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A few months ago, I posted a hip hop summary of the movie Predator. Well, the folks behind that little piece of video gold are back, this time with a rap version of Robocop:

I think what I appreciate about this most is the completeness. Not a single plot point overlooked or misplaced. And, it rhymes.

December 11th, 2008 by graeme | | 1 comment »

green bin

Daily Linker – 12/11/08

Canada

Tough financial times ahead for Alberta- to the tune of a $215 billion unfunded liability.
Apparently, Canada’s airports are now a hotbed of organized crime.

World

Robert Mugabe says the Zimbabwe Cholera crisis is over. Somebody should tell South Africa.
Enjoying cheap gas? Not if Vladimir Putin has anything to say about it.
The Atheist Bus makes a stop in America. A good thing, too, since more Americans believe in Angels than in the Theory of Evolution.

Media

Rumours are swirling that Time Canada may get the axe. UPDATE: Rumour confirmed.
Media Matters does a nice roundup of the dumbest things said by American right-wing pundits in 2008. Shocking. Truly shocking.

Science & Tech

Over 1/5 of the world’s coral reefs have been destroyed.
A sense of justice may be hardwired into the human brain.
Bored? Don’t worry. It’s just parts of your brain disconnecting.
Firefox now supports multitouch gestures. Gentlemen, start your MacBooks.
Water vapour has been discovered on a planet outside our Solar System.

Pop Culture

Memo to actors: make sure your prop knife is actually a prop knife, so you don’t cut yourself open onstage.
Debate of the century: three food critics discuss the future of the cookie.
The new Muppet Christmas special airs December 17 on NBC.
Somebody please buy me this shirt.
Flooded Venice is offering deep discounts on hotels. Rubber boots included.
Explore the ships of the new Star Trek movie.