Now, remember my last LJ post when I was referring to the silliness of the conspiracy theories in hip-hop? One of the biggest targets is Jay-Z. There's enough youtube videos to keep interested for weeks on him alone.

Well, he just came out with a new video. The first one for 2010.

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I absolutely love this video.  One, he's totally fucking with the ( Read more... )

Haven't posted for a while. There really hasn't been much to say, I'm still alive and junk. Need to work on some embroidery, if I wasn't so damn lazy ( Read more... )

Dragon Con is turning into one of my can't miss conventions. This was my third year attending, but the first with a contingent of fellow New Englanders (many of whom drove down to Atlanta. 19 hours. I commend your bravery. Or insanity) There are so many things to do while at the convention, there is a fandom for each particular person. Plus, ( Read more... )

He's Out of my life ( Read more... )

There's something about going with a con with friends. Many times, it is these people who will make or break your weekend. I believe, without them, PortCon would not be nearly as entertaining and fun as it was this past weekend. Because it is such a small con, it's here that I see a lot of people I miss at the huge conventions like Anime Boston ( Read more... )

Thanks to the wonder that is youtube, I have re-discovered the awesomeness that is... Jem!

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Sure, the outfits are completely dated, but tell me that this wasn't an animated soap-opera. The show had story arcs, more costumes than CC Sakura, and complicated plots. Plus, it was animated by Toei, of all places!

I swear, this song is begging to have an ( Read more... )

Costume Con is not for the faint of heart, especially if you plan to compete. It is an intense eye-gasm of color, beading, detail, and fabric. It is where the normal outfit is an endangered species, and beads, bangles, and thread are eaten for breakfast. (With the occasional alcoholic drink as a chaser) It is where the words "holy shit" ring out ( Read more... )

I had told folks that I was going to do a review of Arisia, and here it is:

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Remember, she was this close to being a cancer-surviving 72-year-old heartbeat away from being President.

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