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Vote for TODAY’s Moment of the Week

From a tortured grandmother giving advice to TODAY getting into the holiday spirit, there were some memorable clips from this week's TODAY. We want to know which one deserves to be crowned "Moment of the Week."

The death of weddings, as seen on YouTube

Upping the ante on social-networked weddings went into overdrive in ’09. One bridal party danced its way down the aisle and into YouTube stardom in a choreographed ceremony set to Chris Brown’s “Forever.” A couple of other dudes proposed, and were accepted over Twitter. And, earlier this month, a groom updated his relationship status on Twitter and Facebook, at the altar … before kissing the bride!

How to get the hottest holiday gifts for less

No matter what your budget is this year, chances are you want to be able to give some of the most sought-after gifts of the season. Well, TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky has found them for you — at two wildly different price points.

Illinois man admits stalking ESPN's Erin Andrews

An Illinois insurance executive pleaded guilty Tuesday to secretly shooting nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews, who repeatedly called her stalker a sexual predator in court and said she hopes he "never sees the light of day."

Teen charged with running down nurse in NY

A 16-year-old boy accused of running down a nurse outside a Syracuse hospital has been charged with assault and reckless driving.

Ahead of the Bell: Weak forecast for video games

The video game industry had a 13 percent drop in overall sales during November, a Kaufman Bros. analyst estimated Thursday.

Islamic leader 'disturbed' by missing men's video

The head of an Islamic human rights group says five U.S. men who disappeared from the Washington area recently left behind a disturbing video.

Adult-themed ‘Frosty’ videos stir outrage

Jolly Frosty the Snowman bragging about his porn collection, discussing breast size and bullwhips, and then soaring off in Santa's sleigh announcing that he's off to an execution?

Search warrants served in ESPN reporter video case

FBI agents want Yahoo Inc. to turn over a video of a second naked woman they suspect was taken by an Illinois man already accused of secretly recording a nude ESPN reporter twice last year, authorities said Thursday.

Illinois race tracks lobby for video gambling

Gov. Pat Quinn says the Illinois General Assembly should look at the idea of putting video gambling machines at race tracks.

Gift Guide: A focus on HD video, at many prices

It's easier than ever to shoot high-definition video. You can do it with traditional-style camcorders, of course, but also with cameras that also are designed to take still photos — from high-end "digital SLRs" to cameras that slip into your shirt pocket.

Romanian opposition says president hit boy in face

Romania's government has collapsed and its economy is in shambles but its presidential campaign has been dominated in recent days by a video that appears to show the president striking a 10-year-old boy in the face.

2 Chicago officers punished after G-20 photo probe

A Chicago police spokesman says two high-ranking officers have been reprimanded after a video surfaced that showed officers posing with a handcuffed suspect at the G-20 meeting in Pittsburgh.

Subway carries 3-year-old boy’s dad away

The surveillance video needs no narration to convey the panic. A subway train stops at a platform. A little boy with a backpack gets off, holding the hand of a man behind him. But before the man can exit the train, the door closes.

Man pleads not guilty in ESPN reporter videos case

An Illinois insurance executive accused of secretly making nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews pleaded not guilty Monday to interstate stalking.

‘Survivor’ dumps another

Laura Morett was taken out by Russell, Foa Foa, and two members of her former tribe, Galu: Shambo and John. John initially voted for Natalie, sticking with Galu and Laura, but he broke a dramatic tie vote in order to save himself. She'd long been a target of Shambo's for some unclear reason, but Russell also wanted her gone because she is the presumed leader of Galu, never mind the fact that she won two consecutive individual immunity challenges.

Google adding automatic captions to YouTube videos

Think of it as closed captioning for the new media world.

Video shows patient cop with affectionate cat

A black cat showed affection by crawling up and down a Texas police officer in a friendly display captured on the patrol car's dashcam. Taylor police Officer Keith Urban was seen being patient with the cat, whose image was captured during a recent traffic stop, then finally gently booting the kitty away.

From Elvis to Madonna, rare rock relics on sale

Have you ever had a burning desire to own a pair of Michael Jackson’s beaded socks? How about a suit tailor-made for John Lennon when he was a Beatle? Or you might like a size 42 jacket Elvis Presley wore in the film “Speedway.” If you’re in the market for a used car, how about a black 1985 Mercedes that once provided a royal ride for the King of Pop?

Ahead of the Bell: Video game sales fall

The sharp decline in U.S. video game sales the NPD Group reported Thursday were not surprising, and analysts widely expect sales to pick up in November.

Local stimulus projects stirring debate?

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Wynn Resorts folds on NY's Aqueduct racino bid

Casino mogul Steve Wynn has dropped out of the bidding to operate thousands of video slot machines at New York City's Aqueduct race track.

Can’t-miss holiday gifts for the traveler in your life

Like a tie for dad, a kitchen appliance for mom, or socks for the kids, there’s no shortage of holiday gift clichés for travelers. Wheeled luggage, ticket holders and inflatable pillows come to mind.

Mom recounts horror of seeing baby hit by train

The surveillance video makes your blood run cold. A young mother on a train platform lets go of the stroller holding her 6-month-old son for an instant. As if nudged by an unseen hand, the stroller rolls toward the tracks a few feet away. As the woman scrambles desperately to recapture her precious cargo, the stroller topples off the platform and lands upside-down on the tracks — just as a train rolls into the station at 20 mph.

Rodriguez gains home run after video review

Alex Rodriguez has one more reason to love the camera.

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Patriarch Bartholomew feels "crucified" living in Turkey
Source: CBS News

"Patriarch Bartholomew, the leader of 300 million Orthodox Christians, feels "crucified" living in Turkey under a government he says would like to see his Patriarchate die out. Bob Simon reports.

"Stone Cold" - Women stoned to death in Iran
Source: JPost.com

"Cyrus Nowrasteh is soft-spoken and polite, not the qualities you would expect from a man who has directed The Stoning of Soraya M., one of the most disturbing and controversial movies you will ever see.

Is facial recognition software discriminatory?
Source: msnbc.com

A video posted on YouTube shows HP's facial recognition software tracking the movements of a white face, but not a black one, something the video's maker calls "racist," but the computer giant says is definitely not.

How Web 2.0 is changing the way we work: An interview with MIT's Andrew McAfee
Source:

Web 2.0 technologies are changing the way companies do business. But can these tools help them achieve their goals? NOVEMBER 2009 Source: Business Technology Office

Christmas Music: Michael Crawford - O Holy Night
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"Michael Crawford sings a transcendent "O Holy Night" -- possibly the best version ever recorded -- on the TV special "David Foster's Christmas Album" (NBC, December 10, 1993).

Kenosha police sing their own version of "The 12 Days of Christmas" (Video)
Source: WITI-TV

WITI-TV, KENOSHA - Police in Kenosha have posted a video on the Internet of their version of "The 12 Days of Christmas." Officers sing about gifts from their chief that include budget meetings, bullets, guns, a third-shift assignment, case loads and traffic duty.

You Tube video that suggests attack on Berlusconi was faked becomes overnight sensation
Source: the Mail online

A You Tube video which suggests the attack on Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was faked has become an overnight sensation.

Wisconsin police record 12 Days of Christmas spoof :VIDEO
Source: Telegraph

The officers at Kenosha station, near Madison, Wisconsin, have put together the seasonal video, which instead of a partridge in a pear tree has an "untrained rookie", as a gift from their chief.

Microsoft Crowdsources Streaming Video
Source: thenextweb.com

Microsoft has devised a way of stitching multiple live video streams from individual cell-phones at major events into a single widescreen broadcast.

NORAD posts rare video of its command center
Source: CNET.com

That real-life command center, where personnel from the militaries of the United States and Canada keep a watchful eye out for threats from the sky, is no longer buried deep under Cheyenne Mountain. It is, however, still in Colorado Springs, Colo.

MoveOn releases sock-puppet video mocking Lieberman (Video)
Source: TheHill.com

The liberal group MoveOn on Thursday released a web video mocking centrist Sen. Joe Lieberman's (I-Conn.) filibuster threats against Democratic healthcare reform legislation.

Tiger Woods SNL Skit (Video - Humor)
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This is very funny and I thought I would share it with you. Enjoy!

LCD screen can recognise what happens in front of it - tech - 15 December 2009 - New Scientist
Source: newscientist.com

An everyday LCD screen has been modified to "see" the world in front of it in 3D. That means a viewer can control on-screen objects by waving their arms in the air without touching the screen, let alone a mouse or keyboard.

Gamer population surges - consoles in 60% of households
Source: VentureBeat

Video game console usage is hitting new heights, with 60 percent of U.S. households now owning a video game console

Politicians Clash Over Terrorist Coming To New York
Source: msnbc.com

This is a Video from MSN that discusses both sides of the issue. What do you think?

Muvico Unrepentant Over New Moon Camming Arrest
Source: freakbits.com

As it tries to repair the public relations disaster over the arrest of a 22 year-old woman who took photographs of her sister's birthday party while watching New Moon, theater chain Muvico digs itself a deeper, even more embarrassing hole.

Suspect dies while in BCSO custody
Source: newsherald.com

A man who was tased by Bay County Sheriff's deputies choked to death on a "large bag of marijuana," sheriff's officials said Friday morning. Part of the incident was caught on video recordings.

Fears over organised child fights
Source: BBC News

Schoolchildren are being forced to take part in street fights by at least one adult who records them and posts videos on the internet, it has been claimed.

Eugene Mirman Reports from Trash Can in Copenhagen
Source: MotherJones.com

Comedian Eugene Mirman is Grist's Special Correspondent in Copenhagen. And by 'special,' we mean 'e-special-ly' hilarious. Eugene hits the ground running in the Danish city hosting the U.N.

Captain Smartypants sings Dreidel
Source: israelseen.com

We have decided to go all out for the holiday season and put up some very funny and cool videos. I hope you enjoy them as much as we have. This one is a great start.

Vevo--a music site we didn't need
Source: CNET.com

Vevo, the new music-video site operated by Google (which owns YouTube) and co-owned by three of the four major labels (EMI, Sony, and Universal; Warner Bros. not participating), launched on Tuesday to some fanfare in New York.

Grayson: Hey Cheney, shut the f?!k up
Source: jazz-from-hell.blogspot.com

The former vice president and White House puppetmaster just can't keep his trap closed of late...

Man Throws Tomato At Sarah Palin
Source: wftv.com

Man throws tomato at Sarah palin

10 Video Games to Cross Off Your Child's Gift List
Source: The New York Times

The Web site for Common Sense Media, which offers guidance on the content of movies, music and video games, offers a list of the 10 "cool" games kids want, but parents may want to veto

Sarah Palin Was Unaware Of Attempted Tomato Attack - attended GOP fundraiser with Michele Bachmann afterwards
Source: theawl.com

Some jerk in Minnesota managed to strengthen Sarah Palin's conviction that there is a lycopersican-based conspiracy against her when he tossed a couple of tomatoes at the former Alaska governor at a mall book-signing. He missed.

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