Human Interest
Richard Overton Speaks On Living 109 Years… Well (Mini-Documentary)
July 31, 2017
How do you live 109 years? I am not sure any of us actually know the answer; not even Richard Overton. But I do believe that however long you live, it is on you to ensure that you LIVE your years. That’s gotta be the lesson of Mr. Overton’s life for us.
Meet Richard Overton, America’s oldest veteran. In this lively short film by Matt Cooper and Rocky Conly, hear the whiskey-drinking, cigar-smoking supercentenarian reveal his secrets to a long life.
– National Geographic
Celebrate life today. Raise a glass to Mr. Overton. And puff on a good cigar (or two or three, like Mr. Overton) if you got one!
– @ojones1
Fatty, Flavorful 400-Day Aged Steak Is Delicious (Video)
July 26, 2017
Jealous much? You will be after watching dude eat the world’s most expensive steak. A different kind of Eye Candy. MEAT CANDY #SlobberSlurp</strong>
This week on The Meat Show, professional carnivore Nick Solares visits Mu Ramen in Long Island City, to eat a steak that has been dry-aged for 400 days. Watch to see if chef Joshua Smookler’s funky, fatty experiment pays off as Solares samples it sous vide, over sushi rice, and even raw.
– Eater
– @ojones1
Recess In Real Life: Watch These Professional Tag Players Play (Video)
July 20, 2017
Because YES! Whoever picks this up, tell me where and when you are broadcasting, and I am tuning in. Promise. Bonus: Got an idea to amp this up. Put all this in a ‘danger room’ setup (like Gladiators, but cooler) and have folks slinging heavy high-speed burgundy dodgeballs. Dodgeball AND tag to the extreme!
(Maybe next work on a ‘Four Square meets Double Dutch’ game; or sandlot football where you bust through a team’s Red Rover line to score. Solid gold ideas!)
– @ojones1
Posted in Human Interest, Recreation, Sports, Videos | 
Tags: Chase Tag, Professional Tag Players, Tag, UK, United Kingdom | 
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Fear Not, Robots Cannot Take All Our Jobs (Video)
July 6, 2017
Alright, the professor starts boldly with ‘We have to embrace creative destruction’ in his pitch to have us understand how technological advancement is a good thing for humanity and industry. But then he inserts and asserts “…and yes there are definitely some jobs being replaced.” So which is it, Doc, are we celebrating tech gains or job losses? Actually, it’s a bit of both; but it will be alright. Watch.
Erik Brynjolfsson, the director of the MIT Center for Digital Business, explains how robots will enhance our future economy. They will not be taking our jobs but instead helping to create new ones.
– Tech Insider
– @ojones1
Watch A Real Life Transformer… Transform! (Video)
July 4, 2017
Transformer crazy nowadays, right? Especially with “The Last Knight” movie trying to blow up summer box offices. Well, whenever we get hold of something in the life-imitates-art department regarding Transformers, best believe it’s going up on here. Viola! An update from MSN on some real-life Transformer tech we posted on a while back. They (you know, the ‘powers that be’) must want to make it hard to embed and keep, so watch this while you can ASAP! Heck, the video we posted on here earlier already got yanked. Wonder if that means… Hmmm.
Posted in Human Interest, Science Fiction (Sci-Fi), Technology, Travel, Videos | Tags: LETRONS, Letvision, Real-Life Transformer, Transformers | No Comments »
Hobby/Craft: How To Make A Mini Crossbow (Video)
June 29, 2017
Hmm. Doesn’t look all that dangerous. More like hobby/crafty/fidgety fun. Of course, a mini crossbow that shoots toothpicks might cause a bit more of a sting than a paper airplane or a spitball. Schools can handle any ‘offenders’ who misuse this toy in the classroom: detention or whatever punishment they are doling out nowadays. Let’s just enjoy this vid for what it is, a cool do-it-yourself how-to.
If you don’t feel like making one, it looks like you can buy a toothpick crossbow… still, but the number of sellers may be dwindling. Follow the ‘more’ link below to see why. Watch the video first though.
Posted in Craft, Hobby, Human Interest, Opinion, Recreation, Videos | Tags: MINI CROSSBOW, Roman Ursu, Roman UrsuHack, toothpick crossbow | No Comments »
Nipsey Hussle Opening A Store In His Hood (Video)
June 15, 2017
Bringing the goods back to his hood, Crenshaw, and doing good. Styles P and Jadakiss got the healthy juices back East. Now Nip Hussle got your duds in the West. Holler at him at the store on Slauson.
Nipsey Hussle will be opening his first official The Marathon Clothing flagship store Saturday, June 17th. 3420 W. Slauson Ave #F Los Angeles, CA 90043.
Need more of this. Keep doing this Hip-Hop. Keep spotlighting it WSHH (respect for this).
– @ojones1
Ice Cube Honored With A Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame (Video)
June 15, 2017
I’ll admit that I had not given much thought to stuff like this, mainstream Hollywood’s recognition of Ice Cube’s work, but it’s about time! Now, the Rock & Roll Hall Of Famer can point to his own star on Hollywood’s Walk Of Fame. That’s cool. Very cool. Congrats, Cube!
– @ojones1
Posted in Celebrity, EVENTS, Hip-Hop, Human Interest, Videos | Tags: Hollywood, Hollywood Walk Of Fame, Ice Cube, O’Shea Jackson | No Comments »
Zoe Saldana Gives Advice And Inspiration To People Chasing Dreams, Speaks On “Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2” And More (Video)
June 14, 2017
I would like to play, like an Earthling… to all y’all directors out there…
Acting goals. Haha! Zoe Saldana shares her passion for people helping people who are fighting to make it, about her experiences with regard to Afro-Latinos and culture, the prevalence of sexism in the film industry, on her film “Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2.” Some good ‘preaching’ in here (advice, inspiration).
– @ojones1
Posted in Art, History, Human Interest, Travel, Videos | Tags: Sway Calloway, Sway In The Morning, Sway's Universe, SwaysUniverse, Zoe Saldana | No Comments »
The First 10 Things A Woman Notices About A Man (Video)
June 13, 2017
Not sure how much rigor went into the research behind this knowledge, but Antonio has a list that ensures a dude cannot miss… with the ladies! Here are the 10 things he says you must have on point: Your Silhouette, Your Body Movements, Your Hands, Your Face, Your Smile, Your Clothing, Your Mannerisms, Your Language Ability, Your Smell, and Your Style Details.
Check it out. May well be some ‘news’ you can use in this.
– @ojones1
Food/Travel: Rare Taiwanese Mutton Dish Is Dangerous And Delicious (Video)
June 13, 2017
Okay, so that blowfish sushi could kill the person eating it. Their choice. But this dish risks (e.g. shortens) the life of the chef?? Daaaamn! That better be some good azz mutton. And (hand raised)… um… what is mutton exactly?
We visited a legendary restaurant in Taiwan! A 72-hour mutton hot pot! Buried under ground for three days heated in a walk in furnace with rice hulls! One of the best meals of my entire life! Make sure to check it out and follow me on Instagram for updates!
– Luke Martin
Well, the food does look good. Gotta admit. Oh, and I Googled it up: Mutton is meat from a sheep that is older than a year, ideally 3 years of age.
– @ojones1
Posted in Craft, Food, Human Interest, Travel | Tags: CHEF RISKS LIFE TO COOK, Luke Martin, mutton, mutton hot pot, Rare Taiwanese Food, Taiwan, Taiwanese Food | No Comments »
10 Amazing Vehicles You Need To See (Video)
June 7, 2017
Twizys, Slingshots, and Yikebikes, oh my! These man toys are the dopest for the mostest part: some might be too far out (looking at you LopFit), or too ‘meh’ for the thrillseekers among us. Check out these ‘Top 10’ Amazing Vehicles above.
– @ojones1
Posted in Hobby, Human Interest, Lifestyle, Product, Recreation, Videos | Tags: 10 Amazing Vehicles, AeYO, AeYO cycle, Amazing Vehicles, HALFBIKE, HALFBIKE II, Hoverbike, HOVERBIKE SCORPION, HOVERBIKE SCORPION 3, INNOMOTION, INNOMOTION V8, JetPack, LOPIFIT, LOPIFIT BIKE, martin, MARTIN JETPACK, MINI SCOOTER, MINI SCOOTER P1, P1, POLARIS, POLARIS SLINGSHOT, RENAULT, RENAULT TWIZY, SCORPION, SCORPION 3, SLINGSHOT, TOP 10 INFORMATION, TWIZY, V8, YIKEBIKE | No Comments »
Technology/Human Interest: Bringing Solar Energy To A Remote Himalayan Town (Video)
June 7, 2017
Great point dude made on the ride in. Our natural reaction when we walk into a dark room is to reach for a light switch, but the folks they are going to see have likely never done that. Never even had that capability. But they soon will, thanks to this team of volunteers and their openness to being powered by solar panels.
Volunteers pack sustainable solar energy parts toward the remote Himalayan town of Lingshed.
– National Geographic
There’s a blessing and a lesson to appreciate in this docu-short.
– @ojones1
Posted in Activism, Environment, Human Interest, Series, Technology, Travel, Videos | Tags: Breakthrough, Himalayan town, Himalayas, Lingshed, National Geographic, Solar Energy, solar panels, solar power, Where No Grid Has Gone Before | No Comments »
Food: South L.A.’s African-American Taco Movement (Video)
June 7, 2017
Okay, you know Memphis for the barbecue and Philly for the cheesesteak… Basically, there are a lot of cities with food that reps. Check out a new food movement: South Los Angeles’ African American Tacos. Just a taste of Food Grails, a new First We Feast travel series.
Welcome to Food Grails, a new First We Feast travel series hosted by Miss Info. As a music journalist, she’s travelled the world and seen the power of artists who rep for their hometown sound. Now, she wants to discover how foods define a city’s flavor—from Atlanta’s lemon-pepper wings, to NYC’s beef patties. These are America’s food grails.
– First We Feast
Learned some math: Profit from slanging tacos > profit from selling weed (wow, plus weed heads probably come through with ‘the munchies’ yo). Serious business here. Watch.
– @ojones1
Posted in Activism, Business, Craft, Food, Hip-Hop, Human Interest, Interview, Lifestyle, Relationships, Series, Travel, Videos | Tags: African American, African-American Taco Movement, Aisha Hollans, All Flavor No Grease, Armanie Aflleje, Bill Esparza, Bleu Kitchen, Blue Kitchen, California, Casey Veggies, Cliff's Texas Style Burrito, Complex, Complex Media, Compton, entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship, First We Feast, food game, Food Grails, Foodminati, Jay 305, Jermelle Henderson, Jonathan Gold, Keith Garrett, Loreto's Fried Turkey, Mama's Chicken And Market, Mani Blanco, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Miss Info, Mom's Burgers, Mr. Fries, Mr. Fries Man, South L.A., South Los Angeles, Taco Mell, Taco Pete's, Taco Scholar, Tacos, Tacos Los Guichos, The food game turned into the rap game, Trap Kitchen, Walter Thompson-Hernandez, Watts Towers, We Over Me | No Comments »
Power To The People: Most Of This Texas Town’s Energy Comes From Wind And Solar (Video)
June 6, 2017
How about that! A Conservative “red” town, in the “red” state of Texas, is walking the renewable energy talk for real! Did the city’s Mayor Dale Ross say that Georgetown was “90% renewable” right now? Like not in talks or planning to be, but currently 90% renewable???
In From the Ashes, Dale Ross, the Mayor of Georgetown, TX, talks about his city’s commitment to a renewable energy future— as that’s what’s best for his residents.
– National Geographic
WOW!
Recreation: 10 Of The Coolest Toys For Grown-Ups (Video)
June 5, 2017
You’re a grown up, right? That means you can do whatever you wanna do. So why wait until Christmas, or even Christmas in July, to get into some awesome toys? Toys for grown-ups like these!
Yeah. I don’t feel like waiting either. Let’s get into ’em above.
– @ojones1
Posted in Craft, Hobby, Human Interest, Lifestyle, Product, Recreation, Technology, Travel, Videos | Tags: 10 Coolest Strongest Toys That Actually Exist, remote controlled, Toys, toys for grown-ups | No Comments »
Sports: Jay Z’s Nephew Nahziah Carter Balling Out Of Control (Video)
June 2, 2017
Okay, Hov. Okay. Your nephew (Nahziah Carter) got the skills and the hops. Respect to the kid. Hope he goes far. And from the looks of these highlights, he will. Peep it.
(By the way… The dude he dunked on is the number one recruit in the 2018 class, Marvin Bagley.)
Posted in Human Interest, Sports, Videos, Youth | Tags: Basketball, EYBL, Jay's Nephew, Nahziah Carter, Posterize, Slam Dunk | No Comments »
Do You Know Mindfulness Coach George Mumford? Michael Jordan And Kobe Bryant Do (Video)
June 1, 2017
The best way to score is not to try to score… You form an intention and then you have to allow it to happen.
– George Mumford
Not too far a stretch for two players coached by Phil Jackson to be into meditation. Jackson was known as ‘The Zen Master’ of course. However, this Daily VICE video is going to adjust the spotlight so it shines on the guy that really helped Air and The Heir Apparent to get their minds right, meditation guru George Mumford.
Posted in Human Interest, Interview, Relationships, Series, Sports, Videos | Tags: Daily VICE, Dhani Oks, George Mumford, Kobe Bryant, meditation, Meditation Guru, Michael Jordan, Mindfulness, Mindfulness Coach, VICE, VICE Video | No Comments »
Reporter Covering ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy’ Park Ride Could Not Cover His Mouth (Video)
May 29, 2017
We should not have done this. We should NOT have done this.
– Cory James, Reporter, Action News On ABC 30
Baaahahaaaa! Words you do not want to hear in a human interest piece for the local news. Heck, you don’t wanna be the one saying them while doing the story… on an amusement ride… for Guardians Of The Galaxy. That said, THIS dude’s ride reaction is PRICELESS! Watch. Just watch.
Reporter reacts to Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! Ride at Disneyland Resort.
– Funny Local News
Hey, at least he didn’t cuss. And all things considered, he took those G’s like a G!
#Respect #StillFunnyThough
– @ojones1
Brothers On The Grind: Growing The ‘Cafe Neo’ Coffee Shop Franchise (Video)
May 24, 2017
Café Neo was opened in 2012 in Lagos, Nigeria, by two brothers. Two entrepreneurs – who are also brothers (biological) – are currently capitalizing on underrecognized coffee demand. Ngozi and Chijioke Dozie have as their mission to bring out “the best African coffees produced by Africans, drunk in Africa”… and soon enough, across the globe!
Posted in Business, Human Interest, Travel, Videos | Tags: African coffees, Cafe Neo, Chijioke Dozie, CNN, Coffee, Coffee shop, entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship, Ngozi Dozie, Nigeria | No Comments »
