WEEKLY NEWS!

Hello beautiful people!

Today is Saturday and it is time to have a summary of the most important and entertaining NEWS of the whole week in the world.

#1 An Italian woman won an oil by Pablo Picasso valued at one million euros ($ 1.1 million dolars) in a charity draw. 

58-year-old accountant Claudia Borgogno, "I have never won anything before," she confessed to The Associated Press from her home in Ventimiglia in northern Italy. He likes Picasso, but he could never imagine that a painting of his could end up hanging on his wall.

Her son Lorenzo Naso bought two tickets in December and sent one to his mother. "It was perhaps the best decision of my life," he told the AP. Her ticket was chosen in the electronic draw of the auction house Christie's in Paris.

The organizers valued the painting, Nature Morte, or Still Life, at one million euros. However, the billionaire art collector who provided it, David Nahmad, assumes that the work is worth "at least two, three times" that.

More HERE

#2 Tulsa, Oklahoma (USA) residents turned a giant sculpture of the Golden Piercer into a statue of Tesla founder Elon Musk. 

The statue, which is the fifth tallest in the continental United States, was built in the 1960s as a tribute to the state's oil industry. His makeover included replacing the Tulsa belt buckle with one that says Tesla, the appearance of the automaker's logo on his chest, and paint on his face to resemble Musk's.

Tesla is looking for a location for its second U.S. auto plant where the Model Y utility vehicle and the next Cybertruck truck are planned to be built. It is reported that it has narrowed its options to Tulsa and Austin, Texas.

"I think it is about convincing people that Tulsa is the best place for Tesla, and I really believe it," said city mayor George Theron Bynum.

More HERE

#3 Plastique Fantastique create Plastic bubbles to face the COVID-19

Isphere is a transparent plastic bubble to wear as a helmet and is the proposal of the German artists collective Plastique Fantastique to face the Covid-19 pandemic.

"Why not, this fish tank is not any type of specialized equipment, it is an artistic piece that invites reflection on the way in which the coronavirus has affected our perception of reality and interaction with others." according to their website.

On the collective's website, they point out that the design of this transparent sphere is inspired by the science fiction comics of the 1950s and the utopian movements of the 1960s.

More HERE

#4 Disney and Pixar premiere their first openly gay animated story

Pixar, has just released on the platform Disney+ "Out", a short film about a boy who hides his sexuality from his parents until he is traped. "Out" belongs to a Pixar beginner program that has been baptized "Sparkshorts".

This project aims to give visibility (and in the process to find) new talents. The short has been written and directed by Steven Hunter and lasts 9 minutes. It just premiered on the Disney+ content service.

Take a look at the trailer: 

More HERE

XOXO Li.

HYPOALLERGENIC DOGS!

 Hello beautiful people, today is Friday and it's Pet day! Yeiihh! I'm going to tell you about hypoallergenic dog breeds.

Hypoallergenic dog breeds are dog breeds that are said to be safer than other breeds for those with allergies, although according to a New York Times article allergists believe that "all theories of safe breeds are just expressions of desire."

For most people, the main allergen is a protein found in saliva and dandruff and abrasions from the dog's skin, produced by the sebaceous glands. According to statements by Dr. Wanda Phipatanakul, head of the Committee on Internal Allergens of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology to the U.S. magazine News & World Report "Even if you own a hairless dog, it will still produce an allergen."

If you are one of those who love dogs but suffer from terrible allergies, I leave you here this top 5 dog breeds that can be recommended for people who suffer from allergies.

• 1 Hairless American Terrier

The American hairless terrier is one of the most recommended for people with allergies for two reasons: it has no hair and it does not produce dandruff. Although it is a rare breed, the truth is that it is a very active, intelligent and affectionate dog. They have a sculpted body and elegant appearance.

• 2 Yorkshire Terrier

For allergy sufferers living in apartments, the yorkshire terrier is the perfect dog. With virtually no hair shedding, the small amount of allergens it can produce is minimal. Of course, you will have to brush your yorkshire terrier daily to prevent its hair from getting tangled and dirty.

• 3 Schnauzer

In addition to being one of the most popular dogs for its beauty, variety of sizes and easy training, the schnauzer is also suitable for allergy sufferers due to the small amount of hair it sheds. It is an active and very playful breed, which usually gets along well with both adults and children willing to offer them all their love, since they could easily feel sad and adopt a negative attitude if they do not receive enough attention or spend many hours alone in House.

• 4 Shih Tzu

Of Chinese origin, the Shih Tzu is suitable for both allergy sufferers and asthmatics as it is part of dogs that do not shed hair. It is a very loving, active and intelligent breed that loves the company of its owners and other people. To keep his cloak in perfect condition, you should offer him daily brushing and haircuts made by the dog groomer.

• 5 Airedale Terrier

In the line of medium and large dog breeds, the largest terrier is also ideal for allergy sufferers for not losing any hair. This dog is extremely protective and gets along very well with children, it is intelligent, affectionate and easy to train. It requires weekly brushing and haircuts to keep it well groomed.

However there is a breed that has been "created" especially for allergy sufferers, it is the Labradoodle, it is a mix of Labrador Retriever and Poodle. The first breeder to bring this breed of dog to life was Wally Conron in 1989 and it was for an adult couple in Hawaii, they needed a suitable dog for their situation.

But this crossing must be done with extreme care and exhaustive work in the selection, since it must have certain genetic characteristics, therefore, it must be carried by a breeder who is recognized by the European Labradoodle Association in Australia so that these dogs can enjoy good health and can fulfill their purpose of being totally hypoallergenic.

Those who enjoy the company of these beautiful animals express their opinions saying that they are great, awake, intelligent dogs, extremely affectionate and very suitable for service dog jobs. But they need a lot of exercise, mental stimulation and company, since they could get depressed when they are alone all day at home.

These are some of the "hypoallergenic" races but there are many others that can help you to lead a normal life with the best and most faithful friend of man; And woman! But at the end of it all, keep in mind that not all allergy sufferers are the same, and what works well for you, another person may not tolerate. It is always advisable to consult your trusted doctor, before having problems and an outcome that nobody wants. 

XOXO Li.

THE K-POP WORLD!

 

Hello beautiful people! today I'm going to tell you about the K-pop world.

The Asian continent has been considered for many years as a mystery to all those who inhabit this side of the world; their mysticism, their ways of thinking, their food, customs and, of course, the way they physically look, have been the focus of attention for people who inhabit the so-called western world.

Since the 1990s, and even earlier, the oriental cultural movement began to permeate the rest of the world in a much more evident way. Although only until 2012 with the ‘Gangnam Style’ have we been fully aware of the Asian cultural presence on this side of the world, before that ‘Dragon Ball’, ‘Sailor Moon’ and even ‘Mario Bros’ had invaded our lives.

What did happen with Psy's 'Gangnam Style', was that the musical current of a region of the world that for many seemed unknown, began to become more visible, putting in the universal panorama what today is known as the K-Pop.

K-pop is a musical genre that includes various styles such as electronic dance music, hip hop, rap, rock, or R&B, and which specifically refers to South Korean popular music because North Korea does not have a Western-influenced popular music industry.

ENTERPRISES OF THE SHOW

In the world of K-pop, groups go through an intense process of preparation and rehearsal to make them perfect when presented to the public. The most important companies in the Korean pop industry are like record labels, they are S. M. Entertainment, Starship Entertainment, Big Hit Entertainment, and YG Entertainment.

PREPARATION OF THE SINGERS

Young people who dream of becoming “idols” of Korean pop go after the record labels and go through various auditions. If they are selected, they rehearse for months, even years, before starting to act, they are called "Trainees", they must prepare physically, mentally, choreographies, vocal training and sometimes even cosmetic surgeries.

K-POP GROUPS

Groups are the most fascinating part of the K-pop world. In recent years, more than 240 groups have debuted, there are male and female groups, and they tend to be large compared to western music groups; some of them have had up to 40 members, such as the NCT group. Some companies create large groups, such as EXO, so that one half can perform in South Korea while the other half perform in China.

Although K-pop was originally a South Korean phenomenon, the genre is now so popular worldwide that there are more and more foreign members in K-pop groups; such as young people from China, Japan, and Australia.

Outside its Korean national borders, this musical genre has managed to position itself due to the curiosity that the oriental has generated in the west, but above all due to the simplicity of its consumption, despite cultural barriers. For example, by using English sporadically in their lyrics, boys and girls bands have achieved unprecedented international recognition concerning other oriental musical products, to the point that it has become a fundamental export item for South Korea.

BTS, Monsta X, Twice, 2NE1, and B1A4 are some of those musical groups that are part of the most popular worldwide. They are groups that have a very large fanbase, have excellent interaction on social networks, have amazing and striking visual concepts, and create daily content for their fans.

Listen to them and get to know them and tell us what you think of this musical movement that has already become a worldwide wave.

XOXO Li.

THE INVISIBLE MAN!

 

Hello beautiful people, sorry for not publishing anything yesterday, but I had problems with my internet company and I was offline all day yesterday.

I bring you a super movie, it is full of drama, suspense, and pure emotion, he is called the invisible man.

The Invisible Man is a 2020 American thriller and science fiction film written and directed by Leigh Whannell. The film stars Elisabeth Moss and Oliver Jackson-Cohen and is based on the H. G. Wells novel of the same name.

Like the original story, this film begins with a brilliant scientist, physicist, inventor, optics expert: Adrian Griffin, this scientist is well recognized, is a billionaire, and is in a relationship that, to all outside observers, seems happy and stable. However, Cecilia is trapped.

Perverse terror floods the film, which is greatly elevated by Moss, an actress painstakingly familiar with the most thorny, distressing, and disturbing situations. Her Cecilia is a portrait of a woman desperately fighting for her freedom and haunted by the specter, real or imagined, of the terrifying Adrian.

Much of the film's most accomplished moments are comprised of open-ended shots in which the character of Elizabeth Moss finds herself isolated in a corner with a menacing void behind. Faced with the enormity of an empty frame we hope that something will appear, that something will materialize, that we will see a clue, that the monster will appear... But we see nothing.

We are already very deep in this plot and we realize that perhaps it is not a "physical" monster but something more psychological, something that can harass us, destroy us, without having to be present in the same room.

At the same time, the production design of the tape has impressive details. One of them is, of course, Adrian Griffin's house. an imposing glass palace where everything is seen, everything is guarded and everything seems transparent. This "beautiful jail", as Whannel described it, is open in every way: surrounded by ocean and grasslands as an oasis of freedom.

One of the scenes that most impressed me about the movie is when, Cecilia sits at a table to tell her sister and friend James why she decided to escape from the stormy relationship she had with Adrian. The description of what she suffered for years is gradual and incomplete. Cecilia speaks of a manipulative and aggressive man who imposes on her a way of dressing, eating, speaking, and, finally, thinking. She never says what the consequences of disobeying were, but when asked if he beat her, she responds: "among other things."

With that scene I can say with total accuracy that fear here forces silence, even after she believes her torturer is dead, Cecilia remains silent. Thus is drawn, beyond the silence of the victims, the lasting invisible power imposed by the victimizers. 

Fear, emotional scars, trauma, are vestiges that last: there is an oppressive physical presence that does not fade in the absence. Violence does not persist only in the physical marks it leaves, such as bruises and wounds, its longevity is hidden, also, in psychological oppression.

This excellent plot of psychological terror shows us once again that there is no need for vampires, zombies, or murderous robots since the human being can be the most frightening creature that exists on the face of the earth.

If you have not seen it yet, I recommend it 100%, they will not take off the screen for a minute and in the end, they will have a sense of freedom and internal peace along with the protagonist.

XOXO Li.