Deaths as Israeli forces storm Gaza aid ship

 

More than 10 people have been killed after Israeli commandos stormed a convoy of ships carrying aid to the Gaza Strip, the Israeli army says.

Armed forces boarded the largest vessel overnight, clashing with some of the 500 people on board.
It happened about 40 miles (64 km) out to sea, in international waters.
Israel says its soldiers were shot at and attacked with weapons; the activists say Israeli troops came on board shooting.
There has been widespread condemnation of the violence, while the European Union has called for an inquiry to establish what happened.
'Guns and knives' The six-ship flotilla, carrying 10,000 tonnes of aid, left the coast of Cyprus on Sunday and had been due to arrive in Gaza on Monday.
Israel says its soldiers boarded the lead ship in the early hours but were attacked with axes, knives, bars and at least two guns
"Unfortunately this group were dead-set on confrontation," Israeli government spokesman Mark Regev told the BBC.
"Live fire was used against our forces. They initiated the violence, that's 100% clear," he said.
Organisers of the flotilla said at least 30 people were wounded in the incident. Israel says 10 of its soldiers were injured, one seriously.
A leader of Israel's Islamic Movement, Raed Salah, who was on board, was among those hurt.
Audrey Bomse, a spokesperson for the Free Gaza Movement, which is behind the convoy, told the BBC Israel's actions were disproportionate.
"We were not going to pose any violent resistance. The only resistance that there might be would be passive resistance such as physically blocking the steering room, or blocking the engine room downstairs, so that they couldn't get taken over. But that was just symbolic resistance."

She said there was "absolutely no evidence of live fire".
Israel is towing the boats to the port of Ashdod and says it will deport the passengers from there. It says it will deliver the ships' aid to Gaza.

Teen fashion trends

Teen fashion is pretty serious business. The trends are changeable, unstructured, anything but not constant. Teen age too is a precious time of life and the best time to look good. Studies expose that teenagers are more knowledgeable about any fashion accessory that other age-wise people.

Expectation from this sector is high and continuous. A designer catering to teenage fashion wear promises himself a life of insurrection and creative investigation. All teenagers are not rebels, they are just fashion conscious.

From cultural to fusion and trendy western casuals, teenage is all about joy in vivid colours. Teenagers are hard pressed for time as they are always speeding up from errands to coaching classes and regular schools. Thus they prefer something easy and relaxed. Their primary choice remains denims, jeans, washes in acid and stone. Corduroys fashions come and go. Teenagers go tremendously creative about accessories. Trinkets form bracelets, beads, clasp nose rings, cluster earrings, fake tattoos, nail painting, henna and bindis.

Carefree mind-set and the spirit of life is seen in mix and match wears, trendy jackets, stoles with tassels, bandanas, hair colour, faux fur trims on high boots and elbow pads in amazing hues. Shoes and belts are responsive to fashion demands and gadgets are trendy. Skirts go from long, to flares and short skirts from knee length to white mini skirts. Blouses come in tank tops and off shoulders for bold looks and classy colours in lilac and fuchsia in georgette or satin for a little conservative. The idea is to know the venue of your day and dress accordingly.

Racial wear for teenagers demands lot of invention. Lehengas and Ghagras come in various colours like emerald green, pool blue and be it gota, zari or embellishments in pearl, crystals or sequins, teenagers seem to need more! The demand is insatiable in fusion wear with embroidered suits for boys and jackets too. It is significant to notice the teenagers skin deep in tradition at any festival or celebration.

Though western trends such as japanese fashion seem to control teenagers in all walks of life, it is the effort of designers in balancing the ethnicity of Indian fashion. The next time you need the latest hair colour, be sure to ask a teenager!

San Francisco, Part Two

Inside our super-glam hotel (striped walls will make an appearance in a future apartment at some point in my life), I'm wearing my didn't-expect-it-to-be-this-cold-in-California denim jacket and leggings uniform. Come to think of it, my outfit didn't change the entire trip, aside from a rotation of dresses.

Despite—or maybe because of—the dreary weather, all I wanted to buy were summery sundresses.
The last thing my closet really needs is more chambray and floral, but I couldn't resist. These two cost $30. Combined. How have I been missing out on Urban Outfitter's seasonal sales all my life? Oh. That's right. Because I don't live within two hours of one. Maybe that's a good thing?

The floral belt on the left is a Mayle find from The Wasteland on Haight Street, the single best thrift store I've ever been to. I also found...
...this dress (chambray again!) by Sunner, a label I frequently stalk on Shopbop. It's a few sizes too big, but nothing a nice wide waist-cinching belt can't fix.

I loved San Francisco, but I didn't leave my heart there. It was much too cold for that. Read about part one of my trip here!

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Jessica Biel is an Hollywood actress and former American model, who appeared in several Hollywood films like The Illusionist, the remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Summer Catch and I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry. She is also known for her television role as Mary Camden in 7th Heaven.

Jessica Claire Biel was born to Kimberly Biel, a homemaker and spiritual healer, and Jonathan Biel, an entrepreneur and international business consultant on March 3, 1982. She has a younger brother, Justin who was born in the year 1985.

In early 2007, Jessica along with her father and another business partner, Kent McBride co-founded the Make the Difference Network. MTDN is a cause-oriented social network that connects non-profit organizations with potential donors and increases the awareness for small-to-medium non-profit organizations. MTDN's mission is to democratize giving by increasing the visibility of thousands of non-profit organizations and empowering potential donors to search, select and fund these organizations’ specific "wishes" and then to see the results of their giving.

Name : Jessica Claire Biel
Birth Date : March 3, 1982
Birth Place : Ely, Minnesota, U.S.
Profession : Actress
Years active : 1996–present
Parents : Kimberly Biel and Jonathan Biel

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Madewell: Made Available To All!

I visited Madewell for the first time in Dallas four years ago and the store immediately became one of my favorites, even though the closest location is a plane ride away. Two summers ago, I lived down the block from the SoHo store and I visited at least once a week, even though I had to leave my credit cards back at my apartment in an effort to stay out of debt.

Fortunately for me and everyone who doesn't live a few steps away from Madewell, they opened an amazingly well-curated online boutique today. Unfortunately for my wallet, every single thing is more adorable than the last.

I want the jeweled necklace to dress up my summertime Tshirts and cutoffs, the striped oxford tunic for days at the pool and nights on the town, and strappy leather wedges because, well, I'm addicted. I want the tiered mini skirt that's a little bit cooler than floral (but just as cute!), the dotted cardigan because it reminds me of cupcake sprinkles, and the little coral crossbody bag that wouldn't match anything but would sort of mix with everything.

Do you hear that? It's the hollow sound of my empty bank account.

Pakistan to restores YouTube, block certain videos

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan have restored access to YouTube but will block videos offensive to Muslims that are posted on the video-sharing site, the government said Wednesday.
A number of high-profile websites were blocked in Pakistan last week over offensive content, such as a Facebook page that urges users to post images of Islam's Prophet Muhammad. Many citizens supported the crackdown, but some questioned why entire sites were blocked rather than specific pages or videos.
The government seemed to move in that direction Wednesday by deciding it would restore access to YouTube but continue to block videos "displaying profane or sacrilegious material," said Najibullah Malik, the secretary at Pakistan's information technology ministry.
The government is issuing orders to Internet service providers to implement the decision, he said. YouTube was yet not available as of Wednesday evening in the capital.
Facebook is still blocked, and Malik said no decision on it would be made until a court hearing at the end of the month.
Most Muslims regard depictions of the prophet, even favorable ones, as blasphemous.
Large and sometimes violent protests erupted in Pakistan and other Muslim nations in 2006 when a Danish newspaper published cartoons of Muhammad, and again in 2008 when the cartoons were reprinted.

Flower Power

I've been fawning over Gap's new floral skirt for a month now, but after spotting it on Lucky's Cute Outfit of the Day girl, I know I have to make it mine. I'll buy it a size smaller than usual so that it will sit snugly on my waist just like the magazine's adorable fashion news writer.

There's not a lot I love more than floral prints with striped patterns, but when you add platforms to the mix, like both Lucky and Gap did, I'm head over... heels.

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San Francisco, Part One

Birthday cake donuts, the perfect accompaniment to my morning iced latte from the corner Starbucks, also known as my wake up call every morning.
Day one at Coit Tower, an art deco landmark and one of the prettiest views in all of San Francisco. From here we explored Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, and the Golden Gate Bridge. I'm wearing a striped tunic (Gap Kids), navy leggings (Old Navy), a cream double-breasted sweater (Gap), and coral Chuck Taylors.
Day two, in front of Ben and Jerry's on the intersection of Haight and Ashbury. This area was the number one place I wanted to visit, because I have a longtime fascination with the 1960s Summer of Love culture. There were no Jerry Garcias roaming the streets, but our taxi driver claimed to have known him, so that was enough for me. I'm wearing a plaid ruffled dress (Gap), denim motorcycle jacket (Gap), navy leggings (Old Navy), and gold gladiator sandals (Coach).The best chocolate chip cookie in the world from Ghirardelli Square. It was the size of a scone, so I shared it with my parents, but the oozing chocolate chips had me fighting for every last crumb (even though lunch, a dungenee crab grilled cheese sandwich for me, was just minutes earlier). In front of Owl Tree, the bar of my dreams. Not only were there adorable owls everywhere, but also every delicious beer in America on tap. From here, we searched the streets for San Francisco sushi and ended up at an Italian restaurant with the tastiest fresh calamari imaginable.

How to succeed in modeling auditions?

There is no chance to reach the limelight if you are going to nag behind in the modeling industry since it’s extremely competitive. Before getting an actual modeling gig, aspiring models should constantly fight their way towards success by attending a number of auditions. To be precise, auditions are your gateway to glorious field of modeling. But it is really tough to succeed an audition. It would seem exactly like a job interview and would be intimidating at times.

The auditions judge your performance as a model and hence play an important role in shaping your career. Even though they are stressful, they can be managed by handling with an air of self confidence. The most important thing to keep in the mind is that you need to present yourself in the best possible way along with polishing your talents. For a model, the main aspect is projecting the attitude in the most appealing way. The confidence your shine throughout the auditions and should carry out your personality.

The audition is similar to a job interview. Hence it is important to be at the audition place on time rather than being late. Last minute tension can damage the whole performance. It would be nice if you wear something professional than revealing. The jewelry and other accessories should essentially compliment your wardrobe and should not be flashy. Make sure that your personality is getting the whole attention rather than the costumes. The makeup should also be minimal and clean. Most important thing to remember is that the more auditions you attend, the more opportunities you would get.

San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)

Tomorrow morning, I'm leaving for a few days in San Francisco. I'll be speaking at Ypulse's conference about youth marketing (and signing books! So fancy!), but I'm staying a few extra days to explore the city with my parents.
If you have any suggestions, from shopping to sightseeing, we're pretty much without a plan. Our hotel is in the Union Square area. So far, I know I want to go to The Curiosity Shoppe, Barneys, and Bell Jar (how can you not love a boutique named after one of the greatest books ever written?). Oh, and the Golden Gate Bridge.

I've been obsessively reading Legal Style (pictured above), one of my favorite Bay Area style blogs, in hopes that I'll pack appropriately for the famously unpredictable weather.

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Minka Dumont Kelly is an American actress who stars in the NBC series Friday Night Lights as Lyla Garrity. She is an only child and the daughter of former Aerosmith guitarist Rick Dufay and the late Maureen Kelly. Kelly dated Donald Faison in 2005 and had a relationship with actor Chris Evans, as well. In September 2007, she began dating musician John Mayer. She has recently been seen with New York Yankee shortstop, Derek Jeter.

Birth Name: Minka Dumont Kelly
Birth Date: June 24, 1980
Birth Place: Los Angeles, California
Profession: Actress
Years active: 2003–present

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