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One Year Of University // Time definitely flies when you're having fun

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:01:08 +0100

At 23:40 on Thursday, May 31st 2012 AD, I finished my first year portfolio for my university course,...

How real is 'real'?

Tue, 29 May 2012 01:37:04 +0100

Proceed with caution! This blog post may cause distress if you aren’t used to your mind being...

johncabrera: How is it that 20 years later the VFX...

Mon, 28 May 2012 11:58:32 +0100

johncabrera:

How is it that 20 years later the VFX in Jurassic Park still run circles around the VFX in most current films?

This is a masterpiece.

Totally agree. This is an all-time classic, and I love it.

Messages (Beta) for Mac // First Impressions

Sun, 27 May 2012 21:58:39 +0100

One of Apple’s strongest points is the fact that all of their devices and computers sync...

Absolutely fascinating, a great documentary about the theory of...

Sat, 26 May 2012 15:26:15 +0100

Absolutely fascinating, a great documentary about the theory of ancient astronauts.

"For what is a man what has he got? If not himself then he has not, To say the things he truly..."

Sat, 26 May 2012 00:10:04 +0100

“For what is a man what has he got? If not himself then he has not, To say the things he truly...

REVIEW // Zeroshock iPad and Netbook case

Fri, 25 May 2012 16:35:21 +0100

The Zeroshock case is a strong rubberised case for an iPad or netbook. One of the main features of...

REVIEW // Avantree Handisync Sync & Charge cable for iPhone, iPad, and iPod

Fri, 25 May 2012 16:01:00 +0100

Avantree’s Handisync cable is, in short, a handy sync cable (!) for your iPhone, iPad, or...

“But through it all, when there was doubt, I ate it up...

Thu, 24 May 2012 15:08:00 +0100

“But through it all, when there was doubt,

I ate it up and spit it out.

I faced it all and I stood tall;

And did it my way.”

"You know you’re really in love when she just pops into your head for no reason, when everything else..."

Tue, 22 May 2012 23:13:24 +0100

“You know you’re really in love when she just pops into your head for no reason, when...

Just remember to fall in love, because there's nothing else

Tue, 22 May 2012 23:12:37 +0100

Those of you who are more observant will notice that the title of this blog post is the main line...

"You know you love someone when your heart throbs as soon as you think of them, and when it breaks as..."

Wed, 09 May 2012 22:50:07 +0100

“You know you love someone when your heart throbs as soon as you think of them, and when it...

Song Of The Day // Toes - The Lights

Sun, 06 May 2012 18:21:59 +0100

Song Of The Day // Toes - The Lights

Review // Bose Around-Ear Headphones

Sun, 06 May 2012 17:22:53 +0100

I’ve been using Bose’s On-Ear headphones for a little under a year prior to purchasing...

NOT AFRAID // Why it’s the greatest song ever...

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:49:08 +0100

NOT AFRAID // Why it’s the greatest song ever written

Wait, what? You’re all thinking at this point how my favourite song is no longer Brian Eno’s ‘An Ending’. Well, that isn’t really a song, more of a piece of music, and it’s still my number one piece of music ever written. However, my favourite song (with vocals) is definitely Not Afraid. It’s an uplifting song about Eminem’s rise from his problems. Typically, Em’s unique voice and delivery are what really adds power to this song - it makes you happy purely by making you angry at everything bad in your life. It’s a song about not just overcoming your problems, but totally destroying them. Em’s lyrics are truly moving - he talks about his career, drug problems, and perhaps most moving of all the fact that he promises to be a good father to his children.

“I just can’t keep living this way, so starting today, I’m breaking out of this cage

I’m standing up, Imma face my demons

I’m manning up, Imma hold my ground

I’ve had enough, now I’m so fed up

Time to put my life back together right now”

This bridge section is my favourite verse from this song, and therefore of all time. It’s not just the lyrics, but the delivery of these lines. What this song inspires is hope for everyone - no matter how big or small your problems are, you are in control and you can do whatever you want to be a better person. This universal message is the main reason I think this is, lyrically, meaningfully, and rhythmically, the best song ever written.

REVIEW // KiDiGi Desktop Dock for Google Nexus S

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:56:58 +0100

The Kidigi desktop dock is a simple desktop charging and USB sync cradle for the Samsung Google...

“I’m sorry for the things that I did not say, like...

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 15:47:00 +0100

“I’m sorry for the things that I did not say, like how you are the best thing in my world and how I’m so proud to call you my girl”

“I’m sorry for the times I would neglect, I’m sorry for the times I disrespect”

“I understand that there’s some problems, and I’m not too blind to know all the pain you kept inside you even though you might not show”

“I’m sorry that I went and added to your grief”

“I’m sorry that I grew up way too fast, I wish I would’ve listened…”

“I’ll be the reason for your pain, and you can put the blame on me”

"If a god is willing to prevent evil, but not able, then he is not omnipotent. If he is able, but not..."

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:45:21 +0100

“If a god is willing to prevent evil, but not able, then he is not omnipotent. If he is able,...

Coming to terms with having an Obsessive, Compulsive Mind

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:39:02 +0100

I have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or OCD. While this hasn’t been clinically diagnosed,...

SONG OF THE DAY “Don’t think I’m loyal, all I...

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:55:00 +0100

SONG OF THE DAY

“Don’t think I’m loyal, all I do is rap

How can I moonlight on the side? I have no life outside of rap”