There were seriously no news posts this past week that caught my attention enough for me to even link on twitter. What the heck, world? Be more exciting (to me), please.
On the updates-on-Reyna's-life front: I finally read "Mockingjay". (SPOILER WARNING.) Most people talked about how they thought the book and its ending were brilliant and left them speechless. I feel bad that I don't share these feelings. It wasn't anything I didn't expect or was surprised by. I remember predicting Prim's fate, and felt a little bad that I was right about it. I figured from the start this series wouldn't end in a happily ever after. I'm glad it didn't. I'm not gonna post an in-depth analysis until I read it a second time around (which might not be for a long time). It released at such an awkward time of my life that the last half didn't get the emotions out of me the way it should have. The hopelessness. The grief. Shit, I wasn't even enthralled enough to have finished it in one sitting like everyone else did.
The upside about having read this book and the previous two --along with having recently bought a Kindle -- was that it got me slowly back into the habit of reading. I finished "Mockingjay" midday yesterday, and now I'm a quarter way through "Eat, Pray, Love." I've been seeing this book on display at Barnes & Noble for the past two years and figured that I might as well give it a read now that the movie's out and all. I must say, I didn't always want to read this book because the words "Pray" and "Love" is in the title. I knew they'd be symbolic, but they automatically gave me the impression that the book would focus a lot religion, which would just annoy me. But I like what I've read so far. I was never much of a religious person to the point where Jesus is answer to everything, and it makes me glad this book is much more about spirituality, having a positive mindset about life, and enjoying its simple pleasures.
My next venture will probably be "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo," as it's also been on display forever and I haven't gotten a chance to read it..
I don't know how I keep up with the world sometimes. Listening to daily podcasts, catching up on my reading, watching YouTube subscriptions, reading blogs. Information overload. I guess I used my reading to make up for the fact that there was nothing newsworthy (IN THE WORLD OF REYNA) going on this week.
Random tidbit of the day: I really really want to learn French.
Last coffee shop visit: The Coffee Bean in East LA, Chai Latte.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Thursday, August 19, 2010
ReyNews Roundup
I've been meaning to use my blog to archive news posts and other media from websites that I visit frequently. I link to most of these things on Facebook, but 1) not everyone can see them because I don't add people that I don't talk to and 2) I want them to be somewhere more permanent. I'll post links to stories that caught my attention every few days. Most of these will be stuff I discover through my favourite blogs and publications. The majority of my posts will have to do with: technology, Harry Potter, TV shows I like to watch, and random weirdness.
I'll start off today by posting stuff I linked on Facebook the last two weeks, in reverse chronological order. Each will have a brief explanation. Okay? Okay.
I <3 FOXCONN
Foxconn is a manufacturing company in China responsible for making iPhones and other gadgets. Their employees have been known to commit suicide. The company has been boasting recently about how they installed safety nets for any employees that try to jump off buildings. Fuckin' safety nets to prevent their workers from dying, guys! How about... better working conditions and higher wages? ANYWAY. What I found Ridikkulus about this story was that Foxconn employees had a freaking RALLY to raise morale after the suicides. Whaaaat. Don't party, assholes. Mourn. Or at least cut back on the "I [Heart] Foxconn" shirts.
xoxo, Gossip Girl
The promo for Season 4 is out and it is awesome. I've been wanting to learn French for a while, and this made me want to do it even more. ReyFact: Helvetica Neue (Light) is probably my favourite font ever. I don't know much about typography, but it either is or is very similar to the one used on the GG logo.
Googlerizon Tablet
I doubt I'm gonna buy one because, well, I don't have the money for gadgets right now. But I'm sure it'll be awesome once the specs are released. I kinda wish tablet devices were common already. I'm tired of this iPad hype and wish netbooks would die already. Not that I don't love my netbook. It's so cute ^_^.
Harry Potter College Course
I know where I wanna transfer now. That is all.
Rammstein - El Sonidito
I could NOT stop laughing when I saw this. I think the best viral videos I've seen are the ones that I discover only because of my culture. This goes right up there with "La Caida de Edgar." Even if you aren't Mexican, this is probably funny... right? I mean, you can tell what they're supposed to sound like based on their expressions and attire. Then it pops out with the most annoying (and brilliant) song in the world. Ah, I could not ask for more.
The Big Bang 2
Charlie McDonnell is one fourth of a Time Lord rock band -- they play songs about Doctor Who -- called Chameleon Circuit that I love very much. I squealed when I saw this video in my subscription box because 1) Chameleon Circuit will probably be back with another album soon, and 2) he used the melody from the 5th series. I love it so much when they use music from the actual Doctor Who soundtrack and make it their own. That's probably why "An Awful Lot of Running" is my favourite Chameleon Circuit song. This new one is a VERY VERY VERY CLOSE second. OH MY GOD HE'S WEARING A FEZ.OH MY GOD HE'S WEARING A FEZ.OH MY GOD HE'S WEARING A FEZ.
Google & Verizon Discuss Tiered Interwebz
Since this was posted, the story has developed a lot and it may not be as bad as it sounds. This was the initial reaction I posted on Facebook, though: Google, I love you. Verizon, you're awesome. BUT WHAT ARE YOU DOING?! >_< No no no prioritization. It's hard enough to let the internet stay a democratic medium when we already have corporations monopolizing the cloud. Don't let the co's with money dictate the speed/quality of our content. I like net neutrality :(
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Edit: I noticed after posting this that TWO of these stories talk about Google and Verizon together. I bet they're down for DP. ...or they want tiered internet to work on wireless internet so their tablets sell better than Apple's. Hmm. Yes, Reyna. Because the SOLE PURPOSE of doing away with net neutrality is to sell a tabled devise. Yeah.
I'll start off today by posting stuff I linked on Facebook the last two weeks, in reverse chronological order. Each will have a brief explanation. Okay? Okay.
I <3 FOXCONN
Foxconn is a manufacturing company in China responsible for making iPhones and other gadgets. Their employees have been known to commit suicide. The company has been boasting recently about how they installed safety nets for any employees that try to jump off buildings. Fuckin' safety nets to prevent their workers from dying, guys! How about... better working conditions and higher wages? ANYWAY. What I found Ridikkulus about this story was that Foxconn employees had a freaking RALLY to raise morale after the suicides. Whaaaat. Don't party, assholes. Mourn. Or at least cut back on the "I [Heart] Foxconn" shirts.
xoxo, Gossip Girl
The promo for Season 4 is out and it is awesome. I've been wanting to learn French for a while, and this made me want to do it even more. ReyFact: Helvetica Neue (Light) is probably my favourite font ever. I don't know much about typography, but it either is or is very similar to the one used on the GG logo.
Googlerizon Tablet
I doubt I'm gonna buy one because, well, I don't have the money for gadgets right now. But I'm sure it'll be awesome once the specs are released. I kinda wish tablet devices were common already. I'm tired of this iPad hype and wish netbooks would die already. Not that I don't love my netbook. It's so cute ^_^.
Harry Potter College Course
I know where I wanna transfer now. That is all.
Rammstein - El Sonidito
I could NOT stop laughing when I saw this. I think the best viral videos I've seen are the ones that I discover only because of my culture. This goes right up there with "La Caida de Edgar." Even if you aren't Mexican, this is probably funny... right? I mean, you can tell what they're supposed to sound like based on their expressions and attire. Then it pops out with the most annoying (and brilliant) song in the world. Ah, I could not ask for more.
The Big Bang 2
Charlie McDonnell is one fourth of a Time Lord rock band -- they play songs about Doctor Who -- called Chameleon Circuit that I love very much. I squealed when I saw this video in my subscription box because 1) Chameleon Circuit will probably be back with another album soon, and 2) he used the melody from the 5th series. I love it so much when they use music from the actual Doctor Who soundtrack and make it their own. That's probably why "An Awful Lot of Running" is my favourite Chameleon Circuit song. This new one is a VERY VERY VERY CLOSE second. OH MY GOD HE'S WEARING A FEZ.OH MY GOD HE'S WEARING A FEZ.OH MY GOD HE'S WEARING A FEZ.
Google & Verizon Discuss Tiered Interwebz
Since this was posted, the story has developed a lot and it may not be as bad as it sounds. This was the initial reaction I posted on Facebook, though: Google, I love you. Verizon, you're awesome. BUT WHAT ARE YOU DOING?! >_< No no no prioritization. It's hard enough to let the internet stay a democratic medium when we already have corporations monopolizing the cloud. Don't let the co's with money dictate the speed/quality of our content. I like net neutrality :(
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Edit: I noticed after posting this that TWO of these stories talk about Google and Verizon together. I bet they're down for DP. ...or they want tiered internet to work on wireless internet so their tablets sell better than Apple's. Hmm. Yes, Reyna. Because the SOLE PURPOSE of doing away with net neutrality is to sell a tabled devise. Yeah.
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