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Saturday, June 27, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Alcazar "Burning"
I'm totally featuring this song--it's potentially the best song written. And I LOVE the outfits. Enjoy.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
This Week in Unnecessary Censorship
Sorry I'm late (Vince) in posting another edition in This Week in Unnecessary Censorship. Enjoy!
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Things Steven Shyne Couldn't Give A Shit About
Have you ever just, like, been tired of hearing about something? When you see it on newspapers, web pages, in your mailbox, on your tv or in your vicinity in any shape or form a flood of emotions overwhelms thee? It's like anger, pain, disgust, annoyance, loathing and boredom all wrapped in a ribbon of ridiculousness that's dipped into a vat of "why are we still taking about this?" Here's my list du mois; let the countdown begin:
5. The Frickin' Hills: Lauren Conrad, Heidi & Spencer, etc.
These little brats sure push my buttons--they are famous for nothing! They aren't actors, they certainly aren't singers (Heidi), not dancers, and not movie stars (not stars of anything other than their own egos). They are famous for filming this show and then lying about it's authenticity. The world would be a better place sans the Hills et al. Sure this is their fifteen minutes of fame, but I say tick tock. (And don't get me started on the fact that MTV doesn't play music videos, but that's another rant entirely.)
4. Frickin' GM in Chapter 11
As quoted in "No Shit" magazine: "Duh!" They were a lousy company with a bad product that the majority of consumers would prefer not to drive and that they (here's the nail in the coffin) refused to do anything about. If the trend is smaller, more fuel efficient cars and hybrid technology, don't come out with a new Hummer that gets 14 miles to the gallon. Their downfall is their stubbornness and resistance to adapt to market changes. RIP.
3. Frickin' Swine Flu
This one is almost out the door already, but it has to be mentioned. Notice how quickly and intensely this pandemic and pandemonium swept across the world's media outlets? Mexico was basically an infestation, the US was next and people are going to be dropping like flies. IT'S STILL JUST THE FLU. Sure a couple of people died, in the US an infant and a very elderly, sickly woman: people who would have died from any old flu--because that's exactly what it was!
2. Frickin' Adam Lambert Coming Out of the Closet
I don't know what cave these people are hiding in but, umm... let me quote "Duh!" Magazine, "No Shit." He kisses men, wears eyeliner, dresses in drag and he's gay? Color me shocked. There's more to this story than him simply coming out of the closet too. It's clearly evident that Adam Lambert has more talent in his left pinky than Kris Allan does in his whole being. I LOVE KRIS ALLAN, don't get me wrong. He has charm, he's adorable, and he's talented enough. He's precious and clean and safe and that's why he won American Idol... that's why Taylor Hicks won (to no future success) and Ruben Studdard (who just filed bankruptcy and was dropped from his label). The point I am making is that according to a recent Pop Eater poll, people are "surprised". Another poll says that a staggering amount (12 - 15%) would have voted differently having known he was gay. WHAT? Regardless of sexuality, candid or discrete, Adam is uber talented, and he will prove himself in the future. This I'm sure.
so you want to really know what chaps my ass...
1. Frickin' Jon and Kate Plus Media
There are soo many things that rub me the wrong way with this. Firstly, Jon cheated on Kate, well, because she's a bitch. AND WHO WOULDN'T BE when raising 8 kids while being videotaped around the clock for years on end. Secondly, isn't it a LITTLE fishy that the story of him cheating broke RIGHT before the season premiere of their show which was scheduled within WEEKS of her book to hit shelves ALL KNOWING that the first episode has footage of them having a rift in their relationship which means he would have to have cheated at the beginning of the season, say, around January? FISHY FISHY. I like their show, rather, I liked their show, when it was about the kids and all the fun adventures a family of 8 went through. Now, literally, it's about Jon and Kate and the paparazzi and their marital issues and who gives a god damn shit? I don't.
5. The Frickin' Hills: Lauren Conrad, Heidi & Spencer, etc.
These little brats sure push my buttons--they are famous for nothing! They aren't actors, they certainly aren't singers (Heidi), not dancers, and not movie stars (not stars of anything other than their own egos). They are famous for filming this show and then lying about it's authenticity. The world would be a better place sans the Hills et al. Sure this is their fifteen minutes of fame, but I say tick tock. (And don't get me started on the fact that MTV doesn't play music videos, but that's another rant entirely.)
4. Frickin' GM in Chapter 11
As quoted in "No Shit" magazine: "Duh!" They were a lousy company with a bad product that the majority of consumers would prefer not to drive and that they (here's the nail in the coffin) refused to do anything about. If the trend is smaller, more fuel efficient cars and hybrid technology, don't come out with a new Hummer that gets 14 miles to the gallon. Their downfall is their stubbornness and resistance to adapt to market changes. RIP.
3. Frickin' Swine Flu
This one is almost out the door already, but it has to be mentioned. Notice how quickly and intensely this pandemic and pandemonium swept across the world's media outlets? Mexico was basically an infestation, the US was next and people are going to be dropping like flies. IT'S STILL JUST THE FLU. Sure a couple of people died, in the US an infant and a very elderly, sickly woman: people who would have died from any old flu--because that's exactly what it was!
2. Frickin' Adam Lambert Coming Out of the Closet
I don't know what cave these people are hiding in but, umm... let me quote "Duh!" Magazine, "No Shit." He kisses men, wears eyeliner, dresses in drag and he's gay? Color me shocked. There's more to this story than him simply coming out of the closet too. It's clearly evident that Adam Lambert has more talent in his left pinky than Kris Allan does in his whole being. I LOVE KRIS ALLAN, don't get me wrong. He has charm, he's adorable, and he's talented enough. He's precious and clean and safe and that's why he won American Idol... that's why Taylor Hicks won (to no future success) and Ruben Studdard (who just filed bankruptcy and was dropped from his label). The point I am making is that according to a recent Pop Eater poll, people are "surprised". Another poll says that a staggering amount (12 - 15%) would have voted differently having known he was gay. WHAT? Regardless of sexuality, candid or discrete, Adam is uber talented, and he will prove himself in the future. This I'm sure.
so you want to really know what chaps my ass...
1. Frickin' Jon and Kate Plus Media
There are soo many things that rub me the wrong way with this. Firstly, Jon cheated on Kate, well, because she's a bitch. AND WHO WOULDN'T BE when raising 8 kids while being videotaped around the clock for years on end. Secondly, isn't it a LITTLE fishy that the story of him cheating broke RIGHT before the season premiere of their show which was scheduled within WEEKS of her book to hit shelves ALL KNOWING that the first episode has footage of them having a rift in their relationship which means he would have to have cheated at the beginning of the season, say, around January? FISHY FISHY. I like their show, rather, I liked their show, when it was about the kids and all the fun adventures a family of 8 went through. Now, literally, it's about Jon and Kate and the paparazzi and their marital issues and who gives a god damn shit? I don't.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Wild Wonders
This is a bit of an old post that I forgot to put up, but enjoyable enough that I wanted to post it. Back in May some of the team from my work took a field trip to this fantastic place called Wild Wonders. I was one of the few that went.
Wild Wonders is a licensed and insured wildlife education organization that travels throughout the United States, providing exotic animals and animal trainers for shows, parties and events. They have a facility in Fallbrook which is about an hour-and-a-half north of San Diego. At this facility they house a beautiful collection of animals from all across the globe. They are not a zoo, it's a private company that takes animals in that were abandoned, abused, abducted or planned to be tested upon. They strive to provide the utmost in care for these animals; from diet and nutrition and affection training to behavioral enrichment. All of their 120 animal ambassadors came to them from other educational facilities, were confiscated/reliquished as they were illegal pets, or non-releasable native wildlife. NONE HAVE BEEN TAKEN FROM THE WILD. I took some of this info from their website--for more information visit www.wildwonders.org
Onto my experience. First we arrive and they want to introduce us to Victor the Cheetah. He was in a very large enclosure--probably the same size as the Wild Animal Park's exhibit space. He came right up to the trainers and started rubbing against the fence and purring. A Cheetah purr is very, VERY loud. It's cute still, but it's a little intimidating. Just a little. We got to reach in and pet him and he loved it. We talked about animal conservation and how there are some 2,000 cheetahs, and if measures aren't made to protect and support the cheetah population, there might not be a population to protect in the near future. Anyway I'll get off my soapbox and continue. Victor was great. Loved him. Next we saw their other cats, a bobcat and two Siberian Lynx. The lynx were very lovey and social, where as the bobcat literally growled at me. I was the last to leave this are and as I walked by him he gave out a very loud but harmless growl.
Next was my personal favorite--binturongs! Binta-wha? Whoozi-rang? No--binturong. Binturongs are probably one of my favorite animals. Per Wikipedia:
visit wikipedia's page on the binturong for more information.
We didn't get to touch them but I sure wanted to. I wanted to crawl in there with them and bite their little ears and kiss him on the face! I think they would have not have enjoyed that and would have demonstrated their dislike in a number of ways.... I digress.
Now that I hit the high note, I'll summarize everything else up quickly; next we saw a myriad of foxes. They were so cute! We saw a tortoise and alligators and snakes and lizards. They were not as cute. There were some beautiful (and loud) birds. They were loud. We also saw a hedgehog (that I got to pet!), chinchillas, rabbits, and some little monkeys. All were very cute.
It was a good day. Very cool. Signing off.
Wild Wonders is a licensed and insured wildlife education organization that travels throughout the United States, providing exotic animals and animal trainers for shows, parties and events. They have a facility in Fallbrook which is about an hour-and-a-half north of San Diego. At this facility they house a beautiful collection of animals from all across the globe. They are not a zoo, it's a private company that takes animals in that were abandoned, abused, abducted or planned to be tested upon. They strive to provide the utmost in care for these animals; from diet and nutrition and affection training to behavioral enrichment. All of their 120 animal ambassadors came to them from other educational facilities, were confiscated/reliquished as they were illegal pets, or non-releasable native wildlife. NONE HAVE BEEN TAKEN FROM THE WILD. I took some of this info from their website--for more information visit www.wildwonders.org
Onto my experience. First we arrive and they want to introduce us to Victor the Cheetah. He was in a very large enclosure--probably the same size as the Wild Animal Park's exhibit space. He came right up to the trainers and started rubbing against the fence and purring. A Cheetah purr is very, VERY loud. It's cute still, but it's a little intimidating. Just a little. We got to reach in and pet him and he loved it. We talked about animal conservation and how there are some 2,000 cheetahs, and if measures aren't made to protect and support the cheetah population, there might not be a population to protect in the near future. Anyway I'll get off my soapbox and continue. Victor was great. Loved him. Next we saw their other cats, a bobcat and two Siberian Lynx. The lynx were very lovey and social, where as the bobcat literally growled at me. I was the last to leave this are and as I walked by him he gave out a very loud but harmless growl.
Next was my personal favorite--binturongs! Binta-wha? Whoozi-rang? No--binturong. Binturongs are probably one of my favorite animals. Per Wikipedia:
The Binturong (Arctictis binturong), also known as the Asian Bearcat, the Palawan Bearcat, or simply the Bearcat, is a species of the family Viverridae, which includes the civets and genets. It is neither a bear nor a cat, and the real meaning of the original name is lost, as the local language that gave it is extinct[3]. Its natural habitat is in trees of forest canopy in rainforest of Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.[1]
It is nocturnal and sleeps on branches. It eats primarily fruit, but also has been known to eat eggs, shoots, leaves, and small animals, such as rodents or birds. Deforestation has greatly reduced its numbers. When cornered, the Binturong can be vicious. The Binturong can make chuckling sounds when it seems to be happy and utter a high-pitched wail if annoyed. The Binturong can live over 20 years in captivity; one has been recorded to have lived almost 26 years.visit wikipedia's page on the binturong for more information.
We didn't get to touch them but I sure wanted to. I wanted to crawl in there with them and bite their little ears and kiss him on the face! I think they would have not have enjoyed that and would have demonstrated their dislike in a number of ways.... I digress.
Now that I hit the high note, I'll summarize everything else up quickly; next we saw a myriad of foxes. They were so cute! We saw a tortoise and alligators and snakes and lizards. They were not as cute. There were some beautiful (and loud) birds. They were loud. We also saw a hedgehog (that I got to pet!), chinchillas, rabbits, and some little monkeys. All were very cute.
It was a good day. Very cool. Signing off.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Auto-Tune the News!
Check it out, short-ay. They've taken the news, auto-tuned it and made amazing hip hop newsie bluesie beat boxie sounds for us to enjoy. Shortay.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
This Week in Unnecessary Censorship
Another episode of "This Week in Unnecessary Censorship." Enjoy.
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