I found this video to be fascinating. It starts here on Earth and travels out to the furthest reaches of space as we know it. What makes it so captivating to watch is how it demonstrates the shear scale and vastness of space. It makes our tiny, little blue rock seem downright microscopic.
Watch it, you'll be amazed...
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Showing posts with label Cool. Show all posts
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Musical Birds
Saw this neat video today and thought I'd share it with you.
Isn't that the neatest thing?
I wonder what THIS orchestration would sound like?!?!
Probably sounds like a herd of feral cats in heat! ...with violins!!
From Hitchcock's 'The Birds' Sphere: Related Content
Isn't that the neatest thing?
I wonder what THIS orchestration would sound like?!?!
Probably sounds like a herd of feral cats in heat! ...with violins!!From Hitchcock's 'The Birds' Sphere: Related Content
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
100th Post!!! So why am I here?
This post marks the 100th post to the ole Observer! Yay!! Fireworks!! Explosions!! People flying through the Air!! YAY!!
So what's the point? Why am I here? I started this thing because my sister chided me into it. Pure and simple. The reason I keep coming back is because I enjoy writing. I love the idea of creation. I love to create something from nothing. Using only my head, a few fingers, and more than a little hard work and persistence, this site and my posts have lingered.
But the real reason I am here is not for the reader. I'm sorry to say that I don't write these things for you. I know how often I get visitors to my site, and I know they mostly come from the St. Louis Area, Connecticut, and Memphis. It's no secret that I don't have hundreds of readers, and that's ok. Like I said, I'm not here for you, I'm here for me.
You see, before this site came along, I would write very sporadically and often nothing meaningful. The little writing part of my brain just sat, unused. I worked on stories or scripts at various times, but never for any longer than a few hours every other week or so (if I was lucky). Now that I have this form of outlet and expression, that little writing corner of my brain has flourished. And it's made me realize that I love to write. I enjoy getting on here and putting thoughts to paper (or ones and zeros). It has been a great way to think about subjects that are close to my heart, and some that are nowhere near that personal.
I think you'll agree I hit a wide variety of topics. Things have been random. Things have been heated (even amongst myself) and things have been fun and a bit crazy. I've debated everything from girl scouts to absurd drive thru windows. I always try to be fair to my thoughts. I've done a bit of environmental hippie bashing and turned around and supported the current healthcare agenda. My topics range from one end of the spectrum to the other, and I love it.
And then there is my ongoing series, Classic Movie Monday. If there isn't anything going on, or if nothing is sparking my interest, there is always a classic movie to watch. This has been one of the real highlights for me in doing this whole web site thing. I've always had a love for film, but never really been thrilled with thought of watching the classics. I know there are hundreds if not thousands of important films to watch, and slowly I'm going to get to them all. As of this post, I have watched and reviewed 31 classic movies. Some I surprisingly hated, and others I found to be amazing. But every one is a film that I might never have watched otherwise, and I am better for it.
But the thing that makes doing this so great, is the moments like this. It makes me proud when I look back and see how much I've done in 10 months. I don't normally stroke myself, that's not my style, but I am very happy with the progress I've made. So now I pat myself on the back, *pat* *pat* and move on.
See you again after the next hundred! Sphere: Related Content
So what's the point? Why am I here? I started this thing because my sister chided me into it. Pure and simple. The reason I keep coming back is because I enjoy writing. I love the idea of creation. I love to create something from nothing. Using only my head, a few fingers, and more than a little hard work and persistence, this site and my posts have lingered.But the real reason I am here is not for the reader. I'm sorry to say that I don't write these things for you. I know how often I get visitors to my site, and I know they mostly come from the St. Louis Area, Connecticut, and Memphis. It's no secret that I don't have hundreds of readers, and that's ok. Like I said, I'm not here for you, I'm here for me.
You see, before this site came along, I would write very sporadically and often nothing meaningful. The little writing part of my brain just sat, unused. I worked on stories or scripts at various times, but never for any longer than a few hours every other week or so (if I was lucky). Now that I have this form of outlet and expression, that little writing corner of my brain has flourished. And it's made me realize that I love to write. I enjoy getting on here and putting thoughts to paper (or ones and zeros). It has been a great way to think about subjects that are close to my heart, and some that are nowhere near that personal.
I think you'll agree I hit a wide variety of topics. Things have been random. Things have been heated (even amongst myself) and things have been fun and a bit crazy. I've debated everything from girl scouts to absurd drive thru windows. I always try to be fair to my thoughts. I've done a bit of environmental hippie bashing and turned around and supported the current healthcare agenda. My topics range from one end of the spectrum to the other, and I love it.
And then there is my ongoing series, Classic Movie Monday. If there isn't anything going on, or if nothing is sparking my interest, there is always a classic movie to watch. This has been one of the real highlights for me in doing this whole web site thing. I've always had a love for film, but never really been thrilled with thought of watching the classics. I know there are hundreds if not thousands of important films to watch, and slowly I'm going to get to them all. As of this post, I have watched and reviewed 31 classic movies. Some I surprisingly hated, and others I found to be amazing. But every one is a film that I might never have watched otherwise, and I am better for it.
But the thing that makes doing this so great, is the moments like this. It makes me proud when I look back and see how much I've done in 10 months. I don't normally stroke myself, that's not my style, but I am very happy with the progress I've made. So now I pat myself on the back, *pat* *pat* and move on.
See you again after the next hundred! Sphere: Related Content
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Zombie Walks
Here's how it goes... You're standing in downtown Hollywood, it's the family's first time seeing the Mann's Chinese Theater. You position your wife and kids for a family picture. Taking a step back, you line up your shot. Then you hear it, a low gruntled voice uttering "BBBRRRRAAAAIIINNNSSSS!" You don't know what to do, you race to your family, but it is too late, the horde has reached you. They shuffle past you, mumbling and drooling. But they don't feed, instead they continue on. You rush to your family, the kids are freaking out, crying into their mom's arms. And you ask, almost to yourself, "What the hell was that?"
A local Zombie Walk. Hilarious.
Why am I just now finding out about this? Have you heard about this? Basically it is a large group of people that will dress up as zombies, and walk the streets of a predetermined location. Staying in character the whole time, and usually covered with grotesque makeup, they will block streets, crowd sidewalks, and generally provide quite an entertainment to the unsuspecting.
Here's a video to watch if you want to see an example...
I love the part where they pass by the choir singing "Jesus loves me." Hahaha.
Why does this look like so much fun?
I think if I ever participated in such an event, I would have to start out as a normal tourist. And when the horde approaches me, I would signal them to attack, then we would play out a scene on the street, where they would surround me and start going into a "frenzy." Having already pre-cut my clothes, and kept a couple of tubes of fake blood in my pocket, would quickly get "zombiefied," then rise up and join the horde down the street.
Could you imagine being that person who sees that? Hahahahahaha!!
I have got to find out when the next one of these is. This sounds like too much fun. Sphere: Related Content
A local Zombie Walk. Hilarious.
Why am I just now finding out about this? Have you heard about this? Basically it is a large group of people that will dress up as zombies, and walk the streets of a predetermined location. Staying in character the whole time, and usually covered with grotesque makeup, they will block streets, crowd sidewalks, and generally provide quite an entertainment to the unsuspecting.Here's a video to watch if you want to see an example...
I love the part where they pass by the choir singing "Jesus loves me." Hahaha.
Why does this look like so much fun?
I think if I ever participated in such an event, I would have to start out as a normal tourist. And when the horde approaches me, I would signal them to attack, then we would play out a scene on the street, where they would surround me and start going into a "frenzy." Having already pre-cut my clothes, and kept a couple of tubes of fake blood in my pocket, would quickly get "zombiefied," then rise up and join the horde down the street.
Could you imagine being that person who sees that? Hahahahahaha!!
I have got to find out when the next one of these is. This sounds like too much fun. Sphere: Related Content
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Wingsuit Madness
Enjoy some wicked cool base-jumping awesomeness lately? Well look no further. You must watch this. Insane.
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Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Scariest Hike Ever
This is by far one of the scariest, I-can't-belive-this-guy-is-doing-this video I have ever seen.
Continue on for more info.
The trail is found in Spain. And it was part of a dam access trail. Rather than reading me ramble on about it, go here and read about it. It really is quite interesting. Sphere: Related Content
Continue on for more info.
The trail is found in Spain. And it was part of a dam access trail. Rather than reading me ramble on about it, go here and read about it. It really is quite interesting. Sphere: Related Content
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Who ya gonna call... Jesus-busters?
Saw this today and thought it was too funny, and I just had to share...
(Click pic to enlarge)
Jesus doesn't look to happy. I guess the thought of sitting in that containment facility gives him the hibby jibbies. There's also this masterwork (after the break):
He'll probably just smite them. After all, he's not your garden variety ghost; he's THE Holy Ghost. Booyah! I got jokes.
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(Click pic to enlarge)Jesus doesn't look to happy. I guess the thought of sitting in that containment facility gives him the hibby jibbies. There's also this masterwork (after the break):
He'll probably just smite them. After all, he's not your garden variety ghost; he's THE Holy Ghost. Booyah! I got jokes.
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Crazy Street Paintings
Yep, that's a painted street to look like a water filled chasm, and it is awesome. What would you do if you turned the corner in your car and came across that? Continue after the break for more.
Yep I think I would definitely not drive down that road.
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Friday, January 23, 2009
This Inauguration Pano is BIG!
I stumbled across this the other day and thought I would share it with the three people who tune in regularly to the old Observer.
This is a panoramic photo taken during the inauguration by David Bergman. It is comprised of 200 (yes as in two hundred) individual photos and then is combined into this massive collage. The final image you see here has a megapixel value of over 1,400. In comparison, your average point and shoot camera takes between 4-8 mega pixels.
If you know me, I love panoramic photos. I think I wet myself exploring this one. It is massive! Click the photo to be taken to a larger version where you can zoom around and see everybody's face with amazing clarity. It really is cool to see.
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This is a panoramic photo taken during the inauguration by David Bergman. It is comprised of 200 (yes as in two hundred) individual photos and then is combined into this massive collage. The final image you see here has a megapixel value of over 1,400. In comparison, your average point and shoot camera takes between 4-8 mega pixels.
If you know me, I love panoramic photos. I think I wet myself exploring this one. It is massive! Click the photo to be taken to a larger version where you can zoom around and see everybody's face with amazing clarity. It really is cool to see.
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Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Watch Wal-mart infest America
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Came across this very interesting thing today. It tracks the growth of Wal-mart, by highlighting across the years, every new store opened.
Check it out...
Crazy Wal-mart virus. Sphere: Related Content
Check it out...
Crazy Wal-mart virus. Sphere: Related Content
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Mustache Animation
This is the funniest and weirdest thing I have seen in the entire year (so far) of 2009.
By the way, Happy New Year! Sphere: Related Content
By the way, Happy New Year! Sphere: Related Content
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