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The Ohio State Football Squad teams up with Ohio Food Bank and LifeCare to help the needy.
Homestead Tops Huntington North to give Coach Johnson 300th win. See video for Highlights.
The Mad Ants and Dahntay Jones to the Roster. Jones has played for The Pacers, The Nuggets and even had a short Stint with The Mad Ants in the past.
Bears ready for Detroit Defense on Thanksgiving Day Match-up
Coach Chris Johnson knows he has plenty of weapons on his team, including E.S.P.N.'s #8 recruit, Caleb Swanigan. The Coach hopes to lead his team the a State Title this year, and say's he's counting on his team to come together and do the little things. See Video for a preview on their season opener.
The Butkus Award committee named Smith as a finalist. He joins UCLA's Eric Kendricks, Washington's Hau'oli Kikaha, Miami (Fla.)'s Denzel Perryman and Michigan's Jake Ryan.
Notre Dame Head Coach announced Tuesday afternoon that Former Carroll Stand out Drue Tranquill is out for 4-6 months with an A.C.L. tear. The safety was injured in the first half of the Saturday loss to Louisville, but was not diagnosed until Sunday.
The Mad Ants have earned their first victory of the season after taking down a stacked Erie team on the road. The NBA designated a pair of players right before the weekend series: Atlanta Hawks - Adreian Payne and Washington Wizards - Glen Rice Jr.
Former IPFW Head Coach Tony Jasick Returns to the Summit City to take on New Head Coach Jon Coffman and the Mastodons.
Get to know The Mad Ants Myck Kabongo as he takes his turn on The Hot Seat.
The Spartans basketball teams kicked off the season with Homestead Hysteria on Friday night. Check out the video for highlights from the event!
There are still four area teams that are in the running to earn a State Championship Title. Bishop Luers, Snider, Northridge and South Adams all have games this week, and are hoping to earn their spot at Lucas Oil for the Title Game. Watch video to hear from the teams.
The Komets come back to The Summit City with a 4-2 Record after playing in a six game road stretch. The team is happy with their performance but say there's always room for improvement.
Mad Ants welcome a pair of N.B.A.'ers to The Team
High School Hockey: Week 9 of Season Homestead Vs. Leo Bruins vs Carroll Summit City vs Dwenger
Mad Ants preparing to meet former Team Member Peyton Siva. Erie also has Seth Curry on the Team which presents a huge offensive problem for the Ants.
I.P.F.W. Women's Basketball Crushes Grace
The Mad Ants have started the season with a strong defensive showing, holding their opponents to 77 and 81 points in back to back games. The team says its focusing on their offense moving forward.
Jordan Lentz: Signs with Oakland University
Christian Watford returned to the Hoosier state this weekend to play the Fort Wayne Mad Ants. The former IU basketball star is currently a member of the Maine Red Claws. Check out the video to hear from him and see highlights of the game!
The Bishop Luers Knights incredible turnaround season will continue at least one more week after the team rallied from a 19-point deficit to beat the Yorktown Tigers 26-25. Check out the video for highlights from the game!
The Northridge Raiders scored 17 unanswered points to beat the Norwell Knights 17-10 to win the Regional Championship. Check out the video for highlights!
For 80 seasons, Traders Point Hunt in Zionsville, Indiana has been hosting Foxless Fox Hunts. Check out the video for the story!
The Mad Ants final roster is set, and they are ready to head into opening night and give the home crowd a victory. Coach Conner Henry and C.J. Fair talk about what they see in their team so far.
The Komets are three games into a six game road stretch and have yet to lose a single game on the road. The team is playing like they've been together for years, and is looking to close out the road swing on a positive note.
The TinCaps Head Groundskeeper was honored on Thursday with Turf Manager of the Year honors for the second straight year.
The Bears are looking to recover after the disappointing loss to Green Bay. Even though there are numerous areas where they can improve, the team say's they know what they need to do to win on Sunday.
Northeast Indiana has four teams from the area heading into Regionals to battle for a Title, and earn the chance to advance in The State Tournament. See video for previews and interviews.
The St. Francis Cougars are riding a four game win streak and hope to earn their share of the conference title with a win against Marian in the Final Game of the Regular Season.
Indiana Tech earns 1st win of the Season
National Signing Day: Many sign in The Summit City
Komets Fly past K-Wings in Mid-Week Match-up
TinCaps earn Team of the Year Award
Concordia Celebrates State Champion Volleyball Team
Austin Hatch Scores first point as a Wolverine
Komets Mitchell Heard earns ECHL Player of the Week
The Mad Ants Mascot will be at the Coliseum all week 'Camping Out' in an effort to pack the house opening night for the team.
The Concordia Cadets earned the Class 3A State Championship in straight sets (25-21, 25-22, 25-16) on Saturday. Check out the video for highlights and interviews!
The Concordia Cadets will play the Northview Knights in the State Championship. Check out the video for a preview of the match!
The Mad Ants hosted Media Day on Friday. Check out the video to hear what the guys are saying about training camp thus far and their first scrimmage of the season!
The Snider Panthers defeated the Wayne Generals 24-13 to earn the sectional crown. Check out the video for highlights from the game!
The Knights dismantle the Eagles 35-7 to advance. They will host Northridge next week for Regionals!
Bishop Luers defeated Garrett 54-6. They will host Yorktown (11-1) in Regionals next week!
Northridge beat Leo 9-7 to win its first ever Sectional in school history. They advance to play Norwell in Regionals!
South Adams beat Southern Wells 31-14 to win a 1A Sectional title. They will play Tri-Central next week for the regional!
Two of the Best Teams in the SAC will go head to head Friday Night to earn themselves a Sectional Title and a chance to advance to regionals. See video for Preview from both teams.
A Red Hot Saint Francis Football Team is looking to earn their fourth straight win in their Home Finale this weekend against In-State Rival Taylor University.
The Chicago Bears defense got sliced up in the last meeting with the Green Bay Packers, thanks to Aaron Rodgers four touchdown game. After a little rest during the Bye week Chicago is hoping to win on the road this Sunday.
Leo Grad Madi Oyer earned All-MAC honors for the second straight season.
The 1-1 Lady Cougars of St. Francis take part in their home opener against the Golden Eagles.
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Giants star wide receiver Hakeem Nicks broke a bone in his right foot during a non-contract drill in practice on Thursday. Is this a concern for the defending Super Bowl champs?
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The United States government has accused Robert Moffat, IBM's server chief, the guy who was negotiating to buy Sun, with betraying Sun's financial position to Danielle Chiesi, an employee of New Castle Partners, a New York hedge fund, so she could trade on the insider information.
Moffat knew what Sun's numbers were going to be because he was one of the nine IBMers doing due diligence at Sun this past January.
In a wire-tapped phone call Chiesi made to an unidentified person now cooperating with the government's investigation she said, "IBM is looking at it as a takeover. The only reason my guy would know that is because it's his deal. Like, he's in bed with them….You see what I mean…not because he's just speculating."
The news that IBM was negotiating to buy Sun didn't leak to the Wall Street Journal and hence to the world for another two months.
Armed with the foreknowledge allegedly provided by Moffat that Sun was going to beat the Street – top and bottom – when it reported its December '08 quarter, New Castle bought Sun shares just hours before Sun posted its numbers on January 27 and made a $900,000 killing on the deal.
The government says Moffat had practice slipping Chiesi insider financial information. When the global economy started melting down last year, he had dinner with her in early September, before IBM's quarter closed, and reassured her that IBM would pull it out. According to a taped phone call with an unidentified affiliate of New Castle, she said, "He's saying, you know, [IBM's] zSeries looks really good. He's saying that everything looks fine but…it comes down to the…final last week. But he thinks right now that they are on track. As of right now he's not even worried a little bit, I mean, we think we can beat the numbers this quarter." Chiesi apparently held onto her position in IBM's stock.
Then again this past January, when IBM was due to report the results of its December quarter and Chiesi had spoken with Moffat New Castle covered a short position in IBM stock and began picking up more shares.
The government tap found her explaining to the person who's now a government witness, "I'm buying IBM going into the print," Wall Street parlance for IBM posting its numbers. "If I wasn't closer to the situation I'd be, I would so short this fucking thing. But I'm thinking they could beat, and they really could guide up….You know, my guy said easily they could, they could add 30 cents to the bottom line. Easily, easily. That's what he says, to the bottom line in '09….I don't think anybody is talking about a beat this quarter."
The government's complaint notes that on January 20 IBM's Q4 earnings beat analyst expectations by 25 cents and that it expected to do 27 cents better this year than last.
The FBI figures New Castle was up about $500,000 on Moffat's information.
Three months later Chiesi flat out asked Moffat what IBM's quarter looked like. She was apparently told the company would miss on revenues by 7%, "miss the short-term signings but make total signings" and earnings per share would be "good," which is exactly what happened on April 20.
Having made money on Sun's financial results once, Chiesi got her "ass kicked," she's reported saying, on Sun stock when Oracle unexpectedly waltzed in with a $9.50-a-share bid to acquire the company on April 20, supporting the widely held perception that IBM was dumbfounded at the move.
Chiesi was short the stock allegedly because Moffat had told her Sun's revenues would be down 27% when it reported its March quarter. The Street only estimated it would be down 17%. She was also gambling on Moffat telling her if IBM was going to buy Sun. She hadn't reckoned on Oracle or Moffat not knowing what was going on.
Moffat is charged with three counts of conspiracy to commit securities fraud, one each for Sun and IBM and the third for AMD, where Moffat in his capacity as head of IBM Microelectronics was in on AMD's negotiations to spin off its factories into a joint venture with the government of Abu Dhabi. IBM would have to license the venture some of its technology.
In the AMD case they seem to have proven inept conspirators and Chiesi even had a pipeline into AMD in the form of a chatty unidentified AMD executive who apparently hasn't been charged with any crime. For all the reported discussions between Moffat and Chiesi of the deal's structure, terms, voting rights, dilution, government approvals, management and timing of the announcement, the government thinks New Castle didn't profit from its trades in AMD stock "due in part to a global financial crisis that precipitated a broad decline in stock markets in or about September and October 2008."
New Castle had bought a swat of AMD at $5.44 and another at $4.50 pre-announcement and didn't begin selling until the price had sunk to $4.25. However, the government's not sure that New Castle didn't avoid certain losses by selling put options the day before the announcement, which the hedge fund knew was set for October 7, 2008.
The FBI says Chiesi had been worried that she "would make so much money that her trading might the attention of regulators" so maybe she was relieved in a way.
By her own admission she would never have dabbled in AMD stock without having an inside track. She told New Castle president Mark Kurland that "Unless you were on the phone with [the AMD executive] and had Moffat at you house last night, who the fuck would be buying it honestly." And to the alleged kingpin of the scheme, billionaire hedge fund manager Raj Rajaratnam, now out on $100 million bail, she was overheard to say she "wouldn't of touched [AMD's stock] with a fucking 10-foot pole" if she "wasn't close to the company."
According to the US Attorney Moffat is looking at doing five years in jail and paying a fine of $250,000 or twice his gross gain or loss. His playmates are looking at worse.
It's unclear from either of the two complaints that the government filed with the federal court in New York Friday how exactly Moffat was to benefit financially from the intrigue.
He was the only one of the six people in the ring charged Friday to turn himself in. They went and arrested the others. It's unclear whether he's still working for IBM, the company not being exactly forthcoming right now. His bio had disappeared from IBM's site by early Saturday morning. IBM executives, by the way, are supposed to be well-compensated.
Moffat & IBM CEO Palmisano made parallel IBM stock trades on 08-21-08. Palmisano cleaned out the till on August 28, 2009. Will Palmisano's arrest be next ? Visit - ibmTheWidowMaker com
Explosive growth in connected devices. Enormous amounts of data for collection and analysis. Critical use of data for split-second decision making and actionable information. All three are factors in making the Internet of Things a reality. Yet, any one factor would have an IT organization pondering its infrastructure strategy. How should your organization enhance its IT framework to enable an Internet of Things implementation? In his session at Internet of @ThingsExpo, James Kirkland, Chief Architect for the Internet of Things and Intelligent Systems at Red Hat, described how to revolutioniz...
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P2P RTC will impact the landscape of communications, shifting from traditional telephony style communications models to OTT (Over-The-Top) cloud assisted & PaaS (Platform as a Service) communication services. The P2P shift will impact many areas of our lives, from mobile communication, human interactive web services, RTC and telephony infrastructure, user federation, security and privacy implications, business costs, and scalability. In his session at @ThingsExpo, Robin Raymond, Chief Architect at Hookflash, will walk through the shifting landscape of traditional telephone and voice services ...
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Bit6 today issued a challenge to the technology community implementing Web Real Time Communication (WebRTC). To leap beyond WebRTC's significant limitations and fully leverage its underlying value to accelerate innovation, application developers need to consider the entire communications ecosystem.
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The definition of IoT is not new, in fact it's been around for over a decade. What has changed is the public's awareness that the technology we use on a daily basis has caught up on the vision of an always on, always connected world. If you look into the details of what comprises the IoT, you'll see that it includes everything from cloud computing, Big Data analytics, "Things," Web communication, applications, network, storage, etc. It is essentially including everything connected online from hardware to software, or as we like to say, it's an Internet of many different things. The difference ...
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Cloud Expo 2014 TV commercials will feature @ThingsExpo, which was launched in June, 2014 at New York City's Javits Center as the largest 'Internet of Things' event in the world.
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SYS-CON Events announced today that Windstream, a leading provider of advanced network and cloud communications, has been named "Silver Sponsor" of SYS-CON's 16th International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on June 9–11, 2015, at the Javits Center in New York, NY. Windstream (Nasdaq: WIN), a FORTUNE 500 and S&P 500 company, is a leading provider of advanced network communications, including cloud computing and managed services, to businesses nationwide. The company also offers broadband, phone and digital TV services to consumers primarily in rural areas.
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The major cloud platforms defy a simple, side-by-side analysis. Each of the major IaaS public-cloud platforms offers their own unique strengths and functionality. Options for on-site private cloud are diverse as well, and must be designed and deployed while taking existing legacy architecture and infrastructure into account. Then the reality is that most enterprises are embarking on a hybrid cloud strategy and programs. In this Power Panel at 15th Cloud Expo (http://www.CloudComputingExpo.com), moderated by Ashar Baig, Research Director, Cloud, at Gigaom Research, Nate Gordon, Director of T...
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An entirely new security model is needed for the Internet of Things, or is it? Can we save some old and tested controls for this new and different environment? In his session at @ThingsExpo, New York's at the Javits Center, Davi Ottenheimer, EMC Senior Director of Trust, reviewed hands-on lessons with IoT devices and reveal a new risk balance you might not expect. Davi Ottenheimer, EMC Senior Director of Trust, has more than nineteen years' experience managing global security operations and assessments, including a decade of leading incident response and digital forensics. He is co-author of t...
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ARMONK, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that it is bringing a greater level of control, security and flexibility to cloud-based application development and delivery with a single-tenant version of Bluemix, IBM's platform-as-a-service. The new platform enables developers to build ap...
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The security devil is always in the details of the attack: the ones you've endured, the ones you prepare yourself to fend off, and the ones that, you fear, will catch you completely unaware and defenseless. The Internet of Things (IoT) is nothing if not an endless proliferation of details. It's the vision of a world in which continuous Internet connectivity and addressability is embedded into a growing range of human artifacts, into the natural world, and even into our smartphones, appliances, and physical persons. In the IoT vision, every new "thing" - sensor, actuator, data source, data con...
Nov. 21, 2014 08:00 PM EST Reads: 1,434
Technology is enabling a new approach to collecting and using data. This approach, commonly referred to as the "Internet of Things" (IoT), enables businesses to use real-time data from all sorts of things including machines, devices and sensors to make better decisions, improve customer service, and lower the risk in the creation of new revenue opportunities. In his General Session at Internet of @ThingsExpo, Dave Wagstaff, Vice President and Chief Architect at BSQUARE Corporation, discuss the real benefits to focus on, how to understand the requirements of a successful solution, the flow of ...
Nov. 21, 2014 08:00 PM EST Reads: 1,485
"BSQUARE is in the business of selling software solutions for smart connected devices. It's obvious that IoT has moved from being a technology to being a fundamental part of business, and in the last 18 months people have said let's figure out how to do it and let's put some focus on it, " explained Dave Wagstaff, VP & Chief Architect, at BSQUARE Corporation, in this SYS-CON.tv interview at @ThingsExpo, held Nov 4-6, 2014, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA.
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C-Labs LLC, a leading provider of remote and mobile access for the Internet of Things (IoT), announced the appointment of John Traynor to the position of chief operating officer. Previously a strategic advisor to the firm, Mr. Traynor will now oversee sales, marketing, finance, and operations. Mr. Traynor is based out of the C-Labs office in Redmond, Washington. He reports to Chris Muench, Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Traynor brings valuable business leadership and technology industry expertise to C-Labs. With over 30 years' experience in the high-tech sector, John Traynor has held numerous...
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The 3rd International @ThingsExpo, co-located with the 16th International Cloud Expo - to be held June 9-11, 2015, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY - announces that it is now accepting Keynote Proposals. The Internet of Things (IoT) is the most profound change in personal and enterprise IT since the creation of the Worldwide Web more than 20 years ago. All major researchers estimate there will be tens of billions devices - computers, smartphones, tablets, and sensors - connected to the Internet by 2020. This number will continue to grow at a rapid pace for the next several decades.
Nov. 20, 2014 01:00 PM EST Reads: 1,617
The Internet of Things is not new. Historically, smart businesses have used its basic concept of leveraging data to drive better decision making and have capitalized on those insights to realize additional revenue opportunities. So, what has changed to make the Internet of Things one of the hottest topics in tech? In his session at @ThingsExpo, Chris Gray, Director, Embedded and Internet of Things, discussed the underlying factors that are driving the economics of intelligent systems. Discover how hardware commoditization, the ubiquitous nature of connectivity, and the emergence of Big Data a...
Nov. 20, 2014 12:30 PM EST Reads: 1,816
Almost everyone sees the potential of Internet of Things but how can businesses truly unlock that potential. The key will be in the ability to discover business insight in the midst of an ocean of Big Data generated from billions of embedded devices via Systems of Discover. Businesses will also need to ensure that they can sustain that insight by leveraging the cloud for global reach, scale and elasticity.
Nov. 18, 2014 09:00 PM EST Reads: 2,033
SYS-CON Events announced today that IDenticard will exhibit at SYS-CON's 16th International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on June 9-11, 2015, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY. IDenticard™ is the security division of Brady Corp (NYSE: BRC), a $1.5 billion manufacturer of identification products. We have small-company values with the strength and stability of a major corporation. IDenticard offers local sales, support and service to our customers across the United States and Canada. Our partner network encompasses some 300 of the world's leading systems integrators and security s...
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IoT is still a vague buzzword for many people. In his session at @ThingsExpo, Mike Kavis, Vice President & Principal Cloud Architect at Cloud Technology Partners, discussed the business value of IoT that goes far beyond the general public's perception that IoT is all about wearables and home consumer services. He also discussed how IoT is perceived by investors and how venture capitalist access this space. Other topics discussed were barriers to success, what is new, what is old, and what the future may hold. Mike Kavis is Vice President & Principal Cloud Architect at Cloud Technology Pa...
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What does this have to do with Obama? This bill has been put forth 6 times since 1997, way before Obama. All by Rep. José Serrano. In the 6 times, it has got a total of 4 co-sponsor's. José Serrano has sponsored 114 bills since Jan 3, 1991 of which 107 haven't made it out of committee and 1 were successfully enacted.
This is a someone who keeps getting elected in his region and has nothing to do with Obama. This current version of the bill has 0 co-sponsors and was introduced Jan 6, 2009. In 5 months, it doesn't seem like it going anywhere, like it hasn't the last 6 times. If you going to blame something on Obama, at least tie it to him. Do some research.
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The Times Hostel - College StreetThe Times Hostel has modern, simple accommodations close to Trinity College, Grafton Street, Temple Bar and O'Connell Street. All bedrooms have private bathrooms and feature new showers and toilets.
Score from 548 reviews Very good
Right in the heart of Dublin, this stylish and vibrant hostel offers bright and modern rooms and dorms. It features a movie room, daily breakfasts, and free Wi-Fi with computers for guests.
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Just a 5-minute walk from Dublin's lively Temple Bar entertainment district, this modern purpose-built hostel provides affordable accommodations within the very heart of the city.
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The Charles Stewart GuesthouseOnly a 5 minute walk from Temple Bar in central Dublin, The Charles Stewart offers spacious rooms with private bathrooms with shower, free Wi-Fi, and full Irish breakfasts in a charming Georgian style...
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Convenient location, helpful and friendly staff, possibility to buy a package tour (3 options), well-equipped kitchen, cleanliness, computer room (regretted having taken my heavy laptop with me) You might need an adapter if you have a European plug. UK adapters work well
Rooms were pretty cold
They have integration activities every day and the heating system is very good!
They mix women and men in the same room. I don't know if this is common in another places, but I felt uncomfortable because that was my first time in a hostel.
Staff very friendly, Free diner on wesnesday
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Nice staff. Great location, in a local bars&clubs area, not just the touristic stuff.
The confort level, even for the more expensive private double room we chose, was pretty low : no furniture but the bed. Noisy neighbours and neighbourghood.
The staff, the stay, the atmosphere, the location. This hostel was so great, I stayed two weekends in a row because I looked it so much I had to return! The staff is perfect, and the kitchen has everything you need.
Only thing that was less than ideal was the Wi-Fi, pretty slow connections, but there's a coffee shop just around the corner.
The hostel staff were so helpful and friendly. The rooms were really clean and the location was perfect. Will definitely be staying here again!!
Wifi was poor in room
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Friendly reception. .clean room and bathroom. .Just a nice chilled vibe. .Will go back with certainty. . :-)
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a fine place with good facilities, staff and the fellow travelers were nice
all was okay, maybe a few door hooks in the rooms to have more space to hang our clothing and wet towels would be an improvement
The staff were very friendly and helpful and the location was better than we could have wished for.
Quite noisy outside as there is a bar/club next door and our window faced an alley/road so we're woken a few times in the night.
The staff was very helpful and longtermers were also very friendly and nice. The kitchen was equiped very well and overall cleanliness was superb.
There are quite a few pubs nearby,that are open until the small hours in the morning, so if you like a good deep sleep, chances are that you will be disapointed.
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Extreme loud hostel, singing, shouting, partying till 6/7 'o clock. Staff doesn't intervene in the noise disturbance. Extreme small rooms. Our reservation metioned a tv in the room, but they don't have tvs here, false advertising. Only use when you don't want to see Dublin, but party all night..
Location, cleanliness and at the price it was fantastic value. It done us for the few hours we needed it and give us hot water for a shower in the morning. First time in a hostel and I would stay here again no problem and its right beside copper face jacks & harcourt hotel, great for the likes of football matches etc.
Be prepared to see things you miten like to & alot of weird 'smells' I had friends staying as well and they had to leave. Defo not a place for a nice night away in Dublin with your loved ones!!
There was loud music from the bar across the street every night until 4 or 5am. Earplugs were a necessity. The bed was made for people less than 180 cm tall.
Clean and friendly, with helpful staff and it was only a 15 minute walk to the city centre.
Really liked the staff, very helpful and friendly! Liked the layout of hostel, really appealing for people travelling or young people! Kitchen downstairs to hang around and have a fridge to store food!! Rooms were very clean!
Homeless people asleep across the street in the morning:( was sad to see that while we were having fun in Dublin.
This location is actually a great location, on a street with some great stores, restaurants, and bars. But it's not the main tourist downtown that most people expect. Also, one of the best free breakfasts of any hostel I've ever stayed at.
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David Lynch, doughnuts and Philadelphia
The New York Times
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Honoring the first major retrospective of David Lynch's work at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts with fried dough.
Trippy dream sequences. Doppelgängers. Laura Dern. One associates them all with the fun-house mirror maze of a David Lynch project. But doughnuts? From Special Agent Dale Cooper's insatiable sweet tooth on "Twin Peaks" to the metaphor Lynch uses in the 2012 documentary "Meditation, Creativity, Peace" ("Transcendental Meditation gives an experience much sweeter than the sweetness of this doughnut"), sugary fried rings have popped up throughout the filmmaker's cabalistic canon. And so, Michael Solomonov, the chef and co-owner of Philadelphia's
Federal Donuts
, jumped at the invite to make confections in honor of the first major retrospective of Lynch's work, at the
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
(where Lynch studied painting in the late '60s). With names like Blue Velvet and Good Coffee — a "Twin Peaks" reference — Solomonov's creations are an homage to the master of magical realist cinema.?
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Taney's miracle run ends in Williamsport
The New York Times
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Pennsylvania fell in love with the Taney Dragons, and loved them even through defeat in the Little League World Series. We weren't alone.
This was my first Little League World Series, and the two-week event was defined by two great story lines: Mo'ne Davis, a 13-year-old girl from Philadelphia who struck out the boys, and an exciting team from the South Side of Chicago that validated Major League Baseball's urban initiative and held the promise of a widening pipeline of young players from urban areas.
"We saw teams that we haven't see around here before," said Mike Mussina, a former Baltimore Orioles and Yankees pitcher. "To see them come here and succeed and do well — people loved them. People grab a hold of whatever the thing is and this year, they were the thing."
The Times'
Frank Bruni also
took the time to reflect
on Mo'ne and the Dragons:
It was here, at the Little League World Series, that Mo'ne Davis captured the country's hearts. A 13-year-old wunderkind from Philadelphia, she was believed to be the first black girl to play in the series. She was definitely the first girl ever to pitch a shutout. She landed on the
cover of Sports Illustrated
, exploded stereotypes about women and sports and did it with a poise and grace that most people twice or even four times her age struggle to muster.
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UPenn specialist talks bringing back the dead
The New York Times
Thursday, August 28, 2014
University of Pennsylvania doc David Casarett pens 'Shocked,' an examination of the science of resuscitation.
The great highway of life is a one-way road, but that never stopped anyone from ignoring the traffic signs and trying to drive back up the offramps.
Efforts to revive the dead began longer ago than you might think, as Dr. David Casarett outlines in "Shocked," his comprehensive review of the fascinating science of resuscitation. He suggests that the honors for best early performance go to the citizens of Amsterdam, who in 1767 formed a Society in Favor of Drowned Persons to save the many residents of that city pulled in extremis from the canals...
A specialist in end-of-life care at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Casarett has produced a travelogue about as comprehensive as possible without actually dying. He visits Amsterdam and London, and explores the heart's electrical conduction system by climbing around the gigantic walk-through
model of a heart
in Philadelphia's Franklin Institute. In a series of labs and zoos, he inspects hibernating squirrels, hypothermic dogs and frogs that can freeze, all possible physiological models for a yet-to-be-perfected state of "suspended animation" for humans.
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Philly Little League star Mo'ne Davis snags the cover of Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Taney Dragons star Mo'ne Davis continues her global takeover, nabbing the coveted cover of 'Sports Illustrated.' (
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Historic property where George Washington camped up for sale
The Wall Street Journal
Thursday, August 21, 2014
A 9-acre property where George Washington and his troops are said to have camped during the Revolutionary War is available for $14 million.
The property is located on Lewis Lane in Whitpain Township, about 25 minutes outside of Philadelphia. It includes a six-bedroom, five-bathroom house built in 1913 but extensively renovated and restored, according to owner Steven Korman, founder of Korman Communities, a Pennsylvania-based developer of hotels and apartments. Mr. Korman said he added about 9,000 square feet to the original 5,000-square-foot house, incorporating a century-old stone wall that had been in the garden and adding modern touches like a movie theater, gym, wine cellar, saltwater pool and elevator. Between buying the house and the renovation, he said he spent about $13 million. The house is being sold fully furnished.
Washington's troops camped in the Lewis Lane area in 1777 after the Battle of Germantown, on their way to Valley Forge, according to Marie Goldkamp, president of the Historical Society of Whitpain.
A self-described "history buff," Mr. Korman said the history of the property, which had been owned by the same family from the 1700s until Mr. Korman bought it more than four years ago, was "a huge thing for me." He added that one room in the house displays his collection of letters written by U.S. presidents, including Washington, Lincoln and Jefferson. These aren't included in the sale price.
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Philadelphia eatery named No. 2 new restaurant in the country
Bon Appetit
Thursday, August 21, 2014
High Street on Market
, in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood, was named the number two new restaurant on
Bon Appetit
's highly anticipated national list.
I dare anyone who has jumped on the gluten-free bandwagon (without a doctor's note) to eat at High Street on Market and still call himself gluten-intolerant. You don't stand a chance. Know why? Because chef Eli Kulp basically built this restaurant around head baker Alex Bois's superstar bread program.
Let's start with the breakfast sandwiches, specifically the Forager: seared king oyster mushrooms, braised kale, fried egg, Swiss cheese, and black trumpet mushroom mayo piled on one of Bois's cloudlike kaiser rolls. Hell, put a tofu burger and vegan "cheese" on one of those things and I would still—greedily!—order it again. The black squid-ink bialy stuffed with smoked whitefish may sound questionable, but I promise it will be something you crave for weeks afterward.
Abstinence won't be any easier at lunch. The "Best Grilled Cheese Ever," served on house-made roasted potato bread, delivers on its inflated claim. And no dinner here would be complete without more of Bois's signature loaves: levain with vegetable ash, anadama miche (made with molasses and cracked corn), and buckwheat cherry, to name a few. If, at this point, you are wondering if the No. 2 restaurant on this year's list got here on its dough alone, the answer is -- unequivocally and emphatically -- a very carby yes.
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Exercise equipment arrives at Philadelphia International Airport
The New York Times
Thursday, August 14, 2014
As Flying Kite witnessed on a recent trip out west, Philadelphia International Airport is now home to exercise equipment for antsy travelers. When we walked through, many of the stationary bikes were occupied.
Sitting on an exercise bike in Terminal D on a recent morning, Ms. Donofree was cycling at a leisurely pace, wearing jeans and checking her phone as jets taxied outside.
Without becoming sweaty, changing her clothes or paying fees to an airport gym, she was able to exercise while remaining near her departure gate, thanks to a set of newly installed workout machines.
In late June, the airport became the first in the United States to provide three types of low-impact stationary bikes for travelers to use in the terminal, free of charge, while waiting for their flights.
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PA's RJ Metrics moves into larger space, extolls lean startup principles in New York Times
The New York Times
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Robert J. Moore, founder and CEO of Philadelphia's RJ Metrics, wrote about his company's move to a bigger office on the New York Times' 'You're the Boss' blog, reflecting on lean startup principles.
We had learned years ago that company culture isn't about perks. Ping-Pong tables, funny posters, and free lunches are outputs of culture, not inputs to it. If any of our team members ever say they work at RJMetrics because of the chairs, I should be fired.
I admire those bigger companies that have been true to their lean roots during periods of extreme growth. Amazon famously provided employees with
desks made of old doors
, even as its headcount grew into the hundreds. To this day, Wal-Mart has its traveling executives
sleep two to a room at budget hotels
Just like the perks, however, these lean-minded policies are only healthy if they are the outputs of culture, not inputs meant to shape it. A team that is aligned on a core mission and values will wear them as a badge of honor. A team that isn't will go work somewhere else.
As we grow, the balancing act of "lean success" will only get more complex. After all,
being lean is not the same as being cheap
, and separating these two can be hard when you're in uncharted territory. We will invest heavily in building an inspired and empowered team – but we will check our egos at the door. Easier said than done? Definitely.
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Pennsylvania team cruises into Little League World Series
Washington Post
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Behind the arm of phenom Mo'Ne Davis, Philadelphia's Little League team triumphed; they're heading to the Little League World Series in Williamsport.
It's a truism in baseball that, in the postseason, the team with the best pitching usually wins. So it was on Sunday in Bristol, Conn., when Mo'Ne Davis hurled
a three-hitter
to lead Taney Youth Baseball Association Little League of Philadelphia past Newark National Little League of Delaware, 8-0. The win secured a spot for Davis's squad, representing the Mid-Atlantic Region, in the Little League World series. That tournament starts Thursday, and Davis will have a chance to win it all in her home state, as it will be played in Williamsport, Pa.?..
She became the 18th girl to appear in the LLWS, joining Emma March, whose
South Vancouver squad
won the right to represent Canada on the same day.
Davis and March will become the
third pair of girls
in the same LLWS since the tournament began admitting girls in 1974. In addition to being the 40th anniversary of that change in policy, it is also the 75th anniversary of the tournament.
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T Magazine shines a light on food halls, including Philly's legendary Reading Terminal Market
The New York Times
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Food halls -- like the wildly-popular Eataly in New York -- are a growing trend. Philadelphia's own Reading Terminal is undergoing a renaissance.
After a $3.6 million renovation to this historic indoor market in a former train station last year, its longtime merchants, including Pennsylvania Dutch farmers, have returned. The 80 vendors include 34 restaurants. Post-renovation newcomers include
Wursthaus Schmitz
, a German grocery and sausage stand that serves sandwiches ($9-11);
the Head Nut
, which offers spices, teas, nuts and candy; and
the Tubby Olive
, a gourmet olive oil ($16-31 a bottle) and vinegar shop.?
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Eat Philadelphia's best "secret menu items"
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Zagat has put together a list of Philadelphia's best off-menu items. We're especially drooling over the pork pastrami sandwich at Fitler Dining Room:
Chef Rob Marzinsky has been doing intense sandwich research for the just-introduced daily 5-7 p.m. happy hour at this Fitler Square American bistro, and this dish is one of the happy consequences. After a four-day brine, pork shoulder is rubbed with pastrami spice, dried and cold-smoked for eight hours. Slices are served on a house-baked semolina roll with bread and butter pickles, spicy cabbage slaw, Gulden's mustard and melted Birchrun Hills Fat Cat cheese.?
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University of Pennsylvania wins contract to treat memory deficits
The New York Times
Thursday, July 10, 2014
The University of Pennsylvania was one of two institutions to win a Department of Defense contract to develop brain implants for memory deficits.
Their aim is to develop new treatments for traumatic brain injury, the signature wound of the wars in Iraq and in Afghanistan. Its most devastating symptom is the blunting of memory and reasoning. Scientists have found in preliminary studies that they can sharpen some kinds of memory by directly recording, and stimulating, circuits deep in the brain...
"A decade ago, only a handful of centers had the expertise to perform such real-time experiments in the context of first-rate surgery," said Michael Kahana, a neuroscientist at the University of Pennsylvania and the recipient of one of the new contracts granted by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, or Darpa. "Today, there are dozens of them, and more on the way; this area is suddenly hot."
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President Obama steps in to halt transit strike
Los Angeles Times
Thursday, June 19, 2014
President Obama ordered an emergency mediation process, halting the SEPTA transit strike in southeastern PA.
The Presidential Emergency Board will now beginning hearing arguments from the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority and two unions representing about 400 electrical workers and engineers. The unions want a compensation plan similar to what bus drivers agreed to a few years ago, but the agency hasn't met their demand, they say.
The workers went on strike after midnight Saturday, and Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett, a Republican, soon requested that Obama intervene.
Under the Railway Labor Act, the governor of any affected state may ask the president to appoint an emergency mediation panel to settle a union's dispute with publicly funded commuter rail services. Obama recently created such a board to help with a labor battle at the Long Island Rail Road, and employees have about a month left in the process before they may strike.
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The Los Angeles Time
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Philadelphia Inquirer co-owner killed in plane crash
The New York Times
Thursday, June 05, 2014
Lewis Katz, a co-owner of the
Philadelphia Inquirer
, was killed in a plane crash in Massachusetts.
At the last minute on Saturday, Lewis Katz, a philanthropist and co-owner of
The Philadelphia Inquirer
, invited Anne Leeds, a longtime friend and neighbor from Longport, N.J., to accompany him and two others on a quick day trip to Concord, Mass. They were going up to help support a nonprofit education effort.
The day before, Mr. Katz had also invited Edward G. Rendell, the former governor of Pennsylvania. Such spur-of-the-moment invitations from Mr. Katz were common, a function of his access to a jet and his spontaneous personality.
While Mr. Rendell could not make the trip, Ms. Leeds could, and she was ready to go within a couple of hours.
But on the way home on Saturday night, the trip ended in disaster when the plane exploded in a fireball in suburban Boston. Everyone on board — four passengers, two pilots and one cabin attendant — was killed.
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Adaptimmune to develop early-stage cancer drug with GlaxoSmithKline
The New York Times
Thursday, June 05, 2014
Adaptimmune, a local company
Keystone Edge has covered in the past
, has reached a $350 million deal with GlaxoSmithKline, a pharmaceutical giant with a presence in the Navy Yard, to develop new cancer treatments.
Founded in 2008, Adaptimmune, which is privately held, is developing cancer treatments designed to strengthen a patient's white blood cells. The company's research arm is based in Oxford, England, and its clinical operations are based in Philadelphia.
Under the agreement, Adaptimmune could receive more than $350 million in payments from Glaxo over the next seven years. It would receive additional payments if Glaxo exercised all of its options under the deal and if certain milestones were met.
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A new study has found that the number of smokers being given information or help to quit smoking by their doctors has grown.
Latest figures show that the number of doctors giving smokers information and help to quit has risen to 37%, up by 16% since the survey was last conducted in 1996.
The study is contained in the 10th Quit Evaluation Studies released today. The Evaluation Studies have been produced bi-annually since 1983 by the Anti-Cancer Council's Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer.
The Director of the Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer, Professor David Hill said the study found that the proportion of doctors who have not provided any advice to smokers on their habit as dropped from 39 per cent in 1990 to 29 per cent in 1998.
'Medical practitioners play a very important role in advising their patients to stop smoking, and since eight out of ten adults visit a doctor at least once a year, doctors are in a unique position to help smokers who want to quit.
'The results of this survey show a very promising trend of doctors not only being more active in encouraging smokers to quit, but also in helping them to do that.
'Doctors and other health professionals are the 'front line troops' of public health campaigns encouraging smokers to quit and also have to deal with the myriad of debilitating and deadly health problems caused by smoking related illness.
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Top 10 Shoes Quotes of all Time
For men's fashion, women's fashion.
Since the dawn of time, women have had a fascination with shoes of all kinds – high heel, low heel, kitten heel, peep-toe, closed toe, stiletto, sandal – the list goes on and on! Many theories have been put forward as to the reason behind the female fascination with footwear – the confidence that is instilled when a pair of new shoes are slipped on, the boost to the self-esteem when we step out in a pair of pretty pumps, the way they make women feel.
Shoe Love
Personally, I love shoes because like most women, my weight fluctuates from time to time and my favourite comfy jeans suddenly aren't so comfy anymore, but my shoes whether they are flat, wedge or heel…they always fit me no matter what – always with me, like a good and faithful friend. And, it would seem, I'm not alone – many celebrities, fashion designers and fashion icons have espoused their love of the shoe and in doing so, have uttered quotes which have become extremely popular, all over the world.
Shoe Quotes
Having come across hundreds of quotations, in my opinion, these are the top 10 shoe quotes of all time –
- "You can never take too much care over the choice of your shoes. Too many women think that they are unimportant, but the real proof of an elegant woman is what is on her feet." — Christian Dior
- "A woman can carry a bag, but it is the shoe that carries the woman." – Christian Louboutin
- "Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world." – Marilyn Monroe
- "Shoes transform your body language and attitude. They lift you physically and emotionally." — Christian Louboutin
- "I wouldn't take it as a compliment if someone looked at one of my shoes and said, 'Oh, that looks like a comfortable shoe.' There is a heel that is too high to walk in, certainly. But who cares? You don't have to walk in high heels." — Christian Louboutin
- "I still have my feet on the ground, I just wear better shoes" – Oprah Winfrey
- "A woman with good shoes is never ugly." – Coco Chanel
- "How can you live the high life if you do not wear the high heels?" – Sonia Rykiel
- "I did not have 3,000 pairs of shoes; I had one thousand and sixty." - Imelda Marcos
- "Shoes must have very high heels and platforms to put women's beauty on a pedestal!" – Vivienne Westwood
Words of wisdom
Some of these quotes are witty, some insightful, others are thought-provoking but the one common thread between them is that they all display their deep affection and love for the humble shoe. These shoe quotes have been used time and time again by people the world over as little gems of wisdom to be dropped into a conversation or used in an article or essay.
Why not write down your favorite and tape it somewhere you will see it every day? Whatever you do, hopefully you have enjoyed reading them as much as we had compiling them.
Niamh O'Hara is a part time blogger and full time shoe fanatic from Dublin, Ireland. She wrote this article on behalf of Fitzpatricks Shoes who are one of Ireland's leading shoe stores.
Are There Comfortable YET Fashionable Shoes? Yes!
The female relationship with shoes is the stuff of legends. And there is an increasing amount of men who care almost as much about their shoes too. It's women's shoes, however, that tend to be hyper-focused on fashion over practicality. While there are plenty of designer shoe brands for men and some men's shoes even have small heels, it's rare that a man buys a pair of shoes he can barely walk in. But women's shoes often place good looks over comfort, resulting in sore feet and even high-heel related accidents. Is it possible to have both fashionable and comfortable shoes? Surely comfortable shoes don't have to be ugly, and fashionable shoes don't have to hurt your feet. It's not easy finding stylish and comfortable shoes, but you can do it.
Look for Certain Features
There are some features you can look for in a shoe that you know will be kinder to your feet. You don't have to give up heels completely if you look for shoes with the right type of heel. Choose a shoe with a wedge, platform or lower, chunkier heel and your weight will spread more evenly in your shoes. These types of heel will help to cushion your feet more and take the pressure off your heels and toes. Some high-end shoe brands have begun making more comfortable shoes with comfortable features. But they prefer not to make it the main feature of their shoes. It's still all about fashion, even if the shoes are also comfortable.
Ditch the Heels – Sometimes
Nothing says that you have to wear heels constantly, and flats have become just as fashionable in many situations. You should vary the height of your shoes, so you're neither wearing very flat flats all the time or very high heels. But if you want to stop wearing heels altogether, there are either very flat shoes or shoes with just enough heel to support your feet that look fantastic. Taller women often prefer to wear flatter shoes, as they don't need or want the extra height. Flat shoes can be super cute and just as beautiful as a pair of towering heels. Check out this range of Birkenstock shoes for fashionable sandals. The brand has become iconic for their comfortable but fashionable shoes.
Look for Certain Brands
As well as Birkenstocks, there are other brands renowned for creating comfortable, fashionable shoes. These brands recognize the desire to cater to older women, who are often looking for practical, comfortable shoes that aren't frumpy. And because they design their shoes with style in mind, they're perfectly suitable for any women, whatever their age. Try looking at Clarks, Ecco and Mephisto for comfy, good-looking shoes.
You don't have to wear shoes that look like your podiatrist prescribed them to have comfortable feet. However, if you're very focused on certain designers or the latest trend, you may have to learn to compromise when it comes to shoes. Otherwise, you will have to put up with sore feet and forget the dream of shoes that are both comfortable and stylish.
Best Dresses to Enhance your Figure
Beautiful women come in all shapes and sizes, and one thing that most of them enjoy doing is getting dressed up to feel good and look glam. Dresses look great on women as they really enhance the feminine figure. Having said this, this only works if the chosen dress is right for the body shape that it's going on.
There isn't really a type of dress that suits all body figures, no matter how much us women wish there was. Have you ever seen a celebrity wear a beautiful dress and bought something similar only for it to look nothing like it did on that celebrity in the magazine? That's because you probably have a different body shape to that celeb!
If you really want to dress to impress, take heed of the following types of dresses that are best suited to specific body shapes.
If, like Eva Mendes or Kim Kardashian West, you have a pear-shaped figure, you should look for a dress that accentuates your best assets – your shoulders, arms and waist. Go for dresses with A-line skirt hems, strapless dresses, two-tone dresses – bright colour on top and dark colour on the bottom or square or cowel neck dresses.
A rectangular body shape is athletic looking, with the hips, waist and shoulder widths all similar. Kate Hudson is just one of the many Hollywood celebs with a rectangle body shape. When it comes to dresses, have fun with colours and prints; go for anything with ruffles or eye-catching detail. Any dress that cinches in at the sides is ideal. Avoid straight-line dresses or pencil skirts. Lots of accessories and a good bra are essential!
If you're blessed with an hourglass figure like Beyonce or the timeless female icon Marilyn Monroe, you've got some curves! The best dress for your figure should accentuate those curves. Go for fitted or bodycon dresses that go in and out in all the right places. Adding a belt to the waist of your dress can really help to show off your awesome curves. Steer clear of dresses that are heavily embroidered or embellished. Dresses with bodices can look stunning on an hourglass figure too.
Eva Longoria, Jennifer Hudson, Drew Barrymore, Tyra Banks and Catherine Zeta-Jones are celebrities with apple-shaped figures. You're likely to have great legs and a wider upper body. Go for empire dresses that have a raised waistline. Avoid halter neck dresses and instead opt for dresses with a plunging or V-neck neckline. Avoid any skin-tight dresses, as it's best to opt for drop-waist dresses instead, which can elongate the torso and minimise any tummy bulge.
If you have a petite figure, you're probably below average height and so your aim will be to make your body appear longer. Famous "petite" shape celebrities include Nicole Ritchie, Victoria Beckham, and Rachel Bilson. To elongate the body, go for dresses with vertical lines – avoid horizontal lines. Tight, slim fit dresses can also make you look even taller. Mini dresses can look great on petite figures as can shift dresses. Don't go overboard with colour as monochrome outfits or dresses with little hints of different colours here and there look best.
Whether your figure is pear-shaped, rectangular, hourglass, apple or petite, it's important to choose the right type of dress that will accentuate all of your assets. If you can feel good in what you're wearing, you'll be sure to exude the confidence that is needed to look your best.
Carlo Cretaro is a dedicated fashion blogger and social media expert writing on behalf of Chic Boutique Fashion – one of Ireland's leading online fashion retailers.
How to Redefine The Handbag Resale Experience
The business models of luxury fashion and technology is at an all time growth period. "Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only," Coco Chanel once said. "Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening".
And with ideas flooding the market constantly searching for ways to get to the top, sometimes it gets difficult to know where is the best place to shop, where is the best place to sell and where is the best place to exist. Consumers are more educated and ready to experience a brand, and not be sold just product. Brands must find innovative ways to showcase their product and meet the consumer.
Rebagg redefines the handbag resale experience. If you have high-end handbags (eg. Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Hermes, Celine) sitting in your closet, this is the place to resell them easily. Say goodbye to consignment and hello to Rebagg!
Most companies are not transparent in quoting, nor accurate about the time needed to sell. As the world of consignment goes, it may even take months for you to get paid for your luxury bag. Rebagg not only provides the instant quote on spot, but if you accept the bid you get paid upfront. Rebagg sets themselves apart by providing an accurate quote, paying cash upfront, and doing all of the work for you.
Experiencing buyers remorse, or guilt about a purchase, looking to clean your closet and get rid of your luxury bags? Meet www.rebagg.com and experience getting rid of your luxury handbag in a few simple clicks for cash upfront. So try the service, and schedule your free pick up in New York City or order a free shipping box.
Designer Handbags and Wallets: Knock-offs or the Real Thing
First off, anyone that is selling a direct copy of a designer handbag or wallet is doing so illegally. Designer accessories, especially designer handbags, may be produced by other companies as "designer inspired" or "licensed by the designer", but they have a different look from the original. The knock-offs may have copied the designer handbags and wallets exactly down to the material, stitching, logo, and charms, which can make it difficult to tell the "real thing" from the "fake".
Luxury designers of ladies handbags and ladies/men's wallets pay attention to every detail of the items that they design and that may be the secret in discerning the "true" designer from the "copy-cat". Here are some pointers on how to help you spot the designer "fake":
- Start with checking the handbag or wallet for quality materials. Real designers will use expensive leathers like Italian Glove Leather and silky fabric linings. The knock-offs may still be in leather, but of lesser quality.
- Appreciate the difference between replicas and knockoffs. A company like http://cool-fashions. com/ doesn't try to paint its products as knockoffs and so aren't fake.
- Next, look closely at the stitching in the handbag or wallet to make sure that it is uniform and sturdy. "Fake" bags may have sloppy needlework or it may be unraveling in places.
- Designers pride themselves in the hardware used for creating their items. It is like the jewelry or accessories that complete an outfit. "Real" designer hardware from the likes of Alexander Wang will be weighty and have a nicely uniformed, polished finish. They also may use a particular style or hardware or logo that you will want to be looking for in each handbag or wallet.
- Lastly, the best pointer is to shop in a reputable place. If you buy a "real" designer handbag or wallet from out of a car trunk or from a street vendor, then chances are that you are not getting the genuine article. It the seller won't allow any returns, they probably are looking to take the money and run.
What are Hijabs and Burqas?
Among the Islamic populations, it is common to see women wearing hijabs and burqas. These garments often imply religious identity to those not familiar with the Quran or the Muslim faith.
There are many different opinions on hijabs and burqas. Some have seen hijabs as a sign of oppression and a way to "silence" women. Others have banned the garb or at least condemn it as being associated with an extremist Islamic state. However, to many of the women that wear them, hijabs and burqas are a sign of personal, cultural, and religious identity, no different from a man showing off his new designer suit.
However, before we discuss the reasons for why Islamic women don these garbs, we need to identify the difference between the hijab and the burqa.
The hijab is a veil of sorts, usually worn by Muslim women older than the age of puberty. This veil covers the head and chest. The hijab is worn by these women in the presence of males who are not in their immediate family.
In Arabic, hijab literally means "a screen or curtain".
Hijabs are legally required in the country of Iran. More modern styles have become popular amongst a younger crowd which involves transparent and loosely worn hijabs. Hijabs were not always required by law and in fact, for a period of time, they were actually banned. However, with the collapse of the Pahlavi Monarchy during the Iranian Revolution in 1979, this was reversed.
A burqa is similar to the hijab, in that it is a type of veil meant to cover a woman. The difference is the degree in which in covers. A burqa is an Islamic garment that traditionally covers the entire body of women when they are in public.
The women who wear burkas have a small, usually rectangular veil in front of their face. This rectangular portion of the garment is semi-transparent and allows the woman to see, while still keeping her entire body covered.
The burqa is different from a niqab, which is another similar garment. The niqab leaves a slit, so that only the eyes can be seen as opposed to the semi-transparent cloth that covers the face of a hijab wearer.
Why Islamic Women Wear a Hijab
One of the primary reasons a woman wears a hijab is to show modesty, privacy, and morality. The Quran firmly states that women should dress modestly and cover their breasts and genitalia.
One particular verse in the Quran clearly states this.
"And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what (must ordinarily) appear thereof; that they should draw their khimar over their breasts and not display their beauty except to their husband, their fathers, their husband's fathers, their sons, their husbands' sons, their brothers or their brothers' sons, or their sisters' sons…"
In that particular verse, the khimar is used to describe the garments to be worn. In fact, a hijab is not ever directly mentioned in the Quran.
As stated before, the hijab is also a legal requirement of Iran along with many other Islamic legal systems. There has also been non-governmental pressure in some countries to coerce women to wear hijabs.Additionally, some women of Islamic culture have worn the hijab to publicly show their religious beliefs as well as a way to reject western influences in dress and culture.
The reasons for wearing a burqa are very similar to those of hijab. While the Quran doesn't specifically say that a woman's entire body needs to be covered, it suggests modesty. However, the Quran also doesn't reject the notion of wearing clothing that covers your entire body.
In Islam, the clothing is cover the entire body with exception to the face and hands. The clothing itself should not be tight enough to describe the body and should not be transparent enough so that undergarments can be seen.
The tradition of wearing a burqa is more closely associated with the local cultures and traditions. While the overall style and coverings of a burqa are similar across the globe, there are distinct differences from local culture to local culture.
Andrew Fujii is a marketing professional with expertise in digital/web and content marketing. He is also a copywriter for multiple agencies producing copy for blogs, articles, websites, product packaging, mobile apps, and more.
2014 Audi Emmy Pre-Party Retrospect
Hollywood had been buzzing with excitement the past few months about the 66th Annual Prime Time Emmy Awards. The nominees are revealed before the actual ceremony by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for their excellence in the television industry. The week before the actual Emmy ceremony, the nominees are honored by pre-Emmy parties held throughout LA. One host was Audi.
On arrival to the Audi pre-Emmy celebration at Cecconi's Restaurant in Los Angeles, there were some great red carpet fashions. First off, is "Breaking Bad" actor Aaron Paul and his wife Lauren Parsekia. He looks the total opposite of the meth dealer character that he portraits on the show in this grey tonal plaid suit, black button-down, and black leather oxfords. Aaron's wife Lauren is a vision in this ¾ sleeve, silky gown with the plunging neckline and a high front slit. Her black leather clutch and minimalistic jewelry selection are the perfect accents.
The next arrival at the Audi party was Sarah Hyland, from the comedy "Modern Family". She is ready to party in this white button-down with a pair of black wide-leg shorts, which have the look of a short skirt, and the peak of a lacey bra. Sarah's loosely braided hair and studded black and tan leather sandals just complete her look.
Lastly, is a photo of actress Zoe Zeldana from the "Guardians of the Galaxy" movie and her Italian husband/artist Marco Perego. Zoe is looking fabulous in this silky brown animal print dress with the lighter contrast bustline trim and self-belt. She manages to swaddle her baby bump in terrific style. Zoe's husband Marco looks suave in one of the trendy micro-print shirts in black and grey. He keeps his look casual by keeping the dress shirt un-tucked and rolling up the sleeves. Maybe it was to show off his new "ink", which is a portrait of his beloved wife Zoe.


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