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Project Midnight

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 21:42 GMT

What if you could spend midnight New Year's Eve with everyone you knew? And a few people you didn't. Music by Ben Folds.

get ready to rock the new year!

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:47 GMT

Where has all the time gone? It's time to kick 2008 to the curb and get your goals together for 2009 so we have ideas, inspiration, and ways to track you progress. Plus, the FU of the Week is served by the guy (usually) behind the scenes of EPIC FU, Steve Woolf! Time to get your party on! To get the show early with all the show links, go to http://epicfu.com!

Dear 2008,

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:07 GMT

Holiday Minute

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:14 GMT

Will It Blend? - Nissan GTR

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:50 GMT

Tom got him a new Nissan GTR, the fastest production car in the world. Now Tom wants to see if his car can compare with the speed of his Blendtec Total Blender.

Author: Blendtec
Keywords: Blender Total Blendtec Tom Dickson Nissan GTR Fast Strong Discovery Channel world DIckson
Added: December 30, 2008

After Saddam, Building Amarah

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:01 GMT

Iraq, Amarah - Deep in the southeast of Iraq along the border with Iran lies the Governorate of Maysan. Approximately 800,000 Iraqis live there, most followers of the Shi'ite Islamic sect. During the war between Iraq and Iran in the 1980s Maysan province was the site of some of the biggest battle fields. Because of the high Shi'ite population and their relation to Iran, the regime of Saddam Hussein viewed the people of Maysan as a threat. Saddam had the Ahwar, or marshlands, a major food source and the crux of many local livelihoods, completely drained. In addition, much of the local population was forcefully relocated to other areas of Iraq. Most of the people in Maysan live in the capital of Amarah. The city's infrastructure is especially poor, receiving negligible care and attention during the reign of Saddam Hussein, who viewed it as vengeance for the Shi'ite uprisings following the first Gulf War in 1991. The conditions in Amarah did not improve after the invasion in 2003 as the citizens suffered a lack of proper water infrastructure. British forces were in control of the city in the early days, and much of the city was besieged with regular bombings, kidnappings and other acts of violence. Though many citizens of Amarah turned out and participated in large public demonstrations, because of the security situation, the city's local council was unable to accomplish any social work or infrastructure repair. By 2005, Maysan's district councils began to accomplish some improvements. Working in tandem with the Sadr Movement and the Iraqi National Guard, the councils distributed plans for various reconstruction projects throughout Maysan. Factional conflict broke out briefly between members of the Mahdi Army and the Iraqi National Guard in early 2006 forcing a temporary suspension of the reconstruction projects, however it was quickly resolved and the community services councils were able to return to work again. Since 2007 the security situation in Maysan has largely improved. With a dramatically reduced threat of violence, the local services organizations and community services councils are able to rebuild much of Ammarah's infrastructure, including large road and bridge reconstruction projects.

Rite Of Passage

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 11:04 GMT

Christmas Wish Lists

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 11:16 GMT

Christmas Time In New York

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:30 GMT

how to rAwK the holidays!

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 21:12 GMT

How close are you to holiday overload? Good thing we're here! From cheap gifts to holiday cynicism to chiptunes, there's something for everyone. And in the spirit of kick-assedness, the FU of the Week is delivered by Jay Smooth, radio host and hip-hop videoblog producer! It's a holiday FU! To get the show early with all the show links, go to http://epicfu.com!

Journalists Still At Risk in Iraq

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:13 GMT

Just over a year ago, Ali Shafeya Al-Moussawi, a journalist and correspondent for Alive in Baghdad, received a knock at his door. It was just after 11:30 at night, outside Ali was greeted with an Iraqi National Guard convoy. Hearing gunshots, Ali's neighbors frantically tried to reach him by phone, to no avail. When his cousin Amar finally arrived a few hours later, Ali was dead, shot to death in his own living room. Horace Greeley once wrote that "journalism will kill you, but it will keep you alive while you're at it." No one understands this twisted fate more than the journalists of Iraq. From Saddam's police state through the American invasion and occupation all the way through the darkest days of the civil war, Iraqi journalists have endured all manner of peril and treachery in their quest to deliver truth to the people, and in some cases, truth from the people. After Saddam took control of Iraq in 1979, journalists lost all freedom to express their own views. Saddam's Ba'ath party dominated all media - radio, newspapers, television, everything. Behind his long winded speeches on personal hygiene and endless slide shows of exotic flowers, Saddam ruthlessly persecuted any journalist he suspected of treason. Many were imprisoned, tortured or executed. Even after Saddam's deposing in 2003 however, journalists in Iraq still found themselves on the wrong side of the powers that be. During the American invasion, coalition forces are alleged to have had an unofficial policy of targeting journalists who were unwilling or unable to report from Iraq exclusively through it's system of "embedded" reporters. While the US military viewed the process of embedding as simply one means of controlling battlefield information, many journalists questioned the ethics of siding so closely with one source, some even calling it propaganda. The response from coalition forces was not kind. Occupation forces weren't the only threat they faced however. With the invasion came the civil war, and journalists were exposed to yet new terrors. Though print and radio journalists were sometimes able to operate in relative anonymity, journalists in the booming satellite television news industry found themselves vulnerable to all manner of militant and criminal groups in Iraq. With their faces broadcast directly into the homes of millions of Iraqis, they quickly became a favored and convenient target for even the most unsophisticated militants in Iraq. Even without the exposure of satellite television Iraqi journalists still found little shelter from the violent chaos of the civil war. Ali is one such case. On this first anniversary of our brave correspondent Ali Shafeya Al-Moussawi's passing, we offer you this week's episode in his memory. Hear the tales of just a handful of the Iraqi journalists fighting every day to report the truth from Baghdad, and in some cases, fighting just to stay alive in Baghdad.

Did We?

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 09:28 GMT

11 Seconds for Dr. Phil

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 11:29 GMT

Flight School

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:23 GMT

America of Tomorrow

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:19 GMT

Vacation

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:16 GMT

Secretary

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:13 GMT

Forklift Baby

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:11 GMT

Drugs Promo

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:07 GMT

TDAY 2008

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:44 GMT

how to make a kick-ass web show!

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:50 GMT

Strap yourselves in as we run down all the tools you need to make an awesome web show, from ideas to equipment to distribution. Plus, the FU of the Week is served by Tim Gibbons, exec producer of HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm and Golden Globe winner, who is exploring new media with a passion! To get the show early with all the show links, go to http://epicfu.com!

Will It Blend? - Iphone App in Itunes

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:41 GMT

Will it blend? has been downloaded over 100,000,000 times and now is available in hi-resolution directly to your iPhone, through the Will It Blend? App You can Find the Will It Blend App on the iTunes store.

Author: Blendtec
Keywords: blendtec blender tom dickson iphone itunes store app application most famous videos
Added: December 16, 2008

Mosques in Iraq's Civil War

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:54 GMT

VIDEO - Baghdad, Iraq - Al-Qa'eda used Islam as a way of drawing a wide base in Arab and Muslim countries, while in Iraq other militias manipulated local Imams and Muslim clerics. Both saw controlling mosques as a tactic for providing secure gathering points as well as a steady supply of new recruits. Many Imams chose not to go quietly along with Al-Qa'eda's and the other militia's plans, and they often suffered for it. Some were assassinated by Al-Qa'eda, who considered them non-believers or sometimes for being simply uncooperative. Others were killed in US raids on mosques suspected of harboring Al-Qaeda. There was also another kind of conflict occurring, this one between Sunni and Shiite. Many Sunni mosques were located in heavily Shiite territories and vice versa. Many of these Imams were displaced, or worse, tortured and killed. Most were at the hands of religious extremists for the purpose of sectarian control. Some, however, were targeted out of sheer ignorance. For instance, the Shiite have a type of mosque known as a "Husseiniya." A Husseiniya differs from a mosque in that it is made mainly for gatherings for Muharram, the mourning of Hussein ibn Ali, and not necessarily for holding prayers in jumaa'at or regular Friday prayers. This slight difference in attendance was used by many militias as justification for killing those seen as "disobeying" those Friday prayers. Car bombs, on the other hand, did not discriminate between Sunni or Shiite. Many mosques were closed or destroyed and the imams forced to relocate after spectacular, and deadly, car bomb attacks. For example, a car bomb in Khanaqin, a Sunni district, killed 70 people and injured more than 100, while in the Shiite region of Najaf, a similar attack left 95 dead and many hundreds wounded. The mosques are thus left between a rock and a hard place. On one hand, it's often too frightening for Iraqis to go to mosque under threat of car bombs and militia attacks, while on the other hand, Iraqis are used to meeting and gathering at mosques, an integral part of their culture. Because of the constant threat of Al-Qa'eda and militia attacks, Iraqis have sadly become accustomed to the sight of mosques brimming with armored vehicles and heavily armed gunmen there to protect the worshipers. This week Alive in Baghdad brings you inside one of these mosques to hear what Iraqis have to say regarding the sectarian conflict, Al-Qa'eda attacks, and the struggles they go through daily just to worship.

Big Screen Version

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:43 GMT

Split-screen talking heads and flying graphics collide in a musical homage to the self-righteous rhetoric of Fox News.

Chuck Norris Staring Contest

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 19:50 GMT

My personal battle with Mr. Norris.

Brandscape

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 19:40 GMT

Michael Jordan wants to know if it's in you.

Drexel Burnham

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 19:31 GMT

The unedited introduction to the NFL Workout with Phil Simms brought to you by the now defunct Drexel Burnham Lambert.

Anthem

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 19:14 GMT

Trailer racing and Kenny G, somehow it just works.

Rhapsody for Daytime TV

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 17:31 GMT

The Answer

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 17:15 GMT

I get the feeling the answer is always the same.

Anarchy (Slight Delay)

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 16:59 GMT

Sex Pistols all cut up.

Relearning the ABCs

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 16:39 GMT

Master Thomas introduces us to the new and improved alphabet.? You got a problem with that?

11 Seconds for Anderson

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 14:57 GMT

11 Seconds for Joan

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 14:51 GMT

30 Seconds for Celebrity Workouts

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 14:44 GMT

Introductions are in order.

Ice

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:58 GMT

get ready for the end of the world!

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:00 GMT

This week we dive headfirst into the craziest, weirdest, scariest conspiracies circulating around the web! 2012, asteroids, magnetic pole reversals, Project Bluebeam, HAARP, reptilian humanoids, and more. Plus, the FU of the Week is served by the remix geniuses at Wreck and Salvage! To get the show early with all the show links, go to http://epicfu.com!

Ramadan Brings Optimism to Sadr City

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:45 GMT

VIDEO - Iraq, Baghdad/Sadr City – Ramadan is an important religious event for the Muslim community all over the world. In Iraq it is special too, people in Iraq consider it as a family occasion, and a time for the family to meet. One of the Iraqi traditions is to play a game called "Mahibs" after the Iftar, or breaking of the fast. The game is based on a hidden ring and the basic idea is to find this ring. Due to the security situation it became difficult to find this game due to the difficulty in previous years of travelling and meeting at night. The prize for the winner of this game is a huge amount of sweets. Shopping for Ramadan is important, buying fresh vegetables, bread, and other ingredients in order to cook them before the Iftar time. It is an important tradition within Iraqi society, unfortunately shopping became difficult, due to the lack of security and the very meager incomes of many Iraqi families. Those things are a shared experience between the Sunni and Shia Muslims in Iraq. There are a few differences in traditions and religious details, such as Sunnis begin Iftar exactly when the sunset prayer call starts, while Shi'a begin Iftar when the first stars appear in the skies. In Sadr City, Ramadan became a very difficult time for families living there. In the past constant raids, military operations and seiges forced people to stay in their homes. It became difficult for those families even to travel to nearby markets in order to purchase simple groceries. Their fasting has become greatly increased, including not only food fasting, it became food, electricity, security, and many other things "fasting." However, in 2008, it appears optimism is returning. The streets of Sadr City were full of people this year, as residents travelled to special places for Shi'a such as the Imam Kadhim mosque, or just went to visit long absent family around Baghdad. Alive in Baghdad's Ali Le'abiy spoke with two Sadr City residents about their experience of Ramadan in 2008. If you appreciate the insightful content provided by Alive in Baghdad, which you won't find anywhere else, please consider becoming a paying subscriber, or making a donation to Alive in Baghdad. You can also purchase Alive in Baghdad T-shirts and DVDs to spread the word.

vampire bloodlust + how to hack the world!

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:43 GMT

It seems like vampires are running rampant, but do they make good bloggers? The FU of the Week is served by the Internet's MacGyver, Bre Pettis, who recently shot a TV pilot. Plus, furniture made from skateboards, stop motion video goodness, and you can make your own TV commercials! To get the show early with all the show links, go to http://epicfu.com!

Propaganda: China, theuptake.org, Ghost Whisperer: The Other Side II

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:12 GMT

This week we discuss China's new policy on internet television. A new website dedicated to politics and how videoblogger Steve Garfield beat CNN to a story. Ghost Whisperer The Other Side is starting their second season next week and we have exclusive footage. All this and more inside Propaganda.

Viral: Life From The Inside

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:12 GMT

A less than enthusiastic jingle writer refuses to leave his apartment- but at least he has his friends to keep him company. See how the series Life From The Inside comes to life...

Guru: The Infinity Loop

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:12 GMT

Ian Sander and Kim Moses are television veterans. Their work includes feature films and high profile network television shows to award winning internet webisodes. Watch as they give us some insight into what makes for successful internet synergy.

Viral: The All-For-Nots

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:12 GMT

Viral interviews The All-For-Nots, a new Vuguru and Dinosaur Diorama Production, on the day of their official premiere.

Guru: Quality Control for Large Productions

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:12 GMT

Viral interviews Stephan Fleet, the Supervising Producer for Ghost Whisperer: The Other Side II, about his role which help keep the show's overall quality under control.

Guru: Quarterlife

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:12 GMT

Viral sits down with Marshall Herskovitz, the creator and executive producer of the internet series, Quarterlife.

Guru: Veoh and Internet Television

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:12 GMT

Learn more about the vision for Veoh Networks from its founder, Dmitry Shapiro. Also, his opinion on what the future holds for internet television.

Guru: Broadcasters Move To Web

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:12 GMT

Viral interviews Clark Pierce, The VP of Emerging Technologies at Fox Sports, about how his company is embracing this new medium.

Viral: Break A Leg

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:12 GMT

This week we go behind the scenes with Break A Leg, a funny and original sitcom based in San Francisco. Learn how they got their start and about how they create their show, all in this weeks episode of Viral.

Viral: The Politics of Lee Stranahan

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:12 GMT

Viral learns more about Lee Stranahan, an independent filmmaker who recently received national attention for his quick and witty political videos.

Propaganda: Microhoo, Big Shot Live, Nowheremen.net

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:12 GMT

Microsoft offers to buy Yahoo for 44.6 billion dollars, new research shows people watch more televised content on the web, bigshotlive.com gives fresh talent a chance at Hollywood, the premiere of nowheremen.net, plus announcements from your favorite internet television shows!