I was browsing last.fm looking for some new tunes and came across the band “Menomena”.
They remind me a little of TV on the Radio – so if you like them, have a listen. Never heard of TV on the Radio? You should check them out. Menomena are an indie experimental rock band from Portland, Oregon. This is my favorite track from them, it’s called “Weird”.
Menomena performing “Weird” live:
Nice video, amazing live performance — it sounds as good as the album version:
Wow, that’s a wicked song, eh?
I love the bass and syncopated beats – it creates a unique groove.
Here are a few of my favorite casual but addictive flash games you can play, and feel good that you are getting a mental workout while being entertained at the same time.
1. Crazy Cube
Crazy Cube looks like a Rubik’s Cube, but the gameplay is completely different. Link every pair of like colored markers, the squares cannot be linked diagonally, black cells are blocked. Earn bonus points for speed. | Play Crazy Cube
2. Xraye
Guide Raye through all 14 levels – sounds easy, eh? | Play Xraye
3. Tangram Puzzle Challenge
In this ancient puzzle game the object is to arrange four tiles to form the shape that is given to you. Can you make it through all the levels? | Play The Tangram Puzzle Challenge
Can Video Game Improve our Minds?
The American Psychological Association (APA) released the report “Playing Video Games Offers Learning Across Lifespan — Skills Transfer to Classroom, Surgical Procedures, Scientific Thinking”.
It’s a special kind of sound recording that mimics the human ear in such a way that playback is extremely realistic. Hard to explain, it’s better to have a listen for yourself. Click here and play the “virtual haircut” recording. Remember to listen using headphones — speakers don’t work.
If you are interested in learning how this works check out the WikiPedia Article on Holophonics and Binaural recording.
I was browsing last.fm looking for some new tunes and came across the band “Menomena”.
