Archive for the ‘The Web’ Category

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My Top 3 of Everything in 2010

Sunday, November 28th, 2010

Media Junkie

This year has probably been the biggest of my life. Married, in a new house, St Lucia, business being busier than ever. Along the way I’ve managed also to take in some time with the worlds media. Here is my favourites!

Movies

1. Inception
2. The Social Network
3. Scott Pilgrim Vs The World

Books

1. Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
2. Atonement by Ian McEwan
3. The Average American Male by Chad Kultgen

iPhone Apps

1. Twitter
2. Reeder
3. iPicasso

TV Shows

1. Community
2. House
3. Lost

Most Visited Internet Sites

1. Torrentleech.org
2. Facebook
3. Goodreads

Songs

1. The Sunshine Underground – Coming To Save You
2. Richard Ashcroft – C’mon People (We’re Making It Now)
3. Foo Fighters – Wheels

Bands

1. The Sunshine Underground
2. Codeine Velvet Club
3. Radiohead

Podcasts

1. The Skeptics Guide to the Universe
2. Slash Film
3. Astronomy Cast

Games

1. Bejewelled 2 (iphone)
2. Call of Duty – Modern Warfare 2 (PC)
3. Mario Kart (Wii)

Favourite YouTube Video’s


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Creationism Vs Evolution

Saturday, October 30th, 2010

I recently went to a talk about how in America they are trying to get Intelligent Design or ‘Creationism’ taught in the classroom, claiming that both sides of the argument for our ‘being’ should be heard. Of course this complete nonsense and an embarrassment to be having this debate in any government; but it is a very real concern for the US and potentially the UK in the future. I came across this youTube video that really gives the smack-down on the argument as a whole.


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Penn and Teller Lay The Smackdown On Vaccine Fear Mongering

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

I hate the anti-vax movement. People like Jenny McCarthy spreading fear about vaccinations that have been proven as safe time and time again. Still – their voices have been heard thanks to idiots like Oprah Winfrey and as a result we are seeing the return of preventable diseases. I love how Penn and Teller give the ‘no bullshit’ approach to the subject. These guys are amazing.


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Carl Sagan – The Arrogance of Humanity

Monday, August 9th, 2010

Everyone on earth should be made to watch these videos. What an amazing, smooth voice of reason.

You have to wonder, after hearing Sagan’s arguments here, what kind of person would be un-phased and remain utterly convinced by the importance of Humanity in the universe.


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Stephen Fry Talks Sense

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

How can you not like this guy? I don’t understand half the things he talks about with regards to philosophy and musical history, but he is so damn engaging.