I read the Twilight series of books over the summer, but had resisted seeing the movie.......until today.
Actually my twin brothers had resisted too, but I suspected they wanted to see it all along. So, we all took the sugary sweet and sappy plunge together! LOL
Bella is even weaker as a character in the movie than she was in the book. What the heck?! When she speaks it's like it's a huge effort for her.
Ok, it wasn't all bad. I did enjoy watching the Cullen family! They are a gorgeous bunch! It was funny to recognize the actor that played Carlisle Cullen as 'Mike' from Can't Hardly Wait from 1998.
The baseball game that the Cullens play in the movie was pretty awesome and much better than I had imagined in my head when I read the book.
Oh, and of course all the Edward Cullen shots. Those were great. Plus the sugary sweet quotes:
Isabella Swan: What a stupid lamb.
Edward Cullen: What a sick, masochistic lion.
Isabella Swan: Then don't.
Well, I guess we are ready to see New Moon when it comes out! :D
It seemed about to rain all day. Glad it didn't, we accomplished a lot.
After a horror start to the week for the Liberal Party of Oz (see earlier post) the later half did indeed improve with some valuable comment from some Liberals.
Unfortunately for the Party it came from elder members who no longer have much input but nevertheless it was nice to see something a bit more thoughtful for a change.
First cab off the rank was Malcolm Fraser (pictured at left) who made an insightful reply to Fran Kelly on RN Breakfast. When asked what he thought Kevin Rudd should do (principally about boat people) he said "Kevin Rudd should get out of the way and let his Ministers manage their portfolios."
A very good observation although I appreciate he is viewing it from a different angle. The problem with Oceanic Viking got blown way out of proportion and Kevin 07 did not need to be in center stage as it exploded. He should have left it for his Ministers to solve and only get involved if it really went pear shaped.
The problem arose from some misreading of a poll and Labor is not the only interest group to get it wrong. Even Michelle Grattan got carried away and started reading more into the data. For those who missed it a poll was undertaken just after the rescued Sri Lankans refused to leave the Oceanic Viking at an Indonesian port. Now some Voters were excited and the Press certainly got their knickers in a twist but the Public in general were just watching things unfold. A few different Labor folk started jumping in front of cameras too and that also caught the publics attention.
The results of the poll were Labor down 15 points but Kevin himself only 2 points. For some reason the pundits and even Kevin himself, decided the love affair with Kevin was over. I thought the data was clear. The Voters were happy enough with Kevin but unhappy with all the other members of the Party and trade unionists loudly asking for the asylum seekers to come straight through.
More detailed polling has since shown that the Voters are pretty evenly split over how to treat asylum seekers. Some want to push them away while others want an "Open Door" policy.
The upshot was Kevin hitting the airwaves a la John Howard and popping up all over the place. Personally, I think this is a bad tactic. Eventually you will say something that offends just about everyone or people just get sick of seeing you around. I simply wouldn't go there.
If Rudd hadn't jumped in he could still be relaxing back at the Lodge instead of having to keep going over the same ground.
The second Elder Liberal to make an intelligent comment was a real shock. None other than Sadam Hussien's bag man Alexander Downer. His observation was uncharacteristically accompanied by an admission of having made the same mistake himself. The comment was about carrying on negotions with a megaphone ie. through the Press. He equated it to their (The Libs) dealing with the Tampa the same way. When you use the Press to publicise your agreements you paint the Indonesians into a corner and you will struggle to get the desired result.
Normally Kevin 07 understands this as shown by the Hu Stern case, but somehow this one slipped through. Being the clever clogs that he is, I'd be surprised if he doesn't learn from this error of judgement and he probably recognises disunity was part of the problem after the more detailed polling.
Rudd has had a challenging week, not a disastrous one, and if he reflects on the lessons and fine tunes himself and his party, life for Turnbull is going to be a hard row for quite some time yet.
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11/14/09
Double Door Chicago, IL
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Such a nice night for mid-November at the 400 Bar. Athletes in Slacks (myspace) warmed up the crowd with their laidback loungey harmonizing sound that only two keyboarders and a guitarist can produce. The band claims all their songs are about love, except later on their hour-long set, they introduced a song about hating two guys from New York. They did finish strong with a cover of INXS's "Never Tear Us Apart", and that's what really matter.
The first time I heard about Swedish band Little Dragon, was in January. Ceji was really into them. Since we generally like Swedish bands here, I did try and keep up with their whereabouts. As it turns out, they're in the middle of their tour through the US to promote their sophomore album, Machine Dreams. Although the band's been here already, they confessed last night that this was their first time in Minneapolis.
From what I heard from their live set, their new songs seems to drifts from the R&B and Jazz influence to more electro and beats. I think the combination works well for them, especially since I like their big beats/electronica sound.
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I've been to a lot of shows lately, and I can tell you that this was one of the best shows yet. They're heading their way to the East Coast, so definitely check them out. If they're not heading through your city, you should check out Machine Dreams, out now on Peacefrog Records.
11/14/2009 03:52:14 ♥ vu (
) ♥ little-dragon.se ♥ myspace.com/yourlittledragon 19 Nov - The Step Inn Fortitude Valley, Queensland w Mexico City & Sue Ray
27 Nov - The Tote Melbourne, Victoria. w James McCann’s Dirty Skirt Band, Black Pony Express & Little John.
An honourable mention also has to go to Jamie Hutchings. I'm sure he's being playing shows in some form or another since before the dawn of time. Always enjoyable.... and, it seems, about to embark on a tour of europe, so if you're over that way, be sure to keep your eyes and ears peeled. Or maybe just look at his website for tour dates (might be easier).
20 Nov 2009 - MUM at World Bar, Kings Cross, Sydney, 21 Nov 2009 - The Clubhouse (formerly Empire Corner Bar), Fortitude Valley
Sorry, it's been a lame week for moblogging. I've been sick for most of the week.
I got caught up with my first full day at work yesterday so like the butcher who sat on the mincer I'm all behind in my work.
Enjoy.
A young man named John received a parrot named 'Chief' as a gift.
The parrot had a bad attitude and an even worse vocabulary.
Every word out of the bird’s mouth was rude, obnoxious and laced with profanity.
John tried and tried to change the bird's attitude by consistently saying only polite words, playing soft music and anything else he could think of to 'clean up' the bird's vocabulary.
Finally, John was fed up and he yelled at the parrot.
The parrot yelled back. John shook the parrot and the parrot got angrier and even ruder.
John, in desperation, threw up his hand, grabbed the bird and put him in the freezer.
For a few minutes the parrot squawked and kicked and screamed.
Then suddenly there was total quiet. Not a peep was heard for over a minute.
Fearing that he'd hurt the parrot, John quickly opened the door to the freezer.
The parrot calmly stepped out onto John's outstretched arms and said, "I believe I may have offended you with my rude language and actions.
I'm sincerely remorseful for my inappropriate transgressions and I fully intend to do everything I can to correct my rude and unforgivable behavior."
John was stunned at the change in the bird's attitude. As he was about to ask the parrot what had made such a dramatic change in his behavior, the bird continued, 'May I ask what the turkey did?'
Someone sent me this photo this morning. Perfect for what is going on in the news here in MA.
Meep!
As part of the opening week celebrations of the exhibition AC/DC Australia’s Family Jewels, the Arts Centre forecourt kicked into action with a free hour-long entertainment featuring a line-up of oz rocks biggest voices and loudest guitars playing some of AC/DC's biggest hits.
What an evil way to end the working week!The core Back In Black Friday band:
- Carl Treasure: lead guitar & vocals (The Devilrock Four)
- Jonno Driver: guitar & vocals (The Lightning Strikes)
- Jimi Richardson: bass (Bug Dust)
- Jamie Coghill (The Devilrock Four)
Guest Lead Vocalists:
- Paris Wells Highway To Hell
- Johnny Galvatron (The Galvatrons) High Voltage
- Dave Larkin (Dallas Crane & Gun Street Girls) Riff Raff
- Ben Salter (The Gin Club & Giants Of Science)
- Todd Trevor (Warped & Mustang) For Those About To Rock
- Clare Sargent (The Sure Fire Midnights) Walk All Over You
- Damien Campbell (The Casanovas) Shot Down in Flames
Rusty (Electric Mary) Let There be Rock - Mick Simpson (Rockafella/Stompbox) Rock n Roll Damnation
- Adam Cole (Bugdust) Back in Black
Could you please just release all of your concert dates for 2010 now? I know planning a massive tour takes a huge effort, but I am not very patient. It looks like you may have missed New England in your plans for 2010 and I am hoping you make a return to the UK to make up for that. But, rumors are swirling that for some insane reason you aren't even planning a return to the UK in 2010?!
I am getting tired of hitting refresh on all my favorite U2 sites and reading the latest tour rumors. Please. Please. PLEASE just announce the remainder of the tour ASAP.
Then I won't have to look at rumors like this pretty list:
03/21/2010 Dota, QAT @ Khalifa International Stadium
03/24/2010 Cairo, EGY @ Cairo Int'l Stadium
03/28/2010 Johannesburg, SAF @ FNB Stadium
03/29/2010 Johannesburg, SAF @ FNB Stadium
04/01/2010 Durban, SAF @ ABSA Stadium
04/04/2010 Cape Town, SAF @ Newlands Stadium
04/05/2010 Cape Town, SAF @ Newlands Stadium
04/11/2010 Sao Paulo, BRA @ Morumbi
04/12/2010 Sao Paulo, BRA @ Morumbi
04/15/2010 Rio De Janeiro, BRA @ Maracana
04/18/2010 Buenos Aires, ARG @ River Plate
04/19/2010 Buenos Aires, ARG @ River Plate
04/22/2010 Santiago, CHL @ National Stadium
04/26/2010 Guadalajara, MEX @ Estadio Jalisco
04/28/2010 Monterrey, MEX @ Estadio Universitario
05/01/2010 Mexico City, MEX @ Estadio Azteca
05/02/2010 Mexico City, MEX @ Estadio Azteca
05/15/2010 New Orleans, LA @ Louisiana Superdome
05/17/2010 St. Louis, MO @ Edward Jones Dome
05/20/2010 Nashville, TN @ LP Field
05/23/2010 Indianapolis, IN @ Lucas Oil Stadium
05/27/2010 Minneapolis, MN @ TCF Bank Stadium
05/29/2010 Lincoln, NE @ Memorial Stadium
06/02/2010 El Paso, TX @ Sun Bowl Stadium
06/06/2010 Anaheim, CA @ Angel Stadium Of Anaheim
06/07/2010 Anaheim, CA @ Angel Stadium Of Anaheim
06/10/2010 Salt Lake City, UT @ Rice-Eccles Stadium
06/12/2010 Denver, CO @ Invesco Field
06/16/2010 Oakland, CA @ Alameda County Coliseum
06/20/2010 Seattle, WA @ Qwest Field
06/23/2010 Edmonton, AB @ Commonwealth Stadium
06/27/2010 Madison, WI @ Camp Randall Stadium
06/30/2010 East Lansing, MI @ Spartan Stadium
07/03/2010 Toronto, ON @ Rogers Centre
07/06/2010 Chicago, IL @ Soldier Field Stadium
07/09/2010 Miami Gardens, FL @ Land Shark Stadium
07/12/2010 Philadelphia, PA @ Lincoln Financial Field
07/16/2010 Montreal, QC @ Olympic Stadium
07/19/2010 East Rutherford, NJ @ Meadowlands Stadium
07/20/2010 East Rutherford, NJ @ Meadowlands Stadium
07/30/2010 London, UK @ Wembley Stadium
07/31/2010 London, UK @ Wembley Stadium
08/03/2010 Manchester, UK @ Old Trafford
08/04/2010 Manchester, UK @ Old Trafford
08/08/2010 Dusseldorf, GER @ Esprit Arena
08/10/2010 Franfurt, GER @ Commerzbank Arena
08/12/2010 Hannover, GER @ AWD-Arena
08/15/2010 Horsens, DEN @ CASA Arena Horsens
08/16/2010 Horsens, DEN @ CASA Arena Horsens
08/20/2010 Helsinki, FIN @ Olympic Stadium
08/21/2010 Helsinki, FIN @ Olympic Stadium
08/24/2010 Moscow, RUS @ Luzhniki
08/25/2010 Moscow, RUS @ Luzhniki
08/30/2010 Vienna, AUT @ Ernst-Happel Stadium
09/03/2010 Athens, GRE @ Olympic Stadium
09/06/2010 Istanbul, TUR @ Ataturk Stadium
09/10/2010 Zurich, SWI @ Letzigrund
09/15/2010 Munich, GER @ Olympiastadion
09/18/2010 Paris, FRA @ Stade De France
09/22/2010 Brussels, BEL @ King Baudouin Stadium
09/23/2010 Brussels, BEL @ King Baudouin Stadium
09/26/2010 Rome, ITA @ Olympic Stadium
09/29/2010 Seville, SPA @ Estadio Olimpico
10/02/2010 Coimbra, POR @ Estadio Cidade De Coimbra
10/03/2010 Coimbra, POR @ Estadio Cidade De Coimbra
10/17/2010 Beijing, CHI @ Beijing National Stadium
10/20/2010 Shanghai, CHI @ Shanghai Stadium
10/22/2010 Guangzhou, CHI @ Olympic Stadium
10/25/2010 Hong Kong, CHI @ Hong Kong Stadium
10/28/2010 Bangkok, THA @ Rajamangala Stadium
10/31/2010 Jakarta, IDO @ Bung Karno Stadium
11/03/2010 Singapore, SIN @ National Stadium
11/08/2010 Tokyo, JPN @ Tokyo Dome
11/09/2010 Tokyo, JPN @ Tokyo Dome
11/12/2010 Osaka, JPN @ Osaka Dome
11/13/2010 Osaka, JPN @ Osaka Dome
11/16/2010 Fukuoka, JPN @ Fukuoka Dome
11/19/2010 Nagoya, JPN @ Nagoya Dome
11/22/2010 Tokyo, JPN @ Tokyo Dome
11/23/2010 Tokyo, JPN @ Tokyo Dome
11/29/2010 Brisbane, AUS @ Suncorp Stadium
11/30/2010 Brisbane, AUS @ Suncorp Stadium
12/03/2010 Sydney, AUS @ ANZ Stadium
12/04/2010 Sydney, AUS @ ANZ Stadium
12/06/2010 Sydney, AUS @ ANZ Stadium
12/10/2010 Melbourne, AUS @ Docklands Stadium
12/11/2010 Melbourne, AUS @ Docklands Stadium
12/15/2010 Adelaide, AUS @ AAMI Stadium
12/18/2010 Perth, AUS @ Subiaco Oval
