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Surely this has been coming for a while, but news today that an artificial intelligence program to be used by doctors can identify domestic abuse. It works by collating the results from many studies on domestic violence into one program that will alert doctors to the likelihood of domestic abuse based on the health patterns of the patient. Injuries such as bruising to the core of the body or the middle of the forearm can be indicators as is depression and the onset of alcoholism. It is believed that many health practitioners are sometimes so focused on treating a condition, that the context is often missed. This software will act as a red-flag, and is said to save victims up to six years of unrecognised abuse. For more information click here.
The tragic disappearance and death of Britt Lapthorne struck a chord with every backpacker or traveller who has left the safety of their home for foreign adventure; and now Britt’s legacy has evolved into an iPhone application that should be an essential travel companion. Melbourne man Tim Hine felt compelled after hearing of Britt’s story, to develop an application that would notify loved ones around the world if the owner was in trouble. Once activated, the ‘I am Safe’ application sends off recorded voice, email and SMS messages to five pre-determined loved ones anywhere in the world, it also determines the location of the owner via GPS and has an audio file that records everything that is happening around the phone. Initially only supported by iPhones, the ‘I am Safe’ app will eventually be available for use on other platforms.
the art of local art
Get down to the KiLN Gallery Saturday 10th of October for the opening of The Brisbane Artist Run Initiative (BARI) showcasing the best of the local art scene. Whether your interests are ceramics, painting or sculpture, each field will be well represented by talented artists including Carly Kotynski, Jamie Congdon, Tammy Law, Bec Lindemann and popular Brisbane illustrator Josh Rufford. Rufford is well know to the art scene in the Valley, with his street and surf inspired illustrations taking up semi-permanent residence in local coffee haunt Urban Grind. From Rufford’s “observed realities” to Kotynski’s colourful sponge sculptures, expect your creativity to be ignited! The BARI exhibition will be running from 10th - 31st of October at KiLN in Paddington.
Bloggers are definitely in fashion, if the image above from the Dolce and Gabbana Spring/Summer 2010 fashion show held in Milan is anything to go by. No longer are the highly-coveted front row positions reserved for magazine editors and celebrities, bloggers are infiltrating the ranks and designers are even providing laptops for live reporting! The image above shows Bryan Boy of Bryanboy and Tommy Ton of Jac and Jil making a sandwich of Vogue’s Sally Singer, Anna Wintour and Hamish Bowles.
If you have ever fantasised about a world where chocolate was the primary ingredient for breakfast, lunch and dinner, then you will be thrilled to know that in September, we are one step closer to that dream! 31 Days of Chocolate is on right now, and there are only 5 days left to take advantage of arguably Brisbane’s greatest festival. Hosted at the Sebel & Citigate King George Square, each day will have a chocolate buffet available for lunch and dinner. If Mango White Chocolate Mousse, Double Caramel Chocolate Tarts, or Choc Chip Banana Slice is something you would prefer for lunch over a toasted sandwich or sushi, then you better hurry before it’s gone for another year!
a little bit of sass and a whole lot of style
It’s been six years, but Brisbane duo Heidi Middleton and Sarah-Jane Clarke, better known as fashion cool-kid sass & bide, have made their return to London Fashion Week in spectacular style. Embellishment was the look du jour with much of the collection revolving around heavily studded, sequined and beaded dresses, leggings and tunics. Bad news for those wishing for an end to the unforgiving harem pant, they will be back over the summer, this time in a shorter, looser style. The Spring/Summer 2010 collection has been well received, even touted as their “best”, an amazing result for the girls flying the flag for Australian style.
If you have ever been in love, thought you were in love, or even had someone fall in love with you, then Marc Webb’s 500 Days of Summer is a must-see. Breathing life into the tired romantic-comedy genre, this movie accurately charts the evolution of a relationship between two people, Tom and Summer, with two different views on love. Adding to its charm, the movie doesn’t play in chronological order, allowing you to come to your own conclusions about the characters – who are played by the lovable Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel. 500 Days of Summer is a post-modern love story that has a beautiful soundtrack and plenty of soul, and is definitely worth the price of admission.
It’s been running for a few weeks now, but if you haven’t yet been into GoMA to check out the Easton Pearson retrospective, then get your skates on! The exhibition is commemorating 20 years in the industry for Brisbane design duo Lydia Pearson and Pamela Easton, showcasing the evolution of their aesthetic with sketches and pieces direct from their archives. It is easy to see how the brand has been influenced through culture and art history, but their eclectic style is undeniably Australian. The exhibition will be on show until November and is a must-see for the sartorial-minded.
More accolades for Balibo, with the film being awarded the Presidential Medal of Merit from the President of East Timor, and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Jose Ramos-Horta. Director Robert Connolly and producer John Maynard were presented with the award on Sunday August 30 in Dili, during celebrations that have marked ten years of independence for East Timor. Balibo recounts the tale of the Balibo Five – the five Australian journalists who were murdered in the East Timorese town of Balibo over thirty years ago. Balibo was shot on location and is the first feature film to be made in East Timor.
Have you been working on that sci-fi romantic comedy for years, and haven’t got it to an audience bigger than your significant other? Well now is the time to get your script or treatment professionally developed by a panel of industry experts – and best of all, it’s completely free! QPIX – Queensland’s leading film industry development program is on a mission to unearth local talent with the best scripts and treatments to be developed for professional commercial film and TV markets. Last year’s program saw 3 features, 10 short dramas, and 5 documentaries go into development – so for all budding screen-writers out there, this is your moment! Applications close Monday 31st of August, so no time to waste!
It has been eleven long and torturous years, for most of which we have been floundering in a barren wasteland of Charlie Sheen sitcoms and an endless smorgasbord of reality TV tripe, but “the show about nothing” is set for the reunion of all reunions. We heard the rumours some months ago, but now photographic evidence that Larry David and the Seinfeld crew – Jerry Seinfeld, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander and Julia Louis-Dreyfus – have reteamed for an episode of David’s sitcom Curb Your Enthusiasm. It will be the first time the entire cast will be seen together on screen since the 1998 finale of the show. Seinfeld was a cultural phenomenon that has spawned many imitations, but none have ever come close to recreating the hilarious, petty injustices of life. We can only wait with baited breath to see what gold the team will treat us with when the Curb episode screens in September. Stay tuned!
The antidote for shaking off the shackles of winter is to get outside and be active – and the best remedy is running. No fancy equipment, you can do it anywhere, anytime; it sculpts your body and clears your mind – and it doesn’t cost you a thing. To run is to be free, and right now, it’s running season! Set some goals and you will be amazed out how quickly you reach them, if the health benefits to get you hooked, then the endorphins most certainly will. Challenge yourself by signing up to one of the many fun runs that are coming up over the next few months. As Oprah Winfrey said “Running is the greatest metaphor for life, because you get out of it what you put into it.”
Love, the supernatural, commitment…Capalaba? Not for the first time, Brisbane is set to play host to the production and filming of a feature film – this time it’s The Little Things. Award winning producer Jacob Livermoore and director Neil McGregor will have their feature film debut with the Queensland film that will be shot in Brisbane taking in the picturesque surrounds of the Gold Coat, Everton Park and Capalaba. Local industry development company QPIX has come on board to support The Little Things – a movie that was written by another local, screenwriter Jon S. Henricks. This talented group will bring to life their “romantic comedy with a supernatural twist” over the next two weeks, so keep an eye out for “Mitch Miller” and the crew very soon!
Proving that beauty can be found and created with the most mundane of materials, 28-year-old Ali Forbes has taken out the eighth annual International Talent Support (ITS) award for interactive design with her collection of eclectic and chaotic jewellery made from layers of metal. The winning pieces - described as unisex, modular and mechanical with a touch of rock and roll – have catapulted Forbes onto the international design scene. With a utilitarian approach to materials (favouring industrial products such as steel), the final products are whimsical and striking with a regal quality.
Foodies and wine-lovers, brace yourself, it’s that time of year again – the annual Ambiwerra festival. Touted as Brisbane’s premier food and wine event, Ambiwerra has a large following of loyal citizens who make the trip out to Corinda each year. This year expect to see a strong musical line-up, headlined by Mark Sholtez, Peter Cupples and Richard Clapton. Get your Ambi-dollars ready!
Knowing what you want to do with your life is hard. Finding your dream job is even harder. If your dream career involves fashion and New York, then achieving your goals has been made that wee bit easier. A foundation has been set up, aptly titled The Australians in New York Fashion Foundation, which is designed to connect young Australians with their dream jobs in New York through scholarships and work experience. Set up by successful fashion ex-pats, such as Laura Brown, Malcolm Carfrae, Rob Newbould and Antony Todd, the AiNYFF is sure to open many doors for aspiring fashionistas.
Once referred to as the “Australian Bob Dylan”, Kev Carmody has been soothing the aching souls of the oppressed and the suffering through his music for the past 24 years. As one of the most respected singer/songwriters in the country, Carmody has well and truly earned a spot in history as a revolutionary voice for Aboriginal rights in Australia and social issues that have shaped this country. On August 1, some of our most celebrated musicians will salute Carmody with a tribute concert to be held at the Brisbane Riverstage. Carmody will be performing along with the likes of Paul Kelly, Bernard Fanning, Missy Higgins, John Butler Trio and Tex Perkins to showcase the songs and events that have formed his career. A role-call of the best Australian talent will be performing at the twilight concert, honouring the contribution that one man has made not only to the music industry, but to the community.
Times, they are a changing. Pictured above is a message to models about to strut their stuff for the Givenchy Fall/Winter 2009-10 Haute Couture show in Paris. So while nourished models might be making a comeback, the customary over-the-top extravagance of the haute couture collections seems to be out of fashion. Over the past few weeks, the world has seen a much more reserved and subdued showing from the top designers, so much so that the Christian Dior collection did away with pants and skirts!
Working in an office, or more precisely an office cubicle, has been likened to being a rat in a cage, but by the looks of Oslo’s skyline, those days are numbered! Danish architects C.F Moller and Norwegian practice Kristin Jarmund Arkitekter have taken out first place in a competition to redesign and advance the modern office space. The designs are aptly titled ‘Crystal Clear’ and provide a window into what an office might look like in the not-too-distant future. Their “prismatic cubes with clear jagged edges that emerge from the ground” are not only aesthetically pleasing but would most certainly eliminate any Monday blues.
Finalists have been announced for the Queensland Short Film competition and the top ten filmmakers who have made the cut look set to deliver a diverse and engaging range of topics in their fifteen minute masterpieces. War, blackjack, self-discovery and a murder mystery are just a few of the themes explored by the talented crop of Queensland film buffs. Brisbane-based screen industry training centre QPIX is well represented with 6 of the 10 films selected coming from QPIX filmmakers. Screenings of the top ten films will be held August 8 to coincide with the Brisbane International Film Festival. If you find yourself feeling inspired and compelled to explore a future in film, QPIX run a number of short courses throughout the year which develops and assists in the production of film and TV content.
