Favorite #5

So what happens when you mix A Tribe Called Quest with some folk music add a little rock sprikle in some Motown soul and top it off with positive lyrics, K-OS happens. I usually don't listen to much hip hop due to the suspect content of the message which includes disrespect of women, love of money and word fit for the potty, but in 07 I came across K-OS and his album Atlantis: Hymns for Disco and I was blown away by the artistry and the positive vibe. It seems that now genre of music is off limits for his inspuration and his lyrics have a spiritual feeling much like those of a switchfoot. Some standout songs of the album are; the folk inspired Ballad of Noah, the soulful The Rain, Born to Run with its Davie Bowie flavor, and Sunday Morning which will make you want to move it. Trust me on this one this is a great album and artist whose music is not at all chaotic but rather a beutiful mixture that produces K-OS.

Favorite #4

HDTV

So right at the end of last year our TV died and we go a tax rebate which together led us to get a HDTV. When your in a store and you see HD programing you don't think its that great, but when you get your TV home and compare the same program your impressed. The normal channel looks downright blurry, muddy and unispiring, and the HD channal looks like your looking out a window at the real thing. When a show I want to see is not available in HD I'm dissapointed and I can't wait till all of TV goes digital and there is more HD programing.

I Endorse Obama

So super tuesday is over and we have a dead heat in the democratic party between Hilary Clinton and Barak Obama. Just in case you were wondering I endorse Barak Obama, he is an inspiring canadate that offers hope and unity and in the political landscape I would love a president who isn't divisive but rather inclusive, one that can bring people together to get things done. Now the Clinton years were good but to be honest I just don't trust the Clintons there always seems to be something shady with them and their politcal contacts and tactics. On top of that Hilary is a very polorizing person and after 8 years of president with that same trait I'm ready for somthing new. I know that Obama might not have the experience of Clinton but I'm ready to give change a chance I've had enough of the old Washington and would love to see what Obama can do. If you haven't had your chance yet, please consider carefully and I hope you see the qualities the Obama.

Favorite #3

The Wii

So for number 3 I give you the Nintendo Wii the new video game sysem that brings motion control gaming. It is the first system that I have showed to a varity of people who have all enjoyed playing it. Usually I play games and I get ignored or looked at like, "aren't you too old to playing games", but with the Wii I have been able to get others to play due to the accesabilty of the system. I have always liked Nintendo for having quality family games that aren't about killing or questionalble content. I have enjoyed the system all year long and will continue into the future thus the Wii is one of my favorites of 07.

Favorite #2

Ratatouille

So I love childrens movies especially Pixar films and this year Ratatouille did not disapoint at all. It may have been in the theaters in 06 but I didn't see it till it was on DVD seeing as having a baby limits the time you have to go out. Ratatouille was great from the characters to the story to the humor all of which were great for the whole family. If you haven't seen it do yourself a favor and enjoy this great film.

Favorites of 07 #1

So I hope you all had a great holiday season, I've been gone for a while and am putting together my favorites of the year list a little late but better late than never.
Zelda: The Phantom Hourglass

Last year I had the Nintendo DS as a favorite and it continued to be a favorite due in part to my first entry this year; Zelda The Phantom Hour Glass. I have always liked the Zelda series but never got into the portable ones till this one. PHG is awesome the gameplay is fun the worlds are expansive especially for a hand held system. It kept me playing till I finished and the game felt immersive and engaging the whole way through, and is the first game of this kind that has me wanting to play it again. Not to mention it is a beautiful game and the graphics along with the scope of the game are an impressive feat for the DS hardware.

Thank you Giants

So the Super Bowl was super this year and I want to thank the Giants for keeping the 72 Dolphins as the only team to run the table. The Pats were great this year but they just couldn't finish it off. It was also a very exciting game especially in the fourth quarter and it was the first Super Bowl in years that kept my attention pretty much the whole game which is a little bad considering that I wanted to see the commercials too. Hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.