We’re living in the times of global warming also known as climate change and the pressure for us to reduce our footprint on the environment is growing by the day. We are told to save electricity by using more eco-friendly light bulbs, to turn of unneeded appliances and to put on a extra jumper instead of using the heater. We are also told to reduce our carbon emissions by taking public transport more often, to walk down to the corner store instead of driving, and to invest in more environmentally friendly vehicles like Hybrid cars.
Every big talent almost ever, has played a part in the video game industry, so its no real surprise that Michael Jackson (apart from the obvious moonwalker on Sega Genesis) has had his own impression sprinkled around the tubes. The above is a homage, and a short documentary looking into some of the influence he had over one of the greatest original platformers(that has since bombed) in the 80’s and 90’s – Sonic the Hedgehog (3).
Everyone knows the name Buzz Aldrin, who moon walked on the Sea of Tranquility in 1969. It’s now 40 Years later and Buzz Aldrin is speaking out on how he sees NASA’s manned Space plan heading over the next few years.
If Australian’s especially, should take anything away from adventures conspiring over the last few months in other countries (ie. Schapelle Corby *she has her own tour?!*, Annice Smoel *stole a bar mat*, Sean Kearney *ate a doughnut in line to pay*) is that you should respect local customs, because they will absolutely be crazy, and don’t do those stupid rude things you would normally do at home. Read the rest of this entry »
This movie, is the perfect party movie – provided everyone at this party has a really bad sense of humor. Comprised of a series of short clips that complement the very shallow plot of a coming of age comedy, and filled with the sexual equivalent of fart jokes, you will not enjoy this movie if you have a serious bone in your body. Read the rest of this entry »
Transformers 2 *aims* to be a better, badder and more action packed version of the first blockbuster. It, much like Spiderman 2 (which if you aren’t familiar, aims more for the relationships of the characters and generally fails to deepen the plot) tries to deepen and flesh out the 2 dimensional characters from the first film, with shallow results, this film is much like the first with a familiar formula ie. intro – action – sexy – characters – government dilemma – bad guys – explosions (not necessarily in that order, and with many more explosions). Most of these things will take back seat to the awe of the CGI, and Jerry BruckheimerMichael Bay in his element, produces some very well played out action sequences. If you aren’t familiar with the massive multimedia juggernaut which is Transformers and are in the mood for a 150min, funny, action-adventure then this is a great watch for the ticket price; If you are familiar with Transformers, there will definitely be some amazing moments that are well worth your devotion!
Let me introduce you to Sxip Shirey, once a physics professor, now a composer, performer and story-teller in a way you might not of seen before. Sxip’s inventory of instruments includes a harmonica, industrial flutes, a glass bowls with marbles andother curious items you might find laying around the house…all played through a microphone with effects.
They say that at the heart of all artists, there lays a insane soul, well when you listen to the bizare and Gypsy-trash like sounds that Sxip produces, you may think the same, but somewhere in his work is a calmness, and you are “Shirey to like it!”. Now days, along with must see live shows, Sxip Shirley creates and performs music for circus’s, and you might see him pop in as a guest on tour with dark cabaret artists like the Dresden Dolls.
Above is the simple make-up of an atom, an electron (the negatively charged particle) revolving around a core, the electrons have very interesting properties, one being, that they are all identical. That is that in every way that we can observe electrons they behave, look and feel exactly the same… One theory that has been postulated is that every electron, is actually the same one.. Take a Look Here. A God like theory if ever I heard one…
Some might remember back in 1996, ASCAP tried to stop girl-scouts singing around a campfire as they deemed it “a public performance” and under law, the artist is entitled to royalties. It comes to no surprise that the ASCAP dropped their claim after the public found out about the suggested 1200$US per season/per camp licensing fee. Read the rest of this entry »
The blogosphere, is alive with rage, controversy and sadness as the news of Michael Jackson’s death circulates through the tubes ( now confirmed ), it has also been reported that Farrah Faucet has also passed after a long battle with cancer. Read the rest of this entry »
China has been recently bagged over its decision to push forward on a move to force all computers sold in the country to be loaded with “filtering” software (Green Dam-Youth Escort). Justification is coming from a statement claiming the software is for filtering out pornography, though as always contreversy is buiding, including one American company claiming the software is a knock-off and manufacturers concerned that the distribution of the product will leave them open to liability in relation to the governments’ use of the technology.
Either way, with such a large revolution in the internet, with no holds barred, no real regulations and such freedom of content that has never before been known.. It was only inevitable that the current induction of filters was coming wasn’t it?
Express your rights, and find the freedoms that we give up everyday, lest we be truly fit into the boxes that the governments and politicians of the world would so readily put you into to.
Above is a paper wallet, offered by Dynomighty Design.These things are really interesting, designer type accessories ( they also have magnetic jewellery ) that are durable, water resistant and you can write right on them! A great idea for a “partying” wallet, for those great nights out for a little ice breaker and have that number where you will never lose it, or at least, less likely to lose it…
When you hear “Winchester”, the first thing that comes to mind is guns. What doesn’t come to mind is ghosts and a house that took 38 years to build. Being a kid who loved to play with guns and a curiosity with the supernatural, when i heard this story I couldn’t resist to know more. Read the rest of this entry »
If you haven’t played American McGees Alice, you really need to. Especially if your a fan of story telling or platforming. Alice is a look at, well, Alice (Alice in wonderland) a few years after the original, where you find out that wonderland was really her escape while very bad things were afoot in her real world – she’s in a really depressing state at the beginning of the game which in some ways is a catalyst to her new calling into this separate dimension. The next installation in this franchise is shaping up to be another experience in the beyond, and if it echoes the hard hitting and mysterious themes of the first, its sure to be a hit… at least with me. I’m quivering with anticipation as we speak.
You can also follow updates, and read about other great American McGee projects at his blog … here
Very soon, or perhaps already, depending on where you are, analog televisions will cease to be and only digital signals will be received. White noise will be lost from the main view, and with it the static and microwaves left over from the big bang… So while you can, if you can, take a minute to watch the white noise and marvel at the pieces of radiation left over from the birth of existence.
This week, I killed my phone. I had that horrific experience of stress, hope, and the crushing defeat that comes from discovering the event, coming to the quick deadening realization and frantically searching the interwebs for a magic solution. The bad news? There is no magic solution, more often than not, if you get your phone more than momentarily wet, thats it. Finito. Over. So from my quick frenetic research I have a few tips and finally the proper explanation for you… Read the rest of this entry »
Open your eyes, and look upon the world. Look inside and ask yourself, if you could, what would you tell the world? This is one of the essential concepts behind a great movement that is guarenteed to stir your heart and mind. Post secret, is an entity, filled with truth and lies and revelation, quite simply, people write down their inner most desires, their truths’, their secrets, so that everyone… and noone will know their burden, and share it. Take a look the next time you feel like having a few thoughts between the wind… here
Erik Akkersdijk, as of this post is the world champion of solving the popular puzzle cube of the rubik’s. His time? According to recordholders.org is 7.08 seconds. Watching the video above I can’t help but think, how well the mind can be trained to a task, to solve a single puzzle and unlock the perfect method. Yet how easy it is, when diversified to lose sight of that, or use a puzzle merely to blind oneself to the rest of the forest. Even so, seeing a puzzle solved so quickly.. How soon do you think we could solve our own puzzles if we only focused a little more?
