Better Late Than Never...

Cool Census Data...

2010-12-21T17:14:00.005-07:00

I thought the new 2010 Census data, released just today, was really cool. Looks like Utah will gain another seat in the House of Representatives. Looks like most of the other states that gained seats were predominantly Republican as well, so it will be interesting to watch the political landscape change as the Republicans take control of the House due to the recent election and these added seats.

If the graphics don't display well in your browser, here is the link to the Census Bureau's site: http://2010.census.gov/2010census/data/index.php

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A bright spot in the abysmal domestic auto market

2009-06-28T23:37:00.002-06:00

I'm posting this for me, because the three people who read my blog probably won't care, but Ford is doing some awesome things these days.

Everything is amazing, nobody is happy.....

2009-03-05T20:54:00.002-07:00

This is another funny clip about our times. It's been bouncing around for the last couple weeks, and I liked it so much that I had to add it. Enjoy.

If you can't afford it...

2009-02-12T20:17:00.003-07:00

As part of a lesson on listening to the Prophet's counsel, my institute teacher showed this video clip in class yesterday. Yes, it does seem strange that a clip from Saturday Night Live should find its way into a gospel discussion, but it is totally appropriate. Given the current economic condition of our country, I say that this is social commentary at its finest. It is funny (and rare) to see the world in such harmony with the teachings of the Prophets.

Wonderful Video

2009-02-06T23:47:00.002-07:00

The Church has a YouTube channel called MormonMessages. It is a wonderful place to spend some time. There are a handful of videos, each only a couple of minutes long. I highly recommend it. The channel can be found here:

http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=MormonMessages

Here is one of my favorites:

Be Grateful for What You Have

2009-02-02T18:51:00.002-07:00

This is a thought-provoking little clip that I came across. If you want to see it full size, click on the link below.

http://www.miniature-earth.com/me_english.htm

If the world had 100 people in it. from John Chow on Vimeo.

Watch the Walmart army spread across the U.S.

2009-01-07T16:08:00.002-07:00

This is cool to watch, even if it is just to marvel at what you can do with some mapping software. If you want to see a bigger map, go here

SVT Raptor

2008-11-04T21:40:00.003-07:00

Ok, so I found this press release this morning. Is it wrong that I'm very, very excited?

We're not alone...

2008-10-23T22:12:00.004-06:00

I was so touched when I received a link to this video in my email. It makes me so grateful that there are many people, of all faiths and cultures, who are willing to fight for what is right and make a difference.

Farewell, President Hinckley

2008-01-31T19:07:00.001-07:00

I have struggled to come up with a way to express my sense of loss at the passing of President Hinckley. He was a prophet of God, and I will always hold a special place in my heart where I know that. I remember obtaining that knowledge, not long after he became President of the Church. I was sitting in Seminary one day when I was about 14. We were watching a documentary of his life. I remember it came to a part where there was a clip of a General Conference address that he gave, and as he testified of the truth of the gospel in that clip, I was overwhelmed with a feeling of happiness as well as an assurance that this man was indeed a prophet of God. For more than the next 12 years this humble man would inspire me in my greatest life decisions: as I served a mission, got married, and started a family of my own. I owe more to the humble guidance and inspiration of this man than words can express. I love him, and what he taught me. Perhaps Glenn Beck can express some of my emotions with a little more eloquence in the accompanying video. Farewell, President Hinckley. The world is a better place for your life in it, and it is less of a place in your absence.