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Post by hoopla1 on Jan 12, 2012 1:07:26 GMT -5
I agree, those repeated questions are getting annoying. They are mostly written in English, by the way. My grandmother died in her 60s because she was a diabetic and couldn't kick the sugar and fat. My brother and sister are on the same path, but what can you do. Maria1, well here's one thing people can do...Want to Love More? Care less! This was one of my favorite articles from last year... www.cnn.com/2011/LIVING/06/22/family.love.o/index.html?hpt=li_c2This quote at the end of the article is one of my mantras for 2012: "You have the freedom to live and let live, to love and let love. Granting yourself that freedom is one of the healthiest, most constructive things you can do for yourself and the people who matter to you. And if you disagree, I truly, respectfully, lovingly do not care." |
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Post by skylar on Jan 12, 2012 1:24:13 GMT -5
People have asked him soooo many times about smoking in the comments of his blogs, but he hasn't answered. Well, I wish they'd stop asking. It's no one's business but his--and possibly Adam's. I've been reading articles on health/nutrition info tonight... I read a sentence that astounded me (from a reputable site)... "One fast-food french fry is worse for your body than one cigarette." (I am not making this up!) I am still a smoker--I've cut back considerably, but haven't kicked it yet. It does NOT help to be lectured. And I'm sure not using that french fry quote to rationalize my bad habit. There's obviously NOTHING good about smoking, nobody with a brain can argue that--but the next time I someone lectures me about it, Imma ask them if they eat french fries. Or cakes and pies. Hydro oils and sugar are poisonous to humans, too--nearly all experts agree on that now. Or maybe I'll ask them how much they drink. Just saying we all have our issues and if you take away the affect on other people (i.e. second hand smoke), not many people can afford to throw stones--even at smokers. Btw, to those who have lost loved ones due to lung cancer, I can totally relate. My mom's lifelong battle with food eventually led to her death...but we all just do the best we can! ETA: Sorry for the OT, but it does relate to Sauli being questioned repeatedly about his habits. I understand exactly how you feel and agree that it is your right to do whatever you want with your body. Unfortunately/fortunately I worked as a researcher in a laboratory for Cancer and HIV prevention. Once you have seen the actual lungs of a smoker you simply can't justify not saying something to people you care about. No matter how much they resent you for saying it because no smoker wants to hear it. Noone. I definitely did not want to hear it. Most people simply don't fully realize what they are doing to their lungs and their entire immune system. If we wore our lungs outside our body, noone would smoke. Many also don't know that their overall immunity is highly effected by smoking. Finally, many don't realize how many things change for the better, eating because tastebuds return, kissing, and best of all, overall health. The body heals itself pretty quickly once cigarette smoking ceases. I have absolutely no moral judgement about it. I get the love of and addiction to cigarettes. Nothing in your body wants to quit. Every piece of you wants to smoke. The simple fact is nothing increases percentage chance of getting cancer more than smoking. Aaand there are new amazing programs that help people quit. It is OK if you hate me from here on out for saying this. I leave this message here with love. |
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Post by hoopla1 on Jan 12, 2012 1:25:02 GMT -5
Okay, I know I'm spamming a dead thread, but since there are sooo many dog lovers here, I'm sharing this email. NOT OT, because I really think Adam is very nearly a dog (just hope he has a longer life...) It's long, but it's GOOD!  A Dog's Purpose? (from a 6-year-old) Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle. I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home. As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience. The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker 's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, ''I know why.'' Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. It has changed the way I try and live. He said,''People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?'' The Six-year-old continued, ''Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.'' Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like: When loved ones come home, always run to greet them. Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride. Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy. Take naps. Stretch before rising. Run, romp, and play daily. Thrive on attention and let people touch you. Avoid biting when a simple growl will do. On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass. On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree. When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body. Delight in the simple joy of a long walk. Be loyal. Never pretend to be something you're not. If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it. When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently. There comes a time in life, when you walk away from all the drama and people who create it. You surround yourself with people who make you laugh, forget the bad, and focus on the good. So, love the people who treat you right. Think good thoughts for the ones who don't. Life is too short to be anything but happy. Falling down is part of LIFE...Getting back up is LIVING... |
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Post by Q3 on Jan 12, 2012 1:30:34 GMT -5
Hmm, I wouldn't assume that he is modeling. As discussed a couple of days ago, Sauli really doesn't have the right height or build for working as a model in the fashion industry. He might just be shooting photos for Jasmine or Ashley's portfolio. Or the photos could be for some project of his own. He wouldn't be a fashion model, but there are tons of models that aren't high fashion. Commercial actors are teensy weensy, so he could maybe be putting together a portfolio for acting, hosting or other commercial gigs. I am still catching up on the day's news but this makes so much sense to me. From the video I've seen of him, he is very telegenic and that is a really sensible direction -- right size, looks incredible and has great vocal qualities. I posted this before and sorry to be repetitive, he has telepresence. He would need to put together a protfolio to pitch this. |
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Post by leenaseyez on Jan 12, 2012 1:31:24 GMT -5
I have a personal issue with this smoking topic. One of the greatest thing in Adam is his attitude to live and let live. We have one life and adults should be able to live that life as we want. If that includes smoking, and as long as it is leagal, it shold be fine for others. I call this attitude where society and common opinion have heavy pressure for what ever bad habit, as a "healt-terrorism" ( I really have an issue with this, sorry), where one topic at a time we want to define how others should live (drinkin, smoking, excercising, being slim, avoiding carbs...). It is great if we can provide data for personal decision making but that's it. I am a party smoker, and don't have smoke very time I have a drink, so no craving for that, it is just fun and pleasure. My father was extremely heavy smoker until his 50s, he now about 90 . So the total healt is also a complex issue. Please anyone, don't get your feelings hurt, this is just something I needed to get out of me :-/. ETA: I deleted quotes, since this was not intended as a reply for any specific person or post. |
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Post by cassie on Jan 12, 2012 1:31:25 GMT -5
Kelly Clarkson - National Anthem Dead thread, and hours late, but I finally got around to listening to this. Before commenting, tho, I think we should refresh our minds with an example of how it should be sung. Now, as to Kelly, first of all, disregard the pitches printed on the video. Not accurate. But, to the delivery.... a little pitchy on a couple of notes, but, overall, nice job. That left me cold. I am not fond of all the riffs she takes. Guess it sounds too country for me. But, my big complaint is that she does not seem to be thinking about the meaning of the words and how they are set to music. She breaks up a phrase several times for no other reason than that she runs out of breath. Not surprising as she is pushing the notes pretty hard. For example, "What so proudly we [breath] hailed [breath]", or "o'er the ramparts we [breath] watched [breath]". Her riffs don't seem to be tied much to the lyrics either, and I just don't hear any interpretation of the words. Note, this is the way that the national anthem is usually sung. Yes, it is more challenging than most pop music, vocally, but the emphasis seems to be on impressing with improvised riffs, rather than on finding the point of the lyrics. Contrast that with Adam's. He sings, "were so gallantly streaming." Hear how he attacks the G? That emphasizes the word, saying the flag was not only waving but was waving BRAVELY. "And the rockets' red GLAAAAAAAAAARRRRRREE (wait for it, wait for it, the rockets are still lighting up the night sky) [yeah, I admit, it is showing off, too, but, as opposed to other singers, it matches the lyrics], the bombs bursting [breath] (okay, you say, isn't he breaking the phrase like you complained that Kelly was? Yes, but for a very different reason. It is lyrical. He takes a breath there in order to sing) "in air gave PROOF [breath]". (And, folks, that is the point of the poem/song. That while agonizing over the probable US defeat, the only thing keeping the author hoping thru the night is the fleeting glimpses of that flag during the bomb bursts, still aloft over the US fort. Most everyone I hear sing the NA phrases it "bombs bursting in air [breath] gave proof [breath] thru the night [breath]." No attention to the meaning of the phrase.) Then he repeats what kind of proof. "proof thru the night [breath] that our flag [breath] (yes, what about the flag?) WAS STILL THERE!!!!" Where the melody normally goes down on that last phrase, Adam takes it up in a declaration. Even the next throw away words, "oh say" he sings, "oh SAY does that...." It is an exhortation to proclaim, to shout it out loud; the flag, even today, is still waving! "O'er the land of the FREEEEEEEEE". Yes, every singer worth their salt will do something with that note, as it is the climax of the song. Unfortunately, many do as Kelly does, and flip into a light head voice, dumping the power out of the word. Adam belts it out for all it is worth. But, he is not finished. For most singers, the last line is an afterthought. Adam sings, "and the home of the........ [wait for it, wait for it] BRAVE. Disregarding the difference in tone, the difference in the ring in the voices, just listening to interpretation of the MEANING, can you hear the difference? |
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Post by skylar on Jan 12, 2012 1:31:29 GMT -5
 'Twas a good day, wasn't it, Skylar! Awwwwwww Sooooooooooooo Good I don't want it to end. But now I've stood on a soapbox. (Out of love for all here and smokers everywhere) and any smoker here is going to resent my leaving the message. So, I am going to go to bed with all the good vibes in my heart and leave on that note. Peace and love Hoopla1 Peace and love all! |
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Post by hoopla1 on Jan 12, 2012 1:35:39 GMT -5
It is OK if you hate me from here on out for saying this. I leave this message here with love. Are you kidding? I can't think of a thing that could possibly make me hate you, Skylar (or anyone I can think of right now, with the possible exception of my lawyer--j/k, j/k--misdirected anger, lol). I love your "tuffets"! ;D |
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Post by skylar on Jan 12, 2012 1:39:05 GMT -5
It is OK if you hate me from here on out for saying this. I leave this message here with love. Are you kidding? I can't think of a thing that could possibly make me hate you, Skylar (or anyone I can think of right now, with the possible exception of my lawyer--j/k, j/k--misdirected anger, lol). I love your "tuffets"! ;D  night |
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Post by hoopla1 on Jan 12, 2012 1:42:24 GMT -5
Disregarding the difference in tone, the difference in the ring in the voices, just listening to interpretation of the MEANING, can you hear the difference? Oh, yes. I was actually happy that Kelly gets to sing it though, if Adam isn't going to...and I really look forward to a 2/5 comparison from you Cassie--of Kelly's performance to Adam's performance at Miramar base. That's my favorite performance ever, I think. |
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