Sunday, July 24, 2011

No Winehouse Autopsy Before Monday




By the CNN Wire Staff

London (CNN) -- An autopsy to determine what killed singer Amy Winehouse will not be scheduled before Monday morning, London's Metropolitan Police said Sunday.

"Inquiries continue into the circumstances of the death," police said in a statement. At this stage, the 27-year-old's death "is being treated as unexplained and there have been no arrests in connection with the incident," police said.

The singer, beloved for her talent but infamous for erratic public behavior, arrests and drug problems, was found dead at her apartment in London on Saturday, police and her publicist confirmed.

Winehouse's family said in a statement Sunday it "has been left bereft by the loss of Amy, a wonderful daughter, sister, niece. She leaves a gaping hole in our lives. We are coming together to remember her and we would appreciate some privacy and space at this terrible time."

"We are trying to come to terms with the death of a dear friend and colleague, the most amazing artist and talent," her management company, Metropolis Music, said Sunday. "We will always remember Amy as a vibrant, funny, caring young woman who made everyone around her feel welcome. We have lost a very special person, part of our family."

Winehouse's soulful, throaty vocals brought the British musician stardom in 2007, but her troubled off-stage life -- chronicled in her Top 10 hit "Rehab" -- won her notoriety. Her death came less than two months after her latest release from a rehabilitation program and weeks after she was booed offstage by disappointed fans in Serbia.

Winehouse died at the same age as four other music legends. Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison each died of drug overdoses when they were 27. Kurt Cobain was 27 when he committed suicide, soon after his release from rehab.

Police were called to Winehouse's Camden Square apartment just after 4 p.m. Saturday in response to report of "a woman found deceased," police said.

"Everyone who is involved with Amy is shocked and devastated," Winehouse spokesman Chris Goodman said. "Our thoughts are with her family and friends."

Her father, MItch, got word of his daughter's death Saturday while in New York preparing for a Monday night show with his band at the Blue Note club, his publicist said. He immediately canceled the performance and caught a flight back to London, the publicist said.

Winehouse's official website on Sunday carried nothing but a black-and-white photo of the singer.

On Saturday, a statement on the site had said Winehouse was "withdrawing from all scheduled performances."

"Rehab," in which she sang "They tried to make me go to rehab, I said no, no, no," helped form the public's view of Winehouse. But she told CNN in a 2007 interview, "I don't care enough about what people think of me to conform to anything."

The London-born singer became a picture of a tattooed teenage rebel after she was expelled from a prestigious performing arts school. Her first album, "Frank," debuted in 2003, when the singer-songwriter was 19.

International success came with her 2007 album "Back To Black." She dominated the 2008 Grammys, winning five awards that night and delivering, via satellite from London, a strong performance of "Rehab."

Winehouse's volatile marriage to Blake Fielder-Civil took a toll on the singer's career. The couple divorced in 2009 after a stormy two years filled by drug addiction and arrests.

Winehouse's parents went public with their efforts to help their daughter, telling the London Telegraph in 2009 that she was on the road to recovery.

"A gradual recovery, which is good," Winehouse's father told the Telegraph. "With slight backward steps -- not drug backward steps, more drink backward steps if you follow my drift. I think that will be the pattern of recovery."

The organization that awards the Grammys issued a statement Saturday calling Winehouse "a dynamic performer and musician who seamlessly blended rock, jazz, pop, and soul and created a sound all her own."

"Her rich, soulful and unique voice reflected her honest songwriting and earned her a devoted fan following, critical acclaim, and the genuine respect and admiration of her musical peers," the Recording Academy statement said. "She will forever be remembered for her immense talent, and her music will live on for generations to come. Our deepest sympathies go out to her family, friends, and fans during this difficult time."


Article Source:http://www.cnn.com/2011/SHOWBIZ/celebrity.news.gossip/07/24/amy.winehouse.dies/index.html?iref=storysearch



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Back To Black -Amy Winehouse






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Saturday, July 23, 2011

Poem Of The Week: Pool Of Love



NEW LOVE/ POOL OF LOVE
By Lori Petersen

I am your pool of love,
Always ready for you to dive in
And swim with me,
To the deepest, darkest corners of my soul.

When I am not with you,
I wait in painful longing,
Hiding my tears in the dew drops
That slowly run down my sides.

When you climb in with me,
I bathe your whole body,
My love caressing you gently
With waters clear and warm.

I am overflowing with emotions for you,
And when I look up through the waves,
Your sunshine sparkles through me,
Creating colorful rainbows in my heart.


Source:http://www.poemsofsoul.com/poemsaboutlove.htm


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Thursday, July 21, 2011

Lyrics Of The Week: The Edge Of Glory



The Edge Of Glory
-Lady Gaga

There ain't no reason you and me should be alone
Tonight, yeah baby
Tonight, yeah baby
I got a reason that you're who should take me home tonight

I need a man that thinks it's right when it's so wrong
Tonight, yeah baby
Tonight, yeah baby
Right on the limits where we know we both belong tonight

It's hard to feel the rush
To push the dangerous
I'm gonna run right to, to the edge with you
Where we can both fall over in love

I'm on the edge of glory
And I'm hanging on a moment of truth
Out on the edge of glory
And I'm hanging on a moment with you
I'm on the edge
The edge
The edge
The edge
The edge
The edge
The edge
I'm on the edge of glory
And I'm hanging on a moment with you
I'm on the edge with you

Another shot before we kiss the other side
Tonight, yeah baby
Tonight, yeah baby
I'm on the edge of something final we call life tonight
Alright, alright
Pull on your shades 'cause I'll be dancing in the flames
Tonight, yeah baby
Tonight, yeah baby
It doesn't hurt 'cause everybody knows my name tonight
Alright, alright

It's hard to feel the rush
To push the dangerous
I'm gonna run right to, to the edge with you
Where we can both fall over in love

I'm on the edge of glory
And I'm hanging on a moment of truth
Out on the edge of glory
And I'm hanging on a moment with you
I'm on the edge
The edge
The edge
The edge
The edge
The edge
The edge
I'm on the edge of glory
And I'm hanging on a moment with you
I'm on the edge with you

I'm on the edge with you

I'm on the edge with you

I'm on the edge of glory
And I'm hanging on a moment of truth
Out on the edge of glory
And I'm hanging on a moment with you
I'm on the edge
The edge
The edge
The edge
The edge
The edge
The edge
I'm on the edge of glory
And I'm hanging on a moment with you
I'm on the edge with you



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Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Cuddling Key To Happy Relationships - for men, says Kinsey Institute study

(Credit: iStockphoto)




(CBS) What's the secret to a long and healthy relationship? Researchers from the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University in Bloomington say cuddling might be key - for men, anyway.

The researchers studied more than 1,000 heterosexual couples from the U.S., Brazil, Germany, Japan, and Spain who were in relationships for an average of 25 years. The study's participants, who were between the ages of 40 and 70, filled out a gender-specific questionnaire on sex and relationship-related topics that the researchers assured them would not be shared with their partner.

One stereotype-shattering result - that men may not want to share with their partners - was that frequent kissing or cuddling predicted relationship happiness for men - but not for women.

Other surprising findings include men were more likely to say they were happy in their relationship than women, and men said it was important that their partners experienced an orgasm during sex.

"We know from other research that being in a long-term relationship has some value to health," study author Dr. Julia Heiman, director of The Kinsey Institute said in a written statement. "Perhaps we can learn more about what makes relationships both sustainable and happy."

While men were more likely to report their happiness, women were more apt to report their sexual satisfaction - but significantly more so if they've been in a relationship for 15 years.

"Possibly, women become more satisfied over time because their expectations change, or life changes with the children grown," Heilman said. "On the other hand, those who weren't so happy sexually might not be married so long."

Which countries boast the happiest and most sexually satisfied couples?

The study found Japanese couples were significantly happier with their relationships than American couples - who were happier than their counterparts from Brazil and Spain. When it comes to sex, the Japanese were more likely to report satisfaction than American couples - especially in men where Japanese men were 2.61 times more sexually satisfied than their American counterparts.
"We recognize that relationship satisfaction and sexual satisfaction may not be the same thing for all couples, and in all cultures," Heiman said in the statement. "Our next step is to understand how one person's health, physical affection and sexual experiences relate to the relationship happiness or sexual satisfaction of his or her partner."


Article Source:http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-20077217-10391704.html



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Thursday, July 14, 2011

How to Resolve Trust Issues in a Relationship



Nobody likes to be fighting with a loved one, but a loss of trust causes serious problems. Trust issues are hard to overcome and often keep popping up. You and your partner must resolve your trust issues if you are to move toward a more healthy relationship.


Instructions:

Talk it out. This seems obvious, but when two people in a relationship talk, it helps if the couple trusts each other. Building trust can be especially hard with someone you're in a relationship with because that person has the power to hurt you. By practicing constant communication and keeping it open and honest, trust can be slowly built, or rebuilt.

Forget the past. Don't hold on to old hurts. Everyone's been hurt, and you need to work through those issues, not hold on to them and shove them in the other person's face. This will only make things worse, and it won't resolve anything. The important thing is to not dwell on the things that happened.

Focus on the present. Don't let your mind think about the bad things that could happen. When you focus on what could be, you're heading down a road that destroys trust. Banish negative thoughts and think about what IS happening, not what could happen.

Take it slowly. Take your relationship day by day and communicate daily as well. Don't expect all of your walls to come crumbling down overnight--it takes work, and time.


Article Source:http://www.ehow.com/how_2314162_resolve-trust-issues-relationship.html



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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Lyrics Of The Week: Fool For You



Fool For You
Cee-lo & Melanie Fiona


Cee-Lo:
YYYYYYYYEAH! AYYYYYYYEEE!
Whats that real, that deep, that burnin, that amazing, unconditional, inseperable LOVE!
That feel like forever, that always emotional but still exceptional LOVE!
Can’t nobody tell me nothin, it is what it is!
ANDDD every mistake you make EYE! EYE! just may forgive!
OHH! Right now! Right now! at this very moment, still love her like I loved her then!
OHH! I love her in and out and up and down and round and round and all ova and all ova again!
Sooo rare they swear that YOUUU! just dont exist!
ANDDD! its only one person I can think of make me feel like this!

Chorus:
I’m a foooooooooool!

Such a fooooooool!
For Youuuuuuuu!

Melanie:
OHH! So sweet, so deep, so real, ooo-wee! GOT DAYUM! thats some powerful stuff!!
OHH! How ya do it, just do do it, keep me coming, baby I cant seem to get enough!
What you do, what you say, makes me wanna LUH LUH luv ya baby, I dont even have a choice!
OHH! and if i did, it still be youuu! cuz you the man among these other boys!
Sweet suga, I surrender, white flag, ohh I wont even put up a fight!
OHH! cuz there aint a dayum thing wrong about this kind of lovin ooo when it feels so right!!
Gonna, write a letter, tell it to my momma and she gone tell the world that I love YOU!

OHH! Some people probably say im crazy but I dont mind being a fool for youuuu!

Chorus:
I’m a foooooool! (Mel: Ima fool) Such a foooool!
(Mel: Such a fool, such a fool, such a fool! )
For youuuuuuu! (Mel: for youuuuuaahhhh)


Breakdown:
I say YEAHHHHHH! YEAHHHHH!
YEAHH! (Mel: YEAHH!)
(Mel: Ima fool baby!)
ooooo chile!
(Mel: ooooooooooooooo!)
Ima fool! (Mel: Ima fool!) Sucha fool!
(Mel: Like a fool!) Ima fool! (Mel: ayeeee ayeee!)
ooo baby! AHohhhh! (Mel: AHohhhh!)
ayee lawd! baby!
(Background: ima fool! ima fool! ima fool! ima fool! ima fool! ima fool!)
For you momma! (Mel: For you daddy!)
Please baby beggin ahhh have mercy on me! (Mel: Pleaseeeee!)
Have mercy! Have a little mercy on me! ooo wee!
(Mel: Show a little mercy baby! uhhh!)
(Mel: AHHHHHHHOH! ooooyeahhh!) oooyeahhh!
For you (Mel: ima fool! Ima fool! IMA FOOL!)




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Monday, July 11, 2011

How to Grow Old Together




If you've been with your partner for a while, maybe the two of you are going through a life transition. Perhaps when you first met, the biggest argument you had was about where to go on Friday night. Now you are ready to take those next steps: getting jobs, houses, pets and paying bills. Following these steps will help you get you and your partner on the right track.


Instructions:

Decide that you want to grow old with your partner, and talk about if you are both ready. If only one person is ready for more responsibility, then it is not going to work. Harboring doubts about your partner makes the process more difficult.


Figure out exactly what "growing old" means for the two of you. Perhaps it means that it is time to have a home and family. Maybe it just means that you accept responsibility for all the things that come with adulthood. Growing old together has different meanings for everyone. Make sure that you and your partner are on the same page.



Make plans and stick to them. Growing old together also means being responsible and trustworthy. Create a calendar of things you want to do and follow through.

Pay your bills on time and be financially stable. Set aside one day a month when you go through all your finances and pay all your bills together.

Spend time with other people together. Do special things together, like going to dinner for dad's birthday or attend a holiday  together.

Practice being respectful of yourselves and others. Stop the petty fighting, put the past behind you and focus on your future together.

Review your progress. Taking control of your behavior and finances are important. If the two of you have been able to help each other toward that goal, then your relationship is healthy.


Article Source:http://www.ehow.com/how_2107556_grow-old-together.html




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Thursday, July 7, 2011

Baby -Ashanti





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Lyrics Of The Week: No One Gonna Love You



No One Gonna Love You
-Jennifer Hudson

Aha! Hmmm! Hmm
I, I, I, I've been through some things,
Please don't hold that against me,
Can't nobody love you like I'm gonna love you
Can't nobody love you like I'm gonna love you
Even though I, I, I still can feel a sting,
No need to second guess me,
Can't nobody love you like I'm gonna love you
Can't nobody love you like I'm gonna love you

See I, I, I, I, I don't mind you
Putting up a little bit of fight, it's alright,
But why run from what's gonna hold you tight
Through any complications, baby, maybe we can start tonight!

I saw the burning that you gave me
Don't care what your ex do,
Ain't nobody love you like I'm gonna love you!
Ain't no one gonna love you, like I'm gonna love you!
And if you dare, don't dare,
Send me straight to voice mail,
Baby I'm just gonna text you,
Hope it ain't no issue, I just gotta let you
Know no one to love you like I'm gonna love you!

See I, I, I, I, I don't mind you
Putting up a little bit of fight, it's alright,
But why run from what's gonna hold you tight
Through any complications, baby, maybe we can start tonight!

Oh, oh, oh!
I could put on everything!
Ain't no one, no, no,
Ain't no one, no, no,
Show you what I could!
Somebody better told you!
Baby, your name's sprung up in every heartbeat!
Ain't no one, no, no,
Ain't no one, no, no,
Show you what I could!

But if you should go down that same road,
You've been before,
You're in reverse, your pain for her, just push yourself for love
But don't you know that you could just let it go?
Don't you know
I, I, I, I've been through some things,
Please don't hold that against me,
Can't nobody love you like I'm gonna love you
Can't nobody love you like I'm gonna love you
Don't you know I, I, I, I, I'm making you this promise,
Catchin' all the rosary
Ain't no one gonna love you, like I'm gonna love you!
Ain't no one gonna love you, like I'm gonna love you!
Oh, oh, oh, oh!

[Ad-libs]



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Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Does He Love You If He Never Keeps a Promise?



By Maura Kelly

You'd think that if a guy really loved you, he'd never break a promise he made to do something for you, right? He'd come over on Saturday to help you hang that print you just got framed like he said he would, instead of having a Bloody Mary-rich brunch with his brother. You wouldn't have to ask him more than once to simply send you a quick text every night to say "Sleep tight" during his long-planned two-week road trip with his best buddy. You wouldn't have to tell him 15 times over the course of a month that he really shouldn't wear those New Balance running shoes when he's doing anything but running. Right?

Wrong. Apparently, as New York Times columnist David Brooks pointed out in a recent piece, people who love us are more likely to break their promises to us than those who don't, according to new research by psychologists Lara Kammrath and Johanna Peetz. "That’s because they are driven by affection to make lavish promises in the first place," Brooks writes. "They really mean it at the time, but lavish promises are the least likely to be kept."

Hmmm. Interesting as the finding was, Brooks' explanation seemed a little flimsy. I wondered if there was more to it than that. I'd think that the people who love us are more likely not to keep certain vows because they don't think have to prove themselves to us, so they let things slide or get a little sloppy. Put another way: They feel more comfortable with us and assume we won't get too upset if they forget some little offer or statement.

I investigated a little more and found out neither Brooks nor I was quite right. After reviewing a few recent reports by Kammrath and Peetz, Heidi Grant Halvorson, Ph.D., wrote in a Psychology Today piece: "In their studies, the researchers found that while feelings of love are quite good at predicting … in-the-moment acts of kindness and generosity, they do a lousy job of predicting the more challenging, longer-term loving behaviors," she wrote. "When it comes to pulling off the latter, they found that it's how conscientious you are, rather than how much in love you are, that predicts success."
In other words, if you're kind of up-tight, obsessive, or simply fastidious about most things, you're going to follow through on promises made to the person you love. If, on the other hand, you're more of a slacker, or a little forgetful, you're less likely to do what you said you would. It has very little to do with love, and a lot to do with personality.

Or, as Halvorson explains it: "Some gestures of love are spontaneous … it occurs to you to do something nice for your partner, and you act on that thought immediately, or in the very near future. Saying 'I love you,' offering a back rub … [or] surprising your girlfriend with a gourmet dinner — these are examples of loving actions that don't require much in the way of forethought, planning, or memory. Other gestures have a much higher degree of what Kammrath and Peetz call 'self-regulatory challenge.' They are harder to perform, often because they have to be maintained over longer periods of time (e.g., remembering to do household chores without being asked, being nice to one's in-laws) or because there is a delay between the thought and the action (remembering to buy … a gift for her birthday next week, keeping a promise to call home during your conference in Las Vegas)."

She concludes that if you're trying to get a sense of how your boyfriend really feels about you, the "smaller, spontaneous acts of love that occur without much forethought are a much better indicator of the depth of his love" than whether or not he remembers your birthday or to take out the trash.


Article Source:http://www.marieclaire.com/sex-love/dating-blog/keeping-promises-in-relationships




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