Shenanigans!!!!!

Try Not To Cry June 30, 2007

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This song is powerful enough to merit a post in itself. Performed by Sami Yusuf and Outlandish, it calls attention to the plight of the suffering children across the world, from all walks of life:

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Anyone can watch the news, go online, or browse a newspaper. Every day, there is another attack, or another explosion, one day 112 will be killed, another 46. The masses have become desensitized to death. What do these numbers mean anymore? It is difficult to grasp the death of 40 Chinese or Indonesian children, but when the massacre at Virginia Tech occured, the whole nation mourned. Their deaths, like many others, were cut tragically short. Yet the fact that they were American lent them a greater sympathy than the children, women, and men who are murdered each day. One cannot give precedence to one human being over another, who in god’s name decided Anna Nicole Smith’s life mattered more than that of an infant in Lebanon? I can easily sit here and post, criticize the apathetic and share sympathy. But as the old saying goes, talk is cheap. I have my own ways of helping, some small, due to my limitations, but simply educating oneself about the stuggle around us brings us one step closer to eradicating it.

Draft Results June 30, 2007

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It came with the hype, and ultimately, the 2007 NBA Draft lived up to expectations. The flurry of trades, transfer of all-stars, and additions of promising building blocks brought a new face to several NBA teams. However, some franchises fared better then others. So here, I present the draft winners.

Portland: What a way to revitalize a franchise. Dump practically all your garbage (*cough cough, Zach Randolph*) and draft what will most likely be the greatest center in the NBA for the next Decade, Greg Oden. They got a steal in McRoberts at 37, who could have gone as high as 17. Likewise, they picked up some potentially good players in Steve Francis and Channing Frye, and drafted studs in Taurean Green, Koponen, and Rudy Fernandez.

Golden State: This team got better quietly, getting rid of Jason Richardson (freeing up Monta Ellis) and stole Brandan Wright, who fits right into their system. They also got great fits in the underrated Lasme (a blocking force) and Bellinelli, a slashing shooter. Now if they can only get Yi…

Seattle: Seattle, like Portland, has completely turned around their sorry state of affairs. Of course, Kevin Durant is the major component, and getting Jeff Green was brilliant. Ray Allen and his worn out body are gone, and they pick up a nice piece in Delonte West.

New York: Who colud imagine this would happen. NY gets rid of crap contracts, and takes one of the NBA’s best (stat wise) power fowards. With Curry and Randolph taking up half the court alone, who will be able to guard the Knicks on offense? As for defending…well…that’s another story.

Pokemon: Super Cuddly OR Super Menacing??? June 30, 2007

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We all know pokemon at this point.  And if you don’t, then I’m afraid of you and would rather if you didn’t touch me with your ignorance.  Only question that remains is, should these pokemon exist in our lives, would they be cuddly as portrayed in the games and show or totally evil and scary?  I’ve put some thought into the matter and developed these would-be conversations.

“Harold!  There’s something in the garbage again!  Can you go check it out?”

“Yes dear…  Hey, little fella!  Would you mind getting out of-”

“CHUUUUUUUUUUUUU!”

“Um… He’s not getting out, dear.”

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“Jeffrey, the bug infestation is getting out of control.  Think you can go down there?”

“What do you mean by ‘out of control’…?”

“Well, the Scyther is teaming up with the Pinsir and the Heracross and I just can’t deal with all three.”

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“Dude… who’s THAT that you’re with?”

“Um… this?  This is my Lopunny…”

“Woah.  Can you… uh… introduce me?”

“To my… pokemon?”

“DUDE.  She’s hot.”

 ”Um… it’s a male…”

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“Why are you all covered in scratches?”

“Well… I sniffed a flower.”

“That’s it?”

“The flower was a bellsprout.  It knows razor leaf.”

“Oh… ouch.”

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“Don’t ever throw a nut at a beedril nest.”

“Why?”

“Just… trust me on this one.  They sting in three places at once.”

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“There was a seviper in town the other day…  It was large enough to eat me whole.”

“Oh, god… Not again…  Looks like we’ll have to hire the Zangoose.”

“But it’s really mean and vicioius!”

“DO WE REALLY HAVE A CHOICE, MAN?!?”

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“Mommy…  I’m scawed…”

“Why, sweetie?”

“Dere’s a ghosty in my woom…”

“Oh, that’s silly dear.  There’s no such things as ghosts!”

“But Mommy!  It wooks wike my owd bunny fwopsy!”

“Shhhhh.  Now good night, dear.”

“Mommy!  Wait!”

Bannette: *hiss*

Alright, that’s enough for now.  Feel free to think of your own, just put them in the comments.  Well, bye for now.

Artist of the Week: Saigon June 29, 2007

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You figure any rapper who can bring Crips and Bloods together at a concert must be doing something right. Saigon, out of Brooklyn, NY is a rising underground star in the hip hop world. By the time he was 15, he had already been sent to jail, for shootings, violence, and drug abuse. But like many before him, his time in prison changed him, paving the path to a new career. Saigon’s music, stylewise, sounds much like any other contemporary artist. His beats, many of which have been created by Just Blaze, are solid, and match well with his songs. His lyricism is what sets him apart. Saigon brings a socially concious force to his lyrics, with songs criticizing the feud between Bloods and Crips and slaughtering fake thugs, the wannabe rappers that line up the streets of today’s music world. Songs like “Dreams” and “The Color Purple” also detail his ideas, many of which are on a level high above artists like 50 cent, who was personally “massacred” by Saigon in a battle. His recent surge in popularity has caught the attention of record labels, yet his label, Atlantic Records, has currently shown reluctance to release his album “The Greatest Story Never Told”, which drops July 31. And as his political and social commentary grow, corporate conglomerates are beginning to back away: Any artist with something meaningful presents a problem. Check out his video “Pain in My Life”:

[Youtube="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xi7BUeNLbMs"]

General Anouncement June 29, 2007

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       Next week because of the lack thereof this week we will be posting two artists for that week. Also we will have something plan that has something to do with …hmm…umm…something. Also i am having my fake birthday birthday party in two weeks. People from this site who know my true identity are all invited. if u forgot were i live just ask Mr.Wally. 

“AND HAVE A SAVE AND ENJOYABLE SUMMER!!” in summer school. muh..haha..haha.

Pokemon Battle Revolution June 28, 2007

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Nintendo isn’t generally known for being a cheap company. Compared to Sony and Microsoft, its games usually take time to make, and for the most part, are made pretty well. On that note, the Pokemon franchise is an exception. The Pokemon series is still a cash cow, (or Miltank, if you will), with each gameboy game selling millions. Every time a new game comes out, whether it be a full-fleshed RPG, or a corny puzzle game, it succeeds, and the execs can sit back and reap their profits.

 That being said, DO NOT buy Pokemon Battle Revolution for the Wii. Like Pokemon Stadium, Colosseum, and XD: Gale of Darkness before it, Battle Revolution is another console game, focusing heavily on stadiums and the battling aspect of Pokemon. Stadium (N64) was the first attempt, and allowed players to battle on screen, play mini-games, and transfer characters from their Gameboy games. Then, we got Colosseum and XD, which added a true RPG portion to the game, albeit a weird one, with a pseudo-Yugi looking character and disco obsessed villains with pokeballs for heads. Now, we finally get Battle Revoultion, with its much hyped online play. Don’t be fooled, this game sucks. Big time. There is no story mode to speak of, and you can only battle in a dozen or so colosseums. If you don’t own a DS and Diamond/Pearl, you will have to use the games “Rental” Pokemon, which cannot be trained or customized. The much hyped online feature is apparently a dud. There is no chat, ranking system, or MMORPG style play. In short, this game is nothing but a way to play with your DS on a big screen TV. This is a 50 dollar piece of crap, I highly advise you avoid it :)

A Look Into Old School All That June 28, 2007

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Vital Information, if any of you remember, was one of the skits on the original “All That” (you know, the good one. With people who knew how to act). Looking back at the sketch, I realize quite a few of the sayings were actually pretty well-written Here’s a sampling, found on Wikipedia:

If your bra is too tight, it’s uncomfortable. If you’re a boy and your bra is too tight, I’m uncomfortable!

If your teacher gives you an F, it is wrong to say “Well what do you expect moron! I didn’t study!”

Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder how on Earth this song became so popular.

It’s fun to play in the snow. It’s less fun to play in a bathtub full of vomit.

I scream, you scream, we all scream when we get our hand stuck in the cupboard

Three blind mice. Three blind mice. See how they run, into things.

Everybody likes the smell of Grandma’s cooking. No one likes the smell of grandma’s pajamas.

Always look both ways before crossing the street. NEVER, EVER TRY TO IRON THE WRINKLES OUT OF YOUR GRANDMA’S FACE!

If it’s the fourth of July and Santa comes down your chimney, then run like the wind. That ain’t Santa!

If you don’t know the difference between bologna and your underwear, then I’m never eating a sandwich at your house!

If your mama has a deep voice and hair all over her back, YOUR MAMA’S A DUDE! (This is actually a new one, with the sorry Lil’ JJ)

Next time you’re feeling sick, take a piece of ham and rub it all over your body. You won’t feel any better, but you’ll smell like ham!

It’s easy to milk a cow. It’s hard to milk a hippie named Maurice

It’s all fun and games untill someone loses an eye. Then it’s ping pong.

It’s not nice to knock Billy off a roof and scream, “Look Neighbors! It’s Raining Billy!!”

If your name is Stephen, and you have a turkey named Stefan, then come Thanksgiving you’ll be Stephen Stuffin’ Stefan!!

Rich Boy… June 27, 2007

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This is perhaps one of the finest disections of a shoddy hip hop single I’ve ever seen. It is highly advised that you read it, and shudder at the thought of its ignorance. Check it out at Explosm.net

Conventions in NYC June 27, 2007

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This December, the first annual “New York Anime Fesitival” will be held at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City. In addition, next April will see the 3rd annual New York Comic Con, which has been expanded to a larger area and features both traditional comics and anime/manga. Now there’s plenty to hate about these large scale conventions. For one, they’re located in the middle of one of the largest cities on earth, and thousands literally show up, which often leaves tickets completely sold out. Two years ago, the NY Comic Con had to close doors to attendess since there were too many people, and have thus jacked up prices. What were once 15 dollar tickets have gone up to 30 or 40, which is a bit much for an entry price alone. Also, there is the ever aggravating reality of otaku, and the really obsessed comic geeks. And no, I’m not being hypocritical. There’s a clear difference between having an interest in something, and having it consume your life. It gets disturbing, and personally, I’ve seen a middle aged man dressed up as a Marril in short shorts (Don’t Ask…)

As sickening as some of this is, there are definitely ways around these negatives, and positives to set them back. For instance, one can avoid paying for these conventions by volunteering for them. In both conventions, if you are at least 14 years old and are willing to work an 8 hour shift on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, you won’t have to pay a cent, and you’ll get a free t-shirt for your trouble. 8 hours sounds like a huge stretch, but there is plenty to pass the time. Tons of stores and companies have lined up their products, with many selling them with huge discounts. I’ve seen manga chopped down to 3 or 4 dollars a book, and comic books lowere to a few cents. There are appearances by artists and authors (if you’re into that sort of thing) and screenings of anime and other movies. You can also test out new video games on giant screen TVs, which is always nice. Above all, the best part of these conventions is definitely the swag. The sheer barrage of free items ripe for the taking is insane. Anyone, with a little manuvering and seemingly no effort, can get dozens of manga samples, posters, toys, t-shirts, DVDs, trading cards, comic books, and more. I reccommend taking a large plastic bag, or maybe a backpack, and hoard as much as you can, as fast as you can. You can never have too much free stuff.