Daily Surf Report: Music Legend Les Paul Dies - Why You Should Care Aug 13, 200912:26 PDT

Wednesday, August 12, 2009.

Music legend and pioneer Les Paul died today at 94, and while a vast majority of music listeners are unfamiliar with his name, they are all familiar with his work.  Tiger Woods may represent the U.S.A. in 2016, and a new era in filmmaking begins this weekend with the theatrical release of District 9. This is your Daily Surf Report, using the best videos on the web to keep you abreast of the day’s top stories.

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Take the John Hughes Video Quiz! Aug 10, 20095:10 PDT

John Hughes, master of the 80’s teen flick, passed on last week, leaving behind a monumental movie legacy that includes such treasured favorites as The Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Sixteen Candles, and Home Alone. So, are you a child of the 80’s? How big of a John Hughes fan are you? Are you ready for the ultimate John Hughes trivia challenge?

Test your knowledge with these 8 questions, and then tell everyone how you did!

4 Reasons Why You Can’t Live Without VideoSurf’s New Firefox Extension Aug 10, 20098:02 PDT

4 Reasons Why You Can’t Live Without VideoSurf’s New Firefox Extension

VideoSurf’s “Videos at a Glance” Firefox add-on might not literally save your life, but for web video fanatics it will certainly make it more enjoyable. Download it here, and read on to learn the top four reasons why you can’t (and shouldn’t) go another day without this Firefox add-on.

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• Written by: Margo Brockman
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Daily Surf Report: Freedom for Journalists, Abdul Aug 5, 200911:27 PDT

Wednesday, August 5, 2009.

Current TV journalists Euna Lee and Laura Ling are home with their families this morning, while violence reignites in Iran during President Ahmadinejad’s inauguration. Paula Abdul says For Never Your Girl to Idol, and a young director shows how you can get a distribution deal at Cannes for a movie that cost $70 to make. This is your Daily Surf Report, using the best videos on the web to keep you abreast of the day’s top stories.

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Daily Surf Report: NFL 2009 Preview Special Jul 29, 200911:59 PDT

Wednesday, July 29, 2009.

Microsoft and Yahoo! are trying to tag team Google by forming a new partnership, and… It’s football time!! NFL training camp kicks off today, as players and coaches begin their preparations for the 2009 season, which begins September 10th, with preseason games kicking off in less than two weeks. Today we’re going to whet your appetite with some great video for the 2009 NFL season. This is your Daily Surf Report, using the best videos on the web to keep you abreast of the day’s top stories.

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