Oh how I miss you New York.
WTF?
"Hey Kids: This is Advertising!" I don't know why I laughed out loud like a crazy person when I saw this Burger King site promoting the Simpsons...maybe because it's just a tad bit patronizing to kids.
Green tea parfait here I come!
I have not heard of bingoo til now, but I am craving and loving it (dispite never eating it). Browsing the foodie blogs today...I came across some blog saying that Trader Joe's now has green tea yogurt--I will have to make a trip to TJ's soon.
Then I discovered greengelato's blog, someone obsessed with all things matcha (which I love!)...and I saw this picture of this Korean dessert called bingoo...this type specifically being green tea flavored with matcha pudding, matcha ice cream, rice cake, adzuki beans (bleh!I'll eat around this).
The place to get it: Chicco dall Oriente Cafe, 1504 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC. That is a must do on a trip to Vancouver. I'm starting to like living on the west coast now...mainly because of the food.
Then I discovered greengelato's blog, someone obsessed with all things matcha (which I love!)...and I saw this picture of this Korean dessert called bingoo...this type specifically being green tea flavored with matcha pudding, matcha ice cream, rice cake, adzuki beans (bleh!I'll eat around this).
The place to get it: Chicco dall Oriente Cafe, 1504 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC. That is a must do on a trip to Vancouver. I'm starting to like living on the west coast now...mainly because of the food.
Cool site of last week
Here's another site that makes me go all weak in the knees because it's so super cool and fun...246 W17 (it's for the new condo building on West 17th street [in new york] with $225,000 parking spaces). The illustrations were done by eboy, pixel town super man genius.
If anything, just check out his interactive neighborhood map of Chelsea...it's great! It's got Andy Warhol heads representing culture hotspots and vampire bats representing nightlife. And how can you not love the guys playing batchi ball up on the high line?
If anything, just check out his interactive neighborhood map of Chelsea...it's great! It's got Andy Warhol heads representing culture hotspots and vampire bats representing nightlife. And how can you not love the guys playing batchi ball up on the high line?
It's a Kangappotamouse!
Saw this creepy creature featured on someone's blog today. Apparently someone saw it outside an office building in Seattle. Some think it's a naked mole rat
...but I'm thinking more naked guinea pig (aka skinny pig).
Read the comments on that post...there's some helpful guesses. It would be much cooler if it was a hybrid Kangaroo, Hippopotamus, and Mouse.
New Gwen Stefani Dolls...$100 each!
So I got an announcement from the Gwen Stefani fans newsletter saying that there is a Series II of the Gwen Stefani dolls being released in the fall. There's going to be a sneak preview at the San Diego Comic Convention next week...they're only making 150 of these dolls so it's first come, first serve. You can pre-order with the toy company, Huckleberry Toys. But who the hell wants to pay $100 for a doll that's worth 80 cents to make? It better come with a tiny Kingston and life-like, anatomically correct Gavin Rossdale doll too.
You know these dolls are going to be selling on target.com in the fall. I'm not that Gwen obsessed nor do I have a need to parade a new Gwen doll around this summer. But then again, crazy comic book collectors have nothing better to do with their money. I just hope they don't get her dirty.
You know these dolls are going to be selling on target.com in the fall. I'm not that Gwen obsessed nor do I have a need to parade a new Gwen doll around this summer. But then again, crazy comic book collectors have nothing better to do with their money. I just hope they don't get her dirty.
Tartelette...my new favorite food blog!
I came across this food blog called Tartelette, run by this French pastry chef...I wish I was BFF with her because I would be a free-loading friend stopping by all the time for samples.
"Whats a Girl To Do" (Bat For Lashes)
Now this is what mtv lacks...good music videos! Reminds of Donnie Darko for some reason...maybe it's because of the animal heads,costumes, bikes, dark road.
Simpsons Movie website is killer!
You've got to check out the website for the Simpsons Movie, it's great! I'm always a sucker for flash games and interactive interfaces. And I love that you can create your own avatar...if J and I were characters on the simpsons we'd look like this...
I'm not too happy that this movie looks like it's ultra computerized...it lacks the warmth of old school hand drawn animation...but I guess you can't go wrong with anything "simpsons"...they've been around for like twenty years!
I'm not too happy that this movie looks like it's ultra computerized...it lacks the warmth of old school hand drawn animation...but I guess you can't go wrong with anything "simpsons"...they've been around for like twenty years!
Chipwich
I could go for a chipwich right about now....an a campy commerical from the 70s about the chipwich!
Who needs the Kwik-E-Mart? I do!
Went to the Seattle Kwik-E-Mart today...I didn't want to be a crazy person taking pictures of every little thing...so here's the few images I took. I didn't see where the KrustyO's were, and the pink donuts looked more like cookies, so I didn't even bother. I had a "woo-hoo blue" squishee-- tasted sugary as ever!
"Your Love Alone Is Not Enough" (Manic Street Preachers)
I love this song! Heard it on Virgin Radio this morning. At first couldn't put my finger on who was singing...but I knew it had to be either the Cardigans or Manic Street Preachers...it was the later featuring Nina. And I love the "you stole the sun from my heart" reference!
for some reason youtube wasn't posting correctly here...so go view the video larger on youtube.
for some reason youtube wasn't posting correctly here...so go view the video larger on youtube.
Mount Rainier
Went to Mount Rainier yesterday. It was beautiful outside! Took a mini hike on the Bench Lake trail. The bugs were whizzing by and crawling everywhere. That I hated. At least I didn't see any centipedes. Took a few great images (click the image to get larger view).
Panorama along Bench trail...the snow capped mountain to the right of the middle is Mt. Rainier (high-res panorama click here)
A Volcano Evacuation sign we saw along the road to Rainier
Panorama along Bench trail...the snow capped mountain to the right of the middle is Mt. Rainier (high-res panorama click here)
A Volcano Evacuation sign we saw along the road to Rainier
Plain White T's - Hey There Delilah
The video isn't mindblowing..the cropping technique is something I've used before years ago. But the song is amazingly calming. And once again, references to New York.
HBOvoyeur project
You've got to check out HBO's experimental multimedia experience that is HBO Voyeur. It's a modern day spin on "Rear Window." I am quite jealous HBO thought of this concept before me--side note: someone in one of my classes two years ago had an idea similar to this, but she executed it poorly. But I am very impressed with HBO because they have realized the importance of technology in the realm of entertainment, by presenting this project in various ways: as an installation piece in Soho(Broome and Ludlow...check it out and let me know how it looks), online at hbovoyeur.com and on HBO Demand, they are gaining a wider audience and making the whole experience very addictive. I love it! Even the icon interface is sleeky and clean, well done! And the fact that it is based in New York City, I am even more envious. New York City, I miss you so. Let us never fight again.
SiCKO
Loved it. I've been a fan of Micheal Moore's for years. Wished there were more shows like TV Nation and The Awful Truth. I would so love to work for Mr. Moore.
Whether you love or hate Moore, SiCKO should be seen nonetheless. Healthcare in the US is insanely messed up. Why everyone is so afraid of a government regulated healthcare, thinking we'd end up as commie socialists, it's just ludicrous. I'm sure you can certainly argue against most of Moore's biased views in the documentary, but that last fifteen minutes of film, hands down is the best and most emotional part of the film.
How terrorist detainees at Guantanamo Bay get free top notch healthcare, probably paid for with our tax dollars, yet 9/11 volunteer workers suffering from so many aliments are denied health care coverage and support. The very people who are responsible for 9/11, all the death and destruction are basking in prison luxury, while our 9/11 heroes, the very ones who risked their lives for us, are struggling to pay medical bills for health conditions caused by the hazardous environment at ground zero.
My response to this craziness...
And why is it every time I see a film by Moore I ask myself, "I'm not moving to Canada yet because......my husband hates extremely cold weather?" I don't think that's a valid reason for us not to move to Canada. I miss Canada, though I've only been there three times, and the last time it was beyond freezing cold...I would so love to be celebrating Canada Day yesterday and today then be celebrating the Fourth of July in two days. Let's face it, Canadians are way cooler.
And if you so don't want to see SiCKO in a movie theater (which you so should) for what ever reasons...then watch it here, courtesy of Vadim via Keith (enemy combatant for peace) andLeo/FightNWO-Resisting World Government& Punk Voter
http://www.michaelmoore.com/
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But if you liked it so much, go see it in the theater, and tell everyone you know to see it too.
Whether you love or hate Moore, SiCKO should be seen nonetheless. Healthcare in the US is insanely messed up. Why everyone is so afraid of a government regulated healthcare, thinking we'd end up as commie socialists, it's just ludicrous. I'm sure you can certainly argue against most of Moore's biased views in the documentary, but that last fifteen minutes of film, hands down is the best and most emotional part of the film.
How terrorist detainees at Guantanamo Bay get free top notch healthcare, probably paid for with our tax dollars, yet 9/11 volunteer workers suffering from so many aliments are denied health care coverage and support. The very people who are responsible for 9/11, all the death and destruction are basking in prison luxury, while our 9/11 heroes, the very ones who risked their lives for us, are struggling to pay medical bills for health conditions caused by the hazardous environment at ground zero.
My response to this craziness...
And why is it every time I see a film by Moore I ask myself, "I'm not moving to Canada yet because......my husband hates extremely cold weather?" I don't think that's a valid reason for us not to move to Canada. I miss Canada, though I've only been there three times, and the last time it was beyond freezing cold...I would so love to be celebrating Canada Day yesterday and today then be celebrating the Fourth of July in two days. Let's face it, Canadians are way cooler.
And if you so don't want to see SiCKO in a movie theater (which you so should) for what ever reasons...then watch it here, courtesy of Vadim via Keith (enemy combatant for peace) andLeo/FightNWO-Resisting World Government& Punk Voter
http://www.michaelmoore.com/
.
But if you liked it so much, go see it in the theater, and tell everyone you know to see it too.
Dick's Drive In milkshakes are the best!
Went to this Dick's Drive In...they've got old fashioned milkshakes that are to die for! Screw the fat and calories, it was heaven!
Kwik-E-Marts do exist!
To help promote the Simpsons movie, 7-11 has turned a few of its stores in to Kwik-E-Marts. They are even selling Kwik-E-Mart items such as Squishees, KrustyO's, Buzz Cola and Pink Donuts. Sadly no Flinstones chewable morphine or nuts and gum mix, Venus Gummi de Milo or Flaming Homers or Krusty brand imitation gruel. But thank goodness they've got one in Seattle! I am so tempted to take the bus downtown just to see this. I will post some pictures of the Kwik-E-Mart soon.
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