Must Watch: It Can Wait - It's Up to You to Make That Choice

I haven't posted a blog since December of last year, but when it comes to something as important as texting and driving I have a need to say something.

I've mentioned it in the past and I'll mention it again; I was a serial text driver.  And not only texting - this included reading email, checking online posts, etc. etc.

Why do it?  What's so important that it can't wait?  Perhaps your dog is at the vet and you're waiting for that very important call that he's made out of surgery okay.  Perhaps your employer is calling or texting you with a very important errand to run.  Or perhaps you didn't have a phone to begin with?

It can wait.. No matter how serious the information is on the other end of that message.

I've had Facebook friends that have passed on, and while they're not people I would consider "personal" friends, they were friends in my Facebook world. We're human - so when I read about someone on Facebook who has died because they were texting and driving - it kicks me in the gut.

AT&T has released a video I encourage everyone to watch.   They have released this in conjunction with their 5th Anniversary of the "it can wait" campaign.

No Post Is Worth A Life!

At 6:30 PM on June 2, 2011 I made a promise to never text and drive ever again. Do the same - save a life. If not your own, do it for those you can seriously hurt.

Obama Takes Over The Colbert Report

 

Last night, President Obama kicked Stephen Colbert off his chair just as he was about to give his segment of "The Word".  It was pretty fun to watch. 

He joked about himself, Republicans and of course, Fox News.  Check it out.

Movies To Watch: Unbroken

Photo courtesy of Tom Sanders Photography

"Don't Give Up, Don't Give In. There's Always an Answer to Everything."  The words from a true American hero who is still alive today.  His name is Louis Zamperini, and you won't know what I'm talking about until you see this powerful and emotional trailer.  Check it out.

Laugh of the Day: The Morning After

Ahhhh, the morning after.  So how long should you wait before this happens to you?  LMAO - this is absolutely hilarious!

Let It Go - Frozen - Alex Boyé (Africanized Tribal Cover) Ft. One Voice Children's Choir

Last March I posted an amazing dubstep video by violinst, Lindsey Stirling and the venue she used was absolutely breathtaking.  Well this time around another artist, Alex Boyé has used the same venue.  

Well....... not exactly.  Alex used the Ice Castles in Utah, whereas Lindsey used the Ice Castles in Colorado.

And what's the song? 

"Let It Go" from the Disney movie, Frozen of course.  Check it out, it's pretty darn cool.

Also if you're interested in finding out where this was filmed, you can check out The ICE CASTLES AT SILVERTHORNE.  They are an unparalleled creation of walkways, illuminated ice formations, tunnels, and arches – made entirely out of ice and designed with the visitor in mind. These massive and dynamic ice structures are nearly 30 feet high, and collectively measure over 10,000 tons.

On a recent blog entry, Oprah.com described the Silverthorne Ice Castles as “magical...twinkling and sense-defying and straight out of fairy tales.” The post went on to say, “of all the gorgeous pictures on the internet of incredible structures made of ice (and to be sure there are many.), I'm most moved by Brent Christensen's Silverthorne Ice Castle, a cavernous, surreal-looking place that looks as if it were constructed by an army of icy elves, or else appeared on its own in an enchanted forest.”

This is definitely another great place added to mine and Ryan's wishlist of places to visit.  A-ma-zing.

Inside Our Mother's Womb

A word is never uttered throughout the video, yet a commenter states... "this was really good, until the God part".

Regardless of one's view on religion or a higher being; You have to admit this video is pretty darn cool.  Whether you're a parent or not, this is how we all developed in our mother's womb; Which begs the greater question...

Why on God's green earth would a parent disown their gay child?  Better yet, a mother?

900 Miles Between Fill-ups

GM released the following ad during the Olympics and it was absolutely fantastic!   
 
I truly never understood "900 miles between fill-ups" until I became a Chevy Volt owner.  And boy am I proud of our decision to purchase one.  I can't even remember the last time I put Gas in my car.  Oh yeah, it was around Christmas, when I went to visit family.  2075 EV Miles and counting...

Check out the ad here.

A Car and It's Drone

It's only a concept, so don't get too excited.  But it's cool nonetheless.  The concept car from Renault features a driver-controlled drone in the trunk of the car!  Yep, it simply comes out the rear of the car, and investigates upcoming traffic for you.  Great for burglars too!  lol.  As I said, don't get too excited over it; These rarely get to the dealership floor.  Check it out.

Wonder Woman by Rainfall Films

If you ask me, I think studios and producers should start listening to their fans to make a Wonder Woman movie.  Lord knows Hollywood can't get it together.

Take a look at this short film by Rainfall Films and tell me it isn't cool.  I think it's pretty darn awesome.  I know most fans will never let go of Lynda Carter or Christopher Reeve for that matter, but people need to be more objective.

Check it out.

Are People Really This Stupid? Issue No. 38 - Mother Tosses, Flips and Tortures Baby

I don't know how old this video is.  But supposedly the FBI and others are looking for this Mother.

Quite honestly, this is one of the most disturbing videos I have ever seen.  And yes, unfortunately there are stupid people in the world.  But this goes beyond that...  I don't know...  is there anything worse than being stupid?  

Look, I'm not one for violence.  Really, I'm not.  BUT CAN SOMEONE KILL THIS BITCH!

Arrrrrghhhh!!  I am sharing and posting this video online so that if anyone knows or sees this person can report her right away.

Improv Everywhere: The 1860s Bar

If you've never heard of Improv Everywhere, you're missing out on some pretty chaotic stuff.  They're actually pretty fun to watch, and the stuff they come up with are pretty hilarious.  One of the last videos I posted from them was "Meet a Black Person", where they put up a stand in Aspen, Colorado with an opportunity to meet a black person.  Keep in mind, Aspen's white population is 90%.  The reactions by several passer-by were hilarious.  

Yesterday, the Improv crew posted a video online titled, The 1860's Bar, where they completely transformed a local bar in Brooklyn, New York to match the era.  They literally turned the clock back 150 years and invited a couple friends who had no idea what they were walking into. LOL.

Cosplay Piano: The Walking Dead, Batman, Superman, Game of Thrones

If you're a fan of The Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, Batman, or Superman - you'll truly enjoy these videos.  Award winning pianist, Sonya Belousova and Director Tom Grey are the geniuses behind these musical arrangements.  While The Walking Dead and Game of Thrones vids are a bit more elaborate, they're all great nonetheless.  The Game of Thrones piece is my favorite.

It's Purely Animal - Issue No. 64 - Your Life As A Dog

What would my life be like if I was a dog?  For one, I would eat more and see better at night.  But now I feel bad for my little babies, because I'm sure the surround system in our house is twice as loud for them.  Hmmm, then again, they sleep soundly when Ryan and I are watching a movie.  LOL.

via Buzzfeed

Daddy's Hands

My father taught me how to take an engine out of a car, take it apart and put it back together.  And being a Farmer's son, you can only imagine the chores I had to do.  I am blessed to have a father who accepts me for who I am, loves the man I have been with for the past 8 years and inspired me to be the man I am today.  I love you daddy, and the hands I will always find comfort in.  Happy Father's Day!

A Very Special Moment - Issue #11: A Piece of Chalk

Someone posted this video on Facebook last week, and I wanted to use it for this segment.  

What makes this piece "A Very Special Moment" is it's inspiring message through dance.  Much like musicians or anyone who loves to sing, dancing gives you a place to go, a place to find solace and comfort when we need it most.  Whether it's helping us overcome challenges or relieving stress, singing and dancing are mediums that impact our lives.  The video is a little over 3 mintues long and was produced by four young filmmakers from Germany (see Mashable.com).

Justen Beer, the protagonist in the video, plays a boy facing challenges at home, as his parents argue all the time and is faced with classmates bullying and harassing him at school.  

Justen takes a "Piece of Chalk" and the story commences.  I won't say more, but I promise you, it's absolutely amazing and heart-felt.  You Must Watch!

Jaw-Dropping Time Lapse of Earth

I thought this video was mesmerizing and absolutely breath-taking.  Bruce Berry, takes videos and stills from Astronauts living in the International Space Station and "color grades, denoises, deflickers, slows down, and stabilizes the footage to create one of the most impressive time-lapse films you'll ever see,"  Check it out, it's pretty cool.

Movies To Watch: Diana

It won't be released until the fall, but it's already causing a lot of Oscar buzz.  This and a list of other great movies that are set to be released over the summer and fall.  While many are criticizing Naomi Watt's portrayal of the "People's Princess", I for one, think she looks great.  Check out the teaser trailer for Diana and tell me what you think...

Evolution of Get Lucky

In April I posted a video titled the Evolution of Music which consisted of a medley of Pentatonix's favorite songs.  This time around, PV Nova take Daft Punk and Pharrell's, "Get Lucky" and do something similar.

They take the song and change the music to reflect the decade, starting with 1930 until the year 2020.  It's pretty cool, I thoroughly enjoyed it.  The 70's and 80's were perfect!

Laugh of the Day: What Kind of Asian Are You?

"Where are you from? Your English is perfect."  LOL.  

Yes, there are people like this.

A jogger runs into a fellow jogger and he obviously seems a little more interested in her heritage than his own jogging.  The following video has been viewed nearly 5 million times as of May 23, and was part of YouTube's comedy week.  Check it out.

Game of Thrones Birthday Rap Battle [NSFW]

For Game of Thrones Fans only: This is the ultimate birthday rap battle in history.  LOL.  The following video is NOT SAFE FOR WERK!!!  Let me repeat that - the following video is NOT SAFE FOR WERK!  And there's spoilers if you haven't seen any of the episodes.

It's Max's 10th birthday party--there's cake, candy, balloons, a bouncy castle, and the characters from "Game of Thrones" with their medieval swagger on full display. Epic rap breakdowns from all of your favorite characters! Including Robert Baratheon, Jon Snow, Robb Stark, Joffrey, Khaleesi (played by Taryn Southern!), and more! Watch how a birthday party is supposed to be—Seven Kingdoms-style—in the most ultimate rap battle ever!

via Stage Five TV.