Music
Shiny Toy Guns - Le Disko by real mccoy7
Shiny Toy guns
2002–2006: Formation and We Are PilotsMain article: We Are Pilots
The band was founded in 2002 by bassist and keyboardist, Jeremy Dawson, and vocalist and guitarist, Chad Petree. Both had known each other for years growing up in Shawnee, Oklahoma and worked together on previous music projects such as Cloud2Ground and Slyder. After these projects, they went underground for a brief time and continued making music together eventually enlisting vocalist Carah Faye Charnow to be their new female vocalist, as well as drummer Mikey Martin.
"Le Disko" was the first single, "You Are the One" was the second single, and "Rainy Monday" was the third, however, "Don't Cry Out" was originally announced to be the third single and continues to hold its place as a fan favorite.
Season of Poison
On October 29, 2007, the band appeared as "The Shinys" on the children's television series Yo Gabba Gabba!.They performed a sequence called The House of Spooks. We Are Pilots received a Grammy Award nomination on December 6, 2007 in the category of Best Electronic/Dance Album, but lost to The Chemical Brothers.
In August 2008, it was revealed that Carah Faye Charnow was no longer part of the band and had been replaced by Sisely Treasure, whose vocals are featured on the band's second album, Season of Poison. Carah Faye Charnow went on to pursue a new band, Versant, in Sweden. Season of Poison was released through Universal Records on November 4, 2008.
On September 2, 2008, "Ricochet!" was released as the first single. It hit #17 on the Alternative Songs Chart,which is the highest the band has ever reached with a single on the Alternative Songs chart. Shiny Toy Guns released their second Season of Poison single, "Ghost Town", on January 30, 2009, which peaked at #26 on the Alternative Songs Chart.
During the spring, at a show in Milwaukee, Shiny Toy Guns said their next album would drop "sometime in late 2010 Jeremy Dawson admitted via Shiny Toy Guns' official website that while he believes Season of Poison is a great album, it was "too different, too soon," and promised a return to their electronic roots for the band's third album.
In late fall 2010, Shiny Toy Guns announced a planned December 2010[27] release of an LP entatively named "III". According to Jeremy, fans "will fall in love with what we [Shiny Toy Guns] are just now starting to work with on this record." On their Facebook, Shiny Toy Guns announced that "Speaking Japanese" would be a single on the next album. December passed without an album drop.
January 2011, Shiny Toy Guns' official website featured a countdown which ended at midnight between February 10 and 11. Below the countdown read the following text: "you know what you hope is at the end of this timer, but you can't be sure. and it doesn't matter.. because we'll be together." The quote is a modified version of a quote from Christopher Nolan's film, Inception. In addition, the piano riff that accompanies the countdown mirrors a scale from "Time," a song composed by Hans Zimmer for the Inception soundtrack.
In early February, Sisely Treasure released a single,"That You Like," on her website. On February 7, Shiny Toy Guns announced on Facebook that Sisely was no longer part of the band.
On February 11, 2011 2:00:00 AM EST a video posted on the band's website announced that former band member, Carah Faye Charnow, would be rejoining the band along with her husband, Daniel Johansson, for the upcoming album III. The video contained the song, "If I Lost You (Orchestral Mix)". On March 3, "The Sun", the first single from III, was released.
What i really like about this band is that they have a unique and very catchy sound. It was Le disko that caught my attention then rainy monday and you are the one. When they got sisely i noticed that the new singer could put forth a new kind of passion while carah is much more about putting a luxury to her sound. sisely while beautiful has more emotion with vocal cords like velvet. while carah collects herself and focuses on making her voice sound alluring as if laced with diamonds and silk.
Fashion
Coco Chanel
"I am not young but I feel young. The day I feel old, I will go to bed and stay there. J'aime la vie! I feel that to live is a wonderful thing."
Fashion designer. Born on August 19, 1883, in Saumur, France. With her trademark suits and little black dresses, Coco Chanel created timeless designs that are still popular today. She herself became a much revered style icon known for her simple yet sophisticated outfits paired with great accessories, such as several strands of pearls. As Chanel once said,“luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury.”Her early years, however, were anything but glamorous. After her mother’s death, Chanel was put in an orphanage by her father who worked as a peddler. She was raised by nuns who taught her how to sew—a skill that would lead to her life’s work. Her nickname came from another occupation entirely. During her brief career as a singer, Chanel performed in clubs in Vichy and Moulins where she was called “Coco.” Some say that the name comes from one of the songs she used to sing, and Chanel herself said that it was a “shortened version of cocotte, the French word for ‘kept woman,” according to an article in The Atlantic.
Around the age of 20, Chanel became involved with Etienne Balsan who offered to help her start a millinery business in Paris. She soon left him for one of his even wealthier friends, Arthur “Boy” Capel. Both men were instrumental in Chanel’s first fashion venture.
Opening her first shop on Paris’s Rue Cambon in 1910, Chanel started out selling hats. Her first taste of clothing success came from a dress she fashioned out of an old jersey on a chilly day. “My fortune is built on that old jersey that I’d put on because it was cold in Deauville,” she once told author Paul Morand.
In the 1920s, Chanel took her thriving business to new heights. She launched her first perfume, Chanel No. 5, which was the first to feature a designer’s name. Perfume “is the unseen, unforgettable, ultimate accessory of fashion. . . . that heralds your arrival and prolongs your departure,” Chanel once explained.
In 1925, she introduced the now legendary Chanel suit with collarless jacket and well-fitted skirt. Her designs were revolutionary for the time—borrowing elements of men’s wear and emphasizing comfort over the constraints of then-popular fashions. She helped women say good-bye to the days of corsets and other confining garments.
Another 1920s revolutionary design was Chanel’s little black dress. She took a color once associated with mourning and showed just how chic it could be for eveningwear. In addition to fashion, Chanel was a popular figure in the Paris literary and artistic worlds. She designed costumes for the Ballets Russes and for Jean Cocteau’s play Orphée, and counted Cocteau and artist Pablo Picasso among her friends.
You will notice on this blog that i am a HUGE fan of powerful strong willed independent women. Chanel is one of many. someone who comes from nothing to being a name on everyone's lips. she revolutionized fashion and to this day grows strong.
Royal Underground
When you die, every single muscle in your body hurts. Your body has closed down because it thinks it's done, and when it gets rebooted, every inch of you hurts. Plus I'd had the shit beaten out of me with a baseball bat."
— Nikki Sixx
On February 17 2006, Kelly Gray was in the audience at the Erie Civic Center Complex in Erie, Pennsylvania, at her first Mötley Crüe concert. She was on a long-overdue break from the fashion industry, and while a hardcore rock performance was the last place she thought she’d find herself, she had recently become acquainted with the band’s drummer, Tommy Lee, who invited her to come to a gig on their Carnival of Sins tour.
So unfamiliar was Kelly with that world that she had to Google Mötley Crüe, and she still hesitated, assuming – as most rock concert novices might – that it might all be a bit rough. But the energy and sheer vibrancy of that first gig did it for her: “I was hooked,” she said.
Post-show, she was hanging with Tommy in his dressing room when she was introduced to Nikki Sixx, the band’s bassist and songwriter. He still had on his stage make-up, all black eyes and wild hair, as arresting as he was intimidating. Kelly called him ‘Mr Sixx’. He didn’t correct her.
Sometime after the tour ended, Nikki and Kelly reconnected over lunch. By the time the dishes were cleared, they realized they were creative consorts. They shared an affinity with fashion, and were both similarly attuned to what turned them on when it came to style. After lunch, they walked around stores in Beverly Hills, Kelly soignée and immaculate, Nikki tattooed and casual. What they saw – or didn’t – convinced them that a niche existed for a high-end men’s clothing collection with a distinctive rock star vibe; not thrown-together vintage tees, not facsimiles of stage clothing, not even the kind of generic rock-inspired looks that have filtered down to the mass retailer
The result: Royal Underground. It has the aura of unattainability personified by Nikki and Kelly, and the motifs and edgy cool that make you think ‘rock star’. It’s cloaked in intrigue, long on comfort, and as impressive as a combination of Nikki Sixx and Kelly Gray could be thought to be. It’s cashmere and antiqued leather and carries details that you come across by chance, like naughty little secrets. It’s an outgrowth of a world that loves its hardcore rock music but hungers for prestige. It’s for people that don’t scrimp on what’s on their skin. And it’s here now.
Nikki sixx is an amazing person, i read The heroin Diaries and the Dirt both amazing insights into the lifestyle he chose. He is a major hero to me. when i found royal underground i fell in love quick. The look is amazing classy but with a unique kickof rock and roll and edge as the selection from the website shows. Kelly Gray is also a beautiful inttelegent and ambitious woman. i love her modeling, her class. shes a rare breed in my opinion and i might be posting her up as well someday.
religion and philosophy
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g>The Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) is an independent Baptist church known for its extreme stance against homosexuality , which include picketing funerals and desecrating the American flag.The church is widely described as a hate group and is monitored as such by the Anti-Defamation League and Southern Poverty Law Center. It is headed by Fred Phelps and consists mostly of members of his large family; in 2007, it had 71 members.The church is headquartered in a residential neighborhood on the west side of Topeka about three miles west of the Kansas State Capitol at 3701 West 12th Street, Topeka, Kansas, United States. Its first public service was held on the afternoon of Sunday, November 27, 1955.
The church has been actively involved in the anti-gay movement since at least 1991 when it sought a crackdown on homosexual activity at Gage Park six blocks northwest of the church. In addition to anti-gay protests at military funerals, the organization pickets other celebrity funerals that are likely to get it media attention.
The WBC is not affiliated with any known Baptist conventions or associations. The church describes itself as following Primitive Baptist and Calvinist principles though mainstream Primitive Baptists reject the WBC and Phelps.
In July 2005, the Westboro Baptist Church declared its intention to picket the memorial service of Carrie French in Boise, Idaho. French, 19, was killed on June 5 in Kirkuk, Iraq, where she served as an ammunition specialist with the 116th Brigade Combat Team's 145th Support Battalion. Phelps Sr. was quoted as saying, "Our attitude toward what's happening with the war is [that] the Lord is punishing this evil nation for abandoning all moral imperatives that are worth a dime."[35]
In 2006, Westboro picketed with banners saying "God hates fags" and "Thank God for dead soldiers" at the Westminster, Maryland, funeral of Matthew Snyder, a U.S. Marine who was also killed in Iraq.[36] Ruling on a subsequent lawsuit filed by Snyder's father, Albert Snyder, the U.S. Supreme Court decided 8–1 that Westboro's actions constituted protected free speech.[37]
On February 2, 2008, the group picketed during the funeral of former LDS Church president Gordon B. Hinckley in Salt Lake City, Utah, displaying picket signs criticizing him for being a "lying false prophet" and "leading millions of people astray". The organization also criticized Hinckley for being too accepting of gay people, accusing him of having an ambiguous voice about homosexuality rather than taking a firm stand against it.[38] Police had difficulty determining whether the demonstration met the guidelines of protected free speech.[39]
In 2010 Westboro picketed the funeral of Ronnie James Dio.[41]
In January 2011, Westboro announced that they would picket the funeral of Christina Green, a 9-year-old victim of the 2011 Tucson shooting. In response, the Arizona legislature passed an emergency bill to ban protests within 300 feet of a funeral service, and Tucson residents made plans to shield the funeral from protesters.[42][43] The church canceled plans to hold a protest during the memorial at the University of Arizona in exchange for air time on radio talk shows.[44] According to university officials, between 700 and 1,200 students amassed to counter four WBC picketers who appeared at the campus after the event.[45]
In July 2005, the Westboro Baptist Church declared its intention to picket the memorial service of Carrie French in Boise, Idaho. French, 19, was killed on June 5 in Kirkuk, Iraq, where she served as an ammunition specialist with the 116th Brigade Combat Team's 145th Support Battalion. Phelps Sr. was quoted as saying, "Our attitude toward what's happening with the war is [that] the Lord is punishing this evil nation for abandoning all moral imperatives that are worth a dime."[35]
In 2006, Westboro picketed with banners saying "God hates fags" and "Thank God for dead soldiers" at the Westminster, Maryland, funeral of Matthew Snyder, a U.S. Marine who was also killed in Iraq.[36] Ruling on a subsequent lawsuit filed by Snyder's father, Albert Snyder, the U.S. Supreme Court decided 8–1 that Westboro's actions constituted protected free speech.[37]
On February 2, 2008, the group picketed during the funeral of former LDS Church president Gordon B. Hinckley in Salt Lake City, Utah, displaying picket signs criticizing him for being a "lying false prophet" and "leading millions of people astray". The organization also criticized Hinckley for being too accepting of gay people, accusing him of having an ambiguous voice about homosexuality rather than taking a firm stand against it.[38] Police had difficulty determining whether the demonstration met the guidelines of protected free speech.[39]
Westboro picketed the funeral of recording artist Michael Jackson after his death on June 25, 2009.[citation needed] Members of Westboro have also recorded a song titled "God Hates the World", an adaptation of Jackson's charity single "We Are the World".[40]
Having personalaly attended an anti protest to these bigots (seen above) you can easily gather my personal opinion on the matter. my counter arguments to these heinous acts are as follows:
Homosexuality is not a sin. There is NOT ONE PLACE in the bible that SPECIFICALLY states that it is a sin. An abomination (as defined in the english language as a socially detestable thing) is a very specific word and common sense would ggather that such a specific word was chosen for a reason since homosecuality has been socially detestable for some time.
Homosexuality cannot be unnatural, a sickness, or a choice. There are many cases in the animal kingdom where homosexuality has occured.
Gays are not the only ones who get aids. trust me, it is far mroe likeley someone in your own church has it then only gays.
Muslims worship the excact same god as you, as do jews, catholics ETC. There is even references to jesus in the Koran. saying there any more of infidels then vice versa is just ignorence.
visionary quote
The only medicine for suffering, crime, and all the other woes of mankind, is wisdom.
Thomas Huxley
This quote i chose simply because its true. if humanity would chill and think and grow wise the world would be very different
Film
Sucker Punch
This movie was very interesting and a action packed thriller i would definatly recomend. HOWEVER, it is kind of lacking in an elaberote plot. Dont go expecting another inception or shutter island here. this is not a movie focused on giving you a story. its about the action and the visualization of ass kickery.
I do give the director props for finding somewhat decent no names who can act well as well as TRYING to deliver a twist and interesting plot. The ending however is what im talking about. no spoilers here but the writers really tried to fool you in this movie while trying to tell a story in the midst of all the chaos. Babydoll's ability to mezmerize onlookers with her dancing is a nice touch howeve
r corny it nay be. the movie reminds me alot of a tarentino film but for a younger modern audience.i would give it a 3 out of five. A for effort wothe watch rent or buy but it is an aquired taste.
Milla Jovavich
Milla Jovovich (pronounced "mee-luh" "yo-vo-vitch") was born December 17, 1975 in Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine to father Bogdanovitch Jovovich (Serbian doctor) and mother Galina Loginova Jovovich (Russian actress). In 1981, Milla and her family left the Soviet Union and moved to London, England and then to Sacramento, California, ultimately settling in Los Angeles.
Milla married director Paul W.S. Anderson (director/writer of the Resident Evil series) on August 22, 2009. They have a daughter together, Ever Gabo J. Anderson (born 11.03.07).
Milla and Paul have worked together on the Resident Evil franchise and will team up again for the 3-D version of The Three Musketeers (2011). At the age of eleven, Jovovich was spotted by photographer Richard Avedon, who featured her in Revlon's "Most Unforgettable Women in the World" advertisements. In October 1987, she was on the cover of the Italian fashion magazine Lei, her first of many covers. In 1988, she signed her first professional modeling contract.
Milla has appeared in hundreds of magazines and on dozens of covers. She has been featured in ad campaigns for several brands, including Banana Republic, Christian Dior, Damiani, Donna Karan, Gap, Versace, Mango, Etro and several others (see "Gallery" dropdown menu above). Milla has been an international spokesmodel for L'Oréal cosmetics since 1998. In addition to L'Oréal, Milla has recently been in campaigns for ICB, Ann Taylor, Mercedes-Benz, Metrocity, and Jacob & Co.
Milla's breakout role was as Leeloo, the perfect being in Luc Besson's The Fifth Element (1997). She later starred in several other action movies, including the Resident Evil trilogy (Resident Evil (2002), Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004), Resident Evil: Extinction (2007), Ultraviolet (2006), A Perfect Getaway (2009), and The Fourth Kind (2009).
In 1994, Milla released her critically acclaimed folk album, The Divine Comedy. Inspired by a love of "elves and magic trees", Milla wrote the lyrics at 15 and recorded the album when she was just 16. Acoustic, folky, and hard to categorize, the eleven songs on The Divine Comedy are laced with Slavic sadness and X-istential self-doubt. "In a Glade" is a beautiful traditional Ukrainian folk song that Milla sings in her native tongue.
Milla led a band called Plastic Has Memory which played about a dozen shows in Los Angeles and New York
City in 1999. Although Plastic Has Memory never released a record, they did contribute one song, "On the Hill", to Hollywood Goes Wild, a benefit CD for The Wildlife Waystation.Jovovich-Hawk was a fashion line founded by Milla and Carmen Hawk in 2003. Jovovich-Hawk was a finalist in 2006 for the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA)/Vogue Fashion Fund initiative. Milla's character Alice wore Jovovich-Hawk clothing in Resident Evil: Extinction (2007). Mango released a Jovovich-Hawk for MNG collection in 2007. CNN interviewed Milla and Carmen for a feature on Jovovich-Hawk in 2007 (video). Jovovich-Hawk ended in 2008. See Jovovich-Hawk.com
Milla is another rare breed. strong, independent, well rounded. She has so many talents and never relied on just her beauty. she went everywhere and did anything she set her mind to. she is an icon in film as the most badass woman alive as well as classy and gorgeous.
Art
Nekro
This artist is truely interesting to me. The artwork is beautiful and dark displaying very sad but alluring images. i have never seen this kind of art before. Nekro puts a different kind of passion with a different visualization. these are just some of the many pieces he has to offer.
