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Alan Wake Episode 2 Song - Poe's "Haunted"

So, I finally got around to playing Alan Wake.  At the end of episode 2, I heard a very familiar song, "Haunted," by Poe.  It's a fantastic song on a great album, and I had nearly forgotten about both Poe and this album.  I went into my closet, grabbed my old CD book, and uploaded it onto iTunes.  What has happened to Poe?  It seems like she's had a disagreement with Atlantic Records and is/was still under contract with them and they wouldn't release any of her new stuff.  So, hopefully she's been working hard, doing well, and will be able to release some new work in the near future.  Until then, I'm going to keep Haunted and Hello, her only two albums, in my rotation.

The Kills - Baby Says Lyrics

Baby says she's dying to meet you
Take you off and make your blood hum
And tremble like the fairground lights

Heyday May 2011 Releases

 

Looking pretty good.  I especially like the White Super Shift with Navy strap.  Keep the good releases coming, Heyday.

Roku XDS vs. Boxee Box

I am by no means a technology genius.  However, I have been wanting to cut the cable chord for a long time and have finally done so.  Although I'm able to stream a great deal through my XBox 360, I wanted to give the Boxee Box and Roku a try to see which one was better.  So far, I have to say, both have their plusses and minuses.

Dita Sunglasses

Dita was founded by Jeff Solorio and John Juniper with the idea of using vintage style frames as the basis for their contemorary style.  They make quality eyewear and avoid the large logos.  The frames can often be found on celebrities, from Brad Pitt to Usher.

Belstaff Brad Jacket at J. Crew

I really wish I had a spare $1,495 to spend on this beautiful jacket.  Available in a "Rich Brown." Not much more to say.

 

Nike Air Max 90 - NikeID

The NikeID thing has been around for a long time, and it still could use some work.  You can customize your shoe, but not quite as much as I'd like.  Still, you can come up with some decent designes.  The AM90 is one of my favorite shoes, so here is something I came up with.

Nudie Jeans Shop

I love Nudie Jeans.  They cost an arm and a leg, but the selvage jeans are built like a tank and look good as well.  Have never owned one of their shirts.  But, I thought, why not give it a shot?  There was a great shirt on their site, so I ordered it and threw in a pair of underwear to get the free shipping.  Low and behold, they were out of stock on my shirt.  No big deal, right?  These things happen.  So, I get an e-mail saying they were refunding me my money, which they did.  But, they cancelled the whole order.  Including the underwear.  Now, I get it - free shipping internationally would cause them to lose money.  I say, that's the cost of doing business and not maintaining an online store with up-to-date inventory.  In fact, the site said they had my shirt in stock for at least a few days after placing the order.  They're supposed to just bite the bullet, though, and not cancel my entire order.  That upset me, and I probably won't be ordering from them again for awhile.

I Am Legend-ish Jacket at J. Crew

Sort of.  The jacket in the film is a modified Trialmaster Legend from Belstaff.  J. Crew is selling the original Trialmaster for $695, which is a reasonable price for a Belstaff here in the States.  The Trialmaster Legend is different in a number of ways, including the tilted pocket and half-belt vs full belt.  Still, this is a nice alternative for someone looking for something similar.

Heyday Footwear

Heyday Footwear is my latest obsession.  After seeing a picture of them at Revolve Clothing, I've taken a look at their styles and they all appear to be great.  I'd be a great time to have a ridiculous amount of disposable income and shoe storage space, but what can you do?  My favorite designs are the Super Shift Lux and the Johnny K.  I haven't seen any in person yet, but that's step 2.