Jordis Unga Rocks Kickstarter! Reaches Goal to Record Debut Album on Day 1!
For those of you who haven't been absorbed by one music show or another over the past ten years, you probably don't know of Jordis Unga. She is one of the best talents to hit the stages on tv in years. Jordis first appeared on Rock Star INXS, where she really should have won. This year, Jordis appeared on NBC's The Voice, and it was a different Jordis than we had seen in the past. On Rock Star INXS, Jordis was a grunge-rockin, Nirvana singing star. On The Voice, Jordis appeared to be trying … [Read More...]
iRobot iLove You
Ever since I was a kid I wanted a robot. In university I took an artificial intelligence course only to be disappointed to realize that I needed to learn basic theory before even considering building my first artificial being. The disappointment and unfulfilled desire disappeared this week when my wife and I bought our first iRobot Roomba. We have two small children, meaning that multiple times per day we need to sweep our hardwood floors for crumbs and other debris. While we'd like to … [Read More...]
Jordis Unga Rocks Kickstarter! Reaches Goal to Record Debut Album on Day 1!
For those of you who haven't been absorbed by one music show or another over the past ten years, you probably don't know of Jordis Unga. She is one of the best talents to hit the stages on tv in years. Jordis first appeared on Rock Star INXS, where she really should have won. This year, Jordis appeared on NBC's The Voice, and it was a different Jordis than we had seen in the past. On Rock Star INXS, Jordis was a grunge-rockin, Nirvana singing star. On The Voice, Jordis appeared to be trying … [Read More...]
Jordis Unga Rocks Kickstarter! Reaches Goal to Record Debut Album on Day 1!
For those of you who haven't been absorbed by one music show or another over the past ten years, you probably don't know of Jordis Unga. She is one of the best talents to hit the stages on tv in years. Jordis first appeared on Rock Star INXS, where she really should have won. This year, Jordis appeared on NBC's The Voice, and it was a different Jordis than we had seen in the past. On Rock Star INXS, Jordis was a grunge-rockin, Nirvana singing star. On The Voice, Jordis appeared to be trying … [Read More...]
Philip Bloom – Dublin’s People
As we continue our exploration of Philip Bloom's work, one thing is for certain... it is amazing. In this short film, Bloom explores Dublin, Ireland. Having recently travelled to Ireland, I was not blown away by Dublin... simply because Dublin is a bigger city, and lacked a bit of the charm of the smaller towns. Once we got out of Dublin and into the countryside and smaller towns, we discovered the "Ireland" we were expecting. One thing is for certain, Ireland is rich in musical history... … [Read More...]
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LinkedIn… As confusing as an eighth grade relationship.
As a customer of LinkedIn, I appreciate that they are trying to innovate and provide great new ways of using the site. As an upgraded member to a business account, I figured this would give me additional insight into my network. As an in-house … [Read More...]
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Crisis Averted?
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iRobot iLove You
Ever since I was a kid I wanted a robot. In university I took an artificial intelligence course only to be disappointed to realize that I needed to learn basic theory before even considering building my first artificial being. The disappointment and … [Read More...]
Is Your Home iPad Ready?
I may be a little biased, but I love the iPad. It is the best device you can have around your house in my opinion for reading, watching movies, listening to music, the web and more. If you own an iPad(s), there are a few areas of your house that … [Read More...]
Ticketmaster #Fail. Garth Brooks Stampede Show Sells out in 50 Seconds
According to the word online, Garth Brooks one-time only show at the Scotiabank Saddledome during the 100th anniversary of the Calgary Stampede has sold out in under a minute. Surprisingly, scalpers managed to get tickets while the rest of us … [Read More...]
Why Don’t You Take a “Leap of Faith?”
In the "things that are awesome" department, I found out a couple months ago that a friend of mine from high school would be making her Broadway debut. That's right, a girl I watched perform in high school plays, and sat next to in class, would be … [Read More...]
Penguins vs Flyers, Game 1
Pittsburgh– Momentum was in favor of the Pittsburgh Penguins in the beginning of the night, as they opened up a 3-0 lead before the end of the first period. By the end of the game, that momentum couldn’t have seemed further away. Jakub Voracek … [Read More...]
Agitated by Politics
When Jon first mentioned starting up OpinionEhted, I said, "It sounds great. You can write about any topic, but I'd stay away from religion and politics." Well, tonight, religion is safe from me. Tonight, I'm agitated by politics. For those … [Read More...]
I’m about to Lose It! Are you?
Lose It! is an app designed to help you lose weight. It tracks your calorie intake by letting you track the food you eat, as well as the exercise you do to help offset the calories. There is also a friend component to Lose It! that is very similar … [Read More...]