Something Shiny

Just some random links that turned up January 13th:

• Netflix Have a Wii and a Netflix account? Stream to your TV via your Wii this spring. Order your software disc today.

Did I miss anything exciting? Let me know in the comments.

Back in December, I’d wished the animatronic robots at Chuck E. Cheese would learn Dethklok’s Dethday song. Well, I had no idea the Rock-afire Explosion existed at that time. For those of you who are as clueless about them as I was 10 minutes ago, there are some videos from YouTube below. I don’t know the back story on these guys, but they’re animatronic entertainers that perform, well, not necessarily popular music, but well, just check them out for yourself.

Thanks to Radio K’s Rock and Rollover for blowing my mind.

I’m at Park Tavern Lounge & Lanes (3401 Louisiana Ave S, St Louis Park) w/ 2 others. http://4sq.com/3ehrBw

Just some random links that turned up January 7th:

• Hands-On: Slacker Radio for webOS

Did I miss anything exciting? Let me know in the comments.

Free Booze @ Joe’s Garage this weekend. Print this coupon: http://www.tcfoodfinds.com/specialoffers (Via @TCFOODFINDS)

I’m at Tavern On France (6740 France Ave S, Edina). http://4sq.com/1KlE4f

Sweet! New indian restaurant going in by work (skyway above kieran’s)

Just some random links that turned up January 5th:

• Hacking NetFlix : Using Netflix to Lose Weight? Although my aversion to looking foolish keeps me from doing so, Hacking Netflix suggests using fitness titles available to Watch Instantly to make good on those New Year's resolutions without spending any cash (assuming you already have a Netflix account).
• Driver Magician Free Today Only, Normally $30 [Downloads]
• Make Drool-Worthy Bacon Cups for Your Holiday Party [Cooking] Mmm… bacon cups…
• Toys R Us puts elf toys in the science section

Did I miss anything exciting? Let me know in the comments.

I can’t remember how it is that Sam Savage’s The Cry of the Sloth found it’s way into my hold request list at the library, but it showed up and I’m not quite sure what to make of it.

It’s written as a collection of a correspondences from the main character (Andy, I think?) to his tenants, ex-wife, colleagues, among others. I believe it’s meant to document the downward spiral of the character, but he’s already downright pitiful and if it’s meant to be a downward spiral from here (as opposed to to here), it may be too much to bear.

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I’m at Bruegger’s – Nicollet Mall (651 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis). http://4sq.com/6RovSt

The Logitech Harmony remotes are slick. Wish it worked better with my Roku box, but that’s not the remote’s fault. http://bit.ly/69g35Z

Cover of And Justice For All

Alright, fun time is over, back to the soul-sucking grind. Having some trouble getting going this first business day of the new year? Perhaps One off of Metallica’s And Justice for All will help kick start your day, or even your year.

Happy New Year, now back to work. Yuck.