LOST Analysis: Frozen Donkey Wheel

Im going to take some time to analyze the science behind the frozen wheel that has been so prominent in the last season and a half of lost.

FACTS
The wheel was first referenced (at the time ominously) towards the end of season 4. Jacob, via Christian Shepard was told to "Move the island" which was a reference to turning the wheel.

Upon hearing the news, Ben Linus took it upon himself to turn the wheel. By doing so, light was emitted from behind the wheel, and the island was moved to a different place in time and space, and along with it, Ben had also been removed from the island.
NOTE: Ben warned Locke that turning the wheel was a "last resort" and that whoever did so could not return to the island. Whether this is true or not is unknown.

During its second physical appearance, we find out that the reason the island is shifting erratically through time and space is due to the fact that the wheel is off its axis. We see Locke look at the wheel and it is trying unsuccessfully rotate as light is shooting from behind it.

THEORY
Based on what we've seen and heard about the wheel may lead one to believe that the wheel is the source of time on the island.

Based on logic, when the wheel IS moving, time apparently moves in proper time. This is the case due to the fact that the wheel is trying to move, but when it is stuck, time behaves erratically. At one point, Richard Alpert even explains to Locke that the island moves like a record, and it is skipping back and fourth in one spot, and at the time it was spinning in normal time. The depth, or further acknowledgment of this analogy is somewhat ominous and unknown.

Now lets flash back to the first time we've seen the wheel. It was NOT moving, and based on the previous paragraph we've decided that when the wheel IS MOVING, time moves as it should be (past moving to present and future). So why was it not moving, and what did it mean that it wasn't moving?

MY OVERARCHING THEORY!!!
So here's where my theory gets interesting. In the first episode of season 5, and hinted in the last episodes of season 4, the wheel is surrounded, or within rocks that have extremely high magnetic activity.

Go back to season 2/3 when the swan station (station where they had to enter the buttons and numbers), there was an extremely high activity of magnetism their as well.

My theory suggests that the Dharma Initiative was using the stations to magnetically rotate the wheel itself, and cause time to move on its own.

My theory is plausible due to the fact that any time the button was not pushed properly, there was a "shutdown" or an event which had strange ramifications. At one point, it was revealed that the crash of Oceanic Flight 815 was due to the fact that the button was not pushed, causing a "shutdown" or the wheel to stop turning.

When the station was ultimately destroyed, the same light that happens anytime time itself ships occurred. This leads me to believe that time itself stopped on the island, allowing it to be visible to the outside world, and located.

This idea is very much theory, but based on the logic behind the wheel in which we've seen, can be determined as a valid argument.

The wheel's properties are just one of the BIG pieces of the lost puzzle, and in no way am I concluding that this is the big answer to all of the questions, or the final piece to the puzzle, but it can be determined as an answer to a lot of questions.

What's next for Lost?
I can't say.
However, I think the time issue has an answer.
The remaining big question is why do the Oceanic 6 have to get back to the island, and what place to they hold in idea that the island has people that are supposed to be there?

Perhaps the island has called our heroes to the island as an aid to protect it.

I dunno...
stay tuned and keep watching!

If anyone has anything else they would like me to analyze, let me know and id be happy to give it a shot. I try to base all of my theories off of research and logic from the show, and I urge you to do the same!!!

LOST Ratings Down, Possibly Cancelled?

The rumors are true, ratings are down, and people are speaking of cancellation with only a season and a half left in the series.

Despite cancellation rumors, apparently ABC has faith in the series, and we're safe.

Check out this article.
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LOST Watch

Most people that know me know that im obsessed with LOST.
A friend asked me if I could sum up what's going on.

While I don't have time for that right now, I did want to give everyone an update on some things to be aware of.

I've been scowering the net,a nd reading interviews with cast and creators.

WARNING: POSSIBLE SPOILERS AHEAD

- According to Daniel Dae Kim (Jin), we should not forget about the Hydrogen Bomb in "Jughead." It's extremely unlikely that the Lost creators would introduce something so big, just to make it "Go away." Kim says that the bomb might be intricate in the overarching sum up of the entire show!

- The episode "The Life and Death of Jeremy Bentham" explains Locke's adventures off the island, and will also include myth favorites Christian Shepard, Walt, and Abbadon

- Matthew Fox (Jack Shepard) has been seen on set with long hair?

Anyways, watch the new episode tonight, I will have a fairly long post on the Lost Quarter Recap.

Stay tuned.

Grammy Performance Re-Cap

Night started off right with Al Green and Justin Timberlake performing a great duet together.

Coldplay not only stole the show with all of the awards, but their performance, including an appearance by Jay Z, was a great one.

MIA w/ Kanye West, Jay Z, TI, and Lil' Wayne was utterly fantastic with their RAT PACK themed appearances.

Radiohead was fantastic, and brought the attitude to prove it.

Perhaps the most disappointingwas the highly hyped Paul McCartney and Dave Grohl performance. The Beatle only performed one song, where I think it would have been more in line to do some sort of medley.

Anyways, great night for music.

Blink 182 Officially Re-Unites

The news broke earlier this week that Blink 182 was coming together to present on the Grammys. Rumors spread about their possible re-uniting but nothing was official... until now.

While presenting their award, they officially announced their re-union.

Shortly after their self-titled 5th album was released, the band announced an indefinite hiatus which shocked the music world. There was a very public feud, but after the plane crash that killed everyone but two, one of which included Blink drummer Travis Barker, the band came in contact once again.

This is a beautiful thing. One of the most purposeful bands of our generation, making it ok to be pop and rock again, ushering tons of underground genres to the mainstream.

Breakfast Sandwhiches Make Their Way to KY SBUX

Mmmm, Starbucks continues to figure out why they're losing money, possibly by re-adding greased up breakfast sandwiches to combat fast food chains like McDonalds and such.

The sandwiches have always been around major market Starbucks, and used to be a norm. However, upon the big health boom, they were dropped from smaller markets, and a majority across the country.

Yesterday on trip through, I noticed a big greasy sausage patty between two english muffins, an egg, and the deadliest piece of cheddar cheese i've ever seen.

Perhaps it isn't the sandwiches that are going to help the bucks, but maybe realizing why their customers go to their stores in the first place?

For me it's the accessibility of higher end coffee products.

Anyways, we'll see where this is taking them...

Christian Bale Terminator 4 Outburst

Anyone seen this?
It's a few days old, but basically the story goes like this...

A camera operator on the set of Bale's upcoming film - Terminator Salvation, apparently said something while filming, and from there, the rest is history.

I've always had the impression that Bale was kind of a dick based on his attitude while being interviewed in general. Whatever though, this was uncalled for.

CAUTION!!! NOT SAFE FOR WORK!!! LOTS OF LANGUAGE (I think his British accent is fake haha)

Looking For New Music? I've Got Recommendations

I seem to be the source of people finding new music for a handful of my friends, so I decided I would just document it.

These recommendations are for fans of the softer and lighter side of life, so here goes.

Manchester Orchestra
Alot of people in the underground world know about this band, they've toured with everyone from Thrice, to Mewithoutyou, to Brand New, and they've managed to stay JUST enough under the radar to keep a failry unknown mainstream status.

The band mixes up beat tunes, with the occasional down beat and slow anthemic songs, with deeply personal and inspiring lyrics. From love, love loss, and faith, this band keeps a good mixture of cross genre attitude, and original wit.

FOR FANS OF: Brand New, Anathallo, Neutral Milk Hotel
Listen to: Like a Virgin Losing a Child
MYSPACE

Bon Iver
This band/artist has had a fair amount of exposure, and was one of the most talked about groups in independent music last year. With songs appearing on Grey's Anatomy, and a spot in an issue of Rolling Stone, and appearances on Letterman and Leno, Bon Iver has kept a steady pace.

Songs are slow and atmospheric, with more elegance than a charity ball. The vocals remain perfect, mixing falsetto harmonies with hooky melodies that you wouldn't expect from such an experimental sound.

FOR FANS OF: Sigur Ros, Damien Rice, Coldplay
Listen to: For Emma, For Ever Ago
MYSPACE

The Emerson Letters
This artists, I can imagine, is relatively unknown to most people. This is the side project from Matt Goud, singer/guitarist of the now defunct Christian melodic hardcore band MEANS.

Goud's voice is phenomenal and real. The songs are deep and personal as his voice blends perfectly with the strum of his acoustic guitar. Though sometimes folky, songs might seem reminiscent of early Coldplay. Though he fits the description in form, throw away most inhibitions of a normal singer song writer, Goud does it his own way.

FOR FANS OF: Ray Lamontagne, Early Coldplay, Ryan Adams
Listen to:See This Through
MYSPACE

It's been a while...

Sorry about the lack of posting. Been busy with school and life.