XKCD - "Terminology"

XKCD.com may be one of the funniest ways to start your day. I think this post is solid, but I would definitely classify reading through past posts as time very well wasted!

Testing Ping.fm

Just signed up for Ping.fm
This could save me a lot of time, looks like a great handy service. let's see how it goes.
You can take a look for yourself at www.Ping.fm

BMW GINA Concept

I know this isn't new information, but this video is just beautiful. Not much needs to be said about this, the video pretty well speaks for itself. I'd love to hear about other innovative concepts like this one, feel free to post in the comments.

Enjoy.

24 hours of flight, in 72 seconds!

Thanks to Wired for posting this.

Check out Wired's article for the details. This below video shows every commercial flight in the world over a 24 hour period - in a 72 second simulation.

Kiva - Loans that change lives

I recently discovered www.Kiva.org. Rather than using my own words I will let Kiva speak for themselves:



"Kiva's mission is to connect people through lending for the sake of alleviating poverty.

Kiva is the world's first person-to-person micro-lending website, empowering individuals to lend directly to unique entrepreneurs in the developing world."

Anyone with a spare US$25 can make a loan. There is no financial benefit to the lender, but there is the knowledge that you are empowering someone to improve their life. The Kiva website states that they have had a 3.1% default rate for $17,343,660 in completed loans, so lenders can have a pretty good sense that they will see their money again.

I encourage you to check out the site, read the blogs and make an informed choice whether you want to lend or not, as well as who to lend to.

Protect Marriage, Protect Children, Prohibit Divorce

The video below is related to my previous post. As much as the video is satirical, they make a very good point. If prohibiting marriage between gay and lesbian couples protects the "sanctity" of marriage, then surely prohibiting divorce does the same thing. Watch the video, sign the petition. Those who voted for Prop 8 should be held to their own standards.

See more funny videos at Funny or Die

Proposition 8 - The Musical

Proposition 8, the musical. Featuring Jack Black, John C. Reilly and others. Thanks Curtis for the tip.

See more Jack Black videos at Funny or Die