There’s An App For That

Starting this topic, I honestly do not know why it hasn’t crossed my mind before. Apps are an every day part of life for so many people that I couldn’t imagine not having access to them. Quick and convenient solutions right in the palm of our hands.

With apps (short for applications) we have on us at all times instant weather reports, movies, television, games, task schedulers, medical information and diagnosis, social media networks, news, stocks, city guides — you name me anything and we can find an app for it.

I suppose apps are like anything else, though. What a person uses will be based on their individual tastes. Some might prefer to pay a little extra to get a better app or one with more features. I can understand, I’ve bought a couple myself. But mostly I go with the free stuff. That being said, what apps do you use everyday?

My list includes:
Facebook
Echofone ( a Twitter client)
Nook (mobile ebook reader)
GetGlue (social media check-ins)
Redbox
Netflix
FeeddlerRSS (rss subscriptions)
Wordpress
Goodreads (printed media social app)
Tiny Tower

Not a huge list compared to most, but they get daily use on my iPhone. What do you use? More business oriented apps, entertainment apps? No matter your interest, there is something for everyone.

DC’s Relaunched Universe Coverage

New to comics?  Been around awhile?  Coming back after a long hiatus?  In case you haven’t heard, DC is pushing a new relaunch of their universe with brand new #1′s across 52 titles.  At $2.99 and $3.99 a title, I certainly realize picking up all 52 #1 issues may not be a viable option.  So, which titles are worth buying and which should you spend your hard earned money on?

There are some “safe” titles, such as the Batman and Superman issues – you know those aren’t going away any time soon.  But what about the others.  Which ones should you invest time and money into?  Well, if you head over to the Major Spoilers website – a fine group of folk who bring us news, reviews and discussions on comics and pop culture – you can read their opinions on the latest #1 titles each week.

Their section, named, The New 52, gives you an idea of whether or not you might enjoy a particular new series.  And, while you’re there, I recommend going for the whole Major Spoilers Experience.  Subscribe to their podcasts (The Top Five, Critical Hit & The Major Spoilers Podcast).  For absolutely FREE you get 4 fabulous podcasts – that’s right, four – The Major Spoilers Podcast comes in 2 flavors, the “review” edition and the “weekend” edition. If you like it, and are able, let them know by supporting The Cause, and donate a couple of dollars.  It’ll be the best money you’ll spend on entertainment because you WANTED to, not because you had to.

So, what are you waiting for?  Clicky:  Major Spoilers: The New 52!

Pseudopod 223: Association

Recently I started catching up on my backlog of Pseudopod episodes.  Pseudopod is a short horror fiction podcast dedicated to up and coming writers.  This is an excellent podcast series and one of the few I’ve stuck with through many playlist cleanings.

The latest example of the fantastic work comes in the form of Episode 223, titled Association, by Eddie Borey.  I highly recommend everyone check this – and all their other offerings – out.  As with anything, some are hit and miss, but I guarantee you’ll find something that suites your fancy.

Pseudopod 223: The Association

I Laugh Every Time

WARNING: Extremely strong language, if you are easily offended, do not listen/watch the video below!

This is one of the sketches from the former Pugcast Podcast, which has been merged with Dregcast.  Funniest @#$% I’ve ever listened to, and I can guarantee that this has happened to someone in Vent …