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Festival of Ideas

Where to go? Take inspiration at a day of talks, films and performances hosted by the Observer which will host at King’s Place, London on Saturday March 19. The day of talks, performance and films gathers speakers drawn from a range of disciplines – scientists, actors, philosophers, musicians, neuro-scientists and environmentalists. This ‘Festival of Ideas’ will be a day-long event designed to challenge, engage and inspire. It will feature speakers from Britain, America, France and South Africa delivering talks ranging from 6 to 18 minutes.

Among the speakers will be:
DJ, musician and artist, Goldie; Sarah Brown patron of the White Ribbon Alliance, Cedric Villani, winner of the Fields Medal for mathematics in 2010; Geoff Mulgan, chair of the Young Foundation; Cory Doctorow, sci-fi writer and blogger; René Redzepi, head chef at noma, the world’s best restaurant.Please note: Hall 2 will be running a live stream of the main event TEDxObserver in Hall 1 (all live speakers/performances will take place in Hall 1)

 

Face Painting Ideas

What is face painting? After all it’s creativity, individuality and no doubt fun. Though it were Halloween, any kind of parties, country fair or sports games – everywhere you can find face painting common sight. I guess that there need be no doubt that Face Painting Ideas is one of the most popular themes many people are looking for to learn the ways of self-expression. I’m sure you can find a lot of excellent free face painting ideas that will make you a smash hit at your next party or event!!

Don’t you know that body painting and face painting of course are being practiced in Indian culture since ancient times? It is a ritual act, which is used during different cultural evens such as festivals, religious events, it’s also an intrinsic part of their rich dance and more. In India people are often seen getting their faces painted even today.

Taking part in World Travel Market (WTM) in London this November, and visiting India travel exposition I could get this fantastic painting on my body – not on the face but only on my hands with traditional natural Indian paints. It is really very beautiful thing that is the exact! Here is you can see the photo of beautiful woman, who is the true master of Indian traditional body painting. Just it’s pity I didn’t ask her name.

 

Summer Events

Art BaselJun 10-14, 2009 is one of the most favourite destinations for art lovers from around the world.
Montreux Jazz Festival July 3 – 18, 2009. Furthermore, Montreux offers an enchanting scenery, which cannot be described in mere words and a large choice of accommodation running from nice small pensions in the mountains to five star hotels on the lakeside.

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Locarno International Film Festival expected in August 5 – 15, 2009 besides films will provide also

Excursions by boat on Lake Maggiore
Guided excursions with Maggiore Services
Walking and hiking on our mountains
Shopping under the arcades of Piazza Grande or in the old town and in Ascona
Visit of museums and exhibitions
A well deserved sleep after a long night.

Contact Information
Festival internazionale del film Locarno
Via Ciseri 23
6601 Locarno
Switzerland
Phone +41 (0)91 756 21 21
Fax +41 (0)91 756 21 49
info@pardo.ch
www.pardo.ch

Besides that it’s worth to include in your summer plan visiting
Lucerne Festival, Omega European Masters, Weltklasse Zürich, White Turf St. Moritz and more

 

NYC November 2008

If you are going to visit New York City this autumn no doubt that is great idea! But if you have not decided yet where you would like to go here is the list of some of the most interesting events that will take place in NYC this November taken from the site afropop.org. “Across 110th Street,
You can find it all in the street!”

Wednesday, Nov 5: The Best of the Latin Alternative Music Conference in New York
Thursday, Nov 6: New Guitar Voices: Vieux Farka Toure and Shiyani Ngcobo
Friday, Nov 7: Afropop Trailblazers
Saturday, Nov 8: Africa in America 2008
Monday, Nov. 10: Afropop Travels to Brazil for Old School and New School Flavor
Tuesday, Nov 11: Africa and the Blues
Wednesday, Nov 12: WOMEX 2006 in Seville Spain
Thursday, Nov. 13: Afropop Shout Out: Dar and Jo’berg
Friday, Nov. 14: Afropop Vignettes: Cuba
Saturday, Nov. 15: Venezuela: The Rise of Afro-Venezuelan Music to the Present-Day Hugo Chazez Era

Angelique Kidjo
Carnegie Hall
Saturday, November 1, 2008 8:30 PM

Toumani Diabate
NYU Skirball Center
Sunday, November 2, 2008 7:00 PM

Eva Ayllon
Carnegie Hall
Saturday November 8th 8pm

JB Mpiana
Irving Plaza
Saturday November 8th

Panel Discussion w/ Bill T. Jones, Roy Ayers, Aaron Johnson and others…
Harlem Stage
Tuesday, October 28th @ 7:30pm: $15

FREE Classes – Dance – Yoga n more

7 Days a Week – djs/live music starts @ 9 pm each night
Mon – Thu 7:30 pm – 4 am / Fri – Sun 7 pm – 4 am. Free
(via afropop.org/)

 

Stag Weekend

My summer holidays were wonderful. I’ve been in London and Edinburgh as you know and I liked these beautiful cities very much, both of them made a tremendous impression on me. It is really a lovely place to visit for sure and in case you are planning a Stag Weekend in London right now it’s absolutely great idea, you need not worry about. Buskers, bridges and beefeaters is a true capital choice. London is a vast, fabulous and very often unforgettable Mecca for thousands and thousands travelers not to mention shopping lovers and entertainment fans – they can find there everything they could want from world-wide known marvelous attractions to sensational shops and assorted restaurants.

No doubt there are many unknown places we would like to explore but there are several places we always remember and want to return, no wonder that London is one of them.

Well, if you want to have a good time with your friends if you are looking for your perfect stag weekend then why not make Edinburgh Stag Weekends? Today, you can build your own stag party, choose needed location, think of your own Stag Do activities, though it were paintball, carting, clay pigeon shooting or other interesting events then to get qualified online help in turning your dream throw.

Don’t you know that the history of Stag party is originated from ancient Sparta (5th century BC) traditional bachelor dinner when soldiers would toast each other on the eve of a friend’s wedding. Having the subject of many movies, especially comedies, such parties, known today as a Stag party or Hen party, involved activities beyond the usual parties and social gathering ingredients. In accordance with your desire you can also pick up something unusual or even exotic planning your own Stag party. Just don’t forget that the planned activities of the party are traditionally kept secret from the friend you are going to be with.

Anyway this is a great chance to relax with your friends getting as much unforgettable amazing stag experience as possible.

 

Wedding Travel.

I think that everyone dreams about the wedding that could be always remembered as a time when you enjoyed a magical experience full of adventure, excitement and romance? Why not? Wedding is the time when you may feel that you have wings and you can do everything even to fly. Actually weddings are “big business” and can be a lot of work and thought on how to make your wedding a day you’ll never forget, but the same way weddings can also be a lot of fun! Do you have any ideas?

There is really no right way or wrong way to have a wedding. You can plan a classic, traditional celebration, a funky, fun day, or anything in between. But a wedding travel is one of the best ideas that one can invent. It could be romantic, exceptional wedding venue in Tuscany with the unique and exquisite settings for your wedding that are unmatched in their elegance or in 15-acre pool complex in Alaska with flowers, catering, photographs and video services, that will make your dreams come true on your big day.
Just make your choice.

 

Be Optimists!

Could you imagine that every my day I start with watching short funny videos or playing Free Online Games. That’s really good deal because it brings me up optimistic mood and high spirits.

If you have taken a close look at the glass of water and you see that it is half empty then you know you are… By the way psychologists, studied the link between positive thinking and physical and mental health, assert that that there are at least four ways that optimism can affect longevity:
Optimists tend to be less passive than pessimists and less likely to develop “learned helplessness” or negative and debilitating responses to things that happen to them.
Optimists tend to be more likely to practice preventive health measures because they believe their actions make a difference.
Optimists suffer depression at a markedly lower rate than pessimists; depression is associated with mortality.
Optimists’ immune systems have been shown to function more effectively than those of pessimists.
I’m a big optimist as you see and I believe that books, movies, music, good friends, travels, funny videos and games help us through life’s boring moments.

 

Jennifer Lopez as designer.

Jennifer Lopez has shown her new fashion collection Justsweet 2008 at Eye Beam during NY Fashion Week Spring 2008 on Tuesday. Mini, mini and once more mini that is demonstrated by Jennifer Lopez’s collection.

Do you believe she did it? I do. Try to guess why:-)
As to me I dont find any interesting in that. Just for fun to you:-)

 

Fun and unique.

There is a new media device that lets you to be listening your favorite music while you get your shower. It’s head music player cleans and entertainment all at once. The unique gadget represents combination of shower head and MP3 player and definitely falls under the unnecessary gadgets category, but that doesn’t make it any less cool or imaginative.

The concept consists of a speaker/charging base/shower head holder mounted to the shower wall while the detachable shower head has control buttons for the MP3 device. It’s really great idea that been long time expecting by music lovers.

 

Gorbachev as a fashion star.

The last president of the Soviet Union Mikhail S. Gorbachev has taken part in a Louis Vuitton’s advertising photo session; the result of this will be seen in September’s Vogue. Also there were invited such stars as Katrin Deneuve and Andre Agassi.

“BAGGAGE” by Annie Leibovitz’s portrait, part of a new advertising campaign.