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How to be a Cirque du Soleil Contortionist

Post author By web gangsta
Post date November 11, 2011

At last count, Web Watch has seen 14 different Cirque du Soleil shows –which, at an average ticket price of $100 apiece, plus concessions and otherwise, means that we’ve spent a hell of a lot of money on Guy Laliberte’s entertainment empire.

And every cent so far we consider money well spent. Each production has been thoroughly entertaining and exciting.

One question we’re oft wondered is what it takes to be a Cirque du Soleil performer. And while a lot of this was answered in the phenomenal reality series FIRE WITHIN on Bravo (seriously, it was awesome!), the question still remains about the physicality of what those performers do and how they do it.

Tags career, Cirque du Soleil, exercise, health, How To, jobs, Las Vegas, medical, Travel

News Science

Why do women have sex? It’s not necessarily because they like it

Post author By web gangsta
Post date November 10, 2011

Sex for Grownups: Dr. Dorree Reveals the Truths, Lies, and Must-Tries for Great Sex After 50

We hear all sorts of stories about older couples at those “over-55” and “active lifestyle” communities getting it on in all sorts of freaky ways, that when we heard about this survey by the National Women’s Health Organization on the WELLNESS & ANTI-AGING BENEFITS OF SEX that we just had to share the details with Web Watch readers.

Tags health, medical, Relationships, survey

10 Things sports

Michael Vick is the Most Hated Player in the NFL

Post author By web gangsta
Post date November 9, 2011

The All-Time Biggest Sports Jerks:
And Other Goofballs, Cads, Miscreants, Reprobates, and Weirdos

Sports fans are a finicky bunch.

When a player does really well and wins for their team, those players can do nothing wrong.

When a player does something that loses The Big Game, those players can have a black mark on them that will follow them for the rest of their lives.

We all remember the superstars fondly, and wear their jerseys proudly. The goats? Not so much.

Tags 10 Things, football, NFL, sports, survey

News

48% of teenagers are victims of sexual harassment

Post author By web gangsta
Post date November 8, 2011

Hey, Shorty!: A Guide to Combating Sexual Harassment
and Violence in Schools and on the Streets

During the 2010-2011 school year, a survey of over almost 2000 students in grades 7-12 was conducted by the American Association of University Women to find out HOW MANY TEENAGERS WERE VICTIMS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT, whether in person or via text, email, or social media.

Tags Legal, parenting, Relationships, school, teenagers

10 Things Movies

The 15 Worst Movie Mistakes of ALL TIME

Post author By web gangsta
Post date November 7, 2011

Movie Mistakes

One of the very first websites that Web Watch talked about that gained a lot of traction from our fans was MOVIE MISTAKES.

We’ve stopped counting the times that Web Watch has been stopped on the street over the years by readers who still list Movie Mistakes as one of their top favorite sites, after hearing about it from Web Watch.

Seriously.

We know you don’t believe us, as we’ve talked about literally thousands of sites here on Web Watch, but it’s true. Movie Mistakes are really, really popular. Go figure.

Tags 10 Things, Movies

Gadgets Internet shopping

Here’s why you shouldn’t be focused on making iPhone apps

Post author By web gangsta
Post date November 6, 2011

Starting an iPhone Application Business For Dummies

With all the talk these days of mobile devices and people making millions of dollars by selling apps like ANGRY BIRDS (just a reminder, iPhone app developers aren’t making that much money), the question keeps coming up about whether you should be making an iPhone app or not?

Tags Android, apple, gadget, Google, Internet, iPhone, shopping

Book Funny Websites

Crap at my parent’s house

Post author By web gangsta
Post date November 5, 2011

Crap at my parent's house
Crap At My Parent’s House

Joel Dovev knows his crap.

More specifically, he knows about the CRAP AT HIS PARENT’S HOUSE.

Tags Blog, Book, Decorating, parenting, shopping, website

News Travel

What do Cee Lo Green and the NutMobile have in common?

Post author By web gangsta
Post date November 4, 2011

Inside the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Inside the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Web Watch enjoys the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as much as anyone.

That’s why were were thrilled to receive this year’s press release touting the new lineup that we can expect to see while we’re cooking our annual Thanksgiving dinner. The Macy’s parade always tries to stay topical and fresh with its lineup of floats, balloons, and guest stars – and this year is no exception. Let’s just hope that they update the cue cards that Matt and the rest of the NBC gang are reading from. Put some life into it, folks!

Where else could you get read about Cee Lo Green and the NutMobile in the same article? Even better, did you know that there was a Macy’s Parade Hotline?

Get that phone number and read the full press release after the break

Tags holidays, News, parade, thanksgiving, Travel