Somebody help me–I can’t stop replaying this one! Inventive concept meets flawless production and stellar canine acting. This dog Rube Goldberg machine is entirely powered by dogs & their favorite toys. This video, which features more than a dozen dogs, likely required many, many takes. Ian Schafer, the creative director, didn’t recall how many exactly. “I’ll put it this way,” he said. “It wasn’t easy. It was a very long day.” Enjoy!
Video | Maron – excellent podcast begets funny IFC show
For years I’ve been listening to Marc Maron’s excellent podcast “WTF”, and now pod has morphed into video and begot a funny show on IFC called “Maron“.
Apps | anonymous apps let social media users speak freely
These excellent apps let smartphone users share their unabridged observations and life experiences anonymously–Whisper, Secret, Yik Yak.
Photography | the 30 happiest animals in the world
These 30 animals that look like they’re smiling are bound to warm even the most stone-cold jaded hearts among us.
Websites | StillTasty – ultimate food life and scrumptiousness guide
Left pizza out overnight? Know how to defrost a whole fish? And what of the age-old question: are those eggs ok 2 weeks past the use-by date? Get the answers about how long foods last and the best way to store them at StillTasty.com.
Movies | The Wolf of Wall Street – the script and intriguing tales about the production
The Wolf of Wall Street is a black comedy directed by Martin Scorsese, based on Jordan Belfort’s memoir of the same name, and the script was written by Terence Winter.
Recipes | Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup w how-to videos
Olive Garden zuppa Toscana soup is a classic, delicious and hearty Italian soup with sausage, potato, bacon and kale. We have one recipe from Olive Garden’s cookbook and one that’s a healthy low fat version.
Video | Dog swimming with wild dolphins
Kira is an ordinary dog with extraordinary friends. Each day she leaves boring canine pursuits on the shore and heads out to sea to do something much more exciting–swim with wild dolphins.
Photography | mix celebs, many margaritas & me for a fun shoot
Wanted to share some images from a fun shoot I did at the American Music Awards gifting lounge. My rough job assignment was to hang out with celebs at the Sauza Tequila bar and capture the fun.
Apps | better smartphone typing is a tap away
Touch-screen phones have become very good at some tasks but there is one feature that they still struggle to get right–the keyboard. Here are some apps and setting tweaks to assist your fingers.
Podcasts | Adam Carolla Show - the iTunes top ranked comedy
The Adam Carolla Show is the top ranked comedy podcast and Guinness World Records holder for the most downloaded podcast. Adam shares his thoughts on current events, interviews celebrities and rants about whatever’s bugging him.
Movies | American Hustle – the script and intriguing tales about the production
American Hustle is a comedy-drama directed by David O. Russell from a screenplay written by Eric Warren Singer and Russell, loosely based on the FBI ABSCAM operation.
Recipes | Applebees Chicken Wonton Tacos
This recipe for chicken wonton tacos has zesty stir fried chicken stuffed in crispy wonton shells and topped with crunchy slaw and cilantro.
Apps | 8 excellent apps to make you a better reader
Eight excellent apps that'll help you improve your reading ability and become a better literary citizen, while simultaneously boosting your brain function.
Websites | wikiHow - learn how to do anything easily
wikiHow is a collaborative effort by knowledge philanthropists who have created the world's most helpful how-to guides. A goldmine of easily understood articles and instructional videos.
Podcasts | The Smartest Man in the World
Greg Proops is certainly not the smartest man in the world, nor is he the funniest for that matter, but there is never a dull moment and he never fails to entertain.
Recipes | Cheesecake Factory pumpkin pecan cheesecake
This recipe for the Cheesecake Factory pumpkin pecan cheesecake, combines the flavors of your favorite Thanksgiving desserts--pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and cheesecake--to create this luscious holiday dessert.
Humor | funny video of dogs having their beds stolen by cats
My fave compilation on this silly subject. Some of these poor dogs try to fling their beds, some bark hysterically & some put up a losing half-hearted fight. A few at the end give up and just snuggle up with their feline.
Movies | Iron Man 3 - the script and intriguing tales about the production
Iron Man 3, directed by Shane Black from a screenplay by Drew Pearce and Shane Black, is the fifth-highest grossing film of all time.
Video | Comedians In Cars-Jerry Seinfeld’s funny web series
Jerry Seinfeld is back with “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee”–an excellent and amusing web based series. Episodes follow a format of Seinfeld introducing a vintage car, picking up the guest comedian, and taking them out to have coffee.
Apps | Facetune easily improves your look in mobile photos
The Facetune app lets users remove blemishes, diminish dark circles, smooth skin and create many effects that normally take considerable Photoshop training to master.
Humor | Hilarious cats argue & play patty-cake
I thought this viral video was pretty funny with just the cat patty cake thing going on. But then the cats start talking and takes it to a new level. A couple of guys found the original clip and did a great job writing the dialogue and then performing it with impeccable comedic timing.
Podcasts | Hang Up and Listen-Slate’s weekly sports discussion
Hang Up and Listen is a weekly sports discussion from the online magazine Slate. It features Slate sports editor Josh Levin, writer Stefan Fatsis and NPR sports reporter Mike Pesca.
Movies | Flight – the script and intriguing tales about the production, director, writer, cast
John Gatins was the screenwriter for Flight. The movie received two Oscar nominations including best original script, best actor for Denzel Washington, and it was directed byRobert Zemeckis.
Photography | bringing out the warm humanity of humans
Bringing out and capturing the natural warmth and personality of people is often the essence of a successful photograph to me. Here are a ten of mine I think worked out pretty well.
Photography | my favorite summer images
As this summer heads into its seventh inning stretch, I chose my favorite summer images that I shot this year and years past. Got a fave summer poem too.
Apps | to get more battery life out of your phone
Here are five free apps that will help you extend the battery life of your smartphone.
Apps | Top 10 traveling apps help you save money
Here are excellent apps to assist you in traveling around the world without busting your budget.
Video | Teaching rescue dogs to drive cars
Yes, some animal experts in New Zealand have taught three rescue dogs how to drive. Here are several videos proving they actually did it and the exciting tale of the tail.
Photography | book of painterly abstractions of Venice
An excellent photography book called I Wanted To See The World shows Venice in it’s watery reflections. Created by Berlin based photographer, Jessica Backhaus.
Humor | How To Pet A Kitty by Matthew Inman
Matthew Inman dishes another helping of hilarity from his online comic The Oatmeal in How To Pet A Kitty.
Movies | Zero Dark Thirty – the script and intriguing tales about the production, director, writer, cast
Mark Boal was the screenwriter for Zero Dark Thirty. The movie received five Oscar nominations including best picture, best original script, best actress for Jessica Chastain, and it was directed by Kathryn Bigelow.
Humor | Dilbert animated comic – Deep Thoughts
If you’re thinking deep, think again.
Video | Dancing with my baby-me
A winning combo of a creative and cute concept with dancing babies. It’s a fantasy of seeing yourself dancing with you as a baby looking back at you through a reflection.
Apps | 8 after-work apps to melt your stress away
So your brutal workday is over and you’re ready for some great entertainment. Good news, there’s plenty of great apps out there designed to make sure you have fun.
Websites | Earthporn – ultimate landscape & animal photography collection
Earthporn is a series of breathtaking pictures that capture the brilliance of our magnificent planet, nature and life.
Humor | Dog trying to play fetch with statue
This is the epitome, the very definition of dogged determination. This pooch is totally convinced a statue of a man is actually alive and has to play fetch with him. Must play!
Movies | Django Unchained – the script and intriguing tales about the production, director, writer, cast
Django Unchained was directed by Quentin Tarantino who also wrote the Oscar winning script. The movie received five Academy Award nominations with Christoph Waltz taking the Best Supporting actor award.
Recipes | Panera Bread broccoli cheese soup - with how-to videos
Panera Bread broccoli cheese soup recipe with chopped broccoli, shredded carrot and select seasonings simmered in a velvety smooth cheese sauce. How-to video for the soup recipe and baking for bread bowl.
Humor | Video - babies laughing at dogs
CompilarizTV put together an excellent supercut of adorable babies laughing their huge little heads off at their rambunctious dogs.
Humor | New Yorker animated cartoon – will robots ever replace man
If they do, women will have nothing to gain.
Humor | Video - a bawdy collection of the best news bloopers
Hilarious and bawdy collection of the best local news bloopers including one with super model Kate Upton.
Humor | Comic essay - My Dog: The Paradox - lovable discourse on man's best friend
This ode to the furry, four-footed, tail-wagging bundle of love and unbridled energy frequently dubbed man’s best friend is from Matthew Inman, #1 NY Times best-selling author.
Humor | Video - 19 people having a worse day than you
#2 Anyone who lost to themselves while arm wrestling
Humor | Dilbert animated comic – Cloud of Doom
Flirting with a big spark.
Video | Further Up Yonder – exquisite timelapse space images
Italian student filmmaker Giacomo Sardelli used thousands of photographs taken by astronauts in space and made an exquisite time-lapse video called Further Up Yonder.
Scripts | Argo – with intriguing tales about the director, writer, cast, production
The Argo script was written by Chris Terrio, based on a selection from The Master of Disguise by Antonio J. Mendez and the Wired Magazine article “The Great Escape,” by Joshuah Bearman.
Apps | 10 you need to assist your workday productivity
These 10 apps perform both simple tasks, such as managing your to-do list, and complex ones, such as allowing you remote access to your computer.
Photography | Alex Koloskov – photographer and liquids magician
Alex Koloskov is a photographer in Kiev who creates amazing images with liquids. Check out the wonderful photos by this splash master.
Podcasts | Science Friday – science, technology, health, environment news
Science Friday is a weekly discussion of the latest news in science, technology, health, and the environment hosted by Ira Flatow.
Recipes | Panda Express Orange Chicken with how-to videos
Panda Express Orange Chicken recipe is a dish inspired by the Hunan Province in South Central China. It is prepared with crispy boneless chicken bites, tossed in the wok with their secret sweet and spicy orange sauce.
Websites | Animal Wellness Foundation – health care & homes for dogs & cats who need them
Since my wonderful vet started this foundation, I can personally vouch for it’s stupendousness. If you don’t have time to read this, just click HERE and your Facebook “like” is magically transformed into a $1 donation.
Scripts | Lincoln – with intriguing tales about the production, cast, writer, director
The “Lincoln” script was written by Pulitzer Prize winner Tony Kushner, based in part on Doris Kearns Goodwin’s “Team of Rivals”. Kushner, Steven Spielberg and Daniel Day-Lewis discuss the making of the film.
Video | Animal Odd Couples – touching friendships between species
These skillfully shot videos reveal fascinating, touching and quite unlikely cross-species friendships in the animal kingdom.
Apps | Pocket – saves articles, videos or pretty much anything for viewing later
With the excellent app, Pocket, you can save articles, videos, etc, directly from your browser or from apps like Twitter, Flipboard, Pulse and over 300 others. It automatically syncs to your phone, tablet, or computer so you can view it any time, even offline.
Photography | Mystical forest images by Boguslaw Strempel
In that brief window of time when the foggy remnants of night clash with the rays of early morning sun, photographer Boguslaw Strempel positions himself atop high mountain peaks to capture these beautiful landscapes.
Recipes | Starbucks Eggnog Latte – with how-to video
With this Starbucks eggnog latte recipe, you can savor the holidays with a rich espresso beverage that’s complemented with subtle holiday spices, steamed milk and topped with nutmeg.
