Monthly Archives: January 2009

Superuseless Superpowers

Posted on January 19, 2009 by flotsky

Pointless and wonderful site of the day, superpowers that nobody needs: superuseless superpowers

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Lily Allen plays gig just for Oxfordshire

Posted on January 17, 2009 by flotsky

Interesting little concept this, Lily Allen is going to play the O2 Academy (aka the Carling Academy Oxford, The Zodiac and The Venue), and limit the audience to people that can prove they have an Oxford postcode. Tickets are £15 … Continue reading →

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An unfortunate sense of timing

Posted on January 15, 2009 by flotsky

For once, news about why we’re safer than we used to be – Boing Boing Note the date, this is from yesterday. You’re probably aware by now why this was unfortunately, thankfully thus far it looks like it has been … Continue reading →

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I hate Barenaked Ladies for what they did to my mental wellbeing

Posted on January 15, 2009 by flotsky

So I idly clicked and watched the following video a couple of days ago:Barenaked Ladies “One Week” Parody – CollegeHumor video. Now I’ve still got the original floating through my head, the very thing the parody complains about. Just as … Continue reading →

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Satan's Garageband

Posted on January 14, 2009 by flotsky

I’m just reblogging this, found on Graham Linehan’s wonderful site. It is a commercial for Microsoft’s Songsmith, their new music making software. I’ve not tried it myself. I’m in no position to judge how well-made and effective it is as … Continue reading →

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A great Japanese wrestling match

Posted on January 14, 2009 by flotsky

Thanks to the Wrestling Bard for this tip, via their Favourite Matches of the Year list. It’s a fantastic match with a load of moves I’ve just never seen before. I think it’s the combinations of finishers towards the end … Continue reading →

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Podcasts worth listening to – The Adam and Joe Show

Posted on January 13, 2009 by flotsky

I’ve been a fan of Adam Buxton and Joe Cornish for many years, since their Channel 4 show (Adam and Joe DVD),  and was rather pleased when they started doing a podcast of their XFM show (which is still available … Continue reading →

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Think before you Google

Posted on January 13, 2009 by flotsky

Why not think where your answer may actually be before you use Google: Leo Hickman on the carbon cost of Googling | Environment | guardian.co.uk Sometimes the answer is in the first place you’d actually look.Technorati Tags: google, news, search, … Continue reading →

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Super Mario Live

Posted on January 11, 2009 by flotsky

This clip of Super Mario was brought to my attention by gaming blog Kotaku. The style may be familiar, especially if you remember the clip from a few years ago of a table-tennis game as if it was filmed in … Continue reading →

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Bill Drummond Says, Bill Drummond Says

Posted on January 11, 2009 by flotsky

I’m a bit of a fanboy for Bill Drummond, former member of the KLF, former manager of The Teardrop Explodes, Echo and the Bunnymen, and Big in Japan. More for his chaotic good side and his appreciation of the effectiveness … Continue reading →

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