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1/12/13

Paramedic Revives Cat Rescued from Fire

~From LoveMeow.com

Disclaimer: May cause sweaty eyeballs. Have a tissue handy before reading this and watching the video.

Paramedic Shane Collectte of Rural Metro Fire revived a cat pulled from a fire by the use of a oxygen mask. initially the firefighters thought the cat didn’t survive, but Shane didn’t give up on the cat, and administered oxygen for 15 minutes, finally the kitty came around.

1/11/13

Eli Roth's & Netflix's New Series 'Hemlock Grove'

~From ComingSoon.net

Netflix has debuted a trailer for their upcoming original series "Hemlock Grove" from executive producer Eli Roth and based on Brian McGreevy's novel of the same name. Check it out in the player below!

All 13-episodes of the series, which stars Famke Janssen (X-Men), Bill Skarsgard (Simon & The Oaks), Landon Liboiron ("Terra Nova"), Penelope Mitchell (6 Plots), Freya Tingley (X: Night of Vengeance), and Dougray Scott (Mission Impossible II) will debut April 19 in all territories that Netflix is available – U.S., Canada, the UK, Ireland, Latin America, Brazil and Scandinavia.

"'Hemlock Grove' is unlike anything else in its genre," said Ted Sarandos, Chief Content Officer, Netflix. "It's sexy, gripping, emotional and twisted, and we're certain viewers are going to be captivated by its intensity."

The series revolves around the eccentric residents of a dilapidated former Pennsylvania steel town and the murder of 17-year-old Brooke Bluebell. Through the investigation, the town's seamier side is exposed, revealing that nothing is what it seems.

"Hemlock Grove" marks the first foray into television by Roth (Hostel, Cabin Fever), who also directed the first episode.

Jennifer Lawrence is ready for battle in new 'Catching Fire' image

~From HitFix.com

Oscar nominee Jennifer Lawrence is back as Katniss in the upcoming "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire," and the first pic from the film has been released, featuring her alongside franchise newcomer Sam Claflin as Finnick Odair.

Katniss and Finnick are ready for battle and I'm soooo ready for this movie!!! Can't wait till November 22!


Eleven Doctors, Eleven eBooks

~From BBCAmerica.com

Eleven authors have been commissioned to write ebooks for the British publisher Puffin, based on the eleven Doctors, and these will have a staggered release across the year, on the 23rd day of each month, so that the Eleventh Doctor’s story arrives on November 23, the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who.

The identity of the writers – each one a big name in children’s literature – is being kept a secret. The first book (already available for preorder on Amazon.com), featuring the First Doctor, is called A Big Hand for the Doctor, and it has been written by Eoin Colfer, author of the Artemis Fowl books.

I don't know about you, but I've already preordered the 1st book and will be anxiously awaiting the 23rd of every month!

1/7/13

20 Google Search Shortcuts to Hone Your Google-Fu

~From Lifehacker.com
Hidden behind Google's search box are a slew of shortcuts leading to so-called "OneBox" results that provide awesome tools and display helpful information quickly and directly. You might think you know them all, but a few are more hidden than others.

With these shortcuts, you can find the information you're looking for almost instantly, and you'll look like the smartest person in the room for knowing the results before anyone else!