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• Tagline : A three minute daily videoblog based in New York City.
• Website : Rocket Boom
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• Parental Rating : 15
• Star Rating : 9 out of 10

If all new readers were as effervescent and bubbly as the host of Rocket Boom, Amanda Congdon, the news wouldn’t suck the life out of you, with it’s tails of doom and gloom. As it is, the news is grey and so’s the bleedin’ weather at the moment, but don’t get me started on that. I’m English after all, the weather is our favorite pastime.

Rocket Boom is a 3 minute, daily vidcast of news, with an arts, science and technology bent. What really makes this vidcast work, is the ever expressive and enthusiastic Amanda. Started in October of 2004, there’s certainly not many vidcasts older and certainly not many released as frequently. You’re not going to hear about the latest murders downtown, or what’s happening with the latest drug busts, but you can be assured that a smile or two is coming your way.

The subject matter covered is diverse and there’s even the occasional guest presenter, which usually means those particular episodes aren’t as light and jovial, but it’s always entertaining stuff.

Conclusion : For a brief respite to the everyday drudgery, this is a great way to while away a few minutes. Even if you have no interest in the days subject matter, Amanda is always a pleasant distraction.