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Ekman on Darwin and Heroic Compassion
Friday, December 4, 2009
Thursday, December 3, 2009
See No Evil...
N.C. State fans react to a foul against the Wolfpack during second-half action. Northwestern defeated N.C. State, 65-53 on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at the RBC Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.
This is one of those pictures that I love to see. High emotions usually bring out the best expressions.
First the fan in the middle, covering his ear because he doesn't like what he has heard (the whistle,) and hand over his forehead as he comprehends what has just happened. By placing his hand on his forehead it has served the purpose of a momentary eye block, and is a pacifying touch to his head, and at the same time signifies thought is occurring. His mouth has dropped open which is subtle surprise.
The fan to the right in the picture is showing us full surprise, while the other fan is showing us wonderment; and a tongue jut, and is generally saying with his expressions that he enjoys the competition and the higher stakes that the foul has created..◦
Amanda Knox's Trial is Almost Over... Want to Read Her Statement to the Police?
PERUGIA, ITALY - DECEMBER 03: Defendant Amanda Knox (R) arrives at the Meredith Kercher trial for the closing arguments on December 3, 2009 in Perugia, Italy. Amanda Knox and her former Italian boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito are charged with the murder of British student Meredith Kercher in Perugia on November 1, 2007. Jury deliberations begin on December 4, with a verdict expected either that evening or the following day.
Transcript of Amanda Knox's handwritten statement to police on the evening of November 6, the day she was arrested:
This is very strange, I know, but really what happened is as confusing to me as it is to everyone else. I have been told there is hard evidence saying that I was at the place of the murder of my friend when it happened. This, I want to confirm, is something that to me, if asked a few days ago, would be impossible.
I know that Raffaele has placed evidence against me, saying that I was not with him on the night of Meredith's murder, but let me tell you this. In my mind there are things I remember and things that are confused. My account of this story goes as follows, despite the evidence stacked against me:
On Thursday November 1 I saw Meredith the last time at my house when she left around 3 or 4 in the afternoon. Raffaele was with me at the time. We, Raffaele and I, stayed at my house for a little while longer and around 5 in the evening we left to watch the movie Amelie at his house. After the movie I received a message from Patrik [sic], for whom I work at the pub "Le Chic". He told me in this message that it wasn't necessary for me to come into work for the evening because there was no one at my work.
Now I remember to have also replied with the message: "See you later. Have a good evening!" and this for me does not mean that I wanted to meet him immediately. In particular because I said: "Good evening!" What happened after I know does not match up with what Raffaele was saying, but this is what I remember. I told Raffaele that I didn't have to work and that I could remain at home for the evening. After that I believe we relaxed in his room together, perhaps I checked my email. Perhaps I read or studied or perhaps I made love to Raffaele. In fact, I think I did make love with him.
However, I admit that this period of time is rather strange because I am not quite sure. I smoked marijuana with him and I might even have fallen asleep. These things I am not sure about and I know they are important to the case and to help myself, but in reality, I don't think I did much. One thing I do remember is that I took a shower with Raffaele and this might explain how we passed the time. In truth, I do not remember exactly what day it was, but I do remember that we had a shower and we washed ourselves for a long time. He cleaned my ears, he dried and combed my hair.
One of the things I am sure that definitely happened the night on which Meredith was murdered was that Raffaele and I ate fairly late, I think around 11 in the evening, although I can't be sure because I didn't look at the clock. After dinner I noticed there was blood on Raffaele's hand, but I was under the impression that it was blood from the fish. After we ate Raffaele washed the dishes but the pipes under his sink broke and water flooded the floor. But because he didn't have a mop I said we could clean it up tomorrow because we (Meredith, Laura, Filomena and I) have a mop at home. I remember it was quite late because we were both very tired (though I can't say the time).
The next thing I remember was waking up the morning of Friday November 2nd around 10am and I took a plastic bag to take back my dirty cloths to go back to my house. It was then that I arrived home alone that I found the door to my house was wide open and this all began. In regards to this "confession" that I made last night, I want to make clear that I'm very doubtful of the verity of my statements because they were made under the pressures of stress, shock and extreme exhaustion. Not only was I told I would be arrested and put in jail for 30 years, but I was also hit in the head when I didn't remember a fact correctly. I understand that the police are under a lot of stress, so I understand the treatment I received.
However, it was under this pressure and after many hours of confusion that my mind came up with these answers. In my mind I saw Patrik in flashes of blurred images. I saw him near the basketball court. I saw him at my front door. I saw myself cowering in the kitchen with my hands over my ears because in my head I could hear Meredith screaming. But I've said this many times so as to make myself clear: these things seem unreal to me, like a dream, and I am unsure if they are real things that happened or are just dreams my head has made to try to answer the questions in my head and the questions I am being asked.
But the truth is, I am unsure about the truth and here's why:
1. The police have told me that they have hard evidence that places me at the house, my house, at the time of Meredith's murder. I don't know what proof they are talking about, but if this is true, it means I am very confused and my dreams must be real.
2. My boyfriend has claimed that I have said things that I know are not true. I KNOW I told him I didn't have to work that night. I remember that moment very clearly. I also NEVER asked him to lie for me. This is absolutely a lie. What I don't understand is why Raffaele, who has always been so caring and gentle with me, would lie about this. What does he have to hide? I don't think he killed Meredith, but I do think he is scared, like me. He walked into a situation that he has never had to be in, and perhaps he is trying to find a way out by disassociating himself with me.
Honestly, I understand because this is a very scary situation. I also know that the police don't believe things of me that I know I can explain, such as:
1. I know the police are confused as to why it took me so long to call someone after I found the door to my house open and blood in the bathroom. The truth is, I wasn't sure what to think, but I definitely didn't think the worst, that someone was murdered. I thought a lot of things, mainly that perhaps someone got hurt and left quickly to take care of it. I also thought that maybe one of my roommates was having menstral [sic] problems and hadn't cleaned up. Perhaps I was in shock, but at the time I didn't know what to think and that's the truth. That is why I talked to Raffaele about it in the morning, because I was worried and wanted advice.
2. I also know that the fact that I can't fully recall the events that I claim took place at Raffaele's home during the time that Meredith was murdered is incriminating. And I stand by my statements that I made last night about events that could have taken place in my home with Patrik, but I want to make very clear that these events seem more unreal to me that what I said before, that I stayed at Raffaele's house.
3. I'm very confused at this time. My head is full of contrasting ideas and I know I can be frustrating to work with for this reason. But I also want to tell the truth as best I can. Everything I have said in regards to my involvement in Meredith's death, even though it is contrasting, are the best truth that I have been able to think.
[illegible section]
I'm trying, I really am, because I'm scared for myself. I know I didn't kill Meredith. That's all I know for sure. In these flashbacks that I'm having, I see Patrik as the murderer, but the way the truth feels in my mind, there is no way for me to have known because I don't remember FOR SURE if I was at my house that night. The questions that need answering, at least for how I'm thinking are:
1. Why did Raffaele lie? (or for you) Did Raffaele lie?
2. Why did I think of Patrik?
3. Is the evidence proving my pressance [sic] at the time and place of the crime reliable? If so, what does this say about my memory? Is it reliable?
4. Is there any other evidence condemning Patrik or any other person?
3. Who is the REAL murder [sic]? This is particularly important because I don't feel I can be used as condemning testimone [sic] in this instance.
I have a clearer mind that I've had before, but I'm still missing parts, which I know is bad for me. But this is the truth and this is what I'm thinking at this time. Please don't yell at me because it only makes me more confused, which doesn't help anyone. I understand how serious this situation is, and as such, I want to give you this information as soon and as clearly as possible.
If there are still parts that don't make sense, please ask me. I'm doing the best I can, just like you are. Please believe me at least in that, although I understand if you don't. All I know is that I didn't kill Meredith, and so I have nothing but lies to be afraid of.
[END]
What do you think? I just found this online and I'm reading it myself and still examining the statement, so I have no comment at this time.◦
Kelly Rutherford and Her Hands
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 22: Kelly Rutherford attends The Cinema Society, Details and DKNY screening of 'Brothers' at the SVA Theater on November 22, 2009 in New York City.
Kelly knows a little about the hands and where to keep them. If you watch movies you will notice you hardly ever see an actor on screen without also seeing their hands. We subconsciously feel uncomfortable when we do not see hands, in past centuries an unseen hand could contain a weapon. Funny how that translates to modern times with our movies and on the red carpet...◦
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Matt Damon Attends Museum Of The Moving Image Salutes Clint Eastwood
NEW YORK - DECEMBER 01: Actor Matt Damon attends the Museum of The Moving Image salutes Clint Eastwood at 583 Park on December 1, 2009 in New York City.
Take a look at the intensity in the eyes and how the eyebrows have slightly moved downward and together. Also take a look at his facial expression. What we see here is subtle anger in his eyes, and his facial expression is showing a lack of respect for this particular photographer. It is like he is about to say, "Come on guy, not this again."
Paparazzi?!?!? It is likely Matt has dealt with this photographer in the past.◦
The Hair Flip
From this
to this...
Nov 22 2009
The 2009 American Music Awards - Arrivals held at The Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California on November 22nd, 2009.
Tossing the hair over the shoulders or away from the face is a sure sign of attraction. It draws attention to the hair and is a way for the woman to both preen and get exposure to the object of her interest. Placing the hand over the heart is a sign to signify care/love. Since it is happening on the red carpet of the American Music Awards it is probably choreographed; but it gets good grades.◦
Medvedev attends Congress of Russian Compatriots Abroad
MOSCOW, RUSSIA. DECEMBER 1, 2009. Russia's Supreme Mufti, Talgat Tajuddin (R), and the chairman of Russia's Congress of Jewish Organizations, Rabbi Zinovy Kogan, in conversation at the 2009 Congress of Russian Compatriots Abroad, at Moscow's House of the Trade Unions.
Russian's, especially from positions of power and influence, generally use more aggressive and powerful gestures as we see in this photo. Closed fist and the stare down are obviously strong actions.
What is also interesting about this picture is the reaction, pierced lips (with compresssion) to the point dimples are showing and lack of eye contact or turning his torso towards the Rabbi are saying that he is avoiding interaction and is a dismissive in nature.◦
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
How to take a Drink of Wine to Attract Sexual Attention at the Bar
I had a friend (who happens to be a girl) told me about this new show, it is about a bunch of guys who are playing fantasy football in the same league, I like it. I will warn you it is for mature audiences because of the sophomoric, college feel of the jokes.
The video is short, but it works because she is showing her tongue in a sexual way, and even though it is only for a split second, it could work for you. I am sure it was consciously done.◦
Police Video: Dalia Dippolito Case
Police started an investigation July 31 after a tipster informed them that the woman, was trying to have her husband killed.
An undercover police officer posing as a hit man met with Dippolito. Police taped the meetings.
At the faked crime scene, Dippolito sobbed, appearing inconsolable with grief. But Michael Dippolito wasn't dead; he was hidden away as investigators showed his wife a fake crime scene before arresting her.
They taped the notification, do you see any hotspots?◦
Father and Daughter Bond over Mom's Spinach
Both are showing disgust, but also look at the dad who is piercing his lips... he knows he cannot be a good parent by saying anything at this point.◦
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