HAPPY THURSDAY!!! Will be at work today for around 8 hours of training. YAY!!!  Here are some quick hits I saw on the ol interwewb...

RIP Greg Giraldo. He died at a New Jersey hospital Wednesday, four days after being admitted following an accidental overdose of prescription medication. He was 44.

Krispy Kreme has opened it's first store in Thailand.

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This year's "Rock and Roll" Hall of Fame nominees are out. Included are Beastie Boys, Chic, LL Cool J, the J. Geils Band, Darlene Love, Donna Summer Alice Cooper, Bon Jovi, Neil Diamond, Donovan, Dr. John and Tom Waits.



Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have revealed to People magazine that the godparent to 2 of their 6 or 8 kids ( I don't know how many) is none other than "The Facts of Life" star Mindy Cohn



While it would take generations foe a ship to reach it, US astronomers said Wednesday they have discovered an Earth-sized planet that they think might be habitable, orbiting a nearby star, and believe there could be many more planets like it in space.



Each of the 6 Star Wars movies are getting re-released in 3-D versions beginning 2012. One a year.



What do you think of the BlackBerry "PlayPad"?



Christopher Nolan has officially confirmed that he is on board to direct the next installment of the Batman movie series



Sig Hansen and the Hillstrand brothers have quit Discovery Channel's 'Deadliest Catch' over a lawsuit in which the network is seeking $3 mil claiming breach of contract, The network alleges the two brothers did not complete work on a planned Catch spin-off, Hillstranded.



Facebook will integrate with Skype to let users of the world's largest social network leverage the VOIP giant's PC-to-PC calling capabilities.



Joss Whedon tells SFX (via MTV News) there are "stipulations and restrictions" in what he can do with the characters in the upcoming "Avenger" movie



Kate Beckinsale will return to the Underworld movie series.



"The Big Bang Theory's" Kaley Cuoco and Jonathan Galecki secretly dated for two years.



Scientists say Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, commonly known as ADHD, is a genetic condition.



Nintendo says its 3DS game machine, packed with glasses-free 3-D technology, won't be ready to go on sale for Christmas, crushing its earnings forecast by more than half.



and finally, Happy 50th birthday to The Flintstones who debuted this day in 1960...

Orchestral Maneuvers In The Dark's "History of Modern' release is 100% pure OMD. Hardcore OMD fans won't be disappointed in this release. Lot's of 80's styled synth melodies permeate every song. Though the innovation so evident in the 80's is long gone, OMD delivers a nice effort for their fans.




I really enjoy the edgy guitars in the first track, "New Babies; New Toys". Good lead off tune.



"If You Want It" is an optimistic love ultimatum in the vein of Wang Chung's "Let's Go", but not as emphatic. Lyrically cheesy in some areas, this is a good couples song that could and SHOULD be on any romantic "chick flick" soundtrack. Take your pick. Too bad we don't have ONE more John Hughes film to base this song on. This one would have made a good lead track.



History of The Modern Part I is an OMD opus. To me, it has a starry, religious feel to it.History of The Modern Part II is basically a continuation of HPTM Pt 1, with a very orchestral sound.



I think Macy Gray sings duet on "Sometimes". Actually, it's Macy Gray sound alike Jennifer John (who?. )It works to a degree. Very "Pet Shop Boys" ish.



While RFWK is meant as an homage to Kraftwerk, to me it's a weak attempt. For a successful Kraftwerk effort, check out the last rack, "The Right Side?"



To me, "New Holy Ground sounds very reminiscent of a Roger Waters/Pink Floyd tune. Too short, in my opinion



The Future, Past, and Fore, to me, really takes me back to old OMD. This tune kinda reminds me of 90's Duran Duran produced by Flood



Sister Mary Says is a speedy, quicker pumping solid 80's dance tune. I can't wait to hear the kids nowadays get a hold of this. This one should appear in a few different mixes soon.



Definitely through with revisiting the past, "Pulse" is a sexy venture into Orchestral Maneuvers In The Dark 2010. Nearly pop, it's got Timnaland hooks. This one is another candidate for several remixes.



When you het use to the current things with "Pulse", the dripping romantic "Green" takes you back in time a little musically. Lyrically, "Green" shows OMD still knows about heartache and the pain love sometimes brings. I really liked this tune.



"Bondage of Fate" reminds me of the Cure. Like "RFWK", it's forgettable.



The CD is finished by a song, in two parts, named "The Right Side?". Kind of Kraftwerk like in beat and just as lengthy. Clocking in at over 8 minutes, this hypnotic song deals with young lovers escaping their families, friends, and starting anew in a new place.



All in all this release is like receiving a phone call from an old friend, After a long conversation of nostalgia and bridging the time gap between then and now, you realize you how much you really enjoyed that friend. As time goes by, you may begin to recall less and less about the conversationl only remembering the good things you liked about this person. At least until the next time you hear from them. I'm Looking forward to hearing from OMD again.

Happy Wednesday!

It's as Wednesday as can be. When will summer relent? Tomorrow is the 1st official day of "FALL" and yet, we continue with consecutive 90 + degree days!! Slow news day locally as our Greenville, SC area newscasts keep broadcasting stuff that happened over the weekend. Not much going on on the ol interweb today either... Here's what I saw..

Ready for the "BlackPad"? Shares of BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion rose 3% in early trading Wednesday on a report in the Wall Street Journal that the company's tablet computer will be out soon. The iPad competitor could be unveiled as early as next week at a developer's conference in San Francisco, the Journal reports, citing unnamed sources.

Blockbuster is expected to file for bankruptcy this week. For real.

Neat update and picture repost on the upcoming "re-imagination" for Godzilla:3D - http://www.aintitcool.com/node/46627

Pearl Jam lead singer Eddie Vedder is now a married man.

Virginia is slated to execute Teresa Lewis by lethal injection on Thursday, The Associated Press reported. The 41-year-old woman was sentenced to die after pleading guilty to capital murder for hiring two men to kill her husband and stepson so she could collect a $250,000 life insurance policy.

R.E.M. have just wrapped recording of their 15th album, which they're planning to release next spring. The band has teamed up with producer Jacknife Lee (U2, Bloc Party, Snow Patrol), who also produced the band's 2008 LP Accelerate.

Look for the new Orchestral Maneuvers in The Dark next week!! - September 28th. The new CD is called History of Modern. I'll review it ASAP.

Did ya see my review of the new Heart release, 'Red Velvet Car'? http://pulse.yahoo.com/_TYSMJ33GM7KD7QHJJRXCIOUKZQ/blog I’m working on getting better at these reviews- gimme feedback on what you hated or liked about the review or the CD

Italian authorities seized euro23 million ($30 million) from a Vatican bank account Tuesday and said they have begun investigating top officials of the Vatican bank in connection with a money-laundering probe.

Aerosmith's Steven Tyler will release a solo single called "Love Lives," which will serve as the theme for the upcoming Japanese movie "Space Battleship Yamato." Tyler, who penned the track after viewing the film's final battle scene, will release it in piano, instrumental and acoustic versions on Nov. 24.

Legendary blues guitarist Buddy Guy will release new album "Living Proof" on Oct. 26 via Silvertone/Jive, with guest spots by B.B King and Carlos Santana.

According to Whitney Matheson's "Pop Candy" Blog, A new Facebook campaign has started to get Stan Lee on Saturday Night Live.

Paris Hilton has been banned from Japan. The heiress cancelled her Asia tour to promote her fashion and fragrance lines and boarded a private jet back to Los Angeles after being denied entry at Tokyo's airport Wednesday following her drug violation in the U.S

Ryan Seacrest unveils the new "American Idol" lineup today LIVE at 1pm ET. The press conference will be streamed live, via the 'American Idol' website.

In case you haven't heard, the man who inspired the band name 'Lynyrd Skynyrd' has died.

Sir Anthony Hopkins has lost 75 lbs and is donating his "bigger" clothes to charity.

And finally --

On this day in history, Lincoln presented the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862- 35 years earlier and Latter Day Saint movement founder Joseph Smith, Jr. obtained the golden plates, a set of engraved plates that he said was his source material for the Book of Mormon.
Coincidence?

Happy Friday!!

HAPPY FRIDAY!! this is is what interested me on the ol interweb this morning..



OK, forget about the Republican/Democrat/Tea Party/Libertarian/Independent/Spaghetti Monster/Whig parties. According to international tax firm Deloitte Tax LLP, a typical family of four with a household income of $50,000 a year would have to pay $2,900 more in taxes in 2011. The same family making $100,000 a year would see its taxes rise by $4,500. Wealthier families face even bigger tax hikes. A family of four making $500,000 a year would pay $10,800 more in taxes. The same family making $1 million a year would get a tax increase of $53,200. The estimates are based on total household income, including wages, capital gains and qualified dividends. The estimated tax bills take into account typical deductions at each income level.


With 14 mouths to feed and a failed attempt at reality TV, the so-called "Octo-Mom" is going on welfare. RadarOnline.com reports Nadya Suleman is broke, and is struggling to provide for her family.


President Bill Clinton is experimenting with a low-cholesterol, vegetarian diet to fulfill a promise he made to his newly married daughter Chelsea. He says he wants to be healthy for his grandkids.


Billie Mae Richards, the actress who voiced Rudolph in the stop-motion holiday classic, has died. She was 88.


It's the end of As The World Turns. The historic soap opera ends its 54-year run today


Egyptian mews outlets recently ran a photo of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak leading President Obama and other world leaders during Middle East peace talks at the White House. The problem is that like Joaquin phoenix's movie and recent outward persona, it was faked. Mubarak was "photoshopped" into the picture.


Casey Affleck is admitting to what many critics suspected all along: His documentary about Joaquin Phoenix is a fake.


Oprah Winfrey doesn't want her all-expenses-paid Australian trip giveaway to turn into the tax trap that soured her "Everybody gets a car!" show ... in fact, Oprah is making sure none of her new "guests" pay an extra cent to the IRS and will provide money for each guests to take care of their tax responsibilities. The Aussies will apparently still foot the $3 million it costs to to come to the land down under. Meanwhile, 'Judge Judy' tops 'Oprah' again in the newly released daytime ratings making her courtroom series this year's No. 1 daytime show.


Sacha Baron Cohen is going from Borat to "Bohemian Rhapsody." The comedian is set to play Freddie Mercury in a biopic about the iconic Queen frontman. The surviving members of Queen say that Cohen has been in talks to do the role for 2 years.


Warner Bros. is looking to bring "Pinocchio" to life in a live-action feature through producer Dan Jinks with Bryan Fuller tapped to script.


Speaking of the WB, DC Comics And Warner Bros are expected to make a MAJOR announcement in the coming weeks regarding the DC Comics universe. Currently, pre-production ahs begun on "The Flash" and Green Lantern 2 has been green lit.


Earl Scruggs is recovering at a Chapel Hill hospital after being admitted for undisclosed reasons. The 88 year old is a favorite of mine.


Bob Barker fainted at a Los Angeles shooting range and the former 'Price Is Right' host was taken to the hospital. He is reportedly doing well.


Christine O'Donnell not homophobic, says her lesbian sister.


Black Eyed Peas will be the Super Bowl halftime entertainment- according to several "rumor mills" out there..


The FBI has advised a Seattle cartoonist who stirred up a religious storm with a tongue-in-cheek encouragement to draw images of the Muslim prophet Mohammed to go into hiding after a "credible threat" to her safety. She has complied.


Greek police charged two U.S. tourists with desecrating the dead on Thursday after they found six human skulls in their hand luggage at Athens international airport. The two young tourists said they had bought the skulls in a souvenir shop on the island of Mykonos and believed they were fake.


Nathalie Holloway's mom Beth has reportedly confronted Joran Vandersloot at his jail cell in Peru . She spoke to him for about 5 minutes before he ended the meeting because his lawyer was absent.


Remember a few weeks ago when we reported a story about a woman who suffered an acid attack on the face from a stranger? Well, it appears this has been an acid attack hoax, as investigators found out she was lying. And today, the woman named Bethany Storr has admitted that it was all a lie.


Today is the birthday of the US Constitution!! It was approved December 17, 1787. Today used to be called "Constitution Day", but I'm unsure what it's called now. Citizenship Day, I believe.


Happy birthday to Doug E Fresh and Bryan Singer!!!


Today is also National POW/MIA Recognition Day and World Parking Day!!


The Miami Beach Police Department is now in the middle of a violent incident involving "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert after the alleged victim filed a police report stating Lambert threatened to slap him at a nearby beach.


The cast of CBS' "Big Bang Theory" will now get $200,00.00 an episode. At least the top 3 stars will.


On Wednesday's Regis and Kelly show, stud of the moment Jon Hamm (Mad Men) has denied multiple reports that he's the new Superman. He will host Saturday Night Live for a 3rd time on October 30.


and finally, on Stewart and Stephen Colbert are holding opposing rallies in Washington DC on October 30th. Stewart and "The Daily Show" will lead the Rally to Restore Sanity, described as a movement of "people who have been too busy to go to rallies," on the National Mall on Oct. 30. Its aim? To "beg America to stop shouting, throwing and drawing Hitler mustaches on people other than Hitler (or Charlie Chaplin)." Meanwhile, the Colbert National wants "all freedom-loving patriots" to challenge the "dark, optimistic forces" of "The Daily Show" by marching at the same time to Keep Fear Alive. Comedy Central promises a face-off "bigger than Nixon/Kennedy, Ali/Foreman, Aniston/Jolie, 50/Nas, Joe/the Volcano, Alien/Predator, Bunny/Fudd and Ecks/Sever combined."

Hello, It's Tuesday September 14th ALL DAY LONG!!

HOWDY!! Well, I MUST be at work and I MUST be bored to post. Does anyone read these since they' don't come out on a consisten basis? Here's what I'm seeing on the ol interweb this morning...

R.I.P actor Kevin McCarthy.(from Sunday, actually)

An infectious-disease nightmare is unfolding: Bacteria that have been made resistant to nearly all antibiotics by an alarming new gene have sickened people in three states and are popping up all over the world, health officials reported Monday. The U.S. cases in California, Massachusetts and Illinois; as well as two others in Canada all involve people who had recently received medical care in India, where the problem is widespread.

500,000 'gubmint' workers in Cuba are being "laid off".

Producers of high fructose corn syrup want their product renamed to "corn sugar".

Jerry Brown apologizes to former President Bill Clinton over comments made about Clinton's relationship with Monica Lewinsky.

A new government study adds to the evidence that thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative until recently found in many vaccines, does not increase children's risk of autism

An Upson County couple is suing a grocery store chain in federal court, claiming that the husband found a used tampon in his bowl of cereal. According to the complaint, Thomas and Lynn Roddenberry said they bought a box of Chocolate Chip Crunch cereal from the Save-A-Lot store in Thomaston in October 2008.

What's happening in the entertainment realm this morning?

• Lady Gaga's meat dress, donned Sunday night at MTV's VMA show is being discussed all around the web.
• Apparently, like saying the “N” word, it’s OK for black people to dress and perform in “blackface”. http://www.ontheredcarpet.com/2010/09/william-defends-blackface-make-up-at-mtv-vmas-following-criticism.html?rss=rss-kabc-snippet-7665796
• George Michael was sentenced today at Highbury Corner Magistrates Court in London to 8 weeks in jail for his July 4 crash into a London clothing store.
• John Mayer quits Twitter
• Penelope Cruz confirms she's pregnant
• Are there shadowy forces trying to Ruin J. Lo's 'Idol' Bid?
• Sofia Vergara tells 'Self' magazine: "I'm Grateful for My Breasts"
• Australian taxpayers are helping Oprah pay for her trip down under so she can do her show for a week -- to the tune of $3 million ($2.7M USD),
• Yet another story on the interweb about how Showtime's once great series 'Weeds' has become an embarrassing parody of its once-smart self...
• Jake Gyllenhaal's "Prince of Persia: Sands of Time" is out on DVD--yaaaaaawwwwn!!
• Joaquin Phoenix returns to The David Letterman Show Sept. 22.
• Kaley Cuoco, resident babe of CBS's "The Big Bang Theory" -- broke one of her legs in a horse accident over the weekend.
• Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, Suze Orman heading to Oprah Winfrey Network They'll star in a series of specials to coincide with OWN's launch in January. Oprah's website allows you to "Oprah-fy" yourself. Insert a photo of yourself as part of Oprah's new "Oprah-fy Yourself" feature.\
• Sunday night's VMAs were the 3rd-most watched MTV broadcast ever. Ratings were even up 33% from last year despite man-ish looking Chelsea Handler's horrible performance as MC.
• Lindsay Lohan is in talks to return to host "Saturday Night Live" in December. Lohan lasted hosted "SNL" in April 2006.
• Conan has a new ad for his TBS show debuting in November, I think- http://teamcoco.com/blog/conans-first-print-ad-is-a-real-hoot-sorry/


And finally, offended, made to feel uncomfortable around young, half naked or naked male millionaires showering and changing clothes in their locker room reporter babe Inez Sainz. She complained to her boss at and they referred her to The Association of Women in Sports Media in America who asked the league to investigate on her behalf. She’s also been on every major network since yesterday morning regarding this.
To me, she appears to be looking to “score” in regards to her career. That or really, REALLY naive and dumb. I think that these idiots somehow blaming HER for anything because of the way she dressed is also asinine and stupid. In my opinion, it doesn't MATTER what she wore or wears while doing her job. Why is this even mentioned? I really DO know why, I just fail to see how this matters and to me sounds like a sleazy defense lawyer would say defending his client of rape. I think that these idiots somehow blaming HER for anything because of the way she dressed are also asinine and stupid.

As far as I know, she wasn’t fondled or asked or encouraged to DO anything. From what I've read, she experienced “cat calls” and “looks" which she admits made her feel uncomfortable. On all of her estimated 21 television appearances over the last 24 hours, she repeatedly downplayed the extent to which she was bothered by the New York Jets' practice antics and she doesn't plan on suing the NY Jets. Yet, the interviews and complaints on her behalf are still moving forward.

Jets owner Woody Johnson's apology was enough for her she says also adding that she definitely will not be toning down her sexy sideline style.

All in all, she's making great lemonade out of her situation. Sainz, (who has three prestigious graduate degrees from Mexico or Peru), has parlayed the incident into appearances on the talk show circuit. She continued her onslaught of television appearances on Good Morning America, The Today Show among others today (Tuesday). Her Twitter account gained thousands of followers -- a jump of over 20 percent in just one day. Google has charted her as the most popular search for an entire day as well – which is very unusual. Women in the media have staunchly come to her defense, making her a sort of figurehead for their movement. Don't be surprised if we see a lot more of the "hottest sports reporter in Mexico" in her signature photo shoots and on our TV sets.

The NFL is investigating the matter..

What say you?


BTW: ines sainz, puppies, dogs, kittens, cats, PS3, Xbox, Halo Reach, bikini, lesbians are all popular tags used when searching stories on the internet today.

The Sandman Story Possibly Coming To The Li'l Screen

I really liked the Sandman comic book series and most of the related stories and books that it spawned; especially the 'Death' one shots and mini-series attempts (Death is Gaiman's version of the Grim Reaper). The Sandman comic book series followed the adventures of 'The Sandman', also called 'Dream' or 'Morpheus'. He is a member of a group called 'The Endless', who rules over the world of dreams. His 75 issues ran from the late 80's to the mid 90's.


To me, Gaiman's work was modern mythology and completely different from the superhero books I was enjoying at the time. Though against the writer/creator Neil Gaiman's better judgement and much to the behest of DC Comics, Sandman made a special appearance in a 'JLA" story line, Gaiman's Vertigo stories didn't really match with anything else going on with DC Comics at the time. Though many characters (Swamp Thing, Jonah Hex, Deadman, et al) could have easily been absorbed into the titles. I believe 'Swamp Thing' actually was a Vertigo title. There IS a story arc coming up in one of the 'Superman' titles where Sandman's sister, Death, talks to Lex Luthor. Another character calling himself 'The Sandman' was a comic book printed by DC Comics in the mid 70s. This Sandman lives in the 'Dream Dimension' and protects children from their nightmares and occasionally from real-life menaces. He was created as a children's character by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby.


Anyway, here's the story.... If it happens, much will have to be cleaned up for TV, TRUST me. A movei has been in the planning stages for 10 years over at HBO..


Click HERE for the website for the below story:


Neil Gaiman's 'Sandman' being adapted ... as a TV show
By Borys Kit and James Hibberd


“The Sandman,” the Neil Gaiman-penned comic book series considered a seminal work in the medium, is in the early stages of being developed into a TV series.


Warner Bros. TV is in the midst of acquiring television rights from sister company DC Entertainment and in talks with several writer-producers about adapting the 1990s comic. At the top of the list is Eric Kripke, creator of the CW’s horror-tinged “Supernatural.”


“Sandman” told the tale of Morpheus, the Lord of the Dreaming, a deity who personifies dreams. The book began in the horror realm but quickly made its mark in fantasy and mythology as Gaiman introduced the Endless, a group of powerful brothers and sisters named Destiny, Death, Destruction, Despair, Desire and Delirium (as well as Dream).


The book helped establish DC’s Vertigo imprint and won several awards. It also was one of the few comics that segued from the comics crowd, entering the intellectual and art worlds, winning over a large non-comics-reading audience, particularly a devoted female following.


A movie version of “Sandman” has been in development since the mid-’90s, with an early version involving Roger Avery. The movie version cooled earlier in the decade, with the thinking moving to the best way to tackle an adaptation is the TV route. Up until a few months ago, DC was in talks with HBO and James Mangold to develop a show minus WBTV’s involvement, but that never coalesced.


Gaiman was not officially involved with the HBO attempt, though he and Mangold held several rounds of talks surrounding characters and story. The author is not involved in the new developments, though since it is early in the process, that may change. In fact, securing Gaiman will prove key for the project to go forward.


Kripke has been described as interested in tackling an adaptation but cautious because the comic book has such a passionate following and is held in such high regard. It’s the kind of series where each production decision, from casting to script to design, would be scrutinized by devotees.


Still, Kripke has managed to create and sustain “Supernatural,” which week in and week out deals with fantasy, mythological and horror elements. He also displayed a certain amount of creative integrity when he stuck to his guns by not returning as showrunner when the network renewed the series for a sixth season after he completed his planned five-season story line.


WBTV and WME, which reps Kripke, declined to comment.