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Imagine, a 60 team race from New York to Montreal using rental cars.
I know I’m not the only one who has been pretty heavy on the pedal and rough around the corners while driving that rental Taurus. This is our race.
The entry fee is $150 and you’re responsible for your own expenses along the route. [...]

With the alure of seeing Heath Ledger’s final dramatic role and yet another Summer super hero flick - fans crowded theaters all over the country at midnight Friday morning to check out the Dark Knight.
During a survey of people who buy tickets through Fandango.com, 38 percent of those who are working said they would be [...]

The Seattle-based company Experience Hendrix, which controls the rock icon’s musical legacy, is providing Hendrix’s music and likeness for the latest “Guitar Hero” video game, Aaron Grant, a spokesman for publisher and developer Activision and Red Octane, told The Associated Press on Thursday.
It’s the first time Hendrix’s likeness will be showcased in the game.
An avatar [...]

Sleep Train Amphitheatre hosted Elvis Costello and The Police this past Thursday night.
The night started with Costello’s 12-song set which included new and classic material like “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding?” and “Flutter & Wow.”
After that, the night belonged to Sting and The Police. At 8:45 when they hit the stage, the [...]

MTV News is reporting that Barack Obama may be making an appearance at Lollapalooza in August.
According to the article citing unnamed “multiple sources familiar with the ongoing planning and logistics” for the candidate, the site claimed that Obama is planning an appearance at the festival, which takes place from August 1-3. Obama’s national campaign headquarters [...]

The Los Angeles Times has put together an interesting collection of magazine covers from times past that were either a bit controversial or atleast against the political correct grain.
Check them out here.

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Social music site Last.fm has unveiled a new look: a slick new design, an iPhone app, a partnership with Logitech to stream music to compatible home stereo systems, and a host of new features.
With the new features, members can receive music recommendations instantly by naming a few bands and artists they like. Previously, they had [...]

As part of World Youth Day, the man himself will begin sending out texts of encouragement to pilgrims who have signed up through Telstra to receive them. A total of four gigantic “prayer walls” have been erected at the Sydney Opera House, the Domain, Darling Harbour and Randwick Racecourse in Australia, where folks will actually [...]

Preparing for the Olympics starting next month, China held a rehearsal of the opening ceremony in the main venue for the Games, the “Bird’s Nest” stadium.
click here for the video
[via BBC]

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The August issue of Family Circle Magazine named the city of Rocklin one of the “10 Best Towns” for families in America. Rocklin was the only California city on the list.
Rocklin’s environmentally-friendly achievements were prominent reasons for the selection, including being the first city in California to participate in Pacific Gas & Electric’s ClimateSmart™ program [...]