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Little Girl Gets Stuck in Claw Machine

July 19th, 2008 at 9:52 am » Comments (0)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVWyT5RWHtA

One more way to beat the system
Little girl enters stuffed animal heaven. Stuck, but then rescued. 
 



Futurist Thomas Frey Interviewed on Fox

July 18th, 2008 at 11:29 pm » Comments (0)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWVvLwR5bVA

 30 second delay. Fast forward to content
In this video, Futurist Thomas Frey was interviewed by Fox News’ Ron Zappolo, on future trends in education, jobs, transportation, communications, and more.
 



Alternative Health Trend: Bee Sting Therapy

July 18th, 2008 at 3:28 pm » Comments (0)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p245IE6_qf8

Can bee stings cure arthritis, or MS? Meet some people in Taiwan willing to endure hundreds of bee stings to find a cure.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disabling illness that affects well over one million adults worldwide.
For many sufferers, MS means a lifetime of taking medications that offer little relief for a body […]



Leech Therapy

July 18th, 2008 at 10:02 am » Comments (0)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxZbzZ5RE40

It takes a sucker to …
Heard the one about the Hollywood actress and the bloodsucking leech? She took it to a restaurant and said: “Have you met my agent?”
Yes, that’s a poor joke but it must be said that leeches haven’t enjoyed the greatest PR profile in recent years (e.g, What’s the difference between a […]



Amazing Electric Cello - “Classical Gas”

July 16th, 2008 at 12:20 am » Comments (0)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oyl2t-TFxH8

Montana Skies: Jenn Adams-cello, Jonathan Adams-guitar
Montana Skies playing a version of Mason Williams’ classic. (the arrangement adapted from and inspired by Tommy Emmanuel and Vanessa Mae versions.) “While my Guitar Gently Weeps” is in the middle. The original after the jump.

 



Interpreting the Beatles

July 15th, 2008 at 5:11 am » Comments (0)

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwB8QiKWodk

Across The Universe - I Want You
The movie “Across The Universe” was a brilliant interpretation of some of the classic Beatles tunes. More videos after the jump.



Self Playing Robot Band

July 12th, 2008 at 3:19 pm » Comments (0)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2JChnwv2Ws

 Kinda takes the emotion out of the music…
The technical and music worlds were taken by surprise when they heard about the robotic band from New Zealand a few months ago. The Trons consist of robots that are programmed to make and perform music. They were built using recycled and salvaged material. These humanoid robots are […]



Kissing Monkeys

July 12th, 2008 at 7:10 am » Comments (0)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFmFm7N7M0o

Very funny!
This “kissing monkeys” video is hilarious. More after the jump.



CNET Review of the iPhone 3G

July 11th, 2008 at 9:06 pm » Comments (0)

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnXYyK4TQQ0

CNET editors rated the iPhone 3G - 8.7 on a 10.0 scale. Not bad!
Just over a year after Apple birthed the first iPhone, the long-awaited, next-generation iPhone 3G has arrived bearing a mildly tweaked design and a load of new features. With access to a faster 3G wireless network, Microsoft exchange server e-mail, and support […]



Classic ATM Drivethru Problem

July 11th, 2008 at 11:39 am » Comments (0)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4KrjRGHYtY

 Nice work Einstein!
Either ATM fees have gone way up or this guy doesn’t realize that his Dodge Ram is too tall for the drive through ATM Bank awning. Second video after the jump.



How to Win Your Wife’s Weight in Beer

July 10th, 2008 at 8:58 am » Comments (0)

 A skinny wife will yield more speed, but less beer
Every year, the small Finnish town of Sonkajärvi hosts the Wife Carrying World Championships. All men have to do is sprint around an obstacle course while carrying their wives. And the women? They have to hold on tight — which isn’t as easy as it sounds. […]



Robot Challenges Humans in Air Hockey Tourney

July 10th, 2008 at 12:07 am » Comments (0)

 
Some robots are just more competitive than others
First, a supercomputer beats a chess master. Then, an artificial intelligence program deals defeat to a poker champion. Next: A robot takes on humans in air hockey.



The Human Mirror - Random Acts of Improv

July 9th, 2008 at 5:16 pm » Comments (0)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MBBr-a2KnM

 What’s wrong with this picture?
With this crazy stunt, The ImprovEverywhere troup fills a New York City subway car with 15 pairs of twins to create a human mirror.
 



Amazing Dolphin-Boat Submarine

July 9th, 2008 at 4:56 pm » Comments (0)

 Like driving a robotic fish
The Innerspace Dolphin and Seabreacher are water vessels designed to look and behave like actual dolphins. They’re powered by a little engine in the back and you can do all sorts of fun stuff like barrel rolls, jumps, dives and drownings. I want one pretty bad. Video and more pics […]



Great VW Commercials

July 9th, 2008 at 5:28 am » Comments (0)

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9beQh1yH5uU

 I just love this dog
The new VW Polo Singing Dog Ad featuring a very sweet singing dog which sings along to ‘I’m a man’ by Spencer Davis Group. More videos after the jump.
 



The Creative Juice Farm

July 8th, 2008 at 9:11 pm » Comments (0)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgYwTELj-fs

 Clearly there is a reason why you’re not creative
Behind the scenes tour of of an award-winning creative farm, juicing process and distribution in South West England.



Interview with Dubai’s Sheikh Mohammed

July 8th, 2008 at 6:14 pm » Comments (0)

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JokLDqKNQJM

Interview with Dubai’s Sheikh Mohammed - Part 1
On January 4th 2006, Sheikh Mohammed became the Ruler of Dubai following the death of Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum. On January 5th, the members of the Supreme Council elected Sheikh Mohammed the UAE Vice President. UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan nominated […]



Amazing Dust Storms

July 6th, 2008 at 11:45 pm » Comments (0)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFW7PABbJYQ

 The Haboob
This is a video shot on May 27, 2001 while videographer was being chased across northwest Oklahoma by a severe line of storms with 100 mph winds.  Second video after the jump.
 



Why Millimeters Matter

July 1st, 2008 at 11:31 pm » Comments (0)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqRRQioUeiI

Revenge is sooooo sweet
If you are small compared to everyone else - size really is important! Second video after the jump.
 



Ciba Matto - SUGAR WATER

June 30th, 2008 at 5:16 pm » Comments (0)

Sure, Cibo Matto taught me how to know my chicken, but they are so much more important than that. Check out this amazing video of their tune “Sugar Water” and think for a moment how difficult it must have been to film.



Introducing the AirPiano

June 29th, 2008 at 11:59 am » Comments (0)

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K10XB1ycT4

 There’s something magical about this instrument
The AirPiano is an innovative musical interface which allows playing and controlling software instruments simply by moving hands in the air.
 



3-D Holographic Displays

June 28th, 2008 at 10:42 pm » Comments (0)

 The holodeck is still a few years off, but this is an interesting step forward
The ICT Graphics Lab at USC has created a low-cost volumetric 3-D display that brings Princess Leia one step closer to begging Obi-Wan for help. The system projects high-speed video onto a rapidly spinning mirror. As the mirror turns, it reflects […]



Top 8 Videos of the Week

June 27th, 2008 at 1:29 pm » Comments (0)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OBlgSz8sSM

Charlie bit my finger
 Here is a crazy collection of this weeks top videos.
 



Trunk Monkeys - Don’t Leave Home Without Them

June 22nd, 2008 at 1:58 pm » Comments (0)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JM9HsyZpREk

Trunk Monkey ads have become Internet classics
“Thats my Trunk Monkey…” Its hard to find a good parking spot in the city… Trunk Monkey makes it easy. More after the jump.
 



Lettuce Grown on a Billboard

June 21st, 2008 at 7:50 pm » Comments (0)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAEpU–Kin0

Creative McDonald’s outdoor billboard that grows over time
This unique growing outdoor billboard by Leo Burnett, which promotes McDonald’s health-conscious menu items, just won a Gold at New York Festivals’ Innovative Advertising Awards.