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Photography of the day

2010-12-04T09:15:00.000-08:00

Photograph by Matheus Siqueira

Follow his work on Flickr

WikiLeaks' Collateral Murder: U.S. Soldier Ethan McCord

2010-12-03T13:39:00.000-08:00

I am sure you have heard of WikiLeaks by now. For those who haven't, it is a whistle blowing website that publishes submissions of otherwise unavailable documents from anonymous news resources and leaks.

On July 6, 2010, Private Bradley Manning, a 22 year old intelligence analyst with the United States Army in Baghdad, was charged with disclosing this video (after allegedly speaking to an unfaithful journalist). The whistleblower behind the Pentagon Papers, Daniel Ellsberg, has called Mr. Manning a 'hero'. He is currently imprisoned in Kuwait.

Reuters has been trying to obtain the video through the Freedom of Information Act, without success since the time of the attack. The video, shot from an Apache helicopter gun-sight, clearly shows the unprovoked slaying of a wounded Reuters employee and his rescuers. Two young children involved in the rescue were also seriously wounded.

The full live video of the engagement can be viewed here.

Shutter Island

2010-12-03T05:20:00.000-08:00

From Oscar wwinning director Martin Scorsese, "Shutter Island" is the story of two U.S marshals, Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Chuck Aule (Mark Ruffalo), who are summoned to a remote and barren island off the coast of Massachusetts to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a murderess from the island's fortress- like hospital for the criminally insane.

Verdict: A masterpiece. It is one of those films that when you walk away you feel like you've actually watched something worthwhile for once in a blue-moon. It will keep you glued to your screen and take you through the same journey and investigation as the protagonist and most importantly at the same pace. Martin Scorsese is a true genius at what he does and knows exactly how to play out a plot in 2hr 15mins whilst making sure nothing is missing. A true psychologic thriller (with a touch of romance)... A dvd to own! 5/5

Watch the trailer here

Writers needed!

2010-12-03T04:55:00.000-08:00

MADEMOISELLE NEEDS YOU!

Mademoiselle is looking for talented writers to become part of the growing blog. If you're interested leave a comment or contact me and i will get back to you. This is a serious position and unpaid. If you are passionate about showing your talent then this is the place to be. Who knows you might catch the eye of a certain magazine, newspaper ....

MyBar - Beirut

2010-12-02T18:47:00.000-08:00

A little preview of my next business/bar blogging session.....

Let's just say its a cool place called MyBar in Beirut (Lebanon)...

The iPad and Apple Craze

2010-12-02T18:24:00.000-08:00

Ah yes, THE wonderful world of THE ALMIGHTY iPad. Or is it? What are people's fascination about the iPad? or have we become a human race obsessed with materialism? Personally i do not have an Ipad as of yet, although i have given the object a few thoughts, yes i have been tempted. I for one, do not think i need one, i do not see how it would change my life by having one or not as i am rather well off without one, apart from digging deep into my pockets to finance one which costs a staggering £500! How have i been tempted then? well, simply by seeing it as other people's new "it" gadget, feeling i need to join the "it" group, the "cool" group, the "i know all about technology" group. Apple uses some clever marketing strategy to make me want one, because i am one of those people that even if you gave me an IPad for free, wouldn't use it. I am one of those people who makes the marketers lives a living hell by trying to sell me a product. I am basically one of those people, that do not follow the sheep. However, Apple's products have become a part of our lives ( as sad as it sounds), it has marketed itself as part of a lifestyle. Apple's products is a lifestyle in its own right. People want to be part of that modern lifestyle, they want to be referred to that lifestyle in any possible way and that is done by simply owning the latest Apple gadget. It is a lifestyle that even the non-sheep envy in some weird way... It is a lifestyle that will always be there, with new products and ideas that will make you comeback for more and if you haven't been there yet, it will pull you in like a kid in a candy shop! Apple has become a part of your life whether you like it or not.... and it is going to be here for a very veryyy, ( cannot emphasise how much) long time. FIND YOUR INNER APPLE! go on you know you want one...... I had to sacrifice my Sony Vaio for an Apple Macbook and i am ashamed to say it but i've become an Apple victim. Still does not make me a sheep. I proudly must say. I shall resist the temptation. I even eat more apples than i used to! Ok ok let's not get ahead of ourselves now... But honestly and truthfully, Windows is sooo much better than Apple's operating system Mac OS X. Yes it is a pain when i cannot download window softwares that the majority of the world uses and have to find sometimes non existent substitutes for Mac. I have been deceived once by Apple and thou shalt NOT, be deceived again or fall into the trap of temptation, or eat Eve's apple... Promise?.... euhm. We shall see... ahhh give me a break. NEVER say NEVER. FACT.

The weird and Beautiful hairstyles...

2010-12-02T17:57:00.000-08:00

ONE.org

2010-12-02T17:53:00.000-08:00

Knowledge is power: Learn the basics about the fight against global poverty and disease.

Let me tell you more about HIV/AIDS,

HIV/AIDS is a treatable and preventable disease that disproportionately affects the world's poor. Sub-Saharan Africa is the hardest hit region, where two-thirds of all people are living with HIV. The human impact of this disease is undeniable, but their socioeconomic impact is also severe and measureable. In sub-Saharan Africa especially, AIDS threatens to wipe out an entire generation during its most productive years. Businesses are losing their workers, governments are losing their civil servants and families are losing not only their loved ones but also their breadwinners.

The immense human toll of AIDS in the late 1990s injected a new urgency into the need to enhance prevention and treatment efforts. Though the resources to fight this disease have increased exponentially in recent years, funding remains too little and too slow in coming. Moreover, weak health systems have limited success in the fight against HIV, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. The shortage of health workers, for example, is one of the biggest hurdles in expanding treatment and prevention efforts. Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for 24% of the global burden of disease, but only 3% of the world's health workforce. Already stretched doctors, nurses and pharmacists, as well as the systems and facilities that support them, must be strengthened to address HIV/AIDS, but also to ensure better basic health outcomes overall.

The Opportunity:

New momentum in the fight against HIV/AIDS, has helped extend effective and affordable prevention and treatment services to millions of people. Antiretroviral medication for people living with HIV/AIDS now costs approximately $140 per patient per year, down from nearly $10,000 only ten years ago.

Global resources devoted to fighting this disease have been rapidly scaled up in recent years, delivering impressive results in many sub-Saharan African countries. Across sub-Saharan Africa, expanded access to life-saving antiretroviral treatment has meant that an AIDS diagnosis is no longer a death sentence for millions of people. Nearly 4 million Africans are receiving antiretroviral treatment for HIV/AIDS, up from only 50,000 in 2002. Botswana and Rwanda have achieved universal access to antiretroviral therapy by providing treatment to at least 80% of patients in need. In Benin, Ethiopia, Mali, Namibia, Senegal, Swaziland and Zambia more than half of people in need of antiretroviral medication are receiving it and coverage levels are approaching the 80% target.

Why don’t you set yourself a challenge and learn more about this topic and join our fight @ http://www.one.org/international/

No Child Born With HIV by 2015

2010-12-02T17:46:00.000-08:00

Make a difference, save a life. Go to one.org and join us now.

Want to do more? Copy and paste the following text into a message (email, facebook or any other type) and send it to your friends to help spread the word and become as ONE.

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Dear friend,

I need 30 seconds of your time to help change the world.

By adding our voice, we can show that even in hard times, people around the world still care about those who don't have access to clean water or basic healthcare. The kind of extreme poverty that sees nearly 400,000 children born each year with HIV when this is completely preventable through simple treatment.

We can prevent this – by 2015 we can deliver the medicines so that no child is born with HIV. It starts with all of us asking world leaders to support efforts to make it happen.

I’ve added my name. Please add yours:

http://one.org/international/actnow/nochild/index.html?rc=nochildconfemail

Together we can achieve a world where no child is born with HIV by 2015.

Thank you,

Man Down by Rihanna

2010-12-02T17:32:00.000-08:00

Fingerless Sheepskin Gloves

2010-12-02T17:18:00.000-08:00

Topshop Fingerless Sheepskin Gloves @ Topshop.com ( also available @ Asos.com )

Downfall

2010-12-02T17:03:00.000-08:00

Set in Berlin in 1946, this powerful and provocative war drama retells the final days of the Second World War as recorded in the diaries of Adolf Hitler's private secretary, Traudl Junge, while barricaded with Hitler and his closest confidants in the Fuhrer's secret bunker. Directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel (The Experiment) with an astonishing performance by Bruno Ganz ( The Manchurian Candidate) as history's most notorious figure, this unprecedented and controversial insider's perspective is gripping insight into the madness and desperation of Hitler in the final hours of the war as the Russian Army closes a ring around Berlin.

Watch the trailer here: Downfall

Full Ear Earrings

2010-12-02T16:39:00.000-08:00

From ASOS.com BLACK Statement Intricate Ear Cuff With Rhinestone And Chain Drops

Asos.com

2010-12-02T16:31:00.000-08:00

Ok, so let me tell you about this website called Asos.com. It is a british based company which sells all sorts of clothing and accessories whilst keeping up with the latest fashion trends from high street to high end and for both men/women and kids! They update their lines every week , 5 days a week, so if you're too busy to go shopping in the shops, cannot find what you're looking for or lassitude has taken over, then this website will provide anything you want at the tip of your finger. Their deliveries are excellent, and if you are a premium member like i am, then you get the privilege of receiving your purchases the next day and if you're not happy with your purchases you can book a return pick up for the next day, all for FREE! However you have to pay your premium membership ( i got mine for £15 for the year, yes the year, i think the prices have changed now, but it saves all these delivery payments you have to make, so it is worth it) to get these privileges, although delivery and returns are excellent. Check the it out!

Pugs my latest obsession

2010-12-02T16:15:00.000-08:00

I have a huge weakness for dogs and i've never owned one. I'm scared that if i do, i will get too attached to it and if one day something happens to her/him , i will depress forever.. yes i am a very emotional person when it comes to innocent, pure things.... Do you own a dog or pet? Tell me about her/him :)

Thick and Bold Eyebrows: Frame your eyes

2010-12-02T13:56:00.000-08:00

Thick eyebrows instantly changes the shape of the eye and makes the face much more attractive and natural than over plucked/ over worked eyebrows. I personally have thick and straight dark eyebrows. I started plucking them when i was 18 years old and experimenting with looks. When i started university, i was drowned in work and exams and gave up looking after myself too much ( i was a bit of a geek and too consumed by getting a 1st class honours). My eyebrows grew back to their natural full shape and to be honest i always preferred myself with fuller eyebrows, it kind of serves as a a beautiful frame to the eyes and accentuates the shape of your eyes. At the end of the day, i am a sucker for natural beauty and will always opt for the natural ways of the face... If you are looking to have fuller eye brows and are looking to define the shape, you can use an eyebrow pencil or shadow. Even though i have naturally shaped eyebrows, sometimes i like to fill in some spaces or change the shape from straight to a more rounded eyebrow. I use Mac Cosmetics eyebrow pencil. They have different colors and types of pencils to suit your needs. I also use their eyebrow wax brush which helps shape the eyebrow and keep it in the desired shape (it's like a form of hairspray for the hair! but in a stick). Obviously there are other brands out there such as Bobbi Brown who make beautiful eyebrow powders.