Remember 'Speakers Corner'?!?!?!

by Carmen Cruz


...remember how awesome and awkward it was to watch all those 'Speakers Corner' videos? How many of you would hop into one of their booths (when it would tour around and make its to your neck of the woods) and speak your mind? (**raises hand**).

I came across a wicked article (courtesy AUX magazine) talking about what made 'Speakers Corner' the coolest thing out there and why it's missed.
Make sure you check out all the videos. You might be surprised to see some of the celebs who stopped by SC, just for sh*ts and giggles.
 Here ya go....
Enjoy.

Besos,

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Earth Hour 2014 ~ Turn It Off To Get Turned On

by Carmen Cruz

Earth Hour is THIS Saturday (March 29th, 2014).        
So what's the deal?
The World Wildlife Federation (WWF) came up with the brilliant idea to help unite people across the globe in an effort to raise awareness and protect our little planet.
All you have to do is turn out the lights and unplug a few of your electronics on Saturday between 8:30pm and 9:30pm.
This year, Spiderman is the official superhero ambassador of Earth Hour.


It's all in the name of name of conservation baby! So what the heck are you supposed to do in the dark for an hour? Leave it to the people at Durex Condoms to take advantage of the hour of darkness to encourage us all to enjoy a little rub & tickle. Here's the video they're released to promote their 
"Turn Off To Turn On' campaign.



To find out what you can do to make a difference, even if it's jut a teeny tiny one, head on over to the Earth Hour Website.

Enjoy.

Besos,

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TED Vancouver Sculpture Set Up Over Downtown

by Carmen Cruz

Artist Janet Echelman’s 745-foot wide installation — made of soft netting — will be suspended between the roof of the 24-storey Fairmont Waterfront Hotel and the Vancouver Convention Centre where TED2014 is being held. 
What makes this EXTRA cool is the fact that people will be able to choreograph the lighting of the giant sculpture by waving their cell phones. CooooOOOOooool!!!  


Snagged this pic from my amigo Chris S. Gracias!!!!!

 The TED conference will be in Vancouver for the very first time from March 17th - 21st. 

 Enjoy. 

 Besos,

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Video for unreleased Johnny Cash song 'She Used To Love Me A Lot' *WATCH*

by Carmen Cruz

'She Used To Love Me A Lot' is featured on the album 'Out Among The Stars', a collection of 13 lost Johnny Cash recordings from the early 1980s. The tracks include duets with wife June Carter Cash and Waylon Jennings. The tapes were discovered by archivists at Legacy records and the country legend's son, John Carter Cash.
'Out Among The Stars' will be released on March 25th. 


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Enjoy. 

Besos, 

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Songs Of The Week: De La Soul, The Heavy, Coldplay, Vindata, Childish Gambino

by Carmen Cruz

Musical Awesomeness.

Vindata ~ All I Really Need (feat. Kenzie May)


Coldplay ~ Magic - Off their new album called 'Ghost Stories'. Chris Martin has been working with U2 on various side projects, and from the  sounds of this new album, U2 seems to have rubbed off on the British band. Coldplay's sound has evolved a bit, and yet they're still Coldplay. You likey?


The Heavy ~ Girl - An oldie, but dear GAD it's a goodie!!!


De Le Soul ~ Dilla Plugged In



Childish Gambino ~ Die Without You - An amazing cover of a tune by PM Dawn from back in the early 90's.


Enjoy.

Besos,
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The Transformers: Revamped. ((Movie Trailer)) *WATCH*

by Carmen Cruz

Looks like they've tried to inject some new talent (bye bye Shia Le Weirdo and hello to Mark 'Tighty Whities' Wahlberg + Stanley Tucci & Kelsey Grammer) as well as a new story angle. Whatcha think?



This movie plans on attacking your eyeballs on June 27th.

Enjoy.

Besos,

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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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