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SnagFilms.com - Free, Award-Winning Documentaries

Thursday, May 21, 2009
SnagFilms offers a library over 650 full-length documentaries films for free, including award-winning hits like "Super Size Me" & "Nanking." The site also has a twist – its movie-playing widget allows you to "snag" films you like and create a little theater on your own personal web page, a cause-oriented or news site or social-networking page. It's darling the way it renders. You get your own little theatre complete with a red curtain. And, it's a unique way to express yourself or show people you care about you're thinking of them by forwarding documentaries reflecting causes or topics close to their heart -- everything from rock music to global warming and heroes ... particularly relevant this Memorial Day. See related Fortune article: Leonsis' Snag Films allows anyone to share documentaries & Huffington Post article, by Snagfilms CEO: Rick Allen: A Genuine Memorial Day

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Want to be in a movie?

Saturday, April 4, 2009

Here's a fun one ... If you (or your kids) dream of stardom, here's your chance to shine on the silver screen... well, sort of. Web site BeInAMovie.com, drums up throngs of extras for films shot on location – from LA to New York and all places in between. Extras are most often needed for crowd, stadium or action scenes. You might find yourself in the stands watching a wild football game or cheering on a horse race – think The Longest Yard & Seabiscuit – just two of the many movies the site has supplied extras for. Signing up to put your name in the virtual hat is free. If you're chosen, you won't be paid for your time, but the site promises "great prizes" to be given away on set, as well as free food and snacks. Plus, you'll have a great story to share with friends and family. Movie fans, also check out: UNSCRIPTED to see real celebs in unique interview setting.

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Moodstream - Zone Out ... Get Virtual, Visual Inspiration

Tuesday, March 31, 2009


If you're low on energy, have a case of writer's block or just need a quick escape while vegging out in your cube – Moodstream is sure to get your creative juices flowing. Put together by Getty Images, Moodstream is an amazing audio-visual experience of cascading images, footage and music ... all pieced together into a seamless show. And you're in charge of what you see and hear ... fine tune Moodstream settings on a wheel of six pre-set moods, including: stabilize, simpliy, refresh, inspire and excite. Give it a shot next time you need a little virtual, visual inspiration.

RELATED: Best Photos in the World **** Amazing Images from World Famous Photographers

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TheBoot.com - Top 10 "Flat Broke Songs"

Wednesday, March 18, 2009


With money tight, popular country music blog TheBoot.com has published a timely list of the top "Flat Broke Songs" of all-time. We're highlighting the list in primetime on Fox 5 DC this week. Here's the scoop: Making the top 10 are past hits including, Tim McGraw's "Last Dollar," "Busted" by Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn's "Coalminer's Daughter" and a 2003 hit by Marty Stuart with a lien that goes like this -- "I'd love to take you out like I said I would, honey/But there's too much month at the end of the money." Subject to interpretation I guess;)

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DanceJam.com

Thursday, February 26, 2009


So you think you can dance? Then, waltz on over to dancejam.com, a video sharing site where people who love to move can pursue their 15 minutes of fame online by uploading their best moves and battling each other in dance-offs. DanceJam.com, launched by rapper and dancer MC Hammer, also features dancing tutorials. So, if you're looking to learn breakdancing, bellydancing, stepping, or pop lock & drop it (you can tell I went to the site) .... Mr Hammer would like you to do the opposite of "can't touch this" & check out his latest venture.

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Top V-Day Sites

Thursday, February 12, 2009

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"Shake & Bark" -- Your Dog is Barking (a.k.a. iPhone is ringing)

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Can't even imagine how many times my youngest son will ask for this .... Pretty clever Super Bowl ad with online/mobile extension SHAKE & BARK iPHONE app -- DOWNLOAD & HELP A DOG.

RELATED ARTICLE

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Super Bowl Week: Sing (& Stream) for the Home Team!

Monday, February 2, 2009

RE-RELEASING ..... CAN YOU IMAGINE HOW FIRED UP THESE GUYS ARE TODAY?

This is Jeff ... I've worked with Regina for a long time and she was nice enough to give me the OK to post this Pittsburgh Steelers' viral video today. It's a Steeler fight song performed by a group of young teens who call themselves "The Pop Rocks." Here's the backstory on the kids who make up the band, via KDKA in Pittsburgh. They range in age from 11-13.


The Poprocks sing for the Steelers.

Their performance is set to the beat of Pat Benetar's smash hit "Heartbreaker and it's been taking YouTube by storm with nearly 300,000 views so far. Full disclosure: I AM A BIG STEELERS FAN ... so as you can imagine, this was just too good to pass up. Check it out ...

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How to Build a Snowman

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

This is fun .... BUILD A SNOWMAN -- AN ARTISTIC ACTIVITY.

If you've got real snow, here's how to build the real deal:

How to Build a Snowman

How to Build a Snowman

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How to Build a Snowman

How to Build a Snowman

Introduction

Building a snowman provides an entertaining, creative way to get some fresh air on a lazy winter day. You'll need a few inches of snow on the ground; wear gloves or mittens.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Steps

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Step One

Test to see if you have 'packing snow,' which clumps together easily and isn't too wet. The snow must pack to make a snowman.
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Step Two

Shape a handful of snow into a ball. Continue adding more snow and packing the ball until it's too large to hold.
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Step Three

Place the ball on the snow in front of you and slowly roll it away from you. As more snow accumulates on the outside of your ball, pack the snow by pressing on it with your gloved hands.
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Step Four

Roll and pack the ball over and over until it is the size you want for the bottom of the snowman's body.
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Step Five

Repeat for the midsection and head. The bottom should be the biggest ball, and the top should be the smallest.
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Step Six

Pack some extra snow between the layers to make them stick together. Place sticks down the center where the sections meet if your snowman is having trouble standing erect.
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Step Seven

Give the snowman a face. Use coal, rocks, buttons or anything dark and round for the eyes. A horizontal stick or twig will make a good mouth, and a carrot is fine for the pointy nose. If you don't have a carrot, a banana or a candy cane will do the job.
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Step Eight

Cover the top of his head with an old plant for hair, or give him a knit hat to wear. Top hats will blow away unless secured.
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Step Nine

Add arms, legs and other accessories. Push sticks into the sides of the middle section and hang old mittens on the ends, then place boots at the bottom for legs. Also consider adding items such as a shirt, a scarf or sunglasses.

Tips & Warnings

  • If you're having a hard time rolling and packing the snow into sections, try using buckets. Find three that are of descending size and pack them with snow, then upend them, dumping the snow from one bucket on top of the other.
  • You can spray your snowman with colored water to add rosy cheeks.
  • Your snowman's days are numbered, so take plenty of pictures.

Overall Things You'll Need

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Pigs in a Blanket with Lipstick

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Our colleague LaToya dug up some viewing party ideas .... May make use of them as discussed on radio stations across the country today.

My kids are off from school & am trying to figure out if we'll be home to pull off a "viewing party." Either way, want to make sure do something memorable, including buying & framing "sepcial edition" newspapers & magazines.

One way to get great party ideas, is to view the invites for the parties being hosted in DC .... & "borrow" some of their moves right down to the menus. Is this classic or what? Pigs in a Blanket with Lipstick. Genius! They're always a hit & all they need is a little ketchup. eHow.com has some terrific ideas.

Cocktail Pigs in a Blanket + Still frame of the Heinz Splat Widget

Host a viewing party

  • Dig out your 4th of July decorations and host a "Red, White & Blue" Party – invite friends over for viewing party

· How to Host an Inauguration Party for Obama | eHow.com

o Invites: Facebook, MySpace, Evite

o Food: Choose fun themed foods such as

§ "Barack of Lamb",

§ "Sloppy Joe Bidens"

§ " Buffalo LEFT Wings,"

§ "Campaign Trail Mix"

§ "Lipsticked Pigs In a Blanket"

§ "Shredded Pork (Barrel) Sandwiches"

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"Caught on the Chairlift" TO SAY THE LEAST!

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Am hesistant to show my boys this, because am always telling them to be careful on the chairlift. But, they'll get such a kick out of this, am not going to be able to resist .... www.Fanhouse.com

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NFL M&M's -- NFL Playoff Party Plans ** Go RAVENS!:)

Saturday, January 10, 2009

How cool is this if you are having or going to NFL party? M&M's with team color & logo.

L-O-V-E it. As some of you may know, I've ordered custom M&M's before for my Nan's B-Day. They're always a hit.

We went to a terrific RAVENS party this w-end. With little luck & a lot of Ray Lewis, there may be some purple M&M's in our future;) - R

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Possibly the Funniest Home Video of the Year

Thursday, November 13, 2008

We'll be talking about this video on the radio this morning. Must say, it's an absolute CLASSIC. If you have, ever will have, or have ever known a pre-teen girl, you'll almost certainly get a kick out of it. Remember David Archuleta ... the runner-up from this year's American Idol? His new album dropped this week and someone uncovered this gem.

"It's footage of six girls who look to be in their very early teens watching the season finale of American Idol, and their reaction when their idol, David Archuleta, fails to be coronated. "

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Guitar Hero 4: Looks Who is Playing Now ...

Thursday, October 30, 2008

My father initially brought this video to our attention & we're talking about it on Wall Street Journal This Morning ... Genius marketing for what's sure to be a hot-seller this holiday season. Lesson learned from previous seasons ... If this is on your shopping list, don't wait. Amazon has them available now. See: Amazon.com: Guitar Hero 4

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"Guitar Hero" already has a gigantic worldwide following. This press video explains the phenomenon. Having Sports Gods who could do anything & go anywhere they want hang out around the house & pretend they're rock stars (a la Tom Cruise in Risky Business), drives home just how contagious these games are. I know successful, grown men who say they would have failed out of college if this game was around twenty years ago.

Check out the quick 30 sec. ad featuring Kobe Bryant as lead singer with Phelps, A-Rod & Tony Hawk backing him up ...

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Trade a Favor: Watch for this Concept to Take Off ...

Friday, October 24, 2008


With the U.S. economy on shaky ground, it's good to know "life is more than cash." At least that's the theory on web site Trade a Favor, where you can trade anything with anyone and everyone. On Trade a Favor, you're not necessarily trading "stuff ... you can offer your expertise, your contacts or a special perk or talent you can make available. The site makes it quick and easy to search for favors you need, match them with favors you're offering and negotiate a trade.

I suspect in this economic climate, you'll see "trading" sites spike along with do-it-yourself resources. Have been in meetings with people discussing this concept for years. Think these guys may have nailed it. Hats off.

Maybe you need help fixing a leaky faucet, but don't have the cash to hire a plumber. A great way to start your "favor" swapping search is with Trade a Favor's Facebook application. It enables you to tap into your existing network of friends, neighbors and colleagues to find a match. What have you got to give?

After you've traded favors, you can rate the favor you got. This helps other users see which traders are the most reliable. Hi-Tech spin on the most reliable metric of all ... word of mouth/mouse.

The site is free to join, it's free to trade favors and maybe best of all, it can make something that could have cost you a bundle ... CASHLESS.


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