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iv just completed the prelude from my first collection of peices called “fairy suite” check it out on my M page:

http://myimn.com/profile/bemtevi

lol i wonder what i wrote to earn this

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if u go to my M page : http://myimn.com/profile/bemtevi i will be posting more dramatic chipmunk variations as well as the original show it was from.

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so on saturday i went to this thingy called amtgard (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amtgard) basically a bunch of people dress up as fantasy characters, u know, wizards, knights, bards, assasins etc. and hit each other with foam swords it was fun heres a vid from it:

today im going to post 5 of my favorite engrish photos (expect plenty more). for those of you not familiar with the concept of engrish check out engrish.com. hope you enjoy!

be sure to click the thumbnail and read them.

sadly this is not a philosophical discourse of any sort. but i hope you enjoy it none the less:

What Is Love?

in a world where the innocent are almost completly overrun by the evil and corrupt the good must band together and fight. each bringing to the table their own unique gifts but channeled together in to a force none can withstand.
will you join me?

“M�

http://myimn.com

so today i had my final performance for my piano performance class. i played “mazurka Op. 17 No. 4″ by F. Chopin. i didnt do as well as i had hoped, but not as bad as it could have been. i think most of my mistakes were caused by the fact the i didnt try out that piano before i played. i had no idea how the keys would feel, how sensitive the pedal was, how the piano and room sounded, etc. some of the comments i got were “the pedal was blurry” and “the left had didnt have enough dynamics” and “tuck in your shirt”. i hope itll be all polished by juries.
i also went to a marimba performance today. i was walking into school when i saw robin, my latin percusion sub. he asked me if i wanted to come so i said sure. well, it was absolutely amazing. i talked to the girl who performed after and she was really cool and nice (not to mention and amazing marimbist). if you are not familiar with this instrument, i advise you to check out her site:
http://www.takadanaoko.com
listen to some of the samples she has there. my next performances are friday and saturday im pretty nervous. wish me luck!
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in a world where the innocent are almost completly overrun by the evil and corrupt the good must band together and fight. each bringing to the table their own unique gifts but channeled together in to a force none can withstand.
will you join me?

“M”

http://myimn.com

to anyone who is interested in this, i have just posted a forum on my “M” page. go add your two cents.
Instructions:
1) follow this URL: http://myimn.com/forum/topic/show?id=609359%3ATopic%3A5223
2) If you dont have an “M” account, get one
4) Watch Video
5) Comment

all oppinions welcome.
i have also included a copy of the 99 names of allah

Michael

if anyone can beat question 49 let me know thats where im stuck

The Vision Test

Your results:
You are Sayid Jarrah

Sayid Jarrah 80% Sun Kwon 70% Claire Littleton 64% Mr. Eko 60% Charlie Pace 56% Michael Dawson 48% Hugo “Hurley” Reyes 46% John Locke 45% Shannon Rutherford 40% Boone Carlyle 40% Jin-Soo Kwon 35% Kate Austen 35% James “Sawyer” Ford 29% Ana-Lucia Cortez 28% Dr. Jack Shephard 28% Walt Lloyd 16%

You can take electronic devices apart and see how to fix them. You are good at problem solving and at interrogating people.

Click here to take the Lost Personality Quiz

ok so im finally going to let you guys in. i have recently finished writing a peice called (joue des rabeaux[game of the fairies]) a kinda rough raft midi of it is on My Myspace go check it out, let me know what you think!
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so anyone who has dipped their ears into my itunes and asked me what i like will know that i love this artist Richard bona. (see:http://www.bonatology.com his official website for more info). this video is an example of the magic he makes.

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ya so its random. but i enjoyed it :D:

http://waazdouuug.free.fr/megaman-rhapsody.swf

and the real original one (in embeded video form):

the batizado (baptism) at my capoeira school (ginga mundo) started yesterday. we had a lecture on the word mandinga in capoeira. then after we had a class and roda led by mestre nenel, a son of mestre bimba (the guy who invented capoeira regional the most widely spread type of capoeira) its really cool, im taking my camera today so i can film some of the capoeira angola. i cant wait. im very very excited.

here is an article on mandinga and some interesting concepts in capoeira (taken from http://www.capoeiramichigan.com/Mandinga.html ):

“Different than the literal translation given by the Brazilian Portuguese dictionary, the word Mandinga has its own meaning in the capoeira world. The Aurelio dictionary translates the word mandinga as a “magic” or “spell.” In some sense that meaning applies to capoeira, but in a different context.

Mandinga in the capoeira environment means, amongst many things, the hidden power that one has to disguise their real intention and to trick the opponent. It is a way to invoke some forces to blur the opponent’s vision of reality almost like hypnotizing him/her into a trance-like state so that they can’t see what is coming. It can also be magic, like a trick that confuses and distracts the opponent. However, much more than any of the above meanings.

The word mandinga has a very special meaning as a way of referring to capoeiristas that are very expressive in their game and know how to embellish their jogo* with beautiful and impressive gestures. These gestures are sometimes very theatrical, sometimes like a primitive dance, and sometimes imitate all kinds of animals (e.g. monkey, jaguar, snake, eagle, bull, and many others).

When a capoeirista is reffered to as being a “mandingueiro” it can be considered as one of the highest complements that could be given. It implies that one is experienced and mature with a good sense of humor and yet dangerous and not to be fooled by appearances. Sometimes the word mandinga is also used to imply that someone put a spell on a player and for that he/she can’t play well or is not doing well in some sense. For example, a person might make a comment after realizing that he/she is not having a good day by saying “Jogaram mandinga em mim” meaning “someone put a spell on me” (that’s why I am not succeeding with my endeavors). This meaning is metaphorical but used frequently in a positive way as when we say “ele tem mandinga no jogo” meaning that he has mandinga in his game. In other words, his game is rich and expressive, difficult to figure out, but easy and great to appreciate.

I would risk saying that besides the word capoeira and ginga, the word mandinga must be the next most used word in capoeira songs and literature. This word is intimately related to malícia** and axé*** which are also words of exquisite and intriguing meanings. However, malícia and axé are qualities that can be separated from mandinga, but mandinga can not be separated from them. For in order to have mandinga, you have to have malícia and axé. On the other hand you could have axé or malícia but lack having mandinga. To have mandinga incorporates having axé and malícia as well.

Mandinga is a powerful, meaningful word that helps to rescue the essence of the spirit of capoeira and for that reason, after doing extensive research to find out if there was any group using this name, I decided to use it for our group because to my surprise there were no other Capoeira Mandinga groups in the world. Since in the capoeira world we try not to copy anyone else and instead choose to be creative and unique, the name Mandinga gave us the honor to be associated with the biggest interest I have always had in capoeira, which was to rescue the expression and the spirit of the art.

Axé, Malícia, and muita Mandinga!

Mestre Marcelo

*jogo is the capoeira game

**malícia means among other things having the street smart experience that gives the capoeiristas the cleverness to realize tricky situations that are not very evident yet. It also implies that someone having malícia could be a difficult person to figure out and a potential dangerous opponent.

***axé signifies the life force. It also symbolizes the force we can give or pass on to someone and for that reason we often say axé to people as they are leaving as if we would be saying go with the life force or be with the life force that surrounds you.”

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Author: Jujimufu

Published: Summer 2003

Water is a magic potion, I swear it. It’s also important because it’s the preferred drink of HARDCORE people. Obviously being HARDCORE is a good thing. Note: The word HARDCORE must always be written in capital letters exclusively because it’s very prestigious. In this article I’m going to explain to you it’s secrets and magic properties. I can tell you honestly there was a point in my life when I could not drink it. Training yourself to drink water can be hard if you’re spoiled on wimpy sugar drinks and equally wussy alternatives. Soft drinks are not HARDCORE. Hell, they can’t be if they have the word soft in the name. They are for weak people. So I’ll start by explaining the benefits of water and how it can aid in your tricking career. Then I’ll share with you some ways to convert to a strict water consumer.

Let’s start off with healthy fat loss. An active trickster and athlete will want to minimize his fat intake and body fat ratio for maximum performance. Fat is a great energy source of course, but we want to use that energy not store it. Too much stored fat adds useless weight, and if you have some rolls or paddy legs you’re going to want to get rid of it for obvious reasons such as the following :

You’re slow
You’re fat
You’re ugly
You’re fat
You’re slow
You suck
You’re gay
You waste oxygen
and

You are definitely not HARDCORE!

So if you are wanting to lose weight or use fat more efficiently for energy, water can do this. Water helps the body metabolize fat, but how? The kidneys can’t function properly without enough water to filter them clean. They don’t work to their full capacity when dirty or overloaded. Now, when the kidneys cannot finish all their work some of that load is dumped onto the liver. One of the liver’s primary functions is to burn off stored fat into useable energy. The liver is one bad-ass organ, appreciate the fact that you have one. Anyway, when the liver has it’s job and some of the kidney’s work load then it can’t do this to it’s full potential. So overall, you metabolize less fat and weight loss stops if you don’t get enough pure water. Another useful thing to know - Water naturally suppresses the appetite - You will not be as hungry for un-needed food if you drink ample amounts of it.

Water also helps you use energy more efficiently as I’ve said. The way it does this is because water is PURE! It can help push substances such as waste and chemicals out of your system. Out with the old, in with the new! Also water can help your body absorb vitamins or nutrients more efficiently. Ever hear of the term Water soluble vitamin? Some vitamins can only be absorbed in your body with the aid of water. Any form of liquid can do this but water does this the best because it’s pure as pure can be. Vitamin C for example is a water soluble vitamin.

Water helps your body stay cool when you work out. You sweat a lot when you work out; If you don’t keep your body clean and cool you will become weak, dizzy, or dehydrated. Dehydration, if it grows to moderate or severe levels, can cause the following: Low blood pressure, fainting, convulsions, bloated stomach, fast and weak pulse, skin’s loss of firmness, and heart failure. All that shit sucks, heart failure isn’t cool. So when you workout you will have to drink a nice supply of fluids. The best bet is to combine water with an energy drink when you workout. Also, pour it all over yourself so you’re all slick… Mr. Slick… Slick…

Water helps the body remove toxins. It’s pure so it can absorb the junk inside your body and flush it out! Then you feel fresh and clean! YES! DESTROY THE CRAP STUCK IN MY SYSTEM! WIPE IT OUT!

Water helps you fight colds and other viruses. Combine water with an insane amount of antioxidants, laughter, and rest and you will totally ELIMINATE the disease in your body. It’s also good for preventive measures!

Friends have told me that drinking an ass-load of water can help curb cravings for cigarettes! This is a really cool tip to try if you’re trying to quit smoking.

Water will reduce overall water retention and bloat. For instance, your body always needs a balance of sodium and fluids. If you don’t get enough sodium you will faint or feel incredibly dizzy. If you don’t get enough water your skin retains the rare amounts of water it has making you Look and Feel thick and heavy, wearing you down and decreasing oxygen exchange in the lungs. So if you drink plenty of pure water, your system will regulate this back to normal; Making you feel slimmer, faster, and cleaner.

Lack of water is the #1 cause of daytime fatigue, causing you too feel sluggish and not ready to trick. Drink water and go kick ass!

Increased water intake hydrates your skin keeping it firm and healthy, transforming you into a stunning figure! YEAH!

A 2% drop in body water can trigger short-term memory loss which will make you stupid. You forget little things like your car keys, a date, or maybe you’ll forget it’s raining outside. Drink more and you will remember more, you’ll be more focused and it will make you smarter. ^_^

Water drops cancer rates! Drinking just 5 glasses a day (8 ounces is one glass) decreases your risk of colon cancer by 45%, breast cancer by 79%, and cuts the risk of bladder cancer by 50%! Mwhahaaha!! Cancer is weak, I laugh in it’s face! Cancer is no match for my HARDCORE lifestyle!

Water is a catabolic substance, meaning it actually takes your body energy to digest it and let it go through your system. You lose fat just from drinking it. A cool fact is the colder the water the more calories it burns. To keep your body in homeostasis (balanced function) it actually takes energy to keep your body warm as the cold water goes into your system. You burn 150 calories extra a day just from drinking 1 gallon of icy water.

Water lubricates your joints. Joint pain can decrease with increased water intake. Obviously joint pain is the anti-christ of a trickster…

Among the health benefits I have stated it’s also less expensive and will save you money! It can be very cheap and can make all the difference in the world when you convert. Hell, a soda or Sobe beverage costs $1 or more for 20 ounces. Water is free! Just go out and drink from the hose in your backyard. Drinking from the hose is HARDCORE.

Now that we’ve touched the benefits of drinking water, we’ll discuss how you can change your ways. Let’s start with my own experiences.

When I was younger I was so addicted and accustomed to soda beverages and sugar drinks that I would gag from a single taste of pure water. When I came to mature into a person who valued health and exercise this was going to change, and it was a gradual process of becoming used to it’s taste and feel.

Basically the best way to train yourself to like it is to start working out really hard. If you are visiting this web site you might want to learn tricks or condition yourself to be a better athlete. If you train hard I guarantee that taste won’t matter to you much when you’re gasping for air and collapsing on the ground from fatigue in whatever training you’re doing. You lose liquids from intense activity, and trust me when you’re this tired your body won’t care what form of liquid you put in it. For me it was running. I ran 400 meter sprinting intervals as fast as I could and I pushed myself hard enough that I’d feel like throwing up after running. Do you think I cared that water was bland after doing that? Hell no, I’d just down the whole fucking bottle of water cause I couldn’t really taste anything to begin with, I was too tired and thirsty it didn’t matter to me.

So start training hard and drinking some water in combination with an energy drink during your training. When you’ve gotten used to that start adding water into some meals here and there. That’s all there is to it! If you keep at it and stop drinking other stuff such as soda or high GI drinks on a normal basis your body will accustom itself to the blander liquid. Not to say those other formulations don’t have their place in your diet, cause obviously you need a high glycemic carbohydrate drink post workout with fast proteins for reasons I’m not discussing here cause it would take me all day, but you should almost exclusively drink water overall. It even enhances the taste of a meal. Spaghetti tastes soooooo good with water because you don’t have that glass of tea or coke sitting their taking the emphasis off the main course. Those other beverages are just sugar garbage that spoils your sense of taste with corruption. Definitely not HARDCORE…

Lastly how much water should you drink? Experts have for years stated that 8 glasses a day is enough for the standard individual. 8 glasses is 64 ounces. However, the average individual is not HARDCORE. HARDCORE people need a helluva lot more water! If you are one of those average people you can get your daily supply by drinking 4 (16) ounce bottles. If you’re HARDCORE though you’ll need to down the shit down like crazy because you’ll be losing precious fluids tricking and tearing open street gang members with your bare hands on a daily basis. I hope you realize water intake can vary between the activity levels of individuals.

Once you convert you’ll never go back. The feel is as incredible as the money you save! Be HARDCORE! Drink WATER!

Resources:

http://www.fijiwater.com/site/health_benefits.html
Mrs. Houser’s Food Science class 2002
Local Dietician sources

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Tonight im going to see the lake house with some friends (natalie (my girlfriend), katelyn, and maybe some other people) has anyone seen it? what did you think?

i bought a book yesterday about northern shaolin sword and it recently struck up some questions on the exsistence and nature of chi.

Chi according to google:
The vital force believed in Taoism and other Chinese thought to be inherent in all things. The unimpeded circulation of chi and a balance of its negative and positive forms in the body are held to be essential to good health in traditional Chinese medicine.

in my searches on web forums and martial arts books iv been exposed to many differing oppinions. this article might interest anyone who thinks chi is interesting:

http://www.yiquan.org.uk/art-zz.html

what do you think?

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today is the first day of the last module of my school year. it has gone by so fast. but there is still soooooo much ahead of me. ill be happy when its all over. but of course look back fondly. iv made such great friends here. i highly recomend the insight program: http://www.uscwm.org/insight/index.html (im on the front page see if u can find me :D)
the first lesson is called: “The Enlightenment and Globalization” should be a fun first day.
whats period of history would you live in if you had your choice? and why?

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