First Song From Space: "Jewel In The Night"

Since Flight of the Conchords put the image in my head of David Bowie in space, I've often pictured him recording his classic album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars somewhere in the dark expanse far beyond our planet.

Now, space recording has become a reality a little closer to home.

Col. Chris Hadfield has added to his list of many firsts by becoming the first person to record a song on the International Space Station (ISS).

Col. Hadfield was the first Canadian to walk in space and will become the first Canadian commander of the ISS in March of 2013 during his current mission.

All very impressive, but this song is quite the feather in his cap as well.

It certainly adds a whole new meaning to the "space rock" genre.

Song Of The Day- Flight Of The Conchords

This is just an absolutely brilliant song from Flight Of The Conchords' self-titled HBO series. This particular cut is both laugh out loud funny and somewhat serious thoughts on love. I too feel that love is the very strongest adhesive.

For reference and randomness, "sellotape" which is mentioned in Jemaine's part at the end of the song is a European brand of adhesive tape. Us Yanks wouldn't be aware.

Gold Never Looked So Good

Last night in the battle for the gold medal in women's gymnastics all-around, America's newest sweetheart Nastia Liukin reigned supreme. For some reason, My friends and I have become enthralled with the American gymnasts (perhaps because they're talented and beautiful?). Nastia in particular has been one of our favorites.

Not knowing very much about gymnastics, I can honestly say that her style and grace is very evident, particularly on the uneven bars and the beam (not unlike the above photo). As Flight of The Conchords might say she's the definition of a "leggy blond". Born from an Olympic champion Father in the heart of cold war Russia, Nastia was raised in Plano, Texas and has come full circle to represent America so well at these Olympic games in Beijing. Let us not forget about good friend and silver medalist in the all-around, adorable fellow American Shawn Johnson, but last night the glory belonged to Nastia. Congratuataions to both of them, and GO AMERICA!