American politics used to be fun: frequent political carnivals in the 19th century would mix parties, parades, and political speeches in an endless stream of local civic life.
But since the Originals campaign proved such a success by mixing party goers with the likes of Missy Elliot, Daft Punk and even the bloody N-Dubz, Adidas has insisted on putting - ewww - regular people in its ads too.
Old Billingsgate, London, October 29-30 This community event for the hugely popular massively-multiplayer online game is a lively get-together of like-minded runiacs, mixing parties, quizzes, gaming and sword-fighting classes with chances to meet the developers and find out about future Jagex projects.
Pour the mixed-up party mix into a big bowl.
Every four years we see the same song and dance: a diverse mix of party elders, rising stars and professional agitators competing for their party's nomination to the highest political office our nation has to offer.
Recently, for example, opposition candidates say it took advantage of a flood in Chalco, a huge shantytown near Mexico city, to mix the party message with government aid.
'These people mix across party lines, and they like to get out and meet each other.' And now they have more choices.
Masekela is usually heard with big bands and vocal ensembles, capturing his homeland's mix of party music, protest, and caustic wit.
I had a few speeches of my own last week, the usual mix of party, charity and stuff that pays the bills.
By Jessie Wender July 19 , 2013In June, the photographer Joachim Ladefoged spent several days at the Roskilde Festival, in Denmark, which he described as "a weeklong mix of party, music, freedom, friendship, alcohol, love, and garbage".
