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Beck's 'Song Reader' LP to feature Jack White, fun. and more By Alexa Spieler An interesting move in 2012, Beck released the 'Song Reader' LP as a book of sheet music. However, now, it's been announced that Beck will release an audio-recorded version of the LP on July 29th.

Review: Andy Grammer soars on pleasant new single 'Back Home' Special By Markos Papadatos Esteemed singer and songwriter Andy Grammer released "Back Home," the lead single from his upcoming sophomore studio album.

Happy video comes to Dubrovnik, Croatia By Mark Harradine Dubrovnik - The HAPPY video has arrived in Dubrovnik in style. Pharrell Williams with his positive song and good vibrations has taken much of the world by storm and now Dubrovnik has its own HAPPY video.

Video: 'If only for a second' unique makeover for cancer patients By Anne Sewell Brussels - A few words inspired the Mimi Foundation, in collaboration with Leo Burnett, to create a unique makeover experience for 20 cancer patients. Those words were "You know what I miss the most? Being carefree.”

Op-Ed: Banning fun — Tyranny on the rise in schools By Cameron Christner A Long Island middle school has taken away virtually all playground equipment, banning "anything that might hurt someone."

Adam Lambert praised by Brian May and Roger Taylor from Queen By Markos Papadatos Grammy-nominated pop singer Adam Lambert performed with the legendary English rock band Queen at this year's iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas.

Review: Adam Lambert and Queen mesmerize at iHeartRadio Music Festival Special By Markos Papadatos Former American Idol runner-up winner and Grammy-nominated pop star Adam Lambert performed at the iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, along with the iconic rock group Queen.

Photo Essay: New and old cultures mingle at the Nampo-Dong Market Special By Dinh Nguyen Busan - There is a place in the former capital of South Korea, Busan, that is said to be a hidden tourist attraction. Nampo-Dong is not widely advertised in travel brochures, but it is gaining popularity among the international community.

Photo Essay: Inside Canadian International Airshow Special By Elizabeth Parker The CNE opening day 2013 has rolled around again. The EX's shows, fun and excitement fill the final weeks of summer culminating in the end of summer Canadian International Air Show featuring the CF Snowbirds.

Photo Essay: A photographic safari at the local zoo Special By Elizabeth Parker Toronto - Looking for an adventure to take your kids or grandkids on? Try something old with a twist. A photographic safari at the local zoo.

Interview with The Postelles: Webster Hall, New York City Special By Markos Papadatos On May 30, Daniel Balk, the lead singer from the indie rock group, The Postelles, chatted via telephone with Digital Journal.

Op-Ed: Racer beware, are popular weekend obstacle course mud races safe? Special By Elizabeth Parker This past weekend I was off to photograph a friend at the MudMorial Race in Concord, NC. It sounded like a fun way to celebrate five years of fitness after her heart surgery, but how safe are these races?

Skiing in North Carolina style Special By Elizabeth Parker North Carolina does not typically conjure up images of a white winter wonderland, but something many do not know about this destination, popular for its sandy Atlantic Beaches, wind surfing, and golf is it has a winter wonderland waiting to be enjoyed.

Singing at Tim Hortons puts some old friends in the spotlight Special By Elizabeth Parker Toronto - A video posted on You tube by Danfi Parker is "going viral" according to Rod Shepherd of the Oakville Chapter of The Entertainers leaving he and his friends "blown away" by the interest.

London: Giant rubber duck on the river Thames By Robert Myles London - As part of a publicity stunt yesterday, gaming website Jackpotjoy launched a 50 foot rubber duck on the river Thames in London causing many residents to do a double-take.

Blooper Video: TV Anchors report staged plane crash as real By Greta McClain Chicago - A local Chicago television station is poking fun at itself after reporting a plane crash and showing aerial footage of a plane that was part of a "Chicago Fire" episode sitting near a major Chicago thoroughfare.

Picnicface dominates comedy awards in Canada By Tim O'Brien The Canadian Comedy Awards Foundation handed out their awards and one act dominated the night. Note the name Picnicface.

Review: SongPop app is addictive, fun and ideal for any music fan Special By David Silverberg For the past two weeks, I've been enjoying the mobile app SongPop, a trivia game that plays a song and then shows four options — either the name of the song or the artist. It's one of the most compelling apps I've played, and I'm not even a music nerd.

Feel like Jane Bond with new Double Agent Shoes By Emma Burge Ladies, no more are the days of going to the club and having to shove your cash and credit cards down your bra. Instead we can now store our going out essentials in a handy compartment located in the heel of a stylish wedge shoe.

Zero-gravity fun on the ISS prior to returning home (video) By Anne Sewell Before returning home after six months aboard the International Space Station, the astronauts had a little fun with zero-gravity.

Zero-gravity fun on the ISS prior to returning home (video) By Anne Sewell Before returning home after six months aboard the International Space Station, the astronauts had a little fun with zero-gravity.

Latest Toy Hall of Fame Inductee finalists announced By Andrew Majewski This year's finalists for induction into the Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester, NY were announced last week. With only two toys inducted per year, it makes for some tough competition. Hasbro brand toys had six of the twelve nominees.

Lady Gaga designs Japanese prayer bracelet for earthquake relief By Kim I. Hartman Lady Gaga has become one of the first celebrities to come out with a fund-raising project to offer some help to Japan's earthquake and tsunami victims. The pop star has designed a bracelet with all proceeds going to the relief effort and recovery funds.

The Regal Corn Maze in North Carolina Special By Michael Bearak Statesville - The arrival of falls means the harvest of crops, especially corn, but in one North Carolina town the farm opens their property to visitors for a fall treat.

Op-Ed: How to Grow a Square Watermelon By Kim I. Hartman Trying to find a fun project for those bored kids that will be looking for something to do during their upcoming summer break? This one is sure to please kids of all ages, while educating and entertaining them in the fine art of gardening.

New ad campaign uses fun as means of social change By KJ Mullins Would you run up and down the stairs if you were creating music? That was the question asked by Volkswagen and the ad agency DDB when they turned a set of stairs into a giant piano.

Former CIA Agent Kiriakou Says White House Instructed Waterboarding Directly By Angelique van Engelen Former CIA agent John Kiriakou has publicly confirmed that the White House instructed the agency to use waterboarding as an interrogation technique. The White House has denied this accusation thus far.

Ghost Hunting on Halloween with TAPS By Samantha A. Torrence The Atlantic Paranormal Society is at it again this Halloween with a special LIVE Ghost Hunters episode. Join Jason, Grant, Steve, Brian, and the new ghost hunters at Waverly Hills Sanatorium.

Cat tales: Revenge Of The Furry Things or How To Put Humanity Into Perspective By Paul Wallis Cats have their own ideas about how to handle living with humans. Must be tough on a cat, having to put up with Homo Sap. However, it seems that even humans have their uses. Here we see some Chinese cats with a few tips.

Op-Ed: The Wild Dance Of Fun By KJ Mullins I remember being growing up and having the idea that s-e-x was a naughty thing. We were not to know what [b]it[/b] was and if we asked mommas blushed and gave out nonsense answers. We were taught it wasn't..............FUN.

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