Python Rules!

I started learning to script in Python today finally. Been meaning to do it forever but was waiting for a project to come along. We're building this tool that needs to do this certain stuff and we decided Python was the best option for it but the Python guy (Oleg Alexander) is busy so I get to learn it now. It's awesome. Let's all join hands and nerd out together about how cool Python is. Ready....go.

def PythonIsAwesome(x):
    while x == awesome:
        print "Yes, it's awesome."
    return totalNerd
PythonIsAwesome(word.)

Northern Kings - Finland at it's Finest

Somehow I missed this band. Perhaps through some odd twist of fate, or a missed connection somewhere it hasn't been until now that I've become privy to this gift basket of awesomeness. Northern Kings are a Finnish band comprised of 4 of Finland's most talented and prominent musicians. (Recognize any faces?) They are a cover band, and they cover famous songs and give them a little bit of their own metal flavor. The singing is so, so, so, sooo good. Let this be your band of the day folks, they are amazing.

"Take On Me" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlupRATWkm0

Use your savvy internet skills to find more, and you're welcome in advance. =)

Code Geass: Lelouche of the Rebellion - Anime/Manga

I just finished a series that I really enjoyed and would like to pass on to all of you awesome people. Champion got me hooked a few weeks ago and I encourage anyone who is an anime fan to check this series out right away. The writing is fantastic, art is cool, good characters, plot twists you can't even imagine. Not your average stuff here.

He swears up to the sky, you will not have died in vain

On a cold and misty night,
a ring of torches light the hallowed ground
where his father's laid to rest

In the reflection of the sword
he sees his destiny and he swears up to the sky -
"You will not have died in vain"

On the field - with sword and shield
amidst the din of dying man's wails
War is waged - and the battle will rage
until only the righteous prevail

From the shadows comes a man,
returning to his land - Winds of change
taint the sweet smell of home

And all around him, he can see
the pain and misery
this tyrant's reign is through
"I will stand and fight... Will you?"

A heart of gold pumps within his metal skin
A noble line he carries on

On the field - with sword and shield
amidst the din of dying man's wails
War is waged - and the battle will rage
until only the righteous prevail

I wish to stay...to be here with you
You were my strength...How can I go on?

On the field - with sword and shield
amidst the din of dying man's wails
War is waged - and the battle will rage
until only the righteous prevail.

Symphony X, "Accolade II" from album, "The Odyssey"

One of my favorite songs ever. True.

Shortfilm: "Hemlock" by Tyson Ibele

http://vimeo.com/3117336

This is a short film done by a friend of mine for the latest CGSociety competition. Check it out, it's freakin' awesome! He also runs SimplyCG.net so stop on by and check that out as well.

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