Work it Pearl!!

This clip from funnyordie.com called "The Landlord" could possibly be the funniest thing I have ever seen. I have always been a huge fan of Will Ferrell, and when I saw this video I was instantly obsessed. The little girl in this video is Pearl, a Hollywood film director's daughter. She is adorable as well as smart. At such a young age, Pearl has a large personality, and I believe she is the main reason for the video's huge success. Some people may view this video negatively because she is a toddler who is cursing and referring to alcohol, however I doubt Pearl will even remember doing this clip. I don't believe by doing this video Pearl has been caused any harm, and in addition she has become famous around the world for her hilarious and adorable antics.

The iPhone & Facebook Revolution

The iPhone has started a new revolution in the technology industry. Ever sine the iPhone dropped in stores about six months ago, it has been in high demand because it is one of a kind in its field. The possibilities are endless when it comes to this fascinating toy. You can cruise the internet, listen to your iPod, or actually talk on the phone. Imagine that. In this commercial Apple is gearing the iPhone to the Facebook user. Facebook is a huge part of young people's lives right now and appealing to the public through Facebook is a very smart idea. I know how much time my friends as well as myself spend on Facebook, and it is really kind of embarrassing.We are all wasting our time each day by logging on to Facebook but it has become addicting. The iPhone's draw is that with this amazing product you can be Facebook anytime or anyplace. In our fast-paced society when we are not always at a computer, this is great. However since I now have an iPhone, the procrastination has only gotten worse. 

What's Really Killing America

Obesity! This has become a huge problem in our country today. Just look at these two young children. They are both so big for their age, and I just sit back in amazement and wonder how something like this happens. Today in the U.S., obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death. According to statistics 127 million adults are overweight and 60 million adults are obese. In addition 15% of children and teens are obese. These numbers are huge and every year the numbers are increasing. Lack of physical activity, hormones, heredity, and bad eating habits can all lead to obesity. However in our success-driven society where people work long hours, lack of physical activity and bad eating habit are very likely. On the other hand, obesity in children just should not be happening. Parents should not put their children at risk for health problems. They should make sure they are not eating fast food every meal of the day and that they are getting in some activities other than video games. In the U.S. each year about 400,000 deaths occur because of health problems that arise from poor diets and lack of physical activity. Having this small bit of knowledge on this subject makes me want to improve my own health and I hope that eventually our society will feel the same way.  

The Writer's Strike is Over!!!!!!!!!!

The Writer's Strike is finally over! People around the country have been waiting for months for their favorite tv shows to return and now it's that time. However just because the strike is over does not mean that tv shows will be back on air tomorrow. It will take the writers several weeks or even a month to get episodes scripted and ready for the public to see. The writer's strike has upset viewers and taken a toll on many tv programs. The shows that have had the biggest setbacks are "The Colbert Report" and "The Daily Show." These two shows are two of my favorites and being in the middle of election season without writers has been a huge loss to them. However very soon everything will go back to normal and the loyal fans of shows like "Grey's Anatomy" , "Lost", and "Gossip Girl" will be able to breathe easy. 

Herbie & Wino's Huge Night at the Grammys

Award Shows are always full of exciting and unexpected moments each year, and this year was no different. Troubled singer Amy Winehouse won five out of the six grammy awards that she was nominated for. Her song "Rehab" this year was a huge hit and set the stage for her extremely successful album. However Amy Winehouse is a very controversial figure in the public because of her drug addiction which she is seeking treatment for in a London rehab. Some feel that by awarding Winehouse for her amazing album we are sending the wrong message and overlooking her problems. However, I believe she is an extremely talented artist who should be rewarded for her musical contributions to the world. On another note when it came time for Album of the Year Award, everyone was shocked when Herbie Hancock, a jazz musician, beat out Winehouse and Kanye West for the coveted honor. He won for his album "River: The Joni Letters" and this was the first time in 43 years that a jazz album won the Album of the Year. Congrats Herbie! I'm glad things were mixed up a bit.

Young Hollywood going to shit

When scanning across a section of magazines at a bookstore, celebrity gossip is everywhere. Our culture today wants to know everything about their favorite stars, so magazines like People and Us Weekly are in high demand. In the past couple of years, the stars of young Hollywood are increasingly becoming negative icons in the media. For example just this week, two of Hollywoods leading ladies entered Cirque Lodge in Utah to undergo treatment for various problems. Eva Mendes and Kirsten Dunst are both loved by the public and to hear they have a serious problems is hard to understand. Both actresses have always had a good reputation and are very talented in the film industry. It seems like every other day a celebrity that we have all loved at one point or another falls on hard times with drugs, alcohol, or an eating disorder. These are people who have an obligation to fans to be role models but they are falling short every time. The main question is why. Why do these young stars feel such a pressure to get involved in this lifestyle?

Life's A Party!

When we were assigned a Mindmap in our Creative class, I was interested and confused all at the same time. We were told to pick a main concept and let our minds wonder through endless ideas connecting each by branches. I spent a few days brainstorming ideas and I found myself constantly thinking about this mindmap; every word I heard would spark an idea. I finally came up with the idea "Life's a Party."I thought this would be a fun topic that I could become interested in as well as cover a broad range of topics. The sub-topics I chose were political party, the wedding party, and social party. The truly fascinating aspect of this project was how connected everything in our world really is and how the brain can wonder when allowed to be creative.