However, that’s not quite as bad as it seems, as long as you happen to be visiting the House of Air at the time.

Despite its name, the House of Air has the requisite walls/roof configuration. Instead, the nifty moniker hails from the idea of grabbing some air in Skateboarding, which seems odd as the place is going to be chock-full of trampolines of varying sizes and orientations.
Sorry? Oh yes, I did wonder if you’d notice that ‘going to be’ bit. Well, they haven’t actually finished building the place yet, but they have released some video footage of the building (oh the joy) and some 3D renderings of the (bouncy) fields of play.

Now, I know that’s only a computer mock-up, but that looks like a huge amount of fun!
Apparently, they’ll be organising all sorts of activities, ranging from the purely fitness and agility related sort, all the way up to and including just bouncing around like a lunatic.
My current favourite idea? Dodgeball on a trampoline field.
Sweet.
Just a pity that this is going to be in San Francisco, while I’m stuck in England…
Arsebiscuits.

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The 3 Channels of Television
Posted by Chris on Monday, January 18, 2010

I really have no reason to watch television anymore. The news is atrocious, as they have moved on to entertainment and ratings. Sitcoms are completely recycled from the 70s & 80s, or worse they are just poorly written. Furthermore, the dramas haven’t changed in years either. What do you want to watch, cop drama, law drama or doctor drama?

Instead of a boring rant, I decided to make you a little info-graphic. Click to enlarge.

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News is Entertainment
Posted by Chris on Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Years ago, people like Neil Postman professed it would happen. In the transition from sharing information to entertainment the news has not only lost focus, but is a disservice to the people. When market shares and ratings dictate news coverage, controversy equals entertainment. Videos & the rant after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »

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Tutu
Posted by Chris on Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Seems like I heard of this a while ago, but the description didn’t wow me. Anyway, I watched it over at Milk & Cookies and decided to share.


It’s a commentary on our society obviously. We’ve shrugged important things aside and only look to be entertained these days. Yeah, the guy with the entertainment blog wrote that. What can I say, I am a hypocrite.

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