My Dell UltraSharp 2709W (Review / Test)

Ok, “my” is not quite right in this case. Not too long ago I bought a new monitor, the Samsung SyncMaster 226bw, and i would not be that decadent to buy yet another new monitor so soon. 🙂 I am using the Dell UltraSharp 2709W for a larger project, but I do not own it. […]

My Name is Bruce (Movie Review)

Plot Preview Bruce Campbell (Bruce Campbell) is currently busy producing his newest movie, the terrific Cave Alien 2, when a young fanboy* asks for his help. He accidentally released an ancient Chinese daemon that now has set out to slaughter everyone who is related to the fanboy – coming from a small town this puts […]

Anberlin – Blueprints for the Black Market (CD Review / Recommendation)

Anberlin are an american Band which exists since 2002. Their style is commonly referred to as alternative rock, emo or "christian rock" (weird term for a music style). I am very bad in categorizing music, so please leave a comment if you know more. 🙂 In 2003, Anberlin released their debut record, Blueprints for the […]

My Samsung SyncMaster 226bw (Test / Review)

» Deutsch   I have finally got a new monitor! After sending back my Samsung SyncMaster 245b because it was too noisy, I now got a Samsung SyncMaster 226bw. First of all a few facts: Screen size: 22“ Connections: VGA and DVI Speakers: No USB-Hub: No Resolution: 1.680 x 1.050

Dexter – The Show About The Likeable Serial Killer

Content Dexter is a serial killer. And Dexter is working for the police. Not as a killer, of course, but as an expert for blood patterns. He knows blood like nobody else. In his spare time he continues hunting Bad People[tm] – but unlike during his official work, the hunt usually does not end with […]

Making Money – The 36th Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett (Book Review)

I recently finished reading the latest book by Terry Pratchett, Making Money. “As usual”, it is a story from the Discworld series. Content Central character is Moist von Lipwig (his second appearance after “Going Postal”). He is – not quite voluntarily – put in charge of the Ankh-Morpok Royal Mint and the associated bank. Soon […]

Subway to Sally – Bastard (Review)

Subway to Sally have been one of my favourite bands for a long time now. Most people would call their style folk metal, but somehow this does not feel right for me. They are definitely using a lot of folk elements and also use several classical instruments (shalm, violin, bagpipe, mandolin and more). Their use […]

Movie Review: Fido (Zombie Comedy)

Content Their neighbors all have at least one, some even several. Only the Robinsons don’t have one, yet. Somewhen, the social pressure becomes too much for Helen Robinson (Carrie-Anne Moss) and she finally buys a Zombie for her family to help in the household.

Ghoultown – Tales from the Dead West (CD-Review)

Ghoultown create music that I have difficulties to categorize. It sounds a bit like Country, but is based mainly on electric guitars. The atmosphere is gloomy, although the music doesn’t take itself overly serious at this.

My Samsung SyncMaster 245b (Review / Test)

» Deutsch Recently, I bought a new monitor: A Samsung SyncMaster 245b. The screen size measures impressive 24 inches. Yeah! ^_^ First of all, a few facts: Screen size: 24″ Resolution: 1920×1200 Panel technology: TN Connections: VGA, DVI Energy consumption: max. 100W Standby: max. 2W USB ports: no Integrated speakers: no (fortunately!) My first impression […]