FMK-DVD-HAWAII - Explore our 50th state with Frank Klicar who will give you a unique view of the land and people of this tropical paradise. Visit Kauai, the Garden Isle, and learn how sugar is produced. Oahu is the location of the state capital, Honolulu and scene of the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Hear a first hand account of the events of the fateful day from those who witnessed it. Molokai is the least developed of the islands and here you will learn the story of Father Damien. Maui, the former capital under the great kings of Hawaii, is now the tourist center of the islands.Lahaina is a former whaling center and site of the annual canoe carving competition. The Big Island of Hawaii is larger than all the other islands combined. Here volcanoes still are erupting and creating new land. Coffee and cattle ranching remain an important part of the economy. Finally, we'll drive to the top of 14,000 foot Mauna Kea volcano to see the largest astronomical observatory complex in the world.
I was videotaping our landing at LAX when I noticed that the approach was very high. Then suddenly, the plane lift up again. This flight is from Houston.
"Crazy hippies," one man yelled as the insane contraptions passed him by. The collection of soapbox cars created for the 2008 Red Bull Soapbox Derby in San Francisco inspired a variety of reactions.Mostly they were oohs, ahhs and cheers as the cars flew down Dolores, powered only by gravity, wind and human willpower...and then they were the crashes!
PA-DVD-RIVER - The River MurrayLand of the Mighty MurrayCome with us on an epic journey along Australia 's greatest river. 3,000 km of ever-changing scenery... from crystal clear streams in snow-clad alps...majestic forests of River Red Gums around Echuca...silly lakes of Alexandrina and Albert...and finally the pounding surf of the Southern Ocean.Discover Lake Victoria and Hermann Gass Bird Sanctuary, tranquil river havens where straw-necked ibises, regal black swans and graceful egrets thrive in natural surroundings.Camp in secluded forest glades, King's Billabong and Hogwash Bend, and discover ancient Aboriginal burial grounds, strewn with warrior's bones.Experience a bygone era aboard paddle steamers the Murray Princess and the Proud Mary cruising near Mannum, the Rothbury and the Melbourne in Mildura...and visit the historic river ports of Echuca and Morgan.Traverse a river teeming with life...from yabbies and European carp to Murray cod, the largest freshwater fish in the world.Marvel at the beautiful limestone banks of Headings Cliff...see the junction with the muddy waters of the Darling at Wentworth...and visit the lush orange groves of Berri and Renmark, Fruit Bowl of Australia.It's all here waiting for you in this magnificent Panorama Australia video-a timeless odyssey along the Mighty Murray.Panorama Australia, world-renowned film makers present a series of magnificent programs that are a wonderful addition to every library worldwide. The programs are produced for the home viewer, whether it is in an armchair traveling situation or as the perfect tool to plan a trip, or as an insight educationally into the Australian landscape and flora and fauna. They are utilized frequently for schools and colleges also. Our series of programs have no up front talking head, they are all narrated with the music composed specifically for the pictures and performed for each production, lending themselves too many purposes and enhancing each title exclusively. The pictures are beautiful and of a very high exacting standard, the scripts are informative, interesting and presented with great sensitivity to subject matter. With a series of 38 titles all produced in PAL and NTSC formats, both in DVD and VHS;they would be a valuable asset to all purchasers. Australia is a land so diverse and the Panorama Camera's have captured it all and transport you on a wonderful journey. The natural scenic beauty is apparent in each title and on watching each of the programs the content provides times of pleasure to a world audience. We pride ourselves on our quality illustration of Australia and know that people purchase our product for a range of purposes.
One day away from an historic inauguration, people took to the streets of Washington, D.C. to enjoy the festivities and simply soak in the moment. WSJ's Brian Aguilar reports.
With a day to go before President-elect Barack Obama takes the oath, corporations and advocacy groups were hosting plenty of parties to help keep well-connect visitors entertained. WSJ's Amy Schatz reports.
On the eve of the inauguration, attendees of the Green Inaugural Ball and the Arkansas Inaugural Gala in Washington, D.C. -- including former President Bill Clinton -- share their hopes for Barack Obama's first 100 days in office.
Visit www.tumundo.orgWelcome to yet another TuMundo in Review... We're about a week away to Valentines Day and for those of you men who are single and looking... we have you covered...How to score yourself a Female NASA AstronautAfter an intense and extensive 10mins of research ... of watching CNN we've outlined 3 easy steps getting you setup!Step 1: Pick your Target!Step 2: Give her a taste of your love candyStep 3: Date her coworker!Step Back and prepare for ravenous love that only a restraining order can stop.And as always... bring protectionMUSICIn honor or orbital romance interlude, we're playing for you a song called Sex in Space by Mofus a group from Copenhagen... this music is hot and remixed left and right. Check out Tumundo for the music video and a link to the song.My personal friend Marta from Houston Art Alliance is putting together an art open at Space 21 Gallery this Thursday at 6PM... that's about time for Happy Hour right?Anyhow this exhibit is called The Scenic Route and is free... if you know the right people of course. Some of you all have been asking me about getting some CULTURE and here is your chance. Did I mention it was free... and free drinks? Actually that last part I'm not so sure but we'll hit up something afterwards if we need to. For more information visit www.tumundo.org or contact us for details.Birthday Announcements:Ray in ClearlakeA Business Partner of mine Daniel in HoustonA special and long missing friend, Carmen in Houston (where the hell are you!!!???)My Brazilian friend Anna in London... let me try in portugues: Feliz aniversarioSince the beginning of this year, we've been helping spread the word for the guys at Bush Doesn't Pull Out and their tshirt. After the long and constantly delayed deadline we not ONLY got a date but an exact time when their site will open its doors. On Thursday February 8th at 10AM CST the limited version 1.0 tshirts will go on sale at the special price of $10. After these are gone v2.0 will come out and be available at regular price. I should be wearing mine on next weeks show. Visit Tumundo.org for a link to their site or go directly to www.bushdoesntpullout.com and that's a FACT!Museum of Fine Arts is really kicking ass with reaching out to alternative communities. On Tues Feb 13th Houston Rapper Bun B will be the guest speaker at a screening of his favorite movie by Director Tony Silver titled Style Wars. This movie covers the emerging Hip Hop culture with the underground scene and controversies surrounding its force. Event starts at 7PM and should sell out quickly so arrive early. Visit Tumundo.org for links to the MFAH page and the official site.As always, keep your request and suggestions coming in. We've had several offers from some of you in myspace to be guests on Tumundo in Review... if you have what it takes then bring it and let's make it happen. Don't forget, Thursday 10AM, Bush Doesn't Pull Out...