Do we have more control over death than we think? Or, to put it differently, is death caused by more than physical conditions and problems? Joe Paterno, legendary Penn State college football coach, died on Sunday. On the surface, death...
The Top Films of 2011- The Finale
*Written by guest contributor Evan Stevens* Well, the big finale. Before I start, I’d like to perhaps clear the air for anyone who may read this and rage about “WHY YOU NO PICK MY FAVOURITE!?” or the “WHY THIS NOT...
SOPA and PIPA Protests Make Us Hypocrites (TWoj: On the Soapbox)
The SOPA and PIPA protests are making hypocrites of us all. Today, many people are following the lead of major internet companies such as Wikipedia and Google by posting awareness notes on social media about PIPA and SOPA, proposed...
Top Films of 2011 Part 2
*Written by guest contributor Evan Stevens* The top 5. These are movies that I thought just had that little it extra. Some more time, care, character and life. The performances are all spot on, the stories memorable and the acting...
Top Films of 2011 Part 1
I know Twoj hates lists, but I just can’t help myself. I love lists, not because I want to cram my opinion down your throats, but because maybe I can turn you on to something you’ve never experienced. Alas, this...
2011- The year in failure
As a society, we love seeing people fail. The failure of others makes us feel better about our own pointless lives. 2011 was a banner year for failure. Whether it was Kim Jong Il’s failure to continue breathing, or my...
TWoj: New Year’s Hangover Guide
Happy 2012! …oooh…sorry, that was probably too loud for you, hmm? Today is International Hangover Day, also known as January 1, and if you’re either still lying in bed feeling sorry for yourself, or you’re upright but wish that you...
TWoj: The Top 10 Things I Hate about End-of-the-Year Top 10 Lists
Welcome back, Faithful Reader! We find ourselves once again in that weird week between Christmas and New Year’s. Christmas is already over, but no one’s taking down their decorations yet. It’s not yet New Year’s, but we all wish a...
How To Sound Like A Protoss (Nerd Nexus Video Podcast Ver 1.0)
This is the Nerd Nexus Video Podcast Version 1.0 :] In This edition I will teach you how to sound like a protoss from Starcraft!
Nerd Nexus Video Advent Calendar- Merry Christmas Everyone!
Today is Christmas Eve, which means we’ve come to the end of the first annual “Nerd Nexus Video Advent Calendar”. I’m glad it’s over, I really didn’t have anything left to say about the holidays. I’ve written the word “yuletide”...
Nerd Nexus Video Advent Calendar- The ratings man
Christmas is only a couple of days away, and since the NNVAC is winding down, you’d figure I’d have a classic planned for today. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation? A Charlie Brown Christmas? Miracle on 34th Street? Jingle all the way? ...
Prometheus- Official Teaser Trailer
Prometheus was originally envisioned by Ridley Scott as being a prequel to Alien. Based on the look and style of the trailer, it still is (I read this on my Cousin Evan’s facebook page and immediately realised that he was...