Google Wave Explained Via Pulp Fiction

Posted by English | Posted on 28-02-2010

Excited for Google Wave? You should be. If you consider yourself someone who keeps up with tech in any way shape or form, there’s no way you’ve managed to make it the past few months without catching wind of the buzz regarding Google Wave. This ingenious viral marketing video exemplifies Google Wave’s ability to seamlessly stitch together conversation threads, images, text, video, in a way that would make even Tarantino proud.

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Chromeo: Night By Night – Video

Posted by English | Posted on 27-02-2010

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It looks as if Chromeo is holding auditions for serious lady dancers in this video for “Night by Night.” But the question is, Auditions for what? Perhaps they are auditions for this very same video, and if so, this is a pretty clever ruse, Chromeo. But why does Dave 1 get to have all of the fun while P-Thugg mans the synths?  I’m Just saying.

FX Orders Second Season of ARCHER “The Funniest Animated Series On TV”

Posted by English | Posted on 26-02-2010

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FX has ordered a second season of “Archer,” the animated spy series that kicks the teeth in of almost any other sitcom on television. Good news: the second season will have 13 episodes, up from this season’s 10. Bad news: we gotta wait until 2011 for the new season to start. From the press release, via TV by the Numbers.

Allow me to take a step back for the bigger picture here. When writing about various TV series, I try to allow for the fact that people have widely varying tastes in comedy. But let me tell you something: if you don’t think “Archer’s” funny, it’s not the show’s fault; it’s yours. People who don’t like “Archer” are like people who don’t drink coffee or booze: they’re boring to talk to and shouldn’t be trusted.

Scarlett Johansson x Mango Spring/Summer 2010

Posted by English | Posted on 26-02-2010

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I’ve never posted any celebrity photos on my blog before but when my home-girl Sasha, knowing how much of a jones I have for Scarlette Johanson, sent me these photos I couldn’t resist to set the president. Whether it’s getting saved by her Bulgarian bodyguard, designing handbags, or posing for sexy pictures of herself  Scarlett Johansson manages to do it all in stride. Recently, Johansson has been Mango’s go-to girl for both product design and print modeling. Indulge with her latest Spring x Summer 2010 campaign for Mango.

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Daniel Merriweather|Wale: Change

Posted by English | Posted on 25-02-2010

My boy, music conesuer Percy Isaac’s, inspired me to post this entryon Radio English. To me Daniel Merriweather embodies the deffinition of a soul singer. Not just because his music is fashioned in that manner but because his voice is so damn expressive. Produced by Mark Ronson, his socially conscious track “Change” featuring Wale, is backed by some dope instrumentation provided by of one my favorite bands The Dap Kings (Shout outs to Dave Guy and the entire Everyday Wonder Fam). If your a fan of contemporary soul music be sure to downlod his album Love & Warhere on Itunes after you watch this video. I guarantee you wont be disappointed.

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Method Man|Ghostface|Raekwon: Avenging Eagles Mixtape – Free Download!!

Posted by English | Posted on 25-02-2010

meth-ghost-rae-avenging-eagles_jpg_200x404_q85 To prepare for Meth, Ghost & Rae’s upcoming Wu-Massacre album, which drops March 30,  Def  Jam linked up with Wu Tang DJ/producer Mathematics for a promotional mixtape. If this  were  2005, Me and DJ Super Juice would have probably bought two copies of this mixtape each  at Kim’s before it got raided. But now I’m downloading it on the internet and sharing it with  you. The mix was primarily meant for us to get excited/reminded  about the chemistry these  dudes have. It also works as a great career  retrospective. In addition to the classic stuff, it  also  includes solo  clips from guest verses on other  people’s albums, including Ghostface’s  ridiculous,  breathless  turn on Cormega’s “Tony  Montana.” You’ve probably heard most of this  before, but  there are  enough exclusives to make it worth the download. Its definitely a must  have for all Wu-Tang fans. Enjoy and tell all your peeps you got  it here  first here at They Call  Me  English.

And always  remember: “Wu-Tang is for the Children!!”

Download Avenging Eageles for free HERE

Sony’s New Alpha DSLR Compact Camera

Posted by English | Posted on 25-02-2010

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Quality cameras are about to get a whole lot smaller. Sony has revealed its plans for 2010, and alongside updates to the DSLR line comes a new interchangeable-lens compact to compete against the Micro Four Thirds format. Sony is using a larger APS-C sensor, the size seen in most DSLRs. The new compact α (alpha) DSLR camera system is now capable of providing full AVCHD video capability!! This means the growing trend of shooting video content with still cameras ans lenses is about to get alot more popular. I wonder what Nikon and Cannon are going to do to compete with this??

Inspirational English: Think Like a Champion

Posted by English | Posted on 24-02-2010

“My mom told me when I started playing baseball I wont be able to run that fast because I had an operation. I told Mom I wouldn’t need to run that fast, I’ll  just hit them out of the park – Then I’ll be able to walk.” -Edward J. McGrath,

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From nobody to upstart. From upstart to contender. From contender to winner. From winner to champion. From champion to legend. Always think like a champion under any circumstances.”- Tony English

A Brief History of Pretty Much Everything

Posted by English | Posted on 24-02-2010

This Viral Video Animation is dedicated to my good friend, actress Tamara Dhia. On her blog, Tams Concrete Canvas, she curates a section entitled Another Dope Animation which features nothing other than Dope Animations. While clicking through it today, I was inspired to post this Dope Animation by graphic design artist and animator Jamie Bell.  Consisting of  2100 pages, 50 jotter books and 3 weeks of work, It’s easily one of the most entertaining hand drawn flip book animations I’ve come ever across. Enjoy.

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$200 Watch Phone Available Now!!!

Posted by English | Posted on 23-02-2010

DickTracyEvery kid i grew up with watched Dick Tracy and imagined that one day they too would be wearing his legendary watch-phone on their wrist . In the past two years several tech companies have released their version of the watch at outrageous prices. Thats why when i came across The W Phonewatch from Kempler & Strauss I just had to share it with all of you. It combines a touchscreen interface with basic phone functionality, and you can use it while biking or hiking. This unlocked GSM phone can work both AT&T and T-Mobile, so all you have to do is slip your existing sim card in it and your good to go. It has a microphone and a speaker, but the company recommend that the phone be paired with a Bluetooth headset. It has a digital clock, but with a single touch, you can see icons for phone, messages, address book and calendar on the watch face. And it also features include a 1.4-megapixel camera for still photos and videos. Basically this watch can do everything Dick Tracy’s could plus more!!

The $200 WatchPhone

The $200 WatchPhone

For a preview of the watches innovative functionality Watch the video:

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Okay. Whose buying this for me for Christmas??