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03/04/10
The weekend is already walking the red carpet.
DEMO DERBY
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Just as Michelangelo didn't sculpt the David without making a few sketches first, his modern-day
equivalent, Lady Gaga, didn't record "Bad Romance" without trying out a couple different renditions. Hear
those early demos—as well as similar tunes from the likes of U2, Bowie and, naturally, Miley
Cyrus—here. Surprise: Miley's songs require a lot of production.
- 411:
- Listen up here
KEY DEVELOPMENT
The Swedish Army's Secret Weapon
Whether it's a reckless night of mischief in the snowy woods, or a shenanigan-rich night at the nearest
hotel rooftop bar, it won't be complete without a simple key ingredient: fire. Especially when it comes in
the discreet form of an innocent-looking key chain that was actually developed for the Swedish Army, and can
generate an approximately 5,000-degree spark. The Swedes: total pyros.
- 411:
- The heat is on here
INSIDE PITCH
YouTube for Elevator Pitches
Over the years, you've finally crafted the perfect two-minute pitch for your cereal-only restaurant. And
now, it's ready for the big time—at this site, you can post a video of your pitch in the hopes of
catching a venture capitalist's eye. Filming in an actual elevator couldn't hurt.
- 411:
- Post up here
ON A BOAT
Your New Floating Couch
It's one of life's toughest decisions—whether to invest in fine home design or an extremely
comfortable water vessel. Now, you no longer have to choose, thanks to this game-changing combination of
couch and electric-powered boat, which adds a bit of stylish élan to a typical day of lazing on the
water. No word on if the cushions can be used as flotation devices.
- 411:
- Put your feet up here
CON JOB
Outsourcing Your Personal Decisions
On the one hand, you have an attractive, smart brunette who shares your love of late-night ice luge. On the
other, you have an attractive, smart blonde who understands your fondness for early-morning karaoke.
Deciding will be difficult, but this site—which lets readers vote on your list of pros and cons before
you make a decision—can help. Oh, and we say pick both.
- 411:
- Rock the vote here
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