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When Words Become Weapons
Have you ever heard speech when it is empowered with the power of the soul? Have you ever felt the raw power of one voice ringing clear with a simple and important message? No? Then take some time to listen to Vanessa German as she delivers her message with a voice that could shake the foundation of the stage she stands on. Emotion, Passion and Determination define this remarkable performer. Have you ever heard speech when it is empowered with the power of the soul? Have you ever felt the raw power of one voice ringing clea... more
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We Fly High...Litterally!
Ever wanted to jump out of a plane without a parachute? No? Well this guy does. Rollover in your grave evil knievel, Jeb Corliss has come to town. A modern day Wild-E-Coyote, Corliss wants to be the first person to land without a parachute from a distance of ten thousand feet. Some would say he's a bit crazy. Okay almost everyone would say he's out of his mind. With his custom made air suit which creates lift by turning vertical acceleration into horizontal movement, Corliss hopes to keep "practicing", that is risk his life dozens of times by jumping with a parachute attached, until someone will fund his "runway" which resembles a skijump landing. The runway will cost 2 million he says. Too bad Corliss doesn't have a handy company like acme working with him. Ever wanted to jump out of a plane without a parachute? No? Well this guy does. Rollover in your grave evil knievel, Jeb Corliss has c... more
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The Phone--Your ticket to Bankruptcy
Scared that your teenager might rack up a few hundred dollars texting their friends? Well don't worry the bill could be much bigger. To this Canadian, it came to 85000 dollars! How? Well somehow this phone was equipped with a connection to his computer that allowed him to download large files straight from his phone to his computer, hogging bandwidth like a fat kid likes cake! The Canadian claims he was not aware of the charge per kilobyte that the phone company charges. The "friendly" phone company decided to reduce his bill to 3,253. A measly sum! Honestly, lets have some common sense when it comes to a phone: just call people, nothing more, it works some much better. Scared that your teenager might rack up a few hundred dollars texting their friends? Well don't worry the bill could be much bigger. T... more
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Learn the Guitar with Technology
Ever wanted to put down the guitar hero controller and be a real rock star? well now you can with a specialized guitar that teaches you how to play with LED lights. Can't remember the chord? Don't worry the guitar will light up what strings to hold down for you. Finally a way to put your awesome guitar hero record to the test with a real challenge. Imagine actually playing the guitar hero song! What a novel concept! Ever wanted to put down the guitar hero controller and be a real rock star? well now you can with a specialized guitar that teaches yo... more
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Pierpont/Moore Semi Formal With Current TV
hey guys check out Current TV at the Pierpont Lounge Tomorrow to receive free flashlights and maybe some mugs and laundry bags! I hope everyone comes! hey guys check out Current TV at the Pierpont Lounge Tomorrow to receive free flashlights and maybe some mugs and laundry bags! I hope... more
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The Tanks of the Dinosaurs
Atleast 18 million years ago Armadillo's roamed the earth that were the size of a BMW Bug. Imagine an mammal with armor plating deeper than the plating on an M1 tank! I wouldn't want to get in the way of that armadillo. The remains of the mammal were found in the open savannah by a team of archeologists. Apparently the mammal was part of a family named the Gyptodon's. For more great Dinosaur digs check out the discovery Channel. Atleast 18 million years ago Armadillo's roamed the earth that were the size of a BMW Bug. Imagine an mammal with armor plating deeper... more
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Cape Cod Lounge Film Tie in Event
Hey guys just a reminder about my film tie in Tonight! come check out Current TV along with rush hour three and get a free flash light! Hey guys just a reminder about my film tie in Tonight! come check out Current TV along with rush hour three and get a free flash light... more
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Want Current AT umass?
Hey guys if you like what you see on the website and would like it to be streamed on the campus network, just email launch@currentmedia.com and request current tv at Umass Amherst. Thanks alot guys and come check out my table tonight at the Cape Cod Lounge. Hey guys if you like what you see on the website and would like it to be streamed on the campus network, just email launch@currentmedi... more
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Be Prepared to Laugh
Ever heard that Crazy Frog Song with the unforgetable synthesizer running through your head until you'll do anything to get it out? Well these two brothers made a music video and apparently they know every word. Add in some crazy dancing and some intense facial expressions and Presto, you've got a full five minutes of entertainment. But don't get too too enthusiastic, or you'll find your self making your own movie. Ever heard that Crazy Frog Song with the unforgetable synthesizer running through your head until you'll do anything to get it out? We... more
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Free Iced Tea And lemonade!
Hey guys help me out and come do your laundry Wednesday at 7PM in the Pierpont laundromatt. I'll be playing some pods in the limited space down there but i'll also have free icedtea/lemonade. I'll be down there for around an hour and a half so come and watch some current! Hey guys help me out and come do your laundry Wednesday at 7PM in the Pierpont laundromatt. I'll be playing some pods in the limited s... more
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Film Tie in Event
Hey guys Current TV will be doing a film tie in table at the Cape Cod Lounge this Sunday and next Sunday as well as the following Sunday. We'll have free coffee mugs and flashlights as well as a laptop to sign up on current tv. Hope everyone attends next week, the'll be showing Rush Hour Three! Hey guys Current TV will be doing a film tie in table at the Cape Cod Lounge this Sunday and next Sunday as well as the following Sund... more
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Mr. Imus: Cro-magnon Man Back on Air
In a nation where political correctness has become moral law, one citizen seems to defy the status quo. Yes, the prolific radio show host,Don Imus, is clawing his way back to the air ways after eight months of complete, and enjoyable, silence. Some call him a character, others want to crucify him for his comments, and Rev. Al Sharpton probably wants his body to burn in the proverbial hell. After his mistake in calling the Rutgers Black B-ball Team "nappy-headed hos", Imus has been relatively quiet. But on Monday, he'll resume his radical commentary and god knows what will happen. But honestly, how can american media allow this to happen? In radio or television second chances almost never happen and especially not when racist comments are involved. So how can this man remain on air? Well as with anything, it comes down to the money. Imus is getting paid a large sum of money to come back and the radio station that is sponsoring him will make more money through advertising. Cmon guys wouldn't you rather listen to some music? Lets leave the racist comments to the politicians. Besides, their like the boring history professor, no one listens to them. Can I get an Ahmen Rev. Sharpton? In a nation where political correctness has become moral law, one citizen seems to defy the status quo. Yes, the prolific radio show h... more
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Zero Accident Car
No accidents? No problem. With this car a sensor can detect an approching red light, a pedestrian about to cross the street, and even alert you to a side swiping car. But some analysts are skeptical about this design. They believe that consumers will become lazy with their driving habits and rely on the car to protect them. Honestly I wouldn't mind a car that gave me a heads up when I'm about to make a road pizza out of a business man. Would you like a smashed briefcase and a tie for your pizza toppings? No thank you, I think i'll stick to the plain penny loafer stuffed crust. No accidents? No problem. With this car a sensor can detect an approching red light, a pedestrian about to cross the street, and even ... more
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The Subway Voice: No Humor Allowed
Ever wanted that smooth talking voice in the subway to have some ounce of personality? Instead of "please exit to your right" why not "okay dude its time to get off, stop staring at the blonde with the low cut. " Well Emma Clarke seemed to think it was a good idea. As a bit of fun she created some recordings that had a bit more spunk than her boss would of approved of. "Here we are crammed again into a sweaty Tube carriage ... If you're female smile at the bloke next to you and make his day. He's probably not had sex for months." Unfortunately for Clarke, her boss did take notice of the seemingly harmless quips and fired her. She had been with the company for eight years. But truly wouldn't it be more fun if the subway voice over was live? I can see the headlines: Performing today on the redline is hotspice, come and ride the subway for some prime time entertainment! But really, for Clarke this is somewhat of a injustice. Obviously, someone who has done the same recordings over and over isn't going to put those humorous ones on the actual subways. In the meantime though we can still check out her website at www.emmaclarke.com/fun/mind-the-gap/spoof-london-underground-ann ouncements. Honestly, who wouldn't want a calm sexy female voice telling you politely to exit before the doors turn your tush into a jaylo cininamon bun. Ouch!
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Life-Size Connects
Remember those plastic wheels and rods that could create any shape you wanted? Well imagine life-size creatures of the same thing. Theo Jansen is the creator of these creatures, who roam a local beech near his home. Using a simple rule of variation and selection Theo chooses various lengths for the legs of his creatures and selects the correct lengths to create a fluid movement much like our own leg movements. Using this theory he has created a fleet of animals with precise movement patterns which evolve over time. Some of his animals even have wings! His creations also include wooden and metal versions. Even these variations can be controlled the same way as the plastic ones by pushing or pulling them in the center. He has even created mucles using tubes of air as a type of hydraulic power. With the power of wind some of his creatures run wild on the beech without any supervision! Watch out parents, your child's early interest in lego's could turn him into an engineer! Remember those plastic wheels and rods that could create any shape you wanted? Well imagine life-size creatures of the same thing. The... more
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Don't think too Hard
Apparently, the more you think about a decision the worse off you become in choosing the correct path. Choosing a college? With this approach it might be easier than you think. According to one scientist, using moral algebra to make decisions (listing the pro's and con's of a situation) is actually not the best way to find the best course of action. This article confirms through actual testing that decisions made when considering a singular positive attribute are much better than ones that look at the decision with a greater number of categories. Throughout a multitude of clinical studies done with parents, often the parents concerened themselves with one singular aspect about a situation than all four. Even when evaluating a college, 18 pieces of data were less effective than one piece in evaluating the best college choice. Just wishful thinking? think again. This theory was put to the test with high powered computers that perfored a type of moral algebra on thousands of colleges nationwide. Two computers were used,one that considered all attributes, and another that considered one important characteristic.
Yep you guessed it. The computer that considered a single attribute picked higher ranked colleges. So the next time you need to decide between ham or peanut butter and jelly, just use your gut, I'm sure it knows what the best option is. Apparently, the more you think about a decision the worse off you become in choosing the correct path. Choosing a college? With this a... more -
Want to Broadcast your life?
Well this journalist can tell you how. Hasan Elahi broadcasts his life by making a picture photo album of each action he takes. His life is filled with traveling so he has created a portfolio of all the airports, bathrooms, and plane food he has ever eaten. Each photo is timestamped allowing anyone to explore his life one step at a time. Why would Hasan do this? Well during one security check at an airport, Hasan was detained by the FBI. To Make a LONG story short, Hasan had been suspected of terrorist actions. Why? His previous landlord suspected that he had stored munitions in the storage locker of his apartment. Of course, Hasan had no such materials in his locker. But this experience led him to attach a gps bracelet to his ankle to let the FBI know exactly where he was at any point in time. But Hasan did not stop there. A few days after the confrontation with the FBI he called them to make sure they knew where he was. His latest idea is to attach a video camera to his body to stream his life over the internet. So the next time you go to Figi, give the FBI a call. There like enterprise, the'll pick you up. Well this journalist can tell you how. Hasan Elahi broadcasts his life by making a picture photo album of each action he takes. His li... more
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The Wii....No its my turn Mom
This winter it seems that the wii will be even more desirable by american families. And kids arn't the only ones who are asking Santa for the newest most entertaining toy. Indeed, the parents are just as excited to wave around the white sticks. As soon as the stations hit the shelves, hundreds of buyers show up to purchase their wintertime indoor entertainment. Want to keep your tennis skills sharp over the winter? Buy a Wii and turn your living room into a tennis court. Better yet sharpen your boxing skills without the punishment! But seriously lets try to get out and have some actual exercise. This way your parents will be too tired to rip the controller out of your hands as you dive into the sofa to score on the virtual Andre Agassi. This winter it seems that the wii will be even more desirable by american families. And kids arn't the only ones who are asking Santa ... more
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What in a Name?
Apparently Everything, say two scientists on name theory. Have a K in your name? Don't try to bat in baseball or you'll strikeout. Named Andrew? Expect to do well in school. by collecting a broad range of data these scientists have catalogued everyone from lawyers to baseball players. Over a broad spectrum it seems that names really do make a difference in how you will do in life. In any one case however, it was not a good indicator of how likely a person was to succeed. But seriously, don't give your kid a bad name, without knowing it you could ruin their life! Apparently Everything, say two scientists on name theory. Have a K in your name? Don't try to bat in baseball or you'll strikeout. Nam... more
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Laundro Matt Event
Hey guys for anyone who missed the Billiards event yesterday there is another small event for anyone who whishes to attend this Sunday at 1:00 at the Laundromat Next to Gold's gym. I'll be there with some more free stuff and i'll have information about the next big thing that current is planning. Come by and do your laundry with Current and have a good time. Hey guys for anyone who missed the Billiards event yesterday there is another small event for anyone who whishes to attend this Sunday... more
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