Graffiti - Banksy

Graffiti art has been alive since before time was considered important, because graffiti to some maybe vandalism, but to others its a marking of time, expression, freedom, and existence. The most common form of graffiti is the tagging spray paint bubble letters that seem to end up in the oddest of places, but isn't it interesting those things? it marks the passing of an individual. Graffiti is great if its not offense, you could say, but some graffiti is just unacceptable....whatever, graffiti is an art form, and all art forms can be offensive, let people continue to rebel and express themselves at their own risk i say, there are a lot of very creative minds waiting to expose their talents and truths, and for the sole purpose of being seen. Let them. If your interested in finding out more about graffiti art go to one of the most contemporary and lasting influences of graffiti art, a true representation of all that graffiti stands for - Banksy. at

Almonds Add a Fresh Twist and Good Health to Entertaining

(NewsUSA) - Here's a simple yet sophisticated idea for
turning traditional vegetable dishes into haute cuisine: Just add almonds. Whether slivered,
sliced, roasted, or diced, almonds add flavor, texture and that "little something extra" to many of
your favorite foods for entertaining.

Their delicate, toasty flavor and crunch complement
nearly any dish, especially green vegetables. It's a simple change that can make a big difference
in your vegetable dish, as well as in your health.

Not only are almonds rich in vitamin E,
fiber and magnesium, but recent research shows they also contain flavonoid antioxidants in levels
comparable to broccoli and tea. This high antioxidant content makes almonds a healthy treat for
entertaining guests.

In addition, research shows that eating a handful (about 23) of
almonds a day may actually help maintain healthy cholesterol levels. Plus, they have protein and
satisfying heart-healthy fat.

For the ultimate antioxidant punch, sprinkle slivered
almonds over freshly steamed broccoli - or try them in this recipe, which is a fresh twist on the
traditional green beans with almonds. For more almond recipes, visit href="http://about.newsusa.com/redirect/?memberID=3904&ArticleID=4600&CategoryId=&redirect=http://www.AlmondsAreIn.com">www.AlmondsAreIn.com.

ROASTED
GREEN BEANS WITH ALMOND BRITTLE

(Makes 4 servings)

1 pound fresh green
beans, trimmed

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

1/3 cup whole natural almonds, roughly chopped

1/2 cup sugar

Preheat
oven to 375 F. Place green beans in a baking pan and toss with olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Place almonds on a baking sheet. Roast almonds and green beans for 10 minutes. Cover green
beans with foil and roast for an additional 30 minutes.

While green beans are roasting,
make the brittle. Spray a sheet of foil with cooking spray and set aside. Place sugar and 1/2 cup
of water in a small, very clean saucepan, ensuring sugar is completely covered with water.

Turn heat to high and bring to a simmer. Let caramelize until deep, golden brown, watching
constantly, as this happens fairly quickly. Stir in chopped almonds, still warm from the oven.

Spread this sticky brittle on prepared foil. Sprinkle with remaining salt and let
cool.

Add crumbled almond brittle to cooked green beans.

life is good.

It's hard living in today's society. Three things to remember are that you cannot survive by yourself. surround yourself with people that are good to you. A good peice of advice is that good people don't bring you bad results. whether those results refers to bad feelings, negative attitudes, or vices, bad habits, or just stress. Good things are few and spread out in between a lot of other things that maybe you can't categorize but there is little that should be categorized. See, stereotypes are closed minded boxes that don't survive as well as those other things. So just stay clear of all the bad things that surround you, and life will be a little less harsh. Good decisions add up later. :)

Huggable shirts

did you know that they are trying to create huggable shirts. its activated by cellphone text messages, and when someone texts a hug to the owner of the shirt, the shirt mimics the feeling, temperature, intensity, heart beat, length , and body outline of the person who sent them the text. Its amazing. I was laughing when i first saw the article in times.

art-icle on A piece of writing,

Gabriel Garcia Marquez entices the reader in this short story by creating a sense of reality, utilizing the reader’s senses to relate the atmosphere that Pelayo (the main character) is in. Marquez has a very direct manner of approaching the reader with the situation. Pelayo encounters the Old Man in the very beginning of the story, thus giving the reader no choice but to read on and find out what is happening. Marquez uses a different arrangement of descriptive elements that is refreshing the entire read. The characters are given dimension, and some are very unique such as the main attraction with “huge buzzard wings, dirty and half-plucked” (Marquez, 261). This old man that falls into a couple’s yard and changes their entire life, and after their sick infant is cured his existence becomes a charity cause to be studied. Where Pelayo finds a way to profit from the assumed abilities that this ragged old man has, Marquez finds a very effective way to set up the story without having allowing it to become mundane, and the introduction of what Pelayo and Elisenda ( Pelayo’s wife) have done with the Old Man is very surprising. It shows a certain level of understanding the human mind, or human condition. Marquez goes in-depth into the fickleness, and materialistic mindset that many fall into when they come across something unfamiliar to the world. It is a very impacting story, and portrays the events of the Old Man in a way that leads you to shake your head but continue on with interest.
In the time that Pelayo and Elisenda spent charging people to visit the old man it is obvious that they care little for him. Pelayo goes to buy something for himself and Elisenda too. They gain a lot of wealth while the old man suffers through endless visits from people trying to heal themselves. They poke and prod at him, burn him, tear his feathers, “and even the most merciful threw stones at him” (Marquez, 263). This complete disregard leads the reader to believe that those people are hypocrites, and creates a certain perpetual mindset towards the old man. The inclination that the old man portrays is what controls the reader from putting the book down. The reader cannot regret the people’s wrongs enough to forsake the story, because Marquez creates an element of intrigue brought on by the progressive speed of the novel. There are many elements of good and evil in this story, and the actions of characters emphasize the flaws in society that Marquez gives negative connotations to. Marquez does a fine job of integrating those messages into his story in a very subtle, yet powerful way. The old man’s passiveness is a figurative passiveness that exists in the world, and while he is not doing anything wrong to those that are foul; the lack of action on his part is what allows those wrongs to continue. It is overpowering the lack of compassion that Pelayo and Elisenda feel for the old man, and this is after all the revenue that they acquired from his existence in their backyard. The old man can represent many things, but Marquez makes it a point to insinuate that he is an angel, thus he is good. The lack of consideration for what is good is something that Marquez felt needed special attention, and the deep rooted feeling of unjust for the old man is a portal for that reality. Marquez allows the reader to continue on in hopes of some reform in society around the angel, but instead what greets them is the reality that the old man is not only imprisoned for being an angel, but that he is disregarded by Rome, and eventually thrown aside for carnival spider-women. One woman in particular steals the people’s eyes away from the old man with the “sincere affliction with which she recounted the details of her misfortune” (Marquez, 264). The unsettling truth of the town’s reaction to the old man, and their compassionate hearts for the spider woman is very disquieting, and while the old man suffers in the old hen cage that collapses she receives words of consolation. Once again Marquez finds another way to further create reality by delivering a more dreadful truth instead of the happy turning point.
Despite the ongoing angel slaughter that takes place in the story, Marquez changes the mood of the story by the last two pages. The reader now begins to explore the life of the angel. Marquez creates a story that lets the reader feel only half fulfilled while they read, and it is not until they begin to see the old man struggle on his own that they feel a more conclusive ending approaching. There is a series of events which the reader has to pass in order to appreciate the development of the old man by the end of the story. And Marquez finds the most intriguing ways of depicting the old man, because he portrays him with a certain level humanity that is absent everywhere else in the story, and he does this successfully.
Marquez created a way of sending so many feelings through a story, and as a storyteller he sends the reader off into a reality that is questioning, alive, powerful, and he delves deeper into issues through those stories. If there is one short story to read this year, then I know any great literary buff would not pass up this story. The dynamic approach to telling this cultured tale of small town social views and happenings is masterful to say the least.

Creating

It can be difficult to create anything, and mindset has a lot to do with the success of your creations.
Everyday consider what you need to do, and make time for your mind. Because unlike anything else in the world, the mind is the only thing capable of making everything else a reality. Breathing is so important, and its difficult to understand what happens when the brain and body are not at harmony; this is mostly because they are integral and should not be in discourse. Love yourself, and creating anything will be possible. Creating is not limited to art either, and this is a common misconception. Yoga and reading, and writing are all part of that category, it is endless.

solid colors

Solid colors. Solid colors for your home can bring peace and tranquility, and there is no better way to do this than a large canvas, beautifully mantled on top of your bed or in the living room. Then there is that question. where in the world can you get a solid canvas that color, whatever the color you most desire, for cheap, and exactly the way that you want it? It is rather easy. I can do it. It doesn't matter how simple, or home decor it seems. Colors are important, because they represent emotions that are triggered by the minds eye. If you don't believe in that sort of thing then its just a matter of preference. If you feel you need a twelve foot canvas the color burgundy, then you should be able to have that wine marinated canvas. Life is too short to spend it not getting things done, and life is only as rich as you make it. Your home included, so why should you sacrifice your living needs and wants when there is only now, and you deserve that decorative art piece if you want it. Artopus the place to reserve the right to customizing your life the way you want it.

Art is everything

we live in a world that is surrounded by beautiful things, and as an artist I love to notice it. Art is so vital to culture, and the world. I think we need to share that culture, and that love for the world. Art is a form of expression, and I think it is an individual expression.