Serial Experiment Lain

Serial Experiments Lain anime draws influence from philosophical subjects such as Reality, Identity and Communication. This Japanese animation series focused on Lain Iwakura an adolescent girl living in suburban Japan and her introduction to the Wired, a global communication network similar to the internet. Lain lives with her middle class family which consist of her inexpressive older sister Mika, her cold as ice mother and her computer obsessed father. The first ripple on the pond of Lain’s lonely life appears when she learns that girls from her school have received an e-mail from Chisa Yomoda, a schoolmate who committed suicide. When Lain receives the message at home, Chisa tell her (in real time) that she is not dead, but has just abandoned the flesh and has found God in the Wired. From then on, Lain is bound to a quest that will take her ever deeper into both the network and her own thoughts.

Top 5 Favorite Places of Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian, the most talked about American celebutante/socialite of 2008 is out and about! She posted her “Favorite Ways to Spend a Day” on her MySpace page. Here is a list of her “Top 5” places to go. Who knows… maybe you’ll see Kim Kardashian there!

1. Ed’s Coffee Shop - 460 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048

Ed’s Coffee Shop is awesome! It has a 1960’s diner look and serves anything from egg salad to burgers and sandwiches. You can even get a slice of homemade pie or grilled cheese if that’s all you want! Everything is made fresh and served with outstanding service. It is a local favorite, even for the celebrities. This classic diner seats up to 45 people and takes cash only. The good news is that the food is amazing and cheap! The average price for one person ranges from $9-$15. No reservations are required. However, they are only open for breakfast and lunch (Mon-Fri 7 a.m.–3 p.m. and Sat 7 a.m.-1 p.m.), so get there quick!

2. Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt - 9409 Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Pinkberry is a franchise that serves an amazing frozen dessert. Available in Original, Green Tea and Coffee, this frozen yogurt type dessert is a must have. Pinkberry has been getting great publicity and in-store traffic since the opening of their first store in 2005. They are a few exclusive locations in New York, but most of the stores are dispersed throughout Southern California. There are numerous toppings to choose from, but the most common tend to be the fresh fruit, almonds and coconut.

3. Beverly Hills Nail Design – 423 N Bedford Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

This nail salon is located on Bedford Dr in the heart of Beverly Hills. They provide massages, manicures and pedicures at an affordable price. Whether you’re out shopping or need you nails done bad, you should definitely drop by for a worthwhile manicure. You can even catch some of Hollywood’s most popular celebrities in there on a regular basis.

4. Four Seasons Westlake – 2 Dole Dr, Westlake Village, CA 91362

Four Seasons Hotels, Inc. is a five-star luxury hotel chain. The Four Seasons Westlake is a perfect escape from the big city of Los Angeles. From spa treatments, yoga, swimming and dinning, The Four Seasons is one of the best in the business. You can even plan an event of wedding.

5. Pacific Coast Highway – Malibu, CA 90265

The Pacific Coast Highway runs along the Pacific Ocean through the city of Malibu. Zuma Beach and Surfrider Beach are among Malibu’s main tourists attraction. Other attractions include the California State Parks, the Malibu Pier, Malibu Civic Center and the numerous restaurants. This part of Malibu is also the home to many of Hollywood’s biggest celebrities.

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Biography of Shakira

Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll was born in Barranquilla, Columbia on 2nd February, 1977. In Arabic, Shakira means “thankful”.
Her father was an American of Lebanese Italian descent and her mother was Colombian of Spanish-Italian descent.
Even though she speaks her native language, Spanish, she is also fluent in English, Portuguese, Italian and Arabic.
When Shakira was four years old, she wrote her first poem and since then never looked back.
After her brother was killed in a tragic motorcycle accident, she wrote her first song, ‘Tus gafas oscuras’ (Your dark glasses). She got this inspiration from her father who used to hide his grief over his son’s death by wearing dark glasses. She was eight years old at that time. She also started to learn belly dancing at that time.

When Shakira was 14 years old, she made her first studio album. One thousand copies were sold off the album and she went back to the studio for a second attempt. Even though the second album got better reviews, it didn’t do much to her career.
After Shakira graduated from high school, she made her third studio album, Pies Descalzos. This album gave her tremendous recognition and fame in Latin America. Over 5 million copies were sold off this album. After releasing two more albums, she became an international icon.

Her hit single with Wyclef Jean ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ was the most successful song in the year 2006.
In the year 2001, she began recording her fourth cross-over English album, Laundry Service, which sold over 13 million copies all over the world.
Needless to say, Shakira became a sensation ever since.

In the year 2005, the Oral Fixation was announced releasing Volumes 1 and 2. These albums were a stupendous success. She has won 2 Grammy Awards, 8 Latin Grammy Awards, 15 Billboard Music Awards, 3 MTV Music Awards, People’s Choice Award and has also received a Golden Globe nomination.

In the year 2006, she was named #20 in FHM’s “100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006”.
In the year 2000, she started dating Argentinean President’s son, Antonio De La Rua. They got engaged in 2001 and have made plans to marry in the near future.

Shakira has contributed a lot to charitable causes. According to reports, Shakira donates about $55,000 annually to charity.

Shakira is one of the 12 Highest Earning Hotties according to WallStreet Fighter.
Shakira is also voted #38 in the AskMen.com’s Top 99 Women 2008 Edition.
According to BMI, Shakira is the highest selling Columbian artist of all times having sold more than 50 million albums globally.
As the first Columbian to receive such an honor, Shakira will be awarded with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Juliet Monkish is a celeb fan who loves getting all the dirt on female celebrities. For more information on the Shakira biography and other Celebrity females, visit Chickipedia.

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Terminator Salvation - The End Begins

Terminator Salvation

Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

Starring: Anton Yelchin, Bryce Dallas Howard, Christian Bale Common, Helena Bonham Carter, Jadagrace, Moon Bloodgood, Sam Worthington
Directed By: McG
Written By: John Brancato, Michael Ferris
Produced By: Derek Anderson, Jeffrey Silver, Moritz Borman, Victor Kubicek
In Theaters: 2009-05-22
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-fi, Thriller

In the highly anticipated new installment of "The Terminator" film franchise, set in post-apocalyptic 2018, Christian Bale stars as John Connor, the man fated to lead the human resistance against Skynet and its army of Terminators. But the future Connor was raised to believe in is altered in part by the appearance of Marcus Wright (Sam Worthington), a stranger whose last memory is of being on death row.Connor must decide whether Marcus has been sent from the future, or rescued from the past. As Skynet prepares its final onslaught, Connor and Marcus both embark on an odyssey that takes them into the heart of Skynet's operations, where they uncover the terrible secret behind the possible annihilation of mankind.

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Samurai Deeper Kyo

This anime told the story in the 1600’s, the battle of Seikigahara is fought between the Western Army and the Ieasu Tokugawa’s Eastern Army. During the battle, two samurai face off, one known as Kyoshiro and the other known as Demon Eyes Kyo (which means killer of a thousand men). As the battle rages on, an unexpected falling star crashes into the ground overwhelming both samurai.

Years later in this Japanese animation, Kyoshiro, performs as a medicine man, roams the land with a past he can not recall. Soon, he realizes that he is not alone for his enemy’s soul, Demon Eyes Kyo, is now within him. When Kyoshiro encounters the bounty hunter Yuya Shiina, an unexpected turn of events occur causing the sweet Kyoshiro to retreat having the soul of Demon Eyes Kyo take over the body of Kyoshiro. The world will soon discover why Kyo is called a demon. This is another great sword fighting Japanese animation.

Jing : King Of Bandits

There is no priceless bauble or exquisite jewel safe from the leering eyes and stealthy hands of Jing, The King Of Bandits. With a heart of gold and a wisecracking, girl-crazy albatross sidekick, Jing steals his way through one exciting adventure after another. The unique thing in this anime is his bird sidekick named Kir. Jing use Kir as his weapon. This Japan animation told a tale about treasure hunter named Jing. Several of his adventures are the journey to the Capital of Thieves, The Ghost Ship of Blue Hawaii and The Adonis Capital of Time.

Ichigo 100 %

Ichigo 100 % anime (Japanese animation) follows the story of Junpei Manaka and his numerous love interest from the third year of his middle school to the end of his high school years. Junpei Manaka is a nice guy who gets caught up in many embarrassing but endearing romantic situations. His gentleness and kindness as well as his selflessness at times, is what attract girls to him. His dream is to make films as a director. While not academically gifted, he has great talent with cinematography that gradually develops as the story progresses.

One of Manaka’s friends from middle school who is the star player of the soccer team. His athletic abilities and good looks make him a magnet to girls. Because of his perceived experience with girls, Manaka goes to him for advice on his girl problems early in the manga (Japanese comic).