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In a study sure to raise some hackles, a recent study showed that cat owners are 36% more likely to have a college degree than dog owners. The scientists who published the study say that trend could be explained by the fact that college graduates generally have less time to care for a pet. But at BuzzMashr, we think that it just takes more brains to live with a cat.

Source: Are cat owners really top dogs for brains? (Mail Online)

According to a guy named James Richards, the Beatles didn’t break up, at least not everywhere. Richards has experienced something that is probably unbelievable to most people: an alternate universe. In this other world, James realized The Beatles were, in fact, still together and making music. Luckily, he was able to make it back with a tape, Everyday Chemistry, that he is now sharing with the rest of the world!

So, take a listen! Did The Beatles break up?

The Beatles - Everyday Chemistry

Whether you believe Richards’ story or not, the idea is incredibly amusing and worth checking out.

The birth of YouTube was truly a gift to the internet. Not only can we find tons of copyright infringing music videos, television and movie clips, but now the everyday Joe has the opportunity to create and share their own works of art. Amateur video making has brought us memorable homemade minis like “Charlie Bit My Finger” and “David After Dentist“. Now video artists are taking it a step further by piecing together some amazing mashups. Below is a sampling of some of the top mashups currently on YouTube.

Sgt. Pepper’s Paradise City – A blend of The Beatles and Guns n’ Roses

Lady Gaga vs Christopher Walken – A mix of Lady Gaga’s music and Christopher Walken’s lovely voice

We Will Rock and Roll Beverly Hills – a combination of Queen, Joan Jett, and Weezer.

And just for fun, we’ll throw in a mashup unrelated to music but full of brilliance nonetheless.
Friends Meets Superfriends

BuzzMashr has been following the online dating scene for quite some time now, and things aren’t getting any easier for the singles out there. Signing up on site after site, creating profile after profile, digging through old photos to find something acceptable, and scouring the landscape for potential mates is time consuming, stressful, and the outcome can often be less than desirable. Maybe you could use a little help…

We recently introduced you to Intelius’ Date Check application which lets you “look up before you hook up”, as well as Intelius’ advice on straying spouses. This same information services company is now offering to boost your knowledge in the dating realm. Introducing, the Dream Date Contest! Entering is simple. Submit a video detailing your dream date and how you would spend the $1000 prize to make it happen. Or, if you’re a bit old fashioned, you can enter by sending in a letter and photo.

The winners of the Intelius Date Check Contest are entered to win some serious goods to help step up their dating game. The prizes include dating books, DVDs, chocolates, and a private relationship analysis with an expert in the field.

Intelius Date Check CES Demo:

For more information:

More information on Date Check
Enter the Dream Date Contest
Background on Intelius
CEO of Intelius: Naveen Jain

The Super Bowl is right around the corner and plenty of people are gearing up for game day parties. For many, these parties involve watching the game on a big screen TV accompanied by surround sound. As the popularity of big screen televisions and elaborate sound systems increase, it’s important for party hosts to understand the potential implications of hosting a Super Bowl party.

As it turns out, according to US Code Title 17, Chapter 1, Section 110, it is a violation of copyright law to transmit a broadcast on a television 55″ or larger. Yep, it’s actually there in black and white. Luckily, there’s some fine print that may keep you out of trouble. For instance, as long as you don’t charge people to see the broadcast or attempt to broadcast it to a large audience (via the internet, for example), you are probably within the law.

Big Screen TV

Unfortunately, for small businesses like your local sports bar, the law is a bit more restrictive. There are more limitations regarding the number and size of televisions as well as the location of these TVs within the establishment.

For more tips on Super Bowl Broadcasting, see: Will your big-screen Super Bowl party violate copyright law?

For the cold hard legalities, see: U.S. Copyright Office