Nerdy Biker: My take on the future of Tumblr...
I don’t care what the news articles or quotes say about David staying as CEO (for only 5 years by the way), or how Yahoo! will leave Tumblr as it is. It will change. It is impossible for a corporate giant such a Yahoo! to purchase a product for such a stupid amount of money and not want to change…
The Fandlot: The Furious Case of Daniella Semaan
It’s interesting. While reading about Cesc Fabregas’ newborn baby girl with his current squeeze Daniella Semaan I came across two very different attitudes. The media (ie Barca’s twitter) reports on it in a simple, non biased POV: “They had a baby. They are happy. Congrats.” And then there is the…
Californians and Indians: Them\'s the rules
I’ve lived in Mumbai a year now, and I’d like to think India and I have become fairly well-acquainted. To wit, I’m ready to share 10 of my rules for India.
Rule Number 1: All life is here: In the west meat sits in a vacuum-sealed pack, the dead are tucked neatly into boxes, and…
White Cat. Black Pants.: Dear NBC Commentator
Aliya Musafina did not “storm off” the platform and “shove” her coach out of the way.
Yes, she left quickly. It was not her best performance. And yes, she waved him off (far from a “shove”). If her coach had sense, he’d know to give her a moment to process.
I’ve BEEN in that position of having…
What Happened on SnowWhite
“Here, hold it tightly,” Rupert said. Kristen nervously hoped that the horse would not throw her off. She really needed to complete this scene. As time passed, she became more confident. Kristen was pleased.
“Well done” Rupert said and he patted her on the butt. Kristen was shocked. She had been feeling uncomfortable for a long time as Rupert continued to touch her inappropriately while no one noticed. This film was very close to her heart and she wanted to give her best best performance. She was determined not to let Rupert spook her. “I want to talk to you about something” she said. Rupert stared at her torn skirt and then said “Come to my room and…”
“No” Kristen interrupted. “Its just.. I.. I would appreciate if you would not touch me. I mean.. I am very dirty and I don’t..” Rupert smiled and said, “But Kristen, I am your director and I have to teach you. I want you to feel vulnerable, that’s why I touch you. This will help in your performance, believe me.”
