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Today is Wonder Woman Day, and it's not just any Wonder Woman day, it's the 80th anniversary of everyone's favorite amazonian. A new badass merch collection, personally designed alongside Wonder Woman's very own, Gal Gadot, is launching to celebrate the momentous occasion.
In collaboration with Represent, the entertainment industries premiere merch partner, DC Comic and Warner Bros, award-winning actress Gal Gadot created the limited-edition collection titled, "80 Years of Wonder," to honor a new era of Wonder Woman and offers fans of all ages a way to embody Wonder Woman's qualities of strength, truth, courage and compassion, all with her signature style.
The 80 Years of Wonder collection includes seven unique designs including tees ($29.99), hoodies ($49.99), hats ($24.99), wristbands ($24.99), and a poster ($$24.99), featuring some of Gal Gadot's favorite poses from the recent theatrical releases with contemporary illustrations featuring the iconic red, blue and gold color scheme. In addition to the merch capsule collection, to commemorate the momentous 80th anniversary occasion, Wonder Woman is being inducted into the Comic-Con Character Hall of Fame. She will be the third inductee alongside her Justice League colleague, Batman, and video game celeb, PAC-MAN. The virtual induction ceremony will allow fans from all over the world to watch the festivities online on Wonder Woman Day.
This is one of many partnerships between Represent and Warner Brothers, who recently collaborated for the highly successful cast collection for FRIENDS The Reunion merch. The Wonder Woman collection represents a continuation of intentional collaborations in conjunction with talent, to create a more authentic and engaging product experience for fans.
The 80 Years of Wonder collection is exclusively available at Represent for one month only from October 21st, 2021 through November 27th 2021.
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Twitter's Future with Bitcoin
By: Sean Fontno, Elle Grant × Vaughn Lowery
Jack Dorsey always had a niche for technology. Back in 2000, he thought to himself, "What if you could share your status with all your friends really easily, so they know what you're doing?" 6 years later, Jack Dorsey posted the very first tweet: "just setting up my twitter," and became the company's chief executive officer. In 2010, Dorsey started investing in the social networking company Foursquare and launched "Square." Square lets people receive credit card payments through a mobile phone or computer. With his knowledge of social media and Square, it doesn't seem like much of a surprise for Dorsey wanting to bring Bitcoin and Twitter together, creating something that can quickly connect people and their money.
What is Bitcoin? It's a currency created back in 2009 by an unknown person using the false name of Satoshi Nakamoto. Have you ever been to the arcade or to the casino and received tokens or chips? Similarly, you must exchange real currency for cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency is a digital currency that's just like the normal United States Dollar (USD) but is protected by cryptography, which makes it impossible for scammers to attack this form of currency. It allows you to make payments online and money is easily moved place to place, account to account, with no credit card fees. With cryptocurrency being decentralized, YOU own that money.
Along a contributing factor to this evolution in currency technology are NFTs. NFTs (non-fungible tokens) are the tokens used to buy things in cryptocurrency. NFTs helps the owner, artist, etc, earn a percentage of all the sales. It protects the unique original work being sold because in this day in age, everything is being used for something and wouldn't you want your rightly earned money for that? They create an immutable record, keeping note of every sale. It's the new modern step to your work or business. All you need is a smart device and an internet connection, and with just those two things, Dorsey's goal to reach a worldwide audience will definitely be achieved. Especially as there are already 192 million daily active users on Twitter.
Jack Dorsey sees a new chance to bring cryptocurrency into Twitter in the modern moment. Dorsey, who has been supporting Bitcoin for years, even discussed with his investors about the next steps. He told them it would help the company keep up with new market strategies. He explains how the native currency can help them move products like Super Follows, Commerce, Subscriptions, and Tip Jar. Dorsey sees this as an opportunity to "…reach every single person on the planet," instead of doing the regular market-to-market approaches. So, Dorsey's goal to always stay connected with people continues to be in play.
Bringing Bitcoin to Twitter seems like it will give businesses from small to big an option to increase profits and reach more audiences. With Bitcoin, you can create your own fees, avoid fraud, and kiss "three business days" goodbye! Having these benefits accessible on Twitter could be the next step for the social media of the future.
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Lanea Celebrates National Taco Day
Praised for being the "Best Mexican on the Westside," Lanea in Santa Monica will be celebrating National Taco Day (Oct. 4) on Saturday, Oct. 2nd with All-You-Can-Eat Street Tacos from Barbakush and a cocktail (of your choice) for $25 from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. (*2 Hour Time Limit). The Santa Monica cocktail bar and taqueria will also be hosting a pop-up taco bar on their expanded satellite area on The Promenade (across from the Apple store) throughout the day. The festivities will continue into the evening with an 80's Themed Broadway Block Party at Lanea, The Independence, and Cult from 8 p.m.-2 a.m. with DJs and live entertainment, and Barbakush Tacos available at Lanea until 10:00 p.m.
The All-You-Can-Eat Barbakush Street Tacos include Barbacoa (lamb wrapped in agave leaves and pit-roasted underground for 36 hours), Asada (grilled steak with Petra's seasoning), Cesina (thinly sliced and tenderized beef with Petra's seasoning), Pollo (grilled chicken with Petra's seasoning), Pescado con Mango (tilapia topped with mango, green & red pepper, avocado, and Mexican cream), Camaron con Mango (shrimp topped with mango, green & red pepper, avocado and lettuce), Beyond Meat (beyond meat seasoned with Petra's seasoning), and Vegetarian (spinach and mushrooms).
Petra Zavaleta, from East LA's street food operation Barbakush, is the chef behind Lanea and is known as the "Barbacoa Queen of Los Angeles." Petra serves traditional lamb barbacoa by way of Puebla, Mexico. Her and her husband, and her sons work together to create their lamb barbacoa, which is a true labor of love. They source the lamb locally from Chino Hills and build a traditional underground barbecue oven in their backyard cooking the entire lamb over wood and maguey leaves coals. Petra learned this ancient method of butchering and barbecuing from her parents and grandparents in Puebla at age 10, and became an LA Legend with a secret restaurant at her house before joining forces with Lanea in 2019 to offer her famed barbacoa tacos on the Westside of Los Angeles. Petra's barbacoa tacos pair perfectly with Lanea's cocktail program including over 400 varieties of Mezcals and tequilas, and hand-crafted cocktails.
About Lanea
Lanea is a spirit-driven cocktail bar located one block from the beach, that focuses on an extensive selection of over 400 hand-selected mezcals and tequilas. Lanea brings the spirit of Mexico to Santa Monica with authentic Mexican cuisine from Petra Zavaleta's East L.A., family-run restaurant Barbakush. Their cocktail program incorporates wellness-driven ingredients as well as the food and beverage programs utilize a no-waste philosophy using the stems from herbs to develop syrups for cocktails and bones from the barbacoa to make a consome that is served with chipotle chickpeas. Lanea is located at 217 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, and is open for indoor and outdoor dining, takeout, and delivery.
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Lanea Celebrates Labor Day Weekend
Praised for being "the best Mexican food on the Westside" and "Best Bar in LA", Santa Monica's premiere cocktail bar and Mexican Taqueria, Lanea, will be celebrating Labor Day Weekend with a variety of Picnic Packs complete with tacos, canned cocktails, pico de gallo, serape blanket and piñata to take to the beach, and All-You-Can-Eat Brunch Tacos and cocktail of choice for only $25. Guests can also sip cocktails curbside with their expanded outdoor dining area, following County of Los Angeles health guidelines.
For Labor Day Weekend, patrons can grab one of Lanea's popular Picnic Packs perfect for a day at the beach including: Mini Fiesta Pack with four street tacos, two JAJA cocktails, chips & pico de gallo and a mini piñata for $29, The Picnic Pack that includes six street tacos, two cocktails, chips & pico de gallo and a Mexican serape blanket for $49, or the Grande Fiesta Pack which contains eight street tacos of your choice, chips and pico de gallo, four JAJA cocktails, Mexican serape blanket, and a piñata for $69.
Guests can also enjoy Lanea's All-You-Can-Eat Brunch Street Tacos and Cocktail for $25 all weekend long. Additional breakfast items include Huevos Con Chorizo (scrambled eggs, queso, spicy pork sausage), Huevos Con Bacon (scrambled eggs, queso, bacon bits), Huevos Con Sausage (scrambled eggs, queso, sausage link bits), Huevos Con Veggie (scrambled eggs, queso, sauteed spinach and mushrooms), Huevos Con Queso (scrambled eggs, queso), and Huevos Con Beyond Meat (scrambled eggs, queso, beyond meat with Petra's seasonings). All of Lanea's Brunch Street Tacos are handmade to order on 100% gluten-free corn tortillas.
Located two blocks from the beach, Lanea offers an extensive variety of over 400 hand-selected Mezcals and tequilas. Their authentic Mexican cuisine is prepared by Petra Zavaleta, who hails from Tepeaca, Puebla, and rose to foodie fame with her underground barbacoa pop-ups, and later opened their eatery Barbakush in East L.A. Praised as one of the best Mexican eateries on the Westside, Petra and her family source their lamb locally from Chino Hills and prepare their barbacoa in an earthen pit, cooking it slowly over an open fire. Offering five different styles of classic tacos on their handmade-to-order corn tortillas, as well as chips and guacamole, they are the perfect complement to Lanea's unique cocktail menu.
"It's been a difficult time for Santa Monica's small businesses to overcome the hurdles the pandemic has brought us. Petra and I, who are both immigrants, alongside our other partners, are really thankful and humbled by the local support as we continue to offer a safe, affordable outlet for the local community," says owner Peter Trinh. "Come by and check out our new to-go small batched cocktails, canned in-house or our handmade gluten-free tacos."
Lanea has revamped their landscape and dining experience to safely accommodate customers, implementing the necessary protocols, to enhance the safety of patrons with regards to COVID-19. Lanea has added outdoor dining and UV-light sanitizing, and hand sanitizer is readily available with contactless ordering and payment to further project from the spread of COVID-19.
Patrons can enjoy a variety of taco offerings including Barbacoa Tacos, wrapped in agave leaves and pit-roasted underground for 36 hours; Asada Tacos, grilled steak seasoned with Petra's seasoning; Pollo Tacos grilled chicken seasoned with Petra's seasonings; Vegetarian Tacos, with mushrooms and spinach; Pescado con Mango Taco, tilapia served with mango, green & red pepper, avocado and Mexican cream. All tacos are handmade-to-order on 100% gluten-free corn tortillas, with the option to make any of the tacos into quesadillas.
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Dreweatts Auctions Off British Treasures
A TREASURE TROVE OF BRITISH HISTORY
CONTENTS OF WESTON HALL FAMILY SEAT OF THE SITWELLS FOR 300 YEARS TO BE OFFERED AT AUCTION
Dreweatts is delighted to have been appointed to sell the contents of Weston Hall in Northamptonshire, a seat of the illustrious Sitwell family since the early 20th century and their ancestors since the 18th century. This spectacular sale charts the history of an eminent family of esteemed writers, eccentrics, pioneers and creatives through the centuries. Weston Hall was also the family home of journalist and renowned food critic and MasterChef judge William Sitwell. The sale, titled Weston Hall and the Sitwells: A Family Legacy, offers a once in a lifetime's chance to capture a piece of literary history the like of which has not been seen on the market for some time. It will take place at Dreweatts on Tuesday, November 16, 2021.
Amongst the maze of principle rooms and nine attics at Weston Hall lay untold stories and exciting finds. From a Tiepolo drawing discovered in the safe, to clothes and jewels that adorned the writer Dame Edith Sitwell, known for shocking society with her eccentric behaviour and fashion sense, during the infamous era of the Bright Young Things.
From Weston Hall's 18th century library are wonderful tomes, comprising works by this unique literary family, amongst primary editions by other great writers, such as Milton, that would satisfy any bibliophile. Art works and photographs by some of the greats, such as Thomas Lawrence and Cecil Beaton offer us a pictorial history of the Sitwell family and their ancestors and transport us through the history of England from the 1700s to modern-day. The Sitwell family were the subject of a critically acclaimed exhibition at The National Portrait Gallery in 1994, titled: The Sitwells and the Arts of the 1920s and 1930s and many of the exhibited works will be offered in the sale.
WESTON HALL – A TREASURE TROVE
As some parts of the house were untouched since various generations of the family left, it has been a treasure trove of exciting discoveries that tell their own story of Weston Hall, alongside the people who occupied it and their passions for collecting, writing and creating. Weston Hall is a veritable time capsule of British history, with its 18th-century library, 19th-century Justice Room and Victorian conservatory. William Sitwell, who continues the family's literary legacy, relays in his first manuscript of his proposed new book, that gathering the contents of Weston Hall together for this sale, took him on a wonderful journey of discovery, exploring, even, rooms he hadn't ventured into before.
Commenting on the sale, William Sitwell said, This sale offers countless individuals and collectors the chance to own items and collections that are part of the fabric of English history. It's extraordinarily diverse, representing the wide interests and experiences of my family and our ancestors. After the sadness of leaving Weston it will be heart-warming to think that works of art and furniture, which are like so many close friends to myself and my family, will find new homes and become part of new, wonderful collections.
Joe Robinson, Head of House Sales at Dreweatts on taking up the mammoth challenge of cataloguing the works, said, Weston Hall was a fascinating encapsulation of not just the Sitwell family history, but also the social history of Britain over the last few centuries. With the extensive collection of works having been preserved in the house for so long, it has been thrilling to go on a journey of discovery with the family, to uncover so many hidden treasures with such wonderful provenance. The stories behind the works truly enrich the pieces and when you purchase a work from this sale, you know you are buying a true piece of history.
One such discovery was of Dame Edith Sitwell's clothes in the attic, which are included in the sale, alongside some of Edith Sitwell's jewellery. A large rusty old trunk in one of the house's attics revealed love letters from several women, to a married soldier in the 1800s, believed to be Colonel Henry Hely-Hutchinson, who had lived at Weston Hall with his wife Harriet Wrightson. The Colonel had a romantic affair with Napoleon's younger sister Pauline Borghese (1780-1825), who sent love tokens to him, which were found in the house, including a fan and a pair of kid skin gloves in a walnut shell. Having fought at the Battle of Waterloo, it seems strange for the Colonel to consort with 'the enemy', but William Sitwell explains that history shows us that this was actually not unusual and that it was even considered appropriate on occasion to dine with the enemy before a battle! Among the Colonel's other great love affairs was one with a Countess from one of the wealthiest families in Poland. He must have made quite an impact, as on her death she left her entire estate to him.
Amongst other wonderful finds in the house is a series of books from the 17th to the 18th centuries that have their own place in the library at Weston Hall throughout the centuries. It is comprised of recipes for both cooking and ailments, as well as general tips for maintaining a home. Each lady of the house from the 18th century onwards added their own personal tips and recipes to help the next.
While some of the personal items have been saved as keepsakes to pass on to future generations, this unique sale will offer a wonderful opportunity to purchase many spectacular works by important artists that have been in the same family collection for many years, as well as exquisite furniture, ceramics, silver and textiles amongst other objects that have never come to market.
While stories abound, one particular story involves a burr walnut William and Mary style cabinet-on-chest with fitted interiors. William Sitwell and his mother relay the tale of how Susanna Jennens, who was the first of the Sitwell ancestors to occupy the house in the 1740s, had a dream that was so vivid, she wrote it down. In the dream Susanna recounted receiving a note to say that her sister had suddenly died. The note mentioned a secret drawer in the cabinet that had some valuable jewellery hidden in it. Susanna popped the note into a bedside drawer, recounting the strange dream to a friend a few days later, then forgetting about it. Two years later Susanna did indeed receive a note to say that her sister had died. Her friend reminded her of her dream and they immediately set about finding the secret drawer in the cabinet, unsure if it really existed. Eventually they found it and sure enough tucked away inside were some valuable jewels. The cabinet still features Susanna's note in the drawer and will be offered in the sale with an estimate of £2,000-£3,000.
Also worthy of note is an ebonised oak four-poster bed incorporating decorative George III needle work hangings. The stunning crewel needlework, carried out by Susanna Jennens, was popular in the 17th and 18th centuries and is a technique that is over a thousand years old. This bed comprises a spectacular example of the craft, with detailed floral sprays and a basket of flowers on the headboard. Highly decorative, the bed has ribbon-tied floral drapes and a tester with twin columns, which is joined by a ribbon-tied swag, as well as an ornate pelmet and valance in crewel work needlework. The needlework was carried out by Mrs Jennens in the 18th century and comprised a full suite of furniture for the room. In the 19th century Georgia, Lady Sitwell used the curtains, also in the same crewel work, to cover a set of chairs that adorned the room. The impressive bed was housed in a bedroom particularly favoured by Dame Edith Sitwell on her visits.
William Sitwell tells us that according to the family, It was on the grand bed that Edith Sitwell could be found, while visiting the family at Weston Hall. She would sit regally in bed propped up by so many pillows, her head adorned by some sort of turban and on a blue tray (still in the family), she would write her poetry. The bed will be offered in the sale and carries an estimate of £8,000-£12,000. The set of six George III side chairs with fluted legs are estimated to fetch £5,000-£8,000.
As well as being quite an eccentric character, Edith Sitwell was known for her bohemian dress sense. Described by her brother Sacheverell Sitwell as an altar on the move, she often wore flowing gowns and hats, feathers and multiple rings. William Sitwell tells us about an entry in Noel Coward's diary describing an incident where, while on a visit to Weston Hall, Edith went missing after lunch. A search party was set up to look for her and she was eventually found amongst the cabbages! Noel Coward commented, she couldn't see where she was going on account of her hat! One of her favourite hats is being offered in the sale, this is the famous hat she wore during a sitting with Cecil Beaton. A statement feather trimmed hat in Christian Dior style, which dates from the 1960s and is estimated to fetch £30-£50.
There are several pieces of Dame Edith's clothing and jewellery in the sale, including a plush gown that she wore to the premiere of the musical My Fair Lady in 1965. She attended the event with her nephew, Francis Sitwell and Francis recounted that her outfit and demeanour made such an impression that the press spent more time gawping at her than they did at the cast of the film! The silk brocade dress in black, pink and green carries a conservative estimate of £80-£100.
Among Edith's jewellery in the sale is a carved fluorite dress ring featuring two mythical beasts, described by The National Portrait Gallery in the 1994 exhibition titled, The Sitwells and the Arts of the 1920s and 1930s, as of 19th century Chinese workmanship and is believed to have been in Edith's possession by 1950. It is estimated to fetch £800-£1,200. A selection of eight 19th century Chinese gilt-copper mounted semi-precious stone and jadeite brooches, converted from buckles are believed to have been brought back from China as a gift, by Edith's brother Osbert Sitwell in 1934. The group is estimated to fetch £3,000-£4,000.
Among important art works in the sale is an important old master drawing by one of the greatest decorative painters of eighteenth-century Europe, the Italian artist Giovanni Batista Tiepolo (1696-1770). The work features Punchinello, the hook-nosed, humpbacked clowns who were one of the stock characters taken from the Commedia dell' Arte, an early form of professional theatre, which began in Italy in the 16th century and became popular across Europe. The character fascinated Tiepolo and he returned to the subject throughout his long career, depicting them gluttonous, preparing food, overeating, drinking, passing out from inebriation and suffering the digestive consequences of excessive consumption. They were inspired by the Venerdì Gnocolar, a tradition in Verona on the last Friday of Carnival, where gnocchi, wine and polenta is given out to the crowds in the main square by Papà del Gnoco.
The drawing was purchased by the Sitwell's at the Henry Oppenheimer sale of Old Master Drawings at Christie's in 1936 and has remained in the family collection ever since. It was recently rediscovered in one of the safes at Weston Hall. It is estimated to fetch £150,000-£200,000.
Amongst other works, is Nativity Scene in a Mountainous Landscape, after Poussin. The work is in oil on canvas and is estimated to fetch £3,000-£4,000. The sale includes several works by the Italian painter Gino Severini (1883-1996), including the design for a dust jacket for the book Cyder Feast, published in 1927 and one of over 50 volumes of poetry and 50 works on art, music, architecture and travel, written by Sacheverell Sitwell. In pen and wash and signed lower centre, the design has an estimate of £6,000-£8,000.
FAMILY PERSONALITIES CAPTURED IN PORTRAITS
The sale will also feature an array of portraits of the Sitwell family's ancestors through the centuries, by important artists. These include an oil portrait of Anne, Lady Blencowe (1656-1718) seated and holding a spray of orange blossom. From the circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723), it is estimated to fetch £2,000-£3,000. Lady Blencowe was Susanna Jennens' mother and it was she who wrote the first recipe book, which would remain in the library at Weston Hall for centuries. The book was rediscovered by Georgia Sitwell on her move to Weston Hall and it was published in 1925, 200 years after Lady Blencowe 's death.
A portrait of Colonel Hely-Hutchinson in a brown suit, in oil on canvas, is by the British Pre-Raphaelite painter Valentine Prinsep (1838-1904). A close friend of John Everett Millais and Burne-Jones Valentine Prinsep's work was much admired and he exhibited annually at the Royal Academy. The portrait has an estimate of £300-£500. A portrait of Richard Jennens (1709-1773), Susanna Jennens' son is by important English portrait painter John Vanderbank (1694-1739) and is estimated to fetch £4,000-£6,000.
A portrait of Arthur Barnardiston (1685-1737) from the Jennens side of the family and formerly in the family estate of Brightwell, is by English portrait painter John Vanderbank (1694-1739). In oil on canvas, it is inscribed with the name and date of death of the sitter and is estimated to fetch £2,000-£3,000. Vanderbank was known for using rich pigmentation in the skin of his subjects, where pink tones were painted thinly over the cooler greys of the ground layer, to suggest light on the skin. His colour transitions are reminiscent of Rubens and very distinctive.
A painting of the Princess of Wales (1683-1737) and her daughter in the sale, was given as a gift to Lady Glenbervie, the mother-in-law of Harriet Wrightson (who inherited Weston Hall). Lady Glenbervie was lady-in-waiting to the Princess of Wales, who later became Queen Caroline, as the wife of King George IV. The portrait, painted by an Italian-English artist Maria Cosway (1760-1838) was not well-received by Caroline and she reportedly asked her lover, the painter Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830), to repaint her face.
Thomas Lawrence was very popular at the time, for creating colourful portraits in vivid colours against landscape backdrops. The painting was given as a parting gift from the Queen, to Lady Glenbervie, when Lord Glenbervie was leaving to become Governor of Cape Town, a post he eventually declined. The work is estimated to fetch £2,000-£3,000. Another portrait by Lawrence in the sale is of Harriet Wrightson's father-in-law, the Rt. Hon. Sylvester Douglas, later Baron Glenbervie of Kincardine (1743-1823). He was a British lawyer, politician and Chief Secretary for Ireland between 1793 and 1794. He was also a famous diarist, recording everything from travel notes, to political gossip and anecdotes full of scandal and intrigue. Lord and Lady Glenbervie lost their son Frederick Sylvester North Douglas (1791-1819) at aged 28, only a few months after he married Harriet Wrightson. The portrait is estimated to fetch £60,000-£100,000.
There are many portraits of Sacheverell Sitwell by a range of artists in the sale, including a work by Percy Wyndham Lewis (1882-1957), which is estimated to fetch £6,000-£8,000. Lewis was close to the Sitwells for some time, until his hopes of being sponsored by them were dashed, which caused him to criticise their artistic abilities in public. Before this happened, he produced several works of family members, some of which are included in this sale and one of Edith Sitwell, which is on exhibition at the Tate, London.
As well as a superb selection of fine art, this extensive sale, which is described as a living museum of British history, also includes Chinese works from several periods, decorative arts, furniture, ceramics, silver, militaria, period clothes and textiles, jewellery, toys, including a charming rocking horse and an extensive collection of books from Weston Hall's 18th century library. However, perhaps one of the most unusual items, is a Victorian Brougham carriage painted in blue and black, with a cream trimming to its interior. Built in 1857 and having been carefully restored by the family, it is estimated to fetch £10,000-£15,000.
The current generation of the Sitwell family tried hard to keep Weston Hall going, however after many initiatives, such as supper clubs, AirBnB hosting and guided tours, it wasn't to be and it was finally sold last year after being a family seat for more than 300 years.
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Kruse GWS Auctions September 2021
ELVIS PRESLEY'S FAMOUS MADISON SQUARE GARDEN EYELET JUMPSUIT AND CAPE – IS HEADING TO THE AUCTION BLOCK AS PART OF AN UNPRECEDENTED COLLECTION OF RARE & ICONIC MEMORABILIA
The Artifacts of Hollywood & Music Auction Includes Some of the Rarest Personal & Career Items from Elvis Presley, Les Paul, Jimi Hendrix, Marilyn Monroe, Peter Fonda, John Wayne, Steve McQueen, Ben Affleck, Jack Nicholson, Tom Hanks, Leonardo DiCaprio, Carmen Miranda, Mae West, Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor and More
Kruse GWS Auctions – Over 320 Lots – Saturday, September 4, 2021
Kruse GWS Auctions, the world-record breaking auction house specializing in entertainment memorabilia, Royal artifacts and fine jewelry has announced an unprecedented offering for auction of iconic Elvis Presley memorabilia to be included in the Artifacts of Hollywood and Music auction to take place Saturday, September 4, 2021 beginning at 10:00 a.m.
In 1972, Elvis Presley marked his first live performance at Madison Square Garden in New York. The performances sold out and his iconic Eyelet jumpsuit and cape designed by the famous Bill Belew quickly became one of the most photographed and iconic costumes of Elvis' career. Fans packed the famous venue to hear songs including Love Me Tender, Heartbreak Hotel, Don't be Cruel and so many others. Imagine being in the audience when Presley strolled out on stage in the custom made eyelet jumpsuit and embellished cape swooning the thousands of fans who came to see him perform. The Eyelet Jumpsuit has been in a collection for over 30 years and has not been offered for sale since. The jumpsuit was made by Bill Belew, who is famous for creating some of Elvis's most iconic wardrobe. The most phenomenal thing is that the artifact also still contains the IC Costume, Hollywood California tag still inside. Presley was the first person in history to sell out four shows consecutively at Madison Square Garden at the time.
In 1968, Elvis Presley starred in the film Speedway opposite Nancy Sinatra. Presley played a racecar driver in the musical action film. The racing suit Elvis Presley wore in the film is among the other Elvis Presley highlights. One of the most surprising items in the sale is Elvis's helmet that no one knew still existed that was worn by the superstar in the film Viva Las Vegas; his personal Schick Electric Razor and case; Presley's personal rattail comb; Presley's personal guitar pick; and an Elvis Presley signed 1956 Songwriter's contract among other items from the private collection.
With over 320 lots being offered on September 4th, additional highlights include:
Les Paul's personal guitar case which carried the very first 1952 Les Paul guitar
Jimi Hendrix's personally owned red scarf and personally owned red crystal bottle
Marilyn Monroe's black sleeveless Wiggle dress from the 1950s
Sharon Stone personally signed check made out to Tiffany & Co.
Ben Affleck's Reindeer Games worn costume
Elizabeth Taylor's National Velvet worn maroon dress
Elvis Presley's personal guitar pick
An extraordinary celebrity autograph collection from a Denmark museum
Andy Warhol's Polaroid SX-70 Land camera
Elvis Presley's spent bullet from a Las Vegas suite
Barbra Streisand's The Concert performance worn gown
Audrey Hepburn's black woven wide brim hat
Peter Fonda's The Wild Angels denim biker vest
James Dean 12" Columbia Records pressing
Star Trek memorabilia from Gene Roddenberry
Even vintage Playboy Playmate puzzles from the 1960s and so much more.
The auction represents the most important and historically significant assets Kruse GWS Auctions has ever had the distinction of representing at public sale.
The collection of Presley memorabilia alone is an exemplary assemblage chronicling some of the most outstanding moments in his career. Collectors seeking historical items from the lives of the biggest stars will not only be able to bid on some of the most important artifacts of Hollywood from film and music, but also get the opportunity to own the most amazing items from stars who left us far too soon.
We are absolutely delighted to announce our upcoming September 4th sale event. The sheer volume of iconic pieces of memorabilia from legends such as; Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, Les Paul, Steve McQueen, Barbra Streisand, John Wayne, Elizabeth Taylor and so many other icons from the Golden Era are incredible. This collection chronicles so many important moments in entertainment history. We hope you will join us beginning at 10:00 a.m. Pacific on Saturday, September 4th for an auction we are sure will always be remembered. The world is waiting to see where these iconic pieces of history end up. – Dame Brigitte Kruse, Founder & Lead Auctioneer, Kruse GWS Auctions
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Lanea, Cult, The Craftsman Celebrate National Tequila Day
Enjoy National Tequila Day at the Cocktail Crawl and Block Party on July 24th in Downtown Santa Monica! Local venues Lanea, Cult and The Craftsman are coming together to celebrate with tequila tastings, food and drink specials DJs, and live music!
Tickets are available HERE.
VIP tickets are $25 and include:
Cocktail Crawl Block Party with live DJs and Bands
2 Drink Tickets for Tequila Cocktails at Cult or Lanea
1 Tequila Tasting Ticket
$8 featured tequila cocktails at each location
Additional Food & Drink Specials
A chance to win a Grande Fiesta Pack from Lanea containing eight tacos of your choice, chips and pico de gallo, four handmade canned cocktails, a mini piata and 2 signed canned cocktails by the Chainsmokers (value $100)
Lanea is a spirit-driven cocktail bar located one block from the beach, that focuses on an extensive selection of over 400 hand-selected mezcals and tequilas. Lanea brings the spirit of Mexico to Santa Monica with authentic Mexican cuisine from Petra Zavaleta's East L.A., family-run restaurant Barbakush. Their cocktail program incorporates wellness-driven ingredients as well as the food and beverage programs utilize a no-waste philosophy using the stems from herbs to develop syrups for cocktails and bones from the barbacoa to make a consome that is served with chipotle chickpeas. Lanea is located at 217 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, and is open for indoor and outdoor dining, takeout and delivery.
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AMAZING SPIDER-MAN'S NEXT ERA
Last week, Marvel announced that a team of superstar writers will assemble this October for a brand new run of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN. Zeb Wells, Kelly Thompson, Saladin Ahmed, Cody Ziglar, and Patrick Gleason have crafted a saga beyond anything that's come before in Spider-Man history, and the soon-to-be thrice-monthly series will boast an all-star team of amazing artists. Writer/artist Patrick Gleason will be the bedrock of the team, leading the design and doing the art on the over-sized milestone issue AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #75. Joining him will be acclaimed artist Sara Pichelli, the co-creator of Miles Morales doing her first work on Amazing Spider-Man, as well as Michael Dowling, known for his incredible work on Black Cat. In addition, comic book legend Arthur Adams will grace this epic run with his amazing artwork on each and every cover. And this is just the tip of the iceberg for the legends who will be bringing this revolutionary epic to you!
Here's what Editor Nick Lowe had to say about this upcoming era:
"When we started building 'Beyond' we knew we had to pull out all the stops from the artistic side. That began with making sure Patrick Gleason was with us from the get-go as a writer AND an artist. His recent webhead covers have rocked the industry showing yet another element to the incredible career that we all saw on display during his run on Amazing Spider-Man. He quickly stepped up to be our artistic cornerstone, but we also needed to make sure that whoever else joined him were elite talents.
"Sara Pichelli is an absolute legend, creating some of the most impactful work of the last ten years. It's crazy to think this will be her first time drawing Amazing Spider-Man, and she's already blown us away with her masterful work. Michael Dowling's work on Unfollow and other works got him hired for Black Cat, but his work there showed us that he would be an absolute superstar, and his issues are already blowing our minds. And then, to be able to land Arthur Adams as our cover artist. I mean, from his classic X-Men Annuals to today, Arthur has defined the Marvel Universe visually as much as almost anyone. So to have him here? I'm beyond excited. And wait until we reveal the rest of our all-star roster!"
Don't forget to check out FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2021: SPIDER-MAN/VENOM on August 14th for your first glimpse at what's to come in this exciting new age of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN! Check out upcoming covers, variant covers, and artwork from the first three series artists and stay tuned for more information, including the grand reveal of the main cover for AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #75! For more information, visit Marvel.
Written by ZEB WELLS
Art by PATRICK GLEASON
Beyond Board: KELLY THOMPSON, SALADIN AHMED, CODY ZIGLAR, PATRICK GLEASON & ZEB WELLS
Wraparound Cover by ARTHUR ADAMS
Webhead Variant Cover by PATRICK GLEASON
On Sale 10/6!
Pencils by PATRICK GLEASON
Cover by ARTHUR ADAMS
Variant Cover by PATRICK GLEASON
On Sale 10/13
Art by SARA PICHELLI
Beyond Board: SALADIN AHMED, CODY ZIGLAR, PATRICK GLEASON, ZEB WELLS, & KELLY THOMPSON
On Sale 10/20!
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AMERICA CHAVEZ: MADE IN THE USA #4!
Fans are getting to know America Chavez like never before in her latest series, AMERICA CHAVEZ: MADE IN THE USA! Written by Kalinda Vazquez (Once Upon a Time, Marvel's Runaways) with art by Carlos Gómez (Amazing Mary Jane), each issue of the limited series has been packed with exciting revelations about the breakout hero's fascinating origins and promising future. Not only has she encountered Catalina, a mysterious woman claiming to be America's sister, but she's learned that her home dimension, the Utopian Parallel, may not even exist! These shocking moments combined with an intimate new look at her Washington Heights upbringing have made this explosive story a critically acclaimed hit but the greatest reveals are still to come.
"Working on this America Chavez mini-series has truly been a dream come true, not only because I love the character, but because of my incredible collaborators on this book," Vazquez said. "Editor Annalise Bissa, artist Carlos Gómez, colorist Jesus Aburtov and letterer Travis Lanham all make this book what it is; they took my scripts and ran with them, bringing them to the next level. I can't wait for readers to see how this arc will wrap up, and I'm so excited to see what comes next for America."
Check out never-before-seen artwork from AMERICA CHAVEZ: MADE IN THE USA #4 plus two all-new variant covers by Marvel's Stormbreaker Natacha Bustos and lifestyle illustrator Marc Aspinall in his Marvel Comics debut. And don't miss the next pivotal chapter in the saga of America Chavez when AMERICA CHAVEZ: MADE IN THE USA #4 hits stands on July 7th! For more information, visit Marvel.
Retailers, don't forget to order your copies of AMERICA CHAVEZ: MADE IN THE USA #4 by Monday, June 14th!
AMERICA CHAVEZ: MADE IN THE USA #4 (OF 5)
Written by Kalinda Vazquez
Art by Carlos Gómez
Colors by Jesus Aburtov
Cover by Sara Pichelli (May210650)
Variant Cover by Marc Aspinall (May210651)
On Sale 7/7!
Cover by Sara Pichelli (Jun210699)
Variant Cover by Natacha Bustos (Jun210700)
On Sale 8/11!
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Quavo × Lids Atlanta Braves Hat Release
Rapper Quavo has partnered with Lids to design his first, limited-edition Atlanta Braves hat.
This exclusive, special edition cap infuses the Braves' 1995 World Series win over the Cleveland Indians. Featuring unique, Atlanta-inspired patches, it also has a vintage-inspired 1995 World Series patch on the front of the cap, iced out with a frost-like finish. One of Quavo's favorite features of a fitted cap growing up were the patches, which served as inspiration during the designing process. The hat, an homage to the historic city and his hometown, includes special details such as the Braves' red and gold logo, a white embroidered A for Atlanta, a gold World Series embroidered trophy, as well as a Quavo Huncho inspired patch. The patches and design of the hat are very obviously inspired by Lord Fubu's hats, which Quavo has notably been wearing all year and even shouted on Complex today.
This is the first product release from Quavo and Lids after he first partnered with the retailer in late 2019, joining their roster of partners alongside Meek Mill, Melvin Gordon III, Trevor Bauer, Chris Brickley, and Paper Planes.
This one-of-a-kind cap is only arriving in select Lids stores in Georgia (listed below) and limited quantities online at Lids.com starting this Friday, June 4. Quavo also wore the hat over the weekend at Game 3 of the Hawks/Knicks series, posting an image to his Instagram.
Lids x Quavo Georgia Store Stocklist – 6/4
5597 – Southlake Mall
5078 – Lenox Square Mall
5814 – Greenbriar Mall
6523 – Cumberland Mall
6317 – The Mall at West End
6519 – Stonecrest MarketPlace
5582 – South Dekalb Mall
6415 – Sugarloaf Mills
6396 – Perimeter Mall
6536 – Mall of Georgia
5882 – Peachtree Mall
6511 – Arbor Place
5064 – Augusta Mall
5957 – Oglethorpe Mall
5650 – Town Center at Cobb
6069 – Albany Mall
6026 – Tanger Commerce
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On Sunday, Brazilians go to the polls to vote for their next President. Brazil has been struggling economically for quite some time and there is a lot of anger, disillusionment and hunger for change on the streets.
I have been following the election build up quite closely in recent months. It is a very interesting campaign with a former great, angry new voices and relative unknowns trying to emerge as the future leader. However, the intricacies of the Brazilian politics will be left to others with more knowledge to write about and I will focus mostly on the polling and data aspects with reference to events where it is relevant.
The far right, populist candidate, Jair Bolsonaro, has led every poll in 2018 that didn't include Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (Lula, the former President who is not allowed to run but who PT (his party) had hoped would be able to find a way around the Supreme Court ruling. He is the favourite ahead of Sunday's election and is still slowly creeping upwards to reach 32% in two of the most recent polls.
His main rival appears to be Fernando Haddad of the PT party, who was initially meant to be Lula's running mate but in the last two months has become the party's official candidate. He is a former mayor of Sao Paulo.
When Lula officially withdrew from the race on September 12th, Haddad was languishing on around 10% in the polls in third place, also behind Ciro Gomes of the Democratic Labour Party. Since then, he has climbed consistently in the polls and is now floating between 20% and 24%. This puts the gap at approximately 10%.
However, the crucial point is that if no candidate gets 50%+1 of the votes in the first round, there will be a second round run off on October 28th. While, Bolsonaro is slowly climbing, it is still highly unlikely that he will experience a large enough late surge to claim a majority.
The polls also conduct potential second round run-offs and these have been very close, either placing both candidates on the same percentage of giving a 1-2% lead to Bolsonaro.
It looks very likely that Bolsonaro will creep up a further point or two between now and voting on Sunday, while the same may be the case for Haddad.
I am quite confident that Bolsonaro will come first but will not win a majority, I am more concerned about Bolsonaro's total and the gap between him and Haddad. As mentioned earlier, Haddad is still quote close in the second round run offs, but this can change very quickly if the Brazilian public perceive Bolsonaro to be the President in waiting.
Therefore, I think Haddad needs to finish within 10% points of Bolsonaro, while also keeping Bolsonaro's total below 35%. In this scenario there would still be 40% of the electorate to fight for with Haddad needing to win two thirds of these to finish ahead.
I backed the incumbent but controversial Milos Zeman to win the Czech Presidential election in January earlier this year after he finished the first round on 38.6% to Jiri Drahos' 26.6%. The next 4 candidates all supported Drahos but Zeman had enough of a lead to narrowly win the second round. The situation is slightly different here as Bolsonaro is not an incumbent and the other candidates will not all support Haddad but it is very difficult to win a second round run off if your opponent is close to 40% and you are 10% behind.
Another crucial factor will be who, if anyone, receives the endorsement of Geraldo Alckmin of the Brazilian Social Democracy Party. He is currently polling at around 7-10%. His economic policies would be much closer to those of Bolsonaro's but it may be hard to endorse the man given his long list of controversial statements.
So, in summary, I will be keeping an eye out on three things next Monday; Bolsonaro's total %, his lead over Haddad and the comments of the other then eliminated candidates. I will write a follow up closer to the second round run off as well (provided there is one).


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New Russian military doctrine says NATO top threat
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President Vladimir Putin has signed a new military doctrine that describes NATO's military buildup near the Russian borders as the top military threat amid Russia-West tensions over Ukraine.
The document released by the Kremlin on Friday maintains the provisions of the previous, 2010 edition of the military doctrine regarding the use of nuclear weapons. It says Russia could use nuclear weapons in retaliation to the use of nuclear or other weapons of mass destruction against it or its allies, and also in case of aggression involving conventional weapons that "threatens the very existence" of the Russian state.
For the first time, the new doctrine says that Russia could use precision weapons "as part of strategic deterrent measures." The document doesn't spell out conditions for their use.
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National Park Arizona
Woman Who Fell from Grandview Trail Identified
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Contact: Shannan Marcak, 928-638-7958
Grand Canyon, Ariz. - A woman who died in a fall from the South Rim's Grandview Trail in Grand Canyon National Park has been identified as 68-year old Rosa Torres Rios of Nogales, Arizona.
On July, 19 at approximately, 1:20 p.m., the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a report that a woman had fallen over the edge at Grandview Point and that she was not responding to people calling down to her. Upon arriving at the scene, emergency responders determined that Rios had actually fallen from the Grandview Trail which departs from Grandview Point. Rios was found approximately 300 feet below where she fell with no pulse. Rescue personnel attempted CPR; however, their life-saving efforts proved unsuccessful.
An investigation into the incident is being conducted by the National Park Service in cooperation with the Coconino County Medical Examiner.
No additional information is available at this time.
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Q: Processes started through SSH add up to limit of SSH Daemon (systemd) on a productive server there are (background) processes started by users which connect through SSH and run some scripts. These processes are daemons and keep on running. Each started process is found under the sshd service in systemd.
user@host:~> systemctl status sshd
● sshd.service - OpenSSH Daemon
   Loaded: loaded (/usr/lib/systemd/system/sshd.service; enabled; vendor preset: disabled)
   Active: active (running) since Di 2019-10-15 12:25:34 EDT; 1 day 16h ago
  Process: 48099 ExecStartPre=/usr/sbin/sshd-gen-keys-start (code=exited, status=0/SUCCESS)
 Main PID: 48106 (sshd)
    Tasks: 464 (limit: 512)
   CGroup: /system.slice/sshd.service
   |-  ...
   |-  ...

As you can see the number of tasks is quite high and in the last few days the limit was reached multiple times. This led to the problem that nobody was able to connect through SSH anymore. And no new processes could be started using SSH. It also was not possible to kill some of these processes. I kept on receiving bash errors that no processes could be forked.
Is this correct behaviour of systemd?
On a testing machine with identical OS I cannot reproduce this. Each process I start can be found under the user.slice using systemctl.
The sshd service looks quite empty as I would have expect it to be.
● sshd.service - OpenSSH Daemon
   Loaded: loaded (/usr/lib/systemd/system/sshd.service; enabled; vendor preset: disabled)
   Active: active (running) since Fr 2019-06-28 07:37:03 CEST; 3 months 19 days ago
  Process: 1925 ExecStartPre=/usr/sbin/sshd-gen-keys-start (code=exited, status=0/SUCCESS)
 Main PID: 1972 (sshd)
    Tasks: 1 (limit: 512)
   CGroup: /system.slice/sshd.service
           └─1972 /usr/sbin/sshd -D

Same happens for the cron service. Each process started by a cronjob is listed under the cron service and sometimes reaches the limit of 512.
My problem is also that I am not identify which configuration parameter causes this behaviour. I tryed comparing all conf files in /etc/systemd/ but find no difference.
I also checked multiple other distributions that use systemd how they behave. Debian 9, SLES12, RHEL 8. None of them behaves like the productive server shown in the first example.

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Vichy is a spa and resort town in central France, in the Allier department and Auvergne region.
1/13 July 1876 12/24 July 1876 Visiting in order to benefit from the health-giving properties of the town's spa waters. "But all too soon he was complaining miserably to Anatoly that 'everything has conspired here to make my stay unbearable' . He hated rising at five in the morning, he hated taking the baths, he hated the crush for every glass of mineral water and the idle bustle of the resort town, and he even hated the landscape. But worst of all was the loneliness that poisoned every waking moment. Unable to endure the full course of treatment, Tchaikovsky invented a story for his doctor to the effect that family circumstances prevented him from staying in Vichy for more than ten days, and on 12/24 July he returned to Lyons" .
12/24 June 1892 3/15 July 1892 The composer took his unwell nephew Vladimir Davydov ("Bob") to imbibe the spa waters at Vichy, also accompanied by Tchaikovsky's sister-in-law Praskovya Tchaikovskaya.
↑ Letter 480 to Anatoly Tchaikovsky, 3/15 July 1876.
↑ Tchaikovsky. The quest for the inner man (1991), p. 179.
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Lai Chi Man 黎志文
1949 born in Hong Kong
1973 graduated from the National Taiwan Academy of Arts
1980 received M.F.A. degree from University of Wyoming, US
Currently lives and works in China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan
Lai Chi Man is a key sculptor in Mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong and has worldwide recognition. After graduating from the National Taiwan Academy of Arts, Lai moved to Henraux Studio in Italy and worked with Henry Moore, Isamu Noguchi, and Pietro Casella. In 1984, he was invited by Taipei University of the Arts, where he taught in the Fine Arts Department for more than 30 years. Having experienced life in Hong Kong, Italy, the US, Netherlands, and Taiwan, Lai returned back to oriental culture to look for identity. As one of the very rare sculptors who still works on stone sculptures in the Chinese art world, Lai believes in nature and he creates artworks using natural materials. While comprehending the differences between China and western civilisation, he neutralised the conflict between Chinese traditional aesthetics and modern abstract concepts by breaking the dichotomy fallacy between realism and abstractionism, experiment and tradition. He uses the principles of Chinese lexicography, such as "pictograph" and "compound ideograph" of the six categories as the concept and extended to the philosophy of life, view of natural and their relationship in the society nowadays. Lai expresses his feelings and thoughts through lines and shapes in sculpture and on paper, giving people endless imagination.
In 1989, he presided over Taiwan's first international sculpture workshop in Tainan City, during which he promoted public art legislation in Taiwan. He had important exhibitions in many countries and regions including Netherlands, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Lai participated in different public art creations, artworks are exhibited in different public areas in China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong including schools, court, and outdoor areas of museums. Lai is warmly welcomed and recognized by the international art field and he was the first contracted artist of Taiwan Eslite Gallery. His artworks were collected by series of important art institutions such as Dutch National BKR visual arts organizations, University of Wyoming Art Museum, Taipei Fine Arts Museum and Japan Hara Museum.
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Remember my crazy list of things I was frantically trying to accomplish before G and I left for Seattle a few weeks ago? One of the things that was an absolute must do on that list was sending my fabulous friend Allison a thank you care package for all the work she's done on my new blog design!
Thank you care package using a scarf instead of tissue paper!
First I lined the inside of the box with cute blue wrapping paper, filled the box with all sorts of goodies, and wrapped it up using this adorable floral scarf as an alternative to tissue paper. I bought this scarf (also seen here) for myself and loved it so much that I had to go back and get another one for Allison! To finish off the care package I spelled out the words "Thank You" on the box and "Allison" on the card, using raised sticker letters from Target.
It's a fun and easy way to say thank you to a friend!
I like the stickers; great addition and attention to detail.
She will just love it! (Probably already does.) Using the scarf was pretty darn clever. Kind of like when you wrapped the baby gifts in the blanket.
How could you not mention the amazingess tucked inside? I'm still trying to lose those 5lbs, lol!
You are so creative Dusty. Love this idea!
The inside of Allison's care package reminds me of Tiffany's — LOVE that shade of blue.
@jbhat: You have such an impressive memory, wow!
@Carla B: I'm pretty sure I need a refresher myself. Check out Pinterest! I know I've seen some pretty clever scarf pins floating around.


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Source: Gavin Rossdale Says If Being With Blake Shelton Makes Gwen Stefani Happy, 'So Be It'
By Sophie Schillaci 10:13 AM PST, November 11, 2015
Gavin Rossdale is taking Gwen Stefani's new relationship in stride.
One week after reps for Stefani and Blake Shelton confirmed that the pair are dating, a source close to Rossdale tells ET that the Bush frontman is focused on his family.
"Gavin is an amazing father who only cares about his kids and is determined to protect them and shield them from all of this," the source tells ET. "He is bummed that the marriage is ending, but he wants Gwen to be happy. If being with Blake makes her happy, so be it."
WATCH: Adam Levine Defends His Bromance With Blake Shelton: 'He's All Mine' -- Sorry, Gwen!
Stefani filed for divorce from Rossdale in August, just one month before the couple would have celebrated their 13th wedding anniversary. In recent weeks, Stefani has stated that her life "blew up" in February of this year and inspired her latest single, "Used to Love You."
On Wednesday, a new report surfaced alleging that Rossdale had engaged in a three-year affair with the couple's nanny. The report claims that Stefani discovered text messages, allegedly containing nude photos of the nanny and plans to meet up for sex, between the woman and Rossdale on the family iPad.
A rep for Rossdale could not be reached by ET for comment on the report.
WATCH: Why Gavin Rossdale Is Still Wearing His Wedding Ring
Together, Stefani and Rossdale share three sons: Kingston, 9, Zuma, 7, and Apollo, 20 months.
Shelton, who quickly and quietly split from Miranda Lambert in July after four years of marriage, seems to already be embracing Stefani's kids. When ET caught up with the country star on Tuesday night, he was all smiles discussing his new gig as host of the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. "If she wants to bring the boys out there, that's awesome!" he told ET with a big grin. See the moment in the video below.
Blake Shelton Wants Gwen Stefani's Sons at Kids Choice Awards


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REVIEW: Bars and Butterflies, by Grace Kilian Delaney
February 9, 2020 February 9, 2020 by scott
Title: Bars and Butterflies
Author: Grace Kilian Delaney
LGBTQ+ Category: Bi, Gay
Reviewer: Pat
It's been ten years since my young niece died, and it's time to make my yearly pilgrimage to the basilica where her prayers were answered, and my nightmare began. I light a candle for her and her parents, a promise I made before they'd passed. An entire family—gone.
There's no peace after death. There is nothing.
I leave as unsettled as I came, shoving the church door with such force I almost hit somebody. Not just somebody. The mysterious man I had seen at the basilica years ago. For the briefest of moments, he had helped me forget the pain and grief in my life.
He invites me out, and he reveals a disturbing secret: he believes he can communicate with the dead. It's just my sort of luck the first guy I find attractive is delusional. But then, what he does and what I see are impossible and send me scrambling to learn more about him, to figure out how he tricked me.
Because what he did has to be a trick.
Step by step, I'm drawn into in his world until I no longer know the difference between reality and imagination. I can't fall for him. None of this is real. It can't be. Unless…
Gael Taylor is no ordinary human.
One of the best moments of reading for me happens when I unexpectedly open a new book by an unknown author and run into a world of beautiful prose and arresting images. Suddenly, what has been a leap of faith up through the first few pages becomes the promise of reading pleasure.
I don't know about other readers, but at this point, I'm torn between indulging in the prose and forgetting everything else I have to do or closing the book, afraid the newness, the freshness will die if I awaken the pages to the light of day.
Such is the feeling I had on reading the first few pages of this book. Should I run headlong into the story or squirrel it away for a time when I need good prose and didn't have any at hand?
Since I was reviewing the book, I sailed on, and an amazingly enjoyable trip I took.
Classical guitarist and music professor Aaron Ramirez was heartbroken when his niece and her parents died ten years before the story opens. At that time in the church where the funeral was held, he peripherally noticed a somber figure who also seemed cloaked in sorrow. This time when he visits the basilica in San Juan Capistrano on a pilgrimage to light a candle for his lost family, the mysterious man is again there, and they strike up a conversation which turns quickly into a mutual attraction.
As they get closer and closer, however, retired Doctor Gael Taylor tells Aaron that he believes his dead wife has guided his life to find Aaron. In fact, Gael says he can communicate with the dead. At first Aaron shrugs off Gael's assertion as fanciful and not truth. But the more Gael insists on it and the more strange things happen around Aaron, he starts thinking that Gael is messing with his mind. But why? Why would someone he feels such a bond with do such a thing?
Aaron starts to feel like he's losing his mind, while Gael seems to be aging so quickly that he looks like he might be dying.
Delany's lyrical style is imbued with a slight melancholy feel, just enough that skeptical Aaron's unfaltering stance doesn't become tedious, but instead translates into everyone's search for the unknown. Delany asks her readers if it's so difficult to believe in something intangible, the ghosts around us.
As I said at the beginning, this was one of those stories I didn't want to see end with two characters I adored. Grace Kilian Delaney doesn't have a big enough backlist, which is a real shame. I can't wait to read her next book.
Pat Henshaw:
* Is a she, not a he.
* Writes MM romances.
* Has interviewed Arlo Guthrie, Big Bird, Fred Rogers, Liberace, and Vincent Price.
* Has lived and worked on all three US coasts and in the middle of the country, too.
* Has been a reviewer, costumer, librarian, and teacher.
* Has ridden an elephant, touched the pyramids, and stood at the edge of a volcano.
* Believes love is essential to everyone's happiness.
* She wants you to remember: Every day is a good day for romance!
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ANNOUNCEMENT: The Arch-Mage's Firebird, by K.L. Noone
Doctor Who Buries "Bury Your Gays" (Spoilers)
Released 7/24/19
A stuffed bear and the magic of the holidays help Grace keep her family whole.


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Mon 21.Jul.2014
A night of firsts
The Temple never disappoints! That's why on August 2nd it welcomes three great DJs who are completely new for its pick ups. So, on their very first time at Warung Beach Club, Bonobo, Kate Simko and Rick Maia are going to give their best. To please the crowd - is what the Temple and this guys want to do!
Simon Green AKA Bonobo comes to Brazil for his first time and just two gigs. Of course, Warung was in the planes of the DJ and producer who calls the attention on the current electronic scene. His album "The North Borders" released last year, has been highly commended. It shows Bonobo as a genius producer and musician – who keeps looking for differents sounds and feelings through the music.
From Chicago, Kate Simko brings her extensive experience in music. Two of her passions are classical music and – obviously - e-music. Kate released her first album in 2002, and over these years, she achieved recognition as a DJ and producer of greats mixes and live sets.
Rick Maia makes his first time at the Temple as well. With a remarkable talent and technical ability, Rick has been working with many others artists. His knowledge allows him to understand and create dance music as no one else.
Besides the newcomers, Warung Beach Club brings Aninha, Andre Marques and Adnan Sharif on the line up of this night.
By Gabriela Lopes l Ponte Vedra Agency


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• Third Record for Genzebe Diababa in 2 Weeks
After breaking indoor world record records in 1500m two weeks ago and the 3000m last week, the Ethiopian superstar, Genzebe Diababa, added third world record to her list after breaking the two-mile world record running 9:00.48 at the British Athletics Indoor Grand Prix.
The previous world record was set by Diababa's compatriot, Meseret Defar's, who set the mark of 9:06.26 in 2009.
"I'm very delighted because to break three world records was what I'd planned and I'm very happy that has happened now," Dibaba told reporters after the two-mile race.
"In the middle of the race I felt a bit weak and tired, but with the help of the crowd and all the buzzing I was able to gain momentum and get the record."
Women's 2 Mile Results
1 Genzebe DIBABA ETH 9:00.48
2 Hiwot AYALEW ETH 9:21.59
3 Stephanie TWELL GBR 9:42.41
4 Lydia CHEPKURUI KEN 9:45.97
5 Josephine MOULTRIE GBR 9:46.77
6 Helen CLITHEROE GBR 9:50.65
Renata PLIS POL DNF
Charlene THOMAS GBR DNF
Sentayehu EJIGU ETH DNS


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Nikolai Chernyshyov
Painter, graphic artist, teacher. Born in the family of Mikhail Chernyshyov in the village of Nikolskoe in Tambov Province (1885). Studied under Nikolai Kasatkin, Abram Arkhipov, Valentin Serov and K...
Sofia Dymshits-Tolstaya
Painter, graphic artist, poster designer. Born in the family of Isaac Dymshits St Petersburg (1889). Married Isaac Rosenfeld in Switzerland (1905). Studied under Sergei Yegorov in St Petersburg (1906...
Ivan Drozdov
Painter, graphic artist, applied artist. Born in the family of Georgy Drozdov in the village of Vvedenskoe in Moscow Province (1880). Studied icon-painting in Moscow (1890s), under Konstantin Savitsk...
Georgy Yakulov
Armenian painter, decorator, theatrical designer. Born in the family of a lawyer called Bogdan Yakulian in Tiflis (1884). Studied at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture (1900–02...
Vasily Zverev
Painter. Born in the family of Alexander Zverev in the village of Sima in Vladimir Province (1883). Studied under Grigory Bobrovsky at the School of Drawing of the Society for the Encouragement of th...
Fyodor Smirnov
Wood and line engraver. Born in the family of Vasily Smirnov in the village of Ivakino in Smolensk Province (1894). Studied under Vadim Falilyev and Ivan Sokolov at the Proletkult School of Painting ...
Leonid Chupyatov
Painter, graphic artist, theatrical designer, book designer, illustrator, teacher. Born in the family of Terenty Chupyatov in St Petersburg (1890). Studied at the private studios of Jan Ciagli?skj an...
Sergei Luchishkin
Painter, graphic artist, restorer. Born in the family of a shopkeeper called Alexei Luchishkin in Moscow (1902). Studied under Alexander Archipenko, Lyubov Popova, Alexandra Exter and Nadezhda Udalts...
Solomon Nikritin
Painter, graphic artist, theatrical designer, writer on art, teacher. Born in the family of an entrepreneur called Boris Nikritin in the town of Chernihiv in the northern Ukraine (1898). Studied at t...
Vladimir Vasilyev
Painter, graphic artist, theatrical designer, sculptor, teacher. Born in the family of Alexander Vasilyev in Moscow (1895). Studied at the Stroganov School of Art and Industry (1910–18) and VKhUTEMAS...
Konstantin Filippov
Painter, draughtsman. Born in the family of Nikolai Filippov (1830). Studied under Bogdan Gottfried...
Nikolai Fokin
Painter. Born in the family of Mikhail Fokin in St Petersburg (1869). Studied landscape painting un...
Yevgeny Mikhnov-Voitenko
Painter, graphic artist, theatrical designer. Born in Kherson (1932). Lived with his grandparents i...
Did Stand the Queen
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Anatoly Shuravlev
Artist. Born as Anatoly Zhuravlev in Moscow (1963). Affiliated to the late Conceptualist movement i...


Mental illness – it is no different than any other illness and people suffering from it should seek help, according to one Co. Wexford farmer who has struggled with the illness for years.
George Graham is a former world sheep shearing champion and the holder of numerous national sheep shearing titles. He is the organiser of the Golden Shears competition and he also suffers from depression.
Depression is an illness and it is no different to any other sickness, he told Agriland at the Ploughing Championships, after finishing up a sheep shearing demonstration.
The Gorey man said that about four years ago things got on top of him and he got into 'bad form'.
"Things happened in my life and I just let them eat away and didn't talk to anyone.
"I tried to work away, I talked to nobody and covered it up which I did 100%, nobody knew I had any problems," he said.
According to Graham, the severity of the illness made him consider taking his own life as he could see no other way out.
"I often found myself sitting in the jeep for hours contemplating what I was going to do. It was in my head 24/7, I just wanted to end my own life.
Graham also criticised the way in which people who lose their battle to this illness are portrayed.
"We hear a lot of people using the expression to commit suicide, I have a serious issue with people using this word.
"I don't think it is necessary, there are other words that can be used out there.
"If someone died from any other illness no one would say they committed it," he said.
The Wexford native added that he faced an extremely challenging and dark period during a stint shearing sheep in Norway.
"I got on the plane and went to Norway and out of Norway I thought I would never get, it was the darkest place I ever was.
On his return home from Norway, Graham was diagnosed with depression.
According to Graham, it is extremely difficult for someone suffering from depression to speak to their friends or family about the illness.
"I got through that and then I had darker and darker days, I went to counselors and clergy, none of my family knew I was doing this and that's what makes it so hard as it creates pressure for the individual.
Following this intervention, Graham added that things started to improve and the light became brighter and brighter.
"Eventually I cracked that nut and got there but it wasn't easy, but it is possible, the most important thing is to start talking," he said.
If you can relate to this story and feel affected by its contents you should seek advice.
Here are agencies which could help during difficult times.
Turn2Me or Aware or Pieta House or the Samaritans.


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The lead singer of Sigur Ros, Jonsi, played a live session on UK's BBC 6Music station today in which he performed a stripped back version of new single 'Go Do' on a baritone ukulele.
It's very special indeed, so if you like this style of music do check it out. From tomorrow you can go to the BBC 6Music site and 'Listen Again' to the Lauren Laverne show. the session is about 1hr 40 into the show I think.
Of course if anyone fancies tabbing this for GCEA... :)
It's great, check it out.
There are some pictures of this session up now (http://www.bbc.co.uk/radioassets/photos/2010/3/22/77995_2.jpg). I think he played a Kala Mahogany Baritone but I'm far from sure. he did say it was broken and needed fixing.
StereoJoker
I watched the set he did for the Bethnal Green Sessions, but I didn't pay attention to the type of uke he was using (I assumed it was a custom or an antique or something and got distracted by all the feathers and shiny, shiny sparkles). So neat that it's a Kala! Thanks for the image share!
The Bethnal Green Live Session:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbzP_EscxG0


This chapter lays the foundation for learning Java. It provides an overview of the Java Developer's Kit (JDK), the Java language, and the Java API from the perspective of a software developer.
You will download and install the JDK, and take a quick tour of its contents. You will then learn the features of the Java language that set it apart from its predecessors, C++ and C. You will be introduced to the Java API and learn how Java programs are built from and extend the API. So grab yourself a cup of you-know-what and let's begin.
Java is distributed as the JDK. It is available from Sun's Java home page at http://java.sun.com or http://www.javasoft.com. Figure 2.1 shows the Java home page. From there, you can click on the Products and Services link to download a version of the JDK for your computer and operating system.
Figure 2.1 : The Java home page.
Figures 2.2 and 2.3 show some of the pages you are likely to encounter on the way to finding the JDK that is right for you. Sun makes earlier versions of the software available for download. Always download the latest version that is compatible with your hardware and operating system. The examples in this book use JDK 1.0. As long as you are using this version, or later, you will be able to work through these examples. I will be running Java under Windows 95. If you are using another operating system, follow the installation instructions for that operating system.
Figure 2.2 : JacaSoft products and services.
Figure 2.3 : The binary code license.
The JDK is distributed as a self-extracting executable file. Move it to a temporary directory and then execute it. It will extract itself and set up its directory structure-a single top-level directory, java, with several subdirectories. Move the java directory tree from your temporary directory to a permanent home. I suggest c:\java. That's where I keep my JDK.
Now that you have the latest version of the JDK installed on your computer, you're probably wondering what's inside. Let's take a quick look.
Figure 2.4 : The java directory.
The java\bin directory (see Figure 2.5) contains all the executable programs and dynamic link libraries (DLLs) for the JDK toolset. The major software development tools provided with the JDK are the compiler (javac), interpreter (java), debugger (jdb), disassembler (javap), documentation generator (javadoc), applet viewer (appletviewer), and C header file tool (javah). We're going to examine each of these tools in Chapter 3, "Using the Java Developer's Kit." If you absolutely can't wait to get your hands on Java, go ahead to Chapter 3, but make sure you come back and browse through the rest of this overview.
Figure 2.5 : The Java toolset.
The java\demo directory, shown in Figure 2.6, contains lots of nifty demos that highlight Java's finer features. I'll show you how to run these demos in Chapter 3. If you can't control the urge to run some of the demos now, click on the HTML files in the demo folders. Be sure to use a Java-enabled browser, such as Netscape 2.0.
Figure 2.6 : Java demos.
The java\include directory (see Figure 2.7) contains C header files that are used to write C programs, called native methods, that extend the Java API. We won't be getting involved with native methods until Chapter 38, "Creating Native Methods."
Figure 2.7 : C header files for writing native methods.
Finally, the java\lib directory, shown in Figure 2.8, contains the class library files for the Java API. The file classes.zip contains all the compiled library files. The Java compiler and interpreter are able to work with the library files, in compressed form, which saves you some disk space and provides more efficient operation.
Figure 2.8 : Class library files.
Now that you know a little bit about what's inside the JDK, let's quickly cover the Java language and application programming interface so we can get started using the JDK tools.
The Java language is a remarkable example of programming language evolution. Java builds on the familiar and useful features of C++ while removing its complex, dangerous, and superfluous elements. The result is a language that is safer, simpler, and easier to use. The following subsections describe Java in contrast to C++. Appendix B, "Differences Between Java and C++," provides a detailed identification of the differences between the two languages.
If you have ever programmed in C++, you will find Java's appeal to be instantaneous. Since Java's syntax mirrors that of C++, you will be able to write Java programs within minutes. Your first programs will come quickly and easily, with very little programming overhead.
You will have the feeling that you have eliminated a lot of clutter from your programs-and you will have. All the cryptic header files and preprocessor statements of C and C++ are gone. All the arcane #define statements and typedefs have been taken away. You will no longer have to delve through several levels of header files to correctly reference API calls. And no one will have to suffer to figure out how to use your software.
Java programs simply import the software packages they need. These packages may be in another directory, on another drive, or on a machine on the other side of the Internet. The Java compiler and interpreter figure out what objects are referenced and supply the necessary linkage.
If you think C++ is an object-oriented programming language, you are in for a big surprise. After using Java to write a few programs, you'll get a better feeling for what object-oriented software is all about. I know I did.
Java deals with classes and objects, pure and simple. They aren't just more data structures that are available to the programmer-they are the basis for the entire programming language.
In C++, you can declare a class, but you don't have to. You can declare a structure or a union instead. You can declare a whole bunch of loosely associated variables and use them with C-style functions. In Java, classes and objects are at the center of the language. Everything else revolves around them. You can't declare functions and procedures. They don't exist. You can't use structures, unions, or typedefs. They're gone, too. You either use classes and objects or you don't use Java. It's that simple.
Java provides all the luxuries of object-oriented programming: class hierarchy, inheritance, encapsulation, and polymorphism-in a context that is truly useful and efficient. If you are new to object-oriented software, you can find a complete introduction to these topics is provided in Chapter 5, "Classes and Objects." The main reason for developing object-oriented software, beside clarity and simplicity, is the desperate hope that somehow the objects you develop will be reused. Java not only encourages software reuse, it demands it. To write any sort of Java program, no matter how simple, you must build on the classes and methods of the Java API.
Build on the classes you have developed, thereby reusing them.
Rewrite your software from scratch, copying and tailoring useful parts of existing software.
With Java, the temptation to start from scratch is no longer appealing. Java's object-oriented structure forces you to develop more useful, more tailorable, and much simpler software the first time around.
Java is safer to use than C++ because it keeps you from doing the things that you do badly, while making it easier to do the things that you do well.
Java won't automatically convert data types. You have to explicitly convert from one class to another. C++, under the most undesirable conditions, will automatically convert one type to another. It has all the flexibility of assembly code. Java doesn't assume that you know what you are doing. It makes sure that you do.
C++ pointers don't exist in Java. You can no longer access objects indirectly or by chance. You don't need to. You declare objects and reference those objects directly. Complex pointer arithmetic is avoided. If you need an indexed set of objects, you can use an array of objects. The concept of "the address of an object" is eliminated from the programming model, and another assembly language dinosaur is laid to rest. As a result, it becomes much easier to do things correctly in Java.
Java's reliability extends beyond the language level to the compiler and the runtime system. Compile-time checks identify many programming errors that go undetected in other programming languages. These checks go beyond syntactic checking to ensure that statements are semantically correct.
Runtime checks are also more extensive and effective. Remember your teacher or mom telling you to "Check your work twice to make sure it's right"? The Java linker understands class types and performs compiler-level type checking, adding redundancy to reliability. It also performs bounds checking and eliminates indirect object access, even under error conditions.
If you gave a skilled hacker a program written in C or C++ and told him to find any security flaws, there are half a dozen things that he would immediately look for: gaining access to the operating system, causing an unexpected return of control, overwriting critical memory areas, acquiring the ability to spoof or modify other programs, browsing for security information, and gaining unauthorized access to the file system.
Why is C or C++ more vulnerable than Java? When a programmer develops software, he or she usually focuses on how to get the software to work correctly and efficiently. C and C++ do not constrain the programmer from meeting these goals and provide a number of flexible features that enable the programmer to meet his end. The hacker is also able to take advantage of these features and use them in ways that weren't originally intended, causing the undesirable consequences identified in the previous paragraph. In short, C and C++ provide a great offense, but no defense. Java, on the other hand, is defensive by nature. Every time a Java-enabled browser downloads a compiled Java class, such as an applet, it runs the risk of running Trojan horse code. Because of this ever-present threat, it subjects the code to a series of checks that ensure that it is correct and secure.
The Java runtime system is designed to enforce a security policy that prevents execution of malicious code. It does this by remembering how objects are stored in memory and enforcing correct and secure access to those objects according to its security rules. It performs bytecode verification by passing compiled classes through a simple theorem prover that either proves that the code is secure or prevents the code from being loaded and executed. The class is Java's basic execution unit and security is implemented at the class level.
The Java runtime system also segregates software according to its origin. Classes from the local system are processed separately from those of other systems. This prevents remote systems from replacing local system software with code that is less trustworthy.
Java-enabled browsers, such as HotJava, allow the user to control the accesses that Java software may make of the local system. When a Java applet needs permission to access local resources, such as files, a security dialog box is presented to the user, requesting explicit user permission. This "Mother may I?" approach ensures that the user always has the final say in the security of his system.
Java security is covered in detail in Chapter 39, "Java Security."
Java, like Ada, and unlike other languages, provides built-in language support for multithreading. Multithreading allows more than one thread of execution to take place within a single program. This allows your program to do many things at once: make the Duke dance, play his favorite tune, and interact with the user, seemingly all at the same time. Multithreading is an important asset because it allows the programmer to write programs as independent threads, rather than as a convoluted gaggle of intertwined activities. Multithreading also allows Java to use idle CPU time to perform necessary garbage collection and general system maintenance, enabling these functions to be performed with less impact on program performance.
Writing multithreaded programs is like dating several people concurrently. Everything works fine until the threads start to interact with each other in unexpected ways. Java provides the support necessary to make multithreading work safely and correctly. Java supports multithreading by providing synchronization capabilities that ensure that threads share information and execution time in a way that is thread safe. These capabilities are illustrated with several programming examples in Chapter 8, "Multithreading."
While it is true that compiled code will almost always run more quickly than interpreted code, it is also true that interpreted code can usually be developed and fielded more inexpensively, more quickly, and in a more flexible manner. It is also usually much more portable.
Java, in order to be a truly platform-independent programming language, must be interpreted. It does not run as fast as compiled native code, but it doesn't run much slower, either. Chapter 36, "The Java Source Code," provides some Java performance benchmarks. For the cases where execution in native machine code is absolutely essential, work is underway to translate Java bytecode into machine code as it is loaded.
The advantages of being interpreted outweigh any performance impacts. Because Java is interpreted, it is much more portable. If an operating system can run the Java interpreter and support the Java API, then it can faithfully run all Java programs.
Interpreted programs are much more easily kept up-to-date. You don't have to recompile them for every change. In Java, recompilation is automatic. The interpreter detects the fact that a program's bytecode file is out-of-date with respect to its source code file and recompiles it as it is loaded.
Because of Java's interpreted nature, linking is also more powerful and flexible. Java's runtime system supports dynamic linking between local class files and those that are downloaded from across the Internet. This feature provides the basis for Web programming.
Java is also evolving beyond the Web and becoming a key component in distributed application development. Sun's release of the NEO and JOE products emphasizes Java's importance to distributed object-based software development. Several other vendors have introduced products that enable Java to be integrated into the Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA), which is the framework for distributed object communication.
The Java API is what makes Java attractive and useful. It consists of a set of packages that are distributed with the JDK as class libraries. These packages provide a common interface for developing Java programs on all Java platforms. The Java API furnishes all the capabilities needed to develop console programs, window programs, client and server networking software, applets, and other applications. It is the difference that takes Java from being a really good programming language to making it a very powerful and efficient programming environment.
The Java API consists of eight major development packages and a supporting debug package, as shown in Figure 2.9. Packages are collections of related objects. For example, there are separate packages for developing window programs, applets, and networking software.
Figure 2.9 : The organization of the Java API.
Java packages contain classes, interfaces, and exceptions, as illustrated in Figure 2.10.
Figure 2.10 : How Java packages are organized.
Classes form the basis for object-oriented software development in Java. They contain variables and methods. Variables are data containers. Methods implement operations on the class and its variables. For example, there is a class in the java.awt package called Rectangle. It consists of variables that specify the position and dimensions of a rectangle, and methods, such as move and resize, that enable operations to be performed on rectangles. Chapter 5 provides an introduction to classes.
Interfaces are collections of related methods. An example of an interface is the DataInput interfacee of the java.io package. It specifies a collection of methods that must be defined for a class to implement the DataInput interface. Exceptions are events that alter the normal course of program execution. Chapter 6, "Interfaces," introduces interfaces, and Chapter 7, "Exceptions," covers exceptions.
The Java API is used to develop Java programs. Figure 2.11 summarizes this process.
Figure 2.11 : Developing software using the Java API.
You write your Java programs using the Java API as a template and building block. You use the API to construct objects that are instances of API classes, implement API interfaces, and respond to API exceptions. These objects are used by your application program, which is itself an instance of a Java API class. Think of your program as a collection of objects that work together to support a common set of operations.
You can also create your own classes, interfaces, and exceptions, building on those that are defined in the API. You can collect them into custom packages that are integrated within and extend the Java API. These API extensions can then be used to develop other programs or even more sophisticated packages and API extensions.
This building-block approach to software development is the essence of object-oriented programming and software reuse. The Java API supports platform-independent software reuse by providing a powerful set of components from which to start.
In order to learn Java, you have to learn the Java language, learn to use the Java API, and learn how to use the JDK toolset. In this chapter, you have explored the JDK software and learned the tools it contains. In Chapter 3 you will learn how to operate those tools.
This chapter highlights the key features of the Java language. In Part II, "Programming in Java," you will focus on learning Java's syntax and application by developing a series of sample programs. These programs will also familiarize you with using the JDK tools and relevant parts of the Java API.
You have been introduced to the Java API and shown how it is used to construct Java programs. In Part III, "Using the Java API," you will focus on learning the Java API. You will do this by studying the components contained in the API packages and using these components to build Java programs.
By the time you have finished Part III, you will be a competent Java programmer. The rest of the book will show you how to extend your skills by focusing on specific areas of Java software development.