Friday, May 28, 2010
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Beyond the Red Roses of Valentine's Day
(First Corinthians 13:7-8)
In an age with so many disturbing definitions of love; everybody loving everything everywhere; it is so easy to move away from what love really is. It is so easy to engage in the confusion of this world and lose sight of what is beyond the red roses of Valentine's Day. This secular approach of love will give you very little to gain even if you spend millions. It is this love that survives in the better, but always flees in the worst.
The love that I am writing about is the love that gladly gives it all without hidden agendas. A love that gives, expecting nothing in return. It is the love that sacrifices, the love that carries the heavy burden of long suffering, the love that is able to see your greatness in the Lord beyond your current humanity, and the love that sets our own dreams on hold for the sake of our brother. It is an unselfish love that can't be comprehended by the world: it is in fact what should separate us from them.
It is easy to go through life without ever having to really prove this kind of love. A love where you can find yourself satisfied with a sporadic hug; growing up in a typical American family where everything is well; children growing up normal with no major issues. To see the day, to see the night, to see death, to see our existence, to see the normal victories, the sure failures, frustrations and shortcoming of life, but never having to prove anything.
What would we do if placed in Abraham's position as he was getting ready to sacrifice Isaac? Would we send any of our children away for the sake of loving God and protecting His promises to a nation that our eyes will not even see as Abraham sends away his oldest son Ishmael? Are we willing to give up anything for the sake of our wives? The thought of loving this way terrifies me! The thought of having to prove my love by sacrificing my life and what is important to me for the sake of love, agonizes my soul. This love suffers long (1 Corinthians 13:4). Who wants to suffer? Is there anyone raising their hands? This Love tells us to lay down our lives for our brothers (1 John 3:16). Who volunteers for that one?
Do you feel that you are bearing much? Do you believe the impossible as everybody ridicules you? Do people doubt your sanity because you hope for what seems to be hopeless and because you endure what you should be getting out of? Are you known as delusional for standing in great expectation of victory when all they see is defeat all around you? The Lord tells you this day: "Keep going! No matter what people say; no matter the pain; no matter how things look like; no matter where you find yourself...Love never fails! Your victory is sure; your reward is great! Your love goes beyond the red roses of Valentine's Day."
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
Sunday, May 23, 2010
New York, New York
Having been the capital of the United States only for a year, New York is often called one of the world's capitals. The significant part of international business, finance, commerce, fashion, cinema and so on and so far is concentrated there.
New York City has a nickname "the big apple". There are several legends connected to the term, all they have in common only that the term appeared in 1920-30. The first legend says that during the Great depression well-to-do families had to make ends-meet by selling apples. The second refers to jazz musicians. They said 'There are many apples on the success tree, but when you pick New York City, you pick the Big Apple.' There is an opinion that the nickname came from the 'The Big Apple" club in New York. The other legend says that the nickname was invented by the sportswriter John Fitzgerald, who named his column about NYC's racetracks "Around the Big Apple".
New York City is located on the Atlantic coast of the United States, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The area of the modern New York began to be settled by the Europeans in the XVI century. Since the beginning of the XIX century New York has been the largest city in the United States. New York is a cosmopolitan city, where the emigrants make up the big part of its 8 million population.
New York City consists of five boroughs. They are Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island and Manhattan.
The most prestigious and renowned borough is Manhattan. It's an island where the best theaters, cinemas and shops are located. One of the biggest attractions in Manhattan is Central Park - an oasis of green in the middle of New York City. Here you can escape from the city noise, relax and enjoy nature. Manhattan is also filled up the highest skyscrapers with the offices of the leading international corporations. However Manhattan isn't only that chic. Harlem - one of the most dangerous city districts is also there. Many think that there's nothing more in New York, than Manhattan, but other four boroughs are also worth seeing.
Brooklyn occupies the western part of the Long Island and the largest in population of all the five boroughs. Brooklyn is famous for its Botanic Garden, Brooklyn Bridge and Brighton Beach. Brighton Beach is one of the largest Russian communities in the United States.
The largest in area of New York City's five boroughs, Queens is more suburban in spirit. Like Brooklyn it is situated in the western part of the Long Island. Among the attractions in Queens are the New York Hall of Science and the Queens Zoo.
The Bronx is the only one borough that is part of mainland New York. The Harlem River separates The Bronx from the island of Manhattan. The Bronx's attractions include Yankee Stadium, home of the New York Yankees baseball club of the American League; the Bronx Zoo, Bronx High School of Science, Walton High School, Morris Park, the New York Botanical Garden.
Staten Island is the least populated of the five boroughs and the most geographically separated. You can there by ferry from Manhattan.
New York is magnetic city attracting a lot of tourists and emigrants every year.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
New York - Movie Review
New York is the best Yash Raj movie after Chak De India. There were theories that New York is a movie that has come way too late, considering it is based on 9/11. But more than dealing on 9/11 attacks, it is about how South East Asians were detained and treated like animals by the Bush government. One such person is Sameer (John Abraham). Read on to know more about New York movie review.
Omar (Neil Nitin Mukesh) is arrested by the FBI as a set-up. The whole deal is that the FBI officer Roshan (Irrfan Khan) wants Omar to work as an undercover secret agent and infiltrate the life of his friends Sameer (John) and Maya (Katrina) who were his friends 8 years back. Roshan has an inkling that Sameer is running a sleeper terrorism cell and wants him caught red-handed. Omar agrees on the condition that there would be no harm done to Sameer.
The trio, Maya, Sameer and Omar were college friends and Omar used to secretly love Maya but the latter was interested in Sameer. When Omar came to know about this, he discreetly backed out of their lives and decided not to interfere in their married life, till the FBI made him enter the lives of the couple. Omar is exposed to a lot of things in Sameer's life that make him confused about whether he should really spy on his friend or back out of the plan laid by the FBI.
Plus points of New York:
1. Well-researched film. Full marks to director Kabir Khan and his team for coming up with an interesting subject. He proved that he was quality material with Kabul Express and New York is yet another confirmation.
2. Adherence to the subject at hand: New York does not deviate from its plot and keeps going steady. The pace of the movie is good and the performances are commendable.
Minus points of New York:
1 The movie may not catch the fancy of the masses. At the cost of authenticity, New York may lose vernacular audience. The movie touches some crucial points and the dialogues are delivered in English. In fact, 40 percent of the movie is English. So, New York a movie with a universal theme may come across as a niche subject that may be patronized by multiplex crowd.
2. The movie is similar to Fanaa, Don-The Chase Begins and Jannat in some areas. Though they are not intended, you may experience a feeling of Deja vu while seeing New York.
3. The climax is a bit skewed and though there can be 'n' number of ways at how the movie could have ended, what is shown may not be agreeable to viewers. Also, Neil Nitin Mukesh does not say 'the right urgent things' to John Abraham at the climax and his lines sound filmy and corny at the end.
Best scenes of New York:
New York had some amazing scenes that are worth applauding:
1. The frisking scene of Katrina Kaif by a cop at wee hours of midnight
2. Irrfan Khan's talk about why America is and always be the land of opportunities. He tells why inspite of being a Muslim, the US has looked at his credentials and given him the job to check on sleeper terrorist activities which were run by muslims.
3. The end credits which show information on how Asians were subjected to illegal detention after 9/11-really leaves an impact.
4. The gory detention scenes really make you cringe.
Performances in new York:
John Abraham after a long time, has come up with a very good performance, perhaps his best after Jism. He is totally in his element and plays his role very well. Katrina Kaif too has got a meaty role to chew on, and she does a very good job at it. Watch Katrina Kaif emote during the preclimax and climax scenes...she is superb. Neil Nitin Mukesh pulls on a superbly restrained performance. The pick of the lot is Irrfan Khan, a flawless performance. He manages to dominate almost all the scenes where he features, and that too effortlessly.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Chronic Pain Management Services
Chronic pain can be defined as a progressive discomfort which can be of different degrees - from mild to severe. Chronic pain is usually linked to a chronic disease and persists longer than acute pain, and lacks a clear cause. Millions of people suffer from chronic pain, and effective tackling of chronic pain is necessary. It is here that chronic pain management services become important in lessening or eliminating the pain.
Pain management specialists help patients adopt a multifaceted approach to treat pain. They also teach people how to live with the chronic pain. These treatment programs are specific for each patient as different people have different pain tolerance levels and different reactions to pain. Persistent lower-back pain, chronic headaches and cancer pain belong to the category of chronic pains. Chronic pain may be the result of autoimmune diseases such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis, thyroid conditions including Grave's disease, genetic disorders such as multiple sclerosis, back or neck trauma and less defined disorders like fibromyalgia.
Chronic pain is usually managed by medical methods, psychological methods or alternate therapy approaches. Medical approaches can be divided into two - drug treatment and surgical intervention. Medications prescribed for pain management include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), steroids to reduce inflammation, muscle relaxants, or anti-anxiety medication to reduce tension, and antidepressants or anti-convulsants to help control specific types of nerve pain.
Non-drug therapies employed include individual/family therapy, hot and cold therapy, physical therapy, biofeedback, chiropractic and acupuncture massage, breathing exercises, self hypnosis and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). However, these therapies don't work fast and require regular practice. Exercise, stretching and physical therapy reduce chronic joint pain and muscle soreness and spasms by increasing strength, tone and flexibility. Along with medications and therapies, psychological therapy should also be employed for anxiety and depression and is helpful in managing the emotional consequences of chronic pain.
Painkillers and other drug medications used in pain management sometimes have side effects which include nausea, dizziness and fatigue. Although with chronic pain management services, the pain may never go away completely, it is possible to reduce pain levels and thereby improve the quality of your life.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Heroes Effects - "Confrontations"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOa217dBLQY&hl=en
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
New Jersey Nets 09-10 Outlook
The New Jersey Nets (possibly the New York Nets soon) finished the 08'-09' regular season with a 34-48 season. The Nets weren't a good team on the road or at home either because they had losing records no matter where they played. The Nets were 19th in scoring and 17th in scoring defense.
The Nets leading scorer was Devin Harris at 21.3 points per game who had an all-star season. Harris has emerged as one of the best point guards in the Eastern Conference. Harris has spent the majority of his career with the Dallas Mavericks - the Mavs probably regret trading him away because he is young and has improved his scoring averaged every season. The Nets did lose Vince Carter - who now plays for the Orlando Magic. Carter played a huge part in helping the Nets reach the NBA Finals in 02' & 03'.
The Nets are in the process of rebuilding their team. There are many questions that need to be answered before the Nets become a power in the East again. Will they move to Brooklyn? Will they get a new arena any time soon? Can they sign a big time free agent (Lebron James)? This is definitely a transition period for the Nets.
The Nets do have a few good, young players they can keep and hope someday they turn into very good or even great players - Chris Douglas-Roberts, Brook Lopez, and Terrence Williams.
Not much is expected from the New Jersey Nets this season - they have one really good player in Devin Harris and the rest are just average so far. Most would expect the Nets win the same number of games this season as well, 32-35 range. Hopefully the Nets keep Devin Harris for the long term and eventually add a free agent to take the Nets to a NBA Finals level they once were.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Home
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7rlCQa6e-M&hl=en
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Sell Your Puppies in Brooklyn New York
Wondering where to sell your puppies while you stay in New York? More specifically in Brooklyn New York. Well, You won't sell your puppies over in Washington, will you? Finding the right place to sell your puppies is very critical as it determines your puppies can be sold or not.
Do you know that there are many people finding puppies for sale on the internet? Tell you what, nowadays there are seldom people to go to shop by shop to look for the puppies they like. Most of the people will first do their survey on the internet before they buy the puppies.
Puppies for sale in Brooklyn NY? Why?
You might not know that actually there are many New Yorkers like to get puppies. And do you know that New Yorkers are busy people? I mean that they have to work hard in the big city and their time is packed. How often will they go to the puppies shop to get the puppies they like? Rarely.
19 million New Yorkers
There are about 19 million New York residents as of 2008. About 2.5 million are from Brooklyn and about 8 million are from NY City. So, you can see that there are still chances that people are looking for puppies. Just 1% of the NY state people are interested of buying puppies means there are about 190,000 people. I doubt there are just 1%.
What are the people searching for?
What are the potential buyers are searching when they want to buy a puppy online? They are basically looking for a nice puppy and healthy puppy of course. You can submit your photos and videos to the puppies for sale site to let them see how cute your puppies are and they are most likely to buy from you.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
The Human Experience - Grassroots Films
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahLem-krZe4&hl=en
Friday, May 14, 2010
Red Arrows Display Over New York City
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbGO1BBWt_A&hl=en
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Jay z ft Alicia Keys Empire State of Mind with Lyrics ** ( Official Music Video ) ( HD )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPwr5tZr98k&hl=en
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Overnighting in New York City on a Budget
Economy Hotels in Brooklyn
Two years ago, the hotels near Times Square website had a list of fifteen 'economy hotels' in midtown Manhattan that charged less than $200 per night. Currently, the list has been reduced to only seven and these are listed at between $200 and $275 per night (plus taxes and fees, of course). Okay, we know prices for almost everything are escalating. But I forgot about Brooklyn. Hotels-near-Times-Square.com now lists a few Brooklyn hotels in addition to their regular midtown Manhattan listings. Okay, they're not 'near' Times Square but for the price wouldn't you rather spend a few minutes on the subway?
We travel using our fifth wheel RV for trips. We usually have four people and just the lodging costs alone easily tilt the decision in favor of the RV. We stay in the RV park in Jersey City, just across the Hudson River from Manhattan, and take the ferry -- a very enjoyable and scenic trip. Hotel prices in midtown Manhattan have always been out of reach but this information about some nice but economical hotels in Brooklyn, just a brief subway ride from midtown Manhattan, could change things for a lot of people.
Brooklyn just Minutes from Midtown Manhattan
New York City has the best subway system on the planet. It may not be the cleanest or the quietest but it has what you really want it for; get there in a hurry with the least amount of effort. I have learned about four hotels in Brooklyn that are just a few minutes, by subway, from Times Square. Two of them charge $150 or less and the third charges $180 while the fourth charges $220. These are small, comfortable hotels, each with its unique decor, and each just a very short walk from a subway station. Plus, if you are driving, each of them is near an I-278 exit (to get to I-278 see directions below).
Parking a Major Consideration
There are many other hotels across the East River from Manhattan (Astoria, Brooklyn, East Elmhurst, Flushing, Jamaica, Queens & Whitestone) but minimum room rates (except for 2 or 3 of them) are over $250; most are well over $300. You can get much more convenient rooms in midtown Manhattan for about the same price. The main advantage of the hotels across the East River from Manhattan, other than price for a few, is parking. Frequently, parking is free; those that aren't free charge only $10 to $15 per night. While I still prefer taking an RV and parking in Jersey City (for about $60 per night), you can still save some money taking your car.
Restaurants and Tourist Attractions in Brooklyn
Brooklyn has many other advantages over midtown Manhattan. Restaurants cost significantly less and the food is at least as good. Brooklyn is world famous for its Jewish delicatessens and there are many of them from which to pick. Also, many of the attractions you would wish to visit are in Brooklyn.
Arriving by Train or Bus
If you are traveling by train (usually Amtrak or the Long Island Railroad) you will be deposited at a subway station. The same is true if you are arriving by bus at the Port Authority. All have easy, quick access to Times Square and midtown Manhattan. To reach one of the 'economy' hotels in Brooklyn, you will find routing directions at Hotels-near-Times-Square.com on the Brooklyn Economy Hotels page. And, from your hotel you can get on the Internet and pull up the interactive routing map at http://www.brail.org/transit/nyc.html. They have made it very simple; you enter your departure location, then your destination location and they will present the routing. They even will show routing by express trains where possible! Note: The official MTA subway map gives much more complete information but is not interactive. It is in.pdf format so you can enlarge it to your comfort zone. I prefer this map to the one at brail.org because it allows me to make my own routing decisions (e.g., I frequently want to stop at a series of locations and, with small children, I need to minimize the walking).
Arriving by Car
If you are driving your car to New York City, you will need to get on I-278 to get to Brooklyn. I-95 (New Jersey Turnpike) intersects with I-278 at exit 13 which is almost the beginning of I-278. You head east to cross Staten Island and the Verrazano Narrows Bridge to Brooklyn. For those coming from the north, all your southbound controlled access highways cross I-95 as it wends its way from the George Washington Bridge to the Long Island Sound (where it, also, heads north into New England). If you encounter I-95 at an exit number higher than 6, go south to I-278 (which is exit 6-B -- a left lane exit). The Bronx River Parkway directly intersects with I-278. The other southbound freeways intersect with I-95 in which case you head north on 95 to exit 4-A and I-895 which is a shortcut to I-278. (They have a map and more detailed directions on http://Hotels-near-Times-Square.com ) These routes avoid much of the traffic you might otherwise encounter although morning rush hour is bad, bad, bad!
In NYC, Public Transportation beats Driving
You can get almost anywhere in New York City by subway and connecting busses. Believe me, you do NOT want to drive your car around the city. Leave it safely parked at your hotel so you can enjoy your trip home.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Klein Odessa - Russen in New York (PART1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=635vXPJ-uqc&hl=en
Monday, May 10, 2010
Must See Places in New York
New York is one of the top tourist destinations for people in the United States and abroad. It's dense population and numerous attractions make it the city of wonders. When visiting New York there are several stops along the way that no New York visitor can leave the city without having under their virtual belt.
The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
The Statue of Liberty is a representation of freedom and democracy. One of the most well-known and worldly statues, the statue was originally given to the United States and traveled over vast amounts of water in order to be placed on Ellis island where it sits today. Depending on the present condition of the Statue of Liberty, tourists may be able to travel all the way to the shining light at the top statues hand. From time to time, due to cleaning and renovations, the Statue of Liberty tourist areas may be closed aside from the base floor.
Times Square
Times Square in New York is more than a square. It is one of the most well-known spots on earth. When stopping in at Times Square be ready to see plenty of crowds and plenty of fun and entertaining. There are music events, festival events, theater and opera events and quite a few celebrity sightings from time to time.
The Brooklyn Bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges currently standing in the United States. Today the bridge as part of the New York skyline is one the most recognizable features of New York City. Visitors to New York can walk across the pedestrian crossing of the Brooklyn Bridge and see the boats passing and the beautiful, towering buildings of the city center.
World Trade Center Ground Zero
One of the saddest and most unfortunate spots in New York City is ground zero of the World Trade Center. Many people visiting New York decide to visit ground zero to pay respect to those who lost their lives.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art covers more than 5000 years of artistic invention. For visitors to New York this is a must see attraction but be sure to include more than one day to see the entire museum and take in some of the most beautiful works of art ever created by man.
Grand Central Station
When a visitor to New York City really wants feel the hustle and bustle, a small amount of time spent in Grand Central Station will do the trick. This spot is perfect for those who love to 'people watch' as thousands of people travel to Grand Central Station every day.
The Theater District and Broadway
Without a doubt probably the top spot that you must see when in New York is the theater district. Many people travel to New York City in order to start their theater career and Broadway is the ultimate end goal to that beginning. Broadway shows are available every night of the week and a traveler to New York can sometimes find special deals here for last minute shows if not sold out.