Entries from January, 2008

ARTilley

Posted by Ryan on January 29th, 2008 filed in Art, Events

What is ARTilley? Well; it is the Shadow Lounge’s way of showcasing local art to the background mixes of local DJs. The event will be held this Thursday, the 31st at 5-9 pm and will be a free event which will include hors’dourves and wine.

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Mr. Smalls open house

Posted by Ryan on January 28th, 2008 filed in Events, Music

Mr. Smalls would like to invite all local musicians to attend their jam session and open house at their new recording studio on the North Side. The event will be held on February 10 from 5-11pm. It is offered as a great opportunity for local musicians to get the experience of the new facility and check out the new technology Mr. Smalls has to offer. 

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Spoono

Posted by Ryan on January 24th, 2008 filed in Technology, Websites

If you’re interested in learning or wanted to touch up on your graphic design, web design and coding; a great source to check out is Spoono. Locals Brian Fusco and Akash Goel launched Spoono back in 2003 to share their knowledge and allow their visitors to discuss web design and strengthen skills. The site was […]

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Science is Dead

Posted by Ryan on January 23rd, 2008 filed in Events, Music

New wave is making a fresh comeback into the music scene, with innovative artists like Science is Dead leading the way. The popularity of Science is Dead in Pittsburgh is on the rise as they perform local shows and bring a different sound to the music scene. You can check out Science is Dead as […]

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CM Technologies Fixes Shuttle

Posted by Chris on January 19th, 2008 filed in Technology

When aging wires grounded the space shuttle Atlantis a Coraopolis company, CM Technologies, was called in to help repair it. The technology they use diagnoses problems in complex wire systems by sending sonar-like pulses down different wires and analyzing the collected data to determine which one is a problem. The Post-Gazette has more.

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The Road to be filmed in Pittsburgh

Posted by Ryan on January 16th, 2008 filed in Local News, Video

It has been confirmed today that the highly acclaimed novel The Road (IMDB) will be filmed in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas. According to 2929 Productions’ president, Marc Butan, Pittsburgh offers “the most diverse set of looks.” This is big news in the film world, after McCarthy’s novel No Country for Old Men has been reviewed […]

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Frank Bachurski’s Gela Skin

Posted by Ryan on January 14th, 2008 filed in Art

Local artist Frank Bachurski, owner of entertainment provider Faded Industries, is featured on this iPod-protecting Gela Skin made from his artwork. Gelas are sticker-like skins that protect without the bulk that plague most cases. This tentac-ular accessory retails for just under $15.

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How is your spelling?

Posted by Ryan on January 14th, 2008 filed in Culture, Events

Looking for something to do tonight? Or any other Monday night in that matter? Well, the Lava Lounge wants you to come and spell your heart out in their Spelling B-e-e from 8:30 - 11 pm. The event will be hosted by Kumar, who often can be found monitoring and running the Beehive. I hear there will be […]

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TalkShoe

Posted by Chris on January 13th, 2008 filed in Technology, Websites

Wexford-based TalkShoe sits at the crossroads of two hot trends: podcasts and user involvement. The software allows what are called Community Calls - multi-participant broadcasts that can be listened to live or after the fact. You can find plenty of Pittsburgh talk-casters, or create your own.

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There’s something to be desired about yinz

Posted by Ryan on January 13th, 2008 filed in Art, Podcasts, Video

Video content is all over the internet these days, but Something to Be Desired delivers more than just the usual YouTube home video. Something to Be Desired is a local web series that follows the fictitious lives of two deejays as they experience life after college. Since the series creation in 2003 it has become […]

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