Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Emma Watson Vogue's Best Dressed List

Emma placed #6 on Vogue's best dressed for 2009. Congrats to Emma for that accomplishment. They said her Burberry campaign made her a "genuine fashion insider."
The Telegraph
The Mirror
The Sun
The Daily Mail
This is London

Emma also received the Best Dressed Teen award from Red Carpet Fashion.

Just Jared Jr enjoyed Emma's xmas message.

Press Coverage about People Tree and Emma:
Just Jared Jr
Catwalk Queen
Teen Vogue

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Emma Watson Christmas update

Emma updated her official site and it was well worth the wait! She posted not only a written message but she filmed a small video. It is completely adorable! Plus there are some new photos, including one from her People Tree campaign.  She also posted a small list of songs that she is listening to now. She seems to be a little romantic or maybe it's just the Michael Buble song. (He's a favorite here at the coffee break. Everything about Michael is romantic!) So head over to her official site now!!!! Emma Watson Official

Emma placed in the top 10 in another fashion poll. She again was recognized for her Ossie Clark dress.
red carpet fashion awards

Monday, December 21, 2009

Emma Watson, People Tree, polls, and more

Grazia has their best red carpet moments on 2009. Emma got mentioned for her Ossie Clark dress.
Grazia

Emma also made Vogue's best dressed list for 2009 for her Proenza Schouler dress she wore for the NY premiere.
Vogue

Emma had some special news this week and what a way to finish out the year. Guinness Book of World Records named Emma as the highest grossing actress of the decade! (This is not to be mixed up with highest paid.) Her movies have made 5.4 billion US dollars. She placed ahead of co-stars Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint because of her voice over work for Tale of Despereaux.
US Magazine

People Tree is starting to promote Emma's new line. They have a new contest where you can ask Emma a question about her passion for Fair Trade and about Fair Trade itself. You need to send in a video of yourself asking the question and the top questions will be selected. So good luck to all that participate. People Tree has also announced Feb. 22, 2010 as the date Emma's line will be available. More information is available here: People Tree

Monday, December 14, 2009

Fist Of Fear, Touch Of Death

What do half naked women, paint, a camera and high school mascot heads have in common?? Not much until Morgan Slade works his magic and Frankensteins them piece by piece into beautiful works of mixed media art. Mr. Slade is working on his upcoming show Fist Of Fear, Touch Of Death at the Shooting Gallery. What makes his works so uncommon is the process that is undertaken to birth a finished piece.
Staring with a group of fetching and titillating minimally dressed woman, Slade poses, paints and shoots them. After the photography is completed he then gets down and dirty printing the photos on archival digital proofing prints and goes at them with sand paper, gloss, paint and even the occasional gold leaf. The culminated work is a sexy madness suitable for any wall. Morgan Slade's works will be available for viewing at the Shooting Gallery Jan. 9th-30th.

Have A Sexy Party,

.Stinky Britches.

JackFM interviews Emma Watson

Trev from JackFM spotted Emma in a club in Oxford last Friday or should I say around 1:30 am Saturday. Lucky for us he was less than sober and decided to do a quick interview with her while she was leaving the club.  It sounds like Emma is done with her first semester of college!

emma interview

JackFM talking about what happened

Pretty funny stuff.

Emma Watson's Burberry campaign of the year?

Go here and vote for Emma's Burberry campaign for campaign of the year - if you wish.
Campaign of the year

Plus you can vote for Emma as Style Icon of Year as well.
Style Icon

Emma was interviewed by a radio station after a Christmas Party. The date this was recorded is unknown as the radio station is in Oxford and Emma's in Rhode Island. But it's really cute, Emma found it pretty funny.
Radio interview

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Emma Watson on Teen Vogue and more

It's that time of the Year again and the year end lists are coming out! Emma placed #2, just behind KStew, as a most searched celeb on Teen Vogue. In fact Emma is doing very well on American lists as well as UK lists. That is very exciting to see!

Teen Vogue - most searched list  at #2

Teen Vogue - best dressed list at #3

Instyle Best Hair 2009 (UK)

Instyle - most daring dress (US)

Instyle- Best teen transformation (US)

Some are calling it the Emma Watson effect. Whatever it is Brown is enjoying a 21% increase in early applications. Compared to other Ivy league universities, that number is incredible. Yale had a 5% decrease, Dartmouth had a 3% increase, and Stanford was up 4%. Harvard hasn't released any numbers as of yet. Brown's dramatic increase was called "unexpected." For more information click here. Brown

On the Harry Potter front, the HBP DVD has become the fastest selling DVD of the year. With "New Moon" just being released and not due on DVD anytime soon, Harry Potter shouldn't have much competition for the rest of the year.
Telegraph

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Will Emma Watson be naked with Daniel Radcliffe

Much is being made about the report that Dan will be naked twice in Deathly Hallows. One scene will be a "very sexy" Harry and Hermione encounter - in front of Ron.  (Female First ) A male friend commented to me after the news broke that it just wasn't fair. After all shouldn't Hermione be in a various state of undress as well. As a female, my response was an unsympathetic "No." Well I soon discovered he isn't the only one who feels this way. So to give the male Harry Potter viewers a voice I'm linking a well written article about this very subject.

Hermione

Sunday, December 6, 2009

Emma Watson gets some Hasty Pudding

Emma was seen in Boston last night. First few sightings said she was at the Upstairs on the Square having dinner. Later she was at the Hasty Pudding where her presence caused quite the commotion. he Harvard Crimson wrote a small article about Emma's visit. Apparently she was nice, really quiet and looked nicely put together.

The Crimson

Harry Potter News

Snitchseeker has a better resolution video of the Deathly Hallows snippet on the upcoming HBP dvd.
Deathly Hallows clip

Friday, December 4, 2009

Robert Pattinson holds Emma Watson cover at New Moon Press Conference photoshoot

It seems Robert Pattinson was in a joking mood at the New Moon press conference photoshoot. Galaxy magazine tweeted this photo of Robert holding the Galaxy Magazine with Emma Watson on the cover.  For those who don't remember Robert and Emma worked together during Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and have been friends ever since.

In interviews this year, Emma many times talked about how Robert was a really nice guy and how she was very happy for him (for his Twilight success.) He said this about Emma, "She is really, really cool. She seems so much older than she really is. I find her quite intimidating." He adds, "I always find myself trying to impress her. She's very, very clever." They were seen spending time together at this years Bafta party- as friends.


Thursday, December 3, 2009

Don't Burn The Messenger

Shopping season is upon us and there are an infinite amount of new gadgets and gizmos to satisfy even the prudest tastes. It seems in these uber connected, check your cell every 2 minutes day and age messages and suggestive advertising can be found all around us... Well how about even in your breakfast. That's right, some breakfast savant conjured up a toaster that you can literally write messages on and then the contraption transfers that message on to your wheat toast dry with strawberry jam on the side. Just think of the possibilities... you could tell that cheap ass roommate of yours to stop leaving his crispy finger nail clippings all over the bathroom counter. Or remind that special someone that last night in the jacuzzi the thing she did with her elbow felt great or remind her that this morning was even hotter but never to put her finger in there again or she'll lose it. Ok, so we've established that the possibilities are endless only limited by... well by nothing, you could even draw something on your toast. I look forward to the day when a manager can walk into sales person's cubicle and instead of a pink slip they receive a slice of 10 grain with "You're Shit Canned" on it. That way the unlucky peon can enjoy a tasty snack as he or she is escorted out of the building by security. Don't forget your stapler, it's a Swingline!




It appears this message making influenza is not limited to breakfast fare and has spread to plants. This holiday season you can nab yourself a plant as a gift that has a short phrase laser etched into its ungerminated seed. When the plant grows and eventually flowers the message can be read large and in charge on the side of the sepal or base of the flower in general speak. This will, with no doubt in my mind make your mom or lady friend start crying with joyous love especially if you pick up the plant pictured below.
Stay thirsty my friends,
.Stinky Britches.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Rafael Cebrian and Emma Watson and Harry Potter info

The Times has a very interesting Rafael mention in an article about Ivy-Leaguers that are top of their class.  They say he's a Burberry model. They also mention he's caught Emma's eye.

Rafael Cebrián

An Spainish rock star and Burberry model, this 19-year-old Brown student may not be your typical Ivy League guy, but he has caught the attention of Emma Watson. The pair were spotted getting cosy at an ice hockey match in New York.

This information just shows how little we know about Emma's friend. So we did a little research/
Besides being a Brown student, Rafael is a drummer in a Spanish band called the Monomes. They have a nicely done myspace site that contains quite a few pictures of Rafael.  Monomes myspace-translated
The Monomes received in 2008 from the spanish music academy the awards to best spanish band of the year and best new artist. For their personal sound and energetic shows, they are considered the biggest and best rock band that Spain has seen in the past 5 years. Rafael is also an actor. He has worked in a few independent films and TV shows. In April 2009, "Star" magazine placed Rafael among Spain's top 5 hottest men of the year. He currently studies at Brown University where he pursues his acting and music studies. Rafael lives alone in an apartment in Providence. Although never confirmed, it has been rumored by the international media that he dated spanish actress Mercedes Sanchez, singer Ana López and international movie star Emma Watson. Students at Brown describe Rafael as "a very nice and funny guy who gets along with everyone". Squidoo

His father is Juan Luis Cebrian. He founded the newspaper El Pais, is currently the CEO of the PRISA group and is the vice president of the Spanish Broadcasting Society. He also is a member of the Bilderberg Group. You can read more here wikipedia.

Rafael went to Lycee Francais De Madrid  (school).  He met Emma during the summer of 2008 when they took a summer coarse at RADA. 


In other news, Emma placed #45 in the top 100 women for 2009.  The list was made using AOL search information. Asylum

In Harry Potter news ( spoiler alert)

David Yates confirmed Dan will be nude in a sensual scene with Emma and that they've added a Harry/Hermione dance. Snitchseeker

Emma Watson and People Tree update

It's time to update news on Emma's People Tree line called  ‘People Tree, Love Emma.’ To refresh your memory, Emma was a creative advisor on a clothing line aimed at young men and women who are under the age of 25.  All proceeds go to charity so this is a project we are excited about at the Coffee Break. The clothing line will be available to be purchased in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and US on Februry 2010.  At People Tree you can sign up for information on how to get a catalogue for the line.

In a new interview. People Tree co-founder Safia Minney, talks about Emma's line and gives more details on why it's important to support lines like People Tree. She stated that there are plans for a short film on youtube, and activities for students to get involved in like fashion shows and outreach programs. You can view the interview here Emma Watson Updates.

Other good news is the line is already expanding. People Tree have now amassed some international stockists, as well as some new online ones, notably ASOS. Stockists include: John Lewis - UK 6 selected stores and online; Arnotts - Dublin, Republic of Ireland; Takashimaya - Tokyo, Japan. 

Sustain Your Style has an article that details the new stockists and provides quotes from those involved.

Quotes from the article:

Safia Minney, CEO of People Tree shared “I am delighted that such large and influential retailers have chosen to support this collection and help People Tree and Emma Watson show younger people just how desirable, wearable and affordable Fair Trade fashion can be."


People Tree's stockists agree, as Jo Hunt, buyer branded womenswear, ASOS.com says “When we heard that People Tree were collaborating with Emma Watson on a SS10 collection we jumped at the chance to be one of the first retailers to launch the collection. ASOS.com is committed to creating a platform for pioneering Fair Trade brands and this is a partnership we are very excited to support.”

Kyoko Kato, womenswear senior buyer, Takashimaya adds “Emma is such a good role model for her generation and through this collection we hope to further deliver the message of Fair Trade fashion. We believe this collection will be very attractive and affordable to young people and hope to make the most of this opportunity and promote Fair Trade fashion to their generation.”

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Emma Watson in Jamaica updates

The New York Post had an interesting article about the Emma/Jay/Rafael triangle.
NY Post

Celeb jihad has a entertainment article (not to be taken seriously)
celebjihad

OK Magazine article
OK Magazine

E! online video
Emma Watsons hot bikini bod

if other link doesn't work try this one Glam TV

Harry Potter news

WB released an official photo from Deathly Hallows. Plus news has been leaked that Dan will be naked in a scene with Hermione. No confirmation on that bit of news.
geektyrant (article w/ spoilers)


Monday, November 30, 2009

More Emma Watson photos in Jamaica - rockin body

We got a few more photos of Emma in Jamaica, and the girl is rockin it!  She is improving her posture after all.
Funny article w/ photos   Superficial

Grazia article on the Emma, Jay, and Rafael   Grazia







egotastic (credit)

Emma Watson in Jamaica with Jay Barrymore

For Thanksgiving vacation Emma joined Jay in Jamaica. The Daily Mail has an article and some bikini photos. You can judge if she's upset with Jay or the paparrazzi. She's looking a little skinny but her lack of good posture makes up for it. Stand up straight girl, quit slouching and amaze them with that body.  You could have got best bod is you didn't have that bent over "I'm guuna kick your ass look!"  These girls got best body.  Just sayin. (no slouchy's)




Daily Mail

Walag (commentary)

Skyshowbiz (another pic)

Style Frizz

UPDATE!!! I knew Emma had a great body.  She's very fit!! I guess the Daily Mail didn't like the smiling photos.




Thursday, November 26, 2009

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Emma Watson returning as the face of Burberry?

After a successful fall 2009 Burberry debut the rumor mill is reporting that Emma will be back as the face of Burberry for the spring '10 campaign. But now eyebrows have been raised in the fashion industry after it was revealed in media reports that Yves Saint Laurent creative director Stefano Pilati was also at the game with Emma. Was it business or two friends enjoying a hockey game? (http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2009/11/emma_watson_seen_paling_around.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+nymag%2Ffashion+%28The+Cut+-+nymag.com%27s+Fashion+Blog+-+New+York+Magazine%29&utm_content=Twitter)

There have been numerous articles about Emma and Rafael since being spotted at the Rangers game. Here is a sampling:

The Telegraph
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/harry-potter/6644835/Harry-Potter-star-Emma-Watson-casts-spell-on-Spanish-rock-star.html

Perez Hilton
http://perezhilton.com/2009-11-24-emma-watsons-new-man

Guest of a Guest
http://guestofaguest.com/celebrities/emma-watson-ditches-dorm-life-harry-potter-for-rangers-game-and-rumored-new-crush/

Access Hollywood
http://www.accesshollywood.com/roll-call-does-miley-cyrus-expect-everyone-to-know-who-she-is_article_25938

NY Post
http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/different_drum_QWWFz3epQmWreRMzxAwCAK

Monday, November 23, 2009

Emma Watson and Rafael Cebrian at the Rangers game

We reported earlier Emma attended the Rangers hockey game Saturday night. What we didn't know was she brought a friend, Rafael Cebrian, who goes to Brown with her. Today some photos have appeared on the net. It looks like they had a good time....

Some articles about their night out with photos

http://justjaredjr.buzznet.com/2009/11/23/emma-watson-cheers-on-ny-rangers/


http://allieiswired.com/archives/2009/11/emma-watson-hooking-up-with-rafael-cabrian-photos/

http://www.celebrity-gossip.net/celebrities/hollywood/emma-watsons-rinkside-fun-with-rafael-212524/

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Emma Watson attends Rangers game with Stefano Pilati

According to Emma's friend, Derek Blasberg, they attended last night's Rangers game at Madison Square Garden with Stefano Pilati, who is head of design for Yves Saint Laurent. Later he said they went to a party for Roberta Armani at the Standard Grill where Emma and him sat with Jen Brill. To top it off some members of the Ranger's hockey team joined the entourage.

Derek Blasberg's twitters:

The Boom Boom is happening. Added to the entourage are numbers 16, 34 and 4 from the Rangers. Drink up, losers! (I jest, I jest) from TwitterBerry
Now @thelsd dinner for Roberta Armani at Standard Grill. I got a hot seat: between Emma and @jenbrilliant. Oh, please, no Boom Boom after! from TwitterBerry
Well, that was a disappointment. Rangers lost and no bloody fights! Fun fact: as a little boy, Stefano Pilati played ice hockey in Italy from TwitterBerry
Tonight should be interesting: going with Emma Watson and Stefano Pilati to a Rangers game at Madison Square Garden! from TwitterBerry

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Twitter Me This!


So obviously I haven't been writing all that much this week but fuck this takes a lot of effort. So I'm going to half ass this one too... Enjoy! There is this great new invention called the Internet! On this "Internet" people have the opportunity to post informative, educational and entertaining material. While most of the Internet is delegated to sites that cost $2.99 a month, make my right arm and wrist tired there are a few that are simply, for lack of better words witty and effervescent. I came across something special, this site or "page" falls under the gargantuous Twitter umbrella and is called "Shit My Dad Says". The title explains it all, a young man 29 years of age who happens to still live at home with his mother and 73 year old father writes down the nutty shit that spews forth from his dads jowls. Small blerps of elderly genius that only appear in the most seasoned and salty of geriatric candidates. These small blessings normally come daily and will with no doubt in my mind make you smile even if just for a brief moment whether simply from the pureness of the comedy or the comparable memory it creates from shit your own dad says.

eg. "Sometimes life leaves a hundred dollar bill on your dresser, and you don't realize until later that it's because it fucked you."

Besos,

.Stinky Britches.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Emma Makes the Times Power Player List

Times Power List

Emma came in at #4 on the Times power player list. Considering that there was only five people in the entertainment category, this is pretty impressive. You can view the entire list here:

http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/celebrity/article6900887.ece

This is how the Times came up with the list:

"who are the new power players in this speeded-up, digital landscape? We spoke to experts in entertainment, fashion, the arts, business, media, politics and sport to compile a long list of the most influential names in each field. The only criteria we gave was that they must be British and under the age of 30 — the careers of the Noughties generation having flourished under BlackBerry rule. Then, using a formula devised by Philip Beresford, compiler of The Sunday Times Rich List, we number-crunched the list to come up with our New Power 30.
Google hits, Twitter influence, Wikipedia references and digital column inches were all taken into account, as were the number of campaigns, charitable and otherwise, and endorsements our influentials have racked up. Friends in high places add clout, as does paparazzi presence. What emerged was a list of obvious movers and shakers (you would have to have been in a coma to have missed their output this past decade), but with a few glaring omissions."

This is what they had to say about Emma:
"As the face of Burberry this season, Watson went from gawky schoolgirl to fashion ingénue. Shunning movies to study literature at Brown University in America — inspired by her mentor, JK Rowling — is a savvy move. Christopher Bailey, the creative director of Burberry, says: “She was the obvious choice for our campaign. She has a classic beauty, a great character and a modern edge.”

Tatler's Most Eligible Single List

Emma also made another list. A singles list- take what you want out of this. This one will be revealed in December's Tatler Magazine.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/6537649/Bernie-Ecclestone-79-makes-Tatler-list-of-most-eligible-singletons.html

A Good influence

Emma also is showing a good strong presence in US polls. She seems to be increasingly popular in the US. She was voted as a good influence and came in second as most popular actress.
http://www.jsyk.com/2009/10/28/the-good-the-bad-and-the-miley/

Emma's People Tree clothing line preview

There is a small video from London Fashion week that has appeared on-line. The People Tree co-CEO, Safina Minney, talked to tm5 about Emma's upcoming clothing line. We love the printed grey dress! It sounds like People Tree is going to go all out to promote this line. It will be available in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and US on Februry 2010. Remember proceeds from this line go to charity!
(Credit to Emma Watson updates)
http://emmawatsonupdates.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/people-trees-emma-watson-collection-previews/

Behind-the-scenes HBP DVD - Emma and the make-up lady on set

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkPKVoiSjcY

Victoria Beckham compliments Emma and her style. She wants Emma to wear one of her designs.

http://genosworld.blogspot.com/2009/11/victoria-beckham-gushes-about-emma.html

Emma Watson's Russian 'Elle Girl' Outtakes

http://www.celebuzz.com/photo-gallery-emma-watsons-russian-s153231/

Monday, November 9, 2009

Ayesha Takia hot


Friday, November 6, 2009

Casa Surf Project


Oh Laguna Beach you have spawned so many illustrious television shows and tumultuous cat fights over the years. What could you possibly have to offer us now besides marvelous art and a stupendous little beach community? What's that you say? Gloriously designed hotels, sculpted by some of the best in the Surf / Skate/ Fashion Industry... well now that is a pleasant surprise that even Kristin Cavallari and LC would have to agree on. Just the fact that I have referenced the MTV show Laguna Beach in my blog makes me extremely depressed and disheartened in the strength of my own soul. Uhhh... now my thoughts are slightly discombobulated and I feel inebriated to the point of becoming ill.




Back to the legitimate subject of this post, The Casa Surf Project! Riviera Magazine paired up with the La Casa del Camino Hotel and allowed 10 of Southern California's premier surf/skate/ fashion designers to go to town on several rooms in the hotel. The companies that were fortunate enough to participate are; Billabong, Roxy, Glaceau, Etnies, ...Lost, Quiksilver, L*Space, Rip Curl and Riviera Mag. What they created is surprisingly eloquent but at the same time a testament to the maturity and growth that the action sports community has undergone. 10 years ago if you gave ...Lost free reign on a hotel room you better hope that you have great insurance because something or someone would probably catch on fire and your hotel may or may not end up condemned. At very least you would be left with a powerful odor that stings the nostrils. Fast forward 10 year to today and you get a romantic villa inspired hotel room. To check out all of the great rooms hit up Casa Surf Project. The overall best part is that these rooms are available to anyone so maybe one day you can brag to your sewing circle about getting freaky naughty in the Billabong room.



May I politely raid your mini bar?



.Stinky Britches.


  

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Not Your Normal Tree House



A tree falls in your backyard... does it make a sound? Yup and it makes a kick ass tree house! Well at least it did when a tree fell in the backyard of a Brentwood estate owned by an art lover and philanthropist. Rockefeller Partners Architects went to town when a 40 foot pine tree went down for the count. But instead of chopping up this prepubescent pinewood derby car the still living tree was incorporated into a glorious structure that is more art than domicile. At Only 172 sq. ft. you're probably thinking they just jammed a Murphy bed and ran a hose up there so the guest had a place to sleep and some water to rinse off their down belows... Nope, this dainty dwelling has a bed, office, microwave, fridge and even a crapper to keep its guests happy. However, if you enjoy belting out the latest hot single from Miss Spears while showering be ready to share your larynx love with the neighbors because you be havin an outdoor shower yo!

Other than the fact you might get caught scrubbing your dirties by the neighbors this has to be one of the most well designed "tree houses" in so cal.



Besos,

.Stinky Britches.


Shania Twain Back to Timmins and be Carrying the Olympic Torch

Shania Twain pictures pics photo images gallery in Timmins and be carry Olympic torchShania Twain is coming back to Timmins this winter... and she'll be carrying the Olympic Torch. The news was announced this morning by Timmins Mayor Tom Laughren and the local committee overseeing the fact that part of the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay will be coming through Timmins on January 1, 2010.
It will be 100 years to the day that Noah Timmins arrived to inspect the gold mine claims staked in his name.
The Timmins leg of the Olympic torch relay will begin in Porcupine and carry on westward through the city. The highlight of the day will be a community celebration that takes part on the evening of New Year's Day at Fred Salvador Field beside the Hollinger Park.

Today’s announcement was made at the Shania Twain Center.

I think people are going to be pretty excited with this announcement,” said Mayor Tom Laughren before a group of local reporters.

“The Timmins Olympic community celebration committee is elated to announce that the final leg torch runner … will be Miss Shania Twain,” said the mayor.

“Since her rise to fame, Shania has been a tireless ambassador for our community. She has taken every opportunity to expound the virtues of her hometown,” he added.

“With her generous participation, she will not only focus a wealth of attention on Timmins, but on the Olympic Torch relay and the Vancouver games as well,” he continued.

“And I know the committee, VANOC, is elated with Timmins being able to make this announcement,” Laughren concluded.

Timmins city officials said they were delighted that the country music singing sensation had agreed to come back home to take part in the event.

Twain, who is in touch with the manager of the Shania Twain Center on a frequent basis, also released a statement:

It's an immense honour for me to have been given the opportunity to be an Olympic Torch bearer of the 2010 winter Olympics being held in my birth country of Canada in Vancouver, as it takes its journey through my home town of Timmins. It is certain to be one of the most memorable experiences of my life. I am proud to have been presented this unique opportunity and privilege and look forward to sharing the pride with my hometown and fellow Canadians as we are all proud of our country's chance to host the upcoming winter games. I have a tremendous respect for the hard work, dedication and talent of the world's greatest athletes and will humbly carry and pass on the Olympic torch with a special pride for my country's Olympians. I am grateful for this special gift of participation in carrying the flame that represents such an incredible spirit of sportsmanship and excellence and wish ALL the athletes of the 2010 Winter Olympics courage, strength and triumph during the games. I'm sending my sincerest, best wishes to each and every one of you as you take this remarkable Olympic journey. Love, Shania

“The torch will wind its way westbound through our community to our Olympic flame celebration at the Hollinger Park,” said Timmins Police torch run organizer Al Richardson.

Richardson says the celebration will begin at 6:00 pm (gates opening at 4:30 pm). The extravaganza will feature displays and entertainment from RBC and Coca-Cola along with local performers, dancers and singers who will entertain in advance of, and in proud anticipation of, the Torch arrival.

Halfway through the two-hour celebration program, Shania will carry the Olympic Torch on its final 300 meters to the stage where she will light the 1.3-meter high celebration cauldron, in a move similar to the dramatic highlight of what will occur during the Opening Ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

The celebration will end at 8:00 pm, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display.

By Lenn Gillis

Source : here and here

Message From Shania Twain "recovery and discovery" travel

Shania twain picture pic photoshoot image recent trip to chicago
Dear Friends,

First off, thank you for all the kind birthday wishes. I had a fabulous day with my family in Canada, ending with a surprise fireworks display.

I hope you enjoyed my "recovery and discovery" travel montage from the last several months. I took great pleasure in sharing it with all of you as a "thank you" for your support.

Now it's onto more excitement over the next few months, leading up to the New Year. I'll continue to keep you posted periodically on what's going on, as I continue to live and love each day, indulge in the joy of being a mom, continue writing, traveling, and keeping myself inspired.

The pic is from my recent trip to Chicago sitting in as a guest judge for American Idol. I had a blast and was touched by the warm welcome that Simon, Kara, Randy and Ryan extended to me. I can't wait for you to see it. I loved Chicago! So many fantastic buildings, it's super clean, has an interesting history, and the overall beauty of the place makes it very special. I also discovered "Frango" mint chocolates. Yum!

Again, sorry for the bad quality of the photo. I've gotta get Fred a better camera!

Love,

Shania

Source : here

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Republicans Boycott Climate Change Committee



Yes yes, I do know that this is my second political post in a row and I know that they are boring as women's basketball but I'm having trouble wrapping my melon around today’s political climate. The more I read about the political party divide in our country the less I can comprehend how these childish politicians get elected year after year. On Tuesday there was a Senate Committee hearing discussing a bill dealing with green house gas emissions. The committee is made up of 7 Republicans and 12 Democrats and was set to tackle a very important emissions bill so the committee can send it on its way to the full Senate for a vote. Well guess who decided to boycott the meeting... (Yes I know you read the title of this post so you already know) the Republicans. Actually 1 Republican did show up, who really cares what his name is at this point but he did show up for a few minutes to read the opening statements then he bailed. The Democrats are still waiting for the Republicans to magically appear and discuss this important topic that in one way or another will affect every single American.


So those are the facts, here is my question. How in the feck does not showing up for a meeting that will affect all of your constituents contribute to healthy government and ultimately a healthy America? (I use the term "healthy" in both a literal and figurative sense) The bill does have to do with green house gas emissions and climate change after all so health should fit in there somewhere. We are paying these politicians to run our government, their job is to make America run smoothly and make sure we continue to be the "Greatest nation in the world". How does not showing up for your job help? I understand that the 2 parties don't agree on this emissions bill but that's the derivative of the committee, come to an agreement through negotiation. You know... the old give and take, sharing is caring that we learned in kindergarten. Now, I know every politician answers to a higher power… aka corporations. Through lobbyists whose only job is to make sure the influential politicians vote in their corporations favor by dipping their putrid black mitts so far in their pockets they're practically giving them a reach around. Whewwwww! I feel good knowing that my government is hard at work with our best interests in mind. Today was election day so I hope that if you voted it was a researched informed decision and for a politician that is mature enough to think of more than their party's ideals and maybe care if only a little for the good of America and the citizens they represent.


Where are the lobbyists for the American people??

.Stinky Britches.
P.S. I promise no more politics for a while.

Friday, October 30, 2009

Saber Fires Up Fox News!!


The Democratic National Committee (DNC) recently hosted a health care reform video contest. The DNC chose 20 finalist's videos and one in particular has given Fox News some material and ammo against Obama’s Health Care Reform Video Contest. Well known graffiti artist Saber created the video that has the panties of the Conservative Right wingers wedged so far up their butts they can taste elastic. The video shows Saber painting an American flag then tagging some key health care reform messages over the flag. Fox News chose to see this as the DNC condoning the desecration of the American Flag and is doing their dandiest to create black clouds over the health care reform debate. My opinions may vary from yours and we have the right to disagree but Fox News must be run by some salty old curmudgeons with nothing better to do with their time then come up with new ways to hurt our country by creating a bullshit haze that blocks the real issues. If you choose to watch Fox for something other than the Simpsons and you happen upon the Fox News Channel watch and see how much "actual news" is shown. Not opinions given by their Muppet news casters. You'll be surprised how much content you receive. Oh yeah, and what about when an American Flag's image is used on underwear and you spend all day rubbing your gooch against them? Or what if you shit your pants? Isn't that desecrating the flag too? Come on Fox loosen up! Try putting more effort into real issues instead of creating useless non-news worthy material. Big up to Saber for making the top 20!!

Fair and Balanced my Balls...

.Stinky Britches.


Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Katrina kaif Scandal

Friday, October 23, 2009

Sunshine On My Shoulders Makes Me Happy


Smart design = Eco Friendly design and there is no lack of the combo of the two in today’s rapidly expanding products. Photovoltaic cells are showing up in a plethora of items; cell phones, roofing tiles, even clothing. I'm not too sure about that fashion statement but shoots you never know (80's pop colors came back and those were the scary years so solar panel shirts could become the new fresh flannel pattern). At least photovoltaic cells are showing up in areas that they can actually be useful like the above pack by Voltaic. A company dedicated to fusing form and functionality they are incorporating solar cells into their packs so the "user" or "wearer" can keep all their nifty gadgets powered up so you'll never miss a phone call due to a dead battery. They even have a laptop back that can help keep you charged up so you're not missing that important email or Facebook update... To make things even more Eco Friendly the intelligent folks at Voltaic are using 100% post consumer PET plastic fabrics to construct these fantabulously shocking carry alls. Check em out at Voltaic Systems

Smell That,
.Stinky Britches.


Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Economy Shmeshmonomy


Hey you... is the US economy doing better?


Fuck!!! Like you I have no clue either. I've stopped wearing chonies to save money on my laundry.



What I have noticed are twisted little glimpses into the frothing bowels of how economic downturn affects the norm. Now, coming from the west coast and shredding the gnar out in the water almost on a daily basis (thanks unemployment for this great opportunity to improve my surfing) I've found a great way to measure unemployment in CA or any state with a solid population of active ocean users. Over the past few months I've noticed a direct correlation between the unemployment % and the shitty fuckin crowd that has appeared almost magically in the middle of the day when most people should be hard at work diligently updating their Facebook accounts, "Is it Friday yet?" NO! Fuckelstein it's Wednesday be grateful you have the means to be considered a viable additive to the workforce.

Whoa... sorry about that I need to read my Zen book again and calm the fuck down. So anywho, it's not scientific method but there is a strong correlation between the number of heads in the water mid day to the unemployment rate. I'm just making useful observations.

Lets hope for empty line ups.

Kiss kiss,
.Stinky Britches.


Thursday, October 15, 2009

Livin Large In Singapore


It seems that Singapore has a little something for everyone.  Beautiful tropical beaches, comfortable climate, friendly locals, a rich history, ...lady boys but who would have thunk Singapore as the place to go for magnificent home architecture.  Take a peek at the 4 story bungalow above, designed by Aamer Architects.  This ginormous bungalow sits only a few blocks from the beach in a hood called Queen Astrid Park.  Now I haven't had the overwhelming joy of ransacking and plundering Singapore for its booze and women (yet) but I can only imagine that Queen Astrid Park is the equivalent to Beverly Hills or "The Hills" to use the parlance of our time.  This behemoth connects its living spaces by walkways that take the person fortunate enough to be inside her on a journey through courtyards and some of the several water features on the property.  I'm sure this place has seen its fair share of brunzed boobies lying out by the pool... Check out LivingPod for more insane homes and design ideas.
I think it's time for a Singapore trip.



Wen wen,
.Stinky Britches.

Emma Watson places #3 on Empire's Magazine sexiest movies stars list

Emma was voted as the number 3 most sexiest movie star this year. It's a very entertaining list with notable inclusions of actresses like Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe. Congrats to Emma. Her classic beauty and keen intelligence is definitely sexy.

http://www.empireonline.com/100sexiest2009/women/default.asp?star=3

Even better news is that Burberry did very well last quarter. They even exceeded expectations! The Telegraph had a nice little article about Emma and Burberry's success.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/6328699/Emma-Watson-helps-Burberry-beat-expectations.html

A little more in depth article about the fashion biz:
http://www.forbes.com/2009/10/14/burberry-luxury-recovery-markets-equities-retail.html

You can still vote for Emma for Spike TV's Scream Awards (also Evanna is nominated in another category) so if you haven't voted go vote for the Harry Potter girls. Emma's in the Best Fantasy Actress category.
http://www.spike.com/event/scream2009/page/vote/category/33663

You can also vote for Emma in Portrait Magazine's top 30 under 30- I don't know much about this magazine or the validity of this poll but it won't hurt to vote as show Emma support.
http://www.portraitmagazine.net/

BTW love this picture of Burberry's huge street display for Burberry's London Fashion show

Also Emma sightings on Twitter are still pretty regular. Once in a while we get a photo like this one: (the person who sent it to me didn't credit it- but if somebody leaves a comment who to credit I will.)

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Graffiti Is The New Black


Graff and street art have been around since before the ancient Egypians constructed the pyramids but over the past decade it seems like it is finally getting noticed as "true" art by the mainstream.  Simply writing your name on a wall or sign has come a long way.  Check the above pic of a huge piece I shot in NY by Banksy.  Pretty redonkulous when you think that he had to hit this 3 story building while avoiding the fuzz... There are several colabs of graff artists out there that are enciting havok on a nightly basis (and sometimes daily basis, if they have the fun factories).  The Seventh Letter brings together some of the best on the street. Revok, Retna, Reyes, Ewok, just to name a few.  It's great to see these guys taking their art to the next level and getting recognition from galleries, museums and brands like Luis Vutton and Marc Jacobs.  Keep up the good work kids.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Huge Wieners!!


Who doesn't like a huge wiener! I love em! Especially when they start with a bacon wrapped hot dog, baked beans, lettuce, jalapenos, nacho cheese, shredded jack cheese, grilled unions all wrapped up in a sweet bun that can barely containing the overflowing goodness it holds within. I had the opportunity to experience two (yes two, I can eat!) of these delectable nitratesicles a few nights ago. My good friend Foco Sequedos is the master chef creating these bovine gut busters and they are glorious. I've got to post a warning though, if you ever are privileged enough to throw one of these wieners in your mouth make sure you have a coldie or two to wash it down. If not... Alka Seltzer and a few Hail Mary's should do the trick.


Overweight besos,


Stinky Britches.