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Richard Starkey

Looking at a book of Beatles pictures yesterday I realized that the band was pretty screwed up and full of weirdos (I also happened to watch "Hard Day's Night" last night and was reaquanted with the Beatles sense of humor). But then I tried to fake-stalk Ringo and find out about his family (like his three kids) but all I really found out was his son Zac was a not-as-good drum player who was a stand in for Keith Moon sometimes and has a daughter (subsequently Ringo's granddaughter) who decided against the drum path. I also happened to find that Ringo is touring the US right now as "Ringo Starr and his all Starr band". I make no plans to go see that.

Kusasi

Power Outage

So yesterday the power went out at school and we got a half day, and I got to do a lot of procrastinating/relaxing etc. I got to watch a NCIS episode last night because I finished what little homework I was assigned early, so that was fun. But mostly I just put off doing my biology paper.

Cierna

BLACKOUT

After waiting for about two hours to go home, I got to have a Friends marathon with a bunch of friends who ride my bus. We watched about five or six episodes and ate pizza :)
sincerely,
*weird noise*

Lights Out

So, for those of you who don't know yet, we all owe Emma a thank you. It appeared that she was absent from school yesterday when we had the power outage, but that's just what she wants you to think. We have discovered that Emma teleported to the school, and because she's a nice person, used her patented violist-ninja skills to cut the power. So whenever you see Emma, tell her "Thank you!" Just don't tell her why.

NOW YOU KNOW.

Alice

For those of you interested, here is a Rolling Stone Review of the upcoming movie, The Runaways, the first female rock band to make it in the business.

http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/movie/14700246/review/32774176/the_runaways

As most of you know, the two main roles of Cherie Currie and Joan Jett are being played by childhood star Dakota Fanning, and Twilight's Kristen Stewart. Now for those of you who've seen Twilight, you know how Stewart acts. Personally, I'm extremely worried about the heavy role that she's been given, but we want to know what you think. Drop us a comment with your opinion on the casting picks, what you expect from the movie, and what you would like to see. Hope you enjoy reading!

Alice

3D Catastrophe

If you want to you can read this, it brings up some points I'm going to talk about.
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/reviewsnews.php?id=64477
It's just a review but I wanted to show you guys this to tell you about what I think. I've always liked Dreamworks animation, and their movies have never really disappointed (minus two and three of Shrek, the original was great though). This one gets great talk of it's soaring flight scenes, apparently it's just like the flying scenes in Avatar-which is great considering I didn't go see it in 3D. However, as far as I can tell you can only see this movie in 3D. There are a couple reasons this is a problem: firstly, I think it's kind of disappointing. There are always one or two scenes where you can tell they were talking in the cutting room and saying "THIS IS GOING TO BE THE COOLEST SCENE EVER, exceptitsgoingtobereallylamein2D" (in a creepy man voice to boot). And secondly, as someone with less than optimal vision it gets to be annoying trying to push your glasses close to your eyes with a second pair of big clunky (or flimsy, it depends on the movie) 3D glasses over them. Though I still plan on going to see the movie, I'm interested in finding out if anybody else is. Let us know if you find yourself wanting to go to this or any other 3D movies.

Kusasi

SxSW Wrap Up

Hey! Check out this link
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20100326/ENT03/3260307?source=rss_entertainment
This story is about South by Southwest festival that wrapped up last Sunday. It talks about some of the big bands that were there, and the general atmosphere of the festival. South by Southwest is a cultural tradition in Austin, and this article sums up the mood of the people attending as well as the music played. This really gives you a good sense of the Austin music scene, and can make someone want to attend the festival.

Cierna

MetroRail

Hey Synchronicity readers!
Check out this link
http://www.statesman.com/news/local/rails-long-strange-route-to-monday-opening-410394.html
This is a link about the Metro Rail now located in central Austin. This is opening a whole new way of transportation for all Austinites. The rail goes all the way from Leander to downtown Austin, stopping at places such as Lakeline, Kramer, and MLK Jr. This story will tell all about the long ride the engineers and people of Austin have taken to have this train up and working. This will provide a convenient, easy way to navigate Austin, which will make your weekend in Austin more enjoyable!

Sincerely,
*weird noise*

Superhero Fascination

Halfway through the twentieth century action packed movies were made by the greatest of directors. But in the eighties and nineties a new fad was born, THE SUPERHERO, or reborn one would say. But thirty years later we're still riding on the fad, should we just kill the industry or continue in our attempts to revive it?


Kusasi

Just a Mouseclick Away

At the start of online downloading, the new trend in buying music seemed like the coolest thing ever to happen in the life of the American consumer. But just a few years after the start, the affects are starting to show, and the outlook isn't bright for the record industry.

Alice

Nomination Crackdown

Have you ever wondered why Slumdog Millionaire and Avatar are allowed to win so many awards? Have you every wondered if this is fair? Is it? Find out in this issue of Sychronicity!

Sincerely,
*weird noise*

Modern Music Travesty

Music has always been a staple in pop culture. However, so-called "popular" music nowadays is very different that "popular" music of the past. Which music is superior?

-- Cierna

First Post

Yes, that is a good observation, this is our first post. Which brings to mind stating the obvious. Or gross redundancies, for example "I was plowing the field with a plow," or "He left through the door" WHAT ELSE WOULD HE LEAVE THROUGH, THE WINDOW? Gross redundancies are actually called pleonasms. Next to me Colleen is trying to fall asleep and force us to look at our inspiration magazine. She's actually reading this over my shoulder--the creeper-- and making comments about what I'm saying. Olivia is trying to make up her opinion piece layout and May is staring over Jules' shoulder. Really I'm the only one in the group doing any work. I don't really care though.