tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87887371353814761652024-03-05T00:01:39.511-07:00The Beautiful ProjectThis is about natural elegance, where ever it might cross my path; to explore, chronicle and photograph such beauty as I behold it without prejudice or the complication of math...kofi darkohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16755515082551861400noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8788737135381476165.post-44707988411523618442012-08-09T23:33:00.000-06:002012-08-15T18:55:16.339-06:00Ankara Fabric Designs and Styles Illustrated Fashionably<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Ankara pieces stand out like a work of Art. A creation on canvas, the colours are flashy using the whole spectrum available on the colour wheel. The Ankara fabric patterns too are exaggerated in their expression and doubly accented that you may make them out even from a distance. And colour blocking is used heavily, and no hue is off- limits as the rich blend of saturated colour abut each other in a stiff competition, yet oh so harmonious in their coexistence.<br />
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How far the African textile industry has come. The original Dutch wax, the Hollandaise, coveted by many and afforded by few. Turkey seizing the opportunity to make what is now known as Ankara, essentially a more affordable replica of the Hollandaise. A slightly inferior copy, the Ankara will run when washed, but not anymore, with advancement in dyeing technique.<br />
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A fashion designer's treasure, a versatile fabric that lends itself to intricate styling, mostly cotton at it's very core, Ankara is turned into beautiful pieces. Masterpieces. Fit for special occasions. Traditional or otherwise.<br />
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The Ankara has arrived, standing on it's own merit, so I will rest my case. For now...<br />
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<a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabrielle_Douglas" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Gabrielle Douglas">Gabrielle Douglas</a> stands at a daunting 4 feet and 11 inches tall and weighs some 90 lbs soaking wet at 16 years of age. The real story is how quickly she rose from a mediocre gymnast to meteoric heights snatching the women's individual all-around gold medal in a clutch performance at the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_Summer_Olympics" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="2012 Summer Olympics">2012 Summer Olympic games</a> in London.<br />
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Gabby started training in gymnastics at age 6 in Virginia, taking after her older sister Arielle. Her childhood fascination with the sport and years of relentless toil and training to overcome her inconsistencies under the watchful eye of coach Chow Liang will all come together seamlessly on the biggest stage, under the brightest lights, witnessed by the largest audience thus far.<br />
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In 2010 it took some convincing before Gabby's mom Natalie Hawkins will agree for her to move from Virginia to Iowa to train under coach Chow, the former coach for Shawn Johnson at the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennis_at_the_2008_Summer_Olympics" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Tennis at the 2008 Summer Olympics">Beijing Summer Olympics</a>.<br />
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All that sacrifice away from her Virginia beach home, the home sickness and the moments of doubt came down to last Thursday night's competition where she chalked 15.96 on vault, 15.733 on bars, 15.500 on beam and 15.033 on floor, living up to her nickname "The <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_squirrel" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Flying squirrel">Flying Squirrel</a>."<br />
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The bubbly teenager with the infectious smile took her position on the podium smiling and waving to friend and foe as she soaked in the gold dust shower.<br />
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She represented her self and her sport well at the games and made history in the process. She is the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_African-American_firsts" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="List of African-American firsts">first African-American</a> to win the all-around gymnastics women's title, and that no doubt will earn her endorsement deals and name recognition. Industry experts note that with her killer personality, vivacious energy and winning smile, marketing executive's dream combination, she may well earn 30 contracts over the next decade possibly earning to the north of 90 million dollars.<br />
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Gabby on her part says "I just want people to know it took a lot. It took a lot of hard days in the gym and determination, passion and drive. Gold medals are made out of your sweat, blood and tears, and effort in the gym every day, and sacrificing a lot that you have to do."<br />
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Her path has and is not always paved in gold as her parents are currently in the middle of a divorce. But through it all the tenacity , the physical and mental strength worthy of Olympic Champion should see her through. The story of inspiration is Gabby's and the students of future success will pay attention!<br />
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Mixing food and fashion can get messy really quickly unless the food is tastefully incorporated into jewellery. The art of wearing your lunch is a fashion trend that will get you noticed. And trust me there is no such thing as bad publicity in fashion where the object is to get noticed. And beyond getting noticed, setting the trend in your circle of friends with some of these appetizing accessories might just be worth exploring.<br />
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These miniature food-themed jewellery are often made from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polymer_clay">Polymer clay</a>, a scultable <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyvinyl_chloride" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Polyvinyl chloride">PVC</a> material which contains no clay at all. Easily categorized as a choking hazard for the underaged, these brightly coloured jewels inspire gourmet ready names like tasty trinkets, chilli charms, cupcake brooches, and burger bracelets.<br />
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A quick glance at the pink chicken wing necklace on <a class="zem_slink" href="http://mypinkfriday.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Nicki Minaj">Nicki Minaj</a> shown above challenges anyone to pull this bold look off and not feel like a chicken wing, takes some courage I tell ya. So if the pink chicken wing is too rare for your taste, how about some of the vegetarian flavours, like the sliced avocado earrings or the green apple finger ring? Yup, fruit-inspired jewellery are healthy and haute, so put cherry-topped whipped cream ring on your finger and start strutting.<br />
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Bon appetit fahionistas. Bon appetit!<br />
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I have done a few posts on Kente presented in contemporary fashion dresses. The more traditional presentation of Kente is not as extravagant, but no less elegant. <br />
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Earlier on in the summer of 2012, I attended a wedding in <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.edmonton.ca/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Edmonton">Edmonton</a> where this <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghana" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Ghana">Ghanaian</a> Dance Group from <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calgary" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Calgary">Calgary</a> put on a show for the newly married couple. The pictures I obtained in the difficult light conditions was nothing to write home about.<br />
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But as good fortune will have it, I will attend another wedding one month later which will feature the same Dance group beautifully decorated in Kente Cloth, African Glass <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beadwork" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Beadwork">Beaded</a> jewellery around their arms, wrists and ankles.<br />
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Armed with a camera better suited for tricky light conditions, I had a field day photographing the Dance ensemble as they presented the Adowa Dance, of the Ashanti Tribe in Ghana.<br />
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The traditional outfit of the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashanti_people" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Ashanti people">Ashanti people</a> is built around the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kente_cloth" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Kente cloth">Kente cloth</a>. For those traditional occasions the Kente cloth is wrapped around the body just underneath the armpit and secured in place. The accessories shown here are the African beads, including the Krobo variety...<br />
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The two finger wave is a signature Adowa <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dance_move" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Dance move">dance move</a> and this group executes so effortlessly on all the elements of the traditional Ashanti dance.<br />
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I suspect that a little bit of <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HNWlnKhPDE" rel="youtube" target="_blank" title="AZONTO DANCE IN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS. SONG BY SARKODIE - U GO KILL ME O.flv">Azonto dance</a> was incorporated into the Adowa routine from the move captured below. That arm raised to me is textbook Azonto right there...<br />
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kofi darkohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16755515082551861400noreply@blogger.com2Calgary, AB, Canada51.045113 -114.05714150.885386000000004 -114.372998 51.20484 -113.74128400000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8788737135381476165.post-75529364528436082242012-07-13T20:11:00.000-06:002012-08-15T15:59:58.628-06:00Shoe Obsession, The Glossary of Styles ExplainedNothing wrong with having an extensive collection of shoes. Shoes never worn before. Shoes collecting dust, while competing with other sister shoes for limited space on that wobbly shoe rack that has fallen over more than once when you walk by. Shoes that still have tags on them. shoes that you got on sale that don't fit right. Antiquated shoes that are out of style and will be better displayed at the city shoe museum. Shoes that can not be incorporated into any outfit even with the help of Polyvore.<br />
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But each one of them hold a special place in your heart and when you will let your best girl friend borrow from your priced collection, so much strain is put on your friendship. But can you tell your Oxford's from your Mary Jane's? Or can you make out a d'Orsay pumps?<br />
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The first step to properly organizing your excessive shoe collection is knowing them by their names. Their proper names. Here is a glossary, very abridged glossary of some of the more popular shoe styles that are representing in your closet...<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #bf9000; font-size: large;">The Stiletto</span></b><br />
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Also known as Spike heels, Stiletto describes the shoe heel which is pointy, high and thin. The shoe of choice if you anticipate a confrontation later in the evening<br />
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This is the standard bearer of women's shoes, with a low-cut front and closed back with nothing to help secure the shoe to the foot by way of straps, buckles, laces or ties, in the classic look.<br />
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The shape of the toes can be round, pointy, almond-shaped, or square.<br />
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If you can't tell the difference between Original <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kente_cloth" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Kente cloth">Kente</a> Cloth and The Kente Wax Print counterpart, you are not alone as advancement in industrial textile manufacturing have blurred the lines leaving the inexperienced fashionista befuddled. Allow me to explain. First do a double take at these three Kente Dress Styles...<br />
Can you tell the real Kente from the print? Well neither could I.<br />
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I attended a traditional function a couple of weekends ago where I obtained pictures of these gorgeous traditional African dress styles. I had to seek help from some friends, Kente experts, if I may to tell the legit Kente from the wannabe Kente. I am not about to spill the goods on which Kente fabric shown here is the real deal but I will share what I learned from the questions I asked how you can tell the authentic fabric apart from the print version.<br />
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Real Kente is hand-woven on a loom, an intricate and time-consuming process, the resulting fabric hence can be up to ten times more expensive than the printed version. The more obvious difference however is the cleaner, sharper delineations of the geometric patterns seen on the Kente print. If it looks too good to be true, chances are it is.<br />
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The real Kente is woven using Rayon, a much thicker fabric than the mostly cotton or silk used for the Kente print. As a consequence, the Kente Print is far more malleable, lending itself to more elaborate dress styles.<br />
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So much for the differences. The obvious trend I noticed at the traditional function is how folks wore their Kente. Pinks and Blues were the common colours, and I am guessing it is probably a 2012 thing. Notice how in the pictures a chosen accent colour is used for accessorizing the outfit to achieve a more elegant and modern look. I am referring to the Gele, head gear, which adds a Nigerian dimension to the Kente ensemble. If you like bold colours, your are going to appreciate these looks...<br />
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I will explore the traditional way that Kente is worn by the Asante people in celebrating their culture and heritage in a blog post coming soon so visit the blog again if you like all things Kente.<br />
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kofi darkohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16755515082551861400noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8788737135381476165.post-50932041846394915692012-07-08T15:09:00.000-06:002012-08-15T16:09:51.396-06:00Aimee Copeland Starts Rehab In High Spirits<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For Aimee Copeland, a graduate student, when it rained it poured and flooded, maiming her physically, but not her dreams and ambitions as she makes her way from Doctor's Hospital, Augusta to begin six weeks of Rehabilitation.<br />
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Aimee Copeland's battle with flesh eating disease (<a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Necrotizing_fasciitis" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Necrotizing fasciitis">Necrotizing fasciitis</a>) was the result of a freak accident, zip- lining over a West Georgia River. Aimee, 24 went Kayaking on the Little Talapoosa River, Georgia on May 1st. She jumped on a homemade zip line for a quick fun ride but the line snapped and she fell, cutting her calf on a rock. Her cuts got stapled in an emergency treatment but contracted flesh eating disease a few days thereafter.<br />
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The flesh eating disease claimed her left leg, right foot, and both hands as doctors battled to stem the tide of the debilitating disease. When Aimee learned she will suffer amputations to save her life her response was "let's do this" while inquiring about prosthetic devices in the same breath, an indomitable spirit that carried her through the painful amputations and <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin_grafting" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Skin grafting">skin grafts</a> she received.<br />
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Last Monday she was discharged from the Doctor's Hospital, having spent some 59 days, received 200 units of <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fresh_frozen_plasma" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Fresh frozen plasma">fresh frozen plasma</a> and red blood cells and a plethora of other life-support management care.<br />
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At the Inpatient Rehab facility that will be home for Aimee Copeland for the next 6 weeks, she will learn to use a motorized wheelchair and eventually prosthetic limbs, at the same time when volunteers are scrambling to remodel her childhood home to accommodate her new needs.<br />
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Aimee Copeland is determined to complete her graduate studies by the end of this year and intends to walk on stage to receive her masters degree. Thanks to a lot of support from her family and her community doors are opening to make all of this possible says her father. Rob Ponder, a long time family friend, an Architect volunteered his services crafting the Aimee Wing, an extension to the Copeland home in Snellville, Georgia. At her behest, the two-story wing will contain her bedroom, sun room and a study where she can complete her master's thesis, and a gym to regain her strength and muscle tone.<br />
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Volunteers have already demolished a deck and armed with the necessary building permit, work is already underway at a go go go pace to keep up with the recovery of a woman who has exceeded expectation at every turn in this harrowing saga, lest she is due to be released from rehab and building of her new home which will include an elevator, is not complete. This is how her community have been showing their support through <a href="http://aimeecopeland.com/fundraisers/">fundraising</a> for Aimee Copeland.<br />
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Aimee Copeland's upbeat reaction to all of this has brought tears to her father's eyes and he explains, "I wasn't crying because Aimee was going to lose her hands and foot, I was crying because in all of my 53 years of existence, I have never seen such a strong display of courage", says Andy Copeland. He added "I am the proud father of an incredibly courageous young lady."<br />
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kofi darkohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16755515082551861400noreply@blogger.com0Calgary, AB, Canada51.045113 -114.05714150.885386000000004 -114.372998 51.20484 -113.74128400000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8788737135381476165.post-33736838223743100342012-07-02T02:23:00.000-06:002012-08-15T16:16:03.711-06:00Nigerian Traditional Clothing And Dress StylesThe <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.nigeria.gov.ng/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Nigeria">Nigerian</a> Traditional arrangement was in bold and colourful attendance at this <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghana" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Ghana">Ghanaian</a> function I visited recently with hopes of covering different <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kente_cloth" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Kente cloth">Kente</a> designs and patterns. The trademark of the Nigerian traditional attire is the head wrap, properly referred to as the gele (pronounced gay-lay) made from stiffened fabric and elaborately arranged and held together with hair pins. Though it can obstruct the view of anybody stuck behind the wearer, it is nontheless a beautiful thing to behold.<br />
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Specifically, the Nigerian traditional costume has it's origins with the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoruba_people" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Yoruba people">Yoruba people</a> who claim 21 percent majority of the Nigerian population. The common fabrics used to make the clothing are lace, jacquard, ankara, and <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tie-dye" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Tie-dye">tie and dye</a>.<br />
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But there is more to the Nigerian traditional clothing ensemble. Here are the parts:<br />
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<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Gele</span></b> is the headwrap</li>
<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Buba</span></b> is the blouse</li>
<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Iro</span></b> is the bottom piece which is essentially a rectangular piece of fabric wrapped around the waist, and</li>
<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Iborun/Ipele</span></b> is the accessory scarf</li>
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kofi darkohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16755515082551861400noreply@blogger.com0Calgary, AB, Canada51.045113 -114.05714150.885386000000004 -114.372998 51.20484 -113.74128400000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8788737135381476165.post-84332045395210572102012-06-30T03:01:00.000-06:002012-08-15T16:18:55.257-06:00Beyonce Knowles' Fashion Style For The CurvyFor <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyonc%C3%A9_Knowles" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Beyoncé Knowles">Beyonce Knowles</a>, the choice of designer clothing is a painstaking process, unless her mom custom tailor to suit her <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitution_type" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Constitution type">body type</a>, a curvy frame that she embraces and flaunts with very little bidding. Parading an approximate 0.7 <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waist%E2%80%93hip_ratio" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Waist–hip ratio">waist to hip ratio</a>, her dimensions sit anywhere between a pear and an hourglass shape.<br />
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The hair is usually worn long and straight, or as an updo, big hoop earrings and tall <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-heeled_footwear">pumps</a> appear to be her staple to achieve a slimming effect. And the body hugging clothes spell hourglass in bold and large font!<br />
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kofi darkohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16755515082551861400noreply@blogger.com0Calgary, AB, Canada51.045113 -114.05714150.885386000000004 -114.372998 51.20484 -113.74128400000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8788737135381476165.post-70194653746254569932012-06-27T18:00:00.001-06:002012-08-15T16:21:41.903-06:00Feather Hair Extensions, Fashion Trend Not Fit For Fly Fishing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artificial_hair_integrations" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Artificial hair integrations">Feather hair extensions</a> have been trending for a while, more recently popularized by celebrities and the world of fashion, evoking even stronger criticism from animal right groups.<br />
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If for no reason at all to pay attention, Feather hair extensions are bold, beautiful and colourful. The methods for procuring these flashy avian plummage, if you should believe the claims of groups like <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.peta.org/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals">PETA</a>, are not so pretty however. <br />
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Special genetically engineered roosters are bred and feathers from the saddle (rear end of the rooster) are harvested and dyed to feed the hair fashion trend. Note that it is the same saddle feathers that are used in <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fly_fishing" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Fly fishing">fly fishing</a> as bait, that has drawn far less scrutiny from the animal right groups.<br />
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There are synthetic feather options thankfully, for the featherlock fashion trend lovers who are averse to animal cruelty, available in all shapes and colours <a href="http://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=synthetic+feather+hair&_sacat=See-All-Categories">here</a>. The feathers can be woven into braids or your own hair, or could be attached by clips. In the case of this fashion accessory, less is more when you wear them. Just remember to steer clear of fish infested water bodies, lest you attract the fish the same way fly fishermen bait their prey...<br />
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Beads may be made from recycled paper or plastic, wood, glass or brass, stone or bone. The glass beads however are usually <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pressed_glass" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Pressed glass">pressed glass</a> made by placing ground glass into molds and heated till molten to achieve the desired shapes. There are three main types of glass beads, Translucent Beads, <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powder_glass_beads" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Powder glass beads">Powder Glass Beads</a> and Painted Glass Beads.<br />
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The Krobo Beads known for their bold hues and chunky units have gained mainstream acceptance as elegant fashion accessories. These include the 6mm and 10mm round beads that veritably embody African Art. Here I have assembled some pictures of beads in their full glory. Share your comments below if you own any or will wear them.<br />
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kofi darkohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16755515082551861400noreply@blogger.com0Calgary, AB, Canada51.045113 -114.05714150.885386000000004 -114.372998 51.20484 -113.74128400000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8788737135381476165.post-10024496214497357072012-06-22T01:30:00.001-06:002012-08-15T16:27:36.388-06:00Ingrown Hair, Why You Are Not About To Outgrow It Any Time Soon, And Some Coping Strategies<br />
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But there is more to ingrown hair than poor hair removal technique. The <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hair" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Hair">hair shaft</a> whenever it is cut below the skin surface will have to find its way back through this tiny pore on the skin surface during hair growth. When there is any structural obstruction in it's path the growing hair may coil back into the hair follicle, causing painful irritation. This may be itchy and the scratching and picking at it can break the skin resulting in an infection. The area of inflammation appears reddened, bumpy and unsightly enough to throw a wrench into your show-some-skin plans.</div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Top 5 Reasons Ingrown Hair Keeps Coming Back</span> </b></div>
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<li>Dry scaly skin that results from low humidity or not moisturizing your skin frequently enough.</li>
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<li>Any of the skin conditions from the proliferative skin disease (<a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psoriasis" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Psoriasis">Psoriasis</a>) to hypersensitive skin types (<a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atopic_dermatitis" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Atopic dermatitis">Atopic dermatitis</a> aka <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eczema" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Eczema">Eczema</a>).</li>
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<li>Curly hair that increases risk of the growing hair being trapped in the skin. </li>
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<li>Poor hair removal technique or an overly aggressive approach. This include skimping out on shaving cream</li>
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<li>Not removing hair along the same direction as the hair grows, shaving too closely to the skin, and use of those triple blade shaving sticks that cause razor burn.</li>
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<li>Being a mammal surely is a lifetime risk factor!</li>
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Let's face it we are unable to prevent all instances of ingrown hair, but you can reduce your risk significantly by employing some of these sound habits...</div>
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<li>Regularly exfoliating your skin to remove dead cells and clear skin pores makes it easier for hair to grow out of the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hair_follicle" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Hair follicle">hair follicle</a>. Use a loofah or exfoliating creams.</li>
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<li>Frequently moisturizing the skin.</li>
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<li>Employing sound hair removal technique. There are a few things to say here. Exfoliate and moisturize problem spots before removing hair. Replace your razor blade frequently. Shaving strokes should be in the same direction as hair grows. Use <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hair_removal" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Hair removal">depilatory creams</a> (hair dissolving chemicals) instead of shaving, the caveat mainly is to not leave the cream on skin a second longer than directed in the instruction manual. Also laser hair removal or electrolysis are options that can be used. Laser hair removal keeps the hair from growing back for a long time while electrolysis is a permanent hair removal solution.</li>
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<li>Avoid tight clothing over frequently shaved areas. The constant fabric-skin friction can be a source of irritation resulting in hair curling back in the hair follicle.</li>
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When your preventive measures fall short, some of these do-it-yourself methods may be enough to help manage stubborn ingrown hair.</div>
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These hollandaise superwax prints typically sell in six yard units, enough to sew the top, bottoms and leave some extra fabric for a head scarf.<br />
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Some of the best looks shown here combine several fabrics in a single look to achieve that alluring effect that works both during the day and at night.<br />
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But for those that embrace <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clothing_in_Africa">traditional African fashion</a>, the opportunity to light up a room with these unique patterns and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_textiles">bright bold colours</a> screams the beautiful you...<br />
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kofi darkohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16755515082551861400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8788737135381476165.post-48088976953946323362012-06-16T14:12:00.001-06:002012-08-15T16:34:59.987-06:00The Nicki Minaj Bold Beautiful Fashion StyleHer style is bold and beautiful to her fans. The same style has been described as over the top. Regardless of how you describe <a class="zem_slink" href="http://mypinkfriday.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Nicki Minaj">Nicki Minaj</a>'s fashion style, she turn heads and sells albums.<br />
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Born to parents from Saint James, Trinidad and Tobago as Onika Tanya Maraj, she moved to New York City Borough of Queens at age 5.</div>
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For Nicki it was the turmoil in her early life that will drive her to success. Her Dad, a chronic drug abuser piled torment on the family. In one of the family lows, he set fire to their home in a botched attempt to kill Nicki's mom. "I've always had this female-empowerment thing in the back of my mind because I wanted my mother to be stronger, and she couldn't be. I thought, if I'm successful, I can change her life" was how Nicki will sum it all up in a powerful sentiment how you can draw strength and inspiration from adversity.</div>
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She attended La Guardia High School of Music and Art where she developed her craft. She took on backup singing roles for some local New York artists to get in the game and then she started writing her own material. When Dirty Money CEO Fendi listened to her music on her Myspace page, he signed her immediately to his label. This will later lead her to <a class="zem_slink" href="http://lilwayne-online.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Lil Wayne">Lil Wayne</a> who will showcase her talent and style in various collaborations and the rest is history.</div>
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Last year while in Playa del Carmen, Mexico I heard her <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Bass" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Super Bass">Super Bass</a> single off the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://mypinkfriday.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Pink Friday">Pink Friday</a> album played so many times it grew on me, you can listen to it <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JipHEz53sU">here</a>. Nicki Minaj has collaborated with some of the best out there including <a href="http://lilwayne-online.com/Default.aspx#!all">Lil Wayne</a>, <a href="http://kanyewest.com/">Kanye West</a>, <a href="http://www.rihannanow.com/see/">Rihanna</a> and <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1574155205">Justin </a><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Bieber">Bieber</a>.</div>
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I ordered the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_single-lens_reflex_camera" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Digital single-lens reflex camera">dslr camera</a> through Saneal Camera store April ending. I counted two occasions that I called to find out my ranking on the waiting list. Both times the news was grim. Then last week I got off work, checked my voicemail and I instantly lighted up. The beast is finally here. <br />
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I changed plans and raced to the Camera Store with lightning speed. Along with the d800, I grabbed the <a href="http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/lens/zoom/normalzoom/af-s_nikkor28-300mmf_35-56gd_ed_vr/index.htm" target="_blank">Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6</a> and the <a href="http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Products/Product/Camera-Lenses/2137/AF-NIKKOR-50mm-f%252F1.8D.html" target="_blank">Nikkor 50mm f1.8</a> lenses. John at the <a href="http://www.sanealcamera.com/" target="_blank">Saneal Camera</a> store, <a class="zem_slink" href="http://southcentremall.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Southcentre Mall">Southcentre Mall</a> location was very informative and gracious in assistance.<br />
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The excitement turned to reality quickly. Mind-numbingly steep learning curve. A quick drive to Cochrane to see Paul and Janet, Nikon enthusiasts, was the inspiration I needed.<br />
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For practice I brought the Nikon gear to <a href="http://www.calgaryarea.com/calgary_fishcreek_park.htm" target="_blank">Fish Creek Provincial Park</a>, <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.calgary.ca/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Calgary">Calgary</a> and managed a handful of pictures shared below. My greatest challenge was keeping a steady hand before taking the shots. <br />
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Overall my every expectation is met and I am happy with the d800 and the 28-300mm lens choice.<br />
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kofi darkohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16755515082551861400noreply@blogger.com0Calgary, AB, Canada51.045 -114.057222250.885273000000005 -114.37307919999999 51.204727 -113.7413652tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8788737135381476165.post-81083579585237085682012-06-12T19:21:00.000-06:002012-06-12T19:21:24.238-06:00iOS 6 Coming To An iPhone Near You This Fall<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If at all you are on the market for a Smartphone, don't pull the trigger on decision making until you have looked long and hard at the all new <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.apple.com/ios/ios6/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="IOS">iOS 6</a> features announced at the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/11/wwdc-2012-keynote-roundup/" target="_blank">WWDC 2012</a> by Apple yesterday, due to be released this fall.<br />
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For starters the Apple iOS 6 update will be compatible with the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.apple.com/iphone" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="iPhone">iPhone</a> 3GS and newer, <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.apple.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Apple">iPad</a> 2 and newer and the fourth generation <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.apple.com/ipodtouch/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="IPod Touch">iPod Touch</a> and newer. The only drag with upgrading from a system which is say a couple of years old is the noticeable slowing in performance as the antiquated hardware labors to keep up with the new operating software.<br />
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Some of the new features are not revolutionary in themselves as Android Ice Cream Sandwich is already offering some of them, and the Microsoft mobile platform has plenty new features as well. What usually sets Apple apart is the simple and elegant integration of all the different parts to provide an augmented user experience on a closed but secure platform.<br />
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There are over 200 new features arriving with iOS 6 but here are just a few of the more exciting ones:<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Passbook</span></b><br />
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An alternative to carrying a big wallet stacked with cards, Passbook will aggregate boarding passes, loyalty cards, shopping coupons etc in a way that will simplify the process of finding a needle in a haystack of cards from your wallet. There is an App <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.mycardstar.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="CardStar">CardStar</a> which I use now on my iPhone 4 though not as extensive in it's capability, provides an easy way to keep my loyalty cards in one place and I find it very useful. Passbook seeks to go beyond that, where boarding passes and coupons will appear on your locked screen when you arrive at the airport or in the grocery store.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>3D Maps</b></span><br />
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Google already provides <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.google.com/intl/en_ALL/help/maps/streetview/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Google Street View">StreetView</a> in the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.apple.com/ipad/features/maps.html" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Maps app">Maps App</a>, but here again Apple seems to forge ahead with relying less on it's main rival in the Smartphone market. The new Maps App will bring Text-to-Speech feature, which is a spoken turn-by-turn navigation instructions along with ability to do a birds eye view tour of cities. Now I am using <a href="http://wireless.mapquest.com/mapquest-4-mobile/mapquest-4-mobile-iphone/">Mapquest Mobile </a> which is a free navigation app that provides text-to-speech functionality and I must say works quite well.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Expanded Siri</b></span><br />
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Siri will now be available on the new iPad, in more languages and more countries. And it will open Apps so you can tweet and update <a class="zem_slink" href="http://facebook.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Facebook">Facebook</a> status by voice commands alone. My buddy Stacy who upgraded from an old flip phone to the iPhone 4S looks so productive dictating his text messages and setting up reminders, he now swears by this feature. If you are not big on typing on small touch screens you will appreciate this solution.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Facebook Integration</b></span><br />
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The lack of Facebook integration in the previous iOS iterations have always been one of my gripes with Apple but I can rest easy now that the same integration provided for the less popular twitter is extended to Facebook.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.apple.com/iphone/features/facetime.html" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="FaceTime">Facetime</a> over <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cellular_network" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Cellular network">Cellular Network</a></b></span><br />
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Now you can make Facetime calls over your Cellular network as well as over Wi-Fi. It remains to be seen how practical making Facetime calls over the networks will be considering how expensive data is right now. <br />
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My friends on the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://code.google.com/android/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Android">Android platform</a> will not trade in their phones for anything else and I find that to be the case with those using iOS. If you are still still on the fence deliberating which Smartphone to go with, I recommend the iPhone only because I think it provides access to the largest App market and is also quite secure. Plus I happen to own one, so excuse my bias. The <a href="http://ca.blackberry.com/">BlackBerry</a> enthusiasts are also comfortable with their portion and I am happy for them. Which ever platform you choose, don't look back after you make the decision and enjoy it for it's strengths. Share your comments and thanks for reading...<br />
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The typical traditional functions that call for the elaborate <a href="http://afrofrocks.co.uk/276-modern-style-kaba-and-slit.html">Kaba and Slit</a> arrangement include weddings, engagements, <a href="http://www.ghanacommunity.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=4312">outdoorings</a>, baby dedications and funerals. The predominantly red and black prints are often worn at funerals while white prints are worn at engagements and outdoorings.<br />
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Now if I remember correctly, about 6 yards of fabric will get you the complete Kaba and Slit. The Kaba is the top which uses up 2 yards, the bottom is the Slit which uses another 2 yards. The remaining 2 yards can be used for a head wrap or a shawl. This 2 piece is really versatile as mothers will also carry their new borns on their back in a tight wrap with them. <br />
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Here are Ten traditional styles for you and your seamstress to ponder....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yellow Kaba and Slit</td></tr>
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kofi darkohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16755515082551861400noreply@blogger.com0Calgary, AB, Canada51.045 -114.057222250.885273000000005 -114.37307919999999 51.204727 -113.7413652tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8788737135381476165.post-84227522107358501672012-06-09T15:44:00.000-06:002012-08-15T16:41:37.369-06:00Kanye West Gifted Lamborghini Aventador, Thanks To Kim Kardashian<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.tmz.com/person/kim-kardashian/" rel="tmzcom" target="_blank" title="Kim Kardashian">Kim Kardashian</a> made the point that like a <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.lamborghini.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Lamborghini">Lamborghini</a>, life is too fast and so expensive, a gesture I'm sure even the sometimes arrogant <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanye_West" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Kanye West">Kanye West</a> will surely notice.<br />
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At 750 000 dollars, the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.aventador.com/index-eng.html" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Lamborghini Aventador">Lamborghini Aventador</a> is quite a beautiful beast, 700 horsepower, lunging from zero to sixty clicks in a mere 2.8 seconds.<br />
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These two have been an item since April, not long after Kim's marriage to Kris Humphries fell on the rocks. Here are a few pictures, evidence how quickly they have made ground dating...<br />
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kofi darkohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16755515082551861400noreply@blogger.com0Calgary, AB, Canada51.045 -114.057222250.885273000000005 -114.37307919999999 51.204727 -113.7413652tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8788737135381476165.post-90728794185645817172012-06-06T23:48:00.000-06:002012-08-15T16:49:47.324-06:00Fifty Shades of Grey In The Spotlight For Being Heavy On The Darker Side<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTSeadKUpTunNkyymtoTJcUmDVhIFe3va1ZUBkAHGG_a-ynMpXuav_62U3uUTtuWPF8swvnkcKOgpLkfg46qDpx3UGd-N3sYRQNQBKWKvvUwz-b__NGFlIfxGuVG53THO-Im7amE6SYQ/s1600/50-Shades-of-Grey.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTSeadKUpTunNkyymtoTJcUmDVhIFe3va1ZUBkAHGG_a-ynMpXuav_62U3uUTtuWPF8swvnkcKOgpLkfg46qDpx3UGd-N3sYRQNQBKWKvvUwz-b__NGFlIfxGuVG53THO-Im7amE6SYQ/s320/50-Shades-of-Grey.jpg" width="224" /></a><a href="http://www.eljamesauthor.com/books/fifty-shades-of-grey">Fifty Shades of Grey</a> authored by British E.L.James is an erotic fictional novel, the first of a trilogy of books that outperformed on several bestseller lists but also endured censorship at some local public libraries. Just in case you lived under a rock and haven't heard about this book, chances are you are a) male or b) just like me, you don't particularly jump at the thought of reading novels, or both.<br />
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I haven't read a novel since I discovered <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Celestine_Prophecy">The Celestine Prophecy</a> by James Redfield about 2 years ago. A good read, I stumbled upon this book in the gym and was immediately drawn to it by the cover. I eventually got a pdf copy and read it cover to cover. A rare feat indeed!</div>
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It is going to take another such inspirational moment to drive me to reading a novel again and it looks like the moment is now. A few colleagues from work have announced glowing reviews only a few pages into their readings, and I never butted an eye. Then Tara, a very good friend calls from <a href="http://www.stjohns.ca/index.jsp">St. John's, New Foundland</a>. She is already 300 pages into Fifty Shades of Grey. She gives me a brief synopsis and I agree to find out why this book has captured the imagination of some and ignited the fantasies of others.</div>
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So anyways compliments Tara, I obtain a pdf copy and promptly loads it on the iPad. One chapter into the novel and Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is under way so I suspend the reading as I hate missing live events, especially those of the Sports variety.</div>
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I imagine it will be a while before I get through this book at which point I will make a determination to complete the trilogy which includes two other volumes namely <a href="http://www.eljamesauthor.com/books/fifty-shades-darker">Fifty Shades Darker</a> and <a href="http://www.eljamesauthor.com/books/fifty-shades-freed">Fifty Shades Freed</a>.</div>
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In March 2012, A Florida Public Library removed Fifty Shades of Grey from their shelves arguing that it neither met their selection criteria nor did it receive favourable reviews, even though there was very high interest in the book from the county library patrons. So thus more fuel was added to the fire of controversy shrouding this novel helping propel it to the top of bestseller lists in the US, UK and around the world. The Library will eventually succumb to pressure and popular demands and return the books to their shelves where they sit indexed in the categories Romance, Suspense and Erotica.<br />
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Apparently this book is very popular among thirty something year old moms, so if you fit the demographic you might want to check it out <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fifty-Shades-Grey-Book-Trilogy/dp/0345803485">here</a>. So give it a read and draw your own conclusions...<br />
And if you have already read, let us hear your thoughts about the book.<br />
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kofi darkohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16755515082551861400noreply@blogger.com0Calgary, AB, Canada51.045 -114.057222250.885273000000005 -114.37307919999999 51.204727 -113.7413652tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8788737135381476165.post-75193178044895455272012-06-05T01:54:00.001-06:002012-08-15T16:51:33.193-06:00Kate Middleton Fashion Icon Status Questioned<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine,_Duchess_of_Cambridge">Kate Middleton</a> the Duchess of Cambridge busting a red <a href="http://www.alexandermcqueen.com/alexandermcqueen/en_US">Alexander McQueen</a> frock at the Queen's Jubilee Celebration drew a lot of wows, and some subdued em sneers for a lack of originality as reality star royalty <a href="http://kimkardashian.celebuzz.com/">Kim Kardashian</a> already donned a shorter, sleeveless version of the frock, running errands. Yikes.<br />
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So the natural question, who wore the frock better? Most of the commentary I read was more sympathetic to the Duchess, as many cited how much more classy she is than Kim Kardashian. But I beg to differ. This red frock is heavy on straight lines and in my view, not as complimenting on Kate's slender and boyish frame. Straight line accents on dress work better on curvy body types as it provides a contrast in geometry. Any body agree with me on this, or I am out to lunch? Share your comments below. Thanks for reading...kofi darkohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16755515082551861400noreply@blogger.com0Calgary, AB, Canada51.045 -114.057222250.885273000000005 -114.37307919999999 51.204727 -113.7413652tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8788737135381476165.post-55342116037111779322012-06-04T02:19:00.001-06:002012-06-04T16:36:49.946-06:005 Gifts Dads Always Wanted For Father's Day<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Father's_Day">Father's Day</a>, June 17th 2012, the third Sunday of June is set aside this year to celebrate fatherhood and to complement the better publicized<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother's_Day"> Mother's Day</a>. Already celebrated by some countries such as Italy, Portugal, Germany, Russia and South Korea, The Americas along with scores of other countries will have their turn at the very commercialized celebration of Father's Day.<br />
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There will be exchange of goods and services. Sorry, I mean gifts. And knowing what to get that special Dad is key. Let me help you remove the guess work here. It's gonna come down to Science. A recent survey published by Harris Interactive for <a href="http://Ebates.com/">Ebates.com</a> polled 2000 American adults and concluded that while a 60% majority of women thought that tickets to a sporting event will be the most desired Father's day gift, when men actually wanted a tablet or smartphone, 52% of them. Go figure.<br />
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Care to know the remainder of the top five gifts American Dad's secretly want? Well second is a home cooked meal, then tickets to sporting events, power tools and finally a guilt-free weekend with friends.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The<a href="http://www.apple.com/ca/ipad/"> Apple IPad</a>, <a href="http://www.samsung.com/ca/consumer/mobile/mobile-phones/tablets/GT-P1000ZKMBMC">Samsung Galaxy Tab</a> and <a href="http://www.motorola.com/Consumers/US-EN/Consumer-Product-and-Services/Tablets/MOTOROLA-XOOM-with-WiFi-US-EN">Motorola Xoom</a></td></tr>
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Personally I think most Dads will be happy with fresh sets of boxer briefs and socks so they can finally retire some of those old faithfuls with holes in them. What are your thoughts on Father's Day gift ideas? Don't hesitate to share your ideas in the comments below. Thanks for stopping by...<br />
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