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"I thought I was managing my expectations, but on hearing the news I discovered new and unfamiliar..."

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:57:00 +0000

““I thought I was managing my expectations, but on hearing the news I discovered new and unfamiliar vocal tones. Perhaps I should do another musical””

- Colin Firth, after hearing of his Oscar Nomination

Have you got that B Roll?

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:22:05 +0000

Have you got that B Roll?

Farmyard Techno

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:21:37 +0000

Farmyard Techno

Devin Townsend performs an exclusive acoustic set live in the...

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:43:49 +0000

Devin Townsend performs an exclusive acoustic set live in the MeVIO Studios.

The Voice of Rugby has died

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:57:33 +0000

My earliest memories of sport commentary are of Bill McLaren picking up pace as rugby players neared the try line. He left us today, aged 86.

Sir Ken Robinson at TED : Do schools kill creativity?...

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:39:42 +0000

Sir Ken Robinson at TED : Do schools kill creativity? Fascinating and entertaining

100 Quotes Every Geek Should Know

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:29:49 +0000

100 Quotes Every Geek Should Know:

Dune, Python, Spaceballs, LoTR, Trek, Wars and many more.

Top 100 Fails of 2009 #fail

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:06:26 +0000

Top 100 Fails of 2009 #fail

Death Metal Rooster (DOOMCOCK)

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:19:18 +0000

Death Metal Rooster (DOOMCOCK)

The Third & The Seventh from Alex Roman.

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 21:07:53 +0000

The Third & The Seventh from Alex Roman.

NPR on The Loudness Wars: Why Music Sounds Worse

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:10:30 +0000

NPR on The Loudness Wars: Why Music Sounds Worse

Mike Coppola : 9 String Jazz

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:09:55 +0000

Mike Coppola : 9 String Jazz

"War is God’s way of teaching Americans geography"

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:26:13 +0000

“War is God’s way of teaching Americans geography”

- Ambrose Bierce, writer (1842-1914)

Dan O'Bannon has died

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:03:24 +0000

Sci-fi screenwriter Dan O’Bannon, whose film credits include Alien and Total Recall, has died aged 63.
The Writers Guild of America confirmed he passed away on Thursday in a Californian hospital.
He began his career in 1974 with the movie Dark Star, which he co-wrote with director John Carpenter.
O’Bannon continued writing sci-fi and horror pictures including Invaders from Mars, Bleeders and The Return Of The Living Dead, which he also directed.

Brittany Murphy has died aged 32

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:54:25 +0000

Brittany Murphy has died aged 32:

Actress Brittany Murphy has died aged 32. Probably remembered most for Clueless and 8 Mile, she was also one of the voice cast in King of the Hill.

On luggage at airports

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:03:04 +0000

On luggage at airports

STS-129 Ascent Highlights Video

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:23:45 +0000

STS-129 Ascent Highlights Video

This is an extremely strong beer (32%); it should be enjoyed in...

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:17:55 +0000

This is an extremely strong beer (32%); it should be enjoyed in small servings and with an air of aristocratic nonchalance. In exactly the same manner that you would enjoy a fine whisky, a Frank Zappa album or a visit from a friendly yet anxious ghost.

Muppets sing Bohemian Rhapsody

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:32:27 +0000

Muppets sing Bohemian Rhapsody

Ninjas with Guitars

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:52:38 +0000

Ninjas with Guitars