Tag Archives: 2012

Books and Periodicals, Pop Culture

RIP Ray Bradbury

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Ray Bradbury 1966
Ray Bradbury in 1966 (Image Source)

Genre defining Science Fiction/Horror writer, Ray Bradbury, has passed away on Tuesday, June 5th, 2012 at the age of 91. I read so many of Bradbury’s novels and short stories as a kid I can’t even name them all. But one of his short stories, “All Summer in a Day” was just so simply devastating in its impact, I doubt I could ever forget it. Now I want to re-read everything again. His work is amazing. There’s a very sweet remembrance/obit on Bradbury over at Indiewire.com that’s my favorite of those I’ve read so far today, if you want to check it out. RIP Ray, you changed modern literature so much and influenced generations.

Design and Innovation

Pink Thing of the Day: Pink Randy’s Donut Signage

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Pink Randy's Donuts Sign
Famous Los Angeles Landmark, Randy’s Donuts, Photoshoped Pink (Image Source)

Today’s Pink Thing is a Big Pink Donut in honor of National Donut (or Doughnut) Day. Find out where to get your free Donut on June 1st only at This Link!

Music, Pop Culture

Robert Moog’s 78th Birthday Celebrated with Google Doodle

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Moog Synthesizer Google Doodle

May 23rd, 2012 would have been the 78th Birthday of Dr. Robert Moog (pronounced MOHG), whose many achievments in electronic music include the invention of the synthesizer. Google honors him today with their very clever Moog Synthesizer Google Doodle. Not only does it look cool, but the Doodle is also interactive! You can click to play it, but if you want to make real music, use the QWERTY row of your keyboard for the white keys, and numbers for the black keys. The buttons and knobs work as well, and you can record and play back your masterpieces on the tape recorder! Read more about the fascinating life of Bob Moog at This Link or by clicking directly on today’s Doodle. Happy Birthday, Bob Moog!

Music, Pop Culture

RIP Robin Gibb

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Bee Gees Group
The Bee Gees: Maurice, Barry and Robin Gibb

Wow, this is so sad. Just a few days after the death of disco legend Donna Summer, another Disco-era icon, Robin Gibb, member of The Bee Gees, has passed today, May 20th, 2012, following a long battle with cancer. Gibb was 62 years old. His death leaves his older brother Barry Gibb as the last surviving member of the group. Robin Gibb’s twin bother, Maurice, passed away in 2003. RIP, Robin, and thanks for all the great music.

Music, Pop Culture

Celebrate the life of Adam Yauch on MCA Day, May 19th 2012

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MCA DAY AD

This event is going on today, May 19, 2012, in Union Square NYC. Festivities start at 11:00 AM so get your ass to Union Square if you are in the mood for a party!