Cocaine Princess here.
I live in a fairly quiet country especially when it comes to certain things like current events. Most of the time the US news will dominate media outlets up here on a daily basis. I’m not saying that nothing news-worthy happens in the Great White North because it does but US current events is far more interesting than ours. One of the interesting bits of news to come up here from the across the boarder {aside from gun control} is Chik-Fil-A. A franchise we don't have yet.
Recently the multimillion dollar empire’s president Dan Cathy is under fire after stating his opposition to same-sex marriage. The Jim Henson Company had partnered with Chick-Fil-A to feature Jim Henson's Creature Shop toys -- "essentially a plastic tube with cut-out features for customizing your own puppet" -- in their kid's meals from mid-July until August 18th. They are now cutting ties with the restaurant over their homophobic stance. I've loved The Muppets since I was a little kid so I say Cheers to Jim Henson and Co. for posting this statement on their Facebook page:
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Let The Games Begin!! The Olympics begin today aka London 2012. Over the course of 70 days, torchbearers carried the Flame through more than 1,000 cities, towns and villages in the UK and covering more than 8,000 miles but not without incident. On July 10th a male streaker made an attempt to steal the torch. It's actually quite funny. Click here to see the crazy naked guy in action as well as the police who tackled him to the ground. Ouch!
Yesterday on Day 69 a host of celebrities including actresses Jennifer Saunders and Dawn French from the funniest {and my fave} Brit-com ever, "Absolutely Fabulous" paraded the torch past famous London landmarks on the eve of the Games, including St Paul's Cathedral, Trafalgar Square, Downing Street and Buckingham Palace. It was simply phenomenal! The identity of the torchbearer who will ignite the cauldron today (Day 70) is the most closely guarded secret of all — and so far, that has not been leaked. Any guesses?
The official Olympic song is "Survival" by the English band Muse. Click here for the
video. If you recall I blogged an entry on what a terrible move Team GB manager made by leaving David Beckham off the squad. Most recently Sir Paul McCartney blasted the team manager by calling him an “idiot” for not keeping Mr. Beckham on the Olympic Team. No argument from this corner.
I can't wait to watch The Opening Ceremonies which is said to be a grand spectacle. Have you heard-- Duran Duran will be performing!! Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle will be the artistic director for the opening ceremony and the music director of the electronic music duo Underworld. A pre~recorded segment has been filmed inside Buckingham Palace, reportedly involving Queen Elizabeth II and Daniel Craig as secret agent James Bond.
video. If you recall I blogged an entry on what a terrible move Team GB manager made by leaving David Beckham off the squad. Most recently Sir Paul McCartney blasted the team manager by calling him an “idiot” for not keeping Mr. Beckham on the Olympic Team. No argument from this corner.
I can't wait to watch The Opening Ceremonies which is said to be a grand spectacle. Have you heard-- Duran Duran will be performing!! Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle will be the artistic director for the opening ceremony and the music director of the electronic music duo Underworld. A pre~recorded segment has been filmed inside Buckingham Palace, reportedly involving Queen Elizabeth II and Daniel Craig as secret agent James Bond.
As some of you know I was born in England. These days I'm feeling a tad more British than Latin. What can I say, London 2012 is bringing out my English side......Hmm, I have a sudden urge for crumpets.
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My loyal and dear readers, it's finally Friday.
Whatever your plans are have a tremendous last weekend in July. ~x
Whatever your plans are have a tremendous last weekend in July. ~x
XOXOXOXO,
Cocaine Princess
