Coraline
January 28, 2009 at 7:08 am | Posted in film | Leave a commentTags: Action, Adventure, Coraline, Dakota Fanning, Family, Fantasy, Henry Selick, Ian McShane, John Hodgman, Keith David, Teri Hatcher
In theaters: February 6, 2009
Genre: Family, Action and Adventure, Fantasy
Director: Henry Selick
Cast: Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, John Hodgman, Ian McShane, Keith David
From Henry Selick, visionary director of THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS, and based on Neil Gaiman’s international best-selling book, comes a spectacular stop-motion animated adventure – the first to be originally filmed in 3D! Coraline Jones (Dakota Fanning) is bored in her new home until she finds a secret door and discovers an alternate version of her life on the other side. On the surface, this parallel reality is eerily similar to her real life and the people in it – only much better. But when this seemingly perfect world turns dangerous, and her other parents (including her Other Mother voiced by Teri Hatcher) try to trap her forever, Coraline must count on her resourcefulness, determination and bravery to escape this increasingly perilous world – and save her family. (from: www.apple.com)
Feng Shui and Garden, what is that?
September 22, 2008 at 5:59 pm | Posted in lifestyle | Leave a commentTags: beautiful, china, Family, feng shui, garden, green, hobby, information, lifestyle, rock, technology
According to Feng Shui your garden too can be used to attract Chi to your house, which will increase your good fortune and wealth. The same principles of Feng Shui that are applied to your house are applied to your garden. The basic principles of the five elements, the Bagwa, the importance of compass directions and the basic remedies of Feng Shui apply to your garden as well. The garden is considered Yin and your home Yang, so the effect that your house and garden together create should be balanced. The flowerbeds and paths in the garden should be curved in order to counter the straight lines and angles of the house. The most important thing is that your garden and house should suggest a balance between Yin and Yang.
Balance in the garden can be achieved by using contrasting material like rough rocks and a smooth water pond. This contrast also signifies the balance between stillness (rocks) and movement (water). If your garden is too small for a water pond, you can use a birdbath or fountain instead. Water attracts positive energy and water is symbolic of wealth. If you have a water source in your garden clean it at regular intervals. If it has a leak plug it immediately as it will cause wealth to be drained away from your house. Use plants with thick fleshy leaves in your garden. Do not use plants with spikes or sharp leaves in your garden as they create negative energy that can lead to tension in the household. Plant colorful flowers in your garden through out the year as they attract positive energy. (from: www.indobase.com)
Maestro of Fashion, Christian Dior
September 22, 2008 at 5:44 pm | Posted in lifestyle | Leave a commentTags: art, christian dior, clothes, culture, designer, Family, fashion, information, lifestyle, man, men, women
Christian Dior was a man known for his creative ingeniousness. Coming from a family which dealt with manufacturing chemicals and fertilizers, he streamed right in the opposite direction but quite effectively making a name for himself in the fashion fraternity which conferred him a lot of accolades for his artistic way of dealing with clothes. He was a master of his trade leaving no loose ends to complain about. Though his style was different from the usual, it was this uniqueness which gave him an impetus to make his designs viable globally. He had brought with his designs a revolution in women’s attires once again making Paris as a centre of the fashion industry.
Christian Dior was an influential fashion designer and the founder of the Doir Empire. Born on January 21, 1905 in France, he attended the École des Sciences Politiques to fulfill his parent’s wishes. Though his family wished that he would become a diplomat, much to there surprise their child was more interested in art rather than being a diplomat. To make money he used to sell his fashion sketches at 10 cents each. He opened a small art gallery in 1928 from the money he received from his father. But due to the family’s financial disaster he was forced to close his gallery and worked with Robert Piguet and later joined the fashion house where he and Pierre Balmain were the primary designers. In 1945 he went into business for himself, backed by Marcel Boussac, the cotton-fabric magnate. He opened his own fashion house in 1946 and presented his first collection by the name “Corolle” which popularly gained the name New Look. Known for his sensual looks given to attires, he was a master in creating shapes and silhouettes. He died on october23, 1957.
Promotions and Success
After his first design, this had already ensured his place in the global forum of fashion, his subsequent 
designs also made a large impact on the ramp. The H-line in 1954 and the A-line in 1955 became as popular as the first one and people started to look upto him as a source of inspiration. The company expanded not only in terms of stores but also ventured into new forums. After his death his company was managed by his grand daughter who made the company reach new heights. Some of the awards won by the company include: Neiman Marcus award, Dallas (1947), Remise de la legion d’honneur a Christian Dior (1950), Parsons School of Design Distinguished Achievement award, New York (1956), Fashion Industry Foundation award, to the House of Dior, New York (1990).
Brand and clientele
The brand originally which excelled in apparels have extended its shores to ready-to-wear, leather goods, shoes, watches, perfumes, make up, ties and other accessories. The brand also comprises of Baby Dior products. The Dior tradition of dealing with beautiful fabrics led to the creation of international merchandising labels for gloves, furs, and jewellery. Dior flagship boutiques are found in Paris, London, Milan, Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong, New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Honolulu, Las Vegas, and San Francisco, Seoul, Madrid, Miami, Barcelona, New Delhi, and Shanghai. (www.indobase.com)
Buying Man Suits… (some tips…)
September 22, 2008 at 5:22 pm | Posted in lifestyle | 1 CommentTags: clothes, collar, Family, fashion, jacket, lifestyle, man, men, sexy, style, suit, tips
Everything abour buying man suits…
Man fashion suit is one such wardrobe that can be found in every man’s cupboard. This dress can elegantly sail from business meetings to cocktails to wedding parties. Till quite a few years, men used to go in for custom suits that are specially tailored. But now the trend is moving towards ready-made suits. They appear to be a better deal, as they are less expensive and hassle free. There are a variety of haute couture man fashion suit styles flooded in the designer showrooms. Jacket style suits are in vogue. Buying man suit can be challenging so here are some man suit fashion tips:
- Out of the diverse range, all are not quality suits. Therefore, it becomes of vital importance to possess knowledge about the fabric.
- Buy something that goes in accordance with your personal taste. When you’ll go shopping a suit, the exotic varieties they’ll show you, you’re bound to be in dilemma.
- Jacket can be single or double breast. If you are fit, then double breast is just apt for you. But if you are overweight, then going in for single style jacket that doesn’t fold would be a better option. But the latest fashion is of single jackets even among thin people owing to its sleek look.
- The right collar style is the one that is touching your neck from the back but doesn’t encroach upon the shirt collar. There should be a gap of 1 inch between your shirt collar and suit collar.
- Shoulder pads should stand out stiff to give you the perfect look.
- The sleeves of the suit must be long enough bedecking your wrist. Your shirt length should be more than that of your suit jacket.
- Stitching threads should not show on your suit.
- Always try your suit before buying to see if there is a free movement or not.
- Jackets come up with different buttons. You can have 2 buttons or 3-4-button jacket but the hottest jacket style is the one with three buttons.
- As far as slits are concerned, the best option for thinner men is no slit and for the bulky ones, the better option is two slits.
- As important is the jacket in suit fitting, equally vital is pant. For correct waist size, ensure that there should be at least a space of two fingers.
- Pleated trousers have always been in fashion but the latest fashion is of flat-front pants. Cuffed trousers are just perfect for taller men. But for shorter ones, it’s a no.
Next time you go shopping for the suit, keep these tips in mind and make a conscious decision. (from: www.indobase.com)
Sugar..oh..sugar… (Hate Sugar!!!)
September 22, 2008 at 3:15 pm | Posted in healthy living | Leave a commentTags: cheese, doctor, Family, health, healthy, healthy living, lifestyle, milk, sugar, teeth, yogurt
Each time you eat a snack containing sugar or starch (carbohydrates), the resulting acid attack on your teeth can last up to 20 minutes, and a lot of snacks and drinks contain sugar. How much sugar? A single can of pop contains up to 10 teaspoons of sugar, and if you think that natural sugar (like the sugar in raisins or other fruit) is better for your teeth it’s not. Sugar is sugar, and the average Canadian consumes over 40 kilograms of sugar each year!
How can you defeat the sugar bug?
Beat the Clock – foods that are eaten during a meal usually pose less of a threat to teeth because of the additional saliva produced during mealtime eating. Saliva helps to wash food particles from your mouth and lessen the damage from acid.
Brush & floss those teeth – toothbrushing is important, and you should brush twice a day. Did you know that if you don’t floss, you miss cleaning up to 35% of each tooth? If you’re not sure how to floss, just ask your dentist.
Stock up on Dairy Products – yogurt and cheese, milk and milk products contain things that are good for your teeth. Everything that’s made from milk is a good source of calcium – an essential nutrient for the development of bones and teeth. Some scientific studies have shown that eating cheese might actually help to protect your teeth from cavities by preventing something called demineralization (the loss of important calcium in your teeth). (from: www.healthyteeth.org)
Fly Me To the Moon, a review…
September 22, 2008 at 5:31 am | Posted in film | Leave a commentTags: Ben Stassen, Buzz Aldrin, Christopher Lloyd, comedy, Family, film, Kelly Ripa, Nicollette Sheridan, review, Tim Curry
Genre: Family, Comedy
Director: Ben Stassen
Cast: Kelly Ripa, Christopher Lloyd, Nicollette Sheridan, Tim Curry , Buzz Aldrin
In this groundbreaking 3-D animated adventure, three young flies set off on a courageous mission to become the first insects on the moon by hitching a ride on the historic Apollo 11 space flight. Based on the actual transcripts and the original blueprints from NASA, the film’s stunning visuals and meticulous attention to detail introduce a whole new generation to the awe-inspiring achievements of the space program’s most momentous mission. The year is 1969 and like everyone else in the world, Nat (Trevor Gagnon) and his pals IQ (Philip Daniel Bolden) and Scooter (David Gore) are abuzz over the upcoming launch of the first manned mission to the moon. Inspired by his Grandpa’s (Christopher Lloyd) oft-told tale of hiding aboard Amelia Earhart’s plane during her famed solo cross-Atlantic flight, Nat hatches a secret plan for the three young flies to stow away on the Apollo 11 rocket. The hard part is keeping the plan secret from his mom, Mrs. McFly (Kelly Ripa)! When a N.A.S.A. Ground Control official catches sight of the three winged stowaways, he instructs the astronauts to store them in a test tube for later study. But after an electrical short causes the ship’s engine to malfunction, the three intrepid insects manage to escape from their glass mini-brig just in time to discover the wiring problem and fix it. After a difficult lunar landing, Nat tags along with Neil Armstrong on his legendary moon walk. Although the flies face a few more close calls, the mission appears to be a success. At least until Grandpa’s old flame Nadia (Nicolette Sheridan) arrives from Russia to warn him that her government, angry over losing the space race, has dispatched fly-spy Yegor (Tim Curry) to Cape Canaveral to sabotage the computer flight plans. With the Apollo hurtling toward Earth, it falls to Nat’s family to save the mission—and the trio of brave flies—from disaster. (from: www.apple.com)
Madagascar 2, a review…
September 21, 2008 at 6:21 pm | Posted in Uncategorized | 1 CommentTags: Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, comedy, David Schwimmer, Eric Darnell, Family, film, Jada Pinkett Smith, Madagascar 2, review, Sacha Baron Cohen, Tom McGrath
Genre: Family, Comedy
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