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Alaska senator pleads not guilty

Republican senator Ted Stevens pleads not guilty to charges he lied about accepting $250,000 of gifts from a powerful contractor.

Alaska senator charged over gifts

The longest-serving Republican senator, Ted Stevens, is charged with false statements on his Senate financial disclosure form.

Moffat promises new Who monsters

Doctor Who chief scriptwriter Steven Moffat tells fans not to expect too many old characters when he takes over the show.

Footballer gets university honour

Steven Gerrard is awarded an honorary fellowship in a graduation ceremony at a Liverpool university.

Jail term for driver in shooting

A Merseyside man involved in the fatal shooting of a father-of-three is jailed for twelve and a half years.

Gerrard set to receive uni honour

England and Liverpool star Steven Gerrard is to be given a university honorary fellowship.

Dr Who writer denies Tintin row

Scriptwriter Steven Moffat denies he "quit" working on Steven Spielberg's Tintin films so he could take over at Doctor Who.

Barenaked Ladies axe Disney gig

Barenaked Ladies pull out of performing at a gig next month because of lead singer Steven Page's arrest in New York last week.

Cat Stevens accepts libel damages

Singer Cat Stevens - now known as Yusuf Islam - accepts damages over articles claiming he was sexist.

New help for families of missing

The father of a missing Liverpool student launches a group aimed at helping the families of those who go missing overseas.

Spielberg grant for Jewish museum

A foundation created by director Steven Spielberg gives $1m to a museum dedicated to American Jewish history.

Talking Shop: Shakin' Stevens

Shakin' Stevens will perform at the Glastonbury Festival on Saturday - but tells fans he's trying to move on.

Play tells story of 1939 evacuees

Age Concern commissions a play to tell the story of evacuees who left wartime Merseyside for north Wales.

Aerosmith singer explains 'rehab'

Aerosmith star Steven Tyler says he checked into a clinic to find a "safe environment" to recover from foot surgery.

Reporter's log: Cannes 2008

BBC News entertainment reporter Mark Savage goes behind the scenes at the Cannes Film Festival.

'Flawed' Che film opens in Cannes

Steven Soderbergh's two-part epic biography of Cuban revolutionary Che Guevara receives a mixed reception.

Medvedev looks East on first trip

Dmitry Medvedev's first diplomatic trip underlines the Russian president's focus on bolstering China ties, says the BBC's Steven Eke.

Press views: Indiana Jones

Critics give their verdict on Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

Spielberg eyes more Indiana films

Steven Spielberg says he is happy to make a fifth Indiana Jones movie as the new film makes its debut in Cannes.

Oxford St murder accused in court

An 18-year-old man accused of murdering Steven Bigby in London's Oxford Street appears in court.

Do You Have An Incredible Kid?

What parent doesn’t think his or her children are absolutely incredible? I know I do! The Bible tells us in Psalm 37:26 that children are a blessing. And now there is a day to celebrate our kids!

The third Thursday in March is set aside for Absolutely Incredible Kid Day. Campfire USA created this special day to show kids that they are loved and cared for. If you’re a parent, they encourage you to write a letter to your kids today. If you don’t have children of your own, any incredible kid will do!

So a letter is a great idea. But what are some other things you can do to show your child that he or she is exceptionally special?

• Tell him! Don’t like to write? Then just say it! To a child, nothing can quite compare to hearing Mom or Dad say he’s wonderful. Watch your kid’s face light up and heart swell when you brag on him and tell him what an awesome kid he is.

• Advertise. Call your local newspaper and run a classified ad, “just because.” Tell thousands of readers just why your child is the most incredible kid in the world. Be sure to cut out the ad, laminate and enlarge it. Wrap it up along with a copy of that day’s paper. Place it on her mirror or frame it and place it in front of her plate at dinner.

• Send an E-Card. If your child spends a lot of time on the computer and has his own e-mail address, send him one or more e-cards, telling him how much he means to you. There are plenty of sites offering free e-cards, including www.123greetings.com and www.free-e-cards-online.com which offer several cards to choose from. You’re sure to find one with the message you want to deliver.

• Turn on the Radio. Does she have a favorite radio station? How about calling to request a dedication of a particular song she loves? Or choose a song yourself that speaks of a parent’s love for their child (Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carlisle, Cinderella by Steven Curtis Chapman and You are the Sunshine of my Life by Stevie Wonder are just a few that come to mind.) Just be sure you’ll be in a place where you can turn the radio on so she’ll hear your dedication.

• Do his chores. If it’s your son’s job to set the table or take out the trash on Thursdays, do it for him. The fact that not only does he get a day off from his chores but that you’re doing the work for him speaks volumes of love and appreciation to your child.

• What’s for Dinner? Whether hot dogs, pizza, macaroni and cheese or a trip to McDonalds, let your kid choose what to eat for dinner. Throw in a yummy ice cream sundae for dessert. They’ll not only have incredibly full tummies, but also incredibly full hearts.

• Open the Bible. Refer to various Bible stories that tell about God using kids to accomplish His purpose. (David, Samuel, the boy with the five loaves of bread and two fish…). Remind your child that God wonderfully and beautifully created her and that He has an incredible plan for her life.

Of course, kids should be told they are special every day – not just one day of the year. However, use this day to begin the habit of demonstrating just how important your child is. To you, to the world, and to God.

If only every child could fully grasp just how magnificent they truly are.

Now that would be incredible!

Wrapping Your Head Around Cubism

Cubism is a form of abstract art that had its start in Paris during the early years of the 20th Century (around 1907 to 1908). It reached its peak a few years after it begun and significantly lasted up to the 1920s. The artist Henri Matisse is said to be the one who coined the term “cubism” in order to represent an art form that required the palate to be split into different areas where the artist could do a separate form of representation.

The greatest movers in cubism were Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso. These two were known to be contemporaries and friendly rivals. They each inspired and propelled the work of the other and both have gone through several phases from Analytical Cubism to Synthetic Cubism. The rivalry and influence on each other is perhaps best depicted in similar works like Picasso’s Le Guitariste done in 1910 and Braque’s Woman With a Guitar done in 1913. One of the biggest influences that led young artists like Picasso and Braque into the world of cubism was the work of renowned artist Pail Cezanne. Another great artist who portrayed art in cubism is Juan Gris. Gris was greatly inspired by the work of Pollock and Braque and this is best depicted in his work entitled: Portrait of Picasso, which he completed in oil during 1912.

There are two accepted branches for the art form cubism and they are Analytical and Synthetic Cubism. Analytical Cubism was the first form of cubism to be used and by its name suggested that the artist analyzed the natural image of his subject. Analytic Cubism was characterized by the near absence of varying colors expect for monochromatic shades and defining lines. Synthetic Cubism on the other hand is the second branch of cubism. This form was developed by the two leading artists, as well as by Juan Gris. Synthetic cubism unlike Analytical Cubism incorporated a wider range of shades. New paper clippings, sheet music and letters were common inclusions to the design. Also, unlike analytical cubism which was the analysis of a subject in differed planes, synthetic cubism often involved various ideas gathered together to create one image. This is also the reason why synthetic cubism was much flatter compared to analytical cubism.

Cubism also managed to find its way into other forms of art other than that of painting. All over the world, cubist architecture emerged and was most notable in South America. Poetry also had its taste of cubism. Like the way it is with the painted form, cubist poetry involved the deconstruction and reconstruction of forms and ideologies. Notable cubist poets include: Max Jacob, Guillaume Apollinaire, Andre Salmon and others. The work of Wallace Stevens entitled: “Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird” is said to epitomize what cubism truly is in poetry.

Modern artists continue to be inspired by the cubist work of masters like Picasso and Braque. They may take their own liberties to the art form, but the heart of cubism continually remains and you can tell that a certain piece is indeed influenced by cubism even at first glance.