In response to Internet Blackout Day, I leave you with important information about SOPA and PIPA in the event that you have no information to what they mean and what they stand for. Once you read the information, do me and the rest of your internet pals a favor and send a letter to your local government. Us smaller bloggers and internet users need to be heard before we are cens—-
Tags: internet pals, pipa, sopa, Technology
Jazz, Bebop, Afro-Cuban Jazz, call it what you want, Dizzy Gillespie was definitely a pioneer in the genre.
Born on October 21, 1917, in Cheraw, South Carolina – John Birks “Dizzy” Gillespie was an American jazz trumpet player, bandleader, singer, and composer (add that to a resumé!)
Along with other people that were well versed in the jazz genre, Gillespie was a major figure in the development of modern jazz and bebop. He even was an influence and a teacher to two of my favorite jazz musicians: Miles Davis and Chuck Mangione!
Being a gifted improviser (which I wish I was) and a trumpet virtuoso, Gillespie also had the ability to add layers of “harmonic complexity” to his music – a concept of jazz that was previously unknown at the time.
Aside from all of the said accomplishments and talented skills, Gillespie also had a trademark “Bent” trumpet that basically featured the bell of the trumpet being bent upward at a 45-degree angle. According to his autobiography,
“this was originally the result of accidental damage caused by someone sitting on it during a job on January 6, 1953, but the constriction caused by the bending altered the tone of the instrument, and Gillespie liked the effect.” Continue reading
Tags: Music
The first shoe that was designed by Tinker Hatfield, the Air Jordan III is definitely a favorite amongst sneakerheads. In fact it placed as the number 1 top shoe on Complex’s Top Sneakers for 2011. Although the shoe was retro’ed several times (1994, 2001, 2011) the shoe was released on “Black Friday” (11/25/2011) and many sneakerheads camped online and at their local sneaker shops to grab this re-retroed gem. Rumor even has it that this particular shoe was Michael Jordan’s personal favorite. But then again wouldn’t it be yours if it got you the: Slam Dunk Contest, All Star MVP, All-Defensive First Team, and Defensive Player of the Year? Yeah, I thought so.
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Tags: Shoes
With music talking about money, women, the “high life,” and depressing life events, it is extremely hard to find music that focuses on the good things. Even more so, the genre of pop-punk is slowly fading out and bands that we grew up with are either breaking up or moving on to other projects that are well… failing.
In the midst of this musical debacle. We have an emerging band by the name of “The Cab.”
For those of you who aren’t familiar with the group, “The Cab” is a five piece rock group from Las Vegas, Nevada. While signed to Fueled By Ramen/ Decaydance Records, this album “Symphony Soldier” was produced independently. More information can be found on the band’s website here. But without further ado, here’s a rundown of the record “Symphony Soldier” by “The Cab.”
“Drawing black lines since 1980.” If you aren’t familiar with “The Hundreds” then I recommend heading over to www.thehundreds.com
Without getting into too much detail about the company, here I have a piece from their footwear collection known as the Johnson. Continue reading
Tags: Shoes
We came in with a goal of $300. We ended up raising $440. All towards Rady’s Children’s Hospital. AMAZING.
We had some technical difficulties initially, but now we’re determined more than ever to make next year bigger and better!
To view our hijinks, go to http://twitch.tv/kupo_yo. We went from Dead Island to Mr. Driller to Fatal Frame and Pokemon Snap?! And tons of other games, too. Note to self: better Internet connection!
Again, thank you to all the donors and to those who hung out with us either at the house or on chat. 24 hours of gaming? A lot harder than I thought, lol!
Tags: charity, extra life, extra life 2011, Video Games
Painting = dunzo!
I’m in a love/hate relationship with acrylics. Note to self: use primer first. I totally forgot about that, oops.
I didn’t want to paint on the anklets. Trying to think of an alternate way to show them… Maybe I’ll use some Sculpey? Yarn? I’ll think of something.
I’m going to finalize details and spray it with fixative tomorrow. ( ；´Д｀)
I think this has motivated me to actually work on my blanks that I’ve bought. The process was a lot more fun than I thought.
Tags: blanka, custom, maihiro, mini spiki, mini spiki diy, nakanari, street fighter, vinyl
This is my first time actually customizing a blank vinyl. I have some blank vinyls but they’ve stayed blank so far with the exception of the large autographed Munny.
I will be transforming this mini Spiki (courtesy of Nakanari/maihiro.net) into a blue/orange Blanka from the Street Fighter series. I’m hoping this will be worth it in the end.
Tags: blanka, custom, maihiro, mini spiki, mini spiki diy, nakanari, street fighter, vinyl
I think this post is self-explanatory. I have the best fiancé ever.
Tags: disneyland, engagement, omg we're engaged
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