It's alive again! Game Nights down in the Village

New York – Tokyo Game Night is a weekly casual game gathering with awesome music and beats. We are hosting the series at Forbidden City in NYC. Its very very casual and chill with the occasional pick-up game and fun.

Special events, free give aways, and almost always happen during these game nights so go to ny-tokyo.com for more details.


It happens Every Tuesday Night 8:00PM-12:00AM at Forbidden City (13th Street + Avenue A, NYC) with music by various Djs and the lovely Asahi Beer Happy Hour. <3

(by the way, the picture above is not the place, but I currently am having a hard time uploading photos, bear with me)

~Kaye Beeh

Zumba Rumba

Hi again folks, just did Zumba as I said I would and I did not stop it at all. I went through the basics and then to the beginning 20 minute express where I got alot of gyration, leg, and total body movement. You dance Salsa, Carribean rhythm, Reggaeton, Reggae, Merengue, and Calypso styles.


My heart rate definitely went up and never slowed down at all during all of it. I burned about 191 calories in just 20 minutes. :) I feel proud.



All you do in pop in the dvd and dance. Follow them and If you feel that your missing steps, slow down but still move and watch then pick it up again!


I look forward to doing more at Home Zumba and the full 45 minute class at my Lucille Roberts Gym (im a gold member, so I technically do not have 1 gym I solely go to! haha :P).

P90x Classic - Day 1

Well, I bought them finally, it was between Chalean Extreme or P90x, I have always wanted P90x so I bought it and they came today.

:D (303-320 cals burned today.)


I know your supposed to follow the diet book to the T, but my diet right now I believe is currently well and there is too many restrictions for me, no thanks.

I just finished Day 1 which was Chest and Back and then Ab Ripper X.

Oh boy, 1 hour and 15 minutes of total body work it feels like, some moves also drift into the legs but not so much.


It was extreme then afterwards I felt great, to get up ,move around , and do things.

I did not have a pull up bar so I did a resistance band or tube can be used shown in the dvd as a variation and you still feel the effects.

The different variation of pushups were killers but I did the best I could do.

Some of the push-ups were:

Standard pushups
Military Pushups
Decline pushups
Diamond pushups
Dive Bomber Pushups (which I had the lowesr reps for try 10 reps the first time then 7 reps oh god)

Then the rounds of pullups, yes feel the chest + back combo at its best.

But all in all, it was a great experience. That im looking forward to following day to day. (when im busy with school, ill manage to sneak in a few mins in the night (workouts are typically 55-59 mins, so my time would not be too bad)


To close this day, I would say....I should not have done Core Fusion arms workout before doing this... Haha,overworked my guns, :P but its a good sensation.

And now im off to try Zumba, Hip Hop Abs, orTurbo Jam thanks to my Aunt who is no longer using them, I got em. Well except for the Zumba Toning sticks, she liked them so she kept them! :(



Maybe later, Ill do Jari Love's get ripped, another good workout & a 2-miler with leslie sansone.

Just have to see how the day goes.


Tomorrow Day 2 is Plyometrics, my worst position, pray for me. :) <3

~~Kaye Beeh

AniMiniCon 2010

This weekend I just learned about this but there is an AniMiniCon this Weeend starting tomorrow Friday July 30 to Sunday. Weekend passes are $30 but $12 for a single pass when you arrive at the door.

Its located down in Soho, my favorite spot,The SoHo Gallery for Digital Art 138 Sullivan St. New York, NY 10012 (212) 228 2810

Ill will be there Saturday and Sunday, unfortunately I can not go Friday at 6pm, other engagements I have.

Though it will be a fun weekend event, which I learned also happened last year. Bear with me, Im getting into the hang.

Miu Miu Love!

I remember when these shoes came out in the beginning of summer and I called Miu Miu in Soho to see if they had, and the manager was like I could contact Bergdorf Goodman or Barneys because they have them already. I was like the department store has them before the actual store, interesting but I guess its the notion of the work.

These are still the best shoes for Summer and to wear in Autumn by my opinion.

They could be paired with a lovely all black ensemble or lovely earth tone summer dress.

By the way, this isnt the only style or color the maryjanes come in.

Tyra Banks is launching again.

Tyra Banks is lauching a new website that she said, "I'm very excited about all the fantastic videos, how-to's, photos, mobile apps, quizzes, interviews, and articles".

To me, it sounds like a girls-only zone which girls can go onto this website for advice, fun, and fashion.

If can launch the fun The Tyra Show then this new website will be a daily destination for a lot of people.

For more information, look onto her New Website entry on her website.

Kaye Beeh

John Galliano's new Muse of Perfume & Taylor Momsen in a nutshell

WWD(the mecha of fashion) reported earlier that Gossip Girl actress and Pretty Reckless rocker Taylor Momsen, is the face of John Galliano's new perfume to be released this fall. Not only she is the face of Madonna and Lourdes new Macy's "Material Girls" line but also Galliano's new perfume. Hmmm.

The critizing of her looks, sure she is young and older fellows feel its inappropriate and should dress her age. I agree half & half.

She is expressing her feeling, her vibe, and her own shining star in her own way, and I commend her for that but, certain styles should not be worn. Hence the stripper change shoe. No one should EVER wear that.


I guess good things do come in small packages, in this case tips and pitch black eye makeup.

C'est la Vie.

Kaye Beeh

Crystal Renn vs. The World

Yeah I know this story may be old but I feel the need to reiterate that Crystal Renn going on that Today show to discuss her thoughts and believes in herself was wonderful. She states that she is a former anorexic in recovery for the past when she was entering plus-modeling and is disappointed that her photo was photoshopped to make her look skinnier.

It is not the message she wants to send to her fans and teenage girls in pressure of weight problems, and I agree with her completely. We must show a positive side to all of ourselves and love ourselves for how we are. Flaws or no flaws. It is what makes us all unique and gives us our makeup.

Another thing I loved that she said was to Forget the wall of runway, skinny, and plus-size and just "call us all models".

You go Crystal, Im definitely behind you 10000%.

Have a great healthy and confident day,

Kaye Beeh

P.S.- Crystal Renn losing some weight, it happens. Its a natural part of life. We gain and lose weight.

Thank you Emergen-C - Blue.

Today I received two free samples of Emergen-C you can them sent you by going to their website and requesting it. Plus I got a $1-off coupon (its a recessionista time, every bit counts).

It tastes yummy and its serves its purpose while boosting your immune system. Forget the red bull which is filled with unhealthy energy boosters and too much guarine and taurines...and go more natural. Drop a packet in your water, stimulate your insides.

Haha 16 Worst Comic book video game list

I was browsing through websites getting my daily fix of news and then at this site, I found a funny but quite interesting list.

Feel free to argue, look at it and be amazed.

http://www.popcrunch.com/the-16-worst-comic-book-videogames/ (the link in full time)

Gosh, I love the peeps at Pop Crunch.


But below is the condensed list.

16. Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects
15. Watchmen: The End Is Nigh
14. Hellboy: Asylum Seeker
13. Iron Man / X-O Manowar in Heavy Metal
12. Superman (NES)
11. Catwoman
10. Fantastic Four: Rise of Silver Surfer
9. Crow: City of Angels
8. Fantastic Four (PS)
7. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1989)
6. Spawn: The Eternal
5. Batman Dark Tomorrow
4. Uncanny X-Men (NES)
3. Incredible Hulk: Pantheon Saga
2. Aquaman: Battle for Atlantis
1. Superman 64

Haha, Superman64 im not surprised! hehe

Read the reasons and funny commmentary over at Pop Crunch - http://www.popcrunch.com/the-16-worst-comic-book-videogames/

William Tempest will show at NYFW

Vogue UK confirmed today in their daily news that London designer, who has shown in the UK for the past three seasons, that he will be coming to New York Fashion Week for this fall season to unveil his Spring/Summer 2011 line.

I personally can not wait. <3 Such a wonderful designer that is finally showing in New York :)

To read more http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/daily/100715-william-tempest-to-show-at-new-york.aspx

Shenmue III (Trois!)

Oh I wish..



I know all Shenmue fans including myself thought that the Shenmue enterprise rocks and played both games and beat them (hats off to the QT - quick time almost messed up my finishing Shenmue II).

Well we have all been waiting on Shenmue III and watched fan-made trailers, which I admit are very good, and have seen Shenmue Online come about and fail.

I hope there are still believers out there about Shenmue III because I am very patient and still holding out.

Latest News is some other blog talks about the biggest thing Sega can release between this year and next year, and hell yes; I agree. Other news is back in January of this year Sega themselves has said it depends on sales and if the opportunity to do this presents itself then sure they will go along on the ride. This could both bad and good news at the same time. You decide folks.

P.S. - Petitions still go around, look for one and sign.

Fellow Shenmue+Ren lover,
Kaye Beeh.

Marvel so MAJOR!

Marvel reveals that there will a 3-D Thor (and possibly Captain America :DDD)

Director Kenneth Branagh or Mr. Branagh has said:

"We came to feel that in our case 3-D could be the very good friend of story and character for a different kind of experience."

Hmmm, this sounds exciting and interesting to see movie magic go 3-D. (If anything compares to my EPIC Spy Kids 3-D experience, i love 3-D.)



For those going to San Diego Comic Con, it will debut during next weekend. If you see parts or anything, I need insider info! :)

The legendary Miyazaki ---- "iPad..wth.."

The Anime Legend Miyazaki who has helped to create & bring movies such as Princess Mononoke, My Neighbor Totoro & Spirited Away to ultimate stardom, has problems with the iPad. Well at least im not the only one.

But his reason is totally different. It is because he feels its bring a weird "public fondling" (on the basis of masturbation).

He said and I quote:

"For me, there is no feeling of admiration or no excitement whatsoever. "It's disgusting. On trains, the number of those people doing that strange masturbation-like gesture is multiplying."

=P
Haha, no matter what Miyazaki says, we still love him.

Viz Media "Inuyasha Promotion!"

Viz Media have made Inuyasha episodes and feature films available over at iTunes in the United States and Canada.

Until August 3rd, the movies are $4.99.
&
Seasons 1-7 Episodes are 0.99 (50% off each). Good news for first timers getting into the Inuyasha enterprise, the first episode ever is free. <3 (kyaah, *mauls*)


Good news for Hulu watchers, The Inuyasha: Touching Across Time will be subbed shown for free over Hulu. (Viz Media will also have access to it on their website)

I mean finally changes are happening to promote animes and mangas across for a world domination. Well, to lure new fans and entice old fans to continue. Money is not an object is their message (i guess)

Just realized the Differences. NYCC=SDCC

San Diego Comic con starts from Thursday with a preview on Wednesday.

While New York Comic con starts officially on Friday with a press preview on Thursday.

Hmmm, there are more celebrity appearances at SDCC than at NYCC.

But the good thing is there is a huge Artist Alley at NYCC & SDCC when I have went for the past 2 years, and you can get interviews and drawings of anything.
(Back in 2008 or 2009, I got Brian Kang to draw Swan from The Warriors (CONEY ISLANDDDD BABY!~Haha if anyone is in the cult following, you know what I mean.))


The greatest thing this year is the merge of NYAF and NYCC on a packed weekend. Get ready for hecticness and big bags of swag. Haha, and lots of interviews and one sleepless night during the middle of the weekend.

Well either way, Ill be taking a trip next summer to see SDCC for the weekend. :)
And every year is NYCC & NYAF for me.

Later days,
Kaye Beeh.

P.S. - (Ill post old photos I have from New York Anime Festival and New York Comic Con from last year...and the year before (have not gotten around to finding that cord..well I did. Expect some all this week)

San Diego Comic Con

UPDATE: Angelina Jolie from upcoming movie SALT, will be there for promotions and a press conference. :)

& the famous wet t-shirt scene from "Piranha 3-D" will be omitted by Comic con organizers & creators. (damn!)

Happy Bastille Day!

For anime fans, Ill keep it brief but I would like to celebrate this day anime/manga style by making Tamaki Suoh from Ouran High School Fandom and France from Axis Powers Hetalia fandom.

Today they both are our honorary Anime Bastille Mascots!

So eat macroons, drink tea, drink calpico, & read some manga. Its a scorcher.

3 Albums of the summer to look foward to.

Crystal Castles (II) by Crystal Castles

Suggested tracks "Celestica" "Year of Silence" "Empathy"





Swim by Caribou

Suggested tracks "Odessa" & "Sun"






Cosmogramma by Flying Lotus

Suggested track "Zodiac Shit"

Guest of Honor at NYAF = Minori Chihara

It was announced today via email by NYCC/NYAF organizers that the Guest of Honor for this year at New York Anime Festival is indeed Minori Chihara.

the ULTRA singer and voice actress of the character Yuki Nagato in the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzamiya franchise.

She will be all over the place on Saturday and performing a concert. Check on the website to reserve a seat from now starting on July 15th.


(info via email- NYAF)


Good day!

Kaye Beeh

Walking at Home with Leslie Sansone

These past few days (more like 2 weeks) I have been sick and now in recovery mode from it. I do a random walk around my house. After eating some apples with graham crackers yesterday, I decided Mum has some good fitness dvds, why not look through her stash so I can try new things without a plateau.

I see that she is a big leslie sansone fan. She has about 5-6 of her dvds :) So I see this one: ..

I say okay so I took to my room and decided to do a 1-mile walk, and I succeed. It felt like another walk I would take outside but instead within the vicinity of my home. I felt empowered and awesome after it. Then today, I decided to do the 2-mile and I worked really hard.

Leslie Sansone I can say has gained another fan, she is amazing and inspirational. I ordered her 4-mile with weighted gloves, which has excellent reviews, and my mum wanted it. So ill share the pot 'o gold!

Tomorrow I do the 3-miler and then continue with it. Im going to put my skills to the test and try it at the park for a walk and see how much my walk/jog skills improve. Im looking forward to 2 upcoming 5k races... :)

Powa!

Kaye Beeh

Crunchyroll - The MAIN ATTACK FORCE!

I know we all love to watch dramas (when most were available on it) and anime episodes on Crunchyroll. Crunchy is no longer a word of mouth, its a dominating force!


They recently acuqired the rights to legally stream Bleach (which Dattebayo had been doing along with Naruto (they stopped when Viz decided to stream off their own site and Crunchy)).

I commend Dattebayo Fansubs and thank them for all these years of Japan in our homes as a way of escaping the environment around us. I know that for sure they will have more awesome project in store for the future.


But Crunchyroll is now the big shiner. Naruto, Bleach, Skip Beat, and others you can view....well the day after it just releases the same time in Japan, due to respect to Premium members who pay to get it all.

Congrats to Crunchyroll, Ive been with you guys since the beginning and Dattebayo from the beginning. Im looking forward to the future with you guys!

NYT Top Manga Books

The weekly Best-sellers on the New York Times Manga List.


This Week:


1 NARUTO, VOL. 48, by Masashi Kishimoto. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) The origins and true nature of Pain, Naruto’s arch nemesis, are revealed. (4th week)

2 VAMPIRE KNIGHT, VOL. 10, by Matsuri Hino. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) The battle for Cross Academy continues as Headmaster Cross enters the fray. (4th week)

3 SOUL EATER, VOL. 3, by Atsushi Ohkubo. (Yen Press, $10.99.) Maka, an arms expert, wants to turn the Soul Eater, her living scythe, into the ultimate weapon for Death. (2nd week)

4 BLEACH, VOL. 31, by Tite Kubo. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Ichigo and his companions press on in their mission to rescue Orihime, but two arrancars and Espada Ulquiorra stand in their way. (4th week)

5 FAIRY TAIL, VOL. 11, by Hiro Mashima. (Del Rey, $10.99.) The Fairy Tail is a club of powerful wizards. In this volume, the members are used as pawns in a board game by the evil Jellal. Is killing them the only way to save them? (1st week)

6 HELLSING, VOL. 10, by Kohta Hirano. (Dark Horse Comics, $13.99.) No spoilers! After 13 years, Hirano’s epic genre mash-up reaches its conclusion. (4th week)

7 BLACK BUTLER, VOL. 2, by Yana Toboso. (Yen Press, $10.99.) Sebastian is a loyal butler who moves easily from dinner parties to the underworld. Is he too good to be true? Is he even human? (6th week)

8 NINJA GIRLS, VOL. 3, by Hosana Tanaka. (Del Rey, $10.99.) Raizô and his band of deadly beauties enter a contest to win control over the Yagyô clan. (1st week)

9 YU-GI-OH! R, VOL. 5, by Akira Ito. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) In the final volume of the spinoff series, Yugi must duel to the death to save Anzu’s soul. (4th week)

10 ALICE IN THE COUNTRY OF HEARTS, VOL. 3, by Quinrose and Soumei Hoshino. (TOKYOPOP, $10.99.) Alice wanders into a very different part of Wonderland in this interpretation of the classic tale. (4th week)


Congrats to all, once again, EPIC!

Kaye Beeh.

P.s. - Glad to see Ninja Girls Vol 3 on the list! finally!

NYT Top Graphic Books

New York Times' list of Best Sellers for this week.



Top 5 at a Glance:

1. TWILIGHT: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL, VOL. 1, by Stephenie Meyer and Young C. Kim

2. KICK-ASS, by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.

3. NEIL YOUNG'S GREENDALE, by Josh Dysart and Cliff Chiang

4. BATMAN AND ROBIN, VOL. 1, by Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely and Philip Tan

5. JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE, by James Robinson and Mauro Cascioli

License License

For the fans of Skip Bet, Naruto, One Piece, and Bleach. I know you all go to sites such as One Manga & Manga Fox.

Unfortunately at this time, Manga fox voluntarily removed all fan-scans and translations so you will have to look elsewhere! (Boohoo! :< )


But this further makes you have to pay if there is no other means and get the books in japanese (then translate or get someone to) or buy the english (and be light-years slow!)

Good Luck/

Kaye Beeh


P.S. - I feel your pain.

Have you seen the Cake Raven Man?

As you all know or dont know, I believe the best Red Velvet Cake is found in Brooklyn. Its one of Brooklyn's best kept secrets. Made scrumptious by the one and only Cake Man Raven Confectionery at 708-A Fulton St (at S Oxford St. & Hanson Pl.).

He has taken it over the top and I have known about this for a year or two and now im telling you guys.

He has been with the likes of celebrities who he has baked for such as: Free from 106 & Park on BET, Ja Rule, Jim Jones, Oprah, Ludacris, Morgan Freeman, Vivica Fox and many other personalities!

He not only does THE BEST Red Velvet Cake but also Red Velvet Cupcakes , Pineapple Cream Cheese Cake, Pineapple Coconut Cheese Cake, Lemon Cake, Chocolate Cake, 7-Up Pound cake, and Carrot Cake. (Some cakes are seasonal..except Red Velvet)


They only make 500 for the day, so sometimes you are waiting in a line! On a rainy day, the line is less. You can request one with nuts or without nuts. I can never finish a whole one. You can cut into halves or fourths. Save for another day or the next day and its still good.


He sells by the slice mostly but you can put in a reserve for a larger cake for a function or celebration.

Price List is here:
Used to be 5 dollars, but now 6 dollars for a standard slice here in Downtown Brooklyn.



Cake man, you are always amazing!

Kaye Beeh.

Purchase of Saturday Purchases

Yeah so almost every Saturday I end up purchasing stuff at Amazon. I have a little Amazon addiction. Its healthy though ;) Last week was leslie sansone for my mom and ore rhythms for both of us.

This week Saturday was a little bit more....


The Firm: Power Half Hour



The Firm - Cardio Sculpt Fusion



The Firm: Total Body Time-Crunch




The Firm: Burn and Shape



The Firm - Total Body Toner


A little spurge but I worked hard this week, so why not reap the benefits in a little exercise and wellness. All though next month, Im going to get the Exhale Core Fusion Energy Flow Dvd the day it releases or before...if I decide to buy directly at Exhale Spa.


Oh speaking of Exhale, when I was there Thursday, there was Eliza's stuff on sale for 5 dollars. Get that folks! I bought something. A loving eliza's eye item. :) I feel great. Also there was 2 samples of healthy extract drips, the full bottle was there next time I go I can buy. One was for green tea remedy and other was pomegranate. Yum!


Have a lovely day.

Kaye Beeh

P.S. - I know most of my dvds are led by Emily Welsh this time...I just noticed it myself!

Core Rhythms Latin Dancing Program......I've Tried It.

I ordered the dvd with my mum in an attempt that we both enjoy dance dvds, well she loves them more than I ever will. I will do a dance dvd if it is like Core Rhythms or ballroom dancing/samba class which I am joining soon.

Core Rhythms came in the mail today, so I did The Firm workout earlier and now I decided to go on with my stream of activities. I popped in the quick workout starter dvd instead of the full length starter package dvd.

About the Creators

JAANA KUNITZ and JULIA POWERS are widely known for their success as World Champion Latin Dancers.

And let me say, I love it. So sensual and fun to move with. This is definitely high energy and great. The cool-down done is lovely. You will sweat with this and lose inches around your waist and hips it seems. So much gyrating, I love it.

With the Quick Workout being about 23 minutes long, I burned 153 calories. Amazing! Same amount Id burn doing 20-25 minutes on the stationary bike. But I did it with dancing. Dripping with sweat but feeling great!

I shall continue with this workout trend and get the other dvds. All I have to say is with the moves, If you dont get them right away...they go slow in the intervals then speed it up for calorie burned and shedding inches around the middle section!



You can order it on Amazon for about 11-12 dollars, the starter package which comes with 3 DVDs. The first dvd is like with a partner, for example, get your best friend, boyfriend, fiance, husband, or other family member to come dance. Then the 2nd one is full length dancing and the 3rd is express 20 minutes with 3 minute cooldown. Then when your ready order the rest of dvds. I do recommend amazon because you save a lot of money!


Many people have found success with it and so will I. In addition to my Core Fusion, gym membership, free gym passes, leslie sansone dvds (which Im trying now for the first time), jillian michaels dvds (once in a while ill put it in), and pilates & yoga dvds.

Do it everyday, full length or express. Just do it.


Yippee!

Kaye Beeh

Metabolism Boosting Green Tea Special

We all know that Green Tea has antioxidants and such healthy benefit.. but what if I want to get more out of it!.

Well there is a recipe I found from a book a get a weekly subscription of and Im going to share a Metabolism boosting Green Tea Recipe that can rev it up by 10%.


For an individual, you boil some water and then put 1 bag of green tea (or chinese green tea, either one) into the cup. Let it steep for 1-2 minutes. Then add 2 tablespoons of Sugar and Orange Juice.

Then add a tablespoon of lemon juice and lime juice. (If you cant get lime then just use lemon alone).


Then mix and voila! The citrus helps to rev it as well giving a nice hot summer drink and healthy mix up.