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Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Teeny Tiny Baby!
by Don Kainoa, HAWT San Francisco
Waddup folks.. hope everyone had a great weekend and was able to check out either the LA or SF Sneakbeats parties that we were a part of.. I attended the SF one and I thought it was dope! The HAWT crew was definitely reppin correct and we were even able to give out some of our new HAWT SF shirts; nice juan Roque!
This post has a different purpose though.. I wanted to introduce the HAWT familia to the newest addition of my own family, Alona!
She was born on October 24, 2008 at 11:19 am.. and as you can see, she is quite adorable! Both Mom and baby are doing well and we as a family are getting adjusted to the new addition. She mostly sleeps and poops alot, but her pediatrician tells us she is doing super. I am taking the month off from work to spend time with the little one and Mom.. and just to help around the house. While at home, I am hoping to help out more with the HAWT blog and to beef up the HAWT SF presence online.
Just wanted to share my good news with the rest of the HAWT fam.. have a good week everyone!
Don Kainoa
Waddup folks.. hope everyone had a great weekend and was able to check out either the LA or SF Sneakbeats parties that we were a part of.. I attended the SF one and I thought it was dope! The HAWT crew was definitely reppin correct and we were even able to give out some of our new HAWT SF shirts; nice juan Roque!
This post has a different purpose though.. I wanted to introduce the HAWT familia to the newest addition of my own family, Alona!
She was born on October 24, 2008 at 11:19 am.. and as you can see, she is quite adorable! Both Mom and baby are doing well and we as a family are getting adjusted to the new addition. She mostly sleeps and poops alot, but her pediatrician tells us she is doing super. I am taking the month off from work to spend time with the little one and Mom.. and just to help around the house. While at home, I am hoping to help out more with the HAWT blog and to beef up the HAWT SF presence online.
Just wanted to share my good news with the rest of the HAWT fam.. have a good week everyone!
Don Kainoa
Monday, November 10, 2008
Daily OM... and I don't mean OM Records
by Eddie Barajas, HAWT Los Angeles
We've all been there. Had those days, had those moments that just make you want to rip your hair out?
I've had those moments many times. What I find so funny is that on those days, I'll go on myspace and I'll find someone has posted the Daily OM entry. It's a website for the "Mind, Body, and Spirit". I don't typically read all the sections of the site, but find that the daily inspiration they offer really touch a nerve with what i got going on that day.
When life seems overwhelming, sometimes the best thing is to just stop, take a deeeep breath and center yourself.
Now go do some yoga... LOL. Just kidding, although I DO have to admit, I tried yoga a couple years ago, and loved it! I found it very therapeutic and really noticed that when in the middle of a yoga session, my mind REALLY is cleared of everything going on. That is something I never thought possible.
Anyway, the simple point of today's blog is to take the time to collect your thoughts and think of the bigger picture. As Ferris Beuller once said, "Life moves by pretty fast; if you don't stop to look around, you could miss it."
We've all been there. Had those days, had those moments that just make you want to rip your hair out?
I've had those moments many times. What I find so funny is that on those days, I'll go on myspace and I'll find someone has posted the Daily OM entry. It's a website for the "Mind, Body, and Spirit". I don't typically read all the sections of the site, but find that the daily inspiration they offer really touch a nerve with what i got going on that day.
When life seems overwhelming, sometimes the best thing is to just stop, take a deeeep breath and center yourself.
Now go do some yoga... LOL. Just kidding, although I DO have to admit, I tried yoga a couple years ago, and loved it! I found it very therapeutic and really noticed that when in the middle of a yoga session, my mind REALLY is cleared of everything going on. That is something I never thought possible.
Anyway, the simple point of today's blog is to take the time to collect your thoughts and think of the bigger picture. As Ferris Beuller once said, "Life moves by pretty fast; if you don't stop to look around, you could miss it."
Friday, November 7, 2008
SNEAK Beats Tonight in LA and SF Tomorrow!
Tonight in LA we celebrate DJ SNEAK's Birthday in style! Look at this reediculous line-up!
Then tomorrow night in San Francisco, we do the same! It's gonna be a nutty weekend!
Everyone have a great weekend! Be safe and have a blast!
For more details and info go to our website for full size flyers:
www.hawtmusic.com
Then tomorrow night in San Francisco, we do the same! It's gonna be a nutty weekend!
Everyone have a great weekend! Be safe and have a blast!
For more details and info go to our website for full size flyers:
www.hawtmusic.com
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
President Obama
WOW!
I don't know about you, but I am pretty darn excited today. Today represents so much to our country and to the world in ways that we cannot even fathom. Sure, we have a new president-elect, the first black president, and the first person who has ever inspired our country this way in our whole generation. But even moreso, today represents a crossroads for all of us, our country and the whole world. Our economy is changing drastically by the minute, the definition of capitalism is shifting, and people are taking notice that we deserve better and that we have potential to do ANYTHING we set our minds to. I hope you agree and help keep this momentum alive!
Now, nobody knows if Obama will be capable of doing every single thing he sets out to do, you can't please them all, ever, especially in politics. But, I really do like our chances, and I can honestly say that I have never been so excited to be an American. Seriously. Think about that, have you ever been? Is that cheesy to think about?
We all salute the flag from childhood on, but when are we ever filled with emotions, passion when we do so? Well, there is no reason we shouldn't. We live in the greatest country in the world, and I HOPE that our new direction will breed a new American feeling amongst us all.
When was the last time the USA had a political icon that the world was excited about? You can argue Reagan, maybe Clinton, but that's it. Our last 8 years have been pathetic, and I look forward to a bright future with someone at the helms that I for one am proud to have represent our country.
BACKWARDS THINKING and the deal with Prop 8
I am still in shock as many of you probably are, that Proposition 8 was passed making it illegal for gay & lesbian citizens to get married in California. I am shocked that more than half of our population would knowingly vote against something that has nothing to do with them. Is this world really that ignorant? Or do people really have a problem, something deep inside against this?
Either way, apparently the time is yet to come for gay and lesbian basic civil rights. It realy is mind-boggling that people can't accept other people for who they are.
I don't know about you, but I am pretty darn excited today. Today represents so much to our country and to the world in ways that we cannot even fathom. Sure, we have a new president-elect, the first black president, and the first person who has ever inspired our country this way in our whole generation. But even moreso, today represents a crossroads for all of us, our country and the whole world. Our economy is changing drastically by the minute, the definition of capitalism is shifting, and people are taking notice that we deserve better and that we have potential to do ANYTHING we set our minds to. I hope you agree and help keep this momentum alive!
Now, nobody knows if Obama will be capable of doing every single thing he sets out to do, you can't please them all, ever, especially in politics. But, I really do like our chances, and I can honestly say that I have never been so excited to be an American. Seriously. Think about that, have you ever been? Is that cheesy to think about?
We all salute the flag from childhood on, but when are we ever filled with emotions, passion when we do so? Well, there is no reason we shouldn't. We live in the greatest country in the world, and I HOPE that our new direction will breed a new American feeling amongst us all.
When was the last time the USA had a political icon that the world was excited about? You can argue Reagan, maybe Clinton, but that's it. Our last 8 years have been pathetic, and I look forward to a bright future with someone at the helms that I for one am proud to have represent our country.
BACKWARDS THINKING and the deal with Prop 8
I am still in shock as many of you probably are, that Proposition 8 was passed making it illegal for gay & lesbian citizens to get married in California. I am shocked that more than half of our population would knowingly vote against something that has nothing to do with them. Is this world really that ignorant? Or do people really have a problem, something deep inside against this?
Either way, apparently the time is yet to come for gay and lesbian basic civil rights. It realy is mind-boggling that people can't accept other people for who they are.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
High School...and You.
by Eddie Barajas, HAWT Los Angeles
With all the political talk swarming the interwebs as they say, I thought it'd be a good idea to just flip the script and have a more light-hearted moment.
Let's talk about the Music you were into in High School.
High school was an interesting social experiment where cliques were, amongst other things, based on the music that they listened to. While I, even then had a pretty broad appreciation for all kinds of music, but mostly found myself listening to alot of new wave or alternative music, as it was being labelled then. The Smiths, Depeche Mode,U2, Jane's Addiction, REM, The Cure, Psychedelic Furs, etc... you get the idea.
Thinking back, Depeche Mode offered those who like "new wave" a taste of electronica, before it was ever known as such. Funny how the music is there and then someone comes along and labels it for you (Fidget House anyone?).
But I also dug alot of ska/reggae as well. Falling under that alternative umbrella was the second wave or 2-Tone ska movement in the UK. I really loved The Specials, Madness, The Selector, amongst others. Traditional Jamaican Ska was and still remains one of my favorite kinds of music. In a weird sort of way, I look at it as an "Island" variant of house. If you're not familiar, I highly recommend you check out Hepcat. While technically considered a third wave ska band, they encapsulated the soulful mellow vibes of Traditional Jamaican Ska.
But enough about that,
What used to get YOU movin' in high school??
With all the political talk swarming the interwebs as they say, I thought it'd be a good idea to just flip the script and have a more light-hearted moment.
Let's talk about the Music you were into in High School.
High school was an interesting social experiment where cliques were, amongst other things, based on the music that they listened to. While I, even then had a pretty broad appreciation for all kinds of music, but mostly found myself listening to alot of new wave or alternative music, as it was being labelled then. The Smiths, Depeche Mode,U2, Jane's Addiction, REM, The Cure, Psychedelic Furs, etc... you get the idea.
Thinking back, Depeche Mode offered those who like "new wave" a taste of electronica, before it was ever known as such. Funny how the music is there and then someone comes along and labels it for you (Fidget House anyone?).
But I also dug alot of ska/reggae as well. Falling under that alternative umbrella was the second wave or 2-Tone ska movement in the UK. I really loved The Specials, Madness, The Selector, amongst others. Traditional Jamaican Ska was and still remains one of my favorite kinds of music. In a weird sort of way, I look at it as an "Island" variant of house. If you're not familiar, I highly recommend you check out Hepcat. While technically considered a third wave ska band, they encapsulated the soulful mellow vibes of Traditional Jamaican Ska.
But enough about that,
What used to get YOU movin' in high school??
Monday, November 3, 2008
VOTE Tomorrow Everyone!
After 8 years of waiting, and over a year of presidential campaigning, the United States are ready for a big day tomorrow.
Tuesday November 4th, 2008, marks a crucial day in our nation, and in the world. The choice is up to you, but whomever and whatever you decide to vote for, just make sure to VOTE!
The presidential nominees are just one piece of tomorrow's ballot, so make sure to do some research and vote for what you believe in. It is the year 2008 and we should no longer regress to backwards thinking. I hope that Americans are ready for some much needed progress.
Tuesday November 4th, 2008, marks a crucial day in our nation, and in the world. The choice is up to you, but whomever and whatever you decide to vote for, just make sure to VOTE!
The presidential nominees are just one piece of tomorrow's ballot, so make sure to do some research and vote for what you believe in. It is the year 2008 and we should no longer regress to backwards thinking. I hope that Americans are ready for some much needed progress.
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