Donating to charity is a great way to get rid of a car when you don't have the time to negotiate with used car salesmen or don't think you can get what it's worth. Donating a car to a charity lets you deduct its fair market value from your taxable income.

Step #1
Make sure the organization is a registered 501(c)(3) charity or a qualified religious organization that can legally accept your donation from which you can rightfully claim a tax reduction. It is also advisable to find a charity that accepts vehicles without charging a removal fee.

Step#2
Use the Kelley Blue Book or IRS Publications 526 (“Charitable Donations”) and 561 (“Determining the Value of Donated Property) to determine the fair market value of your car. If it’s worth $5,000 or more, have the car appraised by someone certified.

Step #3
Receive a tax receipt with the charity’s name and federal tax number, date of donation, donor’s name as well as the year, make and model of the car that was donated.

Step #4
Follow New Jersey regulations on what to do with the title and plates after notifying the MVC and your insurance company that you no longer own or insure the vehicle. Your receipt and completed IRS Form 8283 should be kept in a safe place, you’ll be needing it when it comes time to file your taxes.

698 Oak Tree Avenue
South Plainfield, NJ 07080

How to Donate the Car to Outreach Center

Step #1
Know that for the easiest method and maximum tax benefits, the clear choice for car donations is the popular “Outreach Center” You can simply fill out a form on their Car Donation Website or by calling them on 800.768.7666

Step #2
Outreach Center will give you an idea of whether your car will be able to be used as a program car that can be given in aid of needy children. If the car isn't worthy, it will be sold at auction or for scrap, in which case you can only use the sale value or scrap value. You will get an email or letter back about the decision.

Step #3
Note that in the event that you are pre-approved, you will send Outreach Center your signed title, and they will pick up the vehicle free of charge and have it inspected. If approved, you get a tax voucher in the mail letting you know you can take the fair market value for tax purposes.

Step #4
Sit back, and smile knowing that you did something nice for charity and at the same time got a nice reward for yourself as well.

TIPS
* If the charitable organization is going to make material improvements to your car donation, you must get written notice within 30 days about the use and duration of such improvements and that the asset won't be sold or bartered until the improvements are finished.

* If the fair market value of your vehicle is less than $500, it doesn't matter what the car will be used for. You can take the full fair market value on your tax return.

WARNING:
* Make sure you choose a reputable company before donating your car
* Don't pay for towing - The better known car donation companies will usually foot the bill.

Things you'll Need:
* Internet connection and computer
* Form 1040 for Federal tax return
* Title to car you will be donating
* Itemized deduction tax form
* Used car with some blue book value
* Keys to Car

Sources and Citations:
Car Donation Website
Kelley Blue Book value website
IRS website for tax forms
State of New Jersey Motor Vehicles Commission
Official Site for Middlesex County

The Jonas Brothers going to be on Fn MTV on July 18th. If you're in the Los Angeles area and want to request tickets, go here.

Viacom chiedeva di conoscere i nominativi degli utenti, il numero, l'indirizzo IP, il tempo di connessione e i video visti e caricati da tutti gli utenti di YouTube, al fine di provare le proprie accuse, chiedendo a Google una cifra semplicemente incredibile: un miliardo di dollari.

La gigantesca causa trascinatasi per mesi davanti ai tribunali americani in modo abbastanza silenzioso ha alla base delle implicazioni pesantissime, perché potrebbe costituirsi un precedente sul quale si innesterebbero le richieste di risarcimento di svariati altri gruppi e società. La Viacom sembra impassibile di fronte alle richieste di accordo dei legali di YouTube e Google, mentre le due società sono impegnate a dimostrare di essere seriamente in grado di ripristinare l'ordine e la tutela del copyright implementando un sistema di filtri e avvisi ai propri utenti per la salvaguardia dei diritti d’autore dei legittimi detentori.

E se Viacom, come riferisce 'Repubblica.it' si è vista rifiutare la possibilità di “conoscere il codice sorgente alla base di YouTube, per poter verificare se il sistema sia o meno in grado di riconoscere i contenuti coperti dal diritto d'autore”, Google e YouTube sono costrette dalla decisione della corte di Manhattan a consegnare i dati di tutti i propri utenti (compresi di quelli italiani).

I portavoce di Viacom si sono affrettati a emettere un comunicato che precisa: “Ogni informazione verrà trattata in via del tutto riservata, al solo scopo di provare le nostre accuse contro Google”.

Marco Pancini, responsabile dei rapporti con le istituzioni di Google Italia, interrogato da Repubblica ha affermato:
“Siamo in disaccordo e delusi per la decisione della Corte di accettare la richiesta di Viacom - dichiara Marco Pancini di Google European Policy Counsel - di accedere alle informazioni relative alla cronologia di ricerca dei video oggetto della causa". Pancini prosegue chiarendo che verrà richiesto a Viacom di "rispettare la privacy degli utenti e quindi di permetterci di rendere anonime le informazioni contenute nei server log, prima di consegnarle alla Corte”.

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Needless to say, The Impossible Shapes put on a solid set. Their music went through crazy time signature changes, hung around low-fi folk tunes before blasting them with a hit of psychedelica-cum-rawk instrumentation, and the harmonies were just great. Suffice it to say, their work reminded me of the Sunny Day Real Estate album How It Feels To Be Something On. Before all of the indie rock reunions of today, the band that brought emo to the big time with the appearance of the "Seven" video on MTV rotation in 1994, Sunny Day broke up in '95 only to get back together a couple of years later. What came out of this reunion was a startling piece of pop music. Although I'm quite partial to Sunny Day's second release, 1995's LP2 (otherwise known as The Pink Album as its cover is drenched in bright pink and has no official title),
How It Feels To Be Something On is a masterpiece, a startling evolution and ideological streamline where before there was simply a caterwauling mess. Sunny Day could caterwaul with the best of them, but their first album after their reunion was startling mature, comfortably crafted, and a straight shot of pure emotion. Whereas on Sunny Day's earlier material, frontman Jeremy Enigk fights against the drift that has swept him away, with How It Feels Enigk's voice and lyrics are startlingly clear, straightforward, and thoughtful. Before his words were a question in search of an answer, but with How It Feels, Enigk appears to understand the question, answer, the entire picture, and the reason that's it all there.

And the music cannot be beat. Diary and LP2, Sunny Day's first two albums, excelled in the world of the DC, post-hardcore aesthetics of what is known as emo. The music lurched back and forth, seething with a catharsis that cannot quit, and a restrained hardcore punk fury that pushes it along. But with How It Feels, Sunny Day stretch out their musical abilities - those which were easily heard on their first two albums, but put to their experimental tests with their inevitable reunion. It may reach out into prog territory, but it works for the benefit of the album, which takes in the best of many rock-based genres for trips into tranquil waters and angelic highs. Enigk's voice, an uncompromising falsetto, soars to unbelievable new heights, lengths that crash through the ceiling the singer had set with songs such as "J'Nuh" and "Song About An Angel" on earlier albums. For anyone who thought that emo was uniform, terrible pop, or impossible to listen to, How It Feels To Be Something On can quell the worst fears that emo went the way of the dodo after it left DC.

Also, before I sign off, check out the blog Songs Across Boston. In the coming weeks, I hope to establish a guerrilla performance schedule, a flash mob for bands, if you will. More details will be up soon on the blog, so stay tuned... it should be an interesting experiment. Anyway, here are some musics for you...

Sunny Day's live rendition of "Guitar and Video Games" plus the "Seven" video:

The Impossible Shapes - You Are Not The Target

WITH EMERGING ARTIST SHWAYZE AND CISCO ADLER

AND THE RETURN OF HIP HOP'S ROYAL FAMILY

NEW SEASON OF "RUN'S HOUSE" PREMIERES JULY 16 AND NEW SERIES "BUZZIN'" PREMIERES ON JULY 23

Fans Granted Backstage Access at MTV.com For Exclusive Pics,

Performances and Behind the Scenes Footage

Santa Monica, CA (July 1, 2008) – Meet MTV’s newest comedic ensemble as the channel premieres “Buzzin’,” a new reality series starring music artist Shwayze, his best pal and producer Cisco Adler, their partner in crime, tour manager Warren Gumpel and their manager head of Suretone Records, Jordan Schur.  Beginning Wednesday, July 23rd at 10:30PM ET/PT, fans can catch the misadventures of Shwayze, his wingman and music partner Cisco, best buddy Warren and manager Jordan as they define a whole new California sound. And rounding out the Wednesday night line-up, “Run’s House” returns with new episodes premiering July 16th at 10pm ET/PT.

Showcasing the long road from the trailer park to the top of the charts, “Buzzin’” follows the unlikely pair – Shwayze, the self-described “only black kid in Malibu” and Cisco, the seasoned singer/producer and regular tabloid bad boy – and their crew as their path to stardom hits all the twists, turns and bumps along the way.  The music and madness get underway as the boys and their fresh Cali sound get ready to debut their self-titled album on August 19 and as their first single, “Buzzin’” continues to climb the charts. Trying to keep them on track is their tough manager and label honcho, Jordan Schur who has taken artists like Ashlee Simpson and Limp Bizkit all the way to the top. Also along for the ride is their resident right-hand man, tour manager and comrade, Warren. When they guys are in a jam, count on him to be the man with the plan – even if the plan causes more problems than it solves!

The first episode will be available for free on instant release on iTunes, Xbox Live and Amazon for a week beginning July 15th. All eight episodes will be available on instant release the day after their on-air premiere. Fans will also be able to feel the buzz at www.buzzin.mtv.com with exclusive trailers and extended scenes from each episode shot by the cast on their vlog cameras, cast bios and pictures, sneak peaks of Shwayze’s new music video and exclusive performance footage of songs from the new album, including their TRL performance. Viewers can also get personal with the cast and create their very own Buzzin’ profile through IamOnMTV.  

Also, kicking off another season, MTV welcomes back a fan favorite as Rev Run and his family return with back-to-back episodes of “Run’s House” premiering Wednesday, July 16 at 10:00 PM ET/PT. The tight-knit Simmons clan once again opens the door for fans to watch the jubilations and tribulations of the royal family of hip hop.  Season five picks up with the Simmons’ blazing new trails across the map. Viewers will get a rare treat when Rev Run relives the glory days joining pal Kid Rock on tour, as Justine holds down the fort in Saddle River with new addition, baby Miley. Vanessa and Angela are now living the bi-coastal life as they balance their expanding Pastry shoe and clothing line with Vanessa’s acting gigs, and JoJo continues his pursuit of hip-hop stardom as Team Blackout grabs the mic and prepares to take center stage, while Diggy embraces his inner tween and Russy proudly accepts his role as big brother extraordinaire.  But rest assured the Simmons family will endure all the chaos with love. 

The fourth season averaged a 1.59 P12-34 and ranked #1 in its time period (Thu/10-11p) among P12-34 versus all cable competition. “Run’s House” has reached over 67.1 million total viewers (P2+) with over 34.2 million from its P12-34 core.

“Buzzin’” is produced by Suretone Entertainment and Hoosick Falls Productions; Jordan Schur of Suretone Entertainment and George Verschoor of Hoosick Falls Productions serve as executive producers; Mike Powers serves as executive producer;  Andrew Freston is co-executive producer; Liz Gateley and Valerie Elustondo are the MTV executives overseeing production. Steve Bilchik is the MTV talent executive overseeing the project.

Jason Carbone is executive producer and Nick Lee is co-executive producer of “Run’s House.”  Mike Powers serves as executive producer.  Jacqueline French and Valerie Elustondo are the MTV series executives overseeing the project.  Tony DiSanto and Liz Gateley are executive producers.   Russell Simmons, Stan Lathan, Will Griffin, John Davies, and Sean “Diddy” Combs serve as creators and executive producers.

Suretone Entertainment Group (SEG) consists of multiple divisions of entertainment businesses all owned and controlled  by Chairman Jordan Schur. Schur is the former President of Geffen Records where he served a term of seven years and oversaw careers as diverse as Blink 182, Beck, Counting Crows, Snoop Dog, Mary J Bllige and Ashlee Simpson. Prior to Geffen, Schur founded Flip Records which he still owns and has sold close to 50M records with artists such as Limp Bizkit and Staind. Suretone Entertainment Group (SEG) is comprised of: Suretone Records in partnership with Interscope and the Universal Music Group (the world’s largest music company ), home to Angels and Airwaves, The Cure, The Black Angels, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Eastern Conference Champions, From First to Last, Headway, Meriwether, Robert Fortune Band and Shwayze. SJS Management current roster houses five Suretone recording artists. Suretone Entertainment produces and packages television and filmed entertainment. Suretone Publishing in partnership with Primary Wave Music is home to several Suretone artists including Shwayze. Suretone Merchandise in partnership with TSurt is home to eight Suretone artists. Suretone Entertainment Group operates out of its home in the Universal Music Group building in Santa Monica, CA.

HOOSICK FALLS PRODUCTIONS is an innovative television production company founded by the Emmy-nominated producer/director/writer George Verschoor. Verschoor is considered one of the pioneers of reality programming, having developed, produced and directed the first four seasons of the MTV series "The Real World," now in its 20th season. Verschoor then continued this successful relationship with MTV by producing and directing other groundbreaking series:  "Austin Stories," "Fear," and "Undressed." Verschoor's company Hoosick Falls Productions has created and produced both reality and scripted formats, such as the comedy "Jamie Kennedy's Blowin' Up" (MTV,) and the live music competition series "Nashville Star" (USA Network/NBC.)

Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment Group (BBWEG) is one of the world's preeminent urban entertainment companies, encompassing a broad range of businesses including recording, music publishing, artist management, television and film production, recording facility, marketing and advertising, apparel and restaurants.  With a collection of businesses whose annual sales are quickly approaching $300 million annually and an employee base that is 600 strong, Mr. Combs is largely responsible for the pop appeal of urban entertainment.  Formed in 1994, the flagship company of BBWEG is Bad Boy Records.  Today, Bad Boy's annual sales have reached an overall average of $100 million with more than 75 million records sold worldwide by an impressive artist roster which includes multi-platinum acts the Notorious B.I.G., Mase, 112, Dream and P. Diddy; platinum artists Faith Evans, Carl Thomas and Black Rob; gold artists Total and Craig Mack; and promising up-and-coming artists such as G. Dep, Loon and Cheri Denis. Bad Boy recently moved to 1440 Broadway New York which will become the corporate headquarters housing all Combs'  business entities.

Simmons Lathan Media Group (SLMG) produces, acquires and distributes original urban/hip-hop themed media content, including: fiction and non-fiction film, television, radio, Internet, and theatrical productions.  Founded by hip hop mogul Russell Simmons and television pioneer Stan Lathan, the tandem who developed ground breaking shows like Def Comedy Jam and the Tony Award winning Def Poetry on Broadway.  For more information on Simmons Lathan Media Group visit www.simmonslathan.com.

About MTV

MTV is the dynamic, vibrant experiment at the intersection of music, creativity and youth culture.  For over 26 years, MTV has evolved, challenged the norm, and detonated boundaries -- giving each new generation a creative outlet and voice that entertains, informs and unites on every platform and screen.  On-air, MTV has been the number one rated 24 hour ad-supported cable network P12-24 for 16 straight years.  Online, MTV.com scored double-digit growth in 2007 and MTV launched 15 dynamic online communities and eight new virtual worlds.  On the go, MTV Mobile is the #1 music brand in the wireless space – delivering 90% more streams than in 2006.  And MTV’s successful sibling networks MTV2, mtvU and MTV Tr3s each deliver unprecedented customized content, super-serving music fans, college students and young American Latinos like no one else.   MTV is part of MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms.  Wanna know more?  Come on in… www.mtvpress.com.

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The Series Ranks as Thursday's #1 Cable Program and More Than 1 Million Unique Visitors Have Been to RealWorldDailies.com

"Back to New York" Roommate Coral Gives the Lowdown on the Dramatic 20^th Season during the Coral Vision Marathon on Friday, July 4

For the First Time ever, the Housemates Reunite for a Live Special on Saturday, July 12 at 2:00 p.m. ET/PT

Following weeks of chasing their dreams in Hollywood, it's the final take for the seven remaining roommates on "The Real World: Hollywood," which airs on Wednesday, July 9 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on MTV.  Leading up to the suspenseful finale to end the "greenest," most star-studded thirteen weeks "The Real World" has ever seen, "Back to New York" housemate Coral adds edgy commentary to a drama-packed marathon airing on Friday, July 4 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET/PT.  The first-ever LIVE reunion will wrap up this exciting, rollercoaster of a season on Saturday, July 12. 

The Hollywood housemates are as busy as ever in their final week of fame-hunting.  A visit to the set of Entertainment Tonight and anticipation of the final improv benefit show bring out Kimberly's insecurities. Meanwhile back in Chicago, Joey wonders if he made the right decision to leave the house and returns for a surprise visit.  Brittini hopes to get signed with a modeling agency in her quest to take on the fashion world.  As Will starts seeing Janelle again, Dave is forced to tend to a black eye.  The roommates perform their final show together at the iO West on Wednesday, July 9 (10:00 p.m. ET/PT) and bid Hollywood a fond farewell. 

A six-episode marathon of "The Real World: Hollywood" airs Friday, July 4 (11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. ET/PT), hosted by former "Real World" roommate Coral ("Back to New York").  Unquestionably among the most notorious of "The Real World" and "Challenges" cast members, Coral is best known for her tendency to tell it like it is.  Along with five of her friends - Paula ("Key West"), Brooke ("Denver"), Frank ("Las Vegas"), Wes ("Austin") and Katie ("Road Rules Quest"), Coral Vision reinvents the marathon format, providing viewers with more than just wrap-arounds.  It's addictive, catty commentary gives viewers an exclusive sneak-peek at what it's really like to be a "Real World" housemate.

For the first time in "The Real World" history, all nine roommates return one last time in an exclusive LIVE reunion on Saturday, July 12 (2:00 p.m. ET/PT).  This time, the drama unfolds uncut and unedited as the roommates meet again in a face-to-face showdown for a groundbreaking airing that "The Real World" has yet to see.  There's no telling what these nine fame-hungry roommates are likely to do - it's improv at its best. 

"The Real World" launched the modern reality television genre and is the longest-running reality series in history.  Past seasons have taken place in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, London, Miami, Boston, Seattle, Hawaii, New Orleans, Chicago, Las Vegas, Paris, San Diego, Philadelphia, Austin, Key West, Denver and Sydney.  The first season, set in New York City, debuted in 1992.  Each season, the show brings seven young strangers to live together in a new city and rolls the cameras 24-7, witnessing as their lives intersect, their ideas are challenged and their passions emerge. 

"The Real World" was created for MTV by Jon Murray and Mary-Ellis Bunim of Bunim-Murray Productions.  Jon Murray and Jim Johnston serve as Executive Producers of "The Real World:  Hollywood."  Jacquelyn French is the MTV executive overseeing the project.

As the best dance crews battle it out on the series, viewers can post their own individual or group dance videos at http://dance.mtv.com for the opportunity to be featured on-air. More than 1500 videos have been submitted to-date and the hottest user videos were featured on-air during season one. Dancers, viewers and fans will be able to check out great dance videos by their peers and friends, choose their favorites and chat with one another about the site and the series. Plus, select commentary posted online about each episode and the performances will be featured in special encore airings.

MTV.com is the go-to site for all things "America's Best Dance Crew" at http://dancecrew.mtv.com from photos and bios of all the crews to backstage gossip and exclusive video. New to this season's coverage will be real-time daily reports from rehearsals, injury reports, backstage interviews and performance analysis. Detailed blogs will be posted daily with exclusive behind-the-scenes videos and photos, allowing viewers a unique perspective on each crew's experience on the show. Once the episode premieres on-air, the polls immediately open online for fans to cast their votes for their favorite crew. Plus, viewers can chat online about the episodes, read other comments and discuss which crews are hot - and which crews are not. Full episodes will be available to view on demand at http://dancecrew.mtv.com.

Busting their signature krumping, grinding, footwork and b-boy dance moves, crews from around the country auditioned in New York, Houston, Los Angeles and Chicago for the opportunity of a lifetime to be "America's Best Dance Crew."

"Randy Jackson Presents: America's Best Dance Crew" is one of the most visual and inspiring performance competition shows to ever hit television. The first season posted an average 2.5 rating among P12-34 and reached 86.8 million total viewers (P2+), in which 38.4 million are from the core P12-34. The season finale set a record for voting with more than 38 millions votes cast to determine which of the two crews would be crowned "America's Best Dance Crew." Total votes cast during the season were 50.3 million.

Shot on location in Los Angeles, the dance crews of five to seven members will battle it out on the stage floor for dance supremacy and a $100,000 cash prize. Every performance themed episode will give insight into the crews' emotion, spirit and inspiration as they step up to the challenge and showcase their innovative choreography and skills. Viewers from around the country will choose their favorite crews via text messaging, phone and online voting (http://dancecrew.mtv.com). The two weakest teams as determined by voting will show their best moves for the judges and the hope to advance to the next round. One crew will be eliminated each week, ultimately revealing the nation's best dance crew.

"Randy Jackson Presents: America's Best Dance Crew" is executive produced by "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson, Joel Gallen (Tenth Planet Productions), Hip Hop International's Howard Schwartz and Karen Schwartz (the creators of the USA & World Hip Hop Dance Championships), Rob Lee (Bayonne Entertainment), Harriet Sternberg and Abe Hoch (Dream Merchant 21). Craig Erwich and Brooke Karzen are the executives overseeing the project for Warner Horizon Television ("The Bachelor;" "Pussycat Doll Present"). Tony DiSanto, Liz Gateley, Lauren Dolgen, Michael Bloom and Maitee Cueva are the executives overseeing the project for MTV.

Our favorite Danity Kate member obviously has been reading the blog. D Woods celebrated her birthday last week and her hair looks quite nice. It appears she took a little off the left added a bit to the right and VIOLA we have a bob! (and a very cute one at that) Next on the target list... Aubrey! I forsee a celebrity rehab in her future.

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Sorry! I've never been really good with catch-phrases, "hooks" or jingles. Probably why my career on Madison Avenue never quite panned out. I'll be OK; nary a moment passes when I find myself wondering if "sometimes I'd feel more fulfilled making Christmas Cards with the mentally ill." {*1}

Seeing the weekend's date, I guess I should add: "Happy Birthday America!" So, here's a little gift from the rest of the world to express their gratitude for your present policies of aggression, imperialism, torture and murder. Feel free to go fuck yourself (up to three times). {*2}

Today's topic: Condoms! Yeah, that was it. Never liked 'em. Never will. If this ruins our chances for "love," I won't lose a single moment of sleep over it. As I've previously expressed, I haven't always been fully aware of the way our world operates (and not that I claim to now), but even back in my younger days, I always thought this "condom mania" (like Beatlemania or any other "mania") was suspicious at best. As I dared say amongst close company in those days:

"You know. This stupid condom thing. It just feels wrong. I have this weird image of a bunch of greedy old men sitting around a table in some smoky room going "We tax them when they eat. We tax them when they drink. We tax every single leisure activity these peasants engage in, except for one, coitus!" And then, scheming of a way to invade one of the last true wonderful bastions of free-expression and free leisure [not to mention, a damn good one at that, probably topping ALL the ones you have to pay for]. And then, doing it!"

Having spent some time further researching the topic, I was surprised to learn that I really wasn't that far off back then. Now, I don't know whether some old men actually sat at in some smoky room around some some table speaking those words verbatim, but my intuition was dead on. [I could probably also deduce there would be no official minutes from such a meeting. I didn't say a bunch of dumb and anal old men.] If there was any flaw in my original line of thinking, it was underestimating the lengths they would go to, or fathom the extent of their depravity and greed.

My findings soon, but first, let's look at the tactics/strategies used to sell us on the idea of condoms. Mmm, a little [androgynous] ass may put you "in the mood." But, what's that! HIV Positive! Eek! Mood killer. Why do I suddenly feel like going out and buying a new sweater? OMG! Is not wearing a condom like fighting an oil fire without a protection suit? Don't be stupid! Only a fool wouldn't wear a condom! {*3}

Remember kids, "safety first." Check this out (below). What an amazing little poster. Shows me all the things a boy and a girl could do together for fun. Or, a girl and girl. Or, a boy and a boy. Is bisexuality an agenda too? Well, think of the marketing of homosexuality as kindler gentler form of population control. That's all I have to say about that. Oh, and whatever object that girl is getting ready to stick up that guy's ass on the bottom right. Honey, don't even think about it!

Yea. The campaign to scare us into using condoms came from all ends of the ad industry, and of course, like all good wolves, came to us disguised in the best sheep's clothing; that of "concern for our well being." Just like we saw on 9/11, first you traumatize, then you give them a simple childish explanation/solution. Trauma, has been psychologically proven to reduce people to a child-like state. So, here are a few condom salesmen/mascots to help those people out:

Um, who exactly is the target audience for these? Ah, kids! So, why are you marketing sex to our children? No, we're not marketing sex to your children. We just want to protect them. You children could end up pregnant, and might have to drop out of the indoctrination centers, we mean schools. Or, worse, get AIDS and die! Oh, OK. Thanks, good to know someone's looking out for our children, cause we're utterly incapable of parenting ourselves.

So, they need sex education. Um, shouldn't the parents be responsible for that? No. Because some parents won't do it. So, we have to educate kids at school. And, we're going to show them how to put condoms on bananas. Even after they get used to bananas, those slower children may still not get it, so we may go ahead and budget for these new training aids that feature more lifelike appendages for your kids to practice with. Um, thanks???

Uh, not OK! Sex education involves explaining the facts of life to your kids, not practicing them alongside them. You can explain masturbation to your children without demonstrating. As any half-decent parent knows, dwelling on a topic, or repetition just leads to more curiosity. This isn't education. This is marketing!

You can thank Disney corporation (and maybe even the good folks at Tavistock) for learning early on: the sooner you get a customer hooked, the longer you keep them. Children's minds are the ones most ripe for manipulation. Many companies have since followed suit (e.g., the Tobacco industry, the Fashion industry). But, seeing that children's minds have been overly dumbed-down by the school system (and over-exposure to television), be sure to come up with a few easily memorable catch-phrases that even idiots may remember: {*4}

Your up-front work done on the early mind/customer, now you just sit back and watch the profits roll in. Has anyone looked at the kind of money in the condom business? First, think about the billions of people on this planet. Next, consider how many of those people are having sex at this exact moment. Then, think about the percentage of them using condoms. Think about the profit involved in raising that number by just 1%. Looking at just a few articles should offer some insight:

• New Strategy for Condoms
• Hindustan Latex posts record profit
• Church & Dwight profits rise on condoms
• MARKET PLACE; Condom Stock Gain Continues
• Condom Maker Can Offer Upside in Down Markets
• Female Health Company Reports Record Profits

Do your own research if you wish. Google "condoms, profits, etc" and you'll find a lot more articles. Back to strategy, don't forget to market to brainwash them as they turn into teens and prepare to go to college. Tell them what common sense is, instead of letting them develop it. Hand out free condoms wherever sexually active youths tend to congregate. Appeal to princess programming in women (e.g., the below cross-marketing ad drawing from both De Beers and Disney themes):

Speaking of the NYC image, doesn't it strike you as odd that free condoms are available to anyone at anytime in a city of that size? But you should know, nothing is free. Some fools somewhere are paying for the program. Most likely, you.

So, we've laid the groundwork. Now, watch them grow into ideal customers (i.e., robots). Feed them a steady diet of occasional reminders via their growth path (Disney to Nickelodeon to MTV). The schools will keep them busy memorizing instead of learning how to think (and suppress their creativity). And then, they'll just emulate, emulate, emulate:

Did any of these people stop and ask, "What exactly is this that I'm putting in my mouth? What kind of toxic chemicals were used to make this? Who makes this?" Oh, never mind. Mimic and repeat. Mimic and repeat. Monkey see. Monkey do.

I know they've managed to suppress our intelligence. I know they've convinced us to to no longer trust our intuition. But, have they also managed to make us overcome the natural aversion we have to foul chemical smells? Obviously, at one time, we like the animals on this planet, had the ability to smell foods and decide what was safe for us to consume.

All one really has to do is just "smell" a condom. What a foul odor! And, it lingers on your hands and every part of your body it comes into contact with. Perhaps the suggestion's been synchromystically put to us before our subconscious already (Spinal Tap fans will inevitably recognize the first "controversial" image):

Seriously, just take one smell of the "glove." But, never mind. Don't listen to your natural instincts. Look! Lollipops! Don't you wanna put one in your mouth. Aren't they cute? And who is the target market for lollipops. Little girls. Why? Cause they're phallic. It's subliminal training. Do you honestly think it's only coincidental? Here's a minor hint from Webster's code book: fellatio [!see FEMININE!). Read on!

I recall some girl I encountered a few years ago who told me she wouldn't fellate me unless I wore a condom. Once I managed to stop laughing ... I asked her when she developed a taste for chemical stew? This insanity has gone to the extent of having spawned a new form of Bukkake. Yes, "condom Bukkake."

Why would I stoop to this level you may ask? That's a fair question. Why would I bring up something as debasing as Bukakke. Well, I could make a synchormystic reach and say the above right image, while funny on the surface, may imply losing our 3rd eye (the one likely so calcified by fluoride now, it's almost blind). The continued degeneration that something like Bukkake has not just on the recipient, or the participants, but the audience, and eventually, the human soul.

Were it something confined to a small section of perverts, well fine. Let them be. But, when a major media conglomerate indoctrinates children into the act, that's beyond infuriating. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw this image in Disassociation through Disney's Enchantment [do read the article]. {*5} Be advised, click comparison image at own risk, while it is Rated R, it is still explicit.

So, Disney is subliminally telling children that Bukkake-like facials, while unpleasant, are somehow "magical?" Truly truly disturbing. I'm sure some will ask how Disney rationalized / played-off this scene for the dumbed-down masses? As Pseudo-Occult media includes from his investigation (quote from movie):

"Princess Giselle, this sticky liquid will transport you to Andalasia, do you remember Andalasia, Gisele? This magical liquid will take you there."

"Sticky liquid?" Shudder! A few years ago, There's Something About Mary, {*6} told legions of young women that you could be desirable, get any man you want and be fabulous with some semen in your hair. But, that wasn't a children's movie!

Wait a minute. Semen dies shortly after it leaves its "source." Dead semen. Dead sea-men for Pyaray's/Cthulhu's feel of the undead? Perhaps my last journey to Cthulhu's realm unduly impacted me??? But then, my head almost did a Linda Blair when I saw the following image:

But, before I get dragged back into Cthulhu's realm, let me get back some solid facts about condoms that you won't see advertised or preached to you by mindless do-gooder sex educators or ANYONE in the mainstream media:

1. The HIV/AIDS virus is too small and the perforation of condoms (latex, "natural" or synthetic compounds) too large. It is literally like a ping-pong ball passing through a basketball hoop.
2. Herpes, is not limited to the upper shaft of the penis or the inside of the vagina. A condom, which may help stop skin to skin contact, in no way assures you that you won't get herpes. And, the virus may be the size of a tennis-ball when plugged into the above analogy.
3. Per this article on condom effectiveness: condoms offer little protection against HPV (neither does the vaccine), not much more against syphilis or chlamydia, and may not really even be all that effective against pregnancy.

Well, that addresses the two biggest fear-based reasons why most people choose to wear condoms (and, arguably, any reason). Coincidentally, the top two both have roots as bio-engineered diseases, sharing many a similarity (my studies lead me to believe that herpes may have at one time been designed as a carrier for the former). Another outcome from that smoky room? Read Len Horowitz's Emerging Viruses: AIDS And Ebola (Nature, Accident or Intentional)? Then, you can decide.

But, why rely on science and common sense? The guys in the smoky room can easily contradict any real scientific findings, by literally producing tons of contradictory findings from their own paid "scientists" (i.e, prostitutes with initials preceding or following their names). They have almost unlimited funding (thanks to you giving it to them). They can take another big chunk of that money and go after [what's left of] your common sense (through marketing):

Aww, cute mascots that care about us handing out free condoms on the beach (where a significant number of attendees are already thinking about sex). Free condoms anywhere. The old guys can even save money on marketing by relying on the mimicry of unpaid stooges (center). Don't forget to market to all races: "Don't be shame. Be game!"

Convince young driven youths to spend their energy on your campaign cause instead of something that actually helps humanity (e.g., like feeding the homeless in their own city, a population due to arise exponentially in America), and then use them as your unpaid marketing staff (maybe they'll even use MySpace to reach further into the public mind). And, of course, market in all languages in all parts of the world!

The following image is from a French pro[?]condom ad, found on Synchrapacolypse's SynchroPhallicism: OctoCock article. It synchs well with this blog, and a little too well with the tentacle them from the last one. Can't seem to escape Lord Pyaray! Check out the oddly erotic and overtly suggestive "jerk it" video:

Tracing this tentacle back to the source, we get to the brain center of the entire operation, and this is where you have to, at a minimal, respect the sheer genius of these "people." [?have to wonder?] They've obviously studied human psychology far too well. A critical component of the entire operation of selling us the "fear" of these diseases, and prevent us from looking for the true cause of them, or linking the operation, is the programmed guilt. If you can make the victim feel like it was their own fault that they were victimized, then you [the criminal] are in the clear.

Enter the Sexual Revolution! Again, you may despise the guys in the smoky room, but have to admire the genius and long-term strategic planning. Push H.G. Well's ideas of free love on the hippies who think they've actually rebelling and working on peace (wrong on both counts). Break down the family through the Women's Liberation movement so you can control the development of the children via your "schools" and television "programming." Push the ideas on the young and old, through appropriate safe (Disney) or "controversial" (Playboy) channels. {*7}

That all accomplished, now unleash your bio-engineered plagues on mankind. Go after fringe groups first. Give out free hepatitis vaccines only to homosexuals in target cities. Your media: "Look, the homosexuals are getting AIDS cause they're having too much sex!" Next, racial targeting. Inject African kids with AIDS through your Polio vaccination program (cause we care so much about those starving African kids, never mind feeding them). Have your press write up articles about strange sex practices among Africans, and how black people "don't wear condoms" and practice "unsafe sex" to explain away why the Negro race is 800% to 1300% more likely to get AIDS.

Note: As previously noted, I don't have the time or space here to back up all of the above or below statements. While they are debatable, they are also verifiable by even a minimal amount of research.

The set-up is complete. Now just spread fear-mongering among your controlled outlets, label AIDS a "sexually transmitted disease" (which it is not, it is one of "close contact"), and start talking about white girls getting AIDS through heterosexual contact and you're done. Boo! The rest just takes care of itself.

Scared again? Good! Maybe we can push some of our other agendas on you. Like selling you our police state. Terrorists are out to get you! We need to fund more storm-troopers, with carte blanche to invade your home whenever it suits them (and shoot you with minimal repercussions). Yea, I know we once taught you that bad guys wore black. But, you're so scared and stupid now, you'll buy anything!

However, you're still human. You still wanna get laid, don't you? [A fair assumption, seeing that sex is used to sell us just about every product imaginable, and our kids are being sexualized at a very early age, as well.] Please note: I have not once said the word abstain! {*8}

Look! Safe sex is hot sex! Maybe we can use some celebrity who makes girls wet to be our spokesman? Let's not forget to rely on the cheap route of repetition by programmed minds. Um, DO stop and take a closer look at the center image, I could not have composed it any better myself:

This was not taken by a professional photographer, so purely through the collective unconscious, we get a treasure trove of synchromystic themes: Get ... um, laid? "Deal with it!" A Britney poster! A butterfly (symbolic of mind control) and an alter, strategically behind one of the girl's heads. Two open flowers in the background (and two "flowers" ready to be opened in the foreground). Pssst! Brain gasket blown.

The girl in the snow white image (are those braces?) looks extremely young. And, I really wasn't planning on going there (you know, there), but that same image (do zoom) does take on an extremely, should we say "anal" undertone. Most people don't associate Disney with "rim jobs," but those who've been following my blog [¿Hannahl Montanal?] shouldn't be too surprised. Take a good look at the following image [also] from Disney's Enchanted, notice the placement of her tongue?

Yes, her tongue is on the rim of the wormhole / manhole. I know, I know. The Disney being innocent and wholesome propaganda runs deep in your own psyche (despite voluminous evidence to the contrary). In the movie, the princess enters a wormhole/stargate and comes out of a manhole (per PoM, picture is her looking up towards the manhole). I had already discussed the synchromystic connection to our own digestive system as a microcausmic wormhole of sorts. May need to revisit.

I really didn't think I'd have to go so far [much less want to], but many of those who, I've previously tried to suggest Disney's metaphor to, stubbornly insisted that I may be reaching on this one. So, my apologies, but I am now compelled to demonstrate for you, as I did for them in order to get that "Holy F'n Shit" reaction. Here you go: [in no particular order] a wormhole, a stargate, a manhole, the Seat of the Cult of the Sun God (i.e., an anus), and an infamous bar on Halstead:

Looking back at the "Safety First" image, I have to contemplate why in the image that seems to depict just about every activity two people could engage in, two pairings now seem missing. Do Lesbians not travel around the world? I could go so far as to [ahem] assume they didn't include the female on male face to rear coupling cause Disney Corporation has now copyrighted it.

But, enough of that. Let's get back to cuter and safer subjects. The first of which, was likely never test-marketed on adults (below), while the latter, well ... it's kind of cute and vulgar at the same time. However, in an upcoming blog, I will be taking a closer look on the origins of that HEART symbol, so some may change their mind as to "cute." Yes, the brain-washing runs very deep.

Those who've used condoms have indubitably run into the "with Nonoxynol-9" label. Yes, it is advertised as a "spermicide," but how many users have ever bothered to look up/research the substance? Well, IF anyone does, they'll find out that even the WHO (another group with ties to eugenics) had to admit that Nonoxynol-9 increases the risk of HIV transmission. Yes, you read that correctly. Increases.

So, how stupid do they think the general public is and how non-critical do they judge that public mind? Note how the summary contradicts the entire article:

Condoms should not include N-9 for any use. However, if the only condom available has N-9, it is better than no condom.

You hear that? That is the sound of the nebulous them laughing at you. We already know, without doubt, that the condom does not, in any way, act as a barrier to HIV transmission. Yet, the WHO's recommendation is that you use something which they admit increases your risk of HIV. So, for the same general public, I'll mimic them and and summarize fact in the most general of terms:

"Use condoms with M-9, and increase your risk of contracting AIDS, rather than no condom at all, because you little pissant, we don't give a shit about you. All we want is your money. Should you get AIDS, guess what? Our pharmaceutical division will get a hell of a lot more of your money before you die [leaving little for your pathetic excuse for a family]. A lot more than the negligible amount you spend on condoms, because you're such a loser, you probably never get laid anyway."

Don't expect that bit of truth to ever pop up on MTV or the back of a condom box.

However, the above bit of honesty was actually printed on a condom box. I don't know whether it's from Pluto's influence (bringing all things hidden into the light), or just a Freudean slip of grand proportions, but somehow, one condom manufacturer decided to be truthful (zoom in and read the above).

Want more "truth?" Here's just a MINOR rundown (check for yourself) of chemicals used in the condom-making process (ultimately, what ends up INSIDE your body):

Highly Toxic: Aniline, Hexamethyline-tetramine, Ortho-toluidine
Slightly Toxic: Alpha-naphthylamine, Beta Methyline aniline, Para-Phenylinediamine

Ortho-Toluidine is possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B). Para-toluidine inhalation side effects: Blue lips or finger nails. Blue skin. Confusion. Dizziness. Headache. Laboured breathing. Nausea. Shortness of breath. Unconsciousness. Weakness.
Para-toluidine ingestion side effects: Blue lips or fingernails. Blue skin. Dizziness. Headache. Laboured breathing.

Scary stuff. I should probably add, whether you choose condoms made of "real" latex, reconstituted decaying animal parts (i.e., "natural") or synthetic latex (more toxic soup), you won't escape the manufacturing process. You may wanna wrap yourself in a condom to protect yourself. Oh, wait. Maybe not a good idea. The last image below may summarize the consensus coping strategy:

I'm sure many, are still skeptical of my rantings, and I'm not including those who haven't dismissed them outright (the programmed response), because they've very likely stopped reading by now. So, those who are still with me, yet still incredulous that such a thing could ever happen, with all the medical "professionals" and people in "charitable" organizations, who've devoted their lives to HIV/AIDS causes; you may be wondering how such a monumental scam could take place.

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The two images above sum up the two explanations as to "how" we could have come so far. The blind leading the blind, or dumb and dumber. Which camp you fall into depends on what you do with this information. Note: I'm sure anyone who reads my blog semi-regularly isn't shocked by any of these "revelations," and shouldn't feel this summary is addressed to them.

If you thumb your nose at this and label me a lunatic, you fall in the latter camp. If you change your entire habits based only on this article, you risk remaining in the former. If you research this on your own, and form your own opinion, well then, there's hope for you yet, and maybe even, in the macrocausm, mankind as a whole.

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*1: Actually, never really worked on Mad Ave. Though, did consult for several Fortune 500 companies, and a couple of Fortune 10. Yes, I wasted years of my life writing clever anecdotes for moral deficients. You impressed now? However, one minor claim to "jingoistic" fame: at Uni, while drunk at campus theater, shouted "Luke, you're grounded" at one of the Star Wars showings. Was the talk of campus for all of about two weeks. Are you entertained? [LB]

*2: This is definitely an entirely different topic, but for those who believe America somehow gained her independence on 07/04/1776, did it occur to you to wonder why we kept the red/white/blue motif for "our" flag the same colors as that of the motherland? For those Americans who upset at the "message," ask yourself who's fault it is that over the last thirty years, America has gone from the most loved country to the most-despised (excluding Israel)? [LB]

*3: This may be silly, but I am truly surprised I never heard a commercial where Mr. T said: "I pity the fool who doesn't wear a condom." [LB]

*4: I'm trying not to make this a personal diatribe, [¿too late?] but I also heard that "No glove. No love," phrase regurgitated in my direction. My response? "Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater," followed by the Woody Allenesque "I'm all out of cliches. Can we actually talk now?" [LB]

*5: If, after reading this (and PoM's article), you watch this Enchanted movie with an open mind (instead of one programmed to not entertain truth), dismiss the effects and then still allow your children to watch it, then you are a fucking idiot. That simple. [LB]

*6: One problem with said movie: Ben F'n Stiller? Why is he popular? Who thinks he is even remotely amusing or even, tolerable? What an utterly annoying actor, and [per people that know him] pompous human being this person is. [LB]

*7: Breaking down each statement would require a book. If you doubt me: do your own research. Some links: the "joke" known as Women's Liberation, an interesting perspective on the players/leaders of that movement. And, at one time, I recall buying that Hugh Hefner rags to riches story, until I realized he was directly related to both John Kerry and George Bush. Oh, and Disney's been at it for a long time. [LB]

*8: The staged sex education "debate," just like the staged evolution vs. creation debate, offers no middle-ground for pragmatism and factuality. The religious "abstinence" program disregards human nature, while the Planned Parenthood approach is to push condoms (not a surprise, considering the group's eugenics origins) and sexuality on the youngest of minds. How about an approach that teaches self-worth and self-respect? How about one that leaves it up the the parents? Yea, crazy talk! [LB]

Lo sorprendente es que Will Smith renunció al papel de superhéroe por antonomasia, Superman, según ha desvelado en la promoción de esta película. Fue a la MTV, y el film al que se refería era Superman Return, de Bryan Singer. Menos mal que la cosa no fructificó, no por el color sino porque cuesta imaginarse a Smith como un apocado periodista del Planet.

En fin, habrá que ver qué puede aportar Hancock, al cine sobre todo porque en el cómic superhéroes canallas, mercenarios y con contratos publiciarios ya se han visto unos cuantos (os recomiendo la lectura de Fuerza-X y X-Statix, de Peter Milligan y Michael Allred). Sea lo que sea, seréis los primeros en enteraros de nuestra opinión.

In another edition of the news slowly but surely spilling out about Rock Band 2, we have good news and bad news. First the bad: the game will not allow players to record their own songs to play in the game, according to Joystiq, which is surprising considering its rival, Guitar Hero, will include such a feature. (Dont be too upset though-- we expect a gr8 list of downloadable content). And the good: Rock Band 2 will be available for the Wii and PS2-- the latter incompatible with Guitar Hero 4-- later in the year, as said by a co-founder of the game in an interview with CNN.

Much more info is to be released in the coming weeks (the E3 Video Games conference is approaching- and we will keep you updated on it) but has this swayed your video game decision or not? Tell us below.

Gentleman (jent'l man): A courteous, gracious man with a strong sense of honor.

You know what it means, but what does it take to be a true gentleman? You're about to find out...
From G's to Gents rounds up 14 rough-around-the-edges young men from across the country and gives them the opportunity of a lifetime -- the chance to go from G to gent and walk away with some cold, hard cash!
From executive producer Jamie Foxx, From G's to Gents schools diamonds in the rough on how to lose the front, learn self-respect, realize their self-worth and market themselves accordingly. The wannabe gentlemen learn everything from style and grace to etiquette and chivalry. The G's discover that with the right tools, they can become true gents.
Upon setting foot inside their posh Hollywood Hills mansion -- known as the Gentleman's Club -- the boys are whipped into shape by host Fonzworth Bentley, the quintessential gentleman.
After stealing the spotlight as Diddy's flawlessly dressed personal assistant, Fonzworth's sense of style and impeccable manners earned him a reputation as a man of class. His book, Advance Your Swagger: How to Use Manners, Confidence and Style to Get Ahead, focuses on bringing grace and dignity back to everyday life. Indeed, the dapper gent dreams of a day when "please" and "thank you" are part of the world's vernacular again.
When it comes to going From G's to Gents, no stone is left unturned. Each episode, the G's will be taught an important lesson -- from how to make a good first impression and always look their best to how to maintain a positive attitude and keep their composure in the face of conflict to how to treat a lady and speak eloquently.
Watching these G's shed their grills, shave their mohawks, lay down their 40s and forget all those four-letter words is a guaranteed good time. But this isn't just a life lesson; this is a competition -- one that's worth $100,000. So each episode, the G that fails to grow closer to becoming a gent is denied entrance into the Gentleman's Club. The G's will undergo a total transformation; one that forces them to answer tough questions about who they are and who they hope to become. They will strive to show the world their full potential. But, in the end, only one will graduate from G to gent. Who will it be?

Absurd show, sublime concept.  We could definitely see fewer" G's " and more "Gents"

Premieres July 15 on MTV

Esses são alguns dos próximos clipes que vão estreiar na programação da MTV. Estréias sujeitas a mudanças.

07/jul_Insones_Guarda Chuva (MTV Lab)

07/jul_Tokio Hotel_Monsoon (Domínio 17h)

07/jul_Almarock_Fuga (MTV de Bolso)

08/jul_Detonautas Roque Clube_O Retorno de Saturno (Domínio 17h)

08/jul_Fall Out Boy feat. John Mayer_Beat It (Domínio 17h)

08/jul_Sam Sparro_Black and Gold (Domínio 20h)

08/jul_Skarrapatos-KO_O Futuro Trago Comigo (MTV de Bolso)

09/jul_Cláudia Leitte Part. Gabriel O Pensador_Exttravasa (ao vivo) (MTV de Bolso)

09/jul_Mariah Carey_Bye Bye (Domínio 17h)

09/jul_Mão de Oito_Vim (MTV Lab)

09/jul_Julia Car_Godzilla (MTV Lab)

10/jul_Iupie_Outra Vez (MTV de Bolso)

10/jul_The Feitos_Disco do Roberto (MTV Lab)

10/jul_Bon Jovi_A Whole Lot Of Leavin (Domínio 17h)

11/jul_Big Richard_Tô Na Pista (MTV Lab)

11/jul_Camp Rock_We Rock (MTV Lab)

11/jul_Avril Lavigne_The Best Damn Thing (Domínio 17h)

12/jul_Level Nine_Sente O Perigo (MTV Lab)

14/jul_Ton e Os Karas_A Dança (MTV Lab)

15/jul_Fuga da Lula_Do Jeito Que Foi (MTV Lab)

16/jul_El Niño_Espírito do Mar (MTV de Bolso)

17/jul_Rajar_Vaidade (MTV de Bolso)

18/jul_Vera Loca_Suadinha (MTV Lab)

#10_The Last Shadow Puppets_The Age of The Understatement (Estréia)

#9_Simple Plan_Your Love is a Lie (-2)

#8_Weezer_Pork and Beans (Estréia)

#7_MGMT_Time to Pretend (+1)

#6_Madonna_Give It 2 Me (Estréia)

#5_Jonas Brothers_When You Look Me in The Eyes (-1)

#4_Britney Spears_Break the Ice (-1)

#3_Coldplay_Violet Hill (-1)

#2_Maroon 5 Feat. Rihanna_If I Never See Your Face Again (+3)

#1_NX Zero_Cedo ou Tarde (+1)

Top 10 : Sábados 19h / Domingos 15:30h / Quartas 13h (Mtv Brasil)

Entre no site www.mtv.com.br/top10 e faça sua playlist.

SUPER JUNIOR will be coming to Malaysia to perform at the 2008 MTV Asia Awards.

K-popped! just received a press release stating that the mega boyband will be among the performers at the prestigious pan-regional music extravaganza. The ceremony will be held at the Arena of Stars, Genting - City of Entertainment on August 2.

So far, the other confirmed performers are: Jabbawockeez, Leona Lewis, OneRepublic, Panic at the Disco, The Click Five and The Script.

Apart from that, Hong Kong actress/singer Karen Mok has been confirmed as the co-host of the event. Mok will be sharing hosting duties with Jared Leto of 30 Seconds to Mars.

I could go a couple different directions from this point. I could talk about the show Weeds and how amazing it is and how the music they choose for the show is generally stellar and how I really envy the person that has that job. Or I could talk about Page France and the recent influx of Christian artists into the indie rock scene a la Sufjan Stevens. But I'm not. Instead I want to talk about the state of the music video and my first instinct to turn to youtube.

Whenever I want to watch a music video, I simply log on to youtube and find what I want. I believe that's a pretty common instinct. Last night, after my internet roaming ceased, I turned on the TV. VH1's show "Nocturnal State" (basically just music videos) was on. While falling asleep I lay there hoping to come across some Vampire Weekend or...I don't even know what I was hoping for actually...of course, after a video by Usher, Duffy, and Gavin Rossdale, I clicked off the tube and went to sleep unfulfilled. Today I was thinking about the state of the music video. What place do cable stations like MTV, VH1, and CMT have in the world of youtube? Why would I watch "theirtube?" Perhaps this is why these television stations have turned to trashy reality and dating shows instead. If that's the case why do they still cling to outdated programs such as TRL and Nocturnal State? Obviously television is no longer the appropriate medium for the music video.

Perhaps, I thought, MTV and VH1 have great resources for watching music videos online. However, upon further investigation I was once again disappointed. Their sites were poorly designed, extremely hard to navigate, and lacking in diversity of artists. Have they given up? Why can't they come up with a youtube specifically for music videos? Perhaps a program that plays music videos based on other ones you like Pandora. Now that'd be cool.

The bigwigs over at MTV need to take notice of what is happening. Seriously. Music is moving online and they are doing nothing to keep up. As someone who grew up watching MTV in order to watch music videos, it saddens me that the station no longer fills the same niche.

• Southwest Airlines (The airline's issue with safety inspections and its subsequent reaction has tarnished it's fun-loving image).
• The Gap (After trying a myriad of media tricks to get attention and 15 quarters of declining sales drops, the retailer has suspended TV ads).
• The Los Angeles Lakers (Unlike the "Showtime" brand of the past, the Lakers couldn't even keep the attention of their own fans)
• Oprah ("Oprah's Big Give" TV show was an instant flop and one of the many recent stumbles for the overexposed media queen). 
• MTV (No more full-length videos, and the station's programming now amounts to reductive reality crossovers and tasteless dating shows).
• Dunkin' Donuts (The new owners pushed DD coffee into stores and supermarkets while touting Rachel Ray and dismantling of the firm's original neon sign).
• Victoria's Secret (Since 2004, when the company hired unsexy folk legend Bob Dylan to appear in ads, Victoria's Secret has been groping in the dark)
• Apple (In an age when no-name companies make phones of equal quality at a fraction of the price of an iPhone, how long can Apple keep sales and its cool factor up?)
• Trump (Trump has become a trinket tycoon, feverishly trading in on his name to peddle a bazaar's worth of crap... like Trump water and Trump cologne). 
• The Everybrand (I didn't quite get what he was saying about this one)

My take: I agree with many, but not all, of the brands on the list...

• I agree with these being on the list:
  • Trump (enough of him already), Oprah (she's overplayed, but give her snaps for doing some good things for society), Victoria's Secret (it can't quite get sexy right), Los Angelas Lakers (go Celtics!), The Gap (it's down now, but I'm hopeful for a comeback), and MTV (I can't take any more reality).
• I disagree with these being on the list:
  • Apple (it's coolness still has some staying power); Southwest Airlines (it can recover from the recent snafu) and Dunkin' Donuts (okay, I just like Rachel Ray).

The bottom line: Your brand is a terrible thing to waste.

so i have been very quiet on the blog lately as i was in banff camping over the long weekend; from thursday to tuesday, actually. also, since i've been back it's been so ridiculously hot that i've really not felt up to doing much other than sticking to my couch all day and catching up on big brother (amazing!).

the camping trip was pretty amazing. we arrived quite late on thursday and it was a little cold that first night but getting drunk helped quite a lot. also, my brother left me with a crap mattress that had actually moulded and was quite disgusting. trevor and jo-ann were pushing me to share their bed with them (quite forcefully now that i think back, hmmm...) but in the end a couple who were camping next to us in a huge fifth-wheel generously donated a couple of extra sleeping bags for me to sleep on which worked out pretty well.

the whole weekend is now a fantastic blur of alcohol, iker casillas (sex on legs), sunshine, domestic beer, etc. brilliant.

we also recorded little 'confessions' throughout the trip a la the real world which i'll be editing together and posting eventually. i've reviewed them already and jo-ann and trevor both accused me of roofying them. lightweights. also nelle posted a few 2 second clips when she was clearly off her face and kalvin only managed 1 confession!

*i was not actually on fire.

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