Archive for February, 2009
Best Subprime Mortgage Crisis Cartoon Ever
While browsing the interwebs, I happened upon a cartoon that successfully explained the sub-prime motrgage crisis to me, a subprime crisis dummy. If you’ve ever wondered what terms like “sub-prime mortgage”, “collateralized debt obligation”, “frozen credit market”, or “credit default swap” meant, and enjoy anime, this masterpiece may be for you. (Barrack Obama’s credit crisis [...]
How to Get Your Band or Music on Faceoook
I just created a Facebook Page for GarageSpin. If you’re on Facebook, let’s connect. What is a “Facebook Page”? (i.e. not a “Facebook Profile”) Most folks know how to use Facebook to create a regular, personal profile page. But not everyone knows about “Facebook Pages“, and if you’re a musician, band, or artist, you should. [...]
Microsoft Songsmith: An Evil App Used for Good
You may have heard of Microsoft Songsmith, a software that generates musical accompaniment to match a singer’s voice. (Imagine an 80′s Casio keyboard following your lead with one of its demo sample music styles, like Bosso Nova or Swing or something.) The results are generally chillingly painful. (Is that harsh? Here’s the demo…you decide.) However, [...]
Pics from the Weekend: Rapple and Crappie Derby
I am easily amused by things I see while on long trips…I suppose it’s out of the need to find joy in micro-moments when you’re waiting for time to pass, as the snowy landscape before you replaces the one in your rear view mirror. Amusing microscene #1: Rapple Gumballs Hermaphroditic apple-raspberry creatures busting rhymes — [...]
