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.See More
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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Thursday, November 15, 2012
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Idyllic childhood cut short
It’s no wonder Peaches wants another baby so quickly . . .
By Sandra ParsonsPUBLISHED: 00:53 GMT, 14 November 2012 | UPDATED: 00:54 GMT, 14 November 2012
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
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.
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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
‘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
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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.
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Mulberry
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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.
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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
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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.
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Burberry Clearance
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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.
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Prada
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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
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Salvatore Ferragamo Shades
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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.
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