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Monday, October 15, 2012

Daredevil skydiver Felix Baumgartner breaks records




Austrian Felix Baumgartner has become the first skydiver to go faster than the speed of sound, reaching a maximum velocity of 833.9mph (1,342km/h).

In jumping out of a balloon 128,100ft (24 miles; 39km) above New Mexico, the 43-year-old also smashed the record for the highest ever freefall.

He said he almost aborted the dive because his helmet visor fogged up.

It took just under 10 minutes for him to descend. Only the last few thousand feet were negotiated by parachute. (Source: BBC News)


Saturday, September 15, 2012

Bogart Gangnam Style (Oppa Gangnam Style Parody)

It's now officially a craze. I'm talking about this viral hit " Oppa Gangnam Style" by Psy. Its everywhere now be it online, on radio and TV and as expected, has spawned a number of parodies. Of course, when it comes to parody, Filipinos won't be far left behind. Here is one that has catching attention lately: