The 10-day Luminato Festival in Toronto is one of the biggest art festivals in North America. This year, 1,500 singers came to the shuttered Hearn Generating Station to join Rufus Wainwright in an epic performance of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah".
In 1961, the Nara Dreamland theme park opened as a Japanese take on Disneyland. After 45 years in operation, the park closed in 2006 and has been abandoned ever since. Bryan and Michael of The Proper People explore the modern-day ruins of the strange Disney hybrid.
It is one of the best comebacks in sports history. Boxer Vinny Paz broke his neck in a car accident shortly after winning the junior middleweight title. Forced to give up his title and told he might never walk, and definitely never fight, again, Vinny kept training in secret. 13 months later, he entered the ring to reclaim the belt in a 10-round decision.
On the road or just a long country walk, Aspinal of London's Leather Hunter Flask is the perfect companion. Made from stainless steel, the flask is sized to slip into a pocket for a nip of your favorite drink wherever you go. Fine, full-grain leather binding holds two cups to share with a friend.
Presented by Aspinal of London.
Rowing machines engage 86% of your muscles and can burn up to 400 calories in just 20 minutes. Hydrow might be the best rower in the world, combining those workout benefits into a sleek new tech-savvy machine. Hydrow is made with commercial-grade components, with a 10-roller smooth gliding seat, and has been tested to last for over 3 million cycles. It also features a 22" HD touchscreen monitor with a hi-fi speaker for over 5,000 workouts led by Olympians and world-class athletes, stretching beyond rowing to cover HIIT, circuit training, yoga, and more. From 11/8-11/14, shoppers can enjoy $400 off the Pro and $200 off the Wave as part of Hydrow's BFCM Preview Sale.
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Jason Bourne enlists some spies of his own to help raise awareness for water.org. In a Los Angeles shopping center, Matt Damon gives unsuspecting patrons a chance to go on their own Bourne-style mission. After fulfilling the tasks of complementing children and buying $14 hotdogs, these secret agents are rewarded with tickets to the film's premiere.
Rapper, actor, and now lead singer in a metal band — Ice T wears many hats, and wears them well. On his first time trying out Twitter's live-streaming Periscope service, Ice T treated fans to a vicious cover of Slayer's "Raining Blood" with his band Body Count.
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Built for the wilderness, the Gerber Terracraft is ready for any outdoor challenge. Constructed with extra-thick S30V steel, this durable fixed blade handles tasks from fire-starting to shelter-building. Paired with a premium American-made leather sheath, it's easy to carry for camping, work, or field use. Wherever adventure leads, this American-made knife promises reliable performance and lasting strength.
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Air travel is enough of a hassle without dealing with sub-par luggage. Informed by the founders' experience, gained at renowned brands like Louis Vuitton and Tumi, Arlo Skye makes luggage with thoughtful features like the hard-side exterior pocket of this carry-on. The aforementioned pocket is large enough to hold a 16" laptop, pullover, and other essentials, while a TSA-compliant, removable PD charger with USB-C and A ports can juice up a phone to 50% in just 30 minutes. Free-Flex zipper technology stretches up to half an inch for over-packers (or unexpected trip purchases), antimicrobial interior lining keeps contents smelling fresh, the durable, lightweight impact-resistant polycarbonate exterior keeps things protected, and virtually silent spinner wheels glide smoothly through the terminal.
Presented by Arlo Skye.
With plans to become Zero Waste by 2020, San Francisco is requiring all residents and business to recycle and compost their waste. Having already diverted 80% of its waste from landfills, the city is gaining national attention for their efforts. Lisa Ling heads to The Golden Gate to get and in-depth look at their state of the art recycling and composting facilities they're using to help implement their plan.
The coming wave of automated cars, robots, and artificial intelligence can feel overwhelming. To give you a little piece of mind, the PBS Idea Channel had an AI write this entire episode. While the robots might be coming for our cars and jobs, they won't be writing our entertainment any time soon.
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