New Music Monday
Everyone hates Monday’s, to make my Monday’s better I like to try and find a new artist/band/comedian that I haven’t as yet discovered. Sometimes I have great success and they go straight to the favourites list, which makes the rest of the week entirely more tolerable. Here are some artists that everyone should check out and come highly recommended by me: (I’d sell them more, but I’m really not good with my words today so just do it yeah?)
All of these tracks are available for free download from the links provided - if you like what you hear, investigate each artist further, like them on facebook, follow them on twitter, buy their music support them in everyway that you can. It’s important.
This is what has taken up my spare out of office hours this week. I’m proud to say it’s on sale and there’s going to be some pretty rad surprises on the night….and I’m not talking about a repeat of 2002’s infamous dodgem car disaster either!
COMEDY STARS ALIGN FOR SHAUNʼS KICK ASS PARTY
A NIGHT OF COMEDY & DISCO TO CELEBRATE A BRAVE YOUNG LIFE
The cream of an Australian comedy community known as The ʻHood will come together under the one roof for a very special event to celebrate the young and brave life of local 17 year old boy Shaun Miller, fulfilling one of his remaining wishes to throw a “kick-ass” party to raise awareness for Heartkids Victoria.
“Shaunʼs Kick Ass Party” is an all ages event to be held on Friday, June 15th, hosted at Luna Park in St Kilda with delicious canapés and a BBQ. Fancy beverages, free rides, stand-up comedy and special guest appearances from some of Shaun’s favourite celebrities and sporting heroes.
With RocKwiz host Brian Nankervis as MC on the night, five hours of non-stop entertainment will be laid on by comedians Chris Franklin, Doug Chappel, Mick Neven, Greg Fleet, Bev Killick, The Nelson Twins and Vic Plume, with DJ sets by Fiona Scott-Norman and Dave Callan.
Says Bev, “When Cameron Miller approached me about helping to organise a party for Shaun, I didn’t hesitate”.
“I like to party and I’ve been pretty good at throwing them over the years. It’s been an absolute pleasure having their trust in me to get on and organize it …. plus, I’m a Hoody, and now Shaun and Cameron are honorary Hoodies.”
Says Brian, “The Melbourne comedy community has a rich history of coming together to tirelessly support worthy causes of all kinds.
“I am delighted to be involved in Shaunʼs Kick AssParty at Luna Park. Letʼs all get together and have some fun!”
TV and radio personalities will join the party, along with a slew of celebrities from the entertainment and sporting worlds.
There will also be an appearance by local rapper B-Mike, who was so touched by Shaunʼs farewell message to his friends on YouTube that he wrote a song titled “Stay Strong” which he will perform at the party.
In between the entertainment, Luna Park will open its famous rides for party guests, with food and drink provided, all for just $85 (adults) and $40 (kids – under 18 years; free entry for children under the age of two).
On the Road - Official Trailer 2012 [HD] Kristen Stewart Movie (by PlayTraiIers)
I love this novel so fucking much that I am not making any judgements or getting any pre-conceived ideas about the film until I decide if I’m going to see it or not.
What I didn’t think about when I got my tattoo in such a visible place was the film coming out and it potentially becoming some kind of cliche. But when I think about it, who fucking cares. I got it for my own reasons and it doesn’t matter what people who see it think. If anything people might stop asking me if it has something to do with Jesus…
(this photo was taken only about an hour after it was done, that’s why its so feral looking I haven’t actually got another proper photo of it.)
the only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the blue centerlight pop and everybody goes ‘Awww!’
SEX WITH T-REX THIS IS HELLA FUCKING COOL!
Heritage Auctions had their big center piece auction anyway, basically ignoring the courts. Its a conditional sale, so at least the buyer, whoever it is, can’t disappear with the specimen right away.
Press release from the link above:
Tyrannosaurus Brings $1,052,500 At Heritage Auctions New York
Conditional Sale of Tyrannosaurus bataar, 8-feet high and 24-feet long, will be contingent upon resolution of a court proceeding.
NEW YORK – One of the great dinosaurs of the Cretaceous era, an eight-foot tall, 24-foot long, 75% complete Tyrannosaurus bataar – the slightly smaller Asian counterpart to the legendary North American T-Rex – has sold for $1,052,500, contingent upon resolution of a Texas state court proceeding. Heritage Auctions sold this dinosaur on May 20 as part of the company’s Natural History auction at Center 548 (548 W. 22nd Street, between 10th Ave. and West Street). The entire auction realized $2.63 million, not counting post-auction sales, which are still in progress.
“This is a once in a generation dinosaur and collectors definitely responded to both its rarity and its fierce beauty,” said David Herskowitz, Director of Natural History at Heritage Auctions. “A dino like this is rare to come across in any condition, let alone one as pristine as this.”
The sale – marking the first time a fully prepared Tyrannosaur has been made available at public auction (“Sue” the T-Rex was sold in 1996, but was still in field jackets) – was not without controversy, as the Mongolian government released a statement 48 hours before the auction suggesting the fossil belonged to the country.
“We respect the various opinions on the subject and wish to protect the legal rights of all parties involved,” said Greg Rohan, President of Heritage Auctions. “We have legal assurances from our reputable consignors that the specimen was obtained legally. As far as we know, the Mongolian government has not produced any evidence that the piece originated in its territory, but the final determination will be up to the American legal system.”
The proceedings were not without event, however, as Mongolia’s Texas-based attorney, without authority from the New York judicial system, tried to interrupt the auction.
The Tyrannosaurus bataar roamed what is now Central Asia in the Cretaceous period, around 80 million years ago. The dino had been in storage in England, still in its field jackets, until it was brought to the United States last year.
I really do not like these people.
I will let you all know if there are any more updates.
Manic Monday
This working week has started with a series of shallow disasters (much like my life really).
I woke up in a state of panic, after a nightmare in which I had lost every draft of the novel I’ve been sporadically working on since I left university as well as any other piece of writing/short story/prose I have ever done. My panic escalated upon realising I had also slept through my alarms and was supposed to be leaving the house in ten minutes. Knowing it was going to be a cold day, and that I had to dress fast I pulled on a pair of jeans and a tank top. It was at this point I realized I must have eaten something over the past few days that contained wheat as I had, what can only be described as, the third world bloat, happening. I put on the baggiest (and daggiest) top I own and went in search of boots. Couldn’t find the ones I wanted.
Since I couldn’t find the boots I wanted, and I didn’t have time to change, I decided the only option was to sit on the floor and take to my (Sass & Bide aka stupid expensive but incredibly comfortable and flattering) jeans with some scissors as they’re far too long. After 15 minutes of hacking away at them, they were finally at an accepable length to wear with a pair of converse (hopefully the tailor I go to will be able to hem them again…).
I grabbed my stuff and headed out of my room, only to slide down the tiled hallway on cat vomit which I then had to spend another 10 minutes cleaning up while the other cat jumped and slid along the wet floor leaving paw prints everywhere doubling the time it took to clean.
I was now running 45 minutes behind my usual morning routine. I saved time by taking my toast with me and decided that extreme times call for extreme measures and in such extreme time’s I’m allowed to have a redbull, only the second one I’ve had since I quit. Once in the car I cracked open the delicious, tooth enamel stripping, heart hurting, elixir. Naturally, I proceeded to spill it all over myself so I had 3/4 a can of said elixir (probably a good thing really).
I somehow managed to make it into the office unscathed. However, it hasn’t been the best start to the week lets hope it gets better!
Crossing the Comedy Line
Huffington Post have just started a new series called Crossing the Line. It fits perfectly into the freedom of comedy speech group Gemma and I created and I really hope it lives up to its potential.
I started writing a blog about this, and by started I mean I sort of typed a few words that took me to the literacy level of a 10 year old at best. It appears that I have exhausted my brain for the day and have lost the ability to coherantly string words together that make any kind of sense. In other words, I’m not too good with the thinking right now.
I have no segue to this so just read the article if you like or love comedy or have an interest in censorship and freedom of speech.
Neon Museum, Las Vegas
I know that Las Vegas needs to constantly be reinventing itself in order to keep operating and bring the tourists in, however it breaks my heart that they need to demolish the very establishments that made Vegas what it is today in order to do that. I don’t care how shitty the Stardust, New Fronteir or Sahara were compared to the modern day hotels, they had character and charm and for me, were an integral part of why I visited Vegas and I know I’m not the only one.
There’s now only three pre-WWII hotel/casinos remaining and who knows how long they have left. Most of the mid-century establishments are long gone or on the chopping block. PRESERVATION!
During the recession, Vegas got hit pretty hard. Yet the idea seemed to be lets just keep destroying and rebuilding. This makes me very sad. Why not embrace the history, as sordid (yet fascinating) as it may be. Surely it couldn’t cost as much as it does to build an entire new casino as it would to bring an awesome old one up to a four star standard to entice people back in there?
At least something is preserved from these landmarks, thankyou Neon Museum.
Ever wonder what happens to all those neon signs that line the Las Vegas Strip when they’re taken down? They end up at the Neon Museum! The Neon Museum is a non-profit in Las Vegas dedicating to preserving Las Vegas’s iconic art form, and it’s a must-visit spot for great Instagram photos!
Photos by @logos728, @sv1, @40_in, @karaannbanana, @petitserif, @rockstarmomlv, @labeaufrand, @alphabetarm, @cshimala, @robgwilson, @toomuchfire, @apocryphanow, @mygulrealsun & @li150girl.
Just watched episode 3 of whisker wars. This is, without a doubt the coolest, raddest and most hilarious beard EVER! I think I love this man.
Brandon Biggins with his freestyle ski slope beard.
Any day Jareth, that damn baby is all yours!
Love me, fear me, and I will be your slave.
(Source: kimbrallahgodvera, via bloodkeeper)
Man. Beard. Banjo.
(via thedailybeard)
