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Last night my fiance and I went to The Metro (a great venue, if you haven’t seen a show there) in Chicago to see Thrice. She bought me tickets for my birthday, and I enjoy their music immensely. Thrice was unbelievable and if you haven’t heard any of their music, please check them out. Everything I wanted them to play, they did (Broken Lungs, The Artist In The Ambulance, The Whaler, Burn the Fleet and more – Check the set list after the break). Their stage presence is awesome, the lyrics hit home (as they usually do) and their melodies took center stage. Whenever they come around again, I’m there.

I do want to give a quick word about one of their openers, Pelican. This band completely knocked my socks off. Pelican is four guys who play unbelievable music, which you are forced to listen to (in a good way), the one catch, they have no lyrics and no singer. These guys can play and play well. I suggest if you have a chance, check them out on iTunes or online. Check their newest video after the break.

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As of May 16, 2008, I have officially accepted a position at ShopBop.com (an Amazon subsidiary). I’m extremely excited for the opportunity to work for ShopBop and Amazon.

Just wanted to give the heads up.

What could make a game of Missile Command more exciting? If you said playing it on a gigantic multi-touch screen, you’re probably right. Luckily for you, someone has gone to all the trouble so you won’t have to. A gentleman named Steve Mason has created a large-scale version of the game that can be played by hand using multiple contact points.

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Chilean volcano Chaiten spewed lava and blasted ash 12 miles into the sky today, prompting officials to order a total evacuation of nearby area. The volcano in southern Chile shows a truly spectacular, and devastating, volcanic phenomenon.

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