Well it IS almost Easter...

I know it's been a few weeks.  I was sick for a bit, then got busy at work (not that I'm not busy now, I just had something to share).  I fell out of habit (which I do with most blogs I try to start).  But I'm back!

Anyway, I came across this today and wanted to share.  I knew about some of these already (as I'm sure many others did), but I was still amused.

5 Must-See Google Easter Eggs | Mashable

There’s no doubt Google has a sense of humor — its excellent April Fools jokes are a testament to that. But there’s a wealth of funnies that can found any time of the year too. Here we pull together a handy list of Google “Easter eggs” that you can uncover right now.

Rise, Rebel, Resist

I went to see Otep, last night, on the first date of their Rise Rebel Resist tour.  Excitedly, I told my (totally non-metal) coworker about it and we were looking up pictures of her and the wiki and so on.  I think now said coworker really digs Otep Shamaya (prob still won't dig her music, but at least what she does with her talents and fame, and the respect she's garnered in certain communities).  Anyway, in this search, we found a column she'd written for the MTV Headbanger's Blog, in 2008, discussing why she writes and why anyone should write or create music.  It was interesting, so I wanted to post it.

Might Makes Write: HBB Blog Columnist Otep Shamaya Musters Strength Through Song | MTV

In the first of a series of guest columns from Otep frontwoman Otep Shamaya, the singer and poet discusses how music and poetry allow her to confront her demons and evolve as a person and performer...

The Impulsive Buy

A coworker shared this site with me.  I thoroughly enjoy things like this.  Mock/funny reviews make my day.  So of course this had to be shared as a highlight.

The Impulsive Buy 

(A few blogs they've posted recently)

• THE WEEK IN REVIEWS – 2/6/2010
• REVIEW: Dove Men+Care Clean Comfort Body and Face Wash
• NEWS: Latest Slurpee Flavor Tries To Cool Gamers But It’s Kind of A N00b
• REVIEW: Honey Bunches of Oats with Pecan Bunches
• The Impulsive Buy: Episode #13
• THE WEEK IN REVIEWS – 1/30/2010
• REVIEW: Sheetz Tastykake Butterscotch Krimpet Cupo’ccino
• NEWS: Pepto-Bismol InstaCool Still Can’t Make Getting Diarrhea Cool
• REVIEW: Wheaties Fuel
• THE WEEK IN REVIEWS – 1/23/2010

A Brand New/P.O.S. Mashup

If you know me, you know Brand New is one of my favorite bands.  In my blog surfing, today, I found a mashup of "Sowing Season (Yeah)" by Brand New and "Optimist (We Are Not For Them)" by P.O.S.  It's really chill but it still works together really well.  I've never listened to P.O.S., but now I think I'll have to check them out.  This is really a good mashup, to me, because it really lets both songs shine (as opposed to a lot of what passes as mashups, which is really the vocals from one song laid over another song's music).  Between it being a good Brand New song and a creative mix, I'd definitely have to say this is a highlight of my day.

"Optimist (Yeah)" | hawkinsmashups.blogspot.com 

(Above is a link to the blog. I may have to check out some of his other posts and see other mashups of his.)