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Historic Newsreel Footage of the Hindenburg Crash From 77 Years Ago [Video]

Cathy Kates — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:36:25 +0000

It's been 77 years since the 804 foot long German Airship Hindenburg crashed and burned in Lakehurst, New Jersey on May 6, 1937. There were 97 passengers, 36 of them perished in the disaster and it marked the end of the use of rigid airships in commercial air transportation. It used hydrogen gas as fuel, but, according to History.com it was originally suppose to use helium gas. Here is real footage of the Hindenburg disaster.

American Craft Beer Invading Germany

Ken Hayes — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:02:25 +0000

When you think of the gold standard of beer, you think of Germany. However, the craft beer craze here in America is teaching Germany a thing or two about variety. Beer distributers in Germany are beginning to order shipments of craft beer from American breweries to reignite beer consumption. According to an article in the [...]

Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher Dies at 87 Following a Stroke

Staff Writer — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:25:18 +0000

CNN is reporting this morning that former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has died this morning (Monday, April 8) following a stroke. Thatcher, known as the “Iron Lady”, was the only female to serve as Prime Minister in Great Britain. She is also one of the most prominent and well-known female female political figures around [...]

What Country Is Friendliest to Tourists? (Hint: It's Not the U.S.)

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:26:47 +0000

If you’re looking for a little international adventure, there’s one place you may be surprised to learn will welcome you with open arms. The World Economic Forum has published a 500-page report on global tourism that includes a ranking of countries that are nice to tourists. What tops the list? Iceland. The nation edged New [...]

Will Pope Francis Change Celibacy Rule for Priests? I Hope So.

Ken Hayes — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:26:23 +0000

I was an altar boy at a Roman Catholic Church for several years. In that amount of time I met and served with many priests that came through our town. Some would come and talk about mission work they were doing. Others would fill in for a time when our church was in between a Priest. As an altar boy, we were constantly urged to consider becoming a priest ourselves from these traveling clergymen. But, one Priest stands out with what he told me about how much regret he had, and it still bothers me today.

Meteor Seen Streaking Through the Sky Over San Francisco [VIDEO]

Nick Cooper — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 07:24:28 +0000

On a day that opened with a large meteor explosion over Russia and an asteroid big enough to destroy a city passing between our weather satellites and the planet, humanity is keeping a keen eye on they sky for more. Friday evening (February 15) was capped off with another sighting captured on video in Northern California in the San Francisco area.

Meteor Explodes into Massive Fireball Over Chelyabinsk Region of Russia Causing Injuries and Panic [VIDEOS] UPDATED

Nick Cooper — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 13:07:11 +0000

On what seemed like a normal Friday morning in the Chelyabinsk region of South Central Russia, the unexpected happened. A large meteor streaked across the sky, exploding in the atmosphere, and unleashing an intense flash and thunderous explosion. We have a collection of videos from the explosion and updated injury and damage details after the jump.

Pope Benedict XVI to Resign Feb. 28

Daniel J. Cassavaugh — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:52:28 +0000

For the first time in nearly 600 years, the head of the Catholic Church is resigning. Pope Benedict XVI announced the decision in Latin in Rome early Monday morning. The Pope said he was too infirm to carry on the duties of the papacy. He will step down on Feb. 28, almost exactly 8 years [...]

Nightclub Fire Kills Hundreds in Brazil

Staff Writer — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 20:08:52 +0000

The death toll in a horrific nightclub fire in Brazil as risen to 232, according to news sources. This number is updated from the original count of 245 first reported by local news sources. A fire started at the Boate Kiss nightclub around 2 AM in the southern city of Santa Maria. The club was [...]

Northland Pays Tribute to Massacre Victims [VIDEO]

David Drew — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 06:12:22 +0000

It has been an incredibly painful past several days for the country with the tragedy in Connecticut. I don’t think I’ve gone an entire day since the story broke without tearing up at some point. I know I’m not alone as the rest of the Northland recently came together to pay tribute to the victims. [...]

Pedestrian Hit By Car Caught On Video- Bounces Off Windshield and Walks Away [VIDEO]

Ken Hayes — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:29:17 +0000

I guess this goes to show that Russians are a little tougher than Americans when it comes to getting hit by cars. This happend a few days ago, and is now on youtube. Apparantley, a car with a dash cam was trying to avoid police when it ran into this pedestrian. He bounced off the [...]

Watch A Lego Re-Enactment of Felix Baumgartner Jump From Stratosphere [VIDEO]

Ken Hayes — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 18:48:57 +0000

Lego’s are by far my favorite toy ever. I’ll admit, I still like to play with them! So what could be better than a re-enactment of the Stratos jump then seeing it play out with legos. It’s pretty cool! And of course if you missed the real thing:

Could This Be A Sneak Peek At The New iPhone 5 Housings? [VIDEO]

David Drew — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 22:35:40 +0000

We know that there will be an iPhone 5 released in the near future, but we don’ t a lot of the details. Could this video that was posted on YouTube provide an early look at the iPhone 5 housings? If so, It looks very similar to what is out there, but thinner.

Laziest Countries Across The World Revealed In Study, US Not #1 [VIDEO]

Ken Hayes — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 14:50:44 +0000

Well call it something we can at least be proud of. The US isn’t the laziest country in the World, not by far. Actually the US comes in at #46 on the least active. Who is the least active? Find out in the video. Oh an by the way, just because we aren’t the least [...]

American Teen Sensation Missy Franklin Wins Olympic Gold

David Drew — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 01:57:56 +0000

Michael who? Ryan what? American Olympic swim fans have someone new to celebrate in 17 year-old Missy Franklin, who powered her way to a gold medal Monday. CNN.com is reporting that Franklin swam an American record 58.33 in the 100-meter backstroke, ahead of Australia’s Emily Seebohm and Japan’s Aya Terakawa. Seebohm led at the halfway [...]

The Olympics Have Begun And This Video Should Get You Pumped Up [VIDEO]

David Drew — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 03:17:15 +0000

The opening ceremony was in London tonight for the 2012 Olympics and it was full of music and fire. If you’re not in the Olympic spirit yet, perhaps this video will get you jazzed. This the official song for these Olympic games, performed by Muse, along with some athletes giving everything they have for their [...]

Watch Gordon Ramsay Get Destroyed In Charity Soccer Match [VIDEO]

David Drew — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 21:27:36 +0000

Not a big fan of the way Gordon Ramsay treats people in the television show ‘Hell’s Kitchen’? Then you should enjoy this video of Ramsay being hit hard during a soccer match that was supposed to be a friendly charity match. Ultimately, he had to be taken off the field on a stretcher, but overall [...]

Sixteen Scientists Dispute Global Warming, Concerned About Expensive Climate Change Studies

Ken Hayes — Wed, 30 May 2012 15:57:38 +0000

I don’t believe everything I hear. When it came to Y2K, I didn’t get caught up in the hype. Sure I was a little curious, but I didn’t prepare for the next stone age. I think the Global Warming scare is much the same. According to these scientists, temperatures haven’t risen in the last 10 [...]

Playboy Model Julia Orayen Causes A Stir At Presidential Debate In Mexico [VIDEO]

David Drew — Fri, 25 May 2012 04:30:12 +0000

Perhaps Mexico is on to something here. I'm not a pig, hear me out. If this format was followed in the United States, perhaps our presidential debates would actually be watched by more people. It's a simple format, really. You have the candidates and you have a woman carry an urn that the candidates draw questions from.

RIP Robin Gibb, A Member Of The Bee Gees, Who Also Had An Impact In Country Music [VIDEO]

David Drew — Mon, 21 May 2012 02:12:03 +0000

Earlier this week the music industry mourned the loss of Donna Summer and now we end the week with more sad news involving a 70's icon. Robin Gibb has passed away at the age of 62 after a long battle with cancer. According to CNN.com, after being diagnosed with colon and liver cancer, Gibb had been in a coma as he battled pneumonia earlier this spring.