10 Least Tourist-Friendly Countries | WeirdlyOdd.com
#world #tourism #travel #countries #security #tourism According to Weirdlyodd.com 2010 here’s a list of the “10 Least Tourist-Friendly Countries” Read more > http://www.weirdlyodd.com/10-least-tourist-friendly-countries/
iPhone 5 Rumor Roundup | iPhone Atlas | CNet Reviews
#in #mobile #iphone5 #iphone #apple #cnet According to Kent German and Lynn La 2012, “Editors’ note: This roundup was originally published June 24, 2011, and is updated regularly.
After unveiling a marginally improved iPhone 4S in 2011 instead of a radically different iPhone 5, Apple has returned to its development labs to cook up (no pun intended) the next iteration of its popular phone. In 2012, we’re fairly certain that the real iPhone 5 will roll out of Apple’s gates and that the device should be a bigger leap forward than the 4S was.
That’s why after taking some time off at the end of last year, we’ve resurrected CNET’s iPhone 5 rumor roundup to cover the new tidbits from 2012. So join us again in watching the rumor mill churn. We’ll add to it until we get the real thing, and please let us know if we’ve left any gossip out.” Read more > http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19512_7-20073431-233/iphone-5-rumor-roundup/?tag=hotTopicsBody.1
Warning! 7 Lies All Women Tell Men | MadeMan.com
#women #men #lies #relationships #socializing According to Emma Sarran 2012, “Let me start by being completely, um, honest. Every once in a while, we ladies have been known to play a little fast and loose with the truth around you guys. Believe me, we do it with the purest of intentions (really!). And rather than try to change us, your best bet—for keeping your woman happy and your sanity intact—is to simply recognize what’s going on and be smooth about it. With that in mind, here are seven lies we commonly tell men, and how to handle them. Just trust me on this stuff, OK?” Read more > http://www.mademan.com/warning-7-lies-all-women-tell-men/?utm_campaign=OB-beer-cocktails&utm_source=outbrain&utm_term=Warning-7-Lies-All-Women-Tell-Men&utm_medium=CPC&brkref=ob-traffic
Creating Wealth Through Health | CNN.om Blogs
#wealth #health #finance #consulting According to Dan Ogola 2012, “…My mother, Patricia Ogola, was an uneducated housewife married at the age of 15, and because of the many children she had, she struggled to make ends meet by brewing the local traditional brew. This led to a lot of run-ins with the local policemen who demanded bribes for her to continue making the illicit brew, driving the family into further poverty.
Due to the difficulties in Ugenya for our family, my brothers and I left for Nairobi, Kenya’s capital city, to try and do odd jobs in order to support ourselves and the family back at home.
My mother’s case is a typical case of women in Ugenya. Many were married young and had several children as they were uneducated and did not have access to family planning. Many were also widowed because of HIV/AIDS thus increasing their poverty levels as they were unemployed. Many others also died while giving birth due to inaccessibility of health facilities. Many children also suffered the fate of my brothers.
Women and children in Ugenya need to lead healthy, productive, and prosperous lives.” Read more > http://whatsnext.blogs.cnn.com/2012/03/02/creating-wealth-through-health-2/?hpt=hp_c2
In-store Sales Growth Eclipsed By Online Growth | News.com.au
#fashion #luxury #australia #ecommerce #sales According to Jane Harper 2012, “ONLINE sales are expected to grow by 20 per cent annually over the next few years – dramatically outpacing growth in sales through the traditional store format, according to new research.
The first online retail sales index released by National Australia Bank yesterday found online sales growth eclipsed the 2.5 per cent increase reported by bricks-and-mortar retailers in 2011.
The Online Retail Sales Index showed Australians spent $10.5 billion with online retailers in 2011.” Read More > http://www.news.com.au/business/online-sales-eclisped-sales-increase-in-stores/story-e6frfm1i-1226283527841#ixzz1neqss5Vn
British Fashion Manufacturing Having A Revival | Fashion United
#fashion #uk #europe #luxury Feb 27, 2012 – Britain’s fashion manufacturing is back having a moment as high end luxury brands are all clamouring to have their products made in a country known and respected for its heritage, craftsmanship, and history.
Labels such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Prada are making a beeline for Britain’s wool, footwear and leather factories, which are renowned for their specialist expertise in producing quality goods.
“There is something about made in England, it’s not just Chinese visitors (who love British-made products), it’s throughout continental Europe, America. It’s just something we’re gifted by, having Made in England,” British Fashion Council Harold Tillman told Reuters.
Renewed interest in manufacturing high-quality specialist products has seen a growing number of British designers explore their local options and help to fund apprenticeships to keep the industry growing, a welcome change after 15 years of steady decline.
Leading brands, Burberry, Mulberry, Victoria Beckham and Tillman’s own Aquascutum and Jaeger brands all use “Made in Britain” tags on their products. Read More > http://www.fashionunited.co.uk/fashion-news/fashion/british-fashion-manufacturing-having-a-revival-2012022714161
Niche Media Founder Jason Binn & Gilt Launch Magazine For The Uber-Wealthy | ADWeek
#fashion #magazine #ads # gilt #jasonbinn #luxury #adweek 
According to Emma Bazilian Populism may be the theme of the current presidential election, but luxury advertisers are still salivating over a certain segment—let’s call them the 1 percent—of American consumers. To help top-tier brands hone in on their prey, Niche Media founder Jason Binn, flash sale site Gilt Groupe, and James Cohen of Hudson News and duty-free titan Dufry have teamed up to launch Du Jour, a new digital and print publication for the richest of the rich. Read More > http://www.adweek.com/news/press/niche-media-founder-jason-binn-and-gilt-launch-magazine-uber-wealthy-138555
Turkish High-End Brands To Make India Debut | The Economic Times | India Times
NEW DELHI: Three high-end fashion brands — Tween, Damat and ADV — from the Turkish Orka Group are set to enter India by October this year, to cash in on the expanding luxury space in the country.
Delhi-based Blues Clothing company has tied up with the Orka Group, that has presence in over 35 countries worldwide with nearly 400 sales points, as franchise to bring the three apparel and accessories brands. Read more > http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2010-08-15/news/27576148_1_luxury-brands-corneliani-luxury-space
Calliste Jr.’s classic Electro Hip Hop song Al-Naafiysh (The Soul) Surpasses 1 million YouTube Native Instrument Views
Columbus, Ohio – Jerry Calliste Jr. the co-producer and solo writer of the seminal Electro Hip Hop classic “Al-Naafiysh (The Soul)” (circa 1983) officially surpassed 1 million YouTube hits, 1,004,957, in 10 to 11 months in the German Native Instruments DJ QBert Breakfast of Champions, Traktor Scratch Pro 2 commercial. See commercial http://www.youtube.com/
Last week Calliste Jr. and DJ Qbert talked via mobile and agreed to collaborate on two new tracks written and produced by Calliste Jr. “That’s my favorite electro hip hop track of all time” said QBert to Calliste Jr. during their conversation.
In the DJ QBert Breakfast of Champions Native Instruments Traktor Scratch Pro 2 commercial. Three DMC World Champion DJ’s DJ QBert, DJ Rafik and DJ Shiftee triple team Calliste Jr.’s Classic electro Hip Hop song demonstrating how easy it is to manipulate a song, live in a mix.
The song “Al-Naafiysh (The Soul)” was licensed to Native Instruments back in January 2011 by Cutting Records Music (ASCAP) and first appeared on YouTube March 7, 2011.
In 1981 Calliste Jr., 16, taught himself how to play synthesizer and keyboard and wrote and co-produced the now seminal Electro Hip Hop classic “AL-Naafiysh (The Soul)” that sold an estimated 2.5 million copies worldwide.
Calliste Jr.’s music is still played by the worlds top DJ’s in U.K., U.S.A., France, The Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Spain (Ibiza), and Japan to name a few. He is a songwriter and music publisher member at ASCAP, since 1983 and 1985 respectively. His music most notably “Al-Naafiysh (The Soul)” appears on: 100+ music comps with artists Missy Elliott, Daft Punk, David Guetta, Gwen Steffani, David Bowie, Herbie Hancock, Timbaland, Beastie Boys, Run DMC, Common, Pharrell, Jay-Z, Eminem, 50 Cent and others.
In addition to the Native Instruments, “Traktor Scratch Pro 2″ (2011) deal, Calliste Jr.’s music appears on video games: ActiVisionBlizzard’s “DJ Hero: Renegade Edition” (2009), S.C.E.A.’s “NBA Shootout 2004″ (2004), Rockstar Games “G.T.A.: Vice City” (2003), the TV commercial and Sony/Epic soundtrack.
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Video: Where Did Wolf Blitzer Get That Name? | CNN.com
#wolfblitzer #cnn #thedougie #nelsonmandela #andersoncooper #ellen According to CNN.com 2011, “Did CNN’s Wolf Blitzer make up his name for TV? How does he grow such a great beard? He answers your iReport questions.”
