UNDERWORLD: AWAKENING [movie] Review The 4th instalment in the vampire vs werewolf series adds a new twist; humans. If you were a fan of the 1st, enjoyed the 2nd, and tolerated the 3rd, you’ll find this one to be a breath of fresh air. It feels more organic to see humans battling against monsters (but don’t worry, the Lycans find a way to be real jerks). And *SPOILER ALERT* the switching of Michael for his dish-daughter with Celine as the role of “sidekick” is so needed. I don’t know about you guys but the whole ‘I love Michael and will fight everyone’ gag was getting old. HOWEVER, that being said, the ending of the movie totally sets it up for another family-filled sequel ;) This is definitely one of my favorite vampire series. Mostly for the vamp/lycan war storyline. And…possibly…because Kate Beckinsale is a total babe. And while I do think this new film was a step in the right direction, I feel like their going the way of so many action flicks: gimmicky special effects *cough*3D*cough* + forgettable characters + filler storyline that always leaves it open for a sequel. As long as they keep adding the epic plot twists that Underworld is known for, I’ll keep seeing them (and so should you) 

UNDERWORLD: AWAKENING [movie] Review

The 4th instalment in the vampire vs werewolf series adds a new twist; humans. 
If you were a fan of the 1st, enjoyed the 2nd, and tolerated the 3rd, you’ll find this one to be a breath of fresh air. It feels more organic to see humans battling against monsters (but don’t worry, the Lycans find a way to be real jerks). And *SPOILER ALERT* the switching of Michael for his dish-daughter with Celine as the role of “sidekick” is so needed. I don’t know about you guys but the whole ‘I love Michael and will fight everyone’ gag was getting old. HOWEVER, that being said, the ending of the movie totally sets it up for another family-filled sequel ;)

This is definitely one of my favorite vampire series. Mostly for the vamp/lycan war storyline. And…possibly…because Kate Beckinsale is a total babe. And while I do think this new film was a step in the right direction, I feel like their going the way of so many action flicks: gimmicky special effects *cough*3D*cough* + forgettable characters + filler storyline that always leaves it open for a sequel. As long as they keep adding the epic plot twists that Underworld is known for, I’ll keep seeing them (and so should you) 

RESIDENT EVIL: RETRIBUTION [trailer]

That’s #5 for those not keeping count.

For those asking about the outcome of SOPASTRIKE [click]

Congress has put the anti-piracy bills (SOPA/PIPA) on “hold”

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Today on the Internet://9

1. ANONYMOUS ATTACKS GOVERNMENT AND MUSIC INDUSTRY
In retaliation to the media sharing site Megaupload being shut down, the hacker group “Anonymous” went on a tangent! Hacking, corrupting, and eventually shutting down the official sites of; the FBI, Motion Picture Association of America, Recording Industry Association of America, Universal Music, and the American Justice Department…WOW!
This is by far the largest attack the group has ever constructed, and they made their point very clear; “Largest attack ever, crippling government and music industry #megaupload”
They livestreamed everything [here]

2. 8yr OLD HARDCORE SONG
If you’re not sick of it yet (I’m getting there) a little girl named Juliet starred in what I’m calling 2012’s first viral video.

via: newsweek For those that thought the SOPA blackout was a waste of time/effort.

via: newsweek

For those that thought the SOPA blackout was a waste of time/effort.

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iBooks “Author”

Create your own interactive books without a publisher.

APPLE EDUCATION EVENT 2012 iBooks2: A two part software update1. TextbooksWhat they did for books, they’re now doing for textbooks. Fully intractable, cheaper, and take up way less space in your backpack. Of course this is released right as I finish college :P2. AuthorWe now have the ability to create our own fully intractable books with this new App! How crazy awesome fantastic is that!  iTunes UAn App that helps educators fully customize their class experience. Organize schedules, books, notes, citing, libraries, additional info…basically everything you need to get through a course. All in one clean and simple place…genius. All updates available from the Mac App StoreCheckout Gizmodo’s full run down on the keynote [here]

APPLE EDUCATION EVENT 2012

iBooks2: A two part software update
1. Textbooks
What they did for books, they’re now doing for textbooks. Fully intractable, cheaper, and take up way less space in your backpack. Of course this is released right as I finish college :P
2. Author
We now have the ability to create our own fully intractable books with this new App! How crazy awesome fantastic is that! 

iTunes U
An App that helps educators fully customize their class experience. Organize schedules, books, notes, citing, libraries, additional info…basically everything you need to get through a course. All in one clean and simple place…genius.

All updates available from the Mac App Store
Checkout Gizmodo’s full run down on the keynote [here]

THE COLLEGE CREW(left to right) Mr Sawaya “big pappa”The dad of the group. Always happy, or filled with rage, both emotions are so similar you can’t tell the difference. He’s always been there when school was at it toughest. Beargen “bff”When I started college a lot of friends either dropped me from their lives or acted like I didn’t exist. He hiked up his big boy pants and quickly went from being a new friend to one of my favorite people. Spencer “the cute one” (top)Each year the role of 4th wheel to our vehicle of learning has been filled by a babyface who eventually leaves us for a girl. Honorable mention: McCaskell Me “the _____” (fill in the blank)I’ve had the honor of living with, studying with, and sharing this crucial part of my life with some of the most amazing people ever. But these men pictured above are what I’ll remember from my days in college. For any of my Turner House mates; you should know that I almost dropped out my first year, but you men and women kept me motivated! And for the lovely Screpnek family; allowing me to share your house with you was a heart warming experience. Thank you.

THE COLLEGE CREW
(left to right)

Mr Sawaya “big pappa”
The dad of the group. Always happy, or filled with rage, both emotions are so similar you can’t tell the difference. He’s always been there when school was at it toughest.

Beargen “bff”
When I started college a lot of friends either dropped me from their lives or acted like I didn’t exist. He hiked up his big boy pants and quickly went from being a new friend to one of my favorite people.

Spencer “the cute one” (top)
Each year the role of 4th wheel to our vehicle of learning has been filled by a babyface who eventually leaves us for a girl. Honorable mention: McCaskell

Me “the _____” (fill in the blank)
I’ve had the honor of living with, studying with, and sharing this crucial part of my life with some of the most amazing people ever. But these men pictured above are what I’ll remember from my days in college.
For any of my Turner House mates; you should know that I almost dropped out my first year, but you men and women kept me motivated!
And for the lovely Screpnek family; allowing me to share your house with you was a heart warming experience. Thank you.

Daily Thoughts…

*phew* What a day! Seriously, I sat down with my morning coffee to checkout how SOPA was trending…5hrs later I’m part of a goldrush to find, post, retweet, and share any/all information. It was nice to learn with so many of you.

THEN we had another dudes night out to celebrate one last time with the College Crew before we all head our separate ways *sniff*.

I lost a few followers from my #sopastrike spam, but that’s okay. I take that as a sign that you choose to support internet censorship. In which case I don’t want you dirtying my feeds anyway.

NOW it’s 1AM and I’m chatting with a couple of SuicideGirls about possibly going for coffee during my trip to BC next week…which is a sentence I never thought I would type out :/ hahaha

Goodnight!
PS. Chuck Norris doesn’t need a viable plot to make a movie enjoyable!
PPS. Oh and I tweaked the layout a lil bit :P

INTERNET ON STRIKE!

In 30mins I’ll be joining the STRIKE TO STOP SOPA (internet censorship bill).

*EDIT* If you can read this, it means the blackout javascript isn’t working. I’ve been having difficulties with it :(


I know it doesn’t mean much, coming from a tiny blog like mine. And the fact that I’m Canadian protesting an American act. But every person needs to help out in any way they can, even if it’s just spreading the word.

With companies like Google, Mozilla, WordPress, Minecraft, Wikipedia, and Reddit protesting by shutting down for the day you have to recognize that this is serious.

Want to join the protest? CLICK [HERE]
Not from America? CLICK [HERE]

STAY INFORMED!!!

GPOY “I don’t buy new clothes that often” Edition

IG pics from the weekend. Follow it [here]

“A Bieber To Remember”

So glad I found this on my friend Brysen’s page…

Late Christmas present… I ordered some flash-style paintings by Chad Urich (former frontman of Venia) for my roommate as a Christmas gift. Not only did CxU throw in an extra print, but he included copies *we both win* 

Late Christmas present…

I ordered some flash-style paintings by Chad Urich (former frontman of Venia) for my roommate as a Christmas gift. Not only did CxU throw in an extra print, but he included copies *we both win* 

OFF BOOK: The Evolution of Music Online
by PBS Arts 

via: laughingsquid

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For everyone that can’t sleep…

Pogo has come out with another amazing music-video-remix, this time featuring The Fresh Prince; the best 90’s sitcom in my opinion.