Thursday, November 27, 2008

2 Movies To See After Thanksgiving Turkey

After you have your Thanksgiving Turkey or Tofurkey go and see MILK or Slumdog Millionaire.

Slumdog Millionaire is in my opinion the best movie of the year and has completely reaffirmed to me that Danny Boyle is a genius.


MILK


Sean Penn did a phenomenal job in his portrayel of Harvey Milk that I absolutely forgot that I was watching Sean Penn.

Both movies have a 90%+ fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and will not disappoint.

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Friday, November 21, 2008

Trying To Understand The Financial/Economic Crisis

Two Town Halls will be dedicated to the Economic Crisis. If you would like to learn more check out these two dates.

Nov 42th - Financial Crisis: Perspectives from the UW
Monday, November 24, 2008, 7:30 – 9pm
Great Hall, enter on 8th Avenue

Most of us are still having trouble understanding what has gone wrong with the world’s economic system, even as we face difficult and personal decisions about how to navigate the crisis, and evaluate the proposed solutions. The University of Washington has organized an interdisciplinary panel of experts to discuss the fast changing economic landscape, including Professors Lew Mandell, David Domke, and Jonathan Karpoff. From the perspectives of finance and politics, the panelists discuss how and why it occurred, how it might be influenced by the presidential elections, and steps we should take to protect our own pocketbooks and get the economy back on track. KUOW’s Steve Scher moderates. Presented by the Town Hall Center for Civic Life and the University of Washington.


Dec 10 - Forum: The Economic Crisis
Wednesday, December 10, 2008, 7 – 8:30pm
Downstairs at Town Hall, enter on Seneca Street

The Institute for Policy Studies, a progressive think tank, and the Working Group on Extreme Inequality present an interactive forum examining the root causes of the current economic crisis, its impact on communities, and opportunities for action in the coming months. Panelists are Rep. Jay Inslee (invited); Peter Dorman, Professor of Economics, The Evergreen State College; Kristen Sheeran, Economics for Equity and the Environment; and Tony Lee, Solid Ground. Moderated by Alan Preston, Working Group on Extreme Inequality.

$5 suggested donation at the door. Call 206/621-8209 or email alan@extremeinequality.org for more information.


Visit Townhall Seattle for more information
http://www.townhallseattle.org

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Congrats to TeachStreet on the Bay Area Launch


Congrats go out to my good friends over at TeachStreet.com who just recently had a successful launch in the Bay Area. Check out TeachStreet and find the perfect cooking class, or find a class to learn to play that instrument you have always wanted to learn how to play.

www.TeachStreet.com

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Friday, November 14, 2008

Latest Watchmen Trailer


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25 Percent Off Emerson Salon (limited time)


Emerson Salon has a new stylist. Marissa is new to Emerson but has worked at many salons including Gary Manuel in Bellevue. She is working on increasing her clientele on Capitol Hill so from now until the end of the year Emerson is offering 25 percent off all salon services when you book online at www.EmersonSalon.com
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Wednesday, November 12, 2008

3 Movies to Watch in November

Out now Synecdoche, New York from Charlie Kaufman


Coming soon
From Danny Boyle (28 days later and Sunshine) Slumdog Millionaire (11/21/08)


JCVD (11/21/08) a comedic satire of the life of movie hero Jean-Claude Van Damme


Milk (from Gus Van Sant ) the story of Harvey Milk the first openly gay politician elected to office (11/26/08)

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March For Equal Rights This Saturday


Date:
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Time:
10:30am - 2:00pm
Location:
Volunteer Park then march to Westlake Center
Street:
1247 15th Ave E
City/Town:
Seattle, WA

Keith Olbermann on Prop 8


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Monday, November 10, 2008

New Movie "Extinguishing Fireflies" by Alex Berry

My friend Alex is working on a new movie, here's the blurb:

"Extinguishing Fireflies" is a new psychosexual thriller from director Alex Berry. Told through interlacing segments of collaborative artwork and multidisciplinary mediums, the film is presented as a collection of personal and emotional tension. "Extinguishing Fireflies" depicts the painful consequences that stem from shaming sexuality and smothering our deepest and most primal nature.

Check them out online

Trailer coming soon
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