Never worry about your Sony Batteries Again with this Battery Magazine The original design spec...

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Don’t lose a shot, Keep your Sony NP-FW50 batteries topped off, even without an AC...

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If you haven’t used Adobe’s brand-new Enhance feature yet, I urge you to give it...

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The MC Rokkor – 58mm f/1.4 lens is one of my all-time favorite lenses. It...

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MC Rokkor 58mm f/1.4 Sample Images The following images are representative of the type of...

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Mirrorless vs dSLR Cameras in poor Light How does a twelve-year-old dSLR compare to the...

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The Technical Image Press Association, otherwise known as TIPA, has just released its list of...

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Understanding Flange Focal Distance. What is Flange Focal Distance? The simple textbook answer is FFD...

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By Mikel Maria Delgado Aeon Human personality theory has long revolved around what we know as the ‘Big Five’ – five dimensions of personality that cover a large swathe of how humans behave across time and contexts. These dimensions are … Continue reading →

By Elizabeth Boakes Aeon A small boy hauls enthusiastically on his fishing rod. The line flies up and a needle-spined fish strikes him in the eye. Desperate to stay outdoors, he ignores the pain, but his sight deteriorates over the … Continue reading →

In its 18th year, World Turtle Day is celebrated around the world on May 23rd, bringing attention to the threats these ancient creatures face. Older than the dinosaurs, turtles have survived this long but their numbers have plummeted due to … Continue reading →

Rob is back from LA and shares some stories of going to a listening party and shooting guns. Then, Noa talks about shooting guns. We learn of Gene Simmons' positive […]

We're excited to have our friend, the most electrifying man in corpse entertainment, Necrosexual join us at the top of the show to talk about his new EP, Seeds of […]

We kicked things off by talking about the new member of Noa's family. We then discussed the MTV Video Music Awards, and Madonna's "controversial" look. We also discussed Megan Fox […]

We want to thank the drama Gods for gifting us with this silly MGK vs. Corey Taylor feud. Rob gives the full rundown of what happened at the top of […]

We kick things off by talking about the early 2000s. We also discuss the latest Machine Gun Kelly drama. Then, we discuss a group of metalheads who were denied an […]

We kick things off by talking about Facebook's downtime. We learn about some of the less-flattering things GG Allin did. We briefly speak to Jordan from Dark Saga, a band […]

Our good friend, Dan Ozzi, is back on the show today to talk about his new book SELLOUT: The Major Label Feeding Frenzy That Swept Punk, Emo, and Hardcore (1994-2007). […]

We kick off the show talking about the sad news of Vince Neil falling off a stage last weekend. We talk about Rob Zombie's Munsters reboot and then transition into […]

Rob, Sid and Darren kick off the show this week talking about what they like and dislike about Halloween. We have an update on Vince Neil, check with the Alec […]

Rob kicks things off talking about his experience at the GWAR show. We learn of No Nut November and somehow spend way too much time talking about Baby Daniel. We […]

We talk about David Ellefson's absurd quote comparing him to Jesus. Speaking of Jesus, we check in with Marilyn Manson's Christianity. We discuss the latest NFT craze, Seinfeld, the Golden […]

Paul Heyman is a huge inspiration to me, so it was an honor to have him as. guest on the Squared Circle Pit. I tell Paul about why he's a […]

We kick off this week's show with an important announcement. Loni joins us this week. We discuss the Brass Against onstage urination incident in great detail. We talk about Ace […]

We kick things off on this edition talking a lot about the controversial Kid Rock song "Don't Tell Me How to Live." We talk about a weird video Kid Rock […]

We have a big announcement at the top of the show and some fun stories to discuss. We kick off the show revealing our new podcast name – RIP a […]

It's a new era for the show, and we kick it off with a new voice. Sid explains all the different types of Drag Race there are. Rob explains poppers. […]

We kick things off talking about Warsteiner beer, and Rob recalls a notable part of his trip to Germany. Rob discusses a previous feature on the site, the Suicide Girl […]

Internet sensation Justin Whang enters the Squared Circle Pit. He talks about his favorite wrestlers and metal bands growing up, staying up late to watch ECW, his thoughts on the […]

We kick off the show talking about how old we all are. We then discuss the recent messages from Kid Rock and Monster Truck where they act like they're not […]

We kicked things off on the final Livecast of 2021 with Sid telling a scary story about his mother. Rob tells the latest stories of geriatric interactions at his Russian […]

We kick things off wishing Darren a happy birthday and hearing about his New Year celebration. We briefly discuss the upcoming riot anniversary and the current state of the pandemic. […]

We kick things off by discussing our new Twitch channel. We review Alex Skolnick's new rap video about the Capitol riots. We discuss the new Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reboot. […]

As a special bonus, we have unlocked the first of two bonus episodes this month on the RIP a Livecast Patreon page, where we go through our thoughts on all […]

This will be the last episode of the Livecast posted to Metal Injection, get future episodes at ripalivecast.com Skoly-D himself, Alex Skolnick sits in with us to chat about our […]

There will never be another Eddie Van Halen.

About 12 years ago, in 2006, I had what at the time felt like the biggest technological change in my life. I switched from a PC to my first MacBook Pro. Switching computer operating systems at the time seemed like a massive chasm to overcome, but I did it and I’m glad I did. My …

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Chefs Duncan Kwitkor and Andrew Greene — Abstract Table, offering up a 5 and 7 course tasting menu Friday and Saturday nights at Gastropig. Last night my wife and I had a chance to dine at the opening of a new pop up style 7 course tasting menu called Abstract Table, currently being offered as …

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Yesterday Flickr made their first big restructuring announcement since recently being purchased by SmugMug. Beginning next year on January 8th, Flickr will limit free accounts to 1,000 photos. The previously offered free 1 terabyte of storage goes away. At the same time Flickr is returning their paid pro account to unlimited storage which had been …

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If, like me, you are a fan of all things mid-century modern, then you won’t want to miss Oakland’s newest Lakeshore addition, Bardo Lounge and Supper Club. Like a vintage trip with Don Draper back in time, you’ll enjoy all the little touches that make for a perfect night out for some excellent cocktails along …

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I had the pleasure to try FOB Kitchen last night, a hot new Telegraph Avenue Oakland Filipino menu in Oakland (Thanks cristina_thebaker!). 5179 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609. You would not know it from the unassuming Temescal strip mall setting, but once inside you are treated to an amazing and flavorful Filipino menu from this …

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In case you missed it recently, Google Photos has decided to end their free unlimited photo hosting service. Beginning in June of next year users will be limited to 15GB of space before being asked to pay for more storage. How much you’ll have to pay will depend on how much storage you use. Unfortunately …

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“It seems to me that the subject of Bill Dane�s pictures is the discovery of lyric beauty in Oakland, or the discovery of surprise and delight in what we had been told was a wasteland of boredom, the discovery of classical measure in the heart of God�s own junkyard, the discovery of a kind of …

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As a photographer, I have been making photographs with my own cameras my entire life. From my first Kodak Instamatic camera as a child, to the Sigma film SLR that I received as gift in high school, to my first digital camera (a Sony Mavica in 1999 or so) to my current DSLR (a Canon …

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Yesterday Twitter announced that they were adding view counts to tweets on Twitter. I thought I’d use this announcement to very unscientifically compare the number of views one of my photos received on Twitter vs. Flickr. While some might call this an “apples vs. oranges” comparison, and Flickr is admittedly more of a photography centric …

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Boom! And just like that Elon Musk dropped a game changer. After several months of encouraging people to pay $7/month in the form of $84/year, Elon announced yesterday that starting April 15th, only verified Twitter accounts will be eligible to be in the “For You” tab. This was also after he announced that everyone who …

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Courtesy of Climate Nexus Gardening is a beloved hobby for millions of people across the country. Whether motivated by healthy outdoor exercise, the satisfaction of eating delicious home-grown fruits and veggies, or the artistic pleasure of a beautiful flower arrangement, … Continue reading →

USDA Forest Service Follow these simple steps to create a pollinator-friendly landscape around your home or workplace Use a wide variety of plants that bloom from early spring into late fall Help pollinators find and use them by planting in … Continue reading →

By Joe Zazzera A brief history of biophilic design patterns in interior spaces “Nature in the Space” in biophilic terms means any design interventions that forge a direct, physical and ephemeral presence of nature in a space or place. One … Continue reading →

By University of Illinois, ACES To those who work all day, gardens are a calming refuge when returning home. For most, the primary time to enjoy your efforts is in the evening. A University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator said gardeners … Continue reading →