tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304140662024-03-13T13:00:44.762-07:00It's Your WeekendReno Gazette-Journal blogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04044931253431053368noreply@blogger.comBlogger244125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414066.post-4201968084936383422007-08-09T08:54:00.000-07:002007-08-09T15:58:12.513-07:00"When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro."HSTI'm leaving for Atlanta, Georgia tomorrow bright and early. I've had the best time here at the Gazette and I'll miss everything and everyone. But it's time to move on.My lush and sometimes ludicrous blog has been anything but normal, trying to pop ahead of the major blogs thrown to the side like a runt left hungry for attention.But I shouldn't say that, because I was hovering just below Alexis Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11113356785235620710noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414066.post-5679042275975659342007-08-08T11:50:00.000-07:002007-08-09T13:54:41.697-07:00Awesome Music Video Wednesday...last one!So here is the last Awesome Music Video Wednesday...EVER! At least until I get my blog set up independently. Thursday's my last day-you know your going to miss me. Just type in my name in Google in a few weeks, you'll find me again.I leave you with one of my favorite musicians. Here we have London born Sri Lankan rapper M.I.A. (Maya Arulpragasam) as she dips in her South Asian roots in her new Alexis Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11113356785235620710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414066.post-12652859962638716622007-08-07T10:48:00.000-07:002007-08-07T10:55:35.060-07:00Hot August Nights galleryHey Guys, head over to my last gallery at the RGJ to see pictures of people hanging out at the Hot August Nights Kick-off Party at the Peppermill on Monday.Enjoy!And for some classic Its Your Weekend, read my article about Hot Rod Bad Girl Aquanetta at last year's Hot August Nights.Alexis Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11113356785235620710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414066.post-22003646460223089322007-08-06T10:45:00.000-07:002007-08-06T15:07:05.989-07:00Famous faces without the famePlanethiltron.com is doing what every body wants to see: popular celebrity faces and meshed with tacky 80s suburbanites, senior citizens, and all around oddities of the planet earth...which they kind of are already. Photoshop+celebrities=hours of crackpot hilarity.Here we have Mrs. Ashley Simpson snapping a photo for her portfolio.My favorites, however, are the Paris Hilton compilation featuring Alexis Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11113356785235620710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414066.post-43862507363077149882007-08-03T14:00:00.000-07:002007-08-06T09:05:16.318-07:00Morphing USAHere's something fun to distract you from your responsibilities at work. Morphthing is a website dedicated to morphing different pictures together. Take Adolf Hitler and Al Pacino and you get Al Hitler, that loud little angry landlord on the upper east side that has people issues. The Dali Llama and Carrie Underwood make The Carrie Llama, the wise country singer who strives to top the pop charts Alexis Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11113356785235620710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414066.post-240379440066067342007-08-02T15:02:00.001-07:002007-08-02T15:19:22.443-07:00Reno Tahoe Open fans I ventured what felt like a million miles to the beautiful Montreux golf course for the Reno Tahoe Open today to take pictures of the fans. It was a busy day on the course, even at 9:00 am, and folks were all smiles to get their picture taken. Out of 27 groups of people I talked to, only one one said no. So it doesn't matter where you are-talking with drunks at a bar or on a warm weekday at Alexis Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11113356785235620710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414066.post-30280842709177814962007-08-01T16:38:00.001-07:002007-08-03T08:33:11.444-07:00Awesome Music Video ThursdayI got my nails done last night at Lucky Nails on Plumb Lane. I wanted to get something different, something funky! I wanted something like this ad for Dime Piece but it turned into half neon green and half neon blue. Still funky but a little ghetto fabulous as well.I love them anyways, and as I found myself staring at the fluorescent colors on my acrylic nails I thought, diamonds would make me Alexis Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11113356785235620710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414066.post-16529046510899112582007-07-31T09:18:00.000-07:002007-08-01T10:02:26.570-07:00Remember Black Bart Simpson??Like so many classic cartoon characters throughout the years, The Simpsons created a world wide Mega fan base and popularity. And with the fan base and popularity comes the bootlegging.Back in the early 90s, you couldn't go to a weekend swap meet without finding bootleg cartoon characters sprawled on an XXXL t-shirts. Most of the dressed in urban attire and colored in to be turned into a minorityAlexis Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11113356785235620710noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414066.post-42037636840837865822007-07-30T08:32:00.000-07:002007-07-31T13:24:05.151-07:00Kids run, swim, pedal at triathalonWith the aim of introducing outdoor sports to youngsters younger than 12, several families gathered early Saturday morning at the Sparks Marina for the Third Annual Sparks Paddle, Pedal, Patter Kids Triathlon.The triathlon included swimming, biking and running and, for the first time, kayaking."It's being physically active in a noncompetitive setting," said Kathleen Bloom, recreation supervisor Alexis Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11113356785235620710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414066.post-30088390933731425642007-07-27T16:38:00.000-07:002007-07-27T20:32:20.927-07:00Slasher recreates 80s thrash metal, will probably f*&@!?$ kill you Sh*t + thrash = slash. That equation equals one of Reno's most famous and infamous bands, Slasher."Slash metal, nothing technical just simple 80s thrash riffs, silly a$$ song writing and mostly sh*t," says lead vocalist and guitarist Death Steve about the band, his pride and joy. Dressed in black, 80s metal shirts, endless vulgarities, and METAL METAL METAL, this is Slasher and their reign ofAlexis Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11113356785235620710noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414066.post-35269874028347115962007-07-27T15:38:00.000-07:002007-07-27T16:35:07.410-07:00The Simpsons Greatest guest voicesBullz-eye.com has contributed to the endless bunch of Simpson lists that have taken over the Internet.Bullz-eye has created The Simpsons (87) Greatest guest voices about the most from the good years for their website, reminiscingmemorable guest voices featuring Albert Brooks, Glenn Close, Michael Jackson, Phil Hartman,George Harrison, Anne Bancroft, Tito Puente and many many more.Here is part ofAlexis Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11113356785235620710noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414066.post-37501074756208421492007-07-25T14:49:00.000-07:002007-07-26T09:07:51.135-07:00Awesome Music Video WednesdayI would just like to announce my upcoming big move to Atlanta,Georgia in two weeks. I'm packing my bags and heading south with my boyfriend to greener pasture and leaving behind my home state of Nevada. Come on, I've been here for almost 23 years and the time has DEFINITELY come.Please, no, don't cry for me readers, you'll find me again. Although I'll be leaving my beloved blog behind I plan on Alexis Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11113356785235620710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414066.post-24479929863479278692007-07-24T11:30:00.000-07:002007-07-27T13:50:01.466-07:00It's a House of CosbysI've debated for months. I've fought with myself whether those who haven't heard of this fantastic creation, should.I finally have decided...more people in this world need to know about The House of Cosbys.Before Vh1's Acceptable .TV, a 30 minute comedic show featuring five three minute mini-shows, there was Channel 101. Channel 101 is a website where, similar to Acceptable.TV, folks can submit Alexis Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11113356785235620710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414066.post-67366424848469904412007-07-23T14:54:00.000-07:002007-07-23T16:28:26.677-07:00From Cromulant to Craptacular: The Top 12 Simpsons-Created WordsCracked.com is known for their offbeat and hilarious lists for every aspect of pop culture.With the upcoming release of The Simpsons Movie comes the enormous hype that has been unleashed worldwide: the numerous 7-11 makeovers to Kwik-E-Marts, BurgerKing's new Simpsonizeme website that uploads your photo and turns you into a Simpson-esque character, Mr. Burns taking over the blog of David NeelemanAlexis Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11113356785235620710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414066.post-32951783814452165302007-07-23T10:43:00.000-07:002007-07-23T11:01:25.910-07:00Harry Potter Party at BordersIf you haven't seen it already, venture over to my Harry Potter Party gallery at Borders on Friday night.I arrived around 11pm and found myself lost in a sea of Potter people, many dressed up as wizards, witches and students of Hogwarts.Many fans also wore stickers that based on whether they believed the character of Snape would be loyal or betray. What do you think will happen??I felt a bit out Alexis Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11113356785235620710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414066.post-86667700430642204872007-07-23T10:28:00.000-07:002007-07-23T10:40:18.962-07:00Windy skies greet family kite eventWinds picked up just in time for the fourth annual Northwest Reno Kid's Kite Festival on Saturday afternoon.The festival began at Northgate Park near Robb Drive and featured an assortment of colored kites soaring around the park's sky.Event sponsors included the Sommerset Development and the local neighborhood advisory board."It's great because kids get to get outside and enjoy themselves," said Alexis Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11113356785235620710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414066.post-18269181321530653982007-07-20T11:48:00.000-07:002007-07-20T15:36:04.148-07:00Philippine prisoners reenact "Thriller"Yeah, you read the headline right. I don't know whether to kiss the feet of those at Best Week Ever or Youtube for providing our lives with endless absurd entertainment but bless them both. Because my head is about to explode from all the work I'm doing this week I haven't been posting much-sorry Awesome music video Wednesdays. Therefore I'm reduced to post ridiculous viral videos that crack me Alexis Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11113356785235620710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414066.post-88789224774887826282007-07-18T11:48:00.000-07:002007-07-23T11:03:04.875-07:00Buster's school of magic tricksHey guys I really apologize for the slow week but it's not slow for me!! I have tons to do but will still post wonderful and delicious entertainment just for you. It just might be cramped all together tomorrow. For now, enjoy this video from Funny or Die- Just in time for Harry Potter. Without a School voucher aspiring wizards can't go to Hogwarts, instead they are sent Buster's school of magic Alexis Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11113356785235620710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414066.post-32036850536829133662007-07-16T09:06:00.000-07:002007-07-16T09:17:21.968-07:00Reno celebrates 40th Basque festivalThe bright colors of red and green splashed the grounds of Wingfield Park near the Truckee River on Saturday to celebrate the 40th annual Reno Basque Festival.The colors were worn by patrons and the Zazpiak Bat Basque Club members to show off the proud Basque culture that flows through Reno.The festival began with the pledge of allegiance recited by Jim Ithlurralde, the Basque Festival announcer Alexis Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11113356785235620710noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414066.post-11900379824008684762007-07-13T10:59:00.000-07:002007-07-13T16:53:00.128-07:00Plenty of shows this weekend!This weekend there's a lot going on, so plan on doing something suckas!Tonight, July 13, at the Truckee Regional Amphitheater is the 80s British SKA band The English Beat and Reno's own Keyser Soze for an all ages concert. Gates open at 6pm.A huge Reggae show to save the River School will take place on Saturday at the river school om 7777 White Fir Street in West Reno. The show features Zion Alexis Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11113356785235620710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414066.post-56894907790213699732007-07-11T13:38:00.000-07:002007-07-11T16:40:22.920-07:00TWO, TWO, TWO Awesome Music Video Wednesdays in oneThe Vino Italian Restarunt and Lounge is a wild and ravenous hot spot at 2 am. Dozens of sweaty and inebriated bodies rub together under a manic strobe light to New Wave and other 80s songs. Often when I'm there I do wonder how much more general 80s songs I can take. I love the 80s, but who can really groove to "I Love Rock and Roll" and "Pour some sugar on me" five times during the night?? I Alexis Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11113356785235620710noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414066.post-32095011956242108032007-07-10T16:28:00.000-07:002007-07-11T09:22:37.273-07:00People of Keizer, OR : Gettcha mind outta the gutter!The City of Keizer, Oregon has a few things on their dirty little minds. A group of cement posts were installed around the city and a bunch of residents have complained that the posts look a bit phallic.Are you kidding me? Maybe it's the summer heat making everyone hot but WOAH, cool out people!By Melica Johnson and KATU Web StaffAlexis Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11113356785235620710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414066.post-76979541653717388332007-07-10T09:15:00.000-07:002007-07-10T10:39:15.191-07:00Who's your favorite Simpsons Character?How can anyone not like The Simpsons? I've loved and dedicated my Sunday nights for 18 years to the show, even catching them before commericals on the Tracey Ullman show when I was five.With all the hundreds of characters ever to appear on The Simpsons, how can you pick ONE favorite character??Over at RedEye, they've come up with "Best Simpsons Character" tournament. Although not EVERY character Alexis Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11113356785235620710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414066.post-67427102452480080972007-07-09T12:41:00.000-07:002007-07-09T12:58:55.603-07:00Thank you readers!!!Hey guys, I had no idea so many of you actually read my little blog!!!Now that it's just me writing about whatever and random nonsense, I thought for sure I wasn't getting many readers, but I'm number four on the blog list with 1,391 for July 2-July 8!! Thanks guys!!!Of course Mostly Dogs, Dining Defined and Film rant are in front of me but it's pretty hard to top animals, food and movies-plus Alexis Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11113356785235620710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414066.post-30371971500280232662007-07-09T11:42:00.000-07:002007-07-09T11:49:10.898-07:00Walk It Out, FosseThanks to the Best Week Ever blog for the idea, here's a hot little mash up of The Unk's "Walk It Out" to Tony award winning dancer and actress Gwen Verdon dancing Fosse style in the mid 60s. The best of both worlds, this little you tube gem is not the only "walk it out" mash up, but definitely the best.Work it girls!Alexis Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11113356785235620710noreply@blogger.com1