Things continue to be busy around here and look to be picking up even more. Let's see what may have been overlooked across the web.
The Temptations are the latest to file a class action suit against their label over royalties. (RS)
Looks like there will be A LOT more of Angry Birds coming our way. First a theme park in... (mashable)
Ubisoft is looking to provide more value for PC gamers and ditch DRM? (gamingbolt)
There is an interesting article over at IGN discussing when epic games become bloated. (ign)
Kevin Smith says he is bored with directing acting films. So, what would he rather do? (contactmusic)
Recently five 18th-Century bone telescopes were discovered in Amsterdam. (livescience)
Rats are invading the Florida Keys... nine-pound ones. (yahoo)
And finally... for now....
A company that produces the "pink slime" beef product has put some of the production on hold. (bbc)
Here we go with this weeks' round-up of things found around the web.
Drowning Pool has parted with Ryan McCombs and are now seeking a new singer. (metalunderground)
The family of Bob Marley are suing his brother for using his name and likeness to sell and promote a bunch of items. (tmz)
Tommy Lee is being sued by a former assistant for unpaid wages. (prefix)
A man is suing the city of Houston claiming that his civil rights were violated and that he is the victim of racial profiling. (drivingwhitewendyista)
Did Mario save the 3DS? (ign)
Ah yes, it is time for the end-of-the year lists to start cropping up.. here is PopMatters list of the Best Re-Issues. (PM)
While we are looking at lists... here is the top 15 Metal Albums this year as told by Axl Rosenberg. (metalsucks)
Oh, and I decided to finally go ahead and join paper.li. Check out the latest articles. (consumeddaily)
And finally....
This is the cutest kitty pic this week (in my opinion)..... (lolcats)
Here we go again with a round-up of things found across the webiverse.....
Over at IGN.com they are asking who the best Batman is/was... I found it hard to choose. Well, it wasn't hard for me to say no to Kilmer. That had to have been the worst ever. What do you think? (ign/batman)
So, the RIAA wants to raid CD-pirating plants without warrants? (rollingstone)
Are these truly amazing drum intros? (nme)
The US Senators have decided to reintroduce the internet censorship bill under a new name. (Mi2N)
ListVerse has a list of the Top 10 Positively Portrayed Female Game Characters. (list)
And finally, for now....
Recorded music in the US has actually shown its' first growth in five years. (ewire)
Let's just get to it shall we?
Music service Pandora was recently subpoenaed in a federal investigation of apps for smartphones. (billboard)
Universal Music Group launches Groovetown vinyl. (mir)
Listverse has a list of some extreme noses.... (listverse)
Google to send copyright offenders to 'Copyright School'? (politico)
It is being reported that Nintendo will be lowering the price of the Wii. (mashable)
And finally, for now....
In other Nintendo news it is rumored that they will be announcing the successor to the Wii at ES 2011. (3dsblog)
Here is another run-down of a few things I have come across around the web.
XLR8R - Check out this excellent remix of Magick Mountain "One For My Ego" by Holy Other.
Reuters - Yahoo! is set to lay off more than 600 staffers.
Wired - The US Supreme Court has ruled against Costco and the 'First Sale' Copryright Doctrine.
Oddee --- Check out some of the best misspelled billboards.
ars - A review of Mario All-Stars 25th Anniversary. Did they really miss out on a bigger opportunity?
Asylum - Ever see a Bison in a car?
Techdirt - A Cypress Hill back-up singer is suing Rockstar Games and Take Two Interactive for allegedly modeling a character in a game after him and never paying.
And finally, for now....
Fact - DJ Premier is said to be putting together a new Gang Starr album as well as a dvd.
Many of us are always keeping busy doing this, that, and the other. With that in mind, it is time to take a moment and catch up on a few things you may have missed.
Recently the CCV went to the 2nd Court of Appeals to voice their opinion on the 2004 FCC indecency policy. Here are the details of what resulted. (future of music)
Billboard asks "Are Musicians Losing The Incentive To Create?" (billboard)
The Justice Department needs to hire "Ebonics Experts"? (Wendyista)
mental_floss highlights a documentary about hummingbirds - Hummingbirds In Slow Motion
Ticketmaster has announced a transparent pricing policy. - The Comet
And lastly, for now...
Finally over? The lawsuit over the catalog of Nirvana catalog sale settled. - yahoo
Hope you all have a great weekend!
