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New Music Video Released From International Space Station – Chris Hadfield Covers David Bowie's "Space Oddity" [VIDEO]

Rich Ledoux — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:48:20 +0000

Canadian astronaut (and musician) Chris Hadfield has been commander of the International Space Station for the past five months. He's been combining his skill and fortune to record music from space. Back in December, he released the first original song recorded in space. Soon afterwards, he recorded a duet with Ed Robertson of the Barenaked Ladies. Well, now get ready for maybe his best work yet. Hadfield just released a cool music video that he shot entirely on the Space Station. Check out his long overdue cover of David Bowie's "Space Oddity":

What's the Best Country to Be a Mother?

Drew Weisholtz — Sun, 12 May 2013 14:44:56 +0000

Being a mother is hard work, but there are just some places where it’s easier than others. Save the Children has come out with its annual State of the World’s Mothers report, which ranks the best countries to be a mother. Checking in at number one is Finland, leading a charge of European nations in [...]

Save Olympic Wrestling [VIDEO]

Rich Ledoux — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:49:52 +0000

In the wake of the IOC's recent recommendation that wrestling be pulled from the Olympics beginning in 2020, an overwhelming outcry of support has surfaced from the wrestling community. I think this video, presented by Wrestling With Iowa, best sums up the benefits of the sport and why removing it from the international stage would hurt us as a society. You can feel the passion from the narrative. Fan or not, it makes you believe:

Tom Morello Is Offering FREE 'Union Town' Tracks For May Day, Get Them Here

Rich Ledoux — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:10:01 +0000

Guitar God Tom Morello is marking International Workers’ Day (May 1) by partnering with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to offer free tracks from Union Town, the 2011 album from his Nightwatchman project. Get them now: International Workers’ Day is a worldwide celebration of the international labour movement. It’s officially celebrated in more than 80 [...]

What Are the 10 Most Popular Cars in the World?

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:01:03 +0000

Can you guess the most popular car in the world? The answer may surprise you. Well, it might not surprise you if you were paying attention last year, because for the second year in a row, the Ford Focus is the highest-selling car in the world, with more than a million sold in 2012. Close [...]

Producer Andy Johns Dies at 61

Jeff Giles — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:24:54 +0000

Veteran producer and engineer Andy Johns, whose resume boasted classic albums by a long list of rock bands that included Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, Ozzy Osbourne, Joe Satriani, and Van Halen, has passed away at the age of 61.

Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, The 'Iron Lady,' Has Died at 87

BJ Ragone — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:06:16 +0000

The first female prime minister of England, Margaret Thatcher, has passed away due to a stroke. She was 87 years old. A spokesperson for Thatcher confirmed that she has passed away. They say that a further statement will be made later. She reportedly died Monday morning after suffering a stroke. SkyNews reports that Thatcher was [...]

What Will Happen if Bees Continue to Die? [VIDEO]

Cole — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 18:52:04 +0000

A year ago, scientists linked nerve-agent pesticides to the recent collapse in the bee population. California commercial bee keepers have reported a 40% - 50% drop in number of bees. France and Italy are among countries who have banned such pesticides. If the bees continue to die off, will we be able to pollinate our millions of acres of crops in the United States?

Cyprus Banks Finally Reopen After 12 Days

Associated Press — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:23:22 +0000

There have been long lines of anxious people outside banks in Cyprus today, but no signs of trouble as the banks opened for the first time in nearly two weeks. The reopening followed an agreement for an international bailout aimed at protecting the Mediterranean island country from financial ruin. The deal calls for the country’s [...]

North Korea Orders Rocket Prep After US Stealth Bomber Drills In South Korea

Associated Press — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:02:07 +0000

North Korea’s leader says his rocket forces are ready “to settle accounts with the U.S.” Kim Jong Un’s (kim jawng oonz) comments are an escalation of the country’s bellicose rhetoric and a direct response to the unprecedented announcement that U.S. B-2 stealth bombers had joined military drills with South Korea. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says [...]

Matt Damon Announces He's Going On Strike To Help Support The Global Water Crisis In Hilarious [VIDEO]

Rich Ledoux — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:57:15 +0000

Matt Damon, co-founder of Water.org, is taking a stand to help support the billions of people who don’t have access to clean water and sanitation. Check out his announcement and find out how you can support the strike here: Go to strikewithme.org to learn more

See The White Smoke Meaning The Pope Was Chosen

Michelle — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:21:34 +0000

In case you missed the ACTUAL WHITE SMOKE being emitted today deeming the new Pope, Jorge Bergoglio, the 76-year-old of Buenos Aires, Argentina, now known as Francis I. We've got the actual video here:

New Pope Elected — Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina, Now Called Francis I

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:23:05 +0000

Jorge Bergoglio, the 76-year-old archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina, has been elected as pope. He is the first Latin American to lead the Catholic Church. Bergoglio, who has taken the name Francis I, is also the first Jesuit priest to become pope.

How Do They Pick A New Pope? [VIDEO]

Michelle — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:51:37 +0000

If you're not a practicing Catholic, you may be unfamiliar with the lengthy process that is selecting a new Pope. This video explains it all, very clearly for the rest of us.

Who Are the Candidates to Become the Next Pope?

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:39:01 +0000

This week at the Vatican in Rome, cardinals from around the world are convening to elect the next pope, which could happen any day now. Who is most likely to succeed Pope Benedict XIV? As of now, there is no clear favorite, but a few cardinals have emerged as the top choices in various betting markets.

Sydney, Australia Police Brutality Caught on Tape [NSFW VIDEO]

Cole — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:16:16 +0000

The events in this video reportedly occurred at the Sydney Mardi Gras parade. A press photographer was wrapping up filming the parade when he heard someone crying for help. What he found was a relatively small male being manhandled, punched, and thrown around by police. Is it right how they acted? Caution the video is contains mature language and violence.

Harlem Shake Video That Got Australian Miners Fired [VIDEO]

Michelle — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 03:26:13 +0000

The Harlem Shake video making craze that continues across the globe, includes risk. 15 Australian Miners know that all too well when their harmless, fun video got them canned. See it here:

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Dead

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 22:42:19 +0000

The longtime president of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez, died on Tuesday at the age of 58, following a two-year battle with cancer. During Chavez’s 14 years in office, the firebrand politician often clashed with other world leaders—particularly George W. Bush, whom he referred to as the devil during a 2006 speech at the United Nations. He was revered [...]

Hot Air Balloon Explodes in Mid-Air Over Egypt, Killing 18

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:38:33 +0000

A hot air balloon carrying a group of tourists near Luxor, Egypt, exploded in mid-air Tuesday, killing 18 people in the deadliest accident ever of its kind. Twenty-one passengers were onboard at the time; the pilot and two other survivors were taken to the hospital. The explosion, probably caused by gas, occurred while the balloon [...]

Chinese New Year Parade 2013 [VIDEO]

Michelle — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:12:10 +0000

Being in San Francisco for the Chinese New Year Parade is cool, but when the parade route goes in front of your hotel...things get cooler and LOUDER.