News From Our Sister Site: Komplicated [In Case You Missed It ...]
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Aug 26 2011, 11:08 AM
Geekweek is the cornerstone of a network of websites providing content from a multiplicity of perspectives and serving a plethora of audiences. We're going to provide you with a quick summary of the highlights from one of our sister sites. Here's the latest from Komplicated.com ...
WHAT IS KOMPLICATED? Komplicated.com [Twitter/Facebook]is a site aimed at taking stock of the Black geek perspective, "doing it for the block and the blogosphere," covering areas of music, technology, culture and escapism. Top stories for the week of August 21-August 28, 2011 include (but are not limited to) ...
- Webcast: It's Komplicated (August 21, 2011)
Featuring an interview with Blackjack creator Alex Simmons, this episode also featured a look at the new Battlefield 3 trailer, the new two minute commercial DC Comics will be showing in movie theaters, the debut of Panthro on the new Thundercats series and discussions of why HP killed WebOS in its crib.
- Blackwatch (August 21, 2011)
Every week, senior media correspondent Vince Moore collects every instance he can find of Black people in media -- movies, comics, books, blogs, et cetera.
- #musicmonday: The Element of Freedom [free MP3 downloads] (August 22, 2011)
Every week, Komplicated showcases links to free downloadable MP3s in a variety of genres and styles. This week: new music from Lenny Kravitz, a Lil Wayne/Black Sabbath mash up project, a remix from Beyonce, a posse cut from Busta Rhymes, a new project from DJ Jazzy Jeff, a Ne-Yo remix, new neo-soul from Eric Roberson, new Royce da 5'9" and more.
- Art: How To Draw @Marvel's #milesmorales [Ultimate Spider-Man] (August 22, 2011)
We present a video of Italian artist Sara Pichelli drawing the controversial new hero.
- Respect: Musical Legend Nick Ashford, 1942-2011 (August 23, 2011)
This week, one half of the songwriting team that served as architects for decades of soul and pop sound passed away.
- Webcomics: World of Hurt (August 23, 2011)
Syndicating the critically acclaimed web serial from its inception, Komplicated presents this gritty blaxploitation story.
- DVD Review: Executioners From Shaolin (August 23, 2011)
New contributor Scott Wilson showcased a DVD release of a martial arts masterpiece.
- Technology: 13-year-old Has Got This Solar Power Thing Down (August 23, 2011)
A teenager uses the Fibonacci sequence to make the impossible happen.
- #whodwin Wednesday (August 24, 2011)
Every week, fans congregate on Komplicated's Facebook page to debate whether, say, Movie Thulsa Doom could beat Darth Vader, or whether or not Norman Osborn could take down Lex Luthor. The results are collected every Wednesday afternoon and posted on the site.
- The Secret Powers of Miles Morales (August 24, 2011)
Apparently, the newly ethnic Ultimate Spider-Man has some surprises up his sleeve, and we show you just what they are.
- Games: NBA 2K12 Brings Legends To Your Game (August 24, 2011)
Michael Jordan, Oscar Robertson, Wilt Chamberlain and more show up on this year's NBA video game showdown, and we've got the footage.
- Movies: Zoe Saldana Loads Up For Colombiana (August 24, 2011)
The lithe actress kicks in the door with a tale of revenge and bloodshed, and Komplicated analyzes what it means.
- Comics: The Commentary Track for the Buy Pile (August 25, 2011)
Our editor-in-chief Hannibal Tabu has a weekly reviews column at Comic Book Resources. He then takes a look behind the reviews on our site.
- Science: Table Top Particle Accelerator Threatens Universe Portably (August 26, 2011)
Researchers in northern California love the Large Hadron Collider, but feel not being able to load it into a Durango for parties stinks. Hence, their solution ...
- Webcast: It's Komplicated (August 28, 2011 at 9PM)
Eric Wallace is the only Black person writing a monthly comic for one of the two major publishers, DC's Mister Terrific. Host Myshell Tabu sits down with the Eureka story editor about Dark Shadows, the death of Ryan Choi and more.
Komplicated updates at least three times per day, every day.
[Source: Komplicated.com]
Geekweek is the cornerstone of a network of websites providing content from a multiplicity of perspectives and serving a plethora of audiences. We're going to provide you with a quick summary of the highlights from one of our sister sites. Here's the latest from Komplicated.com ...
WHAT IS KOMPLICATED? Komplicated.com [Twitter/Facebook]is a site aimed at taking stock of the Black geek perspective, "doing it for the block and the blogosphere," covering areas of music, technology, culture and escapism. Top stories for the week of August 21-August 28, 2011 include (but are not limited to) ...
- Webcast: It's Komplicated (August 21, 2011)
Featuring an interview with Blackjack creator Alex Simmons, this episode also featured a look at the new Battlefield 3 trailer, the new two minute commercial DC Comics will be showing in movie theaters, the debut of Panthro on the new Thundercats series and discussions of why HP killed WebOS in its crib. - Blackwatch (August 21, 2011)
Every week, senior media correspondent Vince Moore collects every instance he can find of Black people in media -- movies, comics, books, blogs, et cetera. - #musicmonday: The Element of Freedom [free MP3 downloads] (August 22, 2011)
Every week, Komplicated showcases links to free downloadable MP3s in a variety of genres and styles. This week: new music from Lenny Kravitz, a Lil Wayne/Black Sabbath mash up project, a remix from Beyonce, a posse cut from Busta Rhymes, a new project from DJ Jazzy Jeff, a Ne-Yo remix, new neo-soul from Eric Roberson, new Royce da 5'9" and more. - Art: How To Draw @Marvel's #milesmorales [Ultimate Spider-Man] (August 22, 2011)
We present a video of Italian artist Sara Pichelli drawing the controversial new hero. - Respect: Musical Legend Nick Ashford, 1942-2011 (August 23, 2011)
This week, one half of the songwriting team that served as architects for decades of soul and pop sound passed away. - Webcomics: World of Hurt (August 23, 2011)
Syndicating the critically acclaimed web serial from its inception, Komplicated presents this gritty blaxploitation story. - DVD Review: Executioners From Shaolin (August 23, 2011)
New contributor Scott Wilson showcased a DVD release of a martial arts masterpiece. - Technology: 13-year-old Has Got This Solar Power Thing Down (August 23, 2011)
A teenager uses the Fibonacci sequence to make the impossible happen. - #whodwin Wednesday (August 24, 2011)
Every week, fans congregate on Komplicated's Facebook page to debate whether, say, Movie Thulsa Doom could beat Darth Vader, or whether or not Norman Osborn could take down Lex Luthor. The results are collected every Wednesday afternoon and posted on the site. - The Secret Powers of Miles Morales (August 24, 2011)
Apparently, the newly ethnic Ultimate Spider-Man has some surprises up his sleeve, and we show you just what they are. - Games: NBA 2K12 Brings Legends To Your Game (August 24, 2011)
Michael Jordan, Oscar Robertson, Wilt Chamberlain and more show up on this year's NBA video game showdown, and we've got the footage. - Movies: Zoe Saldana Loads Up For Colombiana (August 24, 2011)
The lithe actress kicks in the door with a tale of revenge and bloodshed, and Komplicated analyzes what it means. - Comics: The Commentary Track for the Buy Pile (August 25, 2011)
Our editor-in-chief Hannibal Tabu has a weekly reviews column at Comic Book Resources. He then takes a look behind the reviews on our site. - Science: Table Top Particle Accelerator Threatens Universe Portably (August 26, 2011)
Researchers in northern California love the Large Hadron Collider, but feel not being able to load it into a Durango for parties stinks. Hence, their solution ... - Webcast: It's Komplicated (August 28, 2011 at 9PM)
Eric Wallace is the only Black person writing a monthly comic for one of the two major publishers, DC's Mister Terrific. Host Myshell Tabu sits down with the Eureka story editor about Dark Shadows, the death of Ryan Choi and more.
Komplicated updates at least three times per day, every day.
[Source: Komplicated.com]
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