I'm excited that the new Disney movie is done in 2D (traditional) animation, and it will be a musical!
Not so excited about all the princess marketing that will come with the movie though... but it's nice that finally there will be a black princess to add to the bunch!
Posted in: movies on June 06, 2009 0 comments
This is cool, but a bit creepy too - just like the original, I suppose! French artist Francois Macre has created an entirely a cappella version of Michael Jackson's Thriller. He has recreated every drumbeat, synthesizer note and spoken word segment using 64 different tracks.
Posted in: music, videos on May 30, 2009 0 comments
Could this be it for the famous Riverdale love triangle?
Posted in: comics on May 28, 2009 6 comments
Belugas in Newfoundland! Wish I could have seen them! I used to occasionally see whales in the Torbay, NL harbour, but I've only ever seen a beluga at the Vancouver aquarium.
In other news, pandemic potential of this swine flu is scary! Today there have been 4 cases confirmed in Nova Scotia.
I'll admit, I've been avoiding too much news these days; most of it is just depressing, and I've preferred to spend lots of time outdoors with my gal, enjoying spring. I can live in my own little bubble for a little while, can't I?
Posted in: on April 26, 2009 1 comments
Received this today. I have my doubts about online petitions, but I value the CBC, so I signed, and plan to write some letters.
In just 6 days, over 100,000 of us have come together and signed the petition to Save the CBC and Radio Canada from deeply damaging budget cuts - one of the largest online petitions in Canadian history!
http://www.avaaz.org/en/save_the_cbc/
The CBC is vital for Canadian art, culture and identity. These cuts have been forced on it for no good reason - the CBC has asked the government for sensible bridge financing - borrowing against their funding next year to spread the cuts out and make sure vital assets aren't damaged this year. The government has refused because, as we know from numerous past statements from Prime Minister Harper, they have an ideological agenda of opposition to a public broadcaster. They'd like to see the CBC privatized and sold off. With the CBC already forced to get half of its revenue from advertizing (compelling it to carry expensive American TV shows) that process is well underway. Even while the CBC survives in name, it's public character and mission are under attack.
With enough of a public outcry, we can reverse the government's decision. But even if we don't, a powerful statement is being made, to this government and future ones, that Canadians want the CBC and Radio Canada to survive as public service broadcasters. If enough of us act together now, they'll think twice the next time they look to undermine the CBC, and together we'll form a voice that can empower our national broadcasters to fully return to their precious public service mission.
With hope and determination,
Ricken, Lisa-Marie, Laryn and the Avaaz Canada team
PS - the best group providing information and opportunities to get more deeply involved in this issue is Friends of Canadian Broadcasting.
Posted in: politics on April 03, 2009 7 comments
Cadbury to use fairtrade chocolate in its Dairy Milk chocolate bars
Impressive! Plus, Cadbury plans to convert its other chocolate products to fairtrade as soon as they can. It's nice to see such a large company supporting fairtrade farming!
Posted in: on March 29, 2009 2 comments
If you're curious to see how The Barenaked Ladies sound without Steven Page, check out this free download: Live at Universal Studios from BNL.com. This will only be available until March 27th!
Thanks to Simply Frugal in Canada for the link!
Posted in: music on March 24, 2009 0 comments
Hello folks!
Just a heads up to those of you with kids - I've been in the Mommy mode for a while, and I've started a new blog called Painting Pink Pajamas to share some of our favourite toddler books, music, recipes and activities.
I'll still be posting here as well, but I'll keep most of the child-specific posts there.
Posted in: baby, kids on March 23, 2009 0 comments
...this would be me:
Visit The Hero Factory to make your own Superhero, then send me a link so I can see too!
Thanks to Reflections and Ramblings of a Not-So-Superwoman for the link!
Posted in: on 1 comments
Hilarious!!!!
I still find it strange that some people haven't seen Star Wars though...
(says a girl who went to the 12:01am showing of Phantom Menace! Too bad it was so disappointing!)
(seen on grrrl meets world)
Posted in: funny, politics on February 01, 2009 2 comments
