In this edition of the Flashback I’m jumping back to 1971 to a performance by a young Joe Walsh and his James Gang band. Now known primarily for his work with The Eagles, Joe Walsh had quite a successful early career with The James Gang and as a solo artist. There’s not much available online, but luckily this video exists and captures the power trio in a great performance of their moderate hit “Walk Away”. There’s something special about the power trio setup. One Guitar, one bass, drums and vocals… Not much wiggle room, especially when playing hard rock. This band was great at it. Enjoy: continue reading...
I don’t think there’s a real shortage of female singer-songwriters in the music world today, but if anyone deserves to break through, it’s the hard working and supremely talented Kathleen Edwards. I’ve been a casual fan of hers over the past few albums, but this new single “Change The Sheets” from the upcoming Voyageur album really impressed me. Looking forward to this new album and excited to see where it takes her. Enjoy: continue reading...
In a Live Flashback double rarity I’m only flashing back one day into the past and I’m re-featuring a band I’ve already featured. Double rare! Anyways, The War On Drugs made their network television debut on the Jimmy Fallon show last night (01/11) and wow was it great. Not only is “Baby Missiles” a fantastic song, but you throw in ?uestlove as a 2nd drummer and you’ve got yourself a classic performance. Sprinkle in the fact that they’ve got a Jimmy Fallon lookalike on keyboards and it’s truely memorable. Slave Ambient was my 2nd favorite album of 2011 and this band deserves as much attention as they can get. Catch them on tour if you can! continue reading...
So much good music was released in 2011 that it was quite difficult to narrow down my 20 favourite albums of the year. As such, I’ve also included some Honourable Mentions. I didn’t have the chance to write a quick blurb for each album, so you’ll have to take my word that these are definitely the 20 albums that I personally enjoyed the most in 2011. Each album entry is hyperlinked to a YouTube video of my favorite song from said album. Enjoy/criticize/laugh/agree: continue reading...
One of the very best bands of the 1980’s, Tears For Fears are almost criminally under-appreciated. They pushed the boundaries of pop music and wrote hit songs that had something to say. The message in “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” has never been more relevant and this performance at Knebworth in 1990 is a testament to how good they were in a live setting. Enjoy: continue reading...
M83’s new album Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming is getting a lot of love on all the year-end lists (which reminds me, stay tuned for SoundMojo’s Top 20 albums of 2011) and the song that seems to resonate the most with people is “Midnight City”. One listen to the gigantic cascading vocal samples and exhilirating synths and you’ll quickly understand why. Enjoy: continue reading...
The music world would be a boring and uninspired place without Arcade Fire. The band has once again teamed up with artist Vincent Morisset to create an interactive music video like you’ve never seen before. The Suburbs‘ most danceable song has been turned into a video that uses the webcam on your computer and your own personal movement (dance moves!) as the engine behind the movements of the people in the video. Sounds strange, but it makes sense when you give it a try. If you don’t have a webcam, then you can click the video to simulate movement. Click the image below to get to the landing page: continue reading...
This is just awesome. “Beggar In The Morning” has been one of my favorite tunes ever since I first heard it about a year ago when the Barr Brothers debut was independantly released, but I’d been on the lookout for a good live version or a while (I’ve also been trying my damndest to get to a live show, but that’s a whole other story). Well, that search is over. This is such a great performance that really allows the viewer/listener to get a sense of the sounds and delicate atmospherics present in the song. It’s also beautifully sung by a guest musican, Marie-Pierre Arthur, which adds a whole other dimension to the song. Seeing the band recreate the intro live is such a treat. This is a band to watch. Check it out: continue reading...
Plants and Animals have just recently announced a new album titled The End Of That and the first taste is a new single called “Lightshow”. In a nutshell, it’s everything I like about Plants and Animals. I suppose that’s both good and bad. It’s a good song, but at some point I could use a little variation in their sound. Then again, it’s only a single… and like I said, it’s a good song. Ok, I’ll stop, just give it a listen, continue reading...
A casual music fan will probably be aware of Spoon, but most likely be unaware of their earliest albums. Which is fine. Most bands expand their sound over time and appeal to a broader audience. Completely normal. One cool thing is that when someone actually decides that they like a band and wants to dig into the back catalog, there’s usually lots of exciting music to be found from a band still finding its way. This is very true of Spoon. Their first two albums sound quite different from their later albums, showcasing tight and explosive guitar driven tunes that owe a lot to bands like Husker Du and Wire. continue reading...
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Look no further, this infographic from CarBuzz.co.uk will explain it all: continue reading...
image source: KHL
Man, it’s been a rough off season for professional hockey… Ex NHL-ers on the team included Josef Vasicek, Pavol Demitra and Karel Rachunek, but it is unclear if they were all on the plane or not. A tragic end for a collection of great athletes. RIP. Read more from TheStar: continue reading...
The death of NY Ranger enforcer Derek Boogaard has been ruled as an accidental combination of alcohol and oxycodone that proved lethal. Oxycodone is a prescription pain medication used to treat severe pain. Read more about the unfortunate death of the 28 year old from TSN.ca: continue reading...
Photo credit: The Canadian Press
Are you sure it was an injury, Tiger? Not the fact that you shot a 42 on the front? Hmmm, this is mysterious. From the Associated Press: continue reading...
I don’t watch Lacrosse… I have a general idea of the rules, but I’ve never watched a full game before. I’m sure it’s great, but I just don’t have time to fit it into my already full roster of sports that I pay attention to. That being said, this video is awesome. The play in question comes from a game between Gonzaga and Good Counsel in the WCAC Boys Lacrosse Championship. Check it out: continue reading...
Frolf, Frisbee golf or disc golf: by any name, it’s just as fun. In these videos http://www.WatchMojo.com gets an introductory lesson in the history and rules of this awesome sport. continue reading...
April 28th is Jessica Alba’s birthday and today we’re celebrating her 30th with a profile on the life and career of the beautiful young actress. Enjoy: continue reading...
I wish this kid wrote all of Vin Diesel and Paul Walker’s movies! The Onion absolutely kills it once again. Enjoy, this is hilarious: continue reading...
Caleb Walker of Tupelo High, you win the award for most awesome homeplate slide ever. Keep those cleats sharpened big guy! Don’t believe me? Watch: continue reading...
Designed as a compliment to their already popular BlackBerry smartphone, Research In Motion’s new tablet is the BlackBerry PlayBook. In this video, WatchMojo.com gets a walk-through demonstration of this tablet. continue reading...
Charl Schwartzel definitely seemed like the most unlikely candidate to take the Green Jacket on Sunday at The Masters, but he proved everyone wrong with an incredible final round and a stunning final 4 holes. Well done Charl, you were the best player out there. Here’s a full recap of Sunday’s action, continue reading...
In last night’s highly anticipated matchup between the Montreal Canadiens and the Boston Bruins things took an ugly turn when Boston’s monstrous defenceman Zdeno Chara drove Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty’s head into the turn-buckle between the two teams’ benches. Pacioretty was immediately knocked unconscious and lay face first on the ice for mutiple minutes without any movement. It was a dirty hit with ambiguous intentions and Chara should be punished by the league. It will be intersting to see how they deal with this. As of now the word on Pacioretty is that he was awake and responsive on the way to the hospital and had full movement in all his extremities. We wish him a speedy and healthy recovery. continue reading...
This video starts off looking like it might be a fun ride for an experienced mountain biker, but then about 40 seconds in it quickly becomes apparent that this course is strictly for insane people. The speed and narrowness is shocking. The wipeout’s must be catastrophic. The race takes place in Valparaiso, Chile and has a website, though it’s completely in Spanish. I don’t think I’d be able to successfully walk down this course, let alone race down at top speed on 2 wheels. Amazing: continue reading...
Yes!!
This is amazing. These are the kind of things that you wish would happen more often, perhaps it would dissuade more people from texting while doing other things, like driving, for example. Enjoy: continue reading...
This is sure to be an instant classic. Anyone who remembers watching the original David Bowie/Bing Crosby version of this performance will be amazed at how “note for note” this remake/homage is (minus the ending), but you’ll also be amazed at how strange and goofy they make it seem. I suppose the original was a bit strange as well… In any case, this is pretty awesome, enjoy: continue reading...
With December 1st being Richar Pryor’s birthday, we though it would be an appropriate day to look back on his life and career as a Comedian. Enjoy: continue reading...
John F. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22nd, 1963. Today we remember his life, continue reading...
Yes, guy-shooting-the-video, he’s definitely “doing it all wrong”… this might be the most unsafe thing I have ever seen. I’ll bet you 500$ that the guy on that motorcycle is now dead. Seriously. I’ll bet you he was in a horrible motorcycle accident and died because he crashed into a car while reclined on his bike texting. Come on people of the internet, prove me wrong! continue reading...
I really don’t think there’s much more to be said about this video other than what I wrote in the title… well done, bear-suit man, well done. From Asylum.com continue reading...
This was shot as a toast, or roast for the 20th anniversary of IMDb. Sometimes it’s nice just to see Will Ferrell acting as himself instead of some ridiculous character… he’s a funny guy. I laughed more than I expected. continue reading...
Zach Galifianakis strikes again… this time his target is Bruce Willis and he’s definitely up for the challenge. I’m amazed at how game most of these celebrities are at poking fun at themselves in these clips with Zach. Willis outdoes himself here as he starts babbling nonsense about staying on top in Hollywood. This one is a classic: continue reading...
Before Michael J. Fox made the character of Marty McFly famous another actor was cast in the role and actually completed about 5 weeks of filming before he was replaced. For a long time fans of the movie have been curious about the footage of Eric Stoltz as Marty McFly and now finally, 25 years after the movie was made, some of the footage has been released. Check out the first glimpse with some background story from director Robert Zemeckis: continue reading...
On the one hand, this is a bit sad because homelessness and poverty are serious subjects, but on the other hand, this is a great puppet lip-syncing performance! This is probably a great lesson to homeless people everywhere: you can’t go wrong with The Muppets and David Bowie. Enjoy and maybe help a homeless person on your way home from work today: continue reading...
Phil Davison is a man who gets things done. Phil Davison knows how to rally the people with an impassioned speech. Phil Davison may or may not be certifiably insane. This guy is the real deal!
The obligatory remixes are already everywhere. Make the most of this Phil! continue reading...
This is an amazing mash-up of classic Schwarzenegger lines and some iconic scenes in Star Wars. When this movie eventually gets remade by some asshole (GL?), he/she should legitimately consider getting Arnie to voice the big guy in black. continue reading...
Scientific American has created a very cool interactive article that looks at 12 ways the world will be altered forever as we know it. Some are super cool, some are super scary, but all are fascinating. Below is the list of events, but be sure to click through to the article for a lot more information and interactivity. continue reading...
A decent quality version of the 5 minutes of footage of Thor shown at Comic-Con has hit the web. Not sure how long this will be live for, so check it out asap. This movie looks way better than I thought it would! continue reading...
For every successful video game to hit the market, there are dozens of clones that will try and cash in on its success. Join http://www.WatchMojo.com as we take a look back at the top 5 most most blatant and controversial retro game clones from the 8-bit and 16-bit era of the late 80s and early 90s. From the hundreds of shamelessly copied classic games of all time we take a look at the most extreme copies of The Super Mario Bros. The Legend of Zelda, Street Fighter 2, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Castlevania video game franchises. continue reading...
The 2010 Emmy Award nominations are in. Here is a sampling of some of the more interesting awards, but check out the link below for all of the nominations: continue reading...
The good people at AutoExpress compare power to weight ratios with a Lamborghini Superleggera and an Aprilia Superbike… buckle up! continue reading...
The good people at Urlesque.com have compiled 100 of the greatest movie insults of all time. There are some absolute classics in here, well done gang. Below the video is the source list and be warned… there is a LOT of swearing!
0’00 - Roxanne, Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Gleaming the Cube, The Princess Bride, A Fish Called Wanda, Star Wars, The Wizard of Oz, Casino, Three Amigos, A Clockwork Orange continue reading...
Time to dust off those old battle units.
The wait has been way too long, and very hard for fans of the first title, but StarCraft II is almost here! Join WatchMojo.com as we show you why you should be excited and keep your expectations just as high now, as they were a decade ago. continue reading...
Everyone loves the ready-to-wear collections from designer Georges Chakra. The collection being featured in this video on http://www.WatchMojo.com reflects old Hollywood glam with feminine design that are a mix of both architectural and Greek lines. continue reading...
He has become one of the top hundred actors in Hollywood. Starring in countless box office successes, his star power has frequently become overshadowed by his personal life and controversial involvement in Scientology. In this video, http://www.WatchMojo.com takes a look at the career of superstar Tom Cruise and his numerous box office successes. These include the classics “Risky Business”, “Rain Man” and the “Mission Impossible” film franchise. We also take a look at the comeback of Hollywood’s leading man spurred with his willingness to embrace his crazy persona in comedic performances, namely as the hilarious movie producer Les Grossman. continue reading...
Holy shit this movie looks amazing!! Stay tuned for WatchMojo’s profile on Director Christopher Nolan and get ready for Inception to hit theaters July 16th… continue reading...
This is amazingly well done… Although it seems a bit like the creator has somehow sniffed out the 15-20 serious moments across the entire Seinfeld series. Get ready for “George”! continue reading...
It is the tale of a band of thieves and their iconic leader who steals from the rich and gives to the poor. While originally a staple of medieval English folklore, literature and theater; the legendary story became widely popular in 1922 when it first received the Hollywood treatment. Since then there have been hundreds of television and film version and parodies of the tale about the heroic outlaw Robin Hood, a highly skilled archer and swordsman, and his band of Merry Men. In this video, http://www.WatchMojo.com takes a look back at the memorable portrayals of Robin Hood in film and television. continue reading...
Bobby Rahal is an American race car driver whose career began in the 1970s. Racing was in his blood from a young age – his father was an accomplished racer, as well – and he got his first taste early. By 1975, he was racing in the Canadian Formula Atlantic series alongside racing greats such as Gilles Villeneuve. During his career, he won the Indianapolis 500 in 1986, and was also a champ car champion three times over. Following his retirement in 1998, he has stayed involved in the sport in an ownership capacity. In this video, http://www.WatchMojo.com chats with Rahal at the launch of his Legends of Motorsports race program about his career, and a world without speed limits.
For more information, click http://www.legendsofmotorsports.com continue reading...
Space probe’s see the darndest things…
Founded by Ferruccio Lamborghini in 1963, Lamborghini is an Italian automaker best-known today for sleek, performance-based sports cars. Prior to this establishment, Lamborghini had been one of the country’s most successful agricultural equipment manufacturers. Lamborghini sports cars were originally created to directly compete with fellow-Italian car brand Ferrari, and they do to this day. Models like the Countach and Gallardo have historically been very popular for the company, and the brand continues to be a symbol for wealth and luxury. In this video, http://www.WatchMojo.com learns more about the history of the brand, its most popular models and why a Lamborghini is the ultimate trophy. continue reading...
In this video, astronomer Louie Bernstein tells http://www.WatchMojo.com what the discovery of water on Mars could mean to the future of space exploration, and discusses the possibility of finding life on Mars. continue reading...
Both companies started out producing and racing high-performance sports cars. Both companies began manufacturing road vehicles only to fund their expensive racing division. And both companies are symbols of passion, speed and luxury. Ferrari and Maserati are long-time rivals who were paired together and now present a complete line to the market – with luxury and drivability on the one hand and speed on the other. In this video, http://www.WatchMojo.com learns more about the luxury sports car brands Ferrari and Maserati, and we see each of the brand’s signature models: The Ferrari California and the Maserati GranTurismo. continue reading...
Found in the Pacific Ranges of BC’s spectacular Coast Mountains, Whistler was incorporated as Canada’s first resort municipality in 1975. This Canadian resort city is famous for its natural beauty and world-class ski resort. The area’s pleasant climate and abundant snowfall are major factors which draw the majority of tourists. With an influx of seasonal workers – hailing from sites such as Europe and Australia – making their way to the city, Whistler is also the fastest growing municipality in British Columbia. In this collection of videos, http://www.WatchMojo.com continues its travel series with a look at Whistler, British Columbia and the many tourist attractions and activities. continue reading...
Designed for tight city driving, the Honda Personal-Neo Urban Transport, or P-NUT, vehicle is Honda’s conceptual answer to the Smart ForTwo. Seating three, with plenty of room for the driver, the interior is airy and meant to minimize the claustrophobia seen in other micro-cars. The rear-placed engine allows for excellent visibility up front. Though it’s unlikely we’ll ever see the P-NUT on the roads in its present incarnation, Honda will surely be putting these design elements and concepts to work in future production models. In this video, http://www.WatchMojo.com speaks with Dave Marek, director of advanced design for Honda U.S., to learn more about the pint-sized P-NUT. continue reading...
Online battles have never been this intense. Zipper Interactive has been hard at work for several years in order to deliver the largest and most comprehensive online first-person experience for a console to date. With up to 256 players occupying the battlefield, squads of 8 will fill the ranks of a 128 player team of mercenaries. With three factions to choose from, gamers will have to work together in order to destroy and capture key locations and targets and gain a foothold on their enemies. Join us at http://www.WatchMojo.com as we explore MAG, this generation’s premium battlefield combat game. continue reading...
Founded in Germany in 1909 by the father-and-son team of Wilhelm and Karl Maybach, Maybach is a luxury car brand. Manufacturing automobiles until World War II, no cars we produced under the Maybach name again until the early 2000s. Today the company is owned by Daimler AG, which also manufactures such auto brands as Mercedes-Benz, Smart and more. A hallmark of the Maybach brand is the exceptional attention to detail, featuring standard elements that are often expensive add-ons in other cars. In this video, http://www.WatchMojo.com learns more about the Maybach brand, and we get a tour of the Maybach 57S. continue reading...
From Gamasutra.com:
Nintendo is thinking next steps for its explosively successful handheld platform, as Nintendo president Satoru Iwata talks to Japanese media about what the successor to the Nintendo DS may look like. continue reading...
There has never been a more exciting time for video gamers then first decade of the new millennium. Over the course of ten years we saw the once powerful Sega become software exclusive, Microsoft enter the console race, Sony’s Playstation 2 become the most played console in history, the emergence of online console gaming, Nintendo’s introduction of motion controls and console exclusive franchises that finally toppled Hollywood’s offering, while casual gamers finally jumped into the game. Join us at WatchMojo.com as we replay the decade for you and recount its top gaming milestones. continue reading...
With the increased use of online services such as Xbox Live, and recent download only gaming devices such as the PSP Go; many consumers have wondered if the future of video games is going to be completely online. WatchMojo.com’s Mike Petel recently had the chance to sit down with industry analyst Jesse Divnich to discuss his thoughts and give his take on consumer preferences, and our willingness to stop stacking shelves with physical packaging. He also weighs the possibility that in the near future we may not be able to buy our games from retail stores. Enjoy: continue reading...
Over the weekend the Spike Video Game Awards ceremony was help and many a cool video game premiered new trailers. Here are a few highlights, be sure to Click Here for the rest of the clips and coverage.
Tron: Evolution continue reading...
From Kotaku.com:
A newly published patent from Sony Computer Entertainment, which looks a lot like the company’s PlayStation 3 motion controller, showcases a plethora of possibilities for the forthcoming device, more attachments than you could shake a Wii Remote at. continue reading...
With the release of Avatar: The Game, players will have the chance to truly surround themselves in the fantastic science fiction world world of Pandora. In this video, we learn more about the game and the technology behind one of the few movie adaptations to be given an extremely high level of attention and resources. Developed using the same technology as its film counterpart, Avatar is set to thrill gamers with its ground breaking 3D stereoscopic technology. Join us at http://www.WatchMojo.com as we take a look at the result of several years of development and a close collaboration between Ubisoft and James Cameron himself. continue reading...
Wow, time flies… read more about Playstation’s 15 years from TheSixthAxis.com:
Never before has the collapse of a joint venture lead to something so innovative and groundbreaking. On this day in 1994, Sony launched the Playstation in Japan; whilst we didn’t get the hardware until almost a year later, today is the system’s actual birthday. So, let’s all raise our glasses and toast one of, if not the, most important advances in home computing. continue reading...
Yesterday was Carl Sagan’s birthday. Watch this clip a remember what a cool guy he was. The world needs more people like him… continue reading...
This person needs to hand over their license and give up driving permanently: continue reading...
from Celebrity-Gossip.net:
They’ve always been known for their keen fashion sense, so it’s no wonder that Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen are adding to their dynamic.
The 23-year-old twins are coming out with their own line of sunglasses which will be vintage-inspired and introduced this spring, according to Women’s Wear Daily.
Although the line won’t launch for a couple more months, during London Fashion week, Mary-Kate was spotted sporting a pair of square framed shades which are reportedly one of the four different styles in the collection.
The sunglasses will range in price from $325-$390, and will be sold in high-end department stores. continue reading...
Ok, so I lied… they only fired a couple of small rockets into the Moon to see if has ice beneath the surface. There is actually video content of the procedure happening live, but unfortunately its not as awesome as you might think. In any case, its nice to see NASA doing some “cool shit”. Read more from the AP and check out the video below:
NASA smacked two spacecraft into the lunar south pole Friday morning in a search for hidden ice. Instruments confirm that a large empty rocket hull barreled into the moon at 7:31 a.m., followed four minutes later by a probe with cameras taking pictures of the first crash. continue reading...
Hervé Fischer – philosopher, sociologist, and painter of the digital age – has played a major role in shaping much of the critical discourse surrounding digital culture in a global context. One of his most recent works, “Digital Shock: Confronting the New Reality”, presents to the public his own cyber philosophy: a new approach Fischer believes essential in societies hyper dependant on technology. In this video, http://WatchMojo.com sits down to discuss the role of technology with Hervé Fischer, in hopes of unveiling a new awareness surrounding digital-dependent societies and the implications of technology on our lives. For more information click here continue reading...
This has actually happened to me… its quite terrifying when your car continues to accelerate for no apparent reason! After someone recently died due to a floor mat jamming the gas pedal it’s probably a good thing that Toyota is recalling these things… read more at BusinessInsider.com:
Toyota is recalling 3.8 million cars, due to faulty floor mats. The Department of Transportation calls it an “urgent” matter: continue reading...
From FoxNews.com:
The towering burger is called the “Super Scooby.” It’s 6-inches tall, weighs more than 3-pounds and packs a whopping 2,645 calories — more than the 2,550 recommended for men and much more than the 1,940 recommended for women. continue reading...
This is amazing footage! Click here for more info on the project. Watch: continue reading...
Read more from TreeHugger.com:
Exotic car maker Lamborghini has announced they will be entering the hybrid fray with their iconic Gallardo. continue reading...
From ChinaCarTimes.com:
The S11 was first unveiled at the Shanghai Auto show earlier this year to an impressed crowd. The car was designed by Shanghai based TJ Innova, the S11 looks fantastic, with Audi and Ferrari design tones slipped into its sleak body, under the platform there is an AWD drivechain pushing power to each corner of the car. From what we hear the S11’s design is completed, and is now at the test stage and will soon be hurtling down the production line in Changchun city, although its not quite clear whose production line they will be using. continue reading...
Good call Buzz. From The Tech Herald:
Legendary Moon walker and NASA spaceman Buzz Aldrin has said the race to establish a permanent Moon base should be the result of international cooperation with the real focus on a manned mission to Mars. continue reading...
From USA Today:
ROME (AP) — Twenty-two nations are particularly threatened by the global food crisis that has seen soaring prices increase hunger, leading to protests and riots in some countries, the United Nations said Wednesday. continue reading...
Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, has gained a reputation for putting up buildings bigger and faster than anywhere else in the world. The city is chock-full of superlatives: the world’s tallest building, the world’s largest mall, and, coming soon, the world’s longest bridge. An oasis of skyscrapers and urban sprawl in the Arabian Desert, this city is determined to do everything with luxurious flair: hotels (Dubai claimed the world’s first seven star hotel), bars, and restaurants with the highest quality service—but be prepared for sky-high prices.
More on Dubai HERE continue reading...
Summer is in full swing down under and the water’s perfect for checking out the Great Barrier Reef. But ideal scuba weather means crowds, so skip the dive spots typically horded by the day-trippers. Hop on a live-aboard dive boat for a multi-day expedition and it’ll just be you, yourself, and the fish among the most beautiful and solitary coral Australia has to offer.
For more on the Great Barrier Reef click HERE from Away.com continue reading...
Some of these may seem retarded, but the fact remains that people keep falling for them… Stay informed and don’t trust anyone in a foriegn land:
From TimesOnline.co.uk: continue reading...
If getting up close to lions, tigers, and rhinos scares you, go on safari in Madagascar, where the harmless wildlife—most famously, lemurs—will greet you with gentle, wide-eyed wonder. And while interaction with animals on most African safaris is best kept at a distance, on this island nation the friendly chameleons, lizards, and lemurs can wander up and down your arms and legs.
Find more on Madagascar HERE from Away.com continue reading...
This year, be more eco-conscious while traveling. Start by visiting Spice Island Beach Resort in Grenada, an ultra-chic, 66-room, beachfront resort that scores lots of green points. The resort uses energy-saving fluorescent bulbs, solar energy to heat its water, and treats the pool with salt instead of chlorine. They also live by the three R’s, “reduce, reuse, and recycle” as food scraps are composted and leftover guest soaps are ground into detergent for hotel uniforms.
More Caribbean adventures HERE from Away.com continue reading...
The end of 2007 witnessed a near-miraculous series of winter storms across the country, signaling what both skiers and ski resorts hope will be a record season—what better time to get the whole family into the sport? To aid first-timers (and parents brave enough to drag their brood to the slopes), we offer a series of sure-fire tips to make your next family foray as peaceful as a lazy run down a bunny slope.
“A trip around the world is no easy feat. Neither is booking the ticket. ” So says the New York Times in this informative article for the would-be world traveler.
Check it out HERE. continue reading...
New Orleans’ culture revolves around leisure time: time to slowly simmer Creole stew, time to practice and listen to music, time to celebrate and parade. To enjoy your leisure time Big Easy-style, go to restaurant Cochon for their hearty Cajun menu, or Franky & Johnny for the city’s best po’boys. Then head to Vaughn’s, a locals’ favorite dive bar that serves up authentic Louisiana barbeque along with live jazz and blues.
Check out more on New Orleans HERE from Away.com continue reading...
Every day is a celebration in Key West—literally. Each afternoon, a couple hours before sunset, artists, exhibitors, street performers, crafts and food vendors, and locals and tourists alike crowd Mallory Square Dock in Key West to watch the sun sink into the Gulf of Mexico. Catch a tightrope walker, a Houdini-esque escape artist, sword swallowers, jugglers, and musicians.
Read more on Key West and Florida HERE from Away.com continue reading...
From Nova Online:
How big is the universe? Could it be infinitely large? If the universe has an edge, what is beyond the edge? And if the universe had a beginning, what was going on before that? continue reading...
My mom blames any ailment I have on lack of sleep… here are some facts that seem to back her up… damn!
Sleep is a major part of our lives. However, researchers and doctors understand little about sleep and what it does for us. What we do know is that sleep has many health benefits and getting a good night’s sleep is the key to feeling energized every day. Understanding sleep can help you improve your health and may even extend your life. continue reading...
Interesting:
In October 1963, two cartographers with the Air Force Aeronautical Chart and Information Center saw a strange glow on the moon. Using the 24-inch refractor telescope at Lowell observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, James Greenacre and Edward Barr saw a deep, ruby-red glow coming from the crater Aristarchus. The sighting might have been glowing gas from volcanic activity, and a second sighting in November of that year was verified by Dr. John Hall, Director of the observatory at the time. continue reading...
Sometimes it’s nice to drink something other than Bud or Miller. The Great Divide Brewery is definitly worth seeking out to try something new, and what better time than now that they’ve just released 2 new seasonal Beers, Hades and Samurai:
(Denver, CO) – Great Divide Brewing Company (one of America’s most acclaimed craft breweries) is now releasing two new seasonal beers, Hades and Samurai. continue reading...
The boys names seem pretty standard… but whats up with the girls names? Madison? Are you serious? Thats the name of my Golden Retriever!! Oh well…
Boys:
1) Jacob continue reading...
This is hilarious! Apparently Paul McCartney’s deceased wife Linda released a post-humous album of music with an accompanying cookbook and Paul helped out with a little PR. I think this was made sometime in 1998, but its pretty funny to see McCartney teach you how to make mashed potatoes… who knew he could cook?! continue reading...
Ah, free beer… the demise of so many. I’m not sure if this should be considered worthy of World News, but I’ll be damned if its not hilarious. From Reuters.com:
BERLIN (Reuters) - A German phone thief led police right to his front door when they called the stolen mobile to say he had won some free beer and he willingly gave his address. continue reading...
This is hilarious…The Onion takes a nostalgic look at the little scooter that could…
This is ridiculous! continue reading...
About.com suggests 8 different tips to help you stay healthier at work. They’re definitly worth a try:
Millions of people suffer from a biologically based depression during the winter months. Although these people may feel fine or even “better than normal” during the spring and summer, late fall and winter are an entirely different experience. Beyond depressed mood, seasonal affective disorder - or SAD - often brings a loss of interest or pleasure in everyday activities that are normally satisfying, such reading a good book or listening to music. Other common problems are a significant reduction in work productivity (or immense effort to get tasks done), and withdrawal from friends and family that is hard to explain or justify.Some of the symptoms of SAD are very physical. Appetite often changes in marked contrast to spring and summer. People can experience uncontrollable cravings for sweet and starchy foods such as cookies, chocolate, pasta and bread, which causes them to put on a few pounds (or more).
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If you’re anything like me you try and keep up with good concerts that come through town, but find yourself so busy that you can’t remember when they are, and then end up missing them. It happens to me all the time. If you use iTunes then you’re also like me… and a bajillion other people, but someone has invented a program to solve all of our problems!
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If you don’t choose appropriate sunglasses for your face size the results could be disastrous. Be sure not to make this horrible mistake and follow this link to learn some tips! continue reading...
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we’ve been getting a lot of publicists email us and ask us about our book review policy… continue reading...
This link shows you various types of food in different quantities that equal 200 calories. Pretty interesting… bummer on the cheese and Bailey’s.
Find it here:http://www.wisegeek.com/what-does-200-calories-look-like.htm continue reading...
I was lucky enough to get an invitation to check out the beta version of The Venice Project which is the newest… um, project from Niklas Zennstrom and Janus Friis the two guys that brought you Skype and Kazaa. This time they tackle online video and give it a whole new spin. continue reading...
Los Angeles, CA - Laurie David, a producer of An Inconvenient Truth, announced today that 50,000 DVD’s of the acclaimed documentary will be donated on a first come, first serve basis to teachers across the country interested in using the film as a teaching tool in classrooms via www.participate.net.
In this series I’ll be looking at online video sites and how they all stack up. In this post I’ll be looking at NBC’s new video site called DotComedy:
The Skinny: In an obvious reaction to the YouTube copyright problems plaguing traditional media companies NBC Universal has decided to tackle it head-on by creating their own site. It has everything from NBC television content like the amazing “Lazy Sunday” clip, rare clips of John Belushi and clips of classic TV shows like Weird Science to Viral clips found around the web, to Stand Up comedy content. There are also sections devoted to content DotComedy has created specifically for the web and even an upcoming user-generated clip section. continue reading...
This seems bogus… but if its true then I’m all for it! I can’t remember how many times I’ve wished that I could cut sleep out of my daily routine. Don’t get me wrong, I love sleeping, but I just never seem to have the time to do everthing I want to do in a given week. Modafinil could be the answer…
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CHICAGO (AP) - McDonald’s Corp. chief executive Jim Skinner said Wednesday the fast-food chain is making “very good progress” toward developing a healthier oil for french fries cooked in its U.S. restaurants but still would not give a timetable for when a switch will be made.
Four years after the company first pledged to significantly reduce the trans fats levels in its signature fries, Skinner told an investor conference that the company continues to work hard on a new oil. continue reading...
That seems like an astonishing number…
The measurement comes from ArtistDirect, and they say that pirated files continue to dwarf legal transactions like those from Apple’s iTunes. continue reading...
CHICAGO (AP) - More than 500 new energy drinks launched worldwide this year, and coffee fans are probably too old to understand why.
Energy drinks attract fan mail on their own MySpace pages. They spawn urban legends. They get reviewed by bloggers. They’re a US$3.4-billion a year industry that grew by 80 per cent last year. They taste like carbonated cough syrup. continue reading...
Thank God for this study… I expect to see diet Coke sales skyrocket, and drunk kids everywhere rejoice!
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With no where left to turn an employee of Lockheed Martin decided to blow the whistle on his company by posting a video describing unethical practices that he discovered. He claims he discovered ”startling security flaws” and then when no one took him seriously he decided to look to the power of YouTube. He shot a video of himself outlining the problems and then posted it to see if it would find an audience. It has since been picked up by a lot of press, much more so than if he would have attempted normal avenues to get his story out there. I wonder if this will entice more whistleblowers to share their stories…
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This story is almost to insane to believe. Apparently some guy owes AOL a bunch of money due to an illegal Spamming operation that he was running and has now disappeared. According to AOL, before he disappeared buried millions in gold and platinum bars in his back-yard and now they want to dig it all up. Yeah, exactly, and next week AOL is sending out an expedition to find Bigfoot and Atlantis.
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Mojo, thats what!
WatchMojo.com has gone back to the drawing board and come up with another special feature titled the Top 50 Women with Mojo. We chose women from all facets of society including, sports, business, fashion, politics, music and film to name a few. continue reading...
They all have MOJO.
Thats right, WatchMojo.com is back with a new list of 50 women who exhibited the traits and attitudes neccessary to qualify as a Woman with Mojo. Check out these 3 fashion icons and the many more women on the list here . continue reading...
So basically this means that in 4 years over 130 million people will have seen the Mentos and Diet Coke clip, and know who the Spirit of Truth is…
THE GLOBAL MARKET FOR ONLINE video content will expand tenfold by 2010–topping 130 million households, according to a new report released Wednesday by market research company In-Stat. continue reading...
Burger King is promoting its new BK Stackers, burgers where you essentially stack as many beef patties onto a bun that you can handle… maybe they should have partnered up with FatAss.com instead?
BROADBAND ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK HEAVY HAS teamed up again with Burger King to create an offbeat online promotion for its new BK Stackers sandwiches on Heavy News, the news channel the site unveiled this week. continue reading...
An interesting article from MediaPost.com has shown stats that say a majority of Americans do not feel they are living the “American Dream”.
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This would be the greatest thing ever!! Apparently there is a large group of people on the Internet who are petitioning that Nike develop the futuristic high-top running shoe that Marty McFly wears in Back to the Future Part II. The man behind the whole operation is Al Cabino the Sneakerographer from Montreal, Canada. He has so far gotten over 19000 people to sign the petition and is hoping that the “McFly’s” are the first sneakers ever put into production based on demand from the public. continue reading...
The Volcano located in Indonesia remains at the second highest alert level but scientists say that the risk of a major eruption is decreasing. The volcano remains quite dangerous but many villagers can now return home.
Villagers were jubilant at an evacuation center after hearing the government decision over a loudspeaker. Five one-ton trucks were loaded with people who headed back to their mountainside houses. continue reading...
The soldier, Sgt. Peter Damon, appears in Moore’s “Fahrenheit 9/11″ documentary and claims that Moore did not have permission to use all the footage that he did and that it caused irreparable harm…
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May 4, 2006 Marc Ecko, founder of the world famous rhino brand of apparel, *ecko unltd., today announced details for “Marc Ecko’s Save the Rhinos 2nd Annual Benefit Concert,” starring Common, Rakim, Lupe Fiasco, DJ Z- Trip, Rhymefest, DJ Kid Capri and other surprise guests.
The show follows up last summer’s sold out inaugural benefit, which featured The Roots, De La Soul, and MF Doom and raised $150,000, and will be held rain or shine in Central Park’s Rumsey Playfield (enter at 69th Street and 5th Avenue) on June 8th. The event will combine legendary hip-hop stars – Common and Rakim – with the genre-defying DJ Z-Trip, one of the originators of the current “mash-up” phenomenon, and the two most heralded up-and-coming rap acts of 2006 – Kanye West protégés Lupe Fiasco and Rhymefest. Celebrated DJ Kid Capri will man the turntables throughout the day. Doors will open at 5pm. The first performance begins at 6:00pm. continue reading...
But probably not how you’d expect it… Find more on the new Documentary Filmmaker here. continue reading...
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