New Movie Alert!!

What a great weekend for new movies! Check out the main releases:







Between talking animals...Zac Efron...and comedy gold...good luck choosing!!

- Pamela Roz Out.

Titanic Is Back?!

Historically, that’s kind of impossible, but leave it up to B-Movie makers The Asylum...and it’s done!

Adding to their already long list of what they call “mockbusters”, we have 'Titanic II'. This time around, though, the whole film takes place in present time with somebody building a new boat called, what else, Titanic 2:



Now that's what I call a car-crash-esque trailer!

Ya know...you don’t want to look, but you can’t turn away?

- Pamela Roz Out.

Awesome pranks! And by awesome, I mean totally evil

If you ever do this to me, it means you're evil.

Prank 1. Pilot and his buddy in an airplane when the pilot pretends to pass out. Hilarity, and pants-crapping terror ensue.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIJrwP3WavM&feature=player_embedded


Prank 2. Guy is set to go bungee jumping, when this happens.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DlEttF-VcI&feature=PlayList&p=598BCE2A80A06819&playnext=1&index=24

hahaha! Good one guys! Now if you could just call 911, because I just had a giant heart attack.

Your Childhood In A Toy-Filler Nutshell!

Remember when we had simple toys?


These three are all fading memorie what with the Lego monstrosities, Nerf machine guns and pratically full-size personal vehicles some kids have nowadays, but let us reminisce even further with more Childhood Toy and Games From The 80's!

- Pamela Roz Out.

Levi's ad

This is impressive! Check the ad, and keep in mind that everything done here is a sequence of still photos put together to make it look like actual motion. Wow!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzRKEv6cHuk&feature=player_embedded

Office fridge grossness

Yuck. If something's been in the fridge more than a few weeks, it's time to throw it out. Here's a link to the ultimate gross fridge story....

http://www.citytv.com/toronto/citynews/life/money/article/10677--office-fridge-cleaning-sends-workers-to-hospital

and something from the Washington Post's website with a bunch of fridge pix.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/gallery/2010/06/23/GA2010062303589.html?hpid=talkbox1

Funny cartoon!

Awkward Pet Photos Anyone?

It’s a weather like this that brings me back to the days of frizzy hair and everythigng else that comes along with extreme humidity! We've all had a lot of these embaressing looks captured on camera, but how about we make ourselves feel better about those memories by checking out Awkward Family Photos?

Upping the anty even more we have Awkward Family Pet Photos like...:


I know it's not so nice to laugh at those who can’t defend themselves, but sometimes you just have to!

- Pamela Roz Out.

Folklorama Takes Over The Cube!!

If you think that thing in Old Market Square stands out on its’ own, adding to it today through August 6th is a series of shows to help kick off the multicultural festival!

Each show runs from 11:30am – 1:30pm and include:

- Tuesday, July 27 – Ireland-Irish Pavilion Performers
- Wednesday, July 28 – Brazilian ensemble Viva Capoeira
- Thursday, July 29 – Clyde Heerah & the Paradize Band
- Friday, July 30 – Latin American band Tropical 99 with limbo dancer Prince Jo-Jo

- Monday, August 2 – Hi Life Steel Orchestra
- Tuesday, August 3 – from Los Angeles, Russian folk band Limpopo with dancers
- Wednesday, August 4 – Latin band Buena Clave
- Thursday, August 5 – singer/songwriter and fiddling extraordinaire Sierra Noble
- Friday, August 6 – Colombian Pavilion Performers, all the way from Colombia

- Pamela Roz Out.

How to smuggle a dude across the border

There's always stuff being smuggled into the States from Mexico. Drugs, booze...and people. You gotta admire this guys effort. He had the patience to be sewn into a fake seat of a minivan, and then try to sit still for the entire process of crossing the border. How he got caught, I don't know. He probably sneezed or something. A plus for effort man. Check the picture

What Did You Call Me!?

You have 100 new chances to hear this with the 100 Greatest Movie Insults Of All Time!

(Note: some language NSFW or little ears!!)

See more funny videos and TBT Videos at Today's Big Thing.

Happy insulting?

- Pamela Roz Out.

Scott Pilgrim vs the World

On August 13th, a movie called "Scott Pilgrim vs the World" hits theatres. Here are the reasons I am very excited.

1) It's based on a comic, and I'm a geek.
2) The comic was really, really good.
3) The comic was created by a Canadian, and set in Canada
4) The comic and movie both have about a zillion references to old school videogames
5) Did I mention I'm a geek?

Check out the trailer. Let me know whatchoo think.



Love, your friend, Jay.

Billy Corgan falls down goes boom!

Last night, during a performance with the Smashing Pumpkins, Billy Corgan passed out mid-song.



-dale

California Gurls Like You've Never Seen Before!

The newest tune from Katy Perry (feat. Snoop Dogg) has to now be one of the most parodied songs in history...and we're thankful for that!:

See more funny videos and Music Videos at Today's Big Thing.

- Pamela Roz Out.

Going To The Gym vs. Doing Chores?

It's been discovered that the latter can be more effective!

In terms of burning 100 calories, we have:

-Changing the sheets on your bed - 50 minutes
- Ironing - 45 minutes
- Cooking - 36 minutes
- General House Cleaning - 30 Minutes
- Vacuuming - 26 minutes
- Sweeping - 22 minutes
- Gardening - 20 minutes
- Mowing The Lawn - 14 minutes with a push mower...obviously.

Happy cleaning!

- Pamela Roz Out.

Double Rainbow vs Auto Tune

Personally, I think the double rainbow thing is a little played out. I found this amusing tho.

Someone took the guy freaking out about the double rainbow, applied a T-Pain-esque amount of auto tune to it, and made a song. It's actually kind of awesome

Adopt a Vampire!

Okay so maybe it’s not so real, but the arguments the couple continue to have over this new addition to the family are very true to life!

And really...you know if Twilight hardcores could make it real...they would!!

- Pamela Roz Out.

The Expendables - Alternate Trailer

Check out the alternate trailer I made for "The Expendables" - pretty much the zenith of manliness in our society. Click here to experience extreme awesome.

- Vanessa Mancini

Welcome To Your New Home...

...MADE OF LEGO?!

Sounds like a childhood dream come true for us all, but is reality for one man:

See more funny videos and Technology Videos at Today's Big Thing.

- Pamela Roz Out.

Check out The Wild Things at the Wpg Fringe!

It's an original rock opera written/presented by Winnipeg's indie-jazz-rock favourites Flying Fox and the Hunter Gatherers.

Inspired by Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are, this musical follows Max across the ocean to the sinister Monster Island. Includes dynamic set pieces, ghoulish costumes and a small orchestra.

Buy your tickets here: http://www.winnipegfringe.com/fr_performer.aspx?kw=Flying+Fox+and+the+Hunter+Gatherers

Reality has hit Lindsay Lohan.

"She's scared as anyone would be," Lohan's attorney Shawn Chapman Holley said Tuesday after the actress, 24, was handcuffed and taken to jail. "But she's resolute and she's doing it."

"She asks for your prayers and support," adds Chapman Holley, who says Lohan "is accepting responsibility and [has] stepped up to the plate and is doing what has been asked of her."

http://ping.fm/zoy2M

Social Networking Like You've Never Seen Before

I'm not sure if it all being a bit more "open" is the right way to put it...but it's a start:

#1 - Date My Single Kid: This one's for women over 50, who are trying to get their somewhat-grown-up kids to actually grow up and settle down.

#2 - Vampire Freaks: For people who are into...what what you'd think or hope. not what you think they're into. It's basically for Goth types who love metal and stuff.

#3 - Goth Passions: Similar to the above, but more focussed on dating where you can "meet other Goth singles into clubbing, goth literature, raves, or the occult."

#4 - Eons: This is a social networking site for Baby Boomers...aka people born between 1946 and 1964.

#5 - Line For Heaven: As stated on the site, "why waste your time on other sites, meeting creepy strangers, when you could get closer to 'God' on our site?" You can even browse through profiles using the 'God's Eye View' to see who's waiting in Line for Heaven.

And last, but CERTAINLY not least...

#6 - Stache Passions: This one's for people who dig...can you guess?! MOUSTACHES! They provide, quote, "an open environment where mustache wearers can revel in the sitewide love bestowed upon them by a community of stache afficianados."

Creepy...but so awesome.

- Pamela Roz Out.

Whoopie hiiiiigh on the View

http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/07/the-view-whoopis-drug-addled-day-at-work.html

TV In Your HAT?!

It is an age of laziness...as shown below...:



Oh how convenient looking...along with CRAZY!

Convenience...sanity...convenience...sanity...

...hard to choose.

- Pamela Roz Out.

Sabrina's Fringe Picks!

[title of show]...dont be confused that's the name of the show...It's at Venue 9 (Canwest Performing Arts Centre)
Local production about two nobodies, Hunter and Jeff, who decide to write a musical about writing a musical.

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Venue 16 (PTE Mainstage)
Another local production! From the team that brought audiences the sold-out productions Hair and Alter Boyz – this time around, six teenagers learn that winning isn’t everything and that losing isn’t necessarily that bad.

Happily Ever After, Venue 18, (Gas Station Theatre)
Topics covered: erectile dysfunction, postpartum depression, a dark closet and princesses. You may question fairy tale endings after watching this musical comedy.

7 (x1) Samuari, Venue 1, (MTC Mainstage)
The story of Seven Samurai is performed by one man! Included: victimized peasants, marauding bandits, samurai warriors and a spectacular fight scene. Best Solo Show and Best of the Fest at Orlando Fringe 2009.

Everything there is to know Fringe-wise is right here:

winnipegfringe.com

What's the deal with soundtracks?

Some genius compiled a list of EVERY song ever featured on Seinfeld. Amazing. I feel the Summer of George coming on. Best one on the list - "My Baby Takes The Morning Train". 

Jerry: What's in that briefcase, anyways?

Kramer: Crackers.

Available for your listening pleasure below.

Unofficial Seinfeld Soundtrack

- Vanessa Mancini

Free Weekend Fun?!

YES PLEASE!!

Free admission for all Provincial Parks continues and if you happen to be like most other Winnipegger's with an extreme love of free stuff, here's even more love from the Province of Manitoba:

- Whirlwind tours in 25 minutes through the history of provincial parks celebrating the golden anniversary at amphitheatres at Grand Beach, Birds Hill, Big Whiteshell, Falcon Lake, Spruce Woods, Hecla and Paint Lake

- Demonstrations by chef Elizabeth at Falcon Lake in Whiteshell Provincial Park on how to whip up creative dishes made from local edible plants

- Who In The Park’s Got Talent? at Spruce Woods

- The Hiss of Pisew Falls at Paint Lake

- The grand reopening of the Wekusko Falls swinging bridge

- A campfire program featuring singalongs with interpreters about the history of Manitoba parks at Otter Falls in Whiteshell Provincial Park

Even more info on the celebrations can be found HERE and camping reservations can be made HERE!

Happy weekend!

- Pamela Roz Out.

The Social Network Trailer...looks pretty good!

It's coming out in October.

The Decision...With Steve Carrell

So we all waited to see what LeBron James decided last week with his NBA career (ok maybe u didnt care and thats cool) But you do need to see what Steve Carrell's big decision was. He sat down with Paul Rudd to discuss it. FRICKIN'N HILARIOUS!!



You're welcome!

-adam Taylor

THE MOST EXCITING THING EVER!!

At least according to this guy:



Should someone tell him the second one is likely just a reflection of the first, just reversed? Nah...

- Pamela Roz Out.

Check our panelist "Keener" at the Fringe!

Here's the link to his show:
http://www.winnipegfringe.com/iboxperformer.aspx?kw=Keener+Productions

Omg. So cute....k, I cant help but love them.

K, so Mike Fisher and Carrie Underwood are adorable. Sure his jaw is the size of a house and I really hope their daughter doesn't get it, but man, he's a beefcake. Here are their wedding pics:




-AC

The National Post features Winnipeg

...apparently we have REALLY good food here in the city! Check out this article from the National Post

http://www.nationalpost.com/opinion/columnists/global+tastes+little+Winnipeg+resto/3273958/story.html


-adam taylor

Brandon Flowers - Crossfire

A Beer Fetching Robot?

YES PLEASE!



It's obviously not the quickest way of doing things, but it lets you keep doing what you’re doing and...while a bit creepily life-lke...is a lot easier than training your dog!

- Pamela Roz Out.

Metric + Eclipse = A Musical Dream Come True

- Pamela Roz Out.

Sabrina's Fringe Picks!

The Wild Things, Venue 6 (Tom Hendry Theatre at MTC Warehouse)
Local indie-jazz-rock band Flying Fox and the Hunter Gatherers rock opera inspired by Sendak's ‘Where the Wild Things Are’, includes a small orchestra!

Die Roten Punkte KUNST ROCK (ART ROCK), Venue 1 (MTC Mainstage)
Die Roten Punkte (The Red Dots) are Berlin's Prince and Princess of Indie Rock, dysfunctional siblings Otto and Astrid Rot unveil their eagerly anticipated third album KUNST ROCK (ART ROCK)

Sound and Fury’s “Spaceship Man”, Venue 18 (The Gas Station Theatre)
The group from Los Angeles return for their 7th show to Winnipeg; “Spaceship Man” is a parody of science fiction movies, done vaudeville style.

The Big Oops, Venue 3 (The Playhouse Studio)
Directed by TJ Dawe (whose name is synonymous with the Fringe Festival circuit); a play about a children’s performer whose life is perfect until one day she makes a big mistake. Written by Canadian slam champ and Fugitive Brendan McLeod.

Find out more at: winnipegfringe.com

Tornado.

Coooooooool! A tornado touched down six kilometres east of Carman yesterday.
Environment Canada say they didnt get reports of damage.

Bust a Mascot Move!

It is a time...of cool mascots! No more sticking to high fives, hugs and photo ops...we’re talking those unafraid to bust a move or many! Like this guy:



Looks like our Buzz, Boomer and Goldie have some competition...

- Pamela Roz Out.

Live Local, Live Loud with MTS Entourage and CURVE94.3FM

CALLING ALL LOCAL, UNSIGNED MUSCIAL ACTS

JULY 12TH – 23RD; VISIT YOU TUBE DOT COM SLASH MTS ENTOURAGE TO SUBMIT YOUR SONG ENTRY

TOP 3 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED JULY 26TH AND WILL BE INTERVIEWED ON CURVE 94.3

GRAND PRIZE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED AUGUST 2ND

WINNER WILL RECEIVE:

A 20 MINUTE OPENING PERFORMANCE SLOT AT MTS ROCK ON THE RANGE, AUGUST 7TH AT CANAD INNS STADIUM

INTERVIEW AND AIRING OF SONG ON CURVE 94.3

10 VIP GUEST PASSES FOR MTS ROCK ON THE RANGE

ACCESS TO MTS ENTOURAGE LOUNGE ON SITE AT MTS ROCK ON THE RANGE

ALL CONTEST DETAILS ONLINE AT WWW.MTSENTOURAGE.COM

Will It Blend?

With the World Cup done and done, where will the Vuvuzela’s go? If you've heard the shrilly, bumble bee noise coming from the things...even once...you may answer “who cares!?”

But what if we could be more creative...like with a blender?

Let's try it out:



Success!!

- Pamela Roz Out.

If you wanna open at MTS Rock on the Range, check this out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxNQEl9PT7I

Coca-Cola is MAGIC!!

Or so it seems with the 51 Different Uses For Coca-Cola...most of which do not included drinking it!

Amongst the most...umm...handy...we have removing blood stands, curing a jellyfish sting, moisturizing your skin, curling your hair, even defrost your windshield!

Clearly the list made to help people live the good life inexpensively, but I'm not sure if we should be impressed or worried considering we’ve been putting this stuff in our bodies for years!

- Pamela Roz Out.

Jonathan Toews Is Coming Home!

Your chance to catch up with our hockey hero is this Sunday as he arrives with prestigious travel companion the Stanley Cup!

11:00 a.m. to noon — Celebration at City Hall Court Yard, 510 Main Street
1:00 p.m. — Parade from École Christine-Lespérance to Dakota Community Club (In St Vital)
2:00 p.m. — Celebration at Dakota Community Club

We can't forget about the lake being named after him in a ceremony at the Mantioba Legislature as well!

Olympic gold medal, Conn Smythe Trophy, the Stanley Cup, and now his own lake? At 22 years old…I’d say he’s doing alright for himself!!

- Pamela Roz Out.

Kim Babij is super awesome

Thanks to Kim Babij from Shaw TV for being on The Panel this morning! She hosts the Fabulous Blue Bomber Show on Shaw TV. Check it out Wednesday and Thursday on Shaw TV channel 9, or on their website. Here's the link

http://start.shaw.ca/Start/enCA/Local+Content/Manitoba/Winnipeg/TheFabulousBlueBomberShow.htm

J

It's Time To Get Naked!

Okay not right NOW so don’t get all free and easy at the office or in the middle of a meal, but this Saturday at 2pm...you could be!

The American Association For Nude Recreation are asking for your help in breaking the record for the biggest skinny dip ever. Last year had over 13,600 people all across North America skinny dipping at the same time, which is a pretty solid number, but they want to get it even higher!

There aren't any participating places here in Winnipeg, but about 100 locations overall, a few of which have to be just a couple hours away! Check those out at the above link (warning...bare backsides) and cross your fingers for those involved that the predicted warm weather turns out to be a reality...

- Pamela Roz Out.

Beer cup snake!!

I'm gonna be watching the Bombers Argo game in section S. Which doesn't have the best reputation. I think that's undeserved. Tell me this doesn't look like a good time....



That's gotta be thousands of dollars worth of beer!! I'm comin' for you section s!!!

J

Manitoba Strawberries!!!

Heading out to do some strawberry pickin!?

1. Go online or call ahead and check to make sure the market (or the U-pick is open). Bring change in case you have to pay for parking. Take some water, a hat, sunscreen and bug spray.

2. If you have a shopping cart (anything on wheels) it will make life easier. You don't want to be juggling bags while you pick out produce.

3. If you're taking home berries, remove them from those cardboard pint containers right away. If the cardboard gets damp it will stay that way and it's not good for the berries. Empty the containers and check for squashed or damaged fruit. Do not rinse until you are ready to eat! Place the berries loosely in a dry container, eat them within 2 to 4 days.

Here are just a few websites that have all the skinny on fresh fruits and vegetables in Manitoba this summer. You can Google "u-pick berries Manitoba" and "farmers markets Manitoba" for even more links.

-- www.manitobafarmersmarkets.ca -- The Farmers' Markets Association of Manitoba has information, links and lists of their member markets.

-- www.stnorbertfarmersmarket.ca -- Inside the St. Norbert Farmers Market website you'll find a really great page with the harvest schedule so you'll have and idea what you might find when you get onsite.

-- www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/food/upick/markets.html -- This is the Manitoba Local Produce Guide, which is downloadable. It contains a produce guide, tips, links, phone numbers and maps.

-- www.pfga.com -- The Prairie Fruit Growers Association Berry Hotline: 253-PICK (253-7425) is up and running now until the first week in August.

The Lord Of The Rings...Vuvuzela style!

You thought the things were annoying to hear while watching FIFA on TV?

Check this out:



Part of me really, really wishes this was set to be an actual movie. That’d definitely get me watching the series I have yet to get through without falling asleep...

- Pamela Roz Out.

View of the Folkfest line up from Sabrina's chopper this morning.

3kms long! Looks pretty though, hey...

Hip Hop Country Line Dancing Anyone?

Yeah, you read that correctly:



You know you want to bust this out are the next wedding reception you go to...

- Pamela Roz Out.

Drama filled interview from Bachelor Jake and Vienna. Woooo! That's good stuff.

Watch it here:
http://www.usmagazine.com/moviestvmusic/news/vienna-to-jake-you-are-the-biggest-fake-liar-ive-ever-met-in-my-entire-life-201027

iPhone 4 Destruction?

YES PLEASE!!









Sweet dreams iPhone lovers!

- Pamela Roz Out.

Get Your Blue Loonies!!

Thanks to our Downtown Biz, Blue Loonie Mondays kick off today to give folks a break on one hour of on-street parking or a full bus fare. Grab your Loonie at the following locations from noon to one today and every Monday straight through August:

J Sprats Deli - 444 St. Mary Avenue
The Ground Floor Urban Diner - 190 Smith Street (Place Louis Riel)
Samurai Japanese Restaurant - 330 Portage Ave
Cherry Creek Café - Portage Place
Hulls Family Bookstore - 372 Graham Avenue
The Bargain Shop - 298 Portage Avenue
Value-Plus Guitars - 266 Portage Avenue
L.A. Collection - 325 Portage Avenue
Aluminum Sound - 251 Vaughan Street
Mountain Equipment Co-op - 303 Portage Avenue

For history of the program and even more locations to get one, visit the Downtown Biz Website.

- Pamela Roz Out.

The 37th Winnipeg Folk Festival Kicks of this Wednesday!

All the info ya need is right here:

http://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/wp/

See, I could totally pass a multiple choice test like this.

That is all.

- Vanessa Mancini

Is it a problem that I've seen most of these? Or awesome...

The Most Epic Movie List Ever Compiled.

- Vanessa Mancini

Twilight...Choose Your Own Adventure Style!!

Bella’s fate…is in your hands!

If you've been ignoring the Twilight hype with Eclipse freshly released, Bella is the lead lady who is torn between her vampire love Edward and finely sculpted werewolf Jacob!

With that, someone has gone to the awesomeness of creating an 8-bit old-school INTERACTIVE choose your own adventure esque game to let you help her choose:



You're welcome.

- Pamela Roz Out.

Summer Anthem Alert!!

Many actually! These coming from Billboard's The Top 30 Summer Songs of All Time including:

#1 - "Summer in the City", THE LOVIN' SPOONFUL (1966)
#2 - "Wipe Out", THE SURFARIS (1962)
#3 - "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini", BRYAN HYLAND (1960)
#4 - "Surf City", JAN & DEAN (1963)
#5 - "Endless Summer Nights", RICHARD MARX (1988)
#6 - "Summertime", DJ JAZZY JEFF & THE FRESH PRINCE (1991)
#7 - "Hot Fun in the Summertime", SLY & THE FAMILY STONE (1969)
#8 - "Surfin' U.S.A.", THE BEACH BOYS (1963)
#9 - "Summer Nights", JOHN TRAVOLTA & OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN (1978)
#10 - "The Boys of Summer", DON HENLEY (1984)

You'll notice a trend that many are from way back when, though you will find the more recent "Summer Girls" by LFO, "California Gurls" by Katy Perry and "Summer Love" by Justin Timberlake taking a few places too.

- Pamela Roz Out.

Don't do this this weekend! Hee hee.

Lucky for this guy all he burned off was some arm hairs. Regardless, DONT TRY THIS AT HOME!


Rockets On Head, Crotch, and Toes - Watch more Funny Videos

This is a new look...

Is that Gaga, Danny Zuko, or Jacob Hoggard? What is going on in London???

To see all the photos, click here.

- Vanessa Mancini