BTT: Celebrities

Do you read celebrity memoirs?
If they are interesting enough, I will read them.

Which ones have you read or do you want to read?
Giggle if you must, but a few years ago I read Marylin Manson’s autobiography, The Long Hard Road Out Of Hell, and it was pretty entertaining. I also read Pamela Anderson’s “Star” novels that are loosely based off of her life, and they were also entertaining.

I would like to read Anthony Kiedis’ memoir, Scar Tissue, and I’m also curious to read Jenna Jameson’s memoir, How to Make Love Like a Porn Star: A Cautionary Tale. I have watched the E! true life story episode about Jenna Jameson several times and think it’s something how she went from being just another stripper to the “queen” of porn. Say what you want about pornography, but look at the empire she has built in the industry (several books, DVDs, and websites; a product line; partnerships with other models and companies…) and then try to tell me that she isn’t one hell of a businesswoman…

Which nonexistent celebrity memoirs would you like to see?
Maynard James Keenan. I would be curious to read what he has to say.

From: Booking Through Thursday

Ultra-fast internet? Yes, please.

Do you like to stream and watch TV shows or movies on your computer, or play games on your computer or gaming console? To do either of these things while also performing other tasks on the internet, like checking and sending email or interacting on social networking sites, you are definitely going to need a fast internet connection.

For those lucky people in the St. Louis area (and soon enough in other areas, too), you can now take advantage of one of the fastest internet providers in the United States. Charter Cable’s High-Speed Internet Ultra60 broadband internet is one of the first Phatband speeds that the company will be offering to it’s customers. Forget about DSL or a regular cable connection- this is the kind of internet connection you want to have for any kind of online gaming or downloading multimedia. Personally, I have an Xbox 360 and enjoy playing online with my friends. I couldn’t imagine how great it would be to have an über fast internet connection like this. It would be nothing short of awesome to game with no lag and stream Netflix with the highest video quality all the time.

If you want more information about Charter Cable’s Ultra60 internet (and why wouldn’t you? If it was up to me, I’d be on the phone right now trying to sign up for this kind of internet connection…), check out Charter’s Twitter Feed or the Ultra60 Information Page.

Potentially shopping for a new host

Surpass Hosting has been great, but I’m considering a host change. I honestly haven’t been using my domains as much in the past few years as I used to, but I’m not exactly looking to delete everything and step down from website building; I’m just looking for something a bit more affordable.

My base package with Surpass is $60/year. Each domain registration with Go Daddy is about $8, so that’s an additional $24 for the three domains. The total is therefore about $84/year or $7 per month, given a few cents or so depending on what coupon codes Go Daddy have available at the time. That’s not bad, but I know that there are some savings to be had. If I could knock the price down $10, I would be happy; more, and I would be enthralled. I know I could save about $8 by taking advantage of the “one free domain with web hosting registration” that many hosts offer, which is great, but I am mainly looking to reduce my package price.

With that said, could anyone with prior/current domain experience recommend some quality, affordable web hosts to me? I’ve been browsing for hosts, but I would certainly appreciate direct feedback- especially when it comes to something like evaluating up time and customer service, which I have found that hosts have lied about in the past. Thanks in advance.

R.I.P.

We lost some beloved entertainment icons this week.

Ed McMahon…

Farrah Fawcett…

…now Michael Jackson, the fucking “King of Pop”!

A journalism major friend of mine commented how there are more “important” news stories to have been following up on than Michael’s status, and asked if people were interested in “real” news… but come on! Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, beloved by many regardless of what kind of reputation he’s had over the years, with such an incredible career in the music industry and a huge fanbase… that’s certainly notable news for the entertainment industry!!

To me, the most unfortunate part about Michael Jackson’s passing is that in the eyes of some people, he will be remembered as a “weirdo” and a “pedophile.” I’m tired of hearing about that, to be honest. Lest we forget that Michael was found to be not guilty in the 2005 trail that could have sent him to jail for 20 years if he was found guilty of the charges brought up against him. Instead of focusing on the bullshit… what about his contributions to the music industry? The number one songs, the highest selling albums, the work he did with ex-Beatle Paul McCartney, the fanbase he had…?

While I wasn’t a huge MJ fan, I respected him for his work and his incredible presence in the industry over the years. I think he inspired many great artists we see today, regardless of if he was “weird” or not, and will continue to do so after his passing.

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