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NOPI TV: Firebird International Raceway
Thursday, October 5th, 2006 at 3:00 PM - by Vern Seward
Once again, the free pickings are slim at the iTunes Store; slim but not entirely gone. If you are the type who likes his or her cars tricked out and fast, and your models scantily clad and faster then you are going to love what's free at the iTunes Store this week. If not, we also found some free music, so feel free to skip to the bottom.
From NOPI TV there is a free 21 minute episode of the NOPI race series, this one featuring everything from front-wheel drive dragsters, to pimped-out street-rods, all captured at the Firebird International Raceways in Phoenix, Arizona.
I'm not a huge race fan, but I can appreciate a good body as well as the next guy, and some of the vehicles on display are drool-inducing monsters that were meticulously tricked with all sorts of accessories.
What? You thought I was referring to good bodies of the more feminine persuasion? I can appreciate them too, and there's plenty to appreciate as pointed out by host Charity Hodges. Swimsuit competition, soap-foam parties, Jello wrestling are all part of the festivities.
And there's actually some racing going on as well. Dragsters of every type vie for the title of fastest in their class. Meanwhile, check out the drift demos as cars negotiate turns by sliding sideways, or the burnout competition where maximum smoke is the name of the game.
It all looks like a lot of fun in the Arizona sun (and rain, unfortunately). It's a bunch of boys with expensive toys, so don't expect any cerebral stimulation. Charity Hodges won't leave you with the impression that she knows anything about the cars or the people behind them, her brief interviews are fluff, but she points out the activities well enough, which is good enough I suppose.
If you are really interested in seeing some great looking cars you should slide on over to EarthFlix and check out the 'Auto' link. Now THERE are some hot cars for you! While you can find some iPod compatible video, most of EarthFlix downloads are high resolution and would have to be converted to play on your iPod using QuickTime Pro or some other conversion software. Even so, it is well worth a look.
Still, if you're looking for a brief, mindless diversion check out the free NOPI TV Firebird International Raceway download. It's free, so the price is right.
Other free stuff at the iTunes Store:
Title | Network/ Album |
Free Episode/Artist | Genre | Description (according to iTunes) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Battlestar Galactica |
SciFi | "The Story So Far" | Drama SciFi |
Before all new episodes of the Battlestar Galactica arrive on October 6th, don't miss the chance to relive the entire first and second seasons as SciFi turns over 30 action packed hours into one 44 minute adventure. This exclusive special traces mankind's fight for survival back to Battlestar Galactica's rebirth as a ground breaking miniseries, and follows the last of humanity as they struggle to outrun their relentless enemy. Narrated by Mary McDonnell, "Battlestar Galactica: The Story So Far" is an essential look inside the events and people that define life on the edge of extinction. Whether a series fan, or first time viewer, this special will leave you up to date and prepared for the premiere of the third epic season of Battlestar Galactica, October 6th.
[Author's note: Be sure to check out my previous Free on iTMS article, which featured this Battlestar Galactica episode, and Sarah Kuhn's review of Battlestar Galactica seasons 1 and 2.] |
Can I Get That (Hyphy Remix) | Can I Get That (Hyphy Remix) | 408 | Rap/Hip Hop |
This track from 408 boasts production from the hyphy pioneer, Traxamillion - resulting in some monstrous electro-funk. The club-ready vocals do a nice back-and-forth which you can either take to the dance floor or to somewhere a bit...quieter. 'Can I Get That?' Yes, you can. |
Sinfornia For Strings in C | Sinfornia For Strings in C | Andrea Marcon & Venice Baroque Orchestra | Classical |
Italian conductor Andrea Marcon is a noted scholar of early music and has built his reputation upon his musical work with organ and harpsichord. Most of his early career has been devoted to the discovery and appreciation of lost Baroque masterworks. He has worked extensively with the Venice Baroque Orchestra. |
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