Consumed Links - March 14, 2012

It's been a little while. Things have been a bit hectic. Thanks to all of you who have been sticking with me. Now, let's see what may have been missed.


As of March 12 the petition to ban "pink slime" from beef that is being served in schools and elsewhere has reached beyond 170,000 signatures.... here's the story. (yahoo)


The EFF is going up against Warner Bros use of automated sending of copyright infringement notices. (Mi2N)


So, apparently a woman in India left her husband because he didn't want a toilet in the house. (eurweb)


Lefsetz recently posted his thoughts on privacy. I agree that there is way too much.  Read it and think. (Privacy)


Trying to figure out social networking? New to it? Check out these tips. (tr beginner guide)


What happens during a nasal allergy attack? (webmd)


That's it for now. Have great rest of the week!

Consumed Links -

Let the round-up begin.... 


Well, it was bound to happen. There is a movie featuring Bin Laden as a zombie. (msn)


Celebrating Axl Rose turning 50, Rolling Stone posted an interview from 1992. (axlrollingstone)


Ever wonder what Disneyland was like two years after it opened? (mental_floss)


Who saw the video of the recent Iceland "river monster"?  Well.... (msn)


The FCC Reform Bill gets approval from NAB and others. (radio)


The Rock Hall of Fame has decided to include some great backing groups this time around. (billboard)


Reuters is reporting that the Justice Dept are seeking to bolster their IP enforcement team. (reuters)


And finally.... for now... 


How much would someone pay for the hearse that carried JFK's body? (USAtoday)

Consumed Links - December 23, 2011

The holiday season is always a busy one so things tend to get missed. Here's a few things that you may not have seen.

Authorities nab 70 in a phony rap label sting. (rollingstone)


Davis Huynh interviewed GZA over at Hypetrak. (Genius)


Amazingly, a cat survived a ride under a car hood for a 200 mile journey. (aol)


The Sun (UK) is reporting that a woman swallowed a pen 25 years ago and that it still works. (sun)


So, Vevo wants to get into television.... is this a good idea? (NYTimes)


This is such a shame... a woman being held for attempting to murder her child. (JapanToday)


An ex-con has a nerve problem and well, prior to robbing a bank he had to... (huffpost)


Axl Rose kicks a fan out of show.... (clashmusic)


A 31-year-old man in Spain was arrested for leaking a Madonna song. (exclaim)


Scientists catch a rare pygmy hippo on camera. (bbcnews)


And finally... 


NPR takes a look back at some of the musicians we lost this year. (npr)

Consumed Links - November 16, 2011

Here we are with another round-up of things found around the web. 


A British politician would like to see Jimmy Page knighted.... (contactmusic)


PETA has a new target. The target? Mario. That's right. Mario. (USA)


Here's a good list by mental_floss -- 11 Classic Songs That Were Banned. 


A man in Japan throws some bikes on the train tracks and calls the police to tell them. (japantoday)


Psychopaths: Born Evil or With A Diseased Brain?  (bbc)


In Australia a study was conducted to find out how many employees have a drink while at work. (smh)


And finally, for now, a sweet but scary for parents story.  


In Germany a toddler decided to go alone to school... on a Saturday. (thelocal)

Consumed Links - November 9, 2011

Round it up! 


People will buy just about anything huh? Have you seen how much John Lennon's tooth just sold for? -- RollingStone


Electronic Musician recently interviewed Mastodon about making their latest album, The Hunter. - EM


Some of you may be surprised by what was found during a prison search in Mexico recently. -- HuffPost


At NPR they discuss the surgery that many singers have had to have due to damage. -- NPR


Public Enemy's Chuck D has announced a lawsuit against Universal Music Group. -- 1st Five


And finally....


President Obama plans to veto any attempt to overthrown the new Net Neutrality rules that are set to begin soon. -- thewrap

Consumed Links - October 28, 2011

Let's get to this shall we?


A former judge who was convicted of exposing himself and using an enhancement device will not be able to receive most of his pension. (HuffPost)


People can be so interesting... and just strange... check out these haircuts. (Oddee)


Former bassist for Ministry, Paul Barker, discusses how tough it was to watch the new documentary about the band. (RS)


What happens when goths grow up? (guardian)


Over at Asylum they share the top 10 dangerous, gross, weird delicacies in the world. (Asylum)


The name Danzig... sometimes it is revered... and most of the time ridiculed. MetalSucks has started to plead his case in a four-part set... DEFENDING DANZIG -- this is the link to day one.


Queen have announced they plan to put out a new album featuring demos with the late Freddie Mercury. (unkut)


And finally... for now...


NoiseCreep spoke to Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton about the legacy of Judas Priest, the "Farewell" tour, and more. (NC)

Consumed Links - January 26, 2011

Here we go with another round-up of things found around the web.


There is a pretty interesting list over at Listverse featuring the Top 10 Vampire Serial Killers.


WARNING: Do not read that article if you are squeamish. These were pretty sick individuals.




Billboard poses the question... Where Will Musicians Go After Myspace?




I am not sure if I ever got around to sharing this article. However, it is a pretty good write-up on Down lead-singer (former Pantera) Phil Anselmo. Far Beyond Driven




If a dog chews on a bible.... should it be burned? Church Lady




Have you seen the ad for the chicken place Flavor Flav just opened? tmz




Also... Appeals Court Kills Universal's Lawsuit Over Re-Selling Promo CDs.




Well, that's it for now. Until next time..... enjoy!

From Around The Web -- Consumed Links

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. 

Consumed Links - November 12, 2010

Here is the round-up for this week. Have a great weekend! 




It has been confirmed. There WILL be a new album by Garbage.... (filter)




Leonardo DiCaprio is set to play Dr. HH Holmes, America's first serial killer, in 
the upcoming "Devil in the White City." (the wrap)




If this isn't a lesson for kids to not take drugs.... look at what could happen (here). 




Meet Carolee Bildsten. She is currently in hot water for hitting a cop with something a little too personal. (tsg)




And finally, for now..... 




Is Jim Morrison is finally going to be pardoned? (nme)

Consumed Links - October 20, 2010

Here we go again with a few things that you may not have seen.....




A woman finds that a hotel worker has been wearing her panties.... READ MORE




Forty Countries agree?   From The Wrap: "A three-year-long behind battle over how far the U.S. and other countries should go in using trade agreements to protect against piracy and counterfeiting ended Monday as the text of a proposed Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement was released by negotiators for 40 countries." READ MORE




Check out  10 Fascinating and Unexpected Origins of Words (via ListVerse)




Now, this is something I had been saying for some time now.... (from Huffington Post) 
Why Companies Should Insist That Employees Take Naps. 




And finally, for now... Why Music Sounds Lousy In 2010....   

Consumed Links May 12, 2010

Here's a few things that I have come across lately...

Universal is working on the deal to finance and distribute the RZA directed film, 'The Man With Iron Fists.' -- (deadline)

It looks like there will be a film based on the life of Ozzy Osbourne.... (contact)

Question: How Much Do Music Artists Earn Online? --- 

(information is beautiful)

This is why you don't pick on your co-workers.... (smoking gun)

And finally (for now).....

VSL recently sent out an email about this site. It's called The 120 Minutes Archive. If you love your music videos and remember what MTV used to be about.... check it out here:  (120mins)

It Is Like They Said

As things continue to move along at such a rapid rate it can sometimes be hard to keep up. Here are a few things that some of you may have missed recently.


A Kurt Cobain biopic will happen? Billboard.com is reporting that Oren Moverman, the director of the movie, "The Messenger", is set to direct with David Benioff screen-writing. --- BILLBOARD


The 1938 debut comic of Superman sells for quite the pretty penny recently..-- MSN


Did you hear about that burglar who left a trail that made it quite easy for the police to find him? --- UPI


What's going on over at EMI??? Was Guy Hands trying to break it up? --- BBC

Woman Stabs Boyfriend With Her Heels

Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England - 28-year-old Gavin Taylor was struck in the head by his girlfriend while riding in a taxi cab in early morning hours after a night out in Huddersfield. The heel of the stiletto is believed to have touched his eye, passed through his eye socket, and touched his brain. 


A spokesman for the West Yorkshire Police is quoted to have said, "At around 2 am on Sunday, police received reports of a serious assault which occurred in a vehicle traveling to Huddersfield town centre."  


Taylors' girlfriend, 33-year-old Stacy Hargreaves, has been charged with wounding with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm. 


Taylor was rushed to Huddersfield Royal Infirmary then transferred to Leeds General Infirmary. At last report, he was listed as stable but in critical condition. 


About five years ago, Taylor had been jailed for sixteen months for taking part in what was to have been a "joke" that turned into the drowning of a "loner"  who had been terrified of the water. The victim, Chris Mattison was a 42-year-old father of three, who had been dangled over the River Thame and left to drown when the line holding him broke. Taylor had admitted to false imprisonment.  

As It Was Read

Here are a few stories that may have been missed or, as I usually call it… my round-up of the news.

 

Billboard is reporting a slip in digital sales…. (billboard)

 

Are we looking at the end of radio as we know it? Industry Ears examines … (IE)

 

$14million paid to WMG execs…. what? (hypebot)

 

A New Jimi Hendrix album is set for release? (nme)

I know some of this is older news but, if you didn’t know, now you do. One more for now….

Arizona Principal Suspended – seems he had poor judgement - (yahoo)

Have a great week!

Student Dies From Gum That Exploded

A 25-year-old chemistry student from, Ukraine's Kiev Polytechnic Institute, was killed in an incident while he was working from a computer at his parent's house in Konotop. He was chewing gum.



According to police, a loud pop sound was heard in the students' room and when relatives went to check on him and see what happened they found that the lower part of the his face had been blown off.



Forensics show in a report that the gum was covered in some unknown substance. It is thought that the substance was of explosive material. Investigators found that the student liked to dip his gum in citric acid and accidentally dipped it into a similar looking packet that was holding the explosive material. Both were on his desk.



Experts have been sent to Konotop to identify the substance as local police are fearing an explosion if it analyzed.

Things From Around The Web...........

Here's a few things in the news that may have been overlooked lately....



An Anti-Piracy group were fined recently for bad faith actions --- It is nice to see that in some countries there is still a voice of reason. (techdirt)



A couple gets arrested in Pennsylvania.... for not tipping? (telegraph)



Butchered Man Used For ..... (sun)



Mickey v. Donald.... no, really... Mickey Mouse is suing Donald Duck (thr)



And finally for now.....



Imagine finding out your school principal was caught out there drunk in a dress... (smokinggun)

Happy Anniversary - Part One

Before I start I just wanted to say thanks to all you who have been reading. It means a lot.


I could not decide exactly what I wanted to do with my anniversary post. I could have spent the time thanking individual people, I could have just reposted a few things, or done nothing. Instead... let's take a trip down memory lane.

These are just a few posts I picked but if you would like to check out that whole month just click the month (link). This will be an all week series... enjoy!


October 2008 - Did you know that women blink nearly twice as much as men? That fact was the post that started it all.... 10/12/2008


I still haven't figured out why he did this: John Lydon and Butter?


A man in Florida paid for his food with marijuana... (Well At Least He Paid With Something Green)


A Postal worker stole some panties... (The Postman Stole Your Undies?)


A Swiss musician says he must give the large tattoo on his back to a German man who paid him to become a living, breathing picture frame upon his death. (A Living Art Frame?)


A good reason why not to drive with cats on your lap.... (Colorado Car Crash Caused By Catfight)


Do You Think They Ate The Evidence? -- if you claimed that a whole bunch of soiled diapers at the border... I can see being searched too.


Well, I hope you enjoyed this as much as I am enjoying putting this together.... on to part two.

Just A Moment

It's not easy for everyone to keep up on ALL of the stories and things out there....so here's a few I thought i would share.....



Joker Bites His Wife's Face..... a man has been sentenced for breaking in and attacking his ex.... (JOKER)



Art In Transit......and interesting view @ theroot



I'm Bi-Racial...Not Black Damn It! .....see the trailer here for this doc (bi-racial)



and finally... (how could I NOT show this?)




Wu-Tang Lego

It Wasn't The Neighbors?

An elderly man in Germany called police to report his neighbors for playing the same song over and over. He felt his neighbors were intentionally trying to annoy him.



Upon investigation the police found that it was not his neighbors but merely a greeting card on his windowsill. Whenever a slight breeze went by it opened the card just enough to play a little song.



The 82-year-old man was pleased to find out it wasn't his neighbors and that the case was solved.



I bet he was a bit embarrassed as well....

In The News... Sunday Edition

A woman in Zurich lost her job after calling out sick and perusing Facebook. (yahoo)

The Golden Rules of Blog PR-(bigmethod) - a few things artists should consider.

Couple Charged In Body Parts Killing (UKnews) - people are sick.

There is a great article on Internet Evolution titled Big Entertainment Wants To Party Like It's 1996. check it out (here)