Starting to ramp up for licensing photocore and I decided it was time for (another) company to handle all that business stuff. And thus critical axiom was born… And yes, my primary reason for saying something here is to get some links going on to get the site indexed :-)
Jan
31
2007
Smooooke. (not now Larry)
I’ve seen some cool smoke and fire photography before, but these really are impressive even knowing the color is all photoshop. Unlike some, I don’t take issue with people using photoshop for artsy purposes as long as they’re not deceptive about it. In related photos: Ariel also has done some cool stuff with matches in the past.
Dec
26
2006
Sirens Sister
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I’m a big Vendetta Red fan and was bummed that they broke up right after releasing the amazing Sisters of the Red Death album. Well, the good news is that some of them got back together as Sirens Sister and now they have their first album out called Echos from the Ocean Floor. Buy it now.
Dec
26
2006
Smells like Ukulele Spirit
I’ve heard a bunch of covers in my time, some of which were really good (Gary Jules’ cover of Mad World by Tears for Fears comes to mind). This cover of Nirvana’s Smells Like Teen Spirit sort of defies classification… but I liked it. If only for the ridiculousness of the whole thing.
Dec
26
2006
$10,000 per gallon
We all know that inkjet printer ink is expensive when we pay $10-$30 for a cartridge at Office Depot, but if you do the math you’re paying $10,788 per gallon (for HP magenta ink which holds the most-expensive crown). I can’t think of any liquid that is more expensive – definitely nothing that’s as readily available as inkjet ink – anyone got any ideas?
Dec
25
2006
10 Atheism Myths
Continuing on the topic of atheism, I ran across this article in the LA Times which debunks ten misconceptions about atheism. Prompted by a poll that reported only 37% of Americans would vote for an “otherwise qualified” atheist presidential candidate, it is a short but interesting read.
Dec
24
2006
Penn Jillette: I Believe
This is a very well-stated NPR monologue by Penn Jillette – half of the genius team Penn & Teller. It’s not new, I happen across it every now and then, but every time I read it I agree with him more. Make sure you listen to it instead of just reading, because that is how it was intended.
Dec
23
2006
Jawbone
Dec
23
2006
Music to Listen to
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2 Minutes Hate – Killing Time (post-punk) I think the band name refers to 1984
Utopia Banished – Night of the Black Wyvern (melodic death metal)
Bludgeon – Carnage Begins (metal / east-cost hardcore) reminds me of Hatebreed