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Michael Jackson Bhangra

A friend from work sent me THIS LINK of an act on BRITAINS GOT TALENT. Like the audience I was blown away. The dance act consists of Suleman Mirza and Madhu Singh. Two dancer from the United Kingdom who perform to Tigerstyle's song Nachna onda nei. I love the crowds reaction and am pleased to see Bhangra having a worldwide appeal.

Hancock

Click HERE to view the new extended trailer for HANCOCK. The new WILL SMITH movie comes out on July 2 and it looks hilarious, I think it will be another blockbuster for Smith. To view more trailers visit the official website by clicking HERE.

World Without Rules

AMAZING NEW POSTER FOR THE DARK KNIGHT - COMING OUT THIS JULY.

Nelson Mandela

"We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You're a child of God. Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to manifest the glory of God that is within us. All of us. And as we let our light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."

Happiness Factory

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE COCA COLA HAPPINESS FACTORY BY PSYOP.

Plato

"All things will be produced in superior quantity and quality, and with greater ease, when each man works at a single occupation, in accordance with his natural gifts, and at the right moment, without meddling with anything else. "

60 Million

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE NEW STEVE NASH VIRAL VIDEO FROM NIKE.

Frasier Crane

"It may be that the gulfs will wash us down;It may be we shall touch the Happy Isles, We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are - Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will; To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield." I’ve been thinking about that poem a lot lately. And I think what it says is that, while it’s tempting to play it safe, the more we’re willing to risk, the more alive we are. In the end, what we regret most are the chances we never took. And I hope that explains a little this journey on which I’m about to embark. I have loved every minute with my KACL family and all of you. For eleven years you have heard me say, "I’m listening." Well, you were listening too. And for that I am eternally grateful. Goodnight, Seattle."

Thanks

MY FAVORITE CANUCK TREVOR LINDEN PLAYED HIS LAST GAME TODAY.

Life Experience

Last Saturday I watch the movie 21 in theaters. I didn't know much about blackjack nor am much of a gambler but thought the trailer looked slick. The film is based on the book BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE, a detailed account of how half a dozen MIT students took Vegas for millions by counting cards. Overall I enjoyed the film, it was slick, well acted, fast paced and entertaining. The ending was predictable but the quick editing and colorful visuals made it fun to watch. I highly recommend it.

One part of the film that stuck with me was how the main character talks about his lack of life experience. He hasn't traveled or partied or had much fun because he was only focused on school and getting into Harvard Med. While this part was important to the film it also got me thinking about my own life. I've spent most of my 20s focused on making money, running from job to job and reading, researching and making investments. That kind of bugged me after I walked out of the theater.

Inspired by the film and concerned by my use of time, James and I headed to a casino. It was my first time playing blackjack and despite James trying to teach me the ropes I wasn't blessed with beginner's luck. I ended up losing $245 at the casino that night. Sure I was a bit ticked at myself for losing that much money in two hours but I was happy to gain a life long story to share with others.

Subdisc

If you're a fan of clean and sophisticated design then you need to check out the work of Swedish designer/photographer Markus Erickson. He is the creative director of JORDAN BRAND website (man I envy this guy) and a self-taught designer. To view his online portfolio of photography click HERE.

Carrey as Caruso

After an intense conversation at work regarding CSI MIAMI and how lame DAVID CARUSO is as the lead character a link to this VIDEO of JIM CARREY on LETTERMAN imitating Caruso as Lieutenant Horatio Caine was e-mailed out to everyone. I thought the impression was spot on and hope Caruso has also seen it.

Blink

Just a couple of days ago I picked up MALCOLM GLADWELL'S bestselling book BLINK: THE POWER OF THINKING WITHOUT THINKING. I'm only 50 pages in but I can't put it down. The book is thought provoking and will make you think and rethink the way you think. Gladwell, a staff writer for the New Yorker also respects his audience and doesn't dumb down the book. If you have some free time I recommend you pick up this cleverly titled book.

Tiger Woods

"I view my life in a way … I'll explain it to you, OK? The greatest thing about tomorrow is, I will be better than I am today. And that's how I look at my life. I will be better as a golfer, I will be better as a person, I will be better as a father, I will be a better husband, I will be better as a friend. That's the beauty of tomorrow. There is no such thing as a setback. The lessons I learn today I will apply tomorrow, and I will be better."

Acclaimed

An acquaintance sent me a link to MICHEL GONDRY’S award winning LEVIS commercial. Tom is a big fan of his and won’t stop raving about him and convinced me that THIS commercial was the best ever. I wouldn’t go that far but it is creative, visually stunning and quirky and after viewing it I understood why its one of the most critically acclaimed commercials in history. This LEVIS “drug store” spot is in the Guinness Book of World Records for the most awards won (24) for a one-off commercial.

La Underground

TO VIEW THEIR AUTHENTIC MUSIC POSTER WORK CLICK HERE.

Mark Twain

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”

Gone Baby Gone

At his first crack at directing, BEN AFFLECK did an impressive job with GONE BABY GONE (I love the title). The film is thoroughly entertaining, shocking, absorbing and will have you talking and thinking about it hours after it’s over. While the thick Boston accents were hard to understand at first and it starts a bit slow, the pace picks up and just when you think its about to end - the film takes you in a totally different direction. I highly recommend it and believe it will challenge your views on responsibility, love, parenting and family.

Steve Jobs

If your looking for an inspiring message you should watch this STEVE JOBS commencement speech at Standford University in 2005. I personally liked his comments on connecting the dots and the question he asks himself each morning. His story of overcoming cancer and thoughts on death gave me goosebumps. To watch the fourteen and a half minute video click HERE.