Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Maria & Yesenia
Romani are widely dispersed. They originated from India and arrived in the Middle East first and then in Europe by the 14th century, either separating from the Dom people or, at least, having a similar history; the ancestors of both the Romani and the Dom left North India sometime between the 6th and 11th century.
Since the 19th century, some Romani have also migrated to the Americas. There are an estimated one million Roma in the United States; and 800,000 in Brazil, most of whose ancestors emigrated in the nineteenth century from eastern Europe. Brazil also includes Romani descended from people deported by the government of Portugal during the Inquisition in the colonial era. In migrations since the late nineteenth century, Romani have also moved to Canada and countries in South America.
Side Note: The mystery girl Maria found in Greece was abandoned by her mother, raised by Roma couple. It might be good for her to return to her Roma parent or better foster family.
Yesenia is a very old love story movie about Gypsy. Yesenia is a beautiful gypsy who lives different situations in an aimlessly fixed way with the company of her caravan. In one of her many trips she meets a military man Oswaldo Moncada and falls in love with him. They will have to prove that their love is stronger than their differences and social prejudice that separate them. One of the opponents of their relationship is Rashay, the patriarch of the gypsies, who opposes the relationship because the military youth does not belong to the Gypsy tribe.
Yesenia is actually a girl born out of wedlock abandoned by her rich family and brough up by a poor gypsy woman. Her birth mother is white. She and her half sister fall in love with the same man. And her half sister can not live longer because of fatal disease. After learned that Yesenia is her sister, the half sister left so that Yesenia and Oswaldo can be together. Yesenia later reunited with her birth mother and the rest of her family.
It is a happy ending movie. Do we always have happy ending in life?
Not very happy lately ......if you care ......
Lana: Beautiful and Sad
Elizabeth Woolridge Grant (born June 21, 1986), known by her stage name Lana Del Rey, is an American singer-songwriter. Del Rey started writing at the age of 18, releasing her first digital album Lana Del Ray a.k.a. Lizzy Grant in January 2010. Del Rey's music has been noted for its cinematic sound and its references to various aspects of pop culture, particularly that of the 1950s and 1960s Americana. The singer has described herself as a "self-styled gangsta Nancy Sinatra." Before signing to a major record label, Del Rey provided sole production of her music videos. Musically, she draws influence from what she deems to be the masters of each genre, including Elvis Presley, Amy Winehouse, Janis Joplin, Nirvana, Eminem, Bruce Springsteen, and Britney Spears, as well as from poetry and film noir.
She is so beautiful with such a sad voice.
Summertime Sadness
She is so beautiful with such a sad voice.
Summertime Sadness
Without You
Lucky Ones
Monday, October 7, 2013
There were the Days
"Those Were the Days" is a song credited to Gene Raskin, who put English lyrics to the Russian romance song "Dorogoi dlinnoyu" ("Дорогой длинною", lit. "By the long road"), composed by Boris Fomin (1900–1948) with words by the poet Konstantin Podrevskii. It deals with reminiscence upon youth and romantic idealism.
Georgian singer Tamara Tsereteli (1900–1968) and Russian singer Alexander Vertinsky made what were probably the earliest recordings of the song, in 1925 and in 1926 respectively.
The song is best remembered, however, in English-speaking countries, for Mary Hopkin's 1968 recording, which was a top-ten hit in both the US and the UK. On most recorded versions of the song, Raskin is credited as the writer, even though he wrote only the later English lyrics and not the melody.
Mary Hopkin (born 3 May 1950), credited on some recordings as Mary Visconti, is a Welsh folk singer best known for her 1968 UK number one single "Those Were The Days".
Hopkin was born in Pontardawe, Wales into a Welsh-speaking family; her father worked as a housing officer. She took weekly singing lessons as a child and began her musical career as a folk singer with a local group. She released an EP of Welsh-language songs for a local record label called Cambrian, based in her home town, before signing to The Beatles' Apple Records.
Her debut single, "Those Were the Days", produced by McCartney, was released in the UK on 30 August 1968 (catalogue number APPLE 2). Despite competition from a well-established star, Sandie Shaw, who released her version of the same song as a single that same year, Hopkin's version became a number one hit on the UK Singles Chart, and reached number two in the US Billboard Hot 100. It sold over a million and a half copies in the United States alone, and was awarded a gold disc by the R.I.A.A.. Global sales topped eight million.
Georgian singer Tamara Tsereteli (1900–1968) and Russian singer Alexander Vertinsky made what were probably the earliest recordings of the song, in 1925 and in 1926 respectively.
The song is best remembered, however, in English-speaking countries, for Mary Hopkin's 1968 recording, which was a top-ten hit in both the US and the UK. On most recorded versions of the song, Raskin is credited as the writer, even though he wrote only the later English lyrics and not the melody.
Mary Hopkin (born 3 May 1950), credited on some recordings as Mary Visconti, is a Welsh folk singer best known for her 1968 UK number one single "Those Were The Days".
Hopkin was born in Pontardawe, Wales into a Welsh-speaking family; her father worked as a housing officer. She took weekly singing lessons as a child and began her musical career as a folk singer with a local group. She released an EP of Welsh-language songs for a local record label called Cambrian, based in her home town, before signing to The Beatles' Apple Records.
Her debut single, "Those Were the Days", produced by McCartney, was released in the UK on 30 August 1968 (catalogue number APPLE 2). Despite competition from a well-established star, Sandie Shaw, who released her version of the same song as a single that same year, Hopkin's version became a number one hit on the UK Singles Chart, and reached number two in the US Billboard Hot 100. It sold over a million and a half copies in the United States alone, and was awarded a gold disc by the R.I.A.A.. Global sales topped eight million.
Friday, October 4, 2013
Joan Baez: Diamond and Rust
"Diamonds & Rust" is a song written and performed by Joan Baez. Released in 1975.
In the song, Baez recounts an out-of-the-blue phone call from an old lover, which sends her a decade back in time, to a "crummy" hotel in Greenwich Village; she recalls giving him a pair of cuff-links, and summarizes that memories bring "diamonds and rust." The song, which was a top-40 hit for Baez on the U.S. pop singles chart, is regarded by a number of critics, as well as by Baez fans, as one of her best compositions. It served as the title song on Baez's gold-selling Diamonds & Rust album in 1975.
In 1975 live, the original line is:
In 2007 live performance, the line becomes forty years ago..... She has changed to 20, 30 40 years ago after the first release.
1975 Live (10 years ago)
2007 Grammy Live (40 years ago)
With Bob Dylan
Love Song to a Stranger
In the song, Baez recounts an out-of-the-blue phone call from an old lover, which sends her a decade back in time, to a "crummy" hotel in Greenwich Village; she recalls giving him a pair of cuff-links, and summarizes that memories bring "diamonds and rust." The song, which was a top-40 hit for Baez on the U.S. pop singles chart, is regarded by a number of critics, as well as by Baez fans, as one of her best compositions. It served as the title song on Baez's gold-selling Diamonds & Rust album in 1975.
In 1975 live, the original line is:
Ten years ago
I bought you some cufflinks
You brought me something
We both know what memories can bring
They bring diamonds and rust
In 2007 live performance, the line becomes forty years ago..... She has changed to 20, 30 40 years ago after the first release.
1975 Live (10 years ago)
2007 Grammy Live (40 years ago)
With Bob Dylan
Love Song to a Stranger
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Relaxation Anywhere (18 minutes)
Guided Meditation - Blissful Deep Relaxation
(It is a nice one, can use on cell everywhere :-))))
(It is a nice one, can use on cell everywhere :-))))
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Christina
She taught herself how to play guitar as a 16-year-old by watching a videotape of Shannon Hoon from the group Blind Melon performing on VH1.
Blue Bird
Distance
A Thousand Years
Her Tattoos & Meanings
http://stealherstyle.net/tattoos/christina-perri-tattoos/
Freedom
We may not be free of worries and fears. Our thoughts are free.We may not prevent people from bothering us. We are still free to leave people bothering us.
Can you do whatever you want? Can society restrict you from doing this or that? When you are miserable, did society offer helping hands? Why society has right to restrict you from doing this or that? Do what you like to do. Think what you like to think. As long as we don't hurt others.
Among millions of people in the world, this particular person enters your life and chose you to be nice to. In a good sunny or a sad rainy day, there is someone being sweet and cute, who warms your heart in a special way. When you are still breathing, enjoy the freedom of loving and being loved. In a good sunny day, say you love him/her. Love and cherish that person - and you know who that person is. :-)))))
== remotely for the famous author but currently blamed for her life choice: Ms.Y.S. ==
Calliope - Beautiful Voice
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| Male Calliope Hummingbird |
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| Female Calliope Hummingbird |
The Calliope Hummingbird is the smallest breeding bird found in Canada and the United States. The only smaller species ever found in the U.S. is the Bumblebee Hummingbird, an accidental vagrant from Mexico. An adult Calliope Hummingbird can measure 7–10 cm (2.8–3.9 in) in length, span 11 cm (4.3 in) across the wings and weigh 2 to 3 g (0.071 to 0.11 oz). These birds have glossy green on the back and crown with white underparts. Their bill and tail are relatively short. The adult male has wine-red streaks on the throat, green flanks and a dark tail. Females and immatures have a pinkish wash on the flanks, dark streaks on the throat and a dark tail with white tips. The only similar birds are the Rufous Hummingbird and the Allen's Hummingbird, but these birds are larger with more distinct and contrasting rufous markings on tail and flanks, and longer central tail feathers.
Calliope Hummingbird is migratory bird, generally leaving their breeding grounds earlier than most birds to take advantage of the late-summer wildflowers in the mountains of western North America. They are believed to be the smallest-bodied long distance migrant in the world. Despite its unique characteristics in the avian world, Calliope Hummingbird has not been well studied, leaving much of its life history unknown.
Monday, April 22, 2013
Juicy 522/S
A cute sun shade created from a brand called Juicy Couture with the initial on the frame. The pretty pink case is cute too. Guess who will be happy to wear this special customer made glasses walking under the sun .... :-)))))))
Frame Model: JUICY 522/S.
Color Name: Espresso Pink Frame/Brown Pink Lens
Cost: $260 from personal pocket, VSP covers the other half (eye exam, frame, high index/digital, etc)
Juicy Couture Juicy 522/S Sunglasses frame is part of the Juicy Couture Eyewear Collection. Made from high quality Acetate material. Is considered a frame from one of the Semi-Rectangle shapes and styles. These frames are available in prescription if desired. Frame is currently available in a total of 4 different colors.
0807 Black (Y7 gray gradient lens)
0RH2 Brown Aqua Fade (Y6 brown gradient lens)
0ERN Expresso Pink (RN brown pink lens) --- this is what I got
0RH1 Navy Red (Y7 gray gradient lens)
BRAND
Juicy Couture (JC) is a contemporary casual wear and dressy apparels seller based in Arleta, Los Angeles, California founded by Pamela Skaist-Levy and Gela Nash-Taylor in 1997. It was later purchased by the Liz Claiborne fashion company, and Juicy Couture has turned into a global seller with their signature velour tracksuits and other fashions that span everything from apparel, handbags, shoes, intimates, swimwear, fragrance, accessories, sunglasses, yoga and babywear. Juicy Couture is marketed as a high-end clothing line and is aimed at females aged 10–26.
Juicy Couture and Munirah was started by two friends in 1995. Gela Nash and Pamela Skaist-Levy, both residing in Pacoima, California, decided to create their own fashion label, Travis Jeans, selling maternity pants. In 1996 the girls changed the name to Juicy Couture. From 1996, after establishing their company and needing to get public attention for the brand, Nash and Levy started to send their completed designs to celebrities. In 2001, the famous Juicy tracksuit was introduced and custom designed for Madonna; and Madonna turned the velour tracksuit into a trend. The public appearance of clothes by celebrities made the brand famous almost instantly. Madonna was the first big break through celebrity endorsement for the company. Later, in 2004, the velour tracksuit once again became very popular among celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, and Paris Hilton. Juicy Couture then became a brand known around the world for the image of being the outfit of the “new money”. Juicy Couture, which was a very limited brand being available at very few locations until the late 2000s. In 2003 Fifth & Pacific Companies, Inc. (Formerly Liz Claiborne Inc.) acquired the company.
LOGO
All of the Juicy Couture items are manufactured with the company signature logo: two highland terriers holding a shield bearing three hearts and Love G&P (for Gela and Pamela). A crown lies on top, while a Juicy Couture banner flutters above the slogan, "Made in the Glamorous USA". The logo was invented after a few years before they invented Juicy Couture.
NAME
Couture is the French word for "sewing." Couture clothes are those that are fitted and sewn specifically for a client, often requiring several fittings for an exacting fit. The clothes may be specifically designed for the client, such as a one-of-a-kind wedding dress or a one-of-a-kind red carpet ensemble, or they may be part of a designer's couture collection, which are the pieces the designer shows that are available for custom fit. Couture simply means whatever the item is that is the only one made of it. The item has to also be very exquisite. A lot of celebrities get couture items because they are one of a kind and made specifically for them.
Frame Model: JUICY 522/S.
Color Name: Espresso Pink Frame/Brown Pink Lens
Cost: $260 from personal pocket, VSP covers the other half (eye exam, frame, high index/digital, etc)
Juicy Couture Juicy 522/S Sunglasses frame is part of the Juicy Couture Eyewear Collection. Made from high quality Acetate material. Is considered a frame from one of the Semi-Rectangle shapes and styles. These frames are available in prescription if desired. Frame is currently available in a total of 4 different colors.
0807 Black (Y7 gray gradient lens)
0RH2 Brown Aqua Fade (Y6 brown gradient lens)
0ERN Expresso Pink (RN brown pink lens) --- this is what I got
0RH1 Navy Red (Y7 gray gradient lens)
BRAND
Juicy Couture (JC) is a contemporary casual wear and dressy apparels seller based in Arleta, Los Angeles, California founded by Pamela Skaist-Levy and Gela Nash-Taylor in 1997. It was later purchased by the Liz Claiborne fashion company, and Juicy Couture has turned into a global seller with their signature velour tracksuits and other fashions that span everything from apparel, handbags, shoes, intimates, swimwear, fragrance, accessories, sunglasses, yoga and babywear. Juicy Couture is marketed as a high-end clothing line and is aimed at females aged 10–26.Juicy Couture and Munirah was started by two friends in 1995. Gela Nash and Pamela Skaist-Levy, both residing in Pacoima, California, decided to create their own fashion label, Travis Jeans, selling maternity pants. In 1996 the girls changed the name to Juicy Couture. From 1996, after establishing their company and needing to get public attention for the brand, Nash and Levy started to send their completed designs to celebrities. In 2001, the famous Juicy tracksuit was introduced and custom designed for Madonna; and Madonna turned the velour tracksuit into a trend. The public appearance of clothes by celebrities made the brand famous almost instantly. Madonna was the first big break through celebrity endorsement for the company. Later, in 2004, the velour tracksuit once again became very popular among celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, and Paris Hilton. Juicy Couture then became a brand known around the world for the image of being the outfit of the “new money”. Juicy Couture, which was a very limited brand being available at very few locations until the late 2000s. In 2003 Fifth & Pacific Companies, Inc. (Formerly Liz Claiborne Inc.) acquired the company.
LOGO
All of the Juicy Couture items are manufactured with the company signature logo: two highland terriers holding a shield bearing three hearts and Love G&P (for Gela and Pamela). A crown lies on top, while a Juicy Couture banner flutters above the slogan, "Made in the Glamorous USA". The logo was invented after a few years before they invented Juicy Couture.NAME
Couture is the French word for "sewing." Couture clothes are those that are fitted and sewn specifically for a client, often requiring several fittings for an exacting fit. The clothes may be specifically designed for the client, such as a one-of-a-kind wedding dress or a one-of-a-kind red carpet ensemble, or they may be part of a designer's couture collection, which are the pieces the designer shows that are available for custom fit. Couture simply means whatever the item is that is the only one made of it. The item has to also be very exquisite. A lot of celebrities get couture items because they are one of a kind and made specifically for them.
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Precious One
Pi's Lullaby is the intro song of the 2012 film Life of Pi by director Ang Lee. It was composed by Mychael Danna and sung by Bombay Jayashri. The lyrics, in Tamil, were written by Bombay Jayashri. The song earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song. The nomination marks the first ever Tamil song to be nominated for a Best Original Song Oscar.
Working on the song, Director Ang Lee explained to Jayashri the mood and feeling the song should evoke. Jayashri notes in her blog that he told her: “A child sleeps not because he is sleepy, but because he feels safe". We want to be that child feeling safe and warm and protected :-))))))
Lyrics English Translation
My darling, the apple of my eye,
Go to sleep, my dear precious one.
Are you a peacock? A peacock displaying its beautiful plumage?
Are you a Cuckoo Bird? Are you the chirping Cuckoo Bird?
Are you the moon? Are you the moon's light?
Are you the eyelid? Are you the dreams within the eyelids?
Sleep humming..
Sleep humming..
Are you a flower? Are you the sweet nectar of the flower?
Are you a fruit? Are you the sweet taste of the ripened fruit?
Sleep humming..
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of South India and North-east Sri Lanka. It has official status in the Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Tamil is also a national language of Sri Lanka and an official language of Singapore and Mauritius. It is also chiefly spoken in the states of Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Andaman and Nicobar Islands as one of the secondary languages. It is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India and was declared a classical language by the government of India in 2004. Tamil is also spoken by significant minorities in Malaysia, Canada, South Africa, Fiji, Germany, USA, Netherlands, Mauritius and Réunion as well as emigrant communities around the world.
Tamil is one of the longest surviving classical languages in the world. It has been described as "the only language of contemporary India which is recognizably continuous with a classical past" and having "one of the richest literatures in the world". Tamil literature has existed for over 2000 years. The earliest epigraphic records found on rock edicts and hero stones date from around the 3rd century BCE. The earliest period of Tamil literature, Sangam literature, is dated from ca. 300 BCE – 300 CE. Tamil language inscriptions written c. 1st century BCE and 2nd century CE have been discovered in Egypt, Sri Lanka and Thailand. The two earliest manuscripts from India, to be acknowledged and registered by UNESCO Memory of the World register in 1997 and 2005 were in Tamil. More than 55% of the epigraphical inscriptions (about 55,000) found by the Archaeological Survey of India are in the Tamil language. According to a 2001 survey, there were 1,863 newspapers published in Tamil, of which 353 were dailies. It has the oldest extant literature amongst other Dravidian languages. The variety and quality of classical Tamil literature has led to its being described as "one of the great classical traditions and literatures of the world".
Working on the song, Director Ang Lee explained to Jayashri the mood and feeling the song should evoke. Jayashri notes in her blog that he told her: “A child sleeps not because he is sleepy, but because he feels safe". We want to be that child feeling safe and warm and protected :-))))))
Lyrics English Translation
My darling, the apple of my eye,
Go to sleep, my dear precious one.
Are you a peacock? A peacock displaying its beautiful plumage?
Are you a Cuckoo Bird? Are you the chirping Cuckoo Bird?
Are you the moon? Are you the moon's light?
Are you the eyelid? Are you the dreams within the eyelids?
Sleep humming..
Sleep humming..
Are you a flower? Are you the sweet nectar of the flower?
Are you a fruit? Are you the sweet taste of the ripened fruit?
Sleep humming..
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of South India and North-east Sri Lanka. It has official status in the Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Tamil is also a national language of Sri Lanka and an official language of Singapore and Mauritius. It is also chiefly spoken in the states of Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Andaman and Nicobar Islands as one of the secondary languages. It is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India and was declared a classical language by the government of India in 2004. Tamil is also spoken by significant minorities in Malaysia, Canada, South Africa, Fiji, Germany, USA, Netherlands, Mauritius and Réunion as well as emigrant communities around the world.
Tamil is one of the longest surviving classical languages in the world. It has been described as "the only language of contemporary India which is recognizably continuous with a classical past" and having "one of the richest literatures in the world". Tamil literature has existed for over 2000 years. The earliest epigraphic records found on rock edicts and hero stones date from around the 3rd century BCE. The earliest period of Tamil literature, Sangam literature, is dated from ca. 300 BCE – 300 CE. Tamil language inscriptions written c. 1st century BCE and 2nd century CE have been discovered in Egypt, Sri Lanka and Thailand. The two earliest manuscripts from India, to be acknowledged and registered by UNESCO Memory of the World register in 1997 and 2005 were in Tamil. More than 55% of the epigraphical inscriptions (about 55,000) found by the Archaeological Survey of India are in the Tamil language. According to a 2001 survey, there were 1,863 newspapers published in Tamil, of which 353 were dailies. It has the oldest extant literature amongst other Dravidian languages. The variety and quality of classical Tamil literature has led to its being described as "one of the great classical traditions and literatures of the world".
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Air Jordan VII
What a girl (my niece) really wants is Air Jordan 7 (VII) Retro "Orion" that was release in 2011. There is nowhere to find an authentic one to buy for her!!! The fake Jordan sites having pictures of those shoes either steal your credit card information or ship you a pair of fake shoe. Most of the time, ship nothing. There are horrible stories posted on the internet that no shipment will occur or you will receive a bill that your credit card was charged on some remote oversea store or motel that you have never been. I guess she will be disappointed at this moment. But I think the AJ 4 retro I bought for her will make her happy for a little while.
What is Air Jordan 7 and why is it so special?
Air Jordan 7 (VII) Retro "Orion"
Model: Air Jordan 7
Color: White / Orion Blue – Black-Infrared
Article #: 304775-105
Release: March 26th 2011
Price: $150
Air Jordan 7 (VII) Retro "Olympic"
Model: Air Jordan 7
Color: White/Metallic Gold-Obsidian-True Red
Article #: 304775-135
Release: Jul 21, 2012
Price: $160
Original
White/Light Silver-True Red
Black/Light Graphite-Bordeaux
Black/True Red
White/Midnight Navy/True Red
White/Black-Cardinal Red
Retro
Black/Dark Charcoal-True Red
White/Metallic Gold-Midnight Navy-True Red
White/Black-Cardinal Red-Bronze
Retro +
White/French Blue-Flint Grey
Pearl Wht/Bright Ceramic-Pacific Blue
Black/Chambray-Light Graphite (low)
The Air Jordan 7 was worn by Mike in the 1991-92 season as well as the gold-medal winning Barcelona Olympic Games.
While wearing the Air Jordan 7′s, Michael Jordan won his third MVP award, second NBA championship, and the NBA scoring title. On top of that, Jordan took home his second Olympic Gold Medal when the Dream Team of ’92 crushed the international competition including a 116-48 rout over Angola.
The Air Jordan 7 is a very unique shoe in the Jordan line as well as a basketball shoe. The Air Jordan 7 featured Huarache technology which made the shoe really stick to your foot. The shoe was much lighter weight than some of the previous Air Jordans as well. The Air Jordan 7 was also unique in that it did not feature the “Nike Air” logo, a visible air unit, or clear soles.
Once again, designed by Tinker Hatfield, the shoe had something new. A neoprene sockliner was the first of its kind. The Air Jordan 7 was promoted in a marketing campaign in which Michael Jordan appeared with Bugs Bunny. The Air Jordan 7′s then inherited the nickname “the Buggs”.The Air Jordan 7 was a love/hate shoe. Many collectors thought it was the greatest shoe ever, while many thought it was the worst shoe imaginable. None-the-less, it is still a very popular shoe and has a large following whenever re-released. The first retro release happened in December, 2002, but Nike is set to bring the Air Jordan 7 back again. In 2004, Nike re-released the Olympic colorway to celebrate the 2004 Athens Games. In 2006, Nike is set to bring back the White/Black-Cardinal Jordan 7′s as well as a handful of Retro+’s.
http://www.nicekicks.com/air-jordans/air-jordan-7/
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| Air Jordan 7 Retro - Olympic |
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| Air Jordan 7 Retro - Orion |
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| Air Jordan 7 Retro - Orion (back with number 23) |
Air Jordan 7 (VII) Retro "Orion"
Model: Air Jordan 7
Color: White / Orion Blue – Black-Infrared
Article #: 304775-105
Release: March 26th 2011
Price: $150
Air Jordan 7 (VII) Retro "Olympic"
Model: Air Jordan 7
Color: White/Metallic Gold-Obsidian-True Red
Article #: 304775-135
Release: Jul 21, 2012
Price: $160
Original
White/Light Silver-True Red
Black/Light Graphite-Bordeaux
Black/True Red
White/Midnight Navy/True Red
White/Black-Cardinal Red
Retro
Black/Dark Charcoal-True Red
White/Metallic Gold-Midnight Navy-True Red
White/Black-Cardinal Red-Bronze
Retro +
White/French Blue-Flint Grey
Pearl Wht/Bright Ceramic-Pacific Blue
Black/Chambray-Light Graphite (low)
The Air Jordan 7 was worn by Mike in the 1991-92 season as well as the gold-medal winning Barcelona Olympic Games.
While wearing the Air Jordan 7′s, Michael Jordan won his third MVP award, second NBA championship, and the NBA scoring title. On top of that, Jordan took home his second Olympic Gold Medal when the Dream Team of ’92 crushed the international competition including a 116-48 rout over Angola.
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| Michael Jordan wore Air Jordan 7 |
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| Michael Jordan wore Air Jordan 7 |
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| Michael Jordan wore Air Jordan 7 |
Once again, designed by Tinker Hatfield, the shoe had something new. A neoprene sockliner was the first of its kind. The Air Jordan 7 was promoted in a marketing campaign in which Michael Jordan appeared with Bugs Bunny. The Air Jordan 7′s then inherited the nickname “the Buggs”.The Air Jordan 7 was a love/hate shoe. Many collectors thought it was the greatest shoe ever, while many thought it was the worst shoe imaginable. None-the-less, it is still a very popular shoe and has a large following whenever re-released. The first retro release happened in December, 2002, but Nike is set to bring the Air Jordan 7 back again. In 2004, Nike re-released the Olympic colorway to celebrate the 2004 Athens Games. In 2006, Nike is set to bring back the White/Black-Cardinal Jordan 7′s as well as a handful of Retro+’s.
http://www.nicekicks.com/air-jordans/air-jordan-7/
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Air Jordan IV Retro Thunder
It was a very difficult task to buy a pair of shoes for my niece. What she asked is Air Jordan 7 Retro or Air Jordan 4 Retro Thunder. After risking on several fake "cheap Jordan" scam sites, finally I found it in a real store (Champs Sports) inside a Mall. There are so many fake Jordan shoe sites on the internet. It is better to buy from a real store.
Interesting Fact Observed: Jordan shoes are only made for Men or Kid in School or Infant! There is almost NO Jordan shoe for WOMEN!!! ((someone guessed women don't like AJ shoes?)) Kids' shoe versions are considered as authentic ones although there are slightly differences compared to Men's versions.
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| Air Jordan 4 Retro Thunder - Grad School |
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| Air Jordan 4 Retro Thunder - Men |
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| Oops, Air Jordan 4 cut in half? It is an Air Jordan 4 Thunder Sneaker CAKE!!! |
What is Air Jordan 4 Retro Thunder?
Air Jordan 4 (IV) Retro "Thunder"
Model: Air Jordan 4
Color: Black/White-Tour Yellow
Article #: 308497-008
Release: Dec 22, 2012
Price: $160
Air Jordan 4 (IV) Retro "Thunder"
Mode: Air Jordan 4
Color: Black/Tour Yellow
Article #: 314257-071
Release: August 23 2006
Price: $500
The Air Jordan 4 took the world by storm in 1989. Along with a career season came a career sneaker. Tinker Hatfield designed this shoe. The Air Jordan 4 featured many new design concepts. First, the straps on the side for increased ankle support. It was nearly impossible for MJ to roll his ankle in these shoes. The Air Jordan 4 again featured the air sole heel for paded cushioning and a full length midsole. In the White/Black-Cement, the shoe featured a unique texturing nicknamed “Cookies & Cream” for its striking resemblance. The Air Jordan 4 was another masterpiece to the Jordan lineup.
While wearing the Air Jordan 4, Michael Jordan reached new points in his career. Taking home another scoring title with 32.5 points per game, Jordan also appeared in the All-Star Game, First Team NBA, and All-Defense. This year was arguably Jordan’s best year despite no championship.
It was in the Air Jordan 4′s that Jordan made “the shot” which was a series winning shot at the buzzer to advance the Bulls to the next round in a do or die situation.
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| Michael Jordan wore Air Jordan 4 |
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| Michael Jordan wore Air Jordan 4 |
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| Michael Jordan wore Air Jordan 4 |
Nike continued the Jordan 4 commercials with Mars Blackmon (Spike Lee) and created the famous Can/Can’t TV commercial. Spike Lee really liked these shoes personally and gave them some extra promotion in his movie Do The Right Thing.
Unlike the first series of retro Jordans in the mid-90s, the retro Jordans were an incredible success starting with the Retro Air Jordan 4 in 1999. When the Air Jordan 4′s were retro’d 1999 in white/black and black/cement grey it was crazy. Stores sold out after a few hours and everyone seemed to want a pair. Nike, or Jordan Brand, realized that this was a golden opportunity to cash in so they started releasing so called Retro+ models. These had a similar design to the original but featured new colors or some minor design changes. There have been different reactions to the Retro+ models and not all of them have been positive but they seemed to sell pretty well so probably most people were happy with them.
The Air Jordan 4 is also the first laser etched Jordan retros to be released. An online exclusive created 2 days of chaos across the US as thousands of Jordan heads tried to logon to Nike’s website to buy the limited sneakers. Nike released 2 colors termed “thunder” (Black/Yellow) and “lightning” (Yellow/Black). The prices were $500 and $250 respectively. Despite anger on the part of many Jordan collectors, both colorways sold out.
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Saturday, March 23, 2013
Just the Way You Are
"Just the Way You Are" is a song by American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars, and is the lead single from his debut studio album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans.It was released in the United States on July 20, 2010. It has also received airplay from AOL Radio's New Pop First station. The song was written by The Smeezingtons, Khalil Walton, and Needlz and produced by The Smeezingtons, and Needlz. The music video, directed by Ethan Lader, was released on September 8, 2010 and features Peruvian born Australian actress Nathalie Kelley.
Bruno said of the song, "It took me months to come up with 'Just the Way You Are'... I wasn't thinking of anything deep or poetic. I was telling a story. Get ready to fall in love!" He added, "I'm a big fan of songs like Joe Cocker's 'You Are So Beautiful' and Eric Clapton's 'Wonderful Tonight' - songs that go straight to the point. You know, there's no mind-boggling lyrics or twists in the story - they just come directly from the heart. And to me 'Just The Way You Are' is one of those songs. There's nothing mind-blowing about it. I'm just telling a woman she looks beautiful the way she IS - and, let's be honest, what woman doesn't wanna hear those lyrics?!" The song is in the Key of F Major and consists of the chords F, D-minor and B-Flat.
Peter Gene Hernandez (born October 8, 1985), known by his stage name Bruno Mars, is raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, by a family of musicians, Mars began making music at a young age and performed in various musical venues in his hometown throughout his childhood. He graduated from high school and then moved to Los Angeles, California, to pursue a musical career. Mars produced songs for other artists, joining production team The Smeezingtons. In October 2010, he released his debut album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans. Anchored by the worldwide number-one singles "Just the Way You Are" and "Grenade", the album peaked at number three on the Billboard 200. Mars was nominated for seven Grammys at the 53rd Grammy Awards, winning Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "Just the Way You Are". His second studio album, Unorthodox Jukebox, was released on December 11, 2012.
Mars' music is noted for displaying a wide variety of styles and influences, and contains elements of many musical genres. He has worked with an assortment of artists from various genres. As a child, he was highly influenced by artists such as Little Richard, Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson and would often impersonate these artists from a young age. Mars also incorporates reggae- and Motown-inspired sounds into his work. Worldwide, Mars became the best-selling digital artist in 2011. He had three singles in the top ten, including first place with "Just the Way You Are", which sold 12.5 million copies. Mars won Best International Male Solo Artist at the 2012 BRIT Awards. Bruno Mars has sold 6 million albums and 40 million singles worldwide.
His father is of half Puerto Rican and half Jewish (from Hungary and Ukraine) descent. Mars' mother immigrated to Hawaii from the Philippines as a child, and is of Filipino and some Spanish descent. At the age of two, he was nicknamed "Bruno" by his father, because of his resemblance to legendary professional wrestler Bruno Sammartino. He adopted his stage name from the nickname, adding "Mars" at the end because "I felt like I didn't have [any] pizzazz, and a lot of girls say I’m out of this world, so I was like I guess I'm from Mars."
Her eyes, her eyes
make the stars look like they're not shining
Her hair, her hair
falls perfectly without her trying
She's so beautiful
And I tell her everyday (yeahh)
I know, I know
When I compliment her she won't believe me
And it's so, it's so
Sad to think that she don't see what I see
But everytime she asks me "Do I look okay?"
I say
[Chorus]
When I see your face
There's not a thing that I would change
'Cause you're amazing
Just the way you are
And when you smile
The whole world stops and stares for a while
'Cause girl you're amazing
Just the way you are
...
Her lips, her lips
I could kiss them all day if she let me
Her laugh, her laugh
she hates but I think it's so sexy
She's so beautiful
And I tell her everyday
Oh you know, you know, you know
I'd never ask you to change
If perfects what you're searching for
Then just stay the same
So don't even bother asking if you look okay
'Cause you know I'll say
[Chorus]
When I see your face
There's not a thing that I would change
'Cause you're amazing
Just the way you are
And when you smile
The whole world stops and stares for a while
'Cause girl you're amazing
Just the way you are
The way you are
The way you are
'Cause girl your amazing just the way you are
Bruno said of the song, "It took me months to come up with 'Just the Way You Are'... I wasn't thinking of anything deep or poetic. I was telling a story. Get ready to fall in love!" He added, "I'm a big fan of songs like Joe Cocker's 'You Are So Beautiful' and Eric Clapton's 'Wonderful Tonight' - songs that go straight to the point. You know, there's no mind-boggling lyrics or twists in the story - they just come directly from the heart. And to me 'Just The Way You Are' is one of those songs. There's nothing mind-blowing about it. I'm just telling a woman she looks beautiful the way she IS - and, let's be honest, what woman doesn't wanna hear those lyrics?!" The song is in the Key of F Major and consists of the chords F, D-minor and B-Flat.
Peter Gene Hernandez (born October 8, 1985), known by his stage name Bruno Mars, is raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, by a family of musicians, Mars began making music at a young age and performed in various musical venues in his hometown throughout his childhood. He graduated from high school and then moved to Los Angeles, California, to pursue a musical career. Mars produced songs for other artists, joining production team The Smeezingtons. In October 2010, he released his debut album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans. Anchored by the worldwide number-one singles "Just the Way You Are" and "Grenade", the album peaked at number three on the Billboard 200. Mars was nominated for seven Grammys at the 53rd Grammy Awards, winning Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "Just the Way You Are". His second studio album, Unorthodox Jukebox, was released on December 11, 2012.
Mars' music is noted for displaying a wide variety of styles and influences, and contains elements of many musical genres. He has worked with an assortment of artists from various genres. As a child, he was highly influenced by artists such as Little Richard, Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson and would often impersonate these artists from a young age. Mars also incorporates reggae- and Motown-inspired sounds into his work. Worldwide, Mars became the best-selling digital artist in 2011. He had three singles in the top ten, including first place with "Just the Way You Are", which sold 12.5 million copies. Mars won Best International Male Solo Artist at the 2012 BRIT Awards. Bruno Mars has sold 6 million albums and 40 million singles worldwide.
His father is of half Puerto Rican and half Jewish (from Hungary and Ukraine) descent. Mars' mother immigrated to Hawaii from the Philippines as a child, and is of Filipino and some Spanish descent. At the age of two, he was nicknamed "Bruno" by his father, because of his resemblance to legendary professional wrestler Bruno Sammartino. He adopted his stage name from the nickname, adding "Mars" at the end because "I felt like I didn't have [any] pizzazz, and a lot of girls say I’m out of this world, so I was like I guess I'm from Mars."
Her eyes, her eyes
make the stars look like they're not shining
Her hair, her hair
falls perfectly without her trying
She's so beautiful
And I tell her everyday (yeahh)
I know, I know
When I compliment her she won't believe me
And it's so, it's so
Sad to think that she don't see what I see
But everytime she asks me "Do I look okay?"
I say
[Chorus]
When I see your face
There's not a thing that I would change
'Cause you're amazing
Just the way you are
And when you smile
The whole world stops and stares for a while
'Cause girl you're amazing
Just the way you are
...
Her lips, her lips
I could kiss them all day if she let me
Her laugh, her laugh
she hates but I think it's so sexy
She's so beautiful
And I tell her everyday
Oh you know, you know, you know
I'd never ask you to change
If perfects what you're searching for
Then just stay the same
So don't even bother asking if you look okay
'Cause you know I'll say
[Chorus]
When I see your face
There's not a thing that I would change
'Cause you're amazing
Just the way you are
And when you smile
The whole world stops and stares for a while
'Cause girl you're amazing
Just the way you are
The way you are
The way you are
'Cause girl your amazing just the way you are
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Irish Step Dance
Each step is a sequence of foot movements, leg movements and leaps, which lasts for 8 bars of music, starting on the right foot. This is then repeated on the left foot to complete the step. Hard shoe dancing includes clicking (striking the heels of the shoes against each other), trebles (the toe of the shoe striking the floor), stamps (the entire foot striking the floor), and an increasing number of complicated combinations of taps from the toes and heels. [[Irish-American, did you wear green today??? Can you dance for me???? :-)))))]]
Competitive step dancing has grown steadily since the mid 1900s, and more rapidly since the appearance of Riverdance. An organized stepdance competition is referred to as a feis (pron.: /ˈfɛʃ/, plural feisanna). The word feis means "festival" in Irish, and strictly speaking is also composed of competitions in music and crafts. Féile ("faila") is a more correct term for the dance competition, but the terms may be used interchangeably.
Riverdance was the interval act in the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest which contributed to the popularity of Irish stepdance, and is still considered a significant watershed in Irish culture. Its roots are in a three-part suite of baroque-influenced traditional music called "Timedance" composed, recorded and performed for the contest, which was hosted in Ireland. This first performance featured Irish Dancing Champions Jean Butler and Michael Flatley, the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and the Celtic choral group Anuna with a score written by Bill Whelan. Riverdance's success includes an eight-week sell out season at Radio City Music Hall, New York, with the sales of merchanise resulting in Radio City Music Hall merchandise sale’s record smashed during the first performance, sell-out tours at King’s Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, and The Green Glens Arena, Millstreet, Co. Cork, Ireland, plus a huge three and a half month return to The Apollo in Hammersmith with astounding advance ticket sales of over five million pounds.
Riverdance Finale - With Michael Flatley & Jean Butler
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Taste: Women vs Men
A study of 2,000 adults, commissioned by Direct Line for its 40 Seconds Straight short film competition, found that men look for sex, nudity and action, whereas women prefer a musical rom-com with a happy ending. It’s official!
Women:
- Happy Ending
- Tearjerker scene
- Song and dance
- Romantic comedy
- Psychological thriller
- Straight-talking characters
- Musical
- Animation
- Tragedy
- Disaster
- Sci-fi/Fantasy
- Action sequence
- Chase scene
- Martial arts
- Violent/Gory scene
- Sex/Nude scene
- Time travel
- Violence
Only those are true for me :-))))):
Happy Ending
Romantic comedy
Song and dance (Sound of music)
Time Travel (Lake House)
Animation (Shrek)
Futurist Martial arts (Matrix, Crunching Tiger)
Sci-fi Action/Fantasy
I think men like: Sci-fi/Fantasy, Action, Chase scene, Sex/Nude scene, Martial arts, Horror, Adventure.
Yes, we are from different planets ...... don't look at me like that if I can't watch the movie you like the best. Sorrrrrry ;-))))))
Method Actor
Despite his training in the classical presentational acting style at the Bristol Old Vic, he is a method actor, known for his constant devotion to and research of his roles. Often, he will remain completely in character for the duration of the shooting schedule of his films, even to the point of adversely affecting his health.
(1) Day-Lewis threw his personal version of "method acting" into full throttle in 1989 with his performance as Christy Brown in Jim Sheridan's My Left Foot which garnered him numerous awards, including the Academy Award for Best Actor. Daniel prepared for his role by frequent visits to Sandymount School Clinic in Dublin, where he formed friendships with several people with disabilities, some of whom had no speech. During filming, his eccentricities came to the fore, due to his refusal to break character. Playing a severely paralysed character on screen, off screen Day-Lewis had to be moved around the set in his wheelchair, and crew members would curse at having to lift him over camera and lighting wires, all so that he might gain insight into all aspects of Brown's life, including the embarrassments.
(2) In 1993, Day-Lewis played Newland Archer in Martin Scorsese's adaptation of the Edith Wharton novel The Age of Innocence, opposite Winona Ryder and Michelle Pfeiffer. To prepare for the film, set in America's Gilded Age, he wore 1870s-period aristocratic clothing around New York City for two months, including top hat, cane and cape in cold weather.
(3) In November 2010, it was announced that Day-Lewis would play Abraham Lincoln in Steven Spielberg's film Lincoln. Based on the book Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln, the film began shooting in Richmond, Virginia in October 2011. The film was released in select US cities on November 9, 2012, and received a US national release on November 16, 2012. Day-Lewis spent a year in preparation for the role, a time he requested from Spielberg. Day-Lewis read over 100 books on Lincoln, and long worked with the film's makeup artist to achieve a physical likeness to Lincoln. Lincoln received widespread critical acclaim, with major praise directed to Day-Lewis' performance.
He is known as one of the most selective actors in the film industry, having starred in only five films since 1998, with as many as five years between roles.
He has twice won the Academy Award for Best Actor, for his portrayals of Christy Brown in My Left Foot (1989) and Daniel Plainview in There Will Be Blood (2007). He also won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor and the Screen Actors' Guild Award for his role as Bill "The Butcher" Cutting in Gangs of New York (2002). Most recently, he won his fourth BAFTA Award for Best Actor, the Golden Globe for Best Actor - Motion Picture Drama and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for his role as Abraham Lincoln in Steven Spielberg's Lincoln (2012), for which he is also currently nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor.
Will he win tonight? Yes as Abraham Lincoln :-))))))
He looks much older now. When I watched his movie for the first time, it was The Age of Innocence. His eyes of deep sadness could trap others to follow him. There are something in those eyes. We are addictive to certain kind of sadness ...... in life, for what we lose or what we can not have.The other movie I watched (that I may not like) was the Milan Kundera's The Unbearable Lightness of Being, co-starring Lena Olin and Juliette Binoche, as a Czech surgeon whose hyperactive and purely physical sex life is thrown into disarray when he allows himself to become emotionally involved with a woman (a womanizer). During the eight-month shoot he learned Czech and first began to refuse to break character on or off the set for the entire shooting schedule. Later he disappeared for a while until shown up in Gangs of New York.
He will be considered as a great actor. No doubt.
No matter what you do, as long as you put your full heart in it, you will be successful. You will be happier in your own world. Don't care what others say. Others may not be qualified to judge us - good or bad :-))))))))))))))))))
Oscar - believe in or not
The Academy Awards, as of February 20, 2013 officially re-branded as The Oscars, are a set of awards given annually for excellence of cinematic achievements. The Oscar statuette is officially named the Academy Award of Merit and is one of nine types of Academy Awards. Organized and overseen by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), the awards are given each year at a formal ceremony. The AMPAS was originally conceived by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studio executive Louis B. Mayer as a professional honorary organization to help improve the film industry’s image and help mediate labor disputes. The awards themselves were later initiated by the Academy as awards "of merit for distinctive achievement" in the industry.The awards were first given in 1929 at a ceremony created for the awards, at the Hotel Roosevelt in Hollywood. Over the years that the award has been given, the categories presented have changed; currently Oscars are given in more than a dozen categories, and include films of various types. As one of the most prominent award ceremonies in the world, the Academy Awards ceremony is televised live in more than 100 countries annually. It is also the oldest award ceremony in the media; its equivalents, the Grammy Awards (for music), the Emmy Awards (for television), and the Tony Awards (for theater), are modeled after the Academy Awards.
The Oscar statuette is made of gold-plated britannium on a black metal base, it is 13.5 in (34 cm) tall, weighs 8.5 lb (3.85 kg) and depicts a knight rendered in Art Deco style holding a crusader's sword standing on a reel of film with five spokes. The five spokes each represent the original branches of the Academy: Actors, Writers, Directors, Producers, and Technicians.
In 1928, MGM's art director Cedric Gibbons, one of the original Academy members, supervised the design of the award trophy by printing the design on a scroll. In need of a model for his statuette, Gibbons was introduced by his future wife Dolores del Río to Mexican film director and actor Emilio "El Indio" Fernández. Reluctant at first, Fernández was finally convinced to pose nude to create what today is known as the "Oscar". Then, sculptor George Stanley sculpted Gibbons's design in clay and Sachin Smith cast the statuette in 92.5 percent tin and 7.5 percent copper and then gold-plated it. The only addition to the Oscar since it was created is a minor streamlining of the base. The original Oscar mold was cast in 1928 at the C.W. Shumway & Sons Foundry in Batavia, Illinois, which also contributed to casting the molds for the Vince Lombardi Trophy and Emmy Awards statuettes. Since 1983, approximately 50 Oscars are made each year in Chicago by Illinois manufacturer R.S. Owens & Company.
As a movie lover, I watched the ceremony some years. Some of the movie winners are worth watching. Who will win tonight? Argo or Life of Pi? I will be happy to see Anne Hathaway to win hers and Daniel Day-Lewis to win his.
But there is one person who is well known not to attend the Oscar for his wins.
He began as a comedy writer in the 1950s, penning jokes and scripts for television and also publishing several books of short humor pieces. In the early 1960s, Allen started performing as a stand-up comic, emphasizing monologues rather than traditional jokes. As a comic, he developed the persona of an insecure, intellectual, fretful nebbish, which he insists is quite different from his real-life personality. In 2004, Comedy Central ranked Allen in fourth place on a list of the 100 greatest stand-up comics, while a UK survey ranked Allen as the third greatest comedian.
His first movie was the Charles K. Feldman production What's New Pussycat? in 1965, for which he wrote the initial screenplay. He became disappointed with the final product, which inspired him to direct every film that he would later write.
By the mid-1960s Allen was writing and directing films, first specializing in slapstick comedies before moving into more dramatic material influenced by European art cinema during the 1970s. He is often identified as part of the New Hollywood wave of filmmakers of the mid-1960s to late '70s. Allen often stars in his own films, typically in the persona he developed as a standup. Some of the best-known of his over 40 films are Annie Hall (1977), Manhattan (1979), Hannah and Her Sisters (1986), and Midnight in Paris (2011).
With one exception, Woody Allen has never attended the Academy Awards. In spite of his previous 21 nominations and three wins, he declines the invites. He's known for it, so notoriously so that urban myths are told as to why. He broke this pattern only once. At the Academy Awards ceremony in 2002, Allen made an unannounced appearance, making a plea for producers to continue filming their movies in New York City after the 9-11 attacks, where he stated, "I didn't have to present anything. I didn't have to accept anything. I just had to talk about New York City." He was given a standing ovation before introducing a montage of movie clips featuring New York.
Why he never showed up Oscar for his wins? One simple reason: He doesn't believe in it.
"It's really almost impossible, as he puts it, to judge art, that it's so subjective, you can't really say, well, this performance is better than that or that writing is better than this and that, if you get caught in that trap of relying on other people, however great they are, to tell you whether you're any good, you're either going to consciously or subconsciously start playing to that group."
Back in 1974, when his funny, futuristic hit "Sleeper" was ignored by the Academy, Allen was quoted as saying, "The whole concept of awards is silly. I cannot abide by the judgment of other people, because if you accept it when they say you deserve an award, then you have to accept it when they say you don't."
He is a short tiny but smart person with focus on what he wants to do without others' influence. He doesn't care what others say. He doesn't have to please everyone.
It was no surprise of his coping with the famous scandal when he started relationship with Song-Yi Previn (In 1991, when the relationship started, Allen was 56 and Previn was 19). Allen's and Farrow's biological son, Ronan Farrow, is widely quoted as disparaging Allen and having said he cannot see him. On Father's Day 2012, he tweeted "Happy father's day— or as they call it in my family, happy brother-in-law's day"
June 22, 2011, Reuters quoted Allen as saying, "What was the scandal? I fell in love with this girl, married her. We have been married for almost 15 years now. There was no scandal, but people refer to it all the time as a scandal and I kind of like that in a way because when I go I would like to say I had one real juicy scandal in my life."
Asked whether their age difference was conducive to "a healthy, equal relationship," Allen said equality is not necessarily a requirement in a relationship and "The heart wants what it wants. There's no logic to those things. You meet someone and you fall in love and that's that."
He may not be a good father or partner, he will be still considered as "a treasure of the cinema". I haven't seen most of his movies, I do want to see the Midnight in Paris someday. Everyone has their own version of Paris dream. :-)))))))))))
Saturday, February 16, 2013
500 Days
(500) Days of Summer is a 2009 American comedy drama film. It was written by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber, directed by Marc Webb, produced by Mark Waters, and stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel. The film employs a nonlinear narrative structure, with the story based upon its male protagonist and his memory-driven look at a failed relationship. Principal photography began in April 2008 in Los Angeles, California.The film received numerous awards and nominations; including Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber receiving the 2009 Satellite Award for Best Original Screenplay and the Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay. Notable nominations included two at the 67th Golden Globe Awards for Best Picture (Musical or Comedy), which it lost to The Hangover, and a nomination for Joseph Gordon-Levitt for Best Actor (Musical or Comedy), who lost to Robert Downey, Jr. for Sherlock Holmes.
Zooey has a very fresh look with big beautiful blue eyes and Joseph has a cute smile with dimples. One memorable part is when he was invited to her party, there are two side-by-side scenes: one is what Joseph imagined what would happen and another one is what really happened at the party. He expected her hug him and very happy to see him. The reality is: the party was for her engagement. She found true love in someone else which made Joseph heart broken badly. The movie is Joseph's recall of their 500 days together to get a clue where the relationship went wrong. We all have expectations from others. When reality is different, we feel hurt and unhappy. We will be happier if we have less expectations from others. Sometimes we just need to learn to let go.
PlotThe film is presented in a nonlinear narrative, as it jumps from various days within the 500-day span of Tom and Summer's relationship, indicated by an animation that includes the day's number; this summary is a linear version of the events of the film.
On January 8, Tom Hansen (Joseph Gordon Levitt) meets Summer Finn (Zooey Deschanel), the new assistant to his boss. Tom trained as an architect but works as a writer at a greeting card company in Los Angeles. Following a karaoke night, Tom's friend and co-worker McKenzie (Geoffrey Arend) reveals that Tom is attracted to Summer. During the next few months Summer and Tom grow closer, despite Summer's telling Tom that she does not believe in true love, and does not want a boyfriend.
Tom shows Summer his favorite spot in the city, which overlooks a number of buildings he likes, although the view is spoiled by parking lots. After several months of dating, Tom gets into a fight with a man who flirts with Summer, and they have their first argument. On day 290, Summer and Tom end their relationship after they see The Graduate, a film which Tom thinks shows true love. Tom does not take the breakup well, and Tom's friends call his younger sister, Rachel, to calm him down.
Summer quits her job at the greeting card company. Tom's boss moves him to the consolations department, as his depression is not suitable for happier events. Months later, as Summer and Tom attend the wedding of a co-worker, they dance at the wedding and Summer catches the bouquet. They sit next to each other on the trip home, and Summer invites Tom to a party at her apartment. He attends the party, but leaves when he sees that Summer is wearing an engagement ring. Tom enters a deep depression, only leaving his apartment for alcohol and junk food. After a few days, he returns to work with a hangover and after an emotional outburst, quits his job. He decides to rededicate himself to architecture, makes a list of firms, and begins to attend interviews.
On day 488, Summer sees Tom at his favorite spot in the city, and they talk. Tom states his lack of understanding towards her actions. Summer explains that he was right about the existence of true love and that she discovered in someone else all the feelings she had never been sure about with Tom. Summer holds Tom's hand. She says she is glad to see Tom is doing well. As she leaves Tom tells her he really hopes she is happy.
Twelve days later, on Wednesday, May 23, he attends a job interview and meets a beautiful girl who is also applying for the same job. They talk, and Tom learns she shares his favorite spot and dislike for the parking lots. Before entering the interview, he makes a date to have coffee with her afterwards. He asks her name, and she replies "Autumn".
Writing
The style of film is presented in a nonlinear narrative. Each scene is introduced using a title card showing which of the 500 days it is.
The film begins with a disclaimer: "Any resemblance to people living or dead is purely coincidental... Especially you, Jenny Beckman... Bitch." Co-writer of the film Scott Neustadter admitted the film was based on a real romance. Neustadter explains that when he met the real girl who inspired the character Summer as a student at the London School of Economics in 2002, he was rebounding from a bad breakup back home, and promptly fell "crazily, madly, hopelessly in love" with the girl who "returned his kisses but not his ardor." The ending of the relationship was "painfully and unforgettably awful," which prompted him to co-write the film with Michael H. Weber. When Neustadter later showed the script to Summer's real life counterpart, she said she related more to the Tom character. Weber also stated that, "we've all been in the trenches of love, we've all gone through the highs and lows, so Scott and I felt that the only way to tell this story was to come at it from a completely real place. It was pretty interesting for us because Scott was just going through a break-up and I was in a long-term relationship, so we each brought a totally opposite perspective, living it and not living it, and I think that tension helped to bring out more of the comedy".
Keane - lovely boy
Keane are an English alternative rock band from Battle, East Sussex, formed in 1997. The group currently comprises Tim Rice-Oxley (piano, synthesisers, backing vocals), Richard Hughes (drums, percussion, backing vocals), Jesse Quin (bass guitar, electric guitar, backing vocals) and Tom Chaplin (lead vocals, acoustic guitar). Their original line-up included founder and guitarist Dominic Scott, who left in 2001.
Keane achieved mainstream success with the release of their debut album, Hopes and Fears, in 2004. The album won multiple awards, including the Brit Award for Best British Album, and was the second best-selling British album of the year. Their second studio album, Under the Iron Sea, continued the band's success, topping the album charts in the UK and debuting at No.4 on the Billboard 200 chart. Their third album, Perfect Symmetry was released in October 2008. The launch featured a series of symmetry-based installations including a 10m long half image of a sleeping woman pasted over 100 cardboard boxes and reflected in 400 mirror tiles on the floor to reveal a full person.
In May 2008, both Hopes and Fears (number 13) and Under the Iron Sea (number 8) were voted by readers of Q magazine as among the best British albums ever, with Keane, The Beatles, Oasis and Radiohead the only artists having two albums in the top 20. Their EP, Night Train, was released in May 2010. Their fourth studio album, Strangeland, was released in May 2012, and again peaked at No.1 on the UK Albums Chart.
Keane are known for using a piano (or a synth) as the lead instrument instead of guitars, differentiating them from most other rock bands. The inclusion of a distorted piano effect in 2006 and various synthesisers were a common feature in their music that back then combined the piano rock sound used during their first album and the more electronic sound which developed on the second and third albums. Since the start of their career, the band have sold over 10 million albums worldwide.
Sunshine
He used to be a lovely boy
Time to leave this town
Now your dreams have all let you down
No one here will miss you now
Time to wakeup and look around
Used to be a lovely boy
Lovely boy
Lovely boy
Used to be a lovely boy
Turn away and turn our heads
Just a hopeless dreamer she said
Eyes of cloud and feet of lead
Find a shore that needs you instead
Used to be a lovely boy
Lovely boy
Lovely boy
Used to be a lovely boy
Time on your hands
World at your feet
No adventure left incomplete
Da da da da da da da da da da da da da
Find a place where you can hide
From the love that holds you inside
Time so unkind
Like an old friend leaves you behind.
Used to be a lovely boy
Lovely boy
Lovely boy
Used to be a lovely boy
Time on your hand
Keane achieved mainstream success with the release of their debut album, Hopes and Fears, in 2004. The album won multiple awards, including the Brit Award for Best British Album, and was the second best-selling British album of the year. Their second studio album, Under the Iron Sea, continued the band's success, topping the album charts in the UK and debuting at No.4 on the Billboard 200 chart. Their third album, Perfect Symmetry was released in October 2008. The launch featured a series of symmetry-based installations including a 10m long half image of a sleeping woman pasted over 100 cardboard boxes and reflected in 400 mirror tiles on the floor to reveal a full person.
In May 2008, both Hopes and Fears (number 13) and Under the Iron Sea (number 8) were voted by readers of Q magazine as among the best British albums ever, with Keane, The Beatles, Oasis and Radiohead the only artists having two albums in the top 20. Their EP, Night Train, was released in May 2010. Their fourth studio album, Strangeland, was released in May 2012, and again peaked at No.1 on the UK Albums Chart.
Keane are known for using a piano (or a synth) as the lead instrument instead of guitars, differentiating them from most other rock bands. The inclusion of a distorted piano effect in 2006 and various synthesisers were a common feature in their music that back then combined the piano rock sound used during their first album and the more electronic sound which developed on the second and third albums. Since the start of their career, the band have sold over 10 million albums worldwide.
Sunshine
He used to be a lovely boy
Time to leave this town
Now your dreams have all let you down
No one here will miss you now
Time to wakeup and look around
Used to be a lovely boy
Lovely boy
Lovely boy
Used to be a lovely boy
Turn away and turn our heads
Just a hopeless dreamer she said
Eyes of cloud and feet of lead
Find a shore that needs you instead
Used to be a lovely boy
Lovely boy
Lovely boy
Used to be a lovely boy
Time on your hands
World at your feet
No adventure left incomplete
Da da da da da da da da da da da da da
Find a place where you can hide
From the love that holds you inside
Time so unkind
Like an old friend leaves you behind.
Used to be a lovely boy
Lovely boy
Lovely boy
Used to be a lovely boy
Time on your hand
Sonnet 126
Sonnet 126 O thou, my lovely boy, who in thy power
O thou, my lovely boy, who in thy power
Dost hold Time's fickle glass, his sickle, hour;
Who hast by waning grown, and therein show'st
Thy lovers withering as thy sweet self grow'st;
If Nature, sovereign mistress over wrack,
As thou goest onwards, still will pluck thee back,
She keeps thee to this purpose, that her skill
May time disgrace and wretched minutes kill.
Yet fear her, O thou minion of her pleasure!
She may detain, but not still keep, her treasure:
Her audit, though delay'd, answer'd must be,
And her quietus is to render thee.
Dost hold Time's fickle glass, his sickle, hour;
Who hast by waning grown, and therein show'st
Thy lovers withering as thy sweet self grow'st;
If Nature, sovereign mistress over wrack,
As thou goest onwards, still will pluck thee back,
She keeps thee to this purpose, that her skill
May time disgrace and wretched minutes kill.
Yet fear her, O thou minion of her pleasure!
She may detain, but not still keep, her treasure:
Her audit, though delay'd, answer'd must be,
And her quietus is to render thee.
Paraphrase: O you, my lovely boy, who hold in your power Time’s hour-glass and his sickle—you who wane as you grow older and in that show your friends withering as you yourself grow up: if Nature, sovereign mistress over chaos, as you go onwards will ever pluck you back, she keeps you to demonstrate her power to hold up time. Yet fear her, you who are Nature’s darling: she may detain her treasure, but not keep it for ever. Her last account, though delayed, must be paid and her discharge is to render you up.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Unforgettable
Natalie Maria Cole (born February 6, 1950) is an American singer, songwriter and performer. The daughter of jazz legend Nat King Cole, Cole rose to musical success in the mid-1970s as a R&B artist with the hits "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)", "Inseparable" and "Our Love". After a period of failing sales and performances due to a heavy drug addiction, Cole reemerged as a pop artist with the 1987 album, Everlasting, and her cover of Bruce Springsteen's "Pink Cadillac". In the 1990s, she re-recorded standards by her father, resulting in her biggest success, Unforgettable... with Love, which sold over seven million copies and also won Cole numerous Grammy Awards. She has sold over 30 million records worldwide.
I Miss You Like Crazy - Natalie Cole
I Miss You Like Crazy - Other version
Even rainy day is lovely with your memory
God knows I always want you near
Always longing for your sweet kisses
And dreaming of your gentle caress
Remembering the softness of your voice
Rejoicing on the moments shared
You’re so sweet, smart, kind, and gentle
You’re the reason, my heart always smiles
There are always something can not explain, can not make sense ...... sigh
Infinity Poolside Dreams
Address: K. Medhufinolhu, North Male Atoll, Maldives Islands, Maldives 08440
Set on a private island in the middle of the Indian Ocean, this luxury resort consists of 130 intimate villas scattered across white-sand beaches and lushly landscaped grounds along the 6 kilometer coastline of the Indian Ocean. Every villa at this hotel offers views of the spectacular and breathtaking ocean and has direct access to the lagoon. Guests have a choice of the Beach Villas or Water Villas. Beach Villa is hidden amongst the tropical foliage with private access to the beach and lagoon and Water Villas are located above the lagoons offering guests a dazzling view of the Maldivian sunset with over water sunbeds and a private pool.
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(2) Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Cap d’Antibes, France
Address: Blvd JF Kennedy, 06601 Antibes, France
It is a resort hotel on the sea in classically styled Napoleon III mansion dating from 1863 in a 25 acre pine wood setting. For more than 140 years, this illustrious hotel—built in 1870 by Hippolyte de Villemessant, founder of the newspaper Le Figaro—has been a legendary playground for international royalty, politicians, artists, movie stars, and the literary elite. It wasn’t until 1914, however, that the property added a saltwater pool, carved out of basalt rock and overlooking the Lérins Islands and the Mediterranean Sea. Surrounded by a massive sundeck and Art Deco–style railings that resemble those on cruise ships, the pool’s saltwater is heated to a balmy 82.5 degrees Fahrenheit.
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| Mediterranean Sea |
(3) Qasr Al Sarab Resort by Anantara, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Address: Qasr Al Sarab, Abu Dhabi
With the world’s largest desert as your backdrop, legendary adventure whispers across the undulating sands as you unwind in princely Arabian luxury. Wake up to a sumptuous international breakfast and feel fully revitalised before a day of evocative desert activity. Trace ancient nomadic footsteps at the most romantic times of day, either by trekking or riding a camel when the first sun rays shed golden light across the dunes, and as the sun sets an unforgettable tapestry. Sports enthusiasts can try their hand at archery, while thrill seekers can traverse the towering crests by 4X4 and travel further afield.Water is a recurring theme throughout this sprawling 206-room desert resort, from the terra-cotta jars outside the entrance (traditionally provided by locals for travelers to quench their thirst) to the tranquil stream running through the arid grounds. Not surprisingly, then, the swirling free-form pool is one of the hotel’s defining features—set among towering palm trees and otherworldly sand dunes, it is a true oasis.
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(4) Ubud Hanging Gardens, Bali, Indonesia
Address: Banjar Susut, Desa Buahan, Payangan, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
Bali is a small island in Indonesia, a magical place, known worldwide due to its rich culture and mesmerizing landscapes.The Ubud Hanging Gardens Hotel is a man-made attraction. The most striking of the hotel’s design features is a large, multi-leveled infinity pool, with curves that are said to copy the shape and beauty of the hills nearby. Guests can swim at the edge and enjoy peaceful vistas of the ancient Pura Penataran Dalem Segara temple, located on the opposite hillside. Decks adorn the pool, offering visitors a chance to relax in the sun, while contemplating. Taking full advantage of the setting, the resort was built on wooden pillars among the steep rice fields of Ubud. This way, each of the 38 luxury private pool villas is perfectly integrated in this scenic environment.
Perched on a steep embankment next to terraced rice fields that overlook the lush Ayung river gorge, this Orient Express hotel consists of 38 Balinese-style villas that appear to float down the hillside. Just as dramatic is its split-level infinity pool, designed by the French architect Gordon Shaw. Lined with Batu Chandi volcanic stone and consisting of geometric walls of solidified volcanic ash, the striking bi-level pool is suspended over a dense rainforest, with an undulating shape that echoes the surrounding terrain.
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(5) Katikies, Santorini, Greece
Address: Oia 84702, Greece
Perched on the Caldera cliffs, 300 feet above the azure waters of the Aegean, the Katikies hotel in Oia Santorini provides an experience of unparalleled romance and prestigious luxury. Built in the traditional Cycladic style, with white-clay walls and a maze of staircases, wood bridges, and terraces, this picturesque Greek resort sits atop a cliff overlooking an extinct volcanic caldera. Despite its intimate size, the 27-room boutique property actually boasts two pools—a small cold-water option inside a cave, as well an extraordinary cobalt blue infinity pool featuring sweeping views of the azure waters of the Aegean Sea.
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| Aegean Sea |
When we have time, money, mood, and company ...... someday not in dream :-))))))))))
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