Top 10 Rookie Plays of 2013
NBA newbies prove they belong in the big league with these ten incredible plays.
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Louisiana Sinkhole
Members of the Assumption Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness in Louisiana had their cameras rolling when the bottom of the bayou opened up and swallowed a group of trees whole. The Bayou Corne sinkhole started a year ago and has continued to spread, causing the evacuation of over 350 people.
Glory Hole Doughnuts
Try to make it through this entire video without hopping on the next flight to Toronto for one of those toasted butter doughnuts.
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Rocket Money App
Most budgets fail for a simple reason: people are making decisions without a clear picture of where their money is actually going. Rocket Money aims to solve that problem by consolidating accounts, spending activity, recurring bills, and subscriptions into a single dashboard that turns financial guesswork into actionable insight. The platform automatically categorizes transactions, highlights spending trends, and helps users build realistic budgets that adapt to everyday life, whether managing a household, splitting costs with roommates, or tracking personal expenses. Its standout feature remains subscription management, surfacing forgotten recurring charges and allowing users to cancel unwanted services directly through the app. Combined with real-time alerts for unusual spending, upcoming bills, and budget progress, Rocket Money feels less like a spreadsheet replacement and more like a financial control center designed to help users spend more intentionally and keep more of what they earn.
Presented by Rocket Money.
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PLQR Smart Sticky Note
Private Label QR turns ordinary household labels into dynamic digital reference points, using durable QR stickers that link physical objects to editable information accessible from any smartphone camera. Once attached to a box, appliance, container, suitcase, or keepsake, each label can store notes, photos, instructions, contact details, or organizational data that can be updated anytime without replacing the sticker itself. The system feels especially useful for the kind of real-world friction most smart-home products ignore, from labeling moving boxes and organizing pantry goods to leaving appliance instructions for Airbnb guests or preserving the stories tied to family heirlooms. With no app required and built-in controls for private, public, or group visibility, the platform lands somewhere between modern inventory management and a digital memory layer for everyday objects.
Presented by PLQR.
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Fitting In
Ze Frank takes a break from exposing the Animal Kingdom's dirty little secrets, to touch on the struggles of fitting in.
Possibilities
Nike celebrates 25 years of their Just Do It campaign with another chill-inducing ad.
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Casey Neistat's Obsessive Studio
Viral video wizard Casey Neistat gives a tour around his insanely functional SoHo studio. Hop on over to Gizmodo to watch parts 2 and 3 of the tour of Casey's studio.
Dead Rising 3 Trailer
Zombies, guns, and zombies with guns. Here's a look at the latest game in the Dead Rising franchise. Available for Xbox One November 2013.
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London Sock Co. Simply Trainer Socks
London Sock Company's Classic Trainer socks are lightweight, breathable Scottish Lisle cotton essentials built for comfort and style. This 12-pair set offers versatile colors with subtle ribbing and logo detail, perfect for slipping into trainers while keeping a polished, understated look.
Presented by London Sock Co.
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Nike NOCTA Air Force 1
Drake's NOCTA label draws inspiration from childhood storybooks, transforming the iconic Air Force 1 Low into a sneaker rooted in nostalgia. While retaining the silhouette's familiar DNA, the silhouette introduces a series of thoughtful details that set it apart from the original. The phrase 'Love You Forever' is embossed into the midsole, while the traditional outsole stars are replaced with heart-shaped motifs along the toe and heel. A premium leather upper, supple lining, and padded collar maintain the comfort and versatility that made the Air Force 1 a staple in the first place. Equal parts sentimental tribute and everyday sneaker, the NOCTA Air Force 1 offers a fresh perspective on one of Nike's most enduring silhouettes.
Presented by Nike.
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Parkland Trailer
Zac Efron, Tom Welling, Paul Giamatti, Billy Bob Thornton, and Marcia Gay Harden reenact the chaotic events that followed the assassination of John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. In theaters September 20, 2013.
Pickup Basketball Stereotypes
Dude Perfect perfectly personifies the guys you hate to see on your local court.
