Buffy In Space

A "strange new object" has been found at the edge of the solar system. It was found beyond Pluto and has an orbit that is tilted much greater than most other objects in the solar system. While that is sort of cool that a discovery has been made, that is not what I enjoy most.

According to the article, Neptune is usually the cause for a tilted axis in our solar system, but scientists insist that did not happen here. The axis tilt is puzzling to experts. With that said, scientists have decided to nickname the object Buffy, "after the US television series about a vampire slayer...Maybe Buffy is going to be a bit of a theory slayer".

This is great as Buffy first started out as a National wonder, then became an International phenomenon, and now is a Galactic power! Maybe someday Buffy will rule the Universe. One can only hope.

Yumm-o!

Food Network in HD? Just what I have been waiting for! This is the closest thing to smell-o-vision. The only roadblock now is Comcast <insert collective groan here>. Hopefully they won't be slack in picking up new channels like they usually are (i.e. WGN-HD, ESPN2-HD, ESPNU).

I will try not to get my hopes up.

Rose's Turn

While in New York last month, a couple of friends took me to this incredible piano bar called Rose's Turn. I was a little skeptical at first as this was my first ever trip to such a venue. Honestly, I expected to spend a few minutes in this place, have a few drinks, and be on our merry way. Two or three hours later I found myself having to be dragged out of the bar.

When you first walk down the stairs, there is a small seating area with tables next to which the "piano man" sat (and please do not ask him to play the Bill Joel song). Give him a tip and he will play you what you want. If you have the guts, step up and sing a song yourself. But this is not your typical karaoke joint as most of the patrons can actually sing well. I considered getting up and bringing the house down with my musical talents, except that I am not sure if I know every word to an entire song of the appropriate genre. That is my excuse and I am sticking to it!

On the right of the room is a long bar with two or three bartenders serving drinks. But these are not just your run-of-the-mill bartenders; they too are performers. They bang on the tambourine, have choreographed dances for certain songs, and sing back up, harmonies, and even entire songs for the crowd.

The fan favorite seemed to be Terri White. Terri kicked some major ass. To put it in perspective a bit, a friend of mine wants to have her sing at his wedding. He also said that "listening to a large, black woman sing is better than sex and pizza." Obviously, this guy really liked Terri. I believe I may have enjoyed Terri about as much as he did, but I cannot make the sacrifices he is willing to make.

This West Village secret is a must-visit for anybody looking for a change of pace. I would highly recommend Rose's Turn as I had one heck of a good time there.