Unless your name is Bucky Gunts or you had the misfortune to watch the middle third of the program, it’s hard to argue that Sunday’s Emmy Awards show wasn’t a success in its own right as a comedy-variety program. As Alessandra Stanley writes in Monday’s New York Times, the Emmys telecast yielded “a refreshingly light and speedy night that got a little manic at times.”

Among her favorite moments of the show – and which ArtsBeat heartily seconds – was the partly taped opening number, which featured the host Jimmy Fallon, the cast of “Glee,” Tina Fey, Jon Hamm and many more guest stars performing a rousing rendition of Bruce Springsteen’s “Born to Run”:

(Be sure to listen for the vocal cameo from Jorge Garcia of “Lost.”)

A close second would have to be another taped segment in which “Modern Family,” the newly minted winner for best comedy series, contemplates a few changes to the show, including adding Stewie, the cartoon baby from “Family Guy,” and George Clooney, very much in the flesh.

Got a favorite Emmys moment that we missed (and doesn’t involve the name of the winner for best direction of a variety, comedy or music special)? Post a comment and let us know.

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That is right solar powered backpacks are part of the solar power industry and have been for a little while. Nowadays everyone is on the go and a backpack is an easy way to carry all your needed necessities. Almost everyone has some type of hand held electronics or gadgets that need to be recharged at some point in time. Normally it happens when it’s most unexpected. These are the times when you do not have access to an electrical supply or outlet. This is why the solar powered backpack was designed.

This is a wonderful new technology. There are several manufactures out there right now. One of the finest I know about is by Earth Solar Inc. The Earth Solar Backpack (model SB001) construction is light weight (about 3 lbs. for the whole backpack) and durable with a great look. This backpack is designed to charge your hand held electronics such as cell phones, GPS’s, iPhone, iPod, digital cameras, digital camcorders and more. Unfortunately, solar backpacks are not designed to charge laptop computers. Laptops draw more current than the backpack solar panel can generate. They would eventually totally deplete and ruin the battery pack. I am sure in the future this may become an option.

The Earth Solar Backpack is made with high quality 840D nylon, UV resistant, is waterproof and rainproof including all of the zippers to avoid rain or water from getting inside. Its dimensions are 19″ high x 14″ wide x 8″ deep with 1,360 cubic inches in volume. It features multiple pockets that are user friendly for organizing small items, larger items with 2 sided stretchable mesh water bottle pocket. The solar panel is poly-crystalline silicon – 2W/6V and on the backpack is tilted at a 45 degree angle for maximum sunlight exposure. Comes with a 1500mAh Li-polymer battery and adjust in 3 step voltage (5.5V to 9V to 12V) to accommodate the different digital products that you have. Also included are 10 popular adapter tips and has a USB socket which works with most USB chargers. You can also get an optional A/C or car charger.

Never worry about having an electrical supply again for your hand held electronics or gadgets. Where there is sun, there is a power supply. Just get out that wonderful solar powered backpack that you carry and charge them up. Solar powered back packs are great for these on the go, outdoor explorers or digital photographers. Do not be one of those cross country skiers, hikers, bikers, hunters out in the great outdoors and wilderness who got lost or run into some unexpected trouble just to learn that your GPS or cell phone has run out of juice. Everyone can benefit from this brilliant “green” technology of the solar powered backpack.

Another rumor is appearing to hit the internet this morning, that Fred Savage, kid star of the TV show hit The Wonder Years, has died.

According to all of our research, this is a hoax- although no official statement has been released by his publicist or Fred Savage himself.

There are many websites on the internet that get a kick out of spreading rumors and fictitious stories for publicity purposes and it appears as if this hoax is a victim of the attention seeking gluttons online.

Fred Savage played the kid in the hit TV Show The Wonder Years and has more recently done spots in various TV shows.

We are following this story as it unfolds but it appears for now, it is nothing but a hoax, and should not be a concern to his fans at this stage.

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Traveling by air has always maintained exclusivity about itself over the years and to this date. One reason for this exclusivity is due to the fact that it is considered to be a luxurious mode of travel (You will obviously not find pretty air hostesses, standing in a queue and eager to serve you in a bus or a train). And we can’t rule out the convenience factor either. This mode saves a lot of your time as well.

Considering the above benefits, everyone amongst us is in a quest to find cheap airline tickets, in case we plan to travel by air for our vacations, business or even casual trips. But hitting the Jackpot isn’t that easy. However, with a little prudence and understanding, you can easily avail huge discount on air travel tickets.

First of all, you must try to do a lot of online research regarding the destination that you wish to fly and the airline service that facilitates air travel to that destination. With an extensive research, you’d be able to know about the availability of cheap airline tickets. In this manner, you are in a better position to talk to your travel agent (in case you have one), or book your tickets online in accordance with your suitability.

If you are a little bit flexible with the booking dates, you might be able to save a lot of bucks in the process. In air travel, a day here or there can also cut a lot on your budget. So, whenever, you are about to book your air tickets, this factor must be taken care of.

It is also advisable to book your tickets as a part of the travel package as that would also be cheaper than the separate cost of the tickets. Cheap airline tickets can also be obtained by looking into the discount schemes offered by the service providers.

So, next time, when you are looking forward to find cheap airline tickets, with a little knowledge and understanding you will surely be able to do so!