We’ve seen twin sinks and twin baths. Now the latest in domestic bliss is said to be…a twin toilet. The double lavatory is being billed as the ultimate gadget to wipe away the tears and tantrums of a rocky relationship. (more…)
4 comments | November 7th, 2008
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This fly drawing device by artist David Bowen produces drawings based on the subtle movements of houseflies. When flies enter a small chamber sensors detect their movements. A micro-controller articulates a drawing arm in real time based on the fly’s movements. When a fly is no longer detected in the chamber the paper scrolls over and the device waits until a new fly enters the chamber to begin another drawing.
I think this really expands the idea of what is art.
Add comment | November 7th, 2008
…and America’s Politics has embraced a change, the only question now is…what now?
First let me say that I’m not blown away, in a state of shock or surprised about Obama’s victory. And this is in no way an attempt to take away from Obama’s moment. It is just for me that I would’ve been in a more state of disbelief if he didn’t win. I’ve always held a sincere belief that the thinking man will always prevail.
With an understanding that any success is a process and not a step, I was overwhelmed as I reflected on everything that has taken place for me to even have the luxury of having that thought. I have such a greater appreciation for my mother who always seem to take part of any movement of change in her day. Although we didn’t always agree in the moment, I can’t help but to believe that her efforts have been some what validated and I’m proud to celebrate this moment in her honor.
The one facet that I’m looking forward to seeing the most in the next 3-5 years is how will the masses respond, especially in the urban communities, now that the excuse of “what can’t be done” has totally been annihilated. Hopefully there will never again be a time where there is such a wide acceptance of lowered expectations.
I would like to end with the following words by Rickey Bobby that best sums up the moment…”what does that do, does it blow your mind…THAT JUST HAPPEN!“
6 comments | November 5th, 2008
Regardless who wins the 2008 Presidential Election (hint hint…Obama), how do you think the outcome will affect your life?
6 comments | November 4th, 2008
If your answer is yes…this is the opportunity for you!
I’m pleased to announce that I will be offering “Thinking Like An Entrepreneur Changed My Life!” Group Sessions. I will be conducting my group sessions in various cities in the upcoming months.
My group sessions are designed for serious individuals who need that extra spark in getting their ideas out. Whether you’re at the beginning, middle or tipping point of bringing your ideas to fruition, you’ll be able to take advantage of my clear, step-by-step plan for success based on proven skill sets of taking ideas from concept to completion.
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4 comments | November 3rd, 2008
Luckily no one was hurt in this accident. What do you think they were thinking afterwards?
2 comments | November 3rd, 2008
Moller International have predicted a flying car named The ‘Autovolantor’ could be reality within two years. It is based on a Ferrari 599 GTB.
The car is expected to be able to do 100mph on the ground and 150mph in the air. The calculated airborne range is 75 miles and ground range is 150 miles.
Designer Bruce Calkins says the car features a specially designed hybrid fuel and electric system to power the thrusters, creating as much as 800 horse power. He believes it will be able to fly at altitudes of up to 5,000ft.
Estimated cost of having this puppy parked on your rooftop is around $641K!!!
2 comments | November 3rd, 2008
Life can/will put it’s pressure on you at any given moment. Unfortunately, most people develop a negative thought association to pressure. For me, pressure is a positive because it means it’s a moment of transformation. Now stress I don’t like because stress causes things to break.
One key point to remember in your pressure moments is to be very mindful of what you’re comparing the moment to.  Although it can always be better…it can always also be worse! That perspective is all up to you.
1 comment | November 3rd, 2008
Since Obama’s candidacy, African-American professionals once invisible in mainstream America, are moving from prime-time fiction to everyday fact.
By Gloria Goodale | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor
from the October 31, 2008 edition
Whittier, Calif. – These tidy streets of well-manicured lawns and hedges gracing modest, but well-appointed California-style bungalow homes are Richard Nixon country, home to his alma mater and next door to his birth and burial place, Yorba Linda.
This has long been a bastion of conservative, white American Republicanism, says resident Lonnie Jordan, an African-American musician who lives in the Friendly Hills district of town. Married to a mixed-race wife whose mother was white and father black, Mr. Jordan says this was not always a comfortable place for a mixed-race couple. But, that has begun to change, he adds. The reason? The presidential aspirations of candidate Barack Obama.
“He’s put the image of black families on the national dialogue,” says Jordan. “Now I walk around and I don’t feel odd or out of place. It’s come out of the shadows and into the everyday light.” (more…)
Add comment | November 2nd, 2008
My thoughts on the Obama’s 30 minute presentation.
Add comment | October 31st, 2008
I’m still in the process of processing my thoughts on Obama’s 30 minutes presentation last night. Here’s what I think is a very good assessment from Chris Matthews for now.
I’ve included the 30 minute presentation for all that missed it (more…)
1 comment | October 30th, 2008
If your answer is yes…this is the opportunity for you!
I’m pleased to announce that I will be offering “Thinking Like An Entrepreneur Changed My Life!” Group Sessions. I will be conducting my group sessions in various cities in the upcoming months.
My group sessions are designed for serious individuals who need that extra spark in getting their ideas out. Whether you’re at the beginning, middle or tipping point of bringing your ideas to fruition, you’ll be able to take advantage of my clear, step-by-step plan for success based on proven skill sets of taking ideas from concept to completion.
Topics Covered: (more…)
3 comments | October 29th, 2008
This is an article by a friend of The Think Movement published in The Jersey Journal
IN THEIR OPINION
Heard widely or not, it’s a word that dehumanizes
Friday, October 24, 2008
BY STAN EASON
SPECIAL TO THE JOURNALDid you ever have the taste for really good pizza, or something you just wanted? Well, I did recently, and I stopped at Larry and Joe’s, a fine Italian Restaurant on Newark Avenue that has excellent pizza pie. But after 30 seconds of being in the popular spot, I forgot why I was there.
You see, at one of the tables a group of youths adorned with the uniform shirts of the nearby high school were conversing, very loudly. Not unusual for their age, but in one sentence I heard the “N” word referenced at least four times and no, it was not used as a term of endearment. (more…)
1 comment | October 29th, 2008
so what is this one saying to you?
1 comment | October 29th, 2008
Is it better to be honest or supportive if a love one asks for your opinion?
7 comments | October 28th, 2008
A scene titled “Chicken Nuggets” from artist Banksy’s new installation “The Village Pet Store and Charcoal Grill” in New York City.
2 comments | October 27th, 2008
Is just me or doesn’t this have a SNL skit vibe to it?
3 comments | October 27th, 2008
It could be, if you’re wearing an M-Dress — a silk garment that doubles as a mobile phone. Produced by UK firm CuteCircuit, the M-Dress works with a standard SIM card. When the dress rings, you raise your hand to your head to answer the call.
This futuristic fusion of fashion and technology is becoming more common as clothes designers are increasingly incorporating electronics into their garments.
So what do you think? Is this something to look forward too?
2 comments | October 27th, 2008
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DG135I |October 23rd, 2008 at 7:29 pm
Sakiyah,
I am asking a very honest question here, as a fan of course. Do you ever think that you are letting life pass you by, minutes at a time for over thinking? Do you think that by over analyzing your life and life in general, you are missing out on reality?
Granted, your writing is amazing but in order to create amazing work you are required to invest plenty of time and energy on a constant basis. So, what is your response? Thanks!
from the TTM post “a day of reflection“
I don’t ever think my life is passing me by simply because I’m too involved in it.
Now I would be wasting my time ifI was just sitting around just thinking about stuff without putting anything into action. You see my writing is the execution of my thoughts that adds to my life as well as to all those who are seeking to create a positive change in their life. So all the time that’s spent searching for that perfect thought always gives more than it takes.
As far as me missing out on reality, uhmm…I really think that’s all relative. I’m pretty sure that I’m missing out on some aspects of someone else’s reality…just not mine!!!
I leave you with an excerpt from “Thank You and You’re Welcome”…”People who say what they think and then do what they say normally get what they want out of life.”
6 comments | October 25th, 2008
A great quote by Epic Recording Artist, Tori Amos worth sharing.
“There’s room for everybody on the planet to be creative and conscious if you are your own person. If you’re trying to be like somebody else, then there is isn’t.â€�
I think her artwork is really cool too!!!
3 comments | October 23rd, 2008
The most valuable thing you can make is a mistake – you can’t learn anything from being perfect.
7 comments | October 23rd, 2008
Psychologist Professor Richard Wiseman has designed and constructed a large-scale multi-media space that aims to calm even the most stressed out of minds. To help promote the University of Hertfordshire’s Health and Human Sciences Research Institute Showcase, Wiseman reviewed the scientific research into relaxation, and has created what is being billed as ‘The world’s most relaxing room.’ During the Showcase, which runs from 21-24 October at the University’s de Havilland campus, groups of up to ten visitors at a time will be invited to enter this large and unusual space, lie on soft matting and rest their head on lavender-scented pillows. In each fifteen minute session, people will be bathed in a calming glade-like green light, listen to a specially composed soothing soundtrack, and look at a completely clear artificial blue sky.
“The pace of modern-day life, credit crunch, and financial crisis is making many people feel very stressed and so we have created this space to help them relaxâ€�, noted Professor Wiseman. (more…)
1 comment | October 22nd, 2008
This is an article from independent.co.uk that I found to be very interesting and unfortunately quite long (you all know that I’m not much on reading…LOL). With so many points presented, I decided to post the article in it’s entirety.Â
Doctors can now tell us which habits may extend our lives – and just how much extra time they give us.
By Roger DobsonPeople who are happy, having an active sex life, and who avoid debts, outlive the miserable, abstainers and the poor, as do chocolate eaters, churchgoers and vegetarians. New research shows exactly how many years longer people can live by adopting healthy behaviours – from stopping smoking and losing weight to eating less meat and being positive.
A Harvard University study that monitored 600 people for 60 years shows that seven lifestyle factors are key to determining how well we age – avoiding alcohol abuse, not smoking, having a stable marriage, exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, developing good coping mechanisms and pursuing education.
“Successful ageing isn’t simply a matter of genes or fate. (more…)
1 comment | October 21st, 2008
How does this Sub-Prime mortgage crisis affect you?
1 comment | October 20th, 2008
Very funny skit though…LOL!!!
2 comments | October 19th, 2008
4 comments | October 18th, 2008
 
A microscopic picture of a diamond produced in Mexico using acetone, ethanol, methanol and tequila???
Add comment | October 17th, 2008
A before and after picture of a 15-pound cheese burger that was eaten.
4 comments | October 17th, 2008
First let me say that I think stress is a state of mind and not a state of being. A great quote by Wayne Dyer says, “when you change the way you’re looking at something, what you’re looking at will change.”Â
Although the days of profitable short term investments are long gone , I think the economy is in the midst of announcing a sale on long term investments. There are many long terms investment opportunities out there if you open your mind to them.Â
One example is to (more…)
2 comments | October 16th, 2008
This was a informal meeting of NATO defence ministers in Budapest October 10, 2008. Georgia and NATO carry out an Intensified Dialogue on the countrys membership aspirations.
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1 comment | October 15th, 2008
This is the first episode of the BMT (Business Minds Thinking) Series. Episode 1 features the mega successful, yet very low key artist KAWS.
In the BMT series, the objective is to have a conversation based on the same 3 questions with various people who are successful in their field. The goal is to reveal that behind every success…there is a business mind thinking!
3 comments | October 14th, 2008
I will reveal what this picture is as well as my thoughts tomorrow.
5 comments | October 14th, 2008
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Behind the scenes with me discussing the meaning of some of my art with Jeff Thedore, Jersey Journal’s Arts Editor.
1 comment | October 14th, 2008
This is a $24K 22-carat gold thread mattress and matching $1K 22-carat gold thread pillows made by the Italian firm Magniflex at a luxury goods fair in Shanghai.
2 comments | October 13th, 2008
One of these McDonald’s hamburgers is from 2008 and the other is from 1996. Can you tell the difference between the two? (more…)
4 comments | October 13th, 2008
CLICK HERE to download
I would like say Thank You to Steve and Yesenia over at HipHopStan.com…and of course, You’re Welcome!!! (LOL, I will never get tired of saying that!!!)
Add comment | October 12th, 2008
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CLICK “//Yes, I Understand” ABOVE TO PLAY
What I really enjoy about this game is how it’s extremely simple yet very complicated at the same time…much like life!  Allow me to explain… (more…)
2 comments | October 11th, 2008
I’ve spent most of today reflecting on the last 24 hours of my life. It felt as if I had just walked through a portal to a different reality. What I found to be the most strange was my extreme comfortableness in this new realm. And then it hit me, my outside world was starting to resemble my inside world. (more…)
5 comments | October 10th, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
By JEFF THEODORE
JOURNAL ARTS EDITOR
As young men, Sakiya Sandifer and superstar rapper Kanye West traveled in the same circles while growing up in Chicago. Eight years ago, their paths crossed yet again in New Jersey.
“I was living in Perth Amboy and Kanye was in Hoboken,” says Sandifer. “We created an adult friendship. Later on, I was behind the scenes, helping him get his ideas out.”
This summer, Sandifer, a businessman and writer who at his core defines himself as “a natural thinker,” helped West get his ideas out in a big way co-authoring the rapper’s first book, “Thank You and You’re Welcome,” (self published, $10).
The book, available online, has sold more than 500,000 copies so far.
“We wanted to write it in one voice,” says Sandifer, who now resides and maintains an office in Downtown Jersey City. “We wanted to share with people some of the skill sets and tools we’ve applied to attain success. It’s about getting people to know that it’s up to them to think about building their own houses.” (more…)
Add comment | October 10th, 2008
It’s not too late if you’re in the New York City area & want to catch my one night only preview speaking performance. I was told we have about 20 seats left. WOW…and this is only the beginning!!!
Please rsvp@thegiftagency.com to insure admittance.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2008
Helen Mills Theater
139 West 26th Street (btwn 6th Ave and 7th Ave)
NEW YORK, NY
7pm – 9pm
1 comment | October 8th, 2008
If anyone knows where this street is, please share. I want to do my “Big” movie scene reenactment!!!
1 comment | October 8th, 2008
In a recent issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, doctors at Children’s Hospital in Denver describe how they removed hearts from infants 75 seconds after they stopped. The infants were declared dead of heart failure, even as their hearts, in new bodies, resumed ticking. (more…)
2 comments | October 8th, 2008
This is in no way an endorsement for either candidate, but I think I’ve figured out why there has been such an embrace of Sarah Palin. Like to hear it, well here it goes…not since the so called golden years of “Leave It To Beaver” has there been such an attractive women being this obedient! (more…)
1 comment | October 6th, 2008
