Saturday, November 28, 2009

Crazy Images! Love it

Post Apocalyptic NY and Tokyo --- This is dope!

Do you guys ever think about this stuff? Like what would happen, how you'd react, what the world be like? I know everybody's always talking about the end of the world (they actually do it all the time) but it's always an interesting conversation to have with friends.

From: www.gizmodo.com

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Friday, November 27, 2009

People that Inspire (Cassius Clay -- before Ali)

A man who inspires entertainers, fighters, leaders on every level. His bravado, enduring spirit, ability to connect to generations is unparalleled. His face and voice is timeless. Here are some great shots of him before he converted to the Muslim faith and changed his name to who we now know as Muhammad Ali. (I might name my kid Cassius...awesome name! And look at him runnin that suit! lol)

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Def Poetry Jam (Talib)

Talib Kweli...This guy puts words together like a true poet. He uses the phrase "Wordsmith", no better way to put it.



"...So it all sounds the same to me, but when they say ones right and the others wrong it all sounds like game to me..."

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A War defined with Words

I was born in Lebanon. I have a large family there. I have an even larger family all over the world. The country of Lebanon has been under siege for many years. Wars over land, cultural misunderstanding, money and greed.

A couple years ago Lebanon and Israel clashed once again. In 2006 this "war" displaced more then 1,000,000 Lebanese and nearly 400,000-500,000 Israelis. It lasted 34 days in the South border of Lebanon but the Lebanese people were at the will of a private militia group that is Lebanese bread but has separated its people in half. The ones who believe the Hezbollah is helping them and the others that think they are paralyzing the country. Regardless, this war took a much higher tole on Lebanon then it did to Israel. This video I came across a while back says a lot. Very introspective, deep and emotional. Check it out



Learn more about the war if you'd like here.

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A book to add to your collection (if you even have a collection)


I used to be that guy that looks for pictures in books. Seriously, I hated reading, but after reading this book it drove me to WANT to read. I look forward to finding content that makes me think, that pushes me to want more.

The way Malcolm Gladwell breaks information down, analyzes simple issues and wraps it up at the end of each chapter is genius. I don't know him, (tried to meet him, his publicist actually replied and said he was to busy. But that was cool right? lol)

Enjoy! --- The Tipping Point

PS...Outliers was awesome as well. Any of his books is worth it.

Peace/Love

Why would you be here? Who is me?

I think I'm a vet at surfing the net. I've done it for many years now and at this moment in time...I tend to run into the same story. Celebrity news, gossip, regurgitated information, photo bombs (which I love), etc. I am seldom to find enough information that moves me. Nothing with true substance. I believe inspiration is an indelible quality and necessity we need to advance. I'm not saying your going to find all that, but you'll find some of it.

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Me...is you. Inspiredbyme is inspirational content whether pictures, videos, stories, events, texts...whatever I can find that inspires me...I'm posting it. If you think you have something, send it to over! Hope you come back for your "daily dose of inspiration."

Peace/Love .... Enjoy!

-Wael "L"