Gally

Content from a friend, passing on the message:

Later this week, the government will introduce a bill (as soon as tomorrow) that will change our rights as Canadian consumers. I'll be brief and give you a shot list of things that are about to be outlawed:

1) Unlocking of cell phones
2) Transferring of music from CD (which you own) to your iPod
3) Recording of "time-shifted" television programs
4) Usage of mod chips and memory cards

For more info:
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=558674
http://www.boingboing.net/2008/06/03/canadian-dmca-will-t.html

While the legislators and their generous lobbyists may think that this provision will deal a critical blow to piracy, what they don't understand (or may not care) is that this will also infringe on our fair usage rights as consumers.

If this transgression frightens and offends you, please voice your concerns to your local MP. You can find their contact info here.

If you're feeling lazy, you can sign an online petition here.

OMG I can't get enough of this album. Some of the songs are just so catchy.
So what if I can't understand a thing they say?
(Worse than jpop! At least I can recognize some words in those!)

Here's a blurb off YesAsia:
Newcomer hip-hop band Da Mouth is making quick waves in Taiwan. Formed by MC 40, DJ Chung Hua, male vocalist Harry, and female vocalist Aisa, this loud and energetic group has brought an all new sound to the Mandarin music scene. Their self-titled debut album is a fusion of pop, rap, electronic, and dance, with a Japanese-style eurobeat-meets-street hip-hop sound similar to groups like AAA. Sealing the album's credentials is the great trio of Adia, Daniel B, and Showan serving as producers. Unabashedly young, fun, and catchy, this upbeat album is definitely one of the freshest and most exciting mainstream Mandarin releases of 2007. The heavily plugged "In the End" (Track 5) is a crowd-pleasing hip-hop dance number with a very catchy chorus. Infectious electronic beats and Ai Sha's sultry voice highlight the fun and sexy mid-tempo 119 (Track 11). Other songs found on Da Mouth's remarkable debut album include "Come Closer" (Track 2), Step on the Beat, and "Irreplaceable" (Track 12).

DL from this website!!!
My fave tracks are 5, 8 and 13. But I pretty much luv the whole damn album.

I'm totally binging on cpop here XD

Where have I been that I've been missing out on these awesome videos?! OMG SO HILARIOUS!!!

Chinese BSB - I Want It That Way
...DUDE, they're in jerseys, and the third guy is just totally into his game (WoW?). Plus, the facial expressions? THE CAST? (blooper version here)

Nintendo - Choir Version
See, the Chanadians do SuperMario acappella, but this... this... this RULES.
(We need more Chanadians to top this XD)

Some other crazy vids to watch are here too XD

So I'm debating... this weekend.
I really miss Vario, and I'll admit that with just my Mom and I in the house (and then not even that much at the same time) it's been a little lonely. Mom is taking off on Thursday to visit some friends in the States, and returning Monday night. That'll make this house feel super empty. Now, normally a person living at home would be all "YES! Whole house to myself!" [insert party] ...but, I'm really past that stage, I think. Besides, it's not my house, and right now it's hardly in the shape to have people over either :\

Last night Vario said to come down to TO. I'm debating it. But heading down to TO would mean missing out on two soccer games (omg midnight soccer at ottawaU?!) on Saturday and rollerblading on Sunday. Yes, dateke, I can hear you cursing me already for the potential pre-emptive weekend ditch now that you've regained your weekends ^^;;; Oh, I have a final on Wed too :O

Long distance sucks dead bear.


l i n k o u t s

DDR has it's place for literacy! :O

g33k goes accessory fashion?! ...maybe I should've kept all those junk pc parts :O

Search engine comic, which mochiman has drawn the first two strips :D

Continuing with the g33k.. here are some awesome STARWARS links

• OMG A New Hope rap vid... LOL ..we got DeathStar, we got DeathStar, we got DeathStar... XD
  
• Did YOU line up for STARWARS? LOL the LISPS!!! XD XD XD
  
• Play with light sabers!!

Some amazing surreal and japanese/anime inspired art by naomii, found in illustrators. Her site is here.

Tags: media

Um, yes - been a bit busy lately :P
This year is so much more UNorganized than last year >____<;;;
General plans for things are here.

Now I have to pack and go! XD
ps. this is a very cool flash animation: deciduous.

Haven't had too much time to sit and collect my thoughts lately, so here's the brief run down XP

For reading week I zipped down to TO to spend time with my baby · saw the autoshow and am in luv with the Audi A6, A8 and the Acura TSX but was disappointed the new Honda Civic SiR was not there! · Had a Groucho's Gourmet Burger and tried six different cupcakes! · Got conpeito candy *___* and Panda and Koala cookies (influenced by a certain manga sugar-fiend ;__;) · spent time with Grandma · came back with a BOX of papaya o___o · taro ice cream = A+ · zomg the job hunt is underway @___@ · con plannings - thinking AN and Otakon.· saw OngBak.. cool fighting, but high pitched voices and duh storyline = gah!! · have new tunes to listen to ♥ and will share! · missed bonnie pink due to stupid midterm ;___;

m u s t - s e e !
HOLY PARRY HOTTER ANIMATION *____* · O-zone lipsynch by some kid · STAR WARS EPS III PARODY TRAILER ♥ ♥ ♥ so many great quotables *___*bb

g o o d i e s
foblegging returns XD Though this time there's only one band: CHEMISTRY. A japanese duo that has really smooth, mellow and soft rock type music. ( start! )

q u i z l e t
For once, an intelligent quiz! ( The Commonly Confused Words Test! )

l i n k o u t s

bubblewrap!! *___*

wtf optimus prime dead?

The Truth Behind American Apparel: Sweatshop free or Union buster?

Bent Out of Shape... all about... support XD8><|=

degree monies!!! *__*

you know geeks live in my city when...

babymop XD imagine the static charge the tyke could build up if let loose on carpet?! :O!!!!

funky floating logos

Oscar winners. Congrats to erikochan and the Ryan crew, and my friend for Spidey2 specialFX!

I was doing some research on falun dafa (...) and came across this torture documentation and a really omg-haha-omg-aiya ed cartoon :O

Tags: linkouts, media, wtflolz