Music Review: Torman Maxt - The Problem of Pain, Part I
Prologue
Torman Maxt : The Problem of Pain, Part I
- Released: June 26, 2007
- Tracks: 13
- Format: Audio CD
- Label: Mars Hill Records
- Available via iTunes, Rhapsody, or direct mail order at tormanmaxt.com
- Modest Opinions Rating: 3.75 / 5
Indie prog rock. If there’s one type of music that’s completely hit-or-miss, it’s got to be independent progressive rock. The musicians are often untested, moderately trained, or over-produced. Everyone seems to want to be the next Dream Theater, for better or for worse.
Torman Maxt is somewhat of an exception. Read more
Everything I Really Need to Know About Cooking I Learned From Rachael Ray
Between her cooking show, travel shows, talk show, monthly magazine and books, I’ve come to learn a lot about cooking from Rachael Ray. I wouldn’t describe myself as a Super Fan or anything - it’s not like I TiVo her shows or anything - but I do tune in if I’m watching TV and I see that it’s on. I’ve got five of her books. When I needed new pots & pans, hers was a line I checked out (and subsequently bought). Rachael Ray is everywhere, and she’s bordering on over saturation to be honest. Still, I’ve learned a lot about cooking.
- You don’t really need to measure anything exactly unless you’re baking. "Once around the pan" is a valid measurement.
- You really can make a good meal in 30 minutes or less, no matter your experience in the kitchen.
- You can use EVOO in anything.
- You should cook what you like and not worry about your weight - but there are tons of great recipes that are good for the waistline.
- Having a garbage bowl or doing your prep next to the garbage disposal is a must.
- You don’t need to be a chef to be a master in the kitchen.
- You don’t need to put in a lot of effort or time to prepare food for a casual party if you’re smart about it.
- There is no shame in buying canned or boxed… for some things.
- Most of your spices have a 6-month shelf life.
- Only Rachael Ray can carry as many items as she does without dropping them!
Coming up: why Alton Brown is the coolest guy on television.
Art That Doesn’t Suck - July 27, 2007
This week’s featured art is THE WAVE by gregory gallo
It’s sleek, it’s modern, it’s moody - it’s THE WAVE. This is one of my favorite pieces of the ones I’ve come across lately.
The use of color is fantastic and I love the use of highlights to bring out the individual lines. The mat and frame are perfect, though they can be customized upon ordering. When I remodel my office next year, this is a piece that I will seriously consider adding to the walls.
Prices for THE WAVE begin at $53.49, subject to change.
New art featured weekly, courtesy of the artists at Imagekind.
Art That Doesn’t Suck - July 20, 2007
This week’s featured art is Castle by the Sea by Craig Wilson
I’m not immune to the Harry Potter thing. I’ll not be at my local bookstore at midnight tonight for the costume party, but I’ll pick up my reserved copy of Deathly Hallows tomorrow morning. I admit it, I’m a fan.
I figured, why not tie into the Harry Potter phenomenon and find some great artwork related to castles - and this is what I found: a great shot of a castle in Ukraine.
I like the color especially - the contrast of the deep blue water with the pale blue-white sky. I’m The angle of the shot is great. The eye follows the wall right out into the sea. Great, great stuff.
The mat and frame are basic, but like any art at Imagekind, they can be customized by the buyer. Click on through to learn more about this piece or purchase one for yourself.
Prices for Castle by the Sea begin at $19.95, subject to change.
New art featured weekly, courtesy of the artists at Imagekind.
Art That Doesn’t Suck - July 13, 2007
This week’s featured art is Cat Hair To Go by Barbara Burns
Abstract art is always fun. If I hadn’t listed the name of the piece, what would you have thought that orange swirl was? That’s the best part about pieces like this - so much of it is left to the imagination. This is the kind of image that gets hung on your wall and people who drop by for a visit try to figure it out.
I like the landscape orientation a lot. Too often art is square, portrait, or just a little longer than it is tall. I appreciate finding true landscape dimensions (discounting the panoramas that many photographers produce).
I like the choice of framing and matting, though they can be changed by the consumer at the time of purchase. Click through to learn more about this piece - Barbara has a nice recounting of its creation - and to perhaps purchase a print for yourself.
Prices for Cat Hair To Go begin at $25.47, subject to change.
New art featured weekly, courtesy of the artists at Imagekind.
Art That Doesn’t Suck - July 6, 2007
This week’s featured art is Eye of the Rainbow by Alex Oleynikov
This is a truly interesting piece. It has a great otherworldly feel to it that I just love. I don’t know if it’s Photoshopped completely or just touched-up, but the tone and atmosphere are awesome.
And it’s a giant eyeball. How cool is that?
Prices for Eye of the Rainbow begin at $25.47, subject to change.
New art featured weekly, courtesy of the artists at Imagekind.
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