"Last Night I Dreamt of Brad Pitt...": Why America is Sleeping with Celebrities
You don't have to stand out on Sunset Boulevard to catch a glimpse of a celebrity. Just close your eyes. Because chances are one out of four that one will show up in your dreams, says Josie Brown, author of "Last Night I Dreamt of Cosmopolitans: The Modern Girl's Dream Dictionary" [St. Martin's Griffin, May 2005].
Her book explains dream symbolism in terms that the hip fashionista readily comprehends: celebrities, pop culture trends, relationship angst, fashion brands?and of course, designer shoes.
That makes perfect sense, says Brown, considering that, on any given day, we are bombarded with hundreds of images?and the majority of those images feature celebrities." "Last year alone, during an average week Britney Spears got over 11,000 column inches of gossipy tidbits written about her, and Jennifer Lopez got over 5,000 inches," explains Brown. "Just think about it: there were more than 450 movies released last year starring people we idolize, and about thirty entertainment magazines staring up at us from newsstands to check-out counters. Not only that, but celebs have been popping up on the covers of general consumer magazines, too. Why? Because celebrity covers often sell far better than general news. And considering that we dream about 136,000 times in a lifetime?at least 87,000 hours worth?it's no wonder that our dreams are the stage for the most popular people on the planet." While many of the topics mentioned in the book are everyday items (such as fruit, cell phones), everyday incidents (driving, getting fired) and people we know intimately (your mother, brother, or ex-boyfriend), Brown also gives definitions to many A-listers who may co-star in your dreams, such as Gwyneth Paltrow, George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Matt Damon, Paris Hilton, Nicole Kidman, Renee Zellweger, and Tom Cruise.
Unlike most dream dictionaries, which are most filled with psychological interpretations and tout answers to mystic symbolism, Brown gives a more humorous take on the book's many subjects. For example, her definition for "running" ?an indication that it's time to shake up your life?changes its meaning when the dream includes Manolo Blahnik shoes.
"At that point, this dream is always cut short, as you are awakened by your own screams from leg muscle cramps, the result of running in wobbly but fashionable shoes."So, what exactly does it mean to dream about Brad Pitt? "It's an indication that you have a crush on your girlfriend's significant other?a guy who, up until now, was viewed as the unattainabale perfect guy--which is probably why you also blush whenever he's around, and laugh too loudly at his jokes. Of course, these dreams may have become more prevalent since the break-up of Jennifer and Brad, particularly if your intuition tells you that your friend's relationship is rocky as well. In this case, it may not work out for your friend, but it might work out just fine for you.".
To the Suffering Church
A Wise PreacherBecause the preacher was wise, he taught the people knowledge; yea,he gave good heed, and sought out, and set "in order" many proverbs. Eccles. 12:9Let all things be done decently and "in order". 1 Cor. 14:40When passages are explained or even quoted "in order",as per our understanding (in our own language),their original intent cannot be missed.(example to follow)~ To the Suffering Church ~Turn Down the Oven1 Corinthians 12:18, 22-26Just because one's comely parts have 'no need' does not mean those, whose service seems less comely, do not have purpose, too.
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Chinese Gooseberries and Oprah?
Oprah and Harpo Productions, consistently reap awe-inspiring progress and record-breaking profits even after 25 years. While Oprah consistently soars with stellar growth, the rest of the industry seems to stumble, tumble or even disappear. So, just what is it about Oprah that has her consistently reaping hilacious growth for more than two decades and still remain fresh and vivacious as ever? Oprah Winfrey has reinvented herself so smoothly, so successfully and with such precision, very few have consciously noticed! I believe Oprah is aware of the fact that annuals are-by nature-dormant for seasons at a time. She innovatively capitalizes on this truth and remains a "perennial classic."You Grow, Girl! Oprah consistently manifests phenomenal growth professionally, intellectually, spiritually, financially and socially every "season" of her year. Whereas others, seem content to rely primarily on the harvest of their "falls." Oprah is not only acutely aware of her environment, but she plans...
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Greenforgood.com Offers Eco-friendly Gifts for Holiday Shoppers
Edmonds, WA (ContentDesk) November 3, 2005 -- Online holiday shoppers interested in buying green this season are traveling to Greenforgood.com, a start-up company offering a wide selection of organic and environmentally friendly products.Launched in August, the new online retailer is already generating traffic of thousands to its web site, www.greenforgood.com. This promises to be one of the most green holiday seasons ever, said David R. Kaufer, Green for Good chief executive. Consumers are becoming more aware of the wide range of environmentally friendly gift choices available and are choosing to purchase these products Greenforgood.com is the first company to bring a variety of natural, healthy, environmentally friendly and organic products from different companies together on one central web site giving consumers one-stop shopping for green products. The company showcases more than 2,000 products from more than 30 merchants....
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Saving the World at Home and Abroad...with a Basket
(ContentDesk) November 24 2003--Can a basket save the world?
"No, but it's a start." says Christine Ansorge, owner of Button Aprons.
Button Aprons has challenged itself to sell 500 Homekeeping Baskets by Christmas in order to raise the 5,000 dollars necessary to donate a gift ark of animals through Heifer International.
Heifer International take a unique approach to solving the problem of world hunger, instead of milk they give the hungry a cow or a goat or a water buffalo, and with the animal comes training in the best care of the animal and the environment to ensure long-term success.
This simple approach has successfully lifted people out of poverty in 115 countries for more than 50 years.
???The Homekeeping Basket is willow basket filled with goodies for making a house homey.
One of the "Cheryl" style aprons turns ordinary women into domestic goddesses with its cheery red and white check and its detachable bib.
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