so i just found out that infinity ward is releasing their second downloadable map pack for 'modern warfare 2' - five new locations available for download in early june. similar to the last map pack that came out, infinity ward has included two maps from 'call of duty: modern warfare' and then there's what really sounds interesting - three new maps unique for 'modern warfare 2'. check out a description of the locations after the jump.
Read Morethe lazarus effect (RED).
(RED) is doing such an important job and i think it's cool of the artists in the video to do 'their thing'. if nothing else, they help create awareness by simple lending their face/voice.
from ashes to the sparkling present.
very cool visualization of how the airspace over europe evolved as the ashes from iceland blew away.
apogee duet - sound card review part one
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alas, welcome the apogee duet. in addition to using pro tools, i have been a longtime user of ableton live and i also know apple's own logic studio fairly well. they are both excellent daw's and they're also very mac-friendly. knowing that a quality maker of sound cards, apogee, teamed up with apple a couple of years back and started making sound cards that integrated perfectly with os x really helped me narrow the search for a product.
Read Morewatchmen - a review of sorts.
ok. so i'm not all that familiar with 'watchmen'. i haven't read the comics which are commonly regarded as pure pop art. i didn't know the characters. i do know a little about the plot but not enough to be able to explain it if asked. sometimes, though, it's great to get your hands on the directors cut of a movie and just let it roll. which is what i did in this case. and the verdict? not too bad.
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