Turn an Old Spool into Small Space Seating

via Apartment Therapy Main by Sarah Rae Trover on 10/31/11

There’s this phase that most of us go through. We use old spools for coffee tables, crates as book storage (ok so some of us *cough* myself included *cough* never let go of that phase). College-chic right? Well take that same spool and turn it into small space seating or a great piece for your vanity. Want to see what this spool looks like now?

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For You

via Welcome to the Mind of Sex Columnist Geri C. by Geri C. on 10/25/11

I smile everyday,

Not to pretend that everything is alright,

But because it is,

You are my reason,

My drive to hustle,

My ability to love,

You made me see not only the good in people,

But the goodness in myself,

With the constant encouragement to embrace who I am.

Loving you is naturally embedded into my soul,

I don’t see how people experience a love like ours and give up on it,

The energy between us is an unbreakable bond,

Build on loyalty and commitment.

People are so quick to throw in the towel,

Thinking the grass is greener on the other side,

Only to drown in there self proclaim bitterness and regret,

When if the bond you shared with them was strong enough,

Moving on would had never been an option,

Don’t die in a pool of wonders.

Our sky is outlined with an endless beam of light,

Showcasing who we are and what we are becoming,

Two souls emerging into one destiny,

With the belief that we can build something noteworthy and meaningful.

I believe in what we have defined to be us,

So free from society expectations,

When I look at you I can feel who you are,

It is in the way you speak,

The way you move,

And the way you hold me,

Leaving me breathless with each new thought,

You are what I always need… you are love.

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What matters most!

via John R Williams by John R Williams on 10/24/11

Discoveries:

Today I realized that it is most important to devote time to what matters most. Naturally, everyone prefers a life of decadence over one of constant necessity. However, have you ever thought about what it feels like to have everything and nothing at once? What disparity. Although the rich have pockets full of cash, they realize that there are some things that just can’t be bought with money. The truth is that many wealthy people aren’t really wealthy at all. They have money but they are not rich because they can’t afford the price tag on love.  Love cannot be purchased it is attained at an immeasurably high price. Since I have been fortunate enough to have found love, I must take care of what matters most, those that I love.

Top 5 Things that DON’T deserve your time:

1.      Jealousy

2.      Job Stress

3.      Family Drama

4.      Pointless Busywork

5.      Quarrelsome friends

High Points:

I played Mr. Mom while my wife was away on business. Ladies and gentlemen I held it down! You should have seen me in action. I made breakfast plates, oversaw violin practice sessions, fed the cat, cleaned the litter box, ensured that everyone bathed and clothed themselves. I drove to and from practically everywhere and kept the house clean. Okay, that’s a lie. Who am I kidding? Being a single parent was hard, very hard. I argued with my toddler, tried to reason with a gung-ho preteen, argued with co-workers and felt like a lost little boy each night. My experience has given me a newfound respect for single parents who do this seemingly thankless job on a daily basis. I am so glad that Mrs. Williams is back.

                

Themes for the Day

Help me with these kids

Put your jackets on, be quiet and get in the car boys!

“Daddy, I’m tired of eating fast food for dinner, it makes my tummy hurt

Meow, Meeeooooow, Meeeee,,,owwww [Translation: You haven't fed me in three days]

Low Points:

Last week I tried to maintain a vegetarian diet but I failed, horribly. It’s a shame too because I had been so good, nutritionally speaking. I made healthy soups, stir fry meals, snacked on raw vegetables and fresh fruits. Everything was fine until I turned it to Man vs. Food. What a great show. The host has the best job on earth! The host travels the country in search of the best and most unique foods. He samples the best cuisine USA has to offer and even embarks on food challenges like eating a bazillion oysters in a half hour or drinking a seven pound milkshake. The show I was watching profiled the city of Atlanta. He stopped at one of my favorite restaurants,  Gladys and Ron’s. They serve the best chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits and a meatloaf on the planet. As I sat there salivating, I found myself scouring the fridge looking for something to cook. When it was all said and done, I prepared baked chicken, mashed potatoes and corn on the cob. There goes my diet.

DAILY INSANITY:
Three Words: High Credit Limit

I can’t speak for you but as for me, I have never been extended a line of credit of more than $5000. I have never been a slave to the credit system, I don’t believe in it. It baffles me to see those credit analysts TV shows that feature financially irresponsible people who run up thousands of dollars in credit card charges. This one guest managed to rack up over $82,000 in charges in less than a year. What did she spend the money on you ask? Do I really need to answer? Come on female readers; say it together, in unison…… CLOTHES, BAGS and SHOES (again) CLOTHES, BAGS and SHOES (again) CLOTHES, BAGS and SHOES (again). 

Question
What do you use your credit to splurge on?

John R Williams
Author/Radio Host/Filmmaker/Sales Professional/Marketing Executive/Business Owner

Power of the Kiss

via Welcome to the Mind of Sex Columnist Geri C. by Geri C. on 10/18/11

I can remember the first time I was kissed. It was by this guy I grew up with in his bathroom (don’t ask me why we had to kiss in the bathroom lol); I was fourteen years old. It was absolutely the most fulfilling feeling I had ever felt. I learned early that kissing wasn’t something you gave to any guy because it symbolized an intimate bond between you and your mate. I can count on one hand the amount of men I’ve kissed. For me everyone isn’t worth kissing. When I am kissed I can feel a million lighten bolts going off throughout my entire body. I crave a man’s lips more than I crave his dick. There is nothing like them. Yes I’m a sucka for sexy lips.

So many people constantly overrate the sexual act that they tend to forget to included foreplay. Me personally, I love being kissed all over my body. The anticipation that builds up is what I’m addicted too. Getting straight to the point has a time and a place. That doesn’t need to occur on a daily bases. Foreplay is a so necessary. It is another way your mate can express his love for you on a whole other level. I always tell people that you have to take the time to be in love. My best friend always said, “Talk is free” so be more about displaying your affection. I am very aware that a kiss is one of the smallest forms of showing your affections, but it has the most pow.

I don’t kiss very often because it is the equivalent of an E pill. My mother always told me that kissing leads to other things and she is right.  I have to get laid, especially when there is some tongue involved in the kiss. I’m such a sucker for it. When is the last time you’ve been kissed so passionately that you could see your entire future with the person? These types of kisses are almost non-existed because people are afraid to open up and feel. Every aspect of love is a beautiful feeling. Don’t let the drama in your life overshadow that. I just told my best friend that the smallest things are the biggest things in life…and when the big moments come they are life changing.  You can’t expect major things to happen without embracing the small things. Where are the people that still get goosebumps when their man kisses them gently on the lips? To me, that feeling should always remain between the two of you. That feeling should reminds you each time why you fell in love and why you want to stay in love. I want everyone to go home and look your spouse in the eyes then kiss him. Don’t even speak; try speaking to him mentally. Sometimes talking ruins the moment. Let the moment take control of you instead of you trying to control the moment.

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Timeline on Marriage

via Welcome to the Mind of Sex Columnist Geri C. by Geri C. on 9/1/11

I have witnessed the outcome of not only my failed relationships but my family and friends relationships. I’ve known people to be with a man over 14 years; the only thing missing from their relationship is a marriage certificate. A majority of the women dream of being married one day so they just hope their man will propose. Hope is not enough ladies. I mean wouldn’t it be easier to let your man know that eventually you want to get married so he knows what you are expect out of the relationship?

I did a poll on facebook and twitter and asked women what is the longest period they’d wait for their man to propose/marry them and is there a time limit? I got all kinds of answers. A majority of the females said three years is the max. After three years you should know the person well enough to marry him. Others said seven to seventeen years. My jaw hit the pavement! There is no way in hell I’d wait that long. First off a man will do what you allow him to do. If you have no expectations from him then why would he marry you? So many men go with the flow because women are afraid to speak up. Don’t be scared of his response because you need to know if marriage is something he wants as well. If not tell his ass to kick rocks and try your luck again. Playing house from my experience is a trap. The term “wifey” got ya’ll waaayyyyy to pumped up. It is way better to be his wife legally. Ask Ivana Trump and Kimora Simmons lol!!! I can’t lie there are time I miss coming home to my man but at the end of the day it is not worth it to me. Eight times out of ten living in dick will remain just that. You are what you set your standards to be. With that being said if you’ve always lived with a guy or even with a roommate try living by yourself. I swear I discover more about myself each day because I made this exact move. Sometime the live in situations can make you lose your identity. You got to know yourself personally before you can show a man who you are. To me this comes with living alone.

When the woman told me she’d been with her man for seventeen years and had five children with him I instantly got upset. This woman gave her youth to you and barred your children. The thought of marriage should have been in your head mister. Hell that is just disrespectful smh. One thing I do know is that you can’t force a man to marry you if that is not something he wants to do. This is a life time commitment no matter how many divorces we see every day. That doesn’t mean your marriage can’t last. Don’t mix up other people’s problems in your relationship. Me personally I give a relationship a total of five years. The first two years we learn one another. The third year should be the proposal and engagement, the fourth year should be the wedding and moving in together and the fifth year should be pregnancy and having the baby. You got to remember that he has to want all of these things too are it doesn’t work. Beyonce is so right when she said a relationship is 1+1=2. Leave the world out of it. For the people that don’t believe in marriage I just believe that they still need to grow as an individual. Experience will make you wiser and you’ll see the qualities in marriages eventually.

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Think I’m Afraid?

via John R Williams by John R Williams on 10/30/11

Discoveries:

Today I realized that some people think that I’m afraid. Fear is berthed from distressing over the unknown. I have seen mounds. My time on earth has been jam-packed with enough stimuli to make many men quiver from fear but I am not afraid. Yesterday I told a potential employer that their “phenomenal” job offer was nothing more than a witty invention designed to reel in exceptional talent for mediocre compensation. They thought I was too afraid to call them on their falsehood. That’s adorable.

Top 3 comments to call BULL_ _ _ _ on every time:

1.      Black people don’t want to read, work or vote

2.      The salary range is between this amount and that amount

3.      If you don’t do it now you may never get a chance to do it again

High Points:

I am four weeks away from completing my first full semester of college. At the beginning of the year I decided to go back to school. Many people go back to school to get an education, training or a better job. I went back to fulfill a personal goal. I approached college in the same manner that I approached other goals for my life. The worse kinds of promises to break are the ones that you make to yourself. I promised myself that I’d finish it so I’m going to finish. Grant it, many of the classes I enrolled in don’t interest me. However, they do meet the graduation requirement. A couple of the courses are actually challenging. I have learned something new each day. That’s what it’s all about.

                

Themes for the Day

When is the paper due?

The midterm exams will not be multiple choice.

The study hall will stay open until midnight during finals week.

Low Points:

Last week I convinced myself otherwise. I actually convinced myself, wow! Somehow I tricked myself into thinking that a certain situation was the best move for my circumstance. I guess I lied to myself. I was actually surprised at how easy it was to do. Unexpectedly, I don’t feel too bad though. Each minute, millions of people lie to themselves; it’s just that I am authentic enough to admit it. The trick is learning how to avoid doing it again. It becomes a problem if you keep lying to yourself. Being able to tell the difference between the truth and a lie is easy when someone else is involved. You can look for clues and tale-tell signs that give away their deception. But when you lie to yourself it’s not as easy to identify the con.

DAILY INSANITY:
Two Words: Bye Week

The National Football League engages in a practice called the “Bye Week”. It’s kinda cool. Basically, instead of reporting for duty they get a full week off. They can use the week for rest or relaxation, a mental health break or to situate their home life. The “bye week” is a company recognized week that does not count against their vacation balances or accrued time. Fact is the NFL encourages it. Think of how much more productive American business would be if we were all given bye weeks off.

Question
If your company gave you a BYE WEEK off, how would you use it?

John R Williams
Author/Radio Host/Filmmaker/Sales Professional/Marketing Executive/Business Owner

Traders talk back to Occupy Chicago

via Boing Boing by Xeni Jardin on 10/29/11

Someone in the Chicago Board of Trade dropped this printed rant on top of “Occupy Chicago” protesters this Wednesday, as demonstrators and union workers gathered in the city’s financial center:

We are Wall Street. It’s our job to make money. Whether it’s a commodity, stock, bond, or some hypothetical piece of fake paper, it doesn’t matter. We would trade baseball cards if it were profitable. I didn’t hear America complaining when the market was roaring to 14,000 and everyone’s 401k doubled every 3 years. Just like gambling, its not a problem until you lose. I’ve never heard of anyone going to Gamblers Anonymous because they won too much in Vegas.
Well now the market crapped out, & even though it has come back somewhat, the government and the average Joes are still looking for a scapegoat. God knows there has to be one for everything. Well, here we are.
Go ahead and continue to take us down, but you’re only going to hurt yourselves. What’s going to happen when we can’t find jobs on the Street anymore? Guess what: We’re going to take yours.

More: The Daily Caller, Raw Story. (via Susannah Breslin).

YouTube Confirms Plans To Take On Cable With ‘Channels’, Names Dozens Of Par…

YouTube Confirms Plans To Take On Cable With ‘Channels’, Names Dozens Of Partners

via TechCrunch by Jason Kincaid on 10/28/11

YouTube’s ambitions to challenge cable television head-on are getting a big boost tonight: the world’s largest video site is announcing that it’s lined up a slew of new content partners who will be developing shows for the site, covering everything from sports to comedy to music. The news had been rumored for some time, including a report last week in the WSJ.
In a blog post announcing the news, YouTube says its goal with these channels is to “[give] you more reasons to keep coming back again and again”. The post references the so-called “defining channels” born out of cable, like MTV, ESPN, and CNN, and says that the next generation of these will emerge on YouTube.
These channels will start coming online next month (“continuing over the next year”, so some will take a while), and will be available anywhere YouTube is.
There are some big names on the list. But there are still a lot of questions: Will this content really rival the premium production values seen on cable? Will the shows be exclusive to YouTube? And how exactly is YouTube going to tweak the site’s user experience as it looks to shift users from funny cat videos toward these shows (which advertisers will be able to more effectively monetize)?
Here’s a list of content partners that are part of this announcement:

Electus Channel – Pop Culture (name TBD)
PMC PMC Entertainment News
WWE WWE
Young Hollywood Young Hollywood Network
DanceOn DanceOn (Madonna)
Fine Brothers Films MyMusic
Everyday Health, Inc. Everyday Health TV
TakePart™ TakePart™ TV
Digital Broadcasting Group (DBG) Spaces
Uncommon Content Partners The Conversation Channel
Demand Media eHow Home
SB Nation SB Nation
Magical Elves and InStyle magazine Little Black Dress
Hearst Magazines Channel – Fashion & Beauty Channel (name TBD)
Emil Rensing International Channel – Auto (name TBD)
My Damn Channel My Damn Channel: Live
Uncommon Content Partners Taste & Access
Red Bull Media House North America Red Bull
Machinima Machinima
Katalyst Thrash Lab (Ashton Kutcher)
Steve Spangler Science The Spangler Effect
New Nation Networks New Nation Networks
Smart Girls at the Party Smart Girls at the Party (Amy Poehler)
Bedrocket Media Ventures and Full Picture Productions Look TV
BermanBraun theLOGE
The Young Turks Town Square
BermanBraun & Rodale Inc. Vigor
Electus NuevOn – Latin Channel (Sofia Vergara)
Clevver Media ClevverStyle
ModernMom.com ModernMom Channel
Brady Haran DeepSkyVideos
IconicTV 123UnoDosTres
The Wall Street Journal The Wall Street Journal
Pharrell Williams i am OTHER
SoulPancake Productions SoulPancake (Rainn Wilson)
Chopra Media/Generate The Chopra Well (Deepak Chopra)
Clevver Media ClevverNews
The Bowery Presents The Bowery Presents
Clevver Media ClevverTeVe
Seedwell American Hipster
Hearst Magazines Car and Driver Television
Alchemy Networks Alchemy Networks
CafeMom CafeMom Studios
Bedrocket Media Ventures Channel – Comedy (name TBD)
Demand Media LIVESTRONG
Bedrocket Media Ventures Channel – Action Sports (name TBD)
FremantleMedia Channel – Pets & Animal (name TBD)
Big Frame BAM
IconicTV myISH
Electus Channel – Food (name TBD)
Soccer United Marketing & Bedrocket KickTV
Lionsgate Lionsgate Fitness Channel
East of Center Productions LLC YOMYOMF
EQAL u look haute!
Philip Defranco Sourcefed
Meredith Corporation and Meredith Video Studios Digs
Vlogbrothers CrashCourse
Walter Latham Digital Walter Latham’s “Kings of Comedy”
Tony Hawk’s production company, 900 Films, Inc. RIDE Channel
JON M. CHU Channel – Dance (name TBD)
Vuguru & POW! Entertainment Stan Lee’s World of Heroes
FAWN by Michelle Phan Fawn
DECA KinCommunity
Source Interlink Media Motor Trend
The Nerdist Channel The Nerdist Channel
Comedy Shaq Network The Comedy Shaq Network (Shaquille O’Neal)
Demand Media eHow Pets & Animals
Brady Haran numberphile
Cooking Up a Story Food Farmer Earth
Bleacher Report Bleacher Report
TED Conferences TEDEducation
Intelligent Television Intelligent Channel
Pitchfork Pitchfork TV
Vlogbrothers SciShow
EYEBOOGIE POP SPOT
Roadside Entertainment/BAC The NOC
Alli Sports Alli Sports
The Onion Onion Broadcasting Company
VICE VICE
Smosh/Alloy Digital Smosh Animation (name TBD)
VICE Noisey
Knights of Good Productions Geek & Sundry
Mondo Media New Animators
BermanBraun & Rodale Inc. Taste
Varsity Pictures Awesomeness
Black Box TV Black Box TV (Anthony Zuicker, founder of CSI)
IGN Entertainment / Shine Group START
@radical.media Channel – Education (name TBD)
Frederator Networks Channel Frederator’s Cartoon Hangover
monotransistor werevertumorro
Thomson Reuters Reuters.com
Slate Slate News Channel
Maker Studios The Maker Music Network
Maker Studios The Moms’ View
Maker Studios Tutele
Noisey VICE
Iconic Life and Times (Jay-Z)

Paz De La Huerta Goes Completely Nude in Terry Richardson Shoot [Photos]

via Flisted by Lorenzo on 10/26/11

Seeing Paz de la Heruta nude is kind of like seeing your wife of, say, 30-some-odd years naked. Been there, done that. Still, it’s nudity, so… huzzah! I still think she’s pretty hot.
I do like how open she is with her body, and appreciate that artistic beauty in this set, if you want to call it that. Ms. de la Huerta once again has that “did I do that?” innocence about here, which works so damn well. All I can do is think about her character on Boardwalk Empire and imagine that in this shoot she was probably like, “Should I turn to the left, daddy?” And, “Daddy, can you come slow dance with me, daddy?” Certainly.
Take a hop, skip and a jump with us, after the break and enjoy some nekkid Paz de la Huerta photos. We’ve made them about as safe as humanly possible, but offer up an option to buy. Enjoy!