the beginning of the topic closest to my heart........
Sexual slavery is a special case of slavery which includes various different practices:
forced prostitution
single-owner sexual slavery
ritual slavery, sometimes associated with traditional religious practices
slavery for primarily non-sexual purposes where sex is common or permissible
In general, the nature of slavery means that the slave is de facto available for sex, and ordinary social conventions and legal protections that would otherwise constrain an owner's actions are not effective. Female slaves are at highest risk of sexual abuse and sexual slavery.
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
iran's proposed national uniform law
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is suggesting banning all western clothing to "concentrate on clothing matching the national and Islamic identity of Iran." One of the items they want placed on the clothing: ribbons that depict your religion. a flashback to nazi regime, perhaps::
jewish people to wear yellow
christians to wear red
ancient persian religion to wear blue
the new law has yet to be brought in its final version
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/1,7340,L-3252830,00.html
Friday, May 19, 2006
band of the day~
band of the day::::
Garageland: come backCould this be the new sounding modest mouse…sure sounds like it!
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There was quite a buzz surrounding New Zealand indie pop band Garageland before their second full album was even released outside of N.Z. Starting out with relatively low expectations (they were shocked when they started getting airplay on a college station) and almost no live shows during the first few years, Garageland kicked into high gear in the mid-'90s and happily found a growing audience for their music and some critical acclaim along the way. The band's roots go back to July, 1992, when guitarist/vocalist Jeremy Eade, bassist Mark Silvey, and drummer Andrew Gladstone played their first gig together. Their second gig happened a year later, and by this time the group had added guitarist Debbie Silvey. Two years later, Garageland (named after a Clash song) got a break: opening for the Clean, they met people from the New Zealand label Flying Nun. After signing to Flying Nun, Garageland covered "Dancing Queen" for the label's ABBA tribute, recorded an EP of their own, and went on their first Australian tour. This first EP, Come Back (1995), did quite well in New Zealand, charting in the Top 20. The band's full-length debut, Last Exit to Garageland, followed a year later and broke into the Top Five on the country's charts. The supporting tour took Garageland to Australia, France, and the U.K. The Auckland-based band moved to England in early 1997, but Debbie Silvey chose to stay behind. Once the group settled in, they met guitarist Andrew Claridge, who promptly joined on. Garageland proceeded to embark on several tours that year, hitting France with DEUS, touring England several times with bands including Swell, and traveling to North America twice -- the first time with Swervedriver and a couple of months later with Tanya Donelly. 1997 also saw the U.K. and U.S. release of Last Exit to Garageland and several European festival appearances by the band. The group returned to New Zealand for a tour in early 1998, then went to the U.S. yet again, this time on tour with Spacehog and for a slot in the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival lineup. After this, Garageland gigged less (and, according to them, partied more) for several months, not getting around to thinking about their second album until later that year. January, 1999, took the band on a brief Australasian tour as part of the Big Day Out Festival, immediately followed by the recording of their second album, Do What You Want, at the Auckland home studio of former Split Enz member and Crowded House leader, Neil Finn. By this time, Garageland had relocated to New Zealand. Repeating their debut's success, Do What You Want (Flying Nun, 1999) went gold in New Zealand by the time of its U.S. release on the Foodchain label. Garageland's music has been lauded by U.K. music publications including Melody Maker and NME, and U.S. magazines Magnet and CMJ, breaking into the Top 50 of the latter's college radio charts. By 2001, Claridge was replaced with guitarist Sweet Baby Dave Goodison. ~ Joslyn Layne, All Music GuideWritten by Joslyn Layne
Garageland: come backCould this be the new sounding modest mouse…sure sounds like it!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
There was quite a buzz surrounding New Zealand indie pop band Garageland before their second full album was even released outside of N.Z. Starting out with relatively low expectations (they were shocked when they started getting airplay on a college station) and almost no live shows during the first few years, Garageland kicked into high gear in the mid-'90s and happily found a growing audience for their music and some critical acclaim along the way. The band's roots go back to July, 1992, when guitarist/vocalist Jeremy Eade, bassist Mark Silvey, and drummer Andrew Gladstone played their first gig together. Their second gig happened a year later, and by this time the group had added guitarist Debbie Silvey. Two years later, Garageland (named after a Clash song) got a break: opening for the Clean, they met people from the New Zealand label Flying Nun. After signing to Flying Nun, Garageland covered "Dancing Queen" for the label's ABBA tribute, recorded an EP of their own, and went on their first Australian tour. This first EP, Come Back (1995), did quite well in New Zealand, charting in the Top 20. The band's full-length debut, Last Exit to Garageland, followed a year later and broke into the Top Five on the country's charts. The supporting tour took Garageland to Australia, France, and the U.K. The Auckland-based band moved to England in early 1997, but Debbie Silvey chose to stay behind. Once the group settled in, they met guitarist Andrew Claridge, who promptly joined on. Garageland proceeded to embark on several tours that year, hitting France with DEUS, touring England several times with bands including Swell, and traveling to North America twice -- the first time with Swervedriver and a couple of months later with Tanya Donelly. 1997 also saw the U.K. and U.S. release of Last Exit to Garageland and several European festival appearances by the band. The group returned to New Zealand for a tour in early 1998, then went to the U.S. yet again, this time on tour with Spacehog and for a slot in the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival lineup. After this, Garageland gigged less (and, according to them, partied more) for several months, not getting around to thinking about their second album until later that year. January, 1999, took the band on a brief Australasian tour as part of the Big Day Out Festival, immediately followed by the recording of their second album, Do What You Want, at the Auckland home studio of former Split Enz member and Crowded House leader, Neil Finn. By this time, Garageland had relocated to New Zealand. Repeating their debut's success, Do What You Want (Flying Nun, 1999) went gold in New Zealand by the time of its U.S. release on the Foodchain label. Garageland's music has been lauded by U.K. music publications including Melody Maker and NME, and U.S. magazines Magnet and CMJ, breaking into the Top 50 of the latter's college radio charts. By 2001, Claridge was replaced with guitarist Sweet Baby Dave Goodison. ~ Joslyn Layne, All Music GuideWritten by Joslyn Layne
5.18 tunes
Moya
Godspeed You Black Emperor
Slow Riot For New Zero... (1999)
A Cure
Blonde Redhead
Melody Of Certain Damaged lemons (2000)
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Franz ferdinand: 40'
Elliot Smith: No name no.5
Built to spil: I would hurt a fly
Interpol: evil
Neutral milk hotel: oh comely
Death cab for cutie: soul meets body
The shins: pressed in a book
Ghost
Neutral Milk Hotel
In The Aeroplane Over the sea (1996)
Fashionably Uninvited
Mellowdrone
a demonstration of intellectual property (2002)
Monday, May 8, 2006
a radio station you can call your own
maybe you know it, maybe you don't... but you should. www.pandora.com -- create your own mp3 radio station- choose songs/artists you like & they are coupled with sounds that are similar to your liking. best part-- no commercials! you can also send your station to people
Thursday, May 4, 2006
YOUR MAMA
IN HONOR OF THE UPCOMING MOTHER'S DAY:: ...... no one loves you like your momma does, but who's loving your momma?? that's the song-- now get your groove on..
http://www.kisforkennedy.com/
http://www.kisforkennedy.com/
great music video site
http://www.gbhtv.com/videofestival/
on that note::: check it out: joy zipper- out of the sun... think weezer meets jesus & mary chain -- http://www.joyzipper.tv/
on that note::: check it out: joy zipper- out of the sun... think weezer meets jesus & mary chain -- http://www.joyzipper.tv/
Wednesday, May 3, 2006
divergence
'how can you be sure if there is one person meant for you or if there are different people meant for different parts of your life?' that is the line that caught the attention of my now-boyfriend; the evaporating line of my skirt against my bare upper leg must have also aided the cause. so now i sit here after another wonderful picnic in the park further contemplating that line: if there are varied people for the seasons of your life, how do you know if those that came before are still good for you? is there a defining point in which you must let go? should there be a ratio of the pain & drama against the smiles & hugs & touches & caresses shared?
it is uneasy to separate yourself from the umbilical cord that first fed you love, desire, compassion & understanding. it is hard to walk away from that garden that you helped cultivate; the friends & family members that you will not know anymore. the one who was such a part of your existence walks vailed in their own world, no longer knowledgeable of your day-to-day activities. not forgotten, because at one time in your life it was perfect: blissful, carefree, childish, loving, and good...
perhaps it is not supposed to last forever. perhaps that is the sign and/or symptom of growing older...to let things go. to actively contemplate the lives that do not stride besides yours anymore; to make an effort not to call or write.
when all is going well is there a reason to throw a stone & shake up the water? i am not sure...i am still learning these lessons of life.
Tuesday, May 2, 2006
notes & music
if you are wondering about this random listing of wordage-- the lists compromise a great selection of music that i discover throughout the day. one day i hope to make them available for your listening pleasure
Male Bonding by: HuaratronAlbum: Sound Of Suomi (VERY ELECTRONIC SOUND)
Spoke In The Wheel by: Black Label SocietyAlbum:
Sonic Brew Riot Van by: Arctic Monkeys Album: Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm not
When The Sun Goes Down by: Arctic MonkeysAlbum: Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not ***********
Train That Stole My Man by: Two GallantsAlbum: The Throes
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gnarlis barkley- crazy from st elsewhere; label downtown/atlantic records
http://www.mtv2.com/#series/10897/
Male Bonding by: HuaratronAlbum: Sound Of Suomi (VERY ELECTRONIC SOUND)
Spoke In The Wheel by: Black Label SocietyAlbum:
Sonic Brew Riot Van by: Arctic Monkeys Album: Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm not
When The Sun Goes Down by: Arctic MonkeysAlbum: Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not ***********
Train That Stole My Man by: Two GallantsAlbum: The Throes
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gnarlis barkley- crazy from st elsewhere; label downtown/atlantic records
http://www.mtv2.com/#series/10897/
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