Thursday, December 13, 2007
Monday, December 10, 2007
Monday, December 3, 2007
Look alikes, Tiffani Thiessen and Charlize Theron?
Look alikes, Tiffani Thiessen and Charlize Theron? The last name Thiessen actually sounds South African or maybe Dutch, but I can't be sure.
The Golden Compass
What a controversy this movie and book has sparked. I for one think that it is completely absurd that the book has been pulled from some library selves simply because the author is an atheist.
PS. The good thing about atheists is that they don't ask anything from anybody, unlike religious people who insist that you should go to their church.
PS. The good thing about atheists is that they don't ask anything from anybody, unlike religious people who insist that you should go to their church.
Why are there so many racists playing Halo?
I love playing Halo 2, but why are there so many young white kids from the south (Bible belt) playing the game? The point I am trying to make is that I have heard the "N" word so many times it makes me sick. I even hear hatred towards Mexicans a lot too. Also, whenever somebody comes on speaking another language, why are they told to shut up and speak English. Are these young Americans this ugly? Now I can see where the term, "Ugly American" came from. Where are all the players from the East and west cost of the USA? We need more players to stand up to these racists. I am sure there must be some open minded southerners out there, why no let your voice be known.
Katherine Heigl
I just learned that Katherine Heigl who is on the show, "Grey's Anatomy" was the same girl who was in the movie Knocked up. I thought this was the case, but I wasn't sure. I have never actually watched Grey's Anatomy.
Peter Garrett of midnight oil.
Peter Garrett of midnight oil is now the Australian Environmental Minister. How fitting. I couldn't imagine a better person for the job. Maybe he and David Suzuki should get together.
RIP Evil Knievel
Sad but true. He died at only 69. Need I say, after all the times he escaped death on a motorcycle, he died quietly in his bed. Here is a link if you need more info.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/01/us/01knievel.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/01/us/01knievel.html
The Hurt cycle.
I am getting a bit off topic here, but I just wanted to talk about one issue. Humans seem like self destructive creatures. Once one person has hurt one person, it is more likely that person will go on to hurt others. Either in physical way, or an emotional way. I like to think of this as the hurt cycle. I am a firm believer that once this cycle starts, it can never be stopped. I would even go as far to say that some people like to be hurt, but they would never admit it. The only way to get by in life is to make the best of it, and try and suppress the hurt. I think it is a rather dark viewpoint, but true in my mind none the less.
Internet Privacy, the end of us all?
The Facebook revolution has caused a new phenomenon, some good, but in my opinion, a lot of it bad. I personally know of many people who have decided to stay away from facebook all together. Others who made accounts, but latter decided to erase them. And then in the end, decided to reactivate them. Basically the problem stems from the fact that when you sign up, all the privacy features are switched off. This means that people can basically view what somebody is doing at any time of day. Switching these privacy features on is a little difficult. I believe they did this on purpose.
Knowing what everybody is doing, at every time of the day is great if you are on perfect terms with all your friends, but in life, this is hardly ever the case. Take the example of ex-boyfriends/ ex-girlfriends, or god forbid, deranged stockers.
This all ties back to one important necessity for all human beings. A certain degree of privacy. In my opinion, people can expose about 90% of them selfs to everybody around them, but they need to save about 10% to them selfs. Be it, a fantasy life they have created or just to communicate with people from their past, or even strangers. This is a gray area, and I am sure some may not agree, but as long as certain lines are never crossed, I think it's alright.
If you don't maintain this 10% to yourself, the stress of being constantly exposed can be too much. A little mystery can create enough spice to get through life.
So weather it's facebook, or standard email, it is essential to keep this part of our lives hidden to the rest of the world. If we spend more time than ever on computers these days, it is important to keep more of our internet activities private. This give us a place to escape to when we need it.
Knowing what everybody is doing, at every time of the day is great if you are on perfect terms with all your friends, but in life, this is hardly ever the case. Take the example of ex-boyfriends/ ex-girlfriends, or god forbid, deranged stockers.
This all ties back to one important necessity for all human beings. A certain degree of privacy. In my opinion, people can expose about 90% of them selfs to everybody around them, but they need to save about 10% to them selfs. Be it, a fantasy life they have created or just to communicate with people from their past, or even strangers. This is a gray area, and I am sure some may not agree, but as long as certain lines are never crossed, I think it's alright.
If you don't maintain this 10% to yourself, the stress of being constantly exposed can be too much. A little mystery can create enough spice to get through life.
So weather it's facebook, or standard email, it is essential to keep this part of our lives hidden to the rest of the world. If we spend more time than ever on computers these days, it is important to keep more of our internet activities private. This give us a place to escape to when we need it.
Friday, November 9, 2007
Sophia Monk back in the news.
A great new shot of Sophia. Check out peta.org
and her website at http://www.sophiemonk.net/
She sure took a risk on this one. Will anybody ever take her seriously as a singer? Anyway, she sure is easy on the eyes, but I think she need to eat a little more meat herself. Looking a little gaunt. However, nice skin tone I must say.
Fighting back! Avril Lavigne
It seems Avril Lavigne has had enough of Perez Hilton. Check out her anti-perez website at
http://www.perezlavigne.com/
I bet Perez is loving the attention. For somebody like him, there is no such thing as bad press. It's all good. I wish I had the ability to piss everybody off the way he does. I guess I should try harder, lol.
http://www.perezlavigne.com/
I bet Perez is loving the attention. For somebody like him, there is no such thing as bad press. It's all good. I wish I had the ability to piss everybody off the way he does. I guess I should try harder, lol.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Charles M Schulz,
Charles M Schulz, the creator of the Peanuts/Charlie Brown series was a very interesting character. Here is part of an article from a blog at
http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/8443
written by "He never got over The Little Red-Haired Girl
While his wife Jeannie was certainly a fire-cracker (at 50, she started taking trapeze lessons!), and her comments often made the strip (like calling Schulz her “Sweet Baboo”), it was the cartoonist’s first love that inspired Charlie Brown’s love interest. The Little Red-Haired Girl character was based on Donna Johnson, the first girl Schulz proposed to (and was rejected by). Naturally, he had a tough time getting over the experience. “You never do get over your first love,” Schulz said. “More than having your cartoons rejected or three-putting the 18th green, the whole of you is rejected when a woman says: `You’re not worth it.’” While he never won the red-head’s heart, fans of the “I just like you as a friend” rejection line should know that it actually worked for the pair. The two managed to stay friends years after the proposal debacle."
http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/8443
written by "He never got over The Little Red-Haired Girl
While his wife Jeannie was certainly a fire-cracker (at 50, she started taking trapeze lessons!), and her comments often made the strip (like calling Schulz her “Sweet Baboo”), it was the cartoonist’s first love that inspired Charlie Brown’s love interest. The Little Red-Haired Girl character was based on Donna Johnson, the first girl Schulz proposed to (and was rejected by). Naturally, he had a tough time getting over the experience. “You never do get over your first love,” Schulz said. “More than having your cartoons rejected or three-putting the 18th green, the whole of you is rejected when a woman says: `You’re not worth it.’” While he never won the red-head’s heart, fans of the “I just like you as a friend” rejection line should know that it actually worked for the pair. The two managed to stay friends years after the proposal debacle."
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Daily ramblings.
Daily ramblings.
Hunter S Thompson is one man I would like to learn more about. I saw his book in Chapters the other day, and one line stood out for me. He said "It Never Got Weird Enough for Me", at the end of the book I believe. Flipping through I remember one pictures very well. One of a him holding a shotgun and a blazing fire. I don't know why, but this image seemed to capture the essence of how this man lived his life.
Many years ago, when I was in Japan, I had a tradition of going to the video store, and renting random videos because there was such a limited selection. But I was forced to watch so many videos I would never choose normally, and that opened up my mind so much. I know it sounds like a cliche, but it is so good for anybody to be pushed outside of their comfort zone.
Anyway, one of those videos I rented was Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas with Johnny Depp. I guess I connected with the movie because it kinda reflected my crazy lifestyle when I was living in Osaka, and more weekends than I would like to remember were one long, crazy blur.
As I ramble on, (that is why I call this my daily ramble), I think about another quotable from Eminem. It's from the song Lose Yourself, and the lyric is "A normal life is boring; but superstardom's close to post-mortem". I reflect upon this lyric because it summarises my goals in my life as I move through my 30's. One can't help to think that the only way to secure the kind of lifestyle that gives you the freedom to have what you want, when you want it is to become a celebrity or a household name. Being absurdly rich would be incredible too, but nothing would beet being a celebrity, at least for a time. Look at people like Donald Trump or Paris Hilton. What do they have in common one might ask. Well, they are both non traditional celebrities. Non traditional celebrities seem to be the trend these days. I would say that a traditional celebrity would be a movie star or a popular musician in my opinion. I don't want to get into sport athletes, because I think that is something different.
Getting back to my point, lets look at Donald Trump first. Basically, he is just a successful real estate investor. But his own self ego and his desire to be a celebrity is so great, that he will go to any extent to get his face out there. I guess he must thank god for the coming of reality television. Reality TV is a perfect vehicle for somebody like him, and...... this bring us to our second person, Paris Hilton who has used reality TV, to get her career off the ground. Even though all her movies and music have been less than inspirational, she truly is a PR genius. Being from one of the richest American families got her foot in the door, but she sure has done a good job at keeping that door open.
As I wrap up my ramble, I would like to tie in my last point. I am sure the last thing anybody wants to hear is another, "my key to life is", sorta philosophy, but here I go. One of the keys to life is to balance between two elements. Trying not to hurt the people you care about, but at the same time going after what you want, when you want it, just like many celebrities have the luxury of doing. I often think about it when I lie in bed. I CAN NOT survive if I have to live a "normal" life, but at the same time, I MUST respect and try not to hurt the people who care so much about me. This is the most challenging thing I (and probably half the world) have ever had to face. So as I romanticize quotes from Eminem, and dream of about the lifestyles of non traditional celebrities, at the end of my life, I may be thinking to myself, "It Never Got Weird Enough for Me" sigh..........
PS, I don't entirely believe in the philosophy of the last quote, but I just thought it would sound so cool to end my ramble with a Hunter S Thompson quote.
Hunter S Thompson is one man I would like to learn more about. I saw his book in Chapters the other day, and one line stood out for me. He said "It Never Got Weird Enough for Me", at the end of the book I believe. Flipping through I remember one pictures very well. One of a him holding a shotgun and a blazing fire. I don't know why, but this image seemed to capture the essence of how this man lived his life.
Many years ago, when I was in Japan, I had a tradition of going to the video store, and renting random videos because there was such a limited selection. But I was forced to watch so many videos I would never choose normally, and that opened up my mind so much. I know it sounds like a cliche, but it is so good for anybody to be pushed outside of their comfort zone.
Anyway, one of those videos I rented was Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas with Johnny Depp. I guess I connected with the movie because it kinda reflected my crazy lifestyle when I was living in Osaka, and more weekends than I would like to remember were one long, crazy blur.
As I ramble on, (that is why I call this my daily ramble), I think about another quotable from Eminem. It's from the song Lose Yourself, and the lyric is "A normal life is boring; but superstardom's close to post-mortem". I reflect upon this lyric because it summarises my goals in my life as I move through my 30's. One can't help to think that the only way to secure the kind of lifestyle that gives you the freedom to have what you want, when you want it is to become a celebrity or a household name. Being absurdly rich would be incredible too, but nothing would beet being a celebrity, at least for a time. Look at people like Donald Trump or Paris Hilton. What do they have in common one might ask. Well, they are both non traditional celebrities. Non traditional celebrities seem to be the trend these days. I would say that a traditional celebrity would be a movie star or a popular musician in my opinion. I don't want to get into sport athletes, because I think that is something different.
Getting back to my point, lets look at Donald Trump first. Basically, he is just a successful real estate investor. But his own self ego and his desire to be a celebrity is so great, that he will go to any extent to get his face out there. I guess he must thank god for the coming of reality television. Reality TV is a perfect vehicle for somebody like him, and...... this bring us to our second person, Paris Hilton who has used reality TV, to get her career off the ground. Even though all her movies and music have been less than inspirational, she truly is a PR genius. Being from one of the richest American families got her foot in the door, but she sure has done a good job at keeping that door open.
As I wrap up my ramble, I would like to tie in my last point. I am sure the last thing anybody wants to hear is another, "my key to life is", sorta philosophy, but here I go. One of the keys to life is to balance between two elements. Trying not to hurt the people you care about, but at the same time going after what you want, when you want it, just like many celebrities have the luxury of doing. I often think about it when I lie in bed. I CAN NOT survive if I have to live a "normal" life, but at the same time, I MUST respect and try not to hurt the people who care so much about me. This is the most challenging thing I (and probably half the world) have ever had to face. So as I romanticize quotes from Eminem, and dream of about the lifestyles of non traditional celebrities, at the end of my life, I may be thinking to myself, "It Never Got Weird Enough for Me" sigh..........
PS, I don't entirely believe in the philosophy of the last quote, but I just thought it would sound so cool to end my ramble with a Hunter S Thompson quote.
Monday, October 15, 2007
Does western media give us the wrong idea?
I look at TV shows like Gene Simmons Family Jewels and Hugh Hefner's reality show and I wonder what kind of message is being sent out in Western society. It seems that wealthy unmarried people in our society are somehow looked at as cool. I will finish this article latter.
Friday, October 12, 2007
土屋アンナ Anna Tsuchiya-Sexiest Girl in Japan, as voted by ME!!
From what I know, Anna Tsuchiya is half Japanese, half Russian/American. In my opinion, she doesn't even look Japanese. Anyway, I would say that she could give Charlize Theron a run for her money. She got her start on a movie called Kamikaze Girls. I have never seen it, but it looks like it could be interesting. From
http://www.bent-web.jp/movie/15/sp_anna-t/index.html
If my reader are interested in learning more about Japanese pop culture, check out my other blog at
http://japanipon.blogspot.com/
There is tons of info there. Some of it very loosely based on Japan, but it is sure to give readers a different perspective.
Charlize Theron named sexist woman alive for 2007 by Esquire magazine. I can honestly say, they made a good choice. If only she had a bit more voluptuous curves to go along with her perfect 10 face.
From
http://www.voanews.com/english/Entertainment/2007-10-11-voa33.cfm
and
http://www.esquire.com/
Keifer, high on life, or maybe booz.
Wow, I have seen a couple of guys this drunk in my life. He would be right at home in Japan as a salary man on a Friday night in Shibuya.
From
http://www.24weblog.com/gossip/
Kiefer Sutherland, what are you up to?
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Thursday, October 11, 2007
Is it fair?!?
Awww you lucky B******. Good on ya. Hugh the man.
From
I have seen every Bio and TV show about Hef, and I am sure everybody has their opinion, but at least this is true. He's a happy man when most his age are six feet under.
Ugliness
Ugliest women in Hollywood and beyond according to ME!
Rosie O'Donnell-Big girls gone wrong
Barbra Streisand -Everybody knows the nose
Glenn Close-Eyes to close?
Oh, I'm so mean. Well, I am just trying to have a popular blog. It's tough out there. Ya gotta do what you gotta do.
Rosie O'Donnell-Big girls gone wrong
Barbra Streisand -Everybody knows the nose
Glenn Close-Eyes to close?
Oh, I'm so mean. Well, I am just trying to have a popular blog. It's tough out there. Ya gotta do what you gotta do.
Hotest woman in Hollywood, dead or alive according to ME!
Marilyn Monroe-Classic American beauty, but tortured soul.
Charlize Theron-The hot chick from South Africa. On my trip to South Africa, I can honestly say, there are tonnes of hotness down there.
Anna Nicole Smith-Hot until her burnout phase and tragic death. Could have been much hotter if she put on a few pounds. Had great potential. She tried so hard to be like Marilyn, and she came close, but not quite there. And a little too crazy and shallow too. Poor little white trash girl. I wonder if Hugh Hefner slept with her? Wouldn't that be amazing, if he slept with Anna and Marilyn in one lifetime! Lucky bastard...lol
Natalie Maines-The hot Blondie one from Dixi chicks
Debbie Harry-Hotness queen on new wave
Olivia Munn-Hotness for geeks. Why not have a super smoking, sarcastic, quick witted babe as a host for a show for video game nerds. I don't know about you, but I can't pay attention to a word that comes out of her mouth because her looks get in the way, lol.
Peta Wilson-La Femme Nikita. She always catches my eye when I am flicking through the channels.
Tiffani Thiessen-Saved by the bell fame
Charlize Theron-The hot chick from South Africa. On my trip to South Africa, I can honestly say, there are tonnes of hotness down there.
Anna Nicole Smith-Hot until her burnout phase and tragic death. Could have been much hotter if she put on a few pounds. Had great potential. She tried so hard to be like Marilyn, and she came close, but not quite there. And a little too crazy and shallow too. Poor little white trash girl. I wonder if Hugh Hefner slept with her? Wouldn't that be amazing, if he slept with Anna and Marilyn in one lifetime! Lucky bastard...lol
Natalie Maines-The hot Blondie one from Dixi chicks
Debbie Harry-Hotness queen on new wave
Olivia Munn-Hotness for geeks. Why not have a super smoking, sarcastic, quick witted babe as a host for a show for video game nerds. I don't know about you, but I can't pay attention to a word that comes out of her mouth because her looks get in the way, lol.
Peta Wilson-La Femme Nikita. She always catches my eye when I am flicking through the channels.
Tiffani Thiessen-Saved by the bell fame
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Look a-likes? Hellboy & Ted Dansen
Look a-likes? Hellboy & Ted Danson
From http://www.cbs.com/specials/living_dead/bio_danson.shtml andhttp://www.imdb.com/
Will Farrel and the Drummer from Red Hot Chilli Peppers, look alikes?
This is Will Farrel and the Drummer from Red Hot Chilli-Peppers I believe. Wow, I didn't think of that one. From http://dopplegangr.com/
More look alikes
More look a-likes. Some very creative thinking on these ones. Check out their website at http://dopplegangr.com/ The website works kinda like hotornot.com. You submit two pictures and people judge on a scale of one to ten how much you look like alike. Brilliant!
Samuel L Jackson.
It is always fun to play around with Samuel L. Jackson look a-likes. I tried to run Admiral Akbar through the http://www.myheritage.com/ software, but they said no face detected. I guess he is too nonhuman looking. Oh well. This one is from
http://photohound.wordpress.com/
Sharon Stone.
I guess this is semi flattering. Sharon Stone is attractive, so I guess I am happy. But I look like a girl.....
http://www.myheritage.com/
Different photo, different outcome.
Different photo, different outcome.......When I put another picture of myself, the outcome was completely different. Who is Aki Hakala anyway? And Saddam Hussein, now really. Well, at least Leonardo DiCaprio is there. http://www.myheritage.com/
Looks least like himself!?!
This website is too interesting. I matches any photo with a celebrity, and tell you who you look like. For fun, I put in Steve McQueen's photo in. It's funny because they say he look least like himself! Well, at least he was on there.
http://www.myheritage.com/
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Look alikes? Me! The author of this blog & Matthew Lillard
From
http://www.imdb.com/
I don't mean to say I am a celebrity, but a lot of people tell me I look like this guy. The Actor Matthew Lillard. He is the guy who played Shaggy in the Scooby Doo Movie.
Suzy Kennedy
This is not Marylin Monroe. It is Suzy Kennedy a look alike. Scary eh. From http://www.splitting-images.com/celebrity_list.html
Look alikes? Mr Spock & Steve Howe
Many may not know, but Steve Howe is the guitar player from the famous 70's and 80's super group, Yes.
Splitting Images
You MUST see!! This a a lookalike agency. It is scary how much some of these people look like celebrities.
http://www.splitting-images.com/celebrity_list.html
This link is cool too. It is a quiz.
http://www2.b3ta.com/celebrityorlookalike/
Look alikes?
Do you think any of these celebrities look alike? Leave a comment and let me know. From.
http://www.imdb.com/
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Sandra Wilson
Sandra Wilson, the founter of Robeez baby footwear in an interview. September 20th, 2007
Friday, September 21, 2007
Celebritys who look alike.
Celebritys who look alike.
David Gilmour, Leonardo DiCaprio, Milla Jovovich
Dustin Hoffman, Leonard Cohen
Kieth Emerson, Geoffrey Rush
David Gilmour, Leonardo DiCaprio, Milla Jovovich
Dustin Hoffman, Leonard Cohen
Kieth Emerson, Geoffrey Rush
Saturday, September 15, 2007
A CTV crew, September 14th
A CTV camera crew outside a hotel on Bloor street. Trying to capture some of the star hype on TV.
Christopher Plummer, September 14th, 2007
Christopher Plummer at the four seasons, getting into a limo. He was the guy from the Sound of Music in 1965.
Richard Attenborough, September 14th, 2007. TIFF
Thumbs up!The old guy who played to owner of Jurassic Park in the 1993 film.
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Friday, September 14, 2007
Lauren Bacall at the Roy Thompson Hall
I got there too late to get a good picture. The second I got my zoom lens on, she was inside. So Murphy's law. Woody Harrelson was rumoured show up, but he was nowhere to be seen.
Mark Ruffalo leaving "Flow" in Yorkville
Bad pic, but it is all I could get in the commotion. They get into their limos so fast.
Joaquin Phoenix in Yorkville, 2007.
Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Going into the restaurant/bar, "Flow"
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Thursday, September 13, 2007
Roots Owner
Not sure, but I heard this guy is one of the owners of Roots, Canada. September, 11th, 2007 in front of the ScotiaBank theatre.
Catherine Zeta-Jones, Sept 12th, 2007
People just go crazy over stars. Great photo that captures the mood of the day.
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