Bohemian style is more than just a fashion trend – it's an actual culture in its own right, one that comes with a very specific ideology and complicated history. While it's closely associated with the hippie fashions of the 60s and 70s, these days, bohemian fashion is part of the mainstream culture. But fact is, boho fashion actually started out as a counterculture back in the 19th century. Today, the wide variety of boho clothing and accessories make the style an actual phenomenon, one that follows the lines of effortless, relaxed fashion, with its loose-fitted clothing items, casual accessories and overall artistic, creative mishmash of elements.
The fashions labeled as bohemian represent the lifestyle ideology that comes with it: an alternative to the traditional way of dressing, paired up with an equally alternative, more liberated lifestyle and a social stance against everything from materialism to society's constraints.
Bohemian style is defined as an alternative type of fashion, different from the mainstream trends of any given period in time. In fact, this exact definition applies to the entire history of the trend. Over 200 years ago, bohemian was a term referred to an exotic style sense, usually associated with the artists of the time, as well as with writers and certain eccentric intellectuals.
The first mention of the Bohemians dates at the end of the 18th century, during the time of the French Revolution. Back then, due to the social and economic climate, artists and creatives alike were forced to a life of poverty. As a result, the artists of the time started wearing used and old clothing. Soon after, once the economic climate stabilized, artists began expressing their creative side more through clothing – and more often than not, in eccentric and highly artistic ways.
The general perception of the era was that artists dressed similarly to nomadic gypsies, who had their origins in the Balkan area of Eastern Europe, in a region called Bohemia. As a result, 'bohemian' became synonym with a culture, or, better said, counterculture, associated with creativity, artistic expression, as well as disregard to social constructs and mainstream aesthetics.
FACT: Bohémien was a common term describing (often in a pejorative way) the Romani or "Gypsy" population of France, who originated in northern India and arrived in Mid-West Asia and Europe around 1,000 years ago.
Towards the middle of the 19th century, the Romantics (intellectuals who identified with the Romantic art of the era) became associated with the French Bohemians. The groups started incorporating flowy garments, oriental-inspired clothing, medieval elements and colorful materials in their looks, as well as gypsy-inspired accessories and hair, old coats and distressed fabrics. While appreciated by many at the time, these details were all very different from the mainstream fashions of the era.
With time, Bohemians' style evolved considerably. What started as a necessity (dressing poorly due to poverty) became an ideology – one against materialism, pro communal living spaces, against social conventions and often against personal hygiene. Later on, the Bohemians took part in the Aesthetic Movement, which stood against the stiff corsets and crinolines of the era. As a result, the Aesthetic Movement followers embraced a new lifestyle and new style of clothing, focused on loose fits, hand embroideries and medieval-inspired designs. The literature and music of the time began referencing the newly-developed counterculture, with artists like Henri Murger and Puccini dedicating masterpieces to the Bohemians.
FACT: The first mention of the Bohemians dates at the end of the 18th century, during the time of the French Revolution, when due to the social and economic climate, artists and creatives alike were forced to a life of poverty.
In the early 20th century, designers started taking the bohemian fashion to the next level. Among them was Paul Poiret, who incorporated a variety of ethnic details into his designs, including Russian and Middle Eastern elements. Likewise, textile designer William Morris created a variety of patterns for both interior design and fashion, featuring lush floral prints, paisley and swirls, all intricate and highly ornamental.
The Bohemian Movement took a new meaning in the 1960s, one that was about to change the definition of fashion. Back when the Hippie Movement stood against conventional lifestyles, new clothing styles including ethnic dresses, embroideries, mixed prints, volume, fringe and flared silhouettes started getting popular. The hippies rejected everything from mainstream values to materialism, and from established institutions to social constructs, which was apparent in their fashion choices that went against the streamlined, polished and classy silhouettes of the previous decade.
FACT: By 1872, a Bohemian Club in San Francisco was considered the hottest spot for the meetings of established creative elite including journalists and artists.
If you are looking forward to starting a bohemian wardrobe, a capsule collection filled with boho staples is a great kick-off point. What you need is no more than 20 essential key pieces you can mix and match easily. Because, fact is, the good news about going the bohemian route is that almost everything matches everything. From tops to bottoms and from outerwear to accessories and one-pieces, here is our example capsule collection to help you get started.
One of the easiest rules to apply when it comes to creating a bohemian capsule wardrobe is to start from a curated color palette.
Tip 1: Include both warm and cold hues. A good general rule is to opt for a collection in 6 to 12 hues. Choose less if you gravitate towards a minimalistic style and more if you love prints and aim for a boho look.
Gold is one color that works really well with all of the colors from the boho palette. As a result, incorporating some gold-colored accessories into your boho-inspired outfits is always a good idea. Golden South Sea pearl pendants are one of our favorite options. These pendants are extremely unique and sophisticated, two words which symbolize what Bohemian style is all about. Browse our collection of golden South Sea pendants to find the perfect design for you.
Tip 2: Use sister and cousin shades. For example, incorporate three shades of brown (caramel, maroon, latte) or fours shades of blue (turquoise, steel, sky blue and navy) and avoid solitaire, isolated colors. This tip will help you curate a capsule wardrobe where everything is easily matched, which adds to the versatility of the collection.
Tip 3: Include neutrals, pastels, as well as rich hues. Avoid artificial, neon colors, as well as highly saturated garments.
Tip 4: Mixing prints is much easier when you start with a hue palette, which is why putting a lot of thought into your color scheme is essential.
Various decorative trims: pompoms, ethnic prints, etc.
Bohemian style comes with a wide range of silhouettes and cuts, and just as many, if not more characteristic materials, patterns and techniques. As a general rule, bohemian designs incorporate natural materials in nature-occurring shades and designs inspired by art and rustic elements, plus a plethora of ethnic, folk and floral patterns. We've compiled a glossary of all the main bohemian elements out there, starting with the most commonly used fabrics to the most iconic prints and patterns.
FACT: The word 'crochet' is derived from the Middle French word croc or croche, which means hook. The first published crochet patterns appeared in the Dutch magazine Pnlop in 1824.
Rattan – used in the creation of bags and shoes.
Lattice – a repetitive pattern that is not necessarily bohemian, but found often as part of boho clothing in its more intricate versions.
FACT: The paisley pattern finds its origins in Persia back in 221AD. Its distinctive curled teardrop shape was originally called "boteh jegheh" and was created as a motif for a religious movement known as Zoroastrianists, representing the symbol of everlasting life.
Patchwork – used in the creation of bags (either textiles or leather) or incorporated in clothing designs either as a main textile or as an applique.
Appliques – including crystals, sequins, beads, lace and florals, used to decorate jackets, handbags, shoes and more.
FACT: Macramé was most popular in the Victorian era, when 'Sylvia's Book of Macramé Lace' (1882), instructed readers how to create household items such as tablecloths, bedspreads and curtains using the macramé technique.
Bohemian style was always seen as a counterculture – until the early 2000s, that is. As a result of celebrity culture, boho style, as well as boho chic, finally achieved mainstream status in the first decade of the 21st century. With movie stars, singers, models, as well as famous celebrity designers sporting distressed denim paired with suede, maxis or flouncy floral dresses and tunics, boho style became an iconic trend in its own right.
Prior to the 2000s, stars like Janis Joplin, Stevie Nicks and Donna Summer fully adhered to the boho trend during the disco and hippie-infused 60s and 70s. While the bohemian trend was embraced by many subcultures, these particular decades did not fully adopt the artsy trend to the fullest. What did these divas have in common? A plethora of cape-like shawls, top hats, circle sunglasses, winged out sleeves and flared pants, plus flower power patterns galore.
She is a key figure of the boho trend – and it's not because she has a very high profile, but because she acted as the mastermind behind the scenes. We're talking about celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe, who reached fame in the early 2000s, when she started styling celebs that were soon to become some of the most popular bohemian style icons. Case in point: Nicole Ritchie.
Nicole Ritchie is, without a doubt, one of the main characters responsible for the bohemian revival of the 2000s. Not only is the socialite / reality star / fashion designer one of the most influential boho-cool and boho-chic trendsetters, but she also has her very own lines inspired by bohemian aesthetics. Moreover, Nicole is a pro at making mega-loose fits work perfectly, as well as a master of mix and matching prints and accessorizing maxi dresses.
Another pivotal celeb who revived the bohemian trend: Sienna Miller, who has been rocking the boho chic look since the early 2000s. Sienna takes an eclectic approach to bohemian style, combining elements that are not supposed to go together, yet somehow magically do. As one of the original batch of modern celebs that rocked boho fashion, Sienna let her style evolve during the years. More recently, the actress transitioned towards a more sophisticated look for the red carpet, but kept her notoriously disheveled boho look for casual weekends.
While she currently describes her style as simply 'chic', Vanessa Hudgens was once the queen of boho-chic. While she keeps it glam on the red carpet, Vanessa does the paparazzi stroll in summer music festival-ready ensembles. Similarly to Nicole Ritchie, Vanessa's absolute favorites include: maxi dresses, suede boots and gladiators, denims, loose tees and flowing skirts.
Zoe Kravitz – With parents like Lisa Bonet and Lenny Kravitz and a stepdad like Jason Momoa, it's no wondering that actress Zoe Kravitz is a veritable bohemian style trendsetter. As a result, Zoe is a master at looking perfectly effortless at all times, whether she is rocking the red carpet or doing the pap walk.
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen – Although these days they're icons of the modest clothing style, the Olsen twins were part of the original crew who made bohemian style the mega trend that it is today. As masters of the 'everything goes with everything' look, Mary-Kate and Ashley always incorporated an element of whimsy or mystery in their ensembles.
Anyone who's ever attended Coachella – Coachella has become a culture and a lifestyle in its own right and a true representation of today's more grungy-infused bohemian style. From the Victoria's Secret models to the social media influencers and from the A-listers to the regular folk, Coachella is all about that SoCal, effortless look. The must-have elements for mastering the SoCal look: distressed denim, lace cover-ups and crochet crops, bandanas and headbands, boots of all kids, sunnies, temporary tattoos, flouncy maxis and an overload of accessories.
What is one jewelry piece that many of the bohemian style influencers we covered above wear regularly? Pearl studs. These influencers, including Zoe Kravitz (pictured on the left), use pearl studs to accent various outfits in creative ways. The earrings work well with a variety of different colors and add the perfect touch of refinement.
When aiming for the bohemian look, the jewelry and accessories you sport are just important as your clothing. From turquoise bling to headbands and from perforated bags to fringe and tassels, here are the main types of accessories and jewelry you need in order to curate an all-boho wardrobe.
Bohemian accessories are pretty easy to identify. As a simple rule, anything that's plain, basic and simple is probably not bohemian. Firstly, if you are looking at a handbag or a pair of shoes that feature trims, pompoms, tassels and fringe, perforated elements, appliques and embroideries, ethnic prints and patterns, then chances are you have discovered a boho treasure. Moreover, anything that comes in streamlined silhouettes, structured cuts, classic designs or elegant lines is a big departure from bohemian style. As for the fabrics, natural is best when it comes to picking out bohemian accessories, and that includes canvas, leather (including good faux alternatives), linen, rattan, wood, rope and so on.
Moreover, prints and patterns are one of the most typical bohemian elements when it comes to accessories like handbags, shoes or headwear. From Mexican prints to tribal African patterns and from ikat to Turkish, Persian or Moroccan details, the range of boho-infused accessories is gorgeously inspiring.
Bohemian jewelry is the very opposite of minimalistic. In fact, one can easily identify boho bracelets, necklaces, rings and earrings based on their maximalist look. Intricate or large in size, statement or beaded, with or without gems and in a plethora of antiqued finishes, bohemian jewelry comes in many shapes and forms.
FACT: Pearls have been used in jewelry since ancient Greece and to this day, they are one of the most, if not the most valuable gem in many cultures.
One of the easiest ways to identify bohemian jewelry is to ignore all the ultra-glossy and perfectly polished metallic pieces and go for more muted, matte metals instead. Similarly, if they come with turquoise gems, tribal engravings, natural gemstones or Moroccan-inspired designs, even better. Just like clothing and accessories, bohemian jewelry is focused mostly on natural materials, often incorporating genuine gemstones, white and colored pearls, leather, opal, wood (bangles, beads) and bone in the designs.
FACT: The word "Turquoise" originates in the 17th century, when trading brought the stone from Persia through Turkey towards Europe. Turkey was known as 'Turquie' in French, fact which led the locals name the material 'Turquies' ('Turkish') in reference to its coming from Turkey.
If you want to incorporate pearls as part of you bohemian outfits, look for jewelry pieces that combine the gems of the sea with fringe, tassel and other such traditional boho elements. Alternatively, mother of pearl jewelry pieces in fantasy designs and combined with other semi-precious gems or antiqued finish metals are very boho-chic, perfect for complimenting weekend and vacation-ready outfits.
For dressier occasions, use pearls in order to elevate the look of your outfit by bringing it out of the hippie sphere and more into the boho-chic territory. If you choose precious metals, opt for ones that are not high-gloss, but rather have a matter, more subtle shine. Moreover, choose natural gems and stones whenever in need of dressing up, as thoughtfully selected jewelry pieces have the power to give any outfit a more polished vibe. While boho in itself is a departure from polished styles, if you want to still rock a bohemian dress at a fancy event (wedding, anniversary, festive occasion), a baroque pearl ring or pearl, amethyst (or your precious stone of choice) earrings are a great way to have the best of two worlds.
Pearl jewelry is one of the most popular choices of brides that opt for bohemian wedding themes, as well as beach weddings and ocean-inspired themes. Among the most popular choices: pearl hairpins, where the gems of the sea are combined with leaf motifs, textile or real flowers and other gems, headpieces, as well as intricate statement bracelets and anklets.
One really great Bohemian-inspired jewelry option is a large white pearl ring. Combine it with other rings on the same hand to create a jewelry look that pays homage to Bohemian fashion. South Sea pearls are some of the largest types of pearls, making them an especially fantastic choice. Contrast the large pearl ring with other rings that feature smaller gems for a captivating look.
Boho-chic style is defined as the upgraded, elevated bohemian aesthetic. As its name suggests, boho-chic is a merger of styles: bohemian and chic – and, as a result, it's a fashion fusion that takes the classic bohemian look to a more sophisticated level. Not only that, but boho-chic is more urban-focused than bohemian style, which finds its roots in nature, rustic settings, old eras and not as much in a contemporary city environment.
Compared to the classic bohemian style, boho-chic fashion comes with a few characteristics.
It features embroideries and appliques.
It combines basics with hippie garments.
Mix hard and soft elements to achieve an eclectic chic look.
Switch the bohemian headbands, turbans and bandanas with retro sunglasses and fedora hats.
FACT: Pearls are the only jewels created by a living animal. A natural pearl of value is found in less than 1 in every 10,000 wild oysters.
These days, bohemian style falls on a large and varied spectrum. From fashions reminiscent of the funky 1970s, loaded with flared sleeves and pants to romantic bohemians, where lace, braids and prairie silhouettes dominate to the urban-edgy bohemian who sports a city version of the artsy aesthetic, the range is very diverse. Which type of bohemian are you? Here are a few characteristics defining each and every type of boho lover out there.
Inspired by the original bohemians of the 60s, the hippie bohemian wears groovy tie-dye prints, maxi dresses with ultra-long locks, headbands and flat sandals. Vintage rock t-shirts paired up with maxi skirts are another option, combined with worn-out suede leather jackets.
Wooden clunky heels, Swedish hasbeens, high platforms, ultra-flared denims, bishop and trumpet sleeves in dramatic volumes are the main items in the wardrobe of a 70s bohemian lover. Groovy prints in large scale designs are other 70s staples, especially when paired with chunky heels or platforms and wooden accents.
Vintage overload, delicate crochet, mesmerizing appliques and flouncy maxis are on the checklist of a romantic bohemian. Gravitating towards softer hues, ivories and blush tones, the romantic bohemian style is infused with a sense of whimsy and fairytale vibes. Florals, sheer fabrics, romantic loose curls and bedazzled accessories are all part of the romantic boho look, ideal for brides in love with the bohemian style.
Darker hues, black, leather, studs and more form-fitted silhouettes are part of the edgy bohemian's arsenal. Vintage t-shirts, grunge details, leather bracelets and metallic elements are also staples of the edgy boho look, which merges two styles without looking disjointed.
Cowboy boots, daisy dukes and denim shorts, lots of denim in everything from jackets to vests and jeans, leather belts, perforated accessories, fringe galore, cowboy hats and fedora hats, warm hues like caramel, mustard and rich browns – all part of that country-infused boho style.
Eclectic bohemians wear a mishmash of pieces, each inspired by different cultures, eras or styles, masterfully blended together in one imperfectly cohesive outfit. While following zero fashion rules, the eclectic bohemian creates a very unique sense of style, where creativity is the main factor.
Also called boho-chic, this type of bohemian aesthetic is a slightly more polished version of the often disheveled boho style. Ditching worn-out clothes for crisper versions and often switching the gladiators and the clunky heels for sleeker alternatives, boho chic lovers choose to upgrade the bohemian style by including more polished clothing items and accessories in their outfits.
The boho-chic style appeals to many women because it creates a look that's unique and eclectic, but at the same time refined. Tin cup pearl jewelry is the perfect accessory for a boho-chic aesthetic. The tin cup designs integrate a classic gemstone, but do so in a way that's fun and creative. Use tin cup pearl jewelry to add the perfect finishing touch to any boho-chic outfit.
While bohemian fashion certainly doesn't come with a strict set of styling rules, there are quite a few formulas that simply can't go wrong. If you're on a mission to become a veritable bohemian trendsetter, but not quite sure yet on how to start combining your clothing pieces and accessories in order to master the boho look without room for a fashion faux pas, these next outfit recipes are here to help.
A casual summer look that is as boho as they come, without a specific hippie influence. Relaxed, effortless and carefree, this look is the perfect depiction of SoCal style.
It doesn't get more boho than this. A more feminine approach to bohemian style, with the mandatory ethnic prints in the mix, acid wash denim, peasant details, pearl accents, rustic rattan, fringe… and some more fringe.
A posher version of bohemian style – or boho chic – now with an elevated, city vibe, perfect for nights out on the town. Featuring the classic disco era flared pants silhouette and an embroidered peasant top, this outfit brings chic elements into the mix, like a swanky beaded bag and chunky heels.
FACT: Flared pants or bell-bottoms were at their peak in fashion during the 1970s. The belled or flared legs on bell-bottom pants were initially created as a functional design, worn by those who worked on boats, as the large legs allowed to be easily rolled up out of the way.
An outfit that mixes bohemian silhouettes and patterns with a subtle grungy vibe. Pair up leather with lace, rich prints and embroideries and add some feathers and macramé into the mix for a look that's decidedly boho with major eclectic elements.
For a more colorful alternative to bohemian style, here is a hot pink & azure look that comes with extra movement. A flouncy maxi is paired with dangly earrings and a relaxed ethnic print bag for a feminine, whimsical take on boho style.
Mixing prints is one of the easiest ways to take a bohemian outfit to the next level. Double up on that bohemian vibe by pairing up paisley prints with tribal patterns, Moroccan print bags with embroidered jackets and ikat maxis with floral crop jackets. The results: eclectically artsy, creative bohemian looks that are as effortless as they come. Here some of the best tips out there on how to successfully mix prints when rocking the bohemian style.
The best news when attempting to mix prints: the job is half done if you are mixing clothing items that are already very boho on their own. The reason behind it: chances are, boho clothing pieces will go together without following further rules. So even if you were thinking that those retro polka dots would totally go with that tribal maxi (and chances are that they do), the result of pairing a non-bohemian pattern with a bohemian one won't turn out bohemian, but rather eclectic.
And the second good news when trying to achieve a mixed print boho look: pretty much everything goes with everything. Fact is, the fundamentals of the bohemian aesthetic focus on the unconventional aspect of clothing. And as an aspiring free-spirit boho trendsetter, caring what the others think of your mishmash look should never be a priority. Personal style comes with no set of rules and that's particularly true when deciding to go all in on boho.
If you are just starting out and consider yourself a novice when it comes to mixing prints, here's a quick tip: simply opt for one garment of clothing that does the job for you. A wide range of bohemian garments, from tunics to maxi dresses and from long skirts to blouses already feature more than just one print. Train your eye on how to combine bohemian prints by simply wearing garments that adhere to the mixed print aesthetic.
Yes, thinking and looking like a free spirit is a great way to go, but what if you want a more curated look, one that's less unconventional? Insert solution: curate a color scheme before you mix your prints. Basically, the top rule for a successful boho look is to stick to a palette of related colors. For example, opt for a navy and white print top and pair it with a steel blue and ivory print bag. Another option is to mix prints in the same tonal range in order to achieve a cohesive, boho-chic look. Alternatively, you can choose one monochrome print top and one multicolor pattern that picks up the first color of the top.
While sticking to the color scheme rules mentioned above, you can make sure that your bohemian mixed print look is even more successful by simply opting for a delicate pattern and a bolder pattern in the same look. Fact is, patterns that are in different scales are less likely to clash. As a general rule, start with the bolder of the prints you wish to mix and choose one color from its pattern. Next, opt for a more delicate design that utilizes just that one shade for your second print.
Another solution if you are not yet convinced that you can pull off the mixed boho print look: no need to combine two garments that are fully covered in prints. In fact, you can opt for one patterned blouse and pair it up with a jacket that comes in a solid but features a printed trim or bohemian embroidery. Simply mix one fully patterned clothing item with a printed trim if you are not yet ready to go eclectic.
One of the easiest ways to pair up prints it to stick to florals. Florals are some of the most represented patterns in boho clothing, which is why pairing up two floral-adorned garments makes perfect sense. If you choose to do so, just make sure that you stick to ornamental floral designs, while leaving the abstract, stylized floral patterns out of the equation.
Basic silhouettes and clean-cut lines don't typically fit the bohemian aesthetic. However, a few plain, frill-free loose tops and classic pants are definitely welcomed, especially when the mixed print look is getting too overwhelming.
When shopping for your bohemian wardrobe, make sure to say YES to rustic, shabby and prairie trims, be it the case of crochet, lace, tassels, pompoms, patterned ribbon trims, fringe and more.
Make shopping at thrift and vintage stores a monthly occurrence in order to update your boho look. On the shopping list: vintage tees, distressed denim, worn-out leather and suede jackets.
Neutral-hued footwear all the way! Exception: colorful pompom sandals in rainbow hues, perfect for that beach-ready look. While those shiny green heels might look tempting, if you are committed to the boho look, suede ankle boots in caramel tones, soft greys and the entire range of browns, from amber to wheat and coffee it is!
Embrace wood by incorporating wood bangles, earrings and the must-have wood platforms, chunky heels 70s style or Swedish hasbeens for a look that's quintessentially boho.
When in doubt, go for maxis. Maxi dresses, maxi skirts, maxi knits – maxi everything! The longer, the more boho it probably is.
Choose comfort over structure. The key words when going boho: soft, cozy, loose and flowy! For a more urban version of boho, appropriate for various work environments, simply pair a loose clothing item with a more fitted one to achieve a perfect smart-casual balance.
Choose natural over artificial. That goes without saying, but boho style finds its inspiration in nature – so anything that screams synthetic or man-made (think latex or acrylic) is probably not the best option for a boho look.
Don't pass on the headwear. Make sure to incorporate at least a floppy hat and a headband into your bohemian trendsetter wardrobe.
Opt for loose, soft and ultra-cozy knits when rocking the boho looks during the chilly months. Alternatively, master the art of layering, aka the easiest way to achieve the boho look and to stay warm at the same time.
When upgrading your look with heels, always choose chunky over sleek stilettos. Fora boho-chic look that's appropriate for nighttime, feel free to incorporate slimmer heel options, eclectically paired up with bohemian maxis, kimonos and other typical boho elements.
Aim for a look that's highly artisanal,whether you do that through the overall styling, the clothing pieces or the accessories.
Bedazzled – everything! And we don't actually mean rhinestones, glam and sparkle. Boho style is definitely ornate in its own right, so make sure to incorporate everything from embroideries, gem appliques, beaded accents and studs in your outfits, in addition to the previously-mentioned ornate trims.
Avoid looking too neat – if there's one rule to boho style, it's that crisp clean looks are not it. No need to iron your shirt to perfection or to shop exclusively for new clothing items when rocking the boho look.
Always, always accessorize. There's no limit to how many accessories and jewelry pieces you can wear when you're going for the effortless-cool boho look.
Make denim, suede and lace staples of your wardrobe.
Ditch artificial colors, neons and too-saturated tones in favor of muted hues, neutrals or rich hues that carry a retro vibe.
Go 'shopping' for jewelry in grandma's old jewelry box. And while you're at it, raid her closet as well, on the hunt for some authentic and totally priceless vintage pieces.
When shopping for boho items, here's one simple rule that applies in 99% of the cases: the more structured an item is, the less likely it is to be bohemian – and that relates both to clothing items and to handbags.
When in doubt, add more layers. There's nothing that screams boho more than a few effortlessly put-together layers, whether that's stackable rings on your fingers, multiple turquoise bracelets, an oversize scarf over your maxi dress, a kimono over your tee or layered necklaces.
When it comes to achieving that perfectly effortless bohemian look, on-theme flowy hair and natural, glowing makeup are a definite must. From braids to relaxed beach waves and from dewy skin to natural lips and soft brown eyeshadows, here are the top tips on how to perfect your boho-inspired hair and makeup.
Whether we're talking about casual or formal occasions, relaxed and effortless are the keywords when on a mission to pmaster that laid-back boho hair look.
Beach Waves – The ultimate bohemian hair style that's not only easy to achieve and considerably lower maintenance than its glossier counterparts (glam or retro waves and curls) is all about that easy, effortless, nature(beach)-inspired vibe.
Braids – Both hippie and prairie-like braids are iconic when it comes to boho styles and whether you opt for a classic French, a simple Three-Way, a Dutch do, a Feather or a Fishtail braid, the results are sure to bring that sought-after quaint charm to your look.
Messy Updos – Hassle-free, comfortable and chic buns are a bohemian staple and a sure way to achieve that desirable laissez-faire, effortless, non-artificial effect, typical to boho aesthetics.
Tight, Structured Hairdos – If you are aiming for the ultimate boho look, rigid and structured hairstyles should not be on your radar. And the reason couldn't be any simpler: bohemian style welcomes and is inspired by movement and flow – and rigid, conservative or polished hairstyles are anything but.
Whether you're all for trying out the latest unicorn craze and dying your hair in soft pastel shades or rocking an enviable ombre job, there are various ways to make your hair look utterly boho.
Add layered highlights and lowlights in your hair.
Go for ombre and balayage to add a natural multi-dimensional effect to your locks.
Don't paint hair in artificial colors like matte cherry reds, strong purples, too-blonde-blondes, blue-black and other manufactured hues.
From floral headbands and pins to bandanas that add a note of edginess to any boho look, bohemian style welcomes the widest range of hair accessories, able to achieve that desirable layered, ornate yet natural style.
FACT: Floral crowns are called vinok in Ukraine and part of the traditional folk dress. During the Ukrainian wedding ceremony, brides wear wreaths made out of flowers like periwinkle and myrtle.
Bohemian style gives a lot of importance to natural looking skin and every boho makeup look must start with a great canvas. Hydrated, fresh looking skin that's not necessarily flawless, but natural and naturally-glowing are the main ingredients of a successful makeup look, which is why full coverage foundations are rarely used. Instead, a gorgeous makeup look that accompanies a boho-inspired outfit accentuates freckles (if any), natural coloring or a gorgeous tan by applying a soft blush.
Grab a foundation that is light and that lets your skin breathe.
Opt for a sun-kissed look with the help of bronzer.
Use highlighter in order to achieve a gorgeous dewy skin finish.
Let your freckles shine through.
Complete the look with a soft rosy or beach hued blush.
For a festival boho look, opt for gemstones, glitter freckles or temporary foil tattoos to add intricate detailing to your makeup look.
Don't choose full coverage foundations.
Avoid ultra-matte finishes and embrace natural glow instead.
Most bohemian-inspired makeup focuses on the skin and eyes rather than the lips, with natural soft smoky styles being some of the most popular choices.
Go for natural color palettes that range from soft, earthy browns to maroons and peach, plus muted violets and desaturated reds.
Embrace matte finishes rather than glittery or extra shimmery eye-shadows.
Create layers and depth rather than structured lines when applying eyeliner and eye-shadow.
Count on a wearable smoky eye look in earthy tones as your staple go-to.
Stay away from harsh colors like bright blue, hot pink and yellow, saturated greens and orange.
Avoid ultra-defined eyes with perfectly applied eyeliner and go for a smudgier, more natural effect instead.
Soft, healthy-looking, hydrated lips in warm hues are always a perfect choice when trying to look boho from head to toe – while harsh colors, high-polish lipstick or too-defined lips are a no-go.
Go for natural lipsticks in shades of peach, blush, maroon or soft light browns.
Seek warm undertones rather than cold hued shades.
Opt for matte or hydrating finishes and avoid ultra-glossy lipsticks in rich hues.
Go lipstick-free and opt for hydrating lip balm instead.
Stay away from stringent hues like magenta and hot red.
Avoid unconventional lipstick colors like blue, black and purple.
Forgo ultra-finished looks with highly defined lips and opt for more natural effects instead.
Bohemian style is universal – and that means that men can enjoy the effortless, chic-cool look just as much as their female counterparts. With bohemian icons like Johnny Depp and Lenny Kravitz as inspiration, fashion lovers can easily create their own effortlessly-cool outfits where pretty much everything goes with everything with little hassle. From floral shirts to skinny denim and from printed pants to retro chic outerwear and an overload of accessories, men have a wide range of bohemian styling options.
Mix volume with form-fitted attire or go all in on loose, relaxed tops and bottoms.
Add patterns into the mix (more than one goes as well) for that artsy boho look.
Include vintage or vintage-inspired accessories, elements and prints.
Load up on accessories, including braided leather bracelets, antiqued finish rings, oversize scarves, stackable cuffs, sunnies and fedoras.
Good news for the lazy fashion lovers: grooming to perfection is definitely not a must – if anything, quite the opposite.
Do your shopping in thrift stores and vintage shops for a look that's not only boho, but authentic to the hippie eras.
Say yes to man buns, messy buns, beards and everything in between.
When it comes to embracing the bohemian look, one of the main things you should focus on is investing in a few unique, nonconformist shirts. Basically, that means that you can safely ditch the solids and the discreet masculine patterns for bold florals, swirly and paisley-loaded garments in statement shades. Similarly, go for rich browns and maroons, oranges and mustards (in true 1970s fashion), and switch the classic pinstripes for wilder, artsier alternatives.
If you aspire to look like the likes of Lenny Kravitz, ironing your tops and shirts to perfection is certainly not a must, as looking slightly undone as opposed to crisp-clean and neat is a main rule of the boho aesthetic. Moreover, despite the fact that you're wearing button-downs, buttoning your shirt all the way up is counterproductive when aiming for that subtly disheveled look. In addition, you should wear your shirt in unconventional ways: with the sleeves rolled up, half-tucked in, layered over tees or in extra-loose fits.
Take your unconventional approach to fashion when shopping for pants and shorts as well. Rule number one: shorts are not destined exclusively for your vacations, weekends and for the beach. In fact, they can be a staple of your bohemian wardrobe just as much as pants. Likewise, in order to take the boho look even further, make sure to incorporate a few patterned shorts into your wardrobe, featuring unique and creative statement prints. For a smart-casual approach to bohemian style, opt for a pair of chino shorts in a longer cut and pair them up with a relaxed button down for a look that's as boho as they come.
As for pants, a few good pairs of denims are essential – and appropriate for most occasions. Whether you go for a light wash or acid wash, a distressed pair of jeans or a dark wash, make sure to opt for a slim or skinny cut. Printed pants are another option when embracing the boho look – and yes, you can totally rock a printed top with a pair of printed shorts or pants. Extra tip: just make sure they follow sister color schemes.
Layering is one of the biggest 'rules' when it comes to mastering the boho look to perfection – and nothing does that better than cool outerwear, layered on top of your printed shirts and vintage tees. Option number one: retro blazers in groovy oversized patterns, following color palettes depicting the funky 70s. Option 2: upgrading your bohemian street style with a smart-casual, loose-fit blazer. Option 3: welcome worn-out suede jackets into your wardrobe, as well as distressed denim jackets, loose-fit anything especially if it carries a vintage vibe, as well as knits of all kinds, including vests, the Lenny Kravitz way.
A good outfit is never complete without the right pair of shoes. Well, the authentic bohemians of the 60s might actually disagree, as their favorite look was, you guessed, a barefoot one. While that might seem like a stretch in today's urban climate, opting for the next best thing, aka sandals, is definitely welcomed when aiming for that effortless boho look. Go for leather straps galore sandals (for the equivalent of women's gladiator sandals) or upgrade your look with a pair of loafers in suede. Alternatively, save the unlaced boots (preferably in suede and preferably adorned with studs, cool laces or even patterned) for the cooler weather.
No truly boho outfit is ever complete without the addition of accessories. In fact, some might argue that accessorizing well means half the job is done. For a truly bohemian look, anything that comes in a finish that's too lustrous or too polished is a no-go. Basically, you should embrace everything and anything that looks or, even better, is antiqued, vintage or worn-out.
Strive to achieve that artisanal feel bohemian trendsetters effortlessly pull off by ditching your expensive watch for leather bracelets, oversized scarves, wooden beads, canvas totes, studded leather belts, fedora or straw hats and the mandatory vintage sunnies. Alternatively, incorporate gems into your jewelry game by adding a pop of natural turquoise or single pearl necklaces on leather at choker lengths.
There's no question that leather pearl necklaces are the epitome of Bohemian-inspired men's jewelry. The combination of the gemstone and the leather has a vintage look and feel that can add a dash of cool to a multitude of outfits. Necklaces not your thing? Leather pearl bracelets are also available.
What started as a subculture representing an eccentric, unconventional part of the population a couple hundred years ago became a mainstream culture in its own right. Bohemian style is definitely more than just a fading trend – and it's more than just a fashion craze. It's a veritable lifestyle, complete with a highly recognizable and equally artistic corresponding way of dressing. As a style where the most eclectic mixture of prints and materials meet, bohemian style is not only the representation of a wide range of cultures around the globe, but also the fusion of different iconic fashion eras.
Carla Jonas is a content writer and editor at Pearls of Wisdom by top high-quality pearl retailer The Pearl Source. Passionate about everything jewelry and fashion-related, Carla is ready to bring you the latest updates on hot trends, style tips and more.
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Whatever the reason, more and more people are turning to a plant-based diet every day. According to a Comparethemarket.com survey, 3.5 million British people now identify as vegan. But, while the vegan diet is healthy, it can lack the protein that animal products deliver. This is the reason many people rely on vegan protein powder like Supreme Labs' Complete Vegan Supreme Protein Powder.
But what does vegan protein powder really do for you?
Amino acids are compounds that make up protein, which are molecules that carry out different functions in the cells. One of the biggest concern for vegans is their source of protein. Some vegetables, legumes and starches have an amount of protein, but usually not enough to meet your daily requirement.
When you walk into a supermarket, there is now an array of plant-based nutritional products: from breakfast bars and juices to chips and other grain-based products. While these food items technically fall into a vegan diet, they can be full of carbohydrates, too.
Without protein to balance out the carbs you're consuming, you're likely to gain weight. So, if fat loss is your goal, you need to start paying attention to your protein intake. Together with proper exercise, your vegan protein powder intake will not only help you burn fat, but you'll also gain muscle.
The best vegan protein powder for building muscle mass is one that has several plant protein sources. The beauty of vegan proteins is that they are packed with numerous vitamins and minerals. So, if you're getting your protein and eating vegetables, you're likely to get excellent nutrition, in the process.
With that in mind, your next question might be how much protein you need every day to burn fat, gain muscle and receive all other benefits of this compound.
In an interview with the U.S. News and World Report, Dr Oliver Witard, Senior Lecturer in Sport at the University of Stirling in Scotland, recommends between 1.6 to 2.0 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, especially for athletes seeking optimum performance. While there are some concerns about excessive protein intake, Dr Witard says that 2.0 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight neither too high, nor is it harmful.
Gaining muscle is not only important to athletes, but also to growing children and older adults. Because our bodies become less efficient in using protein as we grow older, we need protein to encourage muscle health.
How much protein you must consume to make up for the lack of meat and dairy products in your diet isn't the only concern. If you want to gain muscle, how and when you consume your protein also matters.
Incorporating your vegan protein powder with proper exercise is the best way to gain muscle mass if you're vegan. So, if you're keen on putting on more muscle, it's best to have some protein in your system before you hit the gym or start your workout.
Since you're going to sweat during your workout, the best way to get some protein in you is through a protein shake. Luckily, this is easy to make. In a blender, combine unsweetened almond milk, ripe banana, frozen mangoes, baby spinach and your vanilla vegan protein powder. These ingredients are a good source of Vitamins, A, B, C, D, E, and K as well as calcium, potassium and of course, protein.
Within an hour after your workout, we recommend that you eat either a full meal or a snack. Here, you can incorporate your vegan protein powder. Why not treat yourself to a vegan chocolate protein cookie after your hard work?
Instead of regular flour, use oat flour and substitute white sugar for coconut sugar. Add almond milk, almond butter, dark chocolate chips, a pinch of salt and baking soda. Finally, a scoop of your chocolate-flavoured vegan protein powder will complete your vegan chocolate chip cookie.
If you're interested in more recipes using vegan protein powder, check out our blog. We've posted different recipes such as puddings and truffle balls.
While consuming vegan protein powder contributes a lot toward burning fat and gaining muscle mass, there are other ways a vegan diet with protein powder can benefit you.
Vegan protein powder completes the nutrients you need if you're on a plant-based diet. Sufficient protein levels in our body support growth and energy, build our strength, repair our muscles and tissues.
Vegan protein also improves our digestion. Whether you consume vegan protein powder or get your protein needs for vegetables, grains and nuts, these sources are loaded with healthy fibres that improve digestion and absorption of nutrients. These foods also reduce symptoms of bloating.
Since vegan proteins improve our digestion, they also naturally boost our metabolism. As your body works on metabolising the plant protein you take in, the better your body becomes at burning extra fat.
Finally, vegan proteins also help us avoid added hormones and antibiotics. The protein that we normally get from animal-based products can contain hormones and antibiotics that are potentially harmful to the body. Meanwhile, plant-based sources of protein are loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals that are essential for better health.
Overall, plant-based or vegan protein powder has many health and performance-related benefits. What's even better is that the versatility of vegan protein powder means you don't necessarily have to be a vegan to consume it and enjoy its benefits.
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Make History History Again
By Ryan WaltersMay 20, 2021Blog
In the 1986 comedy film Back to School, Rodney Dangerfield's character, Thornton Mellon, a wealthy, middle-aged father, decided to attend college with his young son. Never serious about the endeavor, and more interested in women and parties, Mellon uses his vast fortune to hire experts to do his academic work for him. For his astronomy project, he hires scientists from NASA. For a lab report in psychology, he employs an expert psychologist.
But when he stumbles in his literature class, needing a paper on the works of Kurt Vonnegut, none of which he bothered to read, he goes right to the source, hiring Vonnegut himself to write an analysis of his own work. Amazingly, though, Mellon received a failing grade for his Vonnegut treatise. His literature professor, a lovely, elegant woman Mellon had the hots for, accused him of turning in someone else's work, admonishing him with a stunning answer, "Whoever did write it doesn't know the first thing about Kurt Vonnegut!"
This story can tell us a lot about the current state of the history profession. Basically, there are two kinds of historians in the world today: Academic and Popular. Or, put another way, there are those within the establishment, mainly radical leftwingers, who are in line with the powers that be and who gladly push the radical "woke" agenda. All history is biased, we all know that, but most of the current crop of academic types are much more concerned with pushing this hard-left agenda than seeking anything close to historical truth. And then there are those who seek facts and are concerned with getting as close to the truth as possible. It is a battle between what I like to call Pseudo-Historians and Real Historians. And in history departments across the country, it is the academic historians who have appointed themselves the guardians of what true history is and what it is not. If you don't believe that, just amble over to Twitter sometime and get in a spat with one or two (Beware: they usually travel in packs on social media). They'll be quick to remind you of that fact.
The Thornton Mellon saga is academic history in a nutshell. The interpretation of history, that is the opinions of professional historians, what is called historiography, is more important than the history itself. It is, in essence, the history of history, or the history of historical writing. This represents one of two major problems with academic history, an emphasis on historiography over facts and primary sources, with the other issue being the prevalence of liberal indoctrination.
I once had a professor in a graduate-level seminar class tell us that graduate work was all about historiography and that historical facts are "something that every student should have gotten in their undergraduate survey courses." I pushed back against it a bit, only to be told, "Well, Walters, that's what we do!" Not surprisingly, my academic career began heading downhill.
So, what exactly is historiography? The history department at Queens College in New York City defines it as "the history of history. Rather than subjecting actual events – say, Hitler's annexation of Austria – to historical analysis, the subject of historiography is the history of the history of the event: the way it has been written, the sometimes conflicting objectives pursued by those writing on it over time, and the way in which such factors shape our understanding of the actual event at stake, and of the nature of history itself." In other words, graduate students, and academic historians, spend an inordinate amount of time studying what historians have said about Hitler's annexation of Austria, rather than the facts of the event itself.
History then is little better than the field of constitutional law. As Kevin Gutzman has pointed out, and tried to correct, constitutional law has very little to do with the actual Constitution these days. The emphasis is now on case law, or what courts have said about the Constitution.
Beginning graduate work in history, a student is required to take courses in historiography. For American history, I had to take two basic courses – one class that ended with Reconstruction and the second part that finished with Reagan. In each one, the class had to read one book per week, on that week's topic, and anywhere from three to five academic articles or book chapters, which might be 30 or 40 pages in length for each one. Then, in class, we would discuss each author's interpretation of the events, not so much the events themselves. And this would take place over the course of three hours of classroom discussion each week. Some of it I found interesting; most of it bored me to tears.
The works we read, with very few exceptions, were of the academic variety, published by university publishing houses, which generally sell very few copies. One such book frustrated me to the point that I actually threw it against the wall. These are generally page-turners like: Glenda Elizabeth Gilmore, Gender and Jim Crow: Woman and the Politics of White Supremacy in North Carolina, 1896-1920; Gail Bederman, Manliness & Civilization: A Cultural History of Gender and Race in the United States, 1880-1917; and David R. Roediger, The Wages of Whiteness: Race and the Making of the American Working Class.
That is not to say that historiography is not important and does not have a place in the curriculum, but it, along with theory, has come to replace an emphasis on facts. Try getting into a discussion with the above-mentioned "experts" on Twitter or Facebook, especially those who either have a graduate degree or are working on one. They will inundate you with books that you should read to better understand a historical event. Counter with primary sources and you're likely to get told, as I once was, "Those aren't facts." Who knew! So rather than spend 90 percent of the time on historiography, I think we would produce better historians if we at least made it 50/50, if not 75/25 in favor of facts and primary sources.
The other major problem is that academic liberalism, today known as "wokeism," has saturated history departments, and it's getting worse by the day. As the older generation professors – those who had sense and, even if they didn't agree with a point you might make, wouldn't mind the argument so long as you could back it up with facts – are retiring, or dying off, the younger crowd of "scholars" are arrogant, hostile, and uninterested in having actual historical debates. They have preconceived notions about the issues and getting through their pointy-headed thick skulls is an impossible task.
Historian Alan Brinkley once said that conservatism is the "orphan of historical scholarship." Such is true. Everything now must be seen and filtered through the prism of the "big three" – race, class, and gender. No more work should be done about "white men," they say, or as they are often times referred "angry white men" or "dead white guys." Any topic you present for a possible paper or thesis is often met with questions about the inclusion of race, class, and gender.
Today, social and cultural studies gain far more attention than political, economic, diplomatic, or military history. Many departments are dropping the latter all together, while vastly emphasizing the former. Now, this is not to say that I oppose the inclusion of social and cultural studies focusing on race, class, and gender, for I do not. But I do oppose the inclusion of them at the expense of everything else, which is what is happening all over the country. I always believed universities to be laboratories of expression, thought, and innovation. I would think most Americans would as well. But sadly, that is not the case at all. Far from it.
David Horowitz has done a phenomenal job in recent years exposing the sheer radicalism in higher education today. Now, allow me to point out the pure silliness of it all, at least as far as history is concerned. Instead of good, solid history books, which are full of facts as well as interpretation, we get such robust works such as Turning the Tables: Restaurants and the Rise of the American Middle Class, 1880-1920; Consider the Fork: A History of How We Cook and Eat; Babysitter: An American History; The Lavender Scare: The Cold War Persecution of Gays and Lesbians in the Federal Government, and great military studies such as an upcoming work entitled Constructing Pacification: Masculinity in the Vietnam War. And with such books come the classes based on them, like "Knee-high to a Grasshopper: A History of Youth in America," "A History of Eating in America," and "Out: A Queer History of America." Root canals would sit much better with me than those topics.
Not to be outdone, Kansas University offers a "woke" history course called "Angry White Male Studies," while other institutions offer classes on liberal protest movements like Occupy Wall Street. It gets sillier. UC-Santa Barbara even has a course on the history of surfing, while UC-Berkeley tops that with its history of weaving. Perhaps they could combine the two courses and one could actually take underwater basket weaving!
"History" courses like these are usually in addition to all of the anti-American diatribes one must also endure, like Francis Jennings, author of such works as The Invasion of America: Indians, Colonialism, and the Cant of Conquest; The Creation of America: Through Revolution to Empire; and The Founders of America, which gives that notable distinction to the native peoples who first inhabited the North American continent. As one can easily conclude without ever picking up one of these titles, all of these works take a very negative view of America's actual founding, to say the least. So, in the case of academic history, one should judge a book by its cover.
Seeing the current state of academic history that pervades most departments across the country, there's little reason for anyone to attend, especially for conservatives. There are far better options, including private colleges. But, the fact is, you don't need a Ph.D. to be a good historian. In many ways I think it's a blessing that I don't have one. I have no intention of ever teaching at a university and never have had any desire to do so, especially after my experience in graduate school. I love the fact that I have the option to say what I want, write what I want, and not have to worry that I might say the wrong thing, offend someone, lose my job, or, worse still, be denied an invitation to their fancy cocktail parties. Instead, I became a voluminous reader of good history, honed my research and writing skills, made important contacts, and learned from top-notch scholars like Don Livingston, Clyde Wilson, Brion McClanahan, and many others. These things proved far more valuable than additional time in graduate school.
Some say the solution to all of this is to drastically cut or even largely defund all colleges and universities; while others call for reform and more oversight. Some even say they need to be closed permanently, if not razed to the ground.
What is more troubling, and frustrating, is that the Republican Party has been asleep at the wheel while all of this has developed. There are 99 state legislative chambers in the Union (Nebraska is unicameral). As of 2021, Republicans control 61 of those chambers, Democrats 37, while one is split. What's more, Republicans have 23 trifectas, that is control of the governorship, plus both legislative chambers. Liberal dominance of higher education could end in those states because Republicans have control of the budget. If there's one thing universities understand it is money and the potential loss of it. Yet Republicans seem utterly paralyzed in the face of such a massive problem. In reality, they seem to have surrendered the field altogether. There's very little pushback for such a major waste of taxpayer dollars.
Whatever transpires with higher education, there is one thing we must do: Fix history. As Cicero once said, "To be ignorant of what occurred before you were born is to remain always a child. For what is the worth of human life, unless it is woven into the life of our ancestors by the records of history."
Let us always strive to make history great again but to do that we need to make history history again.
Ryan Walters
Ryan Walters is and independent historian and the author of The Last Jeffersonian: Grover Cleveland and the Path to Restoring the Republic.
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I was born in 1985 in a small town in Davao Occidental, the Philippines. I was one of four children and my dad was a struggling truck and cab driver while my mom stayed at home with us. My mom and dad were very young with little education, and yet, they were the best parents I could ever hope for. My dad made sure we spent family time in the park or at the beach almost every Sunday. I remember those days fondly. I remember my dad's smiling face and my mom's calming aura. Those are the images I cherish—the time before I lost my innocence to the harsh realities of life.
My Dad pinning my ribbon for my Kinder Graduation in 1993.
September 24, 1996. I had recently turned 11 and the scorching heat of the September sun was shining. I woke up and fell into my daily routine. My siblings and I went to school and came home for lunch prepared by my mom. I remember lunch was special because our dad joined us before going back to work as a cab driver that afternoon. We kissed him goodbye and headed off to finish our lessons at school with light hearts.
We had no idea that this goodbye was forever. As it reached dinner time, my dad had never returned home.
He became a victim of a robbery on that September day. A man in his prime, only 36 years old, received 44 stab wounds. The police found him drugged with both feet and hands tied. We didn't know much else. All we knew was that this would change our lives forever.
My mom's birthday was spent attending my dad's funeral. I still remember the look of total emptiness on her face, her cries suppressed as she gazed down at the casket. She feared that her children might hear the agony in her voice if she tried to speak. But I saw her tears, heard her pain, and felt her utter loneliness. It pains me to think of it to this day. The wounds will never heal, no matter how many years have passed.
That's me, my mom, and my little sister just three months before my dad was murdered.
As the eldest, I was in charge of taking care of my younger siblings as my mom went out to earn for our family. I had to stop playing. I had to stop whining. I had to stop thinking like a kid and be the kind of person my mom needed me to be. And so, I steadied my trembling lip and stood tall.
Unfortunately, my strength didn't stop life from throwing hardships at our family. As our funds dwindled, I began begging for scraps from relatives and selling candies, refreshments, and even my drawings to help us get by. On top of that, I was doing my classmates' projects and homework for a few extra coins. Sure, it was tough, but I did what I had to do to help my family.
And yet…fear crept into everything I did. My dad's death showed me that there were a lot of bad people out there. I never stopped looking over my shoulder. I'd make sure I was home at the stroke of 5 pm, safe from the dangers of the outside world.
Come high school, I never thought I could go to college even if I wanted to. I still had three younger siblings who were in school, and I expected to have to continue earning income. But I really wanted that degree. I never wanted to stop learning. So, I had to chase a lot of scholarships. Luckily, in 2002, I secured one of the most prestigious scholarships offered by the government.
And so, I went to the city, all on my own, with very little cash on hand, enrolled myself and went about studying college independently. There was a buzz of hope after stepping on campus for the first time. I could finally make something better of life, for me and for my family.
Me and my co-scholars at our university, 2003.
I tried to make a change in my life, but it seemed that ghosts from my family's past had a tight grip on me.
College was not as I had hoped. The city stirred my inherent fear of being hurt and this new crowded environment begged me to prepare for the unthinkable. If I was not in the library (where I spent hours and hours), I remained in my dorm room, but that left little space for socializing. I got so lonely. I missed my family so much and would cry myself to sleep.
What's more, I'd skip meals so I had enough left of my stipend to make it through the month. I began applying for jobs at fast-food chains to alleviate some of my financial stress, but every time I'd go in for an application, a senseless fear would overcome me at the thought of going home late at night alone. Still, a part of me always wondered if I was just being overly cautious.
Despite the hardships, I made it through and graduated from college in 2007. I found a job as a customer service representative handling a financial account in Manila, accepting the offer without thinking it through. It was a three-hour plane ride from home, quite a jump from college and not in my field of study, but it was something. I was just proud to have reached a point in my life where I could apply for jobs to help my mom and siblings with a consistent salary.
Turns out, Manila was a whole new concrete jungle to conquer.
I thought things would be better for me in Manila because I was prepared. I never wore sandals into work or when I left the house because I wanted to be wearing good shoes in case I needed to run as fast as I could in the face of danger. I never left my house with a phone because I was afraid it would be snatched—as there were a lot of pick-pocketers in Manila.
Even in a city like Manila that's blinded with lights, there are still corners in the dark. And I knew that those places were laden with people who lived and breathed without an ounce of remorse for the terror they had unleashed.
In time, I learned to fear the daylight along with the night. One morning as I was on my way to work, I crossed paths with a man who'd come from a gang fight. He must have still been amped with adrenaline because he chased me like a raging dog down the street, a knife raised above his head. I ran for my life, and luckily, he couldn't keep up with me because he was so drunk that he eventually tipped over.
I came into the city as a person who was outgoing and happy-go-lucky, but after the attack, I questioned everyone's intentions, fearing that something would cause them to attack me. I was always on defense. I trusted no one and depended only on myself. I began to shy away from any new relationships and shut myself out of old ones. It was safer that way.
For the next three years of my contract, I disappeared into this lifestyle. Eventually, I grew tired of planning my travel around the sunlight, eerie buildings, and certain parts of town. I resented the constant tightness I felt as I stepped out of my apartment, as well as the small creaks in the night that pulled me in and out of sleep. Slowly, fear drained my spirit.
In 2010, I returned home but the damage from the city was still prominent. My family could see a change in me. While I continued to cry on the inside, I began asking the big guy above for some guidance.
Me in Manila, always looking away from the camera (lol).
Life settled back into a long string of morning commutes until one fateful event. In mid-2010 as I was crossing the street to get to work, the whoosh of a speeding SUV surged behind me. As I turned to identify this noise, I saw her. The woman who had been walking my same commute, trailing only a few steps of mine, had been whisked away by the vehicle. Her body was broken. She was killed on impact.
As I stared at the scene behind me, I realized that I had been seconds away from her fate—literally! I ran away and called my mom sobbing and shaking, and what she told me forever changed my perspective on life.
Her words sunk deep into my heart and a sudden realization hit me. I could have been that girl in the accident. I could have died. And when the people who knew and loved me looked back on their moments with me, what would they remember? The mundanity of my existence? My lack of interest in things going around me? That's when I knew things had to change. If I'm always watching my back, I'll miss the chance to look forward to the good things that await me.
My life has taken a turn after overcoming those anxieties. I see now that all those bad experiences—while traumatic—have taught me about life. No matter how cruel fate has been to me, life is still beautiful, and I have never been more appreciative of each day. As of now, I enjoy being with my family and friends. I have reached out to friends from long ago. I have made a lot of friends as well.
Because of all the time I spent in the fear of death, I missed out on life. Now, I live each day to its fullest, for as my mother said, you never know what could happen.
Me enjoying the day at the beach, 2019!
After her father was murdered as an innocent victim of a robbery, Jonna lived her life in constant fear. Though she took every precaution to remain safe, Jonna ultimately realized that death can happen to anyone, anytime. Since giving up the never-ending worry, Jonna has lived her life fearlessly.
She currently works as a Virtual Assistant for a client from Australia and has been working remotely for different clients since 2013. She loves working from home as she gets to spend a lot of time with her four wonderful nephews. Her life and heart have settled now more than ever. She has found a man who calms her fears and has been with her for almost eight years now. Jonna loves to spend her weekends with family and friends. While she still enjoys being alone and reading her books, she is happy to have somebody who encourages her to go out and connect with the world again.


Today's Top Ten Tuesday topic is Wishes I would ask the book genie to grant me. How whimsical.
The recent fad of finding lost works from dead authors suddenly includes Jane Austen. Lots of them.
That when I have time to read, I actually feel like reading.
I would like a big private library.
And enough money to buy books to fill it.
I feel like I'm grasping, now. Also, I feel like I'm not being imaginative enough. Got any ideas?
Please enjoy this picture of the library of the Duke of Devonshire.


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PC shipments dip 10% in EMEA region in Q1 of 2016: Gartner
Personal computer shipments in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) declined by 10 per cent to 19.5 million units in the first quarter this year, preliminary results by Gartner showed.
NEW DELHI: Personal computer shipments in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) declined by 10 per cent to 19.5 million units in the first quarter this year, preliminary results by Gartner showed today.
Such shipments in the region stood at 21.6 million units in the same period last year.
Gartner said while decline in EMEA PC market was similar to the 9.6 per cent fall worldwide, there were some differences in the region.
"In EMEA we saw many distinct factors cause clear splits between the consumer and professional PC markets, but also regionally between Western Europe and the rest of EMEA.
"Some PC vendors struggled to manage inventory and profitability in these diverse and rapidly shifting conditions," said Isabelle Durand principal analyst at Gartner.
In the first quarter of 2016, HP performed better in EMEA region than it did worldwide. It increased market share lead despite 2.5 per cent decline in shipment, while Lenovo saw decline in its market share.
HP retained the top position with 22.4 per cent market share followed by Lenovo with 18.8 per cent.
Asus, ranked third, was the only vendor in the top five EMEA ranking to increase its shipments, growing 3.9 per cent in the first quarter of 2016. Dell stood at fourth position followed by Acer Group.
Gartner said data includes desk-based PCs, notebook PCs and ultramobile premium and is based on a preliminary study. Final estimates will be subject to change.
"Although mainstream professional PCs suffered low demand in the first quarter of 2016, there was continued growth in demand for thin and light notebooks with detachable keyboards --- in both the business and consumer segments," Gartner added.
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Danvers, MA - Babcock Power Inc. (BPI) announced today that its subsidiary, Thermal Engineering International (USA) Inc. (TEi) located in Santa Fe Springs CA, has recently been awarded two major contracts for the South Texas Project Electric Generating Station near Bay City, Texas, USA.
The contracts include the design and fabrication of 12 replacement feedwater heater bundles, and 2 Moisture Separator Reheaters (MSR) for Units 1 and 2. The heater bundles were designed for maximum duty given fixed physical constraints as determined by the original vendor's drawings. The new moisture separator reheaters are replacing existing systems and will include high efficiency vane type separators and redesigned drain systems to improve the plant heat rate and system reliability, while reducing erosion/corrosion on the low pressure turbine blading.
Jon Koenig, President of TEi, stated that, "The design of the replacement tube bundles was facilitated by TEi's strategic purchase of all Westinghouse, Marley Heat Transfer, EFCO, and Struthers Industries feedwater heater drawings and programs. Like the feedwater heaters, our MSR design is a result of decades of operating experience and continuous research and development which is unparalleled by any other manufacturer."
The South Texas Project Electric Generating Station (STP) is one of the newest and largest nuclear power plants in the United States. STP's two reactors produce 2,500 megawatts of electricity, enough for more than one million homes and businesses in south central Texas.
Babcock Power Inc., through its subsidiaries, is one of the world's leading suppliers of technology, equipment, and services to the power generation industry. Babcock Power designs, manufactures and services heat recovery steam generators through its Vogt Power International subsidiary located in Louisville, KY, provides heat exchangers and after market services, including moisture separator reheaters, steam surface condensers and feedwater heaters, for fossil-fired and nuclear plants through its Thermal Engineering International (USA) Inc. subsidiary located in Santa Fe Springs, CA, and provides new steam generators, environmental solutions (including SCRs, flue gas scrubbers and mercury removal systems), and a complete portfolio of after market solutions to the electric utility and waste-to-energy industries for any OEM's boiler through its subsidiaries located in Worcester, MA.


The Foundation is here to help individuals, families, businesses and nonprofits improve the lives within the community now and for generations to come. We assist donors in creating charitable funds, each with their own philanthropic purpose, and provide grants to nonprofits that meet the needs of the community.
The Mission of The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation based on input from the community it serves, is to make thoughtful and proactive investments that grow the multiple forms of wealth necessary for our community to thrive.


Our take on the Cafe Liegeois Nespresso-compatible capsules.
Develop your appreciation of espresso with Cafe Liegeois Nespresso compatible capsules.
UPDATE: Cafe Liegeois is now offering Coffee Detective readers a 10% discount on every order! Simply use the coupon code DETECTIVE10 at checkout.
For every fifty people who truly appreciate a quality cup of gourmet coffee there are maybe one or two who have the same level of appreciation for espresso.
I'm not talking about espresso-based drinks like the cappuccino you just picked up at Starbucks.
I'm talking about an appreciation of a simple shot of espresso.
Truth be told, a lot of people think that espresso is just espresso – that every shot is more or less the same.
Why is this? I think it's simply because when compared to brewing a cup of coffee, it's generally a lot harder to make espresso. Especially if you are doing it by hand, tamping the ground coffee in the portafilter, and so on.
Put simply, people don't bother with making espresso. And when they do they drown it in frothed milk and whipped cream.
I understand. I really do. I have a semiautomatic espresso maker but generally use it only at the weekends, when I have a more relaxed schedule. It takes time and a lot of practice to make a really good shot of espresso.
During the week I use my Nespresso Inissia.
I love my Nespresso machine because it makes excellent espresso, very quickly.
Does it make espresso that as good as you get from a truly gifted barista using a semi-automatic machine? No. But it makes better espresso than I can make. And it's better than the espresso made by an awful lot of the baristas at the coffee shops I visit.
OK...now we have a machine that can make quality espresso quickly. But what about the capsules you use in the machine?
Well, I think the branded Nespresso capsules are pretty good. But they are expensive.
When the patent protection on Nespresso capsules expired, a lot of companies jumped in and made their own Nespresso-compatible capsules at a lower price.
The trouble is, a lot of those capsules deliver a very disappointing shot of espresso. The quality just isn't there.
A new breed of companies is taking on the challenge to make capsules that are just as good as those offered by Nespresso, but at a lower price.
One of these companies is Cafe Liegeois. And they were kind enough to send me some samples.
They offer a range of capsules, some of them mild, some bold and some in between. They also offer a decaf option.
Interestingly, they are also tying those different levels of boldness to specific coffee growing regions – just as one would when sourcing a regular gourmet coffee.
For example, their Puissant (Bold) capsules contain coffee from Sumatra. Their Magnifico (Medium) espresso comes from Colombia. And their Subtil (Mild) capsules contain coffee from Ethiopia.
I have tried them all and can vouch for their quality. In fact, using these capsules has helped me further develop my own appreciation of espresso and the different flavors it can offer.
The bottom line is that Cafe Liegeois are offering quality espresso, at an excellent price.
More importantly, I think they offer a pathway for people who up until now have seen espresso as simply being "espresso".
Now, with an entry-level machine like the Nespresso Inissia, and some Cafe Liegeois capsules, you can dive in and enjoy all the variety of tastes and flavors that quality espresso has to offer.
As for Cafe Liegeois' ambitions, I imagine they intend to position themselves as a provider of espresso capsules that meet or exceed the quality delivered by Nespresso.
To be honest, I think they're already there.


What can strategic management learn from social movements? Can a company's strategy-making process benefit from the way in which movements like the environmentalists or the globalization critics do things? It can indeed, as Thorsten Voigt argues, because the achievements of these movements are quite remarkable. They manage to mobilize tens of thousands of highly diverse individuals to organize themselves in pursuit of common goals - sometimes over decades. And they succeed in influencing political decisions or the behavior of entire societies, even though their target groups do not share a common ideological background.
The implications are straightforward but often ignored in both academic theory and managerial practice: the success of every company's strategy hinges on the support of its internal and external stakeholders. The author illustrates with numerous examples from corporate contexts how mobilization in organizations is fuelled - particularly by ideology, issue framing and the orchestration of stakeholder interactions. In so doing, Thorsten Voigt provides a highly fruitful new perspective on strategic management.


Seven months and nine days ago, 1.4 million people in Ireland voted to remove its anti-abortion laws.
What (Taoiseach) Irish PM Leo Varadkar called a "quiet revolution", had culminated with a day when the Eighth Amendment was repealed.
Irish Health Minister Simon Harris hailed the passing of the legislation as a "new era for Irish women".


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Athletics 9, White Sox 0: James Shields started
Offense also fails to show, as Kendall Graveman throws a 98-pitch shutout
By Jim Margalus Aug 19, 2016, 9:54pm CDT
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Now we know that James Shields isn't in the false hope business.
Facing a lackluster offense of a team that lost five in a row, Shields looked no different from usual. He gave up three homers over 4⅔ innings, and departed on an amusingly frustrating note. He had retired the first two batters of the fifth inning, only to see the rest of the frame go homer-double-homer-walk-error. A bad throw by Tim Anderson made the last run of Shields' seven an unearned one.
Meanwhile, Kendall Graveman threw a 98-pitch Maddux, facing one over the minimum. He gave up two hits -- one to Jose Abreu, one to Adam Eaton — but both were erased by doubling-offs on lineouts to the right side. Only a fielding error by Yonder Alonso on a Justin Morneau grounder kept the Sox from sending only 27 to the plate.
Shields dropped to 5-15 with a 5.98 ERA on the season, or 3-8 with a 7.62 ERA with the White Sox. He has allowed a whopping 20 homers for the Sox over 69⅔ innings.
The lone bright spot: Latham's Tommy Kahnle, who was the only Sox pitcher out of four to not allow a run. He pitched the second-most innings, too, retiring all six batters he faced. Carlos Sanchez made a nice running over-the-shoulder catch too, I guess.
Record: 57-64 | Box score | Highlights


This is the 20th lesson in the Technician Class Exam preparation course. This lesson covers the T6B questions from the exam question pool dealing with semiconductors. This lesson primarily focuses on the functions of diodes and transistors. This subject can get pretty deep, but I tried to give you enough of a knowledge base in the video to deal with the questions.
Some of the items you will need to remember.
-Diodes allow current to flow in only one direction.
-The leads on a diode are called an anode (+) and a cathode (-). The cathode is identified with a stripe.
-Transistors are capable of using a voltage or current signal to control current flow and can act as amplifiers or switches.
-A Bipolar junction transistor has three leads. They are the base, emitter, and collector.
-A field effect transistor, or FET, has three leads as well. They are the gate, source, and drain.
If you have all this you should be fine with this section. Explanations of semiconductors on the internet tends to be a bit complex. If you are looking for more information about semiconductors, or electronics in general, I recommend the book Understanding Basic Electronics published by the ARRL. This gives down to earth and simple explanations of some fairly complex electronics subjects. This book does not presume you have any previous knowledge of electronics and builds from the ground up. A great book!
Again, welcome back! Here is lesson 19 which goes over electronic components from the T6A section of the exam question pool. Even though you don't need to learn the schematic symbols of the various components for this lesson, I threw some in there anyway. There are other sections where you will need to know a schematic symbol or two and I figured it would be easier if some of it were review at that point. This lesson is one of the funner ones.
Be sure to take the quiz in the video! It really does help if you go through the quiz and try to answer the questions correctly. This repetition helps build memory and really increases your score when you finally take the exam...I promise.
To solve for voltage, current, or resistance, you just cover the letter you are looking for and what remains uncovered is what you need to calculate. For instance, if you are looking for resistance, you cover the 'R' in the circle and what you are left with is E/I. So divide E (volts) by I (amperes) and it will give you the resistance in ohms. Simple?
Hello again! Lesson 17 is one of the funner lessons in my opinion. In this lesson we get started covering some basic electronic principles and components. There are a few basic units and a formula you need to memorize for this section.
The basic unit of capacitance is the farad.
The basic unit of inductance is the henry.
The basic unit of frequency is Hertz.
P=IE Where P is power in watts, I is the current in amperes, and E is the voltage in volts.
And that's about it. As always, I welcome your questions, comments, or suggestions...especially the suggestions as I am trying to build this site into a useful resource. Thanks!
-Current is measured in Amperes.
-The rate at which electrical energy is used is called Power.
-Electrical power is measured in Watts.
-Electromotive Force (EMF) is also known as Voltage and is measured in Volts.
Welcome back! In lesson 13 we go over the T4A section of the question pool dealing with Station Setup. This is a relatively easy lesson and should give your brain a rest for a bit. In this lesson I talk about a data mode called PSK 31. PSK 31 stands for Phase Shift Keying 31 Baud and is one of the easiest data modes to get started. PSK 31 is resistant to interference and solid signals can be received where voice and most other means of data communication fail. It requires low power and a very simple antenna to get great signals. I've added a link if you are interested.
Hello once again! Here is Lesson 11 of the Technician Class Exam Course. In this lesson we cover the T3B questions from the exam question pool concentrating on Radio and Electromagnetic Wave Properties. There is a good amount of memorization for this section. I have broken down what I think might be tricky to remember here to help focus your memorization skills.
Frequency limits of the HF Spectrum 3-30MHz; VHF Spectrum 30-300 MHz; and UHF Spectrum 300-3000 MHz.
Hello again! This is lesson 10 which goes over the T3A questions from the Technician Class exam question pool and covers Radio Wave Characteristics. Now we are starting to get into the real meat of Ham Radio! The challenge of Amateur Radio is to figure out how to manipulate electromagnetic waves to carry radio signals when, how, and where you want them. This brings either great joy or despair to every Ham operator. I hope you enjoy the video. As always, fell free to leave any questions, comments, or suggestions in the comments box.
Hello once again! Here is Lesson 8 of the Technician Class Exam Prep Course covering the T2B questions from the question pool. This lesson covers questions dealing with VHF/UHF operating practices. There are some tricky questions that deal with FM signals, deviation, amplitude, and bandwidth in this one. Unless you want to go deep in to Frequency Modulation, I recommend just memorizing the answers to the two questions. I provided a few comparisons (though probably poor ones) to help you remember the answers. You will have plenty of oportunity to go into detail when the issues come up after you get your license. However, I am providing a link if you want to go into more detail now. As always, I am happy to receive any questions, comments, or suggestions. Please leave them in the comments box below.
There are a few things to keep in mind concerning this list. Even though the FCC won't get upset if you use any authorized mode anywhere it is authorized, a lot of Hams will. When transmitting, it is best to adhear to the band plan agreed upon by most amateur operators. I have a link to the band plan in the links window. Also, the above frequencies are not all the frequencies authorized for a Technician Class operator. These are just the bands, frequencies, and modes you need to know to pass the exam. I'm trying to keep it easy. I've also provided a link to information regarding the various modes. If you have any questions, I'd try there first.
I hope these videos are working out for you. Remeber, these videos are designed to get you past the exam. Actually operating a Ham station is not a closed book exam. You can have whatever you need to know right in front of you when you are actually transmitting. Don't sweat it.
If you have any questions, please leave them in the comments box.
I really enjoy Ham radio. I like building my own equipment, looking for new contacts, and collecting the QSL cards that eventually come from those big, hard to find contacts. It is relaxing and relatively exciting all at the same time. Sort of like an electronic form of fishing. In fact at it's fundamentals, it is almost exactly like fishing. You throw your line (signal) into the water and see who bites. There are more adventurist sides of Amateur Radio as well. Ham Radio introduced me to storm chasing and satellite communication. I talked to Bosnian Hams reporting war updates. I talked to space shuttle astronauts. And once almost was able to talk to the King of Jordan.
Unfortunately, I've strayed a bit from the hobby over the last few years. I made a few attempts to get going strong again but something always got in the way, usually work. I've decided to get going again despite all my other commitments and am going to use this blog as a tool to stick to it.
One of the things I've always had a problem with Ham radio is a lot of the Hams out there are not very good teachers. I got my license pretty much by memorizing the question pool posted by the FCC without any explanation. I can tell you what the answers are but I don't understand a lot about the "how". It's also intimidating as all get out to get out there and get transmitting without worrying about messing up. I am going to address that here and maybe fill in the gaps that I found when I first got started. I'm going to get back to the basics in my fresh start and do my best to figure it out. Hopefully I'll get back into the swing of things and find that Zen once again.


On February 2nd, Mental Health Cooperative (MHC) will open the doors to a state-of-the-art Crisis Treatment Center, where all MHC Emergency Psychiatric Services will be housed. The new facility welcomes children and adults 24/7, that are experiencing behavioral health crises, where they can receive immediate, compassionate care at no cost to the individuals.
Since 2006, the Davidson County Sheriff's Office has seen a rise in the number of seriously mentally ill individuals entering the local jail system. Metro Police have seen an increase in the number of requests for transport for evaluation. Local Emergency Departments have experienced a significant increase in numbers of patients needing mental health services.
Options today are limited for officers working with individuals experiencing mental health crises; instances where a crime hasn't been committed but an individual is in need of immediate, specialized help. Often, appropriate services are not available, leaving the criminal justice system as the only option.
MHC's new Crisis Treatment Center offers a specialized entrance for police officers where they can bring individuals and exchange information so that treatment can begin immediately. Clinical services offered in the Crisis Treatment Center will be individualized and include a full continuum of therapeutic options.
The Crisis Treatment Center is a result of innovative public-private partnerships, as well as cross-departmental collaborations between MHC, the Tennessee Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services and Metro Nashville Government.
→ Immediate Access: Adults, children, and adolescents in crisis will begin treatment immediately.
→ Public Safety Improved: An enhancement to public safety via the provision of easily accessible, no-cost mental health treatment to those in crisis.
→ Police Return to Patrol Faster: A secure drop off location for the police with the goal of returning to patrol in 10 minutes.
by offering a safe location where treatment can begin without delay.
→ Proven Approach: An approach to crisis treatment that, when implemented in other locations, has demonstrated increases in jail diversion.


Two days of racing with Saturday at Eddieville and Sunday at Starvation Ridge. Both courses have been laid out to minimize mud and maximize fun quotient .Because of the harsh winter, both courses are ROUGH! Rocks emerged through the winter, rain ruts from the winter AND from April 19 rains. Grass sections,jumps, a few puddles here and there, windy trails ( or is that winding trails?...or both). The Ridge is probably the roughest it has ever been, Eddieville not near as rough. The parking areas are good, but beware of low, soft spots.


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In this Burl Barer Retrospective we will discuss how his true crime writing career began; his very first case and book; the murder cases that shaped his career, and his incredible personal experiences with psychopaths and serial killers writing these now 9 true crime classics. BURL BARER RETROSPECTIVE-Burl Barer


The AQUAMED project has organised the AQUAMED 1st Open Multi-Stakeholder Meeting for the aquaculture sector in the Mediterranean Region (Southern Europe and North Africa), which took place in Rome on the 20-21 November 2012.
The aim of this meeting was to get together all the relevant Mediterranean stakeholders in the aquaculture sector to create a Multi-Stakeholder Platform (MSHP). The MSHP will contribute to the development of a common transnational Mediterranean Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) for aquaculture, which represents the shared objectives and synergies between the different countries participating. Once a SRIA is developed, it is expected that the MSHP will become operational with a role to promote and facilitate the mobilisations of resources (financial, manpower, infrastructure) in order to implement the SRIA.


or the easiest way of doing so is to specify the full package name.
// Set the info for the views that show in the notification panel.
All this service does is show a notification when it's running, and it can display toasts when its doSomething() method is called.
As you'll notice, it's implemented as a singleton, keeping track of its own instance - but without the usual static singleton factory method because services are naturally singletons and are created by intents. The instance is useful to the outside to get a "handle" to the service when it's running.
In this example, the service is started and stopped by the same method, depending on it's current state.