Unfortunately the world of modern music is so vast that even a thousand of me wouldn’t be able to cover everything released during a single week. However, I like to think I’m doing my duty as a model citizen by only showcasing music that is worth your time (with the exception of my Lana Del Rey review a month ago, but hey, I saved you a decent amount of money, didn’t I?!). Today I’m simply going to outline a few singles from last week that requires urgent checking out or else the world will cease to exist. …okay, not really, but still, check these out!

Gorillaz, James Murphy & Andre 3000 – Do Ya Thing

A collaboration of epic proportions as Damon Albarn & Co, the dude behind LCD Soundsytem and everyone’s favourite hip hop songwriter (or at least, he should be) join forces to produce this delightful avant-garde robo-funk track (and other clever adjectives).

Crocodiles – Sunday (Conversation #9)

Apparently these guys are supposed to be art-punk. Honestly, this track sounds a bit more like pop-punk with a slight tinge of shoegaze a la Jesus and Mary Chain. Or maybe that’s what ark-punk is? I dunno.

Carter Tutti Void – V3

In a word: holycrap. This song is sex with added bass. I honestly can’t think of a better description. Okay, it might lie somewhere in the realms of industrial D&B with rhythmic tribal aah screw it just listen to this!

Gaz Coombes – Sub-divider

Hey, it’s the guy from Supergrass! Gaz Coombes impresses with an honest debut solo effort that sounds slightly like his original band’s Road to Rouen album at first before showing off some explosive guitar playing. Me likey.

The Futureheads – Acapella

This is amazing. The Sunderland post-punk rockers took it upon themselves to make a horrible song good (sorry Kelis, we still appreciate your, ahem, Milkshakes) and they somehow succeeded. Now the song is exactly what it says on the tin. Hilarious stuff, and greatly appreciated!

Some Individuals look in this day, the other maybe sad in this day,Valentine’s Day on Feb 14 is, in some nations around the world, the day of fans. The cultures of this day go back to the tale of one of several Religious martyrs known as Valentine’s who, according to record, was martyred by beheading.

A funeral service was provided by Pope Gelasius I in 469 AD but in 1969, it was overlooked from the Common Roman Schedule. However, there is still wide-spread party on Valentine’s Day around praise, in which partners ask for delights.

This day gradually became well-known in the european through deal in blossoms and the hefty marketing of flower shops and sweets manufacturers.

Customs 

The reputation of the time frame is based on a composition by the English creator Geoffrey Chaucer, “Parliament of Birds”. In 1383, probably on the situation of Valentine’s Day party, it was accomplished and was first provided widely at the trial of Master Rich II.

In the composition of Chaucer, it was described how the wildlife collect to spend this vacation to the goddess of Characteristics so that everyone discovers a associate. Since the Fifteenth Millennium in Britain, partners started submitting small presents or poetry during this day. From then on, the mixture of characters and blossoms was replicated by the English.

English emigrants introduced the customized of Valentine’s Day in the U. s. Declares and so after the Second World War, the first “Valentine’s Ball” was presented in Nuremberg in 1950 by U.S. defense force. Valentine’s Day was usually recognized to be on the 14 so prior to Feb, there is an improved increase of flower shops and marketing of the confectionery market.

There are now Valentine’s sweets, Valentine’s credit charge playing cards and fragrances marketed but the most well-known presents on Feb 14 are still blossoms. While blossoms are traded throughout the season, it is mostly men who buy blossoms for females.

In Asia, females give sweets to men on 14 Feb. Sometimes, females will delay it monthly later on Light Day, with sweet as a present. Even area take this day as an chance to provide chocolates to young boys, which they properly made themselves.

In Southern region South korea, people enjoy Light Day and the Dark-colored Day, moreover to Valentine’s Day. On the 14 of May, people eat Jajangmyeon which are dinner with black marinade. Also in Southern region South korea, every 14 of the 30 days has enchanting descriptions to it.

Today, even in the Peoples’ Republic of The far east, youthful years enjoy this day as the european way of life and way of life is progressively more becoming well-known. In South america, Valentine’s is Famous on the Twelfth of May.

Now that you know how Valentine’s came to be, make it unique this season with Valentine’s Day Promotions 2012 and while you’re at it, also check out Valentine’s Day Offers 2012 for take a trip deals.

  It is that time of year again. You’re starting to stress because you have to make a decision that can make or break you. The stores have stocked the aisles with chocolate candy in pretty red boxes and teddy bears dressed in lace and ribbons. There are rows of cut flowers in vases and the jewelry stores have hired extra temporary staff. There is the feeling of expectation in the air.

  This Valentine’s Day, you can either score a homerun, or a trip to the doghouse. Grief can usually be avoided though quite easily.

  Why not do something out of the ordinary? Jewelry, chocolates and flowers are usually appreciated but you can do better! Put some thought into it and take the initiative. Women love it when their man surprises them with something that demonstrates how much he values her.

  There are so many possibilities these days with the help of the internet. Reservations can be easily made. Theater tickets can be bought. Even weekend flights can be browsed and there are great deals to be had for weekend getaways.

  Another great Valentine’s gift that is sure to be appreciated would be a gift certificate for a pedicure, manicure or massage, unless you are a gifted masseur yourself which might save you some money. Make reservations for dinner or cook dinner for her yourself, providing you are accustomed to cooking. Gourmet coffee or tea makes a great gift if it is something she enjoys. If you know what she likes, your job is easier but if not, pay attention now. Take her for a stroll in the mall and listen to what she says and what she has an affinity for.

  If money is a problem, there are still low cost romantic options. Picnics can be a lot of fun if it isn’t too much work. Fly a kite together! Some ladies love to go dancing, others love to go bowling. You can take her on an old fashioned date to a movie but make sure the genre appeals to you both. Check the internet for local events in or near your area. Amusement parks, museums, art galleries or a sight seeing trip are all possiblities. Rent bicycles if the weather is nice. It is possible to have an enjoyable day on a budget. Your lady will very likely appreciate the effort you make.

  Valentine’s Day can be drama free with some thought and preparation. With a little imagination, a good time can be had by all and some wonderful memories can be made.

New Zealand Earthquake

Just after the 7.1 scale earthquake, on the Richter scale, New Zealand is hit with another earthquake and this time at one their CDB Christchurch.  Christchurch, as seen on the map, is located in the South Island of New Zealand along the eastern coast. This earthquake occurred on 12:51 pm local time on the 22nd of February Local time just 5 kilometres deep and ten kilometres south of Christchurch with a 6.3 on the Richter scale. Although the new earthquake is New Zealand has been less powerful in terms of the Richet scale, unlike the other earthquake in September which hit suburban areas this one hit a CBD.

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This catastrophic earthquake has caused the death of 1455 people and over 200 people are still missing. The cause of this earthquake had been the clash of the Indo-Australian and Pacific plate which was another reason for the huge amount of damage is that most of the buildings destroyed were older than fifty years and they were not earthquake proof. Also the newly discovered fault line near Christchurch which caused the earthquake was unknown. A lot of New Zealand’s seismologists say that the newly discovered fault line was cleverly hidden and could not have been discovered without extensive research.

The many consecutive events of the New Zealand and Australian natural disasters have caused an increase in the cost of living.

“It expected a $NZ3.5 million after-tax hit.” Said Tower managing director Rob Flanagan.

According to Miyamoto International the overall loss of the earthquake and its aftershock will be at least $12 billion dollars.

There is no doubt that the cost of living will go up but by how much is still a question because many of the buildings destroyed were partially destroyed by the first earthquake.

Mr. Higginbotham, structural engineer, says that the city will take five years to rebuild and that one in ten buildings was destroyed and the other damaged buildings could be re-built probably.

After the earthquake of September which had a death toll of zero, the tourism in New Zealand was considerably low. Now after the second earthquake in five months it will take a miracle for New Zealand’s economy to pick up. Tourism will most likeably be, as said by businessweek.com, hammered and since the country was on the verge of recession it will take a long time for New Zealand to recover. It seems almost unbelievable that on the morning of the earthquake it had seemed like a good day for New Zealand’s economy as the wages of milk and dairy product farmers went up by over fifty percent.

The effect on natural environment has been obvious. Liquefaction, where very wet solids start to act like liquids, has occurred across the widespread soil. Many cliff faces have fallen off from the violent shakings and pollution has increased because of all the debris and waste.

Information on death toll and people missing is from 26th of February

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Earlier this month, I made a “February Goals” article. Figuring that I actually made one, I think I’ll do a follow- up article, explaining on whether or not I met those goals.

1. My first goal was to earn more money. I did, in fact! This is the first month where I actually submitted a substantial amount of articles, about twenty or so, and with that said, obviously I’ll earn some money with that. When I wrote the article, I can bet I had around ten cents or so in my account, and I jumped to .64 cents. It’s not much, I’ll admit that, but hey, that’s more than I could’ve imagined when I wrote my goals article!

1. My next goal was to make friends on Triond. I haven’t really made friends on Triond yet. But there are a few people whose articles I do enjoy reading! Maybe next month I’ll make a few friends here or there.

1. The third goal I had was to write non- beauty articles. I sort of achieved that, I wrote a few movie and book reviews, which I will link below at the end of the article, as well as a Valentine’s Day gift guide for both males and females. I think I’ll stick with beauty, not going to lie, but I’m trying to branch out.

1. My final goal was to write more. I did it! For a few days this month, I was obsessed with writing, and then it sort of subsided. I think, for now, I’m going to accept the fact that I can only write articles when I’m in the mood to do so, not because I have to. I know that’ll have to change one day, but for now, I think I’m content with that.

Overall, I’m pretty sure I achieved most of my goals, with the exception of making friends here on Triond. I think after this article, I’m going to write a March Goals article, so look out for that!

ARTICLES MENTIONED:

http://writinghood.com/writing/february-goals/ (my goals article)

http://socyberty.com/people/justin-bieber-never-say-never-the-movie-review/ (Justin Bieber’s movie review)

http://cinemaroll.com/cinemarolling/the-roommate-review/ (The Roommate Review)

http://socyberty.com/holidays/valentines-day-gift-guide-for-girls/ (Valentine’s Day gift guide for girls)

http://socyberty.com/holidays/valentines-day-gift-guide-for-guys/ (Valentine’s Day gift guide for guys)

http://bookstove.com/children/pretty-little-liars-book-series-review/ (Pretty Little Liars book series review)

This month there is a very special date as the lovers of the 14Th of February. Commemorated on that date on Valentine’s Day or commonly called the day of love. Western men usually give flowers or chocolates to their partner. They celebrate Valentine’s Day with great joy of love and of course lots of chocolates.

But this tradition is not so popular for east people. Eastern people are not look too special this month.
However that difference should be a unity that can enrich the world culture.
Thank before.

This day in 1948, The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing was Incorporated. This large company oversees the Sprint Cup Series, The Camping World Truck Series, and The Nationwide Series. After the prohibition of alcohol in 1933, between “speak-easies” and moonshine, alcohol never really became obsolete, and the police had their hands full. Bootlegger (makers of moonshine) would modify their vehicles to evade the cops. They would later race each other for entertainment and profit creating auto racing.

This day in 1972, after 37 of them, Richard Nixon was the first President to travel to the People’s Republic of China. Nixon met with Mao Zedong, the China’s leader, to discuss more peaceful grounds between the United State and China.

This day in 1995, Steve Fossett became the first person to travel across the Pacific Ocean in a hot air balloon alone. He and his balloon Spirit of Freedom flew from South Korea to Saskatchewan, Canada. Seven years later he would become the first person to make a single flight around the world by himself. He had set 116 world records, some of which still stand today.

Happy Presidents Day America!

This day in 1864, the largest American civil war battle occured in Florida at the Battle of Olustee. The Union lost had almost 2000 casualties while the Confederacy only lost around 950. Rumor has it that some families would even picnic while watching the battles occur, bringing thier children with them.

This day in 1962, John Glenn orbited the world three times in nearly four and a half hours. He was inducted in the Astronaut Hall of Fame in 1990, and would later become the oldest person to fly in a space shuttle.

This day in 1963, Willie Mays signed with the San Francisco Giants major league baseball team. He was inducted into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame in 1979, and had a career batting average of .302, 660 homeruns, and 1903 RBIs (runs batted in).

February 1

Clark Gable – 1901

Langston Hughes – 1902

S.J. Perelman – 1904

George Beverly Shea – 1909

Boris Yeltsin – 1931

Garrett Morris – 1937

Don Everly – 1937

Sherman Hemsley – 1938

Rick James – 1948

Bill Mumy – 1954

Princess Stephanie – 1965

Brandon Lee – 1965

Sherilyn Fenn – 1965

Pauly Shore – 1968

Lisa Marie Presley – 1968

Michael C. Hall – 1971

Big Boi – 1975

Lee Thompson Young – 1984

Lauren Conrad – 1986

February 2

Ayn Rand – 1905

James Dickey – 1923

Les Dawson – 1934

Tom Smothers – 1937

David Jason – 1940

Graham Nash – 1942

Farrah Fawcett – 1947

Christie Brinkley – 1954

Michael  T. Weiss – 1962

Shakira – 1977

February 3

James Michener – 1907

Joey Bishop – 1918

Shelley Berman – 1926

Fran Tarkenton – 1940

Dave Davies – 1947

Morgan Fairchild – 1950

Maura Tierney – 1965

Isla Fisher – 1976

February 4

 Charles Lindbergh – 1902

Clyde W. Tombaugh – 1906

Rosa Parks – 1913

Ida Lupino – 1918

Betty Friedan – 1921

David Brenner – 1936

George A. Romero- 1940

Dan Qualye – 1947

Alice Cooper – 1948

Lawrence Taylor – 1959

Oscar De La Hoya – 1973

Natalie Imbruglia – 1975

Brandon Hall – 1985

February 5

Adlai E. Stevenson Jr. – 1900

William Burroughs – 1914

Red Buttons – 1919

Andrew Greeley – 1928

Henry Aaron – 1934

Alex Harvey – 1935

H.R. Giger – 1940

Roger Staubach – 1942

Barbara Hershey – 1948

Christopher Guest – 1948

Jennifer Jason Leigh – 1962

Michael Sheen – 1969

Jeremy Sumpter – 1989

February 6

Babe Ruth – 1895

Ronald Reagan – 1911

Mark Leakey – 1913

Zsa Zsa Gabor – 1917
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Mamie Van Doren – 1931

Rip Torn – 1931

Mike Farrell – 1939

Tom Brokaw – 1940

Fabian – 1943

Michael Tucker – 1944

Bob Marley – 1945

Natalie Cole – 1950

Axl Rose – 1962

Masaharu Fukuyama – 1969

February 7

Larry Crabbe – 1908

Eddie Bracken – 1920

Keefe Brasselle – 1923

James Spader – 1960

Garth Brooks – 1962

Chris Rock – 1965

Ashton Kutcher – 1978

Tina Majorino – 1985

February 8

Lyle Talbot – 1902

Lana Turner – 1921

Freddie Blassie – 1921

Audrey Meadows – 1924

Jack Lemmon – 1925

James Dean – 1931

John Williams – 1932

Ted Koppel – 1940

Nick Nolte – 1941

Robert Klein – 1942

John Grisham – 1955

Vince Neil – 1961

Claudette Pace – 1968

Gary Coleman – 1968

Seth Green – 1974

David Farrell – 1977

Josh Keaton – 1979

February 9

Carmen Miranda – 1909

Gypsy Rose Lee – 1914

Kathryn Grayson – 1922

Brendan Behan – 1923

Roger Mudd – 1928

Carole King – 1942

Joe Pesci – 1943

Alice Walker – 1944

Mia Farrow – 1945

Charles Shaughnessy – 1955

Travis Tritt – 1963

Ziyi Zhang – 1979

David Gallagher – 1985

February 10

Lon Chaney Jr. – 1906

Leontyne Price – 1927

Robert Wagner – 1930

Roberta Flack – 1939

Mark Spitz – 1950

Greg Norman – 1955

George Stephanopoulos – 1961

Cliff Burton – 1962

Glenn Beck – 1964

Laura Dern – 1967

Lance Berkman – 1976

Emma Roberts – 1991

February 11

Sidney Sheldon – 1917

Eva Gabor – 1921

Leslie Nielsen – 1926

Tina Louise – 1934

Burt Reynolds – 1936

Bobby Pickett – 1938

Sergio Mendes – 1941

Sheryl Crow – 1963

Sarah Palin – 1964

Jennifer Aniston – 1969

Mike Shinoda – 1977

Brandy – 1979

Matt Lawrence – 1980

Kelly Rowland – 1981

Q’Orianka Kilcher – 1990

Christofer Drew Ingle – 1991

Taylor Lautner – 1992

February 12

Ted Mack – 1904

Lorne Greene – 1915

Dom DiMaggio – 1917

Franco Zeffirelli – 1923

Joe Garagiola – 1926

Bill Russell – 1934

Judy Blume – 1938

Ray Manzarek – 1939

Steve Hackett – 1950

Michael McDonald – 1952

Joanna Kerns – 1953

Arsenio Hall – 1955

Naseem Hamed – 1974

Christina Ricci – 1980

Jennifier Stone – 1993

February 13

Tennessee Ernie Ford – 1919

Eileen Farrell – 1920

Chuck Yeager – 1923

Kim Novak – 1933

George Segal – 1934

Peter Tork – 1942

Jerry Springer – 1944

Stockard Channing – 1944

Peter Gabriel – 1950

Kelly Hu – 1968

Robbie Williams – 1974

Mena Suvari – 1979

February 14

Jimmy Hoffa – 1913

Mel Allen – 1913

Hugh Downs – 1921

Vic Morrow – 1932

Florence Henderson – 1934

Michael Bloomberg – 1942

Carl Bernstein – 1944

Gregory Hines – 1946

Meg Tilly – 1960

Drew Bledsoe – 1972

February 15

Cesar Romero – 1907

Harvey Korman – 1927

Claire Bloom – 1931

Jane Seymour – 1951

Melissa Manchester – 1951

Matt Groening – 1954

Chris Farley – 1964

Jane Child – 1967

Renee O’Connor – 1971

Brandon Boyd – 1976

February 16

Edgar Bergen – 1903

Hugh Beaumont – 1909

Jimmy Wakely – 1914

Patty Andrews – 1918

Vera-Ellen – 1921

Sonny Bono – 1935

Kim Jong II – 1942

LeVar Burton – 1957

Ice-T – 1958

John McEnroe – 1959

Elizabeth Olsen – 1989

Steffani Brass – 1992

February 17

Red Barber – 1908

Arthur Kennedy – 1914

Hal Holbrook – 1925

Alan Bates – 1934

Jim Brown – 1936

Rene Russo – 1954

Michael Jordan – 1963

Larry the Cable Guy – 1963

Denise Richards – 1972

Billie Joe Armstrong – 1972

Bryan White – 1974

Jerry O’Connell – 1974

Paris Hilton – 1981

Joseph Gordon-Levitt – 1981

February 18

Jack Palance – 1919

Bill Cullen – 1920

Helen Gurley Brown – 1922

George Kennedy – 1925

Gahan Wilson – 1930

Toni Morrison – 1931

Milos Forman – 1932

Yoko Ono – 1933

Andrea Dromm – 1941

Cybill Shepherd – 1950

John Hughes – 1950

John Travolta – 1954

Vanna White – 1957

Matt Dillion – 1964

Dr. Dre – 1965

Molly Ringwald – 1968

Jillian Michaels – 1974

Shane Lyons – 1988

February 19

Lee Marvin – 1924

Smokey Robinson – 1940

Tony Iommi – 1948

Margaux Hemingway – 1955

Jeff Daniels – 1955

Seal – 1963

Justine Bateman – 1966

Haylie Duff – 1985

Victoria Justice – 1993

February 20

Ansel Adams – 1902

Gale Gordon – 1906

Gloria Vanderbilt – 1924

Robert Altman – 1925

Sidney Poitier – 1927

Bobby Unser – 1934

Nancy Wilson – 1937

Buffy Sainte-Marie – 1941

Sandy Duncan – 1946

Jennifer O’Neill – 1948

Ivana Trump – 1949

Gordon Brown – 1951

Patty Hearst – 1954

Charles Barkley – 1963

French Stewart – 1964

Cindy Crawford – 1966

Andrew Shue – 1967

Kurt Cobain – 1967

Brian Littrell – 1975

Laura Bendixsen – 1976

Rihanna – 1988

February 21

Anais Nin – 1903

Robert Mugabe – 1924

Sam Peckinpah – 1925

Erma Bombeck – 1927

Roberto Gomez Bolanos – 1929

Nina Simone – 1933

Rue McClanahan – 1935

Barbara Jordan – 1936

John Lewis – 1940

David Geffen – 1943

Alan Rickman – 1946

Tyne Daly – 1946

Kelsey Grammer – 1955

Alan Trammell – 1958

Jennifer Love Hewitt – 1979

Charlotte Church – 1986

Ellen Page – 1987

Ashley Greene – 1987

Corbin Blue – 1989

February 22

Luis Bunuel – 1900

Robert Young – 1907

Sheldon Leonard – 1907

John Mills – 1908

Robert Wadlow – 1918

Edward M. Kennedy – 1932

Sparky Anderson – 1934

Dan Millman – 1946

Julius Erving – 1950

Steve Irwin – 1962

Vijay Singh – 1963

Jeri Ryan – 1968

Brad nowell – 1968

Clinton Kelly – 1969

Lea Salonga – 1971

Michael Chang – 1972

Drew Barrymore – 1975

Jen Frost – 1978

Miko Hughes – 1986

February 23

Paul Tibbets – 1915

Donna J. Stone – 1933

Peter Fonda – 1939

Johnny Winter – 1944

John Stanford – 1944

Patricia Richardson – 1951

Howard Jones – 1955

Michael Dell – 1965

Niecy Nash – 1970

Tommy McCarthy – 1980

Aziz Ansari – 1983

Dakota Fanning – 1994

February 24

Abe Vigoda – 1921

Michel Legrand – 1932

James Farentino  - 1938

Joe Lieberman – 1942

Edward James Olmos – 1947

George Thorogood – 1950

Alain Prost – 1955

Steven Jobs – 1955

Eddie Murray – 1956

Kristin Davis – 1965

Billy Zane – 1966

February 25

Zeppo Marx – 1901

Adelle Davis – 1904

Jim Backus – 1913

Anthony Burgess – 1917

Sally Jessy Ralphael – 1935

Bob Schieffer – 1937

Tom Courtenay – 1937

George Harrison – 1943

Ric Flair – 1949

Lee Evans – 1964

Carrot Top – 1965

Sean Astin – 1971

Justin Jeffre -  1973

February 26

Madeleine Carroll – 1906

Jackie Gleason – 1916

Tony Randall – 1920

Betty Hutton – 1921

Margaret Leighton – 1922

Fats Domino – 1928

Johnny Cash – 1932

Michael Bolton – 1953

Mark Dacascos – 1964

Erykah Badu – 1972

February 27

Ariel Sharon – 1928

Joanne Sharon – 1928

Joanne Woodward – 1930

Elizabeth Taylor – 1932

Ralph Nader – 1934

Howard Hesseman – 1940

Mary Frann – 1943

Rozonda Thomas – 1971

Chelsea Clinton – 1980

Josh Groban – 1981

February 28

Zero Mostel – 1915

Charles Durning – 1923

Gavin MacLeod – 1930

Tommy Tune – 1939

Mario Andretti – 1940

Brian Jones – 1942

Bernadette Peters – 1948

Gilbert Gottfried – 1955

Robert Sean Leonard – 1969

Eric Lindros – 1973

February 29 (Leap Year)

Jimmy Dorsey – 1904

Dinah Shore – 1916

Jack Lousma – 1936

Gretchen Christopher – 1940

Sharon Dahlonega Bush – 1952

Tony Robbins – 1960

Antonio Sabato Jr. – 1972

Jeff Atkins – 1976