TDK ใ‚ [WA] Series

August 31, 2006

The ใ‚ series are TDK's flagship minidisc blanks for 2006. The word "sublime" comes to mind…

(Bottom two rows. From top left, L-R: 2003 HO series yellow, 2004 …

Pluto, we hardly knew ye…

August 25, 2006

Well, it's official: Pluto is no longer classified as a sovereign planet. Lots of people who don't get out much are arguing and foaming over the mouth right about now over an issue that …

"Ultrasuede is a miracle…this is just good timing."

August 24, 2006

Season 8 of the Simpsons is out on DVD. This was really the liminal season; the cracks had begun to show as far back as Season 4, and after this, the show took a real downturn, from …

Healing America by Beating People Up

August 21, 2006

I love Warren Ellis. If he was a beautiful woman, or if I were gay, I'd kiss him. Even though he's English.

Of course, given that neither of the above conditions apply, we'll just have to say, "it's the …

Kraftwerk, die fruhen Jahre.

August 16, 2006

As far as most people know, 1974's Autobahn was Kraftwerk's first album. It's certainly the one that solidified their image and sound, and as far as the band is concerned, it's supposed to be their first record.

The truth is …

Return of the Iron Fist of the Mall Ninja

August 12, 2006

A member at the High Road posted a new piece of Mall Ninja lore, this one from MySpace. Personally, I haven't bothered browsing the forum from which it originated, as it requires an account on MySpace, and …