The Philips Parallel Lines: Tell It Your Way film contest invited people to make a short film, no longer than three minutes, that contained these lines as its dialogue:

What’s That?
It’s a Unicorn
Never seen one up close before
Beautiful
Get away, get away
I’m sorry.

The winner, as judged by acclaimed directory Ridley Scott, was Porcelain Unicorn. Watch this tale of innocence found and shattered during World War II.

Contest Website and Film Website (warning: auto-sound) -via The Mary Sue

Canceled Television Shows – This is the current list of prime-time television shows that will not be returning for the next television season. We will continue to add to this list as other shows are canceled or end their run.

4Real (CW)
Ending after seven episodes, final episode on 11/23/2008

13: Fear Is Real (CW)
Ending after one season, final episode on 11/23/2008

According To Jim (ABC)
Ending after eight seasons, final episode on 6/2/2009

America’s Toughest Jobs (NBC)
Ending after one season, final episode on 10/25/2008

Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader? (FOX)
Ending after three seasons, final episode on 8/14/2009

Battlestar Galactica (SCI)
Ending after four seasons, final episode on 3/20/2009

The Beast (A&E)
Ending after one season, final episode on 4/23/2009

Boston Legal (ABC)
Ending after five seasons, final episode on 12/8/2008

Celebrity Exposé (MNT)
Ending after two seasons, final episode on 10/27/2008

Charlie Jade (SCI)
Ending after one season, final episode on 10/21/2008

The Chopping Block (NBC)
Ending after one season, final episode on 7/17/2009

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Remember when they said Cell Phones would fry your brain? Maybe there is
some truth? The fact is that when a cell phone is called, it sends Radio
Frequency Energy back to the cell tower with information that it received
the signal and where it is located. I never thought the power was that high
though? 

Chris Pine (second from left) plays James Kirk in the new Star Trek film

That George Clooney is one classy guy. Here’s what happened when he accidentally hit someone’s car:

The 47-year-old Ocean’s Eleven star shunted the woman’s Lancia Ypsilon from behind in his black saloon, leaving minor damages.

But he quickly accepted blame for the accident, which happened in Penabilli, central Italy.

When the woman went to collect it from the repair garage she found a brand new model and a note of apology on the windscreen.

The Hollywood star, who rose to fame in ER, had written: “I’m so sorry . Hope you’ll forgive me. George Clooney.” Link

During the WGA strike Joss Whedon started writing a three part musical series for the internet. Each of the three episodes will be approximately ten minutes each.

“It’s the story of a low-rent super-villain, the hero who keeps beating him up, and the cute girl from the laundromat he’s too shy to talk to.”

“Doctor Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog” stars Neil Patrick Harris as Dr. Horrible, Nathan Fillion as Captain Hammer, Felicia Day as Penny and a cast of dozens.” And yes NPH sings… Link

Take the Caffeine Click Test

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Got an old toaster that’s on the blink?  Or, do you want to get rid of those old magazines that have ben piling up?  What about that brick by your door?

Give your junk to the junk mailers.

Isn’t that what those free postage envelopes are for?

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  You  can live in Phoenix,  Arizona  where …..
> 1.  You are willing to park 3 blocks away because you found  shade.
> 2.  You’ve experienced condensation on your butt from the hot water in the toilet  bowl.
> 3.  You can drive for 4 hours in one direction and never leave  town.
> 4.  You have over 100 recipes for Mexican food.
> 5.  You know that “dry heat” is comparable to what hits you in the face when you open your oven door.
> 6.  The 4 seasons are: tolerable, hot, really hot, and ARE YOU KIDDING  ME??!!

You  can Live in California  where…
> 1.  You make over $250,000 and you still can’t afford to buy a   house.
> 2.  The fastest part of your commute is going down your driveway.
> 3.  You know how to eat an artichoke.
> 4  You drive your rented Mercedes to your neighborhood block  party.
> 5.  When someone asks you how far something is, you tell them how   long  it will take to get there rather  than how many miles away it is.
> 6. The 4 seasons are: Fire, Flood, Mud, and  Drought .
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