From Classical to Rock Awesomeness...

by Carmen Cruz

These dudes call themselves 2Cellos and they're... well... 2 dudes who play the cellos. If you love classical music as much as I do, you'll appreciate the smooth transition from classical music to some classic R-O-C-K. Thunder!!!!



Thanks to one of my favourite gunslingers for showing me this vid.

Enjoy.

Besos,

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Well Played Google...

by Carmen Cruz

This is the proper way to give an ever-so-subtle middle finger.

"The practice of sport is a human right. Every individual must have the possibility of practicing sport, without discrimination of any kind and in the Olympic spirit, which requires mutual understanding with a spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play." –Olympic Charter

Besos,

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Daft Punk Unmasked

by Carmen Cruz

After their appearance at this year's Grammys, it seems as though most media outlets have become obsessed with seeing who's under those Daft Punk robot masks. 

Mission Accomplished.


BEFORE:

















AFTER:
Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo AKA: Shorter Daft Punk Robot



Thomas Bangalter AKA: Tall Daft Punk Robot

 Here's one of the few interviews the guys have ever done. It's all in French, so if you speak le Français, pas de problème!



Enjoy.

Besos, 

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Songs Of The Week: Gems, IYES, The Aston Shuffle, Akouo, J.Roddy Walston and The Business

by Carmen Cruz

Musical Awesomeness.

Gems ~ Don't Cry (Seal Cover) - A fantastic make out tune. Want it for free? It'll only cost you an email address. Go HERE if you're interested. They'll also be playing at this year's SXSW.


IYES ~ Crazy In Love (Beyonce´ Cover) - A KILLER cover of this tune.


The Aston Shuffle ~ Tear It Down


Akouo ~ Last Time - Super cool tune.


And now for something totally different....

J. Roddy Walston & The Business ~ Heavy Bells - Cause it rocks.



Enjoy.

Besos,

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Love Is In The Air

by Carmen Cruz


Remember giving/getting Candygrams back in your junior high/high school days? 
Now is your chance to relive the magic, all the while giving back to an incredibly important cause. 

 A Loving Spoonful has kicked off their annual Valentine's Candygram program.




















**All funds generated by CandyGrams will be used to provide meals for men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS.**

 You can order and pay online and the peeps from Loving Spoonful will send your Candygram anywhere in Canada you like (even anonymously if you prefer). 
Feeling romantic? Want more info? Go HERE. 

Enjoy. 

Besos,
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Just In Case You Didn't Get Enough Of Her The First Time...

by Carmen Cruz

Remember Rebecca Black and her viral (and horrid) song 'Friday'?    
Well it looks like she's got a new tune, as well as a killer producer who knows how to make her voice sound 100% different. Is it magic? Nope. It's called 'technology'.
The new song is called 'Saturday'. Hang on to your socks folks...



Enjoy?

Besos,

CC.

New Music: U2, Kings Of Leon, Pharrell Williams, Eminem

by Carmen Cruz

New Music/New Music Video Alert.

U2 ~ Ordinary Love - The full lyric video is being debuted on their facebook page. Click HERE to check it out.












 Kings Of Leon ~ Beautiful War


Pharrell Williams ~ Happy - Pharrell has created the world's first 24 hour music video. Insanity. The video features cameos from Steve Carell, Jimmy Kimmel, Magic Johnson and Odd Future dancing though the streets of LA. Click HERE to watch the 24 hour interactive video, or just you can watch the 4 hour version (yup, 4 hours!) below.
from Odd Future, Magic Johnson, Steve Carell and Jimmy Kimmel
Read more at http://www.nme.com/news/pharrell-williams/73989#B91pAmYP6DqTvwJ2.99
Williams alongside a large cast - including cameos from Odd Future, Magic Johnson, Steve Carell and Jimmy Kimmel - dancing through the streets of Los Angeles. Visit 24hoursofhappy.com to watch the full interactive video or scroll down and click for the first four hours.
Read more at http://www.nme.com/news/pharrell-williams/73989#B91pAmYP6DqTvwJ2.99
Williams alongside a large cast - including cameos from Odd Future, Magic Johnson, Steve Carell and Jimmy Kimmel - dancing through the streets of Los Angeles. Visit 24hoursofhappy.com to watch the full interactive video or scroll down and click for the first four hours.
Read more at http://www.nme.com/news/pharrell-williams/73989#B91pAmYP6DqTvwJ2.99


Eminem ~ Rap God - Not the full song, but more of a teaser. Holy 80's awesome!!!! The full video comes out next week.


Enjoy.

Besos,

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Songs Of The Week: Jhene Aiko, Kendrick Lamar, Yuna, The 1975, Vance Joy, Simon & Garfunkel

by Carmen Cruz

Musical Awesomeness.

Jhene Aiko feat. Kendrick Lamar ~ Stay Ready (What A Life)


Yuna ~ Lights And Camera


The 1975 ~ M.O.N.E.Y


Vance Joy ~ Riptide - Crappy video, great tune.


Simon & Garfunkel ~ The Only Living Boy In New York - The perfect tune for a Fall walk.


Enjoy.

Besos,

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Coming To An Upper Lip Near You...

by Carmen Cruz

It's that time of year again.
It's a time when men look more and more douchey by the day, and we ladies have to be both accepting and supportive. Ugh.

Yup. You know what I'm talking about... Movember.

It's all about growing that moustache and raising funds (and awareness!) for prostate cancer.

I had a chance to chat with Peter from the Vancouver Movember chapter, and here's what he had to say:

CC: Anything new and different with the Movember peeps this year?

PETER: This year like last we're happy to be supporting prostate cancer Canada, as well as a variety of men's mental health initiatives across Canada.

CC: What are some moustache etiquette tips?

PETER: Aside from starting clean shaven on Movember 1st, men are able to grow any moustaches they like. The only real rules we have is you can't connect your Mo to the sideburns (that's a beard) and you can't connect it on your chin (that's a goatee). Other than that, wash it, talk to it and love it like a child. 

CC: What can us ladies (AKA: The 'Mo Sistas') do to help out? 

 PETER: Mo Sistas can register at movember.com, raise funds and be there with the men in their lives to support them through their moustache growth. On top of that they can encourage their fathers, brothers and any other men to get a regular check up at the doctor and live a healthy life.

 CC: Any cool events happening with the Vancouver Movember chapter? 

PETER: There are a TON of events happening in Vancouver. These include the Pre Season Tight & Bright Ski Party, the Moustache Miler in Stanley Park, and the Vancouver Gala Parté at the Commodore Ballroom.  I highly recommend coming to our Gala on Movember 28th. That's an event you don't want to miss!!!

CC: How are you helping to keep your Movember Bro's (and Sistas) connected and informed? 

PETER: We encourage all Mo Bros and Sistas to follow us on twiter @MovemberCA for national Movember news and @MovemberVan locally. Be sure to check into movember.com regularly because we're constantly updating with new events and info. 

Alright boys, let's get this thing started. Bring on the ol' soup strainers...


Besos,

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Movember Memories...

So It Has Finally Happened...

by Carmen Cruz

Some people say you can't officially call yourself a Vancouverite until you've had your bike stolen.
Well guess who's officially a Vancouverite now?!?!
Yesterday, I had my bike stolen from inside my apartment building. Now, I'm left feeling that yucky mixture of anger, sadness and frustration.

That bike was a gift from the lovely people at Giant Bicycles. I still remember the day Andrew (from Giant) rolled that bike into the radio station for me. I was so happy, I almost cried. Over the years, that bike became one of my most prized possessions. I ended up adding a rear carrier to it so that my aging pup could join me while I pedaled around the city. Seeing Maslow with his tongue hanging out while I rode by always made people smile. Both Maz and I genuinely loved that bike.

So here's the deal.
I have to accept that it's gone. It sucks, but that's just the way it is. 
Here's what I hope for:

I hope the person who ends up with my bike is someone who sincerely needed a bike.
I hope that if the person who ends up with my bike is struggling financially, they end up getting the bike for next to nothing. 
I hope that bike goes to someone who may have been having a bad day/week/month/year and that it brings them a tiny bit of joy.

I hope the person who stole my bike is someone who may have really needed the money for something good or important.
I hope the thief ends up selling/giving the bike to someone who might be 'down on their luck'.
I know it may sound ridiculous or naive, but I hope the person who stole my bike decides that my bike will be the last bike they ever steal.
If none of the above happens, I hope that the person/people who stole my bike end up with some sort of flesh eating disease and genital warts. 

Goodbye bike. You were awesome and you'll be truly missed.

Besos,

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