Students across the pond violently protested after Parliament passed legislature that would result in tripling tuition. They flooded the streets and threw stones at the Queen. Seeing the clips put a smile of my face. Not because I dislike the Queen, but I enjoyed watching students expressing their frustrations. It also saddened me a little bit as an American student. My tuition has gone up every year, (and for the last 15 years at DePaul) and we sit back and do nothing. I can't imagine any right minded (but not right wing) throwing rocks at Obama. Of course, it isn't completely Obama's fault that college tuition is so high, and he did pass legislation that makes paying off student loans easier, but what college students did for him in Iowa should not be forgotten and he could do more things to combat prices for books.

I've been listening to The Smith Westerns' Weekend a lot lately. I'm not sure how I feel about them. Watching the video on pitchfork, with the band hanging out at the HIP and bunny hutch, brings up mixed emotions. There is some nostalgia, but at the same time I want to bunch the guitarist, who goes to DePaul in the face. There are a few reasons for this. One he, and the rest of the band, went to Northside prep, which isn't that bad (except when umpires are stupid and confuse Northtown with Northside, but i digress) but now is at DePaul and is famous and touring around the world. Also, he just has one of those faces that I really want to punch. I feel like I've seen him before. We are the same age, and if he went to Northside and goes to the HIP and the bunny hutch he could have gone to St. Eds, which could easily merit a punch in the face.
He also looks like the actor, Jesse Einsberg who played the Facebook creator in the Social Network. I just saw this really annoying interview with him by Time, about pop culture, and he talked about he doesn't own a t.v. or go see movies. He also said he just discovered baseball. WTF? I wanted to punch him in the face after that comment. I thought he was okay in Zombieland and Adventureland, but I was shocked to see he got a golden globe nomination for the Social Network. I know Fincher directed it, but how good can a movie about Facebook be, honestly?

Oh and Mr. Nolan finally getting his dues for the Dark Knight. I really enjoyed Inception, but it is a make up nomination for the snubbed Dark Knight. Also, it didn't feel like an Golden Globe/ Oscar winner. I think Black Swan or the King's Speech will win, even though I haven't seen both yet. The Fighter looks good only for Bale, but Mark Wahlberg as best actor? I can't take him seriously after the SNL Mark Wahlberg talks to goats skit. I liked him in the Other guys, but he always seems too melodramatic. It will probably go to Franco. The best musical or comedy category is sad. Red?! The Tourist?! Burlesque?! Alice in Wonderland?! They all looked horrible.

I just watched the trailer for The King's Speech. WOW! That is a Golden Globe/Oscar winner. I could see Firth/Rush/Carter winning all three. For Best Television Drama, once again Friday night Lights was left out. Breaking Bad's normal spot was taken by The Walking Dead, which I'm okay with. But, the lame Good Wife   should not be in there. Either should Hugh Laurie. Kyle Chandler deserves to be nominated.

The Sox  signed Jesse Crain, in a move that really helps the bullpen. Lee signs with the Phillies. That clears a potential path for the Sox to the World series, but the rotation of Hallady, Lee, Oswalt and Hamels may be one of the best in recent history. but if one of them struggles (Hamels?) and another gets hurt (Oswalt?) the Phillies could have trouble. They will miss Werth more than they think and will have to start moving players (Blanton, Rollins, Ilbanez?) to clear salary space for Lee's contract. It is looking to be one of the most exciting seasons, since the Sox one in '05, and were looking to repeat. I hate to say it, but I would like the Cubs to compete, for Santo's sake.