Haul Videos: Harmful or Helpful?
Posted on | February 18, 2010 | 1 Comment
A haul is a video where someone talks about what they buy, usually from a particular store. They can review the items or just talk about how cute the things they bought are with no advice as to whether the buy was worth the money. Lots of people are slamming hauler Blair AKA juicystar07 because they’re disgusted by her consumerism. I think she’s a teen with an interest in clothes, nothing horrible about that, and these videos may lead to gainful employment later. If you’ve ever tried to make a video where it’s just you and the camera, you know it’s not the easiest thing, and Blair could be getting good experience shooting herself. So is hauling a good or bad use of time?
Tags: Blair AKA juicystar07 > Forever21 > shopping > women
Astronomy, you & me: Night Sky Network
Posted on | January 20, 2010 | 1 Comment
I’m stoked about my new job at the Astronomical Society of the Pacific as the Outreach Coordinator. We run Night Sky Network a free online service where amateur astronomy clubs and the public can find out about astronomy events and connect with each other. My priority is to get more clubs to use site. I have a tight deadline.
So I’m working on a plan. I’m thinking of combining traditional outreach methods (calling, writing in mags, etc) with new media/social media. I’d love to hear your input and if you know of any organizations that I should know about who’ve done notable outreach campaigns, please cue me in.
The picture above is part of a bigger mural by Carlos Callejo. The warrior is outside of the library and he’s inviting people into the public library in El Paso that’s closest to the bridge to Juárez. The mural is a great way to do everyday outreach and reminds us of the connection between traditional and contemporary astronomy.
Tags: NASA > Night Sky Network > outreach
Rapper’s Delight is tasty everyday & great for Fridays
Posted on | January 7, 2010 | No Comments
I love big bad Hank.
Powers of 10 in San Francisco at GAFFTA
Posted on | December 30, 2009 | 3 Comments
I read about GAFFTA’s New Years Eve party called Powers of 10. I need more financial power before I can check out their bash.
thankful
Posted on | November 25, 2009 | 2 Comments
Rihanna, Danzante
Posted on | November 10, 2009 | 2 Comments
Rihanna’s headdress reminds me of a Danzante
photo by mightieone
Bright Star Butterflies
Posted on | November 3, 2009 | 2 Comments
I captured a white butterfly when I was about seven. I scarred her wings while I was trying to trap her. When I looked for her a couple of hours later, she was gone. I don’t know how she’d managed to get out of the jar. I’ve always been fascinated by butterflies, but I learned my lesson: it’s impossible to keep them. They’ll disappear.
In Jane Campion’s Bright Star the butterflies are a metaphor of Fanny’s attempt to harness her deep and desperate love for Keats. The butterflies’ beauty is desired, just like Keats’ love is desired. Fanny is indulging her own wildness at the expense of wildness-the butterflies don’t get to live a butterfly life trapped in a room. Fanny and Keats’ emotions are also stuck in a small room, and their love can’t be nailed down. Toots, Fanny’s younger sister is thrilled by the butterflies, but the reality of trapping butterflies is underscored by Fanny’s mother’s reaction. Take a peek:
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