This film needed to be made. So much history is below ground and overlooked. The video is a little over 27 minutes. It’s a must watch. Post your thoughts in the comments below. I’d love to hear what you think.

This morning it was only supposed to snow a little bit. Um… it snowed 6 inches or so in Doylestown. Last time I checked that wasn’t a little bit. Tonight we’re in for more snow. Some people are saying 2 feet! Nutzo!

Here’s some pics from today.

What’s more, two guys in their Brooklyn apartment caught the freak tornado video. These crazy “dudes” (you’ll understand why it’s in quotes once you listen to them talking) actually filmed the twister as it went right by their apartment. Pretty insane. Check out the video below.

Personally, I think they’re NUTS for being out there while a tornado was going by, but can you imagine how random this is? Twisters don’t usually hit the east coast, and when they do it doesn’t happen in Brooklyn. Amazing.

What do you think of the video? Are these guys nuts? What would you have done? Post your thoughts in the comments.

It doesn’t matter what happened after that fateful day, the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, those events need to be put to the side this September 11th. We need to remember and honor those who lost their lives.

Most of us have memories of that day in 2001. I know I sure do.

I remember going to dining hall at the University of Delaware. It was my sophomore year. I was getting eggs and I remember hearing on the radio, that was playing in the dining hall, that a plane had hit the Word Trade Center. At that time they didn’t know it was a terror attack. Heck at that time they thought it was only a small plane.

I remember getting my food and walking to a table to eat and hearing the person on the radio exclaim that another plane just hit the other tower. That this wasn’t an accident – we were under attack.

At that point I was dazed. I figured, as I finished my meal, that more would come out as the day progressed and that I should go to class. I jumped on my bike and rode to class. When I got across campus I realized I was so dazed that I forgot my books in the dining hall. I had to ride back and get them.

My first class that day was Math. The teacher mentioned nothing about the attacks. There was a few murmurs among classmates but just a lot of, “did you hear what’s going on?”

After that class ended I walked across the quad to my next class, Psychology 101. As I sat down more people were talking about what was going on. Professor Giza came out and made an announcement. This is something I’ll never forget. (I’m sure 9 years later I’m paraphrasing):

As some of  you might know two airliners were flown into the World Trade Centers this morning. I am sad to say that both towers have collapsed. (My heart still drops when I remember these words) Another plane has crashed into the Pentagon in Washington DC and one other has crashed in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania plane was thought to be heading toward to White House.

I remember seeing a girl run out of the room sobbing and thinking that she had just lost a loved one.

Giza then took a vote on if we wanted to continue class. I thought this was really smart because sometimes people want to keep some normalcy in their day to cope. She did allow anyone who wanted to leave to do so.

I remember thinking to myself, My God we’re living in a Tom Clancy novel.

I tried to sit through the class, thinking it would be better for me. That didn’t last long. I found myself wanting to go see what was happening.

I got up and left. When I got back to my dorm everyone’s doors were open, the TVs were blaring different news stations coverage of the events. I remember running into my room and turning on my TV. I as I fell into my chair, I remember first seeing the recording of the Towers coming down.  It became real.

I don’t think I cried that much that day. I was too much in shock. I remember calling my loved ones to make sure  everyone was safe. My step-mom who still works in Manhattan had to walk out of the city.

A few days later UD held an inter-faith candle light vigil in the center of the campus. I remember the Green (that’s what we called the area) being filled with students, faculty, staff and others. It was a really moving sight. I was lucky enough to cover the event for the school newspaper, The Review.

Those are my memories from that day. This is actually the first time I’ve committed them to “paper.” I’m glad I finally did.

I would like to make this plea on this anniversary. Let us remember those who were lost and honor their memory not with hate and anger, but with tolerance and love. For it’s not one faith against another that brought this attack. It was a group of radicals.

Burning Qu’rans and hate speak is not acceptable. It dishonors those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. May their souls rest in peace and never be forgotten.

Never Forget September 11, 2001

Two years after Meredith and I tied the knot, her little sister Rachel and, her now husband, Tom tied the knot on August 1st, 2010 at the Talamore Country Club. It was a great night. Long but fun.

Check out the great wedding video trailer Branded Productions (their videographer) posted on Vimeo:

The two love birds just got back from their trip to Italia today. I’m sure they’re so jet lagged.

Once again congrats guys! Tom, welcome (officially) to the family…. sorry for butting in line.

From The Globe and Mail

Very interesting, at the World Trade Center site they found a 19th ship. What’s intriguing to me is that they found it now and not when they were building the WTC the first time. Interesting. Probably different priorities than today. Interesting video over at CNN check it out below.

Have a great July 4th. Be safe and have a great time with your families.

God Bless America!

This is the video I found:

This video is hilarious to say the least. The ending is particularly funny. I get why it’s a popular instrument at soccer matches and I have in fact witnessed it at a Napoli (Naples Italy) soccer game when I was studying abroad in Italy in 2003. At the time I had no idea what it was. All I remember is hearing this weird sound rumbling in the background continuously during the game. I can understand why people can’t stand it, but I can also see why people feel like it’s cheering on their team.

What do you think of the Vuvuzela? Post your thoughts in the comments.

I’ve been finding that lately that both my wife and myself have had to go into our Wedding Excel invite list to get family phone numbers and addresses. Besides being in Excel, it’s not the most accessible from anywhere by both of us. In addition, I want to be able to have categories so certain contacts go in certain areas. Now the first app to come to mind is Google Contacts. But there is a problem with that. I want both my wife and myself to be able to access the account and I’d really like it on my own server. So judging by the last statement, I want it online and Open Source is almost a must. Also FREE would be optimal.

Now that I’ve given everyone the gist of what I’m looking for? Any ideas?

Let me know in the comments! Thanks in advance.

Shelters during the Cold War were built to ensure against nuclear war. Now we’re building shelters to protect against a force that is out of this world.

Bitrebels just published a great find on Youtube of a CG rendering of a Doomsday bunker. It appears to have all the trappings of home even after home is no longer there. One thing I immediately noticed is the pictures on the wall of natural wonders of Earth.  I guess this is a way to keep people feeling comfortable and at home while underground.

The CG animations of an asteroid coming to Earth is very well done. Worth checking out. At the end the purpose of the video is to sell these shelters to a scared public. Call it fear mongering or capitalism, either way it’s worth checking out and does make you think.

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