Rebecca Black's Life is Ruined

We've all seen the infamous Friday music video. The song performed by the 14 year old Rebecca Black became a viral hit because when it was declared by media sources (such as Rolling Stone) as the worst song of all time.

That's when the haters became widespread. These people were not content giving the video a low ranking on YouTube or posting their disliking of the song. It became fashionable to criticize the young girl herself. Horrible people began bullying her directly and death threats were placed on the girls life.

These evil people were actually openly saying that they wanted to kill the girl. These sentiments were echoed not by a few extremists, but were agreed with by hundreds of people online.

All over not liking a music video from a 14 year old amateur musician.
Recently, Rebecca dropped out of school because of all of this. Her classmates haven't stopped mocking or bullying the girl. Publicity was equally miserable from total strangers. To avoid all of this, Rebecca's parents took her out of her school and have started to home school her.

All because of the harassment she received. From everyone. For a poorly recorded YouTube video.

What does this mean for society? What does this say about us, that we collectively virtually ruined a young girls' life over a bad song?

I honestly don't know. All I can say is that I too disliked the song. However, I did not say anything bad online against the girl, nor would I ever say anything to her face to face. I'm honestly disappointed for my fellow Americans that we've done something as terrible as shatter a child's self worth and possibly destroy her future.

Jeff on current events

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Andrews Movie Quote of The Day

"Lester: [laughing in realization] I get it, you a member of the Slapaho Tribe.
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Lester: [to Mitch] You put the hit on that girl and everyone here knows it.
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John Q. Archibald: Who was driving?
Mitch: Huh?
John Q. Archibald: The car. Who was driving?
Mitch: I was. What's that got to do with anything?
John Q. Archibald: Why's your girl all banged up and you're not?
Mitch: What do you call this?
[shows light scratches on arm]
Lester: [laughs]
Mitch: What are you laughing at?
Lester: Somebody get this fool a band-aid. I don't want you to bleed to death.
Mitch: Screw you man. This sh*t hurts.
Julie Bird: His airbag went off and mine didn't.
John Q. Archibald: What kind of car do you drive?
Mitch: Mercedes 500.
John Q. Archibald: You drive a Mercedes 500? Oh. What year?
Mitch: 1986. It's a classic.
John Q. Archibald: Mercedes didn't make passenger side air-bags til 1988.
Lester: [laughs] *Busted!*
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Max Conlin: So what? Are you just gonna go in there and off yourself?
John Q. Archibald: Only one thing is gonna stop me.
Max Conlin: Yeah, and what is that?
John Q. Archibald: If Mitch is B positive.
Mitch: Oh Hell no. Uh-uh. No way baby.
[Everybody laughs]
John Q. Archibald: See you in the funny papers." -Denzel Washington starring in John Q... A movie about a man with failing health insurance refusing to just sit and watch his son die.


your general writer,

Andrew

Watch the Throne

A couple days ago, the much anticipated collaboration between Jay-Z and Kanye West, Watch the Throne, was released on iTunes, with the actual CD being released on August 12th. The album includes appearances by Beyoncé, Frank Ocean, Mr. Hudson, Swizz Beatz, and Kid Cudi. With Kanye West and Jay-Z working together on an entire album, there were extremely high expectations for the album, with many people assuming it would become an instant classic. Kanye and Jay-Z are two of the most famous artists in the world, and they have worked together in the past on Jay-Z’s hit album, The Blueprint.

There has been a ridiculous amount of hype surrounding this album, and most music critics have given it relatively good reviews. Upon early release, “H-A-M” hit 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 and “Otis” hit 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. As a whole, however, I don’t think the album can live up to the preset standards everyone made for it. This collaboration should theoretically produce one of the greatest rap albums ever created, but it is nowhere near that level.

Jay-Z and Kanye sound great on the album, but they don’t seem to mesh with each other very well. They are too big to be able to handle this kind of teamwork-based album, and their lyrics tend to focus on themselves, as the album’s title suggests. The only problem is, which one of them is sitting in the throne? It seems almost as if this album displays that very battle, to take over the throne, but their disguising it be “collaborating”. It’s not that their work is bad, and like I said, they sound great as two individuals performing on the same album. But they don’t ever impress me as being a team. The whole album feels more like a money-making scheme based on the hype they knew would be generated by to rap superstars working on the same album. Unlike the ‘90’s collaborations between Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, this is a “Super Album” where both stars are featured in every song. It sounds great in theory, but I really don’t think it works out that well in reality.

I will give both Jay-Z and Kanye West credit for recording the entire album in person as opposed to recording at separate locations. That was definitely a step in the right direction towards a true collaborative project, although there are rumors that the two argued about the musical direction of the album, and most of the music they originally recorded doesn’t appear on Watch the Throne. I would be very interested to hear that material; did somebody say second album? We’ll see, but I have a feeling that they’ll work together again in the future, depending on the success of Watch the Throne.

From a musical aspect, I really don’t enjoy the album that much. The beats are a kind of strange combination of oldschool and new rap that doesn’t really fit the combination of Jay-Z and Kanye. I will admit that I’m partial to the older stuff, and the beats on Doggystyle are probably some of my favorite of all time. I’m not really a fan of newer styles and beats, but I think the combination can be very effective at reaching a wide audience. I just don’t think they did a great job mixing them on this album. I’ve heard music from both Kanye and Jay-Z that completely outshines Watch the Throne, and it’s honestly disappointing. I do really like “Otis” and “Murder to Excellence”, but “H-A-M” is terrible and the rest of the album draws the “meh” response from me.

I’m sure a lot of people will disagree with me, and I know that many people love the album, but I really feel like they didn’t nail it like they could have. I don’t see this being an extremely memorable album 10 or 20 years from now, but all we can do is wait and see what happens.

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Carlin with Music

Andrews Movie Quote of The Day

Sorry I haven't had a chance to post my quote of the day in a while, but I managed to crash my computer deleting everything on it. So you get two from Zombie Land.

"Tallahassee: I'm not great at farewells, so uh, that'll do pig

Columbus: That's the worst goodbye I've ever heard, and you stole it from a movie."



"Little Rock: Who's Bill Murray?

Tallahasse I've never hit a kid before. I mean, that's like asking who Gandhi is.

Little Rock: Who's Gandhi?"



"Tallahassee: Here's the deal- I'm not easy to get along with..."

Okay, so maybe three, I couldn't help myself

your general writer,

Andrew

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A Weekend of Food in Charleston

If you want good food, you should book the next flight to Charleston, South Carolina. My whole time there, I saw only a handful of fast food restaurant and everything else was locally owned restaurants. Most of the restaurants feature local seafood, but you can find just about anything. Below are reviews for one restaurant I visited each day.

Day One:
Dinner: Pearlz Oyster Bar
Pearlz is a small, old restaurant in downtown Charleston that offers a wide variety of seafood. To start, I had a cup of New England clam chowder that was creamy and filled with clams and thick cut potatoes, possibly the best clam chowder I’ve ever eaten. The restaurant features about 8 different types of fresh fish that change each day. I chose grilled swordfish for my main dish which came with grilled asparagus and red rice. The fish was thick and tender; however I found the rice to be a bit overpowering and spicy. When eaten with the fish or asparagus, it was really the only thing I tasted. Overall, I would recommend Pearlz if you like seafood as you can find most types of fish and other sea foods on the menu.

Website: www.pearlzoysterbar.com/


Day Two:
Dinner: Joe Pasta
Situated on the corner of one of the main roads through downtown Charleston, Joe Pasta is a rare Italian restaurant in the seafood-dominant city. I ordered baked penne
which was penne pasta baked with a creamy marina sauce and a blend of various cheeses. Personally, I thought it lacked flavor and I was tired of it about halfway through. The sauce had little flavor and the pasta was covered in baked cheese, which I ended up scraping off to the side because I was eating more cheese than pasta with each bite. It’s not like the food was inedible, but I have had much better pasta at other places.

Website: www.joepasta.com


Day Three:
Breakfast: Toast
Toast isn’t hard to locate like many other restaurants in downtown Charleston because of the constant swarm of people waiting outside. It’s one of, if not the, most popular breakfast restaurants in downtown yet it only has two small dining rooms. I got there around 10 and they said it would be about a 30 minute wait. An hour and half later we were seated for breakfast. Anyone who knows me knows I’m not a morning person, so I was angry at the world for having to wait an hour and a half to eat breakfast when it was only supposed to be 30 minutes. I ordered the traditional French
toast breakfast which came with two slices of thick French toast and several pieces of bacon. I also ordered a side of scrambled eggs because I figured this would probably be my breakfast and lunch since it was already 11:30. The food came out fairly quickly but I’m not going to lie, there wasn’t really anything special about it even though Toast has been recommended by the NY Times and has rave reviews online. My breakfast was good and extremely filling, don’t get me wrong, I just don’t think it was worth such a long wait. The staff, however, was extremely courteous and let us know how many people were ahead of us and took our drink orders while we waited. I would recommend Toast if there is little to no wait and you’re looking for a quick, good breakfast.

Website: www.toastofcharleston.com


Day Four:
Dinner: Hyman’s Seafood
Like Toast, there is swarm of people outside Hyman’s at most hours of the day. After 5:30, you can expect at least an hour’s wait. Unlike Toast, Hyman’s is actually worth the wait. It’s rated the best seafood restaurant in the southeast and there are two floors of dining rooms after dining rooms to accommodate the crowds each night. One unique feature of the restaurant are the metal plaques
fastened to each table that tell you what celebrities ate at the table you ate at. Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick, and The Beach Boys were among those that ate at the table I did as well as Jasmine Guy, James Brown, and David Lee Roth. There are a slew of celebrities who have eaten here and are featured on the walls of the restaurant including Oprah, AC/DC, Michael Phelps, and Sandra Bullock. Half the fun is just seeing what celebrities ate at the table you did. To start, I ordered two appetizers—calamari and crab dip (there are coupons galore for the crab dip which gets you it for free). The calamari was tender and not the least bit chewy and as an added bonus was only $5. The dip was refreshing and had a bit of a tangy flavor to it. My sister and I decided to split the shrimp dinner. You can choose how you want each dish cooked—fried, broiled, steamed, etc—but the restaurant recommends fried, so we chose fried shrimp. With each meal you receive hush puppies, coleslaw, and an additional side of your choice ensuring you will definitely not go hungry. The shrimp was crispy and didn’t taste oily or over-fried like some foods that are fried can. I'm not sure the food would taste as good if it weren't fried as that seems to be their specialty and they even hint that other preparations won't taste like anything on the menu, but I could be wrong. As long as you like seafood, you are guaranteed to find something you will like. They feature about 10 fresh fish that change daily as well as four pages of different entrees. Go before 5:30 to avoid the wait and you won’t leave the least bit hungry.

Website: www.hymanseafood.com


Erin with Restaurants

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Andrew's Movie Quote of The Day

I know I'm not being anything other than traditional by quoting the movie "Hoosiers" but honestly. How can I have a blog with "Andrew's Movie Quote of The Day" and NOT have a Hoosiers quote?

"Coach Norman Dale: First of all, let's be real friendly here, okay? My name is Norm. Secondly, your coaching days are over.

George: Look, mister, there's... two kinds of dumb, uh... guy that gets naked and runs out in the snow and barks at the moon, and, uh, guy who does the same thing in my living room. First one don't matter, the second one you're kinda forced to deal with.

Coach Norman Dale: Translate. That some sort of threat?" -Gene Hackman playing Coach Norman Dale in Hoosiers


your general writer,

Andrew

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Dear Facebook

Dear Facebook,

Every student relies on your distracting and entertaining presence to keep us from our class work on a much needed daily basis. However, I have to ask you to change one thing for us.

For many people, their Facebook page displays their critical information, information that defines who they are. These include name, age, and hometown. However, Facebook has chosen to also include such unimportant identifiers such as lingual skills. To me, I do not find it pertinent to discover that someone “kinda knows French” or “Pig Latin”.

A more constructive use of this space would be for the ability to show Greek or other organizational affiliation. To me, along with the 400,000 active Greeks in America, Greek affiliation is indisputably a big identifier. The 9,000,000 alumni would also stand by my sentiment.

I am a member of Alpha Tau Omega. I am an ATO 24/7 and I take that to heart. I joined an organization which aims at improving myself and my community. Greek isn’t just the letters you proudly display; it’s a way to live your life.

Non Greeks also feel identified by the organizations they join. Many feel described by their political party or religious affiliation. Countless other Facebook users would prioritize their organizational membership above lingual abilities when advertising who they are.

Something for you to consider,

Jeff

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One Night in San Francisco

Last night, I decided to attend a startup event in San Francisco with one of my roommates (whose name I won’t mention). It was about a 50 minute train ride into the city from where I’m staying, and we arrived downtown around 7:30. We stopped at the grocery store to pick up some food and drinks for the event, and despite all of my requests for heartier food, my roommate insisted on buying tortilla chips and guacamole. I figured this was a bad idea, considering most of the people at this event were college kids, and I was pretty hungry but it wasn’t worth arguing about. Please keep in mind as you read that I was already hungry at this point in the story.

After walking for almost half an hour, we finally found the place, which was a really awesome, old, 4 story, brick factory building. We walked through the door and I discovered that entrepreneurs are apparently really worried about building fires, because the entire group of 75 to 100 people was crammed into a really small area right by the entrance even though we were in a huge open building.

My roommate and I, carrying our chips, waded through the crowd to the food table, and to our great surprise, it was a table full of uneaten bags of tortilla chips. I think a few expletives were announced, but I will give my roommate some credit. He didn’t buy just any tortilla chips. He went to Whole Foods and bought the fresh overpriced ones. Since he did that, everyone there ate all of our chips first, and then despite buying the only “decent” food, we had only a couple bites of it.

I was in a good mood though, so I didn’t care too much until much later in the night when I got really hungry, and I was focused more on practicing my networking skills. My roommate on the other hand seemed more focused on practicing his womanizing skills. We split up pretty early and every time I looked over at him, he was talking to a different girl. I found this amazing considering there were only about 5 there. My only question was, “Why would you come to an event that you know is going to be a “nerdy sausage fest” (trust me, that’s really the only way to describe it) to meet chicks?” So, while I’m talking to hardcore programmers about their next big iPhone app or social networking site, roommate is talking to “hot” Indian programmer about his hot tub or something. Definitely an effective use of the event, roommate. Way to go.

I didn’t want to pass judgment though, and I let him be until it was time to leave and he wanted to go to a bar with the group of people. I think my exact words were, “Aw hell no.” Then we started walking back towards the train stop, with the intention of getting something to eat. My roommate, however, decided it was a good idea to drink at the networking event with no food in his stomach, and despite not drinking very much, he was moving pretty slow and had to go to the bathroom pretty urgently. Yet, every place we passed as we were walking wasn’t good enough for him to use to relieve himself. Finally, after about 15 minutes of walking past girls in tutus and strange stores, we came across a Shell station, where a homeless man was administering bathroom keys. Obviously this was the best place to go according to my roommate so he went to the bathroom while I was left alone with homeless guy.

At first, I talked to him about where to eat cheap in San Fran, which is really difficult to do. He recommended a donut shop about a block away. Then he asked why I was in California, and I told him I was an Intern from OSU. Then he asked me my major, and I told him I was in engineering. Then he asked me what kind of engineering and I told him aerospace. Then my roommate finally came out of the bathroom. Then he proceeded to go into his theory of Nazi reverse engineering of UFOs in WWII for about ten minutes. And he was serious. So here’s a really great history lesson for those of you that don’t know too much about where all of our technology came from. In brief, the Nazis found a UFO in the Black Forest with a live alien inside, and the alien taught them how to reverse engineer the UFO, which then allowed the Nazis to create their two greatest inventions of WWII: the V1 rocket and the flying saucer. When the great Nazi scientists came to America after WWII, they gave us their plans for the flying saucer, but we didn’t know how to fly it so we crashed it at Roswell. Then we figured out how to make stealth planes. By the way, we taught the Japanese all of our technology but all they can do is make it smaller. This guy should lecture at MIT.

At this point, we basically ran from this guy because he was crazy, and I suggested we go to the donut shop he recommended. But again, the donut shop wasn’t good enough for my pretty boy roommate, so we kept walking towards to the train station. We kept passing all of these great looking restaurants, but they were all closed. Every. Single. One of them. Now it’s around 10:20 and we’re at the train station and we still haven’t eaten. And our train leaves in 20 minutes. I thought I saw a sign for an open place down the road and started walking that way, but yet again, roommate with his fancy phone says we should go to this place that’s in a different direction. I bet you know what happened next. Yeah, it was closed. And I was pissed.

Finally, I was about to kill my roommate, and I stormed off in the direction of the other place I saw. What do you know; it was a donut/sandwich shop that’s open 24/7. Hallelujah. But this is where I was really retarded. My roommate came in and suggested we go to the Irish pub next door to get fish and chips. Why I listened to him, I have no idea. We walked over there only to find out their kitchen was closed. So we walked back to the donut place, and ordered sandwiches. Unfortunately, I think the owner of the shop had some pretty severe OCD, because he would only make our sandwiches if we each alternated telling him one ingredient at a time, and when we switched places at the counter, he freaked out. I legitimately thought he was going to start over. Meanwhile, the train was boarding…

We grabbed our sandwiches to go, and booked it to the train station. Luckily it hadn’t left yet, otherwise I wouldn’t have a roommate anymore. At least I got a good sandwich that satisfied my hunger.

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Carlin with Experiences to Avoid if Possible

Apollo's

I’m a relatively new Greek food fan having only eaten Greek food from three different places during my life. I’ve tried gyros from each restaurant and only one gyro really stood out from the rest—Apollo’s. Located just across the street from The Ohio State University, Apollo’s has a steady flow of traffic at all hours of the day regardless of its physical condition.

From the outside, it looks like a one way ticket to food poisoning or a gastrointestinal infection (it just looks that way, it actually isn’t) and once inside, it improves slightly, but not drastically. However, the fact that it is slightly run down shows just how long the restaurant has been able to stay in business, so they must be doing something right inside even though it doesn’t appear that way on the outside.

Though specializing in Greek food, Apollo’s offers a little bit of everything. They have a wide variety of subs, gyros, salads, and dips to choose from with some being typical Greek cuisine and others that have been Americanized. Being a college student, my favorite thing about Apollo’s is the prices. Spreads and dips are no more than $3 while gyros are around $5, depending upon which gyro you choose. The best deal by far is the lunch combo (though you can actually order it anytime) which includes a gyro, fries, and fountain drink for $5.

Every time I go to Apollo’s, I order the exact same thing. I get the lunch combo and split the spicy feta cheese dip with my boyfriend. The gyro has a thick layer of moist lamb and beef topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, and tzatziki sauce all piled on a fresh piece of pita. I tried tzatziki sauce the first time I had a gyro and it just wasn’t for me, so I go sans sauce now. Even without the tzatziki sauce, the gyro is still flavorful and juicy.

The fries are cut thick and are better than most fries I’ve received at other gyro shops, though they can be a bit too thick and thus mushy at times. To accompany the gyro, I would highly recommend the spicy feta cheese dip. With it you get two pieces of warm, soft pita bread that you can layer the spread onto. Though the dip is called spicy feta cheese dip, it is not that spicy and that’s coming from someone who could barely eat Chipotle chicken at first, so don’t let the name deter you if you don’t usually like spicy food. In fact, I find it somewhat refreshing and cooling especially in contrast with the warm pita. The spread is also decently sized and has never been finished every time it has been ordered, so it’s definitely worth the $3.

Apollo’s is a great family owned restaurant to have a quick lunch or dinner at. I’ve been there on several occasions and have yet to be disappointed (they have even been known to throw in a free gyro on occasion). For the price, you get decent-quality food that’s both filling and satisfying. Don’t let the appearance of Apollo’s keep you from going inside because they have lots to offer at college student prices.

Location: 1758 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201

Erin with Restaurants



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Andrew's Movie Quote of The Day

"There's no reason to become alarmed, and we hope you'll enjoy the rest of your flight. By the way, is there anyone on board who knows how to fly a plane?" Julie Hagerty in "Airplane!"

your general writer,

Andrew

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Andrew's Funny movie moments

In the third Star Wars "A New Hope"(the first one aired) you can see a storm trooper smash his head on the blast door making a solid thunk as he walks into the control room where C-3PO and R2D2 are hiding.

your general writer,


Andrew

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Andrew's Movie Quote of The Day

"you got a dream... you gotta protect it. People can't do somethin' themselves, they wanna tell you, you can't do it. If you want somethin', go get it. Period" - Will Smith in the Pursuit of Happyness

your general writer,

Andrew.

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Modern Day Gladiators

Tupac. Biggie. Michael Jackson. Amy Winehouse. What do all of these artists have in common? Obviously, they’re dead, but they also all gained popularity following their death. And these are just a few of the many artists who followed the same path. Start out hot, dwindle out of favor with the public, and then have a dramatic death which puts them right back in the spotlight.

Here’s my question. Why is it that it takes someone’s death for the majority of the public to remember these artists? If they were so great, why do we just forget about them, and then suddenly, when they die, we rush out to buy as many copies of their music as possible? Even I will admit, when the news about Amy Winehouse came out, I searched her music online, mainly because I couldn’t think of any of her songs. I was actually surprised, because she had a great voice, and even if you don’t like her style, I think most people would agree that she was far more talented than the likes of Britney Spears or Kesha.

So was it my fault that I couldn’t remember any of her music? I would have to say no. Unfortunately, I can’t follow every artist I’ve ever listened to, so I focus on a few of my favorites and I rely on the media to inform me about the others. And this is where the first main issue comes into play: the media. The media is notoriously bad at judging good music, and that’s not what their goal is anyways. Their job is to sell and get people to stop, look, and listen to them. Thus, they flood the market with “artists” like Rebecca Black, and people like Amy Winehouse or Michael Jackson are swept under the rug. And when overdose is the cause of death, it’s evident that the artist is having some major issues in their life. Could this be a result of being put into the spotlight, and then pulled right back out of it? I’m not trying to prove some conspiracy that the media is killing off famous artists; I’m simply raising the question as to whether the actions of producers, radio, and television programs are contributing to the notoriously terrible lifestyle of celebrities, which in some cases leads to their early death.

Perhaps even worse than the artists’ death, however, is our fascination with it. To this day, it’s a common gimmick to hear Tupac, Biggie, or Eazy-E mentioned in rap songs, even if the artist had no relation to them whatsoever. And I’m not even considering how many rap songs are based around murder in general. In addition, people are always ready to argue that Jimi Hendrix or Stevie Ray Vaughn were the greatest guitarists ever, but I wonder if they were still alive and writing music, would people still make these claims? Neil Young even said, “It’s better to burn out than to fade away”. In reality, we haven’t changed much since the good old days, when Romans watched Gladiators fight to the death. People are fascinated by death, and being as competitive and capitalistic in nature as it is, the music industry has been able to take advantage of this human trait (with the help of mass media).

In conclusion, I’m not telling you to stop purchasing Amy Winehouse CD’s, or to stop putting Tupac in your freestyles, or to stop playing Jimi Hendrix songs on your guitar. I just think people should assess what they really like, and people should enjoy these artists while they’re alive, because there’s no guarantee that they’ll be around tomorrow. Unless it’s the Rolling Stones, in which case you can be sure they’ll be back.

Carlin with Music
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http://johnberretmusic.blogspot.com

Shark Week!

Shark Week!

Tonight is the first day of Shark Week on the Discovery Channel. Great white attacks and plenty of crazy scientists in shark cages are sure bets for the premier evening.

Andy Samberg, SNL host and recording artists, is this year’s “Chief Shark Officer”. Expect plenty of cheesy lines and overreaction to the footage, but I expect a few genuinely funny promotional shorts may actually make an appearance this year.
….He has to be better than last year’s host: Craig Fergunson. He does have more experience on the high seas.

In order to up the stakes in SW2011, the Discovery Channel will be airing “special live coverage” of sharks. Personally, I never find live footage during specials to be up to par with the rest of the programming. Maybe the Discovery Channel won’t disappoint, but I wouldn’t bet on it.

Overall, even this year’s lineup isn’t as great, it will still be enjoyable.

Because it’s Shark Week!

And that’s Beast!

Jeff with another non-political story

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http://www.buddytv.com/articles/saturday-night-live/andy-samberg-named-shark-weeks-40045.aspx
http://theworldisshaking.blogspot.com/2010/08/blog-post.html
http://broz10.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Sharks+by+Joseph

Blink 182 - Up All Night

Blink 182 has been entertaining the American youth for decades, with such albums as "take off your pants and jacket" and "enmma of state". Recently they released a single called "up all night". This is their first project together since breaking up. Since the break up lead singer/guitarist Tom DeLonge (also of Box Car Racer) went on to start the popular band Angels & Airwaves. Mark Hoppus (vocals and bass) and Travis Barker (drums) went on to start +44.

While Up All Night shows major signs of the old Blink 182, it still could seem more closely related to Angels & Airwaves. This is in no way a bad thing for Angels & Airwaves was and is a major success. This is for sure a song Blink followers can enjoy. Since this single was made by Mark, Tom, and Travis (Blink 182) loyal Blink followers could have been expecting more of the old feel. Despite its Angels feel it is still a great song true to its punk roots and should be listened to. As I’m sure it did other Blink followers, this song made me anticipate Blinks up coming album.

your general writer,

Andrew


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Andrew's Movie Quote of The Day

"I've been listening to my gut since I was 14 years old, and frankly speaking, I've come to the conclusion my guts have s**t for brains." - John Cusack in High Fidelity

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Is a Chapter Closing on Harry Potter?

Is a Chapter Closing on Harry Potter?

According to multiple media sources, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 is expected to make a billion dollars this weekend. This is obviously very impressive and an outstanding feat for everyone involved in the making of these movie. And of course none of the success the franchise has achieved could have occurred without the support of the loyal fans.

But what does this mean for the fan base?

I, for one, think that it shows that the fans will not go away quietly. The large crowds that showed up to the theatres show that they are still passionate and involved into the fandom. And they have plenty of avenues to continue their experience.

1)

Pottermore is JK Rowling’s new Harry Potter project. It’s a new web-site that will have a ton of new information regarding the series, in an interactive experience. A million people will be selected to participate in the Beta period. A MILLION. That’s how strong the fandom is.

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Another possible way the fans can continue the experience is to go to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando, Florida. This theme park is the most visited portion of Orlando Studios and is expected to expand in size and scope in the near future.

Overall, the Harry Potter fandom has a great chance of staying strong in the future. Many of the fans grew up with the series and probably will not abandon the trio anytime soon.

Jeff with a non-political story

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http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/166808/20110621/pottermore-mystery-clues-hidden-meaning-j-k-rowling.htm
http://www.dancewithshadows.com/movies/the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-theme-park-opens-on-june-18/

Andrew's Movie Quote of The Day

"Sometimes nothing is a real cool hand" - Paul Newman in Cool Hand Luke

Andrew's Movie Quote of The Day

"Inside each and every one of us is our one, true authentic swing. Something we was born with. Something that's ours and ours alone. Something that can't be learned. Something that's got to be remembered" - Bagger Vance in The Legend of Bagger Vance played by Will Smith. Also starring Matt Damon.


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