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Happy Birthday

10/11/2023

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Rapper, Eminem(The Real Slim Shady) hits the big 50 0n October 17. Hit it brother. Please stand up.

62 on October 18, that's the note Jazz trumpeter, Wynton Marsalis will hit. That has got to be a melodious riff.

Actress Freida Pinto (Slumdog Millionaire -fame) celebrates her real millionaire status when she drinks the champagne on her 39th birthday. Living the dream.

Popular actress, Sharon Leal presses the button on October 17, to celebrate her 51st birthday. Her "Dreamgirls" dreams are certainly hitting the stars.

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Fall Fashion

10/10/2023

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So, the pace is quick, the styles zoom in and then out, the seasons are changing rapidly. And so are the styles. Let's look as some that are trending.

Sculpted heels

Evening dresses

Leather leggings

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Kazakhstan
The country is located mostly in Central Asia with a small part in Eastern Europe. Russia is to the north and west, China to the east , Kyrgyzstan to the southeast, Uzbekistan to the south, and Turkmenistan to the southwest in this landlocked country. It's coastline runs along the Caspian Sea.
Kazakhstan is the ninth largest country in the world with an area of,1,052,100 square miles. It's population of over 19,000,000 inhabitants is comprised of Kazakhs making up the majority of the country and some ethnic Russians forming a significant minority. Astana also known as Nur-Sultan is the capital city and is located on a flat and seemingly empty place; there are scarcely any trees or many distinguishing landmarks.
A former state of the now defunct Soviet Union, Kazakhstan, declared it's sovereign territory within the Union on December 16, 1991. Ten days later, The Soviet Union ceased to exist.
The main exports of Kazakhstan are oil, petroleum products, coal, iron ore, and uranium among others. It's GDP stands at 197.7 billion USD.

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Humor Corner

10/10/2023

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1. Why do they say eating yogurt and oyster will improve your sex life? Because if you eat that stuff, you'll eat anything.
2. Why does it take 100 million sperms to fertilize one egg? Because they wont stop to ask for directions.

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Health News

10/6/2023

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Some Habits of Super Healthy People

1. They start with a healthy breakfast

It is important for a number of reasons. It jump-starts your metabolism and stops you from overeating later. Plus studies show that adults who have a healthy breakfast, do better at work, and kids who eat morning meal score higher on tests.If a big plateful first thing isn't for you, keep it light with some fruits. Just don't skip it.

2.Plan your meals.
It helps you save save time and money in the long run. Block out some time, then sit down and consider your goals and needs. Do you want to lose weight? Cut back on sugar, fat, or cards? Add protein or vitamins?
Meal prep keeps you in control. You know what you're eating and when.
A bonus: It'll be that much easier to skip those doughnuts in the breakroom at work.

Drink Plenty Of Water
It can do so many good things for you. Staying hydrated is at the top of the list, and it may also help you lose weight.Another reason to go for H2O? Sugary drinks are linked to obesity and type 2 diabetes. If you're aren't a fan of plain water, add flavor with with slices of orange, lemon, lime, watermelon, or cucumber.

Take an Exercise Break
Don't just grab another cup of coffee-- get up and move. Do some deep lungs and stretches. It's great for your body and mind. Just thirty minutes of walking five times a week may help keep the blues at bay. And if you can't do those minutes at all onec, short bursts help too.

Go Offline
Checking your email and social media a lot? Sure your friends' and family's latest updates are just a click away, but do you need to see pictures of your cousin's latest meal? Let it wait until until morning. Set a time to log off and put the phone down. When you cut back on screen time, it frees you to do other things. Take a walk, read a book, or help your cousin chop veggies for their next grand dinner.

Learn Something New
New skills help keep your brain healthy. Sign up for a dance class or creative writing workshop. Better yet, master a new language. The mental work it takes can slow the signs of aging and may even delay the the effects of Alzheimer's disease.

Sleep Well
There are almost too many benefits to list. A good night's sleep keeps you in a better mood, sharpens your memory and focus, and helps you learn new things. In the long term, it lowers your risk of heart disease and helps you keep trim. For the best rest, do it on schedule--turning in and waking up about the same times every day.

Train Your Muscles

Strength training helps your body trade fat for muscle mass. That means you'll burn more calories even when you're being a couch potato. But these workouts can also help you slim down, strengthen your heart, and build up your bones. Do strength-training exercises--loke push-ups, lungs, and weight lifting- at least twice a week.

Head Outdoors

A few minutes in the sunshine raises vitamin D levels, and that's good for your bones, your heart and your mood. Plus, being outside means you're more likely to move your body instead of parking in front of your TV or computer. Choose nature over streets, if you can. One study found that people who strolled in urban green spaces were calmer than people who walked in built up areas.

Keep Your Balance

If you're young and active, goo balance would help you avoid injuries. If you're older, it will keep you active longer and lower the chances you'll fall and break a bone.No matter your age, good balance means better muscle tone, a healthier heart, and greater confidence. Yoga and tai chi are greatways to work on it, but about anything that keeps you moving, even walking can help.

Be Mindful

This can mean meditating or simply stopping to smell the roses. However you do it, studies show mindfulness slashes stress, relieves pain, and improves your mood. And scientists are beginning to understand how. One study found that 8 weeks of regular meditation can change parts of your brain related to emotion, learning, and memory. Even washing dishes can be good for your brain, as long as you do it mindfully.

Credit : WebMD

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ART

10/5/2023

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"Estilos" oil on canvas (200x140 cm) by Cuban artist Yunior Hurtado Torres

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Quotations

10/3/2023

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1." We have to dare to be ourselves, however frightening or strange that self may prove to be.." Mary Sarton.
2." Do not fear to be eccentric in opinion, for every opinion now accepted was once eccentric." Bertrand Russell.
3. " The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion that stands at the cradle of true art and true science." Albert Einstein.
4. " I cannot teach anybody anything. I can only make them think." Socrates.

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9/27/2023

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We imagine that's the kind of expression we would all like to wear in our hearts and we go about our daily encounters. Unexpected things do occur and they do for everyone. Some of us can shrug them off faster and easier than others. and this might all depend on the challenges at hand. However, if we prepare ourselves mentally by encouraging some thoughts as against others, we can find ourselves in a better position to deal with life as a whole. Our shirts are a way in which you can wear an image that helps you to express a positive thought everyday. The above is an example.
Cheers!!

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All About the Music

9/27/2023

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Billy Paul
Philadelphia Music -TSOP -Philly Music, must have known that they struck diamond when they produced Billy Paul for some of their songs. This production machine piloted by Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff (Gamble & Huff) was a phenomenon in the music industry in the 70s and 80s. They churned a string of hits for groups like The Jays, The Stylistics, The Intruders and many solo artists.
But when Paul did "Me and Mrs. Jones', it sent ripples across the musical ocean. If you are a lover of jazz, slow jam, classical, blues, and others, this song tugs at your heart. The musical arrangement for this song is unlike no other in the pop genre. For the uninitiated, this arrangement sounds like a swirling sound in their heads. It is in fact a combination of violins, horns and craftily played acoustics. It is a complex structure of notes, some played for a brief period while others lingered a little longer. What a splendid job.
Now comes the vocals of Billy Paul. A smooth start (Me and Mrs. Jones) a continuous cooing and wooing. A smart build up to the chorus. Here Billy belts it, blares it in such a manner that you are awaken to his announcement(MEE AAAAN MRS. MRS. JONES, Mrs. Jones. Mrs. Jones) Billy repeats this tone every time he wants us to hear about his affair with Mrs. Jones. Coming to the last verse of the song Billy Paul expresses his stronger feeling for the affair, telling us in sharp tones how he feels. He skillfully changes his pace of delivery. Over four millions copies of this song sold during it's period . Here is the song.

Me and Mrs. Jones
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Me and Mrs. Jones
We got a thing going on
We both know that it's wrong
But it's much too strong
To let it go now
We meet every day at the same cafe
Six-thirty and no one knows she'll be there
Holding hands, making all kinds of plans
While the jukebox plays our favorite songs

Me and Mrs., Mrs. Jones
Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Jones
We got a thing going on
We both know that it's wrong
But it's much too strong
To let it go now

We gotta be extra careful
That we don't build our hopes up too high
For she's got her own obligations
And so, and so, do I

Me and Mrs., Mrs., Jones
Mrs., Jones, Mrs., Mrs., Jones
We got a thing going on
We both know that it's wrong
But it's much too strong
To let it go now.

Well, it's time for us to be leaving
It hurts so much, it hurts so much inside
Now she'll go her way and I'll go mine
Tomorrow we'll meet
The same place, the same time

Me and Mrs. , Mrs. Jones
Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Jones
We got a thing going on (thing)
We gotta be extra careful(going on)
We can't afford to build our hopes up too high
I wanna meet(thing) and talk with you
At the same place(going on) the same cafe, the same time
And we gonna hold hands like we used to
We gonna talk it over, talk it over
(Thing) we know, they know, and you know
And I know that it was wrong
But our thing is strong and we gonna let them know now
That we got a thing going on

Writers: Cary Grant Gilbert/Kenneth Gamble/Leon Huff
© Warner Chappell Music Inc. 1972.

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Happy Birthday

9/27/2023

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American Actress and author, Hilary Duff turned 36 on September 28. It must have been a real Cinderella affair.

September 11 was a sweet ""boom" for Ludacris. The explosion was all about the celebration of his 46th birthday. Those balloons were really popping..

"Born In the USA", "Born In the USA", yes we heard you Bruce Springsteen as you celebrated your 74 birthday on September 24. It must have been a rollicking time.

Actor , Jason Sudeikis, turned 48 on September 18. It must have been a Ted Lasso affair- lots of laughter.

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