Beyoncé – Party ft. J. Cole

ice cream anyone?

DYE – Fantasy

who says one is not enough?

Curtains are only meant to fall.

Bye bye baby, baby goodbye and I can’t stop repeating in my head.

Whether it’s for my friend or mother or lover or father, it just keeps singing up.

 

I don’t want to let go¸ I’ve been alone since I was sixteen with mommy’s endless emails of how my curly hair defied the winds and how my childish determination defined my daddy’s retreat, I didn’t give up, I became my own plumber, I was proud of me, then  I came home.

 

What is it about this place that as soon as the plane lands you feel the heavy? What is it about this place that reduces and manicures ambitions, what is it about this land that once away you want to come back and once here you are doomed… It’s like a passionate, irrational love affair, it’s like a seductress leading you to chaos and yet its like home bringing you to reality.

 

I have given this city more than I should. I have walked its streets and driven its highways more then I thought I would, I have let go of better memories just to make new ones here, I have paid more then my soul’s worth for a fossil fuel ‘that I want to believe’ held more then my ancestor’s Jewish decrees.

 

I have given this city my most humble of judgments, I should have listened to my father’s warnings, a maronite is a maronite, a druze is a druze, a roum is a roum and the shi3as are the shi3as, well at least the ones that have not been murdered from their own sect. I don’t remember, I was too young but from my mother and father’s stories I was a stubborn little patriotic… and for what? For Lebanon? Really? I can barely get a visa anywhere while Islamist terrorists roam around High street Kensington  and fanatic hooligan pussies freak out at the eye of London because I am not caufuckingcasian!

 

Really? Do you really expect me to be sane? Do you even understand my way of life? I am not “not” Lebanese, I speak it, I cook it, I enjoy its fever, I respect its cowardly strong women, I hate its plastic surgeries, I hate its cheating wives, I hate its fighting cats but mostly I hate what it has made of me.

 

I never thought I would get enough of here, I though that after living away for so long that I’d want to be here, I’m not a foreigner like my colleagues, I can not live on tuna, cheap perfume, curry meals and bourj hammoud shawarmas, I’m my father’s daughter, and if French cheese and wine don’t do it then Arak and kebbeh nayyeh will make my world, hard to digest but the dabkeh and laughter that goes with it is more soul food to last me a lifetime,

 

This should not be about me, this should be about what everyone is missing out on, if only, if only I could let him or her in, if only there was such thing as the benefit of the doubt… Then you would have never hurt me, then you would have never made me wait for you then left me, then I would have never considered our different age and your different religion. Then you would have not ruined me for the next.

 

If I was not Lebanese, I would have never loved you. This city is magical, this city has survived a dynasty of destruction, this city is just like me. Beirut,  my little broken heart still beats for you…

 

by Lama Haydar 

 

just for smiles

so GAGA

Canon 7D 2000 fps

deities of the day 23-10-11

Adele – Love Song

Royal Opera House Muscat

The F Word: Famine is the Real Obscenity (International)

 

Gay & Lesbian Celebrities

Sex in Advertising

bikes

passion for fashion

Rage Against The Machine – KILLING IN THE NAME

deities of the day 18-10-11

Beyoncé – Love On Top

Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Salad

Black beans are a tasty nonmeat source of iron, which is key to high energy and strong immunity.

Ingredients

• Vegetable oil cooking spray
• 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, plus wedges for garnish
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced orange or red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
• 4 cups baby arugula

Preparation

Heat oven to 375°. On a baking sheet coated with cooking spray, place potatoes in a layer; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bake until tender, 15 minutes; let cool. In a bowl, whisk juice, vinegar, garlic, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add potatoes, beans, tomatoes, bell pepper, scallions and mint; toss; serve over arugula, and garnish with lime wedges.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BIANCA DE JONG

Kelly Rowland – Lay It On Me ft. Big Sean

just a breath

deities of the day 16-10-11

ABS indeed

Most Outrageous Mug Shots

deities of the day 13-10-11

Michael Jackson – They Don’t Care About Us

Jared Leto

Jared Joseph Leto (born December 26, 1971) is an American actor, director, producer and musician. Leto has appeared in both big budget Hollywood films and smaller projects from independent producers and art houses. He rose to prominence for playing Jordan Catalano in the teenage drama My So-Called Life (1994). He later made his film debut in How to Make an American Quilt (1995) and received first notable critical praise for his performance in Prefontaine (1997). Leto played supporting roles in The Thin Red Line (1998) and Girl, Interrupted (1999), as well as the lead role in the horror film Urban Legend (1998), and earned critical acclaim after portraying heroin addict Harry Goldfarb in Darren Aronofsky’s Requiem for a Dream (2000). He has worked with director David Fincher in Fight Club (1999) and Panic Room (2002). Since the 2000s, Leto has been nominated for awards for his work in such films as American Psycho (2000), Highway (2002), Lord of War (2005), Lonely Hearts (2006), Chapter 27 (2007), and Mr. Nobody (2009). Leto is the lead vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and main songwriter for 30 Seconds to Mars. He formed the rock band in 1998 in Los Angeles, California, along with his older brother Shannon Leto. Signed with Immortal and Virgin, 30 Seconds to Mars released their self-titled debut album in 2002 to positive reviews. The band’s follow-up album, A Beautiful Lie (2005), went platinum in several countries. This Is War, the band’s third album, arrived in December 2009. Leto has also directed music videos, including the MTV Video Music Award nominated “The Kill” (2006), “Kings and Queens” (2009), and “Hurricane” (2010).

Five foods to boost your mood

We all go through periods of feeling anxious, irritable or depressed. However, there are many things you can do to help boost your mood. The foods you eat can directly influence the way you feel, so check out these top five foods to beat the blues.

 

Marmite
If you’re feeling anxious, stressed or depressed, a dose of B vitamins could help to lift your mood. B vitamins are important for normal brain function and producing mood-boosting serotonin, with vitamins B12 and B6 being particularly beneficial for regulating your mood.

To up your intake of B vitamins, try snacking on Marmite on wholegrain toast. As Marmite is fortified with vitamin B12, this is a particularly good choice of food for vegans and vegetarians who may struggle to get their recommended intake.

 

 

 

Oily fish
Omega-3 fatty acids found in oily fish are well known for being good for the heart. However, they are equally beneficial for our brain health and mood. A study by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine found that participants who had lower levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their blood were more likely to be moderately depressed and have a negative outlook.

Furthermore, a study has found surprisingly low rates of seasonal affective disorder in Icelanders, where the diet is high in omega-3 rich fish. To follow in their footsteps and help ward off the blues, try eating two portions of oily fish a week, or up to four for men.

 

Chocolate
Many people find themselves reaching for chocolate to ease a bad mood, and this could in fact be no bad thing. Research has shown that chocolate contains many chemicals which can help beat the blues, including relaxing magnesium, calming anandamide and pleasure-inducing phenylethylamine.

To up the mood-boosting benefits further, try snacking on chocolate-dipped strawberries for a healthy treat. Strawberries are not only a good source of vitamin C, which helps in the production of endorphins, but they are high in mood-enhancing flavonoids too.

 

Bananas
Bananas are high in natural sugars, making them a great remedy for low energy levels which can leave you feeling down. On top of this they are packed with mood-lifting nutrients to help put a smile on your face.

Bananas are a great source of tryptophan, an essential amino acid which boosts serotonin levels, helping to regulate your mood. Furthermore, they are rich in magnesium, which can help you to relax and vitamin B6, which can help to relieve depression.

 

Nuts
Walnuts are the perfect good-mood food, offering the combined mood-boosting properties of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B6 and tryptophan. The nuts are also a good source of folate (vitamin B9); the deficiency of which has been linked to depression.

As well as snacking on walnuts, another good nut to add into your diet is the Brazil. Brazil nuts are an extremely rich source of the mineral selenium, with research suggesting that just one Brazil nut a day can provide you with your recommended daily intake. As low levels of selenium can lead to depression, irritability and anxiety, snacking on Brazils could be the perfect healthy way to boost your mood.

By realbuzz.com

Simplicity by Dr. Edward de Bono

“Simplicity does not just happen. The evolutionary trend is the other way.  Things get even more complex as we keep adding on and seeking to deliver more.  Simplicity needs a determined effort.  There has to be the will to make things simpler.  There also has to be some special thinking.  Designing for simplicity is not as difficult as trying to simplify something which is already in progress.” 
Dr. Edward de Bono

 

In an increasingly complex world ‘simplicity’ is a key value. The pace of change is not going to stop so we have to make a conscious effort to make things simpler. Edward de Bono, with his vast experience in the area of creativity, design and perception, shows how very often a lateral thinking approach can simplify a complex matter in a powerful and simple way.

Simplicity does not just happen. Over time, things become more and more complex. New things are added on. New functions are added on. The natural tendency is toward increased complexity. Making things simpler requires a determined effort.

Just because an organization can and does cope with a complex system does not mean there is no need to simplify it. Simplifying a complex system can bring savings time, money, energy, anxiety, etc.

Simplicity™ is a formal method made of three main tools, that enables to:

• Put a high value on simplicity.

• Make a deliberate effort to seek simplicity.

• Consider value priorities and trade-offs.

• Consider starting all over again.

• Highlight the importance and the correct use of concepts.

• Design simplicity using alternatives and possibilities.

• Challenge existing elements.

• Consider breaking things down into small units.

Training of complete teams/departments is highly recommended to ensure a better implementation of the tools and the method.

After reviewing the theoretical part, applications are based on concrete examples the participants can relate to.

The Simplicity™ Tools

• Removal
• Historical Review
• Combining
• Shift and Delegate
• Challenge
• Value Shedding
• Replacement
• Wishful Thinking/Ideal Concept
• Provocative Amputation
• Bulk and Exceptions
• Modules and Small Units
• Restructuring
• Rearrange Existing Part

Benefits and immediate results:

With Simplicity™, an organisation, a team and/or an individual will drastically:

• Reduce costs
• Reduce time
• Make fewer mistakes
• Increase ROI

 

Michael Jordan vs. CEO John Rogers

history stands still

Speedy Gonzalez

deities of the day

The Sexiest Men of 2011

FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2011

FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2011

the week – October

Rihanna Named Esquire’s Sexiest Woman Alive

Rihanna is hot — and not just when it comes to her career. In addition to Billboard’s recent announcement that she just bested Madonna to become the fastest solo artist to chart 20 songs in the Top 10 of the Hot 100 chart,  the 23-year-old pop star has been named Esquire’s Sexiest Woman Alive.

Mountain Biker gets taken out by BUCK – CRAZY Footage – Only in Africa

caw art: BLAST from the Past

 

Graphic design student who created tribute ‘logo’ to Steve Jobs receives several job offers, is overwhelmed by global response

When Jonathan Mak, a second year graphic design student decided to pay his homage to the legendary, game changer Steve Jobs, little did he know that his effort would touch hundreds of thousands all around the globe.

But that is precisely what happened. Mak’s logo, which he created to pay tribute to the founder and ex-CEO of Apple, went viral right after the news of Jobs death.

Mak is a second year graphic design student at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. In a statement to the AFP, he expressed his surprise at the overwhelming popularity of his tribute to Steve Jobs by saying: “I feel so unreal.”

“You don’t get to 180 thousands notes without feeling slightly insane,” he posted on Tumblr, a microblogging site.

He also revealed that newspapers in Germany and the U.S have contacted him for buying the copyrights of the logo, and also he was receiving job offers from multiple companies.

“I am flattered by the attention but I would like to focus on my studies before taking on any full-time job,” said the 19 year old.

Read more: http://www.itproportal.com/2011/10/07/graphic-design-student-creates-viral-logo-tribute-steve-jobs-receives-several-job-offers/#ixzz1aXy1lUmd

condoms of choice

honest logos

experience zero gravity

travel with me

sometimes

in that time in life, when you realize that there is a purpose for your existence. that time is the mark left on your history. when you think that you just another day on a calendar; never thinking that sometimes you can be a season… a year… or an era of a life span of another human.

sometimes you miss yourself. you search of the warmth your smile used to give you. you miss the warmth you leave on people lips and cheeks. that is the time that you know you are someone.

sometimes, you are the difference in someone soul’s… do not waste that chance…

rionsabean photography

i was serching for some ad ideas and i stymbled with this gallery. FREAKISH!!! but worth the share.

Radiohead Creep Acoustic Flash

just get with this

The Four Ways To Be Right

The practical purpose of thinking is to enable us to understand what is going on around us so that we can react in a suitable way and also alter things to our advantage. To carry out the purpose effectively thinking must come up with right answers – at least most of the time. In fact the need to be right seems to be very much stronger than the practical requirement that thinking should be effective.

This strong need to be right has much to do with the ego and seems to be based on two things:
1. The fear-based need to understand the unknown for the sake of security.
2. The huge emphasis placed by education on the need to be right.

Understanding the unknown
An animal in a hostile, competitive world needs to know at once whether a strange new shape can be ignored or must be dealt with by fight or flight. Until there is an explanation which is at least adequate enough to enable one to decide between these choices there is a strong feeling of insecurity. One might feel that it would be better to ignore something new unless one was forced to react. By then it might be too late. In practice it is extremely difficult to ignore something before it has been explained away. This need to explain is very strong if the new shape dominates attention and does not have to be sought out. And the need to have the right explanation is much more than the idle curiosity of exploration.

Once an explanation has been put forward there seems to be a very strong need to have this explanation confirmed as being right. At the end of every lecture which included the black cylinder experiment the first question always was: ‘What made the black cylinder fall over?’ This was not unexpected for the black cylinder may well have been the most interesting part of the lecture. But what was unexpected was the very fierce resentment that arose when I declined to explain the mechanism. At first I declined simply because I did not want the details passed on to a future audience. But the resentment was so fierce that I became interested in it for its own sake. Some people tried to kick me into revealing the explanation y asking cunningly worded questions but others became rude and offensive. On one occasion there was a suggestion that I should be physically prevented from leaving the room until I had revealed the explanation. Several attempts were made to spirit the away the bag in which I kept the cylinder. Usually the lecture host was asked to worm the secret out of me and then pass it on.

In itself the mechanism could not have been of any more interest than an ordinary conjuring trick. Those who could not think of an explanation at all might have been slightly curious about how it was done. But those who had provided an explanation which satisfied themselves should have been content even if the actual mechanism was different. But it seemed that these were the people who most needed to know if they were right.

Passage taken from: “Practical Thinking,” by Edward de Bono ISBN 0140137831
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