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Deaths from Pedestrians Wearing Headphones Are Skyrocketing

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:00:39 +0000

Anybody who’s walked and worn headphones at the same time knows that listening to tunes reduces your awarness of what is going on around you. Just how much was highlighted in a new study published in the journal Injury Prevention, which found that the number of pedestrians in the US who have died or were [...]

Bruce's 'No Longer Necessary' Award Nominees

Bruce Mikells — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:20:02 +0000

I don’t know how many times I have told my wife, “I will NEVER do that again.” I am sure at the time I said it I really meant it. But in this case, I can say with all honesty, these are things that I will NEVER DO AGAIN because they won’t be around for me, or you, to do any way. Here are some of my fo

The 10 Worst Album Covers You Might Ever See

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 19 May 2011 12:45:36 +0000

I know I am showing my age, I used the word album. For you kids in the audience there was a time not too long ago when we didn't download songs or buy CD's. We went to a place called a record shop and there, stacked like Pringles in box, were these magnificent square pieces of art work called album covers. The album cover was something you read while you listen to the album on your turntable. You also used the album cover for other activities that resulted in a strange desire to eat twinkies and french fries. Sometimes it was the picture on the album cover that sold you, in this case the picture might make you wet yourself with laughter. Ladies and Gentlemen, climb in the way-back machine with me now and let's enjoy the 10 worst album covers you might ever see.

When Music Majors Drink Too Much

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 15:15:18 +0000

This almost makes me not want to recycle!

Music Saves Boy From Wolf

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:15:27 +0000

Picture this, you're walking in the woods, you're jamming to your favorite tunes when suddenly you are approached by Wolf Blitzer from CNN! No wait, sorry wrong wolf, you are approached by a pack of wild wolves! What would you do? I mean after you've soiled yourself? Well if you're one smart Norwegian boy who listened to what his Mother told him, you would do this.

15 Best Country Christmas Albums

Bruce Mikells — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:38:16 +0000

One of my internet friends has made her choices for the best Country Christmas Albums you can buy. If you are looking for some new holiday music you might want to use her suggestions as a guide to help you find exactly what is perfect for your tastes. It was really hard to pick just [...]