Michael Arcand
I am a full-time freelance writer, blogger and editor for a variety of online endeavors. I was born in New England and raised in Texas, where I live today. I'm probably the oldest guy around here on Manolith, but I think I can hang with these young 'uns. ;-) (PS - I just got my own gig over on Real TV Addict, so stop by and check it out!)
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Is Michael Jackson Alive?
OK, I know what you’re thinking … how could Jacko possibly be alive, right? I mean we all saw the photo snapped when he entered the emergency room and we saw the funeral (how could you miss it if you have a TV in your house?). So what is this crap circulating around the Internet [...]
Mind-blowing Lego Animation Sequence
Apparently over 1,500 hours went into producing this almost four minute video clip that has totally gone viral on YouTube over the past three days with help from Reddit, Twitter and Facebook. I happened upon it last night when my wife sent me the link and I thought, “yeah, that’s cool.” Little did I know [...]
Bachelor Pad Essential: Automatic Pancake Machine
Hold everything guys. We just found the one item that can revolutionize your bachelor pad into a super-cool place to be the morning after a party. This will feed the hangover crew from morning till noon and it doesn’t require you to really work to make breakfast. Seriously, nothing could be easier than using the [...]
Three Little Pigs? No Problem With A Vortex Cannon!
OK guys, it’s time to get your nerd glasses for this one. Seriously, this is one of those things you have to see to believe. Straight out of the Little Red Riding Hood story comes an incredible new experimental air cannon designed to, you guessed it, huff and puff and blow your house down. Well, [...]
Michael Vick Reinstated
NFL bad boy Michael Vick has been reinstated as eligible by commissioner Roger Goodell on a conditional basis. The conditions behind Vick’s reinstatement state that he has to find a team that will sign him. If he can do that then he could end up playing in the final two preseason games and could play [...]
White Sox’ Buehrle Throws Perfect Game
Pitcher Mark Buehrle of the Chicago White Sox has just completed the first perfect game in five years in the MLB, against the Tampa Bay Rays. The 5-0 victory over the Rays is Buehrle’s second no-hitter and also qualifies him as one of only five pitchers to throw two no-hitters and have one qualify as [...]
Farrah Fawcett Last Rites
Farrah Fawcett’s family summoned a priest to conduct last rights on the night of Wednesday, June 24, 2009, according to the New York Daily News. Apparently Fawcett’s bout with cancer has taken a turn for the worst while her closest family and friends were at her bedside. Her fight with cancer goes back to 2006 [...]
Arby’s BBQ Roastburger Coupons
Arby’s gave away free BBQ Bacon Cheddar Roastburgers yesterday. In case you missed it, you can still get in on the action! From now through July 16th you can text BBQ to ARBYS (27297) and you will get a coupon good for one free Roastburger. The coupons must be redeemed by July 19th and the [...]
Google Chrome OS: Microsoft Killer?
Yesterday Google released most of its long term projects from the “beta” tag. Today we learn that Google is now going where no search has gone before: the operating system. According to a new post over at the official Google Blog, an operating system is in the works that will use a Linux kernel as [...]
Official Press Release: Sarah Palin Resignation
It’s officially confirmed by the press release from the Alaskan Governor’s office, Sarah Palin is getting out early. The press release indicates that Palin will transfer power to Lt. Governor Sean Parnell on July 26th. According to the press release and Palin’s statement, the decision to resign is based on the decision not [...]
