Yep, apparently I’m not really on the Web, because my first thought when I saw this news in about twenty outlets was “What exactly is a Rocketboom?” Apparently, it was a short news show produced for the Internet. Video blogging, in other words, but a vlog with a chance to make some money. (That would be nice.) While I might have enjoyed the show if I had seen it, I’ve seen this news in enough places, causing enough concern, that I’m starting to wonder if I’m the only one out here who can’t watch video anything at work, thanks to the close quarters and essential “cubeness” of my workspace. Then, at home, I don’t really enjoy hanging out the entire evening doing the same sorts of things I do at work. So, I’m thinking that the point where I don’t start hearing about trends until people get excited about them being over is the point I should probably just admit that I’m not really keeping up anymore. ;) ...

Looks like senior leadership counts for something after all. :) We’ll be pulling for you, David!

Cat goes through a lot just to get his fix. :) [youtube &w=425&h=350]

Always good advice. :) How to win a prize at the claw machine Link courtesy of Lifehacker

General Zod for President in 2008 When I first came to your planet and demanded your homes, property and very lives, I didn’t know you were already doing so, willingly, with your own government. I can win no tribute from a bankrupted nation populated by feeble flag-waving plebians. In 2008 I shall restore your dignity and make you servants worthy of my rule. This new government shall become a tool of my oppression. Instead of hidden agendas and waffling policies, I offer you direct candor and brutal certainty. I only ask for your tribute, your lives, and your vote. - General Zod ...

Green Bay Packer running back Samkon Gado has a better off-season conditioning plan than most. He’s working in a local hospital as a step in his plans to become a doctor. I went to the same college as Gado, and I know what a jump it was to go from backup fullback for the Liberty Flames to starting running back in the NFL. That kind of dedication will serve him well. :) ...

Video Game Julio Franco looks back on his career, still playing at 48 years old. Link courtesy of Deadspin

Battlestar Galacticsimpsons Peanuts Meets Marvel Year One As mentioned before, Apropos Comics

Ah, Greensboro, my hometown… :| Seriously, if groups like the Minutemen think Greensboro, NC, is a good place to stop and garner support, we need to print up some kind of pamphlet about 1979 just so we can hand it to them. Not to put it lightly, but Greensboro is gunshy about controversial protests, for very good reason. BTW, compliments to Joe Killian for working a Red Kryptonite reference into his story. :) ...

Don’t want your ISP — or anyone who happens to run the pipes between you and the site you want to use — to be able to throttle back on your service because the site hasn’t paid them extra? Then take a few moments to think what you can do to support Network Neutrality.