Saturday, August 6, 2011

Young Women, Wise Women, College Women, -- and the Girls Too- Got Fortitude? Could You Do This?


Please ponder whether you, teenage girls, could take care of your baby brother in a race miles over desert heat terrain against exhaustion, dehydration, starvation, widespread famine, armed thugs and troops who target young women for sexual assault and strangely brutal weoponized rapes.
(There is no air conditioning, there is no cold bottled water, there is no sink. There is no TV or phone, no washing machine, no refrigerator.
there is no toilet paper, there is no toilet.)
This is happening now;
there are many assaults of all kinds on many countries and regions that our great American young folks are not hearing while they watch Can You Idolize Survivors of Big Brother at the Jersey Shore GaGa Dance Competition in really well-cut early 60's mad clothing slamming scotch all day while psychopathically killing bad people to moderate your homicidal tendencies?.

The problem with that ignorance (never waste a catastrophe)
 is the creation a generation of shallow individuals.
If elements of empathy, fortitude, admiration,  inspiration, poignancy, responsibility, and sacrifice are not taught through real life, how will the next generation a) assist/find solutions  b) change entire platforms  c) be a decent poet or musician... i e depth  ? 
The little brains are a'myelinatin' away, folks,
but the connections being forged through our culture and media- driven environment 
guarantee more next generation energy being focused on a cure
  • of anything regarding eating     Eating          so Much so Richly so extravagantly we get heartburn or fart too much or store all the excess as fat or clog up our arteries with the rich extravagance which ruins the bioerection for males and drinking too please
  • for conception and ST disease/infection     Yay a cure for Conception so that we can ENSURE "safe" sloppy promiscuous no consequenses degraded dumbed down blind beasty drunk just a cuppa sex  --style of   Engagement   In  the most Consequential Mystical weird strangely Sacred magnificent beyond words way to propagate Life as an unbroken chain--how it blows a scientist's Mind!
  • $$$$$$$$$
  • In other words, a system that wants to help us stay shallow, become lustful, vain, proud, greedy, avaricious, and eat like pigs (oh, wait you can't say that anymore) --
  • Than Live as if We Live Forever and This is Eternity and Act as if we loved each other and Cure ALS and develop wheat that grows in famine times and provide wonderful beautiful places to live for unattended children and young grown-ups with autism and the elderly who begat us....
 (It would be an interesting study of who/how many parents here sit down with their old-enough children and discuss the peoples of the planet, the ways of the world, what kind of people Are We as we consider or believe "we are all Brothers" ?
Click on this picture 2X to view large; ponder her young face as she must step up and lead, think, weigh, hope, pray. I thinnk you will be surprised in some way when you see her face. She may be 12? 14? 16?

"Children run in a displacement camp in Dadaab, Kenya, Sunday, July 31, 2011. Dadaab...designed for 90,000 people now ...440,000 refugees. Almost all are from war-ravaged Somalia. Some have been here for more than 20 years, when the country first collapsed into anarchy. But now more than 1,000 are arriving daily, fleeing fighting or hunger." (AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam)

  
 
"A unidentified displaced woman washes a dish next to her home made from sticks and cloth in a displacement camp in Dadaab, Kenya, Sunday, July 31, 2011. Dadaab, a camp designed for 90,000 people, now houses around 440,000 refugees. Almost all are from war-ravaged Somalia. Some have been here for more than 20 years, when the country first collapsed into anarchy. But now more than 1,000 are arriving daily, fleeing fighting or hunger. The U.N. said this month that at least two regions in Somalia are suffering from famine and 11.3 million people in the Horn of Africa need aid. (AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam)"



The slide show and full story HERE
           More on European famine HERE
                  Cleanse your palate HERE and HERE

Men of Africa, Step up. Call Oprah or something.
And, where is the United Nations yeah right funny girl UN joke


Friday, August 5, 2011

Deep End



Titel: Deep End / Gå på djupet
Genre: Drama/Komedi/Romantik
Land: Storbritannien/Västtyskland
År: 1970
Regi: Jerzy Skolimowski
I rollerna: John Moulder-Brown, Jane Asher, Karl Michael Vogler, Christopher Sandford

Handling: 15-åriga Mike har just fått jobb på ett badhus i London. Där träffar han den något äldre och sexuellt frigjorda Susan, som till Mikes besvikelse redan har en pojkvän. Av frustration och svartsjuka börjar han spionera på paret. Detta gör det hela ännu värre då han upptäcker att hon dessutom har ett sexuellt förhållande med den gubbsjuke, och gifte, simskoleläraren.

Omdöme: Det här var en liten film jag hittade av en slump. En polsk regissör (Jerzy Skolimowski) som gör en brittisk/västtysk produktion om en 15-årig killes resa genom fantasier och frustration, hur ska det sluta ? Skolimowski var ingen duvunge då han hade gjort en del film innan och även varit med och skrivit manuset till Roman Polanskis genombrottsfilm Kniven i vattnet (1962). Vad man får är en liten pärla inte helt utan brister.



Det tar egentligen inte lång tid innan filmen bjuder på lite av det som kommer prägla resten av filmen. Det är humor, den är vågad och oförutsägbar redan från början. Och det är lite kul att regissören Skolimowski jobbade med Polanski då John Moulder-Brown, som spelar huvudpersonen Mike, påminner mig om en ung Polanski med sitt pojkaktiga utseende och lite nervösa och osäkra beteende likt det Polanski så fint visade i sin egna Hyresgästen (1976). Han, John Moulder-Brown, är helt klart klippt och skuren i rollen. Han var också i rätt ålder och känns "lagom" gammal.



Sen har vi Jane Asher, för mig okänd, men hon visade sig vara en het rödhårig tjej som har bra samspel med huvudpersonen och även hon passar perfekt. Hon var förresten förlovad med Beatles-medlemmen Paul McCartney under 60-talet. Efter kanske halva filmen är man helt inne i den och det är något förtrollande över den även om den är lite oslipad. Fotot är inte dumt det heller och har lite drömlika färger med bl.a. rött och grönt som favoritfärger. Att man bibehåller humorn, är vågad och oförutsägbar hela vägen gör detta till en trevlig filmupplevelse värd att ta en titt på.



3 - Skådespelare
4 - Handling
4 - Känsla
3 - Musik
4 - Foto
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18 - Totalt

Betyg:
IMDb: 7.4

Trailer - Deep End

Woman Kidnapped, Tortured in Somalia Returns to Help with Famine Aid--Amanda Lindhout's Story

A woman from Canada, a journalist, who was imprisoned by a terrorist gang of young Somalian men for over a year (!) has now returnedto Somalia to help with famine aid. She indicated that during her Horrifying captivity, she helped herself stay sane by imagining how she could help change Somalia if she ever came back. More history HERE 

Here is a disturbing but inspiring clip from the Morning  "news" show regarding Amanda Lindhout, and below, her own testimony about the captivity:


More and more, one realizes that no matter what hell has been endured, one may rise above past suffering and help others...



somalian terrorists: somalian terrorists link with alqaida


somalian+teenage+terrorists women against shariah.blogspot.com/

Kidnap victim Amanda Lindhout speaks publicly about
Somalia, women (we women want to get along--), and
watch her speak regarding returning  youtube video HERE 

Find the entire history including first news reports in 2008 at http://freeamandalindhout.blogspot.com/

also here is another short clip:


one of many similar horror stories:
Sadness.


daniel pearl terrorist video

 

ayaan-hirsi-ali-sharia-law- women




  
 


Uh, Gee, Wally, Can't we all get along?



Be A Good Dog.
Fu Cryin Out LOud!

(AND HERE ask yourself what would you do?)

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Bulldogs Visit the K-State Women's Center!

Here's one right now:
Giuseppe Juicebox ---
     son of Tamica
click on pics to enlarge



So fine! and no, this is not Pilkington!
(HERE and video here) there are bulldogs all over this blog, like HERE

and, the original
best non show quality dog ever:
Good Dog, Bad Dog!

I'm Back!

Hi everyone!

Profuse apologies for my lack of posting lately...things have just been so busy.  I know I sound like a broken record lately but it's just the way things have been.  Starting a business is no mean feat and it seems to take up a lot of my time.  I was also in Loch Lomond for my one year wedding anniversary and now that I have unpacked and done the obligatory (and dreaded) washing and ironing that follows any trip away, I can finally get back to this blog!


We had a wonderful time in Loch Lomond and the weather was gorgeous! Our only complaint was being bitten alive by midgies (tiny flies) that like to munch on your feet and ankles!


I decided to do a review for my first post back.  I have been trying a really good new self tanning product so I though I may as well offer up a review whilst I'm at it!  It's one of the newest additions to the Xen Tan range, Perfect Blend Custom Self Tan.  Here's the technical blurb:

" an innovative new product in self-application that allows you to choose just the right colour to complement your skin tone and blend flawlessly to create a natural, olive glow. Perfect for fake tan beginners and experienced self-tanners, you can now create your own tan as light or as dark as you like and still have confidence in knowing your colour is customised to match your unique skin tone. Perfect Blend also has a quick dry formulation and contains a deodoriser that locks out self-tan odour, providing a delicious fresh fragrance".

  

"The secret to this state of the art technology is the dual chamber that holds two separate tan perfecting formulas designed to work together – self-tan on one side and instant bronzer on the other – simply twist the dial to deliver your streak-free instant tan. Now you can achieve the exact shade of tan you require for different occasions, with no more nervousness about whether it might be too dark for you, or not dark enough. The subtle shimmer bronzer also adds depth and long-lasting benefits to the colour and allows you to enhance the contours of your skin, so you can highlight your best features. 

An advanced formula that is easy to apply combined with a luxurious feel on the skin and enriched with a firming complex which leaves skin feeling wonderfully nourished, lifted and firm. We've also included Scent Secure, a breakthrough new ingredient that neutralises any chemical odours and provides a delicious fresh fragrance. Perfect Blend is a multi-tasking product that no beauty bag should be without!"


I have tried this product in every shade along the dial and I have to say that it really impressed me.  By turning the dial to 100% self tan, you can have an opaque white formulation of self tan that won't stain your bed sheets and also absorbs into the skin very quickly.  It developed into a gorgeous golden colour that is slightly lighter than the Xen Tan Deep standard olive toned formulas.  If you are heading out and fancy the immediate effects of a bit of instant bronzer then you can just turn the dial and choose the desired shade.  I also noticed that there wasn't that usual 'biscuity' self-tan odour once it had developed (Perfect Blend includes Xen-Tan's breakthrough product Scent Secure which can be bought separately if desired).


A word of warning when it comes to using the instant tan though.  You must wear a mitt or gloves when applying this as it most definitely stains your hands!  Even the most seasoned self tanners occasionally experience embarrassing incidents through lack of patience or attention (including me, ahem!).  This is a great product to use if you hate faffing around with self tanners.  It's allows speedy application and dries quickly so there's no hanging around.  Within 5 minutes I had donned the old PJ's and headed to bed without any annoying residue or oily feeling on my skin.


The instant tan is also really complimentary rather than being muddy, patchy or just too dark.  It leaves a subtle shimmer on the skin that isn't too glittery or obvious.  When I want to use the tan overnight, obviously I only use the self tan product on it's own though.  I am really happy with the results which have been a very even, natural-looking and glowy tan.  Sometimes using self tanners can give your skin a dull look but not this one.


The coolest thing about this product is that you aren't just getting one product.  You get:

1) A self tanning lotion
2) An instant bronzer
3) Self tan/instant bronzer combo with immediate and lasting results

All in all, a very flexible and convenient product for self tan fans!

You can buy Xen Tan Perfect Blend here for £27.95 with free delivery.

I have a BBQ this Saturday to celebrate my wedding anniversary and the launch of the business so I will be posting on that after the weekend.  I have also made an appointment for next Thursday to get gel nail polish applied for the first time (for my holiday to Greece) so I will be reporting back on that too.

Random song time.  Loving this and the fact the artist is Scottish (we are very proud of our exports!ha ha).


Silkworms Ink 2.0 Teaser #1


Silkworms Ink 2.0 Teaser from Philip Brown on Vimeo.

No, we aren't starting a series of Tom Waits assassinations, nor are we starting a series of dedications to Poetry Society interns or my girlfriend's new housemate (both of whom are lovely Marthas in their own way). We do however, have an exciting new partnership with a poet I respect and admire to be announced officially in the coming weeks which is going to rock your world... or at least get you to come to a few more live events.

Stay tuned.

Phil Brown
Poetry Editor
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