Butterfly 2022

Butterflies are a symbol of beauty and metamorphosis, and one of few universally beloved insects. Indeed, few would think twice at squashing a fly or spider, yet butterflies inspire reverence. Both ancient Egyptians and Aztec believed that butterflies would So embedded are butterflies in human culture that it is hard to imagine a planet without them. Yet that seems like the kind of world that we are headed for, at least based on current ecology trends. "In the last 50 years, our moth and butterfly populations have declined by more than 80 percent," writes Josef H. Reichholf, an entomologist who recently penned a book, " Reichholf's recent book is a paean to these beloved insects. In it, he regards butterflies not merely as a symbol for sensuality or visual splendor, but as animals with personalities. As Reichholf explains, they experience a complicated life cycle, their bodies constantly transforming and changing, an existential ordeal likely incomprehensible to the human mind. They are also, Reichholf says, astonishingly sophisticated in unappreciated ways. For instance: their penchant for drugs. "Butterflies can get drunk to some degree by sucking substances with psychopharmacological effects," he told Salon. I interviewed Reichholf over email about his book and the future of butterflies. As always, our interview has been condensed and edited for print. Can you explain the contrast between butterfly populations when you started studying them in the late 1950s]with what t...

Fashionably speaking, the butterfly is literally everywhere right now. Even Chanel put it on the runway along with Blumarine and As a symbol, the humble butterfly dates all the way back to the 18th century. “There are Another time the butterfly made a big debut was during the surrealist period of the 1920s. Not surprising, given we’re coming up on the 100 year anniversary of the movement, which has been heavily referenced by both Schiaparelli and Chanel in recent seasons. The intent of the first generation of surrealists was to make the familiar new, and to show a fragile world full of tension in a new, dream-like reality. “Elsa Schiaparelli had a particular penchant for using insects in her designs,” adds Bretaña. “Schiaparelli’s summer 1937 collection featured Of course, it goes without saying that Y2K’s influence on the butterfly motif in fashion is infinite. The aforementioned Mariah Carey Ungaro top that she wore to the “VH1’s Divas 2000: A Tribute to Diana Ross.” has become the blueprint for many in the year 2021. Both Olivia Rodrigo and Saweetie recently reinterpreted the look, “Y2K posed a similar sense of existential threat as Covid-19, so it’s interesting to see the paralleled prominence of the butterfly in these two periods,” explains Valerie Jacobs, Chief Growth Officer, and Head Futurist at LPK. “Y2K wasn’t just the start of a new day, new year, or new decade. It was the start of a new century. Once we turned that page, we saw the butterfly in the highest eche...

April 15, 2022 Table Tennis Tournament – June 11, 2022 Texas Table Tennis Training Center, 5902 Sovereign Dr., Houston, TX 77036 Tournament Staff: Director: Robert Mayer; Referee: Scott Ryan (IU/CR); Host: Dylan Nguyen, 832-649-7355 Rules and Equipment: All USATT rules will govern play, including USATT dress code and use of only USATT-approved equipment (www.usatt.org/rules). More information about Texas Table Tennis Training Center Entry form Stay Petr Korbel Make the most of the long pimpled-effect • The Petr Korbel blade will support Ilius B’s performance due to its moderate bounce. This blade will make drop shots easier with its low trajectory as well as providing high stability when blocking. • The combination with Innerforce Layer ALC.S, which has less bounce, would be also a good choice that brings out the rubber’s main performance qualities. × Innershield Layer ZLF For players who value chops with wide range of spin • Innershield Layer ZLF is a blade for a chopper that requires less bounce and is recommended for the chopper who seeks a more defensive game. • The racket makes chops and pushes with a wide range of spin easier and will help you to play a safer game leading to your opponents to make more errors. × SK7 Classic / -CS Offensive punches using long-pimples • This is a combination with a 7-plywood blade with a relatively high reaction. The racket makes it possible to create shots with speed, such as punches that bounce deeper in the opponent’s court with les...

The metamorphosis of a green caterpillar into a stunning, colorful butterfly is symbolic of transformation and a fresh start. One of this This cut's layers mimic the insects' delate wings when they flutter. Along with the movement, you're also able to pin up the longer sections of hair to create the illusion of a shorter length. "The butterfly haircut is two haircuts in one that gives you the option to play with short hair, but without having to commit to cutting all your hair off," says Biolage Celebrity Hairstylist, Baby Braids Are One of This Summer's Coolest Hairstyles What Makes the Butterfly Haircut So Popular? If you open up your TikTok app and start scrolling, you're bound to come across a take (or two) on the look. The "What makes it special is how versatile it is — just like a butterfly," says The styling options all lean '90s (think Jennifer Anniston's iconic layers and Pamela Anderson's voluminous updos). Given that so many of this year's beauty trends are rooted in nostalgia, it was only a matter of time that along with What Hair Types Can Get a Butterfly Haircut? The butterfly cut can be adapted to virtually any hair texture. "This cut works on almost all hair types that are medium to thick density, wavy curly or straight," Brook says. "It's a fun, almost optical illusion, to change up your style and give the appearance of a big change." If you have wavy or curly hair, Brook recommends getting it cut dry so that the top layer sits at the desired length and do...