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Monday, February 28, 2011

The Oscar goes to...



The movies nominated for best picture are...




The Social Network - an incredible movie about the creation of Facebook and earned much praise from critics. With actor, Jesse Eisenburg, who plays awkward teenage roles that gives him high praises of critics of all types.

The King's Speech - a powerful and intimate classic of King George VI. Main character, the king, was actor Colin Firth. I didn't see the movie and am not informed on King George VI. But the color tones are beautiful; and Colin Firth is an amazing actor. So no doubt does he bring great essense to the movie.

And the Oscar goes to....

Colin Firth in the King's Speech. Best Director... Tom Hooper in The King's Speech!

It's not surprising, the movie recieved high praise from critics all over the world.

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Nicholas Lindsey - Reaction



Nicholas Lindsey, student at Gibbs High School in Florida, shot and killed Officer David Crawford February 22nd 2011. He was arrested the next day after endless hardworking hours of searching. Without his bulletproof vest, the officer's life could have been saved.


Lindsey was old enough to realize right from wrong and right. So it wasn't the parents, neither the officer's or even the community - it was the twisted mind of the killer that is a high schooler! He was young, yes, but it would have been different if he was 10. At 10, then possibly the parents could have prevented that much better.


To prevent the murder from occurring, Lindsey should have been able to have realized, before the shooting, that he would be arrested and locked up for possibly his entire life. The officer, however, shouldn't have underestimated such a young individual. If he was more self-conscious about his surroundings, as a police officer, he might have survived. But don't let that convince you that I think it was his fault.


Nine police officers are killed per year, in Florida. I think that it can be hard to accept when people are killed in their line of work. Police officers are, in a way, are like soldiers. They have a dangerous lifestyle and protect the people. It's no less shocking than the deaths of firefighters. But I believe that there can be more deaths than just nine. I mean: shootings, criminals, drugs. It's crazy how unpredictable the people they work with are. But they are the protectors of America. They're the building blocks, the warriors, the peacekeepers. Police officers are heroes for all of us.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Rebellion Music in Egypt



Ramy Essam, a voice of hope in Egypt

Anger at its highest stage of the rebellion in Egypt, Ramy Essam picks up his guitar and shoots out powerful lyrics like bullets.

In Tahrir Square, men shouted his name, "Ramy, Ramy!" They were desperate for soothing words and comfort.

The lyrics to his song, "Leave", had lyrics like,

"All of us are standing together, asking for one simple thing: Leave, Leave, Leave, Leave."

People gather around, singing the hypnotic and strong song of change.

"He will leave, because we wont leave," said the twentysomething year old. The lyrics captured support from members from around the community and they all worked as one to alter egyptian politics never before been tampered with. Only ten days after his singing his song, "Leave", Mahammad Mubarak - 4th President of Egypt from 1981 to 2011 - resigned.

Album Review - Adele 21

Adele Adkins, singer and songwriter lands a brand new debut album named 21.


The soul and confidence in her voice has already pulled in hundreds of fans worldwide.

Her producer, Paul Epworth, co-wrote "I'll be waiting". Epworth also worked with stars such as Cee Lo Green and Florence and the Machine.

She was classmates with Leona Lewis at BRIT school in Croyden.

She wrote her first song, "Hometown Glory" at 16 years young. She has accepted the Grammy Award Best New Artist of 2009. Her earlier album, "19", came out in 2008, was huge in billboards of her hometown, United Kingdom.

Influenced by Etta Fitzgerald as well as other soul singers like Etta James; the style of her album, "21", is "heartbroken soul", says Adele herself. There is a beautiful color to this album with luxurious instrumentals and her voice. The album is very much worth buying, and the artist is very worth learning about and seeing in concert.


Here's a little taste of what she's got. Enjoy.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Royal Wedding Invitations


Congradulations Prince William and Kate Middleton

Friday the 18th, Royal invitations were sent out to a strict choice of people. The wedding will be held at Westminster Abbey. Queen Elizabeth II is in charge of invitations, paying close attention for RSVP's. On April 29th the wedding will be held at 11 am. Dress must stay very professional with a morning coat or lounge suit. Official military uniforms may not be prohibited for special circumstances. The British are seeing this as a national holiday.

The couple is so cute and warm-hearted. As you can see in the picture of the two below. It will be a memorable wedding that the whole world will see. It seems that way
because of how beautiful the relationship and setting is for them. Celebrities are hoping to be invited. But it can be a little rude to start begging for invitations now, especially how official is is. It is a great honor to be invited, but it's something you will see in history novels. The best man, Henry, Prince William's brother will be with the same bridal party the isle with Kate's sister, Pippa. The wedding is going to be beautiful, nonetheless, the entire royal family will attend and it's going to be a gorgeous event.

I hope we all will acknowledge the day, remembering the beautiful Princess Diana, in honor of her passing she will smile down at the beautiful dress Kate will be wearing, and the smile on William's face when he sees his beautiful bride. Congrats Prince and Princess of Wales.