From Free Range Studio and “The Story of Stuff” comes the newest video: The Story of Cosmetics! It exposes the toxic chemicals used in everyday cosmetics and the failure of the FDA to regulate these chemicals. Click here to view the video!

Heralding from the mountains of Ashland, Oregon, Wilderland is an electronic chamber folk duo that features singer-songwriters Scott Blum and Kat Sanchez. A veteran from the music industry, Blum (multimedia producer for Peter Gabriel, Soundgarden and many others) balances the exquisite vocal stylings of Sanchez who had been a member of a wide range of local bands most of her life. Taking their name from a Joni Mitchell song by way of Tolkien, the duo came together musically in 2008 because of their mutual love of both 80′s New Wave and early 70′s psychedelic Acid Folk music. Assimilating their influences into a wholly unique sound that balanced classic songwriting craft with evocative melodies and lyrics they enlisted cellist and vocalist Julia Papps to help round out their sound and begin recording the suite of songs the duo had written.

Wilderland then collaborated with renowned underground DJ and multi-instrumentalist Rara Avis (Desert Dwellers, Shaman’s Dream) to co-produce the album with Blum and realize their musical vision. It was during these studio sessions that the unimaginable Gulf Oil Spill tragedy happened which deeply affected all involved in the project. Ironically, the song Fragile Day was being worked on at that very moment and when explaining the song’s lyrics to Avis, Blum realized that a powerful synchronicity was afoot. The song included the lyric “Fish are dimming while they’re swimming / Blackened ocean of foam” which although written nearly two years prior, was about fish dying because of an oil spill. Credit is given to Blum’s wife Madisyn Taylor who suggested that Fragile Day be released immediately with all proceeds benefiting the habitat affected by the oil spill.

Also touched by the horrific environmental tragedy, music industry superstars Toby Wright (Grammy award winning producer of Alice in Chains, Korn, 3 Doors Down, etc.) and Stephen Marcussen (mastering engineer for the Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, Seal, Cher, Paul McCartney, etc.) both contributed their expertise to this worthwhile project. Fine art photographer Roy DiTosti provided the image entitled “Blue Eggs Nest” which became the album cover.

Fragile Day by Wilderland was released digitally on iTunes on July 20, 2010 with 100% of the proceeds donated to three important charities helping the habitat affected by the Gulf Oil Spill Tragedy. These organizations include The Gulf Restoration Network, EarthShare and The WILD Foundation.

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The power of Heiko van der Sherm’s story ‘Descendants’ translates the nature of life through wild counterparts in a short 3D film featuring the voices of Whoopie Goldberg and Christy Scott Cashman.

A tale of instinct and embittered intent from an ageing and withered flower that is as poisonous to touch as it is to trust.

The prevailing message of the piece being – as a phoenix rises from the ashes so too shall life find a way to renew.

The legacy left behind by one white bud symbolic of innocence is the nature of life – a dream is not lost for hope is transcended through our descendants.

A beautiful film, profound and engaging for all ages to view the piece click here!

A raw and captivating window into expedition racing hits mainstream TV this July with a half hour program. Invite your friends to join us as we experience the true essence of adventure racing as 47 teams attempt to complete the XPD 5th Edition in Cairns.

The program is scheduled on ONE HD for:

Wednesday 21st of July @ 1730-1800 EST

Saturday 24th of July @ 1330-1400 EST

The next XPD is scheduled for November 2011 in Tasmania and will host the Adventure Racing World Championships.

Learn more at www.arwc2011.com

XPD is Australia’s own expedition length adventure race. Teams of four competitors from around the globe trek, mountain bike, and kayak for five to ten days in this world renowned expedition. These adventurers race day and night over a 700km course pushing themselves to the ultimate limits of human endurance.

Powerful presence, Angelina Jolie returns to the action genre with an outstanding performance as Evelyn Salt.

SALT, is an action espionage thriller about a CIA agent who is accused of being a Russian spy and becomes a target. Copious plot twists and intense chase scenes, draw the viewer in for a wild ride of intrigue and heart pounding action.

As the hunt intensifies, the question remains: Who is Salt?

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