Best Music Ever Series: Europe

Continuing with the Best Music Ever Series, the Swedish rock band Europe is a shining example of why 80s rock still rocks today. With songs such as "The Final Countdown" and "Danger on the Track", it's no wonder why this dynamic group rose to such popularity. The record entitled "The Final Countdown" which contained a song with the same name reached certified triple platinum and was well known in the mid 80s. I like this band mostly for their mystical lyrics as well as catchy riffs. I recommend this band for anyone who likes 80s glam rock. I think they are still making new CDs, but don't listen to anything made after 1989, that's basically the rule for any music that's worth listening to.

New CD: Secret Society (Crap, don't listen)












Best CD: The Final Countdown













Band Rating: 5/5
Right On!

I Wanna Rock And Roll All Night....

So since Kiss was playing in Luxemburg City Tonight,
they came by the local club for a signing session. Here are some pics.

Me and Gene Simmons


Simmons signing my computer!


My crazy rocker chick friends


Eric Singer


My new and improved KISS Computer!

Bon Jovi is Rad.

I'll never forget the day my dad bestowed upon me his "Slippery When Wet" tape. I was 8 years old at the time and I excitedly popped the tape into my Walkman and proceeded to listen. From the moment I heard the soothing melody of "Livin on a prayer" and the masterful harmony of "You Give Love a Bad Name," I was hooked. I would have to say that this album was the soundtrack to much of my childhood. In middle school when all the girls would laugh and spit on me, I would imagine that John himself would come and take me away to the magical land of rock and roll. Anyway this was a great album. I don't know much about their new material, and I don't need to. Slippery When Wet was the best Jovi album ever, and that's all I care about. If you haven't heard it, I suggest you buy it, try that half-price books place. Wait... maybe not, all they have there are used NSYNC and Britney Spears CDs. Nevermind try Barnes and Nobles. Bottom line, excellent album and a must listen for any true rock fan.

Rating: 5/5
Super Rad!

Exploding Head Syndrome

Exploding head syndrome is a real medical condition. Ok, so people suffering from this condition do not experience any real "exploding." The condition is completely internal and causes the person afflicted by it to hear a tremendously loud "exploding" noise from inside their head. The sound usually occurs within an hour or so after falling asleep. It has been found that it is not the result of falling asleep as it can happen while awake. The sound is usually followed by intense pain in the head. The condition is also known as "visual sleep start" and "auditory sleep start" and it not thought to be dangerous by the medical community, just extremely uncomfortable.
Treatment: Usually the symptoms go away over time on their own.

Don't see that every day...

This picture was taken from a 1918 Sears shopping catalog. You may notice some strange items on there not usually found in modern Sears catalogs....

The Cooking Corner Presents: Rice Krispies Treats

In this edition of The Cooking Corner, I'll be going over the way to create homemade Rice Krispies Treats because you have way too much time on your hands.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons margarine or butter
1 (10 oz.) package regular marshmallows
-or -
4 cups mini marshmallows
3 dried and finely ground scrotums
6 cups Rice Krispies

Directions
1. Melt margarine in large saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.

2. Add KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal and finely ground scrotums. Stir until well coated.

3. Using buttered spatula or waxed paper, press mixture evenly into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cut into 2-inch squares when cool. Best if served the same day.

Well there you have it! Delishous Rice Krispies Treats with a homemade touch! I enjoy mine with a tall glass of cold milk. Until next time, bon apetite!

Always Hardcore

Scooter is a German techno band from the city of Hamburg. I discovered them about 3 years ago and their tunes have graced my tape-deck many a time. The band was created in 1986 under the name of "Celebrate the Nun." It was not until 1994 that the band changed their name to the present "Scooter." The group's sound blends elements of the "house" and "rave" genres which make them very popular in Europe's club scene. Currently the band consists of singer H.P. Baxxter, and beatmasters Rick J. Jordan and Michael Simon. Baxxter's signature accent lends to the histarical, yet hardcore nature of the songs. Scooter's hits include: "Hyper Hyper", "Move Your Ass!", "Fire", "How Much Is the Fish?", "Posse (I Need You on the Floor)", "Ramp! (The Logical Song)", "Behind the Cow", "The Shit that Killed Elvis", "One(Always Hardcore)", and "The Questions Is What Is The Question?."
Newest CD: Jumping All Over The World











My Favorite CD: The Ultimate Aural Orgasm











For more info on this rad group, check out http://www.scootertechno.com/

Food Spotlight: Sushi

Being born in Japan (military family), I have a certain fondness toward sushi. The salty delicious taste of raw fish in your mouth. YUM! But seriously, it's good. I think most people who think it's "nasty" or "gross" haven't really tried sushi or had a bad batch which gave them salmonella. But the real reason I love sushi is because it tastes so good.

What is it?: Sushi is vinegared rice that is usually topped with raw fish but other toppings such as vegetables can be substituted. In Japan, sliced raw fish alone is called sashimi and is distinct from sushi, as sashimi is the raw fish component, not the rice component. You thought wrong! The word sushi itself comes from an outdated grammatical form of a word that is no longer used in other contexts; literally, sushi means "it's sour." There are various types of sushi: sushi served rolled inside nori (dried and pressed layer sheets of seaweed or alga) called makizushi, or rolls; sushi made with toppings laid with hand-formed clumps of rice called nigirizushi; toppings stuffed into a small pouch of fried tofu called inarizushi; and toppings served scattered over a bowl of sushi rice called chirashi-zushi. All forms of sushi can be enjoyed with verious condiments such as soy sauce, wasabi, ginger, and others.

Nutritional Info: Sushi is lowfat and rich in omega-3 unsaturated fat. Sushi also contains high levels of proteins, as well as vitamins and minerals. The only carbs in sushi are found in the rice and vegatables, not the actual fish.

Risks of eating: Some species of fish such as tuna can sometimes contain high levels of mercury. Mercury can make you crazy or kill you. Uncooked seafood can also carry the bacterium Vibrio parahaemolyticus, which can cause extreme diarrhea.

Well that concludeds this editino of Food Spotlight. I hope you found it at least somewhat educational!

"The Travel Section"

So here is the first installment of the travel section! I'll show you affordable trips to exotic locations, as well as tips for your travels! Lets begin!





Our first beautiful location is the luxurious city of Amsterdam! The Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam offers nightly stays starting at $156.

Address: Damrak 1-5 Amsterdam
1012 LG Netherlands

Description: The 4 star Victoria Hotel Amsterdam is located opposite to Amsterdam's central train station. Hotel amenities include the indoor swimming pool, Turkish steam bath, internet access, AC, and cable television.
*Amsterdam travel tip: Don't pick up hookers with open sores on their mouths!



Moving on in our travel section, we find ourselves in the wonderful city of Paris! The Villa Montparnasse Paris has nightly rates starting at $182. Cheap!
Address: 2 Rue Boulard Paris 75014 France
Description: The Villa Montparnasse is a four-star boutique hotel located in the Montparnasse district. The elegant, small hotel is decorated in a lodge theme, which endows it with the spirit of an upscale safari adventure. It is conveniently located in a lively nightlife area and near the more contemplative Saint German quarter.
*Paris travel tip: French people are inherently rude, so when you feel like someone is "rudeing" you, (word coined here first), punch them in the liver.



Well thats it for this edition of "The Travel Section," I'm bored and I want to move on to the next post. Until next time, Audios!

"Worst Music" Series

I hate country! How can anyone call a grown man moaning music? It's horrible! I guess the people that listen to it are too inbred to notice. I'm sorry if you like country music and I am offending you, but frankly, you deserve it. Its not music, it's crap. So pack up your chevy and head on down to the levy and drive right in and die.

World War III: Best War EVER.

Bigger is better, and therefore World War III will be the best war ever, when it comes. Global warming won't matter when we're all dead. What you got Al Gore?

"Best Movies Ever" Series

Hello and thank you in advance for taking the time to read the first edition of the "Best Movies Ever" series! This time we'll showcase one of the classics: Back to the Future (1985), the first one. It was directed by Robert Zemeckis, the same guy who later directed Jumanji, so yea this guy is good. This movie was awesome because it had major themes that most everyone can relate to: loss, love, and time travel. Aside from the fact that the main character who is 18 is best friends with a creepy old man, this is pretty rad. I love how cheesy the time travel animations are when compared to today's computer graphics. It adds to the whole "80s " feel of the movie. Also, having your mom kiss you on her prom night is also pretty rad. Not really. But seriously, watch this movie, rent it, steal it, I don't care just watch it.
*fun fact= the movie was filmed in many exotic Californian locations, including the 1950s!

Rating:5/5
Awesome.

Why am I so fat? - Part XVIII

Back during the good old days (late 60s early 70s), obesity was a myth. Not a single child in America was fat. Do you know what that is? Exercise? Parasites? Continuous beatings from parents? WRONG! It was the Cereal! That's right. Cereal. Because of the fat and bull semen that modern cereal is laced with, it's no wonder that the childhood obesity rate in the US is so high. Where do I get these facts from you ask? Harvard, that's where. If the United States wants to do something about childhood weight issues, then all we have to do is bring back cereals from the golden age!

Are video games bad?

The answer is YES. Video games have been proven to rot kids minds and create serial killers out of every teen boy ever to lay their eyes on a violent game. But video games are damn addicting, some argue even more addicting than potato chips, crack, and masturbation, put together. So, bottom line, should you play video games? The answer is a clear MAYBE.

Internet Problems Revealed!

I made this diagram to explain how your internet gets to you and why it sometimes isn't that great. (click on picture to see enlarged)

Super Secret Nutshot!

So as you may have heard if you have watched the news in the last 5 years that gas prices are insanely high. I'm glad the media brings this horrible truth to our attention every time we turn on our televisions. But what about solutions? Since the media and government won't hold our hands and give us the answer, I propose some possible solutions to your gas woes.






Solution 1: Convert your car to run on bio-diesel or whatever.
You just like, put corn and stuff directly into your gas tank, simple!






Solution 2: Don't drive, fly! Fly remote control that is! These little things don't require any gas, just a simple charge from your standard wall socket and you're good to go! You'll be saving gas money in no time!








Solution 3: Oregon trail time! Hitch up the horses and chuck the wagon float! The Amish got something right...





nevermind I'm out of ideas. Just walk dammit.

My spoon...

So I'm chilling right now and looking at the news...more critical blogging to come stay tuned.

My things...

My Hand

My Deodorant

My first harddrive.

My mentos.

My Shoes. (survived Groezrock)

My National Geographic

REPORT!!

So right now I'm downloading Fireworks CS3 which I think will enable me to create webpages and such. Hopefully I'll be able to make an awesome page for my blog as well. Oh how do you like the new banner up top? Pretty swifty huh?

I suck at typing...

73 words

Speedtest

The Holiday History Series Presents: Festivus

In my continuing Holiday History series, today's holiday history lesson is on the rich cultural event known as Festivus. First practiced in 1997, Frank Costanza is the patron of this otherwise little-known, non-denominational holiday. It is celebrated on December 23 of each year. The reasons for the creation of this event are many and varied. The holiday was mainly started out of frustration with the commercialism and pressure surrounding the Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa season. Costanza is believed to have created the holiday after an argument with another man at a toy store one Christmas. His explanation as was given to his friend Cosmo Kramer, is as follows:

"Frank Costanza: Many Christmases ago, I went to buy a doll for my son. I reached for the last one they had, but so did another man. As I rained blows upon him, I realized there had to be another way.

Cosmo Kramer: What happened to the doll?

Frank Costanza: It was destroyed. But out of that a new holiday was born: a Festivus for the rest of us!"

Holiday Practices:
"Airing of Grievances"

This is an opportunity for you and the family to gather around the dinner table and tell them all the ways they have disappointed you over the previous year.

"The Festivus Pole"

The centerpiece of the Festivus tradition, the Festivus Pole is a simple aluminum pole with no decoration. The reason the pole is left bare is because the patron Costanza found tinsel "too distracting." Additional reasons include aluminum's high strength-to-weight ratio.

"Feats of Strength"

During the feats of strength portion of the celebration, the head of the household selects one person to a wrestling match. Festivus tradition states that festivus is not over until the head of the household has been pinned. The person chosen to participate in the feats of strength may only avoid doing them if they have something important to do like pull double duty at work.

Additional Information:
When not in use, the Festivus pole is stored under stairs in a crawlspace or something equivalent to this.

Insomnia....

So I was up till 3am last night and this morning I woke up unassisted at 7....everyone else is still sleeping...and I'm not really that tired...hmmm

Alien Vs Predator Requim sucked.

Just watched it. It was a Sci-Fi channel movie at best, I can't believe it was shown in movie theaters. BOO. I miss the old days when the alien movies were separate from the predator movies and everything was right. But then some idiot had the idea to mix the two and ruin it for all the fans. Remember the first
Alien movie that was actually scary? Now all they go for are the cheap scares and dumb teenager love stories. Should have been called "AVP: I know what you did last summer and this movie sucked". (oh I made that picture for a school project last year)