Smile & Tears

aaaaaaaaaah love it :D

2011-06-24T22:59:00.001+01:00

By: Tina **

2011-05-30T14:16:00.004+01:00

Are we all becoming American?

2011-05-26T09:11:00.007+01:00

The influence of America in our society has been very powerful.That’s why we use so many American words, things, food and adopt habits. For example,the fast food like Mc Donald´s. Everyday we are confronted with a such diversity of products, movies and songs that come from America. The majority of brands that we find in Portugal like Converse, Pepsi, Coca Cola, Marlboro and Colgate are American. Portugal will always have the same problem that´s copy what the other countries do. When we try to adapt we blow it.

All this influence are excellent, but when we talk about teens that imitate violente scenes it's complicate because we already hear about school massacres and kids that torture other kids, like they see in movies and serials. We think that when we talk about products and technology the USA influence is good but when we refere american habits that is not allways so positive!

2011-05-26T08:46:00.003+01:00

In 2008 when Barack Obama, former senator in Illinois was elected President of the United States many applauded this monumental victory of an African American. He is the first-ever African American President.

Now in 2011, a couple of years after the election, Obama is still identified as the first ever African American President of the United States. If race did not truly matter to Americans or if they viewed whites and blacks as equal as why is this huge deal?

All Americans would agree both whites and African Americans that a President should be elected on the basis of skill and ability. The public votes a person in to this prestigious office because they feel that this person is the best one suited to the job.

It would be completely incorrect to vote someone in to the role of President of the United States based on skin color. If a white person were voted in on basis of skin color, it would be racism.

While President Obama campaigned on the chant of change and making Washington better, it is interesting to note that many media sources and critics emphasized his race. If racism and discrimination were truly obsolete in America, the media would not have made such a huge deal of this issue.

Thirty Seconds to Mars - "Hurricane"

2011-05-22T11:27:00.001+01:00

By: Tiina*

2011-05-19T09:11:00.006+01:00

Immigrants continue to come to the United States and apply to become citizens. There are so many each year that congress has passed laws limiting the number who can be admitted permanently in any one year.

Each cultural group has made significant contributions to the development and social customs of the United States. For example, while English is their official language, many words of other countries and cultures have been added to our vocabulary. Yam (African), cookie (Dutch), pretzel (German), tobacco (Native American), and ranch (Spanish) are words describing things we think of as being "American".

What is American? What is an American? These are not easy questions to answer. Certain people see the United States as a " melting pot," which means that the characteristics of different groups and individuals have blended together to form the country and culture we share. Others see the United States as a "salad bowl," which means that the different groups and individuals have retained many of their unique characteristics. There is truth in both points of view. Each recognizes that the United States is a product of its rich cultural diversity.

2011-05-19T08:59:00.001+01:00

2011-05-19T08:54:00.002+01:00

Race legislation in the United States is defined as legislation seeking to direct relations between so-called "races" (a social construct) or ethnic groups. It has had several historical phases in the United States, developing from the European colonization of the Americas, the triangular slave trade, and the Indian Wars. The 1776 Declaration of Independence included the statement that "all men are created equal," which has ultimately inspired actions and legislation against slavery, and racial discrimination. It led to passage of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the United States Constitution.

The first period extends until the Civil War and the Reconstruction era, the second spans the nadir of American race relations period through the early 20th century; the last period begins with World War II and the following increased civil rights movement, leading to the repeal of racial segregation laws. Race legislation has been intertwined with immigration laws, which sometimes included specific provisions against particular nationalities or ethnicities.

2011-05-16T15:16:00.001+01:00

Deep reflection !

2011-05-09T14:50:00.007+01:00

When we went to London we saw, we smelled and we tasted a multicultural diversity! We think that diversity is really important to people be more concious and be capable of open their minds to the difference!

When we walked in the streets, we saw the mixture of races and the way that they interact!

But diversity don´t mean always a good thing, because some people don´t respect the different culture or they don´t respect the country hosting them, like gypsies . We aren´t racists but the truth is that they are maintained by state money that came from our pocket !

To have a harmonious Country every single people should respect the law and the other people. We respect the ones that came to have a better life, and we admire them for the capacity of change , althow they should show respect for us wich recieve them !

2011-05-08T00:18:00.001+01:00

2011-05-06T19:00:00.005+01:00

England- The country of diversity

2011-05-05T19:06:00.002+01:00

The phrase 'Cultural Diversity' means a range of different societies or peoples with different origins, religions and traditions all living and interacting together. Britain has benefited from diversity throughout its long history and is currently one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world! London is now more diverse than any,city that has ever existed. Altogether, more than 300 languages are spoken by the people of London, and the city has at least 50 non-indigenous communities with populations of 10,000 or more. Virtually every race, nation, culture and religion in the world can claim at least a handful of Londoners. London’s Muslim population of 607,083 people is probably the most diverse anywhere in the world, besides Mecca. Only 59.8 per cent of Londoners consider themselves to be white British, while 3.2 per cent consider themselves to be of mixed race.Minority languages, religions and cultural practices were encouraged, and rights and freedoms were enshrined in legislation.

Pon and Zi

2011-04-18T11:24:00.008+01:00

So cute!! *.*

2011-04-17T15:14:00.000+01:00

Favourite Cartoon (when I was Younger) :D

2011-04-13T23:01:00.001+01:00

Happy Easter :)

2011-04-13T22:57:00.000+01:00

Gap year

2011-03-24T09:13:00.002Z

A gap year is constructive time out - it can be anywhere, anytime, doing anything. You could be building a school in Chile, doing some work experience, basking on a beach in Fiji or simply working for a year to save enough money for university or a new house - or even taking time out to change your career. It is about living life to the full and realising that there is a world of opportunity out there just waiting to be explored. In the UK a 'gap year' was traditionally viewed as the activity of taking time out before university. The world on the street was that it involved travel for the wealthy few and pretty much nothing for the rest of us. Nowadays, however, all sorts of people are taking ‘gaps’, doing a thousand different things. A gap year is now one of the most talked about phenomena of this millennium. With the baby-boomer generation fast approaching retirement, globalisation changing the nature of society and young people now heading into a life of 'portfolio careers', taking time out is now seen as a positive, rather than negative thing.

The impact of new techonologies on the world of wok

2011-03-21T15:23:00.002Z

It's a small world. Now it is becoming smaller. Especially the professional side of it. Technology is engineering a new small world in a small web where zillions of people collaborate across time, space, and
organizational boundaries. New technology has been injected into the workplace at an exponentially increasing rate over the last few decades. Many companies see new technology as the means to increase profit margins and to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

The Importance of qualifications in getting a job

2011-03-21T15:02:00.004Z

Now-a-days to get a good job we need to have, not only good grades, but we need personal qualitities and we have to know how to do different things.

With the Global Crisis and the unemployment we can´t choose what we want or like, but the one that will give us work, even if we don´t like!

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2011-03-03T21:02:00.004Z

Creative ads

2011-02-25T22:50:00.009Z

We see love

2011-02-23T13:38:00.001Z

Good ads

2011-02-23T13:16:00.007Z

The influence of Advertising

2011-02-21T15:08:00.003Z

Now-a-days we are constantly confronted with Publicities that show us " The Perfect World".

There is nothing wrong with that, as it allows innovative ideas and concepts to be shared with others. However, as the years have progressed, the sophistication of advertising methods and techniques has advanced, enticing and shaping and even creating consumerism and needs where there has been none before, or turning luxuries into necessities. Clearly, advertising represents "big business" in the world.

Banned ads

2011-02-17T09:08:00.001Z

Controversial ads

2011-02-16T14:02:00.004Z

2011-02-11T18:36:00.001Z

I am the earth. You are the earth. The Earth is dying. You and I are murderers!!

2011-02-03T09:45:00.002Z

Click to see in real size. :D

There must be more to life than having everything!

2011-01-28T19:02:00.004Z

"You have success in your life when all you really want is only what you really need."

2011-01-27T08:47:00.003Z

Don´t Buy because:

If you buy you have to leave home...

If you leave home you need to walk...

if you walk you will get blisters on your feet...

if you get blisters you have serious pain and you need to go to the Hospital...

if you go to the Hospital you wiil lose a lot of precious time and you will be depressed...

SO, DON´T LEAVE YOUR BED!!!

2011-01-13T22:11:00.002Z

Consumerism

2011-01-13T08:56:00.005Z

Sometimes we buy things that are not necessary even when we don´t have money. In most of cases people starts to ask for money and they don´t know how to pay back, this make that people go into a vicious cicle, that can achieve drastic proportions.
Everyday we are confronted with news about a huge crisis, however each year people spend more,more and MORE money (like in Christmas presents -.- )
Although consumerism is in excessive reach dimensions we can´t forgot that is this consumerism that helps in increasing the country's economy.
We should buy national products instead of import !

2011-01-12T13:27:00.002Z

Cool is...

2011-01-06T09:23:00.010Z

Hair - Shampoo

Pantene

Garnier

Make-up

Maybelline

Avon

Oriflame

Back to school

2011-01-02T10:29:00.003Z

Happy New Year

2010-12-27T22:18:00.002Z

By: Joana*

2010-12-18T10:17:00.001Z

They make us happy!!

2010-12-14T18:57:00.006Z

"Whoever said you can't buy happiness forgot about puppies."
Gene Hill

Xmas

2010-12-14T18:42:00.003Z

we live in the age of consumerism

2010-12-08T19:02:00.003Z

Typical work week

2010-12-06T19:46:00.002Z

By: Tânia

Xmas time = shopping

2010-12-06T19:20:00.003Z

2010-12-06T15:26:00.001Z

Xmas season or shopping season?

2010-12-06T14:52:00.005Z

Today xmas is not a season of religious values but a excuse to shopping!
People buy things to give to others just because is a ritual, in most of cases they don´t need the things that receive!
Only the very religious persons know the real meannig of Christmas, that is the Jesus birth the others celebrate just because they are used to.
We think that in some families the Xmas time is a little fake, because they seams to be happy but only in those few days in the rest of year they even talk eachother!--'

So we must think of what is Christmas about! It used to be about Love, friendship and Union and now? Xmas = Presents ! people don´t give a kiss or a hug for present anymore...

Rain

2010-11-30T22:38:00.005Z

As coisas vulgares que há na vida
Não deixam saudades
Só as lembranças que doem
Ou fazem sorrir

Há gente que fica na história
da história da gente
e outras de quem nem o nome
lembramos ouvir
(...)
A chuva molhava-me o rosto
Gelado e cansado
As ruas que a cidade tinha
Já eu percorrera

Meu choro de moça perdida
gritava à cidade
que o fogo do amor sob chuva
há instantes morrera

A chuva ouviu e calou
meu segredo à cidade
E eis que ela bate no vidro
Trazendo a saudade.

Jorge Fernando

BY: Tânia

2010-11-30T21:27:00.006Z

Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life!!

By: Tânia

And the cold has arrived ...

2010-11-30T21:19:00.004Z

If you give up, they give up!!

2010-11-27T23:34:00.000Z

WWF

2010-11-27T22:54:00.001Z

Children see... Children do.

2010-11-27T22:43:00.004Z

BY: Tânia

When you fell it, it´s already to late.

2010-11-27T22:43:00.003Z

BY: Tânia

Roadrunner United - The End

2010-11-24T13:42:00.004Z

By: Tina

What are the main issues of concern for human health?

2010-11-15T19:52:00.006Z

2010-11-15T19:07:00.004Z

Different GM organisms include different genes inserted in different ways. This means that individual GM foods and their safety should be assessed on a case-by-case basis and that it is not possible to make general statements on the safety of all GM foods.

GM foods currently available on the international market have passed risk assessments and are not likely to present risks for human health. In addition, no effects on human health have been shown as a result of the consumption of such foods by the general population in the countries where they have been approved. Continuous use of risk assessments based on the Codex principles and, where appropriate, including post market monitoring, should form the basis for evaluating the safety of GM foods.

The safety assessment of GM foods generally investigates:

direct health effects (toxicity);

tendencies to provoke allergic reaction (allergenicity);

specific components thought to have nutritional or toxic properties;

the stability of the inserted gene;

nutritional effects associated with genetic modification;

any unintended effects which could result from the gene insertion.

GM food

2010-11-15T14:54:00.007Z

For at least the last decade,human beings have been eating foods created in laboratories. This is a completely new phenomenon, with no long-term studies having been conducted as to the effects of such food.Today, about two-thirds of all food available in supermarkets has been genetically engineered. Government agencies have long assured the public that these new “biotech” foods present no threat to human health or the environment. Only now are many realizing the extent to which they have been misled and the ominous consequences of this genetic intrusion. The advantages are:

Pest resistance

Herbicide tolerance

Disease resistance

Cold tolerance

Drought tolerance/salinity tolerance

Nutrition

Pharmaceuticals

What are some of the criticisms against GM foods?

Environmental activists, religious organizations, public interest groups, professional associations and other scientists and government officials have all raised concerns about GM foods, and criticized agribusiness for pursuing profit without concern for potential hazards, and the government for failing to exercise adequate regulatory oversight. It seems that everyone has a strong opinion about GM foods. Most concerns about GM foods fall into three categories: environmental hazards, human health risks, and economic concerns.

2010-11-15T14:52:00.000Z

Tourism vs. Ecotourism

2010-10-29T22:39:00.001+01:00

2010-10-28T09:11:00.000+01:00

Eco-Tourism

2010-10-28T08:50:00.003+01:00

The Definition:

Ecotourism is: "Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people."

Principles of Ecotourism:

Ecotourism is about uniting conservation, communities, and sustainable travel. This means that those who implement and participate in ecotourism activities should follow the following ecotourism principles:
• Minimize impact.
• Build environmental and cultural awareness and respect.
• Provide positive experiences for both visitors and hosts.
• Provide direct financial benefits for conservation.
• Provide financial benefits and empowerment for local people.
• Raise sensitivity to host countries' political, environmental, and social climate.

Ecotourism Facts & Statistics:

Size of Global Tourism:
• As the largest business sector in the world economy, the Travel & Tourism industry is responsible for over 230 million jobs and over 10% of the gross domestic product worldwide.
• In 2006, Travel & Tourism (consumption, investment, government spending and exports) is expected to grow 4.6% and total US$6.5 trillion.

Importance to Tourism in Developing Countries:
• Tourism is a principle "export" (foreign exchange earner) for 83% of developing countries, and the leading export for 1/3 of poorest countries.
• For the world's 40 poorest countries, tourism is the second most important source of foreign exchange, after oil .

RAISE YOUR VOICE !

2010-10-27T15:01:00.002+01:00

Renewable energy

2010-10-22T22:27:00.001+01:00

The Power of Sun

2010-10-21T09:45:00.003+01:00

We think that in Portugal should be more used the Solar power, like in schools, shoppings and judicial buildings.

In most of cases people don´t use this type of energy because there is very expensive and the Government don´t give insentives.

We also think that instead of do the biggest Solar park they should think about making small ones in all cities (for example).

2010-10-21T09:12:00.009+01:00

Solar energy : Is the energy that provines from the sun. The radiations are collected on the PV painels and used to produce electrical energy.

Biomass: a renewable energy source, is biological material from living, or recently living organisms, such as wood, waste, (hydrogen) gas, and alcohol fuels. Biomass is commonly plant matter grown to generate electricity or produce heat.

Geothermal energy: Is power extracted from heat stored in the earth. This geothermal energy originates from the original formation of the planet, from radioactive decay of minerals, from volcanic activity and from solar energy absorbed at the surface.

Wind power: is the conversion of wind energy into a useful form of energy, such as using wind turbines to make electricity, wind mills for mechanical power, wind pumps for pumping water or drainage, or sails to propel ships.

Hidroelectricity : electricity generated by hydropower; the production of electrical power through the use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing water. It is the most widely used form of renewable energy.

Good VS Bad

2010-10-21T08:50:00.015+01:00

Renewable energy is energy which comes from natural resources such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, and geothermal heat.
While many renewable energy projects are large-scale, renewable technologies are also suited to rural and remote areas, where energy is often crucial in human development. Globally, an estimated 3 million households get power from small solar PV systems.
Climate change concerns, coupled with high oil prices, peak oil, and increasing government support, are driving increasing renewable energy legislation, incentives and commercialization.

A non-renewable resource is a natural resource which cannot be produced, grown, generated, or used on a scale which can sustain its consumption rate. These resources often exist in a fixed amount, or are consumed much faster than nature can create them. Fossil fuels (such as coal, petroleum and natural gas) and nuclear power (uranium) are examples.

2010-10-14T22:21:00.000+01:00

animal lovers

2010-10-14T21:32:00.003+01:00

The companies that DO NOT test on animals:

Makeup

100% pure
Alima pure
Alva
Annemarie Borlind
Aubrey Organics
Barry M
Avon
Bellapiere
Bourjois
Coastalscents
Cosnova (Essence, Catrice)
DM - Drogerie Markt (S-he stylezone, Alverde)

Yves Rocher
Miss Sporty

Skin Care

100% pure
Afrodita
Aloe pura
Akamuti
Alva
Amazene
Annemarie Borlind
Anne Lind
Argandia
Arstrade
Atlantic grupa (Rosal)
Aubrey Organics
Avon
Baby boo
Balm, balm
Baylis & Harding
Bentley Organics

Tooth Care

Australian Tea Tree Organics
Bioemsan
Cattier
Curaden (Curaprox)
DM - Drogerie Markt (Dontodent)
Dr. Hauschka (Wala)
Doetsch Grether AG (Pearl Drops)
Green people
KingFisher
LOGOCOS Naturkosmetik AG (Logona)
Mueller (Sensident)
Nutrigea
Oriflame
Sarakan
Urtekram
Weleda

Hair Care

Afrodita
Aloe pura
Alva
Akamuti
Annemarie Borlind
Argandia
Aubrey Organics
Avon
Bentley Organics
Cattier
Cioccolatina
DM - Drogerie Markt (Balea, Réell'e)
Freeman Beauty
Frenchtop Natural Care (Henna plus, Avalon, Hairwonder)
Green people
Krka kozmetika
Mann & Schroeder (Happy hair, Dulgon, Diplona)
Helan
Ikove
Isadora
John Masters Organics
Just
Lavera
Lisap
L'Occitane
LOGOCOS Naturkosmetik AG (Logona, Neobio)
Lovlis

Perfumes and Deodorants

Alva
Aubrey Organics
Avon
Balm, balm
Crystal
DM - Drogerie Markt (Balea, Alverde)
Doetsch Grether AG (Fenjal, Mum)
Florame
Green people
Helan
Isadora
Lavera

Green, green, green!!!!

2010-10-14T21:03:00.001+01:00

New Technologies as Alternatives to Animal Testing

2010-10-14T20:43:00.004+01:00

Animal testing alternatives play a vital role in reducing the numbers of animals used as well as the level of their suffering during experimentation. New technologies are crucial to ensuring that we find effective ways to deepen our knowledge of medicine and to develop better preventative screening measures and drugs for disease while improving animal use and treatment.Here are some alternatives to animals currently used:

Synthetic Membranes

Newer Scanning Techniques

Computer Models

Another resource that exists to prove the viability and relevance of using non-animal testing methods is Fund for the Replacement of Animals in Medical Experiments (FRAME). Located in England , FRAME seeks to promote a moderate, but nonetheless determined, approach, by encouraging a realistic consideration of the ethical and scientific issues involved and the widest possible adoption of the Three Rs.

R efinement: minimize suffering and distress

R eduction: minimize number of animals used

R eplacement: avoid the use of living animals

2010-10-14T09:53:00.000+01:00

Animal Testing or Animal Torture?

2010-10-14T09:21:00.004+01:00

Ninety-four percent of animal testing is done to determine the safety of cosmetics and household products leaving only 6% for medical research! Cosmetic testing is banned in Belgium, Netherlands and the U.K.. Unfortunately the U.S. is still home to many companies who continue to legally perform horrible test on animals.

We think that is acceptable when this kind of tests are done to medical pruposes because that can save people´s lifes and help find some cures to bad diseases.

We also think that this testes should be made only in animals that can reproduce Themselves quickly like: Mice and NEVER on Pets!!!

We know it is hard and horrible to even think of what is happening behind closed doors. But right now there are millions of animals who are caged, tortured, and can't speak for themselves!

Open your eyes...and give your Heart!

2010-10-07T09:32:00.007+01:00

Every Year there are changes in climate in different parts of the world. Some of these changes are due to natural causes. However we have the conscience that in majority Mankind is guilty !
People are so focus on their needs and obsessed by money that they completly forget about what they are doing wrong in Nature!
These indifference can cost the life of many Beings and compromise the Future Generations.

Eco - Friendly

2010-10-07T08:53:00.006+01:00

Until we all decide to change the way that we live day-to-day, the Environment will become progressively worse.
A variety of environmental problems now affect our entire world. As globalization continues and the earth's natural processes transform local problems into international issues.
Day after day we do little things that are bad to the Environment, even when isn´t our intention.
We need to be more concerned!!

"ACT NOW!"

2010-10-03T20:53:00.004+01:00

2010-10-03T20:38:00.002+01:00

End of holidays

2010-09-09T17:05:00.003+01:00

By: Joana*

From Where You Are

2010-09-03T09:40:00.002+01:00

So far away from where you are
These miles have torn us worlds apart
And I miss you, yeah I miss you

So far away from where you are
I'm standing underneath the stars
And I wish you were here

I miss the years that were erased
I miss the way the sunshine would light up your face
I miss all the little things
I never thought that they'd mean everything to me
Yeah I miss you
And I wish you were here

I feel the beating of your heart
I see the shadows of your face
Just know that wherever you are
Yeah, I miss you
And I wish you were here

I miss the years that were erased
I miss the way the sunshine would light up your face
I miss all the little things
I never thought that they'd mean everything to me
Yeah I miss you
And I wish you were here

So far away from where you are
These miles have torn us worlds apart
And I miss you, yeah I miss you
And I wish you were here

BY:Tânia :D

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TINA!!!!!! =D

2010-08-31T10:46:00.002+01:00

Cyndi Lauper - True colors*

2010-08-09T16:07:00.007+01:00

By: Joana (:

Stone Sour - Through The Glass

2010-07-19T18:24:00.005+01:00

By: Tinaa*

Scissor Sisters - Fire With Fire

2010-07-07T22:23:00.000+01:00

BY: Tânia =)

2010-07-02T16:10:00.001+01:00

the history of ICE CREAM :P

2010-07-02T15:48:00.004+01:00

A must for the Italian summertime (but also during the whole year), Ice cream is well known all over the world, used in funny recipes and eaten by children as well as adults. Everyone likes it, because of its freshness and its many flavours; it can be done, in fact, with all kinds of cremes, fruits, and everything comes up to the ice-cream makers fantasy!

But when and how was it discovered?

The inventor of this delicious dessert is considered Bernardo Buontalenti,who – besides being an architect of wide fame – was also employed by the Medicis as a master of ceremony. Tradition has it that in the summer of 1565 there was a huge banquet for a delegation of Spanish diplomats. Buontalenti not only took care of the usual arrangements for the dining room, but he also created a new dessert that left the Spanish guests astonsished: icecream !

Nowadays, you can still find his original ice cream recipe in the ice cream shops of Florence; the name its the same as the inventor’s one: Buontalenti Cream. Don’t miss it!

By: Tina*

Muse - Undisclosed desires

2010-06-22T14:38:00.000+01:00

By: Tina*

Holidays!!!!!

2010-06-16T10:29:00.001+01:00

we on youtube without knowing

2010-06-13T22:49:00.003+01:00

Find us...

BY: Joana, Tina and Tânia

Sarau- fashion show

2010-06-13T22:15:00.005+01:00

The work gave results :)

By: Joana

Psycho spirits

2010-06-13T21:37:00.004+01:00

Unforgettable experiences *.*

By: Joana

=D

2010-06-11T18:59:00.000+01:00

BY: Tânia

2010-06-10T11:00:00.000+01:00

BY: Tânia

2010-06-08T19:47:00.000+01:00

by; Tânia

2010-06-04T18:30:00.000+01:00

By: Tinaa*

2010-05-28T20:21:00.000+01:00

By: Tinaa*

good publicity!!!

2010-05-28T18:27:00.000+01:00

By: Tânia

In recordings

2010-05-28T18:09:00.001+01:00

2010-05-27T22:25:00.000+01:00

I believe in angels,
The kind that heaven sends,
I am surrounded by angels,
But I call them friends.

(Aizabel Parinas)

By: Tinaa*

Soil - Halo (kiko & Tina)

2010-05-27T21:56:00.000+01:00

2010-05-27T21:38:00.000+01:00

Be different...

And Make the difference!

By: Tina*

Alter Bridge - Break me Down

2010-05-13T21:44:00.000+01:00

It's too late the time has come
I've kept this inside me for way too long
Silence will leave me cold
Lost on a highway that never takes me home

[Chorus:]
I want to step aside
I want to give it up
Before I lose it all
It's tearing me inside
The way you break me down

Oh there will come a time
When I will come undone
And you will let me fall
I'll leave it all behind
Before you break me down

The weight of a thousand lies
Promises broken haunt me all the time
You say that you're sure to change
But that black heart reveals that
You'll always stay the same

[Chorus]

I realize
Forgiveness
Is calling
It's calling

I've denied
The reason
I'm falling
I'm falling

So let go

[Chorus]
By: Tinaa*

Melanie Safka

2010-05-11T19:23:00.000+01:00

Melanie Anne Safka-Schekeryk (born February 3, 1947) is an American singer-songwriter.Melanie grew up in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens, New York
Usually known professionally as Melanie, she is best known for her hits "Brand New Key", "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)" and "What Have They Done To My Song Ma". Melanie has sold over 25 million records over the course of her career.
Politically engaged against the Vietnam War and in favor of the Summer of Love generation that dominated the American counterculture, it was the only artist to participate in the banned Powder Ridge Rock Festival, a music festival canceled by the court at the request of residents in Connecticut after 30 000 people are already in place without food, water and electricity cut off, and sang alone for the present, a happening on a stage atop a truck along with the audience with only his guitar. When she became an official UNICEF ambassador in 1972, she agreed to forgo a world tour in favour of raising money for the organization.In 1976, Melanie released one album on Atlantic Records, Photograph, which was overseen by Ahmet Ertegün. The album was praised by the New York Times as one of the year's best, although it was largely ignored by the public. It was re-issued on CD in 2005 with an additional disc of unreleased material.Melanie identifies herself politically as a Libertarian, stating: "I'm a total Libertarian, and I am not a Democrat, a Socialist, or a Republican." For a time, at the beginning of her career, Melanie was a follower of Meher Baba and this influenced some of her songs (such as "Love to Lose Again" and "Candles in the Rain"). Over time she became disenchanted with other followers and then disassociated herself from Meher Baba. In 2006 she underwent a life-altering experience with Mata Amritanandamayi or Amma (Mother) as she is also known, or as the "hugging saint" from India, which inspired Melanie to write "Motherhood Of Love", one of her more recent songs. Melanie currently resides in Nashville.

BY:Tânia