05th April 2012

IssueNo.
40
Thursday,5April2012
Teen Fashion: Depicting Self
Expression and Social Identity
Teens represent the transition period to adulthood when they start becoming independent and have their own
outlook towards everything. Teens are tremendously conscious about their overall image and they are no more the
scapegoats of the fashion trends, confused between adult and children’s wear.
Fashion and teenagers appear to get on together as it is an apparent means of expression to their peers. Fashion
plays an immense role in the lives of teens. It is first and foremost a social statement for them. Teenagers wish to
look their best so they keep up on the newest fashion trends. They want to look fashionable, hottest and fit in with
their friends. Bad fashion choices in the eyes of peers can often be ridiculed and humiliated.
Teen Fashion is about looking good, superior and feeling cool at low cost. Fashion is their technique to express
themselves, their personal tastes in a constructive way. It provides them a sense of individuality by signalling a more
independent or inclusive personality. They try to follow their celebrities and look like their idols. The styles which
have made mark on the teen fads include Emo fashion, Hip-hop, Goth style and Prep style.
How are Teens exposed to
fashion trends?
Teens are exposed to new fashions through the media. Magazines, newspapers, TV and
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even the media have an influence upon them by exposing the most recent fashion trends..
Teenagers prefer to choose their own clothes even if they have to disagree with their parents..
Hence, making a choice and coming to a common conclusion creates problems between thee
parent and teenager.
Youngsters need both quality and quantity. They have a greater selection of clothes than
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ever and have a strong need to set their own style. Teenagers take an interest in the latest up
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to date trends. They lead the fashion styles which are imitated across the generations. Even
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the designers of the fashion world seek inspiration and ideas keeping the youth in mind ass
the fashion market are controlled by them.
Adolescence
We’ve all lived through 2 am feedings, toddler
temper tantrums, and the back-to-school blues.
So why does the word “teenager” cause us so
much anxiety?
Teen years are a period of intense growth, not
only physically but morally and intellectually;
it’s a time of confusion and upheaval for many
families. As kids progress through the teen
years, you’ll notice a slowing of the highs and
lows of adolescence. They often start “trying on”
different looks and identities, and they become
very aware of how they differ from their peers,
which can result in episodes of distress and
conflict with parents.
Despite some adults’ negative perceptions
about teens, they are often energetic, thoughtful,
and idealistic, with a deep interest in what’s fair
and right. Once thought to be a time of storm
and stress, the teen years are an opportunity to
help set your child on the right path before the
transition to adulthood.
Bloom shares the “Parenting Blues” and helps
you find ways to deal with the difficulties with
your teen. Likewise, we have kept a handy guide
to “Surviving Adolescence”.
There is no doubt that teens go gaga over
fashionable clothes, accessories and other fad
gadgets. Fashion is a form of personal identity
that often expresses a mood change or signals a
new stage in life. As teens emerge from childhood,
fashion becomes a way to reject convention and
express independence. We explicate all the whys
and wherefores behind it.
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Why is Fashion so
Important to Teens?
Teenagers commonly think fashion
consists entirely of chic models strutting
themselves down a runway. However, the
term applies to much more than just highend clothing. Fashion is the prevailing
mode of expression but quite often applies
to a personal mode of expression that may
or may not apply to all. Therefore, fashion
pertains to almost everything someone
does; the way they talk, the way they walk,
the way they dress, the way they spend
their money, the music they listen to, etc.
Teenagers are in a time of their lives where
they are experimenting with new modes of
expression, fashion, trying to “fit in”.
Attraction
Fashion indirectly creates cliques.
Teenagers cling to these cliques, according to
their taste, and in turn, the cliques influence
their fashion.
Many teens pick up on fashion trends
in an effort to stave off humiliation and
mocking from peers. Poor fashion choices in
the eyes of others can often be an open door
to ridicule.
Here’s why fashion forms
component in a teen’s life:
a
vital
Statement
For teenagers, fashion is first and foremost
a social statement. It is an outward means of
expression to their peers and the rest of the
world.
Identity
Fashion also provides teenagers a sense
of identity by signalling which “grouping”
they belong to (“prep,” “punk,” “goth,” etc.).
It may also signal a more independent or
inclusive personality.
Teens can be extremely conscious about
overall image when it comes to attraction.
They will often exploit fashion as a means to
attract a certain type of person.
Rebellion
Rebellion may also be acted out via
fashion. Since rebellion is often a huge
aspect of a teenager’s life, it is not shocking
that teens often use licentious or shocking
fashion to rebel against their parents, their
classmates, and/or society.
Peer Pressure
Celebrities
Often, fashion for teenagers is the result
of the desire to be like a celebrity. Celebrities
are perhaps the greatest influences on
teenagers in the modern world, and they can
have a huge impact on a teen’s ideas about
fashion and its importance.
A person’s fashion, in conclusion,
shapes who they are and how they live
their lives. This also gives people a
mode of expression. Teenagers adhere
to fashion to develop their sense of
identity and to express themselves.
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opinions, is wanting to have some independence, and finds
hanging out with friends a whole lot more interesting than
hanging round with parents!
What kids say
You’re the person who is growing up and changing into
an adult, but you can’t always see what you look like to
others, especially to your parents. Your body and mind are
demanding more rest, you get tired or bored more quickly,
you feel restless, you want to have fun and socialise, and
you don’t want to do ‘boring’ stuff when there is a whole
exciting world opening up to the young adult that you are
becoming.
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understand. The day before
work is due is
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them will be finding life
tough at times. Even talking
about your worries helps you to realise
that you are not on your own, and gives you
the will to carry on trying.
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where the strongest, bullying and threatening people
are in charge – in that situation who will help you
when you need help?
1. Organisation
From year 7 to the end of high school, you will be very
busy trying to juggle your school life, home life, social life
and possibly your part-time working life. It is important
that you give yourself time to do all of this stuff and get
some sort of balance in your life.
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beauty of the natural world and the way that you
get better at whatever you are practising.
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Responsibility. As an adult you
have to be responsible for yourself. Use
adolescence as a time of training by accepting
more responsibility for your work, your actions,
your body and your wellbeing.
Peer group pressure is something that does
exist. It is not just something to be used as an
excuse when someone gets into trouble! Peer
pressure can be a very positive influence on
your life, so hang out with positive people
and be a positive person yourself.
Friends are very important at this time
of your life. Choose them carefully.
Understand that most people may know
lots of others, but true friends, best
friends are few and far between. A true
friend is someone who cares about you,
keeps your confidences and makes
time for you to do things together.
Parents. Treat them with care.
While you are going through lots
of changes, so are they. They are
not only getting older, but they
are having to come to terms
with their child (you) changing,
growing, and becoming more
independent of them. It’s hard
for them to accept that their
little boy or girl is turning
into a young person who
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same way that a small child
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FineLiving
Thursday,5April2012
Career Decisions:
Are you prepared to
guide you teen?
Believe in them.
Look for what is great in them, and acknowledge and
appreciate all of their talents. Even when we’re young, we
know who we are, and when you believe in your child, it
gives them confidence.
Acknowledge that
they are not you.
You may think that becoming a doctor, a lawyer or an
engineer is the best career ever, but your child is not you.
They have different values, different talents and different
dreams, and they are growing up in a different era. Let them
be who they are and develop their own vision.
Admit that times have changed.
Jobs and the job market are not like they were when we
were entering the work force. Technology drives everything,
business is global and entrepreneurism is thriving. Most of
us aren’t really tapped into how to enter that world, and it’s
important to admit it.
Support their hobbies and
interests.
Hobbies are where our talents and special interests flow
freely, so don’t squelch their interest just because you think
blocks make a mess, dancing is silly or art is a waste of time.
There are people with great careers in building, dance and
art whose talents first emerged as a hobby.
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perception of the world they live in and you will broaden
their options for the contribution they want to make to it.
Listen to them.
Talk about the things they love, and the things they don’t
love. Be someone who believes in them and who is willing to
listen without judgment; that is probably the greatest gift a
parent can give.
Share about your own career and
life.
Young people don’t understand how careers unfold,
morph and evolve. Talk about your early years and your
path to where you are now. Yes, even tell them about that
time you got fired and why.
Give them responsibilities.
Give your teen responsibility - the more the better. Begin
with jobs around the house. Young people need to learn that
we’re all important and that people rely on us to get things
done.
Encourage them to talk to
mentors.
Learning how to seek out mentorship and the wisdom
of people who have already done what you want do to is
a secret of career success. The more comfortable a young
person becomes interacting confidently with adults, the
better.
Make them work during the
summers.
Encourage your high school or college student to get
summer work or an unpaid internship in a field they’re
interested in, so they get a chance to see what it’s like from
the inside, and to start building contacts. They’ll start
seeing themselves as a worker and not just a student, and
future employers like people who know what it’s like to earn
a paycheck.
Raising our kids is a long process, and there are no
guarantees, but with the right attitude and attention,
you can give your child a head start on finding the
career direction that lights them up.
Right now, your teen is
getting a lot of messages at
school and in the media about
what to do after high school – go to a
two-year college, attend a university, find
a job in this field, work for that company, and
many others. Teenagers oftentimes have an idea
of what direction they want to go in life; however,
their planning more often than not is not as adequate.
This is why helping your teen choose a career path is so valuable.
When you play a role in your teen’s career exploration, you are
helping to increase your teen’s chances of future job satisfaction and
financial independence. Remember, the earlier you prepare your teen for
a career, the better.
So how can a parent help his or her child choose a career they’re
going to love? Here are some of the ways you can support your teen
into making the right choice for them.
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LifeStyle
Thursday,5April2012
Fun, Mouth
watering Recipes
The whole family will love
Spaghetti Pizza
Now you can make eating fun for the whole
family with these time-tested favourites.
Get your kids to help you in the kitchen
with these fun snack and meal recipes, with
the benefit being that no one’s complaining
about the food as everyone had a hand in
making it, as well as the added advantage
of getting to spend time with your kids. Use
these recipes as is, or improvise on them to
devise a family special!
Stovetop Popcorn
Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti, broken into 2-inch
pieces
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
4 ounces pepperoni sausage, sliced
Directions
t Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
t Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
Add spaghetti and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or
until al dente; drain and cool.
t Beat egg in large bowl; add milk, 1/2 cup of the
mozzarella cheese, salt and garlic salt. Stir in
cooked spaghetti, mix well.
t Spread mixture evenly in greased 9x13 inch
baking dish. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes.
Remove from oven and reduce temperature
to 350 degrees. Spread sauce over spaghetti.
Sprinkle with oregano, basil and the remaining 1
1/2 cups mozzarella cheese. Top with pepperoni,
return to oven and bake for 30 minutes. Let
stand 5 minutes before cutting.
Corn Dogs
Ingredients
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons margarine
1/2 cup good quality un-popped popcorn
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste
Directions
t Start by cutting a paper grocery sack in half. This will
serve as a makeshift serving bowl and it will absorb
excess oil.
t In a 2 quart pot, combine the oil, margarine and
popcorn. Set over high heat, and constantly shake
the pan back and forth. After the first kernel of corn
pops, place the lid on the pot, and continue shaking.
When the popcorn starts to lift the lid up off the pan,
remove it from the heat, and hold it over the paper
bag until it stops popping.
t Pour into the paper sack and season with half of the
seasoned salt. Shake the paper sack to distribute the
salt. Taste before adding more so you don’t make it
too salty. You can always add more salt.
Salty Grilled Potatoes
Fudge-Nut Oatmeal Bars
Ingredients
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups quick-cooking oats
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
FUDGE FILLING:
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
t In a mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add
eggs and vanilla; mix well.
t Combine oats, flour, baking soda and salt; add to the
creamed mixture.
t Spread two-thirds in the bottom of an ungreased 15in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan; set aside.
t For filling, heat milk, chocolate chips, butter and salt
in a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl until melted.
t Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and walnuts.
Spread over oat mixture in pan.
t Drop remaining oat mixture by tablespoonful’s over
chocolate. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes.
Chocolaty Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
1 quart oil for deep frying
1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons bacon drippings
1 egg, beaten
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 pounds hot dogs
Wooden sticks
Directions
Ingredients
4 medium potatoes
4 tablespoons butter, softened
4 tablespoons coarse salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon pepper
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning (optional)
t Heat oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
Directions
t In a large bowl, stir together the flour, cornmeal,
sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir in melted bacon
drippings. Make a well in the centre, and pour in
the egg, buttermilk, and baking soda. Mix until
everything is smooth and well blended.
t Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-low heat.
t Pat the hot dogs dry with paper towels so that the
batter will stick. Insert wooden sticks into the ends.
Dip the hot dogs in the batter one at a time, shaking
off the excess. Deep fry a few at a time in the hot oil
until they are as brown as you like them. Drain on
paper towels or serve on paper plates.
t Prepare four foil squares large enough to fold over one
potato each. Spread butter onto foil in a large enough area
that the potato will be completely covered when rolled
up. Sprinkle salt, garlic, pepper, and Italian seasoning
evenly over foil. Roll each potato in the foil; puncture the
package (including the potato) with a fork or knife a few
times.
t Grill for 1 hour, or until soft, turning the potatoes often.
Serve with your favourite toppings.
Ingredients
1 (18.25 ounce) package devil’s food cake mix
1 (5.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
1 cup sour cream
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1/2 cup warm water
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
t Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
t In a large bowl, mix together the cake and pudding
mixes, sour cream, oil, beaten eggs and water. Stir in
the chocolate chips and pour batter into a well-greased
12 cup Bundt pan.
t Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until top is springy to
the touch and a wooden toothpick inserted comes out
clean. Cool cake thoroughly in pan at least an hour and
a half before inverting onto a plate. If desired, dust the
cake with powdered sugar.
Science
Thursday,5April2012
5
Parenting Blues
“When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I
could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got
to be twenty-one, I was astonished by how much he’d learned in
seven years.” (Mark Twain)
Vinodh K.Pisharom
When your child turns a teen, he or she will discover that you are not the superhuman you always seemed to be. You will fall off the elevated
pedestal to become a human being with flaws,
just like everyone else in the world. This is a big
letdown for most of the parents. But for adolescent children, the changing attitude towards
their parents is just a statement of their becoming independent individuals, distinct from you.
During this transitional stage children are biologically adults, but it’s the emotional immaturity which mainly contributes to their apparent
impolite behaviour.
It is often said that the teenage years are the
“best years of one’s life. Art Linkletter, Canadianborn American Radio & TV personality, highlights the beauty of adolescence in his famous
quote: ‘The four stages of man are infancy, childhood, adolescence, and obsolescence’. In his opinion, life becomes useless after adolescence. As
true as these assertion may be, it is ironic to note
that this is only part of the picture. Life for many
adolescents is a painful tug of war filled with diverse messages and contradictory demands from
parents, teachers, friends, family and oneself. As
they negotiate the path between independence
and reliance on others, parents often have to
endure challenging times, with frequent clashes
over almost everything. The core issue is about
who is in control. While adolescents want to assume control of their lives, parents want to assert that they still make the rules.
Typically, adolescents exercise their independence by questioning the wisdom and authority
of their parents in setting forth restrictive rules.
They no longer accept parent’s knowledge and
ideas without some questions. Until your child
turned a teen, chances are he thought you knew
the answers to all his questions. Now, he has the
maturity and thinking skills to come up with
some of the answers himself, though you don’t
have to be in agreement all the time. Having the
Adolescents exercise
their independence
by questioning the
wisdom and authority
of their parents
in setting forth
restrictive rules.
They no longer accept
parent’s knowledge
and ideas without
some questions
How to address Parent-Teen Conflict
t Accept that conflicts are normal and natural.
You cannot always avoid conflicts, but you can
manage conflicts with a positive attitude.
t Accept that your teen is an individual (separate and different from you) with his/her own
perspectives, opinions, priorities, pressures
and ideas.
t Avoid being pulled into an argument with your
teen. Clearly state your expectation for future
behaviour (I want you to be in by 10) or your
concerns about past behaviour (I am concerned that you did not come in by 10); deliver
the agreed upon consequence if appropriate
and move on.
t Avoid interpreting disagreement as disrespect.
t Accept that you and your teen will feel angry
sometimes. That’s okay, anger is normal and
healthy. Talk about ways to manage anger appropriately (taking a walk, listening to music,
journaling). You should also talk about inappropriate expressions of anger, such as hitting,
breaking or throwing things, shouting, cursing
or name calling. When these things happen
let your teen know you understand she/he is
angry. When the teen is calm, give a reminder
about constructive anger management and deliver a consequence, if necessary.
t Remain calm. How you handle conflict is a
powerful example for your teen.
t Accept that you must listen with the intent to
understand. No, you don’t have to agree - but
understanding fosters compassion, which can
help you find common ground, find a compromise, or build consensus. A common complaint
among teens is that parents just don’t understand. The teen years could be lonely, stressful
and confusing; they need to know that parents
understand even if they don’t agree.
t Come up with ground rules for conflict
management when everything is calm.
These are “fair fight” rules. Parents
and teens should agree on and observe these rules (e.g. no shouting
or interrupting, being honest, etc.)
during every conflict. Parents and
teens should offer a sincere apology when these rules are not observed.
ability to think from many angles and experiences,
adolescents may question and debate the rules,
beliefs, values and ways of doing things you have
taught. For the most part, all teens may turn rebellious, self-focused, argumentative, critical, and
moody, and their natural instinct is to pull away
and develop a sense of autonomy from the family.
In this situation, the struggle for a parent however,
is being able to relinquish control while still enforcing strong, healthy boundaries. This is often a
challenging time for most parents, filled with conflicts and confrontations. They may feel continually
overwhelmed, losing their temper, constantly yelling, hitting, or bullying their teen to maintain control and discipline. Nothing shakes a parent’s confidence as much as the onset of a son’s or daughter’s
adolescence.
Anyone who has a teenager is probably familiar
with all these situations. While constant conflicts
between a parent and their teen are not of itself
detrimental, how we choose to resolve these disagreements is what ultimately determines the outcome and anxiety each encounters. Many misunderstandings that occur both with the parent and
with the adolescent, if recognised, would not only
reduce conflict, but strengthen the relationship.
We should approach conflict between parents and
teenage as an opportunity to develop communication skills as well as to understand the pangs of
growing up. Ultimately, the goal is to develop or enhance the relationship between mother and teen,
father and teen, or in some cases to address issues
of sibling rivalry that may have consumed the focus of the family. Once the anger, frustration, or
confusion is addressed, individuals have the opportunity to learn about each other and begin to
acknowledge their teen as a separate and unique
individual. It is through this understanding that a
new relationship develops. Remember; when your
teen disagrees with you, it may really be about having a different opinion in order to be different from
you. No matter what you disagree about, your teen
needs to know he/she is loved.
t Make sure the real message is getting through.
Sure, you’re frustrated that your teen broke curfew, but you’re probably also worried about your
teen’s safety. Let your teen hear it in your words
so she/he understands you’re motivated by love
and concern.
t Protect your relationship. Stephen Covey talks
about the Relationship Bank account in his 7
Habits of Highly Successful Families. Belittling,
shaming, and shouting at your teen are all examples of withdrawals from your relationship
bank account. Keep your account in the positive
by treating your teen with respect and kindness.
When you allow the account to become overdrawn you may find that parent-teen conflicts
increase in frequency and severity.
t Make more deposits than withdrawals from your
relationship bank account.
t Offer compliments and encouragement at least 4
times as much as you offer criticism.
t Engage your teen in conversations that don’t always involve correcting behaviour. Laugh; hang
out together, share a good joke, story or positive
experience together.
t Reflect on your own teen years and try to remember what you needed from your parents.
t Keep trying. If you’ve said or done things that
have hurt your teen in the past, it may take
him/her some time to trust that you’re
committed to this new way of relating.
Be patient and don’t give up.
t Be willing to get help if the problem
continues or worsens.
6
Technology
Thursday,5April2012
Cool Tech Gadgets
to Inspire Your Teen
They’re fun, they’re cool, and they’re so IT - gadgets as gifts for teens. Whether they’re a bit
nerdy, or just plain want the best of the best: gadgets are the coolest gift for teenagers this
year. They’re also usually expensive. To make it easier on those buying gifts the selection includes some budget alternatives that won’t break the bank.
These gadgets are suitable for teenage boys and girls and older of course. After all,
we are all teenagers at heart.
For the Adventurer
High End
A simple to use, high
definition
helmet
camera to bring to
places you wouldn’t
dare bring your
normal camcorder.
Comes with numerous mounting options with more sold
separately. Use it
underwater or on
land; it’s tough and
durable and records
directly to a MicroSD
card. Delivers full
colon video at 1080
x 720p HD resolution with 135 degree
capture Field of View
(FOV). ATC9K
Speck Time to Rock
Wristband for iPod
Nano 6
HD All Terrain
Video Action
Camera
For the Savvy Outdoor Enthusiast
High End
Victorinox Presentation
Master
Budget
With the Time to Rock wrist
strap, you’ll never have to be
without your music again!
Wear all your favourite
music right on your wrist!
With Speck’s (No Suggestions) wristband, just pop
your nano right into the
frame, and presto, it’s wearable. The “TimeToRock”
features an adjustable strap
made of soft, flexible material that fits comfortably on
your wrist. It also includes
a headphone cord management armband for easy storage, and a protective design
that surrounds the nano
completely and helps shield
it from scuffs and scratches.
For the Future
Rockstar
High End
Gibson B.B. King Lucille
In the history of all music, there has nev
never
ver been
a guitar associated with one musician quite
quite like
blues legend B.B. King is linked to his beloved
Lucille – a custom-built Gibson ES-355.
ES-35
55. And
B.B. King is not only the most renowned
renowneed blues
musician of our time; he’s also one o
off the
most important electric guitarists of alltime. His singular bluesy style has influinflu
uenced generations of players across gengen
nres, and his powerful and distinct song
gs
songs
have appeared on the charts more than
thaan
70 times, from blues to R&B to pop.
He’s done it all, and at over 80 years of
age he is still considered the hardest
working man in show business, maintaining a pace many younger artists
dream of keeping up with.
Fender Starcaster
Strat Electric Guitar
Starter Pack
Budget
Fender Starcaster Strat
Packs deliver a greatsounding, sleek-looking
Stratocaster electric guitar paired with a compact but still-mighty
guitar amplifier and a
host of essential accessories. This Strat Pack
includes a Stratocaster
guitar, strings, picks, a
strap, Squier SP-10 amp,
and a 10-foot cable.
ost
The Victorinox Presentation Master looks like mo
most
any Swiss Army Knife, but its tech-driven design is
de,
much more versatile. Along with a standard blad
blade,
scissors, nail file, and a screwdriver, it includes a
yp32-gigabyte USB stick, self-destructing data-encry
data-encryption technology, a biometric fingerprint sensor, a
ex
Bluetooth remote control and a laser pointer. An exlent tool for work or play.
cellent
Budget
Preparation is often
what separates an
adventure from an
emergency. This automotive safety kit will
help you stay clear
ar
of unexpected mismisshaps. Includes: safetyy
flasher, forever flash
flashhlight (requires no batbattteries), gloves, safetyy
blanket
vest, travel blanke
et
Blanket
and shovel. Blanke
et
for
has a fleece side fo
or
windwarmth and a wind
dand-water-resistant
and-water-resistan
nt
side for protection
n
from the elements. IItt
also makes a great picpiccstows
nic blanket. Kit stow
ws
conveniently in blanblan
nket pocket and folds
fold
ds
vehiup to fit in your vehi
icle’s trunk.
Auto Safety
Kit and Sport
Utility Shovel
For the Budding Photographer
High End
Budget
d
The 3D HERO System allows you to combine two
1080p HD HERO cameras into a single housing to
record 3D video and photos while simultaneously
recording in 2D. A synchronization cable plugs into
the rear HERO Port on both cameras to join them
together, enabling both cameras to record video and
photos in perfect synchronization. This is a requirement for professional quality 3D.
16GB Full HD Camcorder
with Projector
Share your memories virtually anywhere using thee
HDR-PJ10 Handycam® camcorder’s built-in, high-con-trast projector. This mobile theatre can project up to a
60” (diag.) image on any flat surface, and with power-d
ful stereo speakers, you’ll hear all the action. Record
1920x1080/60p Full HD video and capture 3-megapixell
images. A back-illuminated “Exmor R” CMOS sensor de-livers superior low-light video while the wide angle Sonyy
p
G Lens lets you capture more of the action with sharp
images and brilliant, accurate colours. Record and storee
P
up to six hours of high definition video footage (HD LP
mode) directly to the 16GB embedded Flash memory.
Weekly App Review
Put your name or
custom message into a
scene of your favourite
movie. Share the videos
with your friends in
just seconds via email,
YouTube, or Facebook.
t Create the coolest party invitations
t Pop the question to your girlfriend
t Send a reminder about your event
t Tell your Mom you love her
There’s a zillion ways to make your
message memorable with PercyFX!
And get this – you can download the
app for free!
GoPro 3D HERO System
PercyFX
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How-to:
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out of the way. Pull the rest of hair
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ponytail!
How-to:
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mane.
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t Let your hair part naturally and blow dry.
t Prep hair with a texturizer all over the head.
t Take small sections of hair and wrap in the same direction
(usually away from the face) around a half-inch to oneinch curling iron. Each curl should follow the same pattern
around the barrel. TIP: Don’t use the clamp on your curling
iron — just wrap your hair around the barrel. You can also
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8
Fashion
Thursday,5April2012
Haute Couture
for College Fashionistas
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for the most anticipated
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dance of the year, or
look gorgeous at college
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