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by Gregory Mancuso

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Humor | Video - babies laughing at dogs

CompilarizTV put together an excellent supercut of adorable babies laughing their huge little heads off at their rambunctious dogs.

Humor | New Yorker animated cartoon – will robots ever replace man

If they do, women will have nothing to gain.

Humor | Video - a bawdy collection of the best news bloopers

Hilarious and bawdy collection of the best local news bloopers including one with super model Kate Upton.

Humor | Comic essay - My Dog: The Paradox - lovable discourse on man's best friend

This ode to the furry, four-footed, tail-wagging bundle of love and unbridled energy frequently dubbed man’s best friend is from Matthew Inman, #1 NY Times best-selling author.

Humor | Video - 19 people having a worse day than you

#2 Anyone who lost to themselves while arm wrestling

Humor | Dilbert animated comic – Cloud of Doom

Flirting with a big spark.

Video | Further Up Yonder – exquisite timelapse space images

Italian student filmmaker Giacomo Sardelli used thousands of photographs taken by astronauts in space and made an exquisite time-lapse video called Further Up Yonder.

Scripts | Argo – with intriguing tales about the director, writer, cast, production

The Argo script was written by Chris Terrio, based on a selection from The Master of Disguise by Antonio J. Mendez and the Wired Magazine article “The Great Escape,” by Joshuah Bearman.

Apps | 10 you need to assist your workday productivity

These 10 apps perform both simple tasks, such as managing your to-do list, and complex ones, such as allowing you remote access to your computer.

Photography | Alex Koloskov – photographer and liquids magician

Alex Koloskov is a photographer in Kiev who creates amazing images with liquids. Check out the wonderful photos by this splash master.

Podcasts | Science Friday – science, technology, health, environment news

Science Friday is a weekly discussion of the latest news in science, technology, health, and the environment hosted by Ira Flatow.

Recipes | Panda Express Orange Chicken with how-to videos

Panda Express Orange Chicken recipe is a dish inspired by the Hunan Province in South Central China. It is prepared with crispy boneless chicken bites, tossed in the wok with their secret sweet and spicy orange sauce.

Websites | Animal Wellness Foundation – health care & homes for dogs & cats who need them

Since my wonderful vet started this foundation, I can personally vouch for it’s stupendousness. If you don’t have time to read this, just click HERE and your Facebook “like” is magically transformed into a $1 donation.

Scripts | Lincoln – with intriguing tales about the production, cast, writer, director

The “Lincoln” script was written by Pulitzer Prize winner Tony Kushner, based in part on Doris Kearns Goodwin’s “Team of Rivals”. Kushner, Steven Spielberg and Daniel Day-Lewis discuss the making of the film.

Video | Animal Odd Couples – touching friendships between species

These skillfully shot videos reveal fascinating, touching and quite unlikely cross-species friendships in the animal kingdom.

Apps | Pocket – saves articles, videos or pretty much anything for viewing later

With the excellent app, Pocket, you can save articles, videos, etc, directly from your browser or from apps like Twitter, Flipboard, Pulse and over 300 others. It automatically syncs to your phone, tablet, or computer so you can view it any time, even offline.

Photography | Mystical forest images by Boguslaw Strempel

In that brief window of time when the foggy remnants of night clash with the rays of early morning sun, photographer Boguslaw Strempel positions himself atop high mountain peaks to capture these beautiful landscapes.

Recipes | Starbucks Eggnog Latte – with how-to video

With this Starbucks eggnog latte recipe, you can savor the holidays with a rich espresso beverage that’s complemented with subtle holiday spices, steamed milk and topped with nutmeg.

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Essay | My fun time hanging out with a "serious" Oscar-winning director

Hanging out with Oscar-winning director Errol Morris, I learn the “serious” filmmaker is actually a fun goofball. Morris has been my doc hero for many years and his latest film, TABLOID, is superb.

Apps | IMDB - excellent app for movie showtimes, reviews & more

One of the best movie apps is from the Internet Movie Database. Among its entertaining functions, like listing an actor’s filmography and movie trivia, IMDB has a very good showtime section.

Podcasts | Mohr Stories - comedian Jay Mohr weaves humorous tales & interviews

Comedian Jay Mohr and a rotating cast of his hilarious friends regale you with tales and conversation covering every topic imaginable on his podcast Mohr Stories.

Video | How a nutty idea becomes real--creating a cardboard bike

Are you ready to ride the cardboard bike? This video shows how Israeli inventor Izhar Gafni created a functioning cardboard bicycle. Ride on!

Scripts | The Descendants - with intriguing tales about the production, cast, writer, director

The Descendants was directed by Alexander Payne. The script by Payne, Nat Faxon and Jim Rash is based on the novel of the same name by Kaui Hart Hemmings.

Recipes | Cheesecake Factory - pumpkin cheesecake & cheesecake pops

Here’s a great recipe for the Cheescake Factory’s classic pumpkin cheesecake, and one of their fine chefs also reveals his secret recipe for pumpkin cheesecake pops.

Video | Baby twins rock out to dad’s guitar & millions laugh

This is one of the cutest videos I’ve seen and apparently over 11 million people agree. The viral video of these two babies is short and sweet, and if you need a smile, it’s a treat.

Podcasts | Slate’s Political Gabfest – jocular, incisive discussion about politics

Slate’s Political Gabfest podcast aims to recreate the kind of informal and irreverent discussions Washington journalists have after hours over drinks.

Apps | BigOven – 250,000 recipes, your grocery list, menu plans & much more

The Big Oven app is a great demonstration of why recipe apps can be better than recipe books. It lists over 250,000 recipes, with a powerful search engine that offers many options for finding a recipe you’d like.

Podcasts | The Bugle – weekly satirical news by comedians John Oliver & Andy Zaltzman

The Bugle is one of my favorite comedy podcasts. You may know Oliver from his job as a correspondent on John Stewart’s The Daily Show and his various specials on Comedy Central.

Scripts | The Dark Knight Rises – with intriging tales about the production, cast, director & writer

The Dark Knight Rises is a film directed by Christopher Nolan, who co-wrote the screenplay with his brother Jonathan Nolan and the story with David S. Goyer.

Recipes | Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup – tasty and easy with how-to video

This delicious recipe for Olive Garden’s chicken gnocchi soup is made with roasted chicken, traditional Italian dumplings and spinach.

Apps | Plan B & Find My iPhone – locates your phone when it’s lost

When your dear smartphone is lost, Plan B, Find My iPhone and other apps can reunite you. Check them out now before it’s too late.

Video | Ken Block’s gymkhana five ultimate urban playground: San Francisco

A highly skilled and crazed racing car driver is cut loose on the streets of San Francisco and allowed to perform a lot of fun and insane driving. High quality filming.

Apps | Viddy – the Twitter for videos is a life-streaming movie studio on the go

Viddy is a smart phone app for editing and sharing mobile videos. This app is a simple way for anyone to capture, beautify, and share short videos with the world.

Podcasts | Fresh Air – weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues

Fresh Air, the Peabody Award-winning broadcast, is one of NPR’S most popular programs. I’ve been a fan of the podcasts and it’s host Terry Gross for years.I highly recommend it.

Screenplays | The Hangover written by Jon Lucas and Scott Moore

Did you know the screenplay was based on a true story? It indeed was and I found that reading this fun script helped uncover amusing dialogue that was drowned out by laughter during the screening. Enjoy.

Recipes | Red Lobster maple-glazed salmon and shrimp with how-to video

This recipe for Red Lobster maple glazed salmon and shrimp is a Pacific Northwest-inspired combination of fresh salmon and skewered jumbo shrimp, fire-grilled and topped with a maple and cherry glaze.

Podcasts | Dana Gould Hour – the most creative and funny comedian podcast going

I’ve listened to plenty of podcasts by comedians and the “Dana Gould Hour” is the funniest, most creative and the best produced one out there.

Video | Animation | Eyeoneye – imaginative fuzzy felt animation explores the human universe with Andrew Bird’s fine song

Inspired animation by Yu Morita uses a fuzzy felt medium to interpret Andrew Bird’s song “Eyeoneye”.

Apps | Layar & Junaio – “augmented reality” apps add digital information to the real world around you

Augmented reality covers the many ways of adding digital information to the real world around you, using a smartphone’s camera. It’s clever and very futuristic, but you can still try it out now easily with the Layar and Junaio apps.

Video | TV | Top 10 “Curb Your Enthusiasm” moments

Here are a couple of Top 10 “Curb Your Enthusiasm” compilations to hold over Larry David fans until a new season starts.

Websites | Harvard Business Review – informative, thought provoking essays that ain’t boring

The Harvard Business Review site has an excellent blog stuffed with fine articles, breakthrough ideas and commentary from the leading thinkers in business, management and humanity.

Recipes | Applebee’s Mozzarella Sticks – full deliciousness but fewer calories with this low-fat version

This recipe for Applebee’s mozzarella sticks is a delicious and healthier version that cuts the fat and calories by baking instead of frying. Delicious meets healthy.

Video | “Back to Water”

Moody and ethereal video explores beauty in liquid form.

Video | Dogs riding bikes

Here’s a double dose of biking dogs--one solo act and another with a doggie chorus line.

Video | Top 10 Biggest and Best Jumps Ever 2012

Get ready to be amazed by this range of insane and/or gutsy moves by humans defying gravity.

Video | “Bicycle Sounds”

Stephen Meierding’s entry into the “Bike Shorts” film competition features bikes as creative musical instruments.

Video | “10 Bets You Will Always Win” - ten easy tricks to guarantee winning bar bets

Easy to follow video shows a few tricks to impress your friends, and maybe even put cash in your pocket.

Video | “Vanishing Point”

Well done and visually creative animation abstraction from Takuya Hosogane.

Apps | Parker - finds parking spaces and can also pay and reserve a spot for you

Tired of driving in circles? Have a meeting downtown and can’t find parking? Want to reserve a spot ahead before heading out to your favorite restaurant? Now you can with the Parker app.

TV | Joy in the Congo - an inspiring story about the creation of a stunning orchestra in the world’s poorest country

No knowledge, no musicians, no instruments, no money, no problem. Well, plenty of problems actually, but that didn’t stop Armand, a poor guy who comes up with the crazy idea to create an symphony orchestra in war-torn, dirt poor Congo.

Podcasts | Manners For The Digital Age - helping you navigate the etiquette of new technology

Is it stingy to use a Groupon coupon for your share of a check? Should I nix a former in-law from my Facebook page after a divorce? These are the kinds of dilemmas this podcast tackles for you.

Video | Why Spiders Don't Stick To The Web - the age-old mystery is finally solved

Scientist films spiders in the lab, in the field and under a dissecting microscope to untangle this longstanding arachnological mystery. The secret to not getting stuck? Watch.

Screenplays | BRIDESMAIDS - nominated for an Academy Award and Golden Globe for best original screenplay

BRIDESMAIDS by Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo was nominated this year for best original screenplay, and it’s a fun read on its own.

Recipes | Starbucks Classic Coffee Cake - a moist cake swirled with a layer of cinnamon streusel

Each slice has a layer of cinnamon streusel swirled within it and a crumble top that deliciously balances sweet cinnamon spice with crunchy goodness.

Video | Top Ten Funny Babies - when stress levels rise, try a few seconds of these babes for instant relief

If you don’t crack a smile watching this clip, check your pulse.

Podcasts | The Culture Gabfest - Slate magazine’s culture critics debate the week in culture from highbrow to pop

Slate.com's cultural critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner discuss the latest movies, television, books and more.

Screenplays | MIDNIGHT IN PARIS by Woody Allen - this year’s Oscar winner for best original screenplay

MIDNIGHT IN PARIS won best original screenplay and Woody Allen has the most nominations in this category with 15, and the most wins with 3.

Video | Earth - a look at the fascinating way science and art combine to create images of our home sweet home

There's artistry to creating the world and Rob Simmon, art director of NASA Earth Observatory, shows us how.

Websites | SuTree - a knowledge community and aggregator of how-to videos

A great place to increase your knowledge and expertise of almost anything you can think of.

Secret Recipes | Houston's Chicago Style Spinach Artichoke Dip

Spinach and artichoke hearts mixed with cheeses and spices, served up hot with chips for dipping.

TV | LUCK - a trifecta of great writing, acting & cinemtography makes this HBO series the best thing going by a long shot

After getting blown away by the fourth episode, all I can say is--whoa what a show! Although the series can be confusing and wandering in the early episodes, if you give this nag a chance, she’s going to race into your heart.

Apps | GasBuddy - finds the best gas prices

This superb free app, GasBuddy, finds the cheapest gas prices on the go or at locales you know. GB is my BFF and he wants to be yours too.

Photography/Video | Secret Life of Ice - photographer zoomed in on ice and discovered a beautiful and fascinating landscape

Look at frozen water through cross-polarized light, and zoom in with a macro lens, and you'll find a colorful and mesmerizing landscape.

Websites | "What's Alan Watching" - Sepinwall’s site is a great place to go for thought provoking and insightful TV commentary

When I want to know what’s worth watching, I always go to "What's Alan Watching". And whenever I’m confused by something I’ve already seen, my TV pal can always be counted on to fine tune my mind’s screen.

Top Secret Recipes | Chili’s Baby Back Ribs - with GMA video

Chili’s baby back ribs savory flavor is found in the sauce, and the cooking secret is a slow-braising technique prior to grilling that will keep the meat juicy.

Screenplays | THE IDES OF MARCH by George Clooney, Grant Heslov, and Beau Willimon

THE IDES OF MARCH, by George Clooney, Grant Heslov, and Beau Willimon, was up for best adapted screenplay and I thought it was the best of this year's nominations.