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Dorothy & the Witches of OZ

apitchford — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:47:16 +0000

Good to see Billy Boyd (Pippin) back on screen in this production. With stars like Christopher Lloyd and Lance Henriksen it offers some fun and style. The interesting part to this story is that this was meant to be a TV mini-series which is now getting a limited theatre release in the States from February 17th. The script is based around the premise that Dorothy Gale discovers her best selling novels were based on her suppressed childhood memories. As the realisation of her time in Oz comes to reality she must face the danger of it all coming true again.

Definition: Rugby League

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:20:57 +0000

Love this spur of the moment comment from our daughter while watching a previous State of Origin Rugby League match.

“Long socks, short shorts, it’s just wrong!”

Fall in love with God’s creation

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:05:26 +0000

I saw this video today of what happens when a drop of water is dropped into a pool of water. It is beautiful, astonishing and gives me a new sense of awe of the beauty instilled in the details of God’s creation. Check out this video filmed at 2000fps.

Should you get the new???

apitchford — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:59:21 +0000

It is a constant frustration. The advertising says my gadget is last years colour. They change the specification so I’m short a decimal point in my ‘calibre’ of mega-sumthin’. How do you evaluate the next upgrade in Gadget City? This image came from an article at Gizmodo and gives a great synopsis for those battling with upgraditus.

Recharge your Batteries Caffeine style

apitchford — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 03:06:24 +0000

I couldn’t believe it when I saw this new energy drink coming out of Czechoslovakia. A drink an energizer bunny would be proud of this A typical caffeine and taurine mixer combines our love for technology with a good old fashioned energy kick. Check out www.duracelldrink.com

Protected: Hole in my head

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:56:17 +0000

Live Young

apitchford — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:21:36 +0000

This TV commercial from the bottled water kings Evian is cute and inspirational. Its one that is only made for one reason, to enjoy!

Terminator Salvation?

apitchford — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:29:12 +0000

This mashup of Arnie coming back in time is a riot. So glad we weren’t dependant on man and a time machine for our salvation. It makes you glad prophecy never had a problem like a stupid robot in sunglasses. Yes he could potentially stuff things up if he has enough ammo left in that shotgun and Judas keeps getting in the way. Hang in there to the end. You’ll love Arnie’s last line.

The beauty of this clip is it still reminds us of God’s Master Plan of salvation. Jesus proven as the son of God comes into our world to save you and I. We can’t earn, buy or trade our way out of our sin. You’ve probably tried that already. Who is Jesus? Not a wimp in long blonde hair. Check this out as Mark Driscoll helps explain the real Jesus

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Gadget Betrayal – The Affair

apitchford — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 03:19:58 +0000

Julian Smith’s latest video tribute to iPhone 3GS on YouTube (see below) is a sad romantic interlude that shows our lack of commitment in this consumeristic society. The truth of our betrayal becomes ever so clear where we walk out on our loved gadgets too easily. We seem to always want to trade up to the newest younger model with no thought to the feelings of last years model.

Next time you find yourself attracted to that product launch, the touched up CGI colour of the new faux metal facia on a v3.0 body ask yourself ‘Why?’ So many gadgets end up at the bottom of an office drawer only one year into the relationship. Hey, many even have a good battery yearning to be worn down. But no, we walk away from tried and true business solutions for the sake of a trip to the App store.

I’m thinking of starting a BGC 12 step program to Better Gadget Commitment. Look at that phone, that camera, that phone camera and ask yourself how you would feel to be shunned for the sake of 1.2 measly extra mega-pixels?

It seems we ask for things we aren’t willing to do ourselves. Somewhere out there are gadgets willing to commit. Technology with more heart than Reagan’s pacemaker are willing to step back into this post Y2K world and sing. Before you go out there and spend a dime on plastic glitz, without the five year replacement warranty you deserve, ask yourself how I would feel to sit in the bottom drawer waiting for the company of this years model in another twelve months.

For me I’m sticking with my iPhone 3G. After all I can wait. Really. I can!

Lego Jesus

apitchford — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:31:43 +0000

How’s this for being just plain weird and cool at the same time? The parishioners of a Swedish church have taken a unique perspective on presenting Jesus to the congregation. 30,000 lego bricks and 18 months later this ‘monument’ created by 40 volunteers appeared in the foyer. The work is a copy of a piece called the ‘Resurrected Christ’ by Danish sculptor, Bertel Thorvaldsen. Apparently many of the blocks were donated and although the piece is in white many coloured lego blocks were donated and they have been placed inside the construction. The story was carried by the Columbus Dispatch Click on the image for a closer look.