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Happy July 4th America

2008-07-04T10:00:00.000-07:00

Here at Navtones we would like to say a big Happy Independence Day to all Americans.

Enjoy a hotdog, maybe have a cocktail or two, watch some fireworks and most importantly, ENJOY!

Kim Cattrall and the faceless people!

2008-07-03T13:23:00.000-07:00

Just a few days ago I had posted a blog telling you guys about Kim Cattrall opening Harrods, the mega department store in London, England.

Kim Cattrall did a great job at the red carpet event and looked very happy to officially open Harrods as its huge summer sale began. She went about greeting the crowd, signing autographs and posed for photos. Not many things could take your attention away from such an "A-List" celebrity but when some people in the crowd have no face, it's worth a second look!

All over England these faceless people have been popping up. They have been spotted at Wimbledon, Elton John’s white tie ball and now Harrods grand opening. I'm sure this is some kind of genius marketing campaign but I’m also sure it gave Kim Cattrall quite a fright.

Have a look!

Gary Busey and Dumb Criminals

2008-07-02T16:21:00.000-07:00

Gary Busey has lent his expertise on the show "The World's Dumbest Criminals." Follow the link below to see number 10 of the world’s dumbest criminals as he tries to rob a store in Texas. The guy trying to rob this place has no gun but pretends he does by putting his hand under his top and making a gun shape.

Gary Busey is quick to point out that the guy obviously had no sense about the history of Texas. The poor chap trying to rob the store was probably the only person in a 70 miles radius who didn't have a gun, the store clerk certainly did!

Anyway, the guy ends up paying the clerk to get out. Like Gary Busey puts it, "You don't mess with Texas."

To watch the clip, click here.

The Sunday mail Tomtom Giveaway

2008-06-30T14:34:00.000-07:00

The Sunday mail (U.K) has teamed up with Tomtom to give you a chance of winning a brand new Tomtom XL Europe sat nav.

The lines close on July 4^th 2008 so if you are based in the U.K, I suggest you get a move on.

This is a competition for U.K residents only. Feel free to click on the link here to read more about The Sunday mail's competition.

To read more about this competition, including cost, rules and regulations, please visit The Sunday Mail website by clicking here

Good luck!

Mr. T navigates Herbie

2008-06-30T13:52:00.000-07:00

Recently Mr. T has been popping up all over the place navigating different people and things. Well today I am posting my favorite clip to date, "Mr. T navigates Herbie."

The "Mr. T’s PacMan and Frogger Adventures" are without a doubt great, the clips of "Mr. T navigating Mario and Mr. Bean" have proved to be very popular, but this one with Mr. T navigating Herbie is in my eyes absolutely awesome!

It's classic Herbie which seems to be quite fitting as I'm sure Mr. T has grown up watching these movies. I have heard a rumor that Mr. T will be putting his voice to good use again by navigating the more recent Herbie film starring Lindsay Lohan. I've also heard that Gary Busey wants to shout directions to Lindsay Lohan so I guess we will just have to wait and see. Who do you think should get the pleasure of giving voice commands to Lindsay? I could even see Burt Reynolds wanting in on a piece of this action.

Anyway, check it out:

Kim Cattrall Opens Harrods

2008-06-27T09:58:00.000-07:00

Everybody loves a sale and Kim Cattrall is no different. Here in America we have Independents day (July 4^th) just around the corner and like most good shoppers I will be waiting in a long line hoping to get a nice new Tomtom or whatever else may tickle your fancy at half price.

Over the pond in Kim Cattrall’s homeland (and mine), the elite department store Harrods centered in the heart of London, England has just announced Kim Cattrall is set to open the doors for their big end-of-season offerings.

Vogue quotes Kim Cattrall as saying, "The clothes, shoes, handbags, sparklies and smellies... I've been a faithful Harrods shopper since I got my first credit card. As a Brit, it's going to be a real thrill for me to open the sale at one of the U.K.'s national institutions."

"I was so delighted that they asked me to participate."

Having worked near Harrods when I was based in London I can tell you first hand that this sale is mad! The sale has items that are a fraction of the original retail price and that in return makes the customers, extremely keen and eager. I’m talking Gary Busey crazy!

Anyway, I’m sure Kim is going to end up with a lot of fantastic bargains. If you’re in London and want to check out the sale and see Kim Cattrall opening the doors its all taking place at 9am on June 30^th, Monday at the Knightsbridge store.

Kim Cattrall on your Tomtom

2008-06-25T10:41:00.000-07:00

Kim Cattrall is the newest celebrity voice on Navtones and I for one love it! I have known that her voice was coming to Navtones for some time now but it is my pleasure to finally be able to say, she is here and she is ready to be installed on your Tomtom. I highly recommend you do, like Kim says "you won't be disappointed."

I have not yet seen the new "Sex and the City" movie but I have been told that Kim Cattrall is absolutely fantastic in it. Kim Cattrall is a very classy and sexy lady and having her voice on my Tomtom is making driving to work in the morning a lot less painful. I already sense that my wife is getting a little bit jealous of her though. Last night when I didn't come home for dinner and my wife asked where I had been, my only answer was, "Sorry, I have spent the last 2 hours trying to get lost!" What can I say, Kim has me hooked.

Kim is a great new voice and I can assure you you'll be as hooked as I am.

Get here voice here.

Happy Birthday Gary

2008-06-23T17:17:00.001-07:00

Gary Busey turned 64 today and here at Navtones we would like to wish him a very happy birthday and many, many more to come.

On his birthday back in 1990 Gary Busey bought one of Buddy Holly's guitars in auction for the staggering price of $242,000.00. Busey, who was nominated for an Oscar when he played Buddy Holly in the movie "The Buddy Holly story" was obviously already or became a huge fan of the late singer, so much so that he bought himself quite the birthday present.

I hope that this birthday brings Gary all that he desires, especially as he's already given all us a gift by signing up for the new "Celebrity Rehab."

Happy Birthday Mr. Busey, for he's a jolly good fella!

Mr. T navigates Wii Mario

2008-06-20T15:06:00.000-07:00

Mr. T is at it again!

On a personal note, I'm just about to go buy a Nintendo Wii and I can't wait. One game I really want to get is Mario Kart and it looks as if Mr. T has already been trying to help Mario out.

Mr. T has been navigating Pac-man, frogger, Mr. Bean and now Mario.

Check it out!

Navtones, keeping you in good health

2008-06-20T13:03:00.001-07:00

Tomtom have today announced the results of a study carried out by top research institutions in the US and Europe. The study provided evidence that using a navigational device while driving has a positive influence on the driver.

The key findings of the research were as follows:

The use of satellite navigation devices heightens awareness and reduces the stress levels of the driver

The use of navigation devices reduces the driver`s workload

The use of a satellite navigational device improves the driver's behavior when driving through an unknown area to an unknown destination

The use of a satellite navigation device reduces the number of miles driven when driving through an unknown area to an unknown destination

The use of satellite navigation devices reduces travel time when driving through an unknown area to an unknown destination

I am taking this as solid evidence that our celebrity voices are helping keep you in good health and also aiding the environment as they help you reduce travel time, which in turn uses less gas.

Good on us here at Navtones. It might be going a bit far to call us Saints but heroes is a description we can all live with.

Thank you Gary Busey, for making me feel more alert.

Thank you Mr. T, for reducing my stress levels.

Thank you Dennis Hopper, for easing my workload.

Thank you Burt Reynolds, for reducing the number of miles I do.

And thank you Brock and Bambi, for improving my behavior.

If you want to read more about this article, click here.

O.k. I have to go now as I`m leaving for a meeting where we are all going to sit in a circle and pat each other`s backs. I know, its fine, don`t mention it, just doing our bit, thank you...

Mr. T vs Mr. Bean

2008-06-18T15:07:00.000-07:00

Over the last few weeks I have been making a number of videos that have Mr. T navigating people or things to their required destination.

So far Mr. T has helped Pac-Man and frogger. Now Mr. T is taking on the daunting task of helping Mr. Bean. This video shows Mr. Bean in a famous sketch changing in his car, the awesome mini copper.

Have a look and see what you think. I think Mr. T does a good job, especially taking into account this is Mr. Bean we are dealing with.

Any suggestions for other videos are welcome. Stay tuned however as I guarantee you more are on the way.

Check it out!

Mr. T Get Some Nuts fool

2008-06-16T13:25:00.000-07:00

Mr. T `Get Some Nuts` campaign is finally hitting Australia.

In 2005 I lived in Australia for a year and had the time of my life. I loved the weather, I loved the atmosphere of the place and I loved the people. The one thing that was missing however was Mr. T.

Mr. T has been a face for the chocolate bar Snickers for some time now and has had a campaign running for any whimps out there to `Get Some Nuts.`

The campaign will hit Oz on 22^nd of July starting in Melbourne. I don`t yet know if he will be launching a new crusade but the commercial that has been released in other countries is one I feel will go down well in Australia.

Have a look and let me know if Mr. T`s campaign produces anything new.

In the mean time, `Get Some Nuts` and enjoy!

Mr. T`s drive in the country

2008-06-13T16:21:00.000-07:00

I have just found a short video that contradicts everything that Mr. T stands for.

The tune on this video brings back some very blurry and great memories for me, but the footage itself I can only believe has been faked!

Having lived through the 80`s, I, as well as many others would turn to Mr. T for safe, sound advice. He told me to treat my mother right, so I did. He showed me how to deal with peer-pressure and bullies, and I did. He told me to go to school and most importantly, don`t do drugs, and I half listened! But now, now I don`t know what to believe.

I understand Mr. T has had a long and successful career and with such talent comes huge amounts of stress. I feel however this video makes Mr. T look very hypocritical.

Have a look for yourself by click below. I love the sheep in it. Can somebody somewhere reassure me that the video I see here is not real and I should still go about living my life the way I was tort in the 80`s?

Click here.

Mr. T`s Frogger Adventure

2008-06-12T12:01:00.000-07:00

Hello all.

The other week I made and posted a clip of Mr. T having a Pac-Man adventure. Well it look s as though he is at it again only this time he is on a mission to save the frog in the game `Frogger.`

Before watching the video, have a quick guess on how many frogs Mr. T manages to direct across the dangerous road and the raging water, till he navigates them to safety.

I will give you a clue; sometimes the frog had its own plans and did what he wants!

Celebrity Rehab for Gary Busey

2008-06-10T11:48:00.000-07:00

Celebrity Rehab is coming back and it is going to be good!

I never really watched the first Celebrity Rehab and to be honest with you, I don`t feel I missed too much. However, this season I will be glued to it watching every last bit. The reason I have decided this season of the show is the season for me is because Gary Busey will be a part of it. Need I say more?

Gary however will not be a cast member but instead will a mentor to the cast members. You may think that Gary Busey, with all his eccentric behavior would be firmly strapped in a straight-jacket sitting in the rehab center waiting for the lepricorns to come and help him. But believe it or not, Gary Busey has actually been sober for 13 years now.

Good on you Mr. Busey, now go help all those other messed up Hollywood crazies!

Tomtom on Apple Iphone

2008-06-10T11:04:00.000-07:00

With the new Iphone being released in America today, it was reported yesterday that Tomtom already has a version of its navigation software that runs on the Apple Iphone and have plans to sell it to consumers.

An unnamed spokesperson for Tomtom was quoted saying, `Our navigation system runs on the [3G] Iphone already.`

If this is true, and I don`t see why it would not be, I`m sure Google, who currently provide and service the maps on the Iphone will maybe filling a little out of place. Tomtom`s navigational technology would make the Iphone`s GPS capabilities more on par with the current in-car units and I`m sure would prove to be a huge success.

Dennis Hopper set for Crash

2008-06-06T14:10:00.000-07:00

It is reported that Dennis Hopper is set to star in a 13-part TV adaptation of the Oscar winning movie `Crash`.

It is said that the TV series will appear on US cable channel, Starz. The series will feature many different characters from those in the 2005 film.

The TV series is due out in October and reports suggest that Dennis Hopper will play rebel music producer.

I`m sure the series will be a great TV show but the main reason why I am excited is to have Dennis Hopper on TV week in and week out. Hopper is a living marvel and casting him as a maverick music producer in a TV show based on a film that beat the likes of Brokeback Mountain as beast picture in 2006, has got to be a good thing.

Dennis Hopper is 72 years young and still going strong. I for one am looking forward to when this show hits our screens later this year.

Tomtom has sealed the $4.3 billion takeover of Tele Atlas

2008-06-05T12:07:00.000-07:00

Tomtom today sealed the $4.3 billion takeover of digital mapmakers Tele Atlas. Tomtom has fought for nearly a year to make this deal happen and in the end has won the bidding war with its U.S rival Garman Ltd.

But the deal is done. Like I said in my blog a few days ago, it had reached a point of being just a matter of time, rather than when or if this will happen.

I believe that this will make Tomtom the strong leader of the pack with the best maps and most up-to-date navigation systems.

If you would like to read more about the deal, click here.

Mr. T play set

2008-06-04T14:51:00.000-07:00

I have just stumbled upon a fantastic website. www.ironicsans.com features some great individual work from a very talented person.

The one I have fallen in love with is The Mr. T virtual Playset. This has a classic picture of Mr. T, with his famous Mohawk, black beard and gold chains. But this is where it gets fun; down either side of this picture are other hair styles, glasses, and different sorts of facial hair. You can click and drag any of these extras and place them on Mr. T, thus making him look pretty ridiculous in some cases. I`ve been having a lot of fun with this.

Have a play for yourself by clicking here.

Tomtom`s takeover bid

2008-06-03T15:04:00.000-07:00

97% of Tele Atlas shareholders have accepted Tomtom`s takeover bid. I`m not sure what the other 3% are waiting on but it now seems a matter of time before this happens as opposed to if this happens.

I personally think this is a good thing. I believe that with Tomtom owning the maps, maps will be able to be updated a lot quicker and more affectively. I understand both sides of the augment and am writing this to ask you your opinions?

My opinion is that Tomtom have the best maps, the best voices and will continue to do so.

Mr. T navigates Pac-Man

2008-05-29T17:11:00.000-07:00

Break-dancing with Mr. T

2008-05-27T12:06:00.000-07:00

With so many dance shows on TV nowadays I think it`s about time we brought back `Break-dancing with Mr. T.`

To all the talented hopefuls out there Mr. T can teach you to cut some shapes a cut above the rest. `So you think you can dance`,`Your Mama don`t dance` and `Americas next dance crew`, all should take this video clip of Mr. T and make it part of the teaching procedure for each and every competitor.

I have watched a number of these shows myself and have always thought, Wow, these guys are good! Now watching the clip below I know the names of certain dance moves and have new found belief that maybe, with a little coaching from Mr. T, maybe one day you will be seeing me on one of these above mentioned shows.

Break it down for us Mr. T!

Breakdancing with Mr. T

Forgotten to get Mr. T a birthday present?

2008-05-21T11:03:00.000-07:00

So today is Mr. T`s birthday and he`s turned a ripe old age of 56. It seems to be a birthday week here at Navtones. Dennis Hopper turned 72 just last Friday and now Mr. T has seen another 12 months off making him 56. Gary Busey`s birthday is next month and we have only just missed Burt Reynolds earlier in the year.

I pity the fool who has forgotten to get Mr. T a birthday present but hope Mr. T takes this as a huge birthday wish from everybody here at Navtones and does not hunt us down. After all, the gift is in the post, it`s massive and has had to be shipped, I promise, please don`t hurt me!

Happy Birthday Mr. T and we wish you many more happy and successful years to come.

Gary Busey honks like a goose!

2008-05-20T16:07:00.000-07:00

Here at Navtones we love Gary Busey and his crazy ways. As a matter of fact, since I have joined the Navtones team I have firmly become a huge fan of the man. I never knew just how crazy and funny he is.

We have Gary Busey as one of our celebrity voices and I have to admit, it`s one of my favorites! Not only does Gary Busey inform you that if you hit an animal with your car and kill it, you are then required to eat it but in our voice demo he honks like a goose and then tells you to do so too!

If you want to hear our demo then just click here and select Gary Busey. Then if you have a Tomtom, go and buy the full version and have Gary Busey direct you to any of your destinations. He directed me here this morning!

Anyway, I had never heard Gary Busey doing such a thing before and it had me in stitches when I first did. Now I have stumbled across Mr. Busey making the same goose noise for his old show `I`m with Gary Busey.` Again I was laughing aloud. What a guy!

Check it out:

Dennis Hoppers short film aired

2008-05-20T10:48:00.000-07:00

Dennis Hoppers short film aired at Cannes Film Festival today. Starring Gwyneth Paltrow the short film has been made for Tod`s owner Diego Della Valle, the man dubbed the Italian Ralph Lauren. It seems as though everybody involved with the short film is having a good week. Dennis Hopper just celebrated his 72^nd birthday on Friday and embraced another year by saying, its okay to be getting older and `dreams don't retire.` Gwyneth on the other hand, looking as young as ever and as beautiful as the day she first came onto the scene was confirmed as Tod`s new face for autumn/winter 08.

Though the short film directed by Dennis Hopper is not up on Tod`s website yet, if you want to watch some behind the scenes footage of the making of the movie, just click here.