Thursday, April 24 2008
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-ROFLCOPTERWednesday, April 16 2008
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Posted at 10:08 PM by Brandon
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Posted at 9:53 PM by Brandon
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| Recently, I was interviewed by Jared in the "Ask A Student" column in WJU's newspaper, the Cardinal Connection. Jared came up with the idea of the Ask A Student column, and it has helped the average student feel more "connected" to the school's paper. He also does a terrific job of making my unintelligible responses seem coherent and serious. And if you know me, that's saying a lot because it's usually hard to force a serious opinion out of me. So here's the full article: Ask A Student: Interview with Brandon Kaufman by Jared Gulley Here it is! The last Ask A Student column of the Cardinal Connection 07-08 school year! It's been a good time, a good run. I've had fun. I hope to see you again next year. I did this final interview with Brandon Kaufman a junior Psychology major. Brandon and I met in French class this semester and we became friends. He's a good guy. He host his own blog "breadcrumbint.com" where he sells t-shirts and comments on his world, and the world at large I suppose. He's a major hockey fan and a smart guy. I think you'll enjoy his responses to my questions. Cardinal Connection - What defines power in your opinion, and in the opinion of society what is power? What makes change happen? What can make change happen? Brandon - It's sad but by today's (standards) influence and power comes with money. Cardinal Connection - That's what everybody says. That's what I thought! So, power, influence, mon. . . do we have any power as a democratic society given the right to vote and decide who becomes President of the United States? Do the choices that a president makes have any effect on our lives? Should people actually care? Brandon - I think some of the things presidents do can affect the little guy, but really, to be honest, no matter how (many) people vote it's not going to change anything. Cardinal Connection - The worst example of the flawed election process was the 2000 Presidential election where Al Gore got the popular vote by 48.38% to Bush's 47.87%, meaning that over 500,00 people's votes meant nothing, not to mention the conspiracy that loomed over projected winner results in Florida Cardinal Connection - Changing gears a bit, what qualities, do you think, women find most attractive in a man? Is it the ever-present sense of humor? Or is that really just the party line? In actuality do women go for the stereotyped jerk? Brandon - Well, I've been in a relationship for almost five years, so I'd have to say "no" (laughs), cause I don't fit that stereotype. Let's just say that all women are not like that. Sense of humor is important. Different people mix well with different people. Cardinal Connection - Different strokes for different folks! Brandon - Exactly (laughs). Cardinal Connection - I think it's what you place your importance on too. Whether you place importance on friendship. . . sex. . . Brandon - What your values are. Cardinal Connection - Do you think popular culture influences people in their pursuit of the ideal mate? Brandon - Definitely Cardinal Connection - What inspires hope? What are the necessary ingredients for hope? Brandon - You always think it's going to better, there' going to be more. There's something beyond. Cardinal Connection - Do you think prostitution should be legal? Brandon - No Cardinal Connection - Do you think marijuana should be legalized? Brandon - I think even if you legalize for medicinal purposes (dealers) would still be selling on the streets because some people wouldn't be able to afford it (the legal way). Cardinal Connection - The Girls Gone Wild videos? Do they still make those? Brandon - I think so, like, if I fall asleep with my TV on I'll wake up at 5 in the morning and there'll be a commercial on, so I'm guessing they still do Cardinal Connection - What do you think of the girls that do Girls Gone Wild videos? Brandon - I'd kind of like to hope that there are girls in the world that have better things to do when they turn eighteen (than take their tops off for TV). Cardinal Connection - That's a good point. Is American still the greatest nation on earth? Brandon - See I've never viewed it as "We're America! We're number 1!" Cardinal Connection - I agree Brandon - As far as the economy and the American dollar, I think we're a lot closer to second place than a lot of people think we are. Cardinal Connection - Yeah, I think the Euro is worth almost twice as much as the American dollar right now. Brandon - As far as taking care of your own population other countries are better at doing that. Cardinal Connection - I think, maybe, we're one of the first generations where generally people, even conservatives, feel that way. It seems unless you're a hard core conservative, you kind of doubt American anymore. Cardinal Connection - Okay, to end let's lighten things up. What's your favorite movie? Brandon - Pulp Fiction, oh, no wait! You've got to put these two side by side: Pulp Fiction and Slap Shot! Cardinal Connection - Okay, anything else you'd like to say? Brandon - Go Pens! |
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Sunday, March 16 2008
Posted at 11:14 PM by JaredG
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| We Own the Night Cops, guns and drugs: I don't know much about these things, but I love to watch them on TV. The role of a cop is a perfect vehicle for action and as a platform for exploring the nuances and trifles of human drama in a more explosive context, specifically of men in society dealing with the thin lines between self-denial and hedonism, loyalty and betrayal, and what constitutes family? We Own the Night deals with these dynamics just like any good crime drama should, in a moody, violent, well-performed way with plenty of attention to detail, and the cool soundtrack. Brooklyn, 1988, "We Own the Night" is a slogan of the New York police department proclaiming that law and order is taking back the streets from the drug traffickers. Mark Wahlberg and Joaquin Phoenix star as brothers on opposite sides of the law. Joaquin Phoenix is Bobby Green, a successful nightclub manager. He's not quite a criminal but he's not concerned with upholding the law either. Bobby's brother Joe (Mark Wahlberg) is the law. Bobby and Joe come from a long line of the "blue blood" ties that bind; their father Albert (Robert Duvall) is also a cop. Bobby likes the life he's living. He likes his beautiful Puerto Rican girlfriend, Amada (Eva Mendes), and she loves him too. Bobby's an amoral character, but he's not an evil person. Things get out of control for Bobby when the cops crackdown on the club and the club's owner asks Bobby to join him in the drug trade. Just as Shakespeare's Prince Hal, Bobby must decide what side his true allegiance is on, and which side he will fight, betray and leave. Whether or not Bobby will leave his Falstaffian influences and like Prince Hal throw off "the base contagious clouds" makes for an exciting drama. I highly recommend We Own the Night. |
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Monday, March 10 2008
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Posted at 6:53 PM by Brandon
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| This Friday was the first night for the Toughman contest at Wesbanco Arena, and all you need to know is that Codey Taggart got punched. Join the Facebook group "Codey Taggart Gets Punched!". Watch the official video here: Codey Taggart Gets Punched! |
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