London Bridge is Falling Down

If you have been watching the news or you are a friend on facebook, you must have heard about the insane rioting that is currently going on in the streets of England.


Tottenham - August 6 2011


Suspected drug dealer Mark Duggan was shot and killed by police officers earlier in the month. On August 6th, a peaceful protest was held to remember the man and also to denounce Police Brutality. What happened next was, to put it simply, unexpected.

Looters and low-life assholes took to the street and began trashing and looting the stores. People set cars ablaze and began attacking police officers who were trying to calm the crowd.



It is still unsure WHAT exactly disturbed the folks and incited them to rebel in the streets but videos and one-day-sites seem to be putting the blame on the beating of a 16 year old girl who was riotting.

Seriously, doesn't matter who you are or what age you are, if you can handle a baton and trash someone else's property, you should be detained. Period. Looking at videos of what is happening will litterally leave you restless and powerless. People act nowadays with selfish reasoning. They vandalize and steal on the pretence that they are poor and that the rich have taken it from them.

Get a fucking job.

They trash property and litterally terrorize neighbourhoods to denounce police brutality. Is there anything more Ironic then fighting violence with violence? In Russia, 1 in 27 rioters will get their skull fractured. I am by no means condoning any act of violence, but if someone can willingly grab an object and use it as a weapon, they should be treated like a criminal. Why riot police just stand back is beyond me. That is not controlling the crowd, that is letting the crowd control itself. "Let's wait for it to calm down" they say. It's been 3 long nights for the people of London and neighbouring towns. Say that to them!

Say that to the most of the world, who still view England as the reigning country of Europe. I'm just beside myself at the animalistic behaviour of a so-called civilized people. I hope that something will be done quickly to ensure the safety of the people and also send a message out there that violence solves nothing.

If you want to watch Rise of the Planet of the Apes, here it is for all of us to witness.



What is this world coming to?

Candles are out,

Eleven's Ink

50 stupid random things.

Self-explanatory.


1. I have brown eyes (!!)
2. I am a Taurus
3. wait a minute, imagine somebody stumbles upon this and decides to steal... I overthink about everything
4. I love graphic novels
5. I chew my nails. A lot.
6. I am deathly afraid of anything that zooms/flies near me. Paper planes and snowflakes included
7. I have a blog, hence I am a "blogger". Lol. blogger.
8. I tuck my blanket under my feet when I sleep because I don't dare leave them exposed
9. My favourite popcorn is Jiffy Pop
10. My first kiss was in 5th grade behind a tree. Took all recess for me to sum the courage to do it LMAO

11. I hate real maple syrup yet love Aunt Jemima's sugar concoction. Mmmm
12. If you ask me what is my favourite movie, I will give you a different answer everytime
13. I'm bisexual. Big deal, right?
14. I'm tall but I don't know how tall
15. I play with my ears alot. I know, ew
16. Oh, I have glasses!
17. I am NOT a ginger
18. When i'm tired, I rub/scratch my eyes (they're closed)
19. My favourite book of all times is The Chrysalid.
20. I have a fear of deep/open water.

21. I have a birth mark on my cheek

22. I loved Kill Bill 1/ Hated Kill Bill 2. (it's not even worth a link)

23. I busted a truck's tail light the second week after I got my driver's license

24. Annette Bening is my favourite actress

25. I love the Harry Potter books

26. I apparently adore Celine Dion

27. My one-seater couch is as old as I am

28. I am in much better condition then my one-seater couch

29. I am half-danish

30. I have native american blood

31. I got 3 stitches on my forehead because of a Lunchmate Lunchbox

32. I never broke a bone touch wood thank God

33. I have dry elbows

34. My favourite food eveeeer is mac and cheese (homemade)

35. I am somewhat of a vegetarian since March 2011, I sometimes eat chicken. Or peperoni sticks when drunk.

36. I have stitches in my head because of an exposed metal beam in a "haunted house"

37. I have two siblings

38. I watched What Lies Beneath and Hollow Man twice in theatres

39. I walked out of The DaVinci Code. Only movie I ever walked out on. Terrible

40.I didn't walk out of Open Water and regretted that one



41. My favourite holiday is Halloween

42. I am 25 years old. Yikes!

42. I love seafood

43. My alarm clock has been with me for approx. 20 years. Still use it, still love it. Trusty alarm clock

44. I might be the world's biggest procrastinator

45. This blog was first entitled 100 stupid random things. See statement above

46. I watched Buffy the Vampire Slayer religiously

47. I unfortunately hold on to nothing and throw a lot of crap out.
48. I believe Lili Taylor deserved an Oscar for her turn in The Haunting. Seriously, fool

49. Once I ciment-burned my ass while going down a stupid rapid at Parc Safari. I was too small for the tube

50. This is my favourite song from the Emmy nominated episode "Once more with feeling" from BtVS:

If any of these statements have led to confusion, please do not hesitate to ask me a question.

Candles are out,

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Jesus Murphy: Blog Story (29)

THE FINAL CHAPTERS

- Chapter 29 -

Sisters

When the doors to the abandonned mill opened, the scenary was not what was expected. The Sicarii were standing behind the gate, lined side by side. The Adephi were nowhere to be seen and only Anna Simeon stood in the unkept courtyard, long strands of grass blowing in the wind around her.

Madonna stepped outside and Michael followed, ordering the remaining Agents to stay behind and secure Jesus in case this was a trap. The sun blinded both of them for a split second and when their eyes fully adapted to the bright outdoors, they came face to face with their nemesis.

"You still believe you can control this so called prophecy, can't you, sister?" Anna said, shielding the sun from her eyes with her left hand. Her right hand holding what looks like a scroll.

"It's not about control, Anna. It's about letting time do it's thing. It isn't to late to reconsider where you stand." Madonna pleaded, knowing full well that she had lost her sister to the dark lies of the Fallen One.

"That boy you are hiding has got to die, no matter what. Why not send him off now rather then later? What's in it for you, Madonna? Not ready to part with this world?"

Jesus wanted so badly to go out there and defend himself but the hundred or so Agents around him would quickly subdue him.

"It has nothing to do with me. The balance of the Birthplace depends on these Shadowlands. We can't mess around with that, Anna. Come to your senses." Madonna shot back, extending her arm to stop Michael from lashing out at Anna.

"I am fully aware of the Birthplace and the reign they hold over us. Don't you think it's time we seal everything up and fight the real battle? Why do we keep waiting for faith to deliver our freedom when we can rip it out from under it's nose?"

"If you kill Jesus now, this Shadowland will be wasted and it'll be another victory for the Fallen One. What has he promised you?"

"Why do you deny your origins, Madonna? We don't belong in the shadows, we deserve the light, the glory. We destroy this place and we can conquer all of them. He promised me freedom and power, something our Father could never do."

Madonna looked back at the Agents who were eager to stop this war and let the natural course of things unfold. She knew their could be no more negotiations. It was time to act.

"You sealed your fate, Anna. I will not go down without a fight." She placed the tips of her fingers to her temple and suddenly a purple wave of light shot around her, knocking the Sicarii and Anna to the ground.

That was the signal Jesus had been waiting for. It was time to heal.

Jersey Shore!

If you don't know the Jersey crew, then this blog post ain't for you!


So Thursday was the premiere of Jersey Shore in Italy. The trashy Guidos and Guidettes headed to their "home" country to wreck even more havoc and shlump their reputation to a new low. Who doesn't want to witness that??

Except that didn't happen. The premiere episode was kind of a snooze off and at one point, I contemplated switching the channel. Thank God I didn't because I got to witness the preview for the upcoming season and it. looks. epic.

If you have missed the first three seasons of MTV's most watched reality series, then drop the GTL and stream that shit. You seriously don't know what you're missing!!

Like these moments:

Snooki gets smacked, not smooshed

Deena AKA the hamster hams it up New Joisy style on Ellen



Sam and Ron fighting. It's the norm, not the exception. And they're drunk idiots.



And then the whole house ignites sometimes. just sometimes.





The most notable star of this show has to be Snooki with her hilarious comments such as:

"Italy's like that big country.

No, Europe is that big country.

They have Britain, England, and Italy"

and

"I’m not trashy, unless I drink too much"

Basically, you have to watch this show. No other option. Sorry.

Candles are out,

Eleven's Ink

Maple Leaf ♥ Part 1: The Sounds of Maple Syrup drizzling over Back Bacon

So I just finished watching Ginger Snaps, a raw and edgy Canadian drama/horror film and it always makes me proud to be from the land of natural air conditioning. We Canadians have been pumping out talent for ages and it's time for us to celebrate those who have marked our great country. 

Sounds of Maple Syrup drizzling over Back Bacon

Alanis Morissette

Jagged Little Pill was the first tape I ever owned and it was a birthday gift from my god-parents. It came with a sony sport cassette player, another first. I was young, I believe 10, and hearing the word 'bitch' in a song was simply fascinating. There isn't one song on this album that sucks and I have been a fan since. To all the haters, watch this:



The Guess Who

No, no you don't have to guess who's next, that's the bands name! The Guess Who songs were often played or sung in my house and I still listen to No Time with the same enthusiasm as 20 odd years ago! Have no fear, and search this band out on youtube (if you don't already know who they are!)

Céline Dion

This international award-winning singer couldn't go unnoticed in this celebration to Canadians. She litterally put Quebec on the map when she was introduced to an American audience in the early 1990's. Since then she has become a musical emblem of sorts and has established herself in Las Vegas, where she reigns over the Sunset Strip. To me, THIS is how I will forever remember her:

Ya heard? TAKE A KAYAK!

Justin Bieber

Ugh, I cringed when I wrote this. Go Canada...Go...

The Tragically Hip

What is really sad about the relationship between me and this band was that it only develloped five or six years ago when I actually broaden my musical horizons. That's when I discovered 38 years old, The Hundredth meridian, and Blow at high dough!

Neil Young

Oh another late discovery for me. Thanks to my friend Yasmina, I was blessed with the sounds of a very talented singer. He's comparable to and, if I can say so myself, slightly better than Johnny Cash. I'm sure you heard his songs in the early morning of your childhood when Ma and Pa we're crooning out his tunes!

Shania Twain

As much as Céline Dion defined the Pop genre in the 90's, Shania shook things up herself in the western world of Country. After dominating the charts in Nashville, she succesfully crossed over to Pop for a few years at which point she decided to focus on her family and move to Europe. And we all know how THAT ended up.



Drake

Yes I know, he just started his career, but so did Bieber. And Drake outperforms Bieber tenfolds. And who can't admire his rise to fame story. Check out his songs "Over" and "Best I Ever Had". Hopefully his sophomore album will be just as good as his first.

Jully Black

I first heard Jully's chill-inducing voice in second year of high school. My friend (caro) was really into the rap/hip-hop scene and she loved herself some babyblue soundcrew. Their hit song that played on the radio featured Jully Black. She has gone on to release several solo albums and her hits include "Sweat of your brow", "Between me and you" (feat. saukrates), and "Seven Day Fool". Here's a tune from back in the days!



Bryan Adams

Is it just me or is Bryan Adams kinda like the black sheep in the family? Yeah, we like a couple of songs, but we wouldn't buy the album. Right? Or is that really just me?

Joni Mitchell

The Canadian Janis Joplin. For realz, I used to mix those two up all the time! Yes, she is the one who originated Big Yellow Taxi. In the trend of remaking, Robert Downey Jr. covered River, another amazing Mitchell Song. But the one that really stands out is Carey, inspired by a trip to Greece. That woman can sing!

Other Notable Canadian Singers (but not all)

Sarah McLachlan - Re-hashed her first album over and over again until it became annoying. Also created Lilith Fair.

Paul Anka - Teen idol from the 50's who managed to steady out an okay career.

k.d. lang - Yes, that's all in small caps. *rolls eyes*

Anne Murray - I don't know, I hear her name every two to three Canada Day Celebrations.

Leonard Cohen - When I was younger, I always mixed him up with Leonard Nemoy. By younger, I mean up until 4 years ago.

Avril Lavigne - She wore ties and was a rebel...

Anyone I left out?

Candles are out,

Eleven's Ink



Jesus Murphy: Blog Story (28)

The Final Chapters

- Chapter 28 -

Choosing Sides

Jesus and Madonna were walking along the hallway about to join the remaining Agents by the main exit. Jesus underestimated his mentor's abilities and soon his mind was overpowered by hers and she had infiltrated herself deep into his memories, tracing back to his conversation with Malcom.

"I knew he came to visit you!" Madonna spat out.

All the Agents turned to face them and Jesus' cheeks turned beet red.

"You violated my mind. You broke the code." Jesus said calmly, remembering just how powerful Madonna was and what she could do if she was tempted.

"You violated my trust, Jesus. We are suppose to work togheter. What did he tell you?"

Jesus could feel the cold eyes that rested upon him. Hundreds of faces turned towards he and Madonna.

"He told me to find myself and then end this." Jesus answered relunctantly, knowing fully well that he had dissapointed his uncle, or to the least, his uncle's doppelganger.

"We can't save this place if you are wavering in your allegiance, Jesus. You have to choose a side. You work with us to save your world or you work with everyone else and destroy it." Madonna looked around the room, in an obvious attempt at gaining sympathy. She rested her gentle eyes upon Jesus and smiled. "You know in your heart what needs to be done. Just follow it."

Jesus sheltered himself in his mind for a few seconds, question of gathering his thoughts togheter. Some part of him told him to follow his gut and face the Adephi. Another part of him wanted to explore the Shadowlands and try to reconnect the energy that binded the Chosen Ones; maybe find a way to close the Shadowlands once and for all. Its what was expected of him anyhow, why wait for the "right moment"?

But then he looked around around the room, particularly at the faces that looked at him with hope. Their eyes were lit with life, he couldn't deny them that.

"I'm going to fight with you. Because we all have the right to live."

The room erupted in cheers and the Agents began a rythmic pounding with their staffs. Madonna walked to the front of the crowd and ordered the doors opened.

"This is it. May The Almighty Source watch over all of your souls."

At those last words the doors to the outside opened and the sun blinded them all.

The Halfway Mark: 2011 and a Half

So more then half the year has already passed and a lot has happened already. Every section of the newspaper was buzzing this year. Here's a look back at key moments from the first half of 2011.



1. Nicki Minaj wins me over

If you read my earlier post Music Fave and Fails from 2010, you most likely noticed I had placed Nicki on top of the fail list. Something about her just bothered me the wrong way. They way she raps is kind of odd and her personality is clashing, often making me doubt her authenticity. But then, of course, there had to be a song to prove the contrary. I'm talking about Where Them Girls At , a collaboration with Flo Rida and David Guetta. I actually find her part the best...and so I decided to replace odd with quirky and give her a shot from here on out. Her past songs still suck.

2. Massive Earthquake shakes Japan

It's weird to think that this devastating tragedy only occured 6 months ago. I had followed the events closely and the aftermaths caused by the 8.9 magnitude quake that litterally erased parts of Japan off the map. The number of casualties has been confirmed at 15, 628. The earthquake caused a massive Tsunami the obliterated the farmlands and further increased the damages. The consequences of this earthquake came later when the country was threatened with a possible nuclear meltdown. It is the largest earthquake to hit Japan and one the five most powerfule earthquakes in the world.

3. Riot erupts after Canucks lose the Stanley Cup

The Canucks had been the favoured team, the likely victors of the playoffs. But after a dissapointing 4-0 loss to the Bruins, the Canucks fans that had gathered in the streets erupted into a violent rampage through the streets of downtown Vancouver. Four people were stabbed and several cars were turned upside down and lit on fire. Nine police officers were injured during the riot as they tried to calm the angry - and obviously drunk - crowd. You have to be drunk - and obviously angry - to want to destroy your own downtown core. Come on, people; Canadians are nice, happy people. So stop acting like a fucking fool!

4. The Last of Harry Potter

As much as I was dreading the arrival of the second installment of the Deathly Hallows, I was also welcoming the film adaptation of the final hours that lead up to terrifying confrontation between Voldermort and Harry. I have yet to seen part II because part of me doesn't want this world to close. Although we have Pottermore to look forward too, the visual aspect of the Potterverse is gone. Sadness. I wish I could force J.K. Rowling to write for ever and ever. Yes, that would be great. Or a spin-off! Yes, a spin-off would be enjoyable as well...

5. Stephen Harper wins a majority government

(see picture)

With that being said, the next half cannot be worst. What next? I'll like cooked mushrooms and sour cream? I think not!

Candles are out,

Eleven's ink