New “Who” announced: Matt Smith is the 11th Doctor!

Matt Smith, a 26-year-old actor whose name had not even been mentioned for the role until the last couple of days, has been cast as the 11th incarnation of the Doctor in BBC's long-running sci-fi series, "Doctor Who." Smith will officially take over the role when the fifth series of the show debuts in 2010. … Continue reading New “Who” announced: Matt Smith is the 11th Doctor!

YouTube: Birth of the Phillies/Hatfield Meats Hot Dog Launcher

This YouTube video features a "documentary" on the creation of the Hatfield Meats Hot Dog Launcher used by the Phillie Phanatic at Citizens Bank Park during Phillies games. Best moment: The Phanatic flipping over the table about two minutes in. Enjoy! more about "YouTube: Birth of the Phillies/Hatfie...", posted with vodpod

Photos: Grounds For Sculpture – November 2008

Here are some photos I took during a trip to the Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ, with my girlfriend and her sister on Nov. 1, 2008. more about "Photos: Grounds For Sculpture - Novem...", posted with vodpod

YouTube: “Hardware Wars” (Part 2 of 2)

Here is part two of the short movie "Hardware Wars" (1977), which was the forerunner of today's fan films. The ending features the classic tagline: "You'll laugh, you'll cry...you'll kiss three bucks goodbye." more about "YouTube: "Hardware Wars" (Part 2 of 2)", posted with vodpod

YouTube: “Hardware Wars” (Part 1 of 2)

Here is part one of the classic short movie "Hardware Wars" (1977), which was the forerunner of today's fan films. This used to get played on HBO all the time back in the day as filler between films and other programs. Enjoy...and look out for part two. more about "YouTube: "Hardware Wars" (Part 1 of … Continue reading YouTube: “Hardware Wars” (Part 1 of 2)

Video: Barack Obama’s Election Night Victory Speech in Grant Park

Here is video of Barack Obama's historic victory speech after winning the race for U.S. president over John McCain on Nov. 4, 2008. more about "Video: Barack Obama's Election Night ...", posted with vodpod

Phinally…Phillies are World Series champions!

For the first time since 1980 and for only the second time in franchise history, the Philadelphia Phillies are the world champions of baseball after beating the Tampa Bay Rays, 4-3, at Citizens Bank Park on October 29, 2008. The Phils won the best-of-seven series in five games. The victory also gives Philadelphia its first … Continue reading Phinally…Phillies are World Series champions!

BBC NEWS Video: David Tennant quits Doctor Who

more about "BBC NEWS Video: David Tennant quits a...", posted with vodpod BBC News | David Tennant quits "Doctor Who" This was inevitable, but arguably the best "Doctor" of them all will be stepping down after a series of specials in 2009. About a year from now, "Who" fans will be anticipating the most dramatic … Continue reading BBC NEWS Video: David Tennant quits Doctor Who

October Snow in Central NJ

Well, instead of ticker tape falling from the windows down Broad Street in Philly today, we have snow falling over Central New Jersey on this bizarre October morning.Hopefully, at some point, this weather will move on out of the area so the Phils can score some runs in the-still-to-be-completed Game 5 and wrap up a … Continue reading October Snow in Central NJ