After 3 years of testing and research and months of second-guessing, re-research, re-testing, and time-biding the spokesman for CERN (the European Organization for Nuclear Research), Antonio Eriditato announced on Thursday that light may have just been dethroned as “the fastest shit¹ in the universe”².  Neutrinos, which are elementary subatomic particles, were fired from the CERN laboratory (in Geneva, Switzerland) and arrived at the INFN Gran Sasso Laboratory in Italy approximately 60 nanoseconds faster than if they had been traveling light speed.  “Big whoop, Poindexter.”  Big whoop is right, Spicoli.  Here’s why. Continue Reading

Occasionally I get an email from a friend about to embark on a music festival weekend, seeking advice on what bands to check out.  I’m always flattered and usually eager (to the point that my boss should be concerned) to dive head first into the lineup and/or schedule to start curating my fantasy music experience.

Seeing as how these events are always chock-o-block with seasoned artists as well as top rookie prospects, it never hurts to have a second opinion on what acts will maximize the dollars spent on the astronomical ticket prices. Continue Reading

This past weekend saw the return of NFL Football and while I’m not an avid follower, I realize that it does command the attention of millions of Americans; some to the point they will disregard a cardiologist’s opinion, claiming it’s “some Grey’s Anatomy mumbo jumbo”.

Host:     Hey Ted, easy on the brats.  Didn’t you just see a doctor about your heart?

Ted:       Yeah, but I think he’s full of it.  Kept talkin’ about “murmuring” and something about getting “Kodiak arrested”, but I ain’t a sloppy drunk bear so I’m good.  Can you hand me a Coors?  Oh, make sure it’s one with a wide mouth so I can ladle some of this nacho cheese in there.  Man, FOOTBALL SEASON IS SO AWESOME!! Continue Reading

AUGUST 2011

1. Blue Scholars | Cinemetropolis
2. Jay-Z And Kanye West | Otis (feat. Otis Redding)
3. Hooray For Earth | True Loves
4. Portugal. The Man | Got It All (This Can’t Be Living Now)
5. Patrick Wolf | Time Of My Life Continue Reading