2008 has been great. I bought a camera and I'm loving every minute of it. Well here are some websites that have collected the best photos from '08. I posted my favorite.
Lightning bolts appear above and around the Chaiten volcano as seen from Chana, some 30 kms (19 miles) north of the volcano, as it began its first eruption in thousands of years, in southern Chile May 2, 2008. Cases of electrical storms breaking out directly above erupting volcanoes are well documented, although scientists differ on what causes them. Picture taken May 2, 2008. (REUTERS/Carlos Gutierrez)
Maite Perroni (Mexican) has gained international popularity as a member of the group RBD.
My favorite women on Earth seem to all come from south of the border. Especially Brazil or Argentina, but I've got to give it up to Mexico for Maite. Not only is she short (short = cute) and talented but she holds her own in a pop group full of beautiful women.
This is seriously one of the weirdest commercials I have ever seen. I was so freaked out that I had trouble sleeping. All you cat people. Please tell me its weird.
I'm not even going to post this on my blog but I will just link you to PhillyD's page so you can watch it. NOT SAFE FOR WORK. Believe me.
"Foreign Commercials, ARE THE BEST! I want to meet the guy who thought of this commercial, or to at least have been there during the pitch. Ok…..so when I think washing machines…..its EPIC….you know what else is EPIC? ….ummm Hundreds of naked women skydiving in the shape of letters and numbers. The commercial is to advertise a Siemens washing machine for 4,999.00 DKK, or about $900." WOW, NSFW Commercial -- PhillyD TV
Growing up I had three favorite super heroes: Spider-Man, Batman and Wolverine. Whenever we played X-Men or whenever I got into a fight, I would be Wolverine. This movie looks entertaining and I am very happy that Gambit makes an appearance.
When was the last time you saw a movie this good or had this much fun in theaters? Jurassic Park? Seriously people, get your head on straight and ignore the fact that this is a comic book film because its bigger then that. Its not Ironman, but a REAL DEAL film. Give them the respect and honor it. They should win most of the awards this year. Not MILK, not Slumdog Millionaire and not Frost/Nixon.
"The year's biggest hit, the Batman blockbuster, "The Dark Knight," came in with strong awards buzz across the board but had only one nomination, supporting actor for Heath Ledger as the Joker." `Button,' `Frost/Nixon,' `Doubt' grab 5 Globe noms -- Yahoo!
"The Dark Knight, which had been picking all the right endorsements in the run-up to the Oscars, failed to win over Golden Globe voters, earning just one nomination. Or, as many as Pineapple Express... As expected, The Dark Knight's Heath Ledger was nominated posthumously in the supporting actor category... As not expected, The Dark Knight didn't figure in anywhere else, not in the Best Drama race, not in the Best Director race." Golden Globes Don't Shine on Dark Knight -- E-online
"Now that critics have gotten a peek at all the last-minute Oscar contenders, “The Dark Knight” has emerged as a solid contender for best picture and best director for Christopher Nolan." Oscar ‘Knight’? Batman’s hopes look stronger -- msnbc
"Batman has a shot at an Academy Award for musical score, after all. The music branch committee of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has reversed an earlier decision that would have made "The Dark Knight" score ineligible to compete for the Oscar." `Dark Knight' tuned in for Oscar score eligibility -- AP
Once in a while I'll come across something that inspires me to try harder to be what I want to be. It grabs my soul and looks me straight in the eye. Well the talent, the creativity and the honest truth that "Story is King" is once again revealed to me through the BMW short film series The Hire by Anonymous Content and friends. I've posted my favorite three videos, but do watch the rest of them at BMW's Youtube Channel. You will be entertained.
"The BMW film series, The Hire was a series of eight short films (averaging about ten minutes each) produced for the Internet in 2001 and 2002. A form of branded content, all eight films featured popular directors from across the globe, starred Clive Owen as the "Driver", and highlighted the performance aspects of various BMW automobiles."
I've been waiting a long time for this movie to come out and I hoped it was the first of a long series, but after watching the trailer I have one word for the producers.... FAIL!
"Screedoo has spoken to some Mac expert's in the market in it's bid to find out how the new Mac will look like, and rumour has it that this could be the real thing. Don't you find it simply amazing? Showing all of the beauty and splendour Apple has to offer, layered in aluminium and glass, now, that's what we call, a work of art!" Apple Macbook Nano - Screedoo
My problem with Apple is that they have worked themselves into a cool corner. It has to be "cool" for it be an Apple product. Well until it backfires, I'm a big fan and will buy most of their gadgets, especially this one if it ever gets made.
"So, someone has managed to take the genius of Hide Your Arms, people sending me t-shirts and writing about them, and actually manage to get paid for it! Jason, you’re a clever, clever man." IWearYourShirt.com - hey, that’s my thing!
"In this up and down economy I’m outsourcing my wardrobe (namely shirts) to corporate america and you! I’m going to wear a different shirt for 365 days straight in 2009, take multiple pictures throughout my day and blog about it. Days are sold at “face value” so January 1 is $1 and December 31 is $365." IWearYourShirt.com
I think this idea is brilliant. It definitely gives me something to look forward to in 2009.
"Nearly four years after Arizona State University opened its very own flexible display center comes this, a prototype device that's purportedly easy to manufactur, easy on the environment and practically as strong as Thor." HP and ASU demo bendable, unbreakable electronic displays
Probably one of the coolest things I've seen this year. Just the idea that my monitor or even cellphone will have a pullout screen is kind of sexy.
My girlfriend of two years is going abroad for the spring semester to Spain. We practically live together so this transition isn't going to be easy and I'm going to find myself with A LOT of me time. So I have decided to commit myself to a few things.
One... filmmaking and photography. If I'm not out shooting a film. I will be out taking pictures of something or some one.
Two... I will take this free time to read more, write more and watching over 200 films to greatly increase my understanding on topics such as finances, filmmaking and storytelling. Consider it my Hyperbolic Time Chamber. So if I spend the entire weekend in my room... you'll know why.
Three... spending quality time in the world of Azeroth. (This will only happen if I fix my computer and complete my thesis early. Otherwise nothing positive will get done and I can't afford that.)
Well besides all of the usual stuff, I do have one other issue and since I don't want life to pass me by for the next four months I will need an Anti-Girlfriend, to pull my head out of the gutter and give me a good reason to go out on the weekend.
What's an Anti-Girlfriend? Let me break it down for ya.
A Girlfriend is..."a female friend with whom a man or boy is romantically or sexually involved; a sweetheart."
Anti refers to "a person who is opposed to something, such as a group, policy, proposal, or practice."
So an Anti-Girlfriend would be... "a female friend who is opposed to being romantically or sexually involved with a man or boy. A friend with benefits without the benefits."
You see, I had a bunch of female friends in college (because my college was 70% female) but the ones I was able to keep in touch with left the city when they graduated. Now, I still have my home boys and will spend a lot of time drinking and playing pool, but seriously you can handle only so much guy time before it drives you crazy.
So what's in it for you? Most of the spoils that my girlfriend gets: free food, free drinks, the occasional date and lots of Starbucks.
All applicants must submit a photo and a short story about why they should be my Anti-Girlfriend. My requirements are that you're photogenic, funny, love a good movie and play well with others. Also applications must be submitted by email and don't call me. I'll call you. ;-)
GOOD News: Make Money to Make Money - The idea that a city can just print its own money to keep local business in business is crazy, but it just might work.
i h8 ur puppy It's such a weird site, that I'm kind of speechless and can't describe it. Craig states on his blog that... "Jack Anderson’s creation combines aspects of CuteOverload and WhatWouldTylerDurdenDo." I think its just the weirdest dog lover (hater) website of all time. What do you think?
I have mixed feelings about this film. I think its going to suck but be VERY visually stimulating, which is nice and I'm a big fan of Frank Miller. What do you think?
So as we count down to the New Year I've been looking for lists to comment on and this one seriously popped out. Yahoo's Top 10 Searches for 2008! Why? For one reason only. It ranked "Runescape" as its top 5 most searched topic, notably above Jessica Alba! Now I too like free stuff and came across this free role playing game YEARS ago (I was still in High School) and I probably could remember the password to my old account, but how did this game see new life again in 2008? Especially with World of Warcraft's Lich King and all the new games for the PS3 and Xbox?
Well I don't know and if you have the answer let me know. And yes the graphics are this cheesy but you really do get into it. Here's to my summers of '99!
The dress shop where she used to work. Its full of bridal stuff.
Best friend lick'n action after dinner.
The cold cold Sportsplex where they threw Billy a surprise party.
Her cousin who is known for putting on a great show.
You can't beat this view from the lakehouse.
The closest thing to heaven after being in hell (aka the NJ Turnpike with wall to wall traffic)
Hello good people. I hope all is well and you find yourself in a giddy mood.
I have returned from basically a week long vacation in New England with my gf's family. Overall, I had a great time and really can't complain. I sorta wish everyone lived a little bit closer because I swear I spent half the time I was up there in a car driving somewhere. Her parents are divorced so they do the 2 Thanksgivings and 2 Christmases thing. It has its pros and cons and will definitely play a factor when you measure the chances of our long term relationship. But the point is that I I had a good time and wanted to post some images from the trip. I took more photos with my iPhone then my $3000 camera but I did get a chance to use both and will post the artistic stuff later. Oh and I do love Photo Blogs but I lack the diligence to really create one.
Also this is a quick review about using your iPhone while traveling... I give it a (B+) since the Pandora application works so well. I know cause I already use it at work but once you leave a 3G network (any city) and end up in a very rural area, good luck. AT&T doesn't reach this far (though you're still in America) and your music will either disappear or stop-n-go like a porno streaming from the internet. Oh well. Also the battery does seem to die a lot faster and I started to regret not buying the car charger. The Apple stores sells one for like $60 but I'm sure Best Buy has a much cheaper generic one. Anyways... the iPhone worked great and even the GPS/map function got us unlost after it got us lost. Seriously this thing is the coolest thing I have ever bought. Its not an iPhone but a HandTop (aka Laptop for your hand). Make sure to add it to your Christmas wish list along with Apple stock.
I'm hitting up the Vampire Weekend concert tonight. I will post a review later this week. Also I need to recap my first flag football season playing for Boston U in the CAN football league, plus I'm doing pretty well in fantasy too.
One love people and enjoy your leftovers... cause I have none.
OmeN2501 @ deviantART.com: I don't know much about digital painting but the worlds this guy creates are just breathing taking and full of adventure.
Art Speaks is my effort to share the creative works of others, especially those who I find inspiring. They may not be famous but they're artist. Feel free to send me submissions.
I went to a private university so EVERYONE would attend the acapella concerts at the end of the year. This guy does a great job by himself. Bonus points if you've seen these movies.
MarioFlauge by Enclothe - $75 Okay, so it's not a tshirt and I don't think I could wear it but the concept and design is SO hot. I wonder if they will make other themes as well.
This looks like a great movie. Beyonce will be killing it with her new album and her roll as Eta James is going to be priceless. The stories about the music industry during this time often sound so crazy they shouldn't be real.
Ocarina - $0.99, I have not downloaded this app but I am so tempted to though I know nothing about wind instruments. Brilliant. Seriously brilliant. It proves that this platform is the next step.
Okay, so this is the warning that things are changing. Well a little... Version 24 of my blog relates to my life as a 24 year old. If you haven't noticed... it says 25 now, because my birthday was Sunday. W00t! Good times, but before I get into the mess of things... let me tell you what is changing.
1. I'm only going to post three days out of the week. Monday, Wednesday and Friday!
2. My topics will be the same: music, art, t-shirt fashion, cartoons and things I find funny but... I will try and organize the topics for only certain days. So Friday won't be Video of the Week every Friday.
3. I may post multiple times in one day! Plus I may actually reflect on my life and actually blog. I know you love reading my crappy grammar.
4. I bought an iPhone so expect weekly photos from my daily adventures.
5. The theme this year is my goals to expand my career in film and video and to really figure out what I want to be when I grow up. Time is running out and its time to get serious. So I'm going to do new things and focus on specific skills in order to make them better. Also I'm looking into ACTUALLY starting a part time business. Maybe building iPhone Apps. This should be interesting, since I will be diving head first this spring.
So that is what you should expect from iHeaden Version 25 and those who track me on Facebook or other Reader websites do try and visit the page because sometimes links, videos or photos don't make it through the filter and my posting just doesn't taste the same without.
So back to the real world...
Because of a hectic political season, lack of sleep and a possible financial abyss of a future... I've been pretty bummed out. Spending more hours then usual playing Fable 2, which is a great game. So my GF and sister, threw me a surprise party on Saturday. Good times, thanks ladies. I'm glad everyone came out and I was even more happy that I didn't black out until I climbed into bed. The Good News, I got some nice clothes, I bought myself an iPhone (funny story behind that one) and I got to see all my friends that weekend. So it was a great time. My Bad News is that I was hungover for two days. Hungover like... I threw up on Sunday around 3 o'clock and went back to bed. Luckily, I was feeling good enough to go home for dinner which is always refreshing. Thanks Mom!
So things are good. I can't complain. Wish I could travel and visit my college buds. Missing you guys. The stock market is whack, APPL dropped below 90?! The holiday season is here and boy its cold outside. Stay warm people! Hug a homeless person today!
"The most beautiful bottoms in the world have been selected in France, organized by the underwear manufacturer 'Sloggi'....Judges said Brazilian 20-year-old Melanie Nunes Fronckowiak had best female bottom..."
What a Champ! Melanie Nunes Fronckowiak -- NowPublic
One time when I was like 5 the kids that I played with when my parents lived in the apartment thought it was a good idea to pour a full cup of mud all over my head. I remember walking home feeling VERY disgusting all over. Yep, the chills don't go away.
So I actually bought this one because they were getting sued and had to stop making it so they were on sale. Yes. I love it. No high fives the first night I wore it out which was a bummer. I'm a nerd.
Okay, so I know that T-Pain is a bama and more of a show clown then anything else. But he is talented and creates some great dancing music SO I'm totally loving this song. I bet the video is going to be hot.
Art Speaks is my effort to share the creative works of others, especially those who I find inspiring. They may not be famous but they're artist. Feel free to send me submissions.
Now I'm not writing about the movie. I'm writing about breasts. For those who have no idea what this means...
Itty Bitty Titty Committee: (N.) The club that girls who are an A-Cup or less belong to. They get made fun of by bigger women and most men too, unless they're supermodels or have a giant ass to make up for it. Other than that, they will never be accepted into our image conscious society without $2000 for breast implants.
It's pretty simple. We're talking about small breasts. Why? Well an article from the brilliant Onion, (which I did cut out) led me to write this...(here is the article)
"The undersized breasts problem in the United States has reached crisis level," Saddler said during a press conference held at the National Centers for Rhinoplasty and Microdermabrasion. "Unless they receive immediate cosmetic treatment, millions of women in this country will lose the attention of their male acquaintances completely, and some may never be able to land husbands or, if they are somehow already married, keep their husbands' interest." Plastic Surgeon General Warns Of Small Breasts Epidemic -- The Onion
Okay, so on to the main point. It's okay to have small boobs. It's not okay to lie about it. This is all from a guy's perspective but I'm being honest here. I've had four girlfriends. I have four sisters and I've been folding laundry since I could stand. One, it is a man's world. Two, it is a man's world for a reason. Three, the best input in my life have come from the women in my life.
I'm sure I've said this before. I'm more of an ass guy. I like da booty but I'm not picky. I like medium size girls with that girl next door look, but I'm not picky. So when I came across this article I had some mix emotions. Though it was funny and I was laughing, I kind of felt sad. So let's look at the bright side of being in the IBTC, cause I'm not for plastic surgery only for cosmetic reasons. No one should feel that pressure. Be happy for who you are.
ISAIAH'S TOP FIVE REASONS WHY IT'S AWESOME TO BE IN THE IBTC
5. Dressing as a man for Halloween is as easy as putting on a suit. (It's a man's world remember.)
4. You don't need to wear a bra under that t-shirt. (Though I can still see your nips...awkward)
3. You look young for your age. (You fit in with your little brother when you chaperone him to his first Homecoming dance.)
2. It makes you a better dancer. (Watch any pop star's latest music video for proof.)
1. Wearing a sports bar doesn't hurt. (My GF complains about the pain a lot)
I think the simple fact that they're both from the same part of the world is CRAZY. Also your life will never be as complicated or as hard as it is for these two. Happy Halloween!
"Cansei de Ser Sexy (CSS) "got tired of being sexy" in Brazilian Portuguese), better known worldwide as CSS, is a Brazilian band from São Paulo. Their songs have an electroclash sound, like their first EP's, but also plays indie rock and synthpop songs. With the explosion of the New Rave scene the band was labeled as being part of; and are sung in both English and Portuguese." CSS - Wikipedia
There is a lot of music out there that I find to be one hit wonders and CSS just has a great sound and a nice balance that plays with the new wave 80s feel but keeps you dancing cause its so fresh. "Move" is definitely my favorite song so far and people who love good music... you need to listen to music from outside the US!
90% True is a neat little blog about "a series of half-baked ideas and unrealistic plans which predictably never come to fruition", but the reason that I am posting this is this crazy story that I believe is completely true about people overacting over what other people say. ITS WORTH READING!!
"Amazed and amused by such staunch stupidity, I wrote a parody email and sent it to everyone in the class, including the professors. At this point, I had not yet realized that Christopher Stone did not send his email to everybody. I now reproduce my letter in full..." I Am A Terrorist -- 90% True
Have you ever heard of the world "matriculation" ?
Wikipedia defines it as, "Matriculation, in the broadest sense, means to be registered or added to a list.... The most common meaning, however, refers to the formal process of entering a university, or of becoming eligible to enter by acquiring the meeting prerequisites."
Well I came across this word in what I feel is an odd way of learning that you are about to get screwed over again because you DON'T understand the rules of the game.
Well... I'm a 2nd year grad student at American University and I'm done with all my classes. I have this take home Comp Exam I need to do and a Master Thesis to write in order to graduate. Simple right? Well this year as you all know is an election year and because my time has been swallowed by editing videos for political candidates I decided not to rush through my thesis but to leave it for the spring. But that I could at least take the Comp Exam this year. So I signed up for the exam this summer but had to post pone it for the fall (I still don't know when the damn thing is due). Well one day I start getting phone calls and letters about my school loan debt. (It's around $100,000... i think) Turns out someone sent them a letter stating that I had been out of school since the spring so they all moved up the due dates for my loan payments to November (something like $1000 a month). Remember its only October. SURPRISE! So I'm like... wtf...I'm not a student? Well I signed up for the Comp Exam and I don't need any more classes...so what do I do? Well after talking to my SO HELPFUL adviser (j/k) turns out for AU's grad program you need to have been registered for both Fall & Spring or otherwise you must be re admitted into the program and that the Comp Exam doesn't really count as anything. SO I'm not technically a student (last day of registration was weeks ago) and I will start paying my dues very soon. BUT there is a loop whole. If I register for "Matriculation , COMM-099?" I will be a student again and it only costs the price of one grad credit (though it doesn't have a credit value), which is $1178!
So I can be a student again just by forking over $1200? Hmmm...something about this whole set up sounds weird and anti-student. But whatever, I guess its in the fine print that nobody reads.
Well I dropped the check in the mail the other day. Don't spend it all in one place.
Stuff Thats Left Behind is a perfect website for people who are coming out of bad/weird breakups and they have their ex's stuff in a box in the corner of their bedroom. I'm sure you'll find a favorite category to tear open those old wounds of yours.
"....a blog all about the things we find ourselves stuck with when a relationship ends. You know the stuff we’re talking about - it’s either staring you in the face right now or buried somewhere at the back of a closet because you just didn’t want to deal with it. So, what’s that item for you? What’s the story behind it?"
I love watching the highlights from these shows talent shows from around the world. Seriously there is so much undiscovered talent out there and if reality TV existed just for these people, I would be okay with it. Rock 'em sock 'em kids. You deserve it. At least watch Jojo. She blew me away.
Das Supertalent 2008 - Jojo ( If I Ain't Got You ) HQ
Its refreshing like an ocean breeze and samples from one of Japan's greatest artist. Definitely a buy. Wish it was dark blue with white print, though. Price: $25
"A few years back, a professor told me a story. One student who took a test came in late but managed to finish the test on time. He thought that the two written questions on the blackboard was a bonus. He answered one but can’t answer the second. The next day, the professor told him that, because he was late, he never heard that those two are unsolvable questions. He was just like the bumble bee, scientist say that their bodies are too large for their wings to lift them. But they fly anyway." 5 add-ons for Monopoly to fit this generation -- Cotesensing
I'm not a Seal's fan and "Kiss By a Rose" is a classic romance song, but I'm definately feeling his new single from his new album "Soul" which drops early November. "SOUL is comprised of eleven classic soul songs that each evokes their own drama, emotion and romance. Seal brings his unique, signature style to the album and found a great collaborative spirit working with Foster."
Check out this article about Jeremy Scott's new designs for Adidas. Seriously its over the top and a bit too much but with the young culture of today (the kids who walk the streets of Georgetown), they probably can pull it off. Oh and the line will be available in February 2009. "Our coverage of Jeremy Scott’s latest adidas endeavors continues with a collection for the more edgier enthusiast, whether it be for the guys or for the girls. Jeremy showcases animal inspired pieces including a leopard print all-over logo tee and fully transformed hoody." Jeremy Scott for adidas Originals - Product Lineup "It was proposed to me as complete freedom, to really do what I wanted." - Jeremy Scott
I didn't go to high school so there are a lot things I never learned... like how to talk to girls, the real effects of drugs and how to use locks. So the Wordlock™ Luggage Lock looks like a real simple way for me to beat the learning curve. Plus its kind of cute. Price: $10.50
"Meet the world’s first word-powered combination lock. Instead of racking your brain to remember your numeric code (or even worse - losing the key), you set the TSA-accepted lock with a four-letter word that’s easy for you to remember. P-E-R-U, anyone?"
Passiveaggressivenotes.com is the perfect blog for anyone who has ever had younger siblings who messed with your stuff or had parents who left you notes about you hygiene or RUDE ROOMMATES WHO ARE TOO STUPID TO REALIZE THAT THE MAGICAL CLEANING FAIRY IS ACTUALLY YOU. PLEASE THE GROW F' UP!
I still think this is a great movie and its even a greater party shirt. You'll be receiving high fives from strangers and hopefully you might get lucky and find a Speaker City co-worker among the crowd. Price: $13
