Pick of the week

Domestic Policy

Short film: approx 6 mins

There's plenty of recognisable acting talent in this witty short film that's well worth a full tea break to watch ... “In 1919, a tea lady eavesdrops on a top-secret government meeting called to solve the latest, gravest problem facing the British Empire... A satirical comedy which wryly suggests that today’s obsession with female appearance was borne out of one official government meeting.”

Obama reckons with a Trump Presidency

Long read: approx 20 minutes

A comprehensive and positive read that it is worthy of a commute or some quiet time at home. It's not the apocalypse just yet, so hang in there, Obama knows what he's talking about.

Watch a panda ... or monkeys, or bats

Web cams

It's like a worldwide always-on version of Springwatch. Lose yourself in the African savannah watching leopards and hippo, or just watch the highlights of pandas in China. The choice is yours...

Via The Verge

OK Go: The One Moment

Music video: approx 4 mins

OK Go release another fantastic visual feast of a music video and if you're wondering how they did it, there's a decent article on their website which includes a picture of a spreadsheet – it's quite insightful, actually...

Check your State Pension

Helpful

Are you interested to know what your state pension will be come retirement? Then the UK Government and its revenue office is happy to help. You'll need to be registered to access the nitty gritty, but once you're in it should put your future into some kind of perspective. The downside (apart from the potential shock) is that it's based on current laws and is no guarantee that you'll actually get that amount. If you're under 50, it might be best not to look at all...

Via the wireless