Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: 8 Mile, Brittany Murphy, Clueless, Deaths, Movies, News
Brittany Murphy, actress known for her roles in Clueless and 8 Mile, died this morning when she went into full cardiac arrest. She was unable to be revived and was pronounced dead upon arrival at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
She was 32.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: "Hey Ya", "You Make My Dreams Come True", Hall and Oats, Music, News, Outkast, Shorecrest High School, Shorewood High School, YouTube
Today, I discovered a very interesting video circulating on YouTube. 500 students from Shorewood High School had come together to create this music video to Hall and Oats’ “You Make My Dreams Come True,” after they were challenged by their rival Shorecrest High School. The whole video was filmed backwards! It’s amazing and totally worth the watch. It’s also very exciting to see a high schools local to us receiving this kind of positive attention. The second video is from Shorecrest. Which do you think is better?
Earlier this year, my old high school had been vandalized by our rival school. This rivalry has been going on long before I even attended the school so in a way I wasn’t all that surprised. However, I was disappointed to hear that there was graffiti written all over the walls, a fire starting, and a classroom window broken. All in one night.
Is this really what school rivalry is all about? Do we have to damage things to make a statement about who’s school is better? This incident will not be the last. The younger generation will hear about it and will always try to upstage them. At what point do we realize it’s time to grow up? You’re hating a school for what? Because you’re supposed to. Because the older kids did and you have to too.
Thank you Shorewood and Shorecrest for participating in a school rivalry that shows spirit, fun, class, and maturity.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Bryson Ross, News, Scandal, Shellie Ross, Twitter, WTF!
If your son is dying – like right now – you should NOT be on Twitter. In fact, you should be concerned for your SON. Twitter should be the last thing on your mind. Get your priorities straight. Mom tweeter, Shellie Ross, left her 5,000 followers in shock yesterday when she tweeted “Please pray like never before, my 2 yr old fell in the pool.”
Her 2-year-old son Bryson had been floating unconsciously in the pool when her other son discovered this and called 911 to report the incident at 5:23 PM.
The above was tweeted at 6:12 PM. Five hours after the incident, and her youngest son Bryson had already been pronounced dead, guess what Shellie Ross decided to do? She got back on the Twitter train once again! “Remembering my million dollar baby,” she wrote. Ross included a photo of Bryson in the post, time-stamped at 11:08 p.m. A few minutes later, she posted another photo of her son.”
Oh I am disgusted… it’s like the idea that you do not have a son anymore [probably because you were too busy on Twitter] hasn’t registered because you’d rather inform the entire world that you lost your son than actually mourn for him like normal people.
I think I have a love/hate relationship with Twitter and Facebook status updates. Shame on you Shellie Ross.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Adventureland, Design, Fun Forest, Movies, News, Seattle, Seattle Center
Seattle’s Fun Forest in the heart of Seattle Center, is dear and near to the hearts of many locals. When the park opened in 1967, children were in love with it. Those children have grown up and even started bringing their own kids to experience the Fun Forest.
As time went on, Seattle Center expanded and less attention was put on the mini-carnival. I think it’s tough for Seattle to have an amusement park like this year round because three out of the four seasons are somewhat cold and rainy. While I understand that the park has been with Seattle for a very long time, I understand why they are discontinuing it.
The difficult recession and new visions for the Seattle Center are the two main reasons why the Fun Forest is getting cut down. The rides are being sold, broken down, and shipped to become rides at other amusement parks.
The south part of Fun Forest, including the pavilion with the bumper cars and kiddieland, will remain open through Labor Day 2010.
Has anyone seen the movie Adventureland? After watching that movie, I could never look at the Fun Forest the same way.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: CALM, Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation, Culture, House of Representatives, News, Scandal, Television
Occasionally when I’m watching television, the program will cut to commerical. [Normal] Sometimes the commercial that follows the program appears to be 100 decibels louder than the actual program [Exaggeration] [Not Normal]
I used to just see this as an annoyance, but commercials don’t last that long either. Turns out, a lot of people have a huge problem with the volume of a commercial being louder than the actual volume of a program. Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed the CALM act (har har) which stands for Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation. [I looked up this word - turns out it means the same as offensive. People just like to make things more difficult apparently]
Under this act, advertisers must make sure their commercials’ volume is lower than the actual program. The measure will be implemented within two years.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: "Smack That", Akon, American Apparel, Bilboard, Chris Henry, Cincinnati, Cincinnati Bengals, Culture, Danielle Deleasa, Deaths, Detroit, Fashion, Humor, In the News..., Jake Gyllenhaal, Kevin Jonas, Lifetime, Miley Cyrus, MTV, Music, NBC, News, Nickelback, Noah Cyrus, President Barack Obama, Project Runway, Reese Witherspoon, Scandal, Seattle, Spice Girls, Sports, The Hills, The Jonas Brothers, The Simpsons, Tiger Woods, YouTube
- Despite his entire personal life being splashed across the front pages of newspapers and tabloids and his god-awful new nickname of “cheater Woods,” Tiger Woods was still voted the top athlete of the decade. Really…?
- Bilboard has also declared Nickelback as the band of the decade. What is wrong with the world?
- Today, Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry passed away after he suffered severe injuries upon falling out of a pickup truck during a messy dispute with his wife. He was discovered on a residential road and rushed to the hospital, but it was too late. He was 26.
- Our country is beginning to lose that “hope” that we were instilled with when Barack Obama became President this year. The numbers and percentages regarding optimism and reflection over President Obama’s job in the office have been declining rapidly. The numbers are online somewhere I’m sure, I watched the segment on NBC nightly news last night. If you thought our unemployment rate was bad in Seattle… well it’s 50% in Detroit. Yeah, that’s terrible.
- When I was nine years old, I was singing along to Spice Girls. These days I guess it’s okay for a nine-year-old Noah Cyrus, sister of Miley Cyrus, to be singing Akon’s “Smack That.” Does the girl even know what the lyrics mean? Miley’s camp is cheering for her like it’s cute, it’s not cute. It’s just discomforting.
- Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal have finally called it quits after three years together.
- The Hills will be returning for a sixth season on MTV. Filming will start up after New Years. NOOOOOOOOOO!
On a happier note…
Kevin Jonas [The Jonas Brothers] and Danielle Deleasa will wed this weekend
Happy 20th Anniversary Simpsons! They premiered on television exactly 20 years ago.
- Project Runway season 7 will return to Lifetime on January 14th.
- American Apparel has just announced that they have launched a nail polish line.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Broadway, Capitol Hill, Dicks, Elliott Bay Book Company, Food, I Love New York Deli, News, Pike Street, Pine Street, Pita Pit, Po Dog, Seattle, Seattle University
Capitol Hill is on the verge of a major breakthrough. First Po Dog, Seattle University’s numerous remodelings, renovations of old buildings, Elliott Bay Book Company’s moving, and now we can add I Love New York Deli to the list.
The new I Love New York Deli location will be right off Broadway between Pike and Pine (of course.) Everyone get ready for amazing sandwiches and … get ready for this… they might be open 24 hours! Seattle University students, you now have one more late night eatery option to add to your list of “places to eat after a night out on the hill.” All this time, you’ve had the street meat, Pita Pit, Dicks, etc, but now you can sink your teeth into a nice delicous sandwich. Competition beware.
From his website:
I am deeply aware of the disappointment and hurt that my infidelity has caused to so many people, most of all my wife and children. I want to say again to everyone that I am profoundly sorry and that I ask forgiveness. It may not be possible to repair the damage I’ve done, but I want to do my best to try. … After much soul searching, I have decided to take an indefinite break from professional golf. I need to focus my attention on being a better husband, father, and person.
Not really surprised. He’s got a lot of messes to clean up.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Boy Meets World, Columbia University, New York, News, Questions, Scandal, School, Television
(It was hard to find a relevant picture, but yes, that is a pad plastered onto her forehead.)
Beginning fall 2010, Columbia University in New York will install a new “gender neutral” housing policy available for anyone that is NOT a freshmen. YES! This does mean that guys and girls will be able to select each other as roommates.
My thoughts: If this is an equality issue, then I suppose I understand the university’s new policy. After all, couples of the same gender, regardless of mentioning that they are dating, are allowed to live together so why can’t heterosexual couples? Most of the people choosing to dorm with their significant other will be over 19 so this is allowed, right? At least you wouldn’t have to worry about your other roommate being sexiled from now on. I see the positives in this.
The only problem I see with this is what would happen if a couple were to break up. Awkward. I mean let’s face it, not everyone can be a Cory and Topanga. (And years later after remembering one of my favorite shows, I am now wondering WHY they named her Topanga.) I don’t think people are too young to make the decision of living with their significant other, but I hope that they are sure of what they are doing because it can be troublesome. If I had this option, I think I would still choose to live with my girlfriends maybe. This is my last year to dorm anyways and I can’t really imagine living with a boy.
What do you guys think?
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Events, Lilith Fair, Music, Music Festivals, News
How’s the lineup looking this year?
A Fine Frenzy
Ann Atomic
Ash Koley
Brandi Carlile
Butterfly Boucher
Chairlift
Chantal Kreviazuk
Colbie Caillat
Corinne Bailey Rae
Donna De Lory
Emmylou Harris
Erykah Badu
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Books, Capitol Hill, Elliott Bay Book Company, News, Peter Aaron, Pike Street, Pine Street, Pioneer Square, Seattle
Elliott Bay Book Company will be moving from Pioneer Square to a new location on Capitol Hill.
What exactly does this mean?
The bookstore is scheduled to open around mid-march on “1521 10th Avenue, right next to Oddfellow’s Hall between Pike and Pine.”
It will be about 19,000 square feet and an amazing additon to the Capitol Hill neighborhood. The new location will also feature more parking spaces below the street level and near the store and have a cafe built in! No word yet on if they will be selling used books as well as new books.
For more details, read here for a letter from Peter Aaron, the owner of the Elliott Bay Book Company.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Culture, Humor, News, School, The University of Michigan, Things
The University of Michigan posted a sign recently asking you to handle your business in your own room. Forget going to the bathroom to clean up after yourself, you can go to the bathroom AFTER you’ve finished, but if you choose to do the deed, you will run the risk of costing the college “thousands every year.” Semen-related activities cost money. Don’t forget it also costs more money if you have babies!
It’s this serious guys.
I’m so excited!!! I will be rushing to Target once this line is out. I’m not so much of a fan for the model, but the clothes are wonderful. Again…with the leopard print trend…
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Culture, Lakewood, Life, ME, News, Seattle
My heart goes out to the families of the four police officers that were affected by the shooting this morning at the local coffee shop in the city of Lakewood. To read more about the updated story click here
It is heartbreaking for an incident like this to occur, especially after Thanksgiving, and after the first incident that happened on Halloween. It is so difficult for me to understand why these things happen and how people have so much hatred that they are willing to take lives.
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about certain roles in society. I think that it’s important for all of us to realize, myself included, that aside from our job, we are people. We are human. We are not just consumed by our job and we have lives.
In high school, a lot of the douche bag boys would always say, “Fuck the police.” This line usually came after a party got broken up, someone got a ticket, MIP… whatever. The only reason people say it is because they got caught. You knew you were doing something wrong. You got caught for it because you weren’t smart enough and now you’re getting punished. Stop being so ignorant. Police officers aren’t out to always punish you. Sometimes I think this is where this type of hatred is introduced . Police officers protect our community and keep us safe. I would never choose to live in fear and terror. Just for a second. Think what life would be like if we weren’t always guaranteed safety. I live in Seattle. I would probably never leave my room.
You can’t assume that you know anyone’s history or background. These police officers have families, kids, wives, husbands, parents… it’s selfish for someone to want to take another person away from their family.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: "Gimme More", Andrew Meyer, Barack Obama, Beyonce, Blackout, Britney Spears, Carrie Prejean, Culture, Donald Trump, Events, George Bush, Humor, Hurricane Katrina, Jessica Simpson, Joe Simpson, John Kerry, Kanye West, Matt Lauer, Miss USA, MTV, Music, NBC, News, President Obama, Project Runway, Quotes, Scandal, Scientology, Taylor Swift, Television, The Today Show, Tim Gunn, Tom Cruise
I came across this post today that featured the most famous quotes (phrases, whatever) in pop culture of the decade that we will never ever forget. So I wanted to share my favorite ten with you from the list.
1. 
“Yo, Taylor. I’m really happy for you, Imma let you finish but Beyonce had one of the best videos of all time. One of the best videos of all time!” – Kanye West really stepped in it when he stole the mic from singer Taylor Swift as she accepts the “Best Female Video” award during the MTV Video Music Awards (2009)
