Eva Stachniak’s beautiful novel “The Winter Palace” follows the rise of one of history’s strongest women: Catherine the Great. However, this story is told through the eyes of a servant girl. It’s a fascinating story of power, seduction and more, and WatchMojo.com was lucky enough to speak with the author about her book, and about Catherine the Great herself.
WatchMojo - Tell us about your book “The Winter Palace.” continue reading...
The “Start Something with Alesse” contest was developed to encourage girls to be creative. Contestants entered their ideas for new businesses, charities, etc., in the hopes of winning five thousand dollars. Alyssa Fontaine Reid - and her company “Planet Pounds” - is one of the finalists in the contest, and we spoke with her about how she hopes to end global malnutrition. (You can vote in the contest until February 13 here.)
WatchMojo - What made you enter the “Start Something with Alesse” Contest? continue reading...
Kim Thúy’s book “Ru” follows the journey from life in Vietnam to life in Canada - among other things. It proved to be a huge bestseller in its original language of French, and is now available for English readers to share in the author’s experiences. The book has been described as a “song for Vietnam and a love letter to her new homeland of Canada,” and WatchMojo.com was lucky enough to chat with Thúy about the book.
WatchMojo - Tell us about your book “Ru.” continue reading...
In a time of great upheaval for communist Cuba, author Kris Romaniuk traveled the country to learn more about the “real Cuba” - the one you will find once you leave the resort. He then documented this colorful trip in his book, “Rum Socialism: A Travel Diary of Communist Cuba.” In fact, it is part travel memoir and part political satire, and WatchMojo was lucky enough to chat with Romaniuk about his book, his trip, and the “real Cuba.”
WatchMojo - Tell us about your book, “Rum Socialism: A Travel Diary of Communist Cuba.” continue reading...
Anita Rau Badami is a best-selling author whose books “Tamarind Mem” and “The Hero’s Walk” have charmed readers and critics alike. Her most recent literary effort is “Tell It to the Trees,” a novel involving family and mystery set on the backdrop of northern British Columbia.
WatchMojo - Give us an idea of your background and the importance of stories in your life, so we can give context to your work. continue reading...
The death of a Canadian businessman in South Africa is the event that sparks the plot of this book, and brings together three women. The book shows their differences, and proves to be an emotional and thought-provoking novel. WatchMojo.com was lucky enough to speak with Ruby-Sachs about her page-turning debut.
WatchMojo - Tell us about your book, “The Water Man’s Daughter.” continue reading...
She has been hailed by many as a very talented writer, and her first novel “Certainty” won a slew of awards and was translated into several languages. Madeleine Thien is back with “Dogs at the Perimeter,” which contrasts present-day Canada with the history of Cambodia. All this is set against a missing-person mystery that chronicles how deeply lives can be intertwined. WatchMojo was lucky enough to speak with Thien about her second book.
WatchMojo - Tell us about your book, “Dogs at the Perimeter.” continue reading...
Philip Slayton is a retired lawyer who once clerked for the Supreme Court of Canada. He is also an author, and his book “Lawyers Gone Bad: Money, Sex and Madness in Canada’s Legal Profession” was a hit. His most recent effort was “Mighty Judgment: How the Supreme Court of Canada Runs Your Life.” The book tells just that: how the Supreme Court affects day-to-day living in Canada. However it also brings up the political issues attached the position, and explains that Supreme Court judges are politicians who are not voted into office and can’t be voted out. WatchMojo.com was lucky enough to speak with Slayton about his book, and the Supreme Court of Canada.
WatchMojo - Your book is called “Mighty Judgment: How the Supreme Court of Canada Runs Your Life.” Most of us probably do not know how the Supreme Court affects our day-to-day lives: can you explain to us its role? continue reading...
Joel Yanofsky is a seasoned book reviewer, and is finally using his best tools to describe his own world. His son is autistic, and he and his family have struggled with this for years. As Yanofsky points out, one of the most painful aspects of the disorder is thinking your child is like everyone else’s for a certain period (in his family’s case: the first three years of his son’s life), and then realizing adjustments must be made. Of course there are ups and downs, and “Bad Animals” explores them all, and how autism affects other aspects of life as well. WatchMojo was lucky enough to speak with Yanofsky about “Bad Animals” and how the book has changed his outlook on life.
WatchMojo - Your book is called “Bad Animals: A Father’s Accidental Education in Autism.” While that is pretty self-explanatory, why don’t you tell us a little more about its contents? continue reading...
In her book, “Bride of New France,” author Suzanne Desrochers blends history and fiction to tell the tale of Laure Beausejour and les filles du roi. The story takes place during an important period in the history of Canada, when Laure is taken from her home in Paris and sent to New France to marry and produce children. While her story is fiction, the themes of the book are historically accurate. WatchMojo.com was lucky enough to speak with Desrochers about her book, “Bride of New France,” and to learn more about les filles du roi.
WatchMojo - Tell us about your book, “Bride of New France.” continue reading...
In some strict cultures, youths have the choice to take a year sabbatical to do all the things they’ve never done before: party, drink, wear anything they want, etc. Then they may choose to return or to live their lives as they see fit. In other cultures, this sabbatical is not as cut-and-dried. For Rupinder Gill, growing up in an East Indian household in North America, she was unable to experience the same things as her classmates. That’s why at age 30, she decided to find out what she missed and do it. She tells her story in her book, “On the Outside Looking Indian: How My Second Childhood Changed My Life,” and WatchMojo was lucky enough to speak with her about her book and her experiences.
WatchMojo - Tell us about your book, “On the Outside Looking Indian: How My Second Childhood Changed My Life.” continue reading...
Timothy Taylor is an award-winning author whose work has been compared to the greats of Canadian literature. His newest novel, “The Blue Light Project” is another triumph, and brings together seemingly disparate characters and themes into one mosaic that makes readers consider the world they live in. WatchMojo was lucky enough to speak with Taylor about his novel, his writing process and the real-life events that inspired him.
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Bruce Philp is the brand cowboy - he’s here to “defend the idea of the brand.” As such, he’s an advocate for consumers to vote with their money, and this will help keep brands - and the corporations behind them - accountable. In his book, “Consumer Republic: Using brands to get what you want, make corporations behave, and maybe even save the world,” he outlines this and tries to inform consumers on how to stay smart. WatchMojo was lucky enough to speak with Philp to learn more about his book, the idea of branding and how it affects the marketplace.
WM - Give us a basic synopsis of “Consumer Republic,” and the topics you cover in the book. And, for those of us unfamiliar with the concept of branding, why don’t you give us a crash-course in that concept, as well? continue reading...
While everyone has to handle money, not everyone can say they know what they’re doing when it comes to finances. Sure, you can just hire someone to manage your money and forget about it, but the best solution is to get control of things yourself. Fortunately, there are people like Bruce Sellery around to give you a helpful push. He has developed a new way to teach people about money, and has written a non-preachy book called “Moolala: Why Smart People Do Dumb Things with Their Money (And What You Can Do About It)” to educate and empower the masses. WatchMojo was lucky enough to ask him a few questions so we can get started on organizing our money matters:
WM - The book is called, “Moolala: Why Smart People Do Dumb Things with Their Money (And What You Can Do About It):” So, why do smart people do dumb things with their money? continue reading...
What more you could you ask for: comedy, drama, love and - of course - air drumming? You get it all in “Adventures of Power,” a film written and directed by funnyman Ari Gold. Telling the story of Power, a young man with the desire to play drums, this movie is a testament to the idea that you can start from nothing and capture your dreams. WatchMojo was lucky enough to chat with Gold about his film and future projects: continue reading...
Your wedding is supposed to be one of the most magical and exciting days of your life, however the months leading up to the big day can be stressful for a number of reasons. Fortunately, co-authors Rebecca Sacerdoti, PhD and Tasha Jackson Fitzgerald, MA have written “Unveiling Weddings: Getting the Most Out of Your Engagement from Yes to I Do!” to help brides-to-be navigate this tricky period. This book is not so much a guide on how to plan a wedding, but on how to deal with the emotional ups and downs that come during an engagement. WatchMojo.com was lucky enough to speak with the authors to get a few tips to calm those pre-wedding jitters.
WM - What inspired you to write this book? continue reading...
Conflict began in early 2006, when a group of protesters from a Six Nations reserve prevented workers from continuing construction on a residential development. This land dispute in Caledonia, Ontario persisted and worsened, and award-winning journalist Christie Blatchford was there to observe and report every step of the way. The result is her book, “Helpless: Caledonia’s Nightmare of Fear and Anarchy, and How the Law Failed All of Us.” WatchMojo was lucky enough to speak with Blatchford about her book, and to find out her take on the public’s reaction.
WM - Tell us about your book, “Helpless: Caledonia’s Nightmare of Fear and Anarchy, and How the Law Failed All of Us,” and give us some background information and context about the Caledonia land dispute. continue reading...
ROBBIE RIVERA hails from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and is a self-taught spinner who has gone on to become a world-renowned DJ. He eventually established his own label, Juicy Music, and has had continued success in all his endeavors. WatchMojo was lucky enough to ask this legendary DJ a few questions about his career: past, present and future.
WM - Tell us how you first got interested spinning and what music inspired you. continue reading...
Tackling the dreaded midlife crisis from a male perspective, author David Homel introduces us to Ben Allan, the protagonist of his book, “Midway.” Ben has written an award-winning essay on the topic of the midlife crisis, but with his fiftieth birthday coming up, he can’t help but see his own life reflected in those about whom he has written. WatchMojo was lucky enough to speak with David Homel about his book, and the themes therein.
WM - Tell us about your book, “Midway,” and about the circumstances that led to the writing of this book. continue reading...
The tale of a secret society that rights the wrongs of its fellow students, “The Mockingbirds” tells the story of a girl who is date raped and must learn to stand up for herself. We were lucky enough to speak with debut author Daisy Whitney about her book, which reminds readers that you must fight for what you love.
WM - Tell us about your book, “The Mockingbirds.” continue reading...
Like so many others, Ruth Rakoff was a busy woman, mother of three, and active in her community. Then she was diagnosed with breast cancer, and that all changed. WatchMojo was lucky enough to chat with Rakoff about her ordeal, and her new book, “When My World Was Very Small.”
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Well-known as one of the NFL’s greatest all-time running backs, Mike Haynes has been in the Pro Football Hall of Fame since 1997. Over his career he played for both the New England Patriots and the L.A. Raiders, and was known for his speed and agility.
Ronnie Lott was a hard-hitting cornerback who has had as much success off the field as he did on since his retirement. continue reading...
Day after day, in every news program on this planet, the Middle-East conflict is a major topic and it is one of the reasons the world we all live in is a world apart. For decades every attempt to make peace between Israel and the Arabian world has remained futile and the death toll keeps rising. Where politicians have failed, a mere metal band daringly labeling its style “Jewish Muslim Metal” or “Middle Eastern Progressive Metal” has actually achieved the unimaginable and united Israeli and Arabian people in spite of all their cultural, religious and political differences and conflicts!
Osheaga 2010
Yet another festival that takes advantage of Montreal’s short but fun-filled summer is the Osheaga Music and Arts Festival. A two-day mélange of indie/hipster goodness and enough mainstream acts to attract the masses, the festival boasts the relaxed atmosphere you might expect. continue reading...
WatchMojo recently filmed an interview with famed photographer and documentary film director Louie Psihoyos about his recent endeavor, The Cove. This film documents a horrible dolphin slaughter which takes places in a remote area of Japan, and claims the lives of over 23 thousand of the mammals annually. You can learn more in our video:
Hey, all you smug skinny people, guess what? A new study has found that the people who are most likely to live longest are… drum roll please… People who are carrying a few extra pounds.As we know, extreme obesity or being underweight is unhealthy. This study is the first to realize that people of a “normal” weight are not the luckiest. This does not mean that people of a normal weight should add extra weight.
It was found that underweight people are 70 per cent more likely to die than normal weight, extremely obese people 36 per cent more likely. Overweight individuals, however, are 17 per cent LESS likely to die. Read more… continue reading...
The latest setback for Boeing Co. in the company’s effort to roll out their long-anticipated 787 jetliner has hit: they’ve yet again had to delay their first test flight of the new aircraft. The company says they need to reinforce certain areas of the plane – so, to be honest, waiting does seem like the best plan. However, shockingly, Boeing stocks dropped over 4 dollars midday. This is the latest knock to the company that has been struggling through the recession.
The 787 is built for fuel efficiency and is said to be the next generation of aircraft. It was originally supposed to be launched in 2007. Read more… continue reading...
According to restaurant chain El Pollo Loco, the marinade for KFC’s new grilled chicken contains beef. Well, actually beef products. El Pollo Loco is planning to play up this fact in a new advertising campaign. The company feels the use of beef products in chicken is “wrong.”
KFC has not hidden that they use these beef products in their new grilled chicken; the information is available on their website, if you’re willing to look for it. It’s found on page 14 of a 37 page document online. I have to assume, though, if you’re eating at KFC, you don’t really care about the nutritional value. However, the grilled chicken was recently added to their menu as a “healthy choice.” Read more… continue reading...
Without being too ethnocentric, there are some foods in different cultures - in fact there are some foods in our own culture - that just sound disgusting. Here is a list of some of the worst offenders:
Escamoles: Mexico - Eggs from a venomous ant that are often eaten in tacos.
Casu Marzu: Sardinia, Italy - All you need to know is that by the time the cheese is ready to eat, it will have tousands of maggots in it.
Lutefisk: Norway - Codfish that has been soaked in lye for two days.
Baby Mice Wine: Korea - Live mice are put in a bottle of rice wine and left to ferment.
Pacha: Iraq - Boiled sheep’s head.
Balut: The Philippines - A nearly grown duck fetus to be eaten in the egg.
Tarantula: Cambodia - Yup, the giant, hairy spiders.
Kopi Luwak Coffee: Asia - The most expensive coffee in the world, the beans have been eaten and passed by the Asian Palm Civet. The beans are retrieved from the animal’s droppings.
Beef Tripe: global - A butchered cow’s guts.
Monkey brains: China - Self explanatory, but some people like to eat the brains live while the monkey’s head is held still.
Sago Worms: New Guinea - Grubs that can be eaten raw or cooked and apparently taste like bacon.
Durian Fruit: Southeast Asia - A thorn-covered fruit. continue reading...
Bangkok’s US Embassy has announced that actor David Carradine has been found dead in his hotel room. Details have not been released.
Carradine, 72, was filming a movie in the Thai capital. He was featured in the 1970s TV series Kung Fu, as well as Kill Bill, Kill Zone, Dangerous Curves and Brothers in Arms. Read more… continue reading...
The race is on for searchers to locate the black boxes from Air France flight 447, as their locator beacons are only active for 30 days. However, preliminary evidence has been released by the airline which shows that, in the minutes leading up to the crash, two key computers malfunctioned and the plane was not flying at its ideal speed.
The data provides a chronology, albeit cryptic, of what happened in the minutes before the plane’s failure. continue reading...
Today, the game has sold 125 million copies. Tetris was created at the height of the Cold War in 1984. And, where most companies are spending millions of dollars developing new games, Tetris is a title that has stayed around for 25 years as a worldwide sensation. The game’s creator, Alexey Pajitnov, credits the game’s success because it is considered “easy to play but hard to master,” and it does not involve violence or other bad behavior. Electronic Arts, who holds the exclusive license on mobile devices for Tetris, hopes to see the franchise continue to grow. Read more… continue reading...
Saunas have been known to provide some great health benefits. Partaking in the heat can help with arthritis, asthma, chronic fatigue, and can flush toxins from your body. Some studies have even found that sauna use can decrease your blood pressure, despite the fact that your heart rate jumps from an average of 100 beats per minute to 160. (This is with normal usage, which is about twenty minutes.) However, it can also be dangerous. Don’t consume alcohol in a sauna, and try to avoid going in if you have recently had an alcoholic beverage. Dehydration can be a real issue here, so no matter what you’ve been doing, make sure you rehydrate afterward with two to four glasses of cool water.And men, beware: sperm motility and quality can be affected directly after a sauna visit. So if you’re trying to become a dad, maybe you should avoid the steam. Read more… continue reading...
It was over four decades ago that the Beatles were at the top of their game. But, for some reason, their music transcends generations. And with the advent of The Beatles’ Rock Band, a whole new generation will likely be introduced to their music. Check out these real-world locations that were frequented by or connected to the Beatles:
Cavern Club, Liverpool - a replica of the club where the Fab Four played over 300 gigs, built from the bricks of the original building.
Abbey Road Crossing, London - the location of the crosswalk where the Abbey Road album cover was photographed.
The Royal Albert Hall, London - The Beatles played this venue numerous times, once even sharing the stage with the Rolling Stones.
Hamburg, Germany - The early Beatles honed their craft in this city.
Amsterdam Hilton, the Netherlands - The location of John Lennon’s and Yoko Ono’s first Be-In for Peace.
Fairmont Queen Elizabeth, Montreal - The location of John and Yoko’s next Bed-In, and where the song, “Give Peace a Chance,” was recorded.
Strawberry Fields, Central Park, New York - A memorial to John Lennon.
Candlestick Park, San Francisco - August 29th, 1969 was the Beatles’ next-to-last concert at Candlestick Park.
Rishikesh, India - After a week long meditation course with the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in Wales, the boys followed him to his ashram in the foothills of the Himalayas.
Savile Row/Apple Studios, London - Location of the Beatles’ final rooftop performance. continue reading...
Regional cuisine is a great way to get a feel for the culture of the location to which you are traveling. And what’s the best part of the meal? Dessert. Check out this list of foreign desserts you shouldn’t skip while traveling:
Baklava (Turkey and nearby) – Made from phyllo dough that has been brushed with butter, this flaky dessert is also soaked with honey. continue reading...
Heart disease and strokes can be avoided simply by taking this natural supplement, made from tomatoes, it is said. The important ingredient is lycopene, which blocks bad cholesterol from clogging the arteries. This ingredient can be found in tomatoes; however in its natural form it is not well digested. More trials are necessary to see verify how effective the pill is. Read more… continue reading...
An Air France overnight flight from Paris to Rio de Janeiro has disappeared off radar, and is presumed crashed in the Atlantic Ocean. 228 people were on-board the Airbus 330. The plane was last heard from when it encountered severe turbulence and thunderstorms, when it reported some electrical faults and loss of cabin pressure.
It is unusual for a modern airliner to disappear over open ocean without notification, although there is no evidence of hijacking or terrorism. Read more… continue reading...
As of today, new rules are in effect if you want to travel between the United States and Canada or Mexico. Basically, you must have with you a valid passport or a special driver’s license with you when crossing the border. This is the last step in a gradual increase in border crossing rules. Recommendations after the 9/11 attacks in 2001 were made to increase border security, and this is the last measure to be enacted.
Public opinion is split on the issue. Some feel it will cause unnecessary headaches at the border. Others find it dangerous that it had taken this long for security measures to be put in place. Read more… continue reading...
The Supreme Court of Wikipedia (whatever that is) has handed down a landmark and unprecedented decision in their effort to halt “self-serving edits.” All contributions to Wikipedia made from IP addresses owned or operated by the Church of Scientology or its associates are now banned. Apparently this is the first time Wikipedia has banned a high-profile organization from “pushing their agenda” on the site, which it’s the Web’s eighth most-popular. Wikipedia prides itself on the neutrality of its articles, and feel the Church had been compromising this reputation.
This is the second knock to the Church of Scientology in a short time – they are involved in a court case that could have the Church expelled from France altogether. Read more… continue reading...
Always leaders in dietary excellence, Burger King has come out with a new kids’ menu. The menu consists of three different meals, each of which is supposed to be lower in fact, sodium, and have fewer than 560 calories. Here is a list of the meals, taken from the Burger King website:
* Hamburger with BKTM Fresh Apple Fries, low-fat caramel dipping sauce and calcium-fortified MINUTE MAID® Apple Juice;
* New BK BURGER SHOTS® with BKTM Fresh Apple Fries, low-fat caramel dipping sauce and calcium-fortified MINUTE MAID® Apple Juice; and
* 4-pce CHICKEN TENDERS® (reformulated to be reduced-sodium) with BKTM Fresh Apple Fries, low-fat caramel dipping sauce and HERSHEY’S® Fat Free White Milk. continue reading...
While you have to admit the recession sucks, there are some positive results. One is that travel, if you can afford it, can be relatively cheap, depending where you go. Either airfares are down, or the local currency is sagging so everything once you arrive is discounted. Here are a few locations you should think about taking advantage of before the recession ends:
It is becoming more common for parents to refuse vaccinations for their children, to prevent rare but serious side effects. However, this refusal of inoculations has meant the rate of cases of whooping cough then becomes much higher – to the point where children who do not receive that particular vaccine are 23 times more likely to become ill with whopping cough.
One argument parents give in favor of skipping shots is that if all of a child’s peers get inoculated, then they won’t be able to transmit the virus to their child. This phenomenon is known as herd immunity. This argument does not hold true for whooping cough, and so vaccine refusal is putting these children at a real and serious risk. Read more… continue reading...
You think you know spicy? Chances are those hot wings you get from your local pub won’t stand up to these dishes, which have been called the spiciest foods in the world. Check them out:
Phaal (Phall) Curry, Southern India - features at least 10 different peppers, one of which has been confirmed by the Guinness Book of World records as the most potent pepper on earth.
Pork Vindaloo, Goa, India - Also features the world’s most potent peppers, along with other chilies and peppers from the area.
Hot Suicide Wings, Chicago, Ill. - People wishing to attempt to eat these wings are asked to sign a disclaimer. The sauce is made from the Red Savina habanero, also known as the Dominican Devil’s Tongue pepper and the Ball of Fire pepper.
Caribbean Jerk Chicken, Jamaica - The spicy red Scotch bonnet features prominently in many Caribbean dishes, and doesn’t disappoint in the hot department of this dish.
Devil Pork Curry, Malacca, Malaysia - The area from which this dish hails was a major stop along spice trading routes in the 16th century. The most potent ingredient here is the birds-eye (or Thai) chili pepper.
Neua Pad Prik (Thai Pepper Steak), Thailand - Also features the birds-eye chili pepper, which is found in many dishes in the region.
Hot Pot, Sichuan Province, China - The Sichuan “flower” pepper produces a numbing sensation when eaten.
Frango Piri-Piri (Chicken Peri-Peri), Angola, Mozambique, and South Africa - The African devil, a.k.a. the red piri-piri – a type of bird-eye pepper – provides the kick in this recipe, and is found in various recipes throughout Africa.
Papas a la Huancaína, Peru - This recipe features the hottest chili pepper in the region, the Ají amarillo pepper.
Kimchi Jjigae, South Korea - Dried red chili peppers combined with the pickling process make this dish near lethal. continue reading...
The C-section is now the most performed surgery in the U.S. The number of cesarean sections performed in the United States has risen from 4.5 per cent of childbirths in 1965, to 31 per cent today. This surgery was originally only performed in situations where the mother and baby were in danger. This surgery can cause unnecessary complications.
It has also caused a steep rise in medical bills, for one because they require longer hospital stays. And childbirth accounts for a huge portion of the country’s health care expenditure. Read more… continue reading...
No pain, no gain, right? Well that’s as true in fashion as it is in anything else. We’re constantly running into problems because of our shoes – from heels to UGGs, it seems nothing cute is good for our feet. Well, the latest fashion must-have to turn against us is the skinny jean.
Apparently a condition known as Meralgia Parasthetica, or Tingling Leg Syndrome, is becoming more and more prevalent in young girls. Studies have found that the most likely cause of tingling legs is continued pressure on the thighs, which keeps the blood vessels restricted. We’re talking potential nerve damage, here. So it’s up to you whether you have to stay in style, or whether you’d like to feel your legs in the future. Read more… continue reading...
While it originated in Italy (probably), pizza has permeated diets across the globe – most notably the American diet. Americans have wholeheartedly accepted and appropriated the pizza. And while a traditional pizza still consists of a crust topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese and oven-baked, there are so many variations on the theme it’s tough to keep track. New York, Chicago, St. Louis, Hawaii and California are just a few locations with regional-specific pizza styles. If you ever have trouble choosing which to try, it’s fortunate that GQ food writer Alan Richman outlined the top 25 pizzas across the States. Here’s the list:
- Great Lake (Chicago)
- Lucali (Brooklyn, NYC)
- Pizzeria Delfina (San Francisco)
- Pizzeria Bianco (Phoenix)
- Bob & Timmy’s (Providence, R.I.)
- Sally’s Apizza (New Haven, Conn.)
- Tomato Pie (Los Angeles)
- Co. Company (Manhattan, NYC)
- Tacconelli’s (Philadelphia)
- Totonno’s (Brooklyn, NYC)
- Tarry Lodge (Port Chester, N.Y.)
- Frank Pepe (New Haven, Conn.)
- Luigi’s “the Original” (Harrison Township, Mich.)
- Gialina (San Francisco)
- Buddy’s (Detroit)
- Antica Pizzeria (Marina Del Ray, Calif.)
- A16 (San Francisco)
- Al Forno (Providence, R.I.)
- Galleria Umberto (Boston)
- Famous Joe’s (Manhattan, NYC)
- Tomatoes Apizza (Farmington Hills, Mich.)
- Osteria (Philadelphia)
- Santarpio’s (Boston)
- Niki’s (Detroit)
- Una Pizza Napoletana (Manhattan, NYC)
The diet industry is huge, and full of conflicting information. It can be very difficult to decipher what you can and can’t eat, and when, how much exercise you should be getting, and even whether or not diets work. Here is a helpful list of common diet myths debunked, to give you the truth about weight loss.
You can eat after 8 P.M. - it doesn’t matter when you eat; all that matters is how many calories you consume and burn during the day. continue reading...
Vice President Joe Biden may have revealed the location of a secret bunker designed to protect the sitting VP. While attending the Gridiron Club dinner in lieu of President Obama, Biden told his dinnermates about a tour he took of the vice presidential home (he old U.S. Naval Observatory), during which he was shown the hideaway, hidden behind a massive steel door below the Observatory.
Biden’s people quickly did the turnaround, denying the existence of such a location, stating in a statement that he was talking about “an upstairs workspace […] that was converted into an upstairs guestroom when the Bidens moved in.” continue reading...
A mother in Dallas, Texas, recently gave birth to twins. That’s not really news; the special part is each twin has a different father. This occurrence is extremely rare, but possible. If a woman releases multiple eggs during ovulation, and has more than one sex partner during that time, then two eggs can be fertilized separately by different men. This is called heteropaternal superfecundation, and only a handful of cases are documented in the world.
The woman’s fiancé has forgiven her, and plans to raise the two boys as his own. She does not plan to tell her other lover that he is the father of one of her children (however, with all the media attention this story is receiving, I wonder how it’s possible that he won’t figure it out…) Read more… continue reading...
So you thought those smog days your city was suffering through were bad? Go to Spain, where their smog has been found to be filled with… Drumroll please… Cocaine, among other drugs.
A study has found that the air in both Madrid and Barcelona has trace amounts of cocaine, amphetamines, opiates, cannabinoids and lysergic acid (which is a relative of LSD). However, officials say this is no cause for alarm, and that the levels should not be considered representative of the air quality of the two cities. The country claims the test sites were close to areas that might be frequented by drug users, for example near a university or near a building thought to be used by drug dealers. Read more… continue reading...
Sure, you know the Bloody Mary; but what about its cousin, the Bloody Caesar? A concoction of clam juice, tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco and vodka, this beverage is turning 40 this year. The drink was invented in Canada, and you’d probably have a tough time ordering it elsewhere.
An online petition has been started to declare the Bloody Caesar as Canada’s national cocktail. Read more… continue reading...
Norway had the idea to ban gas cars by 2015. To be more specific, they out forth a plan that would prohibit the sale of cars that run only on gas. Cars already on the road would not be affected. Hybrids that run partially on gas would still be okay.
The plan, put forth initially by the country’s finance minister (from the Socialist Left Party), is apparently thought of as crazy by the majority of the country, and is opposed by the opposition. The general idea is that since the economy is already bad, the car company’s are worrying about staying afloat, not developing new technologies. continue reading...
Starting 1 July, Britain Ben Southall will be reporting for duty at the best job in the world.
The four-month-long contest, put on by Tourism Queensland, called on contestants to create a video as to why they’d be well-suited for the job. The “job” is caretaker of Hamilton Island, an Australian island that overlooks the Great Barrier Reef. Oh, and he gets paid $150,000 for six months of this “work;” posting video blogs and pretty much snorkeling and hanging on the beach the whole time. continue reading...
More than 700 schools in the United States are currently closed due to the H1N1 (we’re-not-allowed-to-call-it-“swine-flu”-anymore) flu scare. The US government is now saying these schools should reopen, as the flu risk has been recently lowered. However, anyone infected with the virus is still asked to stay home for a 7-day period (duh).
The US has reported 403 cases of H1N1, most of which have been mild. Read more… continue reading...
Preserving a vegetable’s antioxidant powers is vital to properly cooking your veggies. To start, it depends on which vegetable you’re cooking. However, a study has found that microwaving and griddling is best for most vegetables, while boiling and pressure-cooking were the worst.
One veggie whose antioxidant powers prove more potent after boiling is asparagus. And, it’s best if you fry an eggplant. continue reading...
The number of confirmed cases of H1N1 swine flu rose Friday from 257 to 331. European countries are now expressing concern that the illness is spreading in that area, as opposed to being contained to only those who have recently traveled to Mexico. Mexico and the United States are the only two countries to report deaths from the flu.
The reaction worldwide has been extreme. Japanese sumo wrestlers are being dealt antibacterial soap and face masks, while travelers through the Hong Kong airport must sign a declaration of health to enter the country. Hundreds of American schools are closed, and even a White House employee contracted the disease while on a tour in Mexico, though he and his family have since recovered. continue reading...
You knew this was coming: Susan Boyle got a makeover.
You may recognize that name as the Scottish sensation who wowed judges and audiences on Britain’s Got Talent a couple of weeks ago. To be fair, she looked like your standard, delusional American Idol contestant (albeit older), however the minute she started singing, she enchanted the world. Much ballyhoo was made about her look, and whether she should change it, because – let’s face it – there are more attractive ladies out there. However, there are not many people as talented as she, and therefore, should we care what she looks like if she’s got the pipes? There are plenty of attractive performers who can’t sing live worth a damn, so why not the other way around? continue reading...
The controversy over plus-sized travelers has been renewed since United Airlines has imposed a new policy. The airlines website states that if a passenger cannot buckle the seat belt with even with one belt extender, or if he or she can’t lower the armrests when seated, then he or she is subject to the “Passengers requiring extra space” policy. These passengers can either be moved to a seat next to an unused seat, or they can upgrade to a larger, and more expenseive, seat. If neither of these options can be met, the passenger is asked not to fly that flight, and can buy two seats on the next available flight. Read more… continue reading...
Spam has a carbon footprint. The time and energy wasted by spam email uses the same amount of greenhouse gas emissions as 3.1 million passenger cars using two billion gallons of gas. The majority of the energy consumed is due to spam maintenance, a study has found. “If spam filters were used universally, the energy saved would be equivalent to taking 2.3 million cars off the road, the report said.“ Read more… continue reading...
After the disappearance last week of an eight-year-old Woodstock, Ontario girl last week, many parents are debating whether it is safe to let their children walk to school unaccompanied.
Experts suggest using an event such as this disappearance as a moment to teach your children about safety. However, incidents such as this are very limited, and so experts also say parents should not overreact. Most missing children are runaways, while others were taken by a parent. Read more… continue reading...
If you’re one who likes to color outside the lines of fashion trends, here is the dress for you: A black and white geometric print that you can fill in with colored markers at your will. Read more… continue reading...
Girls everywhere swear by UGG boots, citing their comfort as the main reason to wear them. However, podiatrists have found that these boots lack the support one needs in a shoe or boot, and could lead to pain in the long run. The knees, hips and back are the parts of the body that could suffer down the road. Read more… continue reading...
Sore after your workout? Maybe you should have downed a cup of joe to avoid that feeling. A small study suggests that caffeine may be used as a natural way to preemptively avoid muscle soreness. Read more… continue reading...Check out WatchMojo’s profile of Ferrari:
In 1980, roughly 35 per cent of all cars sold were manual transmission. In 2006, that number had dropped to six per cent. That number is likely to drop even further as manufacturers are moving away from the stick shift. It used to be that manuals were better on gas and more reliable. However today’s automatics, for the most part, outdo their manual counterparts. Read more… continue reading...
A study has found that some teens might be using vegetarianism as an excuse not to eat certain foods. Parents are unlikely to argue with their newly vegetarian children about their eating habits. While these vegetarian teens may be more likely to be a healthy weight, they are also more likely to binge eat. Read more… continue reading...
An assassination plot against President Obama has been foiled in Turkey. US officials are allegedly taking the threat “very seriously.” However, the president did not need to change his schedule. The man who had been planning the attack was arrested last week in Turkey. Read more… continue reading...
Las Vegas is not the only city in the world know for its gambling. Here is a list of five sites throughout the world that are home to casinos:
Macau, China - Home to the largest casino in the world, The Venetian. continue reading...
California is doing everything it can to help heal the earth. The latest way they plan to reduce carbon emissions is by…banning black cars. That’s right:
The California legislature is considering regulating the color of cars and reflectivity of paint to reduce the energy requirements to cool them. A presentation on the proposed legislation by the California Air Resources Board is below. (Continue…)
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Those fast food restaurant playgrounds may seem like a great idea - keep your kids busy while you have a relaxing lunch. However, they may be more dangerous than they seem. A Burger King in Southern California has reached a $20 million out-of-court settlement with a family whose child was severely injured on its playground.
Due to apparent “previous incidents” in this restaurant’s playground, they ultimately lost the court case. The injured child had climed up a pole and fallen to the ground, cracking his head on the floor. There was no safety netting, and insifficient padding on the floor. The child suffered brain damage, and now is partially paralyzed with sever emotional and cognitive problems. Read more… continue reading...
The fourth installment of the series starring Paul Walker and Vin Diesel, Fast & Furious hits theatres at the end of next week. For updates, exclusive info and a built-in GPS map, grab the official widget from their site here. Download the Fast & Furious widget right to your desktop or click “Grab & Share” to post it on your social network profile. The application allows you to receive exclusive content and breaking news related to the film, watch trailers and video clips, download wallpapers, and map directions from the built in GPS map. You can also upload your own ride and pin-point it on the map, and connect with other fans real-time. Check it out… continue reading...
Later today, a launch of a new service could turn the gaming industry upside down: Games on demand, no hard copies, and no downloading. Gamers would play the games across a network. Up to now, this hasn’t been possible because, while the technology requiring computer power to process the games has been rapidly improving, the ability to compress data has not. The new project, called OnLive, has the potential to move beyond gaming and could finally be the missing piece of the puzzle that brings the internet into our living rooms. Read more… continue reading...
One of the worst things that can happen to an avid fan of a certain television show is a terrible finale to said show. After years of emotional investment in characters and storylines, these fans deserve their show to get the proper send-off. Here is a list of some shows who got it right:
“Battlestar Gallactica”
“The Sopranos”
“The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson”
“M*A*S*H”
“Cheers”
“The Shield”
“Roseanne”
“Six Feet Under”
“Newhart”
“Arrested Development”
“Moonlighting”
“Twin Peaks”
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Senior vice president of merchandising at specialty videogame retailer GameStop, Bob McKenzie says the gaming industry was not impacted by the recession right away, since people are tending to stay home more. He does admit that people are noticeably feeling the pinch in their wallets, but that sales of items such as used games haven’t spiked remarkably.
McKenzie thinks Nintendo has finally reached a balance between supply and demand for their Wii console. This comes right in time for a new Nintendo launch: the portable DSI. Read more… continue reading...
Not that Fox News is widely renowned for their objectivity, but they recently b*tch slapped their neighbors to the north by calling them stupid, effeminate, cowardly, and lazy - among other adjectives. Just watch it for yourself: continue reading...
At the beginning of the year, Tesla Motors had announced that by spring the company would be producing 30 of their all-electric luxury Roadsters weekly. Well, it’s spring, and the company is now saying it’s likely they’ll only reach that benchmark in the summertime: right now they’re making 20 per week. The company is not expected to show a profit this year. Read more…
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Because working out and actually getting washboard abs is overrated, control underwear for men has been created. The top looks like a normal sleeveless tank, however it is shrunk down a few sizes to keep all the extra flab in check. Read more… continue reading...
Traditionally a low-profile market, the Buffalo Bills have signed high-profile veteran Terrell Owens to a one-year, $6.5 million contract. The Bills claim they need a dramatic boost, something they feel T.O. will be able to bring to the team. With Owens comes his reputation and history: each of his stints on other NFL teams has ended badly. Read more… continue reading...
During an Iron Maiden (yeah, apparently they are still touring) concert in Bogotá, Columbia Saturday, riots broke out when fans tried to gatecrash. Rioters and police clashed, and over 100 people were arrested. Police used tear gas, and one officer was injured when fans started throwing rocks. It has sparked a local debate on whether the area should host future heavy metal concerts. Read more…
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It’s Barbie’s birthday today, and what is she doing to celebrate? Why, getting a mid-life tattoo of course.
Mattel has introduced a new Barbie: “Totally Sylin Tattoos” Barbie comes with temporary tattoos for both Barbie and child to wear. This is the second time the company has tried to release a doll accompanied by temporary tattoos; the first was not well-received by parents and was pulled from the shelves. Read more… continue reading...
Jack Black has told Entertainment Weekly that his two-man band with Kyle Gass, Tenacious D, is back in the recording studio. Since the band released their film, Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny, the band has not come out with any new music. Their next foray in the studio, however, will likely not produce an entire album, and probably only one song. But, hey, it’s better than nothing. Read more… continue reading...
General Motors announced yesterday that the company will be phasing out their Pontiac brand, and ceasing construction completely of the Saturn brand. They also say Hummer is doomed if they can’t find a buyer for the label by 31 March. Read more… continue reading...
GM and Chrysler have made it clear that they need $21.6 billion in federal loans to stay afloat, in addition to the bailout money they have already received. They have also released detailed plans in which they cut 50,000 jobs, close several plants, and drop some of their weaker brands. Experts say this request for more money is no surprise.
The issue is not as much what the car companies are doing to cut costs, but what the government will do to stimulate car sales. Read more… continue reading...
The credit crunch has even started affecting how fashion designers think about clothes. That’s how “The Zipper” came to be. The dress consists of numerous pieces of fabric connected by 120 zippers. The dress can be reconstructed a number of different ways, making it the ultimate choice for the broke among us. Read more… continue reading...
Rinspeed will be debuting the company’s all-electric car - the iChange - at the Geneva Auto Show next month. Rinspeed, while known for designing extravagant concept cars, says the iChange is not another of these, but shows the dramatic shift in the auto industry. Read more… continue reading...
On 6 June, 1963, a 16-year-old Arkansas boy named Bill Clinton met then-president John F. Kennedy. Read more… continue reading...
In case you’ve ever thought, “I am not having direct skin-on-skin contact with my loved one nearly enough;” here are “smittens.” The middle mitten is large enough for two hands, and allows both users to hold hands, while keeping themselves warm. Read more… continue reading...
LeapFrog has launched a new product: A BlackBerry for children to help them get acquainted with technology. The to cannot connected to the internet, but it is full of games to help children with spelling, as well as learning the calendar. Children can communicate with this “BlackBerry’s” guide, a dog named Scout, via “text message.” Read more… continue reading...
Called the Eton Diamond shirt, this $40,000 item is made from the finest Egyptian cotton, and adorned with colored diamond studs. Read more… continue reading...
Tattoos are a permanent form of self-expression. Which means you should probably give it a little thought before getting inked. Here are some classic tattoo cliches toavoid:
Tribal Band/Barbed Wire - Upper Arm
Garden Variety Butterfly Tramp Stamp
Look At My Boobs Sacred Heart
Any Placement Of A Dolphin
Nautical Star
Angel Wings On The Back
Flower On The Ankle
Tazmanian Devil
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Research shows certain facial characteristics inspire trust, while others prove untrustworthy. Read more…
Hydrogen cars seem to good to be true. They don’t pollute, they don’t use gas. They’re also non-existent on North American roads. Why, you may ask? They’re difficult and extremely expensive to put together - costing hundreds of thousands of dollars to build. You may also have noticed that there are few hydrogen refueling stations (there are three in California). A few companies are hoping that within the next five years they’ll have hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles in their showrooms. However, some experts estimate that with everything involved, the hydrogen car fad won’t likely take-off for decades. Read more…
WatchMojo got to test drive a BMW hydrogen car. Check it out:
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Joe and Jill Biden appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show yesterday. On the show, the (almost) vice-president’s wife told viewers that Barack Obama gave her husband the choice to be either his running mate, or the Secretary of State. Joe Biden immediately shushed his wife, which caused raucous laughter in the audience. He finally allowed his wife to continue, and she said she had told him that if he were Secretary of State the family would rarely see him. This account of events was denied by the Obama transition team after the show aired yesterday afternoon. Read more… continue reading...
Lego will be partnering with a US company and launching a new range of products. This line will include a digital camera and an MP3 player, and are aimed at children. Read more… continue reading...
Scientists have found a hormone that simultaneously leads to an hour-glass figure, the desire to continue trading-up men, high confidence, a desire to have sex outside of one’s current relationship, a symmetrical face, large breasts and a low waist-to-hip ratio. They are referring to this gene as the Marilyn Monroe hormone, as they estimate she would have had high levels of this ovarian steroid hormone, called oestradoil. Read more… continue reading...
So you could go one of two ways, in respect to your kids and junk food: 1) You could never have it in the house, and tell them they are strictly forbidden from eating it, or 2) You could teach them moderation and self-control and have some in the house sometimes. Check out this discussion, where readers sound off on either side of the argument. continue reading...
It’s not enough we have to worry about extreme weather, we now have to worry about extreme solar space storms. There is historical proof that this type of storm could happen, and it would affect our electricity, cell phones and even our water supply. In 1859, a solar eruption caused telegraph lines to burn up. As we are nearing a period of active solar storms, it is possible this type of thing could happen again. Read more… continue reading...
Minidresses and skirts have been around for more than forty years. One of the originators of the style, Mary Quant, said that the 60s was the perfect time for this fashion invention. According to the Telegraph:
The style suited the post-war, post-rationing, underfed body shape of the time. “People were naturally thin then,” says designer Mary Quant. “They didn’t eat so much. And what’s more, they danced all night, worked all day and schools had tremendous playing fields. Back then we had sports at schools every day. We were active and healthy.” continue reading...
Mind-reading has long been the stuff of science fiction. However, scientists are finding out it is possible by looking at brain scans. In this 60 Minutes video, see real-world mind-reading, and discussions of its application:
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Despite the fact that Chanel kingpin, Karl Lagerfeld, does not wear fur himself, he defends the practice. “In a meat-eating world, wearing leather for shoes and clothes and even handbags, the discussion of fur is childish,” and that we are simply “killing those beasts who would kill us if they could.” Read more… continue reading...
Konami will be making available four of its titles for download to the iPod Touch and the iPhone later this month. The games are Metal Gear Solid Touch, DanceDanceRevolution S Lite, Silent Hill: The Escape and Frogger. Read more…
Check out WatchMojo’s videos on the Metal Gear series:
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For some reason, in March of 2008, Dr. Pepper announced they would give “everyone in America” a free drink if Guns N’ Roses managed to release their long-awaited album ‘Chinese Democracy’ at any point during 2008. This marketing ploy came at a time when, like everyone else on the planet, Dr. Pepper thought a new album by G N’ R was as likely as a new album by all four Beatles. But, lo and behold, the album came out in late November. So Dr. Pepper tried to make good on their promise by putting a coupon on their site, which would be available to download for a full 24 hours. So many people tried to download this coupon that the site crashed, and people were pissed.
And apparently, some people were pissed at the band. People love to blame Axl Rose for everything, and they didn’t disappoint. According to G N’ R’s lawyer, responses on the blog blame Axl for the whole ordeal. Which is where the lawyer comes in. The band has gone public saying they’re not involved in the promotion and want to fix the mess. Dr. Pepper decided to post the coupon for 42 hours, and also set up phone lines for requests. But Guns N’ Roses still wants an apology, and until such time as they receive one, “the door to a lawsuit being filed is always open.” Read more… continue reading...
A 14-year-old girl survived 118 days with a machine in control of her circulation, and no heart in her body. After a failed heart transplant in July, the teen was kept alive with two electronic pumps. She was given a new heart on 29 October. Read more… continue reading... 
Further proof of Kanye West’s unbelievable humility - He now says he is “the voice of this generation.” Kanye concedes that Justin Timberlake could have stolen this role from him, but cites Timberlake’s comparably small body of work as the reason he has not. Read more… continue reading...
Instead of global warming, some experts are now warning that the world may soon plunge into the next Ice Age. They predict most of Scotland, Northern Ireland and England to be covered in ice 3,000 feet thick. These same experts blame global warming on falling greenhouse gas levels. Read more… continue reading...
Phillips has designed an intelligent pill, which they call the “iPill,” that can release drugs to certain areas of the body. Equipped with a microprocessor, battery, wireless radio, pump and a drug reservoir, the pill can measure acidity in the gut. These measurements, as well as targeting specific locations in the body, can lead to lower dosages and therefore fewer side effects. Read more… continue reading...
The Phoenix Mars Mission is officially over. The lander was powered by solar panels, and the approaching Martian winter has basically cut off its power supply. The craft is not expected to last through the winter. But Phoenix lasted two months longer than anticipated, so the $475 million was worth it - it discovered water on the planet. Read more…
Check out WatchMojo’s profile on the Phoenix Mars Mission:
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Novelist Michael Crichton has died at the age of 66. He had been battling cancer secretly. Crichton penned such bestselling books as “Jurassic Park” and its sequel “the Lost World,” “The Andromeda Strain,” “Congo,” “Twister,” “Terminal Man,” and “Disclosure,” as well as having created the hit series “ER.” Read more… continue reading...
Avalanche Studios is cutting 77 people from their staff after losing two publishing contracts over the last year. Avalanche is responsible for such titles as Just Cause and its upcoming sequel. Fortunately for consumers, the team does not seem to be letting the setback affect their future plans. Read more… continue reading...
The long and short of this story is scientists can now grow diamonds that are bigger and better than natural ones. If you’d like to read about the scientific processes used for this feat, I suggest you read this. Otherwise, just sit back and wait for diamond prices to drop dramatically. continue reading...
A French team has invented a prosthetic heart that may be able to replace the real thing in patients in need of heart transplants. The new device is not the first of its kind, but it may be the first with limited drawbacks. Further tests are required, but if all goes well this device could be available as early as 2013. Read more… continue reading...
Science has apparently proven, for the most part, that our behavior is influenced most by genetics. To easily illustrate their point, the specialist involved in the related study uses the example of hair color. You are born with a certain color of hair. You can change it, but you have to keep working at it, and if you don’t, you’ll revert back to what is natural. It is the same with behavior. This effectively means that people are predisposed to bad behaviors. Read more… continue reading...
So you won’t be surprised on 4 November, check out this website that has an interactive map outlining which voting technologies will be used in which states. (Ex: Green means paper ballots, and tan means touch screen and/or lever machines.) Read more… continue reading...
If you’re playing Burnout Paradise on your Xbox 360, and think you see “Obama for president” billboards, you’re not crazy. It has been confirmed that the presidential hopeful has bought advertising space in the game - presumably to try to appeal to the youth demographic.
Everything you ever wanted to know about Nintendo but were afraid to ask: continue reading...
A new pilot program by AllState Insurance is checking to see if there is a correlation between playing computer games and lack of car accidents. The study will see drivers aged 50-75 play specially designed games with the thesis that age-related cognitive decline can be reversed, and driving improved. Read more… continue reading...
Electronic Arts is now partnering with director Zack Snyder. Snyder, who helped make the hits “300″ and “Dawn of the Dead,” will be helping to design new games for the video game publisher. And these games will likely eventually become movies, again with the help of Snyder. Read more… continue reading...
Evidently, Electrolux held this design competition. The above photo is of one of the nine finalists in the 2008 edition. This fridge is stackable and customizable. Apparently, the designer was inspired to create this piece because of his experience of sharing a fridge in college. This fridge, you see, allows you to keep your fresh food separate from your roommate’s spoiled sludge. The only trick is for the fridge to be affordable to students. Read more… continue reading...
Kanye West and one of his bodyguards was arrested this morning at LAX after a “scuffle” with paparazzi (I love how innocuous the word “scuffle” sounds). Allegedly, a camera valued at $10,000 was broken. Read more… continue reading...
Check this out: this guy is wearing a body suit equipped with rollers, and is “skating” down a mountain road in the Alps. Best part is that the dude is dodging cars, too.
And I thought street luge was nuts:
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Ten years after I first begrudgingly admitted to liking their music, the Backstreet Boys played a show in Montreal that proved they’ve got staying power – in my mind, and the minds of 12,200 other Montrealers (mostly girls, let’s be real).
To start things off, the Boys boxed their way onto the stage – complete with boxing ring and shiny robes – and pumped out their hit ‘Larger Than Life.’ Modern twists on this older hit included a remix with the ‘Eye of the Tiger’ – to carry on the Rocky theme – and Nick Carter pulling a Kanye and rapping ‘Stronger.’ continue reading...
Forbes Traveler has come up with their own list of incredible Olympic moments. Check out the videos:
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