The Down Link

Death Row inmate offs self hours before showtime

2006-11-05T18:46:00.000+09:00

If I have tickets to see Cher, tickets to Michael Bolton just won't do. You can exchange your tickets for the cancelled execution at the prison box office..

Cocaine PSA

2006-11-05T18:41:00.000+09:00

Here's something for you cocaine fans.. Consider it a warning from the friendly government of Columbia..

Knock, knock, knocking on granny's door..

2006-11-05T18:31:00.000+09:00

Mormons. Need a say more? There's profanity involved in this heartwarming clip.

Adopt this loving cat

2006-11-05T18:24:00.000+09:00

Cats are friendly, peaceful creatures that, like all of us, just want a good home. Perhaps you might be interested in the following animal for adoption..

Are your dogs tired?

2006-10-26T01:44:00.000+09:00

Here's a different take on alternative fuels.. of course the waste products might prove interesting..

Palestinian militants hijack UN ambulance.

2006-10-26T01:27:00.000+09:00

The following video was shot by a Reuters correspondent in Southern Gaza May 11, 2006. A UN spokesperson claimed that the driver of the ambulance was pressed into service by the militants. The driver in question did not report the incident until after this video aired. Israel has claimed for many years that the UN and Red Cross are assisting Palestinian militant groups. Whether or not there is active cooperation is irrelevant, the use of humanitarian vehicles to transport armed fighters puts into question the moral position of the Palestinian fight.

U2 -- With or Without You, live in Boston 2001

2006-10-24T16:03:00.000+09:00

One of the best songs ever recorded. This video is live from Boston at a concert in 2001. In light of all of the negativity in the world, a little U2 may be just what we need. Bono has been a continual favorite for the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in Africa, and for good reason -- he puts his money where his mouth is and is not afraid to put his boots on the ground, even when the cameras aren't rolling. Go visit One, the Campaign to Make Poverty History for more information. U2 and Apple also have released a special edition Project Red ipod to fight AIDS in Africa. Other product manufacturers have followed suit with a whole line of Project Red merchandise.

Enjoy the video!

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Paul Oakenfold's "Southern Sun"

2006-10-23T22:47:00.000+09:00

A fairly rare live performance of Paul Oakenfold's trance smash hit, "Southern Sun." This was a featured performance on the Top of the Pops music awards show in the UK.

Poster Children

2006-10-23T21:08:00.000+09:00

Too many times, women are fooled by good looks, a helpful demeanor and a charming personality. There is more to character than illusions of success. In this video, see what happens when a girl is blinded by kind words and a charming act..

French Foreign Legion

2006-10-22T23:50:00.000+09:00

This is a facinating look inside the secret world of the French Foreign Legion. Wow!

Think a monkey could do your job?

2006-10-22T19:29:00.000+09:00

What's the next frontier in Call Center "human" resources? Take a look at this interesting take on outsourcing..

Flair Bartenders in Seoul

2006-10-22T19:06:00.000+09:00

These bartenders at a bar near the COEX mall in Seoul put the T.G.I. Fridays bartenders to shame. For more on flair bartending, click here.

Chinese Soldiers Shooting Tibetans on Everest

2006-10-22T17:34:00.000+09:00

This is a great example of the Chinese and their Tibetan policy. Horrifying. Go visit the Free Tibet campaign if you are so moved.

North Korean Military Parade

2006-10-22T16:58:00.000+09:00

Here is a view of the extravagance of a North Korean military parade. After viewing this, watch "Children of the Secret State," which follows below. Children are starving, yet, there are plenty of resources for lavish parades for the party elite. This video looks not unlike the Nazi films of the 1930s.

Children of the Secret State

2006-10-22T16:51:00.000+09:00

This is an intriguing and disturbing glimpse inside North Korea. The children eat scraps from the ground as the "Dear Leader" Kim Jong-Il enjoys the finest in French cognac and gourmet feasts. Many of the clips in this video were shot clandestinely, under penalty of execution. Some might use this video as propaganda to decry UN sanctions, however when viewed in comparison to the lavish lifestyle afforded the party elite in Pyongyang, this story becomes a testament to the horrific nature of the North Korean regime.

Outsourcing Burger King

2006-10-22T16:35:00.000+09:00

Ever have trouble with the drive-thru? Joe Pesci in Lethal Weapon has a theory about drive-thrus, you may remember. The wisdom of Pesci lives on..

We can outsource and offshore just about every product or service, unfortunately, the drive-thru will probably always remain a bastion of inefficiency, regardless of improving staffing solutions.