Wakeup Chat

Why Do Liberals and Conservatives See the World Differently?

mel — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:54:09 +0000

Jonathan Haidt, a Social Psychology Professor at the University of Virginia, was recently a guest on Moyers & Company. His new book "The Righteous Mind- Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion" is set for release March 13,…

Sh!t The Dowager Countess Says

mel — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:11:52 +0000

If you're as big a fan of PBS's Downton Abbey, as I am, then you will get a kick out of the following video. The formidable Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham, is played by the just as formidable Maggie Smith.…

A Little Game Show Funny

mel — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:34:01 +0000

Survey says? This will give you a little giggle. Enjoy!

Just A Weird Video…What Do You Think?

mel — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 16:51:37 +0000

I'm not even sure what to say about this clip. It's weird and amazing at the same time...and I'm freezing just from watching it! Read more [...]

“Ghostbusters” Trailer With “Inception” Soundtrack?

mel — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 20:03:05 +0000

Imagine sitting in a theater and watching the trailer for the upcoming 1984 film "Ghostbusters". Now imagine it without the iconic theme song we all know and love. Instead, the accompanying music track is "Mind Heist" , which was actually…

Cool Concept Cars

mel — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:21:24 +0000

Buick Streamliner by Norman E. Timbs - 1948 Ford Cougar Concept Car - 1962 Chevrolet XP-700 Corvette Concept Car- 1958 Cadillac Cyclone Concept Car- 1959 Chrysler Turboflite Concept Car - 1961 Sliding doors on this Chrysler concept from the 1960s.…

Houses And Kitchens Of The Future (1956)

mel — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 18:47:24 +0000

The illustration below was done by Fred McNabb in 1956. Some of what he envisioned includes: 3D Color TV Wall Panel Slide-back Roof Phono-vision Receiver House Control Panel Well, he was right on the money with these predictions. If only…

Photos From Inside The Monster Waves: Clark Little

mel — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 17:28:59 +0000

Clark Little is considered the foremost shorebreak art photographer. The following photos are some of those featured in his debut coffee table book, "The Shorebreak Art of Clark Little". Getting inside, over and under 30-40 foot waves is no small…

Dancing Stormtrooper

mel — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 18:48:19 +0000

Are you a Star Wars fan? I am, but I was not aware of this uber-fan, Danny Choo, aka the Tokyo Stormtrooper. Choo is known for shooting videos of himself in Stormtrooper attire dancing around the city and even subways…

Epic Snow (Photos)

mel — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 18:20:15 +0000

If you think YOU'VE got snow, take a look at these. (Somewhere in Switzerland) (Snow being cleared from the Trans-Labrador Highway in northeastern Canada) (Japan) (Omaha, Nebraska) (Europe) Read more [...]

Singing Sewermen

mel — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 16:59:46 +0000

I offer you one last Christmas carol from London. These festive London sewermen would like you to remember to throw away your cooking fat rather than running it down the drains, lest it form sclerotic poo-streaked fatty cake that chokes…

Fried Gnocchi? Hmmm…maybe not!

mel — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 17:39:23 +0000

Have you ever considered frying gnocchi? No, I haven't either. However, the gentleman in the video below thought it would be a good idea. If you're looking for a good laugh, check it out! Read more [...]