Thursday, November 15, 2012

Hachiko


  • The last picture of Hachiko. The photo was found and is being donated to a museum in Shibuya, Japan.

    Hachiko was born in Odate, Japan in November 1923, a white male Akita dog. At the age of two months, he was sent to the home of Professor Ueno of the Agricultural Department of the Tokyo University. The professor's home was in the Shibuya district of Tokyo. The professor commuted to the agricultural department in Komaba and the agricultural experimental station in Nishihara.

    Tragedy struck on May 21, 1925, when Dr. Ueno did not return because he had suffered a stroke and died at the university. Hachiko was eighteen months old. The next day and for the next nine years, Hachiko returned to the station and waited for his beloved master before walking home, alone. Nothing and no one could discourage Hachiko from maintaining his nightly vigil. It was not until he followed his master in death, in March l934, that Hachiko failed to appear in his place...
    at the railroad station.

    Hachiko was sent to homes of relatives or friends, but he always continued to await his master, who was never to return, at the train station.

    The fidelity of Hachiko was known throughout Japan, owing to an article, "Faithful Old Dog Awaits Return of Master Dead for Seven Years" in the October 4, 1933 issue of Aashi Shinbun (Asahi News). Upon his death, newspaper stories led to the suggestion that a statue be erected in the station. Contributions the from the United States and other countries were received. Today, the statue of the Akita, Hachiko, pays silent tribute to the breed's faithfulness and loyalty. A bronze statue of Hachiko was put up at his waiting spot outside the Shibuya railroad station, which is now probably the most popular rendezvous point in Shibuya. Hachiko was mounted and stuffed and is on now on display at the Tokyo Museum of Art.

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    The last picture of Hachiko. The photo was found and is being donated to a museum in Shibuya, Japan. 

Hachiko was born in Odate, Japan in November 1923, a white male Akita dog. At the age of two months, he was sent to the home of Professor Ueno of the Agricultural Department of the Tokyo University. The professor's home was in the Shibuya district of Tokyo. The professor commuted to the agricultural department in Komaba and the agricultural experimental station in Nishihara.

Tragedy struck on May 21, 1925, when Dr. Ueno did not return because he had suffered a stroke and died at the university. Hachiko was eighteen months old. The next day and for the next nine years, Hachiko returned to the station and waited for his beloved master before walking home, alone. Nothing and no one could discourage Hachiko from maintaining his nightly vigil. It was not until he followed his master in death, in March l934, that Hachiko failed to appear in his place at the railroad station.

Hachiko was sent to homes of relatives or friends, but he always continued to await his master, who was never to return, at the train station.

The fidelity of Hachiko was known throughout Japan, owing to an article, "Faithful Old Dog Awaits Return of Master Dead for Seven Years" in the October 4, 1933 issue of Aashi Shinbun (Asahi News). Upon his death, newspaper stories led to the suggestion that a statue be erected in the station. Contributions the from the United States and other countries were received. Today, the statue of the Akita, Hachiko, pays silent tribute to the breed's faithfulness and loyalty. A bronze statue of Hachiko was put up at his waiting spot outside the Shibuya railroad station, which is now probably the most popular rendezvous point in Shibuya. Hachiko was mounted and stuffed and is on now on display at the Tokyo Museum of Art.

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Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Idyllic childhood cut short


It’s no wonder Peaches wants another baby so quickly . . .

By Sandra Parsons
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My first reaction to the news that Peaches Geldof is pregnant again was to wince and do some rapid mental arithmetic.
Her baby son, Astala, is seven months old, and Peaches is three-and-a-half months’ pregnant. Even with youth on her side — she’s only 23 — that seems painfully fast to me, and not just because of what she’s putting her body through.
Far more daunting than the actual birth is the immense emotional, mental and physical challenge of caring simultaneously for a new-born and a toddler who’ll be just over a year old when his baby brother is born.
Maternal: With her baby son, Astala, just seven months old, Peaches is now three-and-a-half months' pregnant, aged only 23
Maternal: With her baby son, Astala, just seven months old, Peaches is now three-and-a-half months' pregnant, aged only 23
Let’s face it, Peaches’ life so far has hardly been exemplary, having featured wild parties, drugs and accusations of shoplifting. Even the picture she posted on Twitter, of her large dog licking baby Astala’s cheek, made me apprehensively clench my jaw.
So yes, I worry for Peaches, and her children. But I understand exactly why she wants another baby: she’s desperately trying to recreate the idyllic childhood that she briefly enjoyed before it was so tragically cut short.
Peaches and her sisters were initially given an ‘Enid Blyton’ childhood in rural Kent by her mother Paula Yates, who provided them with picnics, pony rides and plenty of playtime.
 

The idyll came to an abrupt halt in 1995, when Paula left her husband Bob Geldof for INXS singer Michael Hutchence. Peaches was seven — in her own words, ‘very much old enough to see what was going on’ — when her  parents went through what she says was a ‘bitter’ divorce a year later.
The following year Hutchence was found hanged in a Sydney hotel room, and Peaches witnessed her mother’s transition from a perfect parent who’d once written books about mothering, to what she describes in the latest issue of Elle magazine as ‘this heartbroken shell of a woman who was just medicating to get through the day’.
Memories: Peaches is desperately trying to recreate the idyllic childhood that she briefly enjoyed
Memories: Peaches is desperately trying to recreate the idyllic childhood that she briefly enjoyed

In addition, she endured the rootless, wearying weekly shuttle familiar to many children of divorced parents, ‘veering between a week with my mother that was complete chaos, and then with my father, which was almost Dickensian — homework, dinner, bed — because he was trying in his own way to combat what was going on at  my mother’s.
‘It was like living on a permanent  seesaw and very scary and sad.’
Paula was found dead from a heroin overdose when Peaches was just 11. No wonder she wants to draw a line in the sand and start again. And that’s perfectly normal: we all try, with varying degrees of success, to avoid the mistakes we feel our own mothers made.
Until she self-destructed, Paula Yates had tried to be an ideal, cake-baking, apron-wearing, stay-at-home mother. You don’t need to be a psychologist to see that this was a reaction to the  deficiencies of her own mother, novelist Heller Torren, a glamorous former  starlet who left Paula’s care largely  to nannies.
Now Peaches, in her turn, wants to avoid the mistakes that Paula made.
Of her parents’ divorce, she says: ‘It really affected the rest of my life . . . I want Astala to have a mummy and daddy together for ever. It’s a commitment. I want to be a good wife, a good mother, a good person.’
It’s impossible not to be profoundly moved by her words, and looking at the photograph of her with her husband Thomas (who looks about 16) and baby Astala, my heart goes out to her.
It’s a tall order to break the negative pattern of two generations, but the sheer passion and naivety of youth can also be its strength. Who knows — Peaches may just make it.

Monday, November 12, 2012

All about Designer Names




Treasure Box
Razzle-dazzle with these luxurious pieces that would warrant you the right to revel in the attention from the envious eyes of beholders. The radiance of a woman is a hallmark of her attraction; and to the delight of many, this doesn't only have to come from within. So take your pick from this medley of ornate jewelry to complement your moxie and be an irresistible gem as you saunter your way through life.
Mulberry
Inspired by the cool of the city and the craft of the countryside, Mulberry has always represented a peculiar British juxtaposition. Established in 1971 with modest roots in Somerset, England and on the shelves of London fashion emporium Biba, it quickly grew to the become the first British lifestyle brand and creating the Vogue for 'le style Anglais'. At that time, favorites from Mulberry included the leather agenda and poacher bags - 'must haves' of their time, which are so fondly remembered by fashion insiders. The start of the 21st century saw the creation of 2 iconic bags, the Bayswater and the Roxanne. As the years went by, other firm favorites were born such as the Mabel, Mitzy, Alexa and Tillie.
Miuccia Prada is a true trend visionary and her second line Miu Miu has always been coveted by females who seek understated style. Since its launch in 1992, Miu Miu's sophisticated-eclectic design mix has earned the label a host of devotees such as Nicole Kidman and Chloë Sevigny. Classic but in vogue, a Miu Miu ensemble will take you from the most uptown
De Jewel Box
A philosophy of luxury accented by unmistakable designs, tells a story of enduring, understated splendor that never goes out of style. A collection put together for esteemed women who appreciate and understand the virtue of classic jewelry that would indubitably bedazzle her beholders.
Burberry Clearance
Established in 1856, Burberry is a British luxury brand that is known for its iconic tartan pattern which, has become its trademark. Founded by Thomas Burberry, the inventor of Burberry waterproof coat, the label has proven to be in a league of its own with its chic, modern style. Now, a fashion must-have, the 145-year old company has proven that its plaid will never go out of style where it is instantly identifiable by its traditional "Englishness" and is attested by the fact that "Burberry" and the logo of the equestrian knight in armor.


Prada
Prada is an Italian fashion designer and entrepreneur for Prada and Miu Miu. Prada was started in 1913 in Milan, Italy. Initially, the shop sold leather goods and imported English steamer trunks. Prada's originality made it one of the most influential fashion houses, and the brand became a premium status symbol in the 90s. The signature Prada look encompassed luxurious fabrics in mostly black, browns, grays, greens, and creams to create simple, yet provocative styles. In 1992, the high fashion brand Miu Miu, named after Miuccia's nickname, launched. Miu. Today, both brands have emerged as top fashion houses and red carpet favorites, reigning success in the fashion scene.\n
Salvatore Ferragamo Shades
Recognized as one of the world’s leading fashion brands in luxury goods, Salvatore Ferragamo was incorporated in 1927 where Salvatore himself worked with film stars and celebrities from his earliest days in Hollywood. The group is active in the creation, production and distribution of accessories, shoes, ready to wear, leather goods as well as fragrances for men and women. Throughout its history, the company has been known for innovative designs and the use of exquisite materials. With a network of over 550 mono-brand stores, the Ferragamo Group runs operations in Italy and worldwide, which provide the brand with a broad footprint in Europe, America and Asia.