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Goodbye, Blog -- The true architecture of the blogosphere remains amorphous just as the internet itself. While there are no definitive laws or codes regarding blogging (from daily diary digests to detestable debates about debacles), one thing is certain: blogs are "utterly public" in all their forms (including this one!). Which means they are a valuable "friend of information but the enemy of thought."
A lengthy read, but worthwhile if you've got the time.
Goodbye, Blog -- The true architecture of the blogosphere remains amorphous just as the internet itself. While there are no definitive laws or codes regarding blogging (from daily diary digests to detestable debates about debacles), one thing is certain: blogs are "utterly public" in all their forms (including this one!). Which means they are a valuable "friend of information but the enemy of thought."
Gift giving a sign of current affairs? -- Bush receives countless gifts from foreign nations and dignitaries every year; but a whip, a cellar full of wine, and a Worst Case Scenario Guidebook? Is he preparing for the end times or are foreign nations trying to tell us something? And Blair? Yeah, he doesn't really care. (You'll just have to read it.)
The last hour before this post was somewhat strange, yet it left me with a good feeling about, well, people in general. My brother and I decided to take my slowly dying car to a local auto repair shop in the hopes that we'd miss any traffic (since it's so late) and not have to worry about causing a scene if my car broke down. Our intentions and timing were good. My battery and alternator, on the other hand, were not.
As Brandon and I drove towards the auto repair shop the lights in my car completely faded to black. The radio lights, the front dash, the blinkers, even the headlights were suddenly no more. My brother had been driving ahead of me so I wouldn't get lost. We didn't anticipate the lights going out so quickly, especially since I hadn't driven my car anywhere since I found out I had a problem with the alternator. When they did, Brandon and I were in an intersection. The light turned green and Brandon drove ahead. He didn't see that my lights had faded and that I couldn't drive forward. I panicked somewhat, fearing that I might get rear ended because the street was dimly lit and my car wasn't exactly standing out. I quickly grabbed my cell phone and called my brother. He had noticed that I wasn't following and had already begun circling back around towards me; he said he was on his way.
At that very moment a lone car pulled up behind me. It wasn't my brother's car, though. My emergency lights weren't working, so I opened my door and left it slightly ajar, hoping the light in my car would turn on. It didn't. The people behind me noticed that there was a problem. As a few other cars slowly came in beside me, the car that was behind me put its emergency lights on. When the light ahead turned green and those few cars beside me had driven ahead, the car behind me drove to my passenger side. The driver inside the white/silver car asked me if I needed help. I replied and unsure "Yes." She said, "Ok. I'm going to pull my car into that parking lot up there and we'll come back and push you there. We have jumper cables. It'll be fine!" I felt somewhat relieved. She drove ahead with her friend and they got out of the car. At that time my brother pulled up behind me. I explained that these people were going to help and within seconds we moved my car from the light at the intersection to the parking lot across the street.
As my car sat in the middle of the parking lot, I took notice of these two people who cared enough to help me at 11:40 on a Sunday night (of all times!). They looked like they were around my age, punk/goth in style, almost dressed up as if they were heading to a local concert or bar. I didn't judge them, though, because I was thankful enough that someone actually cared to help my brother and me with my car. We popped our hoods. I opened both of the cars while the woman opened her trunk and looked for her jumpers. I have jumpers in my trunk, but I wasn't about to get them since she basically had them in her hands right as I finished popping her hood. We hooked the jumpers up properly and started our cars. My car kicked back to life, but died seconds later. As I had explained to these roadside helpers, my alternator was the real problem. I wasn't sure I could make it anywhere if the battery wouldn't charge. To my surprise this woman and this man offered to help jumpstart my car the whole way there, even if it meant taking away from their night. I couldn't believe it! To think that someone actually cared that much to get my car to a repair shop! It renewed my belief that people are naturally good and helpful, that people will step outside their own. In so many ways I felt thankful and elated. I hadn't really been scared or worried; I was unsure the whole time until that very moment. It reminded me of one of those commercials you'd see on television where humanity looks out for humanity, where people are actually looking out for people.
My brother and I declined their offer, however, noting that the problem was one that we could take care of by towing the truck to an even closer local auto repair shop. We thanked the rad couple as they drove away saying "No problem!" and "Good luck!" It was a feeling of warmth from seeing such simple kindness.
Within minutes my brother and I hooked the tow-cable between his car and my car and began the short journey to the closest auto repair shop down the street. Luckily there were two repair shops in the vicinity, so we pulled into the closest one. I parked my car, locked the doors, took down the number of the auto repair shop (not the one we wanted to get my car to, but this one will work), and jumped in my brother's car. As Brandon and I drove home we talked about these nameless individuals who were kind enough to stop and help a fellow person out on dark desolate Sunday evening. Who they really were and why they helped me may forever be a mystery, but I will not forget these two individuals and their compassion that stretched into Monday morning.
Though I may never see you two again nor know who you were, I want to extend my sincerest thanks again. I plan to pay it forward to the next person in due time based on what you gave to me. Thank you!
While ordering a pizza today (Yes, a break from ramen!) and remembering my financial constraints, I decided I needed to be a bit more frugal in my extravagant college student lifestyle. I began thinking about realistic ways to save money. I've already installed energy-saving (and money saving) lights, I always dry the dishes without the heat, I buy ramen all the time, I use my coffee mug if I order coffee from Starbucks. Still, it's not enough. As I continued pondering savings I finally considered, as you can guess by the title, tips as a penitential money saving area. Now, I'm not saying I plan on being super cheap or not tipping at all; however, it has come to my attention that maybe I tip too much.
I investigated further using, what else, google to search for websites detailing proper tipping etiquette. What I found was intriguing. Who knew that tipping was either simple or complex depending on the situation. Take my pizza order, for example. The total meals cost $16.80. Usually I'd round up by three dollars, making it $19.80. However, according to Findalink, that's being slightly generous. Pizza deliveries should only be tipped 15%, but nothing less than two dollars. So, I readjusted my tip, saving 50 cents. As I continued reading on the same website I found more tips. Apparently you should only tip at coffee shops if your feeling extra generous. That's news to me. Usually I tip my change or a dollar when I buy a special drink at a coffee shop. Perhaps I won't tip as much in the future. There are also many other tipping tips that I plan to keep in mind and implement in the future.
On the flipside, I read an article from ABC News reporting the scams related to eating out. While I haven't experienced some of the instances listed in the article, I can certainly agree with one of their tips. Don't piss off your waiter. If you've seen Waiting..., you know exactly what I mean. I still shudder at the thought of the many things your waiter or cook could do to your food. Ugh. According to the article it's better to voice your complaints to the manager. Wish I would've known that when I went to dinner with friends at a local seafood establishment. Maybe then I wouldn't have had to pay gratuity for horrible service; but I have digressed from my original intent.
Finally, I found a website (Fair Tip) fighting for proper tipping at restaurants. As you may or may not know, some restaurants pay their waiters less than minimum wage on the assumption that they'll make up for that deduction through their tips. However, some places cut the wages as low as $2.13/hour, leaving many workers struggling to make up for that deduction. While this website has an obvious bias, it's definitely worth checking out.
Bottom line, I plan to be fair with my tips and not gyp someone for a service they provide. However, I will not tip more than necessary as it's not reasonable for me or my wallet. If I suddenly strike it rich then, perhaps, I'll tip beyond the standard. Until then, though, it's to the note and nothing more.
Apparently getting an alternator repaired is harder than it seems. While making phone calls this morning I found out that most of the places I want to take my car are considerably busy. On top of that, some of them want to run extra tests to make sure that it's not just my alternator. Which, of course, is good business if you want the preventative care package. However, I can't afford that. I'm a broke college student who has basically been scrounging around for real food, eating ramen since the summer started, and struggling to pay my bills which aren't that expensive. What's worse is the fact that I can't get a hold of my parents to help forward some money because they're on vacation. Which is probably good for them in some ways! Still, it's been stressful for me because I can't do much without my car in this area. I suppose I could ask my brother to drive me to certain places I need to go to, but that's lame. Besides, my brother is hardly ever home.
*Sigh* I'll just have to get over it. Perhaps when my parents return from their vacation I'll be able to get my car repaired with alacrity. Until then I'm going to have to be creative with food and transportation. I think I need to buy a bike!
What a great effort by the Czechs against Italy. I watched, hoping and praying for the Czechs to pull through, but to no avail. They played well, but it was like something was missing. They had the drive and the power, but they seemed to lack the energy. Indeed, most of the team seemed to be in lassitude, struggling to make it through the game while putting their best feet forward. It's unfortunate to see the Czechs not advance and even more unfortunate to see USA move forward due to this technicality. Don't get me wrong, I like the US, but they don't deserve this as much as the Czechs. Hopefully when the Czech Republic returns two years from now, minus Pavel Nedvěd, they'll having a fighting chance and a ferocity to pull through to the semi-finals. Now, my hopes rest in no particular team. Though, I would like to see my German friends advance even further; however, it is unlikely they will get very far.
Update: Go Croatia. What an awesome goal kick! I'm cheering for the little guy, again!
I've been researching potential graduate schools and I have to say that it has me excited. I know it's a year away, but the prospect of a new and challenging adventure to another place has me ebullient.
The road to those colleges, however, is longer than it seems. Indeed, as I glanced over numerous pages and searched for information I concluded that I have much more to do that just taking the GRE. I have applications to start, a resume/vita to compile, and essays to write. Right now it seems manageable, but I'm sure as time goes on it will be more tempestuous and tumultuous than it appears right now. I haven't really settled on any particular colleges right now, but my main focus is here on the west coast. I'm not discounting other areas; I'm just not as certain about other areas due to having never been in the region or not knowing enough about a college. I'm sure I'll figure it out as everything goes on.
As for my GRE, well, my scores have been improving. Taking multiple practice tests has really helped. I need to continue working on improving my math skills. I'm not horrible, but I feel like I should be doing so much better since I got past this math in high school. That may just be the main issue at hand--too much time away from the original material. I'm remembering more as I move on, so that's what I need to focus on. Aren't you glad I'm keeping you updated on this stuff? God, I'm such a nerd.
A vacation might not be a bad idea if I can get my car working.
Everything seems to be fitting into place right now, though summer seems to have flown by to get to this point. There is some strange calm about how things are going, like standing on the edge of cliff labeled uncertainty before taking a huge leap into the unknown. I am happy with how things are going, but something seems to be missing. I think not going home to see my family might just be part of that missing element, but I'm not sure. I've been without them before and things have been fine, but this summer has had its stressors that would be somewhat assuaged by being around family. That's one of the unfortunate things about living so far away from my parents. They aren't around to help with tough situations when you may need them. The only thing they can do is send money. Don't get me wrong, money helps. It's helped me get by when I was near broke (or as I am now, almost perpetually impecunious), but it's no substitute for having my family around for the things that seem to happen out of the blue. It's almost ironic, but I came to college feeling like I didn't need my parents but missing them and now it's almost the opposite. I fell like I need my parents around, but I don't miss them as much. That might sound somewhat perplexing and I guess it kind of is. It's just that I've gotten past missing them, but I haven't gotten past needing them around(and I don't think I will for a while!).
Still, I'm not sure that not having my parents around is the only thing that has me in such a precarious position. I think the "summer of change" might also be a contributing factor. There has been much change and little change, and some things seem as though they are an aberration to what they were before, yet they remain the same. My job is one such thing, but there are others. I think it's just a bit of distortion, perhaps, that will sort in due time. Work, like those other items, continue to unravel and fall into place and reveal their form with deceptive novelty. The truth is that these things aren't that new, disparate, nor devious, rather they appear novel and amorphous. In time, as with all things, novelty wears off and the shape of things is or becomes known to a degree. Perhaps I am waiting in the space between novelty and certainty, waiting on this cliff for something to illuminate the area below before I leap in faith.
I know, I know! It has been about a month since I last posted a GRE vocabulary update. I'm not going to lie. I haven't been studying my GRE vocabulary book lately. I have been studying my big test book and the practice examples, quizzes, and tests in it. After going through these last two tests, I've decided to resume my dictionary dive in hopes to ameliorate my scores in the verbal section. Hopefully all of it will be good in due time!
From the "L" section of my GRE vocabulary book: Lassitude, Licentious, and Loquacious.
Lassitude - noun - a state or feeling of diminished energy
Due to his soporific twelve hour shift at the hotel, Tomas returned home in deep lassitude.
Licentious - adjective - immoral; having no regard for excepted rules or standards
Harry and Ron's licentious behavior often earned them many a detention under the watchful and dyspeptic eye of Professor Snape.
Loquacious - adjective - talkative, garrulous
Courtney is known to be quite loquacious, talking for hours on end about everything under the sun.
WHAT A GAME!!! What a game! God, I wish I could've seen all of it. Go Czech Republic! ALL. THE. WAY.
Damn, Tomas Rosicky (CZE) is one hell of a player! Both of his shots were stellar. I hope that CZE keeps up with the momentum and kicks some major ass against Ghana!
Recently I bought Mark Blanchard's Progressive Power Yoga DVDs, figuring I'd be somewhat prepared for it after my month long practice with my A.M./P.M. Yoga for Beginners. And I was good...for the first 10 minutes. Perhaps I was a bit too presumptuous in my transition. No. I know I was because of one thing.
One word: Chatarunga.
It's fair to say that I have a weak upper body and weak arms. As a result, Chatarungas kick my ass. Unfortunately for me, Mark Blanchard's DVDs employ this strategy to kick my ass. I'm learning and getting better, albeit slowly. It hurts just a little, but I can feel the improvement. There are also other poses that kick my ass, but the Chatarunga consistently kicks my ass.
As of later, I wonder if I'm capable enough to move forward with this DVD trilogy. I shouldn't doubt myself, but it's so tough. I mean, I have only gotten halfway through the first DVD. I was able to get through all of the A.M./P.M. Yoga DVD. It was also made for "beginners." So I shouldn't worry. After all, I haven't been doing Yoga as long as Mark Blanchard or any of his students; which means I can only get better. All I can do is continue on, try, and move on.
Heck yeah! It's starting up again! The only sport I truly love to watch is back in full force and it's going to rock! The first match I'm really looking forward to is coming up on Monday between the U.S. and the Czech Republic. Obviously I'm torn between the two as I love both countries. Still, I'm mainly going for the Czech Republic. I don't know the odds of them winning it, especially with two of the team members limping off the field during practices, but they're my "number one" team. Of course, I'll still cheer for the U.S., but I'm a bigger fan of the Czech Republic.
So, here's to that game that's only a few days away. Everyone better check it out! It's sure to be a close and tough game!
Wow. It's amazing how much can change in a single day. Even more interesting in two. I'm a whirlwind of motion and change where so much is happening so soon that I'm slightly overwhelmed, but, at the same time, I'm ok with everything.
Until I know how everything is going to pan out, I'm just going to wait and see. If something comes of all this movement, I'll let you know.
Today was a tough day. There's no doubt about that in my mind. However, it wasn't tough for me alone. It was tough for my newest place of employment. For my supervisors who made an investment in me. For the people I trained with over the summer. Perhaps even for my close friends who helped me get the job.
I submitted my resignation earlier the afternoon and within minutes I got a call from one of my supervisors wanting to discuss it. I am certain that it must have shocked them immensely. Since I started work there I have been very diligent and enthused in the workplace. In fact, I gave no intention of quitting though I knew that it might be a possibility with all the work-related complications occurring at this particular venture. On one hand I remained diligent and enthused because that's how I am at most jobs. I know I'm a good worker. After all, I didn't originally intend to quit this job so soon. My intentions were to continue it at least until next year in May when I would graduate. However, when these complications arose, I kept them in the back of my mind hoping and partially believing that I could balance both jobs through the summer. One the other hand, I thought my particular demeanor was best anyway. If I had expressed any uncertainties or mixed feelings around the people at work it would've been too easily misinterpreted. They could've thought I didn't like someone or something and that could've caused unnecessary problems.
As unfortunate as it is to submit a resignation letter, though, I know it was best for me. After re-evaluating the situation, the requirements, and the complications, I know that I wouldn't do this any other way (unless, of course, I could've gone back in time with this knowledge in advance and solved it all before it became an issue! Oh damn you hindsight!! DAMN YOU!). Regardless, this happened as it did for whatever reason and I am doing what I know to be best for me. I'm taking a hit in salary, but I'm saving myself scholastically. And that's what I'm here for first and foremost: education. School before work. It's tough, but that's the way it is.
It was a tough decision and it was hard for me to write such a letter, but it needed to be done. Although I'm still apprehensive about the coming day(s) on the job, I'm going to do my best to maintain my demeanor. In such a situation I think it's the least I can do.
In the end, I must add, I learned something from all these "cataclysmic" events. I learned that, while it may be tough, you have to do what's best for you. That's what I did. Not freaking out over the summer is the best thing for me, especially since I have much to study, accomplish, and attain. I also learned that it's ok, albeit not the best thing to do, to resign when things don't feel right. Of course, it probably would've been better to say something to my supervisor ahead of time, but that could've been problematic as well. In truth, there really is no way of knowing how such information would've gone over if I had mentioned it beforehand. For my own future reference (and perhaps for anyone who reads this), I think it's best to assess each situation like this on a case by case basis. Some events require immediate disclosure while others do not.
If nothing else, I at least learned how to handle myself with a real resignation. Now all I have to do is wait for the rest of the news as the pieces slowly unravel and fall into place.
I've come to a conclusion about my work situation. I finally know what I'm going to do after some intense thought and reassessment of the situation. It's been hectic, but I finally know that I need to do what's best for me.
I'm going to quit one of the jobs later this week.
I feel kind of bad for quitting this job, but I know that I won't have enough time for myself if I stay. They want to work me too much (especially when I'm in summer classes), and being overworked just doesn't bode well with me. At least not when I'm in classes at college. When I'm in the real world, sure, I guess that's typical. (Haha! I wouldn't know for sure.) While the work experience at said job would've been "stellar" on a resume or a college application in comparison to my main job, I'll sacrifice it. I rather prefer the bonhomie of my older job, my awesome boss, my relaxed co-workers and the overall flexibility therein. Besides, there is time enough in the future to get experience that will help my work experience burgeon even more.
Where I go from here is, well, back to where I was. I resign at one job and keep the one I've had all along. I'll probably see an accretion in my hours at the older job as I'll be training up to fix things and manage the database. It's not as expansive a burgeoning, but it's a new challenge just the same. And it is right in my technology league! Me and my crazy computer skills! I know it's something I'm fully capable of without feeling stressed or overworked. That's how it should be. Simple as it should be for the summer and the rest of my time here at this institution.
Nancy and I met up again today to discuss our progress with the GRE. Thankfully we've both improved since the last practice exam two weeks ago. As we went through the verbal section I noticed that my scores greatly increased in comparison to the last test. Instead of missing less than half, I only missed 1/6 of the problems (only five problems out of thirty). When Nancy and I discussed the ones that we missed in this section we came to the conclusion that we were, usually, close to the right answer. I usually had it down to two answers and chose the wrong one due to certain notions about the question at hand. Regardless, it's good to know I've improved. It's also good to have Nancy there to help me out with the verbal items that I do not know as well as she does.
Nancy and I struggled in the math section this week. While I originally planned to have both sections of the test done for this meeting, I didn't. I had finished all of the verbal section, but I only did 12 problems of the 28 from the quantitative section. I think problem 11 just threw me off of the rest of the math section. Regardless, I did fairly well on the problems I attempted. Nancy also did well and has progressed in this section since our last meeting. However, we both came to the conclusion that the math section might be slightly detrimental if we don't learn to manage our time properly while moving through it. As such, I plan to have everything done for our next meeting in two weeks. I'll worry about my timing on the test during our fourth meeting.
Overall, I think Nancy and I are moving along swimmingly through the GRE study sessions. Whether or not we will be prepared to take it in August or September remains to be seen, but as of right now I'm feeling pretty confident in taking it within that time frame.
Earlier this evening Nancy and I went to see The Da Vinci Code together because both of us had read the book and were thoroughly interested in seeing the movie. Personally, I thought the book to screen adaptation was done well. Of course Ron Howard wasn't going to make it exactly as Dan Brown wrote it. In fact, most movies never follow the book line by line. Regardless, The Da Vinci Code followed the book for the most part. Sure, certain things were left out here and there, but the movie as a whole was quite cohesive. I think had they added any more it might have dragged on too long anyway. Besides, if you're that picky about details I suggest you just read the book instead and ponder away at the visual imagery described therein. As Nancy noted, "the book basically played out like a screenplay." Use your own imagination when reading and go from there.
After the movie was over Nancy and I decided to get a drink at a nearby bar to chat about various issues going on in our lives. Work. Summer. Friends. Dating. All are fair game. That's what I enjoy the most about talking with Nancy. We can talk about anything and everything and I appreciate her perspective on things, knowing she's not judgmental.
Well, after we sat down in the bar and ordered our drinks. Nancy got up to go to the restroom as she tends to frequent the public facilities in any location. It's a Nancy-ism. LOL! While she was away these much older women at the table next to ours looked over at me. Now, I shaved earlier today, so I probably look like I'm 18 even though I'm 21. Well, these two older women (say, in their mid to late 30s [see example]) looked over at me and said,
"Is [Nancy] your girlfriend?"
"No," I replied, "She's a very good friend of mine from the last two to three years."
"Oh! Well. Why don't you ditch her?"
I send them a slightly puzzled look.
"You know, sit at our table! THREESOME! You know you want to hook it up like this tonight!"
"What?" I start thinking of what else to say and suddenly I feel my face flushing. They totally caught me off guard.
"Oh, come on! When else are you going to get an offer like this?!?"
I think to myself: Hmm! Probably never, but both of you are probably STD-ridden and way too old for me. So I say, "Eh. Tonight is not that night for me."
Both the women giggle, snickering to each other at my bewilderment by their questioning and my rejection of them. Nancy returns and the women say, "Oh, seriously! Come over here!"
I shrug it off, laughing the whole time. Nancy sits down, confused, and questions what exactly just occurred in the minute and a half she was in the restroom. I tell her and she laughs hysterically, saying "Wayne, you're still looking for a onesome!" She pauses to think about that for a second and then says, "Well, wait, you've probably had many a onesome. You need a twosome before you can even think about going on to a threesome!"
All I can say is that those women, while potentially offering me the chance of a lifetime, were nasty. What if I had been 18 with a fake? Hello Mrs. and Mrs. Robinson! Robbing the cradle. Uh, fuck yeah!
I'm starting to think that I've made some unwise decisions regarding my work over the summer. Usually I wouldn't write about this, especially on here, but I need some sort of outlet that allows me to reflect. This is all I have. Besides, it not like I'm going to divulge any specifics.
Balancing two jobs has been tougher than I originally thought it would be. On one hand it's been nice to have full days of work with great pay and new experiences. On the other hand, it's been difficult to adjust to because of all the scheduling involved. I've readjusted my schedules at both jobs and it has been somewhat hectic. In the process of adjusting and readjusting, things have become complicated. Moreover, I've started to notice some conflicts on the horizon. Namely, one big conflict between my summer class schedule and one of my work schedules. I don't think I can work one of my jobs in conjunction with my summer classes.
So, I have a few options in this tug o' war. Right now I'm setting up a few meetings to figure out what I should do in the hopes that I'll make the best decision for me. Still, I can't shake the feeling that almost everything work-related is starting to crumble beneath me.


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Wednesday, March 31, 2010
If I were Prime Minister.....
2. Education would actually be fun and include more languages, cultural courses (architecture, literature, etc) and PE would be divided into different sports to cater to all sorts of people.
3. Health insurance would actually be affordable.
4. Punishments would be more severe rather than the slap on the wrist we have now.
5. All immigrants who get on the wrong side of the law would be sent back to their home country.
6. Criminals would be subject to medical experimentation if human guinea pigs were necessary.
7. All the R-rated nonsense on TV would be banned to stop the demoralisation of society.
8. They would be replaced with sophisticated, educational programmes (but still entertaining)
9. We would break away from the farce that has become the Eurovision Song Contest. Time for a separate one.
10. The taxes would be lower and the ministers and celebrities would make less money.
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Apple is partnering with luxury brand Hermès – the result is a new collection of Apple watches, known as the Apple Watch Hermès. The new collection will sport a stainless steel case, offer three exclusive dial designs, and will be offered with a selection of straps that have been handmade by Hermès.
With regard to straps, the Apple Watch Hermès will be offered with Single Tour, Double Tour and Cuff styles. The announcement, which was jointly made by Apple and Hermès, says that the straps will 'respect the design and functionality of the Apple Watch' and 'merges Apple's unparalleled production innovation with the heritage, iconography and craftsmanship of Hermès'. The brands say this creates a unique expression of the Apple Watch.
Hermès is the first luxury brand that Apple has chosen to work with. As with the standard Apple Watch line-up, the Apple Watch Hermès is offered in two case sizes – 38mm and 42mm.
Middle East pricing and availability has yet to be announced but the Apple Watch Hermès will, globally, be sold in both Apple and Hermès stores.
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Ever since Apple first launched its Apple Watch, the consumer technology brand has tried to mimic the way in which traditional watch brands approach potential customers, and sell watches in stores. You may recall that the 'Watch Edition' of the Apple Watch is even offered with an 18-karat rose gold case (solid, not plated), and sports a precious metal price to boot.
This new partnership with Hermès seems like a natural extension of that strategy, and Apple has picked well. Hermès is respected for its high quality leather products for men and women, be they leather straps, belts, shoes, purses etc.
US pricing for the Apple Watch Hermès is said to start at $1,000, going up to about $1,500. The pricing depends on the strap style that you choose, and as with the regular Apple Watch editions, you can opt between a 38mm and 42mm case size to suit your wrist. You can also further customise your Apple Watch Hermès via a selection of special dials.
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Tonight... there's a Twitter party in honor of the Emmy Awards. There's going to be lots of fun and lots of prizes and swag given away. Just click on the photo to learn more about it.
When you go to the party, use #RedCarpetCat when you tweet.
See you there
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Wordless Wednesday... Emmy Party Tonight on Twitter
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Labels: events, Red Carpet Emmy Party
8 comments:
- Honeybell said...
Sounds fun, Max! Will try to be there! Will find my tux.
- September 19, 2012 at 5:35 AM
- Molly The Wally said...
Have great fun. Have a wonderful Wednesday.
Best wishes Molly
- September 19, 2012 at 6:50 AM
- Remington said...
Sounds like fun!
- September 19, 2012 at 9:34 AM
- Madi and Mom said...
Bugsy, Knuckles and Max..
You all will be the stars of the red carpet for sure
Happy swaggering
Madi and Mom
- September 19, 2012 at 10:21 AM
- Marg said...
Sounds like a fun party. We will try to make it. Take care.
- September 19, 2012 at 12:52 PM
- Nichole said...
Happy Tweeting!
- September 19, 2012 at 12:59 PM
- Sparkle said...
I will be popping by!
- September 19, 2012 at 1:23 PM
- Cat Chat With Caren And Cody said...
yep we're pawticipating but only for a hot minute! We have the premier of Survivor tonight and the finale of Big Brother...not going tape when we watched Big Brother all season! We will be in and out!
- September 19, 2012 at 2:00 PM
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You've made it to Friday.
Maybe you've been busy all week,
with no plans to slow down.
And you finally have time
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to clean, to write, to run, to paint, to read, to take your child somewhere fun, or to go on a date with your husband
so you gather your cleaning supplies
you sit at the desk pull out your journal or pen or turn on your computer
you get out a book and find a cozy chair
you lace up your shoes and start to stretch
you set up your paints and spread out your brushes
you tell your child "lets go to the zoo when we get home"
you start putting your makeup on in front of the mirror
But then instead you crash, the tiredness hits
and maybe like in the Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse
you find your own strength or determination is not enough.
This week on my way from one place to the next
I found a swirly snail shell sitting next to my car tires
First I was delighted because I never see snail shells on my driveway
Second I was intrigued by the loveliness of natures patterns and designs
Next, I felt comfort
I think if I could have I would have pressed pause,closed my eyes, and stood still a little longer.
For me it was God's way of reminding me that sometimes I am allowed to slow my pace
and most importantly not to feel anxious.
If you haven't read the Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse I won't ruin the end for you,
but just know
His mercies are new every morning.
Thank you God for your new mercies.
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I arrived at tonight's opening of ANCA's sPIN exhibition two minutes after it officially started.And one of the first people I saw was the Gallery Manager, who was clutching a roll of red dots. 'You've almost sold out!' she said as she saw me.
I'd worn my lucky red spot brooch, bought from an earlier version of the show, which obviously worked.
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Hey, folks! Are you interested in animation? How about game development? PRODUCTION, YOU SAY? Welllll, I have some good news! Turns out we have some awesome things coming up with Full Sail University in the next few months and I wanted to give y'all a little update!
First up, we're excited to be heading out to Full Sail's 10th annual Hall of Fame Week. Our all-star recruiter Brooke will kick things off at their recruiting event on May 20, and then Jordan Cwierz (@Jordan), Chris Kokkinos (@ChrisKO), and I will be in attendance from May 22 - 23 for a Rooster Teeth panel, a livestream, a meet and greet event and checking out as many Hall of Fame events as we can. I'll also have the honor of giving a keynote speech on May 23, AND I'M DEFINITELY NOT NERVOUS ABOUT IT AT ALL.
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After that undoubtedly awesome event, Full Sail will be bringing you an extra special episode of RTAA that discusses the animation process launching at RTX this year!
We're also working with Full Sail to bring you some collaborative podcasts and livestreams on animation. First, we're teaming up for a series of RT Podcast segments with animators and Full Sail alums who will talk about the animation process with Gus. These episodes will air live on May 20, June 3, June 17, and July 8. Meanwhile, we'll also be hosting livestreams on the Rooster Teeth YouTube channel to talk about the whole animation process and answer questions from both our online community and Full Sail students in the classroom. The first of these livestreams will take place at Full Sail University during the Hall of Fame Week on May 22 at 4:00 p.m. CT, and then the rest will be at Rooster Teeth. We'll keep you posted on specific details as those dates get closer.
And last but definitely not least, Full Sail will have a booth at this year's RTX (July 5 – 7) and hosting three Introduction to Animation sessions that weekend plus hosting mini-workshops in their booth with our attendees and share more about what they offer through the university, both on campus and online. It's the perfect opportunity for anyone considering this kind of career field to ask questions and learn more about the types of educational programs that are out there.
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It was while preparing a mushroom risotto that Edial and Floris Dekker, two brothers from Amsterdam living in Berlin, had a business idea that would make Facebook seem passé. 'We went to the forest to pick wild mushrooms for our risotto, but realised we couldn't tell the edible from the poisonous ones,' Edial remembers laughingly. 'Berliners are really good at this, and so we were trying to find a guide, but it was impossible to either team up with someone who spoke English or had time to meet us.'
This was the moment when the proverbial light bulb went on above their heads. 'We were thinking: everybody is passionate and knowledgeable about something or has a hidden talent. Why not help them make a living with this and provide it as a service?' With high-profile investors such as actor Ashton Kutcher ('we knew him through a friend and he thought this was an awesome idea'), the Dekker brothers set up Gidsy, a network offering anything from Berlin street art tours to the chance to rub shoulders with FC Bayern's football stars while exercising at their local park in Munich.
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By matching locals (a notably rare breed to meet and socialise with unless you have the right contacts) with travellers looking for a personal experience off the beaten tracks, Gidsy tapped right into the zeitgeist. 'Of course, there is Facebook,' says Edial, 'but through Gidsy people actually get to meet face to face; it's more active.'
Clare Freeman, founder of Plus One Berlin knows 'it can be quite overwhelming when you go to a different city and you don't know anyone; the guides are often outdated and you have no idea where to start.' The former PR manager for Design Hotels had travelled extensively, visiting many types of lodgings, until she decided to go solo with a concept offering trendy accommodation along with the opportunity to be the 'plus one' of a Berlin resident 'because when you can meet someone who knows the city inside out, you get to discover what only locals see'.
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And so she bought an apartment in Berlin's Kreuzkölln district, dubbed by the Guardian 'the epicentre of cool', joined hands with a local architect and designer and remodelled the flat into a stylish place to spend the night. Guests are granted up to five hours with a well-connected local who will provide an authentic experience depicting the city in its true colours. This could be a pop-up film screening in a Jamaican bar or the best spot to enjoy the sunset with a bottle of local beer.
But ultimately, the all-commanding question when you travel is: where to eat? Supper clubs provide a rare opportunity to mix with locals, as you actually dine in their homes. Jan and Melanie, a biologist and a librarian in their mid 30s, have established Fisk & Gröönsaken in their living-room. As true Berliners, they fuse modern German cuisine with international inspirations based on fish and vegetables that grow in the region; expect zander fillet on a bed of beetroot followed by cherries with pumpernickel croutons and homemade honey-lavender ice-cream.
Club culture
'Supper clubs have become very popular,' Melanie says. 'When we started in 2010 there were only four of us, today we know of about 20.' She says the reason why people respond so well to this form of dining is because it's so much more personal. 'Let's be honest: you would not typically share a table with a complete stranger in a restaurant and then spend the evening with him engrossed in a lively conversation. Here, it's part of the plan. In such a laid-back atmosphere you can even peek into our pots. And I think there is also a voyeuristic element to it – people just love looking into other people's homes.'
Custom-cooked cuisine
Other guerrilla kitchens worth visiting are Thyme Supper Club, Phoebe in Berlin and Good Stuff Supper Club – each one offers something unique.
With eating out in Berlin having become about more than just restaurants, Pret a Diner is catching up with this new wave by providing a delicious melange of cuisine, music and art at the same time. Launched in Berlin, the dining experience ('this is not a pop-up restaurant') now happens in other cities as well. It's been seen in an old cinema in Munich, on top of a skyscraper in Frankfurt, in a historical cellar in London and a seaside villa in Monaco. This is the very definition of a moveable feast.
'Our biggest challenge is time,' says KP Kofler, founder of Pret a Diner. 'In order to work, the concept has to remain unforeseeable. Our guests expect to find themselves in a place where they normally wouldn't be.' This requires a great deal of planning and tricky problem solving, as the organisers' main intention is to stay ambitious. '[Once] we heaved a Land Rover to the 25th floor of a tower. [On another occasion] we regulated the temperature [of a location two stories below ground] with dry ice.'
When it comes to Berlin's vibrancy and unique culture, this new movement focused on experimental travel experiences is lending a new sense of excitement to an already enticing city.


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with Maurice Jay & Denise Watson
One of the biggest mistakes of the year has to have been the mix up for best picture at the Oscars.
La La Land was announced as best picture and not until after the speeches did they realise it was wrong.
Moonlight won best picture (awkward).
via YouTube/EyeWitnessNews
When you think of Blake Lively you think of elegance, class, and style.
So imagine everyone's surprise when she was spotted filming on Talbot Street.
The actress was filming for her upcoming espionage thriller The Rhythm Section.
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The latest instalment in the Star Wars franchise was released this month and it was epic.
With camo appearances from Prince William and Harry, Tom Hardy and James Corden it was a star-studded event.
The movie even filmed here in Ireland at Skellig Michael, where Luke had been hiding this whole time.
via GIPHY
Stephen King's IT was brought back to life this year and we couldn't cope.
Pennywise The Clown came back for Chapter One of the writer's classic.
At last, a superhero movie with a female lead.
Gal Gadot starred in one of the highest grossing movies of the year and killed it.
One of the biggest surprises of the year was the success of Get Out.
The speculative thriller will mess with your head and have you on the edge of your seat.
via YouTube/UniversalPictures
Disney brought us another breath-taking remake this year and it could be the best one yet.
Emma Watson was the perfect Belle and we fell in love with the story all over again.
The movie also introduced the fastest selling piece of merchandise in Primark... Chippy.
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Ryan Gosling was the new blade runner in this year's biggest sequel.
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The epic action thriller
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On Sept. 24, 2010, San Leandro High School's Fred T. Korematsu Campus, a new 9th grade state-of-the art building, was dedicated and opened in San Leandro, CA.
On Sept. 23, 2010, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed AB1775, officially recognizing January 30 (Korematsu's birthday) as "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution." Fred Korematsu Day is a day of special significance when teachers throughout the state of California are encouraged to teach Korematsu's story and its relevance today. It is the first day in the history of the United States named after an Asian American. The Korematsu Institute's first Fred Korematsu Day celebration was held on January 30, 2011, with more than 700 people in attendance.
In 2009, the Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality was launched at Seattle University School of Law.
In 2009, the Fred T. Korematsu Institute for Civil Rights and Education was launched at the Asian Law Caucus in San Francisco, co-founded by Mr. Korematsu's daughter, Karen Korematsu.
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If your a Christian outside our area and feel lead to give above and beyond your primary giving to your local Christian church, we welcome and appreciate your support.
If you attend Kingsfield Church, then this is simply another avenue to serve in a way God has called us to. One of the primary ways we serve God is by cheerfully giving God our "firstfruits"
(2 Corinthians 9:7; Proverbs 3:9). The New Testament Scriptures doesn't call us to a percentage but a principal. That principal is one of giving cheerfully and sacrificially for the sake of the Gospel.
We thank those who help us meet the needs and pray that God would help us to use every gift for the furtherance of The Gospel. God bless you as we serve Him Together in all that He has call us to do.
"Since you excel in so many ways--you have so much faith, such gifted speakers, such knowledge, such enthusiasm, and such love for us--now I want you to excel also in this gracious ministry of giving..." 2 Corinthians 8:7


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Lycopene is a pigment that gives fruits and vegetables a red color. It a carotenoid like beta-carotene. The red coloring, which is found especially in tomatoes, has demonstrated anti-oxidant qualities. Antioxidants help destroy free-radicals in the body that cause cell deterioration and the unraveling of cell DNA. Additional benefits of lycopene are thought to include preventing macular degeneration (by absorbing blue bands of light), as well as reducing the effects of heart disease. It may also reduce LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels.1 Additional claims have been made that it can help prevent cancer. Studies have been conducted that show that eating ten or more servings per week of tomatoes reduces chances of prostate cancer significantly (34%).2
Yet, as the Mayo Clinic has noted with regard to lycopene's health benefits:
Estimates of lycopene consumption [for studies] have been based on reported tomato intake, not on the use of lycopene supplements. Since tomatoes are sources of other nutrients, including vitamin C, folate, and potassium, it is not clear that lycopene [by] itself is beneficial.3
Lycopene has been shown to be more powerful than beta-carotene as an anti-oxidant because, unlike most other carotenoids, it is not converted to vitamin A when it is consumed. Many fruits and vegetables contain lycopene. However, the richer sources include, dried apricots, pink grapefruit, pink guava, anything containing tomato sauce, and watermelon.4
Lycopene is a likely dietary supplement and even may be prescribed by doctors. In high doses lycopene may exhibit side effects, including breathing problems, rashes, tightness in the chest, swelling, hives, or itching skin. Because of possible complications when taken in conjunction with medicines, people under a doctor's care should consult a physician before beginning a regime. This is especially important for women who are pregnant or breast feeding, as well as those experiencing high blood-pressure.5
Lycopene is made up of 40 carbon atoms and 56 hydrogen atoms (C40H56). You can see its makeup in the diagram down the right side of the page. Because lycopene is lipophilic, meaning it likes fats, it is better absorbed when taken with oils, such as olive oil. Its molecular structure also explains why lycopene appears red. It has a long stretch of carbon double bonds. "Each double bond reduces the energy required for electrons to transition to higher energy states, allowing the molecule to absorb visible lengths of progressively longer wavelengths. Lycopene absorbs most of the visible spectrum, so it appears red."6
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Wall Inspiration from Catford Arts Trail
I love discovering new artists and thinking about what art I can put on my walls but it can be so hard firstly finding those artists and secondly knowing what to buy. I've written a couple of blog posts already with some ideas of what kind of art you can put on your walls and also how to hang them. This weekend I had a thoroughly enjoyable weekend walking around Catford, my neighbouring area in SE London for the yearly Catford Arts Trail. I was mainly meandering around the Corbett Estate as I only had a few hours so missed quite a few artists but I loved snooping (who wouldn't) around strangers' homes and perusing the art and artefacts on display there. Basically when you stumbled upon a Catford Arts signpost, you just walk through the open door! It was really fun and if you don't know us SE Londoners we are a really friendly bunch. I got to visit about half the locations I wanted to because I got into so many interesting conversations with artists and residents and definitely got a little distracted with a glass of prosecco at one welcoming home!
Anyway I digress, the reason I wanted to attend this community event was so that I could source artwork for my own house and get a little inspiration for when the building work is finished and my rooms need those finishing touches. But I also want to share my discoveries with YOU! Especially those of you living close to the area as there is definitely something special about having a print or painting in your home created by someone who lives just down the road. The best thing about artwork and prints (which can be surprisingly affordable) is that anyone can use them to jazz up a wall or area of their home. Yes even if you rent your property (if you need some nifty ideas about nail-free hanging solution read my post here) this is a way you can breathe your personality into a room if you're restricted to white or magnolia walls.
So basically below I have a range of artist's work that I loved from my journey around Catford ranging in price and created through various means and media. Oh and there's a little interiors treat in there from a gorgeous house I got access to towards the end...
1. Kelda Storm
My first stop was possibly one of my favourites as I could see one of Kelda's screen prints immediately fitting into one of my room ideas. Her work hit me as soon as I walked through the door of her home. The prints that stood out to me the most were the advert-style images which reminded me of something the creative department could have produced for Don Draper at Sterling Cooper! Yes my reception room is going to have a 1960s Mad Men influence. Think teals and burnt orange and hopefully some mid-century furniture. So I imagine I'll be getting back in touch with Kelda to add some finishing touches to that room in the next year. I love images like hers that make you think and that force you stop and consider the deeper meaning. I also love the way she keeps her print runs small so that you know that you've got something a little bit unique.
2. Enver Gursev
In the same home as Kelda lives another very talented and thought-provoking artist who inspiration comes from a very personal place. This is something that I think is really important to any creative process - you got to have a little bit of you in there. Enver is fascinating by the lost and abandoned spaces of his native Cyprus and his paintings capture the sadness and importance of ghost towns across that country. I really identify with that sense of loneliness of spending time in long-forgotten places where people used to live when we experienced similar ghost towns along Route 66 when we visited nine years ago. There is a fascination in capturing those spaces and agree with the way Enver expresses that it's really all about "human relationships with objects and space." The actual paintings themselves have such depth of colour and texture and on first glance it's really hard to pinpoint the location (which for me is part of the beauty). You can find out more about Enver's work here.
3. Rehanna Chaudhri
I'm definitely no artist with a paint brush (honestly it was my worst subject at school) but Rehanna's medium is something I'm a little more familiar with - paper cutting! My husband bought me a workshop as a Christmas present one year and I really enjoying creating shapes and scenes with a scalpel and paper. The glory of Rehanna's creations is that she uses multiple colours of paper to create real depth in her art. Not only that but I totally love the subject she focuses her work on - botanicals (including some lovely Kew Garden spots) and architectural patterns. You can have prints or originals for a very affordable price. And look at the initials that would look ace in any kids bedroom. For more details on how to buy take a look here.
4. Thomas Whitcombe
Looking for something a little different and a little quirky? Then check out Thomas' prints inspired by nature and then he adds a bit of quirky joy. What's not to love! I bumped into my friend here who was buying a print and I love the vintage sepia tone to his work. To view more of his work click here.
5. Hazel Nicholls
If you've been reading my blog for a while you'll be very familiar with this lovely lady and her colourful home that featured on the blog a few months ago. It was great to see her selling her word-art screen prints. You can have a nosy around her home here and if you need a print I think there's one that would suit ANY room (but the bright colours look especially good in kid's bedrooms). Her work has a really positive feel to them and I think that a bit of warmth and goodness is what is needed in the world right now...
6. Luke Agbaimoni
In the same location as Hazel you could also purchase some interesting street photography taken in and around Catford. These would be such a lovely addition to a local home or if you're leaving London and need a little memory to take with you. See more of Luke's portfolio here.
He is also involved in a project called Tube Mapper which has encouraged him to develop work about travelling by train and buses through London which is definitely a quintessential experience of being a Londoner.
I really enjoyed meeting the host Ellie Weidman at this location (who was generously serving prosecco!) and happens to be Luke's wife. She is also an interior designer so I thought I'd share a few snaps of her fabulous home. Check out that cooker and the magnificent pendant light over the dining table!
7. Catherine Woodhouse
Okay so strictly speaking this isn't something for your walls but I couldn't resist sharing these sweet little ceramic pots and vases to place small cuttings or cactus plants in. As I've been pondering recently about the lack of plants in my house and why and how I like to add green tones in the actual decor through tiles, paint and wallpaper, these little vases are perfect for me! Inspired Catherine!
Thank you to all the artists who invited me into their home so warmly and for openly sharing their creative journey and process with me. Hope our paths meet again some day! It's amazing to be part of such a creative and friendly community. You'll be glad to know that if you don't live anywhere near London you don't have to miss out. You can contact any of these artists online and get hold of their work!
If you fancy winning a print for you home by a local artist then hop over to my Instagram page. A botanical inspired pencil drawing could be yours by Charlotte Argyrou. It ends Friday 6th October at 8am. You got to be in it to win it!
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Tomorrow - Saturday April 18th - is Record Store Day, with vinyl-only releases from
If you're in Toronto, go drop by at Soundscapes, Penguin Music, Criminal Records or Sonic Boom. I heard from a little birdie that Sonic Boom is also hosting a show in honour of such a day.
And speaking of records, here's a sweet little track written by Jens Lekman...
Are you sick of me swooning over Jens yet?
ps. May go to Vancouver for the first week of June, right before Europe. May do a show in Muskoka in August. May go to Koreatown for lunch tomorrow with my awesome sister. Stay tuned!


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Jumping Light Skipping Rope Concept Keeps you Fit, Flashlights Charged
Most of the devices/ concepts that aim to use human power to generate power or charge batteries require people to go out of their way to do so. Not making people do that is what makes the Jumping Light skipping rope an interesting concept.
Designed by Hyun Joo Lee and Eu Tteum Lee, the Jumping Light is quite like any other skipping rope, except that the ends of the rope include flashlights. A system in these flashlights stores the kinetic energy generated during the exercise/ jumping and converts the same into electric energy that lights up an LED in the flashlight.
To make it more useful, there's a counter to show the number of jumps, and an indicator to show the charging status. The weird part, though is when the designers talk about the LED flashlights being helpful for when you decide to exercise in the dark! That really puts a twist to this conceptual tale.
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The term role-playing game has roots in the history of psychology.
In fact, The first to coin the term "Role Play" was Jacob L. Moreno in 1934, after experimenting in 1921 the "theatre of spontaneity".
Jacob Levy Moreno was a leading psychiatrist, thinker and educator and has been recognized as one of the pioneer of group psychotherapy.
In 1930 Moreno emigrated to the United States and began to develop the technique of psychodrama which is still used in psychotherapy: in the psychodrama technique the patient has to recall and act (like he is on a stage) a past conflict he had against someone.
Then the roles are switched and the patient plays the part of his opponent to try to understand what the other person has felt in that occasion.
But this first sense of the word role-play has no relation with the role play intended as recreational activity, derived from war–games.
The role-playing games were played for the first time in the late sixties at the University of Minnesota war-game society.
In 1971, one student Gary Gygax developed in a war-game with medieval setting called Chainmail, wich become very popular among all Minnesota undergratduates.
But was only in 1974, when Gygax and his mate Dave Arneson invented and released the first edition of Dungeons & Dragons that that role-playing games became worldwide famous.
For this reason, D & D is considered the first modern role-playing game and had a lot of influence on later role-playing games.
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Americans little girls learn how to be a mother too soon with the new Baby glutton, a doll that simulate the breast-feeding with sounds and mouth movements. This toy, produced by Berjuan, a spanish company, comes with a special bra for girls to make the playing mother experience as real as possible.
The doll as special sensors and cries like a real baby when he needs more milk and does the burp when it's filled. In USA the baby glutton it's object of controversy: in fact, a lot of parents organization deeply believe that this doll may push the girls to become mothers too soon increasing the risks of teenage pregnancy.
"breastfeeding is a natural process" object Berjuan's marketing experts and the idea behind the doll is to promote it by showing little girls how to do it. But many parents are concerned that the baby glutton could be a bad toy for their young girls and not an educational game to teach children motherhood skills.
Honestly I don't think that girls need to use a doll to know breastfeeding at this very young age, there's time for that; it's true that breastfeeding is a natural process, but it's also true that this is a natural process of an adult woman that not belongs to childhood and puberty and shouldn't belong to teenage like many concerned parents suggested.
The Party Games comeback in our social activities.
Posted by: Luk on: July 25, 2009
Party gamesare usually played in family or during friends' gathering. In England people like to play party games in the pubs, for example during a quiz night contest, in USA these games are usually played during private parties and festivities and in the rest of the world in every country we can find different kinds of popular party games. Gaming is an universal language with different styles in different places but the essence and the spirit of the activity remains the same:
Party games are played for fun during social gatherings and family parties because are a good way to create happy memories, and to bring different generations together in a non competitive and stress free recreational activity. Involving everyone in a fun situations, party games are experiencing a great comeback in our society, probably because we tend to go out less after the credit crunch or maybe that with our busy and frenetic life styles sometimes we need just an old fashion ritual like a party game night In the comfort of our home.
Party games weren't so popular five or ten years ago but they were deeply played during the great depression when they were used to teach and entertain kids and relief them from the stress and the fear of a poor life. Maybe this renewed popularity of party games will decrease with the economy recovery, but for sure it'll remain for particular and special occasion like a family game after dinner during the holidays or a quiz night competition in a crowded pub.
Trust games for a cooperative team building project
Posted by: Luk on: June 25, 2009
- In: Curiosities | Educational | Psychology | Role Games | Train Your Brain
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Recreational attitude has an eclectic and a multiform nature, a fluid ad dynamic structure that can change anytime when different inputs or actions are involved in the game.
Games dynamics studies have to focus their attention on social and psychological aspects involved during the games' performances.
During a football game, a tennis match, a chess game, or just during hide and seek always important aspects of the human nature are involved and challenged.
This is the reason why For social science and psychology these gaming situation are an important field of study and represent an opportunity to develop theories and experimental games for study purposes.
For example games, role playing and recreational activities are widely used in management training and Human resource assessments with great results.
During special types of psychological games is very difficult to fake and that's why H&R experts can understand a lot about a person after few minutes of playing.
Games are important for team building and mutual trust development.
An example of team building game to develop in few time mutual trust among members of a new group is the game of the fall:
Each member step on a chair, flop down backwards and the other members of the team take him and lift him up.
there are a lot of different trust games that can be played for an educational and proactive approach to team building studies, in this video a youth group of scholars play the trust game falling from the teacher's desk.
This is a good school!
Math games, brain teasers and other clever games are a great educational tool to help teachers to transform the classroom group in a working group. Have a real control of the class group is not easy for a teacher because he/she needs to find some common interest among children of the class.
That's why games are always a good way to find a common ground in a classroom, because gaming activities are universally shared by all kind of children.
With games kid's learn to know themselves, to evaluate difficulties, to listen and communicate, to take decisions, to split the tasks;
The class group after the game soon became more consciousness, more integrated and start to develop mutual trust.
Even the conflict if well managed by the educator, sometimes is useful during the game activities, because is a good away to get use to different point of views and to criticize others always respecting everybody.
Cooperative games are in this sense are one of the best ways to educate children to working groups and create the future man and women of tomorrow.
Game, people and society
Posted by: Luk on: April 24, 2009
Schiller used to say : "Man only plays when in the full meaning of the word he is a man, and he is only completely a man when he plays", this is very true, because during the game the children start to discover himself and adults can free their minds for a while from problems and other real life issues. While we are playing we can get rid of our anger and stress, and chose what to be for that game contest. In role play we can simulate different lives, powers, and worlds to enjoy this cathartic experience without external contaminations.
Is scientifically proved that no matter how old we get, with games we learn an practise creativity, show hidden aspects of our personality, and develop interpersonal communication skills.
Game is a strong personality builder, through playing we develop :
Emotional sphere; the capability to understand and manage our and others emotions
Cognitive skills; such as problem solving, memory, and language
Social skills; to improve interaction and communication with others
So what are you waiting for?
Start playing!


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