Global Warming??

According to data being reported by the University of Illinois's Arctic Climate Research Center:

Rapid growth spurt leaves amount of ice at levels seen 29 years ago.

Thanks to a rapid rebound in recent months, global sea ice levels now equal those seen 29 years ago, when the year 1979 also drew to a close.

Ice levels had been tracking lower throughout much of 2008, but rapidly recovered in the last quarter. In fact, the rate of increase from September onward is the fastest rate of change on record, either upwards or downwards.

Deep Questions...

Why do vacuum cleaners have headlights?

It's not like you turn off all of your lights at night and pull out the vacuum to do a little cleaning. While at the same time, telling those that look at you wierd, "Don't worry, its got a headlight, I'll be fine."

One week to go...

Calvin...

This is Chris and Jill's (Valerie's older brother and wife) dog. I took advantage of him being lazy one night, although he moved on me a few times while I took the picture. Calvin is one awesome dog.

Christmas in Michigan...

Valerie and I got home yesterday from Michigan after spending the week with her family. Here are some pics from the trip. We also got an annoucement that Valerie's older brother and wife are going to have their 1st baby!

Oh Christmas Tree

Valerie, Josh, Corrin, and Jill decorating the tree

Valerie and I by the Christmas tree.

Calvin sleeping

Calvin getting in on the unwrapping of gifts

Valerie and the soon to be mom, Jill

The Throwing of Shoes...

In the words of Austin Powers, "Who throws a shoe? Honestly!"

I have to give the President credit for his quick reactions. Well done, sir. Well done.

Why I live in Texas...

Very Funny...

This appeared over the skies in Austin the other day in regards to Texas coach Mack Brown complaining about how Oklahoma had jumped over Texas in the BCS standings even thou Texas beat OU earlier this year. Oklahoma will now be playing for the Big 12 Championship today against Missouri. Absolutely love it. I may live in Texas but that doesn't make me a Texas fan.

The Guardian...

I saw this movie a few years back, but watched it again tonight. Great movie. If you haven't seen it, go rent it. The trailer is below.

Peyton Manning Commericals...

I think Peyton Manning does some of the funniest commericals, along with some great SNL sketches. Here are a couple of my favorites: