Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Vincent van Gogh Wheat Field with Crows

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try and catch her, only to find her hurtling through them like a stone through mist; she didn't know that Will was yelling her name so loudly that the abyss resounded with it. Instead, her whole being was a vortex of roaring fear. Faster and faster she tumbled, down and down, and some ghosts couldn't bear to watch; they hid their eyes and cried she was at the edge, she couldn't stop, she was there, she was falling...
And out of the dark swooped that creature whose claws had raked her scalp not long before, No-Name the harpy, woman-faced, bird-winged, and those same claws closed tight around the girl's wrist. Together they plunged on down, the extra weight almost too much for the harpy's strong wings, but they beat and beat and beat, and her claws held firm, and slowly, heavily, slowly, heavily, the harpy carried the child up and up out of the gulf and brought her limp and fainting to Will's reaching arms.aloud.Will felt electric with fear. He watched in anguish as Lyra slid farther and farther, knowing he could do nothing, and knowing he had to watch. He couldn't hear the desperate wail he was uttering any more than she could. Another two seconds, another second,

Sunday, January 18, 2009

Frida Kahlo Self Portrait

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politely a little way ahead; but he didn't want to come closer, though he kept looking back to see if they were following.
The day was overhung with a gloomy mist. It was more like dusk than daylight, and wraiths and streamers of the fog rose . Occasionally they would hear a harsh croak or a splash as some amphibian was disturbed, but the only creature they saw was a toad as big as Will's foot, which could only flop in a pain-filled sideways heave as if it were horribly injured. It lay across the path, trying to move out of the way and looking at them as if it knew they meant to hurt it.dismally from puddles in the road, or clung like forlorn lovers to the anbaric cables overhead. They saw no people, and few deaths, but the dragonflies skimmed through the damp air, as if they were sewing it all together with invisible threads, and it was a delight to the eyes to watch their bright colors flashing back and forth.Before long they had reached the edge of the settlement and made their way beside a sluggish stream through bare-twigged scrubby bushes

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Jack Vettriano And So to Bed

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warm. Mrs. Coulter noticed that, presumably as a courtesy to Lord Roke, every pillar had an empty bracket at human head height so that his hawk could perch there and allow the Gallivespian to be included in the discussion.
But they did not stay in As soon as Lord Asriel had joined them, the train began to move, gliding smoothly away from the platform and into a tunnel, accelerating briskly. Only the sound of the wheels on the smooth track gave any idea of their speed.
"Where are we going?" Mrs. Coulter asked.the great hall for long. At the far side, an attendant hauled open a heavy double door to let them through, onto the platform of a railway. There waiting was a small closed carriage, drawn by an anbaric locomotive.The engineer bowed, and his brown monkey daemon retreated behind his legs at the sight of the golden monkey with the chained hands. Lord Asriel spoke to the man briefly and showed the others into the carriage, which, like the hall, was lit by those glowing crystals, held on silver brackets against mirrored mahogany panels.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Salvador Dali Leda Atomica

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climbed were not precipitous. Will found himself relishing the exercise. The days he had spent on the boat, the enforced rest, had built up his strength. When he had come across Iorek, he had been at the very last of it. He didn't know that, butWill close the window, and asked to see the knife again, peering so closely at the silver edge that Will thought he was in danger of cutting his eye. He examined it for a long time and handed it back with hardly a word, only saying, "I was right: I could not have fought this."
They moved on, speaking little, which suited them both, Iorek the bear did.And as soon as they were alone, Will showed Iorek how the other edge of the knife worked. He opened a world where a tropical rain forest steamed and dripped, and where vapors laden with heavy scent drifted out into the thin mountain air. Iorek watched closely, and touched the edge of the window with his paw, and sniffed at it, and stepped through into the hot, moist air to look around in silence. The monkey shrieks and birdcalls, the insect scrapings and frog croakings, and the incessant drip-drip of condensing moisture sounded very loud to Will, outside it.Then Iorek came back and watched

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Jean Francois Millet The sower

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feel that he is close. He'll be here very soon. When he returns, we shall talk. Talking is best."
And barely ten minutes later the soft sound of wingbeats came to their ears, and Balthamos stood up eagerly. The next moment, the two angels were embracing, and Will, gazing into the flames, saw their mutual affection. More than affection: they loved each other with a passion.
Baruch sat down beside.
"Did you find out where Lyra is?" he said, impatient for news.
"Yes," said Baruch. "There is a Himalayan valley, very high up, near a glacier where the light is turned into rainbows by the ice. I shall draw you a map in the soil so you don't mistake it. The girl is captive in a cave among the trees, kept asleep by the woman." his companion, and Will stirred the fire, so that a cloud of smoke drifted past the two of them. It had the effect of outlining their bodies so that he could see them both clearly for the first time. Balthamos was slender; his narrow wings were folded elegantly behind his shoulders, and his face bore an expression that mingled haughty disdain with a tender, ardent sympathy, as if he would love all things if only his nature could let him forget their defects. But he saw no defects in Baruch, that was clear. Baruch seemed younger, as Balthamos had said he was, and was more powerfully built, his wings snow-white and massive. He had a simpler nature; he looked up to Balthamos as to the fount of all knowledge and joy. Will found himself intrigued and moved by their love for each other

Monday, January 12, 2009

Pierre Auguste Renoir By the Water

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Enjoy your incredible human journey. Accept the highs and the lows as equally valuable. Recognize that your deepest sorrows reveal your resource that is rich in both strategic information and tactical techniques to improve your SELF and, therefore, your life PDfSP is the answer!
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Jack Vettriano The Apprentice

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What’s more, if you are stuck in that mindset, when you reach your destination, you won’t actually be happy — you’ll be looking toward your next destination.
Instead, remember: Stop waiting for happiness. Happiness is right here, right now.
How do you enjoy the journey? By appreciating life in its fullness, its wonderfulness. By not looking so much toward the future, but focusing on the present moment, right here, right now. By looking around you, and realizing that everythingwhat a miracle it is? Can you look at a sunset, a forest, a flower, a child, and realize the miracle of each of these things? You probably can, if you take the time to look at them fully.
And then you might realize that your eyes are a miracle, and that they allow you to you need for Happiness is already here!Everything You Need for HappinessWhat do you need to be happy? Do you need a fancy car and a mansion and millions of dollars? If you could have every single desire granted to you right now, would you be happy then?Or can you be happy now, with what you have?Can you look at the gorgeous sky, and realize

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Vincent van Gogh The Red Vineyard

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It's not the kind of thing one man would admit to another, but satin reallydoes feel good against your skin. Imagine what it must feel like to awoman's most delicate, sensitive bit of skin.Here's What You Need:One satin nightshirt.Five bath from each end. Thebundle should now resemble a small, satin-covered version of a rolledupsleeping bag.Get your woman naked. Now have her kneel down on all fours andstraddle the satin bundle.Enter your woman from behind. Have her spread her knees outward,lowering herself towards the bundle. Her clitoris should just barely touchthe satin.Make love. Each thrust from you will cause her to brush against thesatin. The added stimulation she receives from the smooth material willoften result in one or more powerful orgasms.This technique assumes that your five bath towels are reasonably thick.If you do it at a motel, you'll probably need thirty.towels.Two shoelaces.Here's How You Do It:Lay the first towel on the floor and roll it up length-wise. Now take thesecond towel and roll it tightly around the first. Continue until all fivetowels are rolled into one, tight bundle.Wrap the satin nightshirt around the towel bundle. Tie the shoelacesaround the bundle, about a quarter of the way

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Andy Warhol Neuschwanstein

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Achieve more from less. The University of Chicago survey showed that nearly half of 25- to 29-year-olds said they made love at least two or three times a week, including 11 percent reporting four times or more. By the early 40s, the number had fallen to 30 percent. The largest proportion, 45 percent, reported sex "a few times per month" (possibly due, in In a secure relationship, there is less emphasis on how often, and more on how good. "I find that people in their 40s or so remember this moment or that moment, whereas to the younger ones, it may be all a blur," says Zussman. "When it's no longer an everyday thing, it means more." A gratifying sex life after 35 calls for a series of adjustments. Some people confront part, to fatigue and the demands of child-rearing). Yet more than any other group, men and women in their 40s considered themselves emotionally and physically satisfied by their lovemaking. As the frequency drops, couples should realize that each encounter can become more special, a moment to be anticipated and savored.

Andy Warhol Shot Orange Marilyn 1964

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completing a one year advance within that cycle and may be getting ready to head down again. How is your spotless mind doing? Have you forgotten your lesson from 2000? Are you willing to make that same mistake again?
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Monday, January 5, 2009

Jack Vettriano Mad Dogs detail

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and wide as little boats, and quickly, quickly raced round the, over the sand which was as white and as good to eat as sugar. When they were thirsty, Water shook her tresses into the cup of the enormous flowers; and the Children drank straight out of the lilies, tulips and convolvuluses. If they were hungry, they picked radiant fruits which revealed the taste of Light to them and which had juice that shone like the rays of the sun. saw the picture of a splendid Blue Bird, for the constant wish to find him filled his mind entirely. Then he would run to Light and entreat her:
"Tell me where he is!... You know everything: tell me where to find him!" There was also, in a clump of bushes, a white marble pond which possessed a magic power: its clear waters reflected not the faces, but the souls of those who looked into it. "It's a ridiculous invention," said the Cat, who steadily refused to go near the pond. You, my dear little readers, who know her thoughts as well as I do, will not be surprised at her refusal. And you will also understand why our faithful Tylô was not afraid to go and quench his thirst there: he need not fear to reveal his thoughts, for he was the only creature whose soul never altered. The dear Dog had no feelings but those of love and kindness and devotion. When Tyltyl bent over the magic mirror, he almost always

Andy Warhol Pink Cow painting

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The little band came marching down the steps of Night's gloomy staircase. Tylô pranced bravely in front, whereas Tyltyl looked around him with an anxious glance. He certainly found nothing to comfort him. It was all very magnificent, but very terrifying. Picture a huge and wonderful black marble hall, of a stern and tomb-like splendour. "Good-day?.... I am not used to that!... You might say, Good-night, or, at least, Good-evening!"
Our hero was not prepared to quarrel. He felt very small in the presence of that There is no ceiling visible; and the ebony pillars that surround the amphitheatre shoot up to the sky. It is only when you lift your eyes up there that you catch the faint light falling from the stars. Everywhere, the thickest darkness reigns. Two restless flames – no more – flicker on either side of Night's throne, before a monumental door of brass. Bronze doors show through the pillars to the right and left. The Cat rushed up to the Children: "This way, little master, this way!... I have told Night; and she is delighted to see you." Tylette's soft voice and smile made Tyltyl feel himself again; and he walked up to the throne with a bold and confident step, saying: "Good-day, Mrs. Night!" Night was offended by the word, "Good-day," which reminded her of her eternal enemy Light, and answered drily:

Friday, January 2, 2009

Da Vinci picture of the last supper II

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Listerine was the first over-the-counter mouthwash sold in the United States in 1914 and by 1921 it was already falselyproduct. Declaring itself a cure-all for common cold ailments like sore throats and coughs, a dandruff preventative, an anti-shave tonic, and a safe way to protect yourself from cuts, bruises, wounds, and stings, Listerine was slapped with numerous false advertisement lawsuits. In 1975, the Federal Trade Commission ordered the company to spend $10 million in corrective seeing as their product was no more effective in treating colds than gargling warm water. Even then, the mouthwash giant didn’t really learn their lesson. In 2005, the company was slapped with another lawsuit. This time because Listerine claimed it was as “effective as floss” after rigging clinical trials.2. Lydia Pickham’s Vegetable Compound (Great for boozy housewives!)Picture 176.pngTouted as one of the world’s first successful , Lydia Pickham exploited her reputation as a local Meto propel her herbal remedy into a