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Pez the candy – the toy – the video

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

people who collect PEZ candy dispensers are known as “PEZheads”

PEZ Collector/author David Welch made it into the 2000 and 2001 edition of the “Guinness Book of World Records” by selling three PEZ dispensers for $18,000 in 1998. The dispensers were a shiny gold elephant, a soft Mickey Mouse head and a headless dispenser that bore the words “PEZ-HAAS”.

made from the following ingredients:
Sugar, Corn Syrup, Adipic Acid, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel & Palm Oils
And Soybean Oil Mono & Diglycerides, Natural & Artificial Flavors, Artificial
Colors (including FD&C Red 3, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 2 – depending on which flavor).

Pez Candy Resources

Michael Jackson takes over the internet June, 25th 2009

Friday, June 26th, 2009

THe internet gets Michael Jacksonized…

The internet mourns the death of pop star Michael Jackson. Music and me…

“We’ve Been together for such a long time… Music & Me” -Michael Jackson

The worlds entertainer and profoundly influential artists of all-time, leaves an indelible imprint on popular music and culture. The world stands still for a moment as Michael Jackson passes.

MJ on twitter

John Mayer (johncmayer):
Dazed in the studio. A major strand of our cultural DNA has left us. RIP MJ.

MC Hammer (MCHammer):
I have no words.. I loved Michael Jackson.. RIP… I will be mourning my friend , brother, mentor and inspiration.. He gave me and my family hope. I would never have been me without him.

Sarah Silverman (SarahkSilverman):
MJ was the best pop songwriter of all time.

Lance Armstrong (lancearmstrong):
Terrible news about Michael Jackson and Farah Fawcett. My best to their friends, fans, and families.

Wyclef Jean (wyclefjean):
Michael Jackson was my music god, he made me believe that all things are possible and through positive music he will live forever…

Alyssa Milano (Alyssa_Milano):
Remember the first time you saw him moonwalk? RIP Michael Jackson

Lindsay Lohan:
NO OMG … sending my love and prayers out to Michael and his family … i feel sick..

Britney Spears (britneyspears):
He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed.

Ashton Kutcher (aplusk):
I plea to the public to refuse to consume media that does not respect the anonymity of Michaels children

Larry King (kingsthings):
I interviewed Michael Jackson when he 12 and with the Jackson 5

Mandy Moore (TheMandyMoore):
RIP michael jackson and farrah fawcett. what a tremendous loss in one day…. thoughts and prayers with their families and loved ones….

twitter…

Celebrating Michael Jackson with Time

Michael Jackson Dominates the charts again – now on itunes

Michael Jackson Dies -2009 – Gone is the King of Pop

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

King of Pop: Michael Jackson - Most Successful Entertainer of All Time

Long Reign the King of Pop

13 #1 Singles – 13 Grammy Awards – 750 Million albums worldwide. Inducted in the Music Hall of Fame twice, Guinness book of world records as the most successful entertainer of all time. “Thriller” the Best selling album of all time. A true icon.

Michael Jackson Resources

Moonwalker

Moonwalker

Motown years with Berry Gordy, Diana Ross & Hal Davis

Michael Jackson with the Jackson 5 until 1975 – see the Jackson five at Mowtown

Major hit’s such as “I want you back”, “I’ll be there” & “Dancing Machine”

Later known as the Jacksons in the late 70’s with hits like “Blame it on the Boogie”, “Can you feel it” & “State of shock” with Mick Jagger

The Wiz – Motown 1978 “Ease on Down the Road”

Inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1984.

Michael Jackson Solo

Michael Jackson – first solo album off the wall – 1979 (moved to epic records) with hits “Rock with you”, “Don’t stop til you get enough” & “Working day and night”

Thriller – follow up to “Off the Wall”  in 1982 – Let the King star his reign Thriller produced by Quincy Jones.

“Thriller” with Vincent Price, “Billie Jean”, “Beat it”, “Baby Be Mine”, “Wanna be startin’ something” & “The girl is mine” with Paul McCartney

Thriller: 8 Grammy Awards

7 songs reaching the billboard top 10

50-100 million copies sold worldwide – best selling record of all time

#1 music video of all time “Thriller” movie by John Landis

Bad – 1987  ”Bad, “man in the mirror”, “Smooth Criminal” , “Dirty Diana” featuring slash & “I just can’t stop loving you” = the only record to feature 5 #1 singles from an album.

Dangerous – Debut at #1 in 1991, 32 million copies sold featuring #1 single “Black or white” video by John Landis, “Remember the time”, “Jam” video with Michael Jordan, “Will you be there”

Sony Music HIStory – 1995 Married to Lisa Marie Presley

featuring duet with Janet Jackson “Scream” – the most expensive video ever made. “You are not alone” video featuring Lisa Marie Presley and “earth song”. HIStory World Tour began 1996.

Invincible 2001 – smooth sounds of “You rock my world” selling 10 million copies – his last recorded studio album released.

In 2000, Jackson was listed in the book of Guinness World Records for his support of 39 charities, more than any other entertainer or personality.

WWD Slideshow Featuring the trendsetter Michael Jackson

Farrah Fawcett – 1947-2009

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

Quick.  Head down to the basement, find that faded, dog eared poster
of Farrah in her one piece, go outside and wave it high, wave it proud.
We’re returning an Angel today.

Farrah Fawcett Resources

Transformers Then & Now

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

The Transformers is a line of toys - The taglines “More Than Meets The Eye” and “Robots In Disguise” reflect their ability to transform from machine to robot.

Transformers Timeline

1984–1990 – the transformer toyline from hasbro (the original transformers)

1985 – Transformers Cartoon series

1986 – The Transfomers Video Game by Activision for the Commodore 64

1986- The Transformers Cereal changing the milk from white to chocolate

1992–1995 – The Transformers Generation 2

1996 – 2001 – The Beast Wars & Machines

2001-2002 – Robots in Disguise

2003-2005 – Energon

2005-2007 – Cybertron

2007 – Transformers movie Video Game for sony Playstation

2007 – The Transformers Movie

2008 – Transformers Animated Series

2002-Present – Transformers Universe

2009 – Transformers 2 – Revenge of the Fallen

2009 – Video Game to be released with the movie for x-box and playstation

2011- Transformers 3 Slated for release July, 1

Transformers Resources

Roger Ebert Hates Transformers 2

HEYOO! Salute to Ed McMahon. The tonight show side kick.

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

Ed McMahon late night side kick to Johnny Carson…

Advertising for cash4gold during the superbowl, hosting star search, casino – Ed McMahon’s players club, appearing on the  Tom Arnold Show and of course the publishers clearing house. Those are the things we think about when we hear Ed McMahon. HEYYOOO!  oh yes, he did something with Johnny Carson at some point during his career as well.

Late Night Resources

Heeeeeeres Johnny!

Johnny Carson

Best Golf Movies – US Open

Monday, June 22nd, 2009

In honor of the US Open, TWONTI selected the top golf “Dance Songs”, since there were none in this category we decided to go with the top golf movie picks instead. Swing ahead with these golf classics!!

US OPEN

80’s Saturday Morning Cartoons

Monday, June 22nd, 2009

Saturday Morning Cartoons in the eighties.

Whether we were going through a D&D hangover or suffering video arcade
withdrawal, Saturday mornings in the 80’s hooked us UP.  There we sat
in front of our Smurf menagerie, sucking down the cereal tie-ins,
trying for TWO solid sides on the cube, and humming “Bouncin’ here and
there and everywhere!” over and over and over til it was time to head
off to the new mall and beat that high score.

80’s Cartoon Resources

9 Tv Dads

Sunday, June 21st, 2009

Top Tv Dads.

From then to now Dads on the tube have given moral advice and inspiration to tv viewers everywhere. This Father’s day we select 9 tv father’s to honor. Paul Reiser, Bill Cosby, Robert Young, Tom Bosley, Michael Landon, Robert Reed, Dick Van Patten, Fred MacMurray, Bob Saget.

Television Resources

9 Video Games Systems from the past

Saturday, June 20th, 2009

The Atari 2600 was released in 1977 and took home entertainment  to a whole new level. Home video game consoles became all the rage with it’s clunky pixel graphics and annoying sounds. Trying to capture the video game throne here are 9 game consoles that were hits and misses in the video game industry.

Retro Gaming Resources