How Far Are You From A McDonald's?

The image above is "a visualization of the contiguous United States, colored by distance to the nearest domestic McDonald’s". Click on the image to read the full article.

Thanks To Keith at BagOfNothing

In Memoriam: Emmys 2009

At some point during most of the awards shows they take a moment to honor people in their industry who have died in the past year. A fellow blogger posted this year's Emmy clip along with these comments. I thought I would share both.

For some reason I always look forward to the “In Memoriam” parts of award shows, especially the Oscars and the Emmys. I always like to see what clips are used of a performance of the deceased and what order they are presented, and sometimes I’m surprised that someone died and I had no idea that they were gone, or just reminded of a great that has passed. And it’s cool that I get to see people I had no idea were behind a film or show that really impacted my life. Oh, and it’s really interesting to see how the audience reacts to each person.

Thanks To Keith at BagOfNothing

Another Way Facebook Can Get You In Trouble

Burglar checks facebook on victim's computer; fails to log out

We all love a good "dumb criminal," story and when it involves social networking Web sites, it's even better.

A man was arrested on burglary charges in West Virginia after police say he used his victim's computer to check his Facebook status while committing a burglary and forgot to log out.

The victim noticed the use of the computer and that her two diamond rings were missing. Police were able to track down the 19-year-old man and arrest him.

The victim probably won't be adding him to her "friends" list any time soon.

Click the image above to read the story.

Get A Guaranteed Return On Your Vegas Investment

A few years back I became aware of a Pastor named Vince Antonucci. I follow his blog, I have read (and highly recommend) his book and I am eagerly awaiting his next book.

Vince's latest venture is to start a new church in Las Vegas. This church is not targeting the tourists, and it is not targeting your 'normal church attenders'. This church is targeting those people that work on the Vegas Strip. That includes dealers, hotel employees, dancers and everyone else that earns their income by entertaining the tourists.

As you can imagine, trying to meet the needs of this segment of the population requires a VERY different kind of church. They need to offer services at non-traditional times, to offer support groups that meet around the clock and to have a place people can identify. Because of this, they need to be able to start their new church in a building rather than a school or other space only available on the weekends.

They have found a space and have the budget to rent it, but they need help with the renovations. Specifically, they are looking to raise $50,000, and that is where you and I come in. They are not looking for someone to donate the entire amount (although I am sure they would take it). Instead, they are looking for 500 people that would be able to donate $100. Click on the image above to learn more and to donate to Verve

500 people, $100, days from Brightbulb on Vimeo.

A Gullible Stephen McGee

The NFL Network had a microphone on Tony Romo during their opening game against Tampa Bay. It is interesting to hear his interaction with the other players and coaches through the game. Unfortunately it also reveals that Aggie Stephen McGee is a little gullible. I enjoyed the entire video, but if you only want to hear Romo put one over on McGee skip over to the 4:40 mark.

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-films-sound-efx/09000d5d812ac38e/Sound-FX-Romo-mic-d-up

Thanks To Keith at BagOfNothing

See Your Town From Way Up High

Fantastic Planet used the power of Google Earth to create an aerial montage of many cities set to some instrumental music. My hometown of Pasadena, TX is available as are many cities you would not expect. Watch the Pasadena video below, or click on the image above to see your city is available.


Thanks To Keith at BagOfNothing