Japanese Illusionist Ouka posted a video of himself doing his Ringarts act and it’s gone viral. Using sleight of hand techniques, he creates a mesmerizing illusion of moving rings. It’s not really magic, but it still boggles the mind. Keep your eyes on the ring
Might be better illusion than matrix ping pong.
Ringarts by Ouka
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Actor/comedian Ken Jeong leverages his MD skills with the American Heart Association (AHA) in a special PSA. He suits up in new Stayin’ Alive video to promote Hands-Only CPR. Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, young or old, at any time. It is a leading cause of death in the U.S., and it happens when the heart abruptly stops. Hands-Only CPR (or CPR without using breaths) involves two simple steps to help an adult cardiac arrest victim:
1) Call 9-1-1
2) Push hard and fast in the center of the chest until an AED arrives and is ready for use or healthcare providers take over
Ken Jeong shows how dance moves (specifically disco) can help save lives. The classic Bee Gees disco hit “Stayin’ Alive” is the perfect beat for remembering the right rate of chest compressions during Hands-Only CPR. Disco may be dead, but it’s helping keep people alive.
Ken Jeong with some serious moves. Check out his white suit like the one worn by John Travolta in the classic film “Saturday Night Fever.” Dance party in effect.
Previously, he was in Pepto Bismol commercial
Stayin’ Alive with Ken Jeong PSA
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The 29th anniversary of Vincent Chin’s murder is coming up. Through July 2011, Asian Pacific Americans for Progress (APAP) and the producers of “Vincent Who?” have made the entire 40-minute documentary for free for this limited time, so catch it while you can. If you don’t know the importance of this story, here’s a synopsis:
In 1982, at the height of anti-Japanese sentiments, Vincent Chin was murdered in Detroit by two white autoworkers who said, “it’s because of you mother** that we’re out of work.” When the judged fined the killers a mere $3,000 and three years of probation, Asian Americans around the country galvanized to form a real community and movement. This documentary, inspired by a series of townhalls organized by the non-profit Asian Pacific Americans for Progress on the 25th Anniversary of the case, features interviews with key players at the time, as well as a whole new generation of activists. “Vincent Who?” asks how far Asian Americans have come since then and how far we have yet to go.
If you prefer to see a special screening , you can check out the latest touring schedule for 2011-12 here.
Vincent Who? documentary film about Vincent Chin
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Singer Michael Carreon released a new original song he wrote a few days ago entitled “Pretty (Crushed)”. It a story about a guy with a crush on girl, but doesn’t know what to do. Can he muster the courage to talk to her?
Check out more songs from Michael Carreon like Thoughts and We Can.
Pretty (Crushed) by Michael Carreon
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Lyrics to Pretty (Crushed) by Michael Carreon
Hey how do you do
its such a nice day
and i couldnt help but notice
you is what i might say
but there goes my que
ive done this again thats okay
but anyone that pretty on the outside
has gottta be that pretzy on the inside
Chorus
I know im not good at this
i guess it takes practice
but maybe your not good at this too
i wish that i had it in me
to tell you that your pretty
but im scared of sounding silly
i will just leave us
at a crush
Verse 2
Just the other day
you looked at me
and i looked away
i wish i wouldve smiled and waved but
you do something to me
that i cant explain
and i dont even know your name
but anyone that pretty on the outside
has gotta be that pretty on the inside
Chorus
Bridge
Im only getting older
and im the eyes of the beholder
wish i could just get up and walk over
but instead she did it first and said
she said
i know youre not good at this
but maybe we could practice
cause baby im no good at this too
i wish that i had it in me
to sit and look pretty
but i never could forgive me if we
just left us
at a crush