This Made Me Laugh

Lovely Idea (STOP)

I just love the idea of sending a telegram -(STOP)- It gives people something tangible instead of just a phone call -(STOP)- My mom still has the original telegram that was sent from Hong Kong to London announcing her birth -(STOP)- What a unique way to hold onto a memory!?

TelegramStop makes it so easy to bring back this nostalgic communication -(STOP)- Send one to someone you love today!

Speechless Americano

We No Speak Americano ft. Cleary & Harding from vepaks on Vimeo.

Sam sent over this amazing music video today. Yolanda Be Cool and producer DCUP sample the 1956 song, "Tu vuò fà l'americano" by Renato Carosone. The music video reminds me of Here it Goes Again by OK Go - but with French style and a little bit more awesomeness.

Jeepster

This T.Rex song has a killer bass line. Marc Bolan's hair is so awesome and I can't help but love the way he totally incorporates it as an accessory for his dance moves.

Knoxville in Detroit

Johnny Knoxville (with help from Palladium Boots) recently spent time in Detroit to film Detroit Lives, a mini documentary on our city. Teaming up with Ko Melina from the Dirtbombs, Phil Cooley from Slows and other Detroit Icons, Knoxville ventures on a history tour of the neighborhoods. The videos do a good job of displaying inspiring images from around town, leaving viewers with a shimmer of hope for modern motown.

My favorite clip comes in Part Two when they film the old Cass Tech then turn to the new, modern building. It just shows how the media can manipulate what the viewers see.

Cruise? I'll pass....

This video is wild. The Pacific Sun Cruise liner hit rough waters off the coast of New Zealand last week. The images in this video look like they're straight out of The Poseidon Adventure!

Moosejaw has yet to Block Vimeo!!

Silverghost - "Dissapearing" from Silverghost on Vimeo.

So far we've lost Netflix, Hulu, iTunes, YouTube among others. But, Vimeo is still in action.... which thankfully means that I can watch the new Dissapearing video by Silverghost that was posted on Motor City Rocks yesterday. The video and the song are both killer. The look on the bald eagle is probably my favorite clip. And, the whole video totally reminds me of an 80s PBS Science film which will quickly be followed by "The More You Know" NBC public service commercial (the one with the fancy rainbow thing). I mean, what's not to like?!

Hipsterrific pt. 2

Hams, thank you. These Hipster Dinosaurs are fantastic. Hats off to the inspired creative genius who pretty much nailed the concept.

Efficient Living

Maybe less really is more? The Seattle Times recently ran a feature on a fully functional 182-square-foot home located in the city. I'm not surprised that the owner sports a master's degree in whole-systems design and works as an airplane interiors engineer for Boeing.

Complete with a video lounge, energy efficient appliances, a full bathroom and Brazilian wood accents, this house is an amazing product of innovative design.

Racing Away

Friendly reminder that live racing at the Hazel Park Raceway ends on September 18th this year. If you haven't made it out to the track yet - plan and trip, pick up a $2 beer and post a bet like these lucky guys. But, take my advice: "Loose Lips Sink Ships" but she doesn't pay out.

Hazel Park Harness Raceway is located in southeastern Michigan, just north of Detroit, at the corner of 10 Mile Rd & Dequindre in Hazel Park.