Great animation called ‘Belly’ found over on the Mutant Space Culture Blog:

Ticket backlash threatens to overshadow Olympics.

Is pop music really becoming louder and more homogenized?

A guide to understanding the Jackson family feud.

Danny Boyle’s gold medal by Jim Carroll.

Le Galaxie’s new video for ‘Love System’:

Sex and love in retirement.

Details of this year’s Darklight Festival announced.

Thousands attend a pro-Quinn call. Mickey Harte, former Meath manager Seán Boylan, player Colm O’Rourke and Fr Brian D’Arcy were all there, and a letter was read out from Michael O’Leary. Reset your opinions on all those people.

Will Kristen Stewart’s indiscretions impact on Twilight?