links for 2006-12-21

Two faux training videos for Microsoft UK employees featuring Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant

I got one too, it arrived today by FedEx. From comments online it seems it's not worth it trying to get it to work.

(via Low) American comments on Dutch Sinterklaas

Firefly fans at 'back up' convention check out the vibe on our site

"A clutch of seemingly viable eggs, despite having no mate."

"Long before Santa, Bing Crosby and toy companies stole the occasion, even before Christianity itself kidnapped it, the Winter Solstice was celebrated with seasonal ritual. One ancient solstice custom is Mummering."

Scott Walker's Drift at 10? Ambitious album, but are you seriously listening to it more than once?

Awesome little gadget our company gave to all its employees