreat without knowing why. We think it is our fate never to enter into the festival where they kill.
Today is yet another festival day, the day we so anticipate. It appears to us, as a matter of fact, that only we wait so anxiously for it, for this day which provokes in us so much suffering and passivity, but which also keeps us alive and united. We, the blue women, know that we are different because of our inability to enter the festival where they kill. And this has brought us luck and terror. We discover only today, after long discourses and detailed designs, that perhaps it is we who are dying for not being there, inside, killing whoever would be here, outside.
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Reading is a fundamental academic skill that comes in handy even when were simply having a conversation with another person. While acute reading and reading comprehension skills directly link to academic success, the ability to communicate and connect with others is also linked to a positive self-image. Reading can help provide success in both areas. A proficiency in reading not only bolsters school performance but can also bolster self-esteem.
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The Kohl's American Cup offers youth soccer players an opportunity to play in a high-quality tournament in a fun, family-like atmosphere. The program was started in 2000 as an avenue to highlight recreational soccer players and promote fair play. Players receive equal opportunities and benefits within their level of play, with an emphasis on participation, rather than competition.
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A CRITIC AT LARGE about guilty pleasures and genre fiction. When Matthew Arnold keeled over, in April, 1888, while hurrying to catch the Liverpool tram, Walt Whitman told a friend, "He will not be missed." Arnold was, in short, "one of the dudes of literature." Whitman probably figured that his own gnarly hirsuteness would save him from becoming a dude. He was wrong, and therein lies a lesson for all hardworking scribblers: stick around long enough, develop a cult following, gain the approval of one or two literary dudes, and you, too, can become respectable. Commercial and genre writers aim at delivering less rarefied pleasures. And part of the pleasure we derive from them is the knowledge that we could be reading something better. For the longest time, there was little ambiguity between literary fiction and genre fiction: one was good for you, one simply tasted good. In 1944, Edmund Wilson published an article in this magazine that contained some disparaging remarks about the mystery genre. Nonetheless, it was a senior literary dude, W. H. Auden, who pointed the mystery writer Raymond Chandler canonward. It was Chandler's blend of stylish wit and tough-guy sentimentality that made it easier for the commercial writers who followed. If you were good, you could find a booster among the literati. Indeed, scores of novelists in a variety of genres—P. D. James, John le Carré, Donald Westlake, Dennis Lehane—routinely receive glowing writeups in major newspapers and literary venues. In 1995, Martin Amis dubbed Elmore Leonard "a literary genius who writes re-readable thrillers." Skilled genre writers know that a certain level of artificiality must prevail. It's plot we want and plenty of it. Basically, a guilty pleasure is a fix in the form of a story. Mentions Edgar Rice Burroughs's "Tarzan of the Apes." The guilty-pleasure label peels off more easily if we recall that the novel itself was once something of a guilty pleasure. Hence Dickens was considered by many of his contemporaries to be more of a sentimentalist and a caricaturist than a serious artist. Mentions George Orwell. Today, the literary climate has changed: the canon has been impeached, formerly neglected writers have been saluted, and the presumed superiority of one type of book over another no longer passes unquestioned. So when Terrence Rafferty, in the Times Book Review last year, expressed disappointment with a novel that tried and failed to transcend the limitations of its genre, he caught some flak. Mentions Ursula K. Le Guin, Lee Child, Harold Bloom, and Stephen King. Compares Agatha Christie's "Murder on the Orient Express" with Ford Madox Ford's "Parade's End." Christie's language wants us to settle in; Ford's demands that we pay attention. The typical genre writer keeps rhetorical flourishes to a minimum, and the typical reader is content to let him. Readers who require more must look either to other kinds of novels or to those genre writers who care deeply about their sentences.
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There are so many new things to plan for and learn about when becoming a parent. Many of us find that despite our many years of schooling, training, college degrees and work experience, we are often at a loss at this new juncture in our lives.
One very critical step in this process is establishing the proper setting for your growing family. Suddenly apartment hunting is complicated by so many new considerations that never occurred to you before. Here are some helpful tips to think about during your search.
Create a check list and begin researching answers to several important questions which will ultimately affect your life:
__ Is the apartment in a good school zone? There are plenty of great resources out there to help you, including: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolsearch/ and http://www.greatschools.org/
__ Are there local day care centers?
__ Where is the closest hospital and are there good pediatricians in the neighborhood?
__ Are you close to public transportation? Running around town with a stroller is a whole new ball game.
__ What about nearby playgrounds and kids' programs? Are there other kids to play with?
__ How close are you to a local park or green space to introduce your child to nature and picnics?
__ What about local restaurants and shopping when you finally get some "me" time or schedule a date night?
Once you have answers to your questions and prioritized your criteria, you hone in on a neighborhood that works for you. As you look through listings for apartments in your price range, try to avoid broker fees. If you are a pet owner, don't forget to filter your search based on pet-friendly apartments, though you may find your list narrowing significantly.
At this point in the process, there is often a moment of truth, where you see what kind of value is offered on your budget. You may find yourself trading square footage for rent budget. But don't undermine the amount of space that the new little one in your life will require, including the crib, changing table, stroller, dresser, play area and toy chest. Before you know it, that little one will grow up and need plenty of space to run around, as will the next sibling that inevitably follows. Ideally, you want to find an apartment, or at the very least, a community where your family can expand over a long stretch of time.
It may sound like a harrowing task, but fortunately, there are still plenty of great apartment homes for growing families in the city.
Information provided by Peter Cooper Village / Stuyvesant Town
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Honey is an all-natural, versatile ingredient that can easily transition between the kitchen, gym and bathroom vanity. This one-ingredient wonder is as pure as it gets and it's delivered straight from the bees to you.
Americans consume approximately 1.3 pounds of honey per person annually, and they are finding more and more uses for this natural ingredient daily. Whether mixing it into sweet or savory dishes, adding spoonfuls to tea and other beverages, or drizzling it over biscuits, toast and muffins, consumers are realizing the uniqueness and versatility of honey.
Honey is one of the few back-to-basic ingredients that you can incorporate into your daily routine, using it as a kitchen staple, an energy booster, a beauty aid and a cough suppressant. Honey is an ingredient that you can feel good about using and there are countless ways to take advantage of one of life's simplest pleasures.
Honey's versatility is endless. Discover what it can do for you…
Honey's unique properties and range of flavor profiles make it the perfect ingredient to inspire any recipe. Honey also provides balance to any dish, complementing and enhancing a variety of foods and flavors, both sweet and savory.
Not only is honey pure and natural, but it also attracts and retains moisture, qualities that can help keep skin hydrated and glowing. According to a double-blind clinical study to determine the effects of honey and moisturizers on skin conducted by an independent laboratory, honey was shown to effectively moisturize the skin.
With a long history of being a sweet treat for the skin, beauty manufacturers have utilized honey's skin moisturizing benefits by using it in everything from hand lotions and moisturizers to bar soaps and bubble bath elixirs. Just add a little honey to your normal moisturizing routine to provide a homemade alternative to store-bought products and reap the benefits of this liquid gold. For some extra pampering, try whipping up a simple beauty recipe for a do-it-yourself (DIY) luxurious spa treatment.
Honey is a great alternative to the commonly used dextromethorphan (DM), which is not recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics or the American College of Chest Physicians for children under 6 years of age. According to a recent study, just a small dose of honey given before bedtime provided the greatest improvement of nighttime cough and sleep difficulty in children over one year of age compared to DM and no treatment.
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So it's time to choose a pediatrician. It's a pretty important decision. After all, this is your child's health. The person you will call every time they get sick or have a mishap. The #1 source for advice on nutrition, vaccinations and development. The doctor they will see for, potentially, the next 20 years of their life.
No pressure, right?
Choosing your child's pediatrician can seem stressful or overwhelming, and there are many factors to consider. Fortunately, you have plenty of resources available to aid you in your decision including: friends, family, neighbors, as well as trusted books and online sources. We've compiled our own list of the top 5 things to look for when choosing your child's pediatrician. The alliteration was (almost) unintentional:
There are health resources and specialists your family may need outside of the regular check-ups. Fortunately, there are quite a few practices that provide these services in-house at least once or several times a week. While you're breastfeeding, for instance, an in-house lactation consultant can be an invaluable source of advice and support. As your child grows dietitians and nutritionists can offer you a game plan for your child's nutritional health. Does the practice hold information sessions for specific issues? Having these resources under one roof can offer you convenience and peace of mind.
Was it difficult to schedule a first consultation? When you arrive, is the waiting room packed? While a busy office may be a sign of a great doctor, it may also mean tough appointment scheduling. Arm yourself with questions for the staff: how far in advance do I need to schedule visits? What happens after the doctor's office closes? Is there an on-call nurse or physician? You should also take your own schedule under consideration. Do you need after-school or evening hours? Weekends? Walk-in hours? Make a list of these questions and bring them with you to the first meeting.
No app, website, or technology is ever going to replace the office visit. What these services can do is greatly enhance the communication you have with your child's doctor in between these visits. When interviewing potential pediatricians you need to ask yourself what type of parent you are. If the ability to schedule visits online, access health records from a secure portal, or even just shoot the doctor a quick message is a convenience you want, then make sure your doctor is at least open to these modes of communication. Remember, even if your pediatrician uses online tools, spend some time chatting with them about proper usage. Physicians have to follow privacy guidelines and some activities that seem second nature to us – sending pictures via text for example – may violate these policies.
In 2012 alone the American Academy of Pediatrics made important new recommendations about vaccine schedules, breastfeeding, and circumcision. These are all stories you may hear about when you switch on the news or peruse your Twitter feed, but you also want assurance that your pediatrician is constantly tuned into this data. Remember, your child could potentially see this same doctor from age 0 -21. Does the pediatrician offer any news updates to parents in the form of online newsletters, mailings, or phone calls? Are they present on a blog or social media site? Take a good look around the doctor's office, and check for postings with messages for parents.
What is your opinion on certain vaccinations? What about breastfeeding and formula? The ideal pediatrician will work with you to discuss treatment plans that work with your lifestyle, as long as those treatments directly benefit your child's health. Your child's healthcare should involve dialogue as frequently as possible. The doctor should be willing to listen, respect your opinions, and discuss options. But keep in mind: this ideal pediatrician should also be willing to tell you when your notions are wrong (gently, of course, and with the facts to back it up).
Don't be afraid to meet with several doctors before you choose the one that is right for you. But it's important to remember that your intuition will be your best guide. Whether it takes days or weeks, ultimately you will know on your own when you find the right doctor for your child. There are so many great pediatricians out there, and armed with the right information, you'll find the perfect one for you.
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Summer is filled with fun outdoor activities, but these pastimes don't come without a cost to your little one's skin. In fact, it only takes two to three blistering sunburns as a child to potentially double the risk of melanoma later in life, according to The Skin Cancer Foundation.
Although we can blame the sun for more than 90 percent of all cases of skin cancer, 33 percent of us don't protect our skin regularly. You can help protect your children from the sun's rays year-round by teaching the importance of proper skin care with these practical tips:
Protect your child's skin early. The sun can be especially harsh on infants, whose sensitiveskin is easily burned. As children grow, their thin, tender and sensitive skin becomes thicker and more protective. If baby's
skin – her biggest organ – is damaged, it lessens her ability to fight infection and regulate temperature.
Ideally, baby should not be exposed to direct sunlight during her first several months of life. If avoiding direct sun exposure is impossible, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends protecting baby's exposed skin (even babies under six months of age) with a broad-spectrum sunscreen that offers at least SPF 15 and UVA and UVB protection. UVA rays – known as the "aging rays" – lead to wrinkles, spots and skin cancer. UVB rays – known as "burning rays" – sizzle the top layer of the skin and increase the risk of skin cancer.
Choose physical sunscreens. For a child's sensitive skin, use a physical sunscreen that contains zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide – key ingredients that offer the safest level of protection and the least risk of skin irritation. A physical sunscreen coats the skin, deflects UV rays and protects almost immediately after application. By contrast, the skin must absorb chemical sunscreen in order for it to be effective – chemical ingredients may increase risk of irritation and delay protection against UV rays if less than 20-30 minutes have elapsed since application.
Protect against irritants. Although manufacturers are more aware of consumers' concerns about potentially harmful ingredients in sunscreen, many ingredients in sun products have the potential to irritate a child's sensitive skin. Look for lotions without oxybenzone, phthalates, lanolin, mineral oil, petroleum or waxes to minimize potential irritants in sunscreen.
Because baby's mouth may come in contact with areas of skin where sunscreen has been applied, safe, non-toxic physical sunscreens are the obvious choice. Chemical sunscreens contain non-ingestible ingredients that should only be used on older children.
More on Sun Safety when I see you all at the New York Baby Show! I will be speaking from the drugstore.com booth on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. and will be happy to answer any questions you might have. Until then, protect yourselves and your little ones from the sun's harmful rays, and make sure your breast-fed babies are taking a daily vitamin D supplement!
Information provided by Dr. JJ Levenstein, who will be at the New York Baby Show.
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Nothing may be more upsetting for parents than when their baby is having trouble breathing. Nasal aspirators are an important part of helping your baby breathe easier, sleep better and be healthier.
Aspirators work by using suction to draw stagnant mucus out of the baby's nasal canal. Stagnant mucus is a breeding ground for bacteria which can lead to colds, sinus or ear infections, and bronchitis. There are a variety of respiratory problems in babies which can be exacerbated by stagnant mucus so the best idea is to clean your baby's nose regularly.
When you have a stuffy nose you reach for tissues and blow your nose every time it gets hard to breathe. When you are a baby and you can't breathe, you do what comes naturally – cry. That's what makes a nasal aspirator so important. You can use it every time your baby's nose becomes blocked, clearing their breathing passages and helping your baby rest easier.
If used correctly a nasal aspirator is completely painless. Your baby may be initially surprised by the noise of the vacuum, but they won't be feeling any discomfort. In fact, just the opposite. As the nasal aspirator clears their nasal passages of stagnant mucus they will immediately feel the effects of being able to breathe easier.
Unlike certain medications, there are no harmful side effects of using a nasal aspirator and you can use it as often as you might blow your own nose. Also, when cleaned regularly, a nasal-aspirator will remain sterile and completely harmless to your baby.
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In recent years, quinoa has become a new hot ingredient, from pies to salads, and now baby food. We wanted to find out just why it's so good for mom, dad and baby…
There are several major benefits of quinoa. While it varies among different samples, quinoa has an average protein content that is twice that of rice and contains all of the essential amino acids needed to support protein synthesis and growth. The amino acid profile of quinoa has been compared to that of milk. Quinoa has been found to have substantially higher amounts of the essential amino acid lysine than most grains.
Another benefit of quinoa is its higher content of healthy oils, including polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids. Specifically, quinoa is superior in providing mostly linoleic acids and oleic acids, and some alpha-linolenic acid. These fatty acids are important for an infant's brain development.
A healthy digestive system is also essential in an infant's growth. Quinoa has high dietary fiber content; an important aid to digestion. High levels of potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus are also present. These nutrients play an important role in fluid balance, nerve and muscle function, and bone health.
Finally, quinoa contains high amounts of polyphenolic compounds. These compounds act as antioxidants in the body and protect the integrity of cells as well as provide protection against illnesses and chronic diseases.
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Swimming is not luxury for just a few; it is a life saving necessity for everyone! Everyone has known of someone who can't swim and/or has a fear of water. Surprisingly, if you ask them why they've never learned how to swim, most will say, "my parents don't swim", "my parents were afraid I would drown", "my parent had a fear of water and passed it on to me", or "I had an accident involving water and became afraid."
So how do you, as a parent, not pass your fear of water to your child?
- It starts with your little ones bath time. Pour water over your child's head from the start. Smile, clap, be happy and give lots of kisses as the child experiences this feeling of water running down their face. Don't let any crying discourage you. If you continue these rituals at every bath time, your child will eventually stop crying and will do these rituals along with you.
- Remember, babies lived in water before they born, so being submerged in water was all they knew. Most people are astonished to find out that babies will actually hold their breath under water. In baby swimming classes, you learn how to submerge your child in a safe manner. You will be taught to give your child a cue (1, 2, 3 or Ready, Set, Go) and submerge them for 2 seconds. Missy Franklin, Olympic Gold Medal Swimmer, went to these classes. Her mom spoke of how this was done in a class with Missy when she was an infant and she never cried.
- If you decide to attend a swimming class, your child will sense your fear. First know these classes are held in very shallow water where you have your footing. Knowing how to swim is not a requirement for you and your little one to have some fun. Smile, kiss, hug and laugh during the class to ease your child, so they can know it's safe to be there.
- At any age, talk to your child about you not knowing how to swim and how you wish you had learned. Use words of encouragement and explain to them you want them to experience all the different things in the world and never be afraid to learn something new and different.
As an adult, you can overcome your fear of water with the right instructor, proper teaching and supportive swimming company. Swimming is an activity that most of you will do as a family on vacation, in the summer or as a recreational sport during the cold months. Have your child learn to love the water from the beginning. They will learn to not fear the water but love and respect it.
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Having a newborn around is fun for the entire family, cuddling those soft, chubby cheeks, and tiny hands and feet…
Have you ever been curious abut the idea of casting your baby's most precious moments? As we learned, it's not an intimidating process, it's gentle on your baby and the end result is beautiful.
Baby hand and feet casting can begin as early as 3 days into the baby's birth. Many parents cast their babies hands and feet to capture how small their hands and feet are. And the majority of those parents continue to cast throughout the child's first year to capture the quick growth.
The process of casting is quick – each hand and/or foot is placed one at a time into a mixture of alginate for 45 seconds. Alginate is used by dentists to take moulds of teeth inside mouths. The baby can be sleeping, feeding or awake throughout the process. The chosen casting limb can freely move around in the mixture. After setting in, the mould will simply slip off the limb. Plaster is then poured into the mould and from that either frame pieces are created or bronze-resin paper weights. The finished product will capture every wrinkle and crease on the baby's limb.
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A chiropractor's (and father's) experience with a baby carrier:
Last September, my wife and I welcomed our first child into the world. Being a parent, I wanted to give him the best possible start in life. I had done all kinds of research – reading articles, books, and blogs. I talked to parents, professors, and fellow chiropractors. I foolishly felt somewhat prepared for this whole parenting thing. Being a chiropractor, I knew the benefits of "holistic parenting" with our child. Finding ourselves in the all-natural parenting world, babywearing was something that my wife and I both enthusiastically supported. We both understood the benefits of babywearing (including benefits to our child's structural, physiological, and neurological development) over carrying our son in an infant car seat or pushing him in a stroller all the time. With that in mind, we decided to make babywearing a large part of our parenting style.
The more we read and thought about it, the more we realized the importance of me, as the father, wearing our son. For forty-ish weeks baby has been floating around in a swimming pool of mom's physiology. They are so closely connected. Dad, on the other hand, aside from possibly talking to baby while inside mom, has not had time to bond or connect with baby at all. Babywearing gives dads a perfect opportunity to bond and connect with their babies. The baby can hear dad's heartbeat, voice, breathing patterns, feel his energy and emotions, and move around with him. All of these things not only help develop baby's brain but also help build bonds between baby and carrier (i.e dad). Studies have shown that baby benefits from babywearing alone and has the chance to benefit much more when the father is involved in the babywearing as well, especially with baby boys. Until you can play, roughhouse, and wrestle with your kids, babywearing is the best way to connect, bond, and help them grow.
When my son was about two months old, after more research into baby carriers and how to wear your baby, I discovered the soft structured carrier (SSC). I could not believe I had not come across these carriers sooner, and I was amazed at the simplicity! Instead of having to be a boy scout to make all of the right loops and knots to form a perfect carrier for my baby, I could snap two buckles and loosen or tighten a few straps in seconds. Also, with my big boy's weight being evenly distributed between both shoulders and my waist, the SSC made me feel like he was lighter than he actually was and it was great for my back.
Although I think all of the different babywearing options are great for baby's development, whether you go with a wrap, sling, or SSC, babywearing is only effective if you actively participate and work it into your lifestyle. I am a guy, and we like things quick and easy. That is essentially the description of the soft structured carrier. No instruction manual needed – load up and tighten down. It is comfortable, durable, and secure. The soft structured carrier allows me to carry my son wherever I go, giving us great bonding time together and fulfilling my goal of holistic parenting.
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It seems as though sporting a baby bump has become the latest trend in Hollywood! Here are our top 10 favorite ones:
10. Holly Madison
The former Playboy bunny is expecting her first child with boyfriend Pasquale Rotella. We'll see if her little bunny will be running late to her Alice in Wonderland themed nursery soon, as Holly's due date is in early March.
9. Jenna Dewan-Tatum
Although Mrs. Channing Tatum can be seen in the February issue of Esquire Magazine in a fitted corset, the Step Up actress is very much pregnant, expecting her first child later this year.
8. Malin Akerman
The 7 month pregnant Swedish-Canadian actress sure knows how to stay stylish! Malin stunned the red carpet crowd at the Learn.Build.Create presidential inauguration bash wearing this low neckline beaded dress. She is expecting her first child with husband Roberto Zincone.
7. Lara Stone
We may be used to seeing the model in Calvin Klein wear, but she still looks stunning sporting around her baby bump! Lara is expecting her first child with husband David Williams in May.
6. Busy Philips
Cougar Town? More like Oh Mama Town! The Screen Actors Guild Award actress is expecting her second child in June with husband Marc Silverstein.
5. Amber Rose
A wedding with fiance Wiz Khalifa isn't the only thing this actress is planning. Her due date is set to be on the 24th this month! This will be the first child for the couple.
4. Kristen Bell
Kristen starred in the movie "Hit and Run" with her fiance, Dax Shepard, last year. Perhaps they'll make a sequel with their baby next year? The couple is expecting their first child, rumored to be a boy, in the spring.
3. Jessica Simpson
It's been less than a year since her daughter Maxwell was born, but Jessica is ready for baby number two with fiance Eric Johnson. The couple are expecting a boy this time, with the rumored name Ace, this spring.
2. Kim Kardashian
The Kardashain Klan continues to grow with Kim and boyfriend's Kanye West's little tot. This will be Kimye's first child together, with an expected due date in July.
1. Kate Middleton
After a rough early pregnancy where the Duchess discovered she had hyperemesis gravidarum which hospitalized her for 3 days, Kate is now beaming in public with her baby bump. The royal couple is expecting their first child in July.
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Speaking to the Immigration, Absorption and Diaspora Committee, Bigot said the shooting carried out by a French national with links to al-Qaida has not managed to undermine the overall sense of security that the roughly 600,000 Jews in his country feel. Nonetheless, he said, his government has increased spending on securing Jewish institutions in response to the murder of the three Jewish children and a Jewish teacher.
"We have invested 500,000 euro to bolster security of Jewish institutions in the country," he said.
MK Daniel Ben-Simon (Labor), who participated in the debate, said diplomatic relations between the Jewish State and France were better than ever.
"Let there be no misunderstanding, France is not on trial here today," said the former journalist, who was once a correspondent for Haaretz in Paris.
"The relationship between Israel and France has never been better, and you can ask your own prime minister if you like. The current French government has the largest Jewish representation ever, is that not true Mr. Ambassador?" "Absolutely," responded Bigot.
Still, an unofficial inquiry commissioned by the Knesset committee claimed the number of violent anti-Semitic incidents in France since the March attack has increased by about 50 percent.
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zoo town...what a place....montana in general, absolutely stunning, beauty emanating from everywhere, truly is "big sky" country...we crashed at lolo springs rv park about 30 mi away the night before rolled in a few hrs early onto the campus kicked it did our thing and headed in...the venue was really small, carpeted floor with some seating...
george called the half step, it was nice, very technical bob and jk sounding nice with the lyric trade off, something i'm usually not the biggest fan of..last time was an interesting choice for the slot in the set, but i looked at it as a nod to the fact that "hey, you know what, we may never play montana again"...alabama getaway was mediocre, jk pulling some decent tones and fiddling around..octopus' garden was sweet, phil sounding great.. i am glad this particular beatles cover remains in their repertoire..i thought big river was a highlight of the show, jk absolutely tore this one a new asshole during his last solo...seemed like he pounded away for a solid 2 minutes, raising it higher and higher everytime you thought he'd bring it down..lazy river road was a nice choice, not sure how much play it gets i want to say 5 or less times...i like how they trade off on the verses, even giving one to phil, but also bob and jk both take a whack at the pre chorus..althea was nice, never reached it's full potential but speedway to close the set was awesome, great jamming...
floor got a a bit more crowded during the break, lots of college kids, and fantastic looking women, great vibe up there
celebration was spectacular, i love that song, yeah i'm a phil freak but it was just very well played, vocals and instruments sounding wonderful...sugar magnolia seemed to dog a bit in the very beginning, picked up some good energy and segued nicely into scarlet..nice rendition john really soaring during the solo, the jam into fire was not very noteworthy, it had some nice moments, but fire was good, john taking the first solo, jeff the 2nd, and john hammering a third one home, different than garcia taking all 3...felt a he's gone coming and it was well received, the crowd really mellowing down (and lighting up)..king solomans was fun, the timing was a little splotchy at certain moments but for the most part it was nice, russo doing a nice little intro, something he doesn't always do..sugaree was another highlight of the show for me, and that is a rarity..john and jeff were just sweetly drifting around each other making it one incredible version of this song, bob sounding strong with the vocals..viola lee was another smoker, i prefer when they play it all the way thru, as opposed to the sandwich...sunshine daydream was fun to end the set everyone loved it (and forgot they never finished it)..baby blue breakout for the encore was awesome, although weir sounded REALLY off in the beginning, and phil was glancing over at him like huh? and even stopped playing for a brief moment before it swung into gear, and it was great, i thought bob did a good job with it, would love to see it stay in rotation
overall i loved this show, i enjoyed the song selection and playing more than the eugene shows, but i have a soft spot in my heart for eugene and the scene it provides, so i am not going to rank them because they are on different levels..john is sounding better everynight, taking more risks, and taking the helm of the ship more and more..lovin it...
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Because azathioprine decreases the activity of your body's natural immune system, fever and chills are considered serious side effects that should be reported to your health professional immediately. Less serious side effects of azathioprine may include:
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French Connection Open Palette Cotton Dress
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Getting your wardrobe ready for summer, this chic little cotton dress by French Connection is the perfect pick for your work-to-after-hours wardrobe.
Featuring an all-over print, this dress has a gorgeous summer-inspired colour palette that you'll just love. Seam details structure the fit, while the full lining ensures it's smooth for a comfortable all day wear.
Wear this dress with Cut-out ankle boots, an oversized clutch bag and minimal make up for a fresh faced look that's perfect for summer-inspired freckles.
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- Sleeveless dress by French Connection
- All-over multi print
- Concealed zip at back
- Fully lined for smooth fit
- Length: 35 inches
French Connection Viven Panelled Midi Dress
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1 reviewFrench Connection Jersey Dress with Mesh Panels
Give your evening look an edge in this sleeveless mesh panelled dress by French Connection.
Featuring semi-sheer panels to the shoulders and hips this frock gives the classic little black dress a touch of sultry sophistication. The mid-length of this piece adds a chic touch, while the zip fastening to the back perfects the fit.
Wear this jersey dress with platform sandals and an oversized contrast clutch to mix up the colour palette this season.
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- Sleeveless dress by French Connection
- Mesh panels to shoulders and waist
- Zip fastening to the back
- Length: 39.5 inches
French Connection Shift Dress with Embellished Collar and Cuffs
Giving the classic little black dress a hint of summer, this embellished shift dress by French Connection is a sophisticated transitional piece that will see you through this season to the next.
Featuring an embellished collar and cuffs this frock is given luxe appeal, while the orange details add a subtle neon pop that'll get you ready for summer. Sheer sleeves are a sultry piece of styling, while the lined body and concealed back zip keep the fit smooth and secure.
Wear this dress with platform sandals and accessorise with a contrast box clutch and smoky eye.
Please note: This dress must be hand washed only to maintain its shape.
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- Shift dress by French Connection
- Embellished collar and cuffs
- Lined body; sheer sleeves
- Concealed zip to back
- Length: 35 inches
French Connection Glitter Whisper Statement Dress
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3 reviewsFrench Connection Glitter Statement Dress
This feathered dress by French Connection captures the feminine charm of the 50s and adds a flirty, contemporary edge.
Dance the night away in this dress and ruffle a feather or two while you're at it. Covered in sparkly feathers this dress is every girl's dream – especially when you add the bow to the back. The A-line skirt puffs out from the waist achieving a perfect hourglass shape and the vest style top creates a clash of shapes. Put on your favourite Elvis record, fix your hair like Doris Day and embrace the retro style of this statement piece.
Wear this dress with patent T-bar heels and clutch a metallic box bag for a chic, high impact look that will put you in a flirty, feel good mood.
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- Dress by French Connection
- Reverse bow detail
- Netted A-line skirt
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French Connection Desert Tropicana Cotton Wrap Dress
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1 reviewLong sleeve knitted dress with slightly dipped hem.
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French Connection Chevron Flock Dress
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4 reviewsFrench Connection Illusion Dress
Joining the illusion crowd this season, this dress by French Connection skims your figure for flattering results.
In a slim fit, this dress hugs your curves revealing your hourglass shape, while the contrast side panels create a popular illusion effect. Three-quarter sleeves keeps this piece transitional as we move into spring, while the V neck adds a little evening flair to your look.
Wear this dress with French Connection Madison court shoes, a glitzy clutch bag and satin embroidered lingerie by Myleene Klass for a dinner date style you'll feel sultry and confident in.
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- Illusion dress by French Connection
- Slimming side panels
- Fully lined; V neckline
- Contrast three-quarter sleeves
- Concealed zip fastening to back
- Length: 39 inches
French Connection Manhattan Midi Dress
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10 reviewsFrench Connection Manhattan Midi Dress
With a striking colour block style this midi dress by French Connection channels 60s chic.
This midi dress features a contrast waist with three-quarter length sleeves. The midi length of this bodycon dress makes it perfect for pairing with tall stiletto heels and courts. This fitted dress features a gentle stretch to the fabric and shows off your curves for a confident evening style.
Wear this colour block midi dress with peep toe platform heels. Pair with stiletto heels and sheer tights.
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- Midi dress by French Connection
- Contrast waist; colour block style
- Zip fastening to the back
- Length: 38 inches
French Connection Solar Pleating Dress
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2 reviewsFrench Connection Pleated PU Dress
Fusing PU leather with fabric, this pleated dress by French Connection makes a strong evening wear statement.
The luxurious fabric contrast creates a beautiful texture and adds impact to your look. Leather is a hot trend this season and the PU detail to the skirt, body and shoulders creates a dramatic, statement style. Pleated, the skirt is given volume for added movement, whilst three-quarter fabric sleeves soften the PU look. A concealed back zip secures the fit for a stunning statement finish.
All this dress needs is a statuesque pair of black shoe boots and some iconic jewellery pieces. Add an oversized leather clutch bag and you're ready to go.
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- Pleated PU skirt
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- Fabric to sleeves
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- Length: 34 inches
French Connection Vine Bloom Dress
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4 reviewsFrench Connection Dress with Floral Print Pleated Skirt
The perfect mix of simple yet stylish, this dress by French Connection is a great day-to-evening piece.
Understated, the top features classic raglan sleeves and an elegant keyhole back. This lesson in striking simplicity shows off the gorgeously detailed skirt. Floral printed panels introduce subtle hues into your look, whilst the pleats add shape. The belt complements the style of this dress and nips you in at the waist to reveal your feminine figure. Fully lined and with a concealed side zip this piece has a smooth and secure fit.
Wear with peep toe platform heels and a chunky bangle for a city-chic daytime outfit. Add an oversized leather grab bag to complete your look.
Please note: Belt must be returned for a full refund.
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- Dress by French Connection
- Floral printed pleated skirt
- Concealed side zip fastening
- Classic raglan sleeves
- Thin buckled belt
- Keyhole back
- Fully lined
- Length: 38 inches
French Connection Vienna Lace Jersey Dress
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8 reviewsFrench Connection Lace Dress
Adding a touch of boudoir chic into your evening wardrobe, this lace dress by French Connection gives the classic LBD a sultry update.
Featuring jersey fabric this dress sleeks your shape for a comfortable and ultra flattering wear. The lace three-quarter sleeves add vintage appeal and contrast beautifully with the jersey, while lace cut-outs to the waist add a little vamp to your style.
Wear this lace dress with peep toe platforms, a leather clutch, a perfected smoky eye and decadent red lip for a gothic rework of Audrey Hepburn's Givenchy number!
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- Lace dress by French Connection
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A whole album celebrating the only day where puking green is slightly less shameful.
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Revisit a classic in honor of St. Patrick's day.
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St. Patrick's Day Videogame Off
We shot this competition during a drunken St. Patrick's Day mess back in the day. Amir vs. Jeff in minigame collections, winner has to sing.
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"I thought getting my dog drunk would be really funny, but he just throws up like everyone else."
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Drunk-O-Vision: St. Patrick's Day
The world looks a lot different on St. Patrick's Day
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The Nightmare Before St. Patrick's Day
Jack Skellington is the Pumpkin Ale King.
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" Many people diminish St. Patrick's Day as amateur hour, "nothing more than a glorified frat party." And while scientists, theologians, and scholars have yet to specify what exactly is wrong with that, the stigma remains. However, it is not all binge drinking and puking (unfortunately). If you are entering the shamrockified fray for the first time, you'll do well to arm yourself with these few tidbits to prove you are no dilettante when it comes to the lore and custom of the "Old Country." Oh, and a shillelagh. You might want to arm yourself with a shillelagh too….
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- NAME: Snoop Dogg
- OCCUPATION: Film Actor, Television Actor, Rapper, Reality Television Star
- BIRTH DATE: October 20, 1971 (Age: 42)
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Long Beach, California
- AKA: Snoop Lion
- AKA: Snoop Dogg
- ZODIAC SIGN: Libra
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Snoop Dogg is a West Coast rapper who evolved under the tutelage of Dr. Dre, and has received fame for albums such as Doggystyle, Tha Doggfather and Reincarnation.
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Born Calvin Broadus on October 20, 1971, in Long Beach, California, Snoop Dogg got his nickname from his mother because she thought he looked like the character in the Peanuts cartoon. His first album, Doggystyle (1993), climbed its way to the No. 1 spot on Billboard's hip-hop and Top 200 charts, and his music and trouble with the law have kept him in the headlines ever since. In early 2012, Snoop announced that he was working for the first time on an all-reggae album,
"Love goes unappreciated a lot of times, but you still gotta keep giving it."
Reincarnation. Later in 2012, he announced that, in conjunction with his reggae project, he was dropping "Dogg" from his name and becoming "Snoop Lion."
Early Life
Born Calvin Broadus on October 20, 1971, in Long Beach, California. Broadus got the nickname "Snoop" from his mother because she thought he looked like the character in the Peanuts cartoon. After graduating high school, Snoop was arrested several times for drug possession and spent time in prison. He started making music as a way out of his troubles.
Hip-Hop and Rap Artist
Through his friend Warren G, Snoop met famed rapper Dr. Dre, which led to Snoop's start in the music business. His first album, Doggystyle (1993), climbed its way to the No. 1 spot on Billboard's hip-hop and Top 200 charts, based in part on the success of the singles "What's My Name" and "Gin and Juice." His next album, Tha Doggfather (1996), also reached the top of the charts. He scored the top slot on the hip-hop charts with his next two albums: Da Game Is To Be Sold, Not To Be Told (1998) and No Limit Top Dogg (1999). Snoop became known for his laid-back rapping style and his name has become synonymous with gangster rap of the 1990s. He originally called himself "Snoop Doggy Dogg," but later shortened it to Snoop Dogg.
Snoop continues to make music, scoring his last big hit with the single "Drop It Like It's Hot" in 2004, which reached the top of the hip-hop and pop charts. His 2006 release, Tha Blue Carpet Treatment, and the single "That's That Shit" received good critical response. In 2007, Snoop became the first artist to release a track as a ringtone prior to its release as a single, "It's The D.O.G."
The rapper has also branched out into acting and appeared in several films, including 2004's Starsky & Hutch. He has made several guest appearances on television shows, including "The L Word" and "Weeds", and starred in his own E! reality show, "Snoop Dogg's Father Hood", in 2007. The series features his wife, Shante, and their three children, Corde, Cordell and Cori.
Criminal Charges
Since achieving fame, the popular gangster rap artist has had a number of brushes with the law. In 1990, he was convicted of cocaine possession. Three years later, he pled guilty for gun possession. Snoop was also tried and acquitted of murder charges in 1996. The case involved the killing of an alleged gang member who was shot by someone in the vehicle Snoop was riding in. In 2005, Snoop was sued for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman at the taping of Jimmy Kimmel Live in 2003.
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Stuttgart. The Porsche Pavilion in Autostadt in Wolfsburg Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG will receive the Automotive Brand Award 2012 design prize in the "Best of Best – Architecture" category. The German Design Council announced the news last week, thereby honouring the imposing Porsche exhibition building, whose innovative design has made it an attention-getter in the Wolfsburg park and lakeland setting. The Porsche Pavilion was created in close collaboration with the architectural practices Henn Architekten (architecture), HG Merz Architekten and jangled nerves (presentation) and WES & Partner Architekten (landscaping). The pavilion was inaugurated on 12 June of this year.
It sports a curved and gleaming matt roof design, inspired by the silhouette of a Porsche. Emulating Porsche's long tradition of lightweight design, the monocoque construction (French: "single shell") employed the "active-surface structure" principle: the stainless steel roof structure is a self-supporting shell shaping the space within, the statics of the pavilion being relegated to the background.
Inside, curves and the absence of sharp edges focus the visitors' attention on the exhibition: centre stage of the pavilion is occupied by 25 vehicle models that take visitors on a journey through the development of the sports car brand. Thematic films, aural histories and media installations provide additional insights into Porsche's brand values and philosophy. Making corporate messages emotionally comprehensible and consistently orchestrating them across the full media and product spectrum – those are the critical success criteria in the "Automotive Brand Contest 2012". An international jury of experts has spent the last few weeks choosing the winners of the design competition from among more than 350 automotive industry submissions, emphasising that brand communication is a critical factor in a company's success. The German Design Council is one of the leading centres of excellence for design and is hosting the international competition for automotive brands, suppliers, design and brand agencies for the second time. Contenders compete in categories such as exterior, interior, concepts, brand design, campaigns, events and architecture as well as in the special categories of innovation, team, brand and agency of the year.
The prize-giving will take place on 27 September at the Paris Motor Show "Mondial de l'Automobile"
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