Sesame Street

For my last post, I want to go out with my favorite Comedian of all time, Dave Chappelle. This is a clip from his first stand up special, Killin em' Softly. This particualr bit is about Sesame street, and the things it teaches that are negative, such as judging people. If you haven't checked out any of his stand up specials, I highly recommend it, they are classic. Dave Chappelle's legacy though short, will forever be remembered.

Best Cat video Ever

I stumbled upon this video one night when I was just browsing through videos. I think it is hilarious, plain and simple. I don't have much else to say about this, just check it out, I'm sure you will love it.

Spore

So this game, created by Will Wright (Sims creator) has garnered some attention from the media. Time magazine recently labeled spore as the 20th best invention of 2008, which is quite an accolade for a video game. This just goes to show that video games are becoming culturally accepted, rather than being ostracized. I have not played the game myself, and probably will not, but I thought it was interesting that a game was recognized for being a great invention. If this game looks interesting, check it out, and let me know how it is.

Darfur

I did a research paper on the current crisis in Darfur recently, and what I found out really opened my eyes. The situation, which garners zero media as of now, is the worst humanitarian crisis in our world at the moment. Darfur, a region in Western Sudan, is currently embroiled in one of longest civil wars to this date. Since gaining independence in 1956, Sudan has been in a civil war for all but 11 years. Millions have died due to fighting, starvation, drought, and disease. Sudan is one of the poorest countries, and the region of darfur lacks the necessary infrastructure to support the people, especially with the war going on. Now I could write a book about what is happening because the amount of information out there is immense. I'm not here to tell you all of the details about this, but what I would like to say is that the people of Darfur need support from our global community. Here in the U.S., the crisis was touched upon briefly, but has since faded from the media. It is up to us as global citizens to help support the humanitarian efforts being undertaken by groups such as Amnesty International, and Save Darfur. There are numerous ways you can contribute, whether donating time or money, spreading the word, signing petitions, or contacting your representatives. If we continue to ignore this crisis, which is genocidal, then the promise echoed after the Holocaust, "Never Again", will be hollow.

Neff Steeze

So people ask me all the time, why do you dress so loud and colorful. My reply, why does everyone have to dress in accepted and traditional colors. Why can't I dress a little different from the majority. I just like colorful stuff, and I think my personality reflects it. The question that goes along with the previous one is where do i get all these colors. Basically I scour the internet for new sites that have clothing I can't find here in Durango, but my favorite site would have to be Neff's. They are a snowboard/skateboard/urban wear company that is based in Utah. The creator Shawn Neff came up with an idea to create a clothing line that is colorful, loud, and original. They have succeeded, and now there is a plethora of skate and snowboard companies following suit. So if anyone wants to check out the site and what they're all about, go to www.neffheadwear.com.

Knitting

I felt like posting this video because I enjoy knitting myself (when I have the time). I learned to knit and crochet from a high school class, as well as my grandma. It's something that I like to do when I have some time to relax and calm my mind. I prefer knitting over crocheting, but I still enjoy both forms. Lately, I haven't had time to knit much, and so my skills have dropped considerably. I plan on taking some time this break to knit again, and hopefully I will be able to make a couple of hats, which is all I really use knitting for. If anyone wants to learn how, I would be more than willing to help teach them, or you can find videos online like this one. Either way, I feel it is a great skill to know, and for you guys, the ladies love it when you can knit.

And 1 Update

So I went to the Streetball game in Ignacio last Friday, and I must say that these ballers are phenomenal. The players that came were not on the official And 1 team, instead, it was a new team run by Hustle Up Ballers, but they had former And 1 legends, most notably Hot Sauce. This man is a legend in streetball, inventing many of the tricks ballers use today. Hot Sauce is a legend, and anyone that has a chance to see him in action should check it out. His moves are mind boggling, and faster than the eye can comprehend. I find myself rewinding tapes of his moves over and over again before I can actually tell what hes doing. This video I posted is just a small collection of his moves, and in no can it encxapsulate his entire repetoire of moves.

Splice

This post goes along with the previous one about mash ups. There is a site on the web called splice music that allows users to create their own songs from other user created content. The program runs off of your browser and does not require any installation, which makes it easy to work on your songs anywhere. The site takes a little getting used to, but their are great tutorials on the site, and the community is always happy to help newcomers. I've messed around with the site a little, but I stopped using it because I got a new program called Tracktion that does the same thing, only it is more powerful and allows you to mix any song. Still, if you are interested in learning how to create mashups, this site is a great starter.

http://www.splicemusic.com/

Mashups

So I am a huge fan of a musical genre called Mashups. They are becoming increasingly popular as artists like DJ Z-Trip and Girl Talk are breaking into the mainstream. I recall too from class that we are in a post creation era, where we are recycling already created art, in turn creating new art. Now there are thousands of djs creating these mashups, both legally and illegaly. There's one particular site that I go to to find new mashups from artists that I am unfamiliar with. It's called mashup-charts, http://www.mashup-charts.com. The site is community driven, and anyone is allowed to upload their creations. A top 10 chart is listed, which is dictated by user votes. You can also find songs that contain a certain artist, such as any song with Jay-Z in it. I really encourage everyone to check this site out, especially if you have never been introduced to mash ups.


http://www.mashup-charts.com

Will Ferrell as Bush

Will Ferrell as George Bush - watch more funny videos

I love Will Ferrell, he is a genius at what he does, and this particular video has to be one of my favorites. This clip came out during Bush's second presidential race, and it was created by the group ACT. I enjoy this because Ferrell does a really good job at Bushisms, and he really makes bush seem like an idiot.

Papa Bear and Fox

Nas interview + Sly Fox Live COLBERT REPORT SHOW 2008
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I'm a huge fan of the Colbert Report and The Daily Show, and Nas. Nas gets a lot of negative press because of his controversial lyrics, but he never advocates murder, or pursuing the life of a gangster, rather, he tells stories about that kind of life because he used to be a part of that, but no more. Fox news takes his lyrics out of context and arranges them to portray him as a violent person in this selection, which shows how manipulative they are. I completely agree with Nas' view that Fox is racist, and that they should change their policy. The fact that he got over 500,000 petitions shows that people are aware, and care about this subject. Basically, just watch the video, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Heisman!

So they presented the Heisman trophy last Saturday, and my boy Sam Bradford won it. I was born and raised in Norman, Ok, so I am a huge Sooners fan. They steamrolled through teams this year, and it is only fitting that they will be playing in the BCS championship against the Florida Gators. Two records they broke this year was most points by a team in a season, 702, but they also scored 60+ points in 5 straight games... amazing.

Music for the video!

So I'm pretty stoked that we got a song for our video that goes really well with the footage. The song we picked is actually the one I wanted to use for my first project, but the artist hadn't released the album yet. The artist is Chain Gang of 1974 and the song is "We at the Disco." I already posted a video of it in one of my earlier posts if you want to check it out. Everything else is coming along pretty smoothly and were pretty excited about it.

Wale!

Hands down, Wale is my favorite MC right now. He just absolutely kills it, and he hasn't even dropped his debut album yet. This is his newest video for his song, Artistic Integrity off his newest Seinfeld themed mixtape, "The Mixtape About Nothing." One of my favorite lines from the track is "we apples and oranges, but everybody pears."

Honestly... who throws a shoe?

I saw this on the news yesterday when I was up on the mountain, and I must say that it made my day. This video just shows how the Iraqi's view our president. He definitely deserved that, and it would've been even better if he actually got hit by that shoe. Apparently, the man was a distraught journalist who was angry about the coalition forces and what Bush has done to Iraq after six years of war.

That's It That's All!!!!!!

So this is Travis Rice's latest snowboard video, and all I have to say is that the title explains it all. The tricks that Travis pulls are out of this world! All i can really say is that you need to check out this film, it is the pinnacle of snowboard films.

Evidence Show

Everyone come to the show at the Abbey tonight! It's Evidence from the Hip-Hop group Dilated Peoples. The concert starts at 10 and is $15 in advance, $20 at the door, all ages. This is a video off Evidences debut solo album The Weatherman.

And 1 Street Ballers

Friday, December 12th, the And 1 Street Ballers will be coming to Ignacio, CO to play the Southern Ute All-Stars. The game is free and it will be played at the Rec center, with doors opening at 6:00 and the game starting at 7:00. They are widely known for the show that they put on when they tour the country. For people that aren't familiar with them, they are similar to the Harlem Globetrotters, but are more recent. The normal rules of basketball don't apply which allow them to perform flashy and entertaining moves. This particular video is of the Professor who is one of the most well known players not only because he is the lone white player, but because his skills are phenomenal. Enjoy!