VP Debate - It's hilarious

Update on 2008 US Election

Just to remember how small we are, human race...

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Benefits of Tea

The daily mind is one of the blogs I go to now and then. This article was the first reason I found out about it. Tea: http://thedailymind.com/health-at-work/tea-health-the-types-problems-and-health-benefits-of-tea/

"How Cleaning My Room Changed My Life" just got published

I just got an email from one of my friends that she just puslished a new children’s book, How Cleaning My Room Changed My Life. As she wanted to give her friends a first look, I wanted share this great news with everyone on the web.

The author of the book, Huma, is a mother of two very smart and cute children, an extremely diverse person and the president/CEO of a marketing communications & public relations company.

How Cleaning My Room Changed My Life is available at Target and Amazon. It is recommended for ages 2 to 92...

Have you ever seen a baby pigeon ?

This little ugly but cute bird is a baby pigeon that one of my friends, Angie, saved from the janitor who wanted to sweep it to the garbage... Unfortunately, without a mother the poor thing could only live for a couple of days... We all know about "The Ugly Duckling" but not about "The Ugly Pigeoning". Pigeons are so cute and beautiful; I couldn't believe how they would look like when new born.

Then, I was more surprised when I heard that nobody wants to rescue pigeons and they are called "flying rats" in the US. In NY, I honestly was thinking when I saw the signs say "don't feed pigeons" that the remaining food might attract and add to rat population. In my home country, Turkey, we even nurture them with seeds and with the food we are having if they come along around us.

Anyway, while trying to save this baby bird, I learned that pigeons might be very harmful though causing potential bird-aircraft collisions, and through their droppings which result spreading diseases to people and livestock, defacing and accelerating the deterioration of buildings. I am still confused though why we, Turks, weren’t bothered or harmed by pigeons but Americans. Are they different types of pigeons? Maybe?! Does anyone know the difference?

By the way, while we were trying to find a place to hand over this bird, I have encountered some people's blog on the web that they hunt these little birds and eat them for just pleasure. Which I’ve found it sick, because “I don’t like killing for pleasure” – I throwback to Ice Age.

Try blue. It's the new red!

I was thinking on writing about WALL-E, the latest (released on 6.27.2008) Pixar movie. The advertisement slogan for the blue outfit was very cute and funny, so I was using it on my status on Facebook and MSN. I got curious and went online to see whether anybody else picked on it! I got more though, I found a great review Peter Howell in The Toronto Star website and wanted to share with you (It may have spoilers). All I can add is that this is my favorite movie of all times and kinds... It’s the smartest, cutest, and hilariously funny animation movie. WALL-E is my hero! :)
WALL-E: Magnificent new Pixar movie: http://www.toronto.com/movies/article/613502

WALL-e as a MP3 player: http://asia.cnet.com/crave/2008/05/02/-wall-e-for-sale-now-as-mp3-player/

Cup Stacking; you don't know what it is?! :)

I had no idea about it before until my husband send me a link. Obviously, there is such sport(!) that people are playing and breaking world records. For the ones who didn't know before, I introduce you, "Cup Stacking"!!!


Same boy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HczP-vSadNM

Another two to worth watching:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pie9q31N2dE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1b8u1SWOhk

An Option for International Property Rentals

I have encountered to an interesting and useful website about international property rentals. It seems useful especially for a group vacation. You can rent a very nice place (villa, apartment etc.) for a week or so and stay with your friends : http://www.sunny-rentals.co.uk/

Scroll down on the page to choose the country you'd like to search for a place. I must say prices are very reasonable, especially for my country, Turkey. I'll keep it in my mind to use it for my next vacation.

Importantant warning (Here is my disclaimer): I am not sure whether or not this site is a legitimate business though.. So, be careful if you decide to use their service. I don't have any relationship with them and their business.

Duffy - Stepping Stone - Live 22.2.2008

Duffy - Stepping Stone - Live 22.2.2008
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Dido - One Step Too Far

Dido - One Step Too Far
Uploaded by silentrock06

You can sleep forever, but still you will be tired
You can stay as cold as stone, but still you won't find peace
With you I feel I'm the meek leading the blind
With you I feel I'm just spending wasting time

I've been waiting
I'm still waiting
I've been waiting
I've been waiting
I've been waiting
I'm still waiting
I'm with you (with you)
It's always one step too far
One step too far

You can walk too far but still you won't be found
You can look down on the world but still you won't find love
You won't find love
Only with mellow

Are you thin enough to slide through,
Don't let nothin' ride u,
If the sun or the moon would give way to doubt,
They would immediately go out.
Only one swallow doesn't make a summer
But u gotta start somewhere (maxi's bit)

I've been waiting
I'm still waiting
I've been waiting
I've been waiting
I've been waiting
I'm still waiting I'm with you (with you)
It's always one step too far
One step too far

I've been waiting
I'm still waiting
I've been waiting
I've been waiting
I've been waiting
I'm still waiting
I'm with you (with you)
It's always one step too far
One step too far...

Turkish Tycoon, Engin Yesil

Another American-dream-come-true, inspiring story:"Turkish Tycoon, American Dreams" By Vanessa Valera.
At least for Turkish people, even though Turkey itself is a country with full of opportunities. :)

He is a young, handsome, successful and benevolent family guy. Bravo! It's kind of sad though Turkey loses these brains.

Take It Easy- The Eagles

Listen the words and watch... No comment :)

Good Read: The Jungle by Upton Sinclair

A must-read book about the social reform of the 20th century. "Know the Past Before Knowing the Future"...

"Upton Sinclair's The Jungle is a vivid portrait of life and death in a turn-of-the-century American meat-packing factory. A grim indictment that led to government regulations of the food industry, The Jungle is Sinclair's extraordinary contribution to literature and social reform." - From the online page of the book.

To read free online edition: http://www.online-literature.com/upton_sinclair/jungle/

Goo Goo Dolls - Iris (City of Angels)