I'm going to be on hiatus for now since my PC just died three days ago. There will be no updates from now until I get my PC back. I'm not sure when will my PC be resurrected again. I don't have any dates yet but I'm sure maybe this week, my PC will be back healthy again.
Just a reminder for my fellow APPLERS, please take care of our thread. I'm just checking it whenever I'm in a cafe. Always welcome new members and give them a friendly reminders about the rules. Also, please tell them not to worry about not being on the list yet, I already know who to add so I'll just have to wait 'til my PC is back so I can add them on my pending list. About the Investigation Index, I cannot update it anymore since I cannot add more links to the updated page for the investigations. Just keep the investigations coming and I'll just add em all for the second thread. Thanks for keeping your faith alive for our couple. I may be just silent but I just want to let you guys know, I love you all! (I feel like I'm dying already, no?)
I'll see you soon. I'll promise to update as soon as I get back. I miss youuuuu..
Erm. Not really but remember this? But of course, who wouldn't forget G-Dragon's black beats headphones. For those who doesn't know yet; no, it's not brand new. I don't quite remember when exactly he had those, maybe last year 2008 or early this year 2009. Anyway, I do want to have a beats headphones myself but a binbou like me couldn't afford it, obviously. I believe what he has is the Studio [High Definition Powered Isolation Headphones] Beats by Dr. Dre which costs $349.95. It's undeniably expensive, no? Well, at least for me.
Now, why did I include Dara? I know some of you already know it but just wanted to share this since when I saw GD wore his beats headphones again on MAMA I remembered MaLa's findings about it. Special thanks to her by the way. And so, remember 2NE1's Fire (Space version) MV? Not exactly from the MV itself but during their BTS. It's also not the Tangerine or Tenné colored headphones (on the left side from the image below) she used which was given to them (2NE1) by Interscope CEOJimmy Iovine but the one with the exact beats headphones that G-Dragon has:
What do you think? Is it yet another coincident? Did Dara also have the same thing? or did she just borrowed it from G-Dragon? As for me, I think that she just borrowed it from GD. Why? Because it's too expensive for Ssandara at that time. Lol!
I just had to post this. I'm really sorry because I'm fangirling once again. Lol! This is a special shout out to BUFFY for doing my requested song. Final Distance was my first favorite JPOP song (excluding anime theme songs/ost) and thus Utada Hikaru was my first favorite JPOP singer too. When I get too sentimental I'd always want to listen to her songs. When I was sad during that day where everyone was depressed, I remembered this song and honestly after realizing that the song perfectly fitted the status of my OTP, I felt much better. "I wanna be with you now. One day, even the distance. I'll be able to embrace. We should stay together. After all, I need to be with you" :) I luff you Buffy ~ ♥
Utada Hikaru - Final Distance
Original / Romaji Lyrics
Ki ni naru noni kikenai Oyogitsukarete kimi made mukuchi ni naru
Aitai noni mienai nami ni osarete Mata sukoshi tooku naru
Togirenai you ni keep it going baby Onaji kimochi janai nara tell me Muri wa shinai shugi demo Sukoshi nara shite mite mo ii yo
I wanna be with you now Futari de distance chijimete Ima nara maniau kara We can start over Hitotsu ni wa narenai
I wanna be with you now Itsu no hi ka distance mo Dakishimerareru you ni nareru yo We can start sooner Yappari I wanna be with you
Hito koto de konna ni mo kizutsuku kimi wa Kodoku wo oshiete kureru
Mamorenai toki keep on trying, baby Yakusoku doori janai kedo trust me Muri wa shinai shugi demo Kimi to nara shite mite mo ii yo
I wanna be with you now Futari de distance mitsumete Ima nara maniau kara We can start over Kotoba de tsutaetai
I wanna be with you now Sono uchi ni distance mou Dakishimerareru you ni nareru yo We should stay together Yappari I need to be with you
English Translation
I'm anxious but I can't say anything I'm tired of swimming, even you've become silent
I want to see you, but an invisible wave pushes us Again, just a little more distance
Try not to stop keep it going baby If you don't feel the same then tell me Even if your principle is to not try It's alright to try a little
I wanna be with you now Let's shorten the distance with the two of us We can still make it on time We can start over We can't be as one
I wanna be with you Someday even this distance We'll be able to embrace We can start sooner After all I wanna be with you
You, who gets hurt with a single word taught me what loneliness is
When you can't protect me keep on trying baby It's not as I promised but trust me
My principle is to not try but I would do it for you
I wanna be with you now Look at our distance with the two of us We can still make it We can start over I want to tell you with words
I wanna be with you now One day, even the distance I'll be able to embrace We should stay together After all, I need to be with you
The girls really worked so hard practicing for the MAMA event. Well, every thing was all worth it. They had an amazing performance that grabbed all the audiences' attention. Sucks that I don't understand a word from this video. Lol. Park sisters love right there, they're really sweet. I wonder what they're talking about at the end, seems like Dara's quite shy saying it. Hah! Well, I guess I could just wait for subs to come out. (winks)Read more...
Oh my Gaho! My poor honey almost exposing his... Oh dear! It's a very lovely unpleasant wardrobe malfunction you got there honey. It's okay, it's not that it's showing or anything.. (tsk) Haha! Anyway, I'm just so happy that my honey's hair is finally back to it's darker color. I've been missing it so much already and really glad to see it back again. :P
Congratulations for winning Album of the Year Award on MAMA! You know I love you baby ~ ♫
Haha! I thought this wasn't the full version yet so I ignored it. Lmao. Ohh.. The cute penguins have the most screen time. Lol. They're cute though ~ ♥
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Dara:Dara's diary! We were at the broadcasting station today! I really liked seeing 2NE1!!!ㅠㅠ I ran to CL unni and requested a photo with her! I shook hands with CL! Yaho!!! Kkyak!! The actual person! CL is the best!^.^♥ I'm also a little sad because I didn't see Park unniㅠㅋ I’m Sandara Park fanㅋㅋㅋㅋ” Dara: “Now in the waiting room!!! Soon, the MAMA award ceremony will start! Did you see the red carpet a little while ago?^^ Oh! Got to get ready quickly! Look forward to us! Do us a favor and cheer for us! This picture…is Gaho’s side??” Dara: At 2NE Entertainment there’s a new artist who’ll go public for the first time! A male duo! Their team name is “Hopi/Good Blood” and their our friends and their styling is quite similar! Show them a lot of loveㅋㅋ
Dara: Soon the maknaes will take to the stage!!! I will temporarily freeze my current lifestyle and will become a staff member by wearing this necklace!!!^.^ I’m backstage! The Black Jacks are on the TV!!! Quickly!!!Kkyak!^.^
Meanwhile, watch the baddest maknae perform their single duo "Please don't go" for the second time.
Honestly, I don't know when to start. 2NE1 has exceeded my expectation and I was blown away in every part of their performance. When their show started, their intro could already capture every audience. The stage, the musical, the stage act were all interesting to watch. It was an ingenious production! They started it with I don’t care cut the first part then insert their singles (Kiss, You and I, Please don’t go) then the last part of IDC. I swear, I was completely entertained by the whole stage performance that I couldn’t blink my eyes because I don’t want to miss every single detail that they’re going to show there.
Dara’s Kiss – It was the most spectacular stage. Dara did great although her voice sometimes gets overlapped by the MR but she delivered the song quite well. Indeed, she knows how to work her expressions on stage. The Latin dancing at near end was a blast. It was very entertaining to watch because the stage was full of people and the lighting were awesome, not to mention they have a great choreography too but I’m quite sure it was very tiring for Dara that she was catching her breathe right after that. But hell! Drop dead gorgeous and badass chic all in one!
Bom’s You and I – I’ve got admit it, I felt like her performance was the shortest. Why? Because I so want her to perform the full song. I was completely blown away by her performance there. If you’d have to ask me, it’s my most favorite “You and I” performance she’s had. Her vocals were showcased perfectly, I was completely in awe listening to her beautiful voice and props to her she was able to showcase both her vocals and her expressions.
CL and Minji’s “Please don’t go” – This is my most favorite performance there. I’ve got to say, these two are oozing with charisma. They utterly OWNED the stage and captured all the audiences’ attention. Aside from the freshness of the song and completely new to the viewers, they made it far from everyone’s expectation because of their stage presence and their overflowing charisma. I swear, Minji’s vocals are the best and CL’s rapping would totally leave me speechless. These two just gave me non-stop goosebumps while they’re performing. The best duo ever!
It’s really hard for me to explain how ecstatic and proud I am watching their performance! I couldn’t even stop repeating it. IT WAS THE BEST! These girls would never fail to amuse anyone; they will work it, bring it and OWN it! They deserve all those awards, not only 2NE1 but to the rest of the artists that were awarded.
Overall, it was an OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE! KUDOS 2NE1!
Beyonce just recently released her new music video "Video Phone" feat. Lady Gaga a few days ago. Of all the outfits that the diva wore on her MV, one familiar shirt was spotted. That's right, no other than the Alien Tee from Gerlan Jeans’ Fall/Winter 2009 collection that Sandara Park wore before during their performance on the Idol Big Show last October 3, 2009. Here's Beyonce's Video Phone MV ft. Lady Gaga
cr: SamenTube
Thanks Lynette from kokokoreano.com for the tips ;)
It's very late already, it's like 3:00 AM in KST now. How can you still be up so late Dara? I see Bommie too. Why are you guys still up? You goddesses should sleep already. Tomorrow's going to be an awesome day for you and for us Blackjacks too. MAMA event here we come!
Dara: clapclapclap!!! ^.^ Our babies are doing so well!!! TT TT We just came back from MAMA rehearsals and our babies's stage is just so totally awesome our bodies moved by themselves! ^^ Our babies who went out again for practice.. TT Bommie unnie and Dara unnie are so proud of Cherin-Minki! Kya! Hwaiting!!!♥
The unnies sure are proud at their baddest maknaes! =)
Dara: A pure girl Park Bom! keke At home she keeps wearing the Stitch comstume sleep.gif keke this totally a creative(? awesome??) shot!!! Took a picture because she's sitting so seriously in front of the computer like that keke a bit cute! kekeke [These days] she doesn't eat corn and is good kekekek
Haha! Congrats to Bom for not eating her favorite corn anymore. Lol
CREDIT: Dara's Me2day + lovesong @ ygsecret21 for translations
It seems like are our girls are quite busy today that Blackjacks are a bit silent lately. Since there aren't any updates today aside from CL and MJ's duet single "Please don't go" and Dara's me2day update where she uploaded a video which shows the preview of their Musical performance for this coming MAMA which will be held tomorrow.
Because I got bored and I'm pretty much ecstatic for tomorrow's event, I had a time to make some 2NE1 goodies today; 2NE1 signatures/banners! Yay! I'm not quite sure if it'll be 'goodies' for you guys though but whatever. I'll still share it with everyone. Hope you guys would like it!
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Please do not hot link. and don't forget to credit me. :) Kawen-chan @ Whimsical Being
I guess it's all worth it to watch MAMA after all despite all the boycotting issues going on. 2NE1 will be performing I Don't Care Musical Version for tomorrow's MAMA event. But not only that, it seems like the girls will be able to perform their singles too such as Park Bom's "You and I", CL and Minji's "Please don't go" and surprisingly Dara's "Kiss" too. Looks like we'll all anticipate for this BIG TIME! Now I can't wait no longer for tomorrow to come. I'm ecstatic just seeing the preview for their performance.
Apparently this video came from Dara's Me2day. She updated her me2day with this video saying "Wassup_!?^.^ Finally, it’s 2NE1!!! The musical awards are here!! Kya…ㅠHuzzah~ You’ll have to see it acted out live on stage to appreciate and enjoy it moreㅋㅋExpect?Expect? Then, will many of you have to come and see~?!↗Come on!^.^"
Meanwhile,
2NE1's magnaesMinji and CL just released their duet single "Please don't go" today and it has been topping #1 on the real time chart of Monkey3 already. Kudos to these two talented girls and Teddy's production for making yet another hit song.
CREDITS: Dara's Me2day + AA-Chan for the translation
Finally, I can sleep now. Translation is up, but just some note; there's a part that it was translated "I gotta say" which was supposed to be "I gotta go" cause I think I heard it like that :) But I'll leave it unchanged because I respect the one who translated it so I don' t want to edit without his/her permission. The song grew on me. Now I'm loving it and it's on repeat already.
Korean Lyrics
This is this is you know this is 2-2-2-2-2-2NE1
민지] 너와 마주치면 내 가슴은 롤러코스터 ride 정신없이 흔들리다 결국 제자리로와 up and down (yes) I'm going down (down) 쉬지 않고 매일 돌고돌고도는 우리 사이 헷갈리고 정신없어 let's get down CL] 네 곁에 있을때면 생각없이 웃기만하다가 잠시라도 떨어지면 슬퍼져 나 미쳤나봐 Tell me why why why why why 우리 도대체 왜 이래야만 하는건지 너도 내 생각과 같은건지 bring it
민지] My mind is outta control I just can't take it no more tonight I won't let u go I gotta go
CL&민지] Please don't go 내곁에 stay 오늘밤만은 혼자 있기 싫어 Please don't go 그대의 stay 널 향한 내맘이 영원할수 있게 Ma baby let's ride ride 이밤의 저편끝까지 let's fly fly 아침해가 떠오를때까지 1 step and 2 step to the left to the left 1 step and 2 step to the right
CL] ye-ye-yes I'm the baddest Female Seoul city ever had 조심스레 니맘을 전하기만해 말을해봐 내가 알수있게 머물고파 Tonight 그대곁에 잠못드는 밤이 난 너무긴데 내맘안다면 why u want to leave me 여자라 먼저 차마 말 못해 touch me hold me love me (don't tease me)
민지] 난 솔직하게 좋아 그냥 내마음은 그래 맘 먹고 다가서면 너는 부담스레 피해 round and round (yes) we goin' round and round 기다림에 지쳐만가는 내모습 하루하루 반복되는 우리 둘 bring it My mind is outta control I just can't take it no more tonight I won't let u go I gotta go
CL&민지] Please don't go 내곁에 stay 오늘밤만은 혼자 있기 싫어 Please don't go 그대의 stay 널 향한 내맘이 영원할수 있게 Ma baby let's ride ride 이밤의 저편끝까지 let's fly fly 아침해가 떠오를때까지 1 step and 2 step to the left to the left 1 step and 2 step to the right
민지] 난 너무 불안했죠 and i miss you 날 떠날까봐 두려운 마음뿐인데 이밤은 아름다워 when I'm with you 떠나지마요 내곁에 stay
CL&민지] Please don't go 내곁에 stay 오늘밤만은 혼자 있기 싫어 Please don't go 그대의 stay 널 향한 내맘이 영원할수 있게 Ma baby let's ride ride 이밤의 저편끝까지 let's fly fly 아침해가 떠오를때까지 1 step and 2 step to the left to the left 1 step and 2 step to the right
Romanization
[CL] This is You know this is 2NE1
[MZ] Neowa majuchimyeon Nae gaseumeun rollercoaster ride Jungshineopsi heundeullida Gyeolgook jaejariro wa Up and down, yes I'm goin' down, down Swijianko maeil dolgo dolgo Doneun uri sai hetgalligo jungshineopseo Let's get down
[CL] Ni gyeotae isseulddaemyeon Saenggak eopsi ootgimanha daga Jamshirado ddeoleojimyeon Seulpeojyeo na micheotnabwa Tell me why Uri dodaechae wae iraeyaman haneun geonji Neodo nae saenggakgwa gateungeonji Bring it
[MZ] My mind is outta control I just can't take it no more Tonight, I won't let you go
1 step and 2 step To the left, to the left 1 step and 2 step To the right
[CL] Ye-ye-yes, I'm the baddest female Seoul city ever had Joshimseureh nimameul jeonhagiman hae Mareul haebwa naega al su itgae Meomool gopa tonight geudae gyeotae Jam motdeuneun bami nan neomu gindeh Nae mameul andamyeon why you wanna leave me? Yeojara meonjeo chama mal mot.hae Touch me, hold me Love me, don't tease me
[MZ] Nan soljikhage joa Geunyang nae maeumeun geurae Mam mukgo dagaseomyeon Neoneun budamseure pihae Round and round ,yes We going round and round Gidarimae jichyeomanganeun nae moseup Haru haru banbok dwaeneun uri dul bring it
[CL] My mind outta control I just can't take it no more Tonight, I won't let you go
1 step and 2 step To the left, to the left 1 step and 2 step To the right
Translation
This is, this is You know this is 2NE1
When I encounter you My heart becomes like a Rollercoaster Ride. It shakes obliviously, Then it returns back to its proper place. Up and down, Yes I’m goin' down down. Our relationship That will never stop spinning. It's also confusing and oblivious, So Let’s get down.
When you’re by my side, I'm obliviously happy. But the moment when we’re apart I become depressed, I must be crazy. Tell me why? Why must we do this? Perhaps we’re thinking the same thing, so Bring it!
My mind is out of control . I just can’t take it no more. Tonight I won’t let you go . I gotta say:
Please don’t go, Stay by my side. Tonight, I don’t wanna be alone Please don’t go, You have to stay. So my feelings towards you Will last an eternity, my baby
Let’s ride, ride Till we reach the opposite side of the night Let’s fly, fly Till the sunrise One step n two step To the left, to the left One step n two step To the right
Yes, I'm the baddest female Seoul city ever had Just mail me your feelings with caution Say what's on your mind, so I can understand Tonight, I just wanna stay by your side Those nights when I can't sleep, Feels like an eternity to me. If you understand my heart, Then why you wanna leave me? As a girl, I can't take the initiative to hold you back. Touch me, hold me. love me, don't tease me
I like when people are truthful, That’s just how I’m. I approached you sincerely But you ended up avoiding me. Round n Round Yes We’re going round n round I see myself getting tired from waiting. The two of us are repeating it day by day, so bring it!
My mind is out of control . I just can’t take it no more. Tonight I won’t let you go . I gotta say:
Please don’t go, Stay by my side. Tonight, I don’t wanna be alone Please don’t go, You have to stay. So my feelings towards you Will last an eternity, my baby
Let’s ride, ride Till we reach the opposite side of the night Let’s fly, fly Till the sunrise One step n two step To the left, to the left One step n two step To the right
I get insecure when I miss you. I got scared that you might leave. But this is a beautiful night when I’m with you. Please don’t leave, Stay my by side
Please don’t go, Stay by my side. Tonight, I don’t wanna be alone Please don’t go, You have to stay. So my feelings towards you Will last an eternity, my baby
Let’s ride, ride Till we reach the opposite side of the night Let’s fly, fly Till the sunrise One step n two step To the left, to the left One step n two step To the right
PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE THIS CREDIT CREDITS Hangul: naver.com Romanization: happy virus + GEE @ YGLadies.com Translations: BK! @ YGL and T3note @ musictology Take out with full creditRead more...
G-Dragon who has turned into a Genie for this Vogue photoshoot has been attracting a lot of attention. In this photoshoot G-Dragon represents a 21st century version of a genie, with a more chic and rebellious look. G-Dragon’s hair for this photoshoot had a different feel, kind of funky with a lot of layers. His fashion styling elements were also very diverse. The rest of the pictures, plus interview will be released on the December Issue of Vogue magazine.
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Don't you just love his boldness in fashion? Cause I know I do. GD can really pull off almost all types of fashion. That's what I love about him. He's not afraid to try new things, be it odd or crazy. He'll make it look good on him, no matter what.
2NE1 CL and Gong MinJi will be releasing a duet song as digital single.
Coming 20th November, they will be revealing the duet ‘Please Don’t Go’. With no special preview about it, this is part of the surprise show which Yang HyunSeok has been talking about on YG’s official site.
The song ‘Please don’t go’ is a dance number with fast hiphop rhythm produced by YG’s main producer Teddy. YG Entertainment said, “Because this is a secret production in lieu of postponement of the release of 2NE1’s new album, which was originally set to drop in November, we did not even produce a MV so that the staff will not know of this project. Even though this is very sudden, it will be a present for fans who like 2NE1’s music.”
Meanwhile, they will be performing the song on MAMA on 21st November for the first time, and then performing it again during NonShim Love Division concert on the 22nd.
Oh dear, although I really wish that they'd be releasing their own single anytime soon but a duet from these undeniable talented girls would be so awesome that I cannot not watch it! I really can't wait for MAMA to come and not to mention they'll be performing this again at Love Division concert. How cool is that?! I want to see them both together on stage and leave us speechless as we watch them in awe.
Popular idol group, Big Bang’s TaeYang (born Dong Young-Bae) said that he envies the members of fellow YG idol group, 2NE1!
TaeYang said, “Each member of 2NE1 is uniquely talented, which is enviable.”
Big Bang, which is a member of YG Entertainment, introduced their juniors, girl group 2NE1, with the CF and MV for Cyon’s Lollipop phone. In an interview with “Sol,” for his song, “Wedding Dress,” he mentioned each of the 2NE1 members and praised each for their talents. “I envy Park Bom and her unique and outstanding voice,” he said, “Especially in their song, I Don’t Care, her voice is distinct and unique, and the chorus part which she sang is really good. Park Bom’s voice is popular even before her debut with the group, and her voice here lends a youthful tone to the song.”
After Park Bom, the group’s leader, CL, and the group’s maknae, Minzy were also praised, saying, “CL’s rap skills, plus Minzy’s dancing skills makes a song have sensual power.”
“For live performances, I find that Park Sandara is funny and always has the best expressions,” he says of Dara, one of the group’s vocalists, “I get worried because she practices all night, but her hard work is worth it, because Dara’s expression on-stage, are the most wonderful.”
This year, TaeYang with the rest of Big Bang has been going back and forth from South Korea and Japan. Earlier this month, the group released their third Japanese single, “Let Me Hear Your Voice,” which topped the Oricon Daily Charts on the day of its release.
He later told about how he gets recognized in Japan already, “A lot of people in Japan recognize me when I walk down the streets. And always wearing my caps makes me more recognizable, I guess. We always have fun broadcasting in Japan. But because we are recognized already, we can’t go out as often as before. It has pros and cons really.”
Big Bang would be moving between the two countries to participate in award ceremonies. On the 21st, TaeYang and Big Bang leader, G-Dragon would participate in Mnet Asian Musc Awards, or MAMA, and 26 days later, would fly back to Japan for Nihon TV’s Best Hits Song Festival
Aww... YB's comments about the girls are love ~ ♥ He's just too sweet, no? It just really shows how close they are. YG Family love, baby! Now I can't wait for MAMA event to come. There are a lot of things to look forward to.
CREDITS: AP Reuters, contributed by mimi@yna.co.kr/21evo.com Translated by: Belle @ 21evo, aka knucklepink
Finally, someone translated it. Since we all have witnessed in Family Outing how Sandara Park revealed that she's a big fan of Lee Hyori way back when she was younger and then blaming Hyori for Dara's short height.
Netizens seem interested about this and took their time on finding Dara's fan message to Hyori's fan cafe way back 2003.
I know that Hyori unnie will come here to the Philippines You will come to me! ke ke ke I will have seen you only after one year +.+ (I still don't know whether I will see you or not -_-;;) But even then ㅠ.ㅠ huk huk it's okay~! Should I bring a banner when you arrive in the airport or should I wait -_-? ke ke It is a bit strange to have a banner when you are still oversease ke ke I have even written you letters Like you~!
Last year, I went to Korea on May 1st and from that day spent many long nights waiting in front of Hyori unni’s house T__T But this year, I can’t even budge from my house because of SARS T__T But no matter what, before the Dream Concert happen, I will go to Korea so I can go and watch it to see her. Hyori unni, HAPPY BIRTHDAY ^.^ You were born to be loved <~~~ This was what I was going to write on my big sign this year to go T__T (And then Dara writes in the next two lines something about her sign the year before and that it wasn’t good but she hoped that if Hyori saw, she could’ve just laughed it off? Not sure- I’ll translate when I find out exactly. If anybody knows, please help?) Anyway…be happy, Hyori unni ♥♥♥ And please come out soon with your solo album!! And then there were some replies on her message from other fans about how the SARS excuse seems like BS and Dara replied to them (arrows pointing tho her replies: I told you, I don’t care about it (SARS) but my parents are the ones that won’t let me go -_____-;; Do you know how much I begged them for me to go? TT__TT Ahhh, I’m going to run away from home!!
Seems that explains why Dara's trying her best to communicate with her fans through her Me2day updates and the like. She knows what it feels like to be a fan too. Sweet Dara, she's really a huge fan of Hyori, no? I actually love the second message she posted. I think it's funny. Lol.
Hyori-Dara hwaiting~!
CREDITS to Allkpop + eleven for the CAPS and translations
