Archive for August, 2007

Rock Paper Scissors – The Documentary

August 30, 2007

I am ecstatic to announce that Rock Paper Scissors (the documentary chronicling the trials and tribulations of the World Rock Paper Scissors Society) will have its world premiere at the Calgary International Film Festival on Tuesday, September 25th, 2007. This film represents an immense amount of work and perseverance by Mike McKeown (Director) and the [...]

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What’s Your Daemon?

August 25, 2007

I absolutely loved Phillip Pullman’s trilogy His Dark Materials. The film version of the first book The Golden Compass is due out in December and based off the trailer, I am really looking forward to it.In the world of the book and film human souls, called daemons, live on the outside of the body [...]

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Google locks up known universe

August 22, 2007

Warning: Severely stilted dialogue in above video
Astronomy/Planetarium software allows astronomy buffs to spend cloudy, freezing or just plain lazy nights inside while geeking out with titles like Starry Night Pro or The Sky. For those interested in casual to serious astronomy these tools are great for everything from planning an evening with your telescope, controlling [...]

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Medium and Tiki-bar offer Appointment Podcast

August 21, 2007

Take one popular Video Podcast (TikiBar TV) add in a Firefox extension/social surfing Network (Me.dium) and you have the kind of cocktail that could breathe new life into TV’s beleaguered soul. The combination of the two will air August 22nd at 3 Pm (Timezone unknown).
Article from WebTVHub.com discuses how viewers of the online show can [...]

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Geekwatching – a draft classification of the ostracized

August 17, 2007

I have developed a draft matrix for identifying the various classes of the socially ostracized and I am interested to get some feedback. I have undertaken this task as I have found the terms frequently misused which dilutes their meaning. This is based solely upon my own experience and gut, no reliable psychological sources [...]

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