April 26 2004

Dido Is Different

In our time it’s really hard to find singers who deserve our respect, admiration and love. Because almost all of them have decided to focus on looks, sex appeals and inappropriate language to get people’s attention.
Turning on TV, most of the video clips are some revealed bodies of both men and women dancing in the background with the singers in front hugging, touching and kissing.
If it’s a woman singer, then you’ll find her dancing and shaking her “thing”, wearing the minimum limit of clothes to show off her body. And if it was a man then he’ll be surrounded with 80 to 90% naked women touching him and blowing kisses at him. That is just pathetic. It’s rude, desperate, uncreative, cheap, humiliating, and brings back women to the beginning of life on earth when she was nothing but a sex object. It’s anything but art and music.
And when you find someone who doesn’t depend on provoking sexual desires, and who offers great music, meaningful words and a wonderful talent, then you can’t but admire and respect that singer. And this is the case with Dido. Besides her beautiful angelic warm voice and her good looks, Dido offers music and songs that respect the human dignity show appreciation to her fans’ taste and most important of all, she never risks her reputation as a singer, she never looks for being a sex-idol, that’s why she succeeded. Day after day, Dido proves that she’s different than others. I love her songs and music. I love the respects she shows to audience and herself in her video clips. She’s simply amazing. I wish there is only more of her in this crazy world that have become nothing but a big zoo where women and men are looking for nothing but sexual intercourse, killing all beautiful meanings of this life, and losing all the superiority human beings once had.

April 23 2004

Sex, Violence, Drugs, Drinking… No Problem with “Clear Play”

Finally parents shouldn’t be worrying about watching whatever movies along with their kids. Yes, that’s true, with the new Clear Play technique for DVD Players you can play any movie you desire without any worries about censoring any undesired scenes involving sex or violence, drugs, drinking or even bad language. It costs 70 US Dollars and skips all undesired scenes and mutes undesired savage language. Isn’t this wonderful!

JA Leute, keine elterliche Aufsicht ist jetzt beim Filmenabspiel nötig. Man kann jetzt Filme mit seinen Kindern ganz ruhig und sorgenfrei anschauen. Sex-, Gewalt-, Drogenszenen, und auch vulgäre Sprache spielen jetzt keine Rolle, wenn man nur ein DVD Player mit ClearPlay-Technik besitzt. Denn ClearPlay überspringt die ungewünschten Szenen und ausschaltet den Ton wenn vulgäre Sprache repräsentiert wird. Toll, oder!

April 23 2004

“The Memory Hole” Exclusive:288 Photos Of American Soldiers’ Coffins!

First it was Spain, then it was Honduras, will there be someone next to pull their troops from Iraq?!
Some countries took Spain’s and Honduras’ act as fear from terrorism attacks on their people as a result of their role in the war on Iraq, some interpreted it as concern for their young people who were sent there and are being killed for no reason but war, and last but not least, some explained it as “re-considering” this war and its goals.
Now no matter what the real reasons for pulling their troops are, these two countries must be congratulated for their decision.
If it was fear from terrorism, then it’s not something to be ashamed of at all, they should be proud that they care for their people and don’t want to risk more souls. They should be proud to take their people’s opinion into consideration. If it was concern for their soldiers, then it is something to be proud of as well, why leave them to suffer and get them killed, for what? If Bush doesn’t care about US soldiers, and doesn’t care how many are lost, and how many American families are suffering having their children kept away in Iraq to get killed, then Spain and Honduras do care.
Just this morning I have read about the American journalist Russ Kick who has exclusively published 288 photographs released by the Air Force of American soldiers’ remains and coffins arriving home in his blog TheMemoryHole . The Pentagon prevented the public from seeing these photos, now the whole world can see them. Americans will see their soldiers who were killed for war, who were killed because of Bush’s insistence on going on with killing innocent Iraqis, but unfortunately, it’s always the people who pay the price. Why should Iraqis, Americans and other nationalities be sacrificed for war?! Iraqis have the right to defend themselves and their families, they have the right to fight for their survival in their own homeland. And many soldiers are against this stupid war, but they only follow the orders. RESULT: more and more innocent people will be killed.
STOP WAR NOW! STOP THE BLOODSHED! No one wants to see more of these photos, no one wants to know their own son is in one of these coffins, no one wants to lose their beloved ones, and no one wants to lose their homeland!
For more information in German ClickHere

April 22 2004

Poor Prostitutes Need Protection!

Despite the efforts of the German government to protect prostitutes, German prostitutes are still complaining about the violence, exploitation, poor working conditions and the social discrimination they’re experiencing in society. They are asking for more laws to guarantee their protection and rights.
And although the German government legalized prostitution 2 years ago, a lot of prostitutes prefer working secretly to avoid social discrimination.
So to help out sex-workers, a new law will be taking place , offering prostitutes a contract that would regulate holiday pay, sick pay and medical examinations during work time.
According to the Social Scientist Emilija Mitrovic, who has been making a study about prostitution in Germany and the ways to protect their rights, the contract would also ensure women a fixed income which could be transferred to their bank accounts. Yet one of the problems with the new prostitution law is that it does nothing to help foreign prostitutes, who constitute almost half of Germany sex workers, who don’t have a legal work permit. Without it, they can’t report ill treatment or exploitation to the police unless they want to run the high risk of subsequent deportation.
And at the time, in which paid sex is becoming a part of the 21st century’s civilization, and in which prostitution is being legalized and even protected all over the world, in Europe, Asia, Africa, America and everywhere (unfortunately) I think there is this little thing governments and scientists pretend to be not aware of: why are their efforts to protect prostitutes failing?
If they can give some time trying to find an answer to this question instead of wasting their time in making pointless studies and unsuccessful laws that will never work, then they’ll be happier and so will be the community.
No law will ever guarantee the rights of prostitutes, simply because they have given those rights away freely, and you can’t force someone to take something they’ve chosen to give away. Prostitutes chose to sell their bodies, they chose to offer their respect and their dignity in return of money. They exchanged what’s priceless with what’s cheap and never lasting. You can’t force respect in the lives of those who are rejecting it every time they accept a cent in its place. You can’t protect them from violence if they themselves didn’t care about their bodies and exposed it to anyone who can afford enjoying it the way they please, the way they choose. You can’t force people to stop social discrimination, because those people, regardless of their position in society, and regardless of their beliefs, do not accept being equal to others who find it ok to be sex-machines, killing all human feelings, and giving away self-respect and dignity, two important things that distinguish between human beings and animals.
The world is ought to issue laws to protect human rights, in stopping such a nonsense, and preserving respect to one’s self. They’re ought to be paying efforts in studies about social health, the homeless and not some losers who have chosen the cheapest and most disgusting way to wealth.
Protecting prostitution is just like injecting someone with a deadly virus, and then trying to give them medicine and vaccinations. It’s either you’re too stupid, and have totally lost it to do such a thing, or you’re some psycho who enjoys the suffering of people and pretend to help them at the same time to free yourself from responsibility, or you’re some commercial bastard who finds it the best way to get people spending more money on medicine, or you’re some experimenting maniac who believes society is the right sample.
To hell with prostitutes, they’ve caused nothing but illnesses, corruption, and disrespect. Stop making them sound as victims, and stop trying to help them, because they are not helping themselves. Or is it that paid sex has increased the income and strengthened economy!! Then please don’t pretend to be caring about human rights, because you have replaced them with money… Stop lying to people. If you really care, you should find them working contracts in healthy environments, you should show them the right way and help society maintain its natural balance and healthy existence, you should find a place for self-respect, if you still remember it.

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April 16 2004

Who Said It’s Some Tobacco Wrapped In Paper!

In an argument with one of my teachers in university, he said, his friend proved that smoking is healthy. In a simple equation he elaborated:
Smoking= Pleasure, Pleasure= Happiness, Happiness= Good Health, SO Smoking= Good Health. Therefore Smoking is healthy… Every time I remember this I have a big smile on my face. I was impressed with the means of explanation and the weird connection. But it made me always wonder about the pleasure of smoking.
Because despite all efforts to stop the percentage of smokers from rising, a lot of people choose to try the taste of danger and enjoy the smoky smell of cigarettes burning.
Many smoke just for the sake of trying, they want to answer the many questions their curiosity pose to reveal the secret of smoking. Why do people smoke?
And whether you’ve already tried to light up a cigarette or not, I’m sure you have at least an idea about this.
People smoke, because smoking is powerful. They satisfy inner desires and reach the peak of their self-confidence and happiness while smoking. To so many, a cigarette represents the hidden power within us. It shows manhood, freedom, independency, ability of choice and authority to take decisions. To many others, cigarettes are just like accompanying accessories. They complete the picture of a grown up man, they add to the sex-appeal of a woman, and having it on our desks or tables adds a cool touch to the décor.

Smoking is a language, cigarettes are the translators. When a guy blows the smoke in a lady’s face, some interpret it as a sign of admiration and an attempt of drawing attention. On the other hand a guy blowing smoke in another guy’s face could have at least three meanings:
– I don’t like you, shut up and get the hell out of here.
– I’m trying to piss you off .
– You’re my type (in case of gays :P)
When a woman is smoking, she feels more attractive and sexy. She feels the feminine side of her glowing and attracting all eyes. She could be trying to show she’s different, or that she’s broken the chains of society.

Lighting up a cigarette can tell you about the person’s mood. If the cigarette was with the morning coffee, then the person is just enjoying his time, maybe feels like talking a bit, or is simply practicing a daily habit.
When it comes after lunch or dinner, it shows the tendency to relax and top the yummy meal with a personal delight. And then again it could just be a daily habit.
Yet when it comes in a time the person does not usually smoke at, then it expresses the need for a break. OR it could be a relief for the anger that is about to explode and destroy everything around. A cigarette in the middle of the night is a great way to keep company, fight loneliness and forget sorrows.

Cigarettes are part of body language too. The way a person holds the cigarettes could show whether he’s serious or nervous, if he’s confident or helpless, if he’s happy or sad, if he’s angry or satisfied, and if he’s well-behaved, civilized or some savage street boy.
A cigarette could be an instrument to provoke a guy through the way a woman holds her cigarette, and the way she smokes it.
Both sexes use cigarettes to show off certain characteristics, or even social levels. From the trade mark of a cigarette you can guess if the smoker is delicate, rich, or a heavy smoker.
Cigarettes are communication-bridges. A smoker can find it very easily to find his way to start a conversation, simply by asking for a lighter.
Cigarettes are a sign of addiction, they are a sign of obsession. There could be nothing more pleasant than cigarettes to offer to your guests if they’re smokers, if not then cigarettes could be the most offensive thing to offer.
No matter what for you light up a cigarette, and no matter what this cigarette means to you, there is only one fact you should always remind yourself of: cigarettes are instruments of transporting tobacco and nicotine into your body and polluting the environment.
So if not for your health, nor for others’, and if not for the environment, then let it be for the sake of freeing yourself from its spell, and for the sake of proving your real independence and success. Try to quit smoking, and try to express yourself with the help of no one but you.
Because all what you think a cigarette symbolizes is nothing, you’re the one who gives it all those meanings. And no matter how hard you’d try to convince yourself of its importance I tell you, they’re nothing but some tobacco wrapped in paper. Don’t let something as silly as this take control of you and your life. It’s not that easy to get rid of it because of the addiction to both nicotine and what it means to you, but still it’s not impossible. With strong will and determination you can work wonders, and step by step there will be no space left for cigarettes in your life.
And well, Good Luck…

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April 16 2004

Pig Brother

Big Brother has become old-fashioned, you can enjoy a better and more successful show now: Pig Brother!
A website launched by the German Hunting Association in March, providing a 24 hour coverage of the lives of 6 pigs has drawn more than 1.5 MILLION visitors within 2 WEEKS.
This DJV-site aims at fostering wildlife protection and allows adults and kids a unique view of the animal kingdom.
According to the “Tageszeitung” newspaper, most of the visitors log in to enjoy the sexual adventures of the group’s alpha male: Kalle.

Actually I like animals, and I enjoy knowing more about their adventures and lives. But I’m not gonna watch a group of them 24 hours a day!
Anyway, some 1.5 million people and more seem to disagree with me. In the end of the day, whether it’s watching a bunch of pigs or a group of people doing crazy things, nothing really matters, people want to enjoy themselves and forget about their problems… add to this the presence of un-censored sex!! Lol.
For more information ClickHere , this website is German but has an English part of it. It offers a display of pictures and video sequences of the most impressive scenes. Many texts for adults and kids give information about the observed game, there is a newsletter, screen-backgrounds to download, and new functions that are continuously added.
Links related to Pig Brother in English:
NEWS
NineMSN
ABC
In French:
VDN
Wanadoo
In German:
Faz.Net
YahooNews
M-E-X.de
DerStandard.at

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April 2 2004

High-Tech-Fans Products

Among the most common problems a person can get when constantly sitting in front of a p.c. screen are the: tensed back, cold fingers, and headache.
And because of its concern about customers satisfaction, Hama offers a “healthy”, creative, one of a kind product, which is a
USB-massage ball that guarantees a bit of relaxation in your office:) .
This USB –massage ball is simply connected via USB, and starts vibrating in a click. It’s also considered economic.
Its vibrations give a comforting massage that relieves stiffness and pain. I personally liked the product, and hope they’ll keep on thinking of creative solutions for this tiresome life.

April 1 2004

April Fool’s Day, April’s Lie, Or Poisson d’Avril:

Ancient cultures used to celebrate New Year’s Day on April 1. But in 1582, Pope Gregory XIII ordered a new calendar, the “Gregorian Calendar”, to replace the “Julian Calendar”. The new ordered calendar called for celebrating New Year’s Day on January 1.
Such a big change has been refused by many French people, and some of them didn’t learn about it, so they continued to celebrate on April 1, which gave a very great opportunity for others who have accepted the change and who already learned about it to make fun of those who didn’t, and started tricking them into believing something false.

The French came to call April 1 “Poisson d’Avril”, or “April Fish.” French children sometimes tape a picture of a fish on the back of their schoolmates, crying “Poisson d’Avril” when the prank is discovered.
In 1752, Great Britian finally changed over to the Gregorian Calendar, and called April 1: April Fool’s Day.
Among Arabs, people call this day April’s Lie (Kethbat Nisanl) because most of the tricks are lies trying to make someone believe something false.

But at the time so many people believe April 1 is one of the most light-hearted days of the year for its jokes and tricks, I personally don’t like so much because of the misapplication of people. Some people think that they wont have a great April Lie unless they SHOCK someone else with bad news, like claiming that someone dear to them has had an accident and is in coma, or that someone is hit by a car and is dead, or that someone has had a heart attack and is now between life and death, or that someone is paralyzed… or things like that.
And although such people mean nothing but a joke, and lie only for fun, but they’re not aware of the very dangerous side-effects of their shocking news. Some sensitive people get nervous breakdowns, others get heart attacks, some went blind, some lose their loved ones, and so on. And what I’ve noticed in some cases, is when someone claims they’ve had a car accident when they didn’t, this someone actually has a car accident few weeks later.
On the other hand, I hate it because any news, no matter happy or not, I have doubts whether they’re true, or some kind of April Fool’s Day tricks. So I imagine if someone calls their friend asking for help, and this friend have been tricked over and over again on April 1, there might be a very big possibility that this person wouldn’t believe a word said, and will end up not helping his/her friend who’s in need for help!
Anyway, whether I like it or not, so many people enjoy fooling others on this day, so I guess all I can do is warn you to keep calm and never get so emotionally involved when hearing any kind of news. If someone asks you for help, don’t turn them down, and even if it turned out to be nothing but a lie, then you wont regret being there for that someone. And being an April Fool is much better than being a disloyal useless person.
I’ve just recalled my little sister’s english course presentation in her 1st year of university. It was about April Fool’s Day. I remember how she prepared for it and how she commented on it and the results of her presentation. It was great 🙂 I miss you sis.
For more information about April Fool’s Day Click Here , and for some cool jokes and tricks check this out . You can also send someone an April Fool’s Card .

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March 30 2004

Great News for All the Women Out There:

It turns out housework reduces cancer risk. Not only this, but even the ones who already have cancer can decrease the risk of death, improve survival and reduce the tumor size 🙂
Which means the more active you are, the healthier your life will be. Therefore, drop those electric helping machines, dismiss your maids, stop being lazy and get moving girls 😉
For more details about the research Click Here

March 29 2004

For And Against The Total Smoking Ban

After considering smoking in buses, public offices and buildings in the Irish Republic illegal, Mr. Micheál Martin, Irish Health Minister, proposed a prohibition on smoking in work places, pubs, and restaurants in January 2004. After months of arguing, the Republic’s government has finally decided to apply this total ban starting from today, March 29th 2004, prohibiting smoking in ALL public places.
Of course this ban has divided people into two groups, one is for the ban believing that it guarantees a healthy environment for the non-smokers and helps the smokers lower their health risks caused by smoking. Whereas the other group is strongly against the ban. This last group is not limited to smokers only, but also pub owners, tobacco industry responsible and some “democratic” non-smokers who believe that such a total ban is unfair and takes away people’s rights of choosing and taking their own decisions, and that they’re more into keeping the division of public places into smoking and non-smoking areas.
Actually, I personally support the ban, because I believe it will really help non-smokers limit their smoking average, decrease their expenses as well as health problems, and prevent passive smoking dangers. I mean when a couple of people decide to go out, one is a smoker and the other is not, then they’ll most probably sit in the smoking area, opening the way to passive smoking. On the other hand, sometimes I feel the non-smoking areas could easily turn into a smoking area, because cigarettes spread their smoke so easily, specially that most of the non-smoking areas are not properly separated, they’re open to the smoking areas in most cases.
So I’m one of the people who are for the ban and respect the courage of the Irish government in this issue.
But that doesn’t mean that I don’t feel sorry for the smokers. It isn’t an easy step to take at all. In fact it might cause some chaos and higher anger-levels among the people in the first year of application, but well, it will be for their own good.
To feel what smokers would feel as the consequence of such a ban, and since I’m a non-smoker, I try to imagine how would it be like if for one reason or the other governments start banning drinking coffee in public! Lol, that would be a disaster, I’m literally a coffee addict, and I’ll be suffering if they threw such a ban! And it’s just coffee, I mean coffee addiction is not as hard as smoking addiction, or at least that’s what I think.
Anyway, I do admire such a brave step, and I do support the ban, I even wish they’d do the same in the Arab countries… oops, that would be one hell of a brave decision. And I wish smokers the best of luck and hope they’ll all quit smoking one day, specially my two brothers 🙂
What about you, are you for or against the ban? If you’re for it, go ahead and support it .
Well, speaking of coffee, I should do something about that, it’s not only that I drink more than 5 mugs of sugared coffee a day, no, I even went as far as getting the ones around me addicted.
And because of the strong smell of coffee all day long, my boss who never drank coffee got used to drinking at least a cup of coffee a day, bad bad me 😛 But well, my husband is trying to help set me free of this addiction, and decided to buy only decaffeinated coffee, which isn’t that bad actually, and I hope it’ll help me get over my coffee addiction 🙂