On February 19, 2011 I completed one of the items on my bucket list: to take a polar bear plunge.
As a fundraiser for the Michigan Special Olympics, my friend and I jumped into the frozen Detroit River along with over 500 other supporters dressed in zany costumes! The proceeds from these plunges helps supports year-round sports training and athletic competition for more than 18,600 and adults with intellectual disabilities in Michigan. Through our support, Michigan Special Olympics were able to raise $139,439.64 through this event. Whitney and I braved the freezing cold waters (dressed as princesses) and had an awesome time!
Watch the video below to witness our amazing experience!
Monday, February 28, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Good Copy, Bad Copy
Title: Good Copy, Bad Copy
Synopsis: "A documentary abou the current state of copyright and culture."
What I Thought: I honestly didn't think I would enjoy this film as much as I did, mainly because I was required to watch it for one of my graduate classes. This documentary is about copyright laws, peer-to-peer file sharing and other forms of digital piracy, which can be interesting or it can be incredibly boring. Thankfully, Good Copy Bad Copy took the incredibly interesting approach--a more pro-piracy stand. The central focus of this film is that creativity itself is on the line and that we need to somehow find a balance between protecting the rights of artists and the rights of future generations to create. This documentary is full of interviews and examples from "mainstream" sources such as Girl Talk, DJ Danger Mouse, and the dudes behind the Pirate Bay. There are also a few interviews featuring copyright activists, but who cares about that! The best part is, on the documentary's own website they provide you with directions on how to download the entire film off Pirate Bay.
Rating: 
/ 5
/ 5You can watch this documentary for free at www.goodcopybadcopy.net!
Sunday, February 20, 2011
The King of Kong
Type: documentary
Netflix Synopsis: When Steve Wiebe got laid off, he turned to the classic arcade game Donkey Kong for solace; soon, he decided to challenge Billy Mitchell's long-standing record score. So began the bitter rivalry that lies at the heart of this curiously compelling documentary. Providing a history of competitive video gaming and a look at some of the key players, The King of Kong is its best when revealing just how Mitchell will go to retain his crown.
What I Thought: At first, I did not want to watch this film at all but I was coerced so I did. In the beginning I just thought it was so funny how serious these people where about video games. I thought I was in for a good laugh. As the movie went on, I became so involved and invested in Steve Wiebe's life. You will quickly turn "Team Wiebe" and start rooting for the take-down of the evil Billy Mitchell. There are surprises around every corner. The suspense will kill you. Worth watching!
Rating:
/ 5
Friday, February 18, 2011
I'm employed!
Today was my first official day at my new job! I've kind of known I would be landing this job for the last months but I really wanted to keep it on the down-low in case something fell through.
I was hired in as a New Media Specialist and currently the company is without a formal communications department so I'll be on my own for a little bit. To start off, I'll be working in recruiting to help them develop an agressive online recruiting campaign. After that, I'm mainly going to be working on internal communications. The company I work for has branches in over 30 countries so internal communications will prove to be pretty difficult! But I am up to the challenge!
I was hired in as a New Media Specialist and currently the company is without a formal communications department so I'll be on my own for a little bit. To start off, I'll be working in recruiting to help them develop an agressive online recruiting campaign. After that, I'm mainly going to be working on internal communications. The company I work for has branches in over 30 countries so internal communications will prove to be pretty difficult! But I am up to the challenge!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Katelyn and Whitney's Polar Bear Plunge
Yes, you read correctly, Katelyn and Whitney are taking a Polar Bear Plunge!
If you're not familiar with polar bear plunges, they are fundraising events where questionably sane people leap into semi-frozen bodies of water in the dead of winter.
On Saturday, February 19th, Katelyn and Whitney will be braving the harsh Michigan winter weather and dodging icebergs when they jump into the Detroit River to benefit the Michigan Special Olympics.
And now they need your support! Kateyn and Whitney are collecting donations from anyone willing to pledge a dollar or more. Your pledge not only says "you're insane" but it also supports a really good cause!
If you are interested in donating, visit their respective collection pages to make a quick and secure donation!
Katelyn --> www.firstgiving.com/katelynshelby
Whitney --> www.firstgiving.com/whitneymjones
We thank you in advance! And stay tuned for a really awesome video next week!
Monday, February 14, 2011
Girly Nerdy Goodness - Episode 02x03 - "I'm vegan and my favorite food is bacon."
Ke$ha, Vanilla Ice, 3D TVs and bacon-eating vegans are just a few of the topics covered in this week's awesome episode.
Click here to check it out.
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