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Mag.ma — Video Lovers Rejoice!

November 29, 2009

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Watch videos from all over the internet on Mag.ma. From the people who bring us RocketBoom.com, Magma aggregates content from YouTube, Vimeo, Hulu, The New York Times, Associated Press, NBA, NASA and many more. The site also tracks social sites and bookmarking sites and displays the cumulative comments, video responses, news and blog responses and more on one site: Mag.ma

Check out MemeMolly in this video:

You can follow me at http://mag.ma/thomaswigington.

Thomas

If Sparks Could Dream

October 31, 2009

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I wonder if sparks dream of becoming stars
and if sparks dream, I wonder if they know what fools they are.

This is a quote from a song, as I recall it. I am sorry that I don’t know the songwriter. I like this lyric because it is a profound thought for an Alt-Country song. It makes the listener think about his own aspirations and the great odds against him. We are tiny dust mites hurling through space on a tiny spec of dust. We question whether we even matter.

-Thomas

The Future Of Computing?

October 13, 2009

Watch this video, 10/GUI, and see if you agree that this would be a step forward in computer interface. I think it would be a leap forward.

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Crazy Guys On Skateboards

October 10, 2009

These guys are crazy. They skateboarded down a long road with some traffic. It could have ended tragically, but there were no accidents. So, the skateboarders enjoyed a fun and wild ride.

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Will Roman Polanski Finally Receive Justice?

October 4, 2009

It is difficult to believe that, after all these years, Roman Polanski has finally been arrested for raping a 13 year old girl. What is even more bizarre is the widespread support he enjoys in Hollywood. However, it appears that Hollywood is not going to influence average Americans this time. Feminists are taking the lead on the left in the loud and powerful condemnation of Polanski and his supporters.

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Phonographantasmascope — Amazing!

October 3, 2009

The trick to creating the effect of animation, without animating, is in the shutter speed relative to the revolutions per minute; you can make this out during the video. Fun video.

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Controversial Breast Cancer PSA

September 27, 2009

A new breast cancer awareness PSA is raising controversy… What do you think?

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An Awards Show And An Act Of Kindness

September 16, 2009

People tuned into the MTV Music Awards to see their favorite musical artists up close and personal. They got much more.
After Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech, Ms. Swift was devastated. She later told the ladies of The View that she thought all of the booing was because the audience agreed with Mr. West. I can’t begin to imagine this nineteen year old girl’s pain. Her moment was stolen.

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Evian Babies Video

July 24, 2009

A great marketing video from Evian. It keeps me watching and keeps the brand spotlighted.

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Fun Wedding Entrance Video

July 23, 2009

Fun wedding entrance video, but I’m glad I wasn’t in this one.

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Sweet Revenge

July 10, 2009

In the spring of 2008, Sons of Maxwell were traveling to Nebraska for a one-week tour and my Taylor guitar was witnessed being thrown by United Airlines baggage handlers in Chicago. I discovered later that the $3500 guitar was severely damaged. They didnt deny …

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Sour’s Hibo no Neiro (Tone of Everyday) Video

July 4, 2009

This is a fun music video shot for Sour’s Hibo no Neiro (Tone of Everyday). Each person in the video was recorded via webcam and then directors Masashi Kawamura, Hal Kirkland, Magico Nakamura and Masayoshi Nakamura use some low-tech tricks with considerable precision to heighten the amusement.

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