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Thursday, July 30, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Print Media
Good Morning Everyone!
Sorry that it's been so long since my last post - but it's nice out and I'm enjoying the summer! Anyway - I'd like to touch base on something near and dear to my heart: newspapers and magazines. They're taking a BIG hit in the economy and many are going bankrupt, being suspended and just plain getting the boot.
I don't know about you - but isn't there something really nice about opening the newspaper, smelling that smell, getting your hands all dirty on the days fresh news??? I personally love it and can't stand the thought of one day not being able to do it!
With everyone getting their news from the internet, newspapers are having a hard time keeping up with the latest news as most people already know about it already! That's were journalists have to play their major role - in getting the story that the online outlets don't already have. It's hard for me to see so many of these journalists giving up and not going into the depth that they could to save their papers... I know it's not all about them - but it plays a major role.
And with magazines! People just cannot afford to pay the $50 or more dollars per year to have a magazine delivered every month - it's clearly an easy way to save a few bucks by cutting back on the extras you don't really need - but just want...
I hope that print media will make a comeback and be able to survive this recession.... I really do. So - if you love it as much as I do - go out and buy some new issues and don't suspend your newspaper deliveries!!!
Cheers!
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Sorry that it's been so long since my last post - but it's nice out and I'm enjoying the summer! Anyway - I'd like to touch base on something near and dear to my heart: newspapers and magazines. They're taking a BIG hit in the economy and many are going bankrupt, being suspended and just plain getting the boot.
I don't know about you - but isn't there something really nice about opening the newspaper, smelling that smell, getting your hands all dirty on the days fresh news??? I personally love it and can't stand the thought of one day not being able to do it!
With everyone getting their news from the internet, newspapers are having a hard time keeping up with the latest news as most people already know about it already! That's were journalists have to play their major role - in getting the story that the online outlets don't already have. It's hard for me to see so many of these journalists giving up and not going into the depth that they could to save their papers... I know it's not all about them - but it plays a major role.
And with magazines! People just cannot afford to pay the $50 or more dollars per year to have a magazine delivered every month - it's clearly an easy way to save a few bucks by cutting back on the extras you don't really need - but just want...
I hope that print media will make a comeback and be able to survive this recession.... I really do. So - if you love it as much as I do - go out and buy some new issues and don't suspend your newspaper deliveries!!!
Cheers!
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Thursday, July 23, 2009
One Bangin' Mexican Dip Recipe!
Hellllooo There!
I'm off for a fun weekend with live music and friends - so naturally I thought to make a giant sized portion of delicious mexican dip to bring along! Haha - so I wanted to share this recipe with you. Tons of my friends have asked me for it over the years, and to be honest - it changes with what's in the kitchen... but the main ingredients stay the same - you know me - More Is More! Bon Appetit!
Ingredients:
1 large can of whole corn kernals
1 can of vegetarian refried beans (you can use whatever kind of refried beans you want)
1 large can of sliced olives
1 jar of medium salsa
1 can of black beans
1 package of ground beef/turkey/chicken (however much you want)
1 large brick of sharp cheddar cheese (or two bricks if you love cheese as much as I do!)
1 package of Philadelphia Cream Cheese (or two if you....)
1 bag of tortilla chips
1 package of taco seasoning
Chipotle seasoning (whatever variety you prefer: sauce, powder, etc...)
Sour Cream (optional)
You will also need:
1 disposable tin to put this all in - so think about how many of these ingredients you truly want to add and how much room you're going to need for it all (last night I used a turkey roasting pan and it was $3.00 at the supermarket)
Mix together in the pan: corn, refried beans, olives, salsa, black beans, philly cream cheese and a tad bit of chipotle seasoning.
Cook up your meat and follow the directions on the back of the taco seasoning packet - obviously add your seasoning to the meat. Let the meat cool off for a few minutes (10) and then stir it in with everything else. It's OK to leave chunks of the cream cheese :)
Top it off with grated cheddar cheese (and of course you could make it a mixture of cheeses if you wish - far be it from me to put restrictions on cheese!!!)
Cook in the oven at 450 until the entire dish is bubbling and the cheese is slightly browned.
Allow to cool for at least 20 minutes and then Wha-La! Serve with chips and sour cream! Your friends/family are gonna love you for this! And if you're traveling with it, you can always cook it when you get there to heat it all up, just make sure you remember that there's meat in it, so don't leave it out too long!
Enjoy!
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I'm off for a fun weekend with live music and friends - so naturally I thought to make a giant sized portion of delicious mexican dip to bring along! Haha - so I wanted to share this recipe with you. Tons of my friends have asked me for it over the years, and to be honest - it changes with what's in the kitchen... but the main ingredients stay the same - you know me - More Is More! Bon Appetit!
Ingredients:
1 large can of whole corn kernals
1 can of vegetarian refried beans (you can use whatever kind of refried beans you want)
1 large can of sliced olives
1 jar of medium salsa
1 can of black beans
1 package of ground beef/turkey/chicken (however much you want)
1 large brick of sharp cheddar cheese (or two bricks if you love cheese as much as I do!)
1 package of Philadelphia Cream Cheese (or two if you....)
1 bag of tortilla chips
1 package of taco seasoning
Chipotle seasoning (whatever variety you prefer: sauce, powder, etc...)
Sour Cream (optional)
You will also need:
1 disposable tin to put this all in - so think about how many of these ingredients you truly want to add and how much room you're going to need for it all (last night I used a turkey roasting pan and it was $3.00 at the supermarket)
Mix together in the pan: corn, refried beans, olives, salsa, black beans, philly cream cheese and a tad bit of chipotle seasoning.
Cook up your meat and follow the directions on the back of the taco seasoning packet - obviously add your seasoning to the meat. Let the meat cool off for a few minutes (10) and then stir it in with everything else. It's OK to leave chunks of the cream cheese :)
Top it off with grated cheddar cheese (and of course you could make it a mixture of cheeses if you wish - far be it from me to put restrictions on cheese!!!)
Cook in the oven at 450 until the entire dish is bubbling and the cheese is slightly browned.
Allow to cool for at least 20 minutes and then Wha-La! Serve with chips and sour cream! Your friends/family are gonna love you for this! And if you're traveling with it, you can always cook it when you get there to heat it all up, just make sure you remember that there's meat in it, so don't leave it out too long!
Enjoy!
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Tuesday, July 21, 2009
HBO's "Prom Night In Mississippi"
I must be upfront - this post is a departure from my usual upbeat and fun product/music recommendations.... I want to talk to you all about HBO's "Prom Night in Mississippi", which aired last night on HBO for the first time.
I knew the premise of this movie/documentary was racism, but I wasn't exactly sure about watching it. Something inside of me reminded me it was on last night and my little voice inside said "watch it, you have to". So watch it I did.
How sad. I cried through almost the entire hour and a 1/2. Not for reasons most people would be upset, but just because the content was jarring, to say the least and it truly shook me to the core. We all know that there are pockets of the "Old South" that still adhere to the days of hard-core racism, but when it's layed out so blaintantly in a documentary with honest commentary - you can't help but cry or at least be truly sad.
Morgan Freeman lends his celebrity to this documentary as he is from the little town of Charleston, Mississippi; where the film is centered - he injects a little motivatin and "can do" attitude and gets the movie off and running.
To give you a little run-down: This documentary takes place in Charleston, Mississippi and focuses on a group of high-school seniors and their prom. The school is integrated but the proms are sponsored by students and parents and therefore have always been separate - a white prom for whites only and a black prom, for blacks only. Morgan Freeman speaks to the senior class and asks them if they'd like to have a "mixed prom" and the majority say yes. So he gets the school to sponsor their first "mixed prom" and the rest of the documentary is the fall out, hardships, opinions, etc... of this very difficult task.
I would suggest to anyone, that they watch this documentary - but be prepared, it is deep and it will move you. Be prepared to dedicate the hour and a 1/2 to watch this film because - well, you should.
Check out the website for a trailer and more info: http://www.promnightinmississippi.com/
and check out HBO Documentary Summer Series http://www.hbo.com/index.shtml to see when they will air this movie again, it's a MUST SEE.
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I knew the premise of this movie/documentary was racism, but I wasn't exactly sure about watching it. Something inside of me reminded me it was on last night and my little voice inside said "watch it, you have to". So watch it I did.
How sad. I cried through almost the entire hour and a 1/2. Not for reasons most people would be upset, but just because the content was jarring, to say the least and it truly shook me to the core. We all know that there are pockets of the "Old South" that still adhere to the days of hard-core racism, but when it's layed out so blaintantly in a documentary with honest commentary - you can't help but cry or at least be truly sad.
Morgan Freeman lends his celebrity to this documentary as he is from the little town of Charleston, Mississippi; where the film is centered - he injects a little motivatin and "can do" attitude and gets the movie off and running.
To give you a little run-down: This documentary takes place in Charleston, Mississippi and focuses on a group of high-school seniors and their prom. The school is integrated but the proms are sponsored by students and parents and therefore have always been separate - a white prom for whites only and a black prom, for blacks only. Morgan Freeman speaks to the senior class and asks them if they'd like to have a "mixed prom" and the majority say yes. So he gets the school to sponsor their first "mixed prom" and the rest of the documentary is the fall out, hardships, opinions, etc... of this very difficult task.
I would suggest to anyone, that they watch this documentary - but be prepared, it is deep and it will move you. Be prepared to dedicate the hour and a 1/2 to watch this film because - well, you should.
Check out the website for a trailer and more info: http://www.promnightinmississippi.com/
and check out HBO Documentary Summer Series http://www.hbo.com/index.shtml to see when they will air this movie again, it's a MUST SEE.
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Friday, July 17, 2009
The Colgate Wisp!
Hi All!
Are you planning a fun night out on the town this weekend? Or perhaps you're camping? No matter what your plans are - you will be glad that I told you about this little beauty! The new Colgate Wisp! I honestly have to thank my sister for physically bringing it into my life - although I have seen the Colgate Wisp commericals - I had not taken the next step and actually purchased them... so thanks sis!
Wow, what a great little invention! While the eco-friendly side of me says, "how could I possibly be supporting another throw-away item??!!" the other side of me says "this is one of the coolest ideas and greatest inventions of our time!" It's basically just a mini-toothbrush with a dab of toothpaste on it, you can bring it anywhere - use it and toss it! It's perfect for a night out, camping, road trips, long days at work, etc... whenever you might need that added enjoyment of true fresh breath - whip out your Wisp and get the job done!
Four little Wisps come in a package (costs just a few bucks at your local store - I found a great sale at CVS last week, 2 packs of Wisps for $3.25...so very reasonably priced!)... and each Wisp is sealed and packaged seperately so you don't have to take all four out with you... they come in three different flavors and at the end of each toothbrush is a mini pick... how awesome is that!?!
I hightly recommend - the Elbow Room gives the Colgate Wisp an A++
Pick one up today at your local Supermarket or Drugstore!
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Tuesday, July 14, 2009
O'death
I had the chance to see a fantastic band this weekend called O'death - wow, what a surprise! First off, I had no idea what I was in for, but this band was opening for the legendary Les Claypool, so I knew they would have some sort of twist - but little did I know how AWESOME they are!!!
Talk about an eclectic mix of energy, high enthusiasm, love of music, new and interesting sounds, great loud fun and tons of dancing! I was more than pleasantly surprised. With a name like O'death, I was expecting some sort of heavy metal type music (which really isn't my cup of tea) but when they came on, it was the total opposite of what I was expecting!
Talk about an eclectic mix of energy, high enthusiasm, love of music, new and interesting sounds, great loud fun and tons of dancing! I was more than pleasantly surprised. With a name like O'death, I was expecting some sort of heavy metal type music (which really isn't my cup of tea) but when they came on, it was the total opposite of what I was expecting!
There's really no possible way to describe this band, but I'll do my best: They say that their latest album is a "giddy junkyard hoedown" and they're right on the ball with that! I'd say that if Bluegrass and headbanger music had a baby - it might sound something like this, maybe - but to be perfectly honest, I've never heard any other band or artist that sounds quite like these guys! They have a banjo, fiddle, bass guitar, ukeleili (sp?) and a drum set and so much more, and my oh my, do they play the ever living hell out of their instruments! I've never quite seen energy like this on stage before - they are SO into it, that you cannot help but be into it too!
They have a wide variety of tunes - starting with your sing alongs, rock alongs and anthem/ballad types - all very impressive. These five guys: Greg Jamie, Gabe Darling, Bob Pycior, Newman and David Rogers-Berry are something of musical geniuses... they take their shirts off, jump all around the stage, stand on their instruments, play with broken drum kits and smashed cymbals, etc... they make you appreciate sound again...
Immediately after their set ended, I ran to the merch table and bought both of their CD's "Broken Hyms, Limbs & Skin" and "Head Home" - I've listened to both this week and while it doesn't compare with their live show - it's a great way to introduce yourself to their crazy lyrics, enchanting musical abilitites and hysterical sense of humor.
This NYC-based band is currently on tour with Les Claypool and then they head overseas for some UK shows --- and they've informed me that they'll have to take a short break when that's done because their (very cute) drummer has to have surgery... All I can say is that we all wish him well and hope that O'death will return to the music scene faster than ever because I cannot wait to grab my friends and get to their next show! And this time, I'll bring my stomping shoes!
You can check out their website here:http://www.odeath.net/beta/index.php
And I highly suggest keeping tabs on these guys, because in my humble opinion - these guys are on the fast-track to success and I'm willing to bet that sooner than later, everyone is going to know who they are!
Enjoy!
JenJen
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Monday, July 13, 2009
New Orbit Mist Gum
Hello All!
So sorry for the lack of posts last week - but the death of "Best Week Ever" really sent me into a tizzy -HaHa- JUST KIDDING! I was super busy and the weather was actually nice! So I enjoyed :)
Thought I'd report back to you all on the new Orbit Mist gum that they just came out with. I had a chance to try the "Mango Surf" and "Peppermint Spray" flavors. The peppermint was 10x's better than the mango - and it was a nice minty flavor! My friend Nicole and I both agreed it was a decent gum. Didn't quite stand out as the best gum in the world (I have yet to find such a gum) but not a waste of money like some other options out there... so go ahead and give it a whirl if you're tempted!
Have a great minty fresh day!
JenJen
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So sorry for the lack of posts last week - but the death of "Best Week Ever" really sent me into a tizzy -HaHa- JUST KIDDING! I was super busy and the weather was actually nice! So I enjoyed :)
Thought I'd report back to you all on the new Orbit Mist gum that they just came out with. I had a chance to try the "Mango Surf" and "Peppermint Spray" flavors. The peppermint was 10x's better than the mango - and it was a nice minty flavor! My friend Nicole and I both agreed it was a decent gum. Didn't quite stand out as the best gum in the world (I have yet to find such a gum) but not a waste of money like some other options out there... so go ahead and give it a whirl if you're tempted!
Have a great minty fresh day!
JenJen
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Tuesday, July 7, 2009
The End of VH1's "Best Week Ever"!
I am so sad to be reporting this news - but apparently VH1 has cancelled their hit celebrity gossip/entertainment "news" show "Best Week Ever"....
I am deeply saddened by this news as I am a HUGE fan of all the comedians who have lent their talents to the uber-hilarious parody show. It has given me many laughs!
VH1 has now cancelled two of my favorite shows - "Best Week Ever" and "World Series of Pop Culture" - what am I going to do now you ask?
I'm going to click onto the VH1 Best Week Ever Message Boards:
http://forums.vh1.com/vh1/board?board.id=87cb9fd883536ab7d6c6f7a244c39d20
and comment somewhere to let them know how I feel and YOU SHOULD DO THE SAME - this show is awesome!!! If they can save that dumb show Jericho, we can save our "Best Week Ever". Save the good TV! Who wants to watch "New York Goes to Work"? I'd rather be gagging to death!
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I am deeply saddened by this news as I am a HUGE fan of all the comedians who have lent their talents to the uber-hilarious parody show. It has given me many laughs!
VH1 has now cancelled two of my favorite shows - "Best Week Ever" and "World Series of Pop Culture" - what am I going to do now you ask?
I'm going to click onto the VH1 Best Week Ever Message Boards:
http://forums.vh1.com/vh1/board?board.id=87cb9fd883536ab7d6c6f7a244c39d20
and comment somewhere to let them know how I feel and YOU SHOULD DO THE SAME - this show is awesome!!! If they can save that dumb show Jericho, we can save our "Best Week Ever". Save the good TV! Who wants to watch "New York Goes to Work"? I'd rather be gagging to death!
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Thursday, July 2, 2009
July 4th Is Also "Tom Sawyer Fence-Painting Day"!
Hello There Beautiful People!
In honor of this very special Fourth of July weekend - I wanted to share with you some information about the lesser known, but equally as joyous, holidays that we most often overlook.
Did you know that each day is special? Did you know that each day honors something cool, funny, interesting, weird or ordinary? For instance, Today - July 2nd - is "Visitation Of The Virgin Mary Day" and tomorrow - July 3rd - is "Stay Out Of The Sun Day" and is also "Compliment Your Mirror Day".
Weird or completely awesome? I think awesome. Why not have something else to look forward to other than Monday or Wednesday - make today special by letting everyone you know, into "the know" by celebrating each and every special day.
Visit: http://www.louderbacks.com/home/dict/days.html for a complete roster of national and world holidays!
Enjoy!
JenJen
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In honor of this very special Fourth of July weekend - I wanted to share with you some information about the lesser known, but equally as joyous, holidays that we most often overlook.
Did you know that each day is special? Did you know that each day honors something cool, funny, interesting, weird or ordinary? For instance, Today - July 2nd - is "Visitation Of The Virgin Mary Day" and tomorrow - July 3rd - is "Stay Out Of The Sun Day" and is also "Compliment Your Mirror Day".
Weird or completely awesome? I think awesome. Why not have something else to look forward to other than Monday or Wednesday - make today special by letting everyone you know, into "the know" by celebrating each and every special day.
Visit: http://www.louderbacks.com/home/dict/days.html for a complete roster of national and world holidays!
Enjoy!
JenJen
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Wednesday, July 1, 2009
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