A group of astronauts created this video by putting together a time lapse of the pictures they took while circling the earth from space. It shows everyone who isn't able to afford a trip to space what our planet actually looks like from afar.
Videos like this one always seem to interest me because of the mystique that our galaxy holds for me. This videos holds me true to that statement because of how beautifully it is done. The chance for people to get a view of our planet from above the ground doesn't come around all that often so when videos like this pop up everyone should check it out. I'm looking forward to videos like these one being done for many other planets which hopefully someday includes Mars.
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Pictaculous - A Color Palette Generator (courtesy of MailChimp)
This is the logo that is used for the group that I am a part of. I choose to do it this for my website because it will be a lot easier for me to work on a project that I have an interest in creating.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Mama Economy! Make Me Understand It!
The Economy Explained in Song
With the crazy success "Chocolate Rain" experienced Tay Zonday has now found his calling in creating songs that entertain his huge web audience. He does so again here with a song fully explaining the current economic crisis. It's a song that, in all seriousness, should be shown in every economics class around the nation.
Although some parts seemed to be rushed and now fully thought out I give him the benefit of the doubt on this song. It's a crash course on why the economy is doing so poorly in the United States. I'm not sure if it is the way my generation has grown up but I feel as though I have just learned more about our economic settings during this brief four minute video then I have in almost two years of economic lectures and exams.
With the crazy success "Chocolate Rain" experienced Tay Zonday has now found his calling in creating songs that entertain his huge web audience. He does so again here with a song fully explaining the current economic crisis. It's a song that, in all seriousness, should be shown in every economics class around the nation.
Although some parts seemed to be rushed and now fully thought out I give him the benefit of the doubt on this song. It's a crash course on why the economy is doing so poorly in the United States. I'm not sure if it is the way my generation has grown up but I feel as though I have just learned more about our economic settings during this brief four minute video then I have in almost two years of economic lectures and exams.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Kids React
Of all the video channels on Youtube the one that I have currently had an obsession with is the "Kids React" channel. In it they have young kids watch current viral videos and see what their thoughts are surrounding the topics in the videos. The kids usually have very candid responses which is what makes most of the videos funny.
In this video they discuss the Dubstep dance video involving the popular song "Pumped Up Kicks" by Foster the People. Most of the kids have no idea what Dubstep is so seeing their reactions to the music is humorous.
They also do many other viral videos including "Friday" by Rebecca Black and some of the Epic Meal Time videos.
Of all the video channels on Youtube the one that I have currently had an obsession with is the "Kids React" channel. In it they have young kids watch current viral videos and see what their thoughts are surrounding the topics in the videos. The kids usually have very candid responses which is what makes most of the videos funny.
In this video they discuss the Dubstep dance video involving the popular song "Pumped Up Kicks" by Foster the People. Most of the kids have no idea what Dubstep is so seeing their reactions to the music is humorous.
They also do many other viral videos including "Friday" by Rebecca Black and some of the Epic Meal Time videos.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Apple Comes Out With Steve Jobs 2
Steve Jobs 2
Following the passing of Steve Jobs, the satirical newspaper "The Onion" released a video announcing that Apple would be coming out with a new and improved Steve Jobs 2. This Jobs would have a white turtleneck and better jeans among other things.
Although many people may find this offensive in some shape or form I feel as though this video is their salute to the man behind many of today's biggest gadgets. The video pokes fun at many of the things that were humorous about Steve Jobs' appearance as well as some of the decisions Apple would make involving their iPods and such (i.e. the white shirt upgrade).
Something that topped off the video for me was the fact that they included the Bill Gates XE even though he is not even dead yet. I found it to be sort of a punch at Bill Gates saying that even though he is still alive he hasn't had a significant force in the market so he is basically dead, therefore the "upgrade" is in need.
Following the passing of Steve Jobs, the satirical newspaper "The Onion" released a video announcing that Apple would be coming out with a new and improved Steve Jobs 2. This Jobs would have a white turtleneck and better jeans among other things.
Although many people may find this offensive in some shape or form I feel as though this video is their salute to the man behind many of today's biggest gadgets. The video pokes fun at many of the things that were humorous about Steve Jobs' appearance as well as some of the decisions Apple would make involving their iPods and such (i.e. the white shirt upgrade).
Something that topped off the video for me was the fact that they included the Bill Gates XE even though he is not even dead yet. I found it to be sort of a punch at Bill Gates saying that even though he is still alive he hasn't had a significant force in the market so he is basically dead, therefore the "upgrade" is in need.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Another Step in the Facebook World
Future Facebook Changes
The future of Facebook is changing yet again. This time the update is going to be dramatic. With the addition of a "timeline," Facebook hopes to put everyone's life on the web, including the music and movies they are currently listening to. Mark Zuckerburg believes that the last five years have been about getting people on to Facebook and now he wants to revolutionize social networking with the integration of many music and movie companies.
I look at this future change to the website as something good. Although many people complain about the constant changes to the website I see them as something good. It means our baby is growing up. Facebook has been the top dog in the social networking business for quite some time now and aside from a few minor upgrades nothing on the site has changed all the much. This "timeline" will allow us to become more aware of different music around us, such as indie groups or other genres of music, as well as movies that we may otherwise never have heard of.
I look at this future change to the website as something good. Although many people complain about the constant changes to the website I see them as something good. It means our baby is growing up. Facebook has been the top dog in the social networking business for quite some time now and aside from a few minor upgrades nothing on the site has changed all the much. This "timeline" will allow us to become more aware of different music around us, such as indie groups or other genres of music, as well as movies that we may otherwise never have heard of.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
#LikeABoss
Know Your Meme: Like A Boss
Although it has been almost two years since the Lonely Island released their "Like A Boss" single, it is still one of the biggest memes on twitter. People are constantly showing their success in activities with the the hashtag saying of "#LikeABoss."
Although Lonely Island made the saying "Like A Boss" popular in 2009, people were already searching it on the web due to the Slim Thug song of the same name. That is one of the interesting things about this group. They are able make consistently funny parody videos for popular songs of the past.
Many people probably wonder how the Lonely Island got so famous so quickly. Well, two members of the group Akiva and Jorma are writers for Saturday Night Live and Andy is an actor on the show. They do the Digital Shorts for the program and had large success with one of their first hits, "Dick in a Box." From then on the Digital Shorts have become the standout section of the program and for me personally are the only part that I even enjoy watching. Unless Justin Timberlake in on the show, then its pure hilarity from beginning to end (the guy is a comedy king).
Being a fellow Lonely Island fanatic I find this internet meme to be quite humorous. The group has numerous viral videos including "Jizz in My Pants", "I'm on a Boat" and "Jack Sparrow." Hopefully they can continue down the road they are on and keep entertaining us with their genius take on the music business.
Although it has been almost two years since the Lonely Island released their "Like A Boss" single, it is still one of the biggest memes on twitter. People are constantly showing their success in activities with the the hashtag saying of "#LikeABoss."
Although Lonely Island made the saying "Like A Boss" popular in 2009, people were already searching it on the web due to the Slim Thug song of the same name. That is one of the interesting things about this group. They are able make consistently funny parody videos for popular songs of the past.
Many people probably wonder how the Lonely Island got so famous so quickly. Well, two members of the group Akiva and Jorma are writers for Saturday Night Live and Andy is an actor on the show. They do the Digital Shorts for the program and had large success with one of their first hits, "Dick in a Box." From then on the Digital Shorts have become the standout section of the program and for me personally are the only part that I even enjoy watching. Unless Justin Timberlake in on the show, then its pure hilarity from beginning to end (the guy is a comedy king).
Being a fellow Lonely Island fanatic I find this internet meme to be quite humorous. The group has numerous viral videos including "Jizz in My Pants", "I'm on a Boat" and "Jack Sparrow." Hopefully they can continue down the road they are on and keep entertaining us with their genius take on the music business.
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