...Seriously?!

Helvetica - Trailer

noreply@blogger.com (Katie Q) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:42:00 +0000

About the Film

Helvetica is a feature-length independent film about typography, graphic design and global visual culture. It looks at the proliferation of one typeface (which celebrated its 50th birthday in 2007) as part of a larger conversation about the way type affects our lives. The film is an exploration of urban spaces in major cities and the type that inhabits them, and a fluid discussion with renowned designers about their work, the creative process, and the choices and aesthetics behind their use of type.

Helvetica encompasses the worlds of design, advertising, psychology, and communication, and invites us to take a second look at the thousands of words we see every day. The film was shot in high-definition on location in the United States, England, the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, France and Belgium.

Longboard Girls Crew

noreply@blogger.com (Katie Q) — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 18:07:00 +0000

Girls cruz too!
Music makes me want the wind in my hair and to leave all my cares behind.
Hello Spring!

Saturday morning cruising and rocking around Madrid with the Longboard Girls Crew.
Special thanks to the spanish team, Ana, Bea, Bego, Carla, Emma, Hännä, Jacky, María, Kati, Maitane, Maryele, Paula, Sophie and Valeria.

http://longboardgirlscrew.com/

Music
Go Outside - Cults
The Late Great Cassiopia - Essex Green
Tremendous Dynamite - Eels

Attack It! Attack It!

noreply@blogger.com (Katie Q) — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:14:00 +0000

Amazing! The power of mind over matter, but our little ballerina would not give up!

MSTRKRFT Makes Everything Better

noreply@blogger.com (Katie Q) — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:08:00 +0000

Have no idea what this video is for. Who cares! Just add a little MSTRKRFT, some shots of "NYC stuff", crazy edits and you got yourself one rad vid!

Rainbow On Demand

noreply@blogger.com (Katie Q) — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:30:00 +0000

It's rainy today in New York, but the best thing about rainy days are...

robo-rainbow from mudlevel on Vimeo.

SUNLIGHT!

noreply@blogger.com (Katie Q) — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 01:42:00 +0000

With all this depressing weather I think we could all use a lil "Sunlight"

Hope you enjoy, it's Bananas!

Bag Raiders - 'Sunlight' from Modular People on Vimeo.

For a good time call...CHINA!

noreply@blogger.com (Katie Q) — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 13:09:00 +0000

The word "Communist Party" just took on a whole new meaning!

Seems that a crackdown has finally been launched after government officials have been drinking themselves to death, attending sex shows, and staying at $700 a night hotels. "Yeah, yeah...welcome to politics!," you say? No s*%t!
Along with China's economic boom, corruption and excessive partying at taxpayers expense has gotten so out of control, the President had finally had to intervene:

"It reached a point where President Hu Jintao gave a speech in April warning officials of the temptations of beautiful women, money and power."

Notorious B.I.G. wasn't playin around when he said, "Mo Money Mo Problems."

Finish reading the article on msnbc.com:

China: No Wild Parties at Taxpayers Expense

Extreme Caroling!

noreply@blogger.com (Katie Q) — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 16:54:00 +0000

This made me all warm and fuzzy!

Late Night Caroling for insomniacs, people who wait to do their shopping at the last minute, and the unsuspecting neighbor...finally!

Things That Make You Go, "Hmmmm...."

noreply@blogger.com (Katie Q) — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 18:54:00 +0000

Don't get me wrong, adore the porn, but when the breakdowns start using porn stars as a character reference for casting...??

Sasha Grey

'REPATRIATE'

Rep Films is casting Repatriate, an urban thriller set in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY. John's younger brother Aiden has been murdered, and John is back in his old neighborhood to find out who did it. It's possible that Aiden's girlfriend Nika has answers to John's questions. Peggy Cafferty, prod. Shoots Jan. 8-Feb. 2, 2011 in Greenpoint and Williamsburg in Brooklyn, and Astoria and Long Island City in Queens, NY.

Seeking—Nika: 18-24, attractive, slender, seductive, think Sasha Grey, partial nudity required for simulated sex scene.

Email pix & résumés to ****@gmail.com. Professional pay, plus copy, credit, meals, and travel provided. SAG Modified Low Budget Film Agreement, approval pending.

Firecracker! Firecracker! Boom-Boom-Boom-Boom!

noreply@blogger.com (Katie Q) — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:34:00 +0000

These girls are out of control!!!

Upon first glance, I was horrified - they looked like little drones. However, I quickly realized the error of my ways - these young ladies are exceptionally talented and extremely dedicated.

Making me realize how much I miss being part of a team that I love, and how much can be accomplish when you do love something so much!

Word is there is going to be a movie made about them. How exciting!!

...a little long, but well worth the watch

The Firecrackers are a performance jump rope team made up of talented 4th-8th graders from the Kings Local School District in Ohio. Coached by Lynn Kelley, they perform at venues across the country. Some notable past performances have been at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, a Presidential Inauguration and an appearance on The David Letterman Show.

Ya Feel It...Feel It?

noreply@blogger.com (Katie Q) — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:13:00 +0000

...No? Not You?

Mark Wahlberg doesn't think so either. Watch him yell it at everyone, literally-

For Your Consideration:

Modern Romance

noreply@blogger.com (Katie Q) — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 08:41:00 +0000

...or just shameless self-promotion?

Ms. Joni Mitchell would say, "Don't Know What You Got Til It's Gone."
Like most love stories go: boy and girl fall in love. Boy won't commit. Girl decides to leave boy, move across country to study at an MBA program at Duke. Finally, guy has epiphany! Writes a song with his band, The Daylights, to win her back. Ah, there's a twist! He doesn't send it to her. Instead, he posts it on YouTube and hopes it will find it's way to her through word of mouth.
A manipulative way to sell a song? A modern take on love?
...Possibly a little of both?
All I know, I only hope that one day I'm looking down the barrel of this gun :)

Full Story:
http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2010/11/la_man_sends_vi.php

Hand on Heart!

noreply@blogger.com (Katie Q) — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:48:00 +0000

Can you genuinely say that you love doing what you do?
He can:

DARK SIDE OF THE LENS from Astray Films on Vimeo.

This wave photographer discusses how grateful he feels to be able to do what he loves - photograph and surf.
He marvels that he gets "to do something worthy of a photograph or a scar."

...God, he's inspiring. So many thumbs up!

You Had Me At...

noreply@blogger.com (Katie Q) — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 16:18:00 +0000

David Byrne ...Tom Waits...Michael Jackson...James Brown!

Francis Farewell Starlite discusses the importance of dancing when performing, and reveals his biggest influences-

Francis and The Lights - MTV Shows

Let's Fry 'Em!

noreply@blogger.com (Katie Q) — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:07:00 +0000

While nothing is quite like the beach, this added luxury is getting the prisoners one step closer! The disreputable jail has long been known for its harsh conditions and poor sanitation. A report earlier this year indicated that just under half of Russia’s total inmate population is sick with either HIV or tuberculosis due to outdated medical equipment.

But the recent death of jailed lawyer Sergel Magnitsky has sparked reform in the system. Magnitsky was allegedly held in custody illegally an refused medical treatment despite several requests. Breaking from the norm, Russian officials accepted partial blame for the lawyer’s death, and pledged to improve conditions in the notorious jail starting this year.
To the amazement of some, their first step was to order Butyrka prision to install tanning beds! Sunbeds for inmates should improve health if used correctly, but some think the devices are too much of a luxury. But that’s not all, officials say plans are in the line for mud bath spas to be set up, and prisoners will be allowed access to Skype to contact loved ones.

“We are developing additional medical services … and even sunbeds will be put in place,” said Butyrka’s head Sergei Telyatnikov.

While the move by Russian authorities will certainly deal with complaints of poor health conditions in the country’s jails, most think the knee jerk reaction has gone way too far the other way. With access to facilities that most of the country’s population would consider as “perks,” will the new additions really be worth the investment? What do you think of Russian officials ordering Butyrka prison to install tanning beds? Sunbeds for inmates may have some positive health benefits, but why not just provide much cheaper vitamin D supplements instead? Let me know what you think in the comment section after you check out pictures and video on the story below!

Take Me With You!

noreply@blogger.com (Katie Q) — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 08:31:00 +0000

This is an original video of the song Portugal from Eleven Pond, an Upstate NY band that recorded and played live from 1986-1987. The song is from a rare LP called 'Bas Relief'. Only 500 copies were made. The album was recorded in an abandoned swimming pool called the Hamster Cage. Dark Entries Records has re-released the LP in 2009. Eleven Pond was Jeff Gallea, James Tabbi, Dan Brumley, Jack Schaeffer and Tim Massick.

How To Wrap A Cat For Christmas

noreply@blogger.com (Katie Q) — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 07:31:00 +0000

ift
What's the most diffucult thing you've wrapped?

R.I.P. Flippy Cat

Yippee Ki-Yay...

noreply@blogger.com (Katie Q) — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:05:00 +0000

or as I would say, "B-A-N-A-N-A-S!"

It's Simple!

noreply@blogger.com (Katie Q) — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 23:56:00 +0000

Thats What I Like About You

noreply@blogger.com (Katie Q) — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:52:00 +0000

shot less than a month ago....
R.I.P. Andy Irons

Andy Irons "i surf because" short film from Billabong on Vimeo.

Andy Irons was one of the world's greatest ever surfers. A 3 times world champion made famous by his epic battles with Kelly Slater. But outside all the victories Andy's life started to take a turn and his fire was starting to go out. He left the sport in search of himself and took it all back to basics. "i surf because... it keeps my life at an even keel, without it I would tip into oblivion"- ANDY IRONS. Watch this revealing and haunting clip of one of surfings most colourful dynamic characters.

http://www.isurfbecause.com/

STD? There's An App For That!

noreply@blogger.com (Katie Q) — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 07:44:00 +0000

Got a funny feeling in your nether-region but too embarrassed to ask your doctor what it might be? If a group of British researchers have their way, your mobile phone will soon be able to tell you if you've got an STD.
According to a report in The Guardian, British researchers are working on a kit for phones and personal computers that will be able to diagnose sexually transmitted diseases.
The device will be small and similar to pregnancy testing kits. According to The Guardian, it will work like this:

People who suspect they have been infected will be able to put urine or saliva on to a computer chip about the size of a USB chip, plug it into their phone or computer and receive a diagnosis within minutes, telling them which, if any, sexually transmitted infection (STI) they have.

It will be able to diagnose a range of infections, such as herpes, chlamydia or gonorrhea.
British health experts hope the testing kit will help slow the rising rate of infection, which is highest among the nation's young and tech-savvy people

.
"Britain is one of the worst [countries] in western Europe for teenage pregnancy and STIs. That there's a major embarrassment factor here, especially among young people, makes the situation worse," said Dr. Tariq Sadiq, a senior lecturer and consultant physician in sexual health at the University of London and the person leading the project.
With this new device, "your mobile phone can be your mobile doctor," Sadiq told The Guardian.
The project has significant financial backing. Seven funders have put the equivalent of more than $6 million into developing the technology, according to The Guardian.
"The required technology is very close to becoming a reality," Sadiq told the Daily Mail. But first, he said, they are working to address issues of confidentiality and data protection.
The researchers expect these devices to be sold for as little £1 each (about $1.60) in nightclub vending machines, pharmacies and in supermarkets.

The Tipsheet adds:
The good news: This new development may slow the spread of STD's, especially among sexually active and less responsible young people
The bad news: There is a substantial market and a societal need for this technology.

If morality arguments don't do the trick for the kids, science also shows that sexual intimacy is best enjoyed within the confines of a committed, faithful relationship.

"...Our time's up!"

noreply@blogger.com (Katie Q) — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 23:39:00 +0000

The latest from the greatest-

Francis Farewell Starlite: Tap The Phone from Benedict Evans on Vimeo.

...Oh, my heart!

RockHer!

noreply@blogger.com (Katie Q) — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 19:07:00 +0000

Looks like I'm not the only one who adores her.

Congratulations, Emily! ...You go, gurl!!

Best female vocalist

MUSIC

Emily Haines

Emilyhaines.com

The Metric frontwoman and solo artist is known to provoke strong reactions in listeners, both good and bad. Sure, she might prefer that everyone loved her unconditionally, but any rock star who doesn’t piss off a few people isn’t really doing her job. She’s the kind of performer who rules any stage she steps on, and her voice sounds stronger each year.

NOW Magazine // Music // Best female vocalist

Seriously?!

noreply@blogger.com (Katie Q) — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 17:58:00 +0000

To Sir, With Love

noreply@blogger.com (Katie Q) — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 17:44:00 +0000

Christopher Walken

Sir Michael Caine

It seems, impersonations of Sir Michael Caine in the UK are the equivalent to Christopher Walken impersonations in the US...