Google Blog

Today’s Highlighted Videos

#91

Today’s Highlighted Videos

#100

Today’s Highlighted Videos

#96

Today’s Highlighted Videos

#9

Making Mondays more entertaining…

Last week’s (April 14 - April 20) Google Picks:

1. Sergio Mendes w/ Black Eyed Peas and Erykah Badu
Bossa nova, hip-hop, and neo soul all wrapped in one

2. 1906 buildings shaking and falling apart in earthquake
A Bay Area shake, rattle, and roll

3. A Trip Down Market Street / Ennio After Dark
Commemorating the 100 year anniversary of the 1906 earthquake

4. Just for Kicks
A passion that would even make Imelda Marcos jealous

5. Farmers’ Almanac TV: Combine Demolition Derby
Combines go head-to-head to see who will be the last standing

6. New World Disorder “Unchained”
Freeride Entertainment takes riding to new heights

7. Predators of the Sprawl - Funny Hip Hop Cartoon
A young “hiphopsterus imposterus” is found in uncharted territory

8. NYC TV - On the Prowl With Cat Greenleaf - Coney Island Polar Bear
Polar bears make you feel the real thaw of winter

9. Galgrin Group - Customer Testimonial
Success comes from many countries

10. Alice in Wonderland in Paris
Watch the classic tale in animation

11. DJ Shadow Percussion Project
Band practice just got a little cooler

12. Base Jump
Derive pleasure from 3,000 feet above

13. Longboard
This is what suburban roads are made for

14. Painting Tips
Professional results through simple techniques

15. lynda.com: Click-to-play Videos
Learn how to create click-to-play videos with Dreamweaver or GoLive

Today’s Top 3:

1. Click here to watch “Lady Punch”
“This lady takes one on the kisser”
9 sec

2. Click here to watch “Incredible Machines”
“Some Rube Goldberg type machines made in Japan ^^”
12 min 54 sec

3. Click here to watch “Amazing Juggling Finale”
“Chris Bliss performing an amazing juggling routine.”
4 min 27 sec

In celebration of Earth Day, we hope that these videos will enrich, educate, and most importantly, encourage you.

Al Gore and Paramount Classics brings you the trailer for the anticipated film, “An Inconvenient Truth”…
2 min 30 sec

Global warming and its devastating effect on polar bears…
3 min 12 sec

The University of San Diego brings together knowledgeable speakers and authors to discuss global warming and the prospects of a hydrogen economy…
59 min 25 sec

Climate changes dangerously swells lakes and increases catastrophic flooding…
4 min 9 sec

“Your attention please…”
1 min 49 sec

Starting your weekend early with a recipe for a flaming Russian Roulette and a musical with some amusing critters…

For people who like to play with matches… master this drink and you’ll be a hit at your next party.
1 min 43 sec

They sing! They dance! They get eaten… such is the circle of life.
2 min 41 sec

The community web site Craigslist.org has become one of the most popular sites on the internet, boasting 10 million unique users. “24 Hours on Craigslist” documents a random day-in-the-life on Craigslist San Francisco of what has evolved into the world’s largest community board. An Ethel Merman drag queen searches for the perfect backup band for her Led Zeppelin covers. Doors for sale, one night stands, compulsive roomates, transsexual erotic services. The mundane and the sublime, the ridiculous and the profound, all come together to paint a portrait of a thriving, humanistic community in the midst of an ever-accelerating culture. (Description provided by content owner)

Click here to watch “24 Hours on Craigslist”
Co-Producer: Alex Afterman

1) Why did you make this video?

“I first experienced Craigslist in 1996- I posted for an editor for my first feature and received over 250 responses. I knew I had to make a movie of this phenomenon. I wanted to figure out the right angle. A random day, and a crew found entirely from Craigslist!”

2) Who should watch it?

“Anyone interested in voyeurism, the internet, new social norms, or just finding out the truth about what people are REALLY doing on the internet at 3:15 in the morning.”

3) Money, fame, power - which do you hope this video brings?

“It’s great to spread the gospel of the free, open, community service that is Craigslist. But I’d like people to understand some of the dangers lurking out there, including the issues and self-destructive tendencies that might arise from one’s own ego when exposed to this new and empowering technology.”

4) What’s next (from you, the video creator)?

“Well, my distribution company, Heretic Films, has released a series of horror and cult movies, and coming up we’ll be releasing a very funny and poignant comedy called LURKING IN SUBURBIA, as well as some more great documentaries and cult movies. Check out <!– D([”mb”,”www.hereticfilms.com for more info.