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Mr Wizard passed away at 89. Three of his experiments are absolutely burned into my mind.
1. Boiling water in an enclosed container will cause it to explode.
2. An experiment where he had a kid try to suck water through a straw several stories high.
3. Obviously: Ping pong balls and mouse traps.
Mr Wizard passed away at 89. Three of his experiments are absolutely burned into my mind.
1. Boiling water in an enclosed container will cause it to explode.
2. An experiment where he had a kid try to suck water through a straw several stories high.
3. Obviously: Ping pong balls and mouse traps.
Doritos has a promotion going on right now to name their new flavor. They’re selling it in a black bag with the code name X-13D and I’m here to tell you it’s gross. I bought a small bag at Wawa and my first thought was “relish” as in, “Doritos came up with relish flavored chips.” As I ate a few more I figured they must be going for a cheeseburger flavor, but nothing could overpower the relish or pickle flavor.
So thumbs down on the X-13D (or my name for it, Assburger with extra Relish), but thumbs up on the cool promotion. The power of user collaboration is spreading to the consumer culture.
Doritos has a promotion going on right now to name their new flavor. They’re selling it in a black bag with the code name X-13D and I’m here to tell you it’s gross. I bought a small bag at Wawa and my first thought was “relish” as in, “Doritos came up with relish flavored chips.” As I ate a few more I figured they must be going for a cheeseburger flavor, but nothing could overpower the relish or pickle flavor.
So thumbs down on the X-13D (or my name for it, Assburger with extra Relish), but thumbs up on the cool promotion. The power of user collaboration is spreading to the consumer culture.
Last night I stopped into Justin’s open mic at the Roadhouse in Barrington and played a decent set of 99%, Ralph Wiggum, I Hope I Die on the Moon, Big Dipper, Here Comes Your Man, and The Genius of it All. Tony and Steve from work stopped by to enjoy South Jersey and all it’s glory. When telling Tony about it earlier in the day he Googled Roadhouse and found this gem from a karaoke night:
I’ll be disappointed every week this guy doesn’t show up.
Last night I stopped into Justin’s open mic at the Roadhouse in Barrington and played a decent set of 99%, Ralph Wiggum, I Hope I Die on the Moon, Big Dipper, Here Comes Your Man, and The Genius of it All. Tony and Steve from work stopped by to enjoy South Jersey and all it’s glory. When telling Tony about it earlier in the day he Googled Roadhouse and found this gem from a karaoke night:
I’ll be disappointed every week this guy doesn’t show up.
Scott from mars-red has been sending out about an email a day about the Pipettes show, but it wasn’t until about 1:30PM that I realized it was today. The lawn was about to get mowed at my house when it started raining, so I headed over to mars-red to check out the show.
The Pipettes are some sort of neo-60’s girl pop group. They were polka dotted dresses and are backed by their band, the Cassettes. Their wikipedia bio is interesting:
The promoter, performer and guitarist Monster Bobby formed the group in mid-2003 with the intention of reviving the traditional Phil Spector pop sound and giving it a modern twist, after noticing the reaction girl group songs got during his DJ sets[3]. In collaboration with singer, poet and photographer Julia Clark-Lowes, who was inspired by Bill Drummond (and Jimmy Cauty)’s The Manual [1], he recruited friends from and around the local music scene[2]. The group have been called an experiment in manufactured pop, although the members’ take is that they manufactured themselves. [3] [4] The male backing musicians (officially called “The Cassettes”, although members have emphasised that the band is officially a seven piece) rarely appear in interviews or promo photos, adding mystique and emphasising the role of the singers. The three frontwomen wear polka dot dresses and synchronised choreography is a major part of their live shows, whereas The Cassettes can be seeing wearing yellow tank tops with their initals sewn onto them.
The Pipettes – Pull Shapes
About 100 people turned out to see them play three songs in the rain, but luckily they had a few tents set up. I liked it and I’m happy for mars-red that they were able to land such a big band.
Scott from mars-red has been sending out about an email a day about the Pipettes show, but it wasn’t until about 1:30PM that I realized it was today. The lawn was about to get mowed at my house when it started raining, so I headed over to mars-red to check out the show.
The Pipettes are some sort of neo-60’s girl pop group. They wear polka dotted dresses and are backed by their band, the Cassettes. Their wikipedia bio is interesting:
The promoter, performer and guitarist Monster Bobby formed the group in mid-2003 with the intention of reviving the traditional Phil Spector pop sound and giving it a modern twist, after noticing the reaction girl group songs got during his DJ sets[3]. In collaboration with singer, poet and photographer Julia Clark-Lowes, who was inspired by Bill Drummond (and Jimmy Cauty)’s The Manual [1], he recruited friends from and around the local music scene[2]. The group have been called an experiment in manufactured pop, although the members’ take is that they manufactured themselves. [3] [4] The male backing musicians (officially called “The Cassettes”, although members have emphasised that the band is officially a seven piece) rarely appear in interviews or promo photos, adding mystique and emphasising the role of the singers. The three frontwomen wear polka dot dresses and synchronised choreography is a major part of their live shows, whereas The Cassettes can be seeing wearing yellow tank tops with their initals sewn onto them.
The Pipettes – Pull Shapes
About 100 people turned out to see them play three songs in the rain, but luckily they had a few tents set up. I liked it and I’m happy for mars-red that they were able to land such a big band.
Saturday night a few of us headed out to see The National at Johnny Brenda’s in Northern Liberties. I’d never been there before and was thoroughly impressed with the place. Matt Beringer called it “a mini Radio City Music Hall.”
The National – Abel
Opening up was Bear in Heaven, who had a similar sound to the National except on vocals. Overall it was a much better pair up than last year’s infamous tour with Clap Your Hands Say Yeah.
The National plowed through a long set of songs mostly from Alligator and Boxer. I just picked up Boxer from mars-red and so far I like it more than Alligator. It seems like the band has finally figured out how to play around Beringer’s voice.
The National – Mistaken for Strangers
I thought the National sounded great, although some kept shouting for more vocals. I don’t think the sound traveled to the bar area as well.
Update: The BM Rant was there and here are some great photos.
Saturday night a few of us headed out to see The National at Johnny Brenda’s in Northern Liberties. I’d never been there before and was thoroughly impressed with the place. Matt Beringer called it “a mini Radio City Music Hall.”
The National – Abel
Opening up was Bear in Heaven, who had a similar sound to the National except on vocals. Overall it was a much better pair up than last year’s infamous tour with Clap Your Hands Say Yeah.The National plowed through a long set of songs mostly from Alligator and Boxer. I just picked up Boxer from mars-red and so far I like it more than Alligator. It seems like the band has finally figured out how to play around Beringer’s voice.
The National – Mistaken for Strangers
I thought the National sounded great, although some kept shouting for more vocals. I don’t think the sound traveled to the bar area as well.Update: The BM Rant was there and here are some great photos.