Random geeky observation

Most of what we call "combination locks" are actually permutation locks.

Brutal.

Deepdiscount.com cancelled my order for the Dethalbum Deluxe, and no longer lists it as available. Amazon only has it for $95 or more from scalpers...er, partner stores. Bestbuy.com lists it on backorder, so I put in an order there, but I don't hold out much hope. I may need to buy the regular album and then find someone willing to risk RIAA wrath to send me the bonus tracks.

Update: Thanks to a person who shall not be named where a data trail might lead back to 'em, I now have the bonus tracks. Now let's see if I can actually get the physical copy too....

Larry King update

Turns out the oldies host Larry King is pretty quick to reply to emails. :) He's friends with the girls in Shonen Knife, and they recorded the song ("Larry King" to the tune of "Twist Barbie") for him back in 1997. I've asked him if he ever worked classical in Boston, though. :) Update: Nope, which makes at least three Larry Kings (Larries King?) in media.

Review: Pepsi Optimus Prime

Classics-boxed Pepsi Optimus Prime, won in Pepsi's "Transform Your Summer" contest.