I don't know about you, but it seems odd that
NASA and the Air Force will be sending up a satellite
that's supposed to be monitoring Earth climate change...
without any Earth viewing equipment.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
C'est nuit de Thiller !
Somewhere in the deepest corners of France, and in one take, comes Thriller!
Monday, October 27, 2008
Bright news on the energy front!
Researchers in Ohio accidentally discover new solar cell material with almost 100% efficiency!
IronChuck says: LISTEN TO THIS!
Just in time for the holidays, Disney Music has put out a tribute album to Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas; entitled Nightmare Revisited.
With Danny Elfman, himself, making a couple of guest appearances on the album, this is more than just a typical cover album. Each track from the original has been re-done, in the style of the particular band that has been chosen for that track.
The result?
Effectively, with such bands on board as Korn (Kidnap the Sandy Claws), Shiny Toy Guns (The Finale), and Amy Lee of Evanesence (Sally's Song), Nightmare has risen above mere musical to the epic status of rock opera; borrowing much of the genre's musical cues. This is heightened by the musical scores an medleys by other one of bands such as DeVotchka (Overture), The Vitamin String Quartet (Jack and Sally Montage), and The Yoshida Brothers (Nabbed).
For me, the album has only two hiccups; one small, and one not so. Rodrigo y Gabriela's "Oogie Boogie's Song" is a fun Spanish style guitar take, but loses just a little, I feel, without the lyrics. And, for the second time (First appearing on a anniversary re release) is Marilyn Manson's very flat and uninspired "This is Halloween".
Over all this is a great album, with a great blend of sounds that culminate in a fantastic new take on, what has become, an all time classic. A definite must have pick for the season, as well as any lover of Nightmare Before Christmas.
Available now from Walt Disney music at finer music retailers in the Soundtrack section.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Looking into the heart of the sun...
The COROT satellite uses a sounding technique
to probe the heart of our sun, and three other stars;
beginning to unlock the mysteries of space's giant nuclear furnaces.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
30Years?! Awesome!
Stylish, long lasting, and good for the environment -
Frog Design unveils its LED Bulb;
a mercury free lighting alternative
with an estimated life of 30 years!
IronChuck says: READ THIS!
As a once upon a time web comic creator
- soon to be, again -
I am always on the hunt for new web comics to read, absorb, and enjoy.
Well, I'm pleased to give you a new web comic site that started as an idea for a anthology magazine for local Toronto creators. The magazine idea never made it, but the idea blossomed into its own web board.
I give you Transmission X.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Scary Haunts for you Holiday!
Looking for a creepy place to spend this Halloween?
Well, here's a few destination ideas.
Well, here's a few destination ideas.
One Dark night at a Museum...
Goth goes on display at museum in New York City.
Does that mean we've gone legit?
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
IronChuck says: LISTEN TO THIS!
CD Baby describes it as;
"Cinematic ethereal, spaghetti western flavored retro-futuristic music with powerful female vocals. A sweeping, cinematic, wide-screen journey that combines ethereal sound scapes with surf-tinged guitar. Perfect for those late night rides across the desert with the top down. Uniquely original retro-futurism."
Yeah, sure; that's a good start.
But The Lost Patrol needs to be heard to be believed.
Reverbed guitar, slick production, and haunting vocals give this album
an utterly other world feeling; like surf meeting city
down a lone highway on a warm night.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008
Covered in greatness!
Popular Photography presents their list of
the top 100 album covers of all time.
Zombie fiction? That's a felony!
Just ask William Poole, whose grandparents
found his English assignment
and turned him over to authorities.
Wow, I bet it'll be awkward
at Thanksgiving dinner.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Talk about a mash-up!
What do you get when you mix a ukelel, a baby toy piano, and a kazoo?
You get magic!
Animals do the darnest things!
I swear, there's no LOLCats, here.
Just lots of pictures of funny animals.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
Friday, October 3, 2008
IronChuck Says: READ THIS!
The third, and (sadly) final volume of the Eisner Award winning series, Batman: Black and White is now available from DC Comics; collecting thirty three shorts from some of comics most dynamic and up and coming.
This is Batman the way he was, the way he is, and the way he should be. Gritty tales of the battle on the streets, of hope, and of courage. Each tale is a stand alone short told in stunning Black and white detail. (With one exception.) Gleaned are insights into Bruce Wayne, Gotham City, and the mad inhabitants that dwell within it.
Available now at Finer comic shops and book retailers now. Published by DC Comics. 288 pages. B&W. $19.99
This is Batman the way he was, the way he is, and the way he should be. Gritty tales of the battle on the streets, of hope, and of courage. Each tale is a stand alone short told in stunning Black and white detail. (With one exception.) Gleaned are insights into Bruce Wayne, Gotham City, and the mad inhabitants that dwell within it.
Available now at Finer comic shops and book retailers now. Published by DC Comics. 288 pages. B&W. $19.99
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