Day: June 9, 2013

Television

Game of Thrones: Season 3, Episode 9 – ‘The Rains of Castamere’ Review and Synopsis

King Robb Starks plots to attack Tywin Lannister at his home but needs Walder Frey’s army in order to pull it off successfully. Of course, as the audience will remember, Robb ditched the agreement with Walder in order to pursue his own hot piece. In order to secure Walder’s cooperation, Edmure Tully, Robb’s uncle, will have to marry one of Walder’s daughters in Robb’s […]

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Headlines

News Headlines June 9, 2013

Censorship Singapore Style: Blog Licenses Starting at $39,500 Berlin a Hub for Hezbollah The Booming Business of Teargas Many Feared Dead After Asylum Seekers’ Boat Capsizes Off the Coast of Australia Edward Snowden Revealed the NSA Prism Controversy Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan Refuses Calls for Early Elections Russian TV Show Removed from Air After Putin […]

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Action Adventure Video Games

Hot Games 2013: Dragon’s Crown

This game looks gorgeous and fun as hell. Be sure to pick up Dragon’s Crown when it drops later this year. From the looks of the trailer, the Witch looks like she will be a frequent cast member in many male gamers’ questing parties.

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Video

Temple Grandin’s Research on the Autistic Brain

Temple Grandin is a pioneering researcher in the fields of autism and autism spectrum disorders, having developed several methods for more humane animal slaughtering methods based upon her personal experiences as an autistic person. She discusses her research and life’s work, as well as the recent film focused on her life. [KQED]

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Books

Acclaimed Science Fiction Author Iain Banks Dies of Cancer

Award-winning and adored science fiction master Iain Banks has died of gall bladder cancer at the age of 59 according to a statement issued by his family in the United Kingdom. His publisher, Little Brown Book Group, praised his talent and ability to combine the fantastical with the mainstream and called him an irreplaceable member […]

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Hip Hop Music
Music

MP3 Hip Hop Single: Blue Sky Black Death & S.A.S. ft. Cam’ron & N.O.R.E. – “Valley of Kings”

As a long-time fan of Cam’ron and his unique style of rapping, I was pleased to hear this song. It sounds more like his older material rather than some of his more recent stuff that I felt like had fallen flat. This track is worth a download if you’re a fan of hip hop.

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Food

How to Properly Brew a French Press Coffee

The first step in anything is knowing what you’re doing, especially when it comes to coffee. Coffee out of a French press is one of the freshest, most satisfying ways you can serve a cup of joe. Elegant and classic, the French press is quickly becoming the go-to device for coffee connoisseurs so brush up […]

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