View Skyline at NYC's Newest Park 'HIGH LINE'!

New York City's skyline holds one of the greatest scenic gratifications to the human eye. The elite have been enjoying views of the city at high altitudes via penthouses, rooftop dining etc, and now everyone can enjoy the luxury of being closer to the skyscrapers at 'The High Line'. High Line is a park located on Manhattan's West Side. It runs from Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District to 34th Street, between 10th & 11th Avenues. Section 1 of the High Line, which opened to the public on June 9, 2009, runs from Gansevoort Street to 20th Street. Initially High Line was built during the 1930's for freight trains in order to conduct the transporting goods without congesting the streets of Manhattan. However it hasn't been used for actual transporting since 1980. With the help of non-profit agencies the park was built, and what a park it is! Being at High Line park was a breath of fresh air. The park is 30-feet in the air, and one can see a vague view of the Statue of Liberty. The park's contemporary design is phenomenal, making other parks in the city appear archaic. The benches are sleek and comfortable, and the landscape possesses a wild life look, as opposed to perfect looking grass containing an abundance of chemicals one would notice at golf courses and such. Instead of hot dog vendors many other parks have High Line occupies gourmet cupcakes and coffee vendors. In addition seating is available for eating and drinking, however alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the park. Near 14th st at High Line, amphitheater seating is available for a view of the cites traffic through an enormous glass placing the observer right above the action. If you keep walking down the strip you will run into a outdoor/indoor art display. High Line resembles a boardwalk like atmosphere with a chic city edge. The new park for now is a New York City hidden treasure, so enjoy the High Line while its not too High on the list of attractions for the NYC tourists we all adore!

Kayne Gives Overexposed Knowles Acclaim at VMA's

By now we have all heard about Kanye West and Taylor Swift episode at the VMA's. West stole her moment at the VMA's, by taking the mic during Taylors acceptance speech and saying Beyonce should have won best music video. Kanye is known for shouting idiotic phrases on live television. After Hurricane Katrina dissipated in 2005, Kanye,on a quest to raise money to help the disaster told America, that "George Bush doesn't care about black people". He earned himself weeks of bad PR for that comment and, now 5 years later he has done it again. West embarrassed himself by trying to give a shallow praise to the over exposed Beyonce Knowles. The public was not awakened by Kanye's actions but rather appalled by his behavior. His outburst are redundant and any shock factor he yearns for is no longer exist.
Taylor Swift received an apology from Kanye after the incident happened, but it did not make the situation disappear. Mr. West appeared on Jay Leno Show expressing his apologies to the public. Many feel his behavior is due to the recent death of his mother. Which may be a cop-out however does not excuse his outlandish shenanigans. Although his talents seem endless in hip hop, he is no pro at public speaking. When on Jay Leno Show he had a hard time expressing himself, and seems to be at a lack of words when asked about his mother. A man with a vast gift to play on words in his music had a difficult time articulating an apology in plain English. Kanye gave us a plethora of amazing albums such as 'College Dropout' and 'Late Registration" but maybe he should take a break from music, by going back to college and majoring in proper "VMA Etiquette".

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ViViaN gIrLs...Another Bad Creation!

Vivian Girls are a fairly new underground band with a a lackadaisical sound, and a retro tone. The girls have adopted Brooklyn as there hometown. To simply state the Vivian Girls are Emo, and Hipster like would be an understatement. However redundant as the terms are, the Vivian Girls are exactly that. How many independent, edgy, underground bands desperately trying to avoid selling out can we endure.
All girl bands normally have a difficult time being taking seriously. To receive credibility as a female music artist without the essence of a sex symbol is rare. Hence why Beyonce accrues more media exposure than Jenifer Hudson, not considering Hudson is vocally more talented than Knowles. But why are all girls bands not taking seriously? First, when naming a group almost anything goes, but when girls put the word 'Girls' at the end of their band name it takes away originality. Its obvious they are girls it's not necessary to say it in the groups name. Secondly, in every photo opportunity the girls appearances are unpleasant. Aside from marketing criticisms there music sounds miserable. You cannot understand their lyrics and the instruments drown out any lyrics you would have heard if someone preformed a sound check. The Donnas who are a more well known all girl band, have a bigger budget, but can actually play instruments. Vivian Girls are a mediocre band, with a lot of underground publicity. However longevity is not something I see in their future. All girl bands have a stigma for being weak and not talented, the Vivian Girls have their work cut out for them.

Stop! Instead of Buying a dog, ADOPT!

Man's best friend; a dog. We all adore dogs, even people who pretend to hate dogs or may even be terrified of them ultimately have a soft spot for the lovable canines. We yearn for the companionship from a judgment free object of affection.
When in the market for a new dog, its common to long for a purebred. Although they are beautiful they are also overpriced, in addition they are breed for economic purposes. When the canine breeders cant sell the animals the dogs are desuetude.
When dog shopping I suggest adoption, rather than supporting the dog breeding industry. Stray From the Heart is an agency which facilitates adoptions that is non-profit. The agency prides itself on giving stray dogs happy and healthy homes. The dogs are strays and in many cases coming from abused settings. However beware stray dogs tend to be aggressive when first adopted or fostered by a new or potential owner. They are not perfect looking dogs that one would buy at a puppy mill, but once they become accustomed to their new environment the adoption will be well worth it. An extreme amount of dogs do not have good homes, so when in the market for a new canine before buying consider adopting.