Slumdog Millionaire - a magnificent must see movie!

I haven't posted in quite a while, but this is definitely worth the effort and my time, and your time... When my friend Adam (STRONGLY) recommended this movie to me, I was like, OK I'll see it, I checked the trailer earlier today and again I was like OK. But this is not OK, this is UNBELIEVABLY GOOD! That's what this movie is! On top of being amazing. Slumdog Millionaire manages to intertwine some complex layers of India, yet encompassed in a beautiful love story taking the audience onto an emotional journey stripping those layers one after the other, making it accessible for anyone to understand and more important to feel. Anyone will most certainly be entertained and touched by this counter-fatalist tale, this inspiring ascension. If you suffer from hopelessness and extreme cynicism, ask your doctor to prescribe you Slumdog Millionaire. Side effects include compassion, altruism, laughing, crying.

Yes We Can - Barack Obama Music Video

What PBS has to say about the Sarah Palin Poll

John Siceloff, Executive Producer of NOW on PBS, posted his comments and a recent update about their 'now' (in)famous poll "Do you think Sarah Palin is qualified to serve as Vice President of the United States?" and its legitimacy:
http://www.pbs.org/now/palin-poll.html

Here is an excerpt of yesterday's update:
"As of October 15th, the Palin poll had received over 52 million votes. We've received inquiries about why the percentages in the poll results have not changed much in the last couple of weeks. There's a simple answer. There are so many votes now that even the hundreds of thousands of new votes each day don't have much of an effect on the overall totals.
Another question is about math. As of October 15th, the "Yes" answer had 49%, the "No" answer had 49% and the "Not Sure", 0%. The question is why these numbers don't add up to 100%. Here's the reason: the poll software rounds the results down to the nearest whole number. The "Not Sure" is less than one percent, so it rounds down to zero. The rounding-down is why why the numbers may not total 100%.
With all the questions--and answers--about the percentages and the math, it's easy to take a further step and regard the results as accurate and scientific. Not so! The Palin poll is a measure of voter interest and mobilization in the closing weeks of the campaign. It should not be taken as an accurate barometer of the views of the wider public about Sarah Palin's qualifications."

Who wants to buy a firetruck this Wednesday?

Come to the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Auto Auction this Wednesday, October 15, at 570 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn. Doors open at 8:30 am for inspection; sale starts at 9:00 am. Over 200 items are available including scooters, SUVs, vans, and sedans!

Click here for images of Selected Values

To learn more about New York City Auctions and Sealed Bids information, visit: www.nyc.gov/dcas or dial 311.

Cool design reusable water bottle, the Kor One launches in 2 hours

The Kor One, a well-thought reusable bottle, will be available for sale in a few hours. Its sleek design reminds of the Voss disposable bottles, packed with innovative features such as "the small release button that allows easy one-hand opening and closing, the hinged cap that stays open while you drink and the extra-wide mouth," to quote the NY Times article. I like the fact that you have the option to insert a mantra you can read when opening the cap, why not insert your kid's or lover's picture? Available @ $29.95.

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The Making-of Radiohead's "House of Cards" video

A music video without cameras...