Some things cannot be made up ......they are too "out-there"

I have page on www.myplace.com.

Since I am in no way interested in dating at the moment, I put that disclaimer in my profile. I am interested in meeting there fellow artists, designers, and meeting new friends. However, It does not really stop plenty "let hook up" from getting into my e-mails. So I delete them. No biggie. But this one here ..... I got the gist, but not sure that I actually can decipher it:

"Hi ur a breath taking living doll ( muneca) Sweet Bella ######
( i adore ur name,lol)

wow you seem truly fully a lady,,of class, dignity and grace ,,what can i say you impressed me to the point of writing in 2 of my 4 languages,,lol ,,:-) ,,,,

your pics says,fun loving ,outgoing and, more than just the obvious beauty am sure you get many endless comments on,,but more so like am sure your smile shows sincerity an sweetness your eyes directness and passion. boldness ,talent and much more

hope n doubt ur not into the street thug ghetto uneducated type sayin,,yo,,holla mamma,,wats poppin,,,type or the just as bad macho controllin muscle head vain shallow pretty boy ones lookin in the mirror,,tattoos n a shaves head dont make a man an real life aint like a mtv video,,or GQ add,lol,,seems i see women sadly preffering them types n always messing up there lives cause of it,,

me i was born in spain raised in italy not ur typical latin neither acting or lookin,,,,lol,,,parents dominican n puerto rican,i ,live in manhattan single no kids ,college grad fashion industry executive

thanks for the pleasure to see your profile,, never change stay you,,(nunca cambies)

ciao bella


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Young children held until fathers surrender themselves

Veterans Group Deplores Interrogation and Detention of Iraqi Children By Military
Young children held until fathers surrender themselves

I usually do not get into politics, but this press release by Bruce could not go unnoticed by me. Just think about it. Who else used similar techniques in this century, but in purposes of ethnic cleanings? Now USA puts itself on same level with them?

I'd love to read what you have to say. I say only 5 words: SHAME ON ALL OF US!


TORONTO, ON, CANADA, October 28, 2006 - Today, the Chairman of Veteran Organ Donors International Bruce A. Gorcyca, also a U.S. military veteran, announced that their volunteer group received information from two independent sources in Baghdad that Iraqi children as young as 5 and 6 years old were being pulled from their classrooms and privately interrogated by U.S. soldiers in uniforms about their fathers. The children were asked if they wanted to be "mujahadin" when they grow up and those that responded with a "yes" were then asked if their fathers were "Mujahadin". If they again answered "yes" the children were taken away and held hostage until their fathers surrendered themselves for interrogation that could last for weeks, as they have in the past. Historically, less than half of those interrogated are ever released.

We received this information from the same source that told us of Iraqi mothers and wives being taken from their homes in 2005 in much the same manner by U.S. troops who then offered to release the women only if their husbands and sons would surrender and submit interrogation under the influence of drugs . ABC News later confirmed that story to be true a few weeks after we received the information. "I consider these tactics to be barbaric, un-American, and shameful" said Gorcyca. "Some members of the Arab League have suggested this may be yet another potential war crime, and we want the United Nations to establish a war crime commission to look into this immediately" he added.Just last week VODI published an open letter to the United Nations, U.S. Congress, and Parliament demanding that the death of over 5,000 Iraqi children from American bombs, missiles, and bullets be investigated. The group is now trying to attend to the some 3,000 Iraqi children in need of organ transplants due to injuries received from the last two invasions over the last decade.

Extensive use of radioactive depleted uranium weapons by coalition forces has almost doubled the leukemia rate of Iraqi children who are now in desperate need of bone marrow transplants. "Iraqi parents take no comfort in the fact their children were not killed or maimed deliberately" remarked Gorcyca who further explained "It is not hard to understand the growing insurgency in Iraq which may be nothing more than enraged citizens seeking revenge for the death of their children or parents". The Toronto-based human rights group is staffed by volunteer veterans of the U.S. and Canadian military.

About VODI. VODI is a non-profit volunteer organization focused on helping children victims of war and military conflicts by addressing their medical needs

Does Sex Sell Fashion

..... or does fashion help to get higher price for sex?

The second part of this dilemma is added by me and is completely unknown to members of FGI, who are responsible for Oct 18, 2006 Workshop "Does Sex Sell Fashion".

When I was either last year of my undergrad or first year of grad school, I had to write paper on marketing technique. I forgot the name of professor as you can see and the time that class took place, but not what I wrote about. I used as an example popular at the time commercial where muscular half-naked construction guy opened a can of coke and momentaraly white color several hottiees nearly fell out of their office window salivating over him.

For those who is interested, here is usefull info:



Does Sex Sell Fashion?-->
Event Date
-->Oct 18, 2006-->
Time
6:00pm

Member Fee
$35
Non-Member Fee
$45
Table Fee
n/a
Student Fee
$20
Additional Info


Contact Tel
212.302.5511
Contact Email
Jazz@fgi.org
Does Sex Sell Fashion?
Hearst Tower
Joseph Urban Theater
300 West 57th Street, 3rd Floor
(please enter on Eight Avenue)Wednesday, October 18, 2006
6:00 PM Panel Discussion

Moderator:Donna Kalajian Lagani, SVP/Publishing Director, Cosmopolitan
Speakers:
Bryan Bradley, Designer, Tuleh
Nicole Fischelis, VP/ Women’s Fashion Director, Macy's
Dr. Lionel Tiger, Anthropologist
Rebecca Weinberg, Celebrity Stylist

Long Island Fat Wallets vs. New York Month - to - month

As I was heading to my studio from 72nd and Broadway, I realised something I never quite could make any sense of - why would anybody plan 34th street 1, 2, and 3 subway lines platforms in the way, that first you have to get down X number of stair, and then you have to go up X times 2 number of stairs to get outside.

Finally I got it - if you go downstairs, you can get right onto the Penn Station trucks!!! So those who have the hardship of living in big houses which require enormous amount of furniture, and the pool, and at least one maid and one nanny (how could then NOT care about the poor) and perfect lawn, and that milkman for the lady of the house have more convenient commute!

Hmmmm. Now I feel like warmhearted bitch. I almost feel remorse. I am done. Back to cold hearted one :)I think we should sell tickets to and from LI based on the residency. Work in NY but live in LI? Pay up double for that ticket dude. NY needs the money for those of us who support you nice commute by maintaining NYC subway system.

I actually called for security guard .... in a book store!

I know it sucks to get other people in trouble, but here I am, sitting comfy on the floor of huge Barnes & Nobles (the one near the Lincoln Center), trying to figure out how badly I am broke. Am I broke to the point where I can get 1 book that I loved, or 2?

Then I decided that when you have no job and someone is suing you for $40K, you may as well go for two, but on condition that you run to the cash register with your eyes closed.

As I was savoring other beauties, which were destined to stay behind, young man came by and started offering me some little brochure that he made about Nigerian kids. So I ask him if he has some documentation / certificate for the alleged Fund that he claims he formed. Dude keeps telling me how bad things are in Nigeria. So, after 3 round of these "negotiations", dude admits that he "misplaced" his certificate and moves on.

I grabbed the two books that I can hardly afford, and went to the cash register, destructing myself from other books by looking for security guard to tell him about the Fund Dude.

2006 Fashion District Festival

Sunday, October 22, 2006
2006 Fashion District Festival
Category: Art and Photography

It is THAT time of the year again :)
Fashion District Business Center is trying to raise awareness of the fact that more and more artists move to Garment District. My studio is one of the active participants, and today I was "minding the store". Tomorrow I am on the same patrol. It is actually kind of fun, considering that I may be in need of training for a salesclerk position in near future :))

Elie Tahari Sale

Monday, October 23, 2006
Elie Tahari Sale
Category: Fashion, Style, Shopping

Dear shopping Junkies! If you are in dire need of new Tahari outfit, please put your running shoes on and take your place in line this week at her Midtown location 80% off sale:
What: Elie Tahari Why: Shearling coats, jackets, tops, and pants are 70-80 percentoff. When: Oct. 25-28. Wed.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5p.m. Where: 520 Fifth Ave., b/t 43rd & 44th Sts., 2nd flr.(212-398-2622).See you there!

Is it Xmass yet?

Tuesday, October 23, 2006
www.SeasonDreams.com - Is it Xmass yet?

Category: Fashion, Style, Shopping

I know it is way too early for Crismass, but don't you just LOVE this beauty? I know I did. Unfortunately, it is a bit too pricey for me :(. Although, if you before order before October 31 st and use promo code: shefinds, you receive 10% off.

Hello :) This is my first post here and I assure you that there more to follow!