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The A-List

Thursday December 18, 2008

Amber Mac runs down the best viral vids without borders. To France, the birthplace of L'art du Deplacement, AKA parkour and from California, Louisiana, Amsterdam, France, Brazil and others for a truly viral rendition of Stand By Me for peace. We also give Toronto, home of the A-List set, some love with a local ode to commuter travel, bring practical tips for making money during the holidays and more.

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A.D.A.P.T. Parkour and L'art du Deplacement
Julie Angel and Parkour Generations

Parkour, sometimes called free running, is a bona fide viral video hit. Perhaps it's the same sadistic streak that drives us to watch extreme sports bloopers or maybe it's the sheer amazement of seeing what some highly skilled and trained people are able to do with their bodies. Whatever the case, this viral vid invites people to become certified parkour trainers. It also lends credibility to the sport; rather than just imitating existing parkour vids (ignoring the "don't try this at home" warnings).

I Get On (The TTC) - I Put On (for my City)
Randal Paul

Straight representing the T-Dot (do the kids still say that?) is Randal Paul with his ode to / satirical send up of public transit in his city, the Toronto Transit Commission more commonly referred to as the TTC. ****416***** BRAPPPP, as commenters are wont to say.

How to Pick Up Extra Cash at Holiday Time
Howcast

Some straight-up tips on making a little extra cash during the holidays... without resorting to wearing an elf costume.

How to Save Gas with Eight Secret Tips
Howcast

Practical tips for saving gas when driving.

How to Work From Anywhere
Howcast

Sneaky ticks for working while on holiday... without anyone knowing.

Playing for Change
Playing for Change

The true meaning of viral: This video features artists from all over the world coming together, each contributing his or her own talents to a jam session without borders.

40 Inspirational Speeches in 2 Minutes
Matthew Belinkie

For those of us who don't have the time to sit through 40 movies in order to feel inspired, here's the abridged version. This video collage brings together 40 key moments from blockbuster movies and assembles them into a quick-hit pep talk.

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