A Daslu Casa abre no sábado, dia 28 de novembro, a Exposição Moser, em que Eliana Tranchesi apresenta 15 peças símbolos na história da manufatura de cristais finos. Os cristais Moser destacam-se pelas suas translúcidas e exuberantes cores, notável design, produção artesanal e refinada gravação. A exposição é composta por peças clássicas e contemporâneas, luxuosas e sofisticadas, no estilo que transcende os limites do tempo. A Exposição Moser permanece em cartaz na Daslu Casa, Av. Chedid Jafet, 131, até 30 de dezembro de 2009.

I had mentioned quite a few posts ago about working on the ASI INVADER Ferrari F430 for the 2009 SEMA YEAR. Well, unfortunately a plethora of things happened, schedulings and what not and was unable to complete it. BUT, not showing up to SEMA without the Ferrari was not an option. So To no avail the quality work and team that brought this together was GT Pro in conjunction with Mastermind (TR Trading). The Amazing thing is the whole project took about 2 weeks to build, and was actually put together in three days. Such quality work in a short amount of time is highly impressive and I am glad to see that the car was able to show up.

My obsession grows with every passing day for the the new entry level AMG Car. In which next year I will most likely pull the trigger on one if all the business plans go as planned then it will be a very feasible purchase. check out some pics and info below.

(from Mercedes-Benz Press Release) In the German Touring Car Championships (DTM) the new AMG C-Class ensures exciting motor racing at the highest level, and now its roadgoing sister model is celebrating its debut: the new C 63 AMG. Its AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine develops a peak output of 336 kW/457 hp and a maximum torque of 600 newton metres – unrivalled figures in this segment. Accordingly the C 63 AMG accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds, while its top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h. In conjunction with an all-new front axle, speed-sensitive AMG sports steering and the new, 3-stage ESP Ò, the AMG sports suspension ensures both outstanding driving enjoyment and exemplary handling dynamics. A combination of expressive design, a decidedly sporty interior and a high level of everyday practicality makes the C 63 AMG a unique high-performance car. The market launch will commence in early 2008.

With the new C 63 AMG, Mercedes-AMG GmbH is making a confident statement to mark the 40th birthday of the company. The new V8 flagship model is now the fifth generation of the AMG C-Class, whose family tree goes back to the C 36 AMG of 1993 – the very first vehicle developed as a cooperative venture between Daimler-Benz and AMG.

Merely the appearance of the C 63 AMG is impressive enough, with its wide, road-hugging stance. The new bonnet with its prominent power domes conceals the independently developed AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine, which develops a fulminating 336 kW/457 hp at 6800 rpm from a displacement of 6208 cubic centimetres. In this respect the C 63 AMG comes very close to the 470 or so horsepower delivered by the AMG C-Class racing touring car in the DTM series. This high output also benefits the power-to-weight ratio, which is a very favourable 3.6 kg/hp.

The torque developed by the AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine need fear no comparison either. The maximum of 600 newton metres at 5000 rpm is unrivalled in this class, and the torque curve is equally impressive: from 2000 to 6250 rpm the driver always has more than 500 newton metres on tap – ideal for powerful acceleration in any engine speed range.

V8 with thoroughbred racing technology and a designer exhaust note

Introduced in 2005, the V8 engine is installed in numerous AMG high-performance cars and excels with its thoroughbred motor sports technology.

Perfect cylinder charging is guaranteed by the vertical arrangement of the intake and exhaust ducts, as well as the magnesium variable intake manifold with two integral throttle flaps. Other high-tech features include variable camshaft adjustment, four-valve technology with bucket-type tappets, a particularly rigid aluminium crankcase of closed-deck design and the low-friction TWAS coating on the cylinder contact surfaces.
Among the particular strengths of the AMG V8 engine are outstanding responsiveness and enormous pulling power – by virtue of its large displacement, it develops over 30 percent more torque than comparable engines in this performance class. Electronically controlled fuel delivery is another reason for the outstanding agility and responsiveness to movements of the accelerator. With its sporty AMG sound, which was designed-in during a series of sophisticated trials, this eight-cylinder powerpack from Affalterbach offers the unique excitement of a fast-revving, naturally aspirated engine – an audible and immediate experience whether at low, medium or high engine speeds.

In the interests of optimal reliability, the C 63 AMG has a particularly efficient water cooling system and large engine and transmission oil coolers. Located behind the large apertures in the AMG front apron, these coolers ensure non-critical operating temperatures at all times – even under the extreme stress of the racetrack.

Like all AMG high-performance engines, the AMG 6.3-litre V8 is built in the AMG engine shop on the traditional “one man, one engine” principle. This means that one technician is responsible for hand-assembling a complete V8 engine to the highest quality standards – which is attested to by his signature on the AMG engine plate.

AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC with blipping function

This high-performance eight-cylinder engine has the perfect partner in the form of the AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC transmission. Equipped with AMG steering wheel shift paddles and three driving modes, the seven-speed automatic transmission allows a decidedly sporty or more comfort-oriented style of driving according to the driver’s preference. The different modes – “S” (Sport), ” C” (Comfort) and “M” (Manual) differ in their shift characteristics and speed: gearshifts in “S” mode are around 30 percent faster than in “C”, and no less than around 50 percent faster in “M” mode.

Pressing a button is sufficient to activate the desired driving programme.

The new C 63 AMG is the very first AMG car to feature an automatic throttle-blipping function during downshifts. This not only enhances the driver’s emotional experience – the almost completely jolt-free downshifting process also reduces the load-change responses and has a particularly positive effect when braking before bends on the racetrack.

Redesigned front axle with 35-millimetre wider track

The C 63 AMG owes its outstanding handling dynamics to the AMG sports suspension and an all-new three-link front axle design. The stiff configuration of the springs and gas-pressure shock absorbers ensures optimal road contact and low body movements when negotiating serpentine bends at speed. The new front axle has a 35-millimetre wider track – visible by the more widely flared wheel arches – and therefore ensures lower dynamic wheel loads when cornering. A number of features make for substantially more stability and precision in all driving situations: the redesigned wheel location at the front axle is 100 percent more rigid, leading to a considerable improvement in steering precision. Another benefit makes itself felt when braking, as the new wheel location ensures an immediate response even under high dynamic stresses.

In combination with completely newly configured elasto-kinematics, the new wheel location provides greatly improved lateral dynamics and allows the driver of the C 63 AMG to benefit from significantly higher cornering speeds. A larger torsion bar stabiliser, new head bearings and dampers with rebound buffer springs further enhance this stability and precision. Steering feedback is also improved by the new kinematics. The speed-sensitive AMG sports steering has a ratio of 13.5:1, but feels more direct as a result of moving what is termed the instant centre of motion at the front axle. A more rigid Hardy disc in the steering column, as well as modified steering characteristics, make a further contribution to increased precision.

The multi-link independent rear suspension has also been thoroughly re-engineered, with a twelve-millimetre wider track and more camber leading to improved cornering performance. Reinforced drive shafts and drive joints increase fatigue strength and round off the improvements to the rear suspension of the C 63 AMG.

The completely newly developed AMG sports suspension combines outstanding handling dynamics with the long-distance comfort to be expected of a Mercedes – which also means that the C 63 AMG has the characteristic virtues of a genuine AMG.

18-inch AMG light-alloy wheels, 19-inch wheel/tyre combination on request

The C 63 AMG is appropriately fitted with new, 18-inch AMG light-alloy wheels in a five-spoke design. Painted in titanium grey, these high-sheen wheels in size 8.0 x 18 and 8.5 x 18 are shod with wide-base tyres in size 235/40 R 18 (front) and 255/35 R 18 (rear). Even more dynamic handling is made possible by the optionally available 19-inch AMG light-alloy wheels in a multi-spoke design. The front wheels are in size 8.0 x 19 with 235/35 tyres, with 9.0 x 19 wheels and 255/30 R 19 tyres at the rear.
Generously dimensioned AMG high-performance braking system

Internally ventilated and perforated disc brakes all-round reside behind the spokes of the AMG wheels. The front brakes have size 360 x 36-millimetre discs with six-piston fixed callipers, while deceleration at the rear is by 330 x 26-millimetre discs with four-piston fixed callipers. The AMG high-performance braking system is characterised by great sensitivity and high fade-resistance.

3-stage ESPÒ with Sport function as a new feature in the C 63 AMG

The Electronic Stability Program ESPÒ is specifically configured for the dynamic performance of the C 63 AMG, which is the first AMG model to feature the 3-stage ESPÒ with a Sport function. This system offers three different control settings, and is a logical further development of the AMG ESPÒ philosophy. The ESP key in the centre console enables the driver to choose between three modes – “ESP ON”, “ESP SPORT” and “ESP OFF” – the currently active mode is shown in the central display of the AMG instrument cluster.

In “ESP ON” mode, the onset of handling instability leads to braking intervention at one or more of the wheels, accompanied by a reduction in engine torque. Briefly pressing the ESP key activates “ESP SPORT”. In this mode the braking intervention to counter oversteer or understeer, as well as the accompanying reduction in engine torque, allows a higher dynamic threshold and, for instance, corresponding drift angles – which means that the driver of the C 63 AMG benefits from considerably more active driving pleasure. ESP Ò is restored to its normal function as soon as the brake pedal is operated.

Prolonged pressure on the ESP key activates “ESP OFF”. There is no intervention to control the handling dynamics, and no reduction in engine torque – thus increasing driving enjoyment even further. “ESP OFF” should only be used by experienced drivers on dedicated racetracks. In this mode too, operating the brake pedal restores all the normal functions of ESPÒ. The system’s traction logic is active in all three ESP Ò modes. If one of the drive wheels threatens to spin, specific brake pressure is applied to create the effect of a mechanical differential lock. This means that the engine power is optimally transferred to the road.

More distinctive exterior design than ever before

It is not only in technological but also in visual terms that the new C 63 AMG is more distinctively different from the standard C-Class than ever before. The front end is dominated by the new bonnet with its two pronounced power domes, as well as the trademark AMG radiator grille with a central star and two louvres with chrome inserts. The honeycomb pattern of the grille is also reflected in the large air dams of the new, athletically contoured front apron which forms part of the AMG-specific bodystyling. The fog lamps with chrome surrounds are spaced well apart, acting together with the flared front wheel arches to accentuate the width of the car – with the striking transition from the front apron to the wings leaving a particularly strong impression. The side air vents in the front apron serve to expel the hot air from the oil coolers. If the C 63 AMG is specified with the optional bi-xenon headlamps or the Intelligent Light System, the headlamps are also dark-tinted.

Eye-catching features when viewed from the side include the 18-inch AMG light-alloy wheels, the harmoniously integrated “6.3 AMG” lettering on the front wing and the AMG side skirts. At the rear the standard LED rear lights, the AMG rear apron with its black diffuser insert and three pronounced diffuser fins, as well as the AMG sports exhaust system with two chrome twin tailpipes, provide further visual highlights that are hallmarks of the brand. The AMG spoiler lip on the boot lid reduces lift and ensures greater handling stability at high speeds.

AMG interior with new sports seats and performance steering wheel

This decidedly sporty theme is continued in the interior of the C 63 AMG, which now has special AMG sports seats with integral head restraints for the first time. The seats not only feature a new design with cross-piping and AMG lettering, but also an adaptive backrest with adjustments for the side bolsters and lumbar support. The standard upholstery in ARTICO man-made leather/AMG fabric is available in a choice of black or reef grey – or as an option the interior can be further enhanced with particularly high-grade leather in black, reef grey or black/sahara beige. Perfect handling control is assured with the new AMG performance steering wheel in a three-spoke design, which has a rim diameter of 365 millimetres and a flattened lower section. The upper section is covered in perforated leather, and two silver AMG shift paddles enable the gears to be shifted manually.

AMG main menu with a wide variety of displays

The trademark AMG instrument cluster in a tubular design features newly styled dials, AMG-specific lettering and a new night-time design. Eye-catching details include the 320 km/h speedometer scale, AMG lettering, red needles and the “6.3 V8″ logo in the rev counter. The AMG main menu in the central display allows numerous settings, with “Warm Up”, “Set Up” and “RACE” modes activated via buttons on the AMG performance steering wheel. “Warm Up” displays the engine oil and coolant temperature, “Set Up” the current ESP Ò mode and the transmission mode “S”, “C” or “M”. “RACE” mode makes the RACETIMER available, with which the driver is able to measure lap times on a racetrack.

Development and design of the C 63 AMG

Creating a new car is a complex undertaking, and this certainly applies to the new Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG whose conceptual phase commenced in 2004. This began with the fundamental feasibility study known as packaging. The new C 63 AMG was first constructed as a digital model, the engine, cooling system, fuel system, drive train and axles being “married” with the bodyshell to examine buildability. In spring 2005 the first 1:4-scale design models were produced on the basis of drawings and computer images, and in addition the first testing & development vehicles were already built on the basis of the preceding C 55 AMG. This made it possible to test major assemblies such as the drive train, brakes and axles. The latest onboard measuring technology provided valuable data such as engine oil, coolant and brake disc temperatures – but other aspects of interest were lap times e.g. on the north loop of the Nürburgring, as well as measurable, precisely defined handling manoeuvres to provide comparisons between different axle configurations. These tests were accompanied by extensive aerodynamic tests on the bodyshell of the C 63 AMG, and it was only then that the final design was approved.

Following approval of the concept in the autumn of 2005, the first fully-fledged prototypes of the C 63 AMG were built. At the same time the high-performance saloon was also produced as a digital prototype. Computer simulations made it possible for the “real” development prototypes to exhibit a very high level of maturity during the first rollout. These simulations included the most important vehicle functions, such as handling dynamics, the engine and drive train, bodyshell durability, suspension performance, passive safety, the engine’s thermal characteristics and performance/fuel consumption.

From Affalterbach to every climatic zone on earth

The standardised and highly sophisticated AMG development and test programme for the C 63 AMG began in summer 2005. Over the next couple of years around 20 vehicles were dispatched all over the world from Mercedes-AMG GmbH in Affalterbach, to be subjected to strenuous tests in every climatic zone.

Test, analyse and optimise – that is the creed of the specialists at AMG to achieve the objectives laid down in the book of specifications. Another decisive aspect was an ongoing dialogue between Design and Development, so that any necessary technical modifications were also implemented in design terms.

lately I have obtained quite the obsession with the 3 pointed star, most notably the new C63. The New E-class and and Ecoupe is no exception and this time Lorinser has not disappointed and has taken a slightly different approach with their run of the mill styling. And, now the love is running deeper in my veins to obtain more than one benz of my own.

The W212 premium limousine: The new E-Class as a top-class Lorinser

The popular luxury car from Mercedes Benz already has six decades of model history behind it. It was only natural for Sportservice Lorinser, a company with long tradition, to take on the type W212 limousine with special devotion. The result is an optical and technical masterpiece, which is available from now.

The world-renowned four-eyed face of the completely re-designed classic is captivating in its tuned version thanks to the extremely bold expression. The strikingly angular front headlights are joined by a black coated grill, which is thrillingly pushed into centre of attention by the front spoiler that has been stretched further forwards.

Its new aura is not just mysterious, but also oozes power. The designers knew that by having a middle section in the bumper marked with a different colour, they would be able to skilfully emphasise the typical Lorinser gills in the fenders as well as the voluminous side sills. In addition they gave the clear-puritan design of the basic bodywork interesting new highlights: a pert rear, formed by the Lorinser rear apron with the diffuser set and a dynamic roof spoiler. Sports suspension with adequate lowering guarantees that the limousine takes the corners every time. Attractive light-alloy wheels suit them well, which Lorinser offers in timelessly classic and modern designs.

With regards to the sound, the Lorinser E-Class already showed its highly-addictive potential at its first public appearances. This is no wonder as four sonorous exhaust pipes set off acoustic fireworks as soon as you put your foot down. And last but not least this should ensure that the Lorinser E-Class limousine’s appearance is one to remember. www.lorinser.com

I am usually not a big fan of most of anything that Mansory makes. But, Lately I have had a fascination with their carbon fixation. for example their Aston Martin Mansory Cyrus. This car is based on an Aston Martin DB9 and has completely been resurfaced and rebuilt with Aerospace pre-preg carbon fiber, and gets 28 extra horses.

Every Bit has been redone in Carbon Fiber with the exception of the rear fenders because they couldn’t shape the carbon fiber accordingly, so the carbon fiber adhered to the existing fenders and extended in width by two inches from the original car. The new Carbon Panels are glued to the standard panels with adhesive bought from Lamborghini. Otherwise it’s all CF. The Roof scoop is unfortunately non functional but hey sometimes that wig on that hot girl does the job. The Cyrus will run you €380,000 on top of a DB9.Which I say is not all bad for a full carbon piece.

Harvey Nichols do outro lado da Rua, impossivel resistir !!!!

Marc Jacobs, as fotos estao pessimas, é proibido fotografar, mas mesmo assim eu fiz !

Jimmy Choo

Dolce & Gabana

Mestre !!!!!!!!!!!

Vou fotografar ja posto as comprinhas !

Cheguei no hotel loucaaa por um cigarro e olha como chegou no quarto, achei o máximo !

Na próxima sexta-feira, 27 de Novembro, às 13 horas, a Villa Mercato, loja de móveis e decoração na Vila Nova Conceição, recebe a imprensa para um almoço de apresentação de seu novíssimo espaço de moda.  Dalva Betti e as filhas Alessandra Betti Paiva e Renata Betti são as responsáveis por essa inovadora proposta de unir, em um só endereço, itens exclusivos de Moda, Decoração e Design. Rua Diogo Jácome, 337.

27.11.Montagem
No dia 27 de novembro, sexta-feira, as 12h, o arquiteto italiano Nicola Goretti estará no Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil para acompanhar a montagem da exposição ‘Saint-Étienne, Cité du Design’, que o CCBB apresenta em São Paulo entre os dias 01 de dezembro e 30 de janeiro de 2010. Na ocasião, Goretti, um dos curadores da mostra, apresentará parte das instalações, dando uma prévia das novas propostas e ideias de design e arquitetura sustentável da França que farão parte da ‘Saint-Étienne, Cité du Design’. Rua Alvares Penteado, 112. informações pelo tel 11 3113 3651. A partir de 01 de dezembro, de terça a domingo, das 10h as 21, a partir de 01 de dezembro.

Shin Se Kyung and Big Bang are coming together again for Cyon and have finished filming the CF a couple of days ago.

The new model is called CYON Crystal and is clear like it’s name. It has a glass keypad and features a sleek new design.

Shin Se Kyung has been active these days on the daily sitcom High Kick Through The Roof and now she’s even got a CF with Big Bang on her shoulders. Not bad. There will be 4 different episodes for the CF and they will be revealed in December. So check out the preview from the pictures.

We reported a few hours ago that YG Entertainment had turned down a lead role for T.O.P. on a new upcoming drama, Zero Plus. But after all, he has been quite busy these days working as both a Big Bang member and a cold-blooded killer, so it’s understandable. However, the president of YG Entertainment, Yang Hyun Suk, just released an official statement how a schedule conflict wasn’t the real reason why they rejected the role. Turns out, they are actually looking for another member of Big Bang to fill the spot.

Yang Hyun Suk stated:

“What was released through the press is completely different from the truth. We are currently looking for another Big Bang member, since we believed T.O.P. is not suitable for that specific role. We did consider T.O.P. at first for Song Ji Na’s new drama which YG will be producing, Zero Plus, as a student who dreams to be a musical actor. However, we believed T.O.P. the rapper is not fitting for the role of a student. It is true that T.O.P.’s schedule is very hectic as an actor and a member of Big Bang, but we would never reject a role for Song Ji Na’s drama with the excuse of a busy schedule.”

Wow, another Big Bang member going into acting? Who do you think would be most ‘fitting’ for such role? I don’t know about you guys, but I give my vote to Daesung. I mean seriously, who else would fit the role of a student/musical actor better than him

27 de outubro de 2009, uma chamada para a toda poderosa Telefunica, solicitando a transferência do serviço de conexão internética da Speerady, gera um dos maiores períodos de desconforto e desespero para minha pessoa e todos aqueles que trabalham comigo na Pãofraria da Panificação em JCity. A solicitação ocorreu por causa da mudança de nosso escritório para o mega super hyper condomínio empresarial JCity Plaza Networking Place.

Logo após a ligação, nossa funcionária voltou com a informação que o serviço de transferência demoraria em torno de 30 dias, mas como eramos clientes VIP (vale lembrar que toda vez que fui VIP eu tomei na cabeça) nosso serviço seria realizado dentro de 10 dias, pensamos rapidamente numa alternativa que pudesse amenizar nosso sofrimento, uma conexão via 3G da operadora MORTA, meu Deus do céu, que coisa horrível. Bem, passados os 10 dias recebemos uma ligação da Telefunica avisando que um técnico iria fazer o serviço da transferência, muito bem, passou um dia, dois dias, três dias, não percam as contas, passou o quarto dia…e nada…resolvemos ligar para a ANATIL e reclamar…para nossa deslumbre eles falaram que daríam a resposta em no máximo 5 dias úteis…porra já estava esperando a 4 dias…por sorte no quinto dia de espera o técnico resolveu aparecer e finalmente instalar a merda do Speerady.

Durante esse período muita coisa aconteceu por aí e sem dúvida duas chamaram a atenção, primeiramente o caso da loira da UNIBUNDA que conseguiu estratégicamente sua promoção, dando assim um baile nos mais consagrados e gabaritados marketeiros de plantão.

Ela só não conseguiu atingir o estrelato por causa do apagão, que apagou a loira e deixou uma boa parte dos brasileiros sem ver o próprio nariz por causa da escuridão, caus total, no país que possuí a maior reserva natural de coisas que podem virar energia, tudo bem que o apagão teve uma coisa boa…os argentinos devem ter ficado com o tango na mão ao saberem que o problema da energia do Brasuca era em Itaipum.

Porém o apagão deixou sequelas e alguns perderam a luz e até agora continuam na escuridão, como é o caso do Palmeiras que conseguiu perder a luz da liderança e começou a correr para dentro do tunel escuro, deixando os Bambis e os Urubus decidirem o Campeonato Brasuqueiro.

Claro que na minha vida humana pessoal, algumas coisas aconteceram também, Joana minha querida bulldog está feliz com sua nova família, segundo o Carcaça ela está levando uma vida de rainha.

Fui convidado para escrever uma coluna numa revista de mulheres sem roupa, chamada Cassino Girls, agora o ZéJosé tá ficando metido, no bom sentido da palavra.

Do resto tudo continua na mesma fedentina, vamo que vamo, porque agora eu sou 130Kbps de Download.

In the last few years we’ve been getting a few JDM import vans but not many really compare to what you find wondering around the streets of Osaka. It’s a strange thought, but think of how many 4WD/SUV’s are on the road in Australia compared to amount of vans… then reverse it and that’s how many vans are rolling around Japan (and lack of 4X4’s).




Thanks for reading
xjohnx.

DE CINE A FOST INVENTAT SI CUM FUNCTIONEAZA TEREMINUL.PRIMA LECTIE DE MUZICA LA TEREMIN

Inventat de rusul Leon Theremin in 1919, tereminul este unul dintre primele sintetizatoare electronice.

Ce il face special este ca scoate sunete fara sa fie atins, mainile celui care il folosesc se misca intre cele doua antene. Astfel, controleaza frecventele si volumul pe care aparatul le emite.

Construit din două oscilatoare cu frecvenţe radio şi două antene metalice, funcţionează şi cântă singur la semnalele electrice produse prin mişcarea mâinilor artistului între cele două antene direcţionate spre difuzoare. Interpretul „atinge lumina şi ea cântă”. Tereminul e alimentat de la sursă electrică, iar sunetul se obţine din diferenţa de frecvenţă dintre două oscilatoare, unul cu frecvenţă fixată, celălalt cu frecvenţă variabilă. Instrumentul are două antene în raza cărora trec mâinile artistului cu mişcări de dirijor, care obţin înălţimea sunetului şi volumul. Benedict Popescu a luat contact cu tereminul în 1999, când a obţinut o bursă NATO în Anglia. Are deja înregistrate două CD-uri cu piese consacrate, româneşti şi străine, cântate la fierăstrău si la teremin.

DORIT CRYSLER-FEMEIA CU MAINI VRAJITE SAU ZEITA TEREMINULUI

DORIT CHRYSLER,cantareata de origine austriaca, adoptata de New York ,este “zeita tereminului”, asa cum a fost numita de presa straina.”Femeia cu maini vrajite” a fost prezenta si la Bucuresti in anul 2007 ,intr-un spectacol organizat la petrecerea Campari

BENDICT POPESCU CANTA LA TEREMIN -romanta “Pe langa plopii fara sot”.

MARIN MIHAI-”HAI, ROMANIA !”-BLOGUL ROMANILOR DE PRETUTINDENI (http://mihaimarin.wordpress.com

Alcimar Lodetti, presidente da Altero Design, e Arthur Casas convidam para brunch de apresentação da coleção Altero 2010, com complementos  in House e lançamento especial de Arthur Casas.Na quarta-feira, 25 de novembro, a partir das 10h.Al. Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 1.442.

25.11.Workshop com Morena Leite
A Todeschini convida para workshop sobre Culinária para Jornalistas, no Casa Boa Mesa, na quarta-feira, 25, das 10h45 as 12h. O evento será comandado pela chef Morena Leite, do Restaurante Capim Santo, e acontecerá no ambiente que ganhou o nome de “Escola Gourmet Todeschini”.  Morena vem reunindo convidados com quem prepara e ensina suas delícias gastronômicas que são degustadas ao final da aula. O espaço serve de ponto de encontro entre lojistas, arquitetos e profissionais de decoração durante o Boa Mesa. Esse ano, a Todeschini inaugurou parceria com a arquiteta Fernanda Marques, que desenvolveu a Cozinha do Chef e Lounge. Em um projeto de 194 m², o ambiente tem como centro uma bancada escultórica, que pontua o espaço e remete a formas e imagens da natureza – seguindo a mesma tendência da recém-lançada coleção Todeschini, a Organix, que inova ao incluir curvas no mobiliário planejado.No Jockey Club, av. Lineu de Paula Machado, 1.075.

25.11.Inauguração Blue Gardenia
Blue Gardenia convida para inauguração de sua nova loja. Na quarta-feira, dia 25, a partir das 17h, Al. Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 1.403.

25.11.Pós-aquecimento

Com forte ascendência nas artes plásticas, o fotógrafo Dede Fedrizzi (foto abaixo), que já expôs em Zurique, Madri, Nova Iorque, Paris, Bienal de São Paulo, Bienal de Roma, e Atenas, expõe a partir de quarta-feira, dia 25 de novembro, Acid Rain. Nascido no Brasil, Dede trabalhou e viveu pelo mundo. Autodidata, aprendeu fotografia quando criança, pegando emprestada a câmera do pai.  Mais tarde, dedicou-se ao trabalho de moda e publicidade, mas sempre flertando com as artes plásticas.   Muito cedo saiu do país, buscando experiências e vivências de mundo, essenciais para o seu trabalho.  Nos anos em que viveu em Nova Iorque, estudou artes na Universidade NYU, e começou um mergulho gradativo no mundo artístico. A cidade teve influencia fundamental no estilo do seu trabalho, sempre denso. Agora, com Acid Rain,a influência dos ares tropicais, transforma a densidade em uma leveza de verão, uma explosão de cores.  Nesse trabalho, a mulher é sempre distante, quase indiferente. Uma sobrevivente do que restou, em um mundo pós- aquecimento.  Dede nos mostra um pouco do futuro, onde o céu tem cores ácidas e as ruas são quase vazias. No Dalmau Studio, rua Groenlândia, 1.943, as 21h.

 According to legend, Puru Maharshi did meditation at the hill, where the temple of Shiva now stands. It was a dense forest in those days; hence its name Puruvanam, which became peruvanam. The rishi brought the image of Shiva, the Lingam, a half cylinder, to be installed on top of the hill. Afterwards, the upper half of the hill, leaving the small area where the Lingam was placed, was razed down to its present size, making a vast plane, with the central high ground standing tall (MADATHILAPPAN) which is protected by massive walls on all sides, with twin temples of Eratteppan and Madathilappan, the latter standing tall, with a number of granite steps leading to the sanctum, from where, you get a sky view of the surrounding landscape. I am never tired of watching it, from childhood days, as my mother’s home was near the southern Gopuram (gate).

There were several venerable, old trees in the compound, including peepal tree and one perillamaram (meaning- tree without name, as it was a stranger there), all looking very old and about to die. New trees have replaced them.

 The big koothampalam, where chakyar koothu was a regular ritual in those days, is rare in the other temples.

The koothu is a sort of mono act and Ramayanam is the theme. The Chakyar will make fun of any body among the audience, however high his status!

Once, the chakyar came very near to the man, a VIP who had just entered the hall, stood there  for a few seconds, and commented: a real monkey, only the tail is missing!

 One is supposed to suffer and grin, never retort.

Every year, for one month or so, there is thevaruseva, when there will be feasting, both times in the day, only for Brahmins. The dining hall is very long, some four feet in height, cut into three segments to allow devotees to pass through. As children we had difficulty in jumping up on to the dining place.

Throughout the year, there is simple food served to brahmins which we avoided as something below our status. Tamil Brahmins made use of this facility. My maternal grandfather’s brother lived at the western gopuram, eating the free food.

The circular sanctum of Eratteppan ( there is one big lingam and one small lingam by its side, hence this name) is very spacious, with a circular covered veranda, allowing the poojary to go from Shiva in the west to Parvathy in the back of the sanctum. In Keralam, Shiva is alone; in rare cases, where she is allowed inside, she is at the back of the temple.

The eastern entrance, where the gopuram was destroyed by the soldiers of Tippu Sultan, leads to the broad sloping arena, where seven elephants can stand side by side, during pooram festival. Farther down is the spacious temple pond. All the villagers take bath in this waterhole, with steps to climb down and a pucca shed on one side, where the poojary takes bath before entering the temple.The pond will not dry up even in summer, in rainy season it will be full.

Mekavil Bhagavathy is near the western gopuram. Oorakath Ammathiruvady, Thiruvullakavu Sasthavu, and several other temples are in the vicinity.

The location of the temple is twelve KM from Trichur, on the road to Triprayar temple of Lord Ram.

“Dubái” no tiene ningún significado en árabe, pero en hindi significa “Dos Hermanos” en idioma árabe: دبيّ) es uno de los siete emiratos que integran desde 1971 los Emiratos Árabes Unidos. Posee 4.114 km² y su población asciende a 2.262.000 habitantes (2008).

La ciudad de Dubái es famosa por sus cientos de atracciones turísticas y su gran zona de rascacielos, entre ellos el Burj Dubai, y bloques de edificios en Sheikh Zayed Road, situada en el distrito financiero de Dubái.

Se ha convertido en una puerta muy importante para Occidente que entre otras ventajas constituye un centro financiero de envergadura mundial.

Dentro de los grandes proyectos de urbanización y de turismo, así como de vivienda de lujo, se encuentran las Islas Palm, con tres diferentes ambientes; en Palma Jumeirah, que es el primero de los proyectos; en Palma Jebel Ali, que es el segundo (50% más grande) y Palma Deira, tres veces mayor que el primero.

Asimismo,circundando la palmera Jebel Ali se encuentra el desarrollo del Waterfront que con su forma de media luna abarca todo el lado izquierdo de la segunda palmera y el territorio costero occidental a esta sirviendo de puerto de entrada al Arabian canal que consiste en una red de canales que conectaran a desarrollos interiores en pleno desierto replicando el éxito del antiguo Creek, otro mega projecto es The World, compuesto por 300 islas artificiales de arena, que serán ocupadas por residencias, centros comerciales y por hoteles de cinco estrellas.

Dubái es gobernado por Su Majestad el Sheikh (emir) Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. El soberano es además Vicepresidente y Primer Ministro de los EAU y gobernador de Dubái. Está casado con la Princesa Haya bint Al-Hussein, hija del rey Hussein de Jordonia y hermana del actual rey de Jordania Adbullah II.

Demografia

Dubái es inusual en cuanto a su población, ya que se compone principalmente de extranjeros mientras que los emiratís de los EAU constituyen una minoría. La mayor parte de estos extranjeros proceden del Sur de Asia y del sureste asiático. Una cuarta parte de la población afirma proceder de la vecina Irán.

Dubái es también lugar de residencia para aproximadamente 120.000 británicos, 2000 españoles, 1500 franceses y demás occidentales. El gobierno de los EAU no permite ninguna clase de nacionalización o residencia permanente para los allí extranjeros. No obstante, los extranjeros sí pueden adquirir y poseer propiedades sin un socio local o patrocinador y así obtienen residencia permanente.

Idioma y religion

El idioma oficial es el árabe pero también se hablan el inglés, el alemán, hindi/urdu, malayalam, el tamil, persa y el tagalo. La religión mayoritaria de los emiratís es el Islam, con una amplia mayoría de sunníes y una minoría chiíta digna de mención. Muchos de los extranjeros son de confesión hindú, sikh y cristiana. Dubái es el único emirato que cuenta con templo hindú y con Gurdwara Sikh.

Dubái antes era conocida como una ciudad de los Emiratos Arabes pero en 1982 se independiza y actualmete sigue creciendo económicamente gracias al Petroleo. A principios de 2001, se dio un paso vanguardista con la construcción de varias iglesias más en una parcela de terreno de Jebel Ali donada por el gobierno de Dubái a cuatro congregaciones protestantes y una congregación católico romana.

El apoyo financiero a los grupos no musulmanes por parte del gobierno de Dubái es en forma de terrenos donados para la construcción de iglesias y otras instalaciones religiosas, incluidos cementerios. Les está permitido recaudar fondos entre sus feligreses y recibir apoyo económico del extranjero. Las iglesias cristianas pueden anunciar abiertamente sus servicios litúrgicos, pero no está permitido utilizar campanas para ningún anuncio.

Came across this nice group of cars on Import NC thats been around since 2003.  They have everything from full drag to laid vip styled rides even the clean and classy style.  I am always happy to see car guys still sticking to the club/crew/team side of the auto culture it keeps it strong!

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That’s right ladies, our sexy Big Bang-er and current soloist Taeyang is a man who’s sick of his “guy who’s never dated” tag.

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After the huge success of his first single Look Only At Me in 2008, Taeyang came back to taste the sweetness of success yet again with his 2nd single Wedding Dress. Though his on-stage image went from selfish lover to a part of an unrequited love, his off-stage image remains the same – our Taeyang is still painfully shy. In a recent interview, Taeyang admitted his bashful flaw by stating, “There’s a reason why I can’t appear on variety shows like Seungri.”

Taeyang then went from talking about his shy nature to his passion for music.

“I’ve never dated before. I never had a chance to date because I was focusing on my music. I never had time to date, but I never meant for the image of ‘guy who’s never dated’ to happen intentionally. For me, music is hard to explain, but its important grows as time goes on. I’m always happy when I receive a good song or when I perform that song on stage. Honestly, it’s hard to think about a world without music. Music gives my life, and everyone’s lives, meaning. I started my career with music because I love it. I want to focus on music for now.”

However, despite his passion for his music, Taeyang really wants out of his “guy who’s never dated” status. After receiving advice about dating secretly, Taeyang jokingly responded by stating, “I’ll give you a call if I get a girlfriend. I want to tell people right away!”

Despite this, Taeyang never forgets his goal for his music. Although the singer wants to find himself a nice young girl , he would like to focus on promoting his music to the best of his abilities. Many girls are waiting in line for love, but I guess they’ll have to wait a little while longer until the SUN-shine of their lives fulfills his dreams.

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