The Way Things Go and Pass
Fischli and Weiss, Der Lauf Der Dinge (The Way Things Go), video, 30′, 1987 Honda Ad, 2003 OK Go – This Too Shall Pass, 2009 I remember the choreographer João Fiadeiro once showing Fischli & Weiss’s work during some seminar or workshop and talking about what in his mind made it so impressive : necessity. Although it might seem like anything can happen, what happens is exactly what needs to happen
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The Way Things Go and Pass
Mostly everyone in the Blog Catalog community is aware of the basic rules of blogging; hosts, tags, comment management, etc. Bloggers also know that the lifeline of their blog is the Really Simple Syndication (RSS) tool.
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With the 2010 Football World Cup looming, teams from all over the globe who qualified for participation in this event are making their preparations to compete in this anticipated football extravaganza. The Algerian football team has fought their way to the 2010 Football World Cup with tenacity and courage, and has just started to take part in warm up matches in preparation for the main event, which will be hosted in South Africa. The entire country will be supporting their team and encouraging them to perform at their best.
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Algeria’s 2010 World Cup Team
From 22-26 April 2010, the international buyers will have great opportunity to meet the most reliable suppliers and source a wide variety of home decor products and gifts from Vietnam by visiting the VIETNAM INTERNATIONAL HOME DECOR AND GIFTS FAIR (LifeStyle Vietnam) in a loop visit of some major trade fairs in Asia (China, Thailand or The Philippines) LifeStyle Vietnam delivers an eclectic mix of beautiful designer products for mid -level and top end buyers. Vietnam has long been known for its diverse Home Decor and Gifts products through the nearly 4,000 companies operating in the field of handicrafts and furniture. LifeStyle Vientam came about when Vietnam Handicraft Exporters Association (VIETCRAFT) and a group of like-minded design driven Home Decor and Gifts exporters who have exhibited their products in tade fairs worldwide united to create a trade fair in Vietnam that not only pleased the eye, but is also an enjoyable and relaxed buying experience.
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LifeStyle Vietnam – HOME DECOR & GIFTS FAIR April 22-26 in HCMC
Joel Williams, the Blog Tech Guy , joins us this week to help us understand splogs and why we should worry about them. Lately, I’ve been receiving multiple trackbacks from the same ISP. Different blog post titles, but all pointing to one of my popular blog posts. I became suspicious and contacted Joel to find out what to do.
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Splogs – what are they and should I be worried?
It must be a year of new beginnings, because my life is currently filled with people who are either getting married or having babies. I’m doing neither (already married, don’t want babies), but nonetheless I am often asked about what’s hot for bridal wear or where one can shop for stylish maternity fashion. Honestly, I don’t know the answers.
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Bridal and Maternity Fashion
Spencer Tunick has encouraged 5000 Australians to get naked and pose on the steps of the Sydney Opera House. That’s not my white bum on the bottom left of the image as I chose not to scare the locals. I’m not much of a morning person either
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5000 Nude Australians on the Sydney Opera House
Consumer Review of Enclume CWS6 6-Tier Finishing Touches Cookware Stand – Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 – This standing pot rack saves cupboard space and makes your frequently used pots and pans more…
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Enclume CWS6 6-Tier Finishing Touches Cookware Stand Review – SharedReviews
Consumer Review of Carol Wright Gifts Fleece Lined Eyeglass Holders – Rating: 4.8 out of 5.0 – I used to put my reading glasses down in different places in my house and office. When I needed… [ Read More ]
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Carol Wright Gifts Fleece Lined Eyeglass Holders Review – SharedReviews
Consumer Review of Tim Reiterman with John Jacobs Raven, Rev. Jim Jones & His People – Rating: 4.9 out of 5.0 – The 30 year anniversary of the Jonestown (Guyana) massacre was just recently.
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Tim Reiterman with John Jacobs Raven, Rev. Jim Jones & His People Review – SharedReviews
Consumer Review of Editors of Sunset Magazine and Books Sunset Western Garden Book – Rating: 4.5 out of 5.0 – If you live in the Western United States or Canada and have a garden, then you should have this… [ Read More ]
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Editors of Sunset Magazine and Books Sunset Western Garden Book Review – SharedReviews
Consumer Review of Black & Decker Dust Buster Cyclonic Action – Rating: 4.0 out of 5.0 – Okay, I admit it, I am a bit of a cleanliness freak. I keep my Dustbuster in the kitchen and…
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Black & Decker Dust Buster Cyclonic Action Review – SharedReviews
Consumer Review of Insinkerator Model H990 SS Instant Hot Water Dispenser – Rating: 3.0 out of 5.0 – I think that the most compelling reason to have an Instant Hot Water Dispenser is to save counter… [ Read More ]
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Insinkerator Model H990 SS Instant Hot Water Dispenser Review – SharedReviews
Illustration: Mexican Ornament from Owen Jones The Grammar of Ornament 1856 Perhaps one of the seemingly oddest incorporations in Owen Jones The Grammar of Ornament published in 1856 was that of Mexican ornament. Interestingly, but perhaps puzzlingly, Jones placed his illustrations towards what he called Mexican ornament within the chapter dealing with Greek ornament.
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Owen Jones and Mexican Ornament
In last’s week’s blog, Organ Transplant – Making the List ”, I shared Scott’s story about being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 9. By the age of 38, and with his kidneys beginning to fail, he was put on the national organ donation list. Here is the rest of his story.
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Organ Transplant: Getting the Call
Winter is almost over and handcrafted jewelry artisans are beginning to plan for the spring and summer arts and crafts shows. Here are some tips to increase your handmade jewelry sales at craft shows.
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Increase Handmade Jewelry, Handcrafted Jewelry Sales at Craft Shows
Degas Le Tub Gray’s Auctioneers is pleased to announce the sale of a rare Hébrard foundry bronze sculpture by Edgar Degas, known as Le Tub . Deba Gray, auctioneer and owner of Gray’s Auctioneers, immediately recognized the sculpture when she first discovered it in a warehouse in New York. What intrigued her was the fact that the sculpture’s base had been violently removed and it seemed to have evidence of fire damage. Here begins the mystery that Ms
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Edgar Degas’ Le Tub
Have you always wanted to meet someone who lives in Finland? Please welcome Antti Kokkonen from zemalf.com with his answer to a question I’ve been wondering about. As I’ve visited blogs, I’ve noticed certain bloggers enjoying lively discussions with their readers – all taking place in the comments section of their blogs. What a great skill! How do they do that?
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How to turn blog comments into discussion
Illustration: Russian lace makers 1911 Little was known in the rest of Europe and the world at large, about Russian lace making until the publication in 1870 of a book dealing with lace, but more specifically that of Russian lace makers. The book was written by Sophie Davydorf and was a rich and detailed history dealing with many different forms of lace making across the Russian Empire. However, probably the most important benefit of Davydorf’s book was her highlighting of the plight of thousands of peasant women who were working slave hours and wages in the production of fine lace for wealthy Russians
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The Plight of Russian Lace Makers
Another New York Fashion Week has come and gone, and if you missed out on what’s hot and what’s not for Fall 2010, get updated by reading the following blog posts. Beauty – Cult Beauty Blog reports that the grunge look is making a comeback this fall and eye shadows were the main cosmetic focus of the fashion runway
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New York Fashion Week