For over a thousand years, Romani, or Gypsy people, have remained hidden from view… until now. National Geographic Channel’s brand-new series American Gypsies gives an intimate portrayal of the Johns, a family steeped in honor, living by their own rules and traditions, and trying to capture their version of the …
Read More »Monthly Archives: July 2012
Speed Trap Whistleblower Gets Arrested
*”HOUSTON (KTRK) — A woman tried to save drivers from getting ticketed by police and instead ended up in jail herself. Now she claims she was wrongfully arrested. It all happened as officers were clocking speeders and pulling them over last week near downtown. Natalie Plummer now fears police retribution. …
Read More »Do Republicans Hate Obamacare?
Find out what specific proposals of Obamacare Republicans are in favor of and against. The results will shock you. Cenk Uygur, Michael Shure and Richard Eskow discuss. Tell us what you think in the comment section below. Read more: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/post/republicans-support-obamas-health-reforms–as-long-as-his-name-isnt-on-them/2012/06/25/gJQAq7E51V_blog.html Support The Young Turks by Subscribing http://bit.ly/TYTonYouTube Like Us on …
Read More »71% of Super PAC $ Comes From…
*There are now ninety-five donors or collections of related donors that have given more than $500,000 to super PACs, according to a review of reports filed on June 20 with the Federal Election Commission (FEC). Those donors had given $153.6 million through the end of May. Cenk Uygur, Richard Eskow …
Read More »Printing dinosaurs: the mad science of new paleontology
Using a laser scanner and a 3D printer, Dr. Lacovara of Drexel University is modernizing the field of paleontology. From the paleontological dig site to the university’s engineering lab, Lacovara endeavors to change the way dinosaur bones are studied. Shot by Jordan Oplinger and Billy Disney. Edited by Billy Disney. …
Read More »Cool Knife Trick – Sleight of Hand
Cool sleight of hand knife trick where you throw the knife over the back of your hand and catch it again. Done with a small kitchen knife, I dont think you could do it with a flick knife. Different from Bishops knife trick scene in Aliens. Filmed on a GoPro …
Read More »In Review: VidCon 2012
FREE GAMEFLY TRIAL – http://gamefly.com/therapy DEALS ON TECH – http://amzn.to/LgBCkq This is a quick review of VidCon 2012. VidCon is the world’s first and largest Online Video Conference/Convention. The third annual conference was held at the Anaheim Convention Center on June 28th-30th 2012. I had a great time hanging out …
Read More »BCS Playoff Still Doesn’t Help The Players – Bomani and Jones, Episode 29
Fans rejoiced with the announcement that college football will decide their national champion with a four-team playoff after the 2014 season. But with all the new money potentially flowing from the decision, will the presidents and commissioners think about the players? Photo Credit: Getty Images http://www.gettyimages.com #136977086, 134585353, 106964414
Read More »It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane … It’s a Colugo? | Nat Geo Live
National Geographic engineers develop a tiny camera to show us what it’s like to fly with a colugo—better known as a flying lemur. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe ➡ Get More Nat Geo Live: http://bit.ly/MoreNatGeoLive About Nat Geo Live (National Geographic Live): Thought-provoking presentations by today’s leading explorers, scientists, and photographers. Get …
Read More »Underwater Robot | Nat Geo Live
National Geographic Fellow Corey Jaskolski’s new 3-D technology puts you in the driver’s seat and lets you explore the deepest underwater caves and the inner reaches of King Tut’s tomb. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe ➡ Get More Nat Geo Live: http://bit.ly/MoreNatGeoLive About Nat Geo Live (National Geographic Live): Thought-provoking presentations by …
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