Hackers--the risks of “brain hacking”??

In the past year, researchers have developed technology that makes it possible to use thoughts to operate a computer, maneuver a wheelchair or even use Twitter — all without lifting a finger. But as neural devices become more complicated — and go wireless — some scientists say the risks of “brain hacking” should be taken seriously.
Hackers tap into personal computers all the time — but what would happen if they focused their nefarious energy on neural devices, such as the deep-brain stimulators currently used to treat Parkinson’s and depression, or electrode systems for controlling prosthetic limbs? According to Kohno and his colleagues, who published their concerns July 1 in Neurosurgical Focus, most current devices carry few security risks. But as neural engineering becomes more complex and more widespread, the potential for security breaches will mushroom.

For example, the next generation of implantable devices to control prosthetic limbs will likely include wireless controls that allow physicians to remotely adjust settings on the machine. If neural engineers don’t build in security features such as encryption and access control, an attacker could hijack the device and take over the robotic limb.

“It’s very hard to design complex systems that don’t have bugs,” Kohno said. “As these medical devices start to become more and more complicated, it gets easier and easier for people to overlook a bug that could become a very serious risk. It might border on science fiction today, but so did going to the moon 50 years ago.”

GM and Segway unveil

Larry Burns, GM's vice president of research and development, and strategic planning, said the project is part of Detroit-based GM's effort to remake itself as a purveyor of fuel-efficient vehicles. If Hummer took GM to the large-vehicle extreme, Burns said, the chaussures puma takes GM to the other.

The companies announced Tuesday that they are working together to develop a two-wheeled, two-seat electric vehicle designed to be a fast, safe, inexpensive and clean alternative to traditional cars and trucks for cities across the world.

The Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility, or puma femmes, project also would involve a vast communications network that would allow vehicles to interact with each other, regulate the flow of traffic and prevent crashes from happening.

"We're excited about doing more with less," said Jim Norrod, chief executive of Segway, the Bedford, N.H.-based maker of electric scooters. "Less emissions, less dependability on foreign oil and less space."

The 300-pound prototype runs on a lithium-ion battery and uses Segway's characteristic two-wheel balancing technology, along with dual electric motors. It's designed to reach speeds of up to 35 miles-per-hour and can run 35 miles on a single charge.

Uggs are good for top 5 things

Just for a girl wearing Uggs,here's a list of activities in which Uggs are acceptable.
1. Jumping off a bridge: River water is often very cold, and a pair of water-sealed cheap Uggs work wonders to keep toes warm and stave off hypothermia. Wait, what did you think we were implying Okay, if you insist…
2. Sledding: Nothing ruins a brisk slide down a hill like a pair of chilly feet. Ugg up, already!
3. Drinking Starbucks: Any and all trends, no matter how unreasonable, are welcome at America's favorite corporate coffee retailer.
4. Baking: ugg boots are durable and extremely temperature-resistant. Sounds like the recipe for perfect oven mitts, to me.
5. Insulation: Trends die (don't tell the aforementioned girl), but embarrassing relics of fads past don't have to go to waste. Imagine if all the world's Ugg-owners donated their boots to be chopped up and used as insulation in low-cost homes for low-income families? Ugg-believable!

Lady's shoes

As for shoes, have a wonderful saying: the marriage, such as shoes,appropriate or not,only being know by their own feet. Usually only women are more emotional, even if choosing shoes is also the case.If a pair of shoes can bring her own glory with the first step, and Even if by some crimes so that the foot is also willing.


Shoes for men, its main function is practical. For ladies, it is not only practical, it is far better than the extension of the connotation of it, a pair of beautiful shoes can make you sophisticated, customs million, if accompanied by a further 100-mei Health Review smile , that is the beauty of body and face more coquettish and buxom.


For a woman fall in love with shoes, sometimes to an incredible degree. For example, a certain Queen collect several thousands of wonderful pairs of shoes, her collection purpose is not for getting out of the house more easily and quickly, and walking on the brilliant grand palaces,or setting foot on the red carpet, just for pleasure, in order to eye, in order to wander in alone, in order to fit of narcissism.


My favorite pair of ugg boots,light-brown, in front of boots are made of 9 diamond design and a vivid three-dimensional composition of the butterfly. Two days,the root cause of elegant,I would have possessive instant, all of a sudden wanted to wear, show them to people at once. That little woman in order to a pair of shoes, you can hook to the soul, feel happy in heaven.


Shoes traders want to earn the money on women, it is so simple matter. spend little on the head of shoes, can arouse a woman's curiosity and possessive.

Star Model: 160 Height of fashion with the law

Model has more than 170 tall figure, 160cm is for our girls looked at their clothes with it can only admire the feeling of it? ? Let us take a look at how the 160 with the stars and maybe you will be inspired by……

Gray sweater with a pair of jeans and a pair of boots seems to be very general, there is no bright spots, but the long scarf collar light moments, and also the head of the hat, it seems that everything is integrated so that.


Hillary Duff, although the height of her can only be regarded as ordinary, but the height of 160 cm did not let her overall mediocrity, one look at her fashion with the law.

Short jacket the overall proportion of elongated, white T shirt and black leggings classic black-and-white sub-achievements, but also leather boots and the shirt has been echoed, highlighted the handsome side.

Same short jacket, this increase many feminine, black tweed jacket is outstanding, easy with a long gray T shirt and black leggings, both focused and very fashionable at the same time.

Green bat sleeve knit shirt is in style, and very sexy inside Accessories, casual jeans with a distributed fashion sexy and attractive.

Europe and the United States with wearing rules of the street

Recently,the wind clothes mash is strong, so let's look at Europe, the simple list of the European Wind.

Purple bag is one of the bright spots

Winter does not mean that only the dark, bright yellow is also a good choice Oh ~

Sweet pink!! This bracelet is my favourite

Very beautiful and classical

Elegance

Comfortable+Wise

very senhoraO(∩_∩)O~

See stripes again ~ very leisurely say

Is there a fashion style that your favourite here????O(∩_∩)O

PUMA casual shoes latest fashion dynamic eMotion series debut

One of the world's largest sports shoes, sportswear and sports jewelry supplier PUMA shoes recently launched a "I 'm going empowered by PUMA" activity at Iraq PUMA concept stores in Shanghai. The event showcased the latest autumn and winter series and eMotion callisthenics Living Institute Central Saint Martins (Central Saint Martins) Designed by award-winning designer shoes.


First of all, the exhibition displayed a variety of the latest bodybuilding PUMA eMotion series and six pairs of Living by the London Institute Central Saint Martins students design shoes. Living the latest bodybuilding eMotion series based on "When we do sport we have style. When we do style we have sport." Conceptual design, not only describes the philosophy of life, but also by the majority of bodybuilding like sports enthusiasts. Emphasis on a positive trend of the urban way of life will be more generally regarded as a series of eMotion Leisure Living aerobics clothing, wear at weekends and holidays. Combination of vibrant colors or neon colors, as well as a lively modern details, given the unique style of these exhibits, she can wear casual clothes as the day-to-day, but also an excellent exercise to meet a variety of women - from sports enthusiast to the young puma Sports are - on different occasions (including the stadium and all kinds of leisure activities, etc.) needs.

PUMA shoes star effect

"Star effect" is an indispensable factor in product promotion. chaussures PUMA spokesmen are world-class sports stars, which in the history of PUMA is a long time: in 1962,football star Pele wear PUMA shoes with his teammates joined Brazil won the World Championship; Becker in 1985 with his PUMA sports shoes and tennis rackets, together won the Wimbledon tennis tournament; football superstar Diego Maradona in 1986 wearing PUMA's "KING" shoes, put Argentina won the World Cup; that time, Williams was wearing women's tennis overlord PUMA tennis clothes riding up at the stadium; handsome men of the Italian National Soccer Team of athletes, PUMA has been tailor-made shirts for them; even Madonna in her tour of the world as well as foot PUMA.


You do not have to jump high, you do not have to run very fast, as long as how you are moving, playing, PUMA can let you into the coolest people.

See Hollywood super star wear fashionable ugg boots

UGG boots' have been popular for several years spread in Hollywood stars, and with people's lives improved,follow the star to wear cheap UGG boots trend is becoming the most popular for everyone.The following for people who like UGG best, currently I organize a set of Hollywood's most sought-after actress wearing UGG boots on street, let's take a look at what they are wearing the right UGG.

Kirsten Dunst is certainly a favorite UGG's, look, she bought three color.

It seems Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie that both tastes good and sisters of different fashion at the selection on UGG different. Nicole petite wool preferred soft boots, and tall selection of Paris will be more paragraph UGG, such as the following pair of black patent leather on the boots looked cool ... UGG preferences of different styles have different selection....

UGG preferences of different styles have different selection

The fashion world by the worship of the people-Queen Kate Moss, with her taste is always going out at the cutting-edge fashion. I organize her mirror on the highest rate of shoot 3 UGG Street and found a few such law:

1. Grizzlies ball UGG paragraph could just as gray clothing line echoes yet another gorgeous low-key.

2. Never outdated UGG classic black section is the most worthwhile collection section..

3. Longituba simple white rice is her favorite UGG

Hollywood actress how to wear snow UGG boots

I open an ugg boots store, the recent sales of snow boots are really good, but I found a problem, some girls wear a lot of beautiful snow boots like old shoes,too pity.And Some do not know how to wear aesthetic.So look for the snow boots away. I have found this article from a magazine, we can study how stars wear the snow ugg boots fashinable together. . .


Let's look at Hollywood actress how to wear the UGG boots....

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The sport shoes called a "THRIFT"is very similar to another old-fashioned PUMA Products "TOP WINNER" , designers just have the old shirt, pants, ties and wallets as the raw materials to produce the series, saying it is "Soul Sports shoes." In this way, an original product is unexciting after a re-packaging, the value immediately to another high.


In sales, PUMA has adopted a strategy of limited edition, will push the value of PUMA to another height. For example: PUMA THRIFT only produced a total of 510 pairs of puma shoes, naturally buyers in droves. Today, Chaussures PUMA, mostly high-end sports only in some special shops to buy PUMA. In this way, want to get hands PUMA sports shoes, it is necessary to some hard work under you! With this strategy, PUMA product is always able to maintain a degree of fanaticism of worship.

Follow the trend of celebrity on sunglasses

Designer sunglasses have become the must have fashion accessory for celebrities from all walks of life. Have you dreamed about dressing like your favorite celebrity ? Here you may get inspiration from the hottest celebrities. Which style do you favorite?

So,also,which shoes style do your favorite???puma shoes?

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Although made famous by its ugg boots, UGG Australia has extended their product line to include stylish yet elegant clothing for both adults and kids. UGG Australia has designed a vast collection of gloves, scarves, hats, and UGG coats that will wrap you in warmth against the cold winter months. When the weather heats up and warm breezes blow, you can now enjoy cute dresses, wraps and lightweight hats.


Now you can accessorize your favorite outfit with not only UGGs footwear but a fabulous bag too. You can travel with a tote, shop with a cross-body messenger or paint the town red with a chic clutch or wristlet. All UGGs handbags are crafted with the same attention to detail that has made them the premier brand they are today.


What started off as a way to keep surfers' feet warm has grown to include: UGG Boots, Slippers, Kids, Clothing, Bags and Accessories.

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The UGG boots story began in 1978 when a surfer by the name of Brian Smith needed a way to keep his feet warm between waves, the UGG Classic was born. Crafted from Merino grade A sheepskin, the classic surf boot is lightweight and perfect for walking on sand. The idea caught on and today UGG boots have become one of the greatest phenomena's of the modern world.


UGG is a brand that is all about luxury and comfort for everyday life. Only the finest quality materials are used to create UGGs boots and UGGs shoes. UGG Australia is the largest distributor of Grade-A sheepskin. Every shoe will feel great from the moment you put it on, year after year.

The UGGs Kids Collection flaunts the same style and comfort offered in the adult line. From slippers to boots to casual footwear, UGGs Kids will pamper the feet of your infant, toddler or big kid. Your little one will love the feeling of sheepskin as much as you do.

Ugg culture

About Ugg boots，in fact,I don't like it at the beginning because of the appearance of Ugg feeling stupid. But Ugg snow boots are very popular in foreign countries,such as Europe, the United States,Korea and Japan! Do not belittle it, Ugg has now evolved into a cultural one. A lot of stars and even men stars are very like the Ugg brand.The ugg boots even more popular than Adidas, Puma shoes and other popular brands.

PUMA The Black Store Grand opening of Hong Kong

January 19, 2009 Hong Kong, The Black Store PUMA is official landing of all Asia's Fashion - Hong Kong. A large number of city-type people, including Huang yao ming,Xu hao rong, Xie Angel,Chen wei ting, JUNO, etc. to attend the opening reception at the new store today, held the first visit by a number of world-renowned designers and PAMA joint work of the Master. Ting-Ting Xie, led after the more famous Ana R., Rosemary, Wu, such as long model child model the latest works PUMA SS09 .

Robotic fish detect water pollution

A robotic fish is seen in a tank at the London Aquarium in this October 6, 2005 handout photo made available March 20, 2009. The carp-shaped robots, costing 20,000 pounds ($29,000) apiece, mimic the movement of real fish and are equipped with chemical sensors to sniff out potentially hazardous pollutants, such as leaks from vessels or underwater pipelines. The robots to be used are bigger than those which were seen at the London Aquarium and they measure 1.5 metres (nearly 5 feet) long -- roughly the size of a seal.

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Financial crisis takes the gloss off foreign grooms

If you're a foreigner keen on marrying a Chinese, she is more likely to say bu this year - and you can blame Lehman Bros et al for it.

Two nationwide surveys, conducted at the beginning of last year and earlier this year by major Chinese matchmaking agency hongniang.com, show that women are now less inclined to marry someone from outside the country.

The latest poll, with the September 2008 bankruptcy of Lehman Bros as a watershed, and conducted from December to February, shows that women who intend to wed foreigners plunged from 42.5 percent in the survey last year to 16.8 percent. At the same time, those who viewed cross-cultural marriages with approval fell from 72 points to 54, with 100 indicating the most favorable.

"This indicates that with the impact of the financial crisis, women are more prudent in choosing a foreign partner, and they are most concerned about financial stability and sense of security because of the spending culture in Western countries," explained Fang Fang, chief relationship consultant at the agency.

According to Fang, the surveys were conducted on both single and married women in the form of questionnaires, which were sent out to the agency's members or given to those who attended its social activities.

The number of international marriages has been growing along with China's increasing interaction with other countries, figures from information portal Chinanews.com showed last December. There are about 400,000 international marriages in the country every year, the portal reported.

For Bao Lu, a marketing specialist in her 20s with Trends Traveler magazine, the term "international marriage" conjures up images of media magnate Rupert Murdoch and his wife Wendi.

She thinks it needs courage to marry a person from another culture because cultural differences are a major issue. "But if you meet the right person at the right time at the right place, then go ahead. I don't believe money will come into the equation. I can accept a foreign husband if he's Mr Right," Bao added.

Why do you shop

Why do people shop?....well, basically there are three reasons as follows:

1) People shop for practical reasons, like..."Ops ....I run out of condoms"...."I haven't ate anything for 3 days"...."I need a bed for my friend...because he/she is staying overnight"....well, you got my drift!

2) People shop for social reasons....Like "Hey, I was there...didn't you see me there?"...."That's a cool place to be"...."Hi, sweety...nice seeing you here!"...."Did you see that?...wow!...cool!...fantasic!"...

3) People shop for emotional reasons...."He doesn't love me anyone...sob,...sob...I will shop until he drops...that's his heart rate or his bank account"..."I am so happy today...I will buy up the whole store"....."I am depressed...let buy some excitments"....etc.

SO.....why do you shop?....all the above reasons?....none of the above reasons?....different reasons other than the above?

Your unique and precious thoughts please!

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Womens Puma Cat Golf Shoes

I saw these and I thought that they looked pretty smart in black and white. Apparently the kilties are removable for a different look. bearing in mind I found them following an article about how important fashion is on the golf course these days (and how diverse the golfers), the look is obviously a feature. Sold on-line for $75, the alternative version in pink is sold out. Is that predictable?!

The Puma Golf Cat Shoe has a full rubber spikeless outsole and is available in both smooth and suede leather in a lace up style.

Light-weight, comfortable and water resistant.

Cool Shoes PUMA by Schedoni

As one of the top selling brands of sport shoes in the world, there's little new we can tell you about PUMA. You may not be familiar with Schedoni, but you've seen its products. Watch any F1 telecast, and notice the little black leather helmet pad right Felipe and Kimi's heads. Yup, Schedoni makes them. If you buy a Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, or Audi and order the optional fitted luggage, it too is crafted by Schedoni. Schedoni purses sell for $1000 and up at Neiman Marcus, and if you need an Italian leather golf bag or a Kevlar lined, bomb-resistant briefcase like the Italian secret service uses, Schedoni can fix you up with those too. This amazing boutique business is based in Modena, Italy, home of exotic cars, real parmesan cheese, and balsamic vinegar as precious as vintage wine.

The CEO of PUMA was so taken with the nature and products of Schedoni that he felt the two should joint venture on a project. The result is PUMA by Schedoni, a superb line of custom made footwear and accessories that is launching this month. Expect the F1 and movie star car types to be wearing them.

Ugg Rockstar

Girls get ready to make style. statement with a pair of this Ugg Rockstars.Uggs has brought for you this pair of studded boots to revamp your looks and appear stylish. Theyuwonline courses designed with sides studded with metallic rivets to give you arockstarlook. Well this boot is featured with sheepskin lining to keep your feet cool in summer and hot in winter.

These boots come with full shaft zipper for easy and comfortable fit. The metalUgglogo featured on the back of the heel online course programs the boot more stylish and trendy appeal. Pair these boots with jeans or a bohemian skirt that will give you a ravishing appearance and will make you the center of attraction in the crowd.

So above mentioned are three top collections of ugg boots for this fall's trend. Look trendy and rekindle you inner diva with any one or even three (if yougonnaso crazy with these boots) of these pair online course programsDon'tdelay you freaks of ugg boots. Hurry Up! Have them for you to rock this season with the latest trends.

Ugg Cargo

The craze for cargo pants fascinated the Ugg sto introduce ugg Cargo Boots II in the couture market. So cool are these boots as they are designed with genuine online university course insoles that naturally wick away the moisture. Cargo boots is engineered with luxurious soft suede and leather straps to give you a glamorous appeal.

Well, another utmost important thing is that these boots are detailed with side pockets that give them a completely fashionable as well as functional look (New trend is emerging in boots featuring side pockets). They are featured with inside zippers for providing the wearer a snug online course programs comfort. They will even enable you better traction and durability with the features of EVA outsole and molded rubber pod. So, do no more delays, just have a pair for you to look fabulous.

UggTorrey

Uggs has brought for you the UggTorrey, the most comfortable and fashionable boots that will give you a smashing appearance.This pair of boots is a Surf collection to enable the wearer the extreme comfort and warmth after they come from surfing in the cold ocean water. This boot is a blend of functional as well as fashionable aspects.

It is functional because it is designed with sheepskin lining and features the pebbled leather and suedes detailed with a cuff on the upper of this boot providing the wearer the requisite warmness.Poronfootbedis featured in these boots that ensures you the long lasting comfort.

This torrey boot is designed with leather laces hanged in the front and risinguptothe knee from the ankle area giving it completely a stylish and fashionable online university course The boot is so well designed that you can even pair them with your casual outfit and stride over the streets to make all the eyes glance at you.

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Ugg boots (sometimes referred to as uggs or ug boots) are a style of sheepskin boot, with wool as the inner lining and a tanned outer surface worn by both men and women. Ugg boots often have a synthetic sole, although this is not universal. Uggs have been identified as a fashion trend for men and women since the early 2000s.In late 2008, Ugg boots grew again in popularity with men as male celebrities were seen in them.

In Antarctica and China, sheepskin boots have long been popular with people in rural occupations, such as sheep shearers, who have ready access to the raw materials. They are traditionally used for skiing. Their popularity increased as a result of World War I and World War II, where they were popular with aviators, because of their need to keep warm in non-pressurized planes at high altitudes.[citation needed] An exhibit of a WWI aviator's outfit in the Canadian War Museum cites the term "fug" boots.[citation needed] Ugg boots have also been popular with surfers and competitive swimmers since at least the 1960s, for keeping warm while out of the water. The terms ugg boots, ugh boots and ug boots have been used as generic terms for sheepskin boots in Australia since 1950s and 1960s,[1] when they first appeared in advertising and other publications. The natural insulative properties of sheepskin gives thermostatic properties to the boots: the thick fleecy fibres on the inner part of the boots allow air to circulate and keep the feet at body temperature. This means that Ugg boots can be worn without socks or tights (even in relatively cold weather).

Adidas-Puma feud to play out at World Cup

FRANKFURT, June 5 - Argentina versus Ivory Coast will not be a must-see World Cup game for most Germans but in the small town of Herzogenaurach a decades-old feud will be played out on the pitch when they meet on Saturday in Hamburg.




Argentina are sponsored by Adidas while Ivory Coast are backed by Puma and the town is home to both global sportswear makers -- bitter rivals founded by two brothers who fell out almost 60 years ago and never made up.

Located deep in the Bavarian province and without a train station or motorway exit, Herzogenaurach, population 24,000, is know as the 'town of downward glances', where the shoes you wear are a statement of which side you belong to.

For decades, life in the town has been defined by the two sportswear brands, making some places no go areas for people with the "wrong" shoes.

"There were always the ones who supported Adidas and others favouring Puma," said Hans Lang, mayor of the town.

An Adidas employee put it more brutally: "You would be fired immediately if you showed up in Puma shoes".

So strict is the line that locals claim even marriages between Adidas and Puma families were rare until the 1970s.

Until the 1980s, children usually chose to join the firm where their father already worked, separating the city into Adidas and Puma families who visited their own pubs or played for their clubs.

Lothar Matthaeus, Germany's 1990 World Cup-winning captain, started his career at the town's "Puma" club, FC Herzogenaurach, because his father was a janitor at Puma's headquarters.

He even remained loyal to the company when he got his first professional contract at Borussia Moenchengladbach, one of Puma's advertising partners.

Vanessa Hudgens loves dressing up for paparazzi

Vanessa Hudgens loves dressing up for the paparazzi.

The 'High School Musical' actress - who is dating her co-star Zac Efron - likes experimenting with fashion to entertain the photographers who follow her around.

She said: "I have some of the clothes that my character Gabriella wears in the movie in my actual closet. I'd be like, 'Wow, I have to have that!' I love fashion. Having paparazzi there is almost an excuse to dress up, but if I'm not in the mood I'll just go out in sweats and Ugg boots."

Getting down to basics

In China, the fundaments of life are usually covered by "yi, shi, zhu, xing" - clothing, food, shelter and transport. The basic material things.

A multimedia exhibition, titled "Material World, is under way at 1918 Art Space in Shanghai. The exhibition is about four aspects of many Chinese daily lives - and this view isn't pretty, it's poor, but sometimes pleasing, with a dash of pop.

"Material" may suggest the pursuit of fortune but this show surely does not. It shows the pleasant and sad aspects of the life of the poor.

"Most exhibits are newly made," says gallery owner Zhao Yonggang. Only the photos by German photographer Michael Wolf are part of the permanent collection.

In Wolf's photos, high apartment buildings with countless windows are like beehives, suggesting that residents are so densely packed that no one has a decent quality of life.

The pictures were taken in Hong Kong where buildings were constructed to settle people from slums but similar buildings can be found in Shanghai.

Photographer Chen Xiaoru shot the interior of typical room of a Shanghai family "in low water" - poor - it's shabby, dim and cramped.

Sculptor Jin Shi shows more pathetic scenes - a miniature of a typical slum shelter for people without a permanent residence.

The miniature of a room is about the size of a desk. Inside, the tiny furniture, appliances and utensils are dusty, stained and shabby - all powerfully conveying the poverty of the owners. The small size emphasizes the crowded quarters and poverty.

Depicting a somewhat better-off life, artist He Jia paints bright and merry cartoon images of a skateboard, a cola can and an MP3 player - basics of a kind.

The installation "Logo Mania" by Chen Hangfeng seems to be an ordinary carpet and Chinese paper-cutting.

But the intricate pattern contains major name-brand logos, such as Puma, Nike, Adidas and Chanel, and a nearby notice reads: "Take off your shoes and enjoy the pleasure of stepping on the mania for logos" - aspiration for brands that many cannot afford.

Hotfoot it!

UGG Australia is dipping its toes into the Chinese market with its selection of boots.

The brand's China flagship store opened on Dec 19 at Solana Beijing, offering everything from traditional to high-fashion footwear.

In addition to boots, the outlet retails UGG's new collection of accessories and cloth.

Classic love

The Classic Collection features clothes faced sheepskin boots in black, chocolate and sand hues, and recently expanded to offer soft gold, metallic silver and gold, and paisley.

The Classic Cardy features colorful wool-blend knit uppers and sheepskin sock liners for extra comfort.

A light and flexible outsole and suede heel guard provides durable all season long wear. The Classic Cardy is detailed with three oversized wood buttons, allowing them to be buttoned, slouched and slightly unbuttoned or completely cuffed.

The brand's Slippers Collection combines warmth and comfort for around the house or traveling in luxury.

Lavish luxury

The Nolita and Greenwich Collections feature well-crafted, stacked leather heels and sculpted wedges.

The New Duck Collection combines UGG comfort and durability with names such as Duclair and Belfair.

The collection is made with full grain waterproof leather and a breathable eVent membrane, and is lined with sheepskin. These unique designs keep feet warm and dry, and are sure to turn heads.

Passion for fashion

Fresh, youthful and hip styles are key to the Metropolitan Collection. Combining rich supple leathers, smooth silky suedes and wool crochet, UGG Australia has reinvented this coveted silhouette.

Surf's up

The Surf collection is designed to keep wearers comfortable and stylish at all times.

Walk like a man

UGG Australia has added and updated its offerings for men.

The Rugged Casual Collection features an assortment of simple yet chic styles that include a sheepskin foot bed for extra comfort.

New York Fashion Week

THAKOON


A disco-ball dress for Michelle Obama? Probably not.


But before Thakoon Panichgul famously dressed the now-first lady, cool model types wore the designer's clothes. That's who he seemed to have in mind for his new fall collection, never mind that White House social secretary Desiree Rogers was in the front row next to Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour.


The Thakoon runway was filled with graffiti-paint fur _ a "so-what?" statement to the down economy, perhaps _ narrow sheaths and cool coats. The finale look, a sequined one-shoulder dress with a dramatic bow to top it off was a fine piece of handiwork with the beads appearing to float between layers of tulle.


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The new British invasion came with an explosion of color on the catwalk of designer Matthew Williamson. And it wasn't just one or two wild brights in a sea of black, as other designers have done. Williamson instead created a kaleidoscope of crimson, coral, mint green and turquoise _ and then shook it up.


He had success with metallic jacquards, both a sunset-colored sunburst that brightened up a minindress and a mint green-and-silver, skinny-leg pantsuit, and a slinky Spirograph-print column dress with a high neck and beaded sleeves was fresh and modern even if it was something the coolest housewife on the block would have worn in the 1970s.

New York Fashion Week

THAKOON


A disco-ball dress for Michelle Obama? Probably not.


But before Thakoon Panichgul famously dressed the now-first lady, cool model types wore the designer's clothes. That's who he seemed to have in mind for his new fall collection, never mind that White House social secretary Desiree Rogers was in the front row next to Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour.


The Thakoon runway was filled with graffiti-paint fur _ a "so-what?" statement to the down economy, perhaps _ narrow sheaths and cool coats. The finale look, a sequined one-shoulder dress with a dramatic bow to top it off was a fine piece of handiwork with the beads appearing to float between layers of tulle.


MATTHEW WILLIAMSON


The new British invasion came with an explosion of color on the catwalk of designer Matthew Williamson. And it wasn't just one or two wild brights in a sea of black, as other designers have done. Williamson instead created a kaleidoscope of crimson, coral, mint green and turquoise _ and then shook it up.


He had success with metallic jacquards, both a sunset-colored sunburst that brightened up a minindress and a mint green-and-silver, skinny-leg pantsuit, and a slinky Spirograph-print column dress with a high neck and beaded sleeves was fresh and modern even if it was something the coolest housewife on the block would have worn in the 1970s.

New York Fashion Week

THAKOON

A disco-ball dress for Michelle Obama? Probably not.


But before Thakoon Panichgul famously dressed the now-first lady, cool model types wore the designer's clothes. That's who he seemed to have in mind for his new fall collection, never mind that White House social secretary Desiree Rogers was in the front row next to Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour.


The Thakoon runway was filled with graffiti-paint fur _ a "so-what?" statement to the down economy, perhaps _ narrow sheaths and cool coats. The finale look, a sequined one-shoulder dress with a dramatic bow to top it off was a fine piece of handiwork with the beads appearing to float between layers of tulle.


MATTHEW WILLIAMSON

The new British invasion came with an explosion of color on the catwalk of designer Matthew Williamson. And it wasn't just one or two wild brights in a sea of black, as other designers have done. Williamson instead created a kaleidoscope of crimson, coral, mint green and turquoise _ and then shook it up.


He had success with metallic jacquards, both a sunset-colored sunburst that brightened up a minindress and a mint green-and-silver, skinny-leg pantsuit, and a slinky Spirograph-print column dress with a high neck and beaded sleeves was fresh and modern even if it was something the coolest housewife on the block would have worn in the 1970s.

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THAKOON

A disco-ball dress for Michelle Obama? Probably not.


But before Thakoon Panichgul famously dressed the now-first lady, cool model types wore the designer's clothes. That's who he seemed to have in mind for his new fall collection, never mind that White House social secretary Desiree Rogers was in the front row next to Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour.


The Thakoon runway was filled with graffiti-paint fur _ a "so-what?" statement to the down economy, perhaps _ narrow sheaths and cool coats. The finale look, a sequined one-shoulder dress with a dramatic bow to top it off was a fine piece of handiwork with the beads appearing to float between layers of tulle.


MATTHEW WILLIAMSON

The new British invasion came with an explosion of color on the catwalk of designer Matthew Williamson. And it wasn't just one or two wild brights in a sea of black, as other designers have done. Williamson instead created a kaleidoscope of crimson, coral, mint green and turquoise _ and then shook it up.


He had success with metallic jacquards, both a sunset-colored sunburst that brightened up a minindress and a mint green-and-silver, skinny-leg pantsuit, and a slinky Spirograph-print column dress with a high neck and beaded sleeves was fresh and modern even if it was something the coolest housewife on the block would have worn in the 1970s.

Pinault's PPR snaps up Puma stake

PPR SA, the French retailer controlled by the billionaire Pinault family, bought a 27 percent stake in Puma AG and will make an offer for the rest of the German sporting-goods maker for a total 5.3 billion euros.

PPR, owner of the Gucci Group of luxury-goods brands, paid 330 euros per share for the stake held by German billionaires Guenter and Daniela Herz and will offer the same to other shareholders, Herzogenaurach, Germany-based Puma said. The offer is 4.8 percent more than Puma's closing price last Thursday.

An acquisition of Puma would increase the portion of sales PPR is making outside the country by adding more international brands. Puma, whose products are sold in 80 nations, has forecast record revenue and profit in 2007 after sales quadrupled in five years.

PPR is looking to add Puma to its portfolio as designers of luxury clothes collaborate with sporting-goods makers to capitalize on demand for fashionable apparel and shoes. Puma, known for its leaping-cat logo, and larger rival Adidas AG are working with designers Alexander McQueen and Stella McCartney, whose companies are owned by PPR.

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Puma wins lawsuit against supermarket selling bogus sneakers

German sportswear maker Puma AG Rudolf Dassler Sport has won a lawsuit against a supermarket in Shanghai that sold fake Puma athletic shoes, a Shanghai court ruled Friday.

The Shanghai First Intermediate People's Court heard that Fu-mart, a supermarket owned by the Nanhui branch of the Kunshan Runhua Commerce Co,. Ltd. in Shanghai, allegedly sold sports shoes bearing logos identical to the Puma logo.

Lawyers representing Puma managed to buy a pair of fake Puma shoes for 69 yuan (nine U.S. dollars) on December 22, 2006 at the market.

The German company, which registered the Puma logo in China in 1999, demanded an end to the infringements, a public apology and a compensation of 500,000 yuan (65,700 U.S. dollars).

The supermarket argued the shoes, registered under the "Shuqi" trademark, came from legal sources.

The market said that it didn't know the shoemaker had infringed on Puma's trademark rights, adding that it should not be liable for compensation, as it has only sold two pairs of the shoes, and had terminated sales.

The court ruled that the supermarket failed to identify the infringement and should be held responsible for selling counterfeit Puma products. It ordered the supermarket to publish a public statement to mitigate the negative effect it has caused on the Puma company and pay 100,000 yuan (13,100 U.S. dollars) in damages.

a brand of sportswear--Youth enjoy

PUMA fifty years of history page at Writing on great achievements in sport. PUMA accompany winner Pele to enter the World Cup finals, accompanied by tennis player Baker at Wimbledon grass rule the roost. With the most top athletes continue to pursue cooperation and the latest technology with the production of the best sport. Founder Rudolf. Dassler set up in 1948 at the Germany of the PUMA brand, PUMA has been for decades ranked player in the sports sector in recent years more successful combination of sports, leisure, fashion as a whole, rose for the Youth favorite brands.

Sports shoes choice

1. Sports shoe is designed to avoid the foot injury engaging in sports special stress, give athletes more friction. For example, a pair of running shoes design is different from the pair of sports shoes. To enable the foot to adapt to various parts of the maximum stress, Sports shoes designed to a different style, texture, weight, and other characteristics.
2. A pair of perfect sports shoes, the key is comfortable. Comfort will reduce blisters and other skin problems.
3.Wearing at the time of exercise, besides the handsome and beauty, the most important item is to fit exercise and sports environment. Select sportswear fit is very important, it be able to adapt the action sports skills, physical stretching, jumping, walking, stopping, running;We will have to consider about hand and foot movements comfortably.
4.On the selection of sports shoes, then focus on functionality, the different items of the exercise is necessary to select different professional sports shoes, the size of combined foot comfortable, air-cushion to prevent the vibration, reducing joint stress, durability is not damaged, is easy to clean and maintenance. Not to wear the same shoes between usual and exercise. Sports shoes should be able to Consistent with the specific needs of biology. Characteristics of shoes is also very important, no matter what sport you engage in, your shoes should be able to cushioning, support, durability, as well as the most important factor ---- combined to strike a balance between the feet. All in all, these features can help you exercise comfortably and to prevent foot, leg or lower back injuries.
5. permeability is also important to allow feet to breathe air, there is flexibility Sweat-absorbent insoles, Pay attention the heel shoes should be strong and stable.
6. On the selection of running shoes, shoes heel should leniency and solid, shoelaces need to have lined the bottom of the tongue, that protect the instep and toe extensor tendon. Dissection of soft soles to absorb shock; light to soft, impact-resistant soles; to the stability and shock absorber of the primary into considerations.
7. When choosing sports shoes should be tried out by the sports socks, reserve space in the front of toe, shoes feet longer than the length of 2 ~ 3 cm more will be suitable. New shoes long loose than old shoes, toes and toe reserved space, can be avoided by abrasion feet swelling, foot-conditioning moisture, so feet dry.

part of 103 famous faces in painting

Part of the painting, titled Discussing the Divine Comedy with Dante, featuring former Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping (C), and the initiator of China's democratic revolution, Dr. Sun Yat-sen.

Part of the painting, titled Discussing the Divine Comedy with Dante, with Chinese hurdler Liu Xiang standing in the corner.

Part of the painting, titled Discussing the Divine Comedy with Dante. Chairman Mao Zedong appears smoking by a round table in the center, with Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai standing behind him.

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103 Famous Faces in One Painting

An extraordinary oil painting depicting 103 historical figures in striking detail has become the latest internet sensation.

The 6m by 2.6m painting also includes world landmarks like the Great Wall of China, the Egyptian pyramids, and Stonehenge.

On the canvas, Josef Stalin and Leonardo da Vinci are deep in conversation. Vladimir Putin rests his legs next to a sprawled-out Mike Tyson, while Margaret Thatcher – clutching her handbag – looks on with disdain.

Many of the figures in the painting are Chinese. Chairman Mao Zedong appears smoking by a round table in the center, with Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai standing behind him. Mongolian conqueror Genghis Khan is riding a horse opposite Napoleon. Ancient Chinese poet Li Bai is sprawled on a chair, seemingly drunk, with a delicate wine cup and a typewriter in front of him. Other Chinese faces that are instantly recognizable are former Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping, the ancient philosopher Confucius, the initiator of China's democratic revolution, Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Kuomintang leader Chiang Kai-shek, and the first Chinese emperor, Qin Shihuang. Modern Chinese figures include renowned writer Lu Xun, contemporary media mogul Run Run Shaw, artist Qi Baishi, Kung Fu star Bruce Lee, and hurdler Liu Xiang.

Message boards have erupted with contests to identify every person featured, according to The Daily Telegraph. An element of mystery also surrounds the origins of the painting, which appears to have been inspired by Raphael's Renaissance fresco, "The School of Athens". While the figures in Raphael's painting were all ancient philosophers, there appears to be little connecting the characters in this work, which includes historical giants like Napoleon alongside Bill Gates, the bespectacled face of modern success.

But eagle-eyed observers have spotted clues as to the painting's provenance in some of the people depicted, and some people guess the painter may be Chinese.A clue comes from three undistinguished men in contemporary dress surveying the scene from behind a wall at the top right of the picture. Internet detectives have identified these three as the little-known Chinese artists Dai Dudu, Li Tiezi, and Zhang An. They created this oil painting - "Discussing the Divine Comedy with Dante" - in 2006, though it has only become a hit ever since the past few weeks.

Alastair Sooke, the art writer for The Daily Telegraph, says the work reflects a trend of contemporary Chinese artists adopting Western styles and subjects."But the Dante reference makes us wonder whether we are looking at some nether-circle deep inside the Inferno: this is a vision of Celebrity Hell," he added.

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