Almost Friday

It's still relatively early in the morning but there have been lots of things happening. First, for Earth Day I decided to listen to something earthy for the commute to work. I went with the Sigur Ros's album Med Sud I Eyrum Vid Spilum Endalaust. One of my favorite songs on the album is Festival, although to call it a "song" seems too confining a definition. To truly listen to a Sigur Ros song like "Festival" really have to let it take you over completely. The haunting vocals of Jonsi Birgisson and the the subtle instrumentals that make up Sigur Ros is absolutely epic. I was fortunate enough to see them perform last summer and while I am still relatively young and will attend many more concerts throughout my lifetime, I know that the Sigur Ros performance I experienced will remain one of my most memorable.

Now, moving on to items on the internet, prepare to have your bank accounts drained because there was a slew of merchandise debuted today.

First up is several great finds from Entertainment Earth today, if you aren't receiving their daily email I highly suggest it. They have a pretty big inventory which can be a little overwhelming, but the email highlights great products.

Yes, you too can relive your youth as a member of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Just pay $18.99 plus s/h and you and your friends can relive your favorite episodes.

Click here for more details.

Next up on our Entertainment Earth shopping list is a set of travel posters featuring locations from the all too short lived TV series Firefly. This set will put you back $35, figure about $40 to have each one of them framed and while it does add up fast, imagine how great this will look on your wall? Impress friends and family with your travel stories of Canton, or the beauty of Bellerophon. I mean, what else are you going to put up on your walls, more Dark Knight posters?

For Iron Man 2 news, a new clip has hit the web (all legit) where we get one of our first real glimpses of Justin Hammer (aka Sam Rockwell Jr) interacting with Stark. Unfortunately, MSN doesn't feel like sharing, so I can't embed the video. So grit your teeth, sit through the 30 second commercial about soap and prepare to be amazed. Click Here To Engage!
And oh yeah, that's a new poster on the left. Click here to see a larger version.





Last thing for the day. A colleague showed me this great website where NASA posts a new picture every day. The archive goes back some 10 years. If you have the time I highly suggest you take a look and marvel at how small we really are. Perhaps while listening to a little Sigur Ros for dramatic effect.
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/

-Holden