27 May 2009

Why are you so Paranoid-noid?

WHAT THE FRENCH
Kanye released his newest video for the track Paranoid, which has to be my favorite song on 808's. SInce it is an upbeat track I was lead to believe that the video would follow suit, but the result is quite the opposite. And even though Kanye has a Diva reputation, he is more than happy to substitute himself in his videos for foxy ladies (Flashing Lights) - RiRi being the guest star for this episode. The video follows its title, but surpasses it with the dark, almost self destructive, motif. Seems fitting for RiRi to be starred... eek. Ultimately, I am left puzzled with the video, but maybe that's the point, because all I want to do is watch it over and over again until I understand what the french is going on!

Word!

26 May 2009

"Come out, come out, wherever you are..."

Words spoken by Harvey Milk to encourage his gay counterparts to live openly, freely, and proudly as a gay individual.

The Supreme Court of California voted to uphold Prop 8 today, (LAME), restricting gay couples from marrying. The state did, however, decide to maintain the 18,000 marriages conducted prior to the November passing of the proposition. Over 100,000 households are headed by gay couples or individuals in the state of California, one fourth of which including children. Before Prop 8 was passed, CA was only the second state to allow gay marriage, under Massachusetts. Since the passing of Prop (H)8, Iowa, Connecticut, Vermont and Maine have all legalized gay marriage, and New York, New Jersey and New Hampshire are considering a bill of their own.

In CA it is easier to make an amendment to the fucking constitution than it is to raise a sales tax. Maybe that is why our constitution is over 1,000 pages long, and consists of some of the sloppiest leglisation EVER (Prop 13, the 2/3 tax vote, and now Prop 8). This has resulted CA being the bottom of the barrel for education and infrastructure, an over $1 Billion budget deficit, and and uneven distribution of civil rights.

The Courage Campaign will soon release this ad, and will introduce the "Repeal Prop 8" campaign for the 2010 election. Send them luck, and the best way to do that, is to send them a check.

23 May 2009

I'm movin' on, onnnnnnn.

I graduated today. I'm done. Finito. The college monkey is off my back - and now I will focus on building my portfolio to become mayor.

First step: dance class.

19 May 2009

Dr. Parnassus: the resurrection of Heath Ledger. resurects Heath.

The movie was only half finished when Heath Ledger died, but many are expecting his role to restore the Oscar buzz. Johnny Depp is rumored to be one of the actors to finish where Ledger departed. Here is a mini-clip of The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, looks interesting.



18 May 2009

this week = road bumps and bridges.

This week will be epic. I am hoping that it will be for the better, however, luck has never been on my side. For the past few years, maybe more, luck has never been on my side, until last year when I put it on my arm - forcing it to always be at my side. You're supposed to make your own luck right?

My Schedule:

  • Study Session (s)
  • Final
  • Final/SantoGold
  • Grad Party
  • Graduation/Family time
  • Geography picnic
  • Julian time
  • Passion Pit
  • Tony's Birthday
  • day off
  • Spur Grand Opening
  • Work
  • WOrk
  • Work!!!!!!!!

1980

An Estelle throwback: 1980. She's like a British Lauren Hill in this video, circa 2004.


13 May 2009

The incredible edible egg


The perfectly Hard Boiled egg is hard to come by these days, maybe because its all relative to the person who eats it. To me, and the culinary community, a hard boiled egg should yield a yolk with a dark yellow center, like above. If the yolk is completely light yellow and a bit crumbly, it is border line over cooked, but still consumable. When the yolk has a grayish ring around it it has been over cooked; the whites tend to be a bit rubbery and the yolks are chalky.

Traditionally, I put the eggs into a pan and cover with water. Once the water comes to a boil, cover the pot and turn off the flame, let sit for about 10 minutes. At that time, remove the eggs from the water and place in ice-water. The cold shock helps to both stop the cooking of the egg and makes the peeling process easier.

Here are some recommendations of how to serve/eat:





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11 May 2009

08 May 2009

Nothin wrong being a lil Dirrrrty.

This image refers to the Slow Food and Organic movement. THere might be some dirty on your fruits and veggie's kids, but that all natural and all good.

06 May 2009

RT @DListed: "Alien Tranny Hooker"

DListed is so bad. He is called RiRi an Alien Tranny Hooker, but this outfit totally warrants some kind of comment. I have to admit, although she was just called a tranny-hooker from outer space, I am starting to appreciate homegirl's closet. Can't deny she's takin risks, and RiRi has been looking kinda fly!

From LA to SF

OK, so this dude might not be the sharpest tool in the box. But he does have some redeeiming qualities, like: he's pretty, he's a Sneaker Freaker, and he twitters - making him boo material. He was in the YAY Area a couple weeks ago, and he filmed a very special Bay edition of his show MAESTROKNOWS. I was surprised at how touristy they were, my boo comes to the city and they take him to Fishermans Wharf? What about a taco truck - a sausage/beer at rosamunde - a Saigon Sandwich? These kids are from LA and their host decides to drive them around erry-where, like they don't do that enough in LA. If there's one thing you do in SF, its walk it out. That's the best way to experience the unique architecture, people, hood's, and micro-climates. But honorable mention.


Maestro Knows - Episode 7 (San Francisco) from Maestro Knows on Vimeo.

Thats our girl.

The First Lady, Miss America, Michelle Obama, always keeping it real and holdin it down, Sesame Street style. Most likely, the produce in the basket in front of her is picked from her organic White House garden.
-Holler

My evening prayer.


And as I lay thee down to sleep, i thank the lord my soul to keep. That's how it goes right? Eh, how about a remix:::


05 May 2009

Chris Matthews, you dog, you!

Chris Matthews has always had a strong personality, one I imagine carries itself off of the television screen. On today's episode of Hardball, Matthews asked the question: How to Fix the GOP? [GOP= Grand Old Party = Republicans] He asked his guest point blank if he believed in evolution. He also accused the Republican party of having no passion for mother nature, more focused, global warming and the quick demise of our natural resources.

Kudos Chris, your aggressive tactics are finally fine pointed!

02 May 2009

WHO is this breezy???

I'm on hypebeast, and all of a sudden there's pictures from this chick's birthday party. who is this breezy?


Now if she could just step away from my dream birthday cake...


... and my man - - then we'd be cool.

Sneak Attack


The Spring Sneaker Update.

This guy knows way too much about sneakers.