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Let the beat control your body...

16. May 2012 00:06  by mpanopalis
Hi Everyone!

Lots of good suff for you today...


The "Coolest Toddler Award" goes to...
This three-year-old can't resist the lure of Nirvana's beat...



Brainstorming with Darth Vader
May the force be with them...



Fancy Footwork
Teachers pranking their students...



Smile... for a while
Check out this (odd) compilation of people posing for a picture.



Petebox
One guy, lots of sound...



Thanks for stopping by!
Maria


PS. Tune in to Section Six tomorrow when my special guest is Alan Doyle from Great Big Sea. The Newfoundland native just released his first solo album "Boy On Bridge" on shelves (and iTunes) today!

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And the winner is...

15. May 2012 00:02  by mpanopalis
Hi Everyone!

Hope you had a great weekend and that you spoiled the moms in your life!

Here's what I've got for you today...


The winner is...
Ann Evans of Sydney, NS will receive two tickets to Hedely's Halifax show on May 29th, along with a night stay at the Delta Halifax, dinner and Hedley Merchandise. Congratulations, Ann.. hope you have a great time!



Dancing Dog
Ashleigh and Pudsey have some mad moves...



Coming Soon...
Check out the cool feature coming to the BlackBerry 10...



You ever wonder?
A scientific explanation...



Future Finance Minister?
12-year-old Victoria Grant explains debt...



Thanks for stopping by!
Maria

PS. If you're looking for today's viral video featuring Mason the Sleep-Eater, check Thursday's post from last week.

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Happy Mother's Day!

12. May 2012 00:28  by mpanopalis
Hi Everyone!

TGIF! I hope you’re planning on spoiling a special mom in your life this weekend! I know I’ll be spending some time with mine (who just happens to be the greatest mom in the world)!

Speaking of moms, “Working Mother Magazine” just released a list of the “10 Most Powerful Mothers”, here’s who made the cut…

Top 10 Power Moms

1. Sara Blakely, Businesswoman behind “Spanx”
2. Suzanne Collins, Author of “The Hunger Games”
3. Ann Curry, Today Show Host
4. Angelina Jolie, Oscar Winner
5. Beyonce Knowles, 16-Time Grammy Winner
6. Melissa McCarthy, TV and Film star
7. Sherilyn McCoy, CEO of Avon
8. Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook,
9. Mary Schapiro, Chairman, US Securities and Exchange Commission
10. Katie Jacobs Stanton, head of International Strategy, Twitter


At A Theatre Near You
If you’re planning to catch a movie this weekend, Johnny Depp has a new offering…



The Viral File
And here are a few viral videos to put a smile on your face…

Beam Me Up Scotty
I’m sure this video will “live long and prosper”…



Speaking of LMFAO
Noah does an AMAZING acoustic version!



Speaking of Re-makes
Remember this song?



For Animal Lovers
A cat riding a horse. Enough said.



Prince Charles Presents
If the whole “Royal” thing doesn’t work out for him…



Thanks for stopping by!
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there and have a great weekend!
Maria

PS. Don’t forget to enter our “Shipwrecked with Hedley” give-away by visiting the CTV Atlantic home page!

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Good for your skin, and the earth...

11. May 2012 01:16  by mpanopalis
Hi Everyone!

I spent some time at the spa today. I was checking out Pamaya Boutique Spa… it’s a Maritime business on the leading edge of eco-friendly beauty products. The founder, Pamela MacKay is the brains behind the operation and she’s walking the walk! Even the packaging is easily recyclable, if not, biodegradable! As for the products, not only are they totally organic, they’re also exquisite! To learn more about Pamaya check out their website.


As for your viral videos, here’s what I’ve got for you today…

Sleep Eating
Mason can’t choose between sleep or ice cream… so he chooses both!



Follow the Leader
Just in time for wedding season…



A Medley
The Y Chromotones perform "Bop It!



This looks so good…
Coming to a theatre near you! Ryan Gosling. Need I say more?



Thanks for stopping by!
Maria

PS. Don't forget to enter our "Shiprwrecked with Hedley" contest on the CTV Atlantic home page!

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Hope these pick you up on this dreary day!

9. May 2012 22:36  by mpanopalis
Hi All!

Hope you’re staying dry on this gray day! Here are a few videos I hope put a smile on your face…


Everyone Loves Carly’s Song!
The best part of this video is the guy sleeping through the whole thing in the back seat!



Fun Version of a “Fun.” Song
Pentatonix covers “We Are Young”.



Musical Elephant
Shanthi will play whatever instrument the zoo-keepers provide….including the harmonica.



My Favourite Song... today.



Thanks for stopping by!
Maria

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Dean Brody Loves "Canadian Girls"...

9. May 2012 00:17  by mpanopalis
Hi Everyone!

It was a total pleasure to have Dean Brody on the show tonight! Not only is he the most played Canadian artist on Canadian radio, he’s also a great guy! He just released his latest album “Dirt” and the first track (Canadian Girls) is already a record-breaker!

If you want to meet the Nova Scotia based star you’ve got a chance this Friday at the Halifax Costco where he’ll be doing a meet and greet starting at 5:30pm. And, if you want to catch him in concert, he’s scheduled to play the Cavendish Beach Music Festival in PEI and the South Shore Exhibition in Nova Scotia this July. For more details check out his website.

Here’s a look at his latest album:


And here’s a listen to his number 1 hit!



Ticket Give-Away
In other music news, Hedley is heading to the Maritimes this summer and we want to give you a chance to see them in Halifax. We just launched our “Shipwrecked with Hedley” give-way which could see you and a friend in the audience at their Halifax performance on Tuesday, May 29th. We’ve also thrown in accommodations at the Delta Halifax, dinner and Hedley merchandise. To enter, look for the Section Six contest button on our home page. Good luck!


The Viral File
And in case you’re here looking for a viral video, check these out…


Tetherball , Anyone?
These cats are actually playing… and they’re good!



Filling the cute quotient
Check out this bottle-fed baby…



Two Kids Lip-Syncing
Their parents play this song A LOT!



A Tribute for Adam Yauch
Chris Martin does a really cool version of the Beastie Boys’ “Fight for Your Right (to Party)”.



Thanks for stopping by!
Maria

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Cape Breton's - Carleton Stone

8. May 2012 00:30  by mpanopalis
Hi Everyone!

I really enjoyed chatting with Carleton Stone tonight! The Cape Breton native is getting a lot of attention these days in the music biz… and he deserves every bit of it! He’s touring our region right now (check dates below), and his latest (self-titled) album is on shelves (and iTunes) right now. Fore more details check out his website.



Carleton Stone in Concert
May 7th • Halifax, NS @ The Carleton
May 9th • Fredericton, NB @ The Playhouse ***SOLD OUT
May 10th • Hampton, New Brunswick @ Vintage Bistro
May 11th • Hunter River, PE @ Harmony House
May 13th • Moncton, NB @ Plan B




And if you’re here for a dose of viral videos, here you go…


Run, Zack! Run!
Worth the wait…



Clean Cat
I thought cats hated water?



Singing Star Wars
This took over 300 hours to complete… and it shows!



Thanks for stopping by!
Maria

PS. Congratulations to David Boyce of Montague, PEI. He’s the lucky winner of two tickets to see Bruce Springsteen and the E Street band this August at Magnetic Hill!

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Sad News In Hip Hop...

5. May 2012 01:16  by mpanopalis
Hi Everyone,

We heard sad news today as Adam Yauch of the Beast Boys lost his battle with cancer at the age 47. Adam was a founding member of the band which is widely considered one of the most influential groups in hip hop history.




And here are a few other videos that are making news today...


Where have you been all my life?
Rihanna's latest video has broken a Vevo record, making it the most viewed debut in a 24hour-period.



Boyfriend Bieber
Riahanna's hours are likely numbered at the top. Justin Bieber just released the video for "Boyfriend" and it's trending fast!



The Ultimate Viral Video
Ryan Seacrest just reached 100-million hits on his YouTube Channel and Just Bieber offers this advice to take him to the next level.



And, if you're here for the Viral Video featured on Section Six tonight, check yesterday's post!


Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!

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Texting Test...

3. May 2012 23:54  by mpanopalis
Hi Everyone!

Here are some of the trending videos I enjoyed today…


Hungry Lion
Get that kid away from the window!



Tap-tastic!
This is what you get when you combine Irish dance and electronic music… at the beach ;)



Texting Test
Here's proof it’s a bad idea to mix driving and texting.



Thanks for stopping by!
Maria

PS. Don’t forget to enter our “Dancing In The Dark With Section Six” contest. We’ll announce the winner of two tickets to see Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band (and accommodations) on Sunday, August 26th. To enter, just click on the Section Six contest button.

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Daring Dralion...

3. May 2012 00:44  by mpanopalis
Hi All!

I had the amazing pleasure of sitting in on part of Cirque du Soleil’s “Dralion” dress rehearsal today. And while I loved every second of the show, it became all too clear I’ll never be a member of the Cirque team ;) . Not only do these performers have a God-given talent, they’ve also worked hours on end perfecting their skills! Having seen Cirque du Soleil in the past, I’m always left with my jaw on the ground… it really is a magical show.

I also want to send a big thanks out to Marie-Eve Bisson… she performs aerial hoop as part of Dralion and she was so kind to share some of her time with me earlier today (on opening night in Halifax)!

If you’re hoping to catch the show live, Cirque du Soleil has a number of shows scheduled for Halifax and Saint John over the next couple of weeks…

For show details and tickets visit their website.




And now, here’s a look at what’s trending online today…


Skyaking
Why?



Wet Your Whistle
“The History of Whistling” through 26 songs from the past 98 years.



He’s on the market…
Ashton Kutcher takes on several characters in this (spoof) dating service video.



Meet Brad…
Berkeley Ridiculously Automated Dorm (BRAD)...



Thanks for stopping by!
Maria

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