Alright, all kinds of updates and links for everyone today. Homecoming recap is coming soon, I promise.
I went to the zoo yesterday which was an absolute blast, I’ll have pictures (and probably a recap) up soon, so be on the lookout for that. I’ll also put up the pictures from my trip to the zoo on the mountain from over the summer.
Also, since in my head I am a world-renowned media darling, I feel that I should jump on the bandwagon and add that I too am glad that Rosie did not mention me in her book! Also, Stephen Colbert’s book came out and I want to pick it up eventually.
I’ve mentioned PostSecret here before, and there are two new developments, the first is a news story, detailing what happened when a PostSecret reader had his phone number placed (with permission) on the site, a good read, I hope you enjoy. Second, the new PostSecret fan community has opened (coinciding with the fourth book), so check it out if you are so inclined. This week’s post includes a new video, so check it out if you are so inclined.
A great t-shirt for all the XBOX 360 gamers out there has popped up:
Ah, the red ring of death, how appropriate. I think that it’s appropriate that it’s become such a common feature that it’s now something we can laugh at. Good times.
The Consumerist has a great article that is a combination of previous articles they have put together, all detailing how to fight back when you receive unacceptable customer service or treatment from a company. Check it out here.
Pittsburgh is making an impression in cyberspace, and in a big way:
Google maps has been working on adding the feature to see the view from streets and has recently added Pittsburgh! When you use Google maps, any street outlined in blue can be viewed, and although it seems a bit slow and finicky at times, it’s pretty cool, check it out!
Although not new, it is gathering some attention, the Pittsburgh section of Gridskipper seems to be growing, which is nice to see, although they do tend to have a biased opinion (in a bad way) of the city, especially the airport, which was voted best in the nation, so I don’t see what their problem is. Either way though, it’s cool to see (Gridskipper is part of the Gawker network)
And to top all of that, metroblogging has added a Pittsburgh section as well. I saw metroblogging before, but didn’t give it much thought at there was no Pittsburgh section, but now it’s there! The articles (from what I’ve read so far) are well penned and it looks like it is updated more frequently than Gridskipper, so it’s also worth your time. I have both set up to feed me their headlines, so as interesting stories come about, I’ll let you know.
Getting away from Pittsburgh for a bit, someone posted pictures from a resort in California, and it looks relaxing and everything a resort should offer, I was especially enthralled by the treehouse accommodations and the sign for the Library. The insides look awesome too, simple like the microhouses that I think are so cool, yet comfortable enough to move around and maybe even have guests (or a family) over.
And finally, here’s a link to a youtube video about the second game in a bowling tournament being put on by a national chain of senior citizen communities. The teams at four locations around the country compete and the results are pulled together. The first video is a little better, but also longer, so I decided to link to this one instead. This follows on the heels of the Wiimbeldon competitions (one official and one unofficial held at a bar in Manhattan).
