Spying iPhone is no accident.
A recent Apple patent applicationreveals that the location-trackingdossiers accumulated in iPhones are to be used in apps from Apple and any number of other companies.
Ronald Huang, an Apple senior engineering manager , filed patent application 12/553,554 last month,"Location histories for location aware devices," which explains how Apple can amass and use location data in the very ways Apple critics fear. The patent application, for example, envisions a searchable map plotting the owner's location history; tying location to financial transactions; transmitting location data over the internet to remote servers; and many other uses.
Apple has been enmeshed in controversy since computer researchers disclosed last month that the iPhone stores indefinitely data about its whereabouts gleaned from cell phone towers and wifi access points. The data collection started with the release of iOS 4 last June. The iPhone puts the location data in an easily read file called "consolidated.db," which is apparently never pruned for old entries.
Kate Middleton's Diet Secrets
At 5ft 10ins tall and a slim 54kg, Kate Middleton's athletic
figure was always going to draw comparisons with Princess
Diana.
On a recent outing, the 29-year-old princess in waiting laughed off suggestions that she was getting too thin by saying, "it's all part of the wedding plan."
DIET
Kate sticks to a low GI diet of lean meats, fish and vegetables in order to stay healthy. She loves "summer foods" including beans, salads, salmon and barbeques and although she doesn't deny herself, she is extremely disciplined with what she eats. Kate has also been linked to the Dukan Diet.
FITNESS
Because she leads such an active lifestyle, Kate's diet of low GI carbs only serve to help maintain her slim frame while muscle definition is down to her choice of exercise. A typical workout routine for Kate would include short 20 minute bursts of high intensity training to keep things fresh and interesting.
On a recent outing, the 29-year-old princess in waiting laughed off suggestions that she was getting too thin by saying, "it's all part of the wedding plan."
DIET
Kate sticks to a low GI diet of lean meats, fish and vegetables in order to stay healthy. She loves "summer foods" including beans, salads, salmon and barbeques and although she doesn't deny herself, she is extremely disciplined with what she eats. Kate has also been linked to the Dukan Diet.
FITNESS
Because she leads such an active lifestyle, Kate's diet of low GI carbs only serve to help maintain her slim frame while muscle definition is down to her choice of exercise. A typical workout routine for Kate would include short 20 minute bursts of high intensity training to keep things fresh and interesting.
- Running: Running at a high-intensity for three minutes and a moderate-intensity for five will ensure all of your muscles are working hard, and will also help tone your abdomen.
- Rowing: A session on the rowing machine will provide great strength, flexibility and posture in your upper body.
- Weights: For best results, do 10 to 12 reps of each move, breaking just long enough to catch your breath in between; repeat for two to three sets.
- Yoga: Lactic acid build up in the muscles from vigorous cardio exercising contributes to muscle fatigue, so it is vital to use yoga stretches in between regular workouts to release any lactic acid build up.
On their trip to Kenya last year, the couple enjoyed an active holiday including game drives and horse and camel riding. Tennis mad Kate, who plays at Princess Diana's old haunt, the Harbour Club in Chelsea, is all set for love at Wimbledon this year when she takes over the role of Royal representative.
She also loves regular swimming which helps with her body toning.
TREATS
Kate has a notoriously sweet tooth when it comes to food, preferring to eat a healthy main course so she can indulge in dessert at mealtimes. Haribo Starmix and Tangfastics are her weakness, with Kate stocking up from local stores when she is with her family in Bucklebury, Berkshire. And it has also been reported that Kate has been known to indulge in a sneaky cigarette to suppress her appetite in the past.
Read complete article at http://www.lovestyle.com/english/healthbeauty/news/Kate_s_diet-12012.aspx
Sony Shuts Down PlayStation Network Indefinitely
Internet gamers were frustrated last week when Sony shut down its PlayStation Network. Now, they might have reason to be worried.
On Monday, the Japanese electronics giant said it is keeping its PlayStation Network videogame service offline indefinitely following a hacking attack it now says may have compromised user’s information.
To ensure the network’s integrity, Sony said it is currently rebuilding the service, which connects more than 75 million PlayStation customers over the Internet, letting them play videogames and chat together. “This is a time intensive process and we’re working to get them back online quickly,” Sony spokesman Patrick Seybold said in a blog post.
On Monday, the Japanese electronics giant said it is keeping its PlayStation Network videogame service offline indefinitely following a hacking attack it now says may have compromised user’s information.
To ensure the network’s integrity, Sony said it is currently rebuilding the service, which connects more than 75 million PlayStation customers over the Internet, letting them play videogames and chat together. “This is a time intensive process and we’re working to get them back online quickly,” Sony spokesman Patrick Seybold said in a blog post.
Turkey's ÖSYM sends out apology email, but president express unease
Deputy
Prime Minister Bülent Arınç said it was a great deficiency for the ÖSYM
not to provide students with enough booklets to replace inaccurate
ones. DHA photo
The Student Selection and Placement Center, or ÖSYM, has sent an
apology email to students in İzmir after incorrect booklets were
distributed during a recent exam, yet the country’s president still
expressed unease with developments.The 500 students who sat the higher education license exam, or ALES, for the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences at İzmir’s Dokuz Eylül University were unable to start the test at the scheduled time, 9:30 a.m., due to printing errors identified in their exam booklets, such as missing questions and disorganized pages. The exam’s monitors tried to replace the incorrect booklets but did not have enough reserves. They asked a neighboring university, Manisa’s Celal Bayar University, for extra booklets but were unable to supply them to all the students.
In response, ÖSYM sent a letter to the affected students, assuring test-takers that the issue was under investigation.
President Abdullah Gül told reporters on Monday that following the exam scandals, the idea that everyone was equal, whether the child of the prime minister or an ordinary citizen, was damaged, and that this was very upsetting to him.
“After this point, the judiciary will decide whether or not discrimination was at play,” added Gül.
Commenting on the issue, Deputy Prime Minister Bülent Arınç said it was a great deficiency for the ÖSYM not to provide students with enough booklets to replace inaccurate ones.
The e-mail, sent out by ÖSYM head Professor Ali Demir, said the issue stemmed from a “printing mistake” and added that an investigation had been launched into the matter.
The Silver Trade Is Taking Off
There you have it folks: new all-time highs for Silver:
Silver is now hitting all-time highs instead of 52-week highs. At this point, the rumor-mongering and fear-mongering should start heating up. You are going to hear rumors like the SLV ETF is a fraud. These are rumors. To the best of my research ability, SLV is real and actually has the amount of silverthat they say they have.
In fact, over the last several years, the ETFs for silver have taken a lot more silver deposits than withdrawals.
A look back in time - 1980. So, what we have is very similarto back when the Hunt Brothers cornered the Silver market, except this time is a tad different. Instead of just a small group of people out there tryingto protect themselves from the inflation caused by money printing and higher gas prices, there is a conglomerate of people trying to do so. What people don't know is that Silver prices during the bubble never really traded as high as they are today. For the most part, a few trades went through --- and if you were crazy, you traded this high in the futures market --- but what I am looking forward to is new inflation-adjusted highs, not just new nominal highs. My inflation adjusted all time high is $138. Looking back, this bubble has room to run.
In fact, over the last several years, the ETFs for silver have taken a lot more silver deposits than withdrawals.
A look back in time - 1980. So, what we have is very similarto back when the Hunt Brothers cornered the Silver market, except this time is a tad different. Instead of just a small group of people out there tryingto protect themselves from the inflation caused by money printing and higher gas prices, there is a conglomerate of people trying to do so. What people don't know is that Silver prices during the bubble never really traded as high as they are today. For the most part, a few trades went through --- and if you were crazy, you traded this high in the futures market --- but what I am looking forward to is new inflation-adjusted highs, not just new nominal highs. My inflation adjusted all time high is $138. Looking back, this bubble has room to run.
Kate Middleton Pregnant, Tabloid Somehow Claims
Either Star Magazine really likes being sued, or they're just trying to be the Onion of celebrity gossip these days, because these stories are getting absurd. Give them credit for at least being topical this time, though, rather than recycling Brangelina nonsense again (he's putting it to Bella Heathcote , allegedly). With the Royal Wedding just weeks away, Star cites TOTALLY RELIABLE intel from a“palace tattletale”in breaking a bombshell: Kate Middleton is pregnant! OMG!! There’s going to be a big announcement about this after the honeymoon, the tabloid claims. Somehow we won't be holding our breath for that. Meanwhile, Khloe and Lamar’s honeymoon is reportedly over. For Khlomar, only tears, meddling exes and appointments for sex are the norm these days. This isn't exactly news, as it happens in any marriage. Finally, Taylor Armstrong is allegedly anorexic. Now that we can believe. Not bad, Star , batting .333 for the week. BTW, your lawyer's on Line 1.
Royal Wedding Guest List: Victoria Beckham is on It! What Should the Celeb Mom Wear?
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| Victoria Beckham is on the Royal Wedding guest list |
Initially, David and Victoria Beckham were thought not to be attending the royal wedding. There was even talk that Victoria Beckham’s baby bump could draw some of the attention off Kate Middleton and the couple didn’t want that.
Victoria Beckham is such a style icon that she could draw attention, pregnant or not! We don’t yet know what the Kate Middleton wedding dress will look like, but it’s not polite to upstage the bride on her big day. So, what should Victoria Beckham wear to the royal wedding?
Victoria Beckham would look fabulous in a potato sack, so it was hard to think of what she could wear where she wouldn’t upstage the bride. But, sticking to a solid color like blue or black might help. A simple yet elegant design would be best, too.
Maybe something like this maternity dress from Veronique maternity would help Victoria Beckham to blend in at the royal wedding:
Victoria Beckham photo: PRPhotos
Rumour: Chelsy Davy to wear Alberta Ferretti to royal wedding
With only a few days to go until the royal wedding, our attentions are turning to what Prince Harry's girl, Chelsy Davy, might wear to the nuptials.According to Life & Style, Chelsy will be wearing two couture dresses designed by Alberta Ferretti.
"Chelsy was approached three months ago by Italian designer Alberta Ferretti's team, who offered to dress her for free," an insider reveals. "The design team has designed two longer gowns for Chelsy to decide on for the ceremony and a shorter dress for her to wear in the evening. She'll wear a hat or fascinator to the ceremony but hasn't decided yet. The dresses are in bold colours."
That's quite a detailed description, but of course this is all just rumour. The insider further adds: "Chelsy is thrilled with the stunning amazing made-to-measure designs for her. She wants to look her best, because the wedding will be her first official outing with Prince Harry since they reunited."
Celebrity Apprentice: NeNe Leakes Is "Unstable," Says Fellow Contestant
Just how bats--t crazy is Celebrity Apprentice?
I think Playboy Playmate contestant Hope Dworaczyk sums it up pretty well…
READ: Donald Trump for President: I'd Never Vote for Him, Says Star Jones
"It's a mess," she tells me. "Celebrity Apprentice looks a lot like the commercials for Celebrity Rehab."
It sure does.
We haven't seen Dworaczyk, who is competing on behalf of Best Buddies, get into any of the show's ridiculous feuds yet, but she did tell me that she ended up going head to head with—who else?—NeNe Leakes. "I liked Nene a lot until I had to be her boss," she said. "I like her a lot until about [tonight's] episode. It got a little weird after that. I had to tell her what to do and I don't think anybody wants to take direction from someone who is a lot younger than them."
Dworacyk claims Leakes was completely unpredictable. "One minute she was crying and opening up about herself and sharing something about the past that's very very personal, and the next minute, she's yelling," she explained. "I think you can call it unstable."
Yeah, but so unstable that Star Jones felt she had to hire a bodyguard to protect her from the Real Housewives of Atlanta star?
I think Playboy Playmate contestant Hope Dworaczyk sums it up pretty well…
READ: Donald Trump for President: I'd Never Vote for Him, Says Star Jones
"It's a mess," she tells me. "Celebrity Apprentice looks a lot like the commercials for Celebrity Rehab."
It sure does.
We haven't seen Dworaczyk, who is competing on behalf of Best Buddies, get into any of the show's ridiculous feuds yet, but she did tell me that she ended up going head to head with—who else?—NeNe Leakes. "I liked Nene a lot until I had to be her boss," she said. "I like her a lot until about [tonight's] episode. It got a little weird after that. I had to tell her what to do and I don't think anybody wants to take direction from someone who is a lot younger than them."
Dworacyk claims Leakes was completely unpredictable. "One minute she was crying and opening up about herself and sharing something about the past that's very very personal, and the next minute, she's yelling," she explained. "I think you can call it unstable."
Yeah, but so unstable that Star Jones felt she had to hire a bodyguard to protect her from the Real Housewives of Atlanta star?
Meerderheid Amsterdammers komt bij buurtwinkel
AMSTERDAM – Maar liefst 85 procent van de Amsterdammers komt wekelijks bij een buurtwinkel, zoals een toko of een bakker. Zo’n 8 procent van hen komt zelfs dagelijks bij een buurtwinkel.
Dat blijkt uit onderzoek van de Dienst Onderzoek en Statistiek van Amsterdam. De dienst deed dit in opdracht van het Amsterdam Museum dat een tentoonstelling over buurtwinkels heeft ingericht. De grote meerderheid van de Amsterdammers die minimaal één keer per week bij de buurtwinkel komt, noemen kwaliteit en goede service het vaakst als redenen om naar de winkels te gaan. Ook vakmanschap en nabijheid worden als belangrijke voordelen gezien.
Op de vraag wat buurtwinkels zouden moeten doen om in de toekomst te kunnen blijven bestaan, antwoordt 48 procent dat buurtwinkels meer bijzondere en betere producten zouden moeten aanbieden. Investeren in een goede band met klanten wordt door 41 procent genoemd en 39 procent ziet ruimere openingstijden van de buurtwinkel als een oplossing.
Imago
Het imago van de buurtwinkels is ook goed in de hoofdstad. Bij 90 procent van de Amsterdammers is de eerste associatie bij buurtwinkels positief. Ook is 88 procent het eens met de stelling ‘Een toename van het aantal buurtwinkels zorgt voor een betere sfeer in de buurt’. De bakker is de meest populaire buurtwinkel onder Amsterdammers. Slechts 2% gaf aan alleen een negatieve associatie te hebben bij de buurtwinkel.
De favoriete buurtwinkel van de Amsterdammer is de bakker, maar de (Turkse) groenteman is bijna even populair. De respondenten werd gevraagd voor welke producten zij speciaal naar een etnische buurtwinkel gaan. Brood, groente en fruit zijn favoriet bij de etnische buurtwinkel, maar ook voor lamsvlees, kruiden en olijven gaan mensen speciaal hierheen.
Slinkende aantallen
Het positieve imago van de buurtwinkels betekent niet dat het aantal buurtwinkels toeneemt. Sterker nog, het aantal buurtwinkels daalt al jaren. Met name de buurtwinkels buiten de winkelstraten hebben het erg moeilijk. In 1975 waren er nog 7347 buurtwinkels, in 2010 zijn dat er 3227. Hoewel het aantal winkels in de stad afneemt, is het aantal vierkante meters winkeloppervlak in Amsterdam toegenomen. Deze schaalvergroting heeft zijn weerslag op de buurtwinkels. In 1975 telde de stad 127 grotere supermarkten. In 2010 zijn dit er 131. Het aantal supermarkten is niet heel erg toegenomen, maar wel het aantal werkzame personen in de supermarkten. In 2010 zijn dit er ruim 2 maal zo veel als in 1975. Hierin is de schaalvergroting dus goed zichtbaar. Met name het aantal vestigingen van Albert Heijn is enorm toegenomen. In 1975 waren dit er nog 34, maar met 70 vestigingen in 2010 is 53 procent van de grote supermarkten in Amsterdam van Albert Heijn.
Vaknet-TV, het televisiekanaal voor supermarktorganisaties en personeel, maakte een reportage. Zie hieronder.
Read more at http://www.levensmiddelenkrant.nl/4942/meerderheid-amsterdammers-komt-bij-buurtwinkel
Celebrity Apprentice: Donald Trump Does Not Want Your "Cheesy" Idea of Luxury
As one Celebrity Apprentice feud ends, another one starts right up.
While Meat Loaf nemesis Gary Busey was booted from the boardroom last week, the battle heated up between NeNe Leakes and Star Jones (and surprisingly, cooled off between Leakes and La Toya Jackson).
MORE: Gary Busey hits The Wendy Williams Show after elimination
At the top of the show, Leakes and Jackson made nice, hugging it out after the singer admitted she was hurt by the Real Housewives of Atlanta star's harsh talk. And with that spat out of the way, it was time to stir the pot with Jones (again).
So what went down?
Jones and John Rich took the reigns as project managers for their respective teams this week, taking on the challenge of creating a conceptual ad campaign for the Trump Hotel Collection.
Drama began to fester on Team A.S.A.P. immediately when Jones, who claimed to know about all things high end, came up with a "luxurious" campaign idea for the collection…that turned out to be a dud.
While the team was working on a photo shoot starring Hope Dworaczyk, Jones sent Leakes and Jackson to pick up some items in the middle of Manhattan rush hour—calling them back when she realized it had been a mistake. Once they'd returned, Jones rushed them to help with the shoot, which lead to a flare up with Leakes.
While Meat Loaf nemesis Gary Busey was booted from the boardroom last week, the battle heated up between NeNe Leakes and Star Jones (and surprisingly, cooled off between Leakes and La Toya Jackson).
MORE: Gary Busey hits The Wendy Williams Show after elimination
At the top of the show, Leakes and Jackson made nice, hugging it out after the singer admitted she was hurt by the Real Housewives of Atlanta star's harsh talk. And with that spat out of the way, it was time to stir the pot with Jones (again).
So what went down?
Jones and John Rich took the reigns as project managers for their respective teams this week, taking on the challenge of creating a conceptual ad campaign for the Trump Hotel Collection.
Drama began to fester on Team A.S.A.P. immediately when Jones, who claimed to know about all things high end, came up with a "luxurious" campaign idea for the collection…that turned out to be a dud.
While the team was working on a photo shoot starring Hope Dworaczyk, Jones sent Leakes and Jackson to pick up some items in the middle of Manhattan rush hour—calling them back when she realized it had been a mistake. Once they'd returned, Jones rushed them to help with the shoot, which lead to a flare up with Leakes.
PlayStation Network Down for Maintenance
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| Playstation 3 hacked |
There have been many reports of issues accessing the PlayStation Network this morning from both the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable (PSP) consoles, and via a browser on PC. Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has confirmed that this is for maintenance, and that normal service will resume shortly.
No exact timeframe has been given as to when we can expect the PlayStation Network to return, though it’s likely to occur in different regions at different intervals. At present, Electronic Theatre has been lead to believe that access in the UK and mainland Europe will be restored before this evening’s primetime, and North America shall follow later in the evening.
This latest bout of maintenance is likely to be a pre-emptive maintenance designed to cope with the additional users on the network over the bank holiday period, in which it’s likely that record numbers of gamers will take to the PlayStation Network for extended play sessions. Rumours that this issue has been caused by syndicated hacking groups have already been quashed. Electronic Theatre will keep you updated with all the latest details on the PlayStation Network.
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UPDATE: Sony Japan has also confirmed issues with the PlayStation Network in Japan, stating that they are undergoing, "search and recovery efforts." Additionally, they offer an apology: "We apologies to our customers, we apologise for any inconvenience."
No exact timeframe has been given as to when we can expect the PlayStation Network to return, though it’s likely to occur in different regions at different intervals. At present, Electronic Theatre has been lead to believe that access in the UK and mainland Europe will be restored before this evening’s primetime, and North America shall follow later in the evening.
This latest bout of maintenance is likely to be a pre-emptive maintenance designed to cope with the additional users on the network over the bank holiday period, in which it’s likely that record numbers of gamers will take to the PlayStation Network for extended play sessions. Rumours that this issue has been caused by syndicated hacking groups have already been quashed. Electronic Theatre will keep you updated with all the latest details on the PlayStation Network.
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UPDATE: Sony Japan has also confirmed issues with the PlayStation Network in Japan, stating that they are undergoing, "search and recovery efforts." Additionally, they offer an apology: "We apologies to our customers, we apologise for any inconvenience."
Kim Kardashian Compares Herself to Princess Diana
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| Kim Kardashian |
“I mean when we went to Paris, and we’d come out of the hotel, there’d be so many fans and so much paparazzi!” Kim told US TV show Extra. Apparently the guy at the Ritz also mentioned to her that he had not seen so much commotion since Princes Diana.
What a delight for the princess of amateur porn to be compared to the Princes of Wales. After all, being a reality television star is just as posh as being beloved royalty.
Princess Diana to be present at Royal wedding?
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| Princess Diana to be present at Royal wedding? |
At the William-Kate wedding, Prince's mother will be present in spirit
The picture of Princess Diana and Prince Charles on their wedding day will perhaps continue to be one of the most enduring images of the last century.
Later this week, as Di's son Prince William exchanges vows, the image will haunt us even more.
Diana, who died tragically in a freak mishap, will certainly be missed at what is being proclaimed as the wedding of the century.
Prince William however has ensured that his mother's family and select friends are present at the event.
According to the Royal Wedding guest list released recently, Lady Di's brother Earl Spencer and his fianc e Karen Gordon have been invited to the wedding. Reports suggest that they will be seated right behind the Middletons and their friends at the abbey.
Here's a quick look at who will be present at the wedding of the century... and who won't:
'Treme' Season 2 gets a slight retool, music sounds just as sweet
When "Treme" debuted in 2010, David Simon's follow-up to "The Wire," had
everything going for it: an enviable roster of acting talent, the
sumptuous New Orleans backdrop and, quite likely, the greatest vehicle
for musical performance of any scripted program. The only thing
missing, according to some viewers, was a linear storyline. But the series about change in the post-Katrina city switches gears, quite appropriately, in its sophomore year.
Season 2 of "Treme" picks up seven months later, with Toni (Melissa Leo) struggling to raise her daughter after her husband's suicide, Janette (Kim Dickens) finding life as a New York chef unfulfilling, Antoine (Wendell Pierce) still unsuccessful making ends meet as musician and LaDonna (Khandi Alexander) trying to maintain her life in New Orleans while her family carries on without her in Baton Rouge.
And that's just a small sampling of the arcs in place. The cast and storylines remain as meticulously scattered as before, with a heightened sense of urgency to their respective plights.
Season 1 seemed to pride itself on the slow, thoughtful development -- but Creighton's (John Goodman) death may have unintentionally raised the stakes. Crime is on the rise after the initial shock of the hurricane and most of the ensemble is forced to finally confront the new landscape.
http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2011/04/treme-season-2-gets-a-slight-retool-music-sounds-just-as-sweet.html
Chris Paul Says He Would Hit Mother If Playing Against Her (VIDEO)
Chris Paul would apparently hit anyone if he's playing against them in basketball, even his mother.
The Hornets star had an awesome performance in Game 4 against the Lakers, recording a triple-double and scoring 14 points in the fourth quarter. The all-star guard battled Kobe throughout the entire game and after it was all over, TNT's Cheryl Miller asked Paul what it was like to get physical with the five-time champion.
"He would do me the same way. It's all in fun, but it's our livelihood," he said. "I don't care if my mother was on the court. I'd hit her, too."
Paul scored scored 27 points and as Avinash Kunnath of SB Nation pointed out, he had just as many rebounds as Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol combined.
The Hornets tied the series at two. Game 5 will be
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The Hornets star had an awesome performance in Game 4 against the Lakers, recording a triple-double and scoring 14 points in the fourth quarter. The all-star guard battled Kobe throughout the entire game and after it was all over, TNT's Cheryl Miller asked Paul what it was like to get physical with the five-time champion.
"He would do me the same way. It's all in fun, but it's our livelihood," he said. "I don't care if my mother was on the court. I'd hit her, too."
Paul scored scored 27 points and as Avinash Kunnath of SB Nation pointed out, he had just as many rebounds as Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol combined.
The Hornets tied the series at two. Game 5 will be
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Bridal Couture Week comes to glorious end
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| Bridal Couture Week |
KARACHI – Style360 Bridal Couture Week in association with J&S,
brought the week to a close in a magnificent way. In keeping with the
bold and challenging initiative it had taken up of changing the set
everyday – there were red chandeliers on the first day, and egg-shaped
lamps and chandeliers on the second – the ramp was decorated with a
profusion of red roses and different chandeliers, with white cut-out
roses adorning the stage. The show organised by Style360 and sponsored
by Pantene opened with Karachi’s home-grown Deepak Perwani, one of the
well-reputed and brilliant fashion designers of Pakistan is a name that
requires no introduction. His product line includes bridal wear, bridal
accessories and saris.
Deepak Perwani never follows the traditional or
ongoing fashion statement of the country; rather he makes ‘his own’. He
showcased his latest collection of bridal wear, which was a treat to
watch. Reem Abbasi and Amna Kardar came in next. Reem Abbasi is an
Islamabad-based jewellery designer who produces not only modern, high
fashion jewellery but also intricate and traditional pieces from
Pakistan’s rich culture. She considers designing jewellery as an
opportunity to make her abstract ideas tangible. Her inspiration is her
passion for fashion. Her collection showcased on Sunday night was all
about playful nostalgia.
Marking the end of this first segment was none
other than the famous designer Shaiyanne Malik. Shaiyanne is an artist
whose canvas encompasses the entire spectrum of Pakistani fashion. She
launched her fashion label over twenty years ago, attaining fame
overnight, particularly for her bridal couture. In this glitzy and
fast-paced world of fashion, SamanZar remains a brand to be reckoned
with. Models presenting her bridal collection received huge applause
from the audience.
Behind-the-scenes travelogue to holy Mt. Athos
"60
Minutes" producer Michael Karzis is the perfect tour guide to take you
behind the scenes on the show's Mt. Athos story. Karzis is the son of
Greek immigrants and speaks Greek. Those things surely helped as he and
fellow producer Harry Radliffe tried to get permission to film a "60
Minutes" story on the otherworldly Mt. Athos, a self-governed peninsula
in Greece that's home to 20 monasteries and some 2,000 monks.
But getting permission was no easy task. "The parliament that exists there, the holy community, is the only parliament on the face of the Earth that has been continually in session since the 10th century," says Karzis. "And these are the guys we were looking to get permission from to shoot on Mount Athos."
The Holy Community turned down requests from "60 Minutes." "They said, 'Thank you very much but, get in line,' Karzis recalls. "I mean, the BBC's been knocking on the door for 40 years, the French, the Germans, they've all wanted to come."
They then appealed to the powerful abbots who run individual monasteries on Mt. Athos and finally had a breakthrough.
Watch part one and part two of Bob Simon's report.
Via http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504803_162-20056220-10391709.html
But getting permission was no easy task. "The parliament that exists there, the holy community, is the only parliament on the face of the Earth that has been continually in session since the 10th century," says Karzis. "And these are the guys we were looking to get permission from to shoot on Mount Athos."
The Holy Community turned down requests from "60 Minutes." "They said, 'Thank you very much but, get in line,' Karzis recalls. "I mean, the BBC's been knocking on the door for 40 years, the French, the Germans, they've all wanted to come."
They then appealed to the powerful abbots who run individual monasteries on Mt. Athos and finally had a breakthrough.
Watch part one and part two of Bob Simon's report.
Via http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504803_162-20056220-10391709.html
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