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Closing Date:30 September 2014 (Will only be extended if there are still places available)
Application Fee:R100 (details on the last page of the application form)
Attach to Application Form:- Copy of deposit slip (R100) - ID copy - Copy of latest Matric Results - Copy of Age exemption letter from Matric Board (if applicable - older than 23)
Contact Details:Edwinah Egelser Sonet van Niekerk firstname.lastname@example.com 053-807 5300 086 544 2766 (f)
Sol Plaatje University has been conceived as a source of pride, both for the Northern Cape Province and for South Africa. It has been orientated to take a respectful place among the institutions of higher learning that serve our nation. It will provide young people with education and qualifications in a range of fields, as much for their personal advancement as for the benefit of our nation and economy. The university will draw on the distinctive strengths and heritage of the Northern Cape, stimulating provincial and national development.
In its first year (2014), the university will offer three programmes: a Diploma in Information Technology: Applications; a Diploma in Retail Management; and a Bachelor of Education Degree for secondary school and FET teachers of mathematics, natural science and technology. Decisions on future programmes are still under discussion but the areas that are being envisaged for future qualifications at the institution include renewable energy, African languages, mining, arid-terrain agriculture, commerce, heritage studies, museum studies, restoration architecture and archaeology. Given its location in the Northern Cape and proximity to as the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) and the South African Large Telescope (SALT), Sol Plaatje University will also be developing knowledge and skills in disciplines related to space exploration.
As President Jacob Zuma said earlier this year, the university has the potential to inject new life and purpose into this historic mining city. Kimberley was the birthplace and hub of South Africa's mining industry, a place bursting with energy that attracted people from all over southern Africa and from other continents. Sol Plaatje University will now give Kimberley the opportunity to inject similar energies into the kinds of academic, intellectual and cultural pursuits that can revitalise the city.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the start-up programmes for 2014 and how many students will be accommodated?
The 2014 start-up programmes for the Sol Plaatje University in the Northern Cape are:
• Bachelor of Education (Senior Phase and Further Education and Training)
• Diploma in ICT (Applications Development)
• Diploma in Retail Business Management
The Bachelor of Education will accommodate 75 students; the Diploma in Retail Business Management will accommodate 30 students and the Diploma in ICT a further 30 students.
2. How will the Sol Plaatje University recruit students? When will applicants be informed of admissions decisions and when will the university open in 2014?
The recruitment strategy of the university is to focus on encouraging applications from good students from schools and colleges in the region whose learners are known for strong performance in mathematics, science and technology studies. Members of the senior management team of the university will be visiting these institutions over the next month to identify such students and to encourage them to apply for admission to the university in 2014.
All applicants will be informed of the results of their applications during the early part of January 2014, after there has been an opportunity to consider the NSC results of applicants currently in Grade 12. Admission decisions may be made earlier for applicants who previously completed the matric examinations or any other higher education studies. The academic year is expected to commence in the second week of February 2014.
3.Will there be financial assistance available to support students?
Successful applicants will be eligible for financial aid support in the form of Fundza Lushaka bursaries (for teacher education studies), NSFAS loans for financially and academically deserving students in any area of study, as well as from bursary programmes that will be directly administered by the University. Applicants who wish to be considered for financial aid must indicate this by completing the appropriate sections on the application form, on the Fundza Lushaka website and on the NSFAS website.
4.Where will the academic programmes for the 2014 start-up programmes be delivered?
The programmes will primarily be delivered at the existing buildings of the old Legislature Building which currently houses the National Institute for Higher Education (NIHE) in Chapel Street, Kimberley, and in the (previously) William Pescod School buildings.
5.Why was Kimberley selected as the site to host the Sol Plaatje University?
Kimberley offers the best conditions and environment to support the establishment of a world-class university with a student population of around five thousand in the medium term. The city offers a range of retail and community facilities and is an established tourism and recreation centre. Structurally, the Kimberley is well located within the national movement structure – on the Cape Town to Gauteng route – by both road and rail infrastructure. The city is also serviced by an airport that connects it to major cities in South Africa.
The University Seat is situated in a central location in the inner-city, enjoying high visibility as an institution of national importance with the ability to establish an iconic identity. The location of the academic and administrative component of the university is focused on the established central civic open space of the city, with maximum accessibility to the city and surrounds. The central location offers various existing amenities, which have the capacity to
This course provides students with the knowledge, insight and skills needed to follow a successful management career in the retail or wholesale fields. Retail and wholesale businesses strive to satisfy the needs of consumers by providing the necessary products and services.
The retail industry offers national and international career opportunities for the graduate. The variety of retail and wholesale business is enormous and includes departmental stores, hypermarkets, shopping centres, speciality stores, general dealers, chain stores, supermarkets, factory stores, boutiques and restaurants.
Retail managers are generally required to work in teams and the programme therefore focuses on the development of professional communication skills which prepares students to work both independently and as part of a team. Strong emphasis is placed on problem solving and approaches to programmed management.
The retail industry is dynamic in nature and managers must remain aware of developments and continuously update their skills. The programme therefore focuses on developing the lifelong learning skills of students. Students are also exposed to uncompromising approaches in the ethical practice of this management discipline.
Graduates can choose from a wide variety of entry level positions, e.g. as a trainee manager or a position in buying, stock control, merchandising, sales, administration, logistics, housekeeping or the finance section of a retail business.
This qualification forms a base for further specialisation in fields such as buying, merchandising, store lay-out and merchandise planning.
Graduates who want to start their own businesses will benefit from the entrepreneurship component of this course.
THE BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (B Ed) IN SENIOR PHASE & FET TEACHING
The B Ed programme in Senior Phase and FET Teaching is specifically designed to prepare students for teaching in the South African schooling system. National imperatives such as the shortage of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology teachers were important considerations in the design and development of this programme. It is intended for students who would like to obtain a degree in Education, specialising in Mathematics, Natural Sciences or Technology, which would qualify them as professional educators for the Senior and Further Education and Training phases. This qualification is also suitable for expertise in education-related careers such as training officials.
The purpose of the B Ed degree is to provide a well-rounded education that will empower graduates with an integrated knowledge base enabling them to demonstrate competence, commitment and responsibility as academically and professionally qualified beginner teachers. The curriculum and the accompanying classroom practice is a "shaping force" of the students admitted to this university. The approach to teaching, learning development and assessment on this degree programme is strongly guided by the intellectual and professional attributes that our graduates need to develop in order to have a positive impact on the schooling needs of the diverse communities in our country.
The following aims will assist in exploring and fulfilling the purpose of the B Ed degree:
- provision of subject/discipline knowledge;
- provision of pedagogical content knowledge;
- fostering self-reflexivity and self-understanding to enable commitment to the highest level of professional work ethics;
- development of students as active citizens who will respond to and initiate change, and
- development of competences to organise learning among a wide range of learners in diverse contexts.
This programme targets potential students who have successfully completed Grade 12 with admission to degree studies and who want to teach one or more of the following subjects at school: Life Sciences; Geography; Technology; Engineering Graphics and Design.
Diploma in Information and Communication Technology (ICT)Specialised in Applications Development
The pervasive use of computers has resulted in an ongoing need for a wide range of highly skilled human capacity in ICT disciplines. The field is subject to rapid technological changes and therefore requires professionals who are well-educated, who keep up-to-date with the latest developments in the field and who can engage future trends and developments in the field.
The purpose of this Diploma qualification is to provide a career-focussed, professional qualification featuring industry-referenced knowledge and skills transfer, technological competencies, critical cross-field skills as well as attitudinal development. The programme deals with the conceptualisation, design, development, implementation and testing of computer software applications to meet the enormous commercial and social demand for such products. Students are prepared for careers in Computer Programming and Systems Analysis & Design but will gain exposure to a wide range of related topics. The diploma graduate will be knowledgeable and competent in the discourse and practice of the ICT discipline and have specialist knowledge of the Applications Development sub-discipline of ICT. The curriculum features a range of professional and personal development initiatives relevant to the ICT industry and the promotion of lifelong learning skills. Qualifying students will therefore be proficient in the general discourse of ICT but have specialised knowledge and skills that are focussed on Applications Development. The programme is designed to promote initiative and responsibility in an academic and/or professional context to respond to the local, regional and national, community and industry needs.
Diploma graduates in ICT specialising in Applications Development are able to:
- Create and modify general computer applications software or specialised utility programs for stand-alone and distributed environments including the web environment,
- Analyse user needs and produce a suitable specification for a system, covering a medium sized business problem,
- Develop computer programs to demonstrate the ability to store, locate and retrieve information from different data sources, and
- Deploy a suitable, secure software solution based on a given scenario demonstrating an understanding of systems architectures.
ICT practitioners are generally required to collaborate in teams to accomplish a common goal by integrating personal initiative and group cooperation around ICT projects. The course therefore also focuses on the development of professional communication skills which prepares students to work both independently and as part of a team. Strong emphasis is placed on creative problem solving and structured project management approaches.
The dynamic nature of the ICT industry demands that practitioners remain aware of developments and continuously update their skills. Practitioners must be au fait with the best practices and benchmark standards of the ICT industry. The programme therefore focuses on developing the lifelong learning skills of students.
Security of information has become a key concern in the modern business environment. As future ICT practitioners, students will therefore be exposed to uncompromising approaches in the ethical practice of their profession.
Applicants to the Diploma in ICT qualification must have a Matric with reasonably strong First Language (and English) and Mathematics or Mathematics Literacy marks. It is highly recommended that applicants should also have Computer Applications Technology (CAT) or Information Technology (IT) as subjects in their Matric curriculum. The specific minimum admissions requirements are available from the SPU website.
An exciting career awaits those who successfully complete the Diploma in ICT specialised in Applications Development qualification. A world without ICT and software application is unimaginable! Applications Development manifests in every facet of life – mobile phone apps, ATMs & banking, mining, television, medical equipment, agriculture, finance & accounting, education, geographical information systems, film & video, motorcars and aeroplanes, toys, social media & the internet… The list is endless.
In South Africa and across the globe, ICT is regarded as a "scarce skill" and opportunity awaits those who have the right knowledge, skills and attitude. Good luck!
For further information on the applications process, please contact:
Tel: 053 807 5300 or
e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com
This document sets the minimum academic requirements for admission into study programmes at Sol Plaatje University in 2014. The requirements are based on the results that applicants achieve in the South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. Applicants who hold certificates from a different examination system will be considered individually for admission.
Note that if you satisfy the minimum admission requirements stated here, this does not automatically mean that you will be admitted to the study programme at SPU. The final decision on your admission will be based on your academic performance and the availability of space in the programme. The better your academic performance above this minimum, the better will be your chance of being admitted to study at SPU.
Calculating the SPU Admissions Points Score (APS)
|NSC Achievement Level
|SPU Points Score
|Additional points for Mathematics and LOLT or HL
|Points for Life Orientation
|90 - 100
|80 - 89
|70 - 79
|60 – 69
|50 – 59
|40 – 49
|30 – 39
|0 - 29
Minimum Requirements for admission to study programmes at SPU
1. English Language: The language of learning and teaching at SPU is English. All our academic programmes require that students will have taken NSC English either as the language of learning and teaching (LOLT) or home language (HL); or as the first additional language. Note that, in calculating the APS, the additional points apply to any of the official languages taken as the HL or LOLT.
2. Minimum requirements for the Bachelor of Education: B.Ed (Senior Phase & FET Teaching): NSC pass with Bachelor's Degree requirement English LOLT or HL: NSC level 4; or English 1st additional language: NSC level 5 Mathematics: NSC level 4; if Biology is an elective, Life or Physical Sciences: NSC level 4; APS: 30 points
3. Minimum requirements for the Diploma: >Information & Communication Technology (Application Development) : NSC pass with Diploma requirement English LOLT or HL: NSC level 4; or English 1st language: NSC level 5 Mathematics: NSC level 3; or Mathematical Literacy: NSC level 5 APS: 25 points
4. Minimum requirements for the Diploma: Retail Business Management: NSC pass with Diploma requirement English LOLT or HL: NSC level 4; or English 1st language: NSC level 5 Mathematics: NSC level 3; or Mathematical Literacy: NSC level 5 At least one of the following at NSC level 4: Accounting, Business Studies or Economics APS: 22 points
Message from the Chair of the Interim Council
Ms Jennifer Glennie
It is with excitement, humility and a deep sense of responsibility that the Interim Council Members of Sol Plaatje University embark on overseeing the establishment of this institution. This university and the University of Mpumalanga are the first to be established in the democratic era of our beloved country. As such, they need to reflect the quest for development and the commitment to democracy and social justice embodied in our founding constitution. Sol Plaatje University is located in a remarkable region of our country – a region with a unique natural beauty, a distinctive heritage of the earliest inhabitants, a historical role in the industrial evolution of the country, and a future which grasps cutting-edge science through the Square Kilometre Array radio telescope, and the technological potential of alternative sources of energy.
The curricula of Sol Plaatje University will be imbued with and celebrate this diversity. The modes of teaching and learning will embrace the digital age and will draw on successful approaches to ensure that students can succeed despite the varying preparedness. Based on these commitments, the diplomates and graduates will be well positioned to advance the development aspirations of the region.
The interim council members
Ms Jennifer Glennie
Ms Glennie is the Founding Director of the South African Institute for Distance Education (Saide). She is a long-standing Council member of Unisa and served as the South African government's representative on the board of the Commonwealth of Learning (CoL). As a member of the Minister's Council on Higher Education, Ms Glennie was an active participant in the establishment of South Africa's first Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) in 2011, and served for 10 years on the Committee. She was the founding president of South Africa's distance education association, NADEOSA. She has received honorary awards from both CoL for her significant contribution to distance education and the University of Pretoria for her contribution to education in South Africa. Ms Glennie has a Masters degree from University of London.
Mr Abel Madonsela
Mr Madonsela is the Regional Manager: Public & Corporate Affairs at De Beers Consolidated Mines, where he is responsible for development and implementation of overarching strategies and programmes which impact positively on the image, reputation and internal and external brand of De Beers. Mr Madonsela has an MBA degree from the North-West University.
Mr Maruping Lekwene
Mr Lekwene is the Head of Caucus in the Office of the Chief Whip of the Northern Cape Legislature. Mr Lekwene has served on the Executive Committee of Sol Plaatje, and as a Chairperson of the Sports, Recreational and Youth Development and Finance sub committees. He represented the Northern Cape in the working group of Governance and International Relations of SALGA.
Dr Yvonne Muthien
Dr Muthien has served in several senior executive positions in major South African corporates. Apart from her positions as Founding Executive Director: HSRC and Public Service Commissioner, she has been a lecturer at the University of Natal and the University of the Western Cape. She has served on various Boards of Directors and as the Ministerial Appointee to the Council of the University of Stellenbosch. Dr Muthien holds a D.Phil. (Sociology and Politics) from Oxford University.
Prof Vishnu Padayachee
Professor Padayachee is a Professor Extraordinaire in the Institute of Social and Economic Research at Rhodes University. He has held various visiting fellowships at prestigious institutions in Europe and the USA. He has been a member of the Board of Directors of the South African Reserve Bank and served on both its Remuneration and Audit committees and as Chairperson of the former. He has served on a number of Boards of Directors and has been elected to the Institute of Directors of South Africa. Professor Padayachee received his PhD from the University of Natal in Economics and Economic History.
The Interim Head
Professor Yunus Ballim
Yunus Ballim holds B.Sc., M.Sc. and PhD degrees in Civil Engineering from The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (Wits). He spent six years in the construction industry and has been in academia since 1989. He currently holds a personal professorship in Civil Engineering and was the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) and Vice-Principal at Wits between 2006 and 2012. He is a member of the Council on Higher Education and is Chairperson of the Higher Education Quality Committee. He has served as the founding President of the African Materials Research Society and he held the Bram Fisher-Oxford Fellowship in 2000.
Akpofure Taigbenu is Professor of Water Engineering at the University of the Witwatersrand and heads the Water Research group in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He holds a doctoral degree from Cornell University, USA and has over 30 years� experience in higher education. He has served in various capacities in academia as Professor, Dean and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, and his research and teaching interests are in computational methods, water resources management, and behaviour of groundwater systems. He is the founder of the computational technique: The Green Element Method (GEM), which is a powerful computational solution tool for engineering systems.
In this lecture, Prof Taigbenu discusses some of the possible effects of fracking on the Karoo's groundwater.
Sol Plaatje University presents a public lecture by Professor Carol Finnegan, an Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. She has a PhD in Retailing and has conducted research in International Marketing and Retailing, Channel relationships, and Marketing Strategy. She has published widely and internationally and her research interest is in Retail Strategy, Marketing Strategy and International Business.
In this lecture, she talks in broader terms about regional expansion of retailing and retail businesses; the movement and adaption of Retail Corporations across regions and the impact of regional or multi-country operations on national retail activity.
Sol Plaatje University presents a recording of the first public lecture in a series on Fracking, Energy and Groundwater titled "Shale Gas in the Karoo - the scientific facts ??" and presented by Professor Danie Vermeulen - Director of the Institute for Groundwater Studies,University of the Free State on the 19th June 2014 at the William Humphreys Art Gallery, Kimberley.
In this lecture, Prof. Vermeulen presents some of the facts around shale gas and hydro-fracturing and raises questions about the extent of our scientific knowledge and our ability to make good decisions on the subject; the ability for the Karoo to deal with shale gas exploitation without harming the environment; the availability and pollution potential of regional ground water resources and the place of shale gas in relation to South Africa's energy needs.
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Selectism recently published an interview with Sergei Sviatchenko, the brilliant mind behind one of my (if not THE) favourite blogs of the moment: Close Up and Private. Recently named Denmark's best dressed man, this arquitect/artist provides some of the most insightful and refreshing takes on men's blogging out there, by means of outstanding, yet beautifully simplistic pictures of his son, intertwined with color blocks and unrelated appealing images. This makes for a whole new experience, resembling that of an art exhibit or installation, all while throwing amazing outfits at you, one after the other. If you have yet to visit his website, do so now!
Here's how he sees it:
"The idea is, with my knowledge, with my style, how I understand it, I mix the clothes exactly the same way as I do my collages. So the combination works in the same way a stylist would work with the clothes.
"When I put them on Erik, my 19 year old son, it's suddenly extremely twisted."
You can check the full story here.
The man himself
Just a sample of what you're in for…
This month's edition of PARQ Magazine has just come out and I'm pleased to announce that it includes an article written by me. PARQ is a free Portuguese magazine, focused on a variety of subjects which include architecture, design, music, fashion and lifestyle. With 20 000 monthly copies distributed at select venues, it has definitely been on the spotlight in what regards the market of gratuitous publications.
The post relates to the A/W 2012 event promoted by Wolke Bos, a collective of young national designers aimed at expressing their unique take on fashion through seasonal runway shows.
I have to thank the guys over @ PARQ for the opportunity and keep an eye out as future collaborations are on the way!
Scans from the the magazine
Some of the creations. Visit their FB page for more photos of the event.
Men should have a few footwear alternative in their wardrobes. If you give it some thought, there aren't that many (trully) essential shoe models one must own. Without getting too comprehensive on that matter (it's been covered here), I've been feeling an urge to go on about one in particular: the Loafer.
The reason? I believe it to be the most misinterpreted of the pack: I'm growing tired of the ill tailored suit/loafer combination: unfortunately, it seems that sporting a baggy suit with full break pants and the traditional black penny loafer, is the way to go for about 90% of the working male population whose job require them to suit up…Loafers are, in essence, casual footwear. Referred by many as the grown man sneaker, they have been around for ages, becoming a staple of men's fashion especially for the preppy enthusiasts. Although they are indeed a step up from sneakers, allowing for a more put together ensemble, these are
usually not suit appropriate and are best paired with rolled up pants and no socks; in fact, they're the perfect complement for the look.
However, as with everything in life there are exceptions to the "rule", which, in this case, relate to the loafer itself, the suit and the environment you're in. Although a suit usually calls for a more formal shoe such as an oxford, brogue or monk (one that covers your foot), pulling it off with loafers is doable.
If you're going to try it, the first thing to take into account is the variety of models (penny, tasseled, etc) and leathers available, which grant them several degrees of "formality" within their casual spectrum. Following this, you'll want to make sure your suit has that perfect slim silhouette and that your pants allow little to no break, whether you have them cuffed or not. Finally, consider where you're going to wear it: casual settings allow you to go sockless, whereas working environments don't.
No socks look: photos 1 (GQ) and 2 (Urbane Menswear). A more traditional look - photo 3 (Streetfsn)
One of the main concerns amongst IPAD owners (after raising the money to purchase it), is finding an efficient, yet stylish, protective case. Providing an eased and relaxed consciousness for IPAD users has become a major business, spawning the appearance of several models from high end labels to independent designers.
Among the variety of fabrics, materials and shapes, one that definitely hit a soft spot for me was the Kork case. As the name states, the case is made entirely out of natural cork, which besides being extremely light is perfect for absorbing impacts and keeping the Pad's temperature low. On top of that, APRODUKT (the Portugal based company behind the project) uses recycled natural cork making it one of the most environmentally friendly products on the market; also, in the odd chance that you ever grow tired of it, the case is 100% recyclable.
Although these technical details are important to some, they would be rendered seamless without the visual appeal, which, lets face it, is downright great. Add to that the affordable price tag and you end up with a great option for your beloved touch pad.
My post about the "berbere" belt was just selected for this week's Links à La Mode! It's great to be recognized by such a relevant network of bloggers as the IFB. Keep following and enjoy all the other posts!
Your Blogs Perfect Accessory: Brilliant Pictures
Edited by Denimology
As I was selecting my posts for this weeks Links A La Mode, I realized how important it is to have attractive and original images in your posts. I noticed that I would open a post and close it promptly if the images looked rather….. what's the word… meh.Here is how to have your blog posts chosen by me [Denimology] for LALM:
Sexy Tops at Shopbop: Vena Cava, Blue Life, Monrow, Vince, Wildfox,
LnA, Equipment blouses, LAMB, Zac Posen, Rachel Roy & Jill Stuart
One of the crucial aspects which sets us apart from other species, is the ability to develop rational thinking: when faced with a problem we are able to analyze it, and by means of our intellect and imagination, come up with a solution. It is this gift that allows us to create new objects and discover alternative uses for pre-existing ones.
Fashion, as a breeding ground for overly sensitive, creative and bright individuals, namely designers, is the perfect subject to put our aforementioned abilities to good use. It comes to no surprise that (some of the best) designers were able to incorporate materials and objects from our everyday lives into their creations, further setting in stone fashion's recognition as an art form.
Sure, most designers are exceptionally creative, but make no mistake, the ability to push boundaries resides in us all. Some of the most impressively stylish people can be found while walking down the street; surely you've come across dapper men and women whose personal sense of style led them to unique interpretations of common items:
Photos 1-5 by Tommy Ton for GQ ; Photo 6 by The Sartorialist
Now, I'm not unconditionally supporting all of the choices pictured above (as some are a bit over the top), but some DO work and with astonishing results. The lesson to learn here is: let your creativity run wild, with no restraints, take risks… and enjoy finding your own fresh take on fashion and style.
For the final entry of the series I'll focus on the vintage handcrafted patchwork "berbere" belt. The first thing that caught my eye was the variety of colors and detailing: if you thought the tunic was a bold piece, this one definitely takes the crown. The thing is, being an accessory, it has a much smaller impact on the overall ensemble, making it easier to pull off. As belts are usually perceived as a finishing touch or embellishment, they pose the perfect opportunity to add a splash of color and boldness to an outfit; even if you're wearing a suit, don't be afraid to tone it down a bit.
Due to its length and marked creases at distinct parts, it's likely that the original owner wore it tied up at the front or side, letting the long ends drape over the leg. Although this is a great look, here I went for a more usual approach, doubling it through the belt loops and incorporating it into a casual, weekend appropriate look: trim navy bomber jacket, crisp white shirt, slim dark blue jeans, boat shoes and messenger bag. As the belt is a such a bold statement piece by itself, the best way to make it work is to balance the rest of the look, avoiding strong shades or patterns, so as not to go overboard.
Slim navy bomber jacket by Lacoste, white dress shirt by ACNE, dark blue jeans by Levi's (511 slim - tailored), vintage patchwork moroccan belt, light brown crepe sole boat shoes by Buttero and brown canvas messenger by Zara.
My post about hems made it to this week's Links à La Mode! Hope you enjoyed it and take a look at all the other great posts on the list! Thank you for following!
Savage Blogging
Edited by Vahni of Grit & Glamour
Savage Beauty. Don't tell me you haven't heard the paradoxically exquisite title of the Alexander McQueen exhibit currently mesmerizing the fashion world and the blogosphere. I mention it for two reasons. First, a couple bloggers in this week's roundup show you the exhibit in New York—as well as a satellite version in London—through their own lenses. So if you didn't know about it, check out their posts and resurrect your fashion cred.
Savage Blogging. Now that's my title, and while it was inspired by the McQueen exhibit, it also characterizes the approach many bloggers take, as well as entries this week that speak to the issue. Want to be haute stuff in the blog world, like The Sartorialist? Think it's all a numbers game? Well, I certainly hope not. That is savage blogging: when your objective ceases to be the art of it, the connection, and you are devoured by an obsession with your numbers. When you get so big that you forget you used to be a nobody until fellow bloggers read your blog and lifted you up. When you stop conversing, and simply become a talking head. With a camera. No thanks.
As blogging and social media mature, many are finally realizing what my mama told me years ago: You get more flies with honey. Don't be savage bloggers, loves. When you give and interact genuinely, your star will shine, I promise you. Your numbers will grow, and people won't write you any "open letters" to remind you that you've gotten a little too big for your britches. Honey, honeybuns. Got it?
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Similarly to what happened last season, Wrong Weather once again invited me to put up 3 looks using their pieces, this time for Spring Summer 11. Drawing upon Summery inspiration, I set out to deliver three different, yet somewhat related ensembles, which would transpire my personal aesthetic into WW's universe.
The first look is the most relaxed and season inspired of the bunch, pairing two Summer staples: shorts and a short sleeve shirt. This was all about having fun with color and mixing patterns, which due to the different scales and complementing shades blend perfectly together (checks on the shirt and stripes on the shorts and belt). The second look is focused on the striped navy motif and the splash of color given by the desert boots; the tote screamed Summer to me and is a great way to carry your stuff around town. The final attire is a step up, something you could wear to work (depending on your area of expertise, of course) or a night out. Buttoning up in hot days is perfectly doable, but here I went for a slightly more casual feel, leaving the top button unbuttoned and making use of the military tuck. Although he's wearing a tie, the overall ensemble just seems Summer appropriate.
I'm really excited with the end result and by being able to share it with you. All pieces are available for purchase here.
1 - Checked short sleeve shirt, striped seersucker shorts and navy canvas backpack by A.P.C., navy canvas lace-ups by Common Projects and tie-belt by Dries van Noten
2 - Navy striped long sleeve shirt by Comme des Garçons Shirt, navy cotton chinos by A.P.C., mustard yellow desert boots by Armando Cabral and striped tote bag by Opening Cerimony
3 - Light blue dress shirt by Wrong Weather, raw dark blue denim by A.P.C., navy crewneck sweater by A.P.C., brown wooven sandals by Armando Cabral, brown recycled leather belt by Daniel Dinis and ecru striped tie by Dries Van Noten.
Styling: Miguel José Vieira (Beyond Fabric)
Clothes: Wrong Weather
Photography: Luís Espinheira
Model: Alex
One of the most important decisions when purchasing any type of bottoms concerns hems. Following the main event, so to say, which consists in finding a pair that suits your liking regarding cut, fabric, color or wash, comes the stage of minor (or not) necessary alterations. Unless you're buying made to measure trousers, you'll most likely need to have them tailored: at the very least, lengthwise. We all try to find that "perfect pair", but these kind of tweaks are usually required and "predicted" by manufacturers (slacks are usually offered without hems and jeans have extra fabric at the bottom).
Besides the initial cuffed/uncuffed dillema, one must decide on the suitable length and amount of break - regarding slacks, I prefer them cuffed, with little to no break - but when it comes to more casual alternatives such as chinos or jeans, I find this to be one of the toughest calls one has to make. Especially since your choice feels much more final and irreversible than with slacks, where usually hems safeguard about 3cm of fabric on the inside or you can simply uncuff them for the extra length; if you choose to crop your jeans and have the original hem sewed in, there's no extra fabric there, which means no margin for error.
I hadn't purchased jeans in a while, but recently I got a couple of bold colored ones and found myself struggling with this issue. As with every choice you make, you should weigh the pros and cons prior to your decision; here are a few things to consider:
1 - Roll or no roll
Deciding on whether or not you'll want to roll them up, is a great way to help you get going. No matter the way you like to roll them, doing so will require extra fabric; the amount will depend on how high you want the roll to sit. If you're going to sport this look play it safe and leave them a bit longer;
2 - Have them taken in
If you're considering highly cropped jeans, at the ankle for instance, take into account that that is the slimmest part of your leg. So, if you take a pair of straight leg jeans and crop them at the ankle line, you'll end up with bell bottoms. That being said, consider taking them in 1cm or so from the shin down;
3 - Original vs regular hem
Some jeans will feature factory made hems which tailors/seamstresses cannot reproduce; they can, instead, reattach them at your desired height. This allows you to preserve the original aesthetic and integrity of your jeans, but will be pricier than a regular hem and you won't have any extra fabric left;
Original hem (left) vs regular hem (right)
4 - The right shoes
If you're going for a more traditional look, with the jeans covering a part of your shoe, make sure you're wearing a bulkier model (such as a brogue) when you have them marked. This is most important for slacks but also applies to denim;
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5 - Research
Being sure about the end result is a lot different than having a brainstorm of ideas which you won't be able to accurately express to your tailor/seamstress. Do some research, check out streetstyle blogs or websites and know for sure; you might even show them a pic of what you're after;
Hi! I'm sorry for the late reply, but rest assured I haven't forgotten about you. I asked my father to track down the original box but he had no luck :/ As I mentioned before, he had it for quite some time so I believe it may no longer be in production. I can send you some pics by email so you can contact Gucci about it if you'd like. Either way I'll try to find a few similar current models and post them here.
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Apart from the main elements which comprise an ensemble, one of the most essential add-ons is definitely shades. They are one of the few accessories whose design is as relevant as functionality: sunglasses not only enhance your aesthetic, they also protect your eyes from harmful sunlight. In fact, chances are you've grown so accustomed to them that no matter the time of the year, you won't leave the house without a pair.
When it comes to models, we've been experiencing somewhat of a revival moment, with many of the successful models of old making a strong comeback (you need only take a look at Ray Ban's latest reissues of the Wayfarer, Aviators and Clubmaster). One of the trends which seems to be picking up is that of round shades à La John Lennon.
Although eyewear should be picked according to one's face, to ensure adequate framing, if you're lucky enough to look good in these, you should definitely pull them off. I would advise on going for the originals, trying to snab a pair off Ebay or thrift stores, but for those of you who prefer them new, here are a few options…
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As I've mentioned before, despite the amount of gadgets and information channels available to us nowadays, there's something special when you actually write something, instead of relying in said channels.
If you think about it, most major decision making moments require you to express your consent in writing. When you put your signature on any given document, it carries a whole significance that no other digital counterpart can replicate. Curious, how in a world run by computers and the Internet, where millions of euros are constantly being moved around online, writing your name in paper still remains, to this day, the ultimate way to do business.
My point? Trust me, when the time comes for you to pull out your pen, a plastic BIC or freebie medical propaganda rollerball, isn't the kind you want to show your clients or business associates. As with so many other pieces or accessories, your choices affect the image you portray; some will notice it right off the bat while others will unconsciously perceive it. Now, I'm not saying you need the most exquisite or expensive pen on the market, but investing in a beautiful quality alternative is definitely worth it: it shows you care, pay attention to details and most importantly, that you mean business.
If you're thinking this only applies to successful entrepreneurs and there's really no reason for you to own a nice pen, think twice: whatever your line of work is, you're bound to interact with clients, suppliers, colleagues, you name it. At some time or another, you'll likely jot something down, even if it's just additional info on your business card…
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Kids, perhaps you shouldn't rule out a future career as a DJ. As electronic dance music (EDM) continues to ascend the popular music charts, some of the genre's biggest names are generating some serious cash along the way.
According to a list compiled by Forbes — the magazine's first-ever class of "Electronic Cash Kings" — the world's 10 highest-paid DJs raked in $125 million over the past year. Of course, when you consider that these DJs are now performing at some of the world's biggest music festivals, gracing the cover of Rolling Stone,walking red carpets and making gossip headlines, it's no surprise that they are becoming notable celebrities in their own rights.
So how much did these "Electronic Cash Kings" make? Tiesto topped the list $22 million — and an average nightly gross of $250,000 — while Skrillex was named No. 2 with $15 million, followed by the newly defunct Swedish House Mafia with roughly $14 million. Hitmaker David Guetta raked in $13.5 million, thanks in part to his Top 40 hits "Titanium," featuring Sia, and his collaboration with Nicki Minaj, "Turn Me On." Meanwhile, "Jersey Shore" star DJ Pauly D surprisingly came in at No. 7 on the list with $11 million. We can't wait to see what Deadmau5 — No. 6 — will have to say about that addition.
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The team will be sharing their journey often throughout the year through their blog. You can find it at http://croatiaconnection.blogspot.com.
University President Dan Boone is proud of the team and thankful for the Trevecca community who has believed in the students and given them a place to be formed for Christ's work.
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How do you know if Lorrie Moore is right for you?
- Don't have a lot of time to read in one sitting? While she has written acclaimed novels such as 2009's A Gate at the Stairs, short stories are Moore's claim to fame, and her stories appear regularly in magazines and literary journals. Her story "People Like That Are the Only People Here: Canonical Babbling in Peed Onk" is considered a modern masterpiece of the form and is often taught in creative writing classes.
- Do you have a dark sense of humor? Great! Moore's stories blend tragedy and comedy in ways that might offend some readers, but that delight her fans. If you think sick babies, 9/11, or adultery have the potential for gothic comedy, then you'll enjoy her work. The emotionally squeamish or faint of heart need not apply.
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I've been going through the warcraft lore books recently, starting with the warcraft archive... I enjoyed every author in there, including knaak. Some parts were a little drier than I would have liked, I skimmed parts of knaak's stuff because it was just uninteresting. However it wasn't completely horrible. Day of the dragon was decent (except the dry bits), and I found the characters likable, even Rhonin. However, hitting up the war of the ancients trilogy... it's like chewing thick paste. It's like.. wtf happened? All these exciting and awesome characters and situations are in there... but you have to wade through this thick forest of 'omg my characters are awesome'.
Christine Golden's treatment of Arthas was pretty decent, very quick read but half the time felt like a wowwiki entry, especially if one's gone through WC3. Despite that, she's still a lot easier to read than Knaak, and I'm looking forward to reading the shattering soon because I trust her as an author.
Maybe that's what it comes down to, I don't trust Knaak's characterization or character creation. I don't trust his writing. Franchise writing is tough though. Look at the star trek books.. I only like one author out of the thousands (Peter David) and he's polarized fans also - I guess it boils down to taste and trust. I don't trust knaak, so I don't enjoy his writing... others may, so they do.


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In Atlanta, politics never as simple as it seems
August 31, 2009 — A member of the group which made headlines last week with the release of a memo encouraging blacks to rally around a single African-American candidate in the Atlanta mayor's race said Sunday she supports City Council member Mary Norwood, the front-running white candidate who is the target of the memo.
Meanwhile, state Sen. Kasim Reed's campaign is releasing today an internal poll which has Reed in a statistical dead heat with City Council President Lisa Borders. That would be a significant improvement over the recent InsiderAdvantage poll, which had Norwood and Borders running neck-and-neck, with Reed a distant third.
Joyce Dorsey, head of the non-profit Fulton Atlanta Community Action Authority, said she agreed with many of the ideas in the memo, which first surfaced last week on the Newsmakers Journal website published by James H. Welcome. She said it was understandable that black Atlantans would want to continue to have "representation that reflects the group," and would prefer an African-American candidate, comparing this to the energetic support of Latinos for the confirmation of US Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.
However, Dorsey said, "I just don't find a Mary Norwood in the other candidates."
Dorsey said both the city and Fulton County governments have become "quite unresponsive" to the interests of the low-income residents for whom she is an advocate, and that she believes Norwood is the candidate "who is really going to look after my people."
She said the Black Leadership Forum, the group identified with the memo, has not formally endorsed any candidate, and hinted other members of the group also support candidates other than Borders, described in the memo which circulated last week as "the best black candidate in the race who has a chance to win the election because she can attract downtown white support."
"The minds of Atlantans are growing more and more diverse," Dorsey said.
Dorsey's support for Norwood underscores the fact that city politics in Atlanta is usually more complicated than first meets the eye.
Although he has denied authorship, the memo has been widely attributed to businessman and former Maynard Jackson protege Aaron Turpeau, who organized forums with the candidates for the Black Leadership Forum last month at Cascade United Methodist Church and is an acknowledged supporter of Lisa Borders. (Since its publication, Turpeau has attributed authorship to two Clark Atlanta professors.) According to several of those who attended, including two of the candidates, the forum interviewed Borders and Reed separately, and the following week met with Norwood, Jesse Spikes and Glenn Thomas in a group setting.
Dorsey praised Turpeau as "a mighty warrior" for African-American interests in the city, but said he "might have been premature" in representing the group as having reached a consensus around any candidate.
Dorsey and others familiar with the Black Leadership Forum characterized it as much less of a formal group than it has been depicted in press accounts. It consists of about 60 black leaders, most of whom were associated with the Maynard Jackson machine in its heyday.
One of those who attended the first forum characterized the group as "a group of folks who were fairly prominent in their day," and called the Borders endorsement "really a fight for relevance more than anything else."
Thomas, interviewed after Saturday's Atlanta Urban League Young Professional's forum at Grady High School, described the group as "the southwest side power brokers." "But Atlanta's changed, so the power brokers don't have the clout they once had," Thomas said.
Nevertheless, by overtly introducing race into the discussion about the upcoming election, the memo had a dramatic impact on media coverage of the race. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, which heretofore has treated the mayor's race as a down-page story, led the paper twice in recent days with stories about the memo and its impact, and the Wall Street Journal and Los Angeles Times have published stories about it.
The memo argues that black voters should consolidate in support of Borders in order to avoid a runoff with Norwood, noting that "the most recent polling data suggests that the other black candidates are falling further behind..." That's a reference to the Aug. 17 InsiderAdvantage poll, which showed Norwood with 30 percent, followed closely by Borders at 28 percent with Reed trailing at 8 percent.
Reed's campaign is set to release today a poll of 580 Atlanta voters which also has Reed running third, but much closer to Borders. It was conducted by Cornell Belcher, head of the Washington firm Brilliant Corners Research and Strategy, who was one of the pollsters for Barack Obama's presidential campaign.
The Reed campaign poll has Norwood with 33 percent, followed by Borders with 19 percent, and with Reed in a statistical tie with Borders at 16 percent. The poll has an error factor of plus-or-minus four percent.
Tharon Johnson, Reed's campaign manager, said the internal poll, conducted last week, shows that Reed's name ID is "increasing significantly." Reed now holds a slight lead over Borders among African-American voters, with Norwood holding a solid lead among white voters, with Borders second and Reed third. Reed has doubled his numbers among both white and black voters over an internal poll taken a month ago, Johnson said.
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Yesterday I happened to catch a Facebook post by Ford's Scott Monty that simply said. "Now THAT's on brand!". Of course, I had to click through and what I landed on was a BuzzFeed article entitled "Charmin Tweeted, Then Deleted, This Spectacular "Thor" Pun." Apparently Charmin had posted the great ad below but then pulled it down when Marvel / Disney made a complaint (around trademark, etc).
First and foremost, shame on Marvel if they really took this seriously enough to complain. You are trying to build buzz leading up to opening weekend for your new movie and are spending tens of millions of dollars to do so. Tell me just exactly how the above ad hurts in that mission? Ironic that a comic book company is taking themselves this seriously, isn't it?
Second, this is just another example of a brand forgetting that the Internet, and Social Media in particular, does not have a delete key. You might delete your post but I can guarantee that someone has already saved it the second you posted.
The shame in all of this is that Charmin is actually one of the better brands when it comes to Social Media. As Jason Falls conveniently pointed out in a post this morning, a lot of brands could learn something from how Charmin handles Social Engagement. As Jason writes:
What Charmin teaches us is that engagement on social channels is absolutely worth while. Social marketing in this context is not about getting people to buy Charmin. That would be a direct response approach that would be awful in the social space. Who wants to see tweets of, "Make sure you go out and buy some Charmin today!? Social marketing in this context is about getting people to choose Charmin. Whenever it is they are faced with that choice. Top of mind is worth millions of dollars to many brands. Social media engagement helps brands like Charmin get there.
Hopefully in the halls of P&G this morning, someone isn't being blamed for this ad but being celebrated for the success they are having with making Charmin a darling of the Social Media landscape. This ad was just as good as Oreo's "Dunk in the Dark" when it comes to tapping into pop culture. After all, how often does a toilet paper brand end up with over 200K views on BuzzFeed?


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The Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network and WFSB Channel 3 are holding gubernatorial debates a week before the August tenth primaries. The Democratic candidates will debate Tuesday, August third and the Republicans will debate Wednesday, August fourth. Be sure to tune into both debates at three on WNPR and at eight on WNPR and CPTV.
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