Baumgartner and Red Bull have yet to release a launch date as the team is still working out the minute details and inspecting the conditions for the perfect date.

Known for playing Malcolm, a ”normal” middle sibling in a family of lunatics  in Malcolm in the Middle, and the superkid spy in Agent Cody Banks, Frankie Muniz is now found with a bit of more facial hair, a fohawk or mohawk (whatever the hell it is) and piercings as a drummer for a band called You Hang Up.

This rock piece comes from Phoenix, AZ.  In first impressions, they don’t really stick to me- they’re kind of plain, a little boring, no hooks, nothing catchy.  Sorry, but it’s just my opinion, so you be the judge.

Taken from You Hang Up’s myspace biography: “…Frankie moved to Arizona in 2008 to take a break from acting and pursue a professional career in racing, but has now become a permanent fixture of You Hang Up. Between Frankie’s incredible drumming skills and his passion for music in general, he adds a flavor to You Hang Up that could not blend better with the group.”

What I just found to be intriguing is the image Muniz is going for now.  It’s actually kind of humorous.  He looks ridiculous- the piercings, the mohawk, the facial hair- it’s impossible to take him seriously.  We get it Muniz, you’re no Cody Banks anymore, but really..??

The reign of Apple is still far from being over. With the newest release of the iPad to the clan of Apple products, who knows what’s next! This do-all tablet has a lot to live up to especially growing up under the shadow of the successful iPods, iPhones and Mac. At first glance, the handheld tablet looks like a giant iPhone, but the capabilities hidden inside this technology wonder, sets it apart from it’s elder siblings. Just imagine a touch screen Mac that you carry everywhere with you and you have the iPad. Appealing right? This beast is jam packed with Safari, Mail, Photos, Video, YouTube, iPod, iTunes, App Store, iBooks, Maps, Calendar, Contacts and Spotlight Search says Apple.com. All these functions are within a reasonable price well within reach, especially for college kids, ranging from $499 to $829. With this latest innovation from Apple, the end is nowhere in sight so hopefully you’re accustomed to seeing that half eaten apple by now!

Meet Feliz Baumgartner. This Austrian skydiver and BASE jumper has an impressive list of successful mind blowing jumps but has one jump that he has been training for for 3 years that will top them all. With nicknames such as “Fearless Felix” and “God of the Skies” one can only imagine what this extreme athlete has up his sleeve. Best known as the first person to skydive across the English Channel with a carbon wing in 2003 and also for the highest and lowest BASE jump world records, this attempt will stump even top thrill seekers.

Red Bull Stratos was finally revealed today and the details are simply astounding. Baumgartner plans on breaking Mach 1.0, more than  690 mph or also known as the speed of sound, with his body when he free falls in a “space suit” from 120,000 feet above the Earth. 120,000 feet or 23 miles, would shatter the previous world record of the longest 102,800 feet set in 1960 by United States Air Force Colonel (Ret.) Joseph Kittinger whos impressive jump opened the way to space exploration. This extraordinary feat Baumgartner plans to accomplish has been attempted by many individuals in the past 50 years and every venture has failed, some ending in death.

The target launch for this mission is set for 2010 and will be broadcasted on live televison and on a webcast.  The BBC will also produce a 90 minute documentary that will air in the US on the National Geographic channel and on BBC Worldwide. Once again, Red Bull is pushing the limits! Keep an eye out for commercials and interviews with Baumgartner as the launch date steadily approaches. (Red Bull)

What will make this mini-album review different than some of my past ones is that for once I’m not worried about what the artist is saying, but how it makes the listener initially feel without understanding what the songs truly mean.  Follow the music, and let your own theme unveil.  I will say “Battle Studies” does paint a color blue, but presents plenty of different shades to it to let you decide where it takes you.

Not really having it as a main focus (ergo, why this is a mini-album review), what I can only guarantee about John Mayer’s “Battle Studies” is that it’s your perfect album for this winter season.  Don’t get me wrong, an intimate connection can definitely be made as it explores heartbreak and love and the insecurity of it all, but for the most part, looking at it as a soundtrack in life, the music takes you on  a winter-wonderland walk down a city’s downtown covered in white Christmas.  Continuing with this imagery, the only catch is is that you’re not sure whether or not your love is walking right next to you….

All in all, badass album.  Can’t wait to connect with it on a personal level…

I love the holidays, more than you could possibly imagine.  Gifts, food, carols, snow, fat jolly guys, little people, red, green, bells, lights, credit cards, debt, frolicking, family, and the list could go on and on.  But this holiday season I found something that has really brought a daily holiday delight right to my computer.  I recently discovered Santa Claus on Twitter!  I thought well I should share such a joyous occasion with all, so here’s his address; http://twitter.com/loadedsanta and from what I understand following him gains you major “nice” points.  No lump of coal for me this year.  Fuck ya!

I think unique might be an understatement.

“Last year, Shaun White disappeared from the snowboard scene, holing up in the wilds of Colorado training for what would be the biggest winter of his life. This is the story of his year, the private halfpipe and one of the most progressive sessions in history.” (Red Bull)