What makes a BMW a BMW. Design, history and innovation to start. Here are some ideas and features that really distinguish this Ultimate Driving Machine from ordinary cars.

1. The BMW Roundel
   
   one of the most recognizable logos in the world, the blue and white insignia is also known as a roundel. It is the only automotive emblem to depict motion as it portrays the movement of an airplane propeller against a clear blue Bavarian sky. This hearkens back to BMW’s early days as a manufacturer of airplane engines that set many altitude records in the early 1900’s.
2. Leipzig Plant
   Beautiful and factory are words that don’t usually go together. Not unless you are talking about the BMW Leipzig production facility which has been called one of the 10 most important buildings of the 21st century. Designed by Pritzker prize winning architect Zaha Hadid, the assembly line literally soars through the structure, with vehicles passing through office space and factory floors alike. Cars are built as art, and traditional notions of manufacturing are deconstructed.
3. Inline Six-cylinder Engine
   The inline 6-cylinder engine is a BMW hallmark. Though it is not as compact as a V-6 configuration – and therefore costs more to build a car around – the inline-6 is prized for its exceptional smoothness. The inline-6 is more balances than any other engine, it is so balanced in fact it does not require a balance shaft.
4. Kidney Grille
   One of the most visible BMW design elements us the twin-kidney grille. Introduced in 1933, the distinctive shape of the kidneys first emerged from an effort to reduce aerodynamic drag. Over time, they have evolved from tall ovals into their now emblematic low, wide shape. They symbolize the timelessness of the BMW design and engineering.
5. The Hofmeister Kink
   The subtle reverse turn of the C-pillar, another understated feature that is uniquely BMW, is known as the Hofmeister kink. Named after BMW’s design director at the time, Wilhelm Hofmeister, this styling cue made its debut on the 1500 model in 1961. You can find it on virtually every BMW Sedan, COupe and SAV since.

Here is a current list of top Blu-Ray DVDs to Buy.

1. Transformers:
Nothing speaks more Hi-Def then Michael Bay’s robot warriors going at it. Not only does the CGI and visuals come out crisp and clean, the Blu-Ray comes with a 2nd DVD that is packed with great behind the scenes footage and segments.

Transformers (Two-Disc Special Edition + BD Live) [Blu-ray]

2. Beowulf:
Angela Jolie. Naked. In CGI. That enough has made the Robert Zemeckis’ CGI re-telling of the myth a big seller on the Blu-Ray listings. But looking besides that point, the movie, like most CGI films, look great on Blu-Ray and Robert Zemeckis happens to be an actually great storyteller (um, Forest Gump anyone? The movie that got him the Oscar for best director?). So buy this great movie, pop it in, and be dazzled by the details Blu-Ray captures. Or, and yes, it comes in an ‘unrated’ version only….whatever that means.

Beowulf [Blu-ray]

3. Black Hawk Down:
Ridley Scott’s adaption of the book based on the failed mission in Somali, to capture the Somali warlord Mohamed Farrah Aidid. This also depicts the Battle of Mogadishu, the raid integral to the United States’ effort to capture Aidid. Starring an all-star cast including Josh Hartnett, Eric Bana, Ewan McGregor and Tom Sizemore, the movie is a symphony for the eyes and ears, as you feel so much part of the action. This Blu-Ray really brings in the visceral environment Ridley wanted for his audience.

Black Hawk Down [Blu-ray]

4. Sin City:
A great fun, action packed movie for all you Frank Miller fans, but its also a great flix to see on Blu-Ray due to the wonderful real actors/CGI/green-screen effects that director Robert Rodriguez put together, with a little help from his friends Frank and Quentin.

Sin City (Two-Disc Theatrical & Recut, Extended, and Unrated Versions) [Blu-ray]

5. Collateral:
Ok, maybe you’re not a Tom Cruise fan, but this instant classic is a great piece of filming from Michael Mann, who directed everything with HD cameras. This allows the picture on the Blu-Ray to be outstanding – crisp, clear and details even in the darkness. Yes, Mann did the same with Miami Vice and Public Enemy, but we liked the storyline in this movie better – sans Tom Cruise of course.

Collateral [Blu-ray]

1. 300 Visually spectacular. This movie is worth watching again and again
2. Batman a stellar cast and creative genius keep this creative franchise up to snuff.
3. Sin City the starr studed cast, everything about this movie was fun
4. V for Vendetta because how often do you get to see Natalie Portman with a shaved head?
5. A History of Violence — a tension filled movie that does not let up on the suspense

Lady Gaga is known for her off the wall style. Not to mention the fact that she doesn’t wear pants she comes up with stuff that is on the bleeding edge of fashion. Here is a list of some of her craziest outfits

1. Here she is leaving the Brit Awards in London Last nights. It takes a lot of work to look this much like a wedding cake.
2. In 2009 she wore this Kermit skin coat on the German TV show Punkt. She wore the coat as a dress but that almost feels like an extraneous detail.
3. A true pop star
4. This hat looks like it may get her into a hairy situation.
5. In the Gaga Burka! The problem with ordinary burkas is they aren’t slutty! For those who wish to be anonymously slutty there is finally hope in the Gaga Burka! 

What is it about seeing a super star fall flat on their famous butt? Maybe the reason we can’t look away from these performances that went wrong is because when celebs fall it is from so high up.

1. J-Lo at Amas
   J-Lo stars in a series of unfortunate judgment calls. Let’s all for a minute forget she is 40 and singing about Loubotins — who thought this human stair case was a good idea? And really, did nobody realize the dancers would be sweaty…bravo.
2. Beyonce falling down a flight of stairs
   Beyonce prooves that head banging is not for everyone nor flights of stairs apparently. Still kind of awesome how she gets right up and keeps spasmodically flipping that weave/wig thing.
3. Ashlee Simpson gives a lemon at the Orange Bowl
   I mean the song says it all “you make me wanna scream”. If you watch from 2:38-2:48 you just have to feel bad for her.
4. Miss South Carolina makes a name for herself
   Who says no one listens to a beauty queen? Miss South Carolina gained instant fame when her attempt to answer a question about education made a real life example of how school systems fail. For those of you that have seen this a thousand times the above video has subtitles.
5. Bret Michaels loses his head
   At the Tony Awards, Bret Michaels receives a near coup de grace. The smug has-been can’t seem to take a hint even when it nearly takes his head off — dude it’s curtains for you.